Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

							105 Language and Input Settings 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Swype Keyboard Settings  Voice Input 
Con�gure options for using the Swype keyboard.  Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches. 
1.  From a H
ome screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  >  M

Y DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.   Tap Swype for options: 
• Settings : Con�gure basic options. 
• Themes: Change the keyboard layout. 
• My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 
new word updates, as well as how Swype can 
learn from your writing style in various apps. 
• Languages: Set the current language. 
Additional languages can be downloaded. 
• Gestures : Learn about using Swype gestures. 
• Help: View information on using Swype. 
Google Voice Typing Settings 
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice Typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  >  

MY DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.   Tap Google voice typin

g for options: 
• Choose input languages: Select languages 
for Google voice typing. 
• Block o�ensive words: Hide words many 
people �nd o�ensive are in results of Google 
voice searches. O�ensive words are replaced 
in results with a placeholder (####) . 
• O�ine speech recognition: Download and 
install speech recognition engines, allowing 
you to use voice input while not connected to 
the network.  To perform a voice search, tap 
 in the Google 
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch 
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is 
enabled) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  >  M

Y DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.   Tap Voice input for options

. 
• Enhanced Google services: Full voice 

interaction.
 
• Basic Google recognition: Simple voice 
recognition. 
3.  Tap  Settings  next to the selected recognition 
service to con�gure its options. 
Text-To-Speech Options 
Con�gure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such as 
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  >  M

Y DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.   Tap Text-to-speec

h for options: 
• Choose either the Samsung or Goggle 

text-to-speech engine. Tap  Settings next to 
each TTS engine for options. 


• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken. 
• Listen to an example: Play a sample of 
speech synthesis (available if voice data is 
installed) . 
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use.  
Settings  
						

							106 Language and Input Settings 
  
 
   
 
Mouse/Trackpad Settings 
Con�gure settings for using an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs >  MY DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.	  Tap Pointer speed. 
3

.	  Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower. 
4.	  Touch OK to save your setting.  
Settings  
						

							107 Motions and Gestures 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
Motions and Gestures
 
Control certain device actions 
by touching the screen with the 
palm of your hand. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs >  MY DEVICE tab. 
2.	  Tap Motions and ge

stures 
3.	  Tap an option and tap ON/OFF to enable each of 
the following: 
• Air gesture: Control your device by performing 
motions above the sensor (without touching 
the device) . 
• Motion: Control your device using natural 
movements (on the screen) . 
• Palm motion: Control your device by touching 
the screen with your entire hand.  
Settings  
						

							108 Smart Screen 
  
 
 
 
 
Smart Screen
 
Customize your screen settings 
to make the screen more 
responsive and easier to use. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs >  MY DEVICE tab. 
2.  Tap Smart screen. 
T

he following options display: 
• Smart stay: Disables the screen timeout if 
your phone detects that your face is watching 
the screen. Tap to enable. 
• Smart rotation: Disables the auto screen 
rotation by checking the orientation of your 
face and the device. Tap to enable. 
• Smart pause: Pauses videos when your 
device detects that your head has moved away 
from the screen. Tap to enable.  
Settings  
						

							109 Air View 
  
 
   
   
 
Air View
 
Preview information, extend text, 
or enlarge pictures by hovering 
your �nger over the screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs >  MY DEVICE tab. 
2.	  Tap Air view. 
3

.	  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 
4.	  Tap ON/OFF next to Information preview, 
Progress preview , or Speed dial preview to 
turn the feature on. 
5.	  Tap Sound and vibration feedback to enable 
the option.  
Settings  
						

							110 Voice Control 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
Voice Control
 
Set up voice commands to 
control your device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin gs >  MY DEVICE tab. 
2.  Tap Voice contr

ol. 
3.  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 
The following options are available. Tap an option 
to create a check mark and activate the feature. 
• Incoming calls: Answer or reject calls using 
the commands Answer and Reject. 
• Alarm: Stop or snooze an alarm by using the 
commands “Stop” and “Snooze”. 
• Camera: Take pictures using the voice 

commands “Capture”, “Shoot”, “Smile”, 

“Cheese”, or “Record video”.
 
• Music: allows you to control your Music player 
using the voice commands “Next”, “Previous”, 
“Pause”, “Play”, “Volume up”, and “Volume 
down”. 
Note : If you set the alert type for calls or alarms to 
vibration, voice control will not be available.  
Settings  
						

							111 Accounts 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Accounts
 
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts. 
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content. 
Add an Account 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Tap Add account. 
3.  Tap one of the account types. 
4.	  Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account. 
Synchronize Accounts 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Ta p [Account Type]. 
3.	  Tap an account to view the sync settings for that 
account. 
4.  Check individual data items to sync. 
5.  Tap 
Menu
 >  Sync now to synchronize the 
account. 
Note : Sync options and t

he location of the sync 
command di�er depending on the account type. 
Account Settings 
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can con�gure common settings for all accounts 
of the same type. 
Note : Account settings and available features vary 
between account types and service providers. Contact 
your service provider for more information on your 
account’s settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Ta p [Account Type]. 
3.	  Tap an account to con�gure that account’s sync 
settings. 
– or – 
Tap Settings or other available options to 
con�gure common settings for all accounts of 
this type. 
Delete an Account 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2. Ta p [Account Type]. 
3. Tap the account, and then tap Menu > 
Remove account.  
Settings  
						

							112 Cloud 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Cloud
 
Back up your personal data 
using your Samsung Account or 
Dropbox. 
Use Your Samsung Account 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin gs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.	  Tap Cloud. 
3.	  Tap your S

amsung account to manage your sync 
settings and backup options. 
• If you have not signed in to your Samsung 
Account, tap Add Samsung account. 
• Tap Storage usage to show the storage used 
and remaining storage available. 
• Tap Sync settings to select which data to 
sync. 
• Tap Backup to manage your back up and 
restore options. 
• Tap Restore  to retrieve data from your 

Samsung account.
 
Use Your Dropbox Account 
For more information about Dropbox, 
visit dropbox.com . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.	  Tap Cloud. 
3.	  Tap your Dr

opbox account to manage your sync 
settings and backup options. 
• If you have not signed in to your Dropbox 
account, tap Link Dropbox account. 
• Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.  
Settings  
						

							113 Backup and Reset 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Backup and Reset
 
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults. 
Backup and Restore 
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > 
ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Tap Backup and reset for options: 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers. 
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as your backup account. 
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are 
restored when you reinstall an application. 
Factory Data Reset 
Return your device to its factory defaults. 
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data 
from the device, including Google or other account 
settings, system and application data and settings, 
downloaded applications, as well as your music, 
photos, videos, and other �les. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings > 
ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Tap Backup and rese

t > Factory data reset. 
3.	  Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to 
perform the reset.  
Settings  
						

							114 Location Settings 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
     
 
 
   
 
 
  
 
   
     
 
 
 
Location Settings
 
Some apps, such as Google 
Maps, may require one or more 
location services be turned on 
for full functionality. 
Locating Method 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > MORE tab > Location. 
2.	 Tap ON/OFF to turn L

ocation services on. 
3.	  Tap Mode to select how your location is 
determined: 
• High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 
networks. 
• Power saving : Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks 
(no GPS) . 
•   GPS only: Use GPS only. 
Recent Location Requests 
Apps that have requested your location are listed 
under Recent location requests. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti
 ngs > MORE tab > Location. 
2.	 Tap ON/OFF to turn L

ocation services on. 
3.	  Tap an entry to view the app’s settings. 
Location Services 
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use 
your device’s most recent location data. Google 
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to 
improve your search results based on places that 
you have visited. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti
 ngs > MORE tab > Location. 
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn L

ocation services on. 
3.  Tap Google Location Reporting for options: 
• Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to 
use your device’s most recent location data. 
• Location History: Allow Google to store a 
history of your location data. Tap DELETE 
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete 
your location history. 
Location Sources 
You can save your favorite locations for use with 
services that require location information. This 
information can improve your search results and 
other location-related activities. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti
 ngs > MORE tab > Location. 
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn L

ocation services on. 
3.  Tap My places. 
4.  Tap 
Add to add additional categories. 
5.	 Tap a cate

gory (Home, Work, or Car) to add a 
location. 
6.  To delete a custom category, tap 
Menu > 
Select, select the category to delete, and then 
tap  Delete. 
Note: Home, Work

, and Car cannot be deleted.  
Settings