Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

85 Lock Screen 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lock Screen
 
Choose a method for unlocking 
your screen. Di�erent Screen 
Locks have di�erent levels of 
security and options. 
Set a Screen Lock 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setting s > MY DEVICE tab. 
2.	  Tap Lock screen. 
3.	  T

ap Screen lock to select a screen lock and 
level of security: 
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This 
option provides no security. 
• Pattern : A screen unlock pattern is a tap...

86 Display Settings 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
Display Settings
 
Adjust display options and 
features, including the wallpaper, 
Noti�cation Panel, Multi window, 
screen brightness, font options, 
and more. 
Wallpaper Settings 
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with 
wallpaper. 
You can display a favorite picture or choose from 
preloaded wallpapers. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 
2.	 Tap Wallpaper. 
3.	  Tap 

Home screen,...

87 Display Settings 
  
 
     
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Recommended Apps 
When you perform certain actions, such as plugging 
in earphones, the Noti�cation Panel can display 
shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as 
Music Player or Google Play Music. 
To customize which shortcuts appear on the 
Recommended apps menu: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 
2.	 Tap Noti�ca

tion panel > Recommended apps. 
3.	  Tap ON/OFF...

88 Display Settings 
  
 
 
 
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Screen Timeout 
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after 
you tap the screen or press any key. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > M

Y DEVICE tab > Display. 
2.	  Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time 
period

. 
Daydream (Screen Saver) 
The Daydream setting controls what the screen 
displays when the device is docked (dock not 
included) , or while charging. You can choose to...

89 Display Settings 
  
 
 
  
 
 
Auto Adjust Screen Tone 
Your device will analyze the images displayed on the 
screen and automatically adjust the brightness to 
conserve battery power. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setting
 s > MY DEVICE tab > Display. 
2.	   Tap Auto adjust screen t

one to turn the 
feature on. 
Increase the Touch Sensitivity of 
the Screen 
Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to 
improve results when wearing gloves. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setting
 s...

90 LED Indicator 
  
 
 
 
 
 
LED Indicator
 
Allows you to turn on your 
LED lights for charging, 
missed events, and incoming 
noti�cations. The light will turn 
on by default unless you turn it 
o�. 
Select which functions the LED indicator on the front 
of the device will display. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > 

MY DEVICE tab. 
2.	  Tap LED indicator. 
The follo

wing options display: 
• Charging: LED lights up when the device is 
connected to the charger. 
•...

91 Sounds and Noti�cations 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
   
Sounds and Noti�cations
 
Con�gure the sounds and 
vibrations used to indicate 
noti�cations, screen touches, 
and other activities. 
Adjust the Volume 
Set the system volume level, and set default volume 
for call ringtones, noti�cations, and other audio. 
Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home 
screen by pressing the Volume key. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
 > MY...

92 Sounds and Noti�cations 
  
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
     
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vibrate When Ringing 
Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when 
you receive a call. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings 
 > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and 
noti�cations. 
2.	   Ta p  Vibrate when ringing

 to turn the feature on. 
Note : This feature is only available when the Sound 
mode is set to Sound. 
Ringtones 
Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 
1.  From a Home...

93 Sounds and Noti�cations 
  
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
Do Not Disturb 
You can set your phone to silence all calls and 
alerts except for times you schedule. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > MY DEVICE tab > Sounds and 
noti�cations. 
2.	  Ta p  Do not distur

b. 
3.	  Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 
4.	  Tap Allow exceptions to allow alarms, calls, 
messages, or events and reminders. 
5.	  Tap Set schedule and then tap Days , Start...

94 Easy Mode 
  
 
 
 
   
Easy Mode
 
Switch between the default 
screen layout and a simpler 
layout. The Easy Mode layout 
has larger text and icons, making 
for a more straightforward visual 
experience. 
To enable Easy Mode: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setting
 s > MY DEVICE tab. 
2.	  Ta p   Easy mode to enable this feature. 
When Easy mode is enabled, you can scroll 
down the page and select which apps you want 
to appear on the Home screens. 
3.	  Tap the c

heckbox next to the apps you...