Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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NFC
About NFC
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information 
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for 
transportation or events after downloading the required apps.
The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid 
damaging the NFC antenna.
Before using this feature
•	Check the location of the NFC antennas on your device and the other device.
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Using the NFC feature
Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product 
information from NFC tags. If you insert a SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you 
can use the device to make payments conveniently.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag. The information from 
the tag will appear.
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Sending data
Use the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled 
devices.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
2 Tap Android Beam and drag the Android Beam switch to the right.
3 Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4 When Touch to beam appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
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Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is activated on your device and the devices you want to 
connect to.
•	Ensure that both devices are set as visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, drag the Bluetooth switch to the right, 
and then tap 
Scan. Detected devices are listed.
To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name.
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3 Tap  → Bluetooth, and then select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, request that the device turns on its 
visibility option. Or, set your device as visible to other devices.
4 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on the other device.
Receiving an image
When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. The 
received image is saved in the 
Gallery → Download folder.
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S Beam
Use this feature to send data, such as videos, images, and documents.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the NFC feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the devices 
you want to send files to.
Sending data
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then drag the NFC switch to the right.
2 Tap S Beam and drag the S Beam switch to the right.
3 Select a file and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
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Quick connect
About Quick connect
Use this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices. You can use the device as a 
remote control by connecting it to a TV. You can also conveniently share content stored on 
your device with computers.
•	Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the 
shared content.
•	Device name may vary depending on the Bluetooth devices to pair with. For 
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Re-searching for devices
If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.
Tap 
 and select the device from the list of detected devices.
Disconnecting devices
To deactivate the Quick connect feature, tap  at the top of the screen. Alternatively, tap 
.
Sharing content
Share content with the connected devices.
1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Select a device from the list of detected devices.
3 Select a media category.
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1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick connect.
2 Tap Control from the list of detected devices.
When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen.
When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap 
Set up Remote control. Then, 
follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices.
3 Control the connected TV using the remote control.
Joining Group Play
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Exploring computers
Launch the Samsung Link app to use content saved on remotely connected computers. To 
use this feature, sign in to your Samsung account.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that all devices using this feature are connected to the same network.
•	Ensure that all computers that the device will connect to are registered with the Samsung 
Link app.
•	Ensure that the Samsung Link app is installed on both devices. You can download the 
app from 
Samsung Apps...