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My Samsung Galaxy S5 for Seniors helps you quickly get started with the new smartphone and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time.
Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most
Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do
Common-sense help whenever you run into problems
Tips and notes to help you do even more
Written for seniors by a senior, the full-color, step-by-step tasks—in legible print—walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy S5 working just the way you want.
• Learn all the basics—and the easiest, best shortcuts
• Set up contacts, accounts, and voicemail
• Make and receive calls—even three-way calls
• Switch to Vibrate or Airplane Mode
• Explore the Web
• Connect with family on Facebook
• Customize your phone’s settings
• Master the art of texting
• Take great photos—and share them
• Get driving directions
• Watch TV and movies
• Discover great new apps
• Keep your phone safe and secure
Running the Setup Wizard in Your Samsung Galaxy S5
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 3
About the Galaxy S5 4
The Hardware 4
The Android Operating System and TouchWiz 8
The Touchscreen 9
The Interface 10
Charging the Battery 11
Adjusting the Volume 12
Using a Headset or Headphones 14
Connect a Wired Headset or Headphones 14
Chapter 2 Understanding the Galaxy S5 Interface 17
The Home Screen 17
The Status or Notification Bar 18
Main Area 20
Extended Home Screen 21
Set the Home Screen Mode 24
Primary and Other App Shortcuts 26
Using the Icons 27
Recent Apps Key 27
Home Key 28
Back Key 29
Interacting with the Touchscreen 30
Using Your Fingers 30
Rotating the Screen 33
Entering Text 34
Use the Keyboard: Tapping 35
Use Voice Input 39
Editing Text 41
Searching for Items on the Phone 43
Use S Finder 43
Search in Settings 45
Chapter 3 Running the Setup Wizard 47
Run the Setup Wizard 48
Darkening and Restoring the Display 53
Restore a Dark Display 54
Set the Screen Timeout Interval 54
Chapter 4 Using the Phone 57
Making a Call 57
Manual Dialing 58
Call from a Contact Record 62
Calling from the Call Logs 63
Dialing a Number in a Text or Email Message 66
Setting Up Voicemail 68
Bluetooth Headset 69
Pair the Headset with the Phone 70
Use the Headset for Calls 71
Emergency Calling 72
Call 911 73
Emergency Calling Tips 74
Other Outgoing Call Options 74
Speed Dialing 74
Temporarily Blocking Your Caller ID Information 77
Three-Way Calling 78
Receiving Calls 80
Respond to an Incoming Call 80
Call Waiting 83
Call Forwarding 84
In-Call Options 84
Checking Voicemail 87
Enabling Mute, Vibrate, or Airplane Mode 89
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