Samsung Galaxy Note 5 User Guide

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Settings Privacy and Safety
Send SOS Messages
Send a quick alert to your primary contacts when you 
are in an emergency situation.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and safety > Send SOS messages.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on and configure the following options:
• Send messages to: Add recipients by creating 
new contacts or selecting from Contacts.
• Attach pictures: Send photos taken with the 
front and rear cameras to your emergency 
contacts.
• Attach audio recording: Send a short audio 
message to your emergency contacts.
To send a help message:
 ► Press the Power  key quickly three times.  
						

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SettingsEasy Mode
Switch between the default screen layout 
and a simpler layout. The Easy mode layout 
has larger text and icons, making for a more 
straightforward visual experience.
To enable Easy Mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings > 
Easy mode.
2. Tap Easy mode to enable this feature. When Easy 
mode is enabled, you can scroll down the page 
and select which apps you want to appear on the 
Home screens.
3. Tap the check box next to the apps you want to 
add or remove.
4. When finished, tap DONE.
Easy Mode   
						

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SettingsAccounts
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 >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts >  Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [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 differ depending on the account type.   
						

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Settings Accounts
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure 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 >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync 
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account.
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap MORE > 
Remove account.  
						

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SettingsLanguage and Input Settings
Configure your device’s language and input 
settings.
Set Your Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard 
or Input Method
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note : Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the 
Google Play store.
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Settings Language and Input Settings
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language 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 Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Swype for options:
• Settings : Configure 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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Settings Language and Input Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using Google 
Voice Typing. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
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 offensive words: Hide words many 
people find offensive are in results of Google 
voice searches. Offensive 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 >  Settings  
> Language and input.
2. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language.
• Tap SELECT INPUT LANGUAGES to select a 
new language.  
						

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Settings Language and Input Settings
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google 
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap 
 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 >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > 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 
configure its options.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS 
is used for various accessibility features, such as 
TalkBack. For more information, see  
“Accessibility” on page 195 .
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 
options for options:
• Tap  Settings next to the Samsung text-to speech 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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Settings Language and Input Settings
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or 
trackpad (not included) .
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Settings.
2. Tap Language 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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SettingsBackup 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 >  Settings .
2. Tap Backup and reset 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 verification 
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) . Your 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.
Backup and Reset