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 a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, scroll left, tap , and then select an app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, scroll right, tap 
.
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap 
 → Edit, select an app or contact with .
Managing the Home and Apps screens
Managing the Home screen
Adding items
Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.
To add widgets, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap 
Widgets, tap and hold 
a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.  
						

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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 the top of the screen.
2 Enter a folder name.
3 Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done.
Managing panels
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap 
.
To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to 
Remove at the top of 
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap 
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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 screen.
To move an item to a new panel, drag it to 
Create page that appears at the top of the screen.
Creating folders
1 On the Apps screen, tap  → Create folder. Alternatively, tap  → Edit, tap and hold an 
app, and then drag it to 
Create folder that appears at the top of the screen.
2 Enter a folder name.
3 Tap , select the apps to move to the folder, and then tap Done.   
						

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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 a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
Fingerprints
Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to ‘Finger Scanner’ for details.
PIN
A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password 
again to verify it.   
						

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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 change or apply wallpaper to.
3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen.
To select photos taken by the device’s camera or other images, tap 
More images.
4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done.
Changing ringtones
Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Sound.
To set a ringtone for incoming calls, tap 
Ringtones, select a ringtone, and then tap OK. To use 
a song stored on the device or in your account as a ringtone, tap 
Add.
To set a ringtone for notifications, tap 
Notifications, select a ringtone, and then tap OK.   
						

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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 under MY 
ACCOUNTS
, select the account to remove, and then tap  → Remove account.
Moving contacts from other devices to your 
device
Moving contacts using Samsung Smart Switch
You can move contacts to your device from other devices and computers using Samsung 
Smart Switch.
Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers.
Using Smart Switch Mobile
You can use this app to transfer contacts from one mobile device to another. This feature is 
supported when transferring contacts between selected Samsung mobile devices only.   
						

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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 to, tap OK to start transferring contacts from the other 
device.
Using Smart Switch with computers
Use this feature to transfer a backup of your contacts from a computer to your device. You can 
also transfer contacts from selected manufacturer’s mobile devices to your device.
Before using this feature
Ensure that the Smart Switch for computers is installed on the computer. You can download 
the app from the Samsung Smart Switch website (
www.samsungsmartswitch.com).
1 Back up contacts from a previous device to the computer. For details, contact the device’s 
manufacturer.
2 On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
3 On the computer, read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then click Agree.
4 Connect your current device to the computer using the USB cable.
5 On the computer, click the manufacturer of the previous device and follow the on-screen 
instructions to transfer contacts to your device.   
						

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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 non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all 
European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction 
indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors.
•	Turn off  Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel 
and tap and hold 
Wi-Fi.
2 Drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.
3 Select a network from the list of detected  Wi-Fi networks. Networks that require a 
password appear with a lock icon.
4 Tap Connect. After the device connects to a  Wi-Fi network, the device will automatically 
connect to it any time it is available.