Home screen layout | Samsung SM-G850F manual

Basics

Home screen layout

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.

A widget

An app

A folder

Screen indicators

Favourite apps

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Samsung SM-G850F user manual Home screen layout

Contents

English EU /2014. Rev.1.0 Table of Contents Basic shooting Shooting modes Camera settings Viewing photos or videos Gallery settingsMaking calls Receiving calls Options during calls Adding contacts Managing contacts About Settings Flipboard Torch Magnifier Google apps Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Getting started Device layout Buttons Using the SIM or Usim card and battery Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Replace the back cover Charging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Turning the device on and off Locking and unlocking the screen Tapping Using the touch screenBasics Double-tapping Tapping and holdingDragging Flicking Spreading and pinching Home screen layout Home screen Home screen options Using My Magazine Apps screen Indicator icons Icon Meaning Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel Rearranging quick setting buttons Using the quick setting panel Opening apps Closing an app Installing or uninstalling apps Installing appsSamsung Galaxy Apps Play Store Uninstalling or disabling apps Downloading suggested appsManaging apps Enabling apps Entering text Keyboard layoutChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layout Using additional keyboard functions Switch to handwriting mode Screen capture Copying and pasting My Files About My Files Viewing files Power saving feature Power saving modeUltra power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions Estimated maximum standby time Viewing help information Wi-Fi Network connectivityMobile data Tap Connect Using Smart network switch Adding Wi-Fi networksActivating Wi-Fi Passpoint About tethering and mobile hotspots Download boosterTethering and Mobile hotspot Using the mobile hotspot Using USB tetheringConnect your device to the computer via the USB cable Tick USB tethering Using Bluetooth tethering Tick Bluetooth tetheringInternet Browsing webpages Setting the homepage Managing the webpage history Managing the quick access list→Add to Quick access Direct call Motions & usability featuresMotions and gestures Covering screen with hand Smart alertMute/Pause Turning device over Smart pause Palm swipe to capture Air view Multi windowAbout Multi window Launching Multi window Multi window tray handle Creating a Multi window combination Using Multi window options Switch locations between Multi window apps Some apps may not support this feature Close the app Rearranging apps on the Multi window tray Toolbox Use this feature to operate the screen while wearing gloves Increasing touch screen sensitivity Managing the Home screen PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screens Managing the Apps screen Managing foldersManaging panels Changing the sorting method You can move folders only in the folder panel Moving itemsCreating folders Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaperChanging ringtones Tap Set wallpaper or Done Password Changing the screen lock methodPattern Fingerprint Registering fingerprints Finger ScannerFor better fingerprint recognition Alternative password instead of scanning your fingerprints Managing registered fingerprintsUnlock the screen You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints Changing the alternative password Verifying the Samsung account passwordUnlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsUsing fingerprints for purchases via PayPal Private mode About private modeHiding content → Move to Private Managing shortcuts Easy modeViewing hidden content Using backup accounts Using Samsung Smart SwitchUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computers Setting up accounts Using Samsung KiesAdding accounts Removing accounts Tap Phone on the Apps screen PhoneMaking calls Making calls from call logs or contacts list Making calls from the favourites list Number prediction Speed dial numbersMaking an international call Tap Keypad Receiving calls Answering a callRejecting a call Missed calls Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Contacts Adding contactsMoving contacts from other devices Creating contacts manually Managing contacts Editing a contactDeleting a contact Sharing a contact Importing and exporting contacts Managing groupsMerging contacts with accounts Tap →Add shortcut to home screen Searching for contactsAdding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Sending messages Messages & emailMessages Sending scheduled messages Adding contacts to the priority list Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accounts Managing messages Accessing additional options Reading messages Taking photos or recording videos CameraBasic shooting Launching Camera on the locked screen Reorganising camera shortcuts Selective focus Camera etiquette Pan focus Make the subject and its background stand out Tap Remote viewfinder Tap →Remote viewfinder Tap Mode →Shot & more Shooting modesAuto Beauty face When you are finished editing photos, tap Panorama Tap Mode →Virtual tour Virtual tour Dual Camera Downloading shooting modes Camera settingsManaging shooting modes Without effect Camera Viewing photos or videos Viewing content on the deviceGallery Viewing content stored on other devices Accessing additional optionsAccessing content on a nearby device Changing the sorting method Use the following options Gallery settingsTap →Settings When you are finished editing the image, tap Done → StudioPhoto studio Tap Photo studio Collage studio Tap Collage studio Shot & more Tap Shot & more Video clip studio Tap Video clip studio Video trimmer Trim video segments Tap Studio on the Apps screenTap Video trimmer Enter a filename, and then tap OK to save the video Playing music MultimediaMusic Setting a song as ringtone or alarm tone Creating playlists Playing music stored on other devices Accessing music on a nearby devicePlaying music by mood Using the pop-up video player VideoPlaying videos Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Accessing a video on a nearby device Sharing or deleting videosEditing videos Playing videos stored on other devices Health features HealthAbout S Health Tap S Health on the Apps screen Setting up a user profile Health main screen Using S Health menus Tap to access various menus Walking mate Tap →Pedometer Viewing your step count in a graph Resetting the daily step records Exercise mateStarting to exercise Tap →Exercise Device saves the exercise information To finish exercising, tap Pause →StopEnter additional information and tap Done Using the coaching feature while exercising in running mode Tap and use the following functions 120 Set workout goal →Training effect goal Set the exercise intensity and tap Next Viewing a log of burnt calories Recording food intake Viewing calorie intake in a graph Managing weight Tap UpdateEntering information about frequently-eaten food Tap →My food To reset the daily weight record, tap →Reset daily data →OK Entering data by using accessory devicesResetting weight record Installing additional S Health apps Viewing your recorded weight in a graphTap →More apps Tap More and select an app Health settings 130 Security features Emergency modeAbout emergency mode Activating emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Setting help messagesHelp message About help message Severe weather notifications Geo News Sending help messagesAbout severe weather notifications Geo News Receiving notifications Using the geo news widget Useful apps and features Searching for content→ Settings →Select filters or Select search category Finder Planner Starting S Planner Creating events or tasks Tap Save to save the event or task Sharing events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accountsDeleting events or tasks Setting the language Using S VoiceVoice About S Voice Waking up S Voice in standby mode Changing the wake-up commandCorrecting unwanted voice commands Tap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command Alarm Setting alarmsStopping alarms Deleting alarms Timer World clockStopwatch Creating clocks Calculator MemoComposing memos Searching for memosPage Saving files with contextual tags Voice RecorderRecording voice memos Managing voice memos Using the bookmarks listPlaying voice memos Dropbox Renaming voice memosManaging categories Open files in the favourites list View notifications Creating personalised magazines FlipboardEditing subscriptions Torch Magnifier Google apps Google Settings Play NewsstandPlay Games Drive Bluetooth About Bluetooth Sending an image Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesSending and receiving data Wi-Fi Direct Unpairing Bluetooth devicesAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devices On the Apps screen, tap Gallery On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Wi-FiEnding the device connection Using the NFC feature About NFC Making a purchase with the NFC feature Sending data Tap S Beam and tap the S Beam switch to activate it Beam About Quick connect Before using this featureQuick connect Sharing content Disconnecting devicesJoining Group Play Re-searching for devices Select a media category and select the content to access Exploring computers Screen Mirroring About Screen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Stopping viewing the content Connecting to a printer Printing contentMobile printing Adding printer plug-ins Device can be upgraded to the latest software Device & data managerUpgrading the device Upgrading over the air Device MTP Connecting as a media deviceTransferring files between the device and a computer Connecting with Samsung Kies Using a Google accountTap Settings on the Apps screen Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Performing a data reset Using a Samsung account Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Setting Network notificationTap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep To use options, tap Scan Search for available networks Bluetooth On the Settings screen, tap Tethering and Mobile hotspotDownload booster Tethering and Mobile hotspot Flight mode Data usage Default messaging app LocationMore networks Mobile networks Nearby devices Printing Sound Haptic feedback Set the device to vibrate when you tap keysScreen Mirroring Font Screen modeDisplay Lock screen LED indicatorWallpaper Multi window Notification panel Easy mode AccessibilityToolbox Set the device to use the toolbox Finger Scanner Blocking modePrivate mode Motions and gestures Air view Cloud Backup and resetAccounts Default Language and inputLanguage Samsung keyboard Google voice typing Keyboard swipe Date and time Text-to-speech optionsNotification readout Pointer speed Safety assistance Battery Power saving Account Registration Add or view your Samsung account StorageSecurity About device Set up SIM card lockHelp Default applications Application managerCall Answering and ending calls Call alerts Call accessoriesCall-related pop-ups More settings Ringtones and keypad tones Contacts Gallery Internet Safe mode Messages Planner Voice 197 Accessibility About Accessibility Activating or deactivating TalkBack Using the Home button to open accessibility menusVoice feedback TalkBack → TalkBack →Settings, and then tick Explore by touch Controlling the screen with finger gestures Configuring finger gesture settings Configuring settings for vertical gestures Configuring settings for shortcut gestures Changing reading units by using the local contextual menu Changing reading units using two-part vertical gesturesRelease your finger when you hear Change granularity Release your finger when you hear the reading unit you want Adding and managing image labels Pausing TalkBackUsing the quick navigation feature Speech volume Adjust the volume level for voice feedback Configuring settings for TalkBackConfigure settings for TalkBack for your convenience Using the device with the screen turned off Setting text-to-speech features Using the rapid key input featureReading passwords aloud Editing text Entering text using the keyboardEntering additional characters Entering text by voice Setting notification reminders Changing the font sizeMagnifying the screen To set an interval between alerts, tap Reminder interval Colour adjustment Reversing the display colours Samsung subtitles CC Setting flash notificationTurning off all sounds Adjusting the sound balance Some apps may not support this featureMono audio Auto haptic Displaying the assistive shortcut icon Accessing assistive menusAssistive menu Editing the assistive menus Using the cursorUsing enhanced assistive menus Setting tap and hold delay options Tap the Interaction control switch to activate itSmart scroll Interaction control Change the method of answering or ending calls Using single tap modeAnswering and ending calls Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a fileImporting an accessibility settings file Sharing accessibility settings files Using other useful features Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery Ensure that the charger is connected properly Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Copyright