Status Bar and Notification Panel | Samsung GH68-40785A specification

Status Bar and Notification Panel

The Status Bar displays icons to show information about connection status, signal strength, battery level, time, and other notifications.

Status Icons

This is a list of common status icons. For a full icon glossary,

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Battery Level: Shown fully charged.

Battery Level: Battery is charging.

3G Connection: Device is active on a 3G system. The arrows display in color when transferring data.

4G LTE Connection: Device is active on a 4G LTE system. The arrows display in color when transferring data.

Signal Strength: Current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Signal Strength, CDMA roaming: Current signal strength, when the device is roaming on a CDMA network. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Wi-Fi Active: Wi-Fi is active, and connected to a Wi-Fi network. The greater the number of rays, the stronger the signal.

Wi-Fi Connected: Wi-Fi is connect to a Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Action Needed: Action needed to connect to Wi-Fi network.

Airplane mode: Airplane mode is active. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

Downloading: A file is downloading.

Emergency Alert: There is an Emergency Alert Notification pending.

GPS Location Active: One or more GPS location services are active.

Understanding Your Device

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Contents

User Guide D R O I D S M a R T P H O N E Open Source Software Intellectual PropertyVZWSM-G900VUMEngNBNTE040714F4 Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Modification of Software Safe Samsung Approved For Enterprise Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Page Table of Contents Google Settings Amazon KindleAmazon MP3 Amazon Appstore Connections SettingsAccessing Settings Airplane Mode Index Getting Started Getting Started Text Conventions Settings Wi-FiSpecial Text Setting Up Your device Removing the battery coverInstalling the battery cover Back Cover Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card Using your finger, slide the SIM card out of the slotTurn off the device, then remove the back cover SIM Card Battery Installing the batteryRemoving the Battery Battery Indicator Installing a Memory Card Charging the BatteryInsert the USB cable into the port Memory Card At the prompt, tap Power off, and then tap OK Turning Your Phone On and OffRemove the back cover Removing a Memory Card Smart Switch Settings AccountsYour Google Account Your Samsung Account Setup Wizard HelpYour Phone Number Voice Mail Press the Power/Lock Key Securing Your DeviceLocking the Device Unlocking the Device Features FeaturesMemory card Up to 128GB Camera MHL USB 2.0 5mm Headset Port When using the Camera Front ViewPrevent accidental key presses Earpiece Lets you hear the caller during calls Back View Enable Air view features, and learn about using them Motions and GesturesMotions and gestures Air View Turn Multi window on or off in Settings From the Home screen, tap Apps SettingsMulti Window Multi window Drag and drop apps between the tray and the staging area Create a Window GroupChoose apps to display in the Multi window tray Tap More Edit Home Screen Lightly touch items to select or launch themHome Key Touchscreen Navigation Customize the Home Screen On a screen to add it Create a Primary Shortcut Remove a Primary ShortcutAdd a Widget Remove a Widget Choose Wallpapers Configure Home Screen SettingsTap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set wallpaper Status Icons Wi-Fi Connected Wi-Fi is connect to a Wi-Fi networkStatus Bar and Notification Panel Notification Panel Missed Call Displays when there is a missed callTap Grid to display all quick settings. You can tap a Selecting a DefaultText Input Method Entering TextYour device offers several methods to input text Text Input Methods Using the Samsung Keyboard Using Google Voice TypingTap keys to enter text. You can use these options Language and input, then tap beside Google voice typing Configure Samsung Keyboard KeyboardWhile entering text, use these options Swype Accessing Contacts AccountsContacts Adding an account Tap Save to save the new contact Finding a ContactAdding a Contact Full name. Tap for additional name fields Saving a Phone Number as a Contact Editing a ContactAssigning a Picture to a Contact Assigning a Ringtone to a Contact Tip You can view all your business cards by tapping Saving a Business Card as a ContactLinking Contacts Unlinking Contacts Speed Dials Tap More Speed dialDeleting Contacts Favorites Groups Create a Shortcut to a FavoriteCreating a Group Adding Contacts to a Group Continue to enter your message and send it DoneTap More Send message or email Email Sending a Message to a Group Choose a sharing method Sharing ContactsSending Contact Information Sharing a Name Card Calling Using the Keypad Making a CallTap to call the number Calling from Recent Press the Volume key Receiving Phone CallsTo the right to answer the call Calling Select an existing message From the Home screenEnter the phone number Tap Call Options While on a Call When you are ready to end a call, tap End call Help Learn about using the Phone appEnding a Call Calling Options Tapping Call When the second call is established, tap MergeVoicemail Touch Personalize now and follow the prompts to Visual VoicemailFrom the Home screen, tap Phone Touch and hold Access Your Messages RecentView Recent Tap the menu to choose items to display Enter criteria to display matching records Call Settings Record to mark it, and then tap Delete OKAdd Numbers to the Reject List from Recent Delete Recent Records Messages Choose a messaging appTap Enter message and enter your message. While Review your message and tap Send Messaging Tap a conversation to display it Reading MessagesReplying to Messages Protecting a Message from Deletion You can customize many of your phone’s messaging features For detailed information about Messages settings, seeMessages Settings Deleting Conversations When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by Message +Review your message and tap From the Home screen, tap Message + New message Tap a conversation to display it Choose an option Find new apps to download and install on your deviceManaging Applications Accessories AccessoriesAmazon From the Home screen, tap Apps Touch Menu for these options Amazon Kindle Amazon MP3Amazon Appstore Audible Enter information about the event Choose a calendar viewCreating Events Tap Create event to create a new Calendar event Caller Name ID Touch an event to display its detailsSharing Events From the Home screen, tap Apps Caller Name ID From the Home screen, tap Camera Front/Back Camera Switch between the front and back camerasCamera Tap Capture or press the Volume key to take the picture From the Home screen, tap CameraTaking Pictures Recording Videos Adjustment Rotate, crop, or resize the photo Review Pictures and Videos from the CameraEffect Add an effect to the picture Picture Configure the Camera Choose a Shooting ModeReview and Edit a Video from the Camera Customize Shortcuts Choose Camera Settings Picture size Choose a default size for the pictures you take Exposure value Adjust the brightness of pictures ChromeClock Use Google Chrome to browse the web Cloud DriveTap Save From the Home screen, tap Apps Cloud From the Home screen, tap Apps Email AccountAdding an Email Account Adding Additional Email Accounts Password Enter your network access password case- sensitive To send the message, tap Send ApplicationsComposing and Sending Email Email to other recipients, tap , and then tap Cc or Bcc Replying To or Forwarding Email Enter a message if desired and then tap SendManaging Your Email Inbox View Your Email Inbox From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Email SettingsEmergency Alerts Select an option, to display messages that match the filter Tap Menu Settings for these options Configure Emergency Alert SettingsFlipboard Gallery Viewing Photos Delete Erase itemsViewing Photos and Videos From the Home screen, tap Apps Gallery Viewing Videos Gmail GoogleFrom the Home screen, tap Apps Gmail Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject Google Settings Google+Hangouts IMDb Isis Mobile Wallet MapsMake sure NFC is activated on your phone From the Home screen, tap Apps Maps Memo Sharing a memoMessage + From the Home screen, tap Apps Messages Playing Music MusicFrom the Home screen, tap Apps Music My Files My Verizon MobileNFL Mobile Phone Photos Play BooksPlay Games Play Movies & TV Play Music Play NewsstandPlay Store Polaris Office When in Doubt Check it Out Before You Start Exercising From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings VoiceSlacker Voice Follow the prompts to configure the service Configure Smart RemoteSmart Remote Confirm the codes Use your Smart Remote to Control Your TV Task Manager VideoFrom the Home screen, tap Apps Video Tap a video to view it Voice Recorder Voice SearchVZ Navigator YouTube Connecting as a Storage Device PC ConnectionsOn the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files Connections Enter information about the Wi-Fi network Wi-FiTap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to connect to Settings Scan to start scanning Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and OffBluetooth Settings Tap Bluetooth More Rename device Tap Bluetooth More Received files Pairing Bluetooth DevicesReviewing Files Received via Bluetooth Scanning For Bluetooth Devices Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on or off TetheringTap OK to confirm disconnection Paired device Follow the prompts to connect the devices From home, tap Apps SettingsMobile Hotspot Choose a type of VPN Tap Save to save the VPNTap More networks VPN Basic VPN Accessing Settings Airplane ModeEnter key words to search for settings Search, and then enter key words Set up and manage wireless access points Activating Wi-FiWi-Fi Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Via Bluetooth under Menu, or withBluetooth, and then configure these settings Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth on or off Data Usage Settings Tap Menu for more settingsData usage to configure options Help Learn about Bluetooth, and other settings More Networks Settings Choose a messaging app SettingsHelp Learn about data usage settings Default Messaging App Set options for network selection and data service Configure optionsSet up Mobile Hotspot for your preferences Follow the prompts to connect your devices Configure Tap Menu for optionsTethering More networks Tethering for options Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on or off 100 More networks VPNMore networks NFC Turn NFC on or off Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on or off Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn NFC on or off SettingsTurn Android Beam on or off Turn S Beam on or off Tap Tap and pay and then select a default payment app 102Turn Tap and pay on or off Nearby Devices Sound Settings From the home screen, tap Apps SettingsSound Mode Screen Mirroring Drag the sliders to set the default volume for Tap OK to save the settingsTap OK to save the settings 104 Drag the sliders to set the vibration intensity for Vibrate When Ringing VibrationsNotifications Dialing Keypad Tone 106 Configure sounds your phone makes for phone callsSound Call to choose sounds Configure sounds your phone uses for messages Dialing keypad tone Enable or disable tones for keypad tapsMessages Sound Settings Sound Choose the default ringtone for incoming calls Choose a control panel for music effects 108 Configure sounds your phone uses for the CalendarSound Email to choose sounds Display Font to choose a Font style and Font size Display SettingsConfigure settings for your phones display Period 110 Tap the check box beside options to enable or disable them LED IndicatorDisplay LED indicator Option, tap to choose pictures to display Lock Screen Settings Screen lock optionIncrease Touch Sensitivity Screen Lock Set a Pattern Screen Lock Lock screen Screen lock Pattern Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock Lock screen Screen lock Fingerprint Set a PIN Screen Lock Lock screen Screen lock PIN 116 Set a Password Screen LockLock screen Screen lock Password Multi Window Settings Multi window, for options Notification Panel Settings One-handed Operation SettingsNotification panel to configure options Toolbox to configure options Storage Settings Battery SettingsPower Saving Mode Settings See whats using battery power Applications Settings Configure settings for many of your phone’s appsThese options 120 Default Applications Applications Default applications to configure optionsApplications Calendar to configure options Choose options for use in the Calendar app Configure options for calling with your phone Call SettingsApplications Call Call rejection to configure options 122 Manage settings for answeing and ending calls End calls byAnswering and ending calls Call notification pop-ups Applications Call Call alerts for options Applications Call Call accessories to configure options124 Applications Call Additional settings to configure options TTY mode Tap to turn on TTY modeTap Applications Call Call forwarding to choose an option Ringtones and keypad tones Choose options for voicemail service Applications Call to configure options126 Personalize Call Sound City/area code Choose your home area code Other call settingsCurrent country Choose your current location 128 Contacts SettingsApplications Contacts to configure options Applications Email to configure options 130 Configure options for the Gallery appConfigure options for messaging with your phone Multimedia messages Voice Settings Applications S Voice to configure optionsConfigure settings for your phone’s voice command feature 132 Easy Mode Blocking ModeEasy mode to configure options Blocking mode to configure options Private Mode Private mode to configure optionsSet a time for blocking mode 134 Location Settings After you turn Location on, you can configure settingsTap to set up a new location Mode Choose how your phone determines your location Security Settings Security to configure optionsSecurity, and then tap an option 136 Passwords Security Set up SIM card lock to configure optionsDevice Administration Some features a device administrator might control include Credential Storage Security Update Service138 Fingerprint Settings Language and Input Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings 140 Privacy Policy Read the privacy policy More settingsReset settings Return settings to the defaults 142 Tap beside Swype to configure these optionsSwype Settings Backup & Sync Use Swype Connect to back up your words Google Voice Typing Settings Speech Settings144 Voice search Mouse Trackpad Settings Text-to-speech options Backup and Reset Settings 146 Motions and Gestures Settings Air View Settings Accounts Settings148 Add an Account Date and Time Settings Accessibility SettingsDate and time to configure settings Configure Vision Accessibility Settings Font size Choose the size of text for your phones screens 150Triple-tap on most screens to zoom in or out Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings Accessibility Hearing to configure optionsMenu to configure options To turn the feature on or off. When turned on, you can tap Dexterity and Interaction Settings 152Assistant menu Assistant menu can improve device Options Safety Assistance Settings Accessibility to configure these optionsConfigure Other Accessibility Settings Safety assistance to configure these options Accessories to configure these optionsAccessories Settings 154 Printing Printing SettingsChoose options for printing from your phone Tap Help 156 Learn about using your phonePrinter, and not all printers support all options Software Update About Phone SettingsBaseband version View the baseband version of your device Security software version View the current software version Charging Cover, removing & installing 7 indicator Removing Settings YouTubeAdding a Google account 30 Google Samsung Adding a New Contact Locking and unlocking 14 Settings 62 Smart SwitchCreating and Sending Text Messages Signing into Email Customizing 160