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    							171Advanced Features 
    Settings
    Advanced Features 
    Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
    Manage Game Features
    Manage useful features while you play games.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Advanced features  > Games .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  On/Off  to enable or disable the following:
    • Game launcher : Automatically arranges all your 
    games in one place.
    • Game tools : When enabled, a button floating 
    over top of your game provides convenient 
    game features, such as No alerts during game, 
    Lock Recent and Back keys, Minimize game, 
    Screenshot, and Record. Game tools can also 
    access your Contacts, Storage, Microphone, and 
    Camera.
    One‑Handed Operation
    Change the screen layout to accommodate operating 
    your device with one hand.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Advanced features  > One
    ‑h
    
    anded operation .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  On/Off  to enable or disable the following:
    • Reduce screen size : Press the Home key three 
    times in quick succession to reduce the size of 
    the display.
    • One‑handed input : Adjust the size and position 
    of the keyboard and other input methods for 
    easier input with one hand. 
    						
    							172Advanced Features 
    Settings
    Other Features
    Configure other useful features. For example, you can 
    control certain device actions by picking up the device 
    and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand 
    or turning over the device.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Advanced features .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  On/Off  to enable each of the following:
    • Quick launch camera : Open the Camera by 
    quickly pressing the Home  key twice.
    • Pop‑up view gesture: View an app in pop-up 
    view by swiping downwards diagonally from 
    either corner at the top of the screen while the 
    app is open and shown on the screen.
    • Smart capture : Capture an image of any 
    scrollable areas of the screen that are currently 
    hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and 
    crop and share the screenshot immediately.
    • Palm swipe to capture : Capture an image of the 
    screen by swiping the edge of your hand across 
    it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the 
    screen.
    • Direct call : Call the contact whose call log, 
    message, or contact details are currently on the 
    screen by bringing the device close to your ear.
    • Smart alert : Set the device to vibrate when you 
    pick it up to notify you about missed calls and 
    messages.
    • Easy mute : Mute sounds and video by covering 
    the screen or turning over the device.
    • Direct share : Share content with specific people 
    directly via the sharing panel from within any 
    app.
    • Video enhancer : Enhance the image quality of 
    your videos. 
    						
    							173Storage 
    Settings
    Storage 
    View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional 
    memory card (not included).
    Device Memory
    View and manage the memory used by the device.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Storage .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  Internal storage  if an optional SD card is 
    installed. Device storage used out of the total space 
    available is displayed. The amounts of memory 
    used are further divided into:
    • To t al s p a ce : The total amount of memory on 
    your device.
    • Available space : The amount of storage space 
    currently available.
    • System memory : The minimum amount of 
    storage space required to run the system.
    • Apps : The amount of storage space currently 
    being used by apps.
    • Pictures, videos : The amount of storage space 
    currently being used by pictures and videos.
    • Audio : The amount of storage space currently 
    being used by audio.
    • Other : The space used by app data, downloaded 
    files, and Android system files.
    • Cached data : The amount of data currently 
    cached. 
    						
    							174Storage 
    Settings
    4. Tap  Explore  to launch My Files to view content 
    stored on your device.
    To increase available memory:
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Storage .
    3.
     Ta
    
    p  Internal storage  if an optional SD card is 
    installed. 
    4.
     T
    
    ap  Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.
    5.
     T
    
    ap  Delete  to confirm.
    Memory Card (SD Card)
    Once an optional memory card (not included) has been 
    installed in your device, the card memory is displayed 
    as SD card .
    For more information, see “Install the SIM Card and a 
    Memory Card” on page  4.
    Mount a Memory Card
    When you install an optional memory card, it is 
    automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 
    prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 
    card without removing it from the device, you need to 
    mount it before it can be accessed. 
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps  >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Storage  > SD card .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  Mount .
    Format a Memory Card
    Warning : When formatting an SD card, you should back 
    up your music and photo files that are stored on the 
    card because formatting the SD card deletes all the 
    stored data.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps  >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Storage  > SD card .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  Format  and follow the prompts. 
    						
    							175Storage 
    Settings
    Remove a Memory Card
    Warning : To prevent damage to information stored on 
    the memory card, unmount the card before removing it 
    from the device.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps  >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Storage  > SD card .
    3.
     T
    
    ap  Unmount .
    4.
     Inser
    
    t the removal tool into the hole on the 
    SIM card/Memory card tray, and push until the tray 
    pops out.
    5.
     R
    
    emove the memory card from the tray, and slide 
    the tray back into the slot. 
    						
    							176Battery 
    Settings
    Battery 
    View how battery power is used for device activities.
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Battery  for options:
    • Battery usage : View details of battery usage by 
    item.
    • Power saving mode : Extend battery life by 
    selecting a power saving mode level. Choose 
    Off , Mid , or Max . Estimated remaining battery 
    life for each mode is provided.
    • App power monitor : Put apps to sleep so that 
    they do not use battery power when not in use. 
    Tap  Enable  to enable.
     -Unmonitored apps : Select apps to exclude 
    from being put to sleep by the App power 
    monitor.
    •  More options : 
     -Notification settings : Configure battery 
    notifications.
     -Advanced settings : Configure advanced 
    battery settings. 
    						
    							177Applications Settings 
    Settings
    Applications Settings 
    Manage settings for applications on your device.
    Application Manager
    You can download and install new applications on your 
    device. Use Application manager settings to manage 
    your downloaded and preloaded applications.
    Warning : Because this device can be configured with 
    system software not provided by or supported by 
    Google or any other company, you operate this software 
    at your own risk.
    Application Manager Options
    If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to 
    display them.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Applications > Application manager .
    3.
     If 
    
    you have disabled applications:
    • Tap  Menu  at the top left of the screen.
    • Tap All apps , Enabled , or Disabled .
    4.
     T
    
    ap 
     More options for the following options:
    • Memory : View memory usage information.
    • Show/Hide system apps : Show or hide system 
    (background) apps. 
    						
    							178Applications Settings 
    Settings
    • Draw over other apps : Choose apps that can run 
    on top of other running apps.
    • Modify system settings : Select which apps can 
    change system settings.
    • Reset app preferences : Reset options that have 
    been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
    Note : Options vary by application.
    Manage Apps
    You can view and update information about an 
    application, including memory usage, default settings, 
    and permissions.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Applications > Application manager .
    3.
     T
    
    ap an application to view and update information 
    about the application. The following options are 
    displayed:
    • Uninstall/Disable : Uninstall or disable the 
    application. Preloaded apps can only be 
    disabled.
    • Force stop : Stop an app that is misbehaving. 
    Restart your device if stopping an app, process, 
    or service causes your device to stop working 
    correctly.
    • Mobile data : View mobile data usage.
    • Battery: View battery usage since the last full 
    charge.
    • Storage : Manage the app’s storage usage.
    • Memory : View memory usage. 
    • Notifications : Configure notifications from 
    the app.
    • Permissions : View permissions granted to the 
    app for access to your device’s information.
    • Set as default : Set the app as a default for a 
    certain category of apps. 
    						
    							179Applications Settings 
    Settings
    Default Applications
    If you have multiple applications of the same type, such 
    as email apps, you can select one app to be the default.
    You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides 
    an easier user experience for first-time smartphone 
    users.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Applications > Default applications .
    3.
     T
    
    ap the following to choose default apps:
    • Browser app : Choose a default browser app.
    • Calling app: Choose a default calling app.
    • Messaging app : Choose a default messaging 
    (text and multimedia) app.
    • Default app selection : Choose default apps for 
    other functions.
    • Set as default : Choose default apps for other 
    functions.
    • Home screen : Choose a Home screen type.
    • Phone assistance app : Choose an app that 
    provides assistance for using your device. 
    						
    							180Applications Settings 
    Settings
    Application Settings
    Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available 
    in one convenient location.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps >  Settings .
    2.
     
    T
    
    ap  Applications .
    3.
     T
    
    ap one of the following to display the settings for 
    the selected app:
    • Calendar
    • Camera
    • Contacts
    • Email
    • Internet
    • Messages
    • Phone
    • S Voice
    • Weather 
    						
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