Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to listen to the text. When the text you want to edit is 
read aloud, use the following actions:
•	Deleting text: Tap the delete button on the keyboard.
•	Selecting text using selection mode: Activate selection mode to select and listen to 
the text. To activate selection mode, open the local contextual menu and select 
Cursor 
control
 → Start selection mode. Scroll to the left or right to listen to the text before 
or next to the currently-selected text. To deactivate selection mode, open the local 
contextual menu and select 
Cursor control → End selection mode.
•	Selecting entire text: Open the local contextual menu and select Cursor control → 
Select all. All text in the document will be selected.
•	Copying or cropping text: Select text using the local contextual menu. Then, open the 
local contextual menu and select 
Cursor control. Select Copy to copy the selected text or 
select 
Cut to cut the selected text. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.
•	Pasting text: Place the cursor at the point where the text should be inserted, open the 
local contextual menu, and then select 
Cursor control → Paste.
Entering text by voice
You can enter text by voice. To display the keyboard, tap the text input field, and then tap 
anywhere on the screen twice quickly.
When you tap and hold 
, the device displays a pop-up window showing the keyboard 
options. Drag your finger on the screen without releasing it. When 
 is selected, release your 
finger. Then, say the words that you want to enter in the text field. The spoken words appear 
as text on the screen and the device reads them aloud.
To enter additional text, select the microphone button and say the words.
Changing the input language
While entering text by voice, select English (UK) and select a language to change the input 
language.
To add languages to the list, select 
English (UK) → Add more languages, deselect 
Automatic, and then select languages you want.   
						

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Reading aloud information from documents or images
Take photos of documents or business cards and extract and read text from them. The 
device also reads colour and pattern information aloud when you take photos of coloured or 
patterned images. Access 
Samsung Apps, and download and install Optical Reader.
Tap 
Optical Reader on the Apps screen.
To select the languages to recognise, select 
 → Language settings.
Using document mode
The default mode of this app is document mode. When you are using colour/pattern 
mode, select 
 to switch to document mode. In document mode, when you take photos of 
documents or business cards, the device displays the extracted text.
Place an object on a flat surface and select 
. When TalkBack is activated, the device 
automatically reads the text on the screen aloud after taking a photo.
To extract text from a stored image, select 
 → Load image.
To read aloud the text on the screen when TalkBack is deactivated, select 
 → Text-to-speech.
Using colour/pattern mode
To use colour/pattern mode, activate TalkBack.
Select 
 to switch to colour/pattern mode. In colour/pattern mode, the device displays the 
colour and pattern information of objects when you take photos. The device identifies items, 
such as commonly-used colours and patterns. This mode helps visually impaired users to 
select the colours or patterns they want.
Capture the object within the device viewfinder and select 
. The device takes a photo and 
identifies the object’s colour and pattern. When the device finishes identifying the object, it 
automatically reads aloud the object’s colour and pattern information.
The colour information results may vary depending on the light conditions. Ensure 
that you take photos in colour and pattern mode in bright conditions.   
						

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Changing the font size
Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the 
device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to 
Huge may not be 
available in some apps.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Font size.
Magnifying the screen
Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Magnification gestures, and 
then drag the 
Magnification gestures switch to the right.
•	Zooming in and out: Tap the screen three times quickly to zoom in on a specific area. Tap 
the screen three times quickly again to return.
•	Exploring the screen by scrolling: Use two fingers to scroll through the magnified screen.
•	Adjusting zoom ratio: Tap the screen with two fingers on the magnified screen. Then, 
spread two fingers apart or pinch them together to adjust the ratio.
•	Keyboards on the screen cannot be magnified.
•	When this feature is activated, the performance of some apps, such as Phone and 
Calculator, may be affected.
Setting notification reminders
Use this feature to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Notification reminder, and 
then drag the 
Notification reminder switch to the right.
To set an interval between alerts, tap 
Reminder interval.   
						

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Reversing the display colours
Use this feature to improve screen visibility and to help users recognise text on the screen 
more easily. When this feature is activated, the device displays a negative image that reverses 
the colours on the screen. Reversing the colours increases the contrast between black and 
white.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Vision, and then tick Negative colours.
Colour adjustment
Use this feature to adjust how colours are displayed on the screen if you have difficulty in 
distinguishing colours. The device changes the colours into more recognisable colours.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Colour adjustment.
2 Drag the Colour adjustment switch to the right.
3 Tap Start.
4 Arrange the colour tiles in order of similarity, starting from the base colour.
5 When you are finished adjusting the colours, tap Done.
If you can distinguish the colours, no more adjustment is required.
6 If the colours cannot be distinguished, tap Camera or Image.
7 Drag the colour adjustment bar to the left or right and tap Done.
To readjust the colour, tap 
 → Readjust colour.   
						

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Setting flash notification
Set the flash to blink when you have incoming calls, new messages, or notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Flash 
notification
.
Turning off all sounds
Set the device to mute all device sounds, such as media sounds, including the caller’s voice 
during a call.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Turn off all 
sounds
.
Customising caption settings
Samsung caption
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), 
and then drag the 
Subtitles (CC) switch to the right.
Use the following options:
•	Alignment: Change the position of the caption.
•	Font: Change the font type.
•	Size: Change the font size.
•	Edge: Change the edge of the subtitle text.
•	Font: Adjust the transparency and change the colour of the text.
•	Background: Adjust the transparency and change the colour of the caption box 
background.
•	Caption window: Adjust the transparency and change the colour of the caption window.   
						

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Google caption
On the Apps screen, Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then 
drag the 
Google subtitles (CC) switch to the right.
Use the following options:
•	Language: Select a display language for the caption.
•	Text size: Change the font size.
•	Caption style: Change the caption style.
Adjusting the sound balance
Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a dual headset.
To adjust the sound balance, connect a dual headset to the device. On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Sound balance. Drag the adjustment bar to the left 
or right and adjust the sound balance, and then tap 
Set.
Using mono audio
Set the device to enable mono sound when you listen to audio with one earbud. You can 
use this mode if you have hearing impairments or in situations when a single earbud is more 
convenient.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Mono audio.
Using baby crying detector
Set the device to detect a baby crying and alerts you by vibrating.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Baby crying detector, and 
then drag the 
Baby crying detector switch to the right.
Tap 
 to activate the sound detection feature. When the device detects sounds, it vibrates. To 
set the flash blinks for detecting sound, tap 
 → Settings, and then tick Flash notification.   
						

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Using auto haptic
Set the device to vibrate when playing sounds in downloaded apps, such as games.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Hearing, and then tick Auto haptic.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Using the assistive menus
Displaying the assistive shortcut icon
Set the device to display the assistive shortcut icon. You can use the icon to access apps, 
features, and settings by tapping assistive menus in the icon. Control the device by tapping 
the assistive menus in the icon without exploring the screen. When this feature is launched, 
Single tap mode is activated.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → 
Assistant menu.
2 Drag the Assistant menu switch to the right.
The assistive shortcut icon appears at the bottom right of the screen.
3 Tap Dominant hand to move the assistive shortcut icon to a convenient location.
Accessing assistive menus
The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon to provide easy access to the assistive 
menus from any screen.
When you tap the assistive shortcut icon, the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus 
appear on the icon. Tap the up or down arrow to move to other panels or scroll the screen up 
or down to select other menus.   
						

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Using the cursor
On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be 
controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger 
movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, 
tap the screen to select items under the cursor.
Use the following options:
•	 /  : Select an item or scroll left or right on the screen.
•	 /  : Scroll up or down the screen.
•	 : Move the touch area to another location.
•	 : Close the touch area.
To change the cursor settings, on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity 
and interaction
 → Assistant menu, drag the Assistant menu switch to the right, and then 
use options under 
TOUCHPAD AND CURSOR SEETTINGS.
Using enhanced assistive menus
Set the device to display enhanced assistive menus for selected apps. For example, when you 
launch 
Messages, searching and composing functions appear on the assistive menu.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant 
menu
 → Assistant plus, drag the Assistant plus switch to the right, and then select apps.
Editing the assistive menus
You can use this feature to edit menus in the assistive shortcut icon.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Assistant 
menu
, drag the Assistant menu switch to the right, and then tap Edit. To add or delete 
menus, tap 
 or .   
						

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Turning on the screen with the air gesture 
feature
Use the air gesture feature to turn on the screen by moving your hand above the sensor at 
the top of the device. You can turn on the screen without pressing a button. When you use 
this feature, place the device on a flat surface or hold the device securely to prevent it from 
moving.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Air wake 
up
, and then drag the Air wake up switch to the right.
Using the smart scroll feature
Set the device to scroll the screen up or down by tilting your head or the device. You can use 
this feature while viewing emails or webpages.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Smart 
scroll
, and then drag the Smart scroll switch to the right.
Use the following options:
•	Tilting head: Set the device to scroll the screen up or down when you tilt your head 
upwards or downwards.
•	Tilting device: Set the device to scroll the screen up or down when you tilt the device 
forwards or backwards.
•	Speed: Adjust the speed for scrolling the screen.
•	Visual feedback display: Set the device to display a visual feedback icon when the device 
recognises your action.   
						

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Setting tap and hold delay options
Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Tap and 
hold delay
, and then select an option.
Using interaction control mode
Activate interaction control mode to restrict the device’s reaction to inputs while using apps. 
Use this mode when you want to allow others only limited access and control of your media 
or data.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → 
Interaction control.
2 Drag the Interaction control switch to the right.
3 Press and hold the Home button and the Volume button down simultaneously while 
using an app.
4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict.
5 Tap Done.
The device displays the restricted area. If you tap the screen or press buttons, such as the 
Home button, they will not work in this area.
To deactivate interaction control mode, press and hold the Home button and the Volume 
button down simultaneously.