Accessibility

Adjusting the sound balance

Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. To adjust the sound balance, connect a headset to the device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accessibility

Sound balance. Drag the adjustment bar to the left or right and adjust the sound balance, and then tap Set.

Mono audio

Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected. Mono output combines stereo sound into one signal that is played through all headset speakers. Use this if you have a hearing impairment or if a single earbud is more convenient.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accessibility, and then tick Mono audio.

Setting tap and hold delay options

Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accessibility Touch & hold delay, and then select an option.

Auto rotate screen

Allow or prevent the interface from rotating automatically when you rotate the device.

To fix the screen in portrait orientation, open the Apps screen, tap Settings Accessibility and deselect Auto rotate screen.

Screen timeout

Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings Accessibility Screen timeout and select an option.

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