ATT Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Manual

							  
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
      
 
 
   
 
   
 
     
Accounts
 
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts. 
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content. 
Add an Account 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett ings > PERSONAL. 
2. Tap Accounts >  Add account.  
3.  Tap one of the acc

ount types. 
4.	  Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account. 
Synchronize Accounts 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett ings > PERSONAL. 
2. Tap Acc

ounts > [Account type]. 
3.	  Tap an account to view the sync settings for that 
account. 
4.  Tap individual data items to sync. 
5.	  Tap MORE > Sync all or Sync now to 
synchronize the account. 
Note : Sync options and the location of the sync 
command di�er depending on the account type. 
Account Settings 
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can con�gure common settings for all accounts 
of the same type. 
Note : Account settings and available features vary 
between account types and service providers. Contact 
your service provider for more information on your 
account’s settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > PERSONAL. 
2. Tap Acc

ounts > [Account type]. 
3.	  Tap an account to con�gure that account’s sync 
settings. 
4.  Tap other available options for the account. 
Delete an Account 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett ings > PERSONAL. 
2. Tap Acc

ounts > [Account type]. 
3.	  Tap the account and then tap MORE > 
Remove account. 
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Backup and Reset
 
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults. 
Backup and Restore 
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > PERSONAL. 
2.  Tap Backup and r

eset for options: 
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as your backup account. 
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers. 
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are 
restored when you reinstall an application. 
Factory Data Reset 
Return your device to its factory defaults. 
Caution: If you reset your device to factory settings 
with the FRP (Factory Reset Protocol) turned on, 
you must enter the user name and password for the 
last registered Google Account to regain access 
to the device. You will not be able to access the 
device without the correct credentials. This Google 
Account veri�cation prevents unauthorized users from 
accessing or using your device if it has been reset to 
factory settings without your permission (for example, 
if your device is lost or stolen) . You should remove 
your Google Account before shipping your device to 
Samsung or any other service provider for service and 
before resetting the device to factory settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Sett
 ings > PERSONAL. 
2. Tap Backup and r

eset > Factory data reset. 
3.	  Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to 
perform the reset. 
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data 
from the device, including Google or other account 
settings, system and application data and settings, 
downloaded applications, as well as your music, 
photos, videos, and other �les. 
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Language and Input
 
Con�gure your device’s 
language and input settings. 
Set Your Default Language 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Languag

e and input > Language. 
3.  Select a language from the list. 
Select Your Default Keyboard 
or Input Method 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti ngs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Languag

e and input > Default keyboard. 
3.  Select a keyboard. 
Note : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from 
the Google Play store. 
Samsung Keyboard Settings 
Con�gure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti
 ngs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Languag

e and input. 
3.  Tap Samsung keyboard for options: 
• English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty 
keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. 
Add input languages: Choose which 
languages are available on the keyboard. To 
switch between languages, slide the Space 
bar sideways. 
•  • 
Predictive text: Allow Predictive text to 
suggest words matching your text entries, 
and, optionally, complete common words 
automatically. Predictive text can learn your 
personal writing style from your contacts, 
messages, Gmail, and social networking 
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting 
your text entries. 
• Additional keyboard settings provide 
assistance with capitalization, punctuation, 
and much more. 
Swype 
Con�gure options for using the Swype keyboard. 
1. 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti
 ngs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Languag

e and input. 
3.  Tap Swype for options: 
• Settings : Con�gure basic options. 
• Themes: Change the keyboard layout. 
• My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, 
new word updates, as well as how Swype can 
learn from your writing style in various apps. 
• Languages: Set the current language. 
Additional languages can be downloaded. 
• Gestures : Learn about using Swype gestures. 
• Help: View information on using Swype. 
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Google Voice Typing Settings 
Speak rather than type your text entries using 
Google Voice Typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Language and in

put. 
3.  Tap Google voice typing for options: 
• Language: Select languages for Google voice 
typing. 
• “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a 
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. 
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device 
locked. 
• Speech output: Select options for spoken 
feedback. 
• Block o�ensive words: Hide words many 
people �nd o�ensive are in results of Google 
voice searches. O�ensive words are replaced 
in results with a placeholder (####) . 
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from 
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is 
connected. 
Handwriting Recognition 
Language 
Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and 
Action Memo. Use this option to select a language 
that will be used by the device to recognize your 
handwriting. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Language and in

put. 
3.  Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language. 
•  Tap SELECT INPUT LANGUAGES to select a 
new language. 
Voice Input 
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches using spoken commands. 
To perform a voice search, tap  Search in the 
Google search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” 
to launch a Google search (if the hotword detection 
option is enabled) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin gs > SYSTEM . 
2.	  Tap Language and in

put > Voice input for 
options. 
• Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice 
interaction or Basic Google recognition for 
simple voice recognition. 
• Tap  Settings next to the selected option to 
con�gure its options. 
Text-To-Speech Options 
Con�gure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such 
as Voice Assistant. For more information, see 
Accessibility . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settin
 gs > SYSTEM . 
2.	  Tap Language and in

put > Text-to-speech 
options for options: 
•   Choose either the Samsung or Goggle 

text-to-speech engine. Tap  Settings next 
to each TTS engine for options. 
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text 
is spoken. 
• Default language status: Display the default 
language in use. 
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Mouse/Trackpad Settings 
Con�gure settings for using an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) . 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
S
 ettings  > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap L

anguage and input > Pointer speed. 
3.	  Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the 
left to go slower. 
4.  Tap OK to save your setting. 
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Battery
 
View how battery power is used 
for device activities. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set tings > SYSTEM . 
2.  Tap Bat

tery for options: 
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the 
feature on, and customize options. 
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to 
turn the feature on. 
• Display battery percentage: Display the 
battery charge percentage next to the battery 
icon on the Status bar. 
• Battery Chart: The battery level displays as 
a percentage. The amount of time the battery 
has been used also displays. 
• Tap REFRESH to update the listing. 
Apps and System Usage 
Battery usage displays in percentages per 
application and system process. 
1.	  Tap Screen, Android System, or an app to view 
how they are a�ecting battery use. 
2.  Tap REFRESH to update the listing. 
Note : Other applications may be running that a�ect 
battery use. 
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Storage
 
View the device memory and 
usage. 
Device Memory 
View and manage the memory used by the device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > SYSTEM . 
2.  Tap St

orage . 
• The Device memory displays Total space. 
• The amounts of memory used are further 
divided into: 
- Available space: The amount of storage 
space currently available. 
- System memory: The minimum amount of 
storage space required to run the system. 
- Used space: The amount of storage space 
currently being used. 
- Cached data: The amount of data currently 
cached. 
- 	Miscellaneous �les: The amount of memory 
used to store miscellaneous �les. 
To increase available memory: 
1.	  Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all 
apps. Tap DELETE to con�rm. 
2.	  Tap Miscellaneous �les, select unnecessary 
�les individually, or tap SELECT ALL, 
and then tap DELETE. 
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Date and Time
 
By default, your device receives 
date and time information from 
the wireless network. 
When you are outside network 
coverage, you may want to 
set date and time information 
manually using the date and time 
settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set tings > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap Da

te and time. 
3.  The following options are available: 
• Automatic date and time: Receive date and 
time updates from the wireless network. 
• Automatic time zone: Receive the time zone 
from the wireless network. 
• Set date : Enter the current date (only available 
when Automatic date and time is disabled) . 
• Set time: Enter the current time (only available 
when the Automatic setting is disabled) . 
• Select time zone: Choose your local time 
zone (only available when the Automatic 
setting is disabled) . 
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time 
displays. 
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Help
 
View tips and guidelines for 
using your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > SYSTEM .  
2.  Tap Help for inf

ormation about: 
• New features 
• Getting started 
• Applications 
• Settings 
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About Device
 
View information about your 
device, including current status, 
legal information, hardware and 
software versions, and more. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set tings > SYSTEM . 
2.	  Tap About de

vice, and then tap items for more 
details: 
• Software update: Check for and install 

available software updates.
 
• Status: View the status of the battery, network, 
and other information about your device. 
• Legal information: View legal notices and 
other legal information. 
• Device name: View and change your device’s 
name. 
• Additional device information includes the 
Model number, Android version, Build number, 
and more. 
Software Updates 
Use Software update to update your device’s 
software. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set
 tings > SYSTEM . 
2. Tap About de

vice > Software update. 
3.	  Follow the prompts to check for available 
software updates to download and install. 
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