Samsung SM-G900IZWAKSA, SM-G900IZKAKSA, SM-G900IZDAKSA manual Home and Apps screens, Home screen

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Basics

Home and Apps screens

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details.

Widgets

An app

My Magazine

A folder

Screen indicators

Favourite apps

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Contents English /2014. Rev.1.1 Table of Contents Adding contacts Managing contacts Voice Voice Recorder Voice Search Car modeMaking calls Receiving calls During a call Messages Google MailFinger Scanner Private mode About SettingsTroubleshooting Accessibility Google SettingsRead me first Instructional icons Getting started Device layoutMaintaining water and dust resistance Getting startedButton Function PowerButtons Recent appsPackage contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Remove the back cover Pull out the batteryReplace the back cover Charging the battery Damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card Formatting the memory cardTurning the device on and off Holding the deviceLocking and unlocking the device Using the touch screen BasicsTapping Tapping and holding DraggingDouble-tapping Flicking Spreading and pinchingIndicator icons Icon MeaningNotifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panelAdjusting the brightness Using the quick setting panel Basics Home and Apps screens Home screenHome screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Opening apps Installing or uninstalling appsInstalling apps Samsung AppsDownloading suggested apps Uninstalling or disabling appsPlay Store Managing appsSetting input languages Entering textEnabling apps Using additional keyboard functions Switch to handwriting modeChanging the keyboard layout Copying and pasting Using the power saving feature Power saving modeSave battery power by limiting the device’s functions Access additional options Accessing help information Managing the Home and Apps screens Switching to easy modePersonalising Managing the Home screenMoving and removing an item Creating a folderManaging panels Hiding apps Changing view modeManaging the Apps screen Moving itemsChanging the screen lock method PatternFingerprint Changing ringtones Setting wallpaperPassword Tap Set wallpaper or DoneMoving contacts from other devices to your device Setting up accountsMoving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch Adding accountsMoving contacts using Samsung Kies Using Smart Switch with computersConnecting to a mobile network Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkNetwork connectivity Adding Wi-Fi networks Activating Wi-Fi PasspointForgetting Wi-Fi networks Using Download booster Using Smart network switchBefore using this feature Tethering devices and using mobile hotspotsUsing the mobile hotspot You may incur additional charges when using this featureTick Bluetooth tethering Using USB tetheringUsing Bluetooth tethering Connect your device to the computer via the USB cableMotions & usability features Control motionsAir browse Direct call Smart alertMute/Pause Covering screen with handTurning device over Palm swipe to capture Smart pauseScreenshots folder About Multi window Air viewMulti window Launching Multi windowMulti window tray handle →Create Adjusting the window sizeCreating a Multi window combination Enter a title and tap OKUsing Multi window options Switch locations between Multi window appsSome apps may not support this feature Close the app Rearranging apps on the Multi window trayToolbox One-handed operation Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing glovesIncreasing touch screen sensitivity To delete a shortcut to a contact’s image or an app, tapPhone Making callsTap Phone on the Apps screen Making calls from call logs or contact lists Making calls from the favourites listMaking an international call Number predictionSpeed dial numbers Tap KeypadRejecting a call Receiving callsAnswering a call Missed callsDuring a call During a voice callDuring a video call Moving contacts from other devices ContactsAdding contacts Creating contacts manuallyDeleting a contact Managing contactsEditing a contact Sharing a contactManaging groups Merge contacts with accountsImporting and exporting contacts Searching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screenTap →Add shortcut to home screen Messages & email MessagesSending messages Sending scheduled messages Adding contacts to the priority listViewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Managing messagesReading messages Google Mail Sending messagesReading messages About taking photos or videos CameraTaking photos or videos Camera etiquetteViewing photos or videos CameraUsing the HDR Rich tone effect Using selective focus modeBefore using this mode Using the shooting mode Using shot & more mode About shot & more modeTap Mode →Shot & more Drama shot Using dual camera mode Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour modeTap Mode →Virtual tour Viewing photos Using the zoom feature Applying filter effectsUsing remote viewfinder mode Tap →Remote viewfinderChanging Camera settings Configuring settingsReorganising camera shortcuts Camera Camera Viewing content on the device GalleryTap Gallery on the Apps screen Viewing content stored on other devices Select an optionModifying content on the device Using studio modeEditing images Editing videos Tap →Studio →Video clip studioSelect videos to edit and tap Done Accessing additional options Tagging facesUsing Tag buddy Internet & SNS InternetBrowsing webpages Managing favourite webpages AccessChrome Managing the webpage historyHangouts ChatONChatting with buddies About S Health Health featuresHealth Tap S Health on the Apps screenStarting S Health Customising the S Health main screen Using S Health menus Tap to access various menusMeasuring steps taken Tap →PedometerViewing your step count in a graph Starting to exercise Resetting the daily step recordsRecording exercise information Tap →ExerciseTo finish exercising, tap Pause →Stop Enter additional information and tap DoneDevice saves the exercise information Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Tap and use the following functions117 Set workout goal →Training effect goal Set the exercise intensity and tap Next Viewing a log of burnt calories Recording food intake Viewing calorie intake in a graph Tap →My Food Using the additional menusEntering information about frequently-eaten food Added food, and then tap DoneConfiguring settings for S Health → Password, and then set a password Using S Voice Voice featuresSetting the language VoiceCorrecting unwanted voice commands Waking up S Voice in standby modeChanging the wake-up command Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up commandVoice Recorder Recording voice memosUsing the bookmarks list Playing voice memosSaving files with contextual tags Renaming voice memos Voice SearchManaging voice memos Managing categoriesCar mode About car modeStarting car mode Tap →Settings →Register Car →Add carRegistering a vehicle Bluetooth, and then tap OK Activating car mode automaticallyTap →Settings →Registered Places Adding shortcuts to frequently-visited placesUsing car mode menus Making calls Making a call using voice commandsSending a message using voice commands Making a call by tapping the menuUsing the navigation feature Navigating to a preset destinationSending a message by entering text Navigating to a destination Playing music using voice commandsListening to music Playing music by tapping the screenRegister Car Edit suggested contactsMultimedia MusicPlaying music Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Creating playlistsPlaying music by mood Accessing music on a registered deviceAccessing music on a nearby device Playing music stored on other devicesPlaying videos Using the pop-up video playerVideo Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to playPlaying videos stored on other devices Accessing a video on a registered deviceSharing or deleting videos Capturing imagesWatching videos Accessing a video on a nearby deviceYouTube Sharing videosFlipboard Google+Photos Play Games Play MusicPlay Newsstand Security Finger ScannerFor better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Changing the alternative passwordManaging registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprintsTap Install under Fido Ready support Verifying the Samsung account passwordUsing fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Tap Link under PayPal accountHiding content Private modeAbout private mode Selected items will disappear from the screenViewing hidden content About emergency mode SafetyEmergency mode Activating emergency modeDeactivating emergency mode SafetyAbout sending help messages Setting help messagesSending help messages Adding primary contactsSevere weather notification Geo News About severe weather notification Geo NewsReceiving notifications Using the geo news widget Watch notificationsUtilities Searching for content→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category FinderPlanner Starting S PlannerCreating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screenTap Save to save the event or task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Deleting events or tasksSharing events or tasks Stopping alarms AlarmSetting alarms CalculatorTimer World clockStopwatch Drive DropboxTap Turn on Camera Upload Google Searching the deviceGoogle Now Kids Mode Kids mode home screen167 Kids mode play area Parental controlMagnifier Searching for locations MapsMemo Getting directions for a destinationComposing memos My FilesAbout My Files Searching for memosViewing files Searching for files or foldersTorch Viewing storage informationAdding FTP server shortcuts to the device Connecting with other devices About NFCUsing the NFC feature Making a purchase with the NFC featureBluetooth About BluetoothSending data Sending an image Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending and receiving data On the Apps screen, tap Gallery Select an imageTap next to the device’s name to unpair Unpairing Bluetooth devicesReceiving an image Tap UnpairTap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right BeamSending data Connecting to other devices Quick connectAbout Quick connect Disconnecting devices Sharing contentConnecting to a TV Re-searching for devicesControl the connected TV using the remote control Joining Group PlayExploring computers Before using this app Smart RemoteAbout Smart Remote Using the device as a remote control Alarm goes off at the preset time Watching TV using the deviceSetting programme reminders Select a TV programme to watchScreen Mirroring About Screen MirroringViewing content on a TV Stopping viewing the contentUsing the mobile printing feature Connecting to a printerPrinting content Upgrading the device Device can be upgraded to the latest softwareDevice & data manager Upgrading over the airConnecting as a media device Transferring files between the device and a computerDevice MTP Tap Settings on the Apps screen Connecting with Samsung KiesUsing a Google account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataTap Backup and reset →Factory data reset Performing a data resetUsing a Samsung account Then sign into your Samsung accountSettings About SettingsWi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Setting Wi-Fi sleep policySetting Network notification Tap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleepDownload booster BluetoothOn the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspot Tethering and Mobile hotspotFlight mode Data usageMore networks Default messaging appLocation Mobile networksPrinting On the Settings screen, tap PrintingNearby devices Download to Select a memory location for saving media filesScreen Mirroring SoundScreen mode DisplayFont LED indicator WallpaperLock screen Multi window Notification panelToolbox Easy modeAccessibility One-handed operationBlocking mode Private modeFinger Scanner Motions and gestures Air viewBackup and reset AccountsCloud Language DefaultLanguage and input Samsung keyboardGoogle voice typing Voice searchKeyboard swipe Notification readout Date and timeText-to-speech options Pointer speedSafety assistance AccessoriesBattery Power saving StorageSet up SIM card lock SecurityAccount Registration Add or view your Samsung account Help About deviceCall Default applicationsApplication manager Answering and ending callsCall accessories Call alertsMore settings Ringtones and keypad tonesContacts Gallery InternetSafe mode MessagesPlanner VoiceGoogle Settings Accessibility AccessibilityUsing the Home button to open accessibility menus TalkBackActivating or deactivating TalkBack Some features are not available while you are using TalkBack Controlling the screen with finger gesturesConfiguring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gesturesConfiguring settings for shortcut gestures Release your finger when you hear Change granularity Changing reading units by using the local contextual menuChanging reading units using two-part vertical gestures Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want→ Settings →Manage custom labels Pausing TalkBackUsing the quick navigation feature Adding and managing image labelsConfiguring settings for TalkBack Configure settings for TalkBack for your convenienceSpeech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Using the device with the screen turned off Using the rapid key input feature Reading passwords aloudSetting text-to-speech features Changing keyboard input language Entering text using the keyboardEntering additional characters Editing textEntering text by voice Changing the input languageReading aloud information from documents or images Using document modeUsing colour/pattern mode To extract text from a stored image, select →Load imageMagnifying the screen Setting notification remindersChanging the font size To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder intervalColour adjustment Reversing the display coloursTurning off all sounds Setting flash notificationCustomising caption settings Samsung captionUsing baby crying detector Adjusting the sound balanceUsing mono audio Google captionAccessing assistive menus Using auto hapticUsing the assistive menus Displaying the assistive shortcut iconUsing the cursor Using enhanced assistive menusEditing the assistive menus Turning on the screen with the air gesture feature Using the smart scroll featureSetting tap and hold delay options Using interaction control modeSet the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen Saving accessibility settings in a file Using single tap modeConfiguring accessibility settings Answering or ending callsImporting an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings filesViewing accessibility services Using other useful features Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery Ensure that the charger is connected properlyYour device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored on the device has been lost Copyright

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