Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

www.samsung.com
User Manual
SM-G900F
English (EU). 03/2014. Rev.1.0  

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Table of Contents
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Getting started
8 Device layout
10
 Buttons
11
 Package c

ontents
12
 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

 
battery
15
 Charging the ba

ttery
18
 Inserting a memor

y card
20
 Turning the devic

e on and off
20
 Holding the device
21
 Locking and unlock

ing the device
Basics
22 Using the touch screen
25
 Indicat
 or icons
26
 Notifications and quick setting panels
30
 Home and Apps screens
34
 Opening apps
34
 Installing or uninstalling apps
36
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Gallery
99 Viewing content on the device
101
 Modifying con
 tent on the device
103
 Acc

essing additional options
103
 Tagging fac

es
104
 Using Tag 

buddy
Internet & SNS
105 Internet
106
 Chrome
107
 Hangouts
107
 ChatON
S Health
109 About S Health
110
 Starting S Health
111
 Customising the S Health main scr

een
112
 Using S Health menus
113
 Measuring st

eps taken
115
 Using the Exer

cise mate
118
 Recor

ding food intake
120
 Using the additional menus
121
 Configuring...

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166 Magnifier
167
 Maps
167
 Memo
168
 My Files
170
 Tor

ch
Connecting with other 
devices
171 NFC
173
 Bluetooth
176
 S Beam
177
 Quick connec

t
181
 Smart Remot

e
184
 Screen mir

roring
186
 Using the mobile prin

ting feature
Device & data manager
187 Upgrading the device
188
 Transf
 erring files between the device 
and a computer
189
 Backing up and rest

oring data
190
 Perf

orming a data reset
Settings
191 About Settings
191
 QUICK SETTINGS
191
 NETWORK C

ONNECTIONS
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Troubleshooting203 MOTION
204
 USER AND BACKUP
205
 SYSTEM
212
 APPLICA

TIONS
219
 Google Settings
Accessibility
220 Accessibility
221
 Using the Home button t
 o open 
accessibility menus
221
 TalkBack
233
 Changing the fon

t size
233
 Magnifying the scr

een
233
 Setting notification r

eminders
234
 Reversing the displa

y colours
234
 Colour adjustment
235
 Setting flash notification
235
 Turning off all sounds
235
 Customising caption settings
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 Adjusting the sound balance...

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This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest 
standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at 
www.samsung.com contain details about the device’s functions and features.
•	Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•	Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•	Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or 
device’s...

 
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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information   

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Getting started
Device layout
Back button
Multipurpose jack
Infrared LEDProximity/Light/Gesture 
sensor
Recent apps button Microphone Front camera
Power button
Home button
Notification light
Earpiece
Touch screen
Rear camera Flash
GPS antenna
Main antenna Microphone for 
speakerphone
Volume button
Back cover Speaker
Headset jack
NFC antenna (on the 
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The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or 
take videos.
•	Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause 
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
•	Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
Maintaining water and dust resistance
The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to 
prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and...

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•	If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, 
sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker 
is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth.
•	If the device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
•	The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate slightly in certain conditions. 
Vibrations in these conditions, such as when the volume level is high are normal and do 
not affect...