Samsung GT-I9210 Get to know the idle screen, ››Add items to the idle screen, Add, Widgets, Shortcuts, Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press the Power Key. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing the Power Key or the Home key, tap anywhere on the screen, and then drag your finger outside of the large circle.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. ► p. 32

Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen. You can also select a dot at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

››Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

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Press [] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.

Select the item category → an item:

●● Widgets: Add widgets to the idle screen.

●● Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

Getting started

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