Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual
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Settings 201 Toolbox Set the device to use the toolbox. On the Settings screen, tap Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. • APPLICATIONS: View the apps list to display in the toolbox. • Edit: Select the apps to display in the toolbox. One-handed operation Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. On the Settings screen, tap One-handed operation, and then drag the One-handed operation switch to the right. PERSONALISATION Easy mode Set the device to easy mode. On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode. • Standard mode: Set the device to standard mode. • Easy mode: Set the device to easy mode. • EASY APPLICATIONS: Select apps to apply simpler layouts. Accessibility You can use this feature to access settings to improve accessibility to the device. Refer to ‘Accessibility’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.
Settings 202 Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified contacts in blocking mode. On the Settings screen, tap Blocking mode, and then drag the Blocking mode switch to the right. Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the right. • Unlock method: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode. Finger Scanner Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. On the Settings screen, tap Finger Scanner. • Fingerprint manager: Register or delete fingerprint information. • Change alternative password: Change the alternative password to use if the device does not recognise the fingerprint. • Screen lock: Set an unlock method and an alternative password. • Verify Samsung account: Set the device to verify your Samsung account with fingerprints. • Pay using PayPal: Set the device to verify your PayPal account and to authorise purchases using your fingerprints.
Settings 203 MOTION Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures. • Air browse: Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, webpages, or songs. • Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. • Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. • Mute/Pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by using palm motions or looking away from the screen. –Covering screen with hand: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback when you cover the screen with your palm. –Turning device over: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback by placing the device face down. –Smart pause: Set the device to pause video playback when you look away from the screen. • Capture screen: Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen. Air view Preview content or view information in a pop-up window by pointing at an item with your finger. On the Settings screen, tap Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right.
Settings 204 USER AND BACKUP Accounts Add email or SNS accounts. On the Settings screen, tap Accounts. Cloud Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to restore settings and app data when the apps are reinstalled on the device. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data.
Settings 205 SYSTEM Language and input Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. Language Select a display language for all menus and apps. Default Select a default keyboard type for text input. Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. • English(UK): Select a default keyboard layout. • Select input languages: Select languages for text input. • Predictive text: Activate predictive text mode to predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. You can also customise the word prediction settings. • Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark. • My Shortcuts: Set number shortcuts to frequently-used text. You can tap and hold a number key to insert the preset text. • Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto spacing: Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. • Auto-punctuate: Set the device to insert a full stop when you double-tap the space bar.
Settings 206 • Keyboard swipe: –None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature. –Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard. –Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by scrolling the keyboard. –Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards. • Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Vibration: Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched. • Character preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • Tap and hold delay: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap . • Choose input languages: Select input languages for text input. • Block offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. Voice search • Language: Select a language for the voice recognition. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to the current action. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • Hotword detection: Set the device to begin voice recognition when you say the wake-up command while using the search app. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install language data for offline voice input. • Bluetooth headset: Set the device to allow a voice search with a Bluetooth headset, when one is connected to the device.
Settings 207 Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech feature. Notification readout Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Set date: Set the current date manually. • Set time: Set the current time manually. • Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones. • Select time zone: Set the home time zone. • Use 24-hour format: Display time in 24-hour format. • Select date format: Select a date format.
Settings 208 Safety assistance Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to ‘Emergency mode’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Safety assistance. • Emergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery consumption by using basic functions, such as calling. • Geo News: Set the device to receive alerts for natural disaster forecasts. • Send help messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Home button three times. –Send pictures: Set the device to send photos taken by the front and rear cameras with the help message. –Send sound recording: Set the device to record sound and send it along with the message to the recipients. • Manage primary contacts: Select or edit the recipients for help messages. Accessories Change the accessory settings. On the Settings screen, tap Accessories. • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices. Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. • Display battery percentage: Set the device to display the remaining battery life.
Settings 209 Power saving mode Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to ‘Using the power saving feature’ for details. On the Settings screen, tap Power saving mode. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power- saving mode. –Block background data: Set the device to prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection. –Restrict performance: Set the device to limit various options, such as turning off the Recent apps and Back buttons’ backlight. –Greyscale mode: Set the device to display colours on the screen as grey tones. • Ultra power saving mode: Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. The maximum standby time is the estimated time that the device will maintain a battery charge. The standby time is the time taken for the battery to fully discharge if the device is not used. Standby time may vary depending on device settings and operating conditions. Storage View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Settings 210 Security Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Security. • Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card. If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the device. • Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account. –ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account. –Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile networks. • SIM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen. • Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device on the Find my mobile website. • Reactivation lock: Set the device to require your Samsung account after the device has been reset to prevent others from reactivating the device. • Set up SIM card lock: –Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device. –Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.