Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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System Tone Settings
The System tone settings are used when you use the dialing 
pad, make a screen selection, lock your screen, or tap the 
screen.1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Sound.
2. Tap any of the following options to create a checkmark 
and activate the feature:
 Dialing keypad tone: makes a sound when you tap a key on 
the keyboard.
 Touch sounds: makes a sound when you touch the screen.
 Screen lock sound: makes a sound when your screen is 
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Display Settings
In this menu, you can change various settings for the display.
  From the main Settings screen, tap   Display.
The following options display:
: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Tap 
Automatic brightness to allow the phone to self-adjust or drag 
the slider and tap OK.
: allows you to set the font style and font size that your 
phone will use. You can also tap Get fonts online to choose 
from a wider selection.
 Screen rotation: allows you to switch the display orientation...

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Wallpaper
You can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home 
and lock screens by following these steps:1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Wallpaper.
2. Select the screen or screens that you would like to 
modify. Select 
Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screens
.
3. Scroll through the wallpaper  thumbnails located at the 
bottom of the screen. Tap the one you want.
4. It is displayed on your screen.
5. Ta p  
Done.
The new wallpaper is saved.
Home...

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Lock screen options
Activate or deactivates various Unlock screen functions. 
Note: The Lock screen options will differ depending on what 
type of Screen Lock you have selected in step 2.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Lock screen.
2. The following options are available depending on the 
Screen Lock type that you have selected:
displays a dual clock on your lock screen when 
roaming.
allows you to select the size of the clock that will 
appear on your lockscreen.
displays the date on your...

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4.
Ta p  
Tr a y  p o s i t i o n and select the side of the screen that 
you would like the Multi window tray to be located (Left 
or Right).
5. From any screen, press and hold the   
Back key to 
show or hide the multi window tray.
Notification panel
The Notification panel includes a pull-down list to show 
information about processes that are running, recent 
notifications, and alerts.  1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Notification 
panel
.
2. For more...

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From the Notification panel, tap   (
Open Grid view) 
to display additional functions.
2. Toggle on the Toolbox activa tion button (turns green).
To deactivate the Toolbox:
1.From the main Settings screen, tap   To o l b o x.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
To o l b o x slider to 
the right to turn it off.
– or –
1. From the Notification panel, tap   (
Open Grid view) 
to display additional functions.
2. Toggle off the Toolbox acti vation button (turns grey).
To customize the Toolbox...

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Easy Mode
This application allows you to see your display using the 
default layout or provide an easier user experience for the 
first-time smartphone users using 
Easy mode.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Easy mode.
2. Ta p  t h e  
OFF / ON icon next to Easy mode to the right to 
turn it on  . 
3. Applications that are affected by Easy mode are 
checked. Tap any application to uncheck if you want 
the standard display for that application.
Accessibility...

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–Negative colors: reverse the display of on-screen colors from 
White text on a Black background to Black text on a White 
background.
–Color adjustment: allows you to adjust the display colors if you 
are color blind and have difficulty reading the display because of 
the colors. Touch and slide the slider 
 to the right to 
turn it on. Follow the on-screen instructions.
–Accessibility shortcut: allows you to quickly enable 
accessibility features in 2 quick st eps. Touch and slide the slider 
 to...

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–Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch and slide the 
slider to the right to turn it on  . Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
–Air wake up: allows you to turn on your screen by waving your 
hand over the device when it is lying face up.
–Smart scroll: once your eyes have been detected, the 
screen will scroll according to your device’s tilt angle. Tap the 
slider to the right of the Smart scroll field to...

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Blocking Mode
When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected 
features will be disabled. You will only receive notifications of 
incoming calls from people on your allowed list.1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Blocking 
mode
.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the 
Blocking mode
sli

der to the right to turn it on  . 
Confirm that the Blocking mode active icon 
appears in the Status bar.
3. Place a green checkmark adjace nt to the features that 
you would like to disable.
4....