Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual

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

Y DEVICE tab > Language and 
input. 
2.   Tap Swype for options: 
• Settings : Con�gure basic options. 
• Themes: Change the keyboard layout. 
• My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 
new word...

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

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

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

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

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

he following options display: 
• Smart stay: Disables the screen timeout if 
your phone detects that your face is watching 
the screen. Tap to enable. 
• Smart rotation: Disables the auto screen 
rotation by checking the orientation of your 
face and the device. Tap to enable. 
•...

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

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

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

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

111 Accounts 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
Accounts
 
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts. 
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content. 
Add an Account 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Tap Add account. 
3.  Tap one of the account types. 
4.	  Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the...

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

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

113 Backup and Reset 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Backup and Reset
 
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults. 
Backup and Restore 
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > 
ACCOUNTS tab. 
2.  Tap Backup and reset for options: 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers. 
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as...

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

ocation services on. 
3.	  Tap Mode to select how your location is 
determined: 
• High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile 
networks. 
• Power saving : Use Wi-Fi and mobile...