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  • Page 1 Samsung Galaxy The Complete Manual The essential handbook for Galaxy users For all Galaxy devices...
  • Page 3 Welcome to Samsung Galaxy The Complete Manual Samsung’s mobile devices have raised the bar in what we expect from a smartphone and a tablet. Stylish design and first-class functionality have seen the Galaxy range of devices sell in huge numbers, and the brand’s evolution has...
  • Page 5 This bookazine is fully independent and not affiliated in any way with the companies mentioned herein. Samsung products are trademarks of Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd Samsung is a trademark of Samsung in the United States & other countries Samsung Galaxy The Complete Manual Fifth Revised Edition © 2014 Imagine Publishing Ltd...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Take photos anywhere The first steps Home screen and gestures Gallery View images and videos The Samsung Galaxy S5 is packed full of How to use your great new features and Samsung Galaxy improved functionality Applications A guide to the native apps...
  • Page 7 Twitter Display your Use turn-by-turn Tweet wherever favourite photos navigation you are Kindle for S Note Samsung Write and draw Read books notes by hand S Planner Music Player Keep track of Listen to tunes dates and tasks on the go...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Then there’s the Tab, which has finally shown that there is an alternative to the iPad if you’re looking for a tablet. You’ll also find Samsung has added some oddball devices to the portfolio. The Note 4 is a ‘phablet’ that includes its very own S Pen stylus, while the Galaxy Camera gives users a full digital camera with Android built into it.
  • Page 9 Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Getting started...
  • Page 10 As well as having the support of a massive mobile brand behind you, there’s a whole host of other reasons why purchasing a Samsung Galaxy device can benefi t you.
  • Page 11 Another massive benefi t of owning a Galaxy device is the range of features you’re opening yourself up to. You’ll fi nd that almost every Galaxy device runs Samsung’s own take on the Android Fig 4, S Planner Create notes and set user interface –...
  • Page 12 For those looking to experiment with the very latest mobile features, you’ll very much want to check out the Galaxy S5 and S4, which include the likes of eye-tracking software and improved voice recognition.
  • Page 13 Google Play also includes sections for magazines, music, films and books, so if having access to loads of content is important to you then a Samsung Galaxy is surely the path to take. When you purchase a Galaxy device, you’re not simply buying a phone or tablet;...

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Samsung Galaxy

    Getting started Setting up your Samsung Galaxy Setting up your Samsung Galaxy The fi rst few minutes you have with your Galaxy device will be spent setting it up. Invest time in this for an enjoyable and productive future...
  • Page 15 Setting up your Samsung Galaxy Getting started Language When you take your new Samsung Galaxy device out of its box and have fully charged its battery, you will be ready to start using it. There is a setup procedure to go through first, however. Your first task is to tell your new Samsung what your language is.
  • Page 16 You’ll get an email to verify your account (Fig 5). Backup and restore You can set up your Samsung account so that it will back up call logs, SMS and MMS messages, settings and other data (Fig 6). If you...
  • Page 17 Setting up your Samsung Galaxy Getting started Try again You might find that the name you want to use has already been taken, and thus decide to try a new name instead. You can get Google to suggest some alternatives based on your first choice, or simply keep trying different choices until one that suits you appears by entering them and pressing Try again (Fig 7).

  • Page 18: The First Steps

    Getting started The first steps Learn the home screen Here we show you around your Samsung Galaxy’s home screen and notifi cations bar, then teach you the interaction gestures to use Common icons Wi-Fi signal This icon shows your Wi-Fi signal...
  • Page 19 The first steps Getting started Hand gestures on your Galaxy There are many ways in which you can interact with Fig 1, Tap Simply tap the screen to select things your Galaxy’s touchscreen interface… Tap When you want something to happen with your Galaxy you generally have to touch the screen, and arguably the most basic of all the gestures is the tap.
  • Page 20 Fig 1, Direct call Simply lift the handset to call Samsung Galaxy devices have a few of their own… Direct call If a contact’s details, such as their call log entry or a text message, are visible on the screen then the mere act of raising your Galaxy to your ear will be enough to call them.
  • Page 21 Galaxy S5/S4 back and forth and allowing the page to slide up and down. It’s a very fluid and immersive way to browse through your content.

  • Page 22: How To Use Your Samsung Galaxy

    Getting started How to use your Galaxy How to use your Galaxy Now you know how to interact with your device, it’s time to start using it When you get your new Galaxy up and running you’re going to want to start making the most of it right away.
  • Page 23 How to use your Galaxy Getting started Switch your device on and off Power options Hold the button down to see more power options. Switch on The on/off button will most likely be on the top or the right long edge of your device.
  • Page 24 The volume keys You can change the volume of audio on your Galaxy using the Volume ‘rocker’ button that’s usually found on the left long edge. Pressing Earphone controls You can also use the top end raises the volume while pressing the bottom end lowers it. your Samsung earphones’ controls.
  • Page 25 How to use your Galaxy Getting started Using the notifications area Quick settings Tile icon Icons at the top of the To display all quick screen let you make settings tap the top-right quick adjustments to the tile icon. Tap on the settings and feature buttons to access the apps or turn on or off...
  • Page 26 Getting started How to use your Galaxy Organise apps with folders Name it You’ll be asked to give the new folder a name, so type away. Drag the app You can put apps into folders by dragging them onto the Create Folder icon that appears at the top of screen when you ‘pick one up’...
  • Page 27 How to use your Galaxy Getting started Inside the App Drawer Adding widgets Menu options Press and hold on a home screen to bring up options Tap here to create folders, to add widgets relating to uninstall/disable apps and your apps much more Navigation You can use these dots to...
  • Page 28 Getting started How to use your Galaxy Multitasking on your device All open apps Start multitasking You can see all your currently If you tap the menu key on your device then you will opened apps here. Scroll vertically to see more be taken to this screen Swipe to close To close a single app,...
  • Page 29 How to use your Galaxy Getting started Share your content Where to share Tap the icon and then choose the app to share with. Share files If you have files such as images or audio that you would like to share with other people, you can tap the share icon that appears whenever it can be Attach and share Follow the used.

  • Page 30: Applications

    Menu button from the home screen and selecting Settings, allows you to control every aspect of your device. Play Store Google Play is the main hub for content on your Samsung Galaxy device. Here you can browse, download and share apps, games, movies, music, books and magazines.
  • Page 31 Applications Getting started Internet The Internet app is your first port of call when it comes to surfing the web. Browsing is fast and simple, and you can zoom out to the tab view by simply pinching. Camera The Camera app is a very versatile tool that provides you with a deluge of options ranging from fun filters to pro photographers’...

  • Page 32: Network Connections

    The apps Settings – Network Connections Settings – Network Connections You’ll use it to… Get online Use Wi-Fi and the mobile phone network to get in Surf the web contact with the world Distribute music Share tracks between devices Pass on pictures Share photos between devices Introducing Settings Personalise your device...
  • Page 33 Settings – Network Connections The apps off your data connection and onto your home Wi-Fi is seamless. Share via S Beam This will matter a lot if your network data allowance is low. Wi-Fi passcodes can be a complex mix of letters and numbers, and it can be tricky to enter them correctly.
  • Page 34 The apps Settings – Personalisation Settings – Personalisation Change your Galaxy to suit your tastes You’ll use it to… Change the font Customising your Make your menus more readable Galaxy device Set your lock screen Customise the available options When you fi rst set up your Pick ringtones Galaxy device, many settings Give your friends bespoke alerts...
  • Page 35 Moreover, you can set the screen to time out to go to the notifications area, after a period of inactivity – on the Galaxy S5 this ranges between tap to test and hit OK to select. 15 seconds and ten minutes. You can also use Smart Stay to keep the screen on while you are looking at it.
  • Page 36 The lock screen isn’t just a screen that appears when your handset has timed out; it can also provide you with some very useful functions. On the Galaxy S5, you can set it to display lots of diff erent kinds of information, including a clock, weather data and a rolling ‘ticker’...
  • Page 37 Settings – Personalisation The apps Enable Power saving Add your owner details to the lock screen in case your missing device is found by someone To get started with this feature, tap on Toolbox under the Sound Power Saving Head over to the and Display settings and then move the Toolbox slider to the On Settings menu and slide on the Power saving mode.

  • Page 38: Change The

    Change the language settings When you set your Samsung Galaxy device up for the fi rst time, you need to tell it your preferred language. However, there’s more to the language settings area than just telling your Galaxy what language it should use as its main one;...
  • Page 39 You can decide precisely what gets read out, and in the process avoid getting overwhelmed. Finger Scanner One of the hottest new features of the Galaxy S5 is the Finger Quick Settings Open Settings Scanner, which is used as an alternative to entering passwords.
  • Page 40 Settings – Device Check storage space Your Samsung Galaxy has a set amount of space for storage, and once that is full you will fi nd that you can’t cram anything else onto it unless you remove something to save space.
  • Page 41 (wipe all the data off it). Use the security settings After you’ve owned a Samsung Galaxy for a little while, you will fi nd that it will have all sorts of personal information stored on it. This could include contact details, Facebook logins, logins for a range of other apps, web-based services and more.

  • Page 42: Google Play

    The apps Google Play Google Play Get more content onto your Galaxy device by using the Google Play store You’ll use it to… Introducing Google Play Download apps Google Play is constantly Add paid and free apps to your device expanding with new Rent movies Watch the latest blockbuster films...
  • Page 43 Google Play The apps you will then have access to further content, like additional maps Refund an app and routes, that can be purchased individually within the app. With so much on offer, you should download some apps right away! Managing apps After downloading some apps, the chances are that they will require an update at some point.
  • Page 44 The apps Google Play Play Music One of the biggest areas of the Google Play store that has expanded recently is the Play Music section (Fig 3). After signing contracts with numerous producers, Play Music now rivals the likes of iTunes and Spotify, especially with its new All Access subscription service.
  • Page 45 Google Play The apps Share an app Some of the biggest novels are free to download so keep an eye out for them playlists and perfect the sound quality using the built-in equaliser. Find an app Go to a specific If you’ve any sort of interest in music then Play Music is definitely app’s information page on the Google Play store.
  • Page 46 The apps Google Play Rate an app Some films are also available for you to watch in HD so make sure you explore all the options Play Newsstand Download an app Download Google Play Newsstand is a new app that replaces Play Magazines and install an app on your Galaxy phone or tablet.
  • Page 47 Quality is great and if you’re lucky enough to have a Samsung device with a Super AMOLED screen then your movie-viewing experience will be even better. If you’re interested in getting the latest movies on your phone or tablet, look no further than the Play Movies hub where you’ll fi nd the history of Tinseltown...

  • Page 48: Download Apps

    The apps Galaxy Apps Galaxy Apps Fill your Samsung Galaxy device with the best apps around using Galaxy Apps You’ll use it to… Explore Galaxy Apps At its core, Galaxy Apps is a one-stop store for you to load your...
  • Page 49 Download an app before downloading an app. Scroll to the bottom of an app’s page and you can fi nd genuine reviews posted by other Samsung Galaxy users who have downloaded it. Also on the app’s page are other essential details, including who the developer is, how many downloads the app has had and the current version of the app.
  • Page 50 Samsung account to download the app. The next step is to make sure you’re signed into your primary Samsung account at the bottom of the Find apps Press on the magnifying glass icon to commence a search.
  • Page 51 S Memo Use S Memo to share want to download later and open up icon at the top-right of the app to and sync the app link with other its page on Galaxy Apps. wishlist it and save for later. Samsung devices.
  • Page 52 The apps Phone Phone You can do more than just call Using your phone You’ll use it to… Whatever else your Galaxy can do, it will be able to Talk to people make and take phone Make phone calls calls. That’s the essence Quickly dial numbers Set up a favourites list of any phone, and your...
  • Page 53 Phone The apps (Fig 2). If there is more than one match then you can tap the drop- Make a call down arrow to the right to see them all or keep typing until there is just one match. When you’ve found who you need, tap the green dial button to make a call or the video call button instead.
  • Page 54 The apps Phone Create a blacklist There may be certain people who have your mobile number but who you’d rather not take calls from. Whether they are ex-partners, old clients or pesky call centres, we all have certain numbers we’d like to block from our phones.
  • Page 55 Phone The apps Speed dialling If you want to use Auto reject mode, you must ensure it is turned on in the settings If you check ‘Unknown’ then all calls from anyone who is not Set up speed dials From the listed in your contacts will automatically be rejected.
  • Page 56 Galaxy device; you can import them from places like your Google, Facebook or Samsung ChatON accounts; import contacts from a SIM, or simply add them manually. In order to do this, all you have to do is go into the Contacts app and tap the plus sign next to the search box near the top of the screen.
  • Page 57 Contacts The apps Once these basic tasks have been completed, you can add more Join or split contacts fi elds such as website, organisation and even attach notes, as well as change the contact’s photo by tapping on it. Manually adding contacts in this way is slower and arguably less effi cient than simply adding them in bulk from existing accounts, but it is very useful if you need to add or edit specifi c details, or you meet new people.
  • Page 58 The apps Contacts Set up groups Once you have all your contacts in place, you might want to set up some groups (Fig 3). This represents a great way of keeping people you deal with in a particular way together. Perhaps you have a special group of friends or a family group, or maybe a set of work colleagues that you like to group together.
  • Page 59 Contacts The apps Set Favourite contacts When choosing contacts to display, tap the settings icon beside Customised List to specify groups You can very easily add to and delete from these groups as time Mark contacts as favourite goes on so that they can reflect your ever-evolving circles of friends To begin with, open up the Contacts app.
  • Page 60 The apps Messaging Messaging Get to grips with messaging on your Galaxy Texting friends You’ll use it to… and family Texting is one of the most Text people popular uses of any phone Send and receive text messages and your Galaxy has texting Share images Attach pictures to MMS messages down to a fi ne art.
  • Page 61 Messaging The apps also get the option to forward the message on to someone else or Dictate an SMS lock it so it can’t be accidentally removed, which is great for tickets. Attach photos and videos Messaging is often just about text, but it doesn’t have to be.
  • Page 62 The apps Messaging Notifi cations, signatures and spam There are other settings you can make to help you get more from your messages. On the main Messaging screen tap the Menu button beneath the screen and then select Settings. Then scroll down the screen to see the full range of settings available (Fig 3).
  • Page 63 Messaging The apps Handwrite a message Selecting a ringtone for your incoming messages can help you distinguish your phone from others gist of what they are about. You can also block senders and register Handwrite a message Tap to particular phrases that block messages – this is handy if you get open Messaging and then opt to start a new message.
  • Page 64 If the related phone number belongs to a ChatON user, then it will be automatically shown in your Buddy list. You are also able to search for people to add as Buddies using their Samsung account email address. Alternatively, you can choose to add a Buddy manually. In...
  • Page 65 ChatON The apps you can instead send them a download link via message, Facebook Share your Trunk or Twitter, for example. Once you have created a Buddy, tap on the icon and then tap on Buddy Page in order to examine their details. You can see their photo image, along with other details such as their phone number.
  • Page 66 Make a video call With so many apps now available from both the Samsung App and Google Play stores, there’s a real plethora of video call apps available for download. The likes of WhatsApp and Skype now have millions of users using their video call functions on a daily basis completely free of charge and, although Hangouts doesn’t yet have that amount of avid followers,...
  • Page 67 Hangouts The apps contact to select them and pick the video option. Once connected New request settings you can then control your audio, switch between your front and back cameras, and enjoy a video chat with up to ten of your friends. Use in-chat options Hangouts includes a few in-chat options, located in the top and bottom bars, that you...
  • Page 68 The apps Email Email The Samsung Galaxy off ers many options for email, one of the most important communication features You’ll use it to… Managing multiple email accounts Send messages There are obvious benefi ts Send and receive emails while on the go...
  • Page 69 Email The apps box if you are unsure about your typing skills and would like to View saved emails seek reassurance. If you want this email account to be your default one then tap on the next box down: Send email from this account by default.
  • Page 70 The apps Email Compose an email Composing new emails is quick and easy through the Email app. While in an inbox, you will see a pencil and paper icon in the lower- left corner. Tap on this icon to be taken to the email composition screen.
  • Page 71 Email The apps Attach a map You can decide not to send a message. Tap the back button on your device and ‘Discard’ buttons in case of errors and also insert a number of elements, such Write email Open up the as images, memos and contacts, via the Insert button beside them.
  • Page 72 The apps Email Enable notifications Go to Settings and then tap Display to enable auto fi t, which shrinks email content to fi t the screen Set a sync schedule Open Email Open the Email You can decide when you need to sync your email. It can prove to app then tap the Options button to trigger a new menu.
  • Page 73 The easiest way to do this is to place the emails within named folders. When you set up your Samsung device, you will fi nd that many folders have already been created for you. Some can be renamed to better suit your lifestyle, while you can create others yourself.
  • Page 74 Explore a world of information arrives pre-loaded onto Save information Retain information for offline viewing your Samsung Galaxy. It Download files is your window onto the Enjoy music, videos, images and more internet, allowing you to...
  • Page 75 Internet The apps Alternatively, you can simply enter a website address if you have Home screen shortcuts a particular location in mind. The keyboard keys can be utilised to speed up the instructions (Fig 2). For example, there is a ‘ . com’ button available that reflects just how common this notation is during website address entries, while tapping the settings icon will take you directly to the keyboard settings area.
  • Page 76 The apps Internet Control zoom and font size Your Galaxy has the ability to modify just about every aspect of your device and its interface. For example, you can change the zoom function and how you control it. Yes, there is the familiar spread and pinch to zoom in and out, but you can also add extra control.
  • Page 77 Internet The apps Save for offline reading Change your home page by going to Settings and then tapping on the Set homepage option versions of websites on your device – though be aware that the text Select website Choose the layout may change as a result.
  • Page 78 The apps Internet Highlight text To preload websites go to Settings>Bandwidth management and tap Preload web pages Access privacy settings Highlight To highlight text, While we are talking about options to alter zooming and the size of long-press on the area of text that you are interested in.
  • Page 79 Internet The apps page by tapping the Menu button in the browser and scrolling to Settings. Under the Basics section you will see the option to Set homepage, which can be the page you are currently on, a blank page or a default page that is provided for you. You can even change your home page to refl ect your most visited site, or simply choose another one that you’d like to open into.
  • Page 80 Taking your fi rst picture will reveal just how powerful the camera feature is on your Samsung Galaxy. When you open the app, you will be presented with a host of features that can aff ect your fi nal image. In low light, for example, the fl ash feature is an essential inclusion.
  • Page 81 Manage Effects option to determine which box to change to a green colour. effects you want displayed. You can also tap on Download to get more effects from Samsung Apps. More effects can be downloaded for free from...
  • Page 82 The apps Camera Explore shooting modes The built-in camera can take photos in the same way as any other camera with a single shot. There are, however, other shooting modes that can add a welcome level of variation, and Best Photo does just that.
  • Page 83 Camera The apps Edit shortcuts toolbar Tap Download in the Eff ects settings to fi nd a selection of other free eff ects to download modes, in that you use the camera to take a long, sweeping image, Settings In the Camera app, tap in the process producing one very long photograph.
  • Page 84 The apps Gallery Gallery The Gallery app isn’t just a place for storing photos and videos, as you’ll soon discover… You’ll use it to… Viewing photos The Gallery app Store media files fundamentally does what Take full advantage of the various different storage albums its name suggests;...
  • Page 85 Gallery The apps features that let you select photos, delete photos, view an album View a slideshow as a slideshow, access the Settings and visit the brilliant Studio, whereby you can start getting really creative with your photos. Sort your photos If you’re a keen photo hoarder then being able to sort through your photos will be of vital importance.
  • Page 86 The apps Gallery Tag and share snaps If you end up using the camera on your Galaxy device profusely, the chances are you’ll end up with hundreds of disorganised photos that need to be sorted through. Thankfully, the Gallery app comes with a few hidden surprises to make the process a little easier.
  • Page 87 Gallery The apps Edit your pictures Videos cannot be played if viewed in the slideshow mode – you will just see the static fi rst frame with suggestions of who these people are, based on your previous Apply Colour Adjust the hue, tags.

  • Page 88: Story Album

    You’ll use it to… Exhibit your Arrange your images favourite photos Lay out your photos however you like With Samsung’s Story Album Add a theme Choose from a variety of app you can import and different album layouts arrange all of your favourite...
  • Page 89 Story Album The apps images in different arrangements and frames. Once you’ve picked Edit an album a title, theme and cover image tap Create album and all of your selected images will be compiled into the album. With an album open tap the menu button to edit your title, cover image or theme as well as add new images and content to your Story Album.

  • Page 90: Kindle For

    Under the Store heading tap Samsung Book Deals. You’ll be prompted to sign into your Samsung account. Once signed in you can return to the Samsung Book Deals page to view the books, Fig 2 (above) Download a free Kindle Book which are now available for you to download for free.
  • Page 91 If happy with your choice tap Buy Now with 1-click and the book will be added to your Kindle for Samsung Library. Browse the Kindle Store Navigation Tap on a page then Tap the Shopping cart icon at the top right tap the options button.
  • Page 92 The apps Kindle for Samsung Get recommendations on eBooks One of the best things about the Kindle app for Samsung is that it’s constantly adding new and engaging titles across all genres to provide the most thorough eBook storefront around. After prolonged use, you’ll notice some gradual change in how the...
  • Page 93 By pressing on a particular page, you can then change things like the font size, colour, or simply highlight a word that you don’t understand. On newer Samsung Galaxy devices, you’ll be able to use the bookmark feature. As its name suggests, this will create a virtual bookmark so that you can come back to the correct spot later.

  • Page 94: Music Player

    (Fig 2). Browse your library If you currently have a gamut of music fi les on your Samsung Galaxy phone then you can, with the aid of Music Player, organise them into a library of songs. Tap on Music Player to reveal those music tracks that you currently hold and then tap on the All button at the top of the screen, at the far left of the menu bar, to see your music.
  • Page 95 The MP3 is no longer the only popular format out there either. Extra memory (the Galaxy S5 can reach the giddy heights of 128GB of storage) means that FLAC and WAV-format music fi les are numerous and common nowadays.
  • Page 96 The apps Music Player Use the Music Square Is it a gimmick or a truly useful music-related feature? The Music Square has been created to help you to choose music based upon your mood (Fig 3). Getting it up and running, though, takes a little eff ort.
  • Page 97 Music Player The apps View song lyrics To delete a song, press and hold on the track until it is selected and then tap the trash can to a play screen, tap the Music Square button, below to the right, to Music player Open the Music return to it.

  • Page 98: Video

    Fig 1 (right) Video Player makes great use of your Samsung Galaxy’s powerful hardware Play a fi le Playing a video fi le on the Samsung Galaxy is straightforward, and the Video app will appear to be quite similar to many other devices playing the same sort of media, albeit with a few tweaks relating to the particular platform, of course (Fig 1).
  • Page 99 Menu button, tap Chapter preview to jump to specific points. Shoot and tag videos Of course, on a Samsung Galaxy device, videos can also be shot as well as viewed, although in this case the Video app must be placed to one side for the moment as the Camera app comes back into play.
  • Page 100 Video Player Connect to Bluetooth devices scanning and sharing Sharing fi les has become almost second nature to users of Samsung Galaxy devices – sharing a video via email, MMS or via social sites such as Facebook is relatively common. You can choose to go direct, however, and share it via Bluetooth –...
  • Page 101 Now, return to the Video app, fi nd and play your selected video, tap downloading the Video Editor app from Samsung Apps. on the share icon at the top, select Bluetooth and tap your paired device; the video will be sent directly to it.

  • Page 102: Chromecast

    The apps Chromecast Chromecast Stream videos from your Samsung Galaxy with Google’s innovative Chromecast streaming stick You’ll use it to… Get to know Chromecast Stream videos Chromecast is a tiny HDMI Stream stored videos from your device stick that plugs directly...
  • Page 103 Music app. Any song can be sent across to your TV and users can even create playlists of songs to stream. Once you’ve sent a song across, your Samsung Galaxy will be turned into a virtual remote, where you can control volume levels and...
  • Page 104 You should then see the Cast icon or name, depending on the Fig 3 (above) Some sites will format Samsung Galaxy you own. It can take a few seconds for it to load themselves on to your TV Compatibility Be aware that not all apps...
  • Page 105 Chromecast The apps Play games on your TV Make sure to select the correct Time Zone from the settings to prevent potential issues on your TV, but from there on in you can use your device as a web Play Games app Open the Play remote for your TV.

  • Page 106: Samsung Apps

    Installing Kids Mode Some Galaxy devices don’t have Kids Mode installed by default, instead they have a shortcut which redirects to Samsung Apps. Click the icon you’ll be presented with a download option. If the shortcut is not included, try adding a widget to your home screen and see if ‘Kids Mode 1x1’...
  • Page 107 More Kids Mode tips Adding your movies Samsung Kids Mode includes a media player, allowing you to load kid-friendly movies onto your device. This too is subject to usage limits if you have defined them. Internal storage is limited but microSD cards up to 128GB in size are available, so to ensure that the device continues to run smoothly it’s best to put movies on...

  • Page 108: Maps

    To do this, however, the app – and by extension your Samsung Galaxy device – has to be able to know where you are in the world, which it does by utilising the GPS system that comes as part of your Galaxy device.
  • Page 109 Maps The apps Location option. Tap this option and ensure that the switch at the Set home location top of the screen is turned on for the location services (Fig 2). In terms of Google and other services that depend on your location, it is wise to try out all three options at some point, as doing this will enhance the accuracy of any results.
  • Page 110 The apps Maps Finding services One of the most interesting features in the most recent version of Google Maps is the way it is set up to provide you with the most relevant information at any given time. This is seen most eff ectively within the Services feature, which delivers instant access to a wealth of commonly used services that you’ll need while on the road, such as petrol stations, cashpoints or taxi ranks.
  • Page 111 Maps The apps Different map views A road sign icon appears on the map with guidance on how this will aff ect your travel plans detailed at the bottom of the screen, and swiping left and right will Traffic Real time traffic take you through all of the results, while simultaneously highlighting conditions are displayed as an overlay on main roads.

  • Page 112: S Note

    The apps S Note S Note Use S Note to make both quick sketches and important, complex notes You’ll use it to… Getting ideas down S Note, or if you don’t have it Make notes then its sister app S Memo, If you remember something, keep a record lets you write or draw notes Capture ideas...
  • Page 113 S Note The apps your finger or an S Pen is generally the quickest and easiest way to Inserting shapes get started, but if you look at the top of the screen then you will also see a range of other options to choose from, including a ‘T’ symbol that allows you to turn handwriting into text and a shapes symbol that enables you to draw shapes directly onto the screen.

  • Page 114: Write And Draw

    The apps S Note Manage your notes If you start using S Note seriously then the chances are that you will soon amass a fair few notes. By default, the app fi les these in order of the date that they were made, but you can easily rename notes as you save them in order to make things more meaningful for you.
  • Page 115 S Note The apps Add an S Note widget Use the arrow icons to undo and redo each specifi c stage of your note’ s production is tap and hold any note, select Move from the menu that appears Widgets Tap and hold on a and then move that note into a folder of your choosing.

  • Page 116: S Planner

    Fig 1 (right) Keep track of the whole year with the S Planner app the Samsung Galaxy S5, for example, you’ve got no fewer than six diff erent views on off er. You switch between them by tapping the menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen and choosing from Year, Month, Week, Day, Agenda and more.
  • Page 117 Go to the Settings menu and then Quick Responses. Planner on your Samsung Galaxy, hit the Menu button and tap Calendars. By tapping Add account you will be able to add a wide range of calendars from various different sources, including Google and Facebook.

  • Page 118: S Voice

    The apps S Voice S Voice Now you can control your Samsung Galaxy device with a range of vocal commands You’ll use it to… Introducing your personal assistant Control apps S Voice is a voice- Use your voice to interact with apps command tool;...
  • Page 119 Yes, you can use S Voice to open up your favourite app, but what if you are already inside the app? There are apps on your Samsung Settings Tap the menu icon Galaxy that can be controlled by S Voice. For and choose Settings and then choose Voice wake-up.

  • Page 120: Phone

    With the use of the Samsung S5 or a Samsung Smartwatch (tap the chain icon in the Heart Rate window to sync your Smartwatch) you’ll be able to keep accurate information on your exercise, including distance travelled and through the use of GPS the exact route that you took.
  • Page 121 S Health The apps the S5 this is just below the camera on the back of the phone; the Record your exercise Smartwatch will take your pulse from your wrist). After a moment has passed your heart rate will have been taken. If you regularly check your heart rate you can tap on the green chart icon at the bottom-right corner of the heart-rate window to check the fluctuations in your BPM.
  • Page 122 The apps S Health Input your calorie intake Access all of S Health’s tools from the menu button in S Health. In the menu tap on Food. By default the Food page will land on today’s date so any info you add will be applied to today. Tap on the date and select a diff erent day on the calendar to back date calorie info.
  • Page 123 Tap the options icon at the top-right corner of the window and tap Set maximum heart rate. When using a Samsung Smartwatch this option will warn you when your heart rate reaches the set maximum heart rate. Once a workout is complete, review the workout’s details and add notes...

  • Page 124: Facebook

    It provides each person with a place to post their status details and stores them in chronological order. But dig a little deeper and your timeline can be so much more. Samsung Galaxy users can choose to add details about themselves to their own timeline, and even set individual privacy settings to stop or allow certain people from viewing the content they hold.
  • Page 125 Take control of app settings Samsung Galaxy users have a plethora of settings waiting for them in the Facebook app. The most important ones link to your privacy and how much of your posted content you want others to see.
  • Page 126 The apps Twitter Twitter Follow trends, meet new people and post your own views all within the Twitter app You’ll use it to… Enjoy Twitter wherever you are Follow people Twitter is a social media Follow friends, families and celebrities client, where users can Tweet Post your own thoughts and opinions...
  • Page 127 Twitter The apps a tweet, you can also direct it to a specific person by starting the Add media & location tweet with the @ symbol and then their username. Just remember that although your tweet is meant for one person, everyone will be able to see it.
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  • Page 132 Discover new and enhanced features of your Samsung Galaxy and see how it can change your life Set up your phone or tablet Get your Samsung Galaxy up and running in a way that best suits your needs Get more out of your device...

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