Samsung Galaxy Avant Manual Do Utilizador

Section 9:  Changing Your Settings 61

This section explains the settings used for customizing your device.

 

► From the Home screen, tap 

 Apps > 

 Settings.

The Settings are divided into several main categories. 
When the Settings screen is displayed, the following category headings are listed. Scroll down to view all of 
the available headings:

 

● QUICK SETTINGS: Provide the most frequently used settings by the average person. You can modify your 

Quick settings so your most frequently used settings are at the top of the list.

 

● NETWORK CONNECTIONS: Relate to the connection of your device to external sources.

 

● CONNECT AND SHARE: Relate to sharing your information with other devices.

 

● SOUND AND DISPLAY: Relate to the configuration of your device’s sounds, display appearance, windows, 

panels, toolbox, and notifications on your device.

 

● PERSONALIZATION: Allows you to customize your device the way you like it.

 

● MOTION: Access different motions and gestures you can use to make using your device easier.

 

● USER AND BACKUP: Used for configuration and access of accounts, access to Cloud features, backing 

up and resetting your device.

 

● SYSTEM: Focus on setting up the system parameters within your device.

 

● APPLICATIONS: Used for managing selected applications.

Note: The settings for your device are described in this section in the order that they appear within the Settings 

menu with the exception of the Frequently used settings. 

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature.

1.  From the main Settings screen, tap 

 Search settings.

2. Enter a search text string within the Search box. As you type, matching items will appear on the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that setting or topic.

Note: If the word you entered does not find any matches, No results found will be displayed.

Quick settings are all of the settings that you most frequently use. When you first access the Settings menu, 
the Quick settings are set to a default list of settings. To modify the Quick settings display with your most 
frequently used settings, follow these steps:

1.  From the main Settings screen, tap 

 Menu > Edit quick settings.

2. Scroll through all of the settings and tap the settings icons that you want in your Quick settings menu. The 

settings that are already in the Quick settings menu are highlighted. Tap a highlighted item to remove it 
from the Quick settings menu.

3. Tap Save to save your new Quick settings menu.

This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Connections” on page 57.

 

► From the Home screen, tap 

 Apps > 

 Settings > 

 Wi-Fi.

The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:

 

● Setting the Wi-Fi sleep policy

 

● Viewing the device’s MAC Address

 

● Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP

Smart network switch allows your device to automatically switch between a Wi-Fi network and a mobile 
network.

1.  From the main Wi-Fi screen, tap Smart network switch to create a check mark.
2. Tap OK to activate the feature.

By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off (deactivated). Activating Wi-Fi allows your device to 
discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).

1.  From the main Settings screen, tap 

 Wi-Fi.

2. In a single motion touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the right to turn it on. The device scans for available 

in-range wireless networks and displays them under Wi-Fi networks on the same screen.

The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points.

1.  From the Home screen, tap 

 Apps > 

 Settings > 

 Wi-Fi.

2. Tap 

 Menu > Advanced and select an available option.

By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar anytime your phone detects an 
available Wi-Fi network. You can deactivate this feature if you do not want to receive notifications.

1.  From the main Wi-Fi page, tap 

 Menu > Advanced.

2. Tap Network notification. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates Network notification is 

active.

3. Tap Network notification again to remove the check mark and deactivate this feature.

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Passpoint™ allows users connect to Wi-Fi hotspot networks by simplifying the process of 
connecting to the correct network. In addition, this connection type provides WPA2™ security protection for 
safe data communication. Mobile devices, such as handsets and tablets, that are certified for Passpoint can 
still be used in existing hotspots. Users on passpoint-enabled hotspots, will also enjoy Wi-Fi roaming.

1.  From the main Wi-Fi page, tap 

 Menu > Advanced.

2. Tap the Passpoint field to place a check mark alongside the entry, activate the feature, and begin the 

process of automatically connecting to a compatible Wireless APs.