Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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Back up and reset  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Language and input   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Date and time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Safety assistance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Battery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Power saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Storage...

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Flipboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  168
Gallery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  169
Gmail  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
Google  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  174
Google Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  174
Google +   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Hangouts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first 
configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then 
setting up your voice mail.
Setting Up Your Phone
Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM 
into their corresponding internal compartments. The 
microSD™ card slot is also located in this same internal 
area.
1. Remove the back cover by inserting a fingernail into
the slot on the top of your phone (1).  2....

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Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, 
so be careful when handling, inserting, or 
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach 
of small children.
  Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket 
(as shown) until the card locks into place. 
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone 
and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned 
as shown.
Note: If the card is not inserted...

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Installing the Memor y Card
  Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as 
shown). The microSD card will fit on top of the SIM 
card.
Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and 
the card is securely inserted.
For more information on Memory Cards, see  “Storage” on 
page 117.
Removing the Memor y Card
1. Push on the memory card until it clicks and is released. 
2. Grasp the memory card and remove it from the phone.
Installing the Back Cover
1.Place the...

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To avoid water damage, ensure that the back cover is 
completely closed by pressing just below the AT&T 
Logo until you hear a click.
Note:  Make sure the battery is properly installed before 
switching on the phone.
Charging the Batter y
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A 
wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is 
included with your device. Use only approved batteries and 
chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Note: You must fully charge...

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3.
Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
4. Plug the charging head in to a standard AC power 
outlet. The device turns on  with the screen locked and 
indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
5. When charging is finished, remove the flat end from
the interface connector jack on the phone.
Important! Before closing the Charger/Accessory jack cover, 
check to see if there is any foreign substance such 
as dust on sand on the rubber seal.
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Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before 
charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete 
discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage 
capacity of any battery. 
Use the Power Saving feature to deactivate some hardware and
interface functions. 
Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions 
have been consuming your battery resources.
Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary 
applications.
Use the Task Manager feature to...

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Configuring your Phone
When you first turn on your phone, you will need to set up a 
few things.1. As each screen is displayed, follow the instructions on 
each screen to set up that particular feature.
2. Ta p  
Next or Skip to progress to the next page.
3. At the last screen, tap 
Finish, to finish your setup.
Maintaining water and dust resistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating 
system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of protection), and 
the...

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Locking and Unlocking the Touch 
Screen
1.Press   to lock the touch screen.
2. Press   again to display the lock screen 
then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
Note: Swipe is the default screen locking method. To change 
your screen lock, see “Lock Screen Settings”  on 
page 95.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will 
need to create a Google™ Account when you first use your 
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will...