Samsung Galaxy S5 - User Manual

6 Read me first This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at www.samsung.com contain details about the device’s functions and features. • Please read this manual before usi...

Read me first 7 Instructional icons Warning : situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution : situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note : notes, usage tips, or additional information

Getting started 9 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions. Maintaining water and dust resistance The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the...

Getting started 10 • If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet , sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth. • The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibr...

Getting started 11 Button Function Volume • Press to adjust the device volume. Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provide...

Getting started 12 Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details ...

Getting started 13 2 ► Single SIM models : Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. ► Dual SIM models : Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 ( 1 ) and the secondary S...

Getting started 15 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 ► Single SIM models : Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. ► Dual SIM models : Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.

Getting started 17 Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause ...

Getting started 18 • Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. • Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose cove...

Getting started 19 6 Close the multipurpose jack cover. Ensure that the multipurpose jack cover is closed tightly. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the...

Getting started 20 Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incom...

Getting started 23 Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger i...

Basics 25 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an icon or thumbnail, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

Basics 26 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 27 Indicator icons The icons displayed on the status bar provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the scree...

Basics 28 Icon Meaning Alarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indic...

Basics 29 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. ► Single SIM models : Launch Settings . Launch S Finder . Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Adjust the brightness. View all quick setting buttons. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and ...

Basics 30 Using the quick setting panel A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings...

Basics 31 Home and Apps screens Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.The H...

Basics 32 Home screen options Tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together on the Home screen to access the options available on the Home screen. Flipboard Briefing Use this feature to view the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you usi...

Basics 33 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Manag...

Basics 34 Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an app icon to open. Closing an app Tap → , and then tap END next to an app to close it. To close all running apps, tap END ALL . Alternatively, tap → . ...

Basics 35 Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps and games that are able to run on the device.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for a keyword.Select an app to ...

Basics 36 Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps , select apps, and then tap DONE . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager → All apps → Disabled , select an app, and then tap ENABLE . • Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continu...

Basics 37 Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under Input languages , and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard , a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character. Using additional keyboard functions Tap ...

Basics 38 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste . To paste text that you have prev...

Basics 39 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Power saving → Ultra power saving mode , and drag the Ultra power saving mode switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap U. power saving to activate it. To add an app on the Home screen, tap and select an app.To remove an app...

40 Personalising Switching to easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. You can access the most popular apps and frequently-used settings, and add shortcuts to your favourite contacts.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Easy ...

Personalising 41 Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.You can also move frequently-used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.To remove an ite...

Personalising 42 Managing the Apps screen Hiding apps Hide apps that you do not want to see on the Apps screen.On the Apps screen, tap → Hide apps , select apps, and then tap DONE . To display hidden apps, tap → Show hidden apps , select apps, and then tap DONE . Moving items On the Apps screen, tap...

Personalising 43 Changing the screen lock method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlo...

Personalising 44 Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored on the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1...

Personalising 45 Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructio...

Personalising 46 1 On your device, tap Smart Switch . 2 On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on-screen instructions.If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch Mobile app is installed on the device. Refer to the help for ...

47 Network connectivity Connecting to a mobile network Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet when a Wi-Fi network is not available. ► Single SIM models : On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage , and then tick Mobile data . Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and t...

Network connectivity 48 Adding Wi-Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in Network SSID , select the security type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap CON...

Network connectivity 49 Using Smart network switch Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages, download content, and more. Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data connection and Wi-Fi features are activated. You may incur additional charges when ...

Network connectivity 50 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot . 2 Drag the Mobile hotspot switch to the right. • appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device on the Wi-Fi networks list. • To set a password for the hotspot, tap → Configure...

Network connectivity 51 Using Bluetooth tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with connected computers and other devices via Bluetooth. Before using this feature • Ensure that your device is paired with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Bluetooth for details. • Ensure that the c...

52 Motions & usability features Control motions Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Air browse On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse , and then drag the Air browse switch to the right. Scroll through ...

Motions & usability features 54 Mute/pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/pause , and then drag the Mute/pause switch to the right. Placing palm on screen Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback. Turning device ove...

Motions & usability features 55 Smart pause Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you look at the screen again. Palm swipe to capture On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Palm swipe to capture , and then drag the Palm swipe to capt...

Motions & usability features 56 Air view Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen. Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Air view , and then drag the Air view switch to t...

Motions & usability features 57 3 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen. Then, drag another app icon to a new location on the screen.App icons marked with can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the same time. Creating a Multi window combination Use this f...

Motions & usability features 58 Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between app wind...

Motions & usability features 59 • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Rearranging apps on the...

Motions & usability features 60 3 Tap and hold an app and drag it to the Multi window tray. 4 Tap Done . Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox icon while using other apps.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox , and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right. Alternative...

Motions & usability features 61 One-handed operation You can switch to one-handed operation mode to conveniently operate the device with one hand.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → One-handed operation , and then drag the One- handed operation switch to the right. To switch to one-handed operati...

Motions & usability features 62 Managing shortcuts to contacts or apps You can manage shortcuts to contacts or apps by opening the side menu. 1 Tap or to open the side menu. 2 Tap at the bottom of the side menu. 3 Tap and hold a contact’s image or an app, and then drag it to the side menu.To del...

63 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. ► Single SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs , Favourites , and Contacts . Access additional options. Add the number...

Phone 64 ► Dual SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone numbers listed in Logs , Favourites , and Contacts . Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone n...

Phone 65 Making calls from call logs or contact lists Tap Logs or Contacts , and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts , and then deselect Swipe to call or message . Making calls f...

Phone 66 Number prediction Tap Keypad . When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad . For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit.To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an avai...

Phone 68 During a call During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Increase the volume. • Add call : Dial a second call. • Keypad : Open the keypad. • End call : End the current call. • Speaker : Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak into the mi...

69 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Moving contacts from other devices to your device for details. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact informati...

Contacts 70 Deleting a contact Select a contact to delete, tap → Delete . Sharing a contact Select a contact to share, tap → Share name card , and then select a sharing method. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up o...

71 Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and enter a message. ►...

Messages & email 72 ► Dual SIM models : Access additional options. Enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message. 4 ► Single SIM models : Tap to send the message. ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to send the message. Sending ...

Messages & email 73 Viewing incoming messages Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages while you are outside your home service area. Email Setting up email acc...

Messages & email 74 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule email . Tick Schedule email , set a time and date, and then tap DONE . • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not b...

75 Camera Taking photos or videos About taking photos or videos Use this app to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. Refer to Viewing content on the device for details. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or videos of other people without thei...

Camera 77 Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → , and then take a photo. Without effect With effect Using selective focus mode Use the out-of-focus effect to blur the background and make you...

Camera 78 Before using this mode • It is recommended that you position subjects between 10-50 cm from the device. Place subjects that you want to focus on close to the device. • When taking photos, ensure there is sufficient distance between the subject and the background. The distance should be mor...

Camera 79 Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. 1 On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo or to take a video. Using t...

Camera 80 • Dual Camera : Take landscape photos or videos with the rear or the front camera. The image captured by the front camera appears in an inset window in the image taken by the rear camera, or vice versa. • Manage modes : Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen. • Do...

Camera 82 6 Tap to save. To get the best shot, follow these tips. The device may not take photos properly in other shooting conditions. • Hold the camera steady and remain still while taking photos. • Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction. • Take photos with backgrounds that are f...

Camera 83 Using virtual tour mode About virtual tour mode Use this shooting mode to take photos in a space by moving forwards, or rotating left or right. Photos of the space are taken from different angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. 1 Tap ...

Camera 84 5 Move with the device slowly in the direction of the arrow. When the dot is in the centre of the large circle, the device starts taking photos. Repeat this action to take more photos.To see a preview of the photo, tap at the bottom left of the screen. The direction where images were taken...

Camera 85 Applying filter effects Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Effects , and then select an effect to apply. To download more effects, tap Download . To change the order of effects or hide effects from the list, tap Manage effects ....

Camera 86 Using remote viewfinder mode Use your device as a viewfinder for another device. You can control the other device remotely to take photos or videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Remot...

Camera 87 Changing Camera settings Reorganising camera shortcuts 1 On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . 2 Tap and hold an item and drag it to a slot at the left of the screen.You can reorganise camera shortcuts for fast and easy access on the preview screen. Configuring settings On the Apps screen, ta...

88 Gallery Viewing content on the device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Access additional options. Launch Camera . Images and videos Sort images or videos by time, album, and more. Search for images or videos. 2 Select an image. • Selecting multiple images:When you tap and hold an image, appears ...

Gallery 89 3 Select an option. Access additional options. Delete the image. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Send the image to others. Search for other devices to view the image. Viewing content stored on other devices You can view content stored on other devices if the devices are reg...

Gallery 90 Modifying content on the device Using studio mode While viewing images or videos, you can use the editing features in studio mode to edit the content.On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → → Studio . • Photo studio : Edit images by applying various effects. • Collage studio : Combine several i...

Gallery 91 4 Tap DONE → . 5 Select a save option and tap SAVE . The edited photo is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio . Editing videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video clip studio . 3 Select videos to edit and tap DONE . You can al...

Gallery 92 5 Tap . 6 Select a save option and tap SAVE . The edited video is saved in the Studio folder. To open the folder, tap Gallery → → Album → Studio .

93 Internet & SNS Internet Browsing webpages 1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the address field. To change the search engine, tap the search engine icon next to the web address field. 3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . To search the web by voice, tap . To view the to...

Internet & SNS 94 Chrome Use this app to search for information and browse webpages.Tap Chrome on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Tap the address field, enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go . Hangouts Use this app to chat...

95 S Health About S Health Use this app to set your calorie intake and calorie burning levels based on your physical statistics. You can use it to record the actual calories you eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle.Tap S ...

S Health 96 Using S Health You can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap S Health on the Apps screen. Access additional options.

S Health 97 Measuring steps taken The device counts the number of steps you have taken and measures the distance travelled. It also measures the calories you have burnt using a sensor.On the S Health main screen, tap Steps . The device measures your step count, distance travelled, and burnt calories...

S Health 98 Using the additional menus You can download and install various apps that are compatible with this app. 1 Tap MORE → Partner apps . 2 Select an app. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and install the app. • The personal information collected by S Health may be stored on the device for i...

99 Voice features S Voice About S Voice Use this app to command the device by voice to perform various features.Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by pressing the Home button, tap → Settings , and then deselect Open via the home key ....

Voice features 100 Tips for better voice recognition: • Speak clearly. • Speak in quiet places. • Do not use offensive or slang words. • Avoid speaking in dialectal accents. The device may not recognise your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your surroundings or how you speak. W...

Voice features 101 Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording.While recording a voice memo, tap to insert a bookmark. Display the list of voi...

Voice features 102 Playing voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap and select a voice memo to play. • : Trim the voice memo. • : Set a portion of the voice memo for looped play. • : Adjust the playback speed. • : Skip a silent portion in the voice memo. • : Insert bookmarks on the voi...

Voice features 103 Voice Search Use this app to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Say a keyword or phrase when Listening... appears on the screen. Car mode About car mode Use this mode to contro...

Voice features 104 Starting car mode When running this app for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. 1 Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. 2 When the car mode screen appears, tap NEXT . 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and the...

Voice features 105 Activating car mode automatically You can set the device to activate car mode when the device and a vehicle are connected via Bluetooth.When you finish registering the vehicle, tap → Settings → My cars , and then tick Auto Open via Bluetooth . Adding shortcuts to frequently-visite...

Voice features 106 Access additional options. Listen to music. Make calls. Get directions. Send messages. Activate the voice command feature. Using the navigation feature Open the quick setting panel and tap Car mode to activate it. Navigating to a preset destination The device navigates you to the ...

Voice features 107 Navigating to a destination Select a location precisely by tapping and holding your finger on the map. Or, use a voice command to navigate to a destination. 1 On the car mode main screen, say “Hi Galaxy” or tap the upper part of the screen. 2 Say “ Navigation ” or tap Navigation ....

108 Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Add the song to a playlist. Skip to the next song. Tap and hold to move forwards quickly. Pause and resume playback. Access additional options. Change the repeat mode. Skip to th...

Multimedia 109 Playing music stored on other devices Search for music that is stored on other devices and play it on your device.Tap Music on the Apps screen. Accessing music on a registered device Tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play music. You can play the song ...

Multimedia 110 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Search for other devices to play the file. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap an...

Multimedia 111 Playing videos stored on other devices Search for videos that are stored on other devices and play them on your device.Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a registered device Tap DEVICES and select a device in Registered devices to access and play the video. You can pla...

Multimedia 112 Flipboard Use this app to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. To start your Flipboard, flick up on the greeting page, and select news topics.Select a cover story or a topic, fli...

114 Security Finger Scanner For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • The Home button contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home button is not scratched or d...

Security 115 Registering fingerprints 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . 2 Read the on-screen information and tap OK . 3 Place your finger on the fingerprint area at the bottom centre of the screen. 4 Tap and hold the screen in the fingerprint area, and then ...

Security 116 Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager . To delete fingerprints, tap → Deregister , select fingerprints, and then tap DONE → OK . To rename a fingerprint, tap → Select...