Car Mode; Menu Navigation - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Using Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen
Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current on‑screen app.
Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can then choose to either swap their positions or
maximize a desired app.
Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel can be active atop another current application on
the screen.
When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music/video), audio from both files will be
played simultaneously.
In this example we will be launching both the Messaging and Maps applications.
1. Launch an application.
● From the Home screen, tap
App
2. Activate the Multi window feature.
3. Tap the tab to display the Apps panel.
4. Touch and hold the desired app, such as Maps, until it detaches from the panel.
5. In a single motion, drag it over the current app and drop the new Multi window app over either the top or
bottom area of the current on‑screen app.
Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a split screen view containing both the initial app
and the new Multi window app.
Each application is still independent of the other.
App #1
App #2
To switch the arrangement of the applications:
1. Tap the desired application area (top or bottom).
2. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap the
functions.
3. Locate and tap
Switch Window. The current apps are switched.
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Drag/Drop content
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Switch
Window
Border button to show the on‑screen
To increase the size of a desired application window:
1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, locate the Border bar indicating the edge of the app window.
2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border bar then drag it to resize the desired window.
To close a selected application:
1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap one of the two on‑screen apps to select it.
2. Tap the Border bar to show the on‑screen icons.
3. Locate and tap
Close Application. The current app is closed and the remaining app is maximized.
To add text or image to app:
Dragging and dropping a paragraph of text or a screen shot image is now possible with Multi Window.
1. Drag the Gallery app onto one of the available on‑screen windows. Open an image folder.
2. With the two applications shown in a split screen, tap the
3. Locate and tap
Drag and Drop Content.
4. Drag and drop a paragraph of text or an image from one window into the other.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
Creating a Customized Multi Window Preset
1. Arrange the Multi window view as desired (app location, high of windows, etc..)
2. Once configured, tap
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3. Use the on‑screen keyboard to name the new preset of paired windows.
4. Tap OK. The new preset then appears at the top of the Multi window list of apps.

Car Mode

When enabled, alarm and information will be read aloud.
1. From the Notification panel, tap
Open Grid view g Car mode.
2. Follow the on‑screen instructions and agree to the terms of service.
3. Tap Register from mobile to pair your device to your car's current Bluetooth system.
4. Tap
Menu to access additional settings options.

Menu Navigation

You can tailor the device's range of functions to fit your needs using both menus and applications. Menus, sub‑
menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available on‑screen menus. Your device defaults with
seven screens.
Navigating Through the Application Menus
There are three default Application Menu screens available. As you add more applications from the Play Store,
more screens are created to house these new apps.
1. From the Home screen, tap
A
pps. The first Application Menu screen displays.
● To close the Applications screen, press
2. Sweep the screen to access the other menus.
3. Tap any of the on‑screen icons to launch the associated application.
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