Samsung Galaxy S5 User Manual

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Adding Wi-Fi networks
If the desired network does not appear in the networks list, tap Add Wi-Fi network at the 
bottom of the networks list. Enter the network name in 
Network SSID, select the security 
type and enter the password if it is not an open network, and then tap 
Connect.
Activating  Wi-Fi Passpoint
Wi-Fi Passpoint enables the device to search for and connect to a certified  Wi-Fi network. You 
can use the Passpoint feature to connect to public  Wi-Fi networks that support automated 
authentication. When you move to a new location it will search for and connect to another 
certified Wi-Fi network.
This feature may not be available depending on the region.
Tap 
 → Advanced, and then tick Passpoint.
Forgetting  Wi-Fi networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be forgotten so the 
device will not automatically connect to it. Select the network in the networks list and tap 
Forget.   
						

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Using Download booster
Use this feature to download large files faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. 
Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data connection and  Wi-Fi features are 
activated. A stronger  Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Download booster, and then drag the Download 
booster
 switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Download 
booster
 to activate it.
•	You may incur additional charges when downloading files via a mobile network.
•	When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set 
temperature, the feature will turn off.
•	If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be 
affected.
•	If the  Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data 
transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.
•	This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 only. The feature 
cannot be used with other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
Using Smart network switch
Use this feature to maintain a stable network connection when you browse webpages, 
download content, and more. Before using this feature, ensure that the mobile data 
connection and  Wi-Fi features are activated.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature via a mobile network.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tick Smart network switch. The device 
automatically switches from a  Wi-Fi network to a mobile network when the current  Wi-Fi 
network is weak or unstable. When the  Wi-Fi network signal becomes strong, the device 
switches from the mobile network back to the  Wi-Fi network.   
						

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Tethering devices and using mobile hotspots
About tethering and mobile hotspots
Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other 
devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via the Wi-Fi 
feature, USB, or the Bluetooth feature.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that the  Wi-Fi feature is deactivated.
•	Ensure that the device’s mobile data connection is activated.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot.
2 Drag the Mobile hotspot switch to the right.
•	 appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device on the  Wi-Fi networks 
list.
•	To set a password for the hotspot, tap  → Configure and select the level of security. 
Then, enter a password and tap 
Save.
3 On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the  Wi-Fi networks 
list.   
						

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Using USB tethering
Share the device’s mobile data connection with a computer via a USB cable.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot.
2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable.
3 Tick USB tethering.
 appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
4 On the computer, use your device’s mobile data connection.
Using Bluetooth tethering
Share the device’s mobile data connection with connected computers and other devices via 
Bluetooth.
Before using this feature
•	Ensure that your device is paired with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to ‘Bluetooth’ 
for details.
•	Ensure that the computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature.
1 On your device, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and mobile hotspot.
2 Tick Bluetooth tethering.
3 On the connected device, open the Bluetooth settings screen, tap  → Internet access.
 appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected.
4 On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
The connection methods may vary depending on the connected devices.   
						

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Motions & usability features
Control motions
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control 
motions properly.
Air browse
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Air browse, and then drag the 
Air browse switch to the right.
Move your hand to the left or right across the sensor to go to the next or previous item. 
Alternatively, move your hand up or down across the sensor to go to the next or previous 
item.      
						

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Direct call
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then drag the 
Direct call switch to the right.
While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to 
make a call.
Smart alert
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Smart alert, and then drag 
the 
Smart alert switch to the right.
When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has 
turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages.    
						

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Mute/Pause
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then drag 
the 
Mute/Pause switch to the right.
Covering screen with hand
Cover the screen with a palm to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.
Turning device over
Turn the device over to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback.     
						

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Smart pause
Playback pauses automatically when you look away from the screen. It resumes when you 
look at the screen again.
Capture screen
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Capture screen, and then 
drag the 
Capture screen switch to the right.
Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the 
left or vice versa to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in the 
Gallery →  → Album → 
Screenshots folder.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.      
						

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Air view
Use this feature to perform various functions while your finger is hovering over the screen.
Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Air view, and then drag the Air view switch to the right.
Multi Window
About Multi Window
Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to 
view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously.
Launching Multi Window
1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Multi window, and then drag the Multi window 
switch to the right. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap 
Multi window to 
activate it.     
						

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2 Tap  at the left side of the screen to open the Multi Window tray.
Multi Window tray handle
3 Tap and hold an app icon to launch from the Multi Window tray. Then, drag it to one of 
the two windows.
App icons marked with 
 can be launched in separate windows on the screen at the 
same time.