Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Connecting with other devices
NFC
About NFC
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information 
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for 
transportation or events after downloading the required apps.
The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid 
damaging the NFC antenna.
Before using this feature
•	Check the location of the NFC antennas on your device and the other device.
•	Ensure that the NFC feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to 
connect to.
•	Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags 
or receive data.  
						

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Using the NFC feature
Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product 
information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you 
can use the device to make payments conveniently.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from 
the tag will appear.
Making a purchase with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile 
payment service. To register or get details about the service, contact your service provider.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
To set the default payment app, tap 
Tap and pay and select an app.
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.   
						

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Sending data
Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled 
devices.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
2 Tap Android Beam and drag the Android Beam switch to the right.
3 Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use 
Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices.
•	Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or 
received via the Bluetooth feature.
•	Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted 
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating 
distance may be reduced.
•	Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth 
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
•	Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies 
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth 
feature.   
						

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Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to 
connect to.
•	Ensure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, drag the Bluetooth switch to the right, 
and then tap 
Scan. Detected devices are listed.
To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name.
2 Select a device to pair with.
If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming 
the auto-generated passkey.
3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm.
Sending and receiving data
Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media 
files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image 
to another device.
Sending an image
1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery.
2 Select an image.   
						

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3 Tap  → Bluetooth, and then select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, request that the device turns on its 
visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices.
4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device.
Receiving an image
When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The 
received image is saved in the 
Gallery → Download folder.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth.
The device displays the paired devices on the list.
2 Tap  next to the device’s name to unpair.
3 Tap Unpair.   
						

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S Beam
Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the NFC feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the devices 
you want to send files to.
Sending data
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
2 Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right.
3 Select a file and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the file.
•	Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright 
laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of 
copyrighted data.
•	If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail.   
						

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Quick connect
About Quick connect
Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a 
remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on 
your device with computers.
•	Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the 
shared content.
•	Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For 
example, the device name can be shown as BT MAC.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that devices to be connected support the Quick connect feature and that their 
screens are turned on.
•	Ensure that Wi-Fi Direct or the Bluetooth feature is activated on devices that do not 
support the Quick connect feature.
Connecting to other devices
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
When the panel opens, the Bluetooth feature is activated automatically and the device 
searches for nearby devices.
2 Select a device to connect to.
The next steps may vary depending on the connected device. Follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the connection between the devices.
To allow nearby devices to search for your device and connect to it, tap 
 → Always ready 
to connect
, and then drag the Always ready to connect switch to the right.   
						

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Re-searching for devices
If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.
Tap 
 and select the device from the list of detected devices.
Disconnecting devices
To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap  at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap 
.
Sharing content
Share content with the connected devices.
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Select a device from the list of detected devices.
3 Select a media category.
4 Select the content to share and tap Done.
Your device sends the content to the connected device.
Connecting to a TV
Connect the device to a TV and control the TV by using the device as a remote control.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the TV is turned on.
•	Ensure that your device and the TV are connected to the same network.
•	Ensure that the TV is registered to the WatchON feature.
•	Install the WatchON app on the device. You can download the app from Samsung Apps 
or 
Play Store.   
						

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1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Tap Control from the list of detected devices.
When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen.
When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap 
Set up Remote control. Then, 
follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices.
3 Control the connected TV using the remote control.
Joining Group Play
Share content with other devices by using the Group Play feature.
Before using this feature
•	Search for or join a created session or create a new session.
•	Install the Group Play app on both devices. You can download the app from Samsung 
Apps
 or Play Store.
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Tap Join from the list of detected devices.
Only devices that support Group Play sessions appear on the list.
3 Select a Group Play session to join.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices.   
						

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Exploring computers
Launch the Samsung Link app to use content saved on remotely connected computers. To 
use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network.
•	Ensure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung 
Link app.
•	Ensure that the Samsung Link app is installed on both devices. You can download the 
app from 
Samsung Apps or Play Store.
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Tap Connect from the list of detected devices.
Only available computers appear on the list.
3 Select a computer to connect to.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices.