Notifications, Shaking | Samsung GT-I8262 instruction

Basics

Shaking

•Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices, or computers in Kies via Wi-Fi.

•Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather.

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options:

•Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

•Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode.

•Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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Samsung GT-I8262 user manual Notifications, Shaking

Contents

GT-I8262 About this manual Instructional icons Copyright About this manual Trademarks Table of Contents Maps Local Navigation Gallery Video Player YouTube FM RadioPlay Store Samsung Apps Game Hub Play Music Getting started Device layout Buttons 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 card Charging the battery Charging with the charger Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card Turning the device on and off Formatting the memory card Holding the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Locking and unlocking the device Activating SIM or Usim cards Switching between networksSwitching between networks Icon Meaning Indicator iconsBasics Tapping Using the touch screenFinger gestures Use only fingers to use the touch screen Dragging Double-tapping Flicking Pinching Simple motions allow easy control of the device Control motionsRotating the screen Picking up Turning over Notifications Shaking Adding an application icon Home screenRearranging items Adding an item Setting wallpaper Rearranging panels Using applications Applications screen Organising with folders Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Sharing applications Entering text Using the Samsung keyboardHelp Changing the keyboard type Changing language keyboards Entering text by voiceEntering uppercase Handwriting Joining Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Adding Wi-Fi networks Adding accounts Setting up accountsForgetting Wi-Fi networks Removing accounts Transferring files Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting with Windows Media Player Setting a face and voice unlock Connecting as a media deviceSetting a face unlock Securing the device Setting a password Setting a patternSetting a PIN Upgrading with Samsung Kies Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgrading over the air Making calls CommunicationPhone During a call Finding contactsMaking an international call Receiving calls Ending a call During a video call Video callsMaking a video call Swapping images ContactsManaging contacts Creating a contact Searching for contacts Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Favourite contactsSyncing with Samsung Contacts Exporting contacts Adding contacts to a group Contact groupsBusiness card Managing groups Sending scheduled messages MessagingSending messages Listening to a voice message Setting up email accountsViewing incoming messages Reading messages Google Mail Adding friends TalkPublic profile Chatting with friends Messenger Switching between chatsGoogle+ Deleting chat history ChatON Web & network Internet Saved pages ChromeHistory Links Bluetooth Syncing with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Music Player Setting a song as ringtoneMedia Playing music Playing music by mood CameraCreating playlists Camera etiquette Taking photos Scene modeTap →Scene mode Taking a photo Tap →Shooting mode →Panorama Shooting modeTap →Shooting mode Panoramic photos Taking a video Recording modeTaking videos Configuring settings for Camera Zooming in and out Media Viewing images GalleryShortcuts Zooming in and out Deleting images Playing videosEditing images Sharing images Select a video to play Setting as wallpaperVideo Player Sharing videos YouTubeDeleting videos Watching videos Listening to the FM radio FM RadioUploading videos Scanning radio stations Adding stations to the favourites list Application & media stores Play Store Tap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen Samsung AppsGame Hub Play Music Composing memos UtilitiesMemo Browsing memos Viewing a memo PlannerCreating events or tasks Utilities Searching for events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Deleting events Clock AlarmSetting alarms Stopwatch TimerWorld clock Desk clock Recording voice memos CalculatorVoice Recorder Managing voice memos VoicePlaying voice memos Google Searching the device Search scope Voice SearchMy Files Google Now Adding shortcuts to folders DownloadsViewing files Select a file to open it with an appropriate application Searching for locations Travel & localMaps Local Getting directions for a destination Navigation Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Data usage Setting Network notificationWi-Fi Direct Mobile networks More settingsFlight mode Tethering and portable hotspot Kies via Wi-Fi Home screen modeBlocking mode SIM card manager Display Change the settings for the displaySound Ringtone View the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving modeBattery Storage Lock screen Location servicesApplication manager View and manage the applications on your device Account registration Add or view your Samsung account SecurityEncrypt external SD card Language and input DefaultSet up SIM card lock Language Advanced Google voice typingSamsung keyboard Select a voice recognition engine Voice recogniserVoice search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Motion Backup and resetAdd account Add email or SNS accounts Answering/ending calls AccessibilityDate and time Developer options Text-to-speech output Access device information and update device software About device Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages Your device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Error messages appear when launching the camera Ensure that your device supports the file type Another Bluetooth device is not located English EU /2013. 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