Samsung On 5 User Guide

							6Assemble Your Device
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a 
standard outlet.
3.
 
U
 nplug the charging head from the outlet and 
remove the USB cable from the device when 
charging is complete.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone 
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its 
remaining battery power by dimming the screen. 
When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
 ► V

iew the battery charge indicator located in the 
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid 
color (
  ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. 
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better 
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For 
more information, see Battery . 
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							7Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your 
device on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
 ►Pr

ess and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1.
 Pr

ess and hold the Power  key until the 
Device options menu is displayed.
2.
 T

ap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Reset the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger 
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can 
reset your device. 
 ►Pr

ess and hold the Power  key and the 
Volume down key at the same time for 
more than seven seconds. 
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome 
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics 
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, 
connect to a Wi-Fi
® network, set up accounts, 
choose location services, learn about your device’s 
features, and more.
Note : TalkBack provides voice prompts and 
descriptions of items on the screen to improve 
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or 
disable TalkBack by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device. 
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
To lock the device:
 ► Pr

ess the Power  key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock.
To unlock the device:
 ► Pr

ess the Power  key or Home key, and then 
drag your finger across the screen. 
Set Up Your Device 
Getting Started  
						

							8Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung 
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Accounts.
2.
 T

ap 
 Add account > Samsung account.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to 
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, 
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google Account or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts .
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Accounts.
2.
 T

ap 
 Add account > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your 
device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. 
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other 
people from using your device if it is reset to factory 
settings without your permission. For example, if 
your device is lost or stolen and a factory data 
reset is performed, only someone with your Google 
Account username and password can use the 
device.
You will not be able to access the device after 
a factory data reset if you do not have your 
Google Account username and password. For more 
information, see Factory Data Reset .
Caution: You should remove your Google Account 
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other 
service provider for service and before resetting the 
device to factory settings.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device 
automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection 
(FRP) security feature. For more information, 
see google.com .
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from 
the device. 
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
 T

ap Accounts > Google.
• If you have more than one Google Account set 
up on your device, tap the Google Account 
you want to remove.
3.
 
T

ap More > Remove account.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device 
Getting Started  
						

							Learn some of the key 
features of your mobile 
device, including the 
screens and icons, as 
well as how to navigate 
the device and enter text 
using the keyboard.Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage 
the tempered glass surface and void the 
warranty.
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							10Home Screen
Home Screen
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and notification icons (left) . For more information, 
see Status Bar.
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts 
on all Home screens.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is currently visible.
• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite 
applications.
• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension 
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status bar
Home screen indicator Widget
Apps list
Primary app shortcuts
App folderApp shortcuts 
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							11Home Screen
Customize your Home screens 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and custom 
wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
 ►F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens 
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, 
remove, change the order of screens, as well as 
choose a different main Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 Use t

hese options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the 
screens, and then tap 
 Add.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, 
and then drag it to 
 Remove.
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap 
 Main Home screen at the top of a screen. 
This screen is displayed when you press the 
Home key.
• Change the order of screens: Touch 
and hold a screen, and then drag it to a 
new position.
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Wallpapers to customize.
For more information, see Wallpaper .
To access Wallpaper settings:
 ► F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings 
> Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that 
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds 
of widgets, including links to a specific contact, 
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Widgets.
3.
 
T
 ouch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home 
screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 
release it.
2.
 Dr

ag the widget to 
 Remove and release it.
Note : Removing a widget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen. 
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							12Home Screen
Themes
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons 
on your device.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Themes to customize.
For more information, see Themes .
To access Theme settings:
 ► F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Settings  
> Themes.
Screen Grid
Change the number of icons that can be placed on 
each Home screen by changing the Screen grid 
dimensions.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2.
 T

ap Screen grid.
3.
 
T
 ap a dimension option (4 x 4, 4 x 5, or 5 x 5) 
to preview its appearance. The numbers indicate 
how many icons can be placed horizontally by 
how many icons can be placed vertically.
4.
 
T
 ap Apply to apply the selected dimensions.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1.
 F
 rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps.
2.
 T

ouch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a 
Home screen.
1.
 T

ouch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2.
 Dr

ag the app shortcut to 
 Remove and 
release it.
Note : Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
shortcut and drag it on top of another app 
shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
2.
 Rele

ase the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Enter a name for the 
folder.
•  Palette: Change the color.
•  Add application: Place more apps in the 
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then 
tap Add.
3.
 
T

ap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch and hold an app 
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home 
screen.
1.
 T
 ouch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2.
 Dr

ag the folder to 
 Remove and release it. 
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							13Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and notification 
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE active: The device is connected 
to a 4G LTE wireless network.
Signal strength: Cellular network signal 
strength.
Network not available: No wireless 
network is available.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is 
available.
Notification Icons
Missed call: A call has been missed.
Call in progress: A call is in progress.
Call on hold: A call is on hold.
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: New voicemail message 
has been received.
New message: New text or multimedia 
message has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of 
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being 
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is 
active and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are 
available from the Google Play store.
App updates complete: App installation 
or updates are complete.
Status Bar 
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							14Navigation
Learn the basics for how to 
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your 
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Ta p
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate 
them.
• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to 
move it.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu 
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally 
across the screen.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the 
Home screens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new 
location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a 
Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or 
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a 
picture or a web page.
• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in 
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Navigation 
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							15Navigation
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform 
common actions.
• More: Tap to view more menu options for a 
screen. This often allows you to select items to 
delete or share.
• Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
• Share: Tap to select items to share, and then 
choose a sharing method.
• Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
• On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on () or 
off (
).
•  Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When 
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can 
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to 
select all.
•  Menu: Tap to view available options for the 
field. 
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