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    							20Your Home screen
     Back ButtonReturns
    	to 	the 	previous 	screen. 	Also 	closes 	pop-up 	items, 	
    such 	as 	menus, 	dialog 	boxes 	and 	the 	on-screen 	keyboard.
     Home Button  Return
    	to 	the 	Home 	screen 	from 	any 	screen. 	Touch 	and 	hold	
    to 	access 	the 	Google 	Now 	shortcut.
      
    Recent Apps 
    Button Displays
    	recently 	used 	applications. 	If 	you 	touch 	and 	hold	
    this 	button, 	it 	opens 	a 	menu 	of 	available 	options.
       Dual Window 
    button  Tap
    	to 	change 	to 	dual 	window 	mode. 	It 	allows 	you 	to	
    manage 	two 	different 	apps 	at 	the 	same 	time 	by 	splitting 	the	
    screen 	in 	two.
    Extended Home screen
    The 	operating 	system 	provides 	multiple 	Home 	screen 	canvases 	to 	provide 	more 	space	
    for 	adding 	icons, 	widgets 	and 	more.
    •	Slide 	your 	finger 	left 	or 	right 	across 	the 	Home 	screen 	to 	access 	additional	
    canvases.
    Customizing the Home screen
    You 	can 	customize 	your 	Home 	screen 	by 	adding 	apps 	and 	widgets 	and 	changing	
    wallpapers.
    Adding items on your Home screen
    1   Touch 	and 	hold 	the 	empty 	part 	of 	the 	Home 	screen.
    2   Tap 	the 	Widgets 	tab 	and 	select 	the 	item 	you 	want 	to 	add. 	You 	then 	see 	this 	added	
    item 	on 	the 	Home 	screen.
    3   Drag 	it 	to 	the 	desired 	location 	and 	lift 	your 	finger.  
    						
    							21Your Home screen
    TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, 
    touch and hold the application you want to add.
    Removing an item from the Home screen
    •	While 	on 	the 	Home 	screen, 	touch 	and 	hold 	the 	icon 	you 	want 	to 	remove 	then 	drag	
    it 	to 	
    	and 	release 	it.
    Adding an app to the Quick Button area
    •	From 	the 	Apps 	screen 	or 	on 	the 	Home 	screen, 	touch 	and 	hold 	an 	application 	icon	
    and 	drag 	it 	to 	the 	Quick 	Button 	area. 	Then 	release 	it 	in 	the 	desired 	location.
    Removing an app from the Quick Button area
    •	Touch 	and 	hold 	the 	desired 	Quick 	Button, 	drag 	it 	to 	,	 and 	release 	it.
    NOTE:  The Apps Button   cannot be removed.
    Customizing app icons on the Home screen
    1  Touch 	and 	hold 	an 	application 	icon 	until 	it 	unlocks 	from 	its 	current 	position, 	then	
    release 	it. 	The 	editing 	icon 	
    	appears 	in 	the 	upper-right 	corner 	of 	the 	application.
    2   Tap 	the 	application 	icon 	again 	and 	select 	the 	desired 	icon 	design 	and 	size.
    3   Tap 	OK 	to 	save 	the 	change.
    NOTE:  You can also tap  Add new to personalize icons with your pictures.  
    						
    							22Your Home screen
    Returning to recently-used applications
    1  Tap 	.	 App 	previews 	of 	recently 	used 	applications 	will 	be 	displayed.
    2   Tap 	an 	app 	preview 	to 	open 	the 	application. 	Or 	tap 	
    	to 	return 	to 	your 	previous	
    screen.
    Notifications panel
    Notifications 	alert 	you 	to 	the 	arrival 	of 	new 	messages, 	calendar 	events 	and 	alarms, 	as	
    well 	as 	ongoing 	events, 	such 	as 	downloads.
    When 	a 	notification 	arrives, 	its 	icon 	appears 	at 	the 	top 	of 	the 	screen. 	Icons 	for 	pending	
    notifications 	appear 	on 	the 	left, 	and 	system 	icons, 	such 	as 	Wi-Fi 	and 	battery 	strength	
    are 	shown 	on 	the 	right.
    NOTE:  The available options may vary depending on the region or service 
    provider.
    Pending 
    notificationsSystem 
    notifications  
    						
    							23Your Home screen
    Opening the Notifications panel
    Swipe	the 	Status 	bar 	to 	open 	the 	Notifications 	panel. 	To 	close 	the 	Notifications 	panel, 	
    swipe 	the 	screen 	upwards 	or 	tap 	
    .
    Quick Settings Area
    Notifications
    Clear
    Tap 	each 	quick 	setting 	button 	to 	toggle 	it 	on/off. 	Touch 	and 	hold 	the 	desired 	button	
    to 	directly 	access 	the 	settings 	menu 	for 	the 	function. 	To 	see 	more 	toggle 	keys, 	
    swipe 	left 	or 	right. 	Tap 	
    	to 	remove, 	add 	or 	rearrange 	quick 	setting 	buttons.
    Current 	notifications 	are 	listed, 	each 	with 	a 	brief 	description. 	Tap 	a 	notification 	to	
    view 	it.
    Tap 	to 	clear 	all 	of 	the 	notifications.  
    						
    							24Your Home screen
    Indicator icons on the Status Bar
    Indicator	icons 	appear 	on 	the 	Status 	bar 	at 	the 	top 	of 	the 	screen 	to 	calendar 	events, 	
    device 	status 	and 	more.
    The 	icons 	displayed 	at 	the 	top 	of 	the 	screen 	provide 	information 	about 	the 	status 	of 	the	
    device. 	The 	icons 	listed 	in 	the 	table 	below 	are 	some 	of 	the 	most 	common 	ones.
    Icon Description IconDescription
    No	SIM 	card 	insertedA 	song 	is 	currently 	playing
    No 	network 	signal 	availableVibrate 	mode 	is 	on
    Airplane 	mode 	is 	onBattery 	fully 	charged
    Connected 	to 	a 	Wi-Fi 	networkBattery 	is 	charging
    Wired 	headset 	(with 	mic) 	
    connectedThe 	device 	is 	connected 	to 	a 	
    PC 	via 	a 	USB 	cable
    Bluetooth 	is 	onDownloading 	data
    System 	warningUploading 	data
    An 	alarm 	is 	setGPS 	is 	on
    VPN 	is 	activeData 	is 	synchronizing
    Media 	server 	content 	sharing 	
    is 	onChoose 	input 	method
    The 	mouse 	is 	connectedThe 	keyboard 	is 	connected  
    						
    							25Your Home screen
    NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ according to the 
    function or service.
    On-screen keyboard
    You 	can 	enter 	text 	using 	the 	on-screen 	keyboard. 	The 	on-screen 	keyboard 	appears 	on	
    the 	screen 	when 	you 	tap 	an 	available 	text 	entry 	field.
    Using the keypad and entering text
    	Tap 	once 	to 	capitalize 	the 	next 	letter 	you 	type. 	Double-tap 	for 	all 	caps.
    	Tap 	to 	go 	to 	the 	keyboard 	settings. 	Touch 	and 	hold 	to 	enter 	text 	by 	voice, 	
    handwriting, 	or 	access 	the 	clip 	tray.
    	Tap 	to 	enter 	a 	space.
    	Tap 	to 	create 	a 	new 	line.
    	Tap 	to 	delete 	the 	previous 	character.
    Entering special characters
    The 	on-screen 	keyboard 	allows 	you 	to 	enter 	special 	characters.
    For 	example, 	to 	input 	"á", 	touch 	and 	hold 	the 	"a" 	button 	until 	the 	pop-up 	appears 	and	
    displays 	related 	special 	characters. 	Without 	lifting 	the 	finger, 	drag 	your 	finger 	to 	the	
    desired 	special 	character. 	Once 	it's 	highlighted, 	lift 	your 	finger.
    NOTE:  A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional 
    characters are available for that key.  
    						
    							26Special Features
    Gesture shot
    The	Gesture 	shot 	feature 	allows 	you 	to 	take 	a 	picture 	with 	a 	hand 	gesture 	using 	the	
    front 	camera.
    To take photo
    There 	are 	two 	methods 	for 	using 	the 	Gesture 	shot 	feature.
    •	Raise 	your 	hand, 	with 	an 	open 	palm, 	until 	the 	front 	camera 	detects 	it 	and 	a 	box	
    appears 	on 	the 	screen. 	Then 	close 	your 	hand 	into 	a 	fist 	to 	start 	the 	timer, 	allowing	
    you 	time 	to 	get 	ready.
    						 OR
    •	Raise 	your 	hand, 	in 	a 	clenched 	fist, 	until 	the 	front 	camera 	detects 	it 	and 	a 	box	
    appears 	on 	the 	screen. 	Then 	unclench 	your 	fist 	to 	start 	the 	timer, 	allowing 	you 	time	
    to 	get 	ready.
    or
    Special Features  
    						
    							27Special Features
    Gesture View
    After	taking 	a 	photo 	with 	the 	front 	camera 	lens, 	you 	can 	automatically 	check 	the	
    captured 	photo 	with 	this 	gesture.
    1   Tap 	
    	> 		> 	.	
    2   Take 	a 	picture 	with 	the 	front 	camera.
    3   After 	taking 	the 	picture, 	bring 	the 	device 	close 	to 	your 	face. 	The 	captured 	photo 	will	
    be 	displayed.
    Take a picture Quick previewReturn to front camera mode
    NOTE: •	Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work 
    properly.
    •	When the angle is changed after the quick preview, the device returns to camera 
    mode. You must access the Gallery to view the picture again.  
    						
    							28Special Features
    KnockON
    The	KnockON 	feature 	allows 	you 	to 	double-tap 	the 	screen 	to 	easily 	turn 	it 	on 	or 	off.
    To turn the screen on
    1   Double-tap 	the 	center 	of 	the 	screen 	to 	turn 	the 	screen 	on.
    2   Unlock 	the 	screen 	or 	access 	any 	of 	the 	available 	shortcuts 	or 	widgets.
    To turn the screen off
    1   Double-tap 	an 	empty 	area 	of 	the 	Home 	screen 	or 	the 	Status 	Bar.
    2   The 	screen 	will 	turn 	off.
    NOTE:  Tap on the center area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the 
    top area, the recognition rate may decrease.
    Knock Code
    The 	Knock 	Code 	feature 	allows 	you 	to 	create 	your 	own 	unlock 	code 	using 	a	
    combination 	of 	knocks 	on 	the 	screen. 	You 	can 	access 	the 	Home 	screen 	directly 	when	
    the 	screen 	is 	off 	by 	tapping 	the 	same 	sequence 	on 	the 	screen.
    NOTE:•	If you enter the wrong Knock Code 6 times, it will compulsorily take you to your 
    google account log in/backup PIN.
    •	Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen for turning it on or off.
    1   Tap 		> 		> 		> 	Display 	> 	Lock screen 	> 	Select screen lock 	> 	Knock 
    Code .
    2   Tap 	the 	squares 	in 	a 	pattern 	to 	set 	your 	Knock 	Code. 	Your 	Knock 	Code 	pattern 	can 	be	
    3 	to 	8 	taps.  
    						
    							29Special Features
    Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code
    You	can 	unlock 	the 	screen 	by 	tapping 	the 	Knock 	Code 	pattern 	you 	already 	set, 	when	
    the 	screen 	turns 	off.
    Dual window
    This 	feature 	allows 	you 	to 	multi-task 	by 	splitting 	up 	the 	screen 	into 	two, 	allowing 	you 	to	
    use 	two 	compatible 	applications 	at 	the 	same 	time.
    1   Tap 	
    	> 	Dual window
    OR
    tap 	
    .
    2   Tap 	or 	drag 	the 	app 	icon 	for 	the 	corresponding 	application 	you 	wish 	to 	use.
    	 :	 Tap 	to 	view 	the 	Dual 	window 	menu 	options, 	or 	drag 	to 	resize 	the 	split 	screens.
    	:	 Switch 	the 	two 	screens.
    	:	 View 	the 	app 	list.
    	:	 Change 	the 	selected 	window 	to 	full 	screen.
    	:	 Close 	the 	currently 	selected 	app 	window.  
    						
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