Samsung S5 Active Owners Manual

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Managing your Email accounts
1.From the main Settings screen, tap   Email ➔ 
Manage accounts.
All of your Email accounts are listed.
2. Tap an account to modify the settings for that account.
Note: The settings may be different depending on the type of 
email account.
3. Ta p  
More settings for additional options.
General Email Settings
1.From the main Settings screen, tap   Email.
2. Ta p  
Display.
The following options are available:
 Auto fit content: allows you to shrink your email content to fit 
the screen.
 Message preview line: allows you set the number of lines that 
are shown in the email preview.
 Title line in list: allows you to set the title line to the Email 
Subject or the Sender.
 Hide checkboxes: allows you to hide the checkboxes that are 
displayed in your email list.
3. Ta p  Auto advance. Auto Advance allows you to assign 
an action after an email is deleted. Choose from: Next 
email, Previous email, or Email list
4. Ta p  
Priority sender settings.
The following options are available:
 Set as the default folder: shows the priority sender inbox 
whenever you open the Email app.
 Email notifications: activates the email notification icon to 
appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a 
new email (Gmail, etc.) is received. 
 Select ringtone: plays a selected ringtone when a new email 
message is received. 
: activates a vibration when a new email message is 
received. 
5. Ta p  Spam addresses. 
6. Tap   to add an Email address to your Spam folder.
7. Ta p  
Delay email sending to delay the sending of emails.
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Ta p  
Set length of delay to set the delay time. You can 
set the delay from 3 up to 30 seconds. This will give 
you time to cancel the sendi ng of an email if needed.
Galler y
This section allows you to modi fy settings associated with 
using your Gallery.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Gallery.
2. The following options are available:
 Sync only via Wi-Fi: select this option if you only want to sync 
pictures and videos when you are connected to a Wi-Fi 
network.
: allows you to filter your Gallery when searching for 
certain types of picture or videos. Select an option to make a 
checkmark.
 Tag buddy: allows you to tag your pictures or videos by 
Location, Category, or Tags. Touch and move the slider to the 
right to activate the feature  .
 Face tag: allows you to tag your pictures or videos when a face 
is present.
3. Ta p    ➔ Add account to add a Samsung, Facebook, 
or Google account.
Inter net
This section allows you to modi fy settings associated with 
using your web browser.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Internet.
2. Ta p  
Account to sign on to your Samsung account if you 
have not already done so. You  will need to do this if If 
you want to sync your bookmarks and open pages with 
other devices. For more information, refer to “Creating 
a Samsung Account”  on page 12.
3. The following settings are available for modification:
 Set homepage: Sets the current home page for the Web 
browser.
 Auto fill forms: allows you to enter text to be used in your web 
profile. Tap Add profile, then enter text for the Web form auto 
fill.

–Suggest search terms and Web suggestions: displays 
predictions of related queries and popular websites in the 
address bar as you type.
–Preload available links: allows you improve performance 
when loading pages.
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–Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from 
any previously filled out forms. Remove the checkmark to 
disable this function.
–Remember passwords: Stores usernames and passwords for 
visited sites. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
–Delete personal data: allows you to delete all personal data 
such as Browsing history, Cache, Cookies and site data, 
Passwords, Auto-fill data, and Location access.
 Screen and text:
–Te x t  s c a l i n g: allows you to preview the text size, scale the text 
size using a slider bar, set the zoom amount on double tap, and 
minimize the font size using a slider bar.
–Force zoom: allows you to override the website’s request to 
control zoom.
–Text encoding: adjusts the current text encoding.
–Full screen: allows you to use Fullscreen mode to hide the 
status bar.
–Text booster: allows you to view PC websites easily by boosting 
the text size. Note: the layout may change as a result.
 Content settings:
–Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and 
read cookies from your device.
–Turn on location: Allows websites to request access to your 
location.
–Turn on JavaScript: Enables Javascript for the current Web 
page. Without this feature, some pages may not display 
properly. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.
–Block pop-ups: Prevents popup advertisement or windows 
from appearing on-screen. Remove the checkmark to disable 
this function.
–Default storage: Allows you to set your default storage to 
Device or Memory Card.
–Website settings: View advanced settings for individual 
websites.
–Tu r n  o n  n o t i f i c a t i o n s: Allows website notifications. Select 
Always on, On demand, or Off.
–Clear notifications: Deletes website notification access 
information.
–Reset settings: Restores all settings to default.
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 Bandwidth management:
–Preload webpages: Allows the browser to preload pages in 
the background. You can set to Always, Only on Wi-Fi, and 
Never.
–Load images: Allows web page images to be loaded along 
with the other text components of a loaded website.
–Open pages in overview: Displays an overview of newly 
opened web pages. 
Messages
This section allows you to modi fy settings associated with 
using the default Messaging application.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
Messages.
2. The following Messaging settings are available:
 Default messaging app: allows you to set the default 
messaging app that you can use to send all of your messages.
: the following message display settings are available:
–Bubble style: allows you to choose from several bubble styles 
for your messages. Bubbles are the rounded boxes that 
surround each message.
–Background style: allows you to choose from several 
background styles for your messages.
–Change font size: allows you to change the font size in your 
messages by using the Volume key.
 Quick responses: allows you to select short pre-written 
sentences that you can use in your messages.
 Text messages: the following text message settings are 
available:
–Manage SIM card messages: allows you to manage the 
messages that you have stored on your SIM card.
–Input mode: allows you to set the input mode for your text 
messages. Choose between GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or 
Automatic.
–Message center: allows you to enter the number of your 
Message center where your messa ges reside while the system 
is attempting to deliver them.
 Multimedia messages: the following multimedia message 
settings are available:
–Group conversation: allows you to send a single message 
to multiple recipients.
–Auto retrieve: allows the message system to retrieve 
messages automatically.
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–Set restrictions: allows you to set the following restrictions for 
multimedia content. Restricted: you can only create and submit 
messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content 
Domain. or Warning. Warning: the phone will warn you via pop 
up messages that you are creating a multimedia message 
which does not fit the Core MM Content Domain. Free: you may 
add any content to the message.
–MMS alert: allows you to receive an alert when MMS mode 
becomes active.
 Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is 
reached, rather than having them overwritten. Touch and slide 
the slider to the right to turn it on  .
–Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text 
messages can be in one conversation.
–Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how 
many multimedia messages can be in one conversation.
: allows you to send messages with priority.
 Push messages: allows you to receive push messages from 
the network.
 Cell broadcast: allows you to receive Cell broadcast 
messages. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
–Select channels: allows you to set up the channel that you 
will receive CB messages on. You can also select My 
channel and add your own CB channel using the Add 
channel option below.
–Add channel: allows you to add your own CB channel.
 Notifications: the following notification settings are available:
–Notification sound: allows you to set the ringtone for your 
message notifications.
–Vibrate: allows you to configure the vibration mode associated 
with message alerts.
–Repeat message alert: allows you to set the interval for new 
message alerts. Choose from: Once, Every 2 minutes, or Every 
10 minutes.
–Pop-up display: allows you to have new messages displayed 
as pop-ups on your screen.
–Lock screen: when enabled, allows you to view a preview of 
new message text on your lock screen.
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–Status bar: when enabled, allows you to view a preview of new 
message text on the Status bar.
 Emergency alerts: 
–Emergency alerts: allows you to receive wireless emergency 
alerts from the Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS). For 
more information, refer to 
“Emergency Alerts”  on page 
78.
–Emergency notification preview: allows you to play the 
emergency alert tone so you will know what to expect when an 
alert is received.
–Alert reminder: allows you to set reminders after you receive 
an alert. You can select Once, Every 2 minutes, Every 15 
minutes, or Off (default).
: allows you to add a signature block to end of your 
messages. Touch and slide the slider to the right to turn it on 
. Tap Add signature to create your signature.
: allows you to set your Spam filter settings. Touch 
and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  .
–Add to spam numbers: allows you to manually enter and 
assign a phone number as being sent from a spam source.
–Add to spam phrases: allows you to assign a specific text 
phrase as belonging to a spam message. Ex: Dear friend.
–Block unknown senders: when active, automatically blocks 
incoming messages from unknown sources or blocked 
numbers.
 Delay message sending: to delay the sending of emails, touch 
and slide the slider to the right to turn it on  . 
This will 
give you time to cancel the sending of an email if needed.
–Set length of delay: sets the delay time. You can set the 
delay from 3 up to 30 seconds. 
: This settings help to make your messaging more 
secure.
–Allow access to all links: allows you to tap on links that are 
included in your messages.
–Potential threat alerts: allows you to automatically receive 
notifications whenever applications with the authority to send or 
receive messages are installed.  This will help prevent phishing.
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S Voice
This section allows you to modify settings associated with 
the S Voice app. For information on the S Voice app, see “S 
Voice”  on page 189.
1. From the main Settings screen, tap   
S Voice.
2. The following options are available:
 Language: allows you to set your default language for S Voice.
 Hide offensive words: allows you to have potentially offensive 
words replaced with asterisks.
: displays information about the S Voice app including the 
Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy.
 Open via the home key: allows you to open S Voice by double 
pressing the home key.
 Voice wake-up: allows you to customize your wake-up 
command for S Voice.
 Auto start speakerphone: automatically turns on the speaker 
when using S Voice to make a call.
 Show body of message: allows you to also see the message 
content whenever a new message arrives.
 Check missed events: allows you to see your missed events 
whenever you open the S Voice app.
 Personal briefing: allows you to receive a voice briefing of your 
schedule whenever you open the S Voice app.
: allows you to enter your home address to be 
used in S voice.
 Log in to Facebook: a shortcut to log in to your Facebook 
account.
 Log in to Twitter: a shortcut to log in to your Twitter account.
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Section 7: Connections
This section describes the various connections your phone 
can make including Connecting your PC, Wi-Fi, NFC, 
Bluetooth, USB tetherin g, and Mobile Hotspot.
PC Connections
You can connect your device to  a PC using your PC data 
cable using various USB connection modes. 
Media device (MTP): allows you to transfer media files in 
Windows, or using an Android file transfer on a Mac.
Camera (PTP): allows you to transfer photos using the camera 
software, and transfer any file s onto a PC that does not 
support MTP.
Note: To sync your device to your computer it is highly 
recommended that you install Samsung Kies which is 
available at 
http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/
Mac).
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have 
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your 
computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 
or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your 
computer.
Connecting with your PC
For information on connecting  your device with your PC, 
using USB, see  “Charging the Battery”  on page 8.
Connecting as a Storage Device
You can connect your device to  a PC as a removable disk and 
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the 
device, you can also access the files directory from the 
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a 
removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
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1.
Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the 
cable to the computer. Af ter a few seconds, a pop-up 
window displays on the PC when connected.
2. On the PC pop-up, click 
Open device to view files.
3. Ta p  
Card to see the contents on your memory card or 
tap 
Phone to see the contents on your phone.
4. You can now copy and move files back and forth 
between your PC and your phone.
Wi-Fi 
About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for wireless fidelityand sometimes referred to 
as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local 
Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 
wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data. 
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and 
accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can 
either be Open (unsecured) as  within most Hot Spots, or 
Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and 
password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning 
Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to 
compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔ 
 Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi ON  .
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1.From any Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
The network names and security settings (Open 
network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi 
networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
Note: When you select an open network, you will be 
automatically connected to the network.
3. Enter a wireless password if necessary.
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Manually add your new network connection
1.From any Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p  
Add Wi-Fi network.
3. Enter the 
Network SSID. This is the name of your
Wireless Access Point.
4. Ta p  t h e  
Security field and select a security option. This 
must match the current security setting on your target 
WAP.
5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s
password.
6. Ta p  
Show advanced options, if you need to add 
advanced options such as  Proxy settings and IP 
settings.
7. Ta p  
Connect to store the new information and connect 
to your target WAP.
Note: The next time your device connects to a previously 
accessed or secured wireless network, you are not 
prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset 
your device back to its factory default settings.
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1. From any Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ON/OFF slider, located to the right of the Wi-Fi 
field, to turn Wi-Fi OFF  . 
Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and 
Bluetooth can cause an added  drain to your battery and 
reduce your use times.
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1.From any Home screen, tap    ➔  Settings ➔  
 
Wi-Fi.
2. Ta p
 ➔ Scan.
All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
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