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My Samsung Galaxy Note 5

By Craig James Johnston, Guy Hart-Davis
Published Nov 30, 2015 by Que. Part of the My... series.

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Copyright 2016
Dimensions: 6" x 9"
Edition: 1st

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ISBN-10: 0-13-429169-7
ISBN-13: 978-0-13-429169-7

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Samsung Galaxy Note 5 images that show you exactly what to do

Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy Note 5 problems or limitations

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 working just the way you want. Learn how to

Make the most of Galaxy Note 5’s powerful hardware–from S Pen to sensors
Connect the right way at the right time, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, VPNs, NFC, and beaming
Transform your Galaxy Note 5 into a Wi-Fi hotspot others can share
Access websites fast and sync bookmarks across all your devices
Customize your wallpaper, keyboard, sound, display, and language
Efficiently manage your life: messages, contacts, meetings, and more
Use GPS and Google Maps to find any destination and never get lost
Get the exact information you need right now, with Google Now
Play, sync, and manage media–from music to YouTube videos
Store your music collection in the Cloud, so you can listen anywhere
Make plans faster by adding participants to calls in progress
Automatically reject calls you don’t want
Read ebooks and magazines with Google Play or the Amazon Kindle app
Find the best new apps and games on Google Play–even great freebies
Keep your Galaxy Note 5 up-to-date, reliable, and secure
Stay up-to-date seamlessly by using your Galaxy Note 5 with your Android Wear Smartwatch

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Prologue: Getting to Know Your Galaxy Note 5 3

Your Galaxy Note 5’s External Features ......................................................3

Front ...................................................................................................................................4

Back ....................................................................................................................................5

Top .......................................................................................................................................6

Bottom .............................................................................................................................6

S Pen...........................................................................................................................................7

Getting to Know the S Pen ............................................................................7

Air Command ............................................................................................................8

Air View ........................................................................................................................11

Gestures and Motions .....................................................................................13

First-Time Setup ............................................................................................................15

Fundamentals of Android 5.1.1 and TouchWiz.................................27

The Lock Screen ...................................................................................................27

The Home Screen(s) ..........................................................................................29

Work with Notifications .................................................................................31

Create App Shortcuts ......................................................................................32

Create App Folders ............................................................................................33

Use the Touchscreen ........................................................................................34

Use the Keyboard ................................................................................................34

Dictation—Speak Instead of Type .......................................................39

Edit Text .......................................................................................................................40

Keyboard Tricks .....................................................................................................42

Menus ............................................................................................................................42

Switch Between Apps .....................................................................................43

Run Multiple Apps on the Screen at the Same Time ..........44

Chapter 1: Working with Different Networks, NFC, and Contactless Payments 51

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ................................................................51

Pair with a New Bluetooth Device .......................................................52

Change Bluetooth Device Options .....................................................55

Wi-Fi .........................................................................................................................................56

Connect to Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................57

Configure Wi-Fi Network Options ........................................................60

Configure Advanced Wi-Fi Options ....................................................61

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................................63

Send a File Using Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................64

Receive a File Using Wi-Fi Direct ...........................................................64

Near Field Communications (NFC) ..............................................................65

Enable NFC and Android Beam ..............................................................65

Use Android Beam to Send Links to Content ............................67

Use Android Beam to Send Real Files ...............................................68

Cellular Networks ........................................................................................................70

Change Mobile Settings ...............................................................................70

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) .....................................................................72

Add a VPN ..................................................................................................................73

Connect to a VPN ................................................................................................74

Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot ...............................................................................................77

Start Your Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................................................77

Limit Who Can Connect ................................................................................80

Contactless Payments .............................................................................................81

Set Up Android Pay ...........................................................................................81

Set Up Samsung Pay ........................................................................................82

Choose Android Pay or Samsung Pay ..............................................85

Using Android Pay ..............................................................................................86

Using Samsung Pay ...........................................................................................86

Chapter 2: Customizing Your Galaxy Note 5 89

Changing Your Wallpaper ....................................................................................89

Set Up Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures .........................................91

Set Up Live Wallpaper .....................................................................................92

Set Up Wallpaper .................................................................................................93

Changing Your Keyboard .....................................................................................93

Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens ..................................................95

Add a Widget ..........................................................................................................96

Remove and Move a Widget .....................................................................98

Setting the Language ..............................................................................................98

Changing Accessibility Settings ................................................................. 100

Vision .......................................................................................................................... 102

Hearing ..................................................................................................................... 104

Dexterity and Interaction ........................................................................ 105

Direct Access ....................................................................................................... 106

Notification Reminder ................................................................................ 107

Answering/Ending Calls ............................................................................ 107

Manage Accessibility ................................................................................... 108

Adjusting Sound and Notifications Settings .................................. 108

Ringtones and Sounds ............................................................................... 110

Vibrations ............................................................................................................... 111

Sound Quality and Effects....................................................................... 113

Do Not Disturb .................................................................................................. 113

Modifying Display Settings ............................................................................ 114

Easy Home Screen Mode ......................................................................... 117

Privacy And Safety ......................................................................................... 118

Themes ..................................................................................................................... 122

Lock Screen and Security ......................................................................... 124

Chapter 3: Browsing the Web 133

Navigating with Chrome .................................................................................. 133

Go to a Web Page by Typing Its Address ................................... 134

Web Page Options.......................................................................................... 136

Browser Tricks ..................................................................................................... 139

Using Bookmarks, Recent Tabs, and History ................................... 139

Manage Bookmarks ...................................................................................... 140

Create a Bookmark ........................................................................................ 141

Go to a Web Page Using the Recent Tabs List ....................... 141

Go to a Web Page Using Your History .......................................... 142

Browsing with Multiple Tabs ......................................................................... 144

Open a New Tab ............................................................................................... 145

Browse with Multiple Tabs Using the Recents Screen .......146

Browse with Multiple Tabs Within Chrome ............................. 147

Browsing in Secret with Incognito Tabs.............................................. 149

Customizing Browser Settings .................................................................... 151

Choose Sync Settings .................................................................................. 151

Choose Basics Settings .............................................................................. 153

Choose Advanced Settings .................................................................... 156

Chapter 4: Email and Text Messages 165

Gmail ................................................................................................................................... 165

Add a Google Account ............................................................................... 166

Add a POP3/IMAP Account .................................................................... 168

Navigate the Gmail App ........................................................................... 172

Compose an Email ......................................................................................... 174

Read an Email ..................................................................................................... 176

Customize Gmail App Settings ........................................................... 180

Email Application .................................................................................................... 186

Add a Work Email Account ..................................................................... 186

Add a New POP3 or IMAP Account ................................................. 189

Working with the Email App ......................................................................... 193

Navigate the Email Application ......................................................... 193

Compose an Email ......................................................................................... 194

Add Attachments to a Message......................................................... 195

Read Email ............................................................................................................. 196

Change Email App Settings ................................................................... 198

SMS and MMS ............................................................................................................. 204

Get to Know the Messages App ........................................................ 205

Manage Settings for the Messages App .................................... 206

Compose Messages ...................................................................................... 210

Attach Files to Messages .......................................................................... 212

Receive Messages ........................................................................................... 213

Chapter 5: Google Now and Navigation 217

Google Now ................................................................................................................. 217

Set Up Google Now ...................................................................................... 219

Google Maps ............................................................................................................... 222

Get Directions .................................................................................................... 224

Configure Google Maps Settings ..................................................... 226

Use Offline Google Maps ......................................................................... 227

Chapter 6: Working with Date, Time, and S Planner 231

Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................. 231

Clock Application .................................................................................................... 233

Navigate the Clock Application ......................................................... 233

Manage Alarms ................................................................................................. 234

Use the World Clock...................................................................................... 237

Using the S Planner Calendaring Application ............................... 239

Navigate the S Planner Main Screen ............................................. 239

Choose Which Calendars and Task Lists to View ................ 241

Change S Planner Settings ..................................................................... 242

Add a New Event ............................................................................................. 245

Respond to a Google Event Invitation ......................................... 249

Respond to an Event Invitation in the Email App ............. 250

Add a Task .............................................................................................................. 251

Chapter 7: Contacts 255

Adding Accounts ..................................................................................................... 255

Navigating Contacts ............................................................................................. 260

Edit a Contact ..................................................................................................... 262

Add a Contact Photo ................................................................................... 264

Adding and Managing Contacts ............................................................... 267

Add a Contact from an Email ............................................................... 267

Add a Contact Manually ........................................................................... 269

Add a Contact from a vCard .................................................................. 270

Add a Contact Using Near Field Communications ........... 271

Manage Contacts Settings...................................................................... 272

Create Contact Groups ............................................................................... 274

Change the Contacts in a Contacts Group .............................. 275

Choose Which Contacts to Display ................................................. 276

Link and Unlink Contacts ......................................................................... 278

Adding a Contact to Your Home Screen ............................................ 279

Chapter 8: Making and Receiving Calls 283

Getting to Know the Phone App .............................................................. 283

Open and Navigate the Phone App ............................................... 284

Call Log ..................................................................................................................... 285

Favorites .................................................................................................................. 286

Contacts ................................................................................................................... 286

Receiving a Call ......................................................................................................... 287

Accept a Call ........................................................................................................ 288

Reject a Call .......................................................................................................... 289

Reject a Call and Send a Text Message ........................................ 290

Handle Missed Calls ...................................................................................... 291

Making Calls ................................................................................................................. 292

Dial Using Your Voice ................................................................................... 292

Make Conference Calls ............................................................................... 293

Configuring the Phone App .......................................................................... 295

Chapter 9: Audio, Video, Photos, and Movies 301

Enjoying Music with the Music Application.................................... 301

Find Music .............................................................................................................. 302

Purchase Music ................................................................................................. 303

Add Your Existing Music to Google Music ................................ 304

Use the Music Application ...................................................................... 306

Work and Listen to Music ........................................................................ 312

Work with Playlists ......................................................................................... 313

Listen to Music with No Wireless Coverage ............................ 317

Use the Equalizer and Effects ............................................................... 318

Playing and Sharing Videos ........................................................................... 321

Share Videos ........................................................................................................ 325

Delete Videos ...................................................................................................... 328

Taking Photos and Videos with the Camera App ....................... 329

Take Photos .......................................................................................................... 329

Zoom In and Out ............................................................................................. 330

Apply Effects to Photos ............................................................................. 333

Change Key Camera Settings ............................................................... 335

Choose Settings on the Camera Settings Screen .............. 336

View the Photos You Take ........................................................................ 341

Record Videos with the Camera App ............................................ 343

Enjoying Videos with the YouTube App .............................................. 344

Meet the YouTube Main Screen ......................................................... 344

Play a Video .......................................................................................................... 345

Change YouTube Settings ....................................................................... 346

Chapter 10: Books, Newspapers, and Magazines 353

Reading Books with Play Books and Kindle .................................... 353

Open the Play Books App and Meet Your Library ............. 354

Get Books from the Play Store ............................................................ 358

Read Books with the Play Books App ........................................... 362

Configure Display Options for the Play Books App ......... 364

Choose Options for the Play Books App .................................... 366

Remove or Delete a Book from Your Play Books Library ............................................................................................... 369

Install the Kindle App .................................................................................. 370

Reading Newspapers and Magazines with Play Newsstand ............................................................................................................. 379

Open the Play Newsstand App and Choose Your Topics ..................................................................................................... 379

Read News with the Read Now Feature ..................................... 382

Build Your Newsstand Library .............................................................. 383

Choose Options for the Play Newsstand App ....................... 384

Chapter 11: Working with Android Apps 387

Configuring Google Wallet ............................................................................. 387

Navigating Google Play ..................................................................................... 389

Download Free Apps ................................................................................... 390

Buy Apps ................................................................................................................. 393

Manage Apps ...................................................................................................... 395

Manage Google Play Settings ............................................................. 398

Keeping Apps Up to Date ................................................................................ 402

Chapter 12: Using Your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with an Android Wear Smartwatch 405

Setting Up Your Android Wear Watch ................................................... 405

Choosing Settings for Your Android Wear Watch ...................... 408

Navigate the Android Wear App ....................................................... 409

Using Your Android Wear Watch ................................................................ 419

Navigate Your Watch .................................................................................... 420

Use Your Watch and Run Watch Apps .......................................... 424

Use Watch Functions and Watch Apps ........................................ 425

Chapter 13: Maintaining Your Galaxy Note 5 and Solving Problems 435

Updating Android ................................................................................................... 435

Optimizing the Battery ....................................................................................... 438

Take Care of the Battery ............................................................................ 439

Monitor Battery Use ...................................................................................... 440

Configure and Use Power Saving Mode .................................... 443

Use Ultra Power Saving Mode ............................................................. 445

Manage Apps and Memory ........................................................................... 449

Close One or More Apps from the Recent Apps List ...... 449

Force an App or a Service to Close ................................................. 450

Reining in Your Data Usage ............................................................................ 452

Caring for the Galaxy Note 5’s Exterior ................................................ 455

Getting Help with Your Galaxy Note 5 ................................................. 455

Chapter 14: Using S Health 457

Performing Initial Setup .................................................................................... 458

Customizing the S Health Dashboard .................................................. 461

Add Goals to the Dashboard ................................................................ 461

Set Up the Dashboard with the Trackers and Programs You Need ............................................................................... 466

Configuring S Health to Suit Your Needs ........................................... 469

Set Your Profile .................................................................................................. 470

Choose Settings for S Health ................................................................ 471

Tracking Your Activities ...................................................................................... 479

Work Toward Your Goals ........................................................................... 479

Monitor Your Vital Signs ............................................................................ 488

Track a Workout ................................................................................................ 490

TOC, 9780789758200, 11/19/2015

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