Samsung GT-S6790MKASER, GT-S6790PWASER manual Changing the Home screen mode, Rearranging items

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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 basic 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 Settings Home screen mode Easy mode Apply.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap , 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.

Moving an item

Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.

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Contents GT-S6790 About this manual Instructional icons Copyright About this manualTrademarks Table of Contents Play Store Samsung Apps Play Music Play Magazines Maps Local NavigationGetting started Device layoutButtons 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 Pull out the SIM or Usim cardCharging the battery Charging with the chargerChecking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card→Settings →Storage →Unmount SD card Removing the memory card→ Erase everything Turning the device on and offFormatting the memory card Holding the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Locking and unlocking the deviceIcon Meaning Indicator iconsBasics Tapping Using the touch screenFinger gestures Use only fingers to use the touch screenDragging Double-tappingFlicking PinchingSimple motions allow easy control of the device Control motionsRotating the screen Shaking Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devicesTurning over Notifications Rearranging items Changing the Home screen modeHome screen Rearranging panels Setting wallpaperUsing widgets Opening from recently-used applications Using applicationsOpening an application Closing an applicationApplications screen Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Rearranging applicationsSharing applications Using the Samsung keyboardEntering text Changing the keyboard typeEntering uppercase Entering text by voiceCopying and pasting Changing language keyboardsJoining Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Adding Wi-Fi networksAdding accounts Setting up accountsTransferring files Removing accountsConnecting as a media device Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting with Windows Media Player Device MTPSetting a password Setting a patternSetting a PIN Securing the deviceUpgrading with Samsung Kies Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgrading over the airMaking calls CommunicationPhone During a call Finding contactsMaking an international call Receiving calls Listening to a voice message Searching for contacts ContactsManaging contacts Moving contacts to Google Displaying contactsMoving contacts Moving contacts to SamsungImporting contacts Importing and exporting contactsFavourite contacts Exporting contactsAdding contacts to a group Contact groupsBusiness card Managing groupsSending scheduled messages MessagingSending messages Setting up email accounts Viewing incoming messagesReading messages Google Mail Adding friends TalkPublic profile Chatting with friendsMessenger Switching between chatsGoogle+ Deleting chat historyChatON Web & network ChromeSending and receiving data BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Playing music MediaMusic Player Select a music category, and then select a song to playPlaying music by mood Setting a song as ringtone or alarm toneCreating playlists Taking a photo CameraTaking photos Camera etiquetteTap →Scene mode Scene modeShooting mode Tap →Shooting modePanoramic photos Tap →Shooting mode →PanoramaTaking videos Taking a videoRecording mode Zooming in and outConfiguring settings for Camera Viewing images GalleryShortcuts Zooming in and outEditing images Setting as wallpaperPlaying videos Deleting imagesSharing videos Video PlayerDeleting videos Select a video to playUploading videos YouTubeWatching videos Scanning radio stations FM RadioListening to the FM radio Adding stations to the favourites listApplication & media stores Play StoreSamsung Apps Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screenPlay Music Play MagazinesComposing memos UtilitiesMemo Browsing memosPlanner Creating events or tasksSearching for events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Deleting eventsCloud Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync filesDropbox Syncing with the Samsung accountClock AlarmSetting alarms Stopwatch TimerWorld clock Desk clockRecording voice memos CalculatorVoice Recorder Managing voice memos List of voice memos, tap →Settings →Contextual filename →OnPlaying voice memos Saving files with contextual tagsSearching with images GoogleSearching the device Search scopeVoice Search My FilesTo sort the files by date, tap Sort by date DownloadsAdding shortcuts to folders Searching for locations Travel & localMaps Local Getting directions for a destinationNavigation Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyWi-Fi Direct Data usageSet up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs More settingsFlight mode Mobile networksSelect a Home screen mode basic or easy Home screen modeBlocking mode SoundStorage Change the settings for the displayDisplay WallpaperLocation services Power savingBattery Application managerEncrypt external SD card Lock screenSecurity Set up SIM card lock Account registration Add or view your Samsung accountLanguage DefaultLanguage and input Google voice typingPointer speed Voice searchText-to-speech output Motion Backup and resetAdd account Add email or SNS accountsAnswering/ending calls AccessibilityDate and time TalkBack Activate Talkback, which provides voice feedbackDeveloper options Text-to-speech outputAbout device Google SettingsAccess device information and update device software 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 Ensure that your device supports the file typeAnother Bluetooth device is not located Data stored on the device has been lost English EU /2013. Rev
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