Samsung EK-GC100 - Manual

Table of Contents 5 Settings 109 About Settings109 Wi-Fi110 Bluetooth110 Data usage111 More settings113 Blocking mode113 Sound113 Display114 Storage114 Power115 Battery115 Application manager115 Location services115 Lock screen116 Security118 Language and input121 Cloud121 Backup and reset122 Add ac...

Getting started 7 The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the voice search or take videos. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. • Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when expo...

Getting started 8 Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions, which are not covered by the warranty. • The items supplied with the device and a...

Getting started 9 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. Only microSIM cards work with the device. 1 Slide the latch and open the flap. 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured c...

Getting started 11 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Slide the latch and open the flap. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Getting started 12 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use the charger to charge the battery. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers ...

Getting started 13 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in us...

Getting started 14 Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incomp...

Getting started 15 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card → OK . 1 Slide the latch and open the flap. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it...

Getting started 16 Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. • Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in ar...

17 Camera Basic functions Use this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device. (p. 66) Tap Camera on the Applications screen. The device automatically shuts off when unused. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without ...

Camera 18 Taking videos Tap to take a video. To stop recording, tap . • Touch focus is not available in video mode. • The zoom function may not be available when recording at the highest resolution. • When using a memory card with a slow writing speed, the device may not be able to save the video pr...

Camera 19 Zooming in and out Turn the Zoom button left or right to zoom in or out. Zoom out Zoom in • The zoom function may not be available when shooting at the highest resolution. • The zoom in/out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting a video. Taking photos with the touch...

Camera 20 Reducing device shake Use the Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from device shake.Tap → Expert → A / S / M / P , and then from the preview screen, tap → Camera → OIS (anti-shake) to help focus when the device is moving. To use this feature in Camcorder...

Camera 21 Learning icons The icons displayed on the shooting screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are the most common. Icon Meaning ISO sensitivityExposure valueApertureShutter speedTimerFlashMacroMeteringWhite balanceContinuous shootingBrack...

Camera 22 Tips for taking clearer photos Holding the device correctly Make sure not to block the screen, lens, flash, or microphone. Make sure not to expose the lens to direct sunlight. This may discolour the image sensor, or cause it to malfunction.

Camera 23 Half-pressing the Shutter button Press the Shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus. The device adjusts the focus automatically, and the focus frame turns green. The focus frame turns red if not focused. Reducing device shake Set the Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce device shake o...

Camera 24 Keeping the subject in focus Focusing on the subject may be difficult in the following conditions: • When the contrast between the subject and background is low. For example, the subject is wearing clothing that is similar in colour to the background. • The light behind the subject is too ...

Camera 26 Advanced functions Changing Camera settings Tap to quickly change Camera settings. The available options vary by mode. • : Configure Camera settings. • : Activate or deactivate the voice control to take photos. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Use this to set delayed-time shots. •...

Camera 27 Smart Use this to take photos with predefined settings for various scenes. Beauty face Use this to take photos with lightened faces for gentler images.Tap → Smart → Beauty face . Press the Shutter button to take a photo, and the device automatically adjusts the photo, and then saves it. Be...

Camera 28 Best face Use this to take multiple group shots at the same time and combine them to create the best possible image.Tap → Smart → Best face . Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos. To get the best shot, hold the device steady and remain still while taking photos. When Gallery op...

Camera 29 Macro Use this to take photos of very close subjects.Tap → Smart → Macro . Press the Shutter button to take a close-up photo. • Hold the device steadily to prevent blurry photos. • Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is too close. Action freeze Use this to take photos of subj...

Camera 30 Rich tone Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas. The device automatically takes several photos with various exposure values, and then merges them into one photo.Tap → Smart → Rich tone . While holding the device steadily, press the Shutter button to take m...

Camera 31 Panorama Use this to take wide panoramic photos.Tap → Smart → Panorama . Press the Shutter button to take a photo, and then move the device in any direction. When the blue frame aligns with the preview screen, the device automatically takes another shot in the panoramic sequence. To stop s...

Camera 32 • In Panorama mode, the zoom function is disabled. If the lens is zoomed in when selecting this mode, the device automatically zooms out to default position. • In Panorama mode, some device options are not available. • The device may stop taking photos due to composition or movement within...

Camera 33 Night Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.Tap → Smart → Night . While holding the device steadily, press the Shutter button to take multiple photos. Photos are automatically merged into a single photo. The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter...

Camera 34 Expert Use this to take photos and videos with manual adjustment of ISO sensitivity, exposure value, aperture, and the shutter speed. Return to the previous screen. Change the ISO sensitivity. Display descriptions of modes and functions. Change the exposure value. Change the aperture.Chang...

Camera 35 Using the aperture priority mode Use this to manually set the aperture value to take photos. Shutter speed is set automatically.Tap → Expert → A , and set aperture, ISO sensitivity, and exposure value. Using the shutter speed priority mode Use this to manually set the shutter speed to take...

Camera 36 Shooting options Customise the device to take unique photos or videos. The available options vary by mode. Selecting resolutions Select a higher resolution to increase the pixels the photo or video can include. Selecting a higher resolution also increases the file size. Setting the photo r...

Camera 37 Taking photos in low-light conditions Preventing red-eye in portrait photos When using the flash when taking a portrait photo in low-light conditions, a red-glow may appear in the subject’s eyes.In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Flash , and select Red-eye or Red-eye fix to prevent red-eye. Be...

Camera 38 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Select a higher resolution to take better photos and reduce blurriness when taking photos in low-light conditions withou...

Camera 39 Detecting faces The device automatically detects multiple human faces.In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Face detection → Normal . Aim the device at a human subject. When the device detects a human face, a white frame appears around the face. Press the Shutter button to take a photo. The close...

Camera 40 Detecting eye blinking If the device detects closed eyes, it automatically takes more photos in succession.In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Face detection → Blink detection . Aim the device at a human subject. When the device detects a human face, a white frame appears around the face. If th...

Camera 41 Changing metering methods The metering mode refers to the method the device measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of the photos may vary depending on the selected metering method.In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Metering , and select a metering method. To use this featu...

Camera 42 Taking photos continuously Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of fast moving subjects, such as moving cars or gestures of subjects.In Camera mode, tap → Camera → Drive and select an option. • Single shot : Use this to take a single photo. • Continuous shot : Use this to take...

Camera 43 Taking photos or videos with filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.Tap and select a filter effect. Not all of the following options are available in both Camera and Camcorder modes. The available options vary by mode. • No effect : No effect. • Sepia : This ...

Camera 44 Configuring settings for Camera Tap → to configure settings for Camera. The available options vary by mode. • Photo size : Select a resolution for photos. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up more memory. • Flash : Activate or deactivate the flash. • T...

Camera 46 Cleaning the device Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a lens cleaning paper, and wipe gently. Do not press on the lens cover, or use a blower brush on the lens cover.

47 Basics Indicator icons The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signalSignal strengthRoaming (outside of normal service area)UMTS network connectedHSDPA network connectedWi...

Basics 48 Using the touch screen Use only fingers to use the touch screen. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may ma...

Basics 49 Dragging To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

Basics 50 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 51 Control motions Simple motions allow easy control of the device.Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Motion , and then drag the Motion switch to the right. Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either po...

Basics 52 Sweeping Sweep a palm across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications. Covering Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Move it away from the screen to resume.

Basics 53 Panning to move Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen. Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction t...

Basics 54 Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, dr...

Basics 55 Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. Rearranging items Adding an applicatio...

Basics 56 Moving an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. Removing an item Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the bottom of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release th...

Basics 57 Using applications This device can run many different types of applications, ranging from media to Internet applications. Opening an application On the Home screen or the Applications screen, select an application icon to open it. Opening from recently-used applications Tap and hold the Ho...

Basics 58 Organising with folders Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.Tap → Edit , tap and hold an application, drag it to Create folder , and then enter a folder name. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement. Rearranging ...

Basics 59 Entering text Use the Samsung keyboard or the Google voice input to enter text. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Changing the keyboard type Tap any text field, open the notifications panel at...

Basics 60 Entering text by voice When Google voice typing is activated, the voice recognition screen appears. Speak a text into the microphone. When you are done, tap to return to the text. To change the text, tap the underlined and select a word or phrase among the dropdowns. Copying and pasting Ta...

Basics 61 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID , select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap Save . Forgetting...

Basics 62 Transferring files Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. The following file formats are supported by some applications. Some file formats are not supported depending on the version of the device’s software. • Music: mp3, m4a, 3ga,...

Basics 63 Connect as a media device Connect the device to a computer and access media files stored on your device. 1 Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP) . 3 Transfer files between your dev...

Basics 64 Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features. The device requires a preset pattern, PIN, or password whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock scre...

Basics 65 Unlocking the device Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button, and enter the pattern, PIN, or password. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. This feature may ...

66 Media Gallery Use this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the software installed on the device. • Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Viewing images Launching Gallery disp...

Media 67 Editing images When viewing an image, tap and use the following functions: • Edit : Edit the image. • Slideshow : Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Favourites : Add to the favourites list. • Face tag : Register faces in photos as face tags. • Copy to clipboard : Cop...

Media 68 Deleting images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item , select images by ticking, and then tap . • When viewing an image, tap . Sharing images Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap → Select item , select images by ticking, and then tap to send the...

Media 70 Photo Wizard Use this application to embellish images by applying various effects, such as the pop art effect.Tap Photo Wizard on the Applications screen. Undo and redo the last action. Save changes. Apply effects to the image. Make multi-grid image. Frame, attach stickers, or draw on the i...

Media 71 Changing colours Tap Colour , select one of the colour effects that appear at the bottom of the screen, drag the slider to left or right if required, and then tap Done . Adjusting a portrait photo Tap Portrait , select one of the portrait effects that appear at the bottom of the screen, dra...

Media 72 Video Player Use this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software. • Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Playing videos Select a video to play. Move forw...

Media 73 Video Editor Use this application to edit videos and apply various effects.Tap Video Editor on the Applications screen. • Some video files in Gallery may not be viewable depending on video resolution and codec. • Some files may not play properly depending on how they are encoded. Creating v...

Media 74 Trimming segments of a video Select a frame, move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save. Splitting videos Select and drag the frame to the orange line, tap , and save. Applying effects to a video Select a frame, tap ...

Media 75 Music Player Use this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen. • Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. • Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing music Select a music category, and t...

Media 76 YouTube Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website.Tap YouTube on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Watching videos Tap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch...

78 Communication Contacts Use this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications screen. Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Editing a co...

Communication 79 Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions. • : Add to favourite contacts. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Samsung account Tap → Merge with Samsung . If a contact is added or deleted on the device, it is a...

Communication 80 Favourite contacts Tap , and then take one of the following actions: • Search : Search a contact. • Add to favourites : Add contacts to favourites. • Remove from favourites : Remove contacts from favourites. • Grid view / List view : View contacts in grid or list form. Contact group...

Communication 81 Messaging Use this application to send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).Tap Messaging on the Applications screen. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. For details, contact your service provid...

Communication 82 Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact.Select a message thread to view the person’s message. Email Use this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen. Setting up email accounts Set up an email acc...

Communication 83 Sending scheduled messages Tap → Schedule sending . Tick Schedule sending , set a time and date, and then tap Done . The device will send the message at the specified time and date. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network ...

Communication 85 Labels Google Mail does not use actual folders, but uses labels instead. When Google Mail is launched, it displays messages labelled Inbox.Tap to manually retrieve new messages.Tap to view messages in other labels.To add a label to a message, select the message, tap , and then selec...

Communication 86 Switching between chats To switch between chats, scroll left or right. Deleting chat history Chats are automatically saved. To delete chat history, tap → Clear chat history . ChatON Use this application to chat with any device that has a mobile phone number.Tap ChatON on the Applica...

Communication 87 Google+ Use this application to create groups to send and receive instant messages and upload your photos.Tap Google+ on the Applications list. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap All circles to change the category, and then scroll ...

88 Web & network Internet Use this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen. Viewing webpages Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go . Tap to share, save, or print the current webpage while viewing a webpage. Opening a new page Tap → New w...

Web & network 89 History Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history . Tap → History → Most visited to open a webpage from the list of most visited webpages. Saved pages To view saved webpages, tap → Saved pages . Links Ta...

Web & network 90 Searching the web by voice Tap the address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap → , enter details, such as name and web address, and then tap Save . To open a bookmarked webpage, t...

Web & network 91 Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feat...

Web & network 92 AllShare Play Use this application to play contents saved on various devices over the Internet. You can play and send any file on any device to another device or web storage server.To use this application, you must sign in to your Google and Samsung accounts, and register two or...

Web & network 93 Group Cast Use this application to share images, documents, and music with other devices that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.Tap Group Cast on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Sharing files 1 Tap...

94 Application & media stores Play Store Use this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap Play Store on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing applications B...

Application & media stores 96 S Suggest Use this application to find and download the latest applications suggested by Samsung.Tap S Suggest on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Game Hub Use this application to access game...

97 Utilities S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen. Creating events or tasks Tap , and then use one of the following methods: • Quick add : Create an event or task with a few keywords. This feature is available only for English and Korean....

Utilities 98 Syncing with Google Calendar To manually sync for updating, tap → Sync . Changing calendar type Select one from among different types of calendars including year, month, week, and others. A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type. For example, pinch to change from the monthly ...

Utilities 99 Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to your Dropbox folder, your device automatically sync with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed. This application may not be available depen...

Utilities 100 Alarm Setting alarms Tap Create alarm , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save . • Snooze : Set an interval and the number of times for the alarm to repeat after the preset time. • Smart alarm : Set a time for the alarm to go off befo...

Utilities 101 Stopwatch Tap Start to time an event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Reset to clear lap time records. Timer Set the duration, and then tap Start . Drag outside the large circle when the timer goes off. Desk clock Tap to view in full screen. Calculator Use this application for simple ...

Utilities 103 Google Use this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on the Applications screen. Searching the device Tap the search field, and then enter a keyword. Alternatively, tap , speak a keyword, and then select ...

Utilities 104 Voice Search Use this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the suggested k...

Utilities 105 Storage Tap Storage to check how much of the flash memory and memory card is occupied. Help Tap Help to view tips about how to extend battery life. My Files Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.Tap My F...

106 Travel & local Maps Use this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications screen. This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Viewing maps Scroll in any direction to view a locatio...

Travel & local 107 Get directions for a destination 1 Tap . 2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations: • My current location : Use current location for starting location. • Contacts : Select from the contacts list. • Point on map : Pinpoint by tapping on the map. • ...

109 Settings About Settings Use this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications screen. Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.To use options, tap . • Advance...

Settings 111 More settings Customise settings to control connections with other devices or networks. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. Smart network This disables all data network functions on your device when the screen is turned...

Settings 112 VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). Nearby devices • File sharing : Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA certified devices to access media files on your device. • Shared contents : Set to share your contents with other devices. • Device name : Enter a media ...

Settings 113 Blocking mode Select features and set the device to hide or show notification icons of them for specified periods. Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device. • Volume : Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Default notifications :...

Settings 115 Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. Application manager View and manage the applications on your device. Location services • Use wireless networks : Set to use Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks for finding the current location. • Use GPS satellites : Set to use ...

Settings 116 – Weather : Set to show weather information on the locked screen. – Ripple effect : Set to show the ripple effect on the locked screen. – Help text : Set to show the help text on the locked screen. – Wake up in lock screen : Set the device to recognise your wake up command when the scre...

Settings 118 Language and input Change the settings for text input. Language Select a display language for all menus and applications. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, select . • Choose input languages : Select input langu...

Settings 119 • Handwriting : Customise settings for handwriting mode, such as recognition time, pen thickness, or pen colour. • Voice input : Activate the voice input feature to enter text by voice on the Samsung keyboard. • Auto capitalisation : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first ...

Settings 121 Text-to-speech output • Preferred TTS engine : Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Driving mode : ...

Settings 122 Add account Add your email or SNS accounts. Motion Change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. • Pan to move icon : Set to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right. • Pan to browse images : Se...

Settings 123 Accessory Change the accessory settings. • Audio output : Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • Audio applications : Set the device to show which applications are available when you con...

Settings 124 Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alter the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Auto-rotate screen : Set the interface to rotate automatically when you rotate the device. • Screen t...

Settings 125 Developer options Change the settings for application development. • Desktop backup password : Set a password to secure your backup data. • Stay awake : Set the screen to remain on while you are charging the battery. • Protect SD card : Set to request a confirmation when reading data fr...

Settings 126 • Animator duration scale : Select how long pop-up windows will be shown. • Disable hardware overlays : Set to hide hardware overlays. • Force GPU rendering : Set to use 2D hardware acceleration to improve graphic performance. • Strict mode : Set the device to flash the screen when appl...

127 Troubleshooting The subject’s eyes appear red Red eyes occurs when the subject’s eyes reflect light from the camera flash.If the photo has already been took, tap Red eye removal in the Photo Wizard . Photos have dust spots If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos ...

Troubleshooting 128 Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the device tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the device steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in device shake. • Set Night in smart mode. • Turn on the flash. • ...

Troubleshooting 129 When you cannot turn on the device • Ensure that the battery is inserted. (p. 9) • Charge the battery. When you cannot take photos or videos • Your storage may be full. Delete unnecessary files, or insert a new memory card. • Format the memory card. • The memory card may be defec...

Troubleshooting 131 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly If your device has a touch screen and the touch screen is not responding properly, try the following: • Remove any protective covers from the touch screen. Protective covers may prevent the device from recognising your inputs and are...

Troubleshooting 132 Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages a...

Troubleshooting 133 A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer • Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. • Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your computer. • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you ha...