Samsung S5 Mini Instruction Manual

56S Voice
S  Voice
Speak commands to perform 
operations on your device, and 
to speak criteria for searches 
and other operations.
Use S Voice
™ to find everything 
from directions to trivia answers 
to the current weather forecast.
Access S Voice
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 S Voice.
2.
 Spe
 ak a command.
3.
 
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ap the microphone icon, if the device does not 
hear you, or to give it another command.
Tip: Tap 
 More options for example commands and 
to view a tutorial.
S Voice Settings
These...

57Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps
Samsung Apps is now Galaxy 
Apps. When you access 
Samsung Apps, Galaxy Apps is 
installed on your device.
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a free storefront that 
provides a quick and easy way to find and download 
apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
 ►F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Galaxy Apps.
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen 
applications available through Samsung Apps....

58Studio
Studio
Use Studio editing tools to add 
effects to pictures and edit 
movies in the Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps >  Studio.
2.
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he following Studios are displayed:
• Photo Studio: Improve the quality of your 
pictures by adjusting the brightness, contrast, 
and more. Crop and rotate your pictures, add 
effects, decorations, and more.
• Collage Studio: Create collages using 
multiple pictures.
• Shot & more: Edit and fine tune pictures 
you’ve taken with the Shot & more shooting...

59Video Player
Video Player
File name
Change player
Pop-up player
Volume
More options
Rewind 
video or go  to previous  video Scan forward 
or go to next 
video
Pause/Play
Playback  position
Screen ratio
Video length
Time elapsed 
Play and manage videos stored 
on your device.
To access Video:
1.
 F

rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps >  Video.
2.
 S

croll through the videos stored on your device. 
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3.
 
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ap a video to view...

60Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder
Record voice memos and notes.
Create a Voice Recording
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Voice Recorder.
2.
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ap 
 More options > Settings  > 
Recording quality to adjust the recording 
quality.
3.
 
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ap 
 Select mode to choose the appropriate 
recording mode:
• Normal: This recording mode picks up any 
sounds detected by the microphones.
• Interview: The top and bottom microphones 
are used for two-directional recording. The 
top and bottom of the device pick up...

Configure your device’s 
connections and settings, 
add accounts, and customize 
the home screen, apps, 
and features.
Settings  

62How to Use Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the 
Status bar to display the Notification panel, and 
then tap 
 Settings .
Settings Options
• Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the 
option ON (
 
ON )  or OFF  (  OFF ) . 
• For some options, you must tap a field, such as 
Email address, to display and set options.
• Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping 
a 
 checkbox. When enabled, a...

63Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain 
types of Wireless Local Area 
Networks (WLAN) . Wi-Fi 
communication requires access 
to a Wireless Access Point 
(WAP) .
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct 
connection between two or 
more devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover 
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1.
 F
rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on 
or off.
Wi-Fi Status...

64Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Settings
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many 
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.
 F
rom a Home screen, tap 
 Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3.
 
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ap 
 More options for options:
• Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi 
networks.
• Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct 
connection with a nearby device.
• Advanced:
 -Network notification: Receive a notification 
when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)...

65Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range 
communications technology that 
allows you to connect wirelessly 
to a number of Bluetooth 
devices, such as headsets 
and hands-free car Bluetooth 
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled 
computers, printers, and wireless 
devices. 
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is 
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
 Settings .
2.
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ap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn 
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status...