Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your Galaxy S 5
Get Your Galaxy S 5 Ready for Use 4
Meet the Galaxy S 5’s Hardware and Controls 6
Perform the Initial Setup Routine 8
Set Up Fingerprint Recognition 12
Connect to a Wireless Network 14
Explore the User Interface and Launch Apps 16
Using Multi Window 18
Navigate with Gestures 22
Using the Notifications Panel 24
Using the Toolbox 26
Download and Install Samsung Kies 28
Sync Files from Your Computer 30
Chapter 2 Customizing Your Galaxy S 5
Find the Settings That You Need 34
Customize the Quick Settings Bar and Quick Settings Panel 36
Choose Which Notifications to Receive 38
Choose Volume and Sound Settings 40
Set the Display Options and Wallpaper 42
Choose Location Access Settings 44
Secure Your Galaxy S 5 46
Encrypt Your Galaxy S 5 48
Choose Language and Input Settings 50
Customize the Home Screens 52
Customize the Lock Screen 56
Set Up Sleep and Daydream 58
Set Up Accessibility Features 60
Using TalkBack and Explore by Touch 64
Set Up and Use Kids Mode 66
Chapter 3 Working with Text and Voice
Using the On-screen Keyboard and Continuous Input 70
Work with Different Keyboards 72
Edit Text and Use Cut, Copy, and Paste 74
Using Voice Input and Voice Search 76
Using S Voice 78
Using Car Mode 80
Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications
Set Up Your Gmail Accounts 84
Choose Essential Settings for Gmail 86
Set Up Your Other E-mail Accounts 90
Set Your Default Account and Signatures 92
Choose How and When to Get Your E-mail 94
Set Up and Use the Priority Inbox 96
Choose Which Contacts to Display 98
Import Your Contacts 100
Choose S Planner Notifications and Reminders 102
Choose Week and Time Zone Settings 104
Chapter 5 Networking and Communicating
Control Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular Access 108
Connect Bluetooth Devices 110
Control Data Roaming and Cellular Usage 112
Connect to a Wi-Fi Direct Device 114
Using USB Tethering 116
Using a Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 118
Using Bluetooth Tethering 120
Manage Your Wireless Networks 122
Log in to Wi-Fi Hotspots 124
Transfer Data Using Android Beam 126
Transfer Data Using S Beam 128
Chapter 6 Making Calls and Texting
Make Phone Calls 132
Make Phone Calls with a Headset 134
Make a Conference Call 136
Call Using Call Logs and Frequent Contacts 138
Send and Receive Text Messages 140
Manage Your Text Messages 142
Chat with Hangouts 144
Using Blocking Mode 146
Chapter 7 Enjoying Social Networking
Set Up Google 150
Navigate Google+ 152
Set Up Your Facebook Account 154
Navigate Facebook 156
Set Up Your Twitter Account 158
Send Tweets 160
Using Group Play 162
Explore Samsung ChatON 164
Chapter 8 Working with Apps
Switch Quickly from One App to Another 168
Explore the Play Store 170
Find and Download Apps from the Play Store 172
Update Your Apps 174
Remove an App 176
Choose Which Apps to Update Automatically 178
Install an App Manually 180
Chapter 9 Browsing the Web and E-mailing
Browse the Web 184
Create Bookmarks for Web Pages 186
Using Bookmarks, Saved Pages, and History 188
Search for Information 190
Fill in Forms Using Auto Fill Forms 192
Tighten Up Your Browsing Privacy Settings 194
Read Your E-mail Messages with Email 196
Reply to or Forward a Message with Email 198
Write and Send E-mail Messages with Email 200
Send and Receive Files with Email 202
Reply to or Forward a Message with Gmail 204
Write and Send E-mail Messages with Gmail 206
Send and Receive Files with Gmail 208
Label and Archive Your Messages with Gmail 210
Browse by Label and Search with Gmail 212
Chapter 10 Taking Photos and Videos
Take Photos with the Camera App 216
Using Zoom and Manual Focus 218
Using the Flash and High Dynamic Range 220
Using Other Camera Modes 222
Take Panoramic Photos 224
Using Selective Focus 226
Choose Settings for Taking Photos 228
Take Photos on a Remote Camera 232
Edit Your Photos 234
Capture Video 240
View Your Photos and Videos 242
Share Your Photos and Videos 244
Chapter 11 Using Maps and Other Built-in Apps
Find Your Location 248
Get Directions 250
Display Different Layers in the Maps App 252
Rotate, Zoom, and Tilt the Map 254
Explore with the Street View 256
Share a Location 258
Explore the Clock App 260
Explore Other Apps 262
Chapter 12 Playing Music and Videos
Copy Your Music and Videos to Your Galaxy S 5 266
Buy Music Online 268
Play Music with the Music App 270
Adjust the Sound with the SoundAlive Equalizer 272
Create a Playlist 274
Customize the Audio Settings for Your Headset 276
Play Music through Other Devices 278
Watch Videos 280
Using the Pop-up Video Player 282
Explore YouTube 284
Chapter 13 Using Your Galaxy S 5 for Work
Understanding the Options Available for Work 288
Set Up Private Mode 290
Using Private Mode 292
Connect to a Work Network via VPN 296
Connect to Exchange Server 298
Install Credentials 302
Work on Microsoft Office Documents 304
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting Your Galaxy S 5
Close an App That Has Stopped Responding 308
Update Your Galaxy S 5’s Software 310
Extend the Runtime on the Battery 312
Using Ultra Power Saving Mode 314
Reset Your App Preferences 316
Check Free Space and Clear Extra Space 318
Back Up and Restore Online 320
Back Up Your Data with Samsung Kies 322
Restore Your Data with Samsung Kies 324
Reset Your Galaxy S 5 to Its Factory Settings 326
Troubleshoot Wireless Network Connections 328
Index 330
