Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Accessing help information
To access help information for an app while you are using the app, tap  → Help.
To access help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Help.
•	Some apps may not support this feature.
•	To use the feature, connect to a  Wi-Fi or mobile network.  

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Personalising
Switching to easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and 
add shortcuts to your favourite contacts.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Easy mode → Easy mode, select apps to apply simpler 
layout, and then tap 
Done.
To return to standard mode, on the Home screen, tap 
Easy settings → Easy mode → 
Standard mode → Done.
Managing shortcuts
To add...

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Moving and removing an item
Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
You can also move frequently-used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home 
screen.
To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to 
Remove that appears at the top of 
the screen.
Creating a folder
1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to Create folder that appears 
at...

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Managing the Apps screen
Changing view mode
On the Apps screen, tap  → View as and select a sorting method.
Hiding apps
Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
On the Apps screen, tap 
 → Hide apps, select apps, and then tap Done.
To display hidden apps, tap 
 → Show hidden apps, select apps, and then tap Done.
Moving items
On the Apps screen, tap  → Edit. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the...

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Changing the screen lock method
You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal 
information.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen 
lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
Pattern
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. 
Set...

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Password
A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including 
numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked 
screen.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wallpaper. Alternatively, on the Home screen, 
tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together on the screen, and then tap 
Wallpapers.
2 Select a screen to...

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Setting up accounts
Adding accounts
Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the 
best experience with your device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. 
Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
To sync content with your accounts, select an account and tick items to sync.
Removing accounts
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account service...

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Before using this feature
Ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the two devices. You can download 
the app from 
Samsung Apps or Play Store.
1 On the two devices, launch Smart Switch Mobile.
2 On both devices, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Confirm.
3 Bring the devices close together, and then tap Connect on either device.
4 On the device you are transferring contacts from, tick Contacts and tap Transfer.
5 On the device to transfer contacts...

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Moving contacts using Samsung Kies
Import a backup contacts file from your computer via Samsung Kies to restore contacts 
on your device. You can also back up contacts to the computer via Samsung Kies. Refer to 
‘Connecting with Samsung Kies’ for details.   

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Network connectivity
Connecting to a mobile network
Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi-Fi network is not 
available.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, 
open the quick setting panel and tap 
Mobile data to activate it.
Connecting to a  Wi-Fi network
Connect the device to a  Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other 
devices. Refer to ‘Wi-Fi’ for additional options.
•	Your device uses a...