Samsung Galaxy S3 User Manual
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Settings 141 Settings Access the setting options In the application list, select 1 Settings. Select a setting category, and then select an option. 2 Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi AP and access the Internet or other network devices. Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount. To use more options, press the Option key. Data roaming ●: Set to use data connections when you are roaming. Restrict background data ●: Set to disable synchronisation in the background while using a mobile network. Show Wi-Fi usage ●: Set to show your data usage via Wi-Fi.
Settings 142 More settings Change the settings to control connections with other devices or networks. ›Flight mode Activate Flight mode to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network features. Kies via Wi-Fi › Connect your device to Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi. VPN › Set up and manage virtual private networks (VPNs). Tethering and portable hotspot › USB tethering ●: Set to use your device as a wireless modem by making a USB connection with a computer. Portable Wi-Fi hotspot ●: Set to use your device as a wireless access point for other devices. Bluetooth tethering ●: Activate the Bluetooth tethering feature to share your mobile network with computers via Bluetooth. Help ●: View information about using the tethering features. NFC › Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.
Settings 143 Android Beam › Activate the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled devices. S Beam › Activate the S Beam feature to send data, such as music, videos, images, and documents, to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct › Activate the Wi-Fi Direct feature to connect two devices via Wi-Fi without requiring an AP. Nearby devices › File sharing ●: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device. Shared contents ●: Set to share your contents with other devices. Device name ●: Enter a media server name for your device. Access control ●: Set which devices can access and control your media servers. Allowed device list ●: View the list of devices that can access your device. Not-allowed devices list ●: View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device. Download to ●: Select a memory location for saving downloaded media files. Upload from other devices ●: Set to accept uploads from other device.
Settings 144 Mobile networks › Use packet data ●: Set to use data connections on any mobile network. Data roaming ●: Set to use data connections when you are roaming. Access Point Names ●: Select an access point name (APN) for mobile networks. You can add or edit APNs. To reset your APN settings to the factory defaults, press the Option key and select Reset to default. Network mode ●: Select a network type. Network operators ●: Search networks - : Search for and select a network. Select automatically - : Set the device to select the first available network. Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. Silent mode ●: Activate Silent mode to make your device vibrate or mute all sounds, except for media sounds and alarm ringtones. Volume ●: Adjust the volume for various sounds on your device. Vibration intensity ●: Adjust the vibration intensity. Phone ringtone ●: Select a ringtone to alert you to incoming calls. Device vibration ●: Add or select a vibration pattern. Default notifications ●: Select a ringtone to alert you to events, such as new messages and missed calls. Sound and vibration ●: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
Settings 145 Keytones ●: Set the device to sound when you enter numbers on the dialling screen. Touch sounds ●: Set the device to sound when you select an application or option. Screen lock sound ●: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. Haptic feedback ●: Set the device to vibrate when you press the Option key or the Back key, or press and hold the Power key or the Home key. Auto haptic ●: Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds in downloaded applications. Display Change the settings to control the display and backlight on your device. Brightness ●: Adjust the brightness of the display. Screen timeout ●: Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the display backlight. Smart stay ●: Set to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. Auto-rotate screen ●: Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. Touch key light duration ●: Select the length of time that the device waits before turning off the touch key backlight. Font style ●: Change the font type for the display text. Font size ●: Change the font size for creating or showing items in applications. Screen mode ●: Select a display mode. Auto adjust screen power ●: Set to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display.
Settings 146 Display battery percentage ●: Set to view the remaining battery life. Gyroscope calibration ●: Calibrate the gyroscope so your device can correctly recognise rotation. Place the device on a stable surface during calibration. ● The calibration process may fail if the device vibrates or moves during calibration. Calibrate the gyroscope when you experience drifting ● or unintended movements when using tilting or panning motions or motion-enabled games. Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings. Home screen ●: Select a background image for the Home screen. Lock screen wallpaper ●: Select a background image for the locked screen. Home and lock screens ●: Select a background image for the Home screen and the locked screen. LED indicator Change the settings for the service light. Charging ●: Set to turn on the service light while you are charging the battery. Low battery ●: Set to turn on the service light when the battery is low. Missed event ●: Set to turn on the service light when you have missed calls, messages, or notifications.
Settings 147 Motion Change the settings that control the motion recognition feature on your device.Motion activation ●: Set to use the motion recognition feature. Direct call ●: Set to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. Smart alert ●: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up your device. Tap to top ●: Set to move to the top of a list of contacts or email messages when you double-tap the screen. Tilt to zoom ●: Set to use a tilting motion to zoom in or out when viewing images or browsing webpages. Pan to move icon ●: Set to move an item to another page when you tap and hold the item, and then slide the device to the left or right. Pan to browse images ●: Set to scroll through an image by sliding the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in. Shake to update ●: Set to shake your device to search for Bluetooth devices. Turn over to mute/pause ●: Set to mute ringtones, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio when you place the device face down. Palm swipe to capture ●: Set to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. Palm touch to mute/pause ●: Set to pause media playback or mute the FM radio when you touch the screen with your palm.
Settings 148 Power saving Activate Power saving mode and change the settings for Power saving mode.CPU power saving ●: Set the device to limit some system resource usage. Screen power saving ●: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display. Background colour ●: Set the device to decrease the brightness of the background colour of email and Internet. Turn off haptic feedback ●: Set to prevent the device from vibrating when you press the Option key or the Back key, or press and hold the Power key or the Home key. Learn about power saving ●: View information for saving battery power. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card. You can also format the memory card. Formatting a memory card will permanently delete all data from the memory location. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
Settings 149 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Accounts and sync Change the settings for the auto sync feature or manage accounts for synchronisation. Location services Change the settings for location services.Use wireless networks ●: Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding your location. Use GPS satellites ●: Set to use GPS satellites for finding your location. Use sensor aiding ●: Set to use sensors to enhance pedestrian positioning when the GPS signal is weak or obstructed. There may be variations between the sensor estimates and your actual location. Location and Google search ●: Set the device to use your current location for Google search and other Google services.
Settings 150 Security Change the settings for securing your device and the SIM or USIM card.Screen lock ●: Activate the screen lock feature. Lock screen options ●: The settings are applied only when you set the swipe lock option. Shortcuts - : Set to show and edit application shortcuts on the locked screen. Information ticker - : Set to show news or stock information on the locked screen. - Camera quick access: Set the device to launch the camera by tapping and holding the screen and rotating the device while the screen is locked. Clock - : Set to show the clock on the locked screen. Dual Clock - : Set to show the dual clock on the locked screen. Weather - : Set to show the weather information and change the settings for the weather display. Ripple effect - : Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. Help text - : Set to show the help text on the locked screen. Wake up in Samsung unlock - : Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the screen is locked. Set wake-up command - : Set a wake up command to launch the S Voice application or perform a specified function.