Options for Home Screen Mode
There are two modes to use - Basic and Easy Basic mode - which is the default setting, configures your Home screen with all of the conventional functions designed by Samsung. Tap - Basic mode - if it is not already selected and then tap - Apply. Easy mode - provides an easier experience for first-time smartphone users. Tap - Easy mode - then tap - Apply. Review the Enable easy mode screen message and tap - OK. Your current customizations and settings applied to basic mode will be saved and will be available when you return your device to basic mode.
- Paul
- May 14, 2013
Best Shooting Mode
Here's a list of the shooting modes on the Samsung Galaxy S4 Auto: The camera does all the work and figures out which mode to use Beauty face: Corrects facial imperfections automatically when taking portraits. Best photo: Select the best photos when you take a series of photos. Best face: Select the best photo of each person from five consecutive photos and merge into one best photo. Sound & shot: Capture a scene and record background audio associated with the photo. Drama: Capture a series of photos of a moving subject and merge them into one photo. Animated photo: Capture a scene and create a photo containing moving and static objects. Rich tone (HDR): Take and merge photos in various exposures to create soft and rich colors. Eraser: Capture five photos of a scene and erase unwanted moving objects from the background. Panorama: Take panoramic photos made up of a maximum of eight consecutive photos. Sports: Take photos of fast-moving subjects at sporting events. Night: Take photos by combining them to get a brighter, clearer photo in low light, without flash.
- Paul
- May 14, 2013
Take a Screenshot
To take a screenshot of your phone press and hold the power and select buttons at the same time until the screen flashes. The image of your screen will be saved to your phone's gallery.
- Paul
- May 14, 2013
Improve Battery Life
One way to improve battery life is to turn on the Power Saving Mode. Go to Settings -> My Device - it's also available in the quick settings in the notification pane. Turn on CPU power saving, Screen power saving or to turn off haptic feedback. Use all three for best results.
- Paul
- May 14, 2013
