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Samsung GS5 Quick Reference Manual

Samsung GS5 Quick Reference Manual

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Device Functions .............................................. 3
Setting Up Your Device ................................... 5
Turning Your Phone On and Off ............................... 9
Locking and Unlocking Screen ................................ 9
Initial Device Configuration ........................................ 9
Customize Your Phone .................................. 10
Wallpaper and Widgets .............................................10
Calling Features ............................................. 12
Making a Call ..............................................................12
Ending a Call ...............................................................13
Answering a Call ........................................................13
Rejecting a Call ..........................................................13
Voicemail .......................................................... 14
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................14
Access Voicemail .......................................................14
Contacts ........................................................... 15
Creating a New Contact ...........................................15
Editing an Existing Contact......................................15
Deleting an Existing Contact ...................................15
Messages ......................................................... 16
Create and Send a Message ..................................16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Device Functions ..........3 Setting Up Your Device ........5 Turning Your Phone On and Off ....... 9 Locking and Unlocking Screen ........ 9 Initial Device Configuration ........9 Customize Your Phone ........10 Wallpaper and Widgets ..........10 Calling Features ..........
  • Page 2 Connecting to Bluetooth...........17 Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........17 Near Field Communication ........18 S Beam ™ ..........................19 Apps & More ............20 Samsung Smart Switch ..........20 Installing Apps ............20 Gmail (Google Account) ...........20 Setting Up Your Email Accounts ......21 Internet ................22 Multi Window ™......................

  • Page 3: Device Functions

    Device Functions Transmitter Power/Lock Front- Facing Camera Recent Home/ Back* Apps* Fingerprint reader *Menu and Back illuminates when using the device.
  • Page 4 Headset Camera Jack Lens Flash Heart Rate Sensor Speaker Note: Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.

  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Device

    Setting Up Your Device Step 1. Remove the Back Cover ● Locate the cover release latch and carefully remove the cover off the device. Step 2. Install the SIM Card ● Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it “clicks”...
  • Page 6 Step 3. Install the optional microSD card ● Slide the memory card into the card slot until it is secured into place. Step 4. Insert the Battery ● Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts (1). Press down gently to secure the battery (2).
  • Page 7 Step 5. Replace the Back Cover ● Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and securely press down until you hear a click. Note: Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage.
  • Page 8 USB 3.0 connector USB 2.0 connector Note: Alternatively, the device can also be charged using a USB 2.0 connector. Refer to the image above for connection location. Note: Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 9: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off 1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key. 2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Locking and Unlocking Screen 1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key. 2.

  • Page 10: Customize Your Phone

    Customize Your Phone Wallpaper and Widgets ► Touch and hold a blank space on one of the home screens to access options. Touch and hold a Home screen and drag it onto the Trash can icon to remove Select Tap to set still or live home wallpapers.
  • Page 11 Removing a Widget 1. Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on the screen. 2. Drag the Widget up to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the Widget into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen.

  • Page 12: Calling Features

    Calling Features Making a Call ► From the Home screen, tap Phone. Dial Access number contacts list* Call Menu history Access frequent contacts Touch and hold to activate vibrate mode Tap for voicemail Delete Dial number *From the contact list, make a call by sliding your finger across the contact name from left to right.

  • Page 13: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call ► From within an active call, tap End call. Answering a Call ► At the incoming call screen, touch and slide Answer in any direction to answer the call. Rejecting a Call ► At the incoming call screen, touch and slide Reject in any direction to route the call to your voicemail system.

  • Page 14: Voicemail

    Voicemail Set Up Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch and hold until the device dials your voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up your mail box. Access Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch and hold .

  • Page 15: Contacts

    3. Tap Add to Contacts Create contact or select the Contact entry. 4. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Google, or Samsung account) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information). 5. Enter the desired information.

  • Page 16: Messages

    Messages Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages Tap to compose message. 2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address. Note: If adding a recipient from among Logs, Contacts, or Groups, tap the contact to place a checkmark alongside the entry and tap Done.

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connections Connecting to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth. 2. Touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on. 3. If necessary, tap Scan. Review the list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. ®...

  • Page 18: Near Field Communication

    Near Field Communication Allows two compatible devices to exchange data when the back of the devices touch each other. When used in conjunction with S Beam, your device can be used to share images/videos/files content when NFC-capable devices are touched. To activate NFC: 1.

  • Page 19: S Beam

    S Beam ™ Allows you to beam large files directly to another compatible device that is in direct contact. These files can be larger, such as Videos, HD pictures, and other large files. To activate S Beam: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings NFC.

  • Page 20: Apps & More

    Apps & More Samsung Smart Switch Easily move over your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Get started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com. Installing Apps Apps are available to download from Google Play™. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Play Store.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Email Accounts

    Setting Up Your Email Accounts Check email on the go with popular Internet-based email accounts, including Yahoo! Mail, etc.. ® 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap Next. 3.

  • Page 22: Internet

    Internet Take the Internet on the go. You can reach the latest news, get the weather and follow your stocks. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Internet. To enter a URL: You can access a website quickly by entering the URL.

  • Page 23: Multi Window

    Multi Window ™ Run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel can be active atop another current application on the screen. 1. Activate the Multi Window feature: ● Using two fingers, touch and drag the Status bar downwards and tap Multi window icon to activate the feature.
  • Page 24 Tap to open and close panel Tap to adjust screen size, switch layouts, or cloase screen Edit list of available apps...

  • Page 25: Camera

    Camera This device gives you the magic of professional digital photography. With stunning photographic output and a range of exceptionally rich professional shooting modes, editing features and various apps. Going pro has never been this easy or this fun. ► From the Home screen, tap Camera.

  • Page 26: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters. To secure data and limit phone access, set the device to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off).
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