Phone Basics; Your Phone's Layout - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your phone.

Your Phone's Layout

This illustration outlines your phone's basic layout.
Features
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
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Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
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Proximity and light sensors: Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when
using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects
when it is near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses. Detects the
ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when Automatic brightness is
enabled, and when using the Camera.
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Front camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
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Power key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press
and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy
access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
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Back key: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
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