Chapter 5: Customising smartphone settings

In the fifth chapter, you will get to know further settings of your smartphone that enable you to adapt the display, the sounds and the text input to your own needs.

The application examples in the videos use the smartphone operating system that is most common. Moreover, smartphones with a user interface especially designed for senior citizens are presented. The video also includes references to differences in other brands or models as examples.

How can I find the respective settings?

In this video, you will learn how to find the desired settings, also in consideration of different brands and screen views. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I change the font size on the screen?

The second video features step-by-step instructions and explains how to change the font size on the display. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I adjust my preferences and define when the screen automatically turns off?

The third video is about defining and changing the time when the smartphone screen automatically turns off. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I change the automatic screen rotation?

In the fourth video, you can see how to turn the screen rotation on or off. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I set a screen lock?

This video explains the security feature of how to lock the screen. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I adjust the sound and volume?

The sixth video deals with audio settings and explains where to find them. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I mute the smartphone?

This video shows different ways of turning your mobile device to silent mode. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I change the ringtone?

In the eighth video, you learn how to change the ringtone. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How do I set the sound for notifications?

This video features step-by-step instructions for changing the notification sound. (The video is only available in German.)

 

Which settings can be made for keyboard and touchscreen input?

The video gives an insight into the keyboard settings and explains where to find them. (The video is only available in German.)

 

How can I use word suggestions and auto-correction?

The last video in this chapter deals with settings for text recognition and auto-correction. (The video is only available in German.)