Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Accessing a video on a nearby device
Tap Devices and select a device in NEARBY DEVICES to access and play the video. You can 
play the video on devices that have the content sharing feature activated.
To activate the content sharing feature, on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Nearby devices, 
and then drag the 
Nearby devices switch to the right. Refer to ‘Nearby devices’ for more 
settings.
YouTube
Use this app to watch videos from the YouTube website.
Tap 
YouTube on the Apps screen....

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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, select news topics, and then tap 
Build 
Your Flipboard
.
Select a cover story or a topic, flick through the Flipboard pages, and then select an article to 
read.
Google+
Use this app to stay connected with people via Google’s social network service.
Tap 
Google+ on...

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Play Games
Use this app to download and play games.
Tap 
Play Games on the Apps screen.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Play Music
Use this app to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud 
service.
Tap 
Play Music on the Apps screen.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Play Newsstand
Use this app to read the latest news articles.
Tap 
Play Newsstand on the Apps screen.
This app...

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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 damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
•	The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition 
sensor to malfunction. Remove the screen protector to...

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Registering fingerprints
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager.
2 If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window 
appears. Scan a registered fingerprint on the device and tap 
.
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 drag your finger downwards 
over the Home button.
Repeat this action using the same finger until the...

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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  → OK.
To rename a fingerprint, tap 
 → Select, select a fingerprint, tap , and then enter a new 
name, and then tap 
OK.
Changing the alternative password
You can change the password that you use as an alternative to scanning your fingerprints.
1 On the...

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Verifying the Samsung account password
Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead 
of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from 
Samsung Apps.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Finger Scanner → Verify Samsung account, and then 
drag the 
Verify Samsung account switch to the right. Enter your Samsung account password 
and tap 
Confirm.
Using fingerprints for purchases via PayPal
You can make purchases by scanning...

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Private mode
About private mode
Use this mode to prevent others from using or accessing specific content, such as images and 
documents, stored on the device. You can save content to a specific location and deactivate 
private mode to hide items securely.
Hiding content
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode 
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap 
Private mode to 
activate it.
When you activate private mode for the...

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Viewing hidden content
You can only view hidden items when private mode is activated.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then drag the Private mode 
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and deactivate 
Private 
mode
.
2 Enter the private mode unlock code.
3 On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private.
All items moved in private mode appear on the screen.  

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Safety
Emergency mode
About emergency mode
Use this mode to extend the device’s standby time when you are in an emergency situation. 
When this mode is activated, the screen’s brightness decreases and battery consumption is 
reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send 
your location information to others in a message.
Activating emergency mode
Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Emergency mode. Alternatively, on the 
Apps screen, tap...