Samsung GT-I9301RWICOS manual Changing the Home screen mode, Rearranging items, Adding an item

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Basics

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Changing the Home screen mode

The Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.

To switch to easy mode, on the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Device Easy mode, and then drag the Easy mode switch to the right.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap Apps, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview.

Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:

Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

Folder: Create a new folder.

Page: Add a new panel to the Home screen.

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GT-I9301I About this manual About this manual Instructional icons CopyrightTrademarks Table of Contents Travel & local Device layout Getting startedButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Charging with the charger Charging the batteryChecking the battery charge status Inserting a memory card Reducing the battery consumptionRemoving the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and offHolding the device Adjusting the volumeLocking and unlocking the device Switching to silent mode Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Using the touch screen Tapping Finger gesturesTapping and holding Double-tapping DraggingPinching FlickingRotating the screen Control motionsHolding to ear Picking upTurning over Palm motionsSweeping Activating Multi Window Using the Multi Window panelCovering Creating a window combination Using Multi Window applicationsUsing the same application in multiple windows Sharing filesNotifications →Blocking modeAdding an application icon Changing the Home screen modeHome screen Rearranging itemsRearranging panels Setting wallpaperUsing the setting shortcut widget Using widgetsAdding widgets to the Home screen Adding widgets Locked screenOrganising with folders Installing applicationsApplications screen Rearranging applicationsOpening an application Using applicationsUninstalling applications Disabling applicationsChanging the keyboard type HelpEntering text Closing an applicationChanging the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboardChanging the keyboard layout Entering uppercaseCopying and pasting Entering text by voiceHandwriting Adding Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Joining Wi-Fi networksAdding accounts Setting up accountsRemoving accounts Transferring files Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting as a media device Connecting with Windows Media PlayerDevice MTP Setting a PIN Setting a patternSecuring the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Setting a passwordUpgrading the device Unlocking the deviceUpgrading over the air → Update nowPhone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Fixed dialling number Adding contactsSending a message Viewing call logsReceiving calls Making a video call Video callsDuring a video call Swapping images Listening to a voice messageManaging contacts ContactsDisplaying contacts Searching for contactsImporting and exporting contacts Moving contactsManaging groups Favourite contactsContact groups Adding contacts to a groupBusiness card MessagesSending messages Sending scheduled messages Setting up email accountsViewing incoming messages Sending messages Reading messages Google Mail Labels Google+ HangoutsChatON PhotosOpening a new Web & networkInternet Viewing webpagesLinks BookmarksHistory Saved pagesSyncing with other devices ChromeTap →New tab Pairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothSending and receiving data Playing files on a remote device Samsung LinkSending files Sharing filesGroup Play Managing contents on a web storage serviceCreating a group for Group Play Using additional features in a Group Play sessionJoining Group Play Reading information from an NFC tag Making a purchase with the NFC featureSending data via Android Beam BeamMusic MediaPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtonePlaying music by mood Camera etiquette CameraTaking photos Taking a photoShooting mode Applying filter effects Tap Mode →PanoramaTaking videos Panoramic photosZooming in and out Recording modeShare shot Configuring settings for CameraShortcuts Tap →Edit quick settingsTrimming segments of a video GalleryViewing images Playing videosModifying images Editing imagesSharing images Setting as wallpaperFavourite images Deleting imagesStory Album Using Tag BuddySelect a video to play VideoYouTube Listening to the FM radio RadioScanning radio stations FlipboardAdding stations to the favourites list Play Store Application & media storesSuggest Samsung AppsPlay Games Play MusicPlay Newsstand Memo UtilitiesComposing memos Inserting multimedia files or a voice recording Browsing memosViewing a memo Creating events or tasks PlannerDeleting events or tasks Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Searching for events or tasksDropbox Syncing with Dropbox CloudDrive Syncing with the Samsung accountSetting alarms AlarmClock Desk clock TimerWorld clock StopwatchVoice Recorder CalculatorRecording voice memos Saving files with contextual tags VoicePlaying voice memos Managing voice memosUsing wake-up commands on the locked screen Hands-free modeGoogle Now GoogleSearching the device Search scopeMy Files Voice SearchSearching for a file DownloadsAdding shortcuts to folders Getting directions for a destination Travel & localMaps Searching for locationsSetting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiWi-Fi Direct BluetoothTethering and Wi-Fi hotspot Setting Network notificationData usage Flight modeLocation Printing Default messaging appMore networks BeamNearby devices DeviceSound Multi window DisplayLock screen LED indicatorNotification panel Easy modeWallpaper FontAnswering and ending calls AccessibilityText-to-speech options Call alerts Call accessoriesCall Answering/ending callsRingtones and keypad tones Additional settingsControls Blocking modeLanguage and input Voice recogniser Google voice typingVoice search Text-to-speech options Pointer speed Voice controlMotions Palm motionGeneral Accessories Safety assistanceApplication manager Default applicationsBattery Power saving modeSecurity Set up SIM card lockSecurity policy updates Google SettingsAbout device Your device displays network or service error messages TroubleshootingTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored on the device has been lost English EU /2014. Rev.1.2
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