Samsung Galaxy S4 mini User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Get Started .................................................................................................................................................. 11

Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................................... 11

Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 11

Turn the Phone On ..................................................................................................................... 14

Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................................... 15

Complete the Setup ............................................................................................................................ 15

Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................. 16

Phone Basics .............................................................................................................................................. 17

Your Phone’s Layout ........................................................................................................................... 17

Key Functions ............................................................................................................................. 17

Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................................. 18

Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................. 19

Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 19

Touch .......................................................................................................................................... 19

Touch and Hold ........................................................................................................................... 20

Swipe or Slide ............................................................................................................................. 20

Drag ............................................................................................................................................ 21

Flick ............................................................................................................................................. 21

Pinch and Spread ....................................................................................................................... 22

Rotate .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 23

Customize the Home Screen ...................................................................................................... 25

Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 25

Recent Applications .................................................................................................................... 26

Wallpapers .................................................................................................................................. 26

Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 26

Notification Panel ................................................................................................................................ 30

Quick Settings ............................................................................................................................. 31

Features .............................................................................................................................................. 32

Motions and Gestures ................................................................................................................. 32

Smart Screen .............................................................................................................................. 33

Voice Control............................................................................................................................... 33

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Assistant Menu ........................................................................................................................... 34

Galaxy Gear ................................................................................................................................ 35

Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 35

Touchscreen Keyboards ............................................................................................................. 36

Text Input Methods ..................................................................................................................... 36

Select a Default Text Input Method ............................................................................................ 36

Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 36

Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 37

Swype ......................................................................................................................................... 38

Editing Text ................................................................................................................................. 39

Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 41

Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 41

Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................................ 41

Call from Logs ............................................................................................................................. 41

Call from Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 41

Call Using a Speed Dial Number ................................................................................................ 42

Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ................................................................ 42

Wi-Fi Calling ................................................................................................................................ 42

Call Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................... 42

Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 43

Answer an Incoming Call ............................................................................................................ 43

Mute the Ringing Sound ............................................................................................................. 43

Reject an Incoming Call .............................................................................................................. 44

Reject a Call with a Text Message ............................................................................................. 44

Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 44

Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 44

Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................................. 45

Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................................ 45

Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 45

Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 46

Dialing Options ............................................................................................................................ 46

In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................ 47

Caller ID ...................................................................................................................................... 47

Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 48

Conference Calling ..................................................................................................................... 48

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Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 49

Speed Dials ................................................................................................................................. 49

Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 50

Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 52

Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 52

Access Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 52

Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 53

Add or Edit Information for a Contact ......................................................................................... 53

Assign a Picture to a Contact ...................................................................................................... 54

Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................................. 54

Link a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 54

Delete a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 55

Save a Phone Number ................................................................................................................ 55

Share a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 55

Contacts Options ................................................................................................................................. 55

Favorites ............................................................................................................................................. 56

Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 57

Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 59

Gmail/Google ...................................................................................................................................... 59

Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 59

Sign in to Your Google Account .................................................................................................. 59

Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 60

Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 60

Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 61

Samsung Account ............................................................................................................................... 61

Email ................................................................................................................................................... 61

Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 61

Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ......................................................................... 62

Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 62

Reply or Forward Email .............................................................................................................. 63

Manage Your Email Inbox ........................................................................................................... 64

Email Settings ............................................................................................................................. 65

Delete an Email Account ............................................................................................................. 67

Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 67

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Send a Message ......................................................................................................................... 67

New Messages Notification ......................................................................................................... 68

Managing Messages ................................................................................................................... 68

Messaging Settings ..................................................................................................................... 69

Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 71

Flipboard ..................................................................................................................................... 71

Google+ ...................................................................................................................................... 71

Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 72

YouTube ...................................................................................................................................... 72

Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 73

Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 73

Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 73

Create a Google Wallet Account ................................................................................................ 74

Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................ 74

Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 74

Google Play Books .............................................................................................................................. 74

Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 75

Movies, TV, and Media ....................................................................................................................... 75

Google Play Movies & TV ........................................................................................................... 75

Group Play .......................................................................................................................................... 75

CBS Sports ......................................................................................................................................... 76

Music ................................................................................................................................................... 76

Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 76

Music ........................................................................................................................................... 77

Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 80

Google Maps ............................................................................................................................... 80

Google Local ............................................................................................................................... 80

Google Navigation ...................................................................................................................... 81

Scout ........................................................................................................................................... 81

TripAdvisor .................................................................................................................................. 82

Samsung Apps .................................................................................................................................... 82

Samsung Hub ..................................................................................................................................... 82

Use Samsung Hub ...................................................................................................................... 82

Samsung Link ..................................................................................................................................... 84

Configure Samsung Link Settings .............................................................................................. 85

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Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ........................................................... 85

Story Album ......................................................................................................................................... 86

WatchON ............................................................................................................................................. 86

Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 87

Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 87

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................... 87

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................................... 88

Hotspot ................................................................................................................................................ 88

Allowed Devices .......................................................................................................................... 89

Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................................ 89

Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks)................................................................ 90

Your Data Services User Name .................................................................................................. 90

4G Services ......................................................................................................................................... 90

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 91

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................................. 91

Add a VPN .................................................................................................................................. 92

Connect to a VPN ....................................................................................................................... 92

Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................................... 92

Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 93

Internet Browser .................................................................................................................................. 93

Lumen Toolbar .................................................................................................................................... 93

Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 94

Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 94

Take a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 95

Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 95

Camera Options .......................................................................................................................... 96

Quick Camera Settings ............................................................................................................... 97

Advance Camera Settings .......................................................................................................... 98

Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 99

View Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 100

Zoom In or Out on a Photo ....................................................................................................... 101

Edit Photos ................................................................................................................................ 102

Share Photos and Videos ......................................................................................................... 102

Video ................................................................................................................................................. 104

Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................................... 108

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1Weather ........................................................................................................................................... 108

Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 108

Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................................... 108

Event Alerts ............................................................................................................................... 109

View Events .............................................................................................................................. 110

Delete Events ............................................................................................................................ 110

Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 111

Calculator .......................................................................................................................................... 111

Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................. 112

Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................................................................................ 112

Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 112

Google Now .............................................................................................................................. 112

Google Settings ................................................................................................................................. 113

Help ................................................................................................................................................... 113

My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 113

POLARIS Office 5 ............................................................................................................................. 114

S Memo ............................................................................................................................................. 114

Voice Services .................................................................................................................................. 115

S Translator............................................................................................................................... 115

S Voice ...................................................................................................................................... 115

Voice Recorder ......................................................................................................................... 116

Voice Search ............................................................................................................................. 117

Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 117

Turn Bluetooth On or Off ........................................................................................................... 117

Pairing with a Bluetooth Device ................................................................................................ 117

Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................. 118

Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ......................................................................... 119

Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 119

Receive Information Using Bluetooth ....................................................................................... 120

Memory Card .................................................................................................................................... 120

Remove a Memory Card ........................................................................................................... 120

View Memory Card Usage ........................................................................................................ 121

Format a Memory Card ............................................................................................................. 121

Unmount a Memory Card .......................................................................................................... 121

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 121

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Update Your Phone........................................................................................................................... 122

Before Updating Your Firmware ............................................................................................... 122

Update Your Phone .................................................................................................................. 123

Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 124

Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................................................................................................................ 124

Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................... 125

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................................. 125

Configure Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 125

Other Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................. 125

Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 126

Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................................ 126

Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 127

Turn Bluetooth On or Off ........................................................................................................... 128

Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices ....................................................................................... 128

Data Usage ....................................................................................................................................... 128

More Networks Settings .................................................................................................................... 129

Airplane Mode ........................................................................................................................... 129

Mobile Networks ....................................................................................................................... 130

Tethering ................................................................................................................................... 130

VPN ........................................................................................................................................... 130

Roaming .................................................................................................................................... 131

NFC ................................................................................................................................................... 131

Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................................. 132

Android Beam ........................................................................................................................... 132

S Beam ............................................................................................................................................. 132

Nearby Devices ................................................................................................................................. 132

Screen Mirroring ................................................................................................................................ 133

Kies via Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................... 133

Lock Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 133

Display .............................................................................................................................................. 135

Wallpaper .................................................................................................................................. 135

Notification Panel ...................................................................................................................... 136

Screen Mode ............................................................................................................................. 136

Brightness ................................................................................................................................. 136

Auto Rotate Screen ................................................................................................................... 137

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Screen Timeout ......................................................................................................................... 137

Daydream .................................................................................................................................. 137

Font Style .................................................................................................................................. 138

Font Size ................................................................................................................................... 138

Touch Key Light Duration ......................................................................................................... 138

Show Battery Percentage ......................................................................................................... 138

Edit After Screen Capture ......................................................................................................... 138

Auto Adjust Screen Tone .......................................................................................................... 139

LED Indicator .................................................................................................................................... 139

Sound ................................................................................................................................................ 139

Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 139

Ringtones .................................................................................................................................. 140

Vibrations .................................................................................................................................. 140

Default Notification Sound ........................................................................................................ 140

Vibrate When Ringing ............................................................................................................... 140

Dialing Keypad Tone ................................................................................................................. 140

Touch Sounds ........................................................................................................................... 141

Screen Lock Sound ................................................................................................................... 141

Emergency Tone ....................................................................................................................... 141

Adapt Sound ............................................................................................................................. 141

Home Screen Mode .......................................................................................................................... 141

Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 142

Set Up Call Rejection Messages .............................................................................................. 142

Answering/Ending Calls ............................................................................................................ 142

Turn Off Screen During Calls .................................................................................................... 142

Call Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 143

Call Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 143

Ringtones and Keypad Tones................................................................................................... 143

Personalize Call Sound ............................................................................................................. 144

Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................ 144

Increase Volume In Pocket ....................................................................................................... 144

US Dialing ................................................................................................................................. 144

International Dialing .................................................................................................................. 145

TTY Mode ................................................................................................................................. 145

Hearing Aids.............................................................................................................................. 145

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DTMF Tones ............................................................................................................................. 145

Voicemail Settings .................................................................................................................... 145

Voice Privacy ............................................................................................................................ 146

Blocking Mode ................................................................................................................................... 146

Driving Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 147

Power Saving Mode .......................................................................................................................... 147

Accessory .......................................................................................................................................... 147

Accessibility ....................................................................................................................................... 148

Language and Input .......................................................................................................................... 149

Choose a Default Language ..................................................................................................... 149

Set a Default Input Method ....................................................................................................... 149

Google Voice Typing Settings................................................................................................... 150

Samsung Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 150

Swype Settings ......................................................................................................................... 151

Voice Search Settings ............................................................................................................... 152

Text-To-Speech Options ........................................................................................................... 153

Pointer Speed ........................................................................................................................... 153

Motions and Gestures ....................................................................................................................... 153

Smart Screen .................................................................................................................................... 154

Smart Stay ................................................................................................................................ 154

Voice Control ..................................................................................................................................... 155

Accounts ........................................................................................................................................... 155

Add an Account ......................................................................................................................... 155

Backup Options ......................................................................................................................... 155

Location Services .............................................................................................................................. 156

Security ............................................................................................................................................. 157

Encryption ................................................................................................................................. 157

Passwords ................................................................................................................................. 157

Device Administration ............................................................................................................... 158

Security Update Service ........................................................................................................... 158

Credential Storage .................................................................................................................... 158

Application Manager ......................................................................................................................... 159

Battery ............................................................................................................................................... 159

Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 159

Date and Time ................................................................................................................................... 160

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Activate This Device .......................................................................................................................... 160

System Update .................................................................................................................................. 160

About Device ..................................................................................................................................... 161

Copyright Information ................................................................................................................................ 162

Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 163

Get Started 11

Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the

first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.

Set Up Your Phone

Prior to using the phone, it is necessary to install and charge the battery. An optional microSD memory

card (not included) can also be installed at this time.

Remove the Back Cover

● Remove the back cover by placing your fingernail or a pointed object into the slot in the side of

the cover (1).

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Install the Memory Card

● To insert an optional microSD card (not included), carefully slide the memory card under the top

metal plate into the microSD card socket until the card locks into place. For more information, see

Memory Card.

Install the Battery

● Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone,

and gently press the battery into place.

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Replace the Back Cover

● Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no

gaps around the cover.

Charge the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head

and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery. You will need to charge the battery

before using your phone.

Warning! Use only approved accessories to charge your phone. Approved accessories are designed to

maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

1. Plug the USB cable into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of the phone.

2. Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical

outlet.

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3. When charging is finished, remove the USB cable from the charger/accessory jack on the phone.

Turn the Phone On

Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.

● Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.

 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for wireless service, and begin the setup

application.

 If your phone is not yet activated, see

Activate Your Phone for more information.

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Activate Your Phone

Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you

may need to activate it on your wireless account.

● If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.

● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line of service,

it is designed to activate automatically.

 When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation

screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to continue.

● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number

on your account (you’re swapping phones), you will need to contact your wireless service

provider.

● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, contact your wireless

service provider.

Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock

Key cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact your wireless service provider.

Complete the Setup

After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. Follow the prompts

to set up features and preferences on your phone.

Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been

activated on your wireless account.

During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I Agree

to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn

Connections Optimizer off at any time, touch > > Settings > Connections tab > More

networks > Mobile networks >

Connections optimizer and uncheck the box.

1. At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your phone’s basic

options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.

 Google Account: Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps,

Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications,

you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to sign in to your

current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.

 Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and

services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Complete

the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung

Account.

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2. Touch Finish to complete setup.

Set Up Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or

turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.

Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

1. Press Home and touch Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock

Key to turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction. See

Turn Your Screen

On and Off

.

2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.

3. Follow the system prompts to:

 Create your password.

 Record your name announcement.

 Record your greeting.

Important: It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to

protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able

to access your voicemail messages.

For more information, see

Voicemail.

Phone Basics 17

Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the

people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions

and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.

Key Functions

The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.

Front of Phone

 LED indicator displays red when charging, green when fully charged, blue when powering up, and

orange when a notification has arrived.

 Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.

 Proximity Sensor detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using motion

settings. For example, while talking on the phone, the sensor detects when it’s near your ear and

turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses.

 Light Sensor detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when

Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.

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 Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.

 Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press

and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access

to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.

 Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the

Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard.

 Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used applications

window, and access Task Manager and Google Search. Quickly press twice to launch the S Voice

app.

 Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.

 Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust

master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an

incoming call.

Back of Phone

 Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and captures

sound during recording.

● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for

convenient, hands-free conversations.

● Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.

● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and

capturing a photo or video.

● USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included)

and other optional accessories (not included).

● Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in

speakerphone mode.

● Cover Release allows you to lift the cover from the back of your phone.

● Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on or off.

Turn Your Phone On

● Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.

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Turn Your Phone Off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu.

2. Touch Power off to turn the phone off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless

the battery is charging).

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it

when you need it.

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use

● To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key. Pressing the Power/Lock Key again

will turn on the screen and display the lock screen.

To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of

time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen

is off.

Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see

Screen Timeout.

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It

1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key.

2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.

3. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password

or PIN. For more information, see

Lock Screen.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

Touch

When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and

settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.

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