Samsung On 5 User Guide

							SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Getting Started ................................................1
F
ront View
 
........................................................... 2
Back View
 
........................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device
  ..................................... 4
Set Up Your Device
  .......................................... 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
  ...................8
Know Your Device ......................................... 9
Home S
creen
 
.................................................. 10
Status Bar
 
........................................................ 13
Navigation
 

........................................................ 14
Notification Panel
 
........................................... 16
Enter Text
 
......................................................... 18
Emergency Mode
 
........................................... 20
Calling ............................................................... 21
P
hone Screen   ................................................. 22
Make and Answer Calls
  ................................ 24
Speed Dial
  ....................................................... 28
Emergency Calls
  ............................................ 29
Set Up and Access Voicemail
  .....................30
Applications ................................................... 31
Apps L
ist
 
.......................................................... 32
Google Apps
  ................................................... 34
MetroPCS Apps
  .............................................. 36
Additional Apps
  .............................................. 37
Calculator
 
........................................................ 38
Calendar
 
.......................................................... 39
Camera and Video
  ......................................... 41
Clock
 
................................................................ 44
Contacts
 
........................................................... 46
Email
 
................................................................. 49Galaxy Apps
  ...................................................
51
Gallery   ..............................................................
52
Internet   .............................................................
54
Memo   ...............................................................
56
Messages   ........................................................
57
My Files   ............................................................
59
Voice Recorder   ...............................................
60
Settings ............................................................ 61
Ho
w to Use Settings   ...................................... 62
Wi
-
Fi
 
.................................................................. 63
Bluetooth
  .......................................................... 65
Airplane Mode
  ................................................ 67
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering...................... 68
Data Usage
  ..................................................... 70
Mobile Networks
  ............................................ 71
More Connection Settings
  ............................72
Smart Manager
  ............................................... 74
Applications Settings
  ..................................... 75
Sounds and Vibrations
  .................................. 77
Notifications..................................................... 80 Display
 
............................................................. 81
Advanced Features
  ........................................ 83
Wallpaper......................................................... 84 Themes
  ............................................................ 85
Lock Screen and Security
  ............................86
Privacy and Safety
  ......................................... 89
Easy Mode
  ...................................................... 91
Accessibility
  .................................................... 92
Accounts
  .......................................................... 94
Google Settings
  .............................................. 95
Backup and Reset
  ......................................... 96
Table of Contents 
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Language and Input ......................................98
Ba ttery   ............................................................ 100
Storage
  ........................................................... 101
Date and Time
  .............................................. 103
About Device
  ................................................ 104 
Table of Contents  
						

							Learn about your 
mobile device hardware, 
assembly procedures, and 
how to get started using 
your new device.
Getting Started  
						

							2Front View
Front View
• Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of 
objects near the device.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
videos of yourself.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on 
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Emergency 
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a 
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Home key: Return to the Home screen.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps.
• Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s 
sounds and audio playback.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
Front camera
Earpiece
Home key Power key
Volume key
Proximity sensors
BackRecent 
Getting Started  
						

							3Back View
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice 
commands.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
USB charger (included) and other optional 
accessories (not included) .
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
(not included) .
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light 
environments when taking a photo or recording 
video.
Back View
FlashSpeaker
Microphone
Headset jack
Microphone Rear camera
USB charger/
Accessory port 
Getting Started  
						

							4Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to 
assemble your device.
Remove the Back Cover
1. Remove the back cover using the slot on the 
top left of your device. 
2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the device.
Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover 
excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are 
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, 
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription 
details, such as your Personal Identification Number 
(PIN) , available optional services, and other 
features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the 
SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards 
out of reach of small children.
Note : The SIM card slot is located below the micro SD 
card slot.
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arefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card 
slot.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face 
down into the device and that the card is 
positioned as shown. 
Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the 
device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and 
place it back into the slot if it is not detected.
Assemble Your Device 
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							5Assemble Your Device
Install a Memory Card
You can also install an optional microSD™ or 
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add 
more memory space to your device.
Note : A memory card can be installed at any time. 
It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. 
Note : The micro SD card slot is located above the 
SIM card slot.
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lide the memory card into the slot with the gold 
contacts facing down.
Install the Battery
You can install a replacement battery.
1.
 Inser

t the battery into the opening on the back of 
the device, making sure the connectors align. 
2. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Replace the Back Cover
Close the back cover before using the device.
1.
 P

lace the back cover onto the back of the device 
and press down.
2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you  have a secure seal.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and 
USB cable) is included with the device for charging 
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
discharged battery requires up to four hours of 
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Note : It is recommended you fully charge the battery 
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 
designed for your device to maximize battery life. 
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty 
and may cause damage. 
Getting Started