Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys. Samsung GT-S5830, Galaxy Ace

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press [ ]. To unlock, turn on the screen and drag

right until it reaches the dot.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device. ► p. 28

Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

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Add items to the idle screen

You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

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Press [ ] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen.

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Select the item category → an item:

• Widgets : Add widgets. Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your idle screen.

• Shortcuts : Add shortcuts to items, such as applications, bookmarks, and contacts.

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Folders : Create a new folder or add folders for your contacts.

Wallpapers : Set a background image.

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Move items on the idle screen

Tap and hold an item to move until the item appears grey.

Drag the item to the location you want.

Remove items from the idle screen

Tap and hold an item to remove.

The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

When the item turns red, release the item.

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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 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 feature. ► p. 84

• B/T : Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless connection feature. ► p. 82

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• GPS : Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Sound/Vibration : Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.

Auto rotation : Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider.

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