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  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Security   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Help   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Application Manager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Default applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Calendar  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Call  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Contacts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Email   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Gallery   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Internet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
S Voice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Section 7:  Connections  ..............................140
PC Connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Wi-Fi   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
NFC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Bluetooth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
USB Tethering   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Mobile Hotspot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Section 8:  Applications  ............................. 152
Activity Zone   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
AT&T FamilyMap   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
AT&T Locker   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
AT&T Mobile Locate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
AT&T Navigator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Beats Music  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Calculator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Calendar   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Camera   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
ChatON   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Chrome   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Clock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Contacts   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Device Help  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Drive   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
DriveMode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Email  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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Flipboard   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  168
Gallery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  169
Gmail  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
Google  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  174
Google Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  174
Google +   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Hangouts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Internet   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176
Keeper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
Lookout Security   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178
Maps   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179
Memo   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179
Messages App  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
Messaging  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
Mobile Hotspot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
Mobile TV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
Music  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  181
My Files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  184
myAT&T  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  184
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  185
Photos   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  185
Play Books  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  185
Play Games   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  185Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Play Music   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Play Store  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
POLARIS Office 5  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
S Health   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
S Voice   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Samsung Apps   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Smart Remote  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Usage Manager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Voice Recorder   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Voice Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Wallet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
YouTube   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
YP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Section 9:  Samsung Product 
 Registration .............................................. 199
Index ............................................................ 200
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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.
Lift the cover up (2) and away from the phone. 
Caution! Do not remove the rubber seal from the inside of the 
back cover. Doing so can cause water damage to the 
device if it gets wet. 
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. 
Doing so may damage the cover. 
Caution! Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. 
Doing so may damage the cover.
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided 
with a plug-in SIM card loaded  with your subscription details, 
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many 
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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 correctly, the phone will not 
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot 
if the SIM is not detected.
Installing the Batter y
1. Insert the battery into the  opening on the back of the 
phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing and Installing the Memor y Card
You can use a microSD  (SD) or microSDHC  card to 
expand available memory space if you desire. This secure 
digital card enables you to  exchange images, music, and 
data between SD-compatible devi ces. This type of memory 
card is designed for use with  this mobile phone and other 
devices.
Note: Your phone has been tested  to support up to a 64GB 
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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 battery cover onto the back of the phone (1) 
and press down (2).
2. Press along the edge of the back cover (3) until you 
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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 the battery before using your 
phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges 
fully in approximately 4 hour s. Although you can use the 
phone while the battery is char ging, doing so will require 
additional charging time. 
Important! Verify that the battery is installed prior to 
connecting the wall charger. If both the wall 
charger is connected and the battery is not 
installed, the handset will power cycle continuously 
and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the 
wall charger before you remove the battery, can 
cause damage to the phone.
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Lift up on the Char ger/Accessory jack cover that covers
the port on the bottom of your phone and swing it 
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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.
6. Tightly close the multipurpose jack cover when you are 
finished so that no water can enter the port.
Important! Your touch screen responds best to a light touch 
from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic 
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object 
when pressing on the touch screen may damage 
the tempered glass surfac e and void the warranty. 
For more information, refer to the “ Standard 
Limited Warranty” in your in-box H&S Guide. 
Low Batter y Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time 
remain, the battery icon ( ) bl inks and the device sounds a 
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your 
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning 
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a 
quick check of your battery le vel, glance at the battery 
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your 
device’s display. Solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone 
automatically turns off.
Extending Your Batter y Life
Active applications, light leve ls, Bluetooth usage, and GPS 
functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a 
list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:
Reduce the time your  backlight stays on.
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. 
Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using
this function will pe riodically query the GPS satellites for your 
current location; each qu ery drains your battery. 
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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 end/shutdown background 
applications that are still running. These minimized applications 
can, over time, cause your device to slow down. 
Animated wallpapers use processing power, memory, and more 
power. Change your Live Wallpaper to a non-animated Wallpaper 
gallery or Gallery image. 
Switching the Device On or Off
Once the device has been configured, you will not be 
prompted with setup screens again.
To turn the device on:
1. Press and hold   Power/End until the device 
switches on.
The device searches for your network and after finding 
it, you can make or receive calls.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock the 
phone.
To turn the device off:
1.Press and hold   Power/End until the Device 
options screen appears.
2. Ta p   
Power off.
3. At the 
Power off prompt, tap OK.
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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 water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter
for up to 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device 
is not impervious to water da mage in any situation. It is 
important that all compartm ents are closed tightly. 
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
Whenever your device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, 
soft cloth.
Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to 
water over 1 meter deep for more than 30 minutes. If your device 
is exposed to salt water, wash  the device with fresh water then 
dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Otherwise, when it dries, 
salt may accumulate and block the microphone, earpiece, and 
speaker.
When drying off your device, be su re to pat the earpiece (top front 
of phone), microphone (bottom of phone), and speaker (rear of 
phone) with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water as 
possible.
When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the 
microphone may have water in it which may lower the volume 
that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow 
the device to air-dry before making a call.
The back and multipurpose jack covers may be loosened slightly 
if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure that all the 
covers are properly aligned and  tightly closed. Otherwise, they 
may not provide protection from water and dust.
Always keep the multipurpose jack cover clean and be careful to 
avoid damaging it.
Note: The touch screen may not be active in water.
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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 
always be in sync between your phone and computer.
If you did not create a new account during the setup 
procedure when you first turned your phone on, follow these 
steps:
1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ 
Gmail.
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Ta p  
New to create a new Google account.
– or – If you already have a Google account, tap 
Existing to 
sign in and add the account to your phone.
3. Follow the on-screen instru ctions to add a Google 
Account.
Note: Once you have created a Goog le account, you only need 
to sign in.
Creating a Samsung Account
An active Samsung account is  required to begin accessing 
applications such as ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did 
not create a Samsung account when you first set up your 
phone, follow these steps:
1. From the home screen, tap   ➔ 
Settings ➔ 
Accounts ➔ Add account.
2. Ta p   Samsung account.
3. Ta p  
Create new account.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create and 
activate your account.
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