Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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System Tone Settings
The System tone settings are used when you use the dialing 
pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the 
screen.1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Sound.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature:
 Dialing keypad tone: makes a sound when you tap a key on 
the keyboard.
 Touch sounds: makes a sound when you touch the screen.
 Screen lock sound: makes a sound when your screen is 
locked or unlocked.
 Haptic feedback: makes a vibration when you tap soft keys 
and on certain UI interactions.
Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings
The Samsung keyboard sound sett ings are used when you 
use the dialing pad, make a screen selection, lock your 
screen, or tap the screen.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Sound.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature:
 Sound when tapped: makes a sound when you tap a key on 
the Samsung keyboard.
 Vibrate when tapped: makes a vibration when you tap a key 
on the Samsung keyboard.
Samsung Application Sound Settings
This section describes how to modify sound settings 
associated with several frequently used apps. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Sound.
2. Tap one of the following apps to access the settings:
: allows you to modify settings for call alerts, ringtone and 
sound settings, and Voicemail sound settings.
 Messaging: allows you to modify settings for the Messaging 
app.
: allows you to modify settings for your Email accounts.
: allows you to modify settings for event notification in 
your Calendar app.
3. Follow the on-screen instruct ions to update your app 
sound settings.
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Display Settings
In this menu, you can change various settings for the display.
  From the main Settings screen, tap   Display.
The following options display:
: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Tap 
Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self-adjust or drag 
the slider and tap OK.
: allows you to set the font style and font size that your 
phone will use. You can also tap Get fonts online to choose 
from a wider selection.
 Screen rotation: allows you to switch the display orientation 
automatically when you rotate the phone.
: when activated, your screen stays on as long as 
you are looking at it.
 Screen timeout: allows you to adjust the delay time before the 
screen automatically turns off. 
 Screen mode: allows you to select from several different 
screen modes that affect the color and sharpness of your 
display.
 Auto adjust screen tone: allows you to save power because 
the phone analyzes the displayed screen image and adjusts the 
LCD brightness.
: allows you to control what your screen does when 
your device is docked or sleeping. Tap the OFF / ON icon next 
to Daydream to turn it on  . Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
: allows you to set up how your LED lights can be 
used as indicators. Tap the features that you want activated to 
create a checkmark.
 Touch key light duration: allows you to adjust the delay before 
the Touch key light automatically turns off.
 Increase touch sensitivity: allows you to adjust the touch 
sensitivity of your phone automatically depending on the type of 
material on the display.
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Wallpaper
You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home 
and lock screens by following these steps:1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Wallpaper.
2. Select the screen or screens that you would like to 
modify. Select 
Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screens
.
3. Scroll through the wallpaper  thumbnails located at the 
bottom of the screen. Tap the one you want.
4. It is displayed on your screen.
5. Ta p  
Done.
The new wallpaper is saved.
Home Screen Settings
Home screen settings allows you to change the Transistion 
effect of your Home screen and also set how your My 
Magazine updates are displayed. 1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Home screen.
2. Ta p  
Transition effect and select an option.
3. If you want to view all of  your My Magazine updates in 
one place on the homescreen, tap to create a 
checkmark and activate the feature.
Lock Screen Settings
Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more 
information about using the lock and unlock features, see 
“Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen”  on page 12.
Screen Lock
1.From the main Settings screen, tap   Lock screen.
2. Ta p  
Screen lock for these options  then follow the on-
screen instructions to set up your Screen lock:
: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create 
and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or 
change your screen unlock pattern.
 Fingerprint: You can select any finger and use the fingerprint 
to unlock your screen. Place your finger in the marked area and 
repeatedly move your finger down over the home key until the 
bar reaches 100%.
: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will 
never lock.
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Lock screen options
Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. 
Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what 
type of Screen Lock you have selected in step 2.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Lock screen.
2. The following options are available depending on the 
Screen Lock type that you have selected:
displays a dual clock on your lock screen when 
roaming.
allows you to select the size of the clock that will 
appear on your lockscreen.
displays the date on your lockscreen.
displays a camera shortcut icon on your 
lockscreen.
 Owner information displays information about you, that you 
want to be displayed on the lockscreen.
 Unlock effect sets the effect you receive when unlocking the 
phone.
 Additional information displays Weather on Walking mate 
(from S Health app) information on your lockscreen.
shows help information on the Lock screen (Swipe 
option only).
 Make pattern visible allows you to see the pattern as you 
draw it (Pattern and Fingerprint options only). 
 Vibration feedback causes your phone to vibrate if you enter a 
wrong pattern (Pattern and Fingerprint options only).
 Secured lock time allows you to set a time-out for lock screen. 
(Pattern, Fingerprint, Pin, and Password options only)
Multi window
The Multi window feature allows you to run multiple 
applications on the current sc reen at the same time. For 
more information, refer to  “Using the Multi Window”  on 
page 24.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Multi window.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located  to the right of the Multi 
window field, to turn it on  .
3. Ta p  
Open in multi window view to create a checkmark if 
you want to automatically have Multi window activated 
whenever you open files from My Files, Video, or any 
attachments from emails or messages.
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4.
Ta p  
Tr a y  p o s i t i o n and select the side of the screen that 
you would like the Multi window tray to be located (Left 
or Right).
5. From any screen, press and hold the   
Back key to 
show or hide the multi window tray.
Notification panel
The Notification panel includes a pull-down list to show 
information about processes that are running, recent 
notifications, and alerts.  1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Notification 
panel
.
2. For more information, refer to  “Notification Panel”  on 
page 37.
Toolbox
This feature allows you to customize a quick access feature 
that hold up to five frequently used application shortcuts. 
Once activated, this on-screen button can be placed 
anywhere. This button appears atop off current screens and 
can only be disabled via either the Notifications Panel or via 
the Toolbox screen.
For more information, refer to  “Customizing the Toolbox”  on 
page 30.
Important! There can only be at most five applications 
assigned to the quick access Toolbox button.
To activate the Toolbox:
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   To o l b o x.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
To o l b o x slider to 
the right to turn it on. The slider color indicates the 
activation status. 
When activated, the 
 To o l b o x  a c c e s s button 
appears on the current screen.
– or –
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From the Notification panel, tap   (
Open Grid view) 
to display additional functions.
2. Toggle on the Toolbox activa tion button (turns green).
To deactivate the Toolbox:
1.From the main Settings screen, tap   To o l b o x.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
To o l b o x slider to 
the right to turn it off.
– or –
1. From the Notification panel, tap   (
Open Grid view) 
to display additional functions.
2. Toggle off the Toolbox acti vation button (turns grey).
To customize the Toolbox applications:
1.From the active Toolbox screen, tap Edit.
2. Place a check mark alongside up to five applications. 
These will be quickly accessible via the on-screen 
button.
3. Ta p  
Save once you have completed the assignment of 
your applications.
One-handed operation
The one-handed operation settings help you to use your 
phone keypads easily with only one hand.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
One-handed 
operation
.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon next to One-handed operation to 
the right to turn it on  . 
To activate One-handed operation:
  Complete the set up process by  grabbing the device in 
one hand and then in a single motion, swipe your 
thumb from the edge of th e screen towards the middle 
and then back.
To deactivate On e-handed operation:
  Ta p   Resume Normal View to return to normal 
view.
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Easy Mode
This application allows you to see your display using the 
default layout or provide an easier user experience for the 
first-time smartphone users using 
Easy mode.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Easy mode.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon next to Easy mode to the right to 
turn it on  . 
3. Applications that are affected by Easy mode are 
checked. Tap any application to uncheck if you want 
the standard display for that application.
Accessibility
Accessibility services are specia l features to make using the 
device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use 
the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Note: You can download accessibility applications from Play Store and manage their use here.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Accessibility.
2. The following options are available:
: 
–Ta l k B a c k: activate the TalkBack feature. TalkBack, when 
installed and enabled, speaks feedback to help blind and low-
vision users.
–Dark screen: allows you to keep your screen turned off at all 
times until you double press the  Power key to turn the feature 
off. The TalkBack feature must be enabled.
–Rapid key input: allows you to release your finger rather than 
double tapping to enter a selection when using the TalkBack 
feature.
–Speak passwords: reads out password information. he 
TalkBack feature must be enabled.
–Font size: change the size of the fonts used on the device 
within menus, options, etc. Choose from: Tiny, Small, Normal, 
Large, or Huge.
–Magnification gestures: use exaggerated gestures such as 
triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across 
the screen.
–Notification reminder: plays a beep when you have unread 
notifications. Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to 
turn it on. 
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–Negative colors: reverse the display of on-screen colors from 
White text on a Black background to Black text on a White 
background.
–Color adjustment: allows you to adjust the display colors if you 
are color blind and have difficulty reading the display because of 
the colors. Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to 
turn it on. Follow the on-screen instructions.
–Accessibility shortcut: allows you to quickly enable 
accessibility features in 2 quick st eps. Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to turn it on. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
–Text-to-speech options: allows you to adjust your text-to-
speech settings.  For more in formation, refer to “Speech 
Settings”  on page 130.
: 
–Flash notification: allows you to set your camera light to blink 
whenever you receive a notification.
–Turn off all sounds: allows you to mute every sound made by 
the device during taps, selections, notifications, etc.
–Hearing aids: allows you to improve the sound quality of your 
device for use with hearing aids.
–Samsung subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when 
using applicable Samsung apps.  Assistant menu: allows you to 
improve the device accessibility fo r users with reduced dexterity. 
Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to turn it on. 
Follow the on-screen instructions.
–Google subtitles (CC): allows you to turn on subtitles when 
using applicable Google apps. Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to turn it on. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
–Sound balance: allows you to use the slider to set the Left and 
Right balance when using a stereo device.
–Mono audio: allows you to enable stereo audio to be 
compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a 
single earbud/earphone.
–Baby crying detector: causes your phone to vibrate when a 
crying baby is detected.
–Auto haptic: causes your phone to automatically vibrate in 
response to the sounds of downloadable apps such as games. 
Some apps do not support this feature.
 Dexterity and interaction: 
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–Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch and slide the 
slider to the right to turn it on  . Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
–Air wake up: allows you to turn on your screen by waving your 
hand over the device when it is lying face up.
–Smart scroll: once your eyes have been detected, the 
screen will scroll according to your device’s tilt angle. Tap the 
slider to the right of the Smart scroll field to activate the 
feature. With Smart scroll, the screen will scroll depending 
on the phone’s tilt angle once your eyes have been detected.
–Press and hold delay: allows you to select a time interval 
for this action. Choose from: Short, Medium, Long, or 
Custom.
–Interaction control: allows you to enable or disable 
motions and screen timeout. You can also block areas of the 
screen from touch interaction. Touch and slide the slider to 
the right to turn it on  . Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
 Direct access: allows you to open the Accessibility settings by 
pressing the Home key 3 times in  quick succession. Select the 
settings that you want to open to create a checkmark.
 Answering and ending calls: allows you to set up the 
manner in which you accept incoming calls. Tap a selection to 
create a checkmark.
 Single tap mode: allows you to dismiss or snooze alarms, 
calendar events and timer alerts, and answer or reject 
incoming calls with a single tap.
 Manage accessibility: save and update your accessibility 
settings or share them with another device. You can export your 
settings, import a previously saved file, or share your file with 
another device.
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Blocking Mode
When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected 
features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of 
incoming calls from people on your allowed list.1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Blocking 
mode
.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
Blocking mode
sli

der to the right to turn it on  . 
Confirm that the Blocking mode active icon 
appears in the Status bar.
3. Place a green checkmark adjace nt to the features that 
you would like to disable.
4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active. 
Remove the checkmark from the 
Always field to 
configure the 
From and To time fields.
5. Ta p  
Allowed contacts to assign those contacts that are
exempted from these rules. Choose from None, All 
contacts, Favorites, or Custom. Allowed contacts will 
then appear in the 
Allowed contact list.
Private Mode
This feature allows you to hide  personal content from being 
accessed by anyone else using your device.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap
 Private mode.
2. Read the information on the Welcome screen and tap 
Next to view more helpful information.
3. Ta p  
Start.
4. Select an unlock method and complete the associated 
set up process.
5. Confirm  
Private Mode active appears in the 
Notifications area.
To disable Private Mode:
1. From the main Settings screen, tap Private mode.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the slider to the left
to turn it off  . 
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