Set A Password Screen Lock; Set A Fingerprint Screen Lock - Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after
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the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time
interval, your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock key locks the
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screen instantly.

Set a Password Screen Lock

With a Password screen lock, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, on the
screen to unlock the device.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap
Lock screen > Screen lock > Password, and then follow the prompts to create or
change your screen unlock password.
3. When you have a Password screen lock set, you can also configure these options:
Dual Clock: Display the time in your home city and in your current location when your phone
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is roaming.
Clock size: Choose the size of clock displayed on the lock screen.
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Show date: Enable or display the display of the current date on the lock screen.
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Camera shortcut: When enabled, a shortcut to Camera displays on the lock screen. You
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can drag the Camera shortcut to unlock the screen and launch the Camera in one step. Note
that Camera is the only app you can access with this method; you will need to enter your
screen unlock to unlock the screen.
Owner information: Enter owner information text, and then tap the checkbox to control
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whether it displays on the lock screen.
Additional information: Choose whether to display weather information or information
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from S Health when Walking mode is enabled in the S Health app.
Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after
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the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time
interval, your phone will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim.
Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock key locks the
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screen instantly.

Set a Fingerprint Screen Lock

With a Fingerprint screen lock, you can use your fingerprint to unlock the screen, or for other
purposes you decide. Fingerprint recognition provides a lower level of security than a password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to register your fingerprint. If other apps support the use of your
fingerprint for security, you can select that option in the app.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
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