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.
4. Tap   to return to ABC mode.
To enter symbols:
1.Tap   to configure the keyboard for Symbol 
mode.
2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.
– or –
Tap   button to cycle through additional pages.
The first number on this key indicates which page (1 or 2) of 
additional characters is active.
Entering Text Using Swype
Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to enter a 
word by sliding your finger or  stylus from letter to letter, 
lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error 
correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the 
next word. Swype also includes  a tapping predictive text 
system.
The following example shows how to enter the word “This”. 
Put your finger down on the “T”,  and without lifting, glide it 
to the “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”.
ABC ABC
Sym
ABC ABC
ABC ABC
Sym
1/2
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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 111.
Swype Text Entr y Tips
You can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video 
or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the following 
Swype text entry tips.
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such
as pp in apple).
Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a 
selection.
Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter
contractions.
Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a 
misspelled word, then tap the delete key to erase one character.
Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.
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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 Auto redial option in the Voice Call 
menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times 
when the person does not an swer the call or is already 
on the phone. For more information, refer to  “Call 
Settings”  on page 58.
Quick Dialing a Number from the Contacts List
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Contacts .
2. Locate a contact from the list.
3. In a single motion, touch and drag your finger over the 
number by going to the right. This action places a call 
to the recipient.
Running a Call in the Background
If you exit the current call sc reen and return to the Home 
screen, you are visually notified that you are still on an active 
call by the phone icon within the Status bar. 
This is the best way to stay on your current call and do 
something else (multi-task) such  as access the Contacts list, 
view a recent email, locate a picture, and so forth.
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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, tap 
 and use the on-screen 
keypad to enter the phone number.
2. Press 
 to display the dialer sub-menu.
3. Ta p  
Add 3-sec pause to add a three second pause, and 
use the keypad to enter  the additional numbers.
Tip: You can create pauses longer than three seconds by entering multiple three second pauses.
4. Select 
Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the 
calling sequence until you enter a number or press a 
key.
5. Ta p  
 to make the call.
For more information, refer to  “Adding Pauses to Contact 
Numbers”   on page 61.
In Call Notification
Reactivate
Call
0+
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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  .
2. Ta p  t h e   Logs   tab.
A list of recent calls is displayed.
3. Tap the desired Contact to enter the 
Details page, then 
tap 
 to make a call.
Ending a Call
  When you are ready to end your call, tap the   key.
Ending a Call from the Status Bar
1. From an active call, you can launch a separate 
application or return to the Home screen. The current 
call is kept active  in the background.
2. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and 
then drag the tab to the bott om of the screen to open 
the Notifications panel.
3. Ta p
 End to end the currently active call. 
Answering a Call
When a call is received the phone rings and displays the 
caller’s phone number, or name  if stored in the Address 
Book.
1. At the incoming call screen:
Touch and drag  in any direction to answer the call.
Touch and drag  in any direction to  reject the call and 
send it to your voicemail.
2. Ta p
 to end the call.
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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. 
Making an Emergency Call without a SIM card
1. Ta p  Emergency call from the on-screen display to make 
an emergency call.
2. Enter 9-1-1 and tap  . Complete your call. During 
this type of call, you will have access to the Speaker 
mode, Keypad, and End Call features.
3. Tap   to exit this calling mode.
Making an Emergency Call with a SIM card
The Emergency calling mode makes redialing an emergency 
number a 1-tap process. Before you can resume normal 
calling operations, you should first exit this mode.
1. From the Home screen, tap  .
2. Enter the emergency number (example: 911) and then 
tap 
.
3.Complete your call. During this type of call, you will 
have access to the Speaker mode, Keypad, and End 
Call features. 
Note: This mode can drain your battery power more rapidly 
than normal calling mode. 
Making a Call Using Speed Dial
You can assign a short cut number to a phone number in your 
Contacts List for speed dialing.
1. From the Home screen, tap 
Contacts   to display 
your Contacts List.
2. Press   to display the Contacts List sub-menu.
3. Ta p  
Speed dial.
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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 
and from the Dialer, touch and hold the speed dial 
number. If the speed dial number is more than 1 digit 
long, enter the first digits,  then hold the last digit.
Dialing Options
From the Home screen and Application menus, you have the 
option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by tapping
 ➔ 
Keypad. From the Dialer and the Contacts screen, the 
following tabs are located at the top of your screen:
Keypad: dials the current number entered using the on-screen 
keypad.
Logs: displays a list of all dialed, received, and missed calls.
Favorites: displays your contacts that you have marked as 
Favorites.
Contacts: takes you to your Address Book where you can select a 
contact to call.
After you begin to enter numbers, the Add to contacts option 
appears so you can save the Contact if needed.
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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 number: 1. From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs  . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. If the number or caller 
is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is 
displayed.
2. Swipe the desired missed call to the right to call. 
– or –
Swipe the desired missed call to the left to message.
Saving a Recent Call to your Address Book 
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs  . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. 
2. Tap the call you want to save to your Address Book. 
3. The call detail page is displayed. Tap 
 (Create 
contact) 
to add the call to your Address Book.
4. Ta p  
Create contact to add the call to your Address Book.
– or –
If you want to replace the number for an existing 
contact, tap 
Update existing.
Incoming Calls:  
Outgoing Calls: 
Missed Calls: 
Rejected Calls:
Auto Rejected Calls:
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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.
4. When you are done with your message, tap   to 
send.
For more information, refer to  “Creating and Sending 
Messages”   on page 71.
Deleting a Call from the Call Log
1.From the Home screen, tap    ➔ Logs  . 
A list of recent calls is displayed. 
2. Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call 
log.
3. The Call log will display  with the contact checked.
4. Ta p  .
5. At the 
Delete log prompt, tap OK.
The call is deleted from the Call log.
Menu options 
Call the number Send a message Delete log entry 
Add Contact 
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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 last call.
 Dialed calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made.
 Received calls: shows the total length of time for all calls 
received.
 All calls: shows the total length of time for all calls made and 
received.
4. You may reset these times to zero by pressing
then tapping  
Reset.
Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of  control functions that you 
can use during a call.
Adjusting the Call Volume
During a call, to adjust the volume, use the Volume keys on 
the left side of the phone.
  Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level 
and press the 
Down volume key to decrease the 
volume level.
– or –
Quickly add more volume to the incoming audio by 
tapping 
 ➔  Extra volume.
From the Home screen, you can also adjust the ringer volume 
using these same keys.
In-Call Options
During an active call there are several functions available by 
tapping a corresponding on-screen button.
Add call: displays the dialer so you can call another person.
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