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 .............................. 9
Know Your Device ...................................................... 10
Home Screen..................................................................11
Status Bar ........................................................................\
. 14
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................15
Notification Panel ......................................................... 16
Enter Text ........................................................................\
.. 17
Calling........................................................................\
.............. 19
Make and Answer Calls ...........................................20
Applications ...................................................................... 24
Apps List ........................................................................\
... 25
Google Applications ..................................................28
U.S. Cellular Applications .......................................30
Other Applications ...................................................... 32
Calculator ........................................................................\
.. 33
Calendar ........................................................................\
.... 34
Camera and Video ......................................................35
Clock ........................................................................\
............ 38
Contacts ........................................................................\
.....40
Email ........................................................................\
............ 43
Gallery ........................................................................\
.........44
Internet ........................................................................\
........47
Memo ........................................................................\
.......... 49
Messages ........................................................................\
.50
Music Player ....................................................................52
My Files ........................................................................\
...... 53
S Health ........................................................................\
.....55
S Voice ........................................................................\
....... 56
Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps ..............................57
Studio ........................................................................\
.......... 58
Video Player ....................................................................59
Voice Recorder ..............................................................60
Settings ........................................................................\
.......... 61
How to Use Settings ..................................................62
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................................................63
Bluetooth ........................................................................\
... 65
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot ..................................67
Airplane Mode ............................................................... 69
Data Usage ...................................................................... 70
Location Settings..........................................................71
More Networks ..............................................................72
Share Files with NFC .................................................73
Nearby Devices ............................................................. 74
Printing ........................................................................\
........ 75
Screen Mirroring ...........................................................76
Sounds and Notifications ........................................77
Display Settings ............................................................ 80
Wallpaper Settings ......................................................83
Lock Screen .................................................................... 84
Notification Panel Settings .....................................86
Toolbox ........................................................................\
....... 87
Easy Mode .......................................................................88
Accessibility .....................................................................89
Private Mode ...................................................................91
Finger Scanner ..............................................................92
Table of Contents 
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Motions and Gestures...............................................93
Air View ........................................................................\
......94
Accounts ........................................................................\
....95
Cloud ........................................................................\
........... 96
Backup and Reset.......................................................97
Language and Input Settings ...............................98
Date and Time ............................................................ 101
Safety Assistance .....................................................102
Battery ........................................................................\
...... 104
Power Saving ...............................................................105
Storage ........................................................................\
.... 106
Security........................................................................\
.... 108
Help ........................................................................\
........... 110
About Your Device ...................................................111
Application Manager ...............................................112
Default Applications ................................................ 114
Applications Settings Shortcuts .......................115 
Table of Contents  
						

							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 previous screen, or to 
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Home key/Finger scanner: Tap to return to the 
Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security 
feature.
• Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps or touch 
and hold for home screen options.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your 
device’s sounds and audio.
• Status light: Displays red when charging or the 
battery is low, blue when a notification has arrived 
or you are voice recording, and green when 
fully charged.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Front View 
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							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 
commands.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
Charger/USB cable (included) and other optional 
accessories (not included) .
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light 
environments when taking a photo or 
recording video.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) .
Back View 
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							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 PIN, available optional 
services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM 
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of 
reach of small children.
 ►Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card 
slot, which is located below the microSD card 
slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into 
the phone and that the upper-left angled corner 
of the card is positioned as shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the 
device will not detect the SIM card. Reorient the 
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is 
not detected.
Assemble Your Device 
Getting Started  
						

							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 battery.
Replace the Back Cover
1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal. 
Getting Started