Index
Symbols
= (equal sign), 52
1/2 key, 65
1-Click ordering, 373
2/2 key, 65
2G/3G/4G connection method, 40, 41
A
AAC codec, 415
accelerometer, 6
Accessibility settings, 15, 125, 237
account classes, 554
account folders, 301
accounts
ActiveSync. See ActiveSync accounts
Exchange Server, 260, 267, 549-550
Gmail. See Gmail accounts
Google. See Google accounts
Hotmail, 201, 262-263, 550-551
Microsoft Exchange Server, 260, 267, 549-550
POP3, 259, 262, 264, 265, 302, 550
AccuWeather widget, 405
active call indicator, 153
adding accounts, 560
deleting email from, 265
marking important messages in, 302-303
performing manual sync for, 558
setting sync options for, 554-555
and web-based email, 550
Adapt Sound settings, 162-163, 437
Add Account screen, 560
Add Call icon, 144
Add Subject command, 317
address book. See Contacts app
Address Book (Mac), 193, 195, 551-552
addresses (web)
for bookmarked pages, 233
editing, 246
saving, 233
searching for, 235
AIM, 345
Air View setting, 108
alarms, 108, 120, 156, 160, 220, 395. See also alerts; reminders
Album Art Grabber, 432
albums. See also music
adding to playlists, 424
deleting, 435
downloading cover art for, 432
marking favorite songs in, 431
viewing cover for, 418
alerts. See also alarms; reminders
call, 160
data usage, 614
emergency, 341
Alphabetical Order view, 99
1-Click ordering, 373
allowing notifications from, 377
allowing usage data collection by, 377
as alternative to Google Play, 349, 368
downloading apps from, 372-375
linking Amazon account to, 371
purchasing apps from, 374
searching for apps in, 373
updating apps from, 389
using gift cards/promo codes for, 378
viewing apps downloaded from, 378
Android Beam, 543
Android File Transfer, 520, 525, 527
accessing services, 17
customizing, 11
interface, 9, 49. See also TouchWiz interface
purpose of, 9
Answering and Ending Calls setting, 159
anti-shake setting, 449
antivirus apps, 583
Antivirus Security Free, 583
App Info screen, 99
app permissions, 364, 375, 584
app shortcuts. See shortcuts
Apple
AAC codec, 415
iTunes issues, 432
Macintosh. See Macintosh
applications, 349. See also apps
appointments, 508, 511, 514. See also events
apps, 349-401. See also specific apps
accessing frequently used, 393-394
accessing settings for, 103
adding, 55
blocking harmful, 369
carrier software differences, 3
creating accounts for, 18
creating Home Screen shortcuts for, 379-380
defined, 349
designating private items, 582
disabling, 99, 380-381, 385-386
displaying active, 57
displaying recently run, 57
downloading/installing, 362-378
exiting/quitting, 58-59, 355, 361
GPS-enabled, 610
launching, 61, 75, 101, 350-353, 506
learning to use, 2
moving to memory card, 390
multitasking, 153
navigating within, 356
opening menus in, 354
organizing, 100
permissions for, 364, 375, 584
preinstalled, 381
removing, 55
restoring uninstalled/disabled, 387-388
returning to Home screen from, 355
searching for, 368
sharing, 378
sources of, 349
uninstalling, 99, 380-385, 389
using hardware keys when running, 354
Apps menu
uninstalling apps with, 383-385
Apps shortcut, 56
Appstore. See Amazon Appstore
area codes, 128
AT&T
and Bluetooth tethering, 595
Galaxy S5 phone, 3
Tethering/Wi-Fi Hotspot settings, 588, 593
usage app, 612
attachments
to email. See email attachments
to multimedia messages, 319-322, 329
audio chat apps, 346
Audio Zoom setting, 498
Auto Combination setting, 337
Auto Fill Forms setting, 253
Auto Retrieve setting, 338
Auto shooting mode, 453
Auto Spacing setting, 67
Auto Sync Data setting, 616
automated answering systems, 146
AutoPlay dialog box, 592
auto-rejected calls, icon for, 134
auto-rotate feature, 67
Auto-Update command, 388
AVG Mobile Technologies, 583
B
Back key
displaying hidden, 354
drawback to using, 356
location on phone, 6
navigating web pages with, 240
background, Home screen, 51, 82-85
background color, folder, 102
background data, 616
Background Style setting, 336
to cloud, 395
files, 395
photos/videos, 39
battery
and GPS-enabled apps, 610
battery usage indicator, 610-611
Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) field, 288-289
Beam, Android, 543
Best Face mode, 455
Best Photo mode, 455
Bit Rate options, 494
Blackberry phones, 20
Blind Carbon Copy (Bcc) field, 288-289
Block Background Data check box, 604
Block Unknown Senders setting, 342
blocking
caller ID information, 143
harmful apps, 369
text messages, 616
Bloomberg, 400
Bluetooth
and battery usage, 608
configuring phone for use with, 161
destination folder preferences, 534-535
exchanging data via, 40
file/data transfers, 529-535, 545-546
listening to videos via, 487
and Music app, 437
sharing photos via, 462
version, 6
Book shortcut, 92
creating new window from, 239
display options, 233
purpose of, 242
reordering, 233
Bookmarks icon, 232
browsers, 227-257. See also Chrome; Internet app
opening multiple windows with, 239-240
refreshing pages with, 239-240
shipped with Galaxy S5, 227
switching between, 227
tabbed interface of, 239
working with bookmarks, 242-250
Bubble Style setting, 336
Burst Shots setting, 449
business security solution, 583
Businessweek, 400
C
controlling with voice commands, 508
creating events/tasks in, 203-211, 508
deleting events/tasks in, 218-219
editing events/tasks in, 218-219
filtering events/tasks in, 215
purpose of, 201
responding to reminders in, 219-221
searching for events/tasks in, 215-216
setting preferences for, 221-224
setting reminders in, 208
synchronizing data in, 201, 224, 549-550
using multiple calendars in, 205
calendar events. See events
Call Accessories setting, 161
Call Alerts settings, 160
call forwarding, 150
Call icon, 158
icons used in, 134
viewing, 133
Call Notification Pop-ups setting, 159
call progress icon, 153
Call Rejection setting, 159
call sound, personalizing, 150, 162-163
call waiting, 149
caller ID information, blocking, 143
accepting, 148
dialing, 127-146. See also dialing calls
forwarding, 150
free versus paid, 617
ignoring, 147
improving audio quality for, 162-163
international, 128-129, 146, 617
redialing, 133
rejecting, 147
returning, 133
running other apps during, 153
sending to voicemail, 135
setting default ringtone for, 112
viewing, 133
Wi-Fi versus cellular, 40-41, 146
Camera app
Help information, 452
launching, 442
recording videos with, 496-499
reviewing photos in, 444
configuring/using shortcuts, 446-448
resetting to defaults, 452
selecting shooting mode, 452-455
using Settings palette, 448-452
Camera Shortcut option, 574
cameras
capturing screens, 58
Car mode, 506
Carbon Copy (Cc) field, 288-289
cell phones, 3. See also smartphones
cellular network, transmitting data via, 39-40
Chapter Preview command, 487
character preview, 69
chat programs, 309, 345-346, 501
as alternative to Internet app, 227, 254
creating bookmark shortcuts with, 89
default search engine for, 255
icon for, 56
launching, 254
opening multiple pages in, 255
setting as default browser, 254
and Verizon, 228
viewing recently viewed pages in, 257
working with bookmarks in, 255-256
Cinemax, 478
Clear All icon, 57
Clear icon, 77
Clipboard, 70, 72, 328, 329, 464
Clock Size option, 574
close captioning, 487. See also subtitles
cloud apps, 395
cloud storage, 37
collages, 468
color, folder background, 102
command icons, 73
Complete Action Using dialog box, 84, 229, 254
composing
charging phone battery with, 12
copying songs from, 432
creating Gmail account via, 29
pairing phone with, 529
synchronizing data between phone and, 549-560
using phone as wireless modem for, 587
configuring. See also settings
GPS (Global Positioning System), 412-413
Ultra Power Saving mode, 606-607
connecting to wireless network, 41-43
connection speed, 591
with Power Saving mode, 603-605
with Ultra Power Saving mode, 606-607
assigning contact records to, 171
assigning ringtones to, 116-117, 171
changing memberships in, 185
defined, 183
purpose of, 171
removing members from, 185
reordering, 188
sending email/text to, 186-187, 314, 317
viewing members in, 184
contact records. See also Contacts app
assigning ringtones to, 114-115, 118
deleting, 182
developing sync strategy for, 549-553
dialing calls without, 128-130
displaying list of, 167
for emergency contacts, 124
inserting in email messages, 294, 296-297
inserting pause/wait commands in, 146
marking as favorites, 166-167, 180-181
restoring from backups, 193-195
setting defaults for, 178
setting display options for, 197-199
sorting, 199
storing, 169
Contact shortcut, 92
Contacts app, 165-199. See also contact records
adding accounts to, 168
adding photos to contact records in, 173-175
backing up/restoring contact data in, 193-195
creating contact records in, 168-172
deleting contact records in, 182
developing sync strategy for, 549-553
editing contact records in, 177-182
finding names in, for text messages, 312
launching, 168
linking/unlinking contacts in, 179-180
making calls from, 166
marking favorite contacts in, 166-167, 180-181
purpose of, 165
setting display options for, 197-199
synchronizing data, 549-550, 552
and Verizon versus non-Verizon phones, 165-166
working with contact groups in, 183-189
Contacts shortcut, 56
Contacts tab, 167
Content Filtering setting, 367
content-transfer program, 20
conversation view, 280-282, 299
conversations, messaging, 323-330
changing appearance of, 336
default length for, 324
defined, 309
displaying list of, 311
group versus normal, 314
reviewing, 326
searching for text in, 330
conversations list
accessing Settings screen via, 335
continuing conversation for entry in, 311
creating new message for someone in, 324
deleting conversations in, 327
designating priority senders in, 331-332
disabling priority senders in, 334
marking spam messages in, 342
opening draft messages in, 314
reviewing conversations in, 326
starting conversation with someone not in, 311
copying
files, manually over USB, 525-529
files, with Samsung Kies 3, 522
message text, 329
photos to Clipboard, 464
songs from computer to phone, 432
text from web pages, 74
copy-protected songs, 415
Cover Art Downloader, 432
Cover Art Grabber, 432
cover release, 7
Crop tool, 470
cropping photos, 464
currency conversions, 507
customizing. See also settings
Camera app, 443
Quick Setting buttons, 104-106
D
data
backing up. See backing up
synchronizing, 253, 519, 549-550, 552
transmitting via cellular network, 39-40
data connection methods, 39-43
connecting to wireless network, 41-43
Data Roaming setting, 616
data transmissions, controlling, 39
data usage
for hotspot/tethering, 591
Data Usage Cycle setting, 615
Data Usage setting, 41, 591, 613-616
databases, music, 432
deaf, configuring settings for, 161
Decoration button, 473
default
camera settings, 452
contact record settings, 178
conversation length, 324
ringtones, 112
search engine, 255
Default Applications settings, 391-392
Delay Message Sending setting, 343
Delete Email from Server option, 265
Delete Old Messages setting, 339
calendar events/tasks, 218-219
contact records, 182
email accounts, 277
events, 508
Home screen page, 87
phone number/digit, 129
photos, 463
playlists, 428
tasks, 508
text, 72
Delivery Reports setting, 337
Desktop view, 252
Detect Text command, 464
device drivers, 232
Device Name dialog box, 540
Device Options dialog box, 13-14
for automated answering systems, 146
with contact records, 128-130, 132
editing dialed numbers, 129
from email message links, 137
by name, 131
with Phone app’s keypad, 128-131
quick-dialing techniques, 138
from text message links, 136-137
with voice commands, 138
without contact records, 130-131
dialing prefixes, 128. See also country codes
dialog boxes, exiting, 59
Dictionary command, 290
Digital Network Living Alliance, 544
digital zoom, 444
dimmed display, 21
Direct Call setting, 108
Direct Dial shortcut, 92
Direct Message widget, 92, 331
directions, 93, 403, 405-411. See also Google Maps
Directions shortcut, 93
displays
restoring dark, 21
setting timeout interval for, 21-22
DNLA appliances, 544
Documents folder, 534
Download Booster feature, 40, 617
Download History option, 232
Download view, 466
downloading
album cover art, 432
Camera modes, 454
chat programs, 345
content-transfer program, 20
device drivers, 232
Dropbox app, 37
ebooks, 362
movies, 362
music, 362
Pandora, 437
PC/Mac applications, 232
speeding up, 617
USB drivers, 592
draft text messages, 314
Drama Shot mode, 455
driving directions, 93, 403, 405-411. See also Google Maps
Dropbox
downloading app for, 37
free storage space on, 19
instructions/tutorials, 37
uploading photos to, 462
website, 37
Dropbox Folder shortcut, 93
Dual Camera mode, 453
Dual Clock option, 574
duplicating letters, in Swype, 66
DVD Ripper, 487. See also DVDFab
extracting video from DVDs with, 488-495
previewing DVDs with, 491
versions, 488
episodic, 490
extracting video content from, 487-495
previewing, 491
DVD-to-mobile conversion utility, 487-488
DVR, using phone to control, 597-598
E
earphones, 125, 162-163, 436-437
earpiece/receiver, 7
ebooks, 362
editing
calendar events/tasks, 218-219
dialed numbers, 129
email messages, 293
photos
with Gallery app, 457-465, 468
web addresses, 246
Effect button, 472
effects, photo/video, 449, 499
email, 259-307. See also Email app; Gmail accounts
accessing web from link in, 228
assigning ringtone for new, 118
attachments. See email attachments
changing read status for, 301-302
designating Priority Senders of, 284-287
developing sync strategy for, 549-553
editing, 293
forwarding, 293
message links, dialing calls from, 136-137
replying to, 292
transferring files via, 535-538
changing message read status in, 301-302
composing/sending mail in, 287-297
configuring accounts for, 267-279
creating account subfolders in, 301
creating new messages in, 288-291
deleting accounts in, 277
designating Priority Senders in, 284-287
formatting messages in, 74, 290-291
forwarding messages in, 293
marking important messages in, 302-303
message size limits, 294
and Multi Window feature, 356
replying to messages in, 292
sending photos via, 535
web-based accounts supported by, 259
saving, 283
sending images as, 462, 535-537
size limit for, 294
embedding links in text messages, 318
Emergency Alerts app, 341
emergency calling, 138-140. See also 911 calls
emergency contacts, 124
Emergency Dialer screen, 139
Emergency mode, 124
encoding method, video, 493
encryption, 161
End User License Agreement, 16
changing input method for, 67, 70
episodic DVDs, 490
equal sign (=), 52
Eraser mode, 455
Eraser tool, 473
etiquette, texting, 344
EULA, 16
events. See also Calendar app
assigning ringtones to, 118
defined, 203
developing sync strategy for, 201-203, 549-553
dismissing reminders for, 221
filtering, 215
hiding declined, 222
inserting in email messages, 294, 296-297
rescheduling, 218
sending Quick Responses for, 224
setting reminders for, 207
Exchange Server accounts, 260, 267, 549-550
Exit command, 361
exiting
dialog boxes, 59
Exposure Value setting, 451
extended Home screen, 52
F
Face Detection setting, 449
fast-forwarding
music playback, 418
video playback, 483
Favorite Tracks playlist, 431
favorites
contact records, 166-167, 180-181
email messages, 302
songs, 431
files
backing up, 395
cloud storage of, 37
displaying contents of, 353
sharing, 37
storage location for, 528-530, 538
transferring
file-transfer programs, 520, 525, 529
Filter By option, 466
Find on Page command, 252
finding. See also searching
contact name, for text messages, 312
lost/misplaced phone, 583
phone model number, 592
findmymobile.samsung.com, 583
Finger Scanner option, 544
Fingerprint Manager, 576
fingerprint scanner, 6, 567-569, 576, 579-580
flicking, 61
Flipboard app, 85, 88, 395-396, 462
floating keyboard, 70
focal point, 498
focus settings, 449
folders
for documents, 534
for email accounts, 301
for files sent via Bluetooth, 534-535
for images, 466
for music, 538
for personal/private items, 580, 582
Force Stop button, 612
Forget Network command, 43
formatting text, in email messages, 74, 276, 290-291
Forward key, 240
forwarding
calls, 150
email messages, 293
multimedia messages, 329
text messages, 329
free minutes, 617
front-facing camera, 8, 442-443
full-screen immersion mode, 230
G
Galaxy Gifts, 400
app/OS updates for, 3
browsers shipped with, 227
charging battery, 12
customization options, 10
and Dropbox, 19
GPS apps, 403
interface, 49. See also TouchWiz interface
major U.S. carriers offering, 3
mastering devices in, 2
music players, 416
operating system for, 9
preinstalled apps, 381
switching from another phone to, 20
Gallery app
creating slideshows in, 474-475
hiding files for, 580
image-editing tool, 468
launching, 458
and Multi Window feature, 356
reviewing photos in, 444, 456-457
sending photos via, 543
Gallery views, 466
gestures, controlling phone with, 64, 107-108
Gift Cards & Promos button, 378
choosing username/password for, 30
reminders, 207
signing in to, 17
sync strategy for, 201, 550-551
unlocking screen via, 580
Accounts. See Google accounts
apps, 58
email service, 29. See also Gmail accounts
launching, 355
operating system, 29. See also Android operating system
calendar for, 201
reminders, 207
signing in to, 17
sync strategy for, 201, 550-551
unlocking screen via, 580
Google Chrome. See Chrome
importing contacts to, 195-197
merging Contacts data with, 190-191
changing magnification in, 411
launching, 407
searching for businesses in, 409
ways of using, 405
Google Now
and Voice Search, 512
buying songs from, 416
downloading apps from, 349, 362-368
searching for chat programs on, 345, 501
setting up payment info for, 33
uninstalling apps with, 382-383, 389
website, 368
Google Settings app, 397
Google Wallet, 364
Google/Voice Search. See Voice Search
GPS (Global Positioning System), 403-413
enabling/disabling, 60, 404-405, 610
getting directions with, 405-411
how it works, 403
Grayscale mode, 604
grid icon, 60
Grid View icon, 356
group conversations, 314, 317, 338
Group Play app, 436
groups. See contact groups
Groups icon, 183
H
specifications, 6
hardware keys, 8, 57-59, 350, 354
hearing aids, 161
Help Text option, 574
hiding
completed tasks, 222
declined events, 222
files, 580
passwords/PINs, 577
High Dynamic Range mode, 449-450
History list
creating bookmark from, 244-245
creating new window from, 239
and incognito browsing, 241
searching, 257
visiting web pages in, 230, 234
home page, setting browser, 253
accessing system settings from, 103
adding pages to, 88
adding shortcuts to, 88-89, 251
changing main page for, 86
customizing, 10, 51, 54-55, 81-97
deleting pages from, 87
extended, 52
initiating messages from, 331
launching Internet app from, 228
main area, 51
moving among pages in, 52
organizing shortcuts on, 93-95
page indicators, 10
removing apps from, 55
removing shortcuts from, 89
repositioning shortcuts on, 89
selecting wallpaper for, 82-85
setting mode for, 9
Home Screen Settings, 88
Hotmail accounts, 201, 262-263, 550-551
alternate names for, 587
connecting to, 590
and connection speed, 591
cost considerations, 588
disconnecting from, 591
passwords for, 590
viewing available, 616
viewing data used for, 591
HTC phones, 20
Huawei phones, 20
humidity sensor, 7
I
iCal app, 552
icons
command, 73
communication features, 50
notification, 51
phone log, 134
Quick Settings, 60
service status, 51
ICQ, 345
IM usernames, 178
image size, 471
image-editing, using Photo Studio for, 468-474
images. See also photos
copying/pasting, 73
cropping, 470
inserting in email messages, 294, 296-297
viewing linked, 274
zooming in/out on, 62
Image-selection screen, 467
IMAP accounts, 259, 262, 264-265, 302
immersion mode, 230
importing contacts to Google Contacts, 195-197
for Bluetooth headsets, 27, 152
Notification panel controls, 152
onscreen icons, 152
volume adjustment, 152
In-call Status Pop-ups setting, 160
incoming calls. See also receiving calls
icon for, 134
indicator dots, 53
infrared remote, 6, 587, 597-598
installing
apps
interface
Android operating system, 9, 49. See also TouchWiz interface
international calls, 128-129, 146, 617
creating bookmark shortcut in, 89
incognito browsing with, 241-242
magnification options, 237
and Multi Window feature, 356
opening multiple windows with, 239-240
privacy settings, 253
refreshing pages with, 239-240
searching for site/page with, 235
and Verizon Galaxy S5, 228
viewing/modifying settings for, 252
working with bookmarks, 242-250
Internet Explorer, 29, 230, 232
Internet icon, 228
Internet shortcut, 56
iPad, 432
iPhoto, 526
iPod, 432
IR (infrared) remote, 6
ISO setting, 449
J-K
Jaksta Media Recorder, 481
junk mail, 273, 303. See also spam
rotating, 67
Keypad icon, 152
keys, hardware, 8, 57-59, 350, 354
Kids Mode, 56
adding files/folders to library in, 521, 524-525
purpose of, 520
selecting items in, 524
sync capabilities, 529
KitKat, 6, 9. See also Android operating system
KNOX 2, 583
L
landline phones, texting to, 318
landscape mode, 63, 67, 236, 444, 460
language
for text input, 67
for voice input, 72
Language and Input settings, 44, 68
launching
apps
with Recent Apps key, 57
by tapping app icon in folder, 101
by tapping touchscreen, 61
Camera app, 442
Chrome, 254
Contacts app, 168
Gmail app, 304
Google apps, 58
Music app, 418
LED status/indicator light, 6, 8
letters, duplicating in Swype, 66
LG phones, 20
Limit Mobile Data Usage check box, 614
Link Contacts command, 179
LinkedIn Premium, 400
in email messages, 228
mailto:, 353
in text messages, 318
lists, selecting items in, 63
live wallpaper, 83
Location Settings screen, 405, 413
Location Tags setting, 451
location-based services, 403, 405, 413. See also GPS (Global Positioning System)
Lock Automatically option, 574-575
Lock command, 329
lock pattern, 565-567, 575, 578
added security measures, 21, 583-584
customizing wallpaper for, 563
purpose of, 563
Lock Time Zone option, 223
icons used in, 134
viewing, 133
Low Battery indicator, 610-611
M
Macintosh. See also computer
and Bluetooth tethering, 594-595
changing destination folder for, 534-535
creating Gmail account on, 29-30
downloading applications for, 232
DVD-to-mobile conversion utility, 487-488
exporting contacts from, 195-197
file-transfer programs, 520, 525
media organizers, 415
synchronizing data between phone and, 549-553
transferring files to/from, 526
and USB, 525
USB tethering for, 594
video capture application, 481
Magnification Gestures setting, 237
mail. See email
mailto: links, 353
Make Passwords Visible setting, 577
Make Pattern Visible option, 575
malware, 583
managing
contact records. See contact records
changing magnification in, 411
launching, 407
searching for businesses in, 409
ways of using, 405
Max Go, 478
measure, units of, 507
media device, connecting phone as, 527
media organizers, 415
Media Player, Windows, 415, 538
Media Recorder, Jaksta, 481
Memo app, 397
memory, 6, 8, 14. See also memory cards
adapters for, 619
class specifications for, 619
inserting, 620
moving apps to, 390
purpose of, 8
ratings/reviews for, 619
read/write speeds for, 619
Menu key, 58
menus
icon for, 354
types of, 355
Merge icon, 145
Message Format setting, 276
Message icon, 316
Message Options dialog box, 329
messages
email. See email
multimedia. See multimedia messages
text. See text messages
Messages app, 309-346. See also texting
composing messages
configuring settings for, 335-343
deleting conversations/messages in, 327-328, 329, 339
designating priority senders in, 331-334
etiquette considerations, 344
managing conversations in, 323-330
and Multi Window feature, 356
purpose of, 309
restoring default settings for, 343
searching for messages in, 330
security options for, 343
service-plan considerations, 344
shortcut, 56
Messaging+ app, 344
messaging apps
purpose of, 309
metadata, 451
Metering Modes setting, 449
Metro PCS
and Bluetooth tethering, 595
Galaxy S5 phone, 3
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot settings, 588, 593
Wi-Fi calling, 146
MHL 2.0 HDTV adapter, 587, 596-597
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts. See ActiveSync accounts
Microsoft Exchange Server accounts, 260, 267, 549-550
Microsoft Office documents, 397
Microsoft Outlook, 196, 201, 550-552
Milk Radio app, 400
Minute Minder setting, 160
missed calls, icon for, 134
MMS Alert setting, 338
MMS messages, 310, 319. See also multimedia messages
Mobile Hotspot settings, 587-591, 616
mobile hotspots, 587, 590. See also hotspots
model number, phone, 592
Most Played playlist, 431
motions, controlling phone with, 64
Motions and Gestures settings, 64, 107-108
movies, 10, 362. See also DVDs; videos
MTV News, 479
alternatives to, 322
copying/pasting, 329
creating attachments for, 321-322
defined, 319
differences among carriers, 310
file-size considerations, 320
forwarding, 329
and group conversations, 314
locking, 329
removing items from, 320
settings for creation/handling of, 338
sharing, 329
sharing photos via, 463
translating, 329
transmission issues, 322
viewing as slideshow, 329
viewing message properties, 329
versus SMS text messages, 310
Multimedia Messaging Service messages, 310. See also multimedia messages
multi-mode key, 70
multitasking, phone call, 153
music. See also playlists; songs
copy-protected, 415
databases, 432
downloading, 362
searching for, 417
sharing, 436
streaming, 400, 437-438, 596, 609
alternative to, 416
hiding files for, 580
launching, 418
repeating tracks in, 420
returning to, 418
shuffle-play option, 420
volume control, 419
working with playlists in, 422-431
Music folder, 538
Music widget, 436
music-management apps, 432
Mute icon, 152
My Accounts list, 560
My Files
deleting songs from, 432
hiding files in, 580
My Magazine, 51-52, 85, 88, 395-396
My Places, 413
My Verizon Mobile app, 612
myAT&T app, 612
N
name
dialing calls by, 131
finding, for text messages, 312
personalizing phone with, 18, 540
navigation apps, 403. See also GPS (Global Positioning System)
navigation dots, 351
navigation instructions, 405, 407-408. See also Google Maps
Near Field Communication, 542. See also NFC connectivity
Nearby Devices setting, 544
Netflix, 478
Network Connections settings, 588-591
network support, 6
networks
secure versus open, 590
testing connection speed for, 591
wireless. See wireless networks
New Window command, 239
New York Times, 400
NewEgg.com, 619
Night Mode option, 238
non-alphabetic characters, entering, 65
Norton Security Antivirus, 583
note-taking app, 399
notification icons, 51
Notification panel
accessing system settings from, 103
blocking notifications via, 122
changing input method via, 70
closing, 59
enabling/disabling features via, 11
enabling/disabling Power Saving mode via, 605
in-call controls, 152
purpose of, 51
setting connection method via, 39, 40
notifications
from Amazon Appstore, 377
for app updates, 388
responding to, 51
setting default ringtone for, 113
settings, 340
Notifications settings, 340
numbers
in account names/passwords, 30, 571
dialing. See phone numbers
entering by tapping keyboard, 65
O
One-Handed Operation feature, 109-111
online music databases, 432
onscreen keyboard. See keyboard
ooVoo Video Call app, 346
Open Link command, 229
open networks, 590
operating systems, 9. See also Android operating system
Optical Reader app, 397
orientation options, 63, 67, 236
outgoing calls. See also dialing calls
blocking caller ID for, 143
icon for, 134
Owner Information option, 575
P
page links. See links
pages. See web pages
pairing
pairing mode, 25
Palm Swipe to Capture setting, 108
Panning Shot mode, 455
Panorama mode, 453
paper clip icon, 319
parental controls, 376
Dropbox, 38
email, 30
for Google Play purchases, 367
mobile hotspot, 590
phone, 21
Samsung account, 35
showing/hiding, 577
wireless network, 42
pasting text/images, 72-73, 329
pattern for lock screen, 565-567, 575, 578
Pattern Type option, 575
pause command, 146
Pay with Paypal setting, 544
payment information, 33
PC. See Windows PC
Pen tool, 473
personal ringtones, 117. See also ringtones
personalizing. See customizing
browsing web with, 227. See also browsers
changing system settings, 103-125. See also settings
connecting to computer, 12
customizing Home screen, 81-97
finding lost/misplaced, 583
finding model number for, 592
gesture control of, 64, 107-108
inserting memory card in, 620
installing antivirus app on, 583
one-handed operation of, 109-111
pairing computer with, 529, 545-546
powering other devices with, 587-598
securing with lock screen, 563-577
setting password for, 21
switching from one to another, 20
synchronizing data on, 549-560
tethering computer and, 592-595
transferring files to another, 539-546
viewing/expanding storage, 617-620
and S Voice, 509
switching between Contacts app and, 166
phone calls. See calls
Phone icon, 28
phone log icons, 134
phone numbers. See also contact records
adding to spam filter, 342
assigning speed dial number to, 141-142
editing dialed, 129
inserting pause/wait commands in, 146
manually dialing, 128
Phone shortcut, 56
phone-to-phone file transfer, 539-546
with Android Beam, 543
drawbacks to, 544
photo collages, 468
photos, 441-475. See also images
adding to contact records, 173-175
assigning categories to, 466
backing up, 39
cloud storage of, 37
copying to Clipboard, 464
deleting, 463
embellishing, 473
and MHL 2.0 HDTV adapter, 596-597
as MMS attachments, 320
printing, 464
renaming, 464
resolution considerations, 448
setting storage location for, 441
tagging, 464
transferring from iPhoto, 526
phrases
spam, 342
Picasa, 463
Picture in Picture feature, 485
Picture Size setting, 448
Picture Stabilization setting, 449
pinch/spread
purpose of, 62
versus double tap, 62
PINs
lock screen, 566, 569-570, 579
showing/hiding, 577
placing calls. See dialing calls
Play Music app, 416
Play Store app, 362, 368. See also Google Play
playback controls
playlists, 422-431. See also Music app
built-in, 431
changing title of, 427
changing track order in, 430
defined, 422
deleting, 428
naming, 423
removing songs from, 429
viewing, 426
Polaris Office 5 app, 398
POP3 accounts, 259, 262, 264-265, 302, 550
pop-out folder list, 459
pop-up play, 485
portable hotspots, 587
Portrait button, 473
portrait mode, 63, 236, 444, 460
Power Key option, 575
Press and Hold Delay setting, 125
Preview Message setting, 341
Primary Contacts screen, 124
primary shortcuts, Home screen, 56, 97
printing, wireless, 45-47, 252
priority senders, 284-287, 331-334, 339
privacy settings, browser, 253
processor, 6
prorated features, 617
Push Messages setting, 339
Q
QR codes, 397
Quick Access icons, 251
Quick Responses, 224, 315-316, 337
Quick Setting buttons
adding Power Saving icon to, 605
blocking notifications via, 122
for Toolbox, 393
versus Quick Settings, 104
Quick Settings
versus Quick Setting buttons, 104
quick-dialing techniques, 138
Quit command, 361
R
RAM, 6
Reader icon, 238
Reader view, 238
avoiding timeouts when, 22
rear-facing camera, 7-8, 444-446
rearranging
bookmarks, 233
folders, 102
primary shortcuts, 97
shortcuts, 89
accepting/ending calls, 148
with call waiting, 149
by deactivating call forwarding, 150
responding to incoming calls, 147-148
Recent Apps key, 6, 8, 57-58, 352, 354, 602
Recent tab, 166
Recently Added playlist, 431
Recently Played playlist, 431
recommended senders, 332
recording
audio, 7, 71, 295, 320-321, 399
Recording Mode settings, 497
Red-Eye tool, 473
redialing calls, 133
redirections, web, 230
registering
Samsung account, 18
rejected calls
enabling/disabling, 159
icon for, 134
Reload icon, 239
dismissing, 221
setting, 207
remote control app, 587, 597-598
Remote Viewfinder setting, 451
Remove Red-Eye tool, 473
removing. See also deleting
apps
from folders, 102
from Home screen, 55
folders, 102
members from contact groups, 185
shortcuts from Home screen, 89
songs from playlists, 429
speed dial entries, 142
Repeat icons, 420
repeating events
creating, 208
editing/deleting, 219
Reset option (Camera app), 452
Resize button, 471
inserted objects, 297
screen, 110
videos, 483
windows, 358
resolution
screen, 477
responding
to notifications, 51
restoring
dark displays, 21
data from memory cards, 193-195
uninstalled/disabled apps, 387-388
Restrict Background Data setting, 616
Restrict Performance setting, 604
Review Pics/Video setting, 451
reviewing
conversations, 326
photos
in Camera app, 444
videos, 451
Ringtone settings, 161
for calendar events, 118
defined, 112
for incoming calls, 112
for new messages, 118
for notifications, 113
precedence of, 117
using sound files/songs as, 116, 119-120, 436
Ripper, DVD, 487. See also DVDFab
Roaming Auto Retrieve setting, 338
Rotate commands, 470
Rotate Screen setting, 67
rotating
keyboard, 67
S
S Translator, 400
asking questions with, 507
commanding apps with, 508
controlling phone with, 505-507
controlling system settings with, 506
getting help with, 504
getting navigation instructions with, 407
opening apps with, 506
performing calculations with, 507, 514
posting to Facebook/Twitter with, 510
purpose of, 503
searching web with, 507
versus Google/Voice Search, 514-515
Safe Mode setting, 343
Safely Remove Hardware icon, 593
Safety Assistance settings, 122-124
Sample Rate options, 494
Samsung
apps, creating accounts for, 18
file-transfer program. See Kies 3
Galaxy S family. See Galaxy S family
Smart Switch, 20
TouchWiz interface, 5, 9. See also TouchWiz interface
USB drivers, 525
Samsung account
developing sync strategy for, 551
logging in via fingerprint scan, 577
merging Contacts data with, 190-191
purpose of, 34
registering, 18
Samsung Keyboard input, 67
Samsung KNOX 2, 583
Save As dialog, 474
Save as Flipped setting, 451
Save Attachment command, 329
Saved Pages icon, 233
saving
email attachments, 283
text messages as drafts, 314
web addresses, 233
web pages, 233
Schedule Message command, 318-319
scheduling. See also Calendar app
appointments, 508
calendar events/tasks, 218
Screen Rotation setting, 64, 236
Screen Timeout dialog box, 22
screen timeout settings, 20-22, 608
Screen Unlock Settings screen, 580
screens. See also Home screen
zooming in/out on, 62
Screenshots folder, 58
scrolling pages, 237
SD cards, 619. See also memory cards
searching. See also finding
for businesses, 409
for calendar events/tasks, 215-216
for chat programs, 345
with Find on Page command, 252
History list, 257
for messages, 330
for music, 417
for settings, 77
for text in conversations, 330
for videos, 482
for web addresses, 235
for widgets, 91
secure networks, 590
security. See also passwords
and data synchronization, 559
enabling Private mode, 580-583
setting lock password, 571-573
settings, 583
techniques for heightening, 583-584
using fingerprint scan, 567-569, 576-577
security options, Messages app, 343
security protocol, 590
Security settings, 590
Select command, 63
selecting
items in lists, 63
text, 72
Selective Focus setting, 449
Send Help Messages setting, 124
sensors, 6
service status icons, 51
settings. See also customizing
Accessibility, 125
Answering and Ending Calls, 148
call forwarding, 150
data transmission, 544
Motions and Gestures, 64, 107-108
multimedia messages, 338
Music app, 437
notifications, 340
password, 577
ringtone, 161
searching for, 77
slideshow, 475
sound, 161
Spam Filter, 342
sync options/schedules, 553-556
system. See system settings
Tethering and Mobile Hotspot, 587-591
text messages, 337
voice control of, 506
voicemail, 155
volume, 23
Wi-Fi calling, 146
Settings palette, for Camera app, 448-452, 497-498
Settings screen, 11. See also system settings
set-top box, using phone to control, 597-598
Share This App button, 378
Share Via command, 251, 466-467, 487, 541
apps, 378
files, 37
MMS/SMS messages, 329
music, 436
photos, 37
web pages, 251
downloading, 454
resetting, 454
selecting shooting mode for, 452-455
with timer, 450
with voice commands, 451
shopping sites, 274
Short Message Service messages, 310. See also SMS messages
app, 56
creating, 89
removing, 89
repositioning, 89
Show Battery Percentage setting, 611
Show Date option, 575
Show Wi-Fi Usage setting, 616
Shuffle icons, 420
shuffle-play option, 420, 437-438
Signature setting, 271, 306, 342
size. See also resizing
of email attachments, 294
image, 471
of multimedia messages, 320
Skype, 346
slideshows, 329, 464, 474-475, 597
Smart Alert setting, 108
Smart Pause system, 484
Smart Remote app, 587, 597-598
Smart Scroll setting, 237
Smart Stay setting, 22
Smart Switch, 20
Smart Volume setting, 437
smartphones. See also Galaxy S family; phone
content-transfer program, 20
customization options, 10
important facts about, 3
operating systems for, 9
SMS messages. See also text messages
character limit for, 310
to contact groups, 314
meaning of acronym, 310. See also text messages
saving as drafts, 314
using Quick Responses in, 315-316
SnapChat app, 346
Snooze (zZ) icon, 221
social networking aggregator, 53, 395
social networking feeds, 52
social networking sites
chat features on, 345
Google+, 396
links to popular, 352
sharing apps on, 378
sharing photos on, 2
sharing text messages on, 329
sharing videos on, 487
working with contact records from, 179
songs. See also Music app; playlists
buying, 416
copy-protected, 415
creating ringtones from, 119-120
file-storage location for, 538
marking as favorites, 431
previewing, 416
removing from playlists, 429
searching for, 417
shuffling, 420
Sony phones, 20
sorting
Amazon Appstore apps, 372
contacts, 199
email message headers, 280
Sound Balance setting, 125
sound files, 116
Sound Picker app, 116
Spam Filter settings, 342
Speaker icon, 152
special effects, 472
speech-to-text conversion, 71
speed
connection, 591
download, 617
accessing, 141
removing numbers, 142
Speedtest app, 591
spread/pinch
purpose of, 62
versus double tap, 62
Sprint
and 911 calls, 140
and Bluetooth tethering, 595
call forwarding with, 150
hotspot settings, 588
usage app/phone number, 612
and USB tethering, 593
Sprint Zone, 612
standby mode, 609
star icon, 232
static wallpaper, 83
Storage icon, 447
Storage setting, photo/video, 441, 498
storage space
cost considerations, 619
viewing used/available, 618-619
strategy, synchronization. See sync strategy
streaming music, 400, 437-438, 596, 609
and MHL 2.0 HDTV adapter, 596
and phone battery, 609
pros and cons of, 481
quality considerations, 596
versus downloading, 477
subject
grouping messages by, 280, 282
subscription TV services, 478
subscriptions, trial, 400
Swipe screen-lock method, 572-573, 578
swiping
defined, 62
versus tapping, 134
switching
among Gmail accounts, 304
among open web pages, 239, 255
browsers, 227
between conversations, 27
languages, 67
from one phone to another, 20, 189
between standard and conversation view, 280
between Standard and Easy mode, 54
text input methods, 70
SYM key, 65
setting options/schedules, 553-556
adding new accounts, 560
developing strategy for, 549-553
manual approach to, 552-553, 557-559
purpose of, 549
security considerations, 559
setting options/schedules, 274-278, 553-556
accessing, 103
Motions and Gestures settings, 64, 107-108
Quick Setting buttons, 104-106
view options for, 103
system updates, 3
T
tabbed browsing, 255
Tap and Pay setting, 544
Tap to Take Pics setting, 449
tapping
defined, 61
versus swiping, 134
Task Manager
closing apps with, 57, 361, 602
Task Manager icon, 57
tasks. See also Calendar app
defined, 203
deleting, 508
dismissing reminders for, 221
editing, 218
filtering, 215
hiding completed, 222
marking as completed, 219
rescheduling, 218
television. See TV
temperature sensor, 7
tethering
cost considerations, 588
defined, 592
settings, 587
viewing data used for, 591
text
capitalizing, 66
changing input language for, 44
changing input method for, 67, 70
deleting, 72
searching, 75
text messages, 310-319. See also texting
adding subjects to, 317
adding text signature to, 342
Auto Combination setting, 337
blocking, 616
character limit for, 310
copying/pasting, 329
cost considerations, 344
delayed sending of, 343
Delivery Reports setting, 337
dialing calls from links in, 136-137
differences among carriers, 310
embedded links in, 318
forwarding, 329
locking, 329
notification settings for, 340
saving as drafts, 314
searching, 330
selecting recipients for, 311-312
settings for creation/handling, 337
sharing, 329
spam filter for, 342
translating, 329
using Quick Responses in, 315-316
viewing message properties, 329
versus phone calls, 616
text signatures, 342
text-based search, Google, 78
texting. See also Messages app; text messages
changing default app for, 336
changing font size for, 336
cost considerations, 344
defined, 309
designating priority senders, 331-334
differences among carriers, 310
to email/landline, 318
etiquette, 344
managing conversations, 323-330
refusing messages, 344
versus emailing, 310
threads, 309, 327. See also conversations
Timer setting, 450
T-Mobile
and Bluetooth tethering, 595
Galaxy S5 phone, 3
usage app, 612
Wi-Fi calling, 146
Tone button, 471
touchscreen
purpose of, 8
specifications, 6
and Android operating system, 9
interacting with touchscreen, 60-64
searching for items on phone/web, 74-79
track lists, 419. See also Music app
track order, 430
transferring files. See also sharing
between phones, 539-544, 539-546
Translate command, 329
trays, 355
trial subscriptions, 400
troubleshooting
adding email accounts, 267
boosting download speed, 617
checking talk/data usage, 612-613
configuring Power Saving mode, 603-607
unlocking lock screen, 577-580
viewing battery usage, 610-611
viewing/expanding storage, 617-620
turn-by-turn directions, 93, 403, 405-411. See also Google Maps
subscription services, 478
using phone to control, 587, 596-598
typos, 72
U
Ultra Power Saving mode, 603, 606-607
uninstalling apps, 99, 380-385, 389
units of measure, 507
Unlink Contacts command, 179
Unlock Effect option, 575
unlock method
changing, 581
unlocking lock screen, 577-580
unread messages
changing status of, 297, 301-302
how Email app displays, 278
identifying number of, 279
marking read messages as, 301-302
updating
system, 3
U.S. Cellular, 3, 588, 593, 595
USB
exporting Contacts data to, 192
restoring Contacts data from, 195
transferring files via, 520-529
usernames
Calendar app, 203
IM, 178
subscription TV services, 478
V
vCard file, 192
Verify Apps setting, 369
Verizon
and Bluetooth tethering, 595
call forwarding with, 150
and Contacts screen, 165
and Email accounts, 261
Emergency Alert settings, 341
Galaxy S5 phone, 3
and Internet app, 228
Mobile Hotspot settings, 588
Preview Message setting, 341
Tethering settings, 593
usage app/phone number, 612
Vibration Feedback option, 575
hiding files for, 580
playing videos with, 479, 481-483
video capture applications, 481
video clips, 320
Video Editor app, 487
Video Player app, 482
Video Quality settings, 493-494
Video Stabilization setting, 498
Video Trimmer app, 487
videos, 477-501. See also Video app
adjusting volume for, 483
backing up, 39
changing playback settings for, 487
cloud storage of, 37
displaying information about, 487
displaying subtitles for, 487, 492, 494
exiting, 483
Picture in Picture feature, 485
playing, with Video app, 479, 481-483, 486
previewing, 491
resizing, 483
reviewing, 451
rewinding, 483
scrolling forward/back in, 483
searching for stored, 482
setting storage location for, 441
sources of, 495
View Message Details command, 329
Viewfinder, Remote, 451
viewing
album covers, 418
available hotspots, 616
call logs, 133
calls, 133
conversations, 326
DVDs, 491
email attachments, 283-284, 294
logs, 133
members in contact groups, 184
photos
in Camera app, 444
on TV, 596
playlists, 426
Wi-Fi speed/signal strength, 41, 50
views
Gallery app, 466
system settings, 103
Virtual Tour mode, 453
viruses, 583
using search engine, 235
voice chat apps, 346
voice commands
asking questions with, 503
controlling phone with, 505-507
dialing calls with, 138
for driving directions, 406
shooting photos with, 451
Voice Control setting, 451, 500
Voice Privacy setting, 161
Voice Recorder app, 580
getting directions via, 406-407
issuing commands/requests via, 512-515
voice typing, 70
Voice Wake-up setting, 509
voicemail
changing settings for, 155
indicator, 154
sending calls to, 135
setting up, 28
volume control
for headset/headphones, 24, 27
location on phone, 6
for Music app, 419
raising/lowering volume with, 7, 22-23
for video playback, 483
Volume dialog box, 23
Volume settings, 23
W
wait command, 146
Wall Street Journal, 400
warning, data-usage, 615
Weather option, 222
web addresses
for bookmarked pages, 233
editing, 246
saving, 233
searching for, 235
web browsers. See browsers
auto-filling forms on, 253
copying text from, 74
creating bookmarks from, 242-243
creating shortcuts to, 89
moving back/forward through, 240
opening saved, 240
printing, 252
reading articles on, 238
revisiting recently viewed, 234
saving, 233
scrolling, 237
searching for, 235
searching for items on, 74-79, 252
sharing, 251
web redirections, 230
web searches
from address box, 235
with S Voice, 507
with search engines, 230, 235, 255
White Balance setting, 451, 498
widget groups, 91
widgets
defined, 90
Direct Message, 331
Music, 436
searching for, 91
Wi-Fi, 39-43. See also wireless networks
and battery usage, 608
“forgetting” networks, 43
showing usage of, 616
specifications, 6
using phone as hotspot for, 587-591
viewing speed/signal strength for, 41, 50
versus cellular connection, 40-41, 146
Wi-Fi Calling slider, 146
Wi-Fi Direct, 463, 539-540, 542
Windows icon, 239
Windows Media Player, 415, 538
and Bluetooth tethering, 594
creating Gmail account on, 29-30
disconnecting USB devices from, 593
downloading applications for, 232
DVD-to-mobile conversion utility, 487-488
exporting contacts from, 195-197
file-transfer programs, 520, 529
media organizers, 415
synchronizing data between phone and, 549-560
transferring files to/from, 527-528
and USB, 525
USB drivers, 527
video capture application, 481
wireless modem, using phone as, 587
wireless networks. See also Wi-Fi
viewing speed/signal strength for, 41, 43
versus cellular connection, 40-41
X-Z
Yahoo! Messenger, 309, 345-346
Year view, 212
zooming in/out
on images, 62
on photo subjects, 444
on web pages, 237
zZ (Snooze) icon, 221