Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 9, 2014
NOKIA 1650 RINGER REPAIRING TIPS
Thursday, November 6, 2014
LG G2 Tips and Tricks
The LG G2 is one of the best Android smartphones of the year 2013, and why not, it does have a lot of potential against the other smartphones in the current Android smartphone market, but are you making the most out of it, or just using it as any other device? Here is a handful of tips and tricks for LG G2 using which you can enhance the user experience and make it a more personalized device for your usage.
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There are a few features which are limited to just the LG devices. This is one of them, where you can change the icon for the app, and changing here means – changing the size, the actual icon picture by selecting from the given icons or selecting one from your own gallery.
On the home screen, tap and hold on the app icon and then let go. It would show a bluish option on the top right of the icon which would stay for a couple of seconds. Press on that to see the options opened for the particular icon.
You’ll see the option to expand the icon.
This is again one of the best ways LG has given for those who didn’t like the back button placement, especially when the phone is placed on a table and they have to lift the phone to press the power button. Just tap the screen twice gently so that the screen wakes up and you can then unlock it. That isn’t limited to unlocking, because you can use the same tips to lock the screen by tapping twice on any empty area or the notification bar on the top.
To change the settings, you can go to Settings > General > Gestures > Knockon and toggle it on / off.
The messaging app in most of the Android smartphones is the standard one, with the regular chat bubbles, but in LG G2, you can personalize it and use one of the several themes and bubbles that are given by LG, or you can go to an extent where the theme can be uploaded by you and changed.
Go to Messaging app > Menu > Settings > Conversation theme and here, you will see the option to change both “Wallpaper” and “Bubble” where the background as well as the chat bubbles are changed into different ones based on your preference. The wallpaper can be something that is captured using your camera, or you can choose one from the Gallery.
The QSlide is a feature where you would be able to open multiple apps on the same screen, in small windows and this is the best for multitasking, although the actual multitasking is different from this. The QSlide is seen as the second option when you drag down the notification panel. Selecting that would open a list of QSlide apps just below the settings in the panel, and you can open any of the apps from there.
Changing the apps and order of them is possible by going to the Edit option in the end of the QSlide. Also, you can change the transparency of the app window with the slider given on each app when you open it. This would help in doing stuff when you have to check what’s on the background.
This is not the multitasking that you see as the default one in the Android phones, because in the Slide Aside, you can store up to three apps for an unlimited time, unlike the standard multitasking where you see the apps disappear when the latest ones replace them.
In Slide Aside, you need to swipe three fingers to the left when on an app page, so that the particular app page gets saved. You can do that with three apps, and the preview looks excellent, showing you the three saved apps one of which you can open any time. You may press the X button to remove the app if you wanted to have any other app in the Slide Aside multitasking.
There’s a very good Guest Mode feature which would limit the usage and the apps when you are giving the phone to someone who you feel, should not be able to check your personal details, messages, call logs etc. The Guest Mode would allow you to set the apps which you prefer to show to the guest, and for that you will have to first set the pattern lock. Go to Settings > Display > Lock screen and pick the pattern unlock and set that one for yourself.
Now, head to Settings > General > Guest Mode and you will be able to set a pattern for the guest mode, and select the apps which to show in the guest mode. It would have a very limited usage, because the person won’t be able to open even the notification panel, and only the apps which you allowed would be shown on the screen.
The G2 can act as a universal remote control, and it isn’t limited to just the TVs but you can use your smartphone for various stuff which includes – Set-top box, Audio player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Air conditioner, Projector and the smartphone can act as a Universal remote.
Just click on the Plus icon on the right top and it would take you to the options to select from, i.e. the type of remote. For example, if you add Set-top box, it would take you to the brands of the STB or the brand which is providing you the DTH connection. There would be a series of tests to be done, and only if is working correctly, you can proceed and it would get saved under the various places such as office, bedroom, living room etc. so that you can use it easily later on.
You can choose to Auto display the QuickRemote at home, as soon as it locates that you have reached home, and you can toggle between the sound and vibrate settings when you press any remote button.
Although the different button placement, the LG G2 would allow you to capture the screenshots in different ways, and that won’t take any extra time, because you are seeing the keys closer to easily press them. One of the ways is to just press the Power and Volume down button together, and it would do the needful.
The other way is to use the QuickMemo feature, which not just captures the screenshot but also gives you a quick way to edit and add any text to the screenshot if you wanted to do so. There are two ways to open the QuickMemo:
If you are one of those who would capture the photos mainly to view from the smartphone screen itself, then you should have the wide view captures rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio ones which give a black bar on the either side of the image, because of the fixed ratio. The default one set is 13-megapixel which comes in the 16:9 ratio and thus you see the black bars on the left and right when seen in the landscape mode, and the option you need to select here is the 10-megapixel one which gives the aspect ratio that fills the entire screen.
The Gallery app in the LG G2 although has the standard options to share or deleting the photos, does an even better job for those who wanted to check each photo individually and then decide what to do with it. When swiping between the different photos, you just need to pinch the photo a little to show the options such as swipe up to delete and swipe down to share. Based on what you want to do, swipe it.
The back buttons aren’t just for a single purpose, i.e. you can surely increase or decrease the volume of the smartphone with the Up and Down keys on the back panel of the G2, but a bit more can be done along with it. When the screen is turned off, if you press the Volume up button for a couple seconds, it would activate the Quickmemo if you wanted to jot down any notes. Similarly, if the Volume down button is pressed for a couple seconds, it would activate the camera without you having to activate the screen.
The touch buttons in the front bottom are not the capacitive fixed ones, because these are the system buttons which can be manipulated and changed, from the options given in the settings. Go to Settings > Display > Front touch buttons and see the different options available for the front buttons. There are bars which include even the Notification panel button and the quickmemo app.
The smart screen feature is something similar to what you might have seen in the Galaxy S4 from Samsung. The thing that is done in this, is that the front camera of the LG G2 would check whether you are looking at the screen, and if yes, it would not allow the screen to turn off automatically on the normal screen timeout time that you have set. To activate that, you need to go to Settings > Display > Smart On > Smart screen.
Whenever you plug a 3.5mm pin in the headphone jack, normally the phones don’t respond to it although the headphone works. In the LG G2, you can select a set of apps whose icons would show up for you to easily access them, and most of the times it would be one of those apps which you would have opened normally when you use the headphones. To set up the list of apps which are to be shown, go to Settings > General > Accessory > Earphone.
Again one of the features which is nothing new in the high-end smartphones, but a very useful one when you are missing yourself while capturing your family in a photo. The Dual camera mode shows a small box with the front camera while most of the screen in the camera app is still filled by the objects from the back camera. With the Dual camera, you can:
Capturing screenshot, as we said above, has a few different ways but that would be only for the current screen and nothing that can be scrolled down or up. While browsing through the web browser in the LG G2, you would find a feature called Capture Plus, in the menu. That is what would capture the entire page from top to bottom, and save that to the gallery.
There are multiple home screens in the interface, which has been a case with most of the Android smartphones, but when you have to make it look neat and organized, don’t keep shifting between the home screens by yourself, as you can take advantage of the default home screen option. Set one of the home screens as default by pinching on the home screen and then selecting the option “Set default Home screen”, and then tap the home screen which you wanted to set as the default one.
Just like in the iOS devices, you can uninstall the apps directly by just a couple touches from the app pages. On the app drawer page, you just need to touch the Wrench icon on the top right, which would show the X option beside every app which you can uninstall. Clicking on the one which you want to uninstall, the information about the app is shown, and the option to uninstall it. And the deletion of the app is pretty quick, with a trash sound confirming that the app is gone.
The battery saving mode is again one of the standard options provided in most of the smartphones, as the brands know how fast the battery gets drained when you are using it at ease. At a certain battery percentage, the battery saver mode, when activated, would automate a lot of stuff and keep your phone on mainly for calling and messaging, as most of the other stuff is hibernated. To activate the battery saver mode, you need to go to Settings > General > Battery > Battery Saver.
Personalization getting even better. Above we did share how you can change the messaging apps’ background and chat bubbles, and now here’s how you can change the text font and the size to a few limited options, but they would do quite a good job. Go to Settings > Display > Font where you would see the options for changing both – font type and size.
Stick the IP address into Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac and you can drag files directly from the phone to your computer. On Windows if you add G2 to the end of the address then you can map the network drive. On OSX in Finder hit Command K and then enter smb:// followed by your IP.
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Change App Icon – Size or Picture
There are a few features which are limited to just the LG devices. This is one of them, where you can change the icon for the app, and changing here means – changing the size, the actual icon picture by selecting from the given icons or selecting one from your own gallery.
On the home screen, tap and hold on the app icon and then let go. It would show a bluish option on the top right of the icon which would stay for a couple of seconds. Press on that to see the options opened for the particular icon.
You’ll see the option to expand the icon.
Knock On – Tap the screen to wake it up
This is again one of the best ways LG has given for those who didn’t like the back button placement, especially when the phone is placed on a table and they have to lift the phone to press the power button. Just tap the screen twice gently so that the screen wakes up and you can then unlock it. That isn’t limited to unlocking, because you can use the same tips to lock the screen by tapping twice on any empty area or the notification bar on the top.
To change the settings, you can go to Settings > General > Gestures > Knockon and toggle it on / off.
Change chat bubbles / theme in Messaging
The messaging app in most of the Android smartphones is the standard one, with the regular chat bubbles, but in LG G2, you can personalize it and use one of the several themes and bubbles that are given by LG, or you can go to an extent where the theme can be uploaded by you and changed.
Go to Messaging app > Menu > Settings > Conversation theme and here, you will see the option to change both “Wallpaper” and “Bubble” where the background as well as the chat bubbles are changed into different ones based on your preference. The wallpaper can be something that is captured using your camera, or you can choose one from the Gallery.
QSlide – Using the apps in small windows
The QSlide is a feature where you would be able to open multiple apps on the same screen, in small windows and this is the best for multitasking, although the actual multitasking is different from this. The QSlide is seen as the second option when you drag down the notification panel. Selecting that would open a list of QSlide apps just below the settings in the panel, and you can open any of the apps from there.
Changing the apps and order of them is possible by going to the Edit option in the end of the QSlide. Also, you can change the transparency of the app window with the slider given on each app when you open it. This would help in doing stuff when you have to check what’s on the background.
Slide Aside – Multitask Always
This is not the multitasking that you see as the default one in the Android phones, because in the Slide Aside, you can store up to three apps for an unlimited time, unlike the standard multitasking where you see the apps disappear when the latest ones replace them.
In Slide Aside, you need to swipe three fingers to the left when on an app page, so that the particular app page gets saved. You can do that with three apps, and the preview looks excellent, showing you the three saved apps one of which you can open any time. You may press the X button to remove the app if you wanted to have any other app in the Slide Aside multitasking.
Guest Mode in LG G2
There’s a very good Guest Mode feature which would limit the usage and the apps when you are giving the phone to someone who you feel, should not be able to check your personal details, messages, call logs etc. The Guest Mode would allow you to set the apps which you prefer to show to the guest, and for that you will have to first set the pattern lock. Go to Settings > Display > Lock screen and pick the pattern unlock and set that one for yourself.
Now, head to Settings > General > Guest Mode and you will be able to set a pattern for the guest mode, and select the apps which to show in the guest mode. It would have a very limited usage, because the person won’t be able to open even the notification panel, and only the apps which you allowed would be shown on the screen.
Use LG G2 as Remote Control
The G2 can act as a universal remote control, and it isn’t limited to just the TVs but you can use your smartphone for various stuff which includes – Set-top box, Audio player, DVD player, Blu-ray disc player, Air conditioner, Projector and the smartphone can act as a Universal remote.
Just click on the Plus icon on the right top and it would take you to the options to select from, i.e. the type of remote. For example, if you add Set-top box, it would take you to the brands of the STB or the brand which is providing you the DTH connection. There would be a series of tests to be done, and only if is working correctly, you can proceed and it would get saved under the various places such as office, bedroom, living room etc. so that you can use it easily later on.
You can choose to Auto display the QuickRemote at home, as soon as it locates that you have reached home, and you can toggle between the sound and vibrate settings when you press any remote button.
Quick ways to capture Screenshot
Although the different button placement, the LG G2 would allow you to capture the screenshots in different ways, and that won’t take any extra time, because you are seeing the keys closer to easily press them. One of the ways is to just press the Power and Volume down button together, and it would do the needful.
The other way is to use the QuickMemo feature, which not just captures the screenshot but also gives you a quick way to edit and add any text to the screenshot if you wanted to do so. There are two ways to open the QuickMemo:
- From the notification panel – the first option there is the quickmemo, which has to be opened from the actual screen where you wanted to capture the screen
- From the home button – Pull the home button upwards from the bottom to quickly open three options, the right one in them being the one for quickmemo, which does the same job.
Capture Full frame pictures with camera
If you are one of those who would capture the photos mainly to view from the smartphone screen itself, then you should have the wide view captures rather than the 4:3 aspect ratio ones which give a black bar on the either side of the image, because of the fixed ratio. The default one set is 13-megapixel which comes in the 16:9 ratio and thus you see the black bars on the left and right when seen in the landscape mode, and the option you need to select here is the 10-megapixel one which gives the aspect ratio that fills the entire screen.
Swipe to Delete / Share Photos
The Gallery app in the LG G2 although has the standard options to share or deleting the photos, does an even better job for those who wanted to check each photo individually and then decide what to do with it. When swiping between the different photos, you just need to pinch the photo a little to show the options such as swipe up to delete and swipe down to share. Based on what you want to do, swipe it.
Quick Actions with Back Buttons
The back buttons aren’t just for a single purpose, i.e. you can surely increase or decrease the volume of the smartphone with the Up and Down keys on the back panel of the G2, but a bit more can be done along with it. When the screen is turned off, if you press the Volume up button for a couple seconds, it would activate the Quickmemo if you wanted to jot down any notes. Similarly, if the Volume down button is pressed for a couple seconds, it would activate the camera without you having to activate the screen.
Change Front Bottom Touch Buttons
The touch buttons in the front bottom are not the capacitive fixed ones, because these are the system buttons which can be manipulated and changed, from the options given in the settings. Go to Settings > Display > Front touch buttons and see the different options available for the front buttons. There are bars which include even the Notification panel button and the quickmemo app.
Smart Screen – Keeps screen active if you are facing it
The smart screen feature is something similar to what you might have seen in the Galaxy S4 from Samsung. The thing that is done in this, is that the front camera of the LG G2 would check whether you are looking at the screen, and if yes, it would not allow the screen to turn off automatically on the normal screen timeout time that you have set. To activate that, you need to go to Settings > Display > Smart On > Smart screen.
Plug & Play options for Earphone
Whenever you plug a 3.5mm pin in the headphone jack, normally the phones don’t respond to it although the headphone works. In the LG G2, you can select a set of apps whose icons would show up for you to easily access them, and most of the times it would be one of those apps which you would have opened normally when you use the headphones. To set up the list of apps which are to be shown, go to Settings > General > Accessory > Earphone.
Dual Camera – Showing yourself while capturing others
Again one of the features which is nothing new in the high-end smartphones, but a very useful one when you are missing yourself while capturing your family in a photo. The Dual camera mode shows a small box with the front camera while most of the screen in the camera app is still filled by the objects from the back camera. With the Dual camera, you can:
- Drag to move the small screen
- Touch and hold to resize the small screen
- Tap small screen to swap the screen
Capture Plus – How to capture screenshot of full web page
Capturing screenshot, as we said above, has a few different ways but that would be only for the current screen and nothing that can be scrolled down or up. While browsing through the web browser in the LG G2, you would find a feature called Capture Plus, in the menu. That is what would capture the entire page from top to bottom, and save that to the gallery.
Setting up a Default home screen
There are multiple home screens in the interface, which has been a case with most of the Android smartphones, but when you have to make it look neat and organized, don’t keep shifting between the home screens by yourself, as you can take advantage of the default home screen option. Set one of the home screens as default by pinching on the home screen and then selecting the option “Set default Home screen”, and then tap the home screen which you wanted to set as the default one.
Quick Check and Uninstall Apps
Just like in the iOS devices, you can uninstall the apps directly by just a couple touches from the app pages. On the app drawer page, you just need to touch the Wrench icon on the top right, which would show the X option beside every app which you can uninstall. Clicking on the one which you want to uninstall, the information about the app is shown, and the option to uninstall it. And the deletion of the app is pretty quick, with a trash sound confirming that the app is gone.
Set up Battery Saver Mode on Low Battery
The battery saving mode is again one of the standard options provided in most of the smartphones, as the brands know how fast the battery gets drained when you are using it at ease. At a certain battery percentage, the battery saver mode, when activated, would automate a lot of stuff and keep your phone on mainly for calling and messaging, as most of the other stuff is hibernated. To activate the battery saver mode, you need to go to Settings > General > Battery > Battery Saver.
Change the Font and Size of Text
Personalization getting even better. Above we did share how you can change the messaging apps’ background and chat bubbles, and now here’s how you can change the text font and the size to a few limited options, but they would do quite a good job. Go to Settings > Display > Font where you would see the options for changing both – font type and size.
Share files wirelessly
You can access files on your LG G2 using your PC or Mac wirelessly through your Wi-Fi network. It’s a feature called Wireless storage and you can find a toggle for it at the far right of your notifications shade toggle menu. You can also turn it on via Settings > Share & connect > Wireless storage. When you turn it on you’ll get a pop up that gives you the IP address, username, and password.Stick the IP address into Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac and you can drag files directly from the phone to your computer. On Windows if you add G2 to the end of the address then you can map the network drive. On OSX in Finder hit Command K and then enter smb:// followed by your IP.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Nokia Lumia 620 Tips and Tricks
The entry-level Nokia Lumia 620 might be the new kid on the block, but it’s attracting a lot of attention and with great hardware and a tantalisingly low price tag, it’s no surprise that sales of this small Windows Phone 8 handset could well make a big impact on Nokia’s market share.
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If you’ve already joined the Lumia 620 camp, or are considering switching, take a look at some tips and tricks which can help add even more functionality to this pint-sized powerhouse.
10 best Nokia Lumia 620 Apps
The camera on the back of the Lumia 620 is a plucky little 5-megapixel snapper with a great pulse LED flash. You could choose to unlock your phone, swipe to your apps menu and open the camera from there, but simply holding down the shutter button on the lower right side of the phone until it vibrates pulls you straight into the camera app and ready to take a snap whilst cutting out the middle man.
10 tips for taking better photos with your phone
With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft added a lot of additional functionality to the lockscreen beyond changing the wallpaper image. Depending on the app you have installed, the lockscreen can be set to show things like images from your Facebook albums, real-time sports scores or Bing photography. To change your lockscreen, head to the Settings app, chose ‘lock screen’ and pick an option from the ‘Background’ drop-down menu. What’s more you can also choose which apps show detailed or minor information from the same settings screen.
Windows Phone 8 tips and tricks
The messaging app on your Lumia 620 isn’t just for text messages and one additional function lets you pull your Facebook Chat in so all your real time message are in one place. To set it up, make sure you’ve entered your Facebook details into the ‘email+accounts’ section of the Settings app. Once you’ve filled that in head back to the messaging app and flip the ‘use Facebook Chat’ option on in the settings menu. Then you’ll be able to set your status online and chat with your facebook buddies without ever opening Facebook.
One of the great aspects of Windows Phone is its aesthetic, the clean tile design really helps the OS stand out from iOS and Android. To make the most of your homescreen, you can choose between two or three tile sizes (depending on the app). To resize a tile, press and hold until the icons start to ‘float’ and dim behind the icon you were holding your finger on. By tapping the diagonal arrow in the bottom right of the selected app you can toggle between small, medium and large tiles.
The connected nature of Windows Phone means that the People app can show more than just your standard phone contacts, it can also pull in email contacts from Hotmail, Outlook and Gmail or social network friends from sites like Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes all those contacts in one place can be a little confusing, so it’s nice to have the ability to filter out the unwanted entries without deleting them or logging out of any accounts. Simply go the the People app, open up settings, choose the ‘filter my contact list’ option and check or uncheck the tick boxes behind your linked accounts to filter out certain groups.
Speaking of groups, sometimes you want to have quick access to a specific bunch of people; perhaps your immediate family, close friends or work colleagues. With Groups, you can perform simultaneous actions like emails or texts, view posts on social networks and even recently uploaded or tagged photos with your favourite people in. In the People app, swipe to the ‘together’ screen, hit the addition icon at the bottom of the screen and choose Group. Once you’ve named your new group hit the addition icon on the ‘edit group’ screen and choose your desired contacts.
If you’ve stored your Hotmail, Outlook, Live and/or Facebook details on your 620 then you might have noticed that the Pictures app shows your photo albums from the likes of Facebook and SkyDrive without you ever having manually added them. The same can be done with your contacts too. In the Pictures app, choose ‘people’, ‘choose contact’ and pick a name, your Lumia will then pull in any albums it can find based on their contact information and display them next alongside you forever more in the people section of the Pictures app.
Owning a Nokia Lumia handset entitles a user to some unique apps exclusive to Nokia’s Windows Phone range. The Nokia Collection appears in the Windows Phone Store app and offers up a vast array of apps and games from Nokia Transit to Angry Birds Space. Some titles are free but some cost money, so check before you download.
Despite its entry-level status, the Nokia Lumia 620 features the rather premium feature of NFC. Dubbed ‘Tap+send’ this feature lets you tap your 620 to compatible tags and even other devices as a means of sharing or downloading content and even connecting to wireless accessories like speakers and headphones.
To make sure you have Tap+send switched on simply look for it in the Settings app. Alternatively, switching it off should help extend battery life.
One of the great things about the Lumia 620 is that if you’re not happy with the colour you bought it in, the back cover simply snaps off and is replaceable with one of five alternative coloured shells. Colours include: cyan, magenta, green, white, black and blue. To change the cover on your Nokia Lumia 620, hold the lower portion of the body on the sides with on hand and push the against the rear camera to pop the shell off the phone’s back. It’s then simply a matter of snapping on a new case from the base first.
There are two ways on how to reset your Nokia Lumia 620, it can be through the hard reset or soft reset. When you say hard reset it involves on the hardware part, so you need to remove the battery of you Nokia Lumia and reinsert it. Then turn on your device normally. This should refresh the content of your device but will not remove any data.
Software reset will return your device to its default settings. Like a brand new phone, no information or data saved on your device. This procedure will erase all your data save on your phone.
If your Nokia Lumia is frozen, it is recommended to perform the Hard Reset.
You can soft reset your Nokia Lumia in two ways. By accessing it through settings or doing the hard key combination.
Resetting through the settings:
Go to Settings > About > reset your phone.
Hard Key Combination:
Use this option if your device is locked and you dont know the code.
Note: Make sure that your Nokia Lumia is turned off.
Step 1. Press and hold the power key until it vibrates then release.
Step 2. Press and hold the down key volume. If the exclamation mark will be shown on the screen, you can now release the button.
Step 3. You need to input these key combination:
Volume Up > Volume Down > Power > Volume Down.
Your phone will reset and will boot up automatically. This might take a several minutes.
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to share files between Android and Windows phone OS
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Nokia Lumia 620 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
Did you just created a nice piece of art on your new Nokia Lumia 620 phone? Or perhaps youve just personalized your screen and want others to know how youve come up with it.Well, take a screenshot and brag it to your friends. Heres how you can capture a screenshot of your Nokia device.
There you have it. Youve just captured a screenshot.
Nokias latest installment of smartphone, the Lumia 620, allows you to scan QR codes, barcodes and book and DVD covers. Your device will give you further info after you scan the codes. Heres how you can make use of this feature.
1. First, you need to tap the Search icon
2. Then tap on the circle
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
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If you’ve already joined the Lumia 620 camp, or are considering switching, take a look at some tips and tricks which can help add even more functionality to this pint-sized powerhouse.
10 best Nokia Lumia 620 Apps
Quick launching the camera
The camera on the back of the Lumia 620 is a plucky little 5-megapixel snapper with a great pulse LED flash. You could choose to unlock your phone, swipe to your apps menu and open the camera from there, but simply holding down the shutter button on the lower right side of the phone until it vibrates pulls you straight into the camera app and ready to take a snap whilst cutting out the middle man.
10 tips for taking better photos with your phone
Customise your lock screen
With Windows Phone 8, Microsoft added a lot of additional functionality to the lockscreen beyond changing the wallpaper image. Depending on the app you have installed, the lockscreen can be set to show things like images from your Facebook albums, real-time sports scores or Bing photography. To change your lockscreen, head to the Settings app, chose ‘lock screen’ and pick an option from the ‘Background’ drop-down menu. What’s more you can also choose which apps show detailed or minor information from the same settings screen.
Windows Phone 8 tips and tricks
Integrate Facebook Chat
The messaging app on your Lumia 620 isn’t just for text messages and one additional function lets you pull your Facebook Chat in so all your real time message are in one place. To set it up, make sure you’ve entered your Facebook details into the ‘email+accounts’ section of the Settings app. Once you’ve filled that in head back to the messaging app and flip the ‘use Facebook Chat’ option on in the settings menu. Then you’ll be able to set your status online and chat with your facebook buddies without ever opening Facebook.
Resize tiles
One of the great aspects of Windows Phone is its aesthetic, the clean tile design really helps the OS stand out from iOS and Android. To make the most of your homescreen, you can choose between two or three tile sizes (depending on the app). To resize a tile, press and hold until the icons start to ‘float’ and dim behind the icon you were holding your finger on. By tapping the diagonal arrow in the bottom right of the selected app you can toggle between small, medium and large tiles.
Filter your contacts
The connected nature of Windows Phone means that the People app can show more than just your standard phone contacts, it can also pull in email contacts from Hotmail, Outlook and Gmail or social network friends from sites like Facebook and Twitter. Sometimes all those contacts in one place can be a little confusing, so it’s nice to have the ability to filter out the unwanted entries without deleting them or logging out of any accounts. Simply go the the People app, open up settings, choose the ‘filter my contact list’ option and check or uncheck the tick boxes behind your linked accounts to filter out certain groups.
Create a group
Speaking of groups, sometimes you want to have quick access to a specific bunch of people; perhaps your immediate family, close friends or work colleagues. With Groups, you can perform simultaneous actions like emails or texts, view posts on social networks and even recently uploaded or tagged photos with your favourite people in. In the People app, swipe to the ‘together’ screen, hit the addition icon at the bottom of the screen and choose Group. Once you’ve named your new group hit the addition icon on the ‘edit group’ screen and choose your desired contacts.
Browse photos by person
If you’ve stored your Hotmail, Outlook, Live and/or Facebook details on your 620 then you might have noticed that the Pictures app shows your photo albums from the likes of Facebook and SkyDrive without you ever having manually added them. The same can be done with your contacts too. In the Pictures app, choose ‘people’, ‘choose contact’ and pick a name, your Lumia will then pull in any albums it can find based on their contact information and display them next alongside you forever more in the people section of the Pictures app.
Get exclusive Nokia apps
Owning a Nokia Lumia handset entitles a user to some unique apps exclusive to Nokia’s Windows Phone range. The Nokia Collection appears in the Windows Phone Store app and offers up a vast array of apps and games from Nokia Transit to Angry Birds Space. Some titles are free but some cost money, so check before you download.
Tap+send
Despite its entry-level status, the Nokia Lumia 620 features the rather premium feature of NFC. Dubbed ‘Tap+send’ this feature lets you tap your 620 to compatible tags and even other devices as a means of sharing or downloading content and even connecting to wireless accessories like speakers and headphones.
To make sure you have Tap+send switched on simply look for it in the Settings app. Alternatively, switching it off should help extend battery life.
Changing cases
One of the great things about the Lumia 620 is that if you’re not happy with the colour you bought it in, the back cover simply snaps off and is replaceable with one of five alternative coloured shells. Colours include: cyan, magenta, green, white, black and blue. To change the cover on your Nokia Lumia 620, hold the lower portion of the body on the sides with on hand and push the against the rear camera to pop the shell off the phone’s back. It’s then simply a matter of snapping on a new case from the base first.
How to Hard Reset Nokia Lumia 620
There are two ways on how to reset your Nokia Lumia 620, it can be through the hard reset or soft reset. When you say hard reset it involves on the hardware part, so you need to remove the battery of you Nokia Lumia and reinsert it. Then turn on your device normally. This should refresh the content of your device but will not remove any data.
Software reset will return your device to its default settings. Like a brand new phone, no information or data saved on your device. This procedure will erase all your data save on your phone.
If your Nokia Lumia is frozen, it is recommended to perform the Hard Reset.
You can soft reset your Nokia Lumia in two ways. By accessing it through settings or doing the hard key combination.
Resetting through the settings:
Go to Settings > About > reset your phone.
Hard Key Combination:
Use this option if your device is locked and you dont know the code.
Note: Make sure that your Nokia Lumia is turned off.
Step 1. Press and hold the power key until it vibrates then release.
Step 2. Press and hold the down key volume. If the exclamation mark will be shown on the screen, you can now release the button.
Step 3. You need to input these key combination:
Volume Up > Volume Down > Power > Volume Down.
Your phone will reset and will boot up automatically. This might take a several minutes.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to share files between Android and Windows phone OS
How to Extend Battery Life of Nokia Lumia 620
Battery Life depends on how you use your device. For Nokia Lumia 620 device, if you want to save your battery to last longer hours, you may need to adjust your settings. Follow these suggestions:
- Turn on the power-saving option on the device. Then lessen the screen brightness and the screen lock timeout. On the Home Screen, swipe left, then tap on the Gear Icon or Settings > Battery saver.
- Be reminded that when your phone goes into battery saver mode, you may not be able to change the settings of all apps.
- If you want to change the settings of the Battery saver, tap on Advanced.
- Turn down your device volume with the volume keys.
- Close any apps or features when you are done using it so they will not continuously running in the background.
- Turn off the network connection if you are out of range so that your device will stop searching for a network signal.
- You should use the latest version of the software update. Software updates improves some features and fixes some bugs on the previous software version.
- Turn off the camera flash.
- The camera viewfinder can be a power drain, so after youve finished taking photos, press the left arrow key.
How to Take a Screenshot on Nokia Lumia 620
Did you just created a nice piece of art on your new Nokia Lumia 620 phone? Or perhaps youve just personalized your screen and want others to know how youve come up with it.Well, take a screenshot and brag it to your friends. Heres how you can capture a screenshot of your Nokia device.
- Press on the Power key on the right side of the phone and the Start key simultaneously for a few seconds.
- To see the screenshot, tap on Photos, the Albums and select Screenshots.
- Tap and hold the screenshot you wish to send and then tap on share on the options.
There you have it. Youve just captured a screenshot.
How to Scan Codes on Nokia Lumia 620
Nokias latest installment of smartphone, the Lumia 620, allows you to scan QR codes, barcodes and book and DVD covers. Your device will give you further info after you scan the codes. Heres how you can make use of this feature.
1. First, you need to tap the Search icon
2. Then tap on the circle
3. And point the camera at the code. Make sure to keep the camera steady on the code and should be completely visible in the camera viewfinder.
iPhone tips and tricks
The recent appearance and quick disappearance of two early prototypes of the iPhone on eBay complete with fledgling versions of the user interface give us an indication of just how much work went into the iPhones operating system.
The result of all this work (with version 3.0 on its way too) is an OS thats so intuitive that many of us have never even felt the need to glance at the manual. The iPhone is just so easy to use that it almost feels instantly familiar the first time you pick it up. However, under that friendly exterior there are some hidden useful features that are not quite as obvious. In fact, weve managed to round up thirty of them. Well cover the first fifteen in this instalment and bring you the final fifteen later in the week.
Tip 1 - Extra characters
Need to use foreign accents on characters in an email or note? Just tap and hold on the main letter on the keyboard and several variations will pop up above that key. Simple, but very useful.
Tip 2 - Take screenshots
Were ashamed to say it, but we originally kind of stumbled across this one by accident. One day while fumbling with the buttons on our iPhone the screen flashed and later we noticed a screenshot in our Photo Roll. A little bit of investigation later and we discovered that to take a screen grab you just press home button and standby button at the same time.
Tip 3 - Quickly scroll to the top of a page
When youre at the bottom of a long webpage or in the middle of a list of contacts it can take multiple swipes of your finger to get back to the top. However, Apple has included a handy, but little known shortcut to quickly jump to the top of any page or list. Just tap at the top of the screen and, hey presto, youll find yourself back at the top of the page or list.
Tip 4 - Access that search icon
The Search icon in the contacts book can be maddeningly difficult to accurately hit with your thumb. Usually you either end up staring at the A entries in your phone book or the Add Contact screen. A better way of accessing this icon is to simply tap and hold on the right hand column of letters and then push upwards to the Search icon. Success every time! Double-tapping at the top of the screen also works, but is a fraction slower to bring up the search box.
Tip 5 - Save images
Come across a picture on a webpage or in an email that you want to save for later? To quickly save an image just tap and hold on it and then select Save Image in the box that appears. Youll then find the image saved in your camera roll.
Tip 6 - Wheres the Caps Lock key?
Youve probably noticed that the iPhone soft keyboard doesnt have a Caps Lock key. However, there is a way of enabling Caps Lock. All you have to do is double-tap on the Shift key. If youve doubled-tapped fast enough itll turn blue to show that Caps Lock is now on. For this to work, though, you have to have the Caps Lock function enabled. Go to Settings, select General and then turn on the ‘Enable Caps Lock button.
Tip 7 - Longer Autolock
Fed up of the iPhones autolock kicking in too soon? No problem, its easy to change how long the iPhone waits before going into standby mode. Just go to Settings, select General and tap Autolock. You can set the autolock delay to any duration up to 5 minutes, or alternatively turn it off completely. Be careful, however, as a long autolock setting can cause you phones battery life to suffer.
Tip 8 - Home Button double-tap
By default, double-tapping the home button just takes you to the home screen - the same function as tapping it once. However, you can set up a double-tap to act as a shortcut to either the iPod screen or your Phone Favourites. Just go to Settings, select General, choose Home button and highlight the function you want.
Tip 9 - Home Button iPod controls
The home button double-tap trick can also be used for another function. You can set it up so that if you double-tap the button while a song is playing in the background or while the phone is in standby, it will bring up a mini iPod control bar on the screen. All you have to do is Turn on the iPod Controls function in the Home Button settings screen. At all other times double-tapping the home button will take you to the main iPod screen or your Phone Favourites, which ever you have set up in Tip 8.
Tip 10 - Unfreeze your phone
Contrary to what some Apple enthusiasts would have you believe, Apples products do crash and do suffer from lock ups. The first time your phone completely locks up its easy to think that its dead as it will refuse to turn on. The secret is knowing how to force it into a reset, but luckily this is a pretty simple operation. Just hold down both the standby button at the top of the phone and the home button until the screen lights up and shows the Apple logo. This can take quite a while (at least 10 seconds), so dont be tempted to let go too soon thinking that the process is not working.
Tip 11 - Save battery power
The iPhone doesnt really do multitasking, so it never has a pile of apps running in the background and draining battery power. However, pressing the standby button at the top of the phone doesnt really put it into standby mode, it merely turns off the display. If you have an app running and press this button it will continue to run and drain power. This is why its better to hit the Home button to close any open apps before pressing the standby button.
Tip 12 - Full stop
When typing out most emails or notes, theres no need to use the full stop button at all on the iPhones soft keyboard. This is because the phones intelligent predictive text can fill it in for you. When you get to the end of a sentence simply double tap the space bar and the predictive text engine will automatically enter a full stop followed by a space.
Tip 13 - Stop automatic syncing
Stopping your iPhone from automatically syncing with your computer is pretty straightforward. First, connect your iPhone to your computer, then in iTunes select the iPhone in the side bar and click the Summary tab. Now just deselect the Automatically Sync When this iPhone is Connected option. You can also stop the iPhone from syncing just once. To do this press and hold Shift+Control on a PC or Command+Option on a Mac as you connect your iPhone to your computer and keep them held down until the iPhone appears in the side bar.
Tip 14 - Web clips
You can add icons to your home screen to give you quick access to your favourite websites - a feature that Apple calls Webclips. Just visit the site in the Safari browser, tap the bookmark button and then select Add to Home Screen. The iPhone will automatically generate an icon for the page based on the sites graphics.
Tip 15 - Moving between Homescreen pages
OK, everyone knows that you can move between pages of apps on your phone by swiping your finger left and right. However, what some might not know is that you can also quickly move between pages by tapping to the right or left of the little white dots that indicate how many screens of apps are on the phone. Plus, when you want to the return to the first screen just press the Home button.
Tip 16 - Turn off SMS preview
The iPhone is set by default to display a preview of incoming text messages when the phone is locked or youre using another app. This isnt very private if you happen to leave your phone unattended, but luckily you can turn off the preview. All you have to do is go to Settings, select Passcode Lock and then turn off the Show SMS Preview setting.
Tip 17 - Change your iPod Shortcut Buttons
The Playlists, Artists, Songs and Videos buttons at the bottom of the iPod interface on the iPhone arent fixed. You can easily change them to different categories such as Podcasts, Genres or Compilations. All you have to do is tap on the More button to the right of these icons and then tap on Edit. You can then simply drag the new category icon that you want to use onto the bar at the bottom of the screen. You can also drag and drop the existing buttons to rearrange their order on this bar.
Tip 18 - Force quit an application
Like all computer devices the iPhone suffers from hangs and crashes. If an application stops responding you can usually kill it by simply pressing and holding the Home button for at least six seconds.
Tip 19 - Tap and slide for capitals
It takes a little bit of getting used to, but you can speed up typing on the iPhone by using the tap and slide method to enter capital letters. When you need to type a capital letter instead of first tapping the shift key and then tapping the letter you need, try taping and holding on the shift key and then sliding your finger to the letter you want to capitalise. Once you master it youll be able to enter capitals with a single slide gesture.
Tip 20 - Microphone controls
The microphone on the iPhones headset doubles as a button (just give it a squeeze) and as well as being used to answer calls it can also be used to control music playback. If you double press the button your iPhone will skip to the next track in a playlist, while triple clicking it will skip to a previous track or to the start of the currently playing song. Pressing it once will pause a song and pressing it once again will start a song playing again. Sometimes the resume playback feature will time out if youve left the phone paused for a long time. If this happens just double tap the home button on your iPhone (Tip 9 must be activated for this to work) and then press the microphone button again.
Tip 21 - Simpler domain entry
If youre entering a .com domain name into the web address box in Safari you dont actually have to add the http://www bit at the start or the .com at the end. Just type in the core name and hit Go - the iPhone will add the rest for you.
Tip 22 - Clearing stored search terms
The iPhone automatically keeps a list of terms youve searched for in Safari so it can suggest them again the next time you go to enter a similar term. However, there are times when youll want to clear this. The quickest way to do this is to tap on the Bookmarks button, select History and then press the Clear button at the bottom of the screen.
Tip 23 - View hyperlinks
Not sure where a hyperlink is going to take you? You can find out the full address of the link by pressing and holding your finger on the link. A pop-up box will show you the full URL of the link that youve selected.
Tip 24 - How to scroll in frames
Thankfully, web pages built using scrollable frames are dying off. However, if you do happen to come across one on your iPhone you may be pretty stumped as to how to just scroll a frame of the site and not the whole site. The trick is to use two fingers to scroll within the frame and one finger to scroll around the whole site. This trick can also work when viewing PDF files on a website.
Tip 25 - Send a call to voicemail
If youre in a situation where you cant answer a call, just send it to voicemail. There are two ways to do this. You can simply double press the standby button on the top of the iPhone, or alternatively if youre using the headset, just press and hold in the microphone button for two seconds. Two low beeps will confirm that the call was declined.
Tip 26 - Zooming out in Maps
The Maps application lets you repeatedly zoom in by double tapping on an area of the screen. Thats pretty intuitive and well known. Whats not common knowledge is that you can also repeatedly zoom out but tapping once on the same area of the screen using two fingers held slightly apart.
Tip 27 - More multifunction keys
With the UK keyboard enabled, getting at the dollar sign is a two tap process: you have to tap once on the number key and then tap again on the symbol key. A faster way to access the dollar symbol is to tap once on the number key and then tap and hold on the pound symbol. Extra symbols including the dollar, euro and yen will appear above it. Also, if you tap and hold the .com button when entering web addresses, other top level domains like .net, .co.uk and .org will appear above it.
Tip 28 - Avoid camera shake
The iPhones camera isnt the best, to put it mildly. It takes relatively low res shots and its easy to end up with blurry ones too. In fact, tapping the camera button is often enough to cause the iPhone to shake and introduce camera blur. Instead of just tapping the button once, its better to press and hold it down before framing your shot. The iPhone wont actually take a picture until you let go of the button and this often leads to less camera shake and cleaner, more in focus shots.
Tip 29 - Teaching the iPhone bad manners
Are you fed up of the iPhone trying to Disney-fy your swear words. Some iPhones seem to have no problems adding swear words to their dictionary (just type the swear word and then tap the x next to the suggested word to get the iPhone to learn it), but others seem to refuse to learn how to cuss. A work around is to add swear words to your contacts book and suddenly your iPhone will be swearing like a sailor.
Tip 30 - Swipe to delete
The best known way of deleting messages in your inbox is to tap the edit button and then select the messages that you want to get rid of. However, a faster way is to swipe your finger left or right over a message and then tapping the delete button that appears next to it.
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The result of all this work (with version 3.0 on its way too) is an OS thats so intuitive that many of us have never even felt the need to glance at the manual. The iPhone is just so easy to use that it almost feels instantly familiar the first time you pick it up. However, under that friendly exterior there are some hidden useful features that are not quite as obvious. In fact, weve managed to round up thirty of them. Well cover the first fifteen in this instalment and bring you the final fifteen later in the week.
Tip 1 - Extra characters
Need to use foreign accents on characters in an email or note? Just tap and hold on the main letter on the keyboard and several variations will pop up above that key. Simple, but very useful.
Tip 2 - Take screenshots
Were ashamed to say it, but we originally kind of stumbled across this one by accident. One day while fumbling with the buttons on our iPhone the screen flashed and later we noticed a screenshot in our Photo Roll. A little bit of investigation later and we discovered that to take a screen grab you just press home button and standby button at the same time.
Tip 3 - Quickly scroll to the top of a page
When youre at the bottom of a long webpage or in the middle of a list of contacts it can take multiple swipes of your finger to get back to the top. However, Apple has included a handy, but little known shortcut to quickly jump to the top of any page or list. Just tap at the top of the screen and, hey presto, youll find yourself back at the top of the page or list.
Tip 4 - Access that search icon
The Search icon in the contacts book can be maddeningly difficult to accurately hit with your thumb. Usually you either end up staring at the A entries in your phone book or the Add Contact screen. A better way of accessing this icon is to simply tap and hold on the right hand column of letters and then push upwards to the Search icon. Success every time! Double-tapping at the top of the screen also works, but is a fraction slower to bring up the search box.
Tip 5 - Save images
Come across a picture on a webpage or in an email that you want to save for later? To quickly save an image just tap and hold on it and then select Save Image in the box that appears. Youll then find the image saved in your camera roll.
Tip 6 - Wheres the Caps Lock key?
Youve probably noticed that the iPhone soft keyboard doesnt have a Caps Lock key. However, there is a way of enabling Caps Lock. All you have to do is double-tap on the Shift key. If youve doubled-tapped fast enough itll turn blue to show that Caps Lock is now on. For this to work, though, you have to have the Caps Lock function enabled. Go to Settings, select General and then turn on the ‘Enable Caps Lock button.
Tip 7 - Longer Autolock
Fed up of the iPhones autolock kicking in too soon? No problem, its easy to change how long the iPhone waits before going into standby mode. Just go to Settings, select General and tap Autolock. You can set the autolock delay to any duration up to 5 minutes, or alternatively turn it off completely. Be careful, however, as a long autolock setting can cause you phones battery life to suffer.
Tip 8 - Home Button double-tap
By default, double-tapping the home button just takes you to the home screen - the same function as tapping it once. However, you can set up a double-tap to act as a shortcut to either the iPod screen or your Phone Favourites. Just go to Settings, select General, choose Home button and highlight the function you want.
Tip 9 - Home Button iPod controls
The home button double-tap trick can also be used for another function. You can set it up so that if you double-tap the button while a song is playing in the background or while the phone is in standby, it will bring up a mini iPod control bar on the screen. All you have to do is Turn on the iPod Controls function in the Home Button settings screen. At all other times double-tapping the home button will take you to the main iPod screen or your Phone Favourites, which ever you have set up in Tip 8.
Tip 10 - Unfreeze your phone
Contrary to what some Apple enthusiasts would have you believe, Apples products do crash and do suffer from lock ups. The first time your phone completely locks up its easy to think that its dead as it will refuse to turn on. The secret is knowing how to force it into a reset, but luckily this is a pretty simple operation. Just hold down both the standby button at the top of the phone and the home button until the screen lights up and shows the Apple logo. This can take quite a while (at least 10 seconds), so dont be tempted to let go too soon thinking that the process is not working.
Tip 11 - Save battery power
The iPhone doesnt really do multitasking, so it never has a pile of apps running in the background and draining battery power. However, pressing the standby button at the top of the phone doesnt really put it into standby mode, it merely turns off the display. If you have an app running and press this button it will continue to run and drain power. This is why its better to hit the Home button to close any open apps before pressing the standby button.
Tip 12 - Full stop
When typing out most emails or notes, theres no need to use the full stop button at all on the iPhones soft keyboard. This is because the phones intelligent predictive text can fill it in for you. When you get to the end of a sentence simply double tap the space bar and the predictive text engine will automatically enter a full stop followed by a space.
Tip 13 - Stop automatic syncing
Stopping your iPhone from automatically syncing with your computer is pretty straightforward. First, connect your iPhone to your computer, then in iTunes select the iPhone in the side bar and click the Summary tab. Now just deselect the Automatically Sync When this iPhone is Connected option. You can also stop the iPhone from syncing just once. To do this press and hold Shift+Control on a PC or Command+Option on a Mac as you connect your iPhone to your computer and keep them held down until the iPhone appears in the side bar.
Tip 14 - Web clips
You can add icons to your home screen to give you quick access to your favourite websites - a feature that Apple calls Webclips. Just visit the site in the Safari browser, tap the bookmark button and then select Add to Home Screen. The iPhone will automatically generate an icon for the page based on the sites graphics.
Tip 15 - Moving between Homescreen pages
OK, everyone knows that you can move between pages of apps on your phone by swiping your finger left and right. However, what some might not know is that you can also quickly move between pages by tapping to the right or left of the little white dots that indicate how many screens of apps are on the phone. Plus, when you want to the return to the first screen just press the Home button.
Tip 16 - Turn off SMS preview
The iPhone is set by default to display a preview of incoming text messages when the phone is locked or youre using another app. This isnt very private if you happen to leave your phone unattended, but luckily you can turn off the preview. All you have to do is go to Settings, select Passcode Lock and then turn off the Show SMS Preview setting.
Tip 17 - Change your iPod Shortcut Buttons
The Playlists, Artists, Songs and Videos buttons at the bottom of the iPod interface on the iPhone arent fixed. You can easily change them to different categories such as Podcasts, Genres or Compilations. All you have to do is tap on the More button to the right of these icons and then tap on Edit. You can then simply drag the new category icon that you want to use onto the bar at the bottom of the screen. You can also drag and drop the existing buttons to rearrange their order on this bar.
Tip 18 - Force quit an application
Like all computer devices the iPhone suffers from hangs and crashes. If an application stops responding you can usually kill it by simply pressing and holding the Home button for at least six seconds.
Tip 19 - Tap and slide for capitals
It takes a little bit of getting used to, but you can speed up typing on the iPhone by using the tap and slide method to enter capital letters. When you need to type a capital letter instead of first tapping the shift key and then tapping the letter you need, try taping and holding on the shift key and then sliding your finger to the letter you want to capitalise. Once you master it youll be able to enter capitals with a single slide gesture.
Tip 20 - Microphone controls
The microphone on the iPhones headset doubles as a button (just give it a squeeze) and as well as being used to answer calls it can also be used to control music playback. If you double press the button your iPhone will skip to the next track in a playlist, while triple clicking it will skip to a previous track or to the start of the currently playing song. Pressing it once will pause a song and pressing it once again will start a song playing again. Sometimes the resume playback feature will time out if youve left the phone paused for a long time. If this happens just double tap the home button on your iPhone (Tip 9 must be activated for this to work) and then press the microphone button again.
Tip 21 - Simpler domain entry
If youre entering a .com domain name into the web address box in Safari you dont actually have to add the http://www bit at the start or the .com at the end. Just type in the core name and hit Go - the iPhone will add the rest for you.
Tip 22 - Clearing stored search terms
The iPhone automatically keeps a list of terms youve searched for in Safari so it can suggest them again the next time you go to enter a similar term. However, there are times when youll want to clear this. The quickest way to do this is to tap on the Bookmarks button, select History and then press the Clear button at the bottom of the screen.
Tip 23 - View hyperlinks
Not sure where a hyperlink is going to take you? You can find out the full address of the link by pressing and holding your finger on the link. A pop-up box will show you the full URL of the link that youve selected.
Tip 24 - How to scroll in frames
Thankfully, web pages built using scrollable frames are dying off. However, if you do happen to come across one on your iPhone you may be pretty stumped as to how to just scroll a frame of the site and not the whole site. The trick is to use two fingers to scroll within the frame and one finger to scroll around the whole site. This trick can also work when viewing PDF files on a website.
Tip 25 - Send a call to voicemail
If youre in a situation where you cant answer a call, just send it to voicemail. There are two ways to do this. You can simply double press the standby button on the top of the iPhone, or alternatively if youre using the headset, just press and hold in the microphone button for two seconds. Two low beeps will confirm that the call was declined.
Tip 26 - Zooming out in Maps
The Maps application lets you repeatedly zoom in by double tapping on an area of the screen. Thats pretty intuitive and well known. Whats not common knowledge is that you can also repeatedly zoom out but tapping once on the same area of the screen using two fingers held slightly apart.
Tip 27 - More multifunction keys
With the UK keyboard enabled, getting at the dollar sign is a two tap process: you have to tap once on the number key and then tap again on the symbol key. A faster way to access the dollar symbol is to tap once on the number key and then tap and hold on the pound symbol. Extra symbols including the dollar, euro and yen will appear above it. Also, if you tap and hold the .com button when entering web addresses, other top level domains like .net, .co.uk and .org will appear above it.
Tip 28 - Avoid camera shake
The iPhones camera isnt the best, to put it mildly. It takes relatively low res shots and its easy to end up with blurry ones too. In fact, tapping the camera button is often enough to cause the iPhone to shake and introduce camera blur. Instead of just tapping the button once, its better to press and hold it down before framing your shot. The iPhone wont actually take a picture until you let go of the button and this often leads to less camera shake and cleaner, more in focus shots.
Tip 29 - Teaching the iPhone bad manners
Are you fed up of the iPhone trying to Disney-fy your swear words. Some iPhones seem to have no problems adding swear words to their dictionary (just type the swear word and then tap the x next to the suggested word to get the iPhone to learn it), but others seem to refuse to learn how to cuss. A work around is to add swear words to your contacts book and suddenly your iPhone will be swearing like a sailor.
Tip 30 - Swipe to delete
The best known way of deleting messages in your inbox is to tap the edit button and then select the messages that you want to get rid of. However, a faster way is to swipe your finger left or right over a message and then tapping the delete button that appears next to it.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Motorola Moto G Tips and Tricks
Heres the lists of popular how tos that you sure want to know on your Motorola Moto G:How to Backup and Factory Reset (Hard Reset)Resetting your Motorola Moto G will restore the default settings of your device. It will also delete all your files on your phone, so it is recommended to have a backup of your important files on your computer. There are two ways on how to reset your Motorola Moto G. It can be done through the settings or through the hardware buttons.Backup & restoreYour Google account data is backed up online. If you reset or replace your phone, just log in to your Google account to restore the contacts, events, and other details you synced with the account. To choose what syncs with the account, touch Apps > Settings > Google, touch your Google account, and check things to sync. Please note that text messages, call logs, and items stored on your phone will not be restored. To restore your Google Play™ Store apps, see “Take care of your apps”.Resetting on Settings:- On your Home Lcd, touch Apps.
- Go to Settings > Privacy.
- Tap on Factory Data Reset.
- Then tap Reset phone.
- And Erase everything to confirm the reset.
Warning: All downloaded apps and user data on your phone will be deleted. Data on the cloud will not be deleted.
How to Hard Reset
These steps is also helpful when your Motorola Moto G is unresponsive or frozen and theres no way to access the settings. If it is frozen, remove the battery and reinsert it after a few minutes.
- Power up the device pressing both Volume UP and Down keys at the same time. Use the Volume down key to highlight recovery mode and volume up to select it.
- When in recovery mode, you will see an android with a red triangle. Press Volume up and Volume down at the same time. This will bring up a blue menu at the top of the Lcd.
- Press Volume down to select "wipe data/factory reset" and press the Power key to select it.
- Now press Volume down to highlight Yes and press power to select it.
- Finally, when the device finishes it will have "reboot system now" selected. Just press power to select that option.
Your phone is like a small computer, giving you tons of information and apps, at lightning fast speed. Depending on what you use, that can take a lot of power.
To see what’s using up battery power, touch Apps > Settings > Battery.
Note: Do not enable Battery Saver, as it can affect your service when not on Wi-Fi. To check that Battery Saver is off, touch Apps > Settings > Battery > Battery Saver.
To set automatic rules to save power, touch Apps > Assist (see “Motorola Assist”).
Follow these suggestions to save your battery life:
- Turn off your Bluetooth when dont need it: Touch Apps > Settings, then touch the switch next to Bluetooth to turn it OFF.
- Turn off GPS tracking: Touch Apps > Settings > Location > Mode > Battery saving to turn off GPS tracking.
- Lessen your display brightness: Touch Apps > Settings > Display > Brightness > (slide dimmer setting left).
- Shorten display timeout delay: Touch Apps > Settings > Display > Sleep > (shorter setting).
- Reduced widgets that stream information to your home Lcd, like news or weather.
- Removed unused online accounts that you registered: Touch Apps > Settings. Go to the ACCOUNTS section, and touch the one you want to remove. Touch it again, then touch Menu > Remove account.
- Minimize recording or watching videos, listening to music, or taking pictures.
How to Customize HomeLcd
For quick access to your favorite things, customize your home Lcd the way you want.• Change wallpaper: Touch and hold an empty spot on your home Lcd to choose your wallpaper.
• Create shortcut groups: You can group app shortcuts together on your home Lcd to organize them.
To create a shortcut group on your home Lcd, drag one shortcut onto another. Add more shortcuts by dragging them onto the first shortcut. To name the group, touch it and enter a name below the apps.
• Add shortcuts & widgets: Touch Apps, touch and hold the app or widget, then drag it to one of your home Lcd pages. To see all your apps and widgets, touch Apps and swipe the menu Lcd to the left, or touch APPS or WIDGETS at the top.
Tip: Some apps include widgets. To download apps, touch Apps > Play Store.
• Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a widget until you feel a vibration, then release. Drag the white circles at the edges to resize.
• Move or delete widgets & shortcuts: Touch and hold a widget or shortcut until you feel a vibration, then drag it to another spot, another page, or Remove at the top of the Lcd.
• Ringtones and more: For more about customizing, see “Control & customize”.
How to Download Apps, Movies, Music, Books and Games Using Google Play
Download apps | Google Play™
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.
Find it: Apps >Play Store.
• Find: To search, touch in the top right.
• Download: To download an app you found, touch it to open details and then touch Install, or the price.• Share: To share an app you found, touch it to open details and then touch Menu > Share.• Reinstall: To show or reinstall apps you downloaded from Play Store, touch Menu > My Apps.
• Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any computer, go to http://play.google.com using your
Google account and password.
There, you can browse apps on the big Lcd, manage your apps across multiple devices (like a phone and tablet), and even set new apps to download to your devices.
• Enjoy music, books & movies: You can also use Google Play Store to access the “Play Music”, “Play Books”, and “Play Movies & TV” apps.
• Get help: To get help and more, touch Menu in the top right.
How to Uninstall and Reinstall AppsFrom your home Lcd touch Apps , then swipe left to scroll through apps. To close the apps Lcd, touch Home or Back.• Uninstall apps: Touch Apps > Settings > Apps. Swipe left to ALL, touch an app, then touch Disable or Uninstall in the top right (if available).
Disable removes the app from your menu—to Enable it, reopen this window and touch Enable (disabled apps are at the bottom of the list).
If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the home Lcd, with Safe Mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app.
• Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play Store, touch Apps > Play Store > Menu > My apps. The apps you downloaded are listed and available for download.
• Share, show, or clear app details: Touch Apps > Settings > Apps. A bar at the bottom tells you how much app storage space you have left. Swipe left or right to see the list of DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL apps, then touch an app in the list to show its details and storage usage. You can touch Clear data, Clear cache, or other options.
Tip: To quickly show these app details from your app Lcd: Touch and hold an app, then drag it to App info.
• Show app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, touch Apps > Settings > Data usage. For more, see “Data use”.
How to Activate Voice Command
Tell your phone what you want to do.Tip: Speak naturally but clearly, like using a speakerphone.
• Dialing and commands: Touch Voice icon. To dial, say “Call” and then a contact name or phone number. Or, say a command like “Send text,” “Go to” an app, or “Help” for voice command help.Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number to call. For example, “Call Joe Black Mobile” or “Call Suzi Smith Work.”
To choose the confirmations and prompts you want to hear, touch Voice icon > Menu > Settings > Voice.
• Search: Touch in the home Lcd to search by voice.
To change your voice search and text-to-speech settings, touch Apps > Settings > Language & input.
• Text entry: On a touchLcd keyboard, touch , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak punctuation.Tip: To make your phone read out loud, see “TalkBack”.
How to Get Help With Moto CareIf you just got your Motorola Moto G, the you really need some help. Go to Apps > Moto Care, then you will find lots of help like tutorials and tips about your Moto G. By tapping the Question Mark icon you can check the tutorials and guides. You can also view suggested changes at the top right. Aside from that, Motorola also offers a live help from an actual person. Just tap the Chat or Call options at the bottom of Moto Care and you can have an instant messaging chat or phone conversation with customer support.
• Create shortcut groups: You can group app shortcuts together on your home Lcd to organize them.
To create a shortcut group on your home Lcd, drag one shortcut onto another. Add more shortcuts by dragging them onto the first shortcut. To name the group, touch it and enter a name below the apps.
• Add shortcuts & widgets: Touch Apps, touch and hold the app or widget, then drag it to one of your home Lcd pages. To see all your apps and widgets, touch Apps and swipe the menu Lcd to the left, or touch APPS or WIDGETS at the top.
Tip: Some apps include widgets. To download apps, touch Apps > Play Store.
• Resize widgets: You can resize some widgets—touch and hold a widget until you feel a vibration, then release. Drag the white circles at the edges to resize.
• Move or delete widgets & shortcuts: Touch and hold a widget or shortcut until you feel a vibration, then drag it to another spot, another page, or Remove at the top of the Lcd.
• Ringtones and more: For more about customizing, see “Control & customize”.
How to Download Apps, Movies, Music, Books and Games Using Google Play
Download apps | Google Play™
Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more.
Find it: Apps >Play Store.
• Find: To search, touch in the top right.
• Download: To download an app you found, touch it to open details and then touch Install, or the price.• Share: To share an app you found, touch it to open details and then touch Menu > Share.• Reinstall: To show or reinstall apps you downloaded from Play Store, touch Menu > My Apps.
• Use a computer: To find and manage apps from any computer, go to http://play.google.com using your
Google account and password.
There, you can browse apps on the big Lcd, manage your apps across multiple devices (like a phone and tablet), and even set new apps to download to your devices.
• Enjoy music, books & movies: You can also use Google Play Store to access the “Play Music”, “Play Books”, and “Play Movies & TV” apps.
• Get help: To get help and more, touch Menu in the top right.
How to Uninstall and Reinstall AppsFrom your home Lcd touch Apps , then swipe left to scroll through apps. To close the apps Lcd, touch Home or Back.• Uninstall apps: Touch Apps > Settings > Apps. Swipe left to ALL, touch an app, then touch Disable or Uninstall in the top right (if available).
Disable removes the app from your menu—to Enable it, reopen this window and touch Enable (disabled apps are at the bottom of the list).
If an app locks up your phone as soon as you turn it on, restart in Safe Mode: Turn off your phone, then turn it back on—when you see the “Motorola” logo during power-up, press and hold both volume keys until you see the home Lcd, with Safe Mode in the lower left. Then, try removing the app.
• Reinstall apps: To reinstall apps from Google Play Store, touch Apps > Play Store > Menu > My apps. The apps you downloaded are listed and available for download.
• Share, show, or clear app details: Touch Apps > Settings > Apps. A bar at the bottom tells you how much app storage space you have left. Swipe left or right to see the list of DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL apps, then touch an app in the list to show its details and storage usage. You can touch Clear data, Clear cache, or other options.
Tip: To quickly show these app details from your app Lcd: Touch and hold an app, then drag it to App info.
• Show app data usage: To show which apps are using the most data, touch Apps > Settings > Data usage. For more, see “Data use”.
How to Activate Voice Command
Tell your phone what you want to do.Tip: Speak naturally but clearly, like using a speakerphone.
• Dialing and commands: Touch Voice icon. To dial, say “Call” and then a contact name or phone number. Or, say a command like “Send text,” “Go to” an app, or “Help” for voice command help.Tip: If a contact has more than one number, you can say which number to call. For example, “Call Joe Black Mobile” or “Call Suzi Smith Work.”
To choose the confirmations and prompts you want to hear, touch Voice icon > Menu > Settings > Voice.
• Search: Touch in the home Lcd to search by voice.
To change your voice search and text-to-speech settings, touch Apps > Settings > Language & input.
• Text entry: On a touchLcd keyboard, touch , then speak your message or search text. You can also speak punctuation.Tip: To make your phone read out loud, see “TalkBack”.
How to Get Help With Moto CareIf you just got your Motorola Moto G, the you really need some help. Go to Apps > Moto Care, then you will find lots of help like tutorials and tips about your Moto G. By tapping the Question Mark icon you can check the tutorials and guides. You can also view suggested changes at the top right. Aside from that, Motorola also offers a live help from an actual person. Just tap the Chat or Call options at the bottom of Moto Care and you can have an instant messaging chat or phone conversation with customer support.
How to Move Contacts and Files From Your Old Phone
Transferring contacts and files on Motorola Moto G is now made easier by using the free app Motorola Migrate. You can easily transfer all your photos, music, text, contact and even your call history. You just need to download the app on the link.
How to Edit, Share, or Delete Photos & Videos
Find it: Apps > Gallery
• Play, share, or delete: Touch a thumbnail to open it, then choose to share, to delete, or Menu for more.
Tip: To select multiple files, open a folder, touch and hold a photo, then touch others.
• Zoom: Open a photo in your gallery, then drag two fingers apart or together on the Lcd.
Tip: Turn your phone sideways for a wideLcd view.
• Wallpaper or contact photo: Open a picture, then touch Menu > Set picture as.
• Edit: Open a picture, then touch Menu > Edit.
• Slideshow: Open a folder, then touch Menu > Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, touch the Lcd.
Tip: To show the slideshow on a television or other device, see “Connect & transfer”.
How to take a Lcdshot
Share a Lcd capture of your favorite playlist, your new high score, or a friend’s contact information. If you can show it on your phone, you can share it with your friends.
To capture your phone’s Lcd, press and hold both the Power and the Volume Down keys at the same time.
To see the Lcd capture, touch Apps > Gallery > Screenshots.
How to Get More Storage
Moto G has an internal storage capacity of 8GB or 16GB, and MicroSD card slot is not available on this device. But you do get 15GB of free storage on Google Drive and in some regions theres also an extra 50GB which is free for two years. You can redeem it within 30 days of activating your Moto G. Check Google Drive app for more information.
How to Automatically Backup Photos and VideosMake sure that your photos and videos are automatically backed up and stored. If you are using Google+ then you will find an option Auto-Backup in the app under Settings. Tap on that option for the full list of configuration options. Remember you have 15GB available on Google Drive.
You can back up contacts and other basic data via Settings > Accounts and tap Google then choose what you would like to sync.
11 Useful Tips and Tricks of Nexus 5
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
iPhone 5s Tips and Tricks
Here are some How Tos for your iPhone 5s. These How Tos are still not yet complete and I am still working on the others. Visit this site often for the other how tos.
How to Factory Reset (Hard Reset) iPhone 5s
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your iPhone 5s will delete all your saved files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
The steps below are the instructions on how to factory reset your iPhone 5s:
Step 1. On your iPhone, go to "Settings".
Step 2. Select "General" option.
Step 3. On the bottom of the Lcd, tap "Reset".
Step 4. You will be seeing a list of things which you can reset. If you want to reset all the content, select "Erase All Content and Settings".
Step 5. Tap "Yes" to confirm the action.
Now, you just need to wait while your iPhone 5 is wiping all datas or files on your device. In a short while your device will be good as new.
It is also recommended to Restart or reset your iPhone 5s first if something wrong before attempting to factory reset. This will also force your apps to quit.
Restart iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPhone. To turn iPhone back on, hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
Force an app to quit. From the Home Lcd, double-click the Home button and swipe upwards on the app Lcd.
If you can’t turn off iPhone or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPhone. Do this
only if you’re unable to restart your iPhone.
Reset iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
You can reset the word dictionary, network settings, home Lcd layout, and location warnings. You can also erase all of your content and settings.
How to Import Contacts From Old Phone to New Phone (on Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia)
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including Sony, iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Import Movies on iPhone 5s
Bored? Want to watch movies on your iPhone but dont know how to import it. Well, no worries. Heres a very simple steps on how to import movies from your PC to your iPhone.
Step 1. Use the USB cable and plug your iPhone into your computer. iTunes should automatically open.
Step 2. Click the "Movies" tab in the center of the iTunes browser window.
Step 3. Check the boxes next to the movies you want to sync, or you can select "Automatically include (all) movies."
Step 1. Use the USB cable and plug your iPhone into your computer. iTunes should automatically open.
Step 2. Click the "Movies" tab in the center of the iTunes browser window.
Step 3. Check the boxes next to the movies you want to sync, or you can select "Automatically include (all) movies."
Step 4. Click the "All" box to bring up a drop-down menu, then select the option of your choice.
Step 5. Select "Move" next to any rented movies.
Step 6. Click "Apply" in the bottom-right corner of the window.
If you just got your new iPhone 5s, you’d never want to leave it sitting blankly for even an hour. You’d even want to use it till its battery gone dead. It’s common for Apple users to get fascinated and hooked with iDevices’ cool features. If you are that addicted, saving your battery life could perhaps give you another hour of gaming spree and even lengthen your devices’ life. Here are some few things though that you must know on how to save battery life on your iDevices.
1. Turn off vibrate feature when playing games. Avoid playing intensive video games as this will kill your battery quickly.
2. You might not know this, but by adjusting your devices’ volume to low or none at all, you are eventually saving a small amount of battery life. Go to Settings menu, select General and head on to Sounds to adjust your devices’ sound system.
3. Just like computers, keeping your iDevices’ Lcd at maximum brightness will consume more battery life. Adjust your Lcd settings to low by going to Settings and select Brightness and Wallpaper to change the default level of brightness.
4. Switch to Airplane mode when you don’t need to use the internet. Airplane mode basically turns off both Wi-Fi and the regular wireless radio. However this will also prevent calls from coming in. If you’re just playing a regular game and doesn’t want any disturbances (like a phone call perhaps), might as well switch to Airplane mode to save battery life.
5. 3G connection uses up more battery life compared to Wi-Fi. So if possible, use Wi-Fi especially on hotspot instead of 3G. According to Apple, iPhone on the other hand gets 10 hours for Wi-Fi and only 6 hours for 3G.
6. Disable Bluetooth radio when not needed. Go to Settings, then General and Bluetooth to switch off.
7. Turn off Push Notifications. Every time you get notifications from Facebook , Twitter or any apps your using, you’re also consuming your battery life. If you can check those apps manually, you can turn off the notifications by heading to Settings, Notifications and switch to off to save a bit of battery life.
8. Set your Lcds to lock quickly when not in use. Go to General; select Auto-Lock to set your Lcd to lock quickly before you put it back on your pocket or bag.
9. Keep your devices out of the sun or any hot surfaces. Heat kills batteries quickly.
1. Turn off vibrate feature when playing games. Avoid playing intensive video games as this will kill your battery quickly.
2. You might not know this, but by adjusting your devices’ volume to low or none at all, you are eventually saving a small amount of battery life. Go to Settings menu, select General and head on to Sounds to adjust your devices’ sound system.
3. Just like computers, keeping your iDevices’ Lcd at maximum brightness will consume more battery life. Adjust your Lcd settings to low by going to Settings and select Brightness and Wallpaper to change the default level of brightness.
4. Switch to Airplane mode when you don’t need to use the internet. Airplane mode basically turns off both Wi-Fi and the regular wireless radio. However this will also prevent calls from coming in. If you’re just playing a regular game and doesn’t want any disturbances (like a phone call perhaps), might as well switch to Airplane mode to save battery life.
5. 3G connection uses up more battery life compared to Wi-Fi. So if possible, use Wi-Fi especially on hotspot instead of 3G. According to Apple, iPhone on the other hand gets 10 hours for Wi-Fi and only 6 hours for 3G.
6. Disable Bluetooth radio when not needed. Go to Settings, then General and Bluetooth to switch off.
7. Turn off Push Notifications. Every time you get notifications from Facebook , Twitter or any apps your using, you’re also consuming your battery life. If you can check those apps manually, you can turn off the notifications by heading to Settings, Notifications and switch to off to save a bit of battery life.
8. Set your Lcds to lock quickly when not in use. Go to General; select Auto-Lock to set your Lcd to lock quickly before you put it back on your pocket or bag.
9. Keep your devices out of the sun or any hot surfaces. Heat kills batteries quickly.
iPhone 5s is dubbed to have a perfect fit on your hand compared to other smartphones in the market. The phone is slimmer, even lighter and has a higher-resolution compared to its predecessors. This 4-inch smartphone allows you to change its Lcd/menu colors for a customize phone and of course for easy viewing. Check out these easy and simple steps and try it yourself.
1. On your iPhone 5s, press on Settings icon.
2. Then go to General.
3. On the list, scroll down to Accessibility.
4. And then switch to turn on the Invert Colors option. That’s how you change your Lcd color for easy viewing.
1. On your iPhone 5s, press on Settings icon.
2. Then go to General.
3. On the list, scroll down to Accessibility.
4. And then switch to turn on the Invert Colors option. That’s how you change your Lcd color for easy viewing.
With its sleek and stunning features, iPhone 5s is surely one of the best of its kind. Apple has finally connected iPhone to the fastest cellular data network called the LTE. Uploads, data download, internet browsing is faster than you think even when it’s not on WiFi connection. Nevertheless, here are few steps on how you can turn on/off your wifi settings on your mighty iPhone 5s.
1. On your iPhone 5s device, press on the Settings icon.
2. Select on WiFi on the menu options.
3. Now there’s a switch button on top of your Lcd. If you click on that, it’ll turn on the Wifi Settings in blue color. Press the same button to turn off WiFi.
4. Take note that when you turn on your WiFi settings, it will search for available networks in the local area.
1. On your iPhone 5s device, press on the Settings icon.
2. Select on WiFi on the menu options.
3. Now there’s a switch button on top of your Lcd. If you click on that, it’ll turn on the Wifi Settings in blue color. Press the same button to turn off WiFi.
4. Take note that when you turn on your WiFi settings, it will search for available networks in the local area.
Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks and enter the password, if asked.
• Ask to join networks: Turn on “Ask to Join Networks” to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network isn’t available.
• Forget a network: Tap i icon next to a network you’ve joined before. Then tap “Forget this Network.”
• Join a closed Wi-Fi network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the closed network. You must already know the network name, security type, and password (if required).
• Adjust the settings for a Wi-Fi network: Tap i icon next to a network. You can set an HTTP proxy, define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings provided by a DHCP server
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S4 Tips and Tricks
How to Factory Reset (Hard Reset) Samsung Galaxy S4
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S4 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
The steps below are the instructions on how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S4:
Step 1. On your Homescreen, tap on MENU icon.
Step 2. Select Settings, then scroll down and tap Backup and reset option.
Step 3. Then tap on Factory Data Reset.
Step 4. Read warning carefully before tapping the Reset Device.
Step 5. If you want to proceed in resetting your device, tap on Delete All to confirm the Factory Reset.
Now, you just need to wait while your device is resetting. It should reboot itself and you will have a new start on your Samsung Galaxy S4.
We have our own reasons why we factory reset our device. Maybe we want to delete all the files and restore the device to its original state. It could also be the device may be malfunctioning or so slow and it needs to be reset.
Restoring the default settings or factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S4 will delete all your existing files. It is recommended to backup your important files on your computer before attempting to reset your device.
The steps below are the instructions on how to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S4:
Step 1. On your Homescreen, tap on MENU icon.
Step 2. Select Settings, then scroll down and tap Backup and reset option.
Step 3. Then tap on Factory Data Reset.
Step 4. Read warning carefully before tapping the Reset Device.
Step 5. If you want to proceed in resetting your device, tap on Delete All to confirm the Factory Reset.
Now, you just need to wait while your device is resetting. It should reboot itself and you will have a new start on your Samsung Galaxy S4.
If your Galaxy S4 is unresponsive, then you may need to do the Hard Reset.
- Press and hold the Power button, Volume Up and the Home Key at the same time.
- Hold these buttons until your phone vibrates, then release the Power button.
- Hold the Volume Up and the Home Key until you see the Android icon.
- Then choose the Factory Reset option.
How to Reduce the Battery Consumption on Samsung S4
All of us want to have a longer battery life on our phones. Well, Samsung S4 provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
All of us want to have a longer battery life on our phones. Well, Samsung S4 provides options that help you save battery power. By customizing these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
To reduce the battery consumption, follow these simple tips:
● Switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key when you are not using your device. Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
● Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
● Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
● Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
● Decrease the backlight time.
● Decrease the brightness of the display.
● You need to Activate Power saving mode.
● Switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key when you are not using your device. Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
● Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
● Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
● Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
● Decrease the backlight time.
● Decrease the brightness of the display.
Contacts is very important for everyone of us. We cant connect to our friends without a contact number. If you have a new phone, saving contacts on the phone one by one is so hassle. But now, theres an easy way how to transfer or import your contacts from your old phone to your new phone.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
How to Change Font Size and Style on Samsung Galaxy S4
Android phones running older version of OS can easily allow you to change its font size. However, changing its font style requires rooting of your device or installing 3rd party apps. Well the good news is, Samsung Galaxy S4 allows you to customize your phone’s font with just few taps. So if you think your S4’s font is way too serious to fit your personality, then you can change into a more light-hearted one. Check out these steps on how to change S4’s font size and style to suit your style.
To change the font size, follow these steps:
1. On your device, go to Settings menu by pulling down the Notification drawer.
2. Now you’re on the Settings menu, scroll down to Display and tap.
3. Under Font, tap on Font Size.
4. You’ll see five options (tiny, small, normal, large and huge) to choose from. Just choose from the list and you’ll immediately see the results within the Settings menu screen.
To change the font style, follow these steps:
1. Pull down the Notification drawer and tap on Settings icon.
2. Then scroll down to Display and tap.
3. Under Font section, tap on Font Style.
4. You’ll see four font style ( default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S, Rosemary)
5. Choose the desired font style and tap on Yes to apply it. Take note that fonts on a web page will still be displayed as they always have.
6. Now if you wish to use other fonts, just tap on the tab Get fonts online at the bottom of the list for available font styles.
7. Once you tap that tab you’ll be redirected to Google Play Store where you can download additional fonts for S4. Some are free and others cost on average of $0.99.
1. Using your device, press and hold the home button and at the same time press and hold the power button on the side. Press and hold those two buttons simultaneously for couple of seconds. Go to your notification bar on top to see the captured screen. Of course, make sure that you’re on the screen that you wish to capture.
2. This one is simpler. Just swipe the side of your hand from left to right or vice versa to take a screenshot. To activate that hand motion, press on the Menu button on your device. Then go to Settings and select Motion. Scroll down to Hand Motion. Tick on the Palm Swipe to Capture motion to activate the said functionality.
Now you’re ready that snap!
How to Take a Photo with Samsung Galaxy S4 While Recording a Video
Samsung’s flagship and perhaps its best seller Smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has incredible features to brag. One of which is the ability to take a photo while recording a video. Check out these steps and discover what a piece of art you have there with your S4.
1. Take your S4 and open your camera app. It will let you choose between the standard camera shots or video footage. You can take a video either on a portrait or landscape mode.
2. Once you’ve switched to record a video, press on that red button to begin recording. And a camera button will appear next to the record/stop icon.
3. Now if you wish to take a photo in the middle of recording a video, just press on the camera icon. Notice that there is no sound but just a little flash and momentary change of color after taking the shot.
4. To check on the photos, press on stop button and press on that square icon with lines beside it to get to the gallery page of your device.
5. There’ll you see the video youve recorded and as well as the photos taken while on it.
How to Make Your Samsung Galaxy S4 a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Samsung Galaxy S4 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Samsung Galaxy S4. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. Nokia did not mention how many devices can connect to your Samsung Galaxy S4, but usually it is 6-8 devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. In the Application list, select Settings.
7. Tap on Save.
8. Now, on another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network.
You can also restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices. Select Allowed device list, create a device list, and then select your device’s name to change the sharing mode to Only allowed devices.
How to Connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 to a TV
With Samsung Galaxy S4, you can connect this device to a TV to display your devices screen onto the big tube. This also allows you to control your TV remotely using your device. Heres how you can connect your smartphone to your TV.
1. First select a country and a region then tap
2. Go to Set up Now and just follow the on screen instructions to register the TV on your device.
3. To connect to other devices, tap
and go to Settings.
4. Choose My Room and then Add devices.
How to Use Screen Mirroring Feature on Samsung Galaxy S4
A feature found in Samsung Galaxy S4, Screen Mirroring on Samsung Galaxy S4 lets your device connected to a large screen using accessories like AllShare Cast dongle or Homesync which you can share your devices contents to a TV. Screen Mirroring can also be use to share contents with other devices using the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Take note that this feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1. On your devices Applications screen, tap on Settings.
2. Then go to Connections.
3. And select Screen Mirroring. Drag the Screen Mirroring switch to the right.
4. Now you can select a device or perhaps open or play a file. Control the screen display using the keys on your smartphone.
How to use S Health
Use this application to monitor your health. Tap S Health on the Applications screen.
Setting profile
Tap Next, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Enter your physical statistics and then tap Start.
Note: Based on your physical statistics, the device calculates your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and recommends a daily caloric intake. The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages, body compositions, or nutritional needs.
Checking your health information
You can view your information on the health board screen. Select one of the following to view details:
• Calories burnt: View how many calories you have burned.
• Calorie intake: View how many calories you have ingested.
How to use Cloud
Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.
Note: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Syncing with the Samsung account
Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files.
Backing up or restoring data
Tap Backup to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.
Syncing with Dropbox
Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes.
Play Store
Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run
on the device.
Tap Play Store on the Applications screen.
Note: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing applications
1. Browse applications by category.
2. Tap Search icon to search with a keyword.
3. Select an application to view information.
4. To download it, tap Install.
If there is a charge for the application, tap the price, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process.
Note:
• When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application.
• To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → Security → Unknown sources.
Uninstalling applications
Uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store.
1. Tap Two Horizontal Lines → My Apps.
2. Select an application to delete in the list of installed applications.
3. Then tap Uninstall.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
1.On the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap and hold an application icon.
3. Then drag it into a panel preview.
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:
• Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.
• Folder: Create a new folder.
• Page: Create a new page.
Moving an item
1. Tap and hold an item.
2. Drag it to a new location.
3. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Removing an item
1. Tap and hold an item
2. Drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
3. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap Two Horizontal Line icon → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following:
• Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
• Live wallpapers: See animated images.
• Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.
Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
frame, and then tap Done.
Using widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.
Note:
• Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.
• The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Adding widgets to the Home screen
1. On the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Then select Widgets.
3. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.
Using the setting shortcut widget
1. On the Home screen, tap Apps
2. Then select Widgets.
3. Then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options.
4. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut.
Use your PC to transfer contacts to your new phone. This process is applicable in several phone brands, including iPhone, Samsung, HTC and Nokia.
You just need an Internet Connection on your PC, your old and new phone and their own USB cable.
Then you need to install the PC Companion program. This is a free application and the installation files are already saved on your new phone. This program can also be used in updating your phone software.
Please note that if you are using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system on your PC, make sure that the AutoPlay setting is enabled.
To check your settings:
Click Start > Control Panel, then type "autoplay" on the search box. Click the AutoPlay, and mark the check box Use AutoPlay for all media and devices.
Installing the PC Companion:
Installing the PC Companion:
- Turn on your new Phone and connect it to your PC.
- On your new Phone, tap "Install" to install PC Companion on the PC.
- On your computer, if a pop-up window that appears notifies you about available PC Software, select Run Startme.exe.
- Then click Install to start the installation and then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
If you are not prompted with a pop-up window to install the PC Companion, you can also download the PC Companion here.
Transferring your contacts to your new phone:
- Make sure that PC Companion is installed on your PC.
- Open the PC Companion application on your PC.
- Then click Contacts Setup and follow the instructions to transfer your contacts.
How to Change Font Size and Style on Samsung Galaxy S4
Android phones running older version of OS can easily allow you to change its font size. However, changing its font style requires rooting of your device or installing 3rd party apps. Well the good news is, Samsung Galaxy S4 allows you to customize your phone’s font with just few taps. So if you think your S4’s font is way too serious to fit your personality, then you can change into a more light-hearted one. Check out these steps on how to change S4’s font size and style to suit your style.
To change the font size, follow these steps:
1. On your device, go to Settings menu by pulling down the Notification drawer.
2. Now you’re on the Settings menu, scroll down to Display and tap.
3. Under Font, tap on Font Size.
4. You’ll see five options (tiny, small, normal, large and huge) to choose from. Just choose from the list and you’ll immediately see the results within the Settings menu screen.
To change the font style, follow these steps:
1. Pull down the Notification drawer and tap on Settings icon.
2. Then scroll down to Display and tap.
3. Under Font section, tap on Font Style.
4. You’ll see four font style ( default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S, Rosemary)
5. Choose the desired font style and tap on Yes to apply it. Take note that fonts on a web page will still be displayed as they always have.
6. Now if you wish to use other fonts, just tap on the tab Get fonts online at the bottom of the list for available font styles.
7. Once you tap that tab you’ll be redirected to Google Play Store where you can download additional fonts for S4. Some are free and others cost on average of $0.99.
How to Disable Face Tag on Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 2 have a feature called the Face Tag which lets you tag your friends on a photo by tapping the yellow boxes over their faces. Yes, it works more like the usual Facebook photo tagging. However, this app is sometimes distracting to look at whenever you view a photo because of the yellow boxes. Now here’s how you can ditch those boxes for a neater photo viewing.
1. Open the Gallery application and select a photo to view.
2. Press on the Menu key and list of options will pop up. Then select Face tag
3. A Face tag switch will appear. Click on the “Off” radio button.
There you go! Hello to a yellow-box free photo. You now have disabled the Face tag app.
How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S4
1. Open the Gallery application and select a photo to view.
2. Press on the Menu key and list of options will pop up. Then select Face tag
3. A Face tag switch will appear. Click on the “Off” radio button.
There you go! Hello to a yellow-box free photo. You now have disabled the Face tag app.
How to Take a Screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S4
Posting a screenshot of text thread on Facebook is viral these days. Most of the time, it’s meant for a good laugh. Well, there are actually two ways on how you can capture a screenshot of your Galaxy S4. Here are ways on how you can do it.
1. Using your device, press and hold the home button and at the same time press and hold the power button on the side. Press and hold those two buttons simultaneously for couple of seconds. Go to your notification bar on top to see the captured screen. Of course, make sure that you’re on the screen that you wish to capture.
2. This one is simpler. Just swipe the side of your hand from left to right or vice versa to take a screenshot. To activate that hand motion, press on the Menu button on your device. Then go to Settings and select Motion. Scroll down to Hand Motion. Tick on the Palm Swipe to Capture motion to activate the said functionality.
Now you’re ready that snap!
How to Take a Photo with Samsung Galaxy S4 While Recording a Video
Samsung’s flagship and perhaps its best seller Smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has incredible features to brag. One of which is the ability to take a photo while recording a video. Check out these steps and discover what a piece of art you have there with your S4.
1. Take your S4 and open your camera app. It will let you choose between the standard camera shots or video footage. You can take a video either on a portrait or landscape mode.
2. Once you’ve switched to record a video, press on that red button to begin recording. And a camera button will appear next to the record/stop icon.
3. Now if you wish to take a photo in the middle of recording a video, just press on the camera icon. Notice that there is no sound but just a little flash and momentary change of color after taking the shot.
4. To check on the photos, press on stop button and press on that square icon with lines beside it to get to the gallery page of your device.
5. There’ll you see the video youve recorded and as well as the photos taken while on it.
How to Make Your Samsung Galaxy S4 a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Ever imagine how you can make your own Samsung Galaxy S4 a WiFi hotspot? Well, sure you can. This feature allows for your other devices to pick up your mobile hotspot settings on your Samsung Galaxy S4. This is more preferable when you’re in public trying to locate a WiFi connection. Nokia did not mention how many devices can connect to your Samsung Galaxy S4, but usually it is 6-8 devices. Check out these steps for easy, convenient and a money-saver internet experience.
1. In the Application list, select Settings.
2. Then tap on More Settings.
3. Choose Tethering and portable hotspot.
4. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
3. Choose Tethering and portable hotspot.
4. Tap on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
5. Then drag the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot switch to the right to activate mobile network sharing via Wi-Fi
6. Select Configure to configure network settings to use your device as an AP.
7. Tap on Save.
8. Now, on another device, locate your device’s name and connect to your mobile network.
You can also restrict mobile network sharing to specified devices. Select Allowed device list, create a device list, and then select your device’s name to change the sharing mode to Only allowed devices.
How to Connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 to a TV
With Samsung Galaxy S4, you can connect this device to a TV to display your devices screen onto the big tube. This also allows you to control your TV remotely using your device. Heres how you can connect your smartphone to your TV.
1. First select a country and a region then tap
2. Go to Set up Now and just follow the on screen instructions to register the TV on your device.
3. To connect to other devices, tap
and go to Settings.4. Choose My Room and then Add devices.
How to Use Screen Mirroring Feature on Samsung Galaxy S4
A feature found in Samsung Galaxy S4, Screen Mirroring on Samsung Galaxy S4 lets your device connected to a large screen using accessories like AllShare Cast dongle or Homesync which you can share your devices contents to a TV. Screen Mirroring can also be use to share contents with other devices using the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Take note that this feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1. On your devices Applications screen, tap on Settings.
2. Then go to Connections.
3. And select Screen Mirroring. Drag the Screen Mirroring switch to the right.
4. Now you can select a device or perhaps open or play a file. Control the screen display using the keys on your smartphone.
How to use S Health
Use this application to monitor your health. Tap S Health on the Applications screen.
Setting profile
Tap Next, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. Enter your physical statistics and then tap Start.
Note: Based on your physical statistics, the device calculates your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and recommends a daily caloric intake. The recommendation may not be accurate for all ages, body compositions, or nutritional needs.
Checking your health information
You can view your information on the health board screen. Select one of the following to view details:
• Calories burnt: View how many calories you have burned.
• Calorie intake: View how many calories you have ingested.
How to use Cloud
Use this feature to sync files or back up settings and application data with your Samsung account or Dropbox.
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Cloud.
Note: This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Syncing with the Samsung account
Tap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files.
Backing up or restoring data
Tap Backup to back up or restore data with your Samsung account.
Syncing with Dropbox
Tap Link Dropbox account, and then enter the Dropbox account. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Once you sign in, tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes.
Play Store
Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run
on the device.
Tap Play Store on the Applications screen.
Note: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing applications
1. Browse applications by category.
2. Tap Search icon to search with a keyword.
3. Select an application to view information.
4. To download it, tap Install.
If there is a charge for the application, tap the price, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the purchase process.
Note:
• When a new version is available for any installed application, an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update. Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application.
• To install applications that you downloaded from other sources, on the Applications screen, tap Settings → More → Security → Unknown sources.
Uninstalling applications
Uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store.
1. Tap Two Horizontal Lines → My Apps.
2. Select an application to delete in the list of installed applications.
3. Then tap Uninstall.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
1.On the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap and hold an application icon.
3. Then drag it into a panel preview.
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or pages.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:
• Apps and widgets: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.
• Folder: Create a new folder.
• Page: Create a new page.
Moving an item
1. Tap and hold an item.
2. Drag it to a new location.
3. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Removing an item
1. Tap and hold an item
2. Drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen.
3. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap Two Horizontal Line icon → Set wallpaper → Home screen, and then select one of the following:
• Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
• Live wallpapers: See animated images.
• Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.
Then, select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the
frame, and then tap Done.
Using widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.
Note:
• Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in
additional charges.
• The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Adding widgets to the Home screen
1. On the Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Then select Widgets.
3. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen.
Using the setting shortcut widget
1. On the Home screen, tap Apps
2. Then select Widgets.
3. Then tap and hold Settings Shortcut to open a list of setting options.
4. Select a setting option to add it to the Home screen as a shortcut.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 119)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.
Note:
• Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
• Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Joining Wi-Fi networks
1. On the Applications screen, tap Settings
2. Select Connections
3. Then choose Wi-Fi.
4. Then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
5. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
6. Enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect.
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget.
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2. Transfer files between your device and the computer. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Connecting with Windows Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
Connecting as a media device
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.
3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Securing the device
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Setting a face unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails.
Setting a face and voice unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.
Setting a pattern
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Unlocking the device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.
Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. (p. 119)
Turning Wi-Fi on and off
Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on or off.
Note:
• Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
• Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Joining Wi-Fi networks
1. On the Applications screen, tap Settings
2. Select Connections
3. Then choose Wi-Fi.
4. Then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
5. Select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks.
6. Enter a password if necessary, and then tap Connect.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. After the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available.
Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID, select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Connect.
Forgetting Wi-Fi networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list, and then tap Forget.
Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media libraries, contacts, and calendars, and syncs them with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable. Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2. Transfer files between your device and the computer. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Connecting with Windows Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2. Open Windows Media Player and sync music files.
Connecting as a media device
1. Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2. Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.
3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Securing the device
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
Setting a face unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face unlock.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face unlock fails.
Setting a face and voice unlock
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Face and voice.
Fit your face in the frame to be captured and then set a voice command. Then, set a backup unlock PIN or pattern to unlock the screen in case the face and voice unlock fails.
Setting a pattern
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup unlock PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
Setting a PIN
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting a password
On the Applications screen, tap Settings → My device → Lock screen → Screen lock → Password.
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Unlocking the device
Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button or the Home button, and enter the unlock code.
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