Samsung Gt15800 L Manual

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Control your touch screen with the following actions:Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a 
•	menu, option, or application.
Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 •	seconds to open a pop-up option list.
Scroll: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to •	move to items on lists.
Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and •	then drag your finger to move the item.
Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom •	in or out...

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 ›Add items to the idle screenYou can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to 
applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To 
add items to the idle screen,Press [
1 ] → Add  or tap and hold the empty area on 
the idle screen.
Select the item category 
2 → an item:
Widgets
•	: Add widgets to the idle screen.
Shortcuts
•	: Add shortcuts to items, such as 
applications, bookmarks, and contacts.
Folders
•	: Create a new folder or add folders for your 
contacts....

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Use the shortcuts panel ›In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the 
indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open 
the shortcuts panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless 
connection features and access a list of a notifications, such 
as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the 
list, drag the bottom of the list up.
From the shortcuts panel, you can use the following 
options:Wi-Fi
•	: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection 
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Select an application.3 When you use applications provided by Google, •	you must have a Google account. If you do not 
have a Google account, sign up for a Google 
account.
You can add a shortcut to an application by 
•	tapping and holding the application icon from 
the application list. You can move the icon to the 
location you want on the idle screen.
Press [
4 ] to return to the previous screen; Press the 
Home key to return to the idle screen.
Your device has a built-in motion...

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Use the task manager ›Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than 
one application at the same time. However, multitasking 
may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or 
additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, 
end unnecessary programs using the task manager.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
1 Task 
Manager →  Active applications.
The list of all the applications currently running on 
your device appears.
To close an application,...

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Switch to the silent mode ›To mute or unmute your device, do one of the followings:In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
•	Phone  → Keypad, and tap and hold # .
In Idle mode, press and hold [•	] and select Silent mode.
Change your ringtone ›
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Sound → Voice call ringtone.
Select a ringtone from the list and select 
2 OK.
Activate animation for switching  ›
windowsIn Idle mode, open the application list and...

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Set a screen lock ›You can lock the touch screen with an unlock pattern or 
password to prevent unauthorised people from using the 
device without your permission.
Once you set a screen lock, your device will require •	an unlock code each time you turn it on or unlock 
the touch screen.
If you forget your PIN or password, bring your 
•	device to a Samsung Service Centre to unlock it. 
Before bringing your device to a Samsung Service 
Centre, remember to make backup copies of all...

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Enter a new PIN (numeric) and select 2 Continue.
Enter the PIN again and select 
3 OK.
Set an unlock password
In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings →  Location and security → Set screen lock → Password.
Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select 
2 Continue.
Enter the password again and select 
3 OK.
Lock your SIM or USIM card ›You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied 
with your SIM or USIM card. 
In Idle mode, open the application list and...

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To use this feature, you need a Samsung account for 
controlling the device from the web remotely.In Idle mode, open the application list and select 
1 Settings → Location and security → Set mobile 
tracker.
Enter your password and select 
2 OK.
Enter your email address and password for your 
3 Samsung account and select Sign in.
To create a Samsung account, select Sign up.
Read the terms and conditions and select 
4 Accept .
Enter a phone number including a country code   
5 (with +)....

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Enter text using the Swype keyboard 
›
Select the first character of a word and drag your finger 1 to the second character without releasing the finger 
from the screen.
Continue until you have finished the word.
2 

Release the finger on the last character. The word is 3 inserted into the text input field.
Repeat steps 1-3 to complete your text.
4 Tap and hold each key to enter additional characters.
Enter a text message to be sent to the recipients.
7
 
Select8  Save .
Enter text...