Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Smart Remote
About Smart Remote
Use this app to connect to a TV and use the device as a remote control. You can search for and 
select TV programmes and control channels with your device.
Tap 
Smart Remote on the Apps screen.
Before using this app
•	Ensure that you connect the device to a network.
•	Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV.
Connecting to a TV
1 Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Select country or region and select a country.
3 Select a region and select the broadcast service.
The available TV programmes appear.    
						

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Using the device as a remote control
You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the 
device as a remote control.
1 On the device, tap  → Continue.
2 Select the TV brand.
3 Ensure that the device’s infrared port is facing the TV and tap . Then, tap Yes, this code 
1 works
 if the device turns off the TV.
If the device does not turn off the TV, tap 
Send this code 1 again or No, test next code 2, 
and then repeat this until the TV recognises the signal.
4 Select a channel source.
5 When the setup is completed, tap .
Turn the TV on or of.
TV control menus
Additional functions
Access additional options.   
						

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Watching TV using the device
Select a TV programme from the list of available programmes to watch on the connected TV.
1 Tap  → TV shows, Movies, or Sports and scroll left or right to select a category.
2 Select a TV programme and tap Watch now.
The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV.
3 Tap  to change channels or adjust the volume.
The remote control panel appears on the screen.
Setting programme reminders
1 Select a TV programme to watch.
2 Tap Reminder, set an alarm to remind you of the TV programme’s start time, and then tap 
Done.
The alarm goes off at the preset time.   
						

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Screen mirroring
About Screen mirroring
Use this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast dongle or 
HomeSync and then share your contents. You can also use this feature with other devices that 
support the Wi-Fi Miracast feature.
Screen Mirroring 
-enabled devices
(AllShare Cast dongle, 
HomeSync, and Wi-Fi 
Miracast devices)
•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Miracast-enabled devices that do not support High-bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection (HDCP 2.X) may not be compatible with this feature.
•	Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network 
connection.
•	To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
•	If you specify a  Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be 
discovered or connected.
•	If you play videos or games on a TV, select an appropriate TV mode to get the best 
experience.    
						

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Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the screen mirroring-enabled device is connected to the TV using an HDMI 
cable.
•	Ensure that the TV is turned on.
Viewing content on a TV
Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled 
device. To set up the connection, refer to the device’s user manual. The following actions are 
an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle.
1 On the TV, select a connection mode, such as HDMI mode, to connect an external device.
2 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Screen mirroring.
The detected devices are listed.
3 Select a device to connect to.
Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen.
If you connect the device for the first time, tap and hold the dongle’s name on the list and 
enter the PIN shown on the TV screen.
4 Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device.
Stopping viewing the content
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Screen mirroring, and then drag the Screen mirroring 
switch to the left.   
						

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Using the mobile printing feature
Connect the device to a printer to print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the Wi-Fi feature or Wi-Fi Direct is activated on your device and the printer.
Connecting to a printer
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Printing → HP Print Service Plugin or Samsung Print 
Service Plugin
, and then drag the switch at the top right of the screen. The device searches 
for printers that are connected to the same  Wi-Fi network as your device. Select a printer to 
use as the default printer.
To add printers manually, tap 
 → Add printer → , enter details, and then tap OK.
To change printing settings, tap 
 → Printing settings.
Printing content
While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap  → Print, and then select a printer.  
						

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Device & data manager
Upgrading the device
The device can be upgraded to the latest software.
Upgrading over the air
The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air 
(FOTA) service.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → About device → Software update → Update.
Upgrading with Samsung Kies
Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and 
connect the device to the computer. Samsung Kies automatically recognises the device and 
shows available updates in a dialogue box, if any. Click the Update button in the dialogue box 
to start upgrading. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for details on how to upgrade.
•	Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the device is 
upgrading.
•	While upgrading the device, do not connect other media devices to the computer. 
Doing so may interfere with the update process.  
						

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Transferring files between the device and a 
computer
Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice 
versa.
•	Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. 
Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.
•	Do not disconnect the device from the computer when you play files saved in the 
device on the connected computer. After you finish playing the file, disconnect the 
device from the computer.
•	The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub. Directly 
connect the device to the computer’s USB port.
Connecting as a media device
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media 
device (MTP)
.
Tap 
Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or 
not have any appropriate driver installed.
3 Transfer files between your device and the computer.   
						

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Connecting with Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a computer app that manages media contents and personal information 
with Samsung devices. Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website.
1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically. If Samsung Kies does not launch, 
double-click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer.
2 Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.
Backing up and restoring data
Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up 
your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later or restore apps without 
reinstalling them.
Using a Google account
1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data.
3 Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account.
To restore data, sign in to your Google account on the setup wizard. If you perform a 
factory data reset to the device, it will restart and opens the setup wizard. If you sign 
in to your Google account not on the setup wizard, the device will not restore the 
backup data.   
						

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Using a Samsung account
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account → Samsung account, 
and then sign into your Samsung account.
2 Tap Settings on the Apps screen.
3 Tap Cloud → Backup, tick the items to back up, and then tap Back up now → Back up.
To restore data, tap 
Restore, select the items to restore, and then tap Restore now.
Performing a data reset
Delete all settings and data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you 
back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to ‘Backing up and restoring data’ for 
details.
1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen.
2 Tap Backup and reset → Factory data reset.
3 Tap Reset device → Erase everything.
The device automatically restarts.