Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

Settings
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Toolbox
Set the device to use the toolbox.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Toolbox, and then drag the Toolbox switch to the right.
•	APPLICATIONS: View the apps list to display in the toolbox.
•	Edit: Select the apps to display in the toolbox.
One-handed operation
Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one 
hand.
On the Settings screen, tap 
One-handed operation, and then drag the One-handed 
operation
 switch to the right.
PERSONALISATION
Easy mode...

Settings
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Blocking mode
Select which notifications will be blocked or set to allow notifications for calls from specified 
contacts in blocking mode.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Blocking mode, and then drag the Blocking mode switch to the 
right.
Private mode
Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private 
mode.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Private mode, and then drag the Private mode switch to the 
right.
•	Unlock method: Set or change the unlock method...

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MOTION
Motions and gestures
Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion 
recognition on your device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Motions and gestures.
•	Air browse: Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to browse images, 
webpages, or songs.
•	Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near 
your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
•	Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if...

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USER AND BACKUP
Accounts
Add email or SNS accounts.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Accounts.
Cloud
Change settings for syncing data or files with your Samsung account or Dropbox cloud 
storage.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Cloud.
Backup and reset
Change the settings for managing settings and data.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Backup and reset.
•	Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server.
•	Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
•...

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SYSTEM
Language and input
Change the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the 
selected language.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Language and input.
Language
Select a display language for all menus and apps.
Default
Select a default keyboard type for text input.
Samsung keyboard
To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•	English(UK): Select a default keyboard layout.
•	Select...

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•	Keyboard swipe:
	–None: Set the device to deactivate the keyboard swipe feature.
	–Continuous input: Set the device to enter text by sweeping on the keyboard.
	–Cursor control: Enable the smart keyboard navigation feature to move the cursor by 
scrolling the keyboard.
	–Flick input: Enable or disable the keyboard to enter numbers or symbols when you 
tap and hold a key, and then flick your finger upwards.
•	Sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•	Vibration: Set the device...

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Text-to-speech options
•	PREFERRED TTS ENGINE: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for 
speech synthesis engines, tap 
.
•	Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature.
•	Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an example.
•	Default language status: View the status of the default language for the text-to-speech 
feature.
Notification readout
Set the device to read aloud notifications when you have incoming calls, messages, or events.
Pointer...

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Safety assistance
Activate emergency mode and set primary contacts and messages. Refer to ‘Emergency 
mode’ for details.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Safety assistance.
•	Emergency mode: Set the device to activate emergency mode and reduce battery 
consumption by using basic functions, such as calling.
•	Geo News: Set the device to receive alerts for natural disaster forecasts.
•	Send help messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Home 
button three times.
	–Send...

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Power saving mode
Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-saving mode. Refer to ‘Using 
the power saving feature’ for details.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Power saving mode.
•	Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for power-
saving mode.
	–Block background data: Set the device to prevent apps that are running in the 
background from using a mobile data connection.
	–Restrict performance: Set the device to limit various options, such as...

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Security
Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Security.
•	Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the 
password each time you turn on the device.
Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an 
hour to encrypt your data.
•	Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this...