Samsung S5 Mini Instruction Manual

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference. 

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Getting Started .................................................................1
Front View ........................................................................\
... 2
Back View ........................................................................\
... 3
Assemble Your Device ...............................................4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................8
Set Up and Access Voice Mail...

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Motions and Gestures...............................................93
Air View ........................................................................\
......94
Accounts ........................................................................\
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Cloud ........................................................................\
........... 96
Backup and Reset.......................................................97
Language and Input Settings ...............................98
Date and Time...

Getting Started
Learn about your mobile 
device hardware, assembly 
procedures, and how to 
get started using your new 
device.  

2Front View
Recent appsPower key Front camera
Back
Status light
Earpiece
Volume key
Home key/Finger scanner
Proximity and 
gesture sensors
• Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the 
presence of objects near the device. 
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
videos of yourself.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on 
or off, to turn the device off or restart it, or for 
quick access to Airplane and Emergency modes. 
Press to lock or wake up the screen.
• Back: Tap to return to the...

3Back View
USB charger/
Accessory port
Microphone
Rear camera Infrared transmitter
Microphone Heart rate sensor
Flash
Speaker
Headset jack
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice 
commands.
• Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices 
using infrared light.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. 
• Heart rate sensor: When using the S Health 
app, this sensor measures your heart rate via 
your fingertip. For more information, see S Health .
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice...

4Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to 
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the top left of your phone.
2.
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ift the cover up and to the right of the phone.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover 
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription 
details, such as your...

5Assemble Your Device
Install a Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC 
memory card (not included) to expand available 
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. 
For more information on installing a memory card, 
see Install a Memory Card .
Install the Battery
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of 
the phone, making sure the connectors align. 
2.
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ently press down to secure the...