Samsung On 5 User Guide
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76Applications Settings Settings Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time smartphone users. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Applications > Default applications. 3. T ap the following to choose default apps: • Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • Calling app: Choose a default calling app. • Messaging app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app. • Default app selection: Set defaults automatically. • Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions. • Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. • Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Applications. 3. T ap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • Calendar • Camera • Contacts • Email • Internet • Messages • Phone • Weather
77Sounds and Vibrations Settings Sounds and Vibrations Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. • Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. • Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications. Vibrate While Ringing Your device can vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Vibrate while ringing to enable this option. Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: • Ringtone • Media • Notifications • System Select a Default Ringtone Choose from preset ringtones or add your own. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Ringtone. 3. T ap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it. – or – Tap Add from device storage to use an audio file as a ringtone. Select a Default Vibration Pattern Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your own pattern. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Vibration pattern. 3. T ap a pattern to preview and select it.
78Sounds and Vibrations Settings Change the Notification Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Notification sounds and configure the following options: • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications. • Messages notifications: Choose a sound for message notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for calendar notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Email notifications: Configure email account notifications. An email account must be configured for this option to be available. Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. T ap Turn on now to enable this option. Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note : Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. T ap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time, and End time. Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. T ap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following options: • No exceptions • Alarms only • Custom
79Sounds and Vibrations Settings System Sounds Set various other system sound options. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. Key-Tap Feedback Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: • Dialing keypad tones: Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Note : Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Sounds and vibrations > Sound quality and effects. 3. T ap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. 4. T ap On/Off to enable each option: • SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.
80Notifications Settings Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Notifications. 3. T ap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
81Display Settings Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Adjust the Screen Brightness Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Display. 3. Cust omize options under Brightness: • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level. • Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen brightness for 15 minutes for greater visibility when outdoors. Note : You can also control Brightness from the Notification panel. Change the Font Size and Style You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Display > Font to choose a font size and style. • Drag the slider to adjust the font size. • Tap a font style to select a font, or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps. 3. T ap Done to set the font size and style. Enable Icon Backgrounds You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose one of the following options: • Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with shaded backgrounds. • Icons only: Show icons only. 3. T ap Done, and confirm when prompted. Set the Screen Timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period.
82Display Settings Screensaver Screensaver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Display > Screensaver. 3. T ap On/Off to enable Screensaver. 4. C onfigure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options. • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options. • Photos: Display pictures from your Google Account. Tap Settings for options. 5. Ta p Preview to see a demonstration of Screensaver.
83Advanced Features Settings Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. One-Handed Operation Change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Advanced features > One-handed operation. 3. T ap On/Off to enable or disable the following: • Reduce screen size: Press the Home key three times in quick succession to reduce the size of the display. • One-handed input: Adjust the size and position of the keyboard and other input methods for easier input with one hand. Other Features Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Advanced features. 3. T ap On/Off to enable each of the following: • Quick launch camera: Open the Camera by quickly pressing the Home key twice. • Smart alert: Set the device to vibrate when you pick it up to notify you about missed calls and messages. • Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.
84Wallpaper Settings Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Wallpaper. 3. T ap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. 4. T ap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
85Themes Settings Themes Set the theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons. You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen. 1. F rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. T ap Themes. • Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens. • Tap More themes to download additional themes from the Theme Store with your Samsung account. 3. T ap Apply to apply the selected theme.