Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a 
glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 
communicating with a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point 
available but you are not connected to it. May also 
display if there is a communication issue with the 
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
 Displays when connected to another device using 
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to  “Wi-Fi 
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Wi-Fi Direct 
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can 
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for Wi-Fi 
Direct.
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ 
 Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
3. Ta p  
 ➔ Wi-Fi Direct.
Your phone automatically scans for other Wi-Fi Direct 
devices.
4. Repeat 
steps 1 - 3 on the other device you want to
connect...

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Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) allows data exchange when 
you touch your device with another compatible device. This 
is used for applications such as S Beam. To activate NFC on 
your device, see “NFC” on page 89.
Android Beam
When Android Beam is activated, you can beam app content 
to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close 
together. You can beam browser pages,...

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To turn Bluetooth off:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the 
Bluetooth field, to  turn Bluetooth OFF  .
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status 
at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and 
communicating with another device.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu allo ws you to set up many of 
the characteristics of...

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To show received files:
  From the Home screen, tap   ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth ➔   ➔ Received files.
A list of all files received from Bluetooth is displayed.
To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings  ➔ 
 
Bluetooth.
2. Verify your Bluetooth is ON  .
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap 
Scan to search
for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such 
as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
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Disconnecting a paired device
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection 
between the device and your phone, but retains the 
knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to 
reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the 
connection information again.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously 
paired device (from the bottom of the page).
3. Ta p  
OK to confirm disconnection.
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often...

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USB Tethering
This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data 
connection via a direct USB connection between your device 
and a single computer.
Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your 
computer while using the USB tethering feature. 
If additional software or USB drivers are required, 
navigate to:  http://www.samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔ 
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Note: You must have a tethering plan on your account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
To activate the Mobile Hotspot service:
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔ 
 Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot. 
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
Mobile Hotspot
sli

der to the right to turn it on. 
3. Read the on-screen notification regarding data use and 
tap 
OK.
4. Edit the 
Network SSID name and then write it down.
5. Enable the 
Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you
would like to...

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To change the Portable HotSpot password:
1.From the Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot screen, tap Mobile
Hotspot 
➔   Menu ➔Configure.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Security field and select WPA2 PSK.
3. With security enabled, delete the previous password 
and enter a new one into the 
Password field. 
Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will 
be for intruders to break your security. It is 
recommended that you not use names, birthdays, 
or other personal information.
4. Ta p...

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Section 8: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is 
available in the Apps Menu, its  function, and how to navigate 
through that particular application. If the application is 
already described in another  section of this user manual, 
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Note:  This manual only addresses  applications that have been 
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase. 
Information concerning third party applications that...