Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
Use the Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, 
or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key 
displays .1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text 
input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. Rotate the 
phone counterclockwise to a landscape orientation, if 
desired.
2. Tap   to configure the keyboard for Symbol
mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows 
. 
3. Tap a number, symbol, or  emoticon character.
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Enabling and Configuring Swype
The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so 
to use Swype, you must firs t change the default keyboard 
setting. 
To enable Swype:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch and 
drag   down from the Notifications area then tap 
Select input method.
2. Ta p  t h e  
Swype radio button. It will turn green.
The Swype keyboard is displayed.
Swype Settings
For information on how you can configure your Swype 
settings, see  “Swype Keypad Settings”  on page...

Call Functions       45
Section 3: Call Functions
This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also 
includes the features and functionality associated with 
making or answering a call.
Displaying Your Phone Number
  Ta p   ➔ Settings  ➔ About device  ➔  
Status. Your phone number is displayed in the My 
phone number
 field.
Making a Call
1. From the Home screen, tap  and use the on-screen 
keypad to enter the number you wish to dial.
2. Ta p
 to make the call.
Note: When you activate the...

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  Tap the on-screen reactivate button to return to the 
currently active call. 
Making an International Call
1. From the Home screen, tap  , then touch and hold 
. The + character appears.
2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the country code, 
area code, and phone number. 
If you make a mistake, tap  until the desired numbers 
have been deleted.
3. Ta p   to make the call.
Manual Pause Dialing
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in 
your Contacts list:
1. From the Home screen,...

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Correcting an Entered Number
Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when 
dialing. 
  After entering a number using the keypad:
If you make a mistake, tap  to erase a single character.
Press and hold  to erase the entire string of numbers.
Dialing a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the 
Call log . If the number or caller is listed in your Address 
Book, the associated name is also displayed. 
1. From the Home screen, tap  .
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Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or 
other menu feature. After  ending the call, the phone 
returns to the previously active function screen.
Making Emergency Calls
If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn 
on the phone, the 
Insert SIM card to make calls message 
displays and an animated tutorial shows you how to install 
the SIM card.
Without a SIM card, you can only make an emergency call 
with the phone; normal cell phone service is not available....

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4.
The 
Speed dial screen displays showing the numbers 1 
through 100. The number 1 is reserved for Voicemail.
5. Tap an unused number and the
 contact screen 
displays.
6. Tap a contact to assign to the number. The selected 
contact number will display in the speed dial number
box.
7. To remove a speed dial number, tap   located next 
to the speed dial contact.
The speed dial number is re moved from the speed dial 
list.
8. To make a call using Speed Dial, tap 
 ➔ Keypad 
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Call Log
The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, 
received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the 
details of the call.
1. From the Home screen, tap  .
2. Ta p  t h e  Logs   tab. 
A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller 
is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is 
displayed.
All calls made, received, and missed are listed. Types of calls 
are identified by the following icons:
Calling Back a Missed Call 
To call back a missed call...

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5.
Enter information into the various fields using the 
keypad.
6. Ta p  
Save to save when you are finished.
For further details about the  Address Book feature, see 
“Adding a New Contact”  on page 60.
Sending a Message to a Recent Call
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs  . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. 
2. Swipe the entry you want to message to the left. 
3. At the Message screen, tap the empty text field and 
use the on-screen keypad to type in a message.
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Adding a Call to the Reject List
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. 
2. Touch and hold the call you want to add to the Reject 
List. 
3. Ta p  Add to reject list.
4. At the  Add to reject list  prompt, tap 
OK.
Future calls from this number will be rejected and sent
to your voicemail.
Call Duration
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs . 
2. Press 
 ➔ Call duration.
3. The following times are displayed for Voice and Data: 
: shows the length of time for the...