Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual
Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual

Samsung GALAXYS5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 A N D R O I D S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68-40785A Printed in China...
  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 5 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers.
  • Page 6 © 2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 7 ©Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (“Samsung”). Samsung, Galaxy S, S Health and Super AMOLED are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and/or its related entities. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Appearance of device may vary.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Making a Call ......38 Your Samsung Account ....12 Receiving Phone Calls .
  • Page 9 Amazon ......53 Hangouts ......72 Amazon Kindle .
  • Page 10 S Voice ......80 Wi-Fi ....... 94 Settings .
  • Page 11 Backup and Reset Settings ....146 Motions and Gestures Settings ... 147 Air View Settings ..... . 148 Accounts Settings .
  • Page 12: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Understanding this User Manual Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, The sections of this manual generally follow the features of and may vary from your device, depending on the your device. A robust index for features begins on page 158. software version on your device, and any changes to the This manual gives navigation instructions according to the device’s Settings.
  • Page 13: Text Conventions

    Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your device. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps: more.
  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Device

    Setting Up Your device Removing the battery cover Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and an optional memory card (if desired, not off the device. included), and then charge the battery to begin using your Installing the battery cover device.
  • Page 15: Sim Card

    SIM Card Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number and information about your wireless service. If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use.
  • Page 16: Battery Indicator

    After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Installing the battery 1. Remove the battery cover. Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and 2. Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
  • Page 17: Memory Card

    Memory Card Charging the Battery Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable to Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or charge your device from any standard outlet. microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 128GB capacity (not 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.
  • Page 18: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Removing a Memory Card Turning the Device On Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the device card, unmount the card before removing it from the vibrates and starts up.
  • Page 19: Smart Switch

    Smart Switch Your Samsung Account Now you have nothing to lose. Easily transfer your photos, Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content videos, music, apps and more from your old device to your and apps on your device.
  • Page 20: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard Your Phone Number The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will From the Home screen, touch Apps guide you through the basics of setting up your device. Settings About phone Status My phone Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up number.
  • Page 21: Securing Your Device

    Securing Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option. For more information, see “Lock Screen Settings”...
  • Page 22: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features – Use Ultra Power Saving Mode to turn the Galaxy S® 5 screen to black and white and shut off nonessential apps, so you get the • 5.1” Full HD sAMOLED (1080x1920) display, 432 ppi maximum battery life for your device •...
  • Page 23: Front View

    Front View • Light Sensor: Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when automatic brightness is enabled, Proximity and Earpiece and when using the Camera. Light Sensors • Proximity and Gesture Sensors: Detects the presence of objects LED Indicator Front Camera near the phone.
  • Page 24: Back View

    • • Volume: Press to adjust the volume of your phone’s sounds. From 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo the home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free playback, press to adjust volume.
  • Page 25: Features

    Features • Palm swipe to capture screen: When on, you can create a copy Motions and Gestures of the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the screen, from left to right or right to left. The screen shot is saved Control your phone by making specific gestures with your to the clipboard, and to the Screenshots folder.
  • Page 26: Multi Window

    Multi Window Work With Multi Window After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same at the same time. screen, in separate, resizable windows. You can copy text, or a screenshot from one window to the other.
  • Page 27 – Drag text or a screenshot: Enables drag and drop. In Change the order of apps in the Multi window tray selected apps, you can you can touch text in a window, or tap 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. the window, and then drag to copy content to the app in the 2.
  • Page 28: Home Screen

    Home Screen Touch and Hold Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For The home screen is the starting point for using your phone. example: You can customize the home screen by adding shortcuts, • Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. folders, or widgets to give you quick access.
  • Page 29: Customize The Home Screen

    Customize the Home Screen Create a Shortcut Use shortcuts to launch an app from the home screen. Customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps. Manage Home Screens 2.
  • Page 30 Create a Primary Shortcut Add a Widget Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the home screen Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
  • Page 31 Choose Wallpapers Configure Home Screen Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with Choose options for the home screen. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from 1. From the Home screen, pinch the screen. preloaded wallpapers.
  • Page 32: Status Bar And Notification Panel

    Status Bar and Notification Panel Signal Strength, CDMA roaming: Current signal The Status Bar displays icons to show information about strength, when the device is roaming on a CDMA connection status, signal strength, battery level, time, and network. The greater the number of bars, the other notifications.
  • Page 33 Notification Panel Update Available: An update is available for an The Notification panel displays details about your phone’s installed app. status, plus easy access to common settings and features. Missed Call: Displays when there is a missed call. 1. From the Home screen, swipe your finger down from the Status bar at the top of the screen to display the New message: Displays when there is a missed Notification panel.
  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Your device offers several methods to input text: from the top of the screen to open the Notification • Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on panel. a virtual QWERTY keyboard. You can also enable predictive text, 2.
  • Page 35: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    Remove the check mark from the Automatic field to select additional languages. Voice typing to enter text by speaking. • If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Configure Google Voice Typing Keyboard settings, you can swipe your finger over...
  • Page 36 Configure Samsung Keyboard • If you make a mistake, tap to delete a single character. Touch and hold to delete an entire word or field. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings • By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text.
  • Page 37: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts

    Google, Email, variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save Facebook, and your Samsung account. Depending on the directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, your Google account, compatible email programs (including contacts, and other types of content.
  • Page 38: Finding A Contact

    Finding a Contact • Tap the Name field to use the onscreen keyboard to enter the full name. Tap for additional name fields. You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find one by name. • Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone 1.
  • Page 39: Assigning A Picture To A Contact

    Saving a Phone Number as a Contact Assigning a Picture to a Contact You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the When you add a picture to a contact, the picture displays phone keypad. when the contact calls you or sends a message. 1.
  • Page 40: Linking Contacts

    Saving a Business Card as a Contact Linking Contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts. When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a 2. Tap More > Business cards > Add.
  • Page 41: Speed Dials

    Speed Dials Favorites Speed dials are 1-to-3 digit shortcuts you can assign to When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily contacts, to make dialing faster. Speed dial 1 is reserved for accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Voicemail.
  • Page 42: Adding Contacts To A Group

    Create a Shortcut to a Favorite • Tap Group name to enter a name for the new group. You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home screen, to • Tap Group ringtone to select a ringtone for notifications for access their information directly from the home screen.
  • Page 43 Sending a Message to a Group Sending an Email to a Group You can send a message to members of a group, if the You can send an email to members of a group, if the members have a telephone number stored in their contact members have an email address stored in their contact record.
  • Page 44: Sharing Contacts

    Sharing Contacts Sharing a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact's information is You can quickly share contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard wirelessly vi Messages, or Wi-Fi Direct, or you can add them to Dropbox Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to or send them to print.
  • Page 45: Section 4: Calling

    Section 4: Calling Calling from Recent This section describes how to make or answer a call, and other options related to calling. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded on the Recent Making a Call tab in the Phone app. You can call a number from a recent call record There are several convenient ways to place calls from your 1.
  • Page 46: Receiving Phone Calls

    Making an Emergency Call Answering an Incoming Call You can place calls to 911 even if the phone's screen is When you receive a phone call from a number stored in locked or your account is restricted. Contacts, the contact's information displays on the screen. When you receive a phone call from a number that is not Note: To call the 911 emergency number when the phone's stored in Contacts, the phone number displays on the...
  • Page 47: Options While On A Call

    Options While on a Call Rejecting an Incoming Call When you reject a call, the caller is sent to voicemail, where While you're on a call, you can use options to find they can leave a voice message. information or multitask during the call. •...
  • Page 48: Ending A Call

    Calling Options • Speaker: Control whether call audio plays through the speaker or the earpiece. The Phone app provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Warning! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the Dialing Options phone near your ear while using the speaker.
  • Page 49: Voicemail

    Call Waiting Voicemail When you're on a call, your phone notifies you by displaying The following topics outline your phone's voicemail service. the call information on the screen, and vibrating, if you've set Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. up vibration for incoming calls.
  • Page 50: Visual Voicemail

    Visual Voicemail Retrieve Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail), or your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you from any other touch-tone phone.
  • Page 51: Recent

    Access Your Messages Recent 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > The Recent tab of the Phone app lists all calls and messages Voicemail. to and from your phone. View Recent 2. Touch a message to listen to it. To listen to other messages, swipe your finger left or right to display the From Recent, you can manage the list of recent calls.
  • Page 52 Make a Call from Recent Save a Number to Contacts from Recent You can return a call from a recent call record. You can save a number from a recent call record to create a new contact, or update an existing contact. 1.
  • Page 53: Call Settings

    Add Numbers to the Reject List from Recent Call Settings You can save numbers from recent calls to the reject list, to You can customize many of your phone’s calling features. automatically reject incoming calls from the number. For From the Home screen, tap Phone >...
  • Page 54: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: Messaging Messages This section describes how to send and receive messages using messaging apps on your phone. Creating and Sending Messages Choosing a Default Messaging App This section describes how to create a send a message using If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, the Messages app.
  • Page 55: Reading Messages

    Reading Messages Protecting a Message from Deletion When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if displaying the New message icon in the Status bar. you delete the other messages in the conversation.
  • Page 56: Messages Settings

    Deleting Conversations Messages Settings You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with You can customize many of your phone’s messaging another person. features. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messages. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Messages >...
  • Page 57: Message

    Message + Reading Messages When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by This section describes how to create a send a message using displaying the New message icon in the Status bar. the Verizon Messages app. Creating and Sending Messages To access a new message: •...
  • Page 58: Protecting A Message From Deletion

    Protecting a Message from Deletion Deleting Conversations You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with you delete the other messages in the conversation. another person. 1.
  • Page 59: Section 6: Applications

    Section 6: Applications Managing Applications Uninstalling or Disabling Apps You can uninstall apps you download and install. Certain pre- Apps displays all applications installed on your phone, loaded apps cannot be uninstalled, but they can be disabled including apps you download and install. to prevent them from running.
  • Page 60: Accessories

    Apps screen options • Show disabled apps/Show hidden apps: Display apps that 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps. you hidden or disabled. 2. Touch Menu for these options: • GALAXY Essentials: Find and install apps that are specially • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it to an option: chosen for your device.
  • Page 61: Amazon Kindle

    Amazon Kindle Audible Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for Download audio books to enjoy on your phone. reading, right on your phone. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Audible. Calculator Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle application.
  • Page 62: Creating Events

    • My calendar: Calendar entries that are stored locally on the phone and not part of an account. You can view your calendar by day, week, month or year, and display events too. • Samsung Calendar: Calendar entries that are synchronized 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
  • Page 63: Caller Name Id

    Sharing Events • Select an alarm time by tapping the Reminder field. • Enter participants in the Participants field. Send events as vCalendar files to other Bluetooth devices, as message attachments, or via Wi-Fi Direct. • Tap Show me as to choose how the event shows on your 1.
  • Page 64: Camera

    Camera • Front/Back Camera: Switch between the front and back cameras. This section explains how to take pictures, record video, and • Selective Focus: Add depth to your pictures by adjusting them so share your photos and videos using the Camera. that only the objects you choose are in focus.
  • Page 65: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures Recording Videos You can take pictures with your phone's front or back In addition to taking pictures, you can record with your camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. phone's front or back camera, and then view and send videos.
  • Page 66: Review Pictures And Videos From The Camera

    Review Pictures and Videos from the Camera • Studio: Edit the picture using the Studio tool. Options include: After you take a picture or record a video, you can review and – edit it right from the camera, using special Studio options. Enhance: Have the Camera enhance your photo Review and Edit a Picture from the Camera automatically.
  • Page 67: Configure The Camera

    Review and Edit a Video from the Camera Customize Shortcuts 1. From the Home screen, tap Camera. The Camera screen offers two customizable shortcuts, to give you the ability to choose favorite settings on the fly. 2. Record video, and then tap the Gallery thumbnail at the 1.
  • Page 68 • Panorama: Take multiple pictures to merge into one expansive • Face detection: When on, the Camera will automatically picture. You can create a horizontal or vertical panorama adjust settings for taking pictures of faces. picture. • ISO: Set the sensitivity of the camera's light meter. •...
  • Page 69: Chrome

    • Timer: Choose a timer setting to delay the taking of pictures or • Help: Learn about using the Camera. recording. • Reset: Return settings to the defaults. Chrome • HDR (Rich tone): When on, you can take pictures in various exposures and merge them to create pictures with rich color.
  • Page 70: Cloud

    Create an Alarm Delete an Alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.
  • Page 71: Email

    Email Adding Additional Email Accounts If you already have an email account set up on your phone, Email enables you to review and create email using various you can still add a new account from Email. email services. You can also receive message alerts when you receive an important email.
  • Page 72: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and Sending Email 5. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, tap Show password. Compose and send email using any account you have set up 6. Tap Manual setup and then enter your settings. You on your phone.
  • Page 73 Replying To or Forwarding Email Managing Your Email Inbox Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as The following procedures allow you to view, refresh, sort, on your computer. and delete your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1.
  • Page 74: Emergency Alerts

    Emergency Alerts Filtering Email Messages 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Email. This device is designed to receive wireless emergency alerts 2. On the email account Inbox, tap Menu > Filter by. from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS). If your wireless provider has chosen to participate in CMAS, alerts 3.
  • Page 75: Flipboard

    Flipboard Note: Presidential alerts cannot be disabled. Use Flipboard to create a personalized digital "magazine" out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, From the Home screen, tap Apps > personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Emergency Alerts.
  • Page 76: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Photos and Videos • Tap Search to enter keywords to search for items, or choose a view or filter. After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can • Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or browse the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view.
  • Page 77: Viewing Videos

    – Copy to clipboard: Save a copy of the picture to the • Video trimmer: Edit the length of the video. Drag the clipboard, so you can paste it into another app. trimmer from the end of the video (the right side of the screen), to shorten the video.
  • Page 78: Gmail

    Gallery Settings 4. Tap the Compose email field and compose your email. To add an attachment, tap Menu > Attach file. You can customize many of your phone’s calling features. 5. To send the message, tap Send. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 79: Google Settings

    Google Settings Hangouts Google Settings provides a quick access to settings for Hangouts is an application for text messaging, instant Google+, Location, Search, Ads and Android Device messaging and video messaging offered by Google. You can Manager. connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices.
  • Page 80: Isis Mobile Wallet

    Isis Mobile Wallet Maps Isis Mobile Wallet uses NFC technology to let you pay for Use Google Maps to find your current location, plus get purchases with just a tap of your phone. The Wallet holds directions and other location-based information. credit, debit, and loyalty cards while organizing offers, deals, Note: You must enable location services to use Maps, and and promotions.
  • Page 81: Memo

    Apps > – Delete: Select memo(s) to erase. Messages – Account: Access your Samsung account, to sync memos with your account. Sharing a memo You can share a memo using a variety of applications. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 82: Music

    Music Playing Music 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music. The Music app plays music files. Use Music to browse your music library, play songs, and create playlists. You can also 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen (Songs, set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or as alarm tones.
  • Page 83: My Files

    My Verizon Mobile Shuffles the current list of songs randomly. My Verizon Mobile makes managing your account easier and Songs play in order and are not shuffled. more convenient. Use your mobile device to access all the Mark the song as a favorite. account feature that are available in My Verizon online.
  • Page 84: Photos

    Photos Play Books Use this application to view and share images or videos Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your using Google’s social network services. favorite books and authors has never been easier. With Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest 1.
  • Page 85: Play Music

    You’ll need to have a Google account set up on your phone to conditions, and then tap Next. download a new application. 4. Sign in to your Samsung account if you have not From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 86 Before You Start Exercising Finally, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you see your doctor before engaging in This app can be used to monitor your exercise. While vigorous exercise if two or more of the following apply: moderate physical activity, such as brisk walking, is safe for •...
  • Page 87: S Voice

    S Voice Settings Use S Voice to speak commands to perform operations on Configure your phone to your preferences. For more your phone, and to speak criteria for searches and other information, see “Settings” on page 93. operations. Just speak naturally, and S Voice understands From the Home screen, touch Apps >...
  • Page 88: Smart Remote

    Smart Remote Customize Your Smart Remote Set up your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Use your phone to control your TV, Set-top box, DVR, Stereos, Stereos, and other electronic devices. and other electronic devices. Configure Smart Remote Note: Your TV or other device must be turned off to customize Choose your TV service and personalize your selections.
  • Page 89: Use Your Smart Remote To Control Your Tv

    Use your Smart Remote to Control Your TV • If the TV did not turn on, tap No, text next code 2, or Send this code 1 again. Depending on the model of your TV, you After customizing Smart Remote, you can use it to control may need to try several codes to find the one that works.
  • Page 90: Task Manager

    Play videos stored on your phone, or from your other devices running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos apps are running on your device, and to end running apps to synced from your other devices).
  • Page 91: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder VZ Navigator ® Record your voice or other sounds, and share recordings via Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of Bluetooth, Messaging, or Gmail. locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92: Section 7: Connections

    Phone to see the contents on your phone. Note: To sync your device to your computer you can install 4. You can now copy and move files back and forth Samsung Kies which is available at http:// between your PC and your phone.
  • Page 93: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Scanning and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network About Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to connect to. as Wi-Fi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local •...
  • Page 94: Nfc

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. you touch your device with another compatible device. This 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 95: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Changing Your Phone’s Name Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi based features. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth This is the name others will use when pairing with your devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth phone via Bluetooth.
  • Page 96: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Reviewing Files Received via Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth device: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you receive files from another device via Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to 1.
  • Page 97: Tethering

    Tethering Disconnecting a Paired Device Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data between the device and your phone, but retains the connection with a computer via USB or Bluetooth. Connecting via USB Tethering knowledge of the pairing.
  • Page 98: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connecting to Your Mobile Hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi functionality on the target device, and This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi scan for Wi-Fi networks. hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be 2.
  • Page 99: Vpn

    • Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN. From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual 4. Tap Save to save the VPN. private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and Always-on VPN access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
  • Page 100: Section 8: Settings

    Section 8: Settings Airplane Mode Use settings to configure your phone to your preferences. Accessing Settings When you turn on Airplane mode, your phone disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use make calls, send From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 101: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi – WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on – Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks. how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi”...
  • Page 102: Bluetooth Settings

    • Smart network switch: When enabled, your phone will Menu > Multi connect to scan for devices that automatically switch between known Wi-Fi networks and support multi connect. Select the devices and follow mobile networks. Known Wi-Fi networks are those you have the prompts to establish the connections.
  • Page 103: Data Usage Settings

    Data Usage Settings • Tap a paired device to connect to it, or touch beside a device to change its settings. Monitor your phone’s data usage. • Tap Scan to search for visible Bluetooth devices. After Note: With this option, data usage is measured by your phone. searching, tap a device to pair with it.
  • Page 104: More Networks Settings

    More Networks Settings 2. Tap Menu for other options: • Data roaming: When enabled, your device can connect to More networks settings provide additional options for mobile data service when outside your home network area. configuring connections between your phone and the Using data while roaming may incur additional costs;...
  • Page 105: Mobile Networks Settings

    Mobile Networks Settings Mobile Hotspot Settings Set options for network selection and data service. You can use your phone as a mobile hotspot, to share your phone’s data connections with other devices via Wi-Fi. 1. From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 106 Tethering 2. Tap Menu for options: • Allowed devices: Maintain a list of devices you allow to Use Tethering to share your device's Internet connection with connect to your mobile hotspot. Tap Add, and then enter a computer that connects to your device via USB cable, or by the other device’s Device name and MAC address.
  • Page 107 Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). For more Use NFC (Near Field Communication) to share information information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 92. between your device and another NFC device by touching the devices together, typically back-to-back. Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your NFC is used with S Beam, Android Beam, Tap and pay and device.
  • Page 108 Android Beam S Beam With Android beam, you can transmit app content via NFC to Share more and share it faster with S Beam. From photos to other NFC devices that support Android Beam. documents, large video files to maps, you can share almost anything instantly with one touch, simply by placing your Android Beam uses NFC, so NFC must be turned on before devices back-to-back.
  • Page 109: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices 3. When NFC is turned on, you can tap S Beam and then tap the ON/OFF switch to turn S Beam on or off. Share files with devices that support DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi. Note: Tap Menu >...
  • Page 110: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings – Blocked devices list: View and manage a list of devices restricted from connecting to your device. Configure the sounds and vibrations your phone plays, for – Download to: Choose a location to save downloaded content, incoming calls, notifications, screen touches, connections, from USB storage (device memory) or optional installed SD card and other options.
  • Page 111: Vibration Intensity

    Volume Vibration Intensity Set the system volume level, and set default volume for call Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones, ringtones, notifications, and other media. notifications, and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. Note: You can also set System volume from the home screen 1.
  • Page 112: Vibrate When Ringing

    Vibrations Vibrate When Ringing Choose vibrations to play for notifications, such as for When Vibrate when ringing is enabled, a vibration plays for incoming calls, new messages, and event reminders. calls and notifications, along with the ringtone or sound. You can use the Vibration intensity and Vibrations settings to 1.
  • Page 113: Touch Sounds

    Touch Sounds Emergency Tone When Touch sounds is enabled, tones play when you tap or You can choose to have a tone play, or have your phone touch the screen to make selections. vibrate, periodically during an emergency call. 1. From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 114 – – Minute minder: When enabled, a tone plays once per minute Adapt sound: Tap Start, and then follow the onscreen during a call. prompts to find the best sound for you. – – Call end tone: When enabled, the device plays a tone when Soft sound: Use softer sounds during calls.
  • Page 115: Music Effects

    Email Sound Settings Calendar Sound Settings Configure sounds your phone uses for the Calendar. From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Sound > Email to choose sounds: From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > • Priority senders: Choose sounds to use for email Sound >...
  • Page 116: Display Settings

    Display Settings Font You can set the font syle and size for all text that displays on Configure settings for your phone's display. Brightness the screen. From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, or to Display >...
  • Page 117: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Auto Adjust Screen Tone Screen timeout lets you choose how long the display screen When Auto adjust screen tone is enabled, your phone remains lit after you touch the screen or press any key. analyzes the images displayed on the screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to conserve battery From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 118: Touch Key Light Duration

    • Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. After enabling the • Charging: When enabled, the LED glows red during charging, option, tap to choose pictures to display. and green when the battery is fully charged. • Google Photos: Display pictures from Google Photos. After •...
  • Page 119: Lock Screen Settings

    Increase Touch Sensitivity Lock Screen Settings When enabled, the sensitivity of the touch screen is Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security. Screen Lock increased, to improve results when using an optional touch pen (not included), or when wearing gloves. Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen.
  • Page 120 • Dual Clock: When turned on, Dual clock displays the time in • Help text: When enabled, your phone displays helpful hints on your home city, and in your current location, when your phone the lock screen. Set a Pattern Screen Lock is roaming.
  • Page 121 • Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date • Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing on the lock screen. the Power/Lock Key locks the screen instantly. Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock • Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen.
  • Page 122 3. When you have a fingerprint screen lock set, you can • Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock also configure these options: automatically immediately after the screen turns off (dims), or • Dual Clock: When turned on, Dual clock displays the time in choose a time interval to delay locking.
  • Page 123: Set A Password Screen Lock

    Set a Password Screen Lock • Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen. With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric • Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date password, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device.
  • Page 124: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings • Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You can drag the Camera shortcut Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note screen, in separate, resizable windows.
  • Page 125: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Toolbox Configure options for the Notification panel, available when Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every you swipe your finger down from Status bar at the top of the screen, so you can access your favorite apps quickly. You screen.
  • Page 126: Storage Settings

    Storage Settings Battery Settings Manage the use of memory in your phone's Device memory, See what's using battery power. and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Battery. From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 127: Applications Settings

    You can download and install applications from the Google – Grayscale mode: Tap the ON/OFF switch to switch from Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications using the color screens to grayscale. Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application •...
  • Page 128: Default Applications

    Default Applications Calendar If you have installed multiple apps that perform the same Choose options for use in the Calendar app. kind of task, for example more than one messaging app, you From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > can choose the app you want to use as the default.
  • Page 129: Call Rejection

    • Select alert type: Choose the type of alert for your phone to • Auto reject list: Enter telephone numbers, to reject calls from provide for calendar notifications. the numbers when Auto reject mode is turned on. – • Notification sound: Choose a sound to use for calendar Add to enter a telephone number, or select a number notifications.
  • Page 130 Answering and ending calls Call notification pop-ups Manage settings for answeing and ending calls. When enabled, incoming call notifications will display in a pop-up window when another application is open on the From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > screen.
  • Page 131: Call Alerts

    Show caller information • Notify during calls: When enabled, notifications for alarms and new messages play during calls. When disabled, these When enabled, a caller’s recent social network activity, and interactions with you, will display on the screen during calls. notifications will be muted during a call.
  • Page 132: Additional Settings

    Call forwarding Ringtone and sound settings Set options for forwarding calls from your phone to another Configure options for the sounds your phone makes for number. phone calls and calling features. 1. From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Ringtones and keypad tones 2.
  • Page 133 Voicemail settings Personalize Call Sound Choose options for call audio, in cases where you might need Choose options for voicemail service. the sound softer or more clear, or optimized for your right or From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 134: Other Call Settings

    Other call settings • Auto retry: When enabled, your phone will automatically redial a call if it receives a busy signal from the network. Configure other options for calling, including country and dialing options. • DTMF tones: Dual-tone Multi-frequency tones are the sounds that play when you enter numbers during a call, such as when From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 135: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings • Display contacts by: Choose how contacts are displayed, by first or last name. Configure settings for contacts stored on your phone. • Service numbers: Call common service numbers. Tap an From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 136: Email Settings

    Email Settings • Default display: Select what's displayed after you move or delete emails. You can choose to move to the next email, or the Configure options for email accounts you set up on your previous email, or return to the list of emails in the inbox. phone.
  • Page 137: Gallery Settings

    Messages Settings – Delay email sending: When enabled, the sending of emails is delayed, and a cancel button is displayed, for a period of time Configure options for messaging with your phone. you set below. From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 138 • Multimedia messages: • Delete old messages: When turned on, your phone will – automatically delete the oldest messages when the maximum Delivery reports: Request a delivery report for each message number of messages is reached. Tap the ON/OFF switch to you send turn the setting on, and then set the maximum number of –...
  • Page 139: S Voice Settings

    S Voice Settings – Pop-up display: Choose whether a new message pops up on the display to notify you. Configure settings for your phone’s voice command feature. – Preview message: Choose whether a short preview of new From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 140: Easy Mode

    Blocking Mode • Personal briefing: When enabled, S Voice will provide a briefing about your schedule when you launch S Voice. When Blocking mode is turned on, notifications for selected • Home address: Enter your home address. features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose.
  • Page 141: Private Mode

    Private Mode • Set a time for blocking mode: – Tap the check box beside Always, to block notifications at all Private mode secures your personal content and keeps it times. hidden on your device. Private mode is available for certain applications.
  • Page 142: Location Settings

    Location Settings • E911: E911 location service is standard on all mobile phones, to allow sharing of GPS information with emergency personnel Control apps' access to your location, and configure location when you make a call to emergency services, such as 911. sources.
  • Page 143: Security Settings

    Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Remote controls on or off. may result in the loss of some or all data. – Account registration: Find My Mobile and Remote controls use your Samsung account. Tap to set up your Samsung From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 144: Device Administration

    Passwords Device Administration You can have your phone briefly display passwords as you Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you enter them. This can improve accuracy for entering allow access to your device by device administrators in passwords, but can affect security if others also see your certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or passwords.
  • Page 145: Security Update Service

    • Storage type: Select a storage type to store data in key-value • Send security reports: When enabled, your phone will only pairs, on the device memory, in a private database, or your own send security reports to Samsung when it is connected to a Wi- network server. Fi network.
  • Page 146: Fingerprint Settings

    “Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock” on page 114. The following procedure allows you to select and set the • Verify Samsung account: You can choose to verify your default method you will use when accessing the keyboard. identity using your fingerprints when logging in to your 1.
  • Page 147: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, predictions. Samsung keyboard can collect all the text you enter, so you can enter text by "typing" on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options including personal data and credit card numbers, in order to for using it.
  • Page 148 Reset settings: Return settings to the defaults. • Keyboard swipe: When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keys on the keyboard. – None: When enabled, Samsung Keyboard will not accept text entry by swiping. Settings...
  • Page 149: Swype Settings

    Swype Settings – Auto-capitalization: When enabled, Swype automatically capitalizes the first word of sentences. Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead – of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace Auto-spacing: When enabled, Swype automatically inserts over the letters of a word.
  • Page 150 • My Words: Choose options for customizing Swype based on • How to Swype: Learn about using Swype. your text entries. • Show helpful tips: When enabled, tips display on the screen – Backup & Sync: Use Swype Connect to back up your words. as you enter text.
  • Page 151: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Speech Settings Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. When Configure options for using your voice to control your phone. you enable Google voice typing, it's available for use when From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 152 – • Text-to-speech options: Alarm info: When enabled, your phone will read out alarm – information when an alarm rings. Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech Mouse Trackpad Settings engine, or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options. This feature allows you to adjust the speed of movement –...
  • Page 153: Backup And Reset Settings

    Backup and Reset Settings • Reset settings: Return your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect any downloaded apps, personal Set options for backing up your data to the Google servers. data, or Security, Language, and Account settings. From the home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 154: Motions And Gestures Settings

    Motions and Gestures Settings • Direct call: When on, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the contact. Tap the ON/OFF switch to The Motion settings allow you to set up various Motion turn the feature on or off.
  • Page 155: Air View Settings

    When you set up accounts on your phone, such as your hand across the screen. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the Google or Samsung accounts, and your email or social feature on or off. networking accounts, you can synchronize account Air View Settings information between your phone and the account.
  • Page 156: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings Accessibility Settings By default, your device receives date and time information Your device offers features to make using the device easier from the wireless network. When you are outside network for those with certain physical disabilities. Use Accessibility coverage, you may want to set date and time information settings to configure these features.
  • Page 157 – • Rapid key input: When TalkBack is on, you can enable Rapid Triple-tap and hold to temporarily magnify what's under your key input, to allow you to release your finger to enter a finger. You can then drag your finger across the screen to selection, instead of double-tapping it.
  • Page 158: Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings

    Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF • Auto haptic: When enabled, your device automatically switch to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung vibrates in response to the sounds of downloadable apps, such subtitles to configure options.
  • Page 159 Dexterity and Interaction Settings – Assistant plus: When turned on, Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for some apps in Assistant menu. Not Your phone offers many features to improve device all apps support this option. Tap Assistant plus, and then tap accessibility .
  • Page 160: Configure Other Accessibility Settings

    – • Interaction control: Control how your phone interprets Answer calls by: You can choose to answer calls by pressing motions and screen touches. To turn Interaction control on or Home, with voice commands, by waving your hand over the off at any time, press and hold the Home key and the down device, or by bringing the device to your ear.
  • Page 161 – From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Send sound recording: a sound recording will be sent to Safety assistance to configure these options: your emergency contact when an emergency has been declared • Emergency mode: Save power during an emergency by (3 quick taps to the power button).
  • Page 162: Printing Settings

    , and then enter a Printing. name and the IP address of the printer. 2. Choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Configure Print Settings Service Plugin is available by default. Choose options for printing from your phone.
  • Page 163: Help

    – 3. Tap Menu > Settings to configure options. Open source licenses: View licenses related to the print Available options may vary depending on the type of service software printer, and not all printers support all options. – About: View information about the print service software. Help –...
  • Page 164: Software Update

    About Phone Settings • Security software version: View the current software version. View information about your device, including status, legal Software Update information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Use Software update to update your phone's software.
  • Page 165: Index

    Accounts adding a Google account 30 Calculator 54 Google Google 12 Calendar 54 managing an account 30 Samsung 12 Call Functions 38 Maps 73 Address Book Answering a Call 46 Play Store 78 Adding a New Contact 31 Making a Call 38...
  • Page 166 Internet 73 Front View 16 Isis Mobile Wallet 73 Quick Settings 94 Side Views 25 USB Connections Kindle 54 Samsung Keyboard As Storage Device 85 Enabling 28 USB Settings Security Linking Contacts 33 As Storage Device 85 locking and unlocking 14...
  • Page 167 Wi-Fi 86 Wi-Fi Direct 87 Wi-Fi Settings 94 YouTube 84...

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