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    							47My Files
    Access files stored on your 
    device, including images, videos, 
    songs, and sound clips.
    To access the My Files app:
    1.
     F
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     My Files.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a category to view the relevant files or 
    folders.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a file or folder to open it.
    File Groups
    Files stored in the device are organized into the 
    following groups:
    • Recent files: View recently accessed files.
    • Category : Files are grouped into the following 
    categories:
     − Images: View image files.
     − Videos: View video files.
     − Audio: View audio files.
     − Documents: View document files.
     − Download history: View all apps and files 
    that have been downloaded to the device.
    • Local storage: View folders and files in their 
    storage locations.
     − Device storage: View folders and files 
    located on the device.
     − SD card: View folders and files located 
    on an optional microSD memory card (not 
    included).
    • Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers 
    or other cloud storage locations that you have 
    added.
     − Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and 
    files located in your Google Drive account.
    • STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory 
    information for your device.
    View Files in My Files
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     My Files.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a category to view the relevant files or 
    folders.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a file or folder to open it.
    Recent Files Options
    The Recent files category opens by default. The 
    following options are available:
    • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
    • MORE: Tap for the following options:
     −Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
     −Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files 
    category.
     −Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal 
    hidden files.
    Note : Some options are not available until files have 
    been opened and display in the Recent files category.
    My Files 
    Applications    
    						
    							48My Files
    Category Options
    After tapping on a category, the following options 
    are available:
    • SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected 
    category.
    • VIEW AS: Change the appearance of the files or 
    folders.
    • MORE: Tap for the following options:
     −Edit: Select files or folders.
     −Share: Tap to select files to share.
     −Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
     −Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal 
    hidden files.
    Note : Options vary by category.
    Options for Selected Files 
    and Folders
     ►Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then 
    use one of these functions:
    • DELETE: Delete files or folders.
    • MORE: Select one of the following options:
     -Copy : Copy files or folders to another folder
     -Rename: Rename a file or folder. This 
    option only displays when just one file or 
    folder is selected.
     -Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a 
    shortcut the Home screen.
     -Compress: Create a zip folder containing 
    the selected files. This option only displays 
    in Local Storage categories. A selected zip 
    folder has the additional options of Extract 
    and Extract to current folder.
     -Details: View details of the selected files 
    or folders.
    Note : Options vary by category.
    Shortcuts
    When you add shortcut folders,  displays on the 
    My Files screen.
    To delete a shortcut:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     My Files.
    2.
     T
    
    ap the shortcut.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap MORE > Delete shortcut. 
    Applications   
    						
    							49Video Player
    Play and manage videos stored on your device.
    File nameMore options Video list
    Volume
    RewindPop-up player
    Pause or Play
    Playback  position
    Screen ratio Move controls
    Fast-forward
    Move controls
    Time elapsedVideo length
    • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch 
    and hold to fast-forward the current video.
    • File name: View the name of the video file.
    • More options: Tap to view more options.
    • Move controls: Tap to move the Video player 
    controls to the right or to the left (landscape 
    orientation only).
    • Pause or  Play: Tap to pause or play the current 
    video.
    • Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of 
    the video.
    • Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in the 
    pop - up player window.
    • Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a 
    previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the 
    video.
    • Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
    • Time elapsed: View the playing time that has 
    elapsed.
    • Video length: View the total length of the video.
    • Video list: See the current video playlist.
    • Volume: Adjust the volume.
    Video Player 
    Applications  
    						
    							50Video Player
    Access the Video Player
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Video.
    2.
     S
    
    croll through the videos stored on your device. 
    After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 
    begins playing a preview of the clip.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a video to view it.
    Use Pop-Up Player
    Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your 
    video player into a pop-up window. The video 
    continues to play, and the pop-up window can be 
    resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
    1.
     F
     rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Video.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a video to view it.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap 
     Pop-up player to continue playing the 
    video in a floating window. 
    • Drag the window to any location on the 
    screen.
    • Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize 
    the floating window.
    Change the Video Screen Size
    You can change the size of the video during video 
    playback.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Video.
    2.
     T
    
    ap a video to view it.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the 
    screen size options:
    •  Full: The entire screen is used, which may 
    cause some minor distortion.
    •  Fit to screen: The video is played in its 
    original size.
    •  Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the 
    screen without becoming distorted. 
    Applications  
    						
    							Configure your device’s 
    connections and settings, 
    add accounts, and customize 
    the Home screen, apps, and 
    features.• Some options are enabled or disabled by 
    tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the 
    option on (
     ON ) or off ( OFF ) . 
    • For some options, you must tap a field, 
    such as Email address, to display and set 
    options.
    • Some options are enabled or disabled by 
    tapping a 
     checkbox. When enabled, a 
    check mark displays. Tap the check mark to 
    remove it and disable the option.
    Settings  
    						
    							52How to Use Settings
    How to Use Settings
    Access Settings
     ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings .
    – or –
    From a Home screen, drag down from the Status 
    bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap 
     Settings .
    Search for Settings
    If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain 
    setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap SEARCH.
    • Enter a word or words in the Search field. As 
    you type, settings that match display on the 
    screen.
    • Tap an entry to go to that setting. 
    Settings  
    						
    							53Wi‑Fi Settings
    Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain 
    t ypes of Wireless Local Area 
    Networks (WLAN) . Wi
    ‑ Fi 
    communication requires access 
    to a Wireless Access Point 
    (WAP) .
    Wi
    ‑ Fi Direct creates a direct 
    connection between two or 
    more devices using Wi
    ‑ Fi. 
    Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
    Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
    and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on 
    or off.
    Wi-Fi Status Indicators
    Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection 
    status:
    • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
    communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
    (WAP) , 
     displays.
    • If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device 
    is not connected to it, 
     displays. It may also 
    display if there is a communication issue with the 
    target Wireless Access Point (WAP) .
    Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi 
    Network
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi - Fi 
    on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device 
    automatically scans for available networks and 
    displays them.
    3.
     
    T ap  t
    
    he network you want to connect to. 
    When you select an open network, you are 
    automatically connected to the network. 
    Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
    Manually Connect to a 
    Wi
    -F
     i Network
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap MORE > Add network.
    4.
     
    Ent
     er information about the Wi-Fi network:
    • Enter network name: Enter the name of the 
    Wi-Fi network.
    • Security: Select a security option and enter 
    your password.
    • Show advanced options: Tap if you need to 
    add advanced options such as IP settings and 
    Proxy settings.
    5.
     
    T
    
    ap CONNECT to store the new information and 
    connect to your target WAP.
    Wi-Fi Settings 
    Settings  
    						
    							54Wi‑Fi Settings
    Wi-Fi Options
    The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
    of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
    1.
     F
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap MORE for options:
    • Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
    • WPS push button: Set up a connection to a 
    WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other 
    equipment.
    • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your 
    device to set up a PIN-secured connection 
    to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not 
    configurable) .
    • Smart network switch: Tap to enable this 
    feature, which automatically switches to 
    a mobile network if the Wi-Fi connection 
    becomes unstable.
    • Advanced:
     -Network notification: Receive a notification 
    when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) 
    are available.
     -Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 
    to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
     -Always allow scanning: Allow Google 
    location service and other apps to scan for 
    networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
     -Install network certificates: Install 
    authentication certificates.
     -MAC address: View your device’s 
    MAC address, which is required when 
    connecting to some secured networks (not 
    configurable) .
     -IP address: View your device’s IP address 
    (not configurable) .
    • Help: Tap to view help topics for Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi Direct
    Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-t o-device 
    connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect 
    to a Wi-Fi network.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 
    Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically 
    scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
    4.
     
    Af
    
    ter scanning for devices, select a device, 
    and then follow the prompts to complete the 
    connection.
    Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
    When your device is connected to another device 
    using Wi-Fi Direct, 
     displays in the Status bar. 
    Settings  
    						
    							55Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth is a short‑range 
    communications technology that 
    allows you to connect wirelessly 
    to a number of Bluetooth 
    devices, such as headsets 
    and hands
    ‑fr
    
    ee car Bluetooth 
    systems, and Bluetooth
    ‑ enabled 
    computers, printers, and 
    wireless devices. 
    Note : The Bluetooth communication range is 
    approximately 30 feet.
    Turn Bluetooth On or Off
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
    Bluetooth on or off.
    Bluetooth Status Indicator
    When Bluetooth is turned on,  displays in the 
    Status bar. 
    Scan for Bluetooth Devices
    When you want to pair with another Bluetooth 
    device, you can scan for nearby devices that are 
    visible.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    a p  Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
    Bluetooth on.
    3.
     
    W
    
    hen Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for 
    nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
    • Tap SCAN  to manually perform a new scan. 
    Settings  
    						
    							56Bluetooth
    Pair Bluetooth Devices
    The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to 
    establish trusted connections between your device 
    and another Bluetooth device. 
    Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a 
    one
    -t
    ime process. Once a pairing is created, the 
    devices continue to recognize their partnership and 
    exchange information without having to re-enter a 
    passcode.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
    Bluetooth on.
    3.
     
    Mak
     e sure that the target device is discoverable, 
    so that your device can find it. Refer to the 
    instructions that came with the device to find out 
    how to set it to discoverable mode.
    4.
     
    T
    
    ap SCAN . Your device starts scanning for 
    Bluetooth devices within range.
    5.
     
    W
    
    hen you see the name of the target device 
    displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap 
    the name. Your device then automatically tries to 
    pair with the target device. If automatic pairing 
    fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target 
    device.
    Note : Due to different specifications and features 
    of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and 
    operations may be different, and functions such as 
    transfer or exchange may not be possible with all 
    Bluetooth compatible devices.
    Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
    When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two 
    devices no longer recognize each other. To connect 
    again, you have to pair the devices.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings .
    2.
     T
    
    ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
    Bluetooth on.
    3.
     
    F
    
    rom the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
     
    Settings  next to the previously paired device, 
    and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. 
    Settings  
    						
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