Home Screen Mode; Blocking Mode - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Home Screen Mode

This application allows you to set your display to the
conventional layout of Basic mode or provide an easier user
experience for the first-time smartphone users using Easy
mode.
1. From the main Settings page, tap
mode).
2. Tap the pull-down Dropbox and select one of the
following options:
• Basic mode: provides conventional layout for the apps and
widgets on your home screens.
• Easy mode: provides easier user experience for first-time
smartphone users on the home screens.
3. Tap Apply and give your device a few seconds to
update the device with the new look and feel.

Blocking Mode

When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected
features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of
incoming calls from people on your allowed list.
1. From the main Settings page, in a single motion touch
(Home screen
2. Place a green checkmark adjacent to those features
3. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active.
4. Tap Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are
5. Tap Allowed contact list to assign those contacts that
and slide the Blocking mode slider to the right to turn it
to the on position.
Confirm the Blocking mode active icon
the Status bar.
you would like to enable. Choose from: Disable
incoming calls, Disable notifications, Disable alarm and
timer, Disable LED indicator.
Remove the checkmark from the Always field to
configure the From and To time fields.
exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All
contacts, Favorites, or Custom.
are part of the Custom list.
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