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Apps List

Applications

The Apps list displays all 

preloaded apps and apps that 

you downloaded. You can 

uninstall, disable, or hide apps 

from view.

Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of 
the Home screens. For more information, see 

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

.

Access Apps

You can access and launch all applications from the 
Apps list.

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

 

Apps

.

2.  Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

• 

To return to the main Home screen, press the 

Home

 key.

Download and Install New Apps

Find new apps to download and install on your 
device.

• 

 

Play Store

: Download new apps 

from the Google Play store. Visit 

play.google.com/store/apps

 to learn more.

• 

 

Galaxy Apps

: View and download 

Samsung apps that are optimized 
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit 

samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps

 

to learn more.

Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and 
install.

• 

Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

• 

Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden 
from view.

To uninstall or disable an app:

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

 

Apps

.

2.  Tap 

Edit

. Apps that can be uninstalled or 

disabled display 

 

Uninstall/Disable

 on their 

shortcut.

3.  Tap 

 

Uninstall/Disable

 and follow the prompts 

to either uninstall or disable the app.

4.  Tap 

Done

 when finished.

To enable apps after disabling them:

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

 

Apps

 > 

 

Settings

 

Applications

 > 

Application manager

.

2.  Tap 

 

All apps

 > 

Disabled

, and then tap the 

app you want to enable.

3.  Tap 

Enable

. The app is displayed again in the 

Apps list.

Search for Apps

To locate an app in your Apps list:

1.  From a Home screen, tap 

 

Apps

.

2.  Tap 

Search

.

• 

Enter a word or words in the 

Search

 field. 

As you type, apps that match display on the 
screen.

• 

Tap an entry to launch that app.

Apps List

Summary of Contents for GALAXY ON5

Page 1: ...S M A R T P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference...

Page 2: ...License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit opensource samsung com Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS S...

Page 3: ...able capacity may change when you upgrade the device Legal Information Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung com READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING...

Page 4: ...dditional Apps 37 Calculator 38 Calendar 39 Camera and Video 41 Clock 44 Contacts 46 Email 49 Galaxy Apps 51 Gallery 52 Internet 54 Memo 56 Messages 57 My Files 59 Voice Recorder 60 Settings 61 How to...

Page 5: ...iv Table of Contents Language and Input 98 Battery 100 Storage 101 Date and Time 103 About Device 104...

Page 6: ...Learn about your mobile device hardware assembly procedures and how to get started using your new device Getting Started...

Page 7: ...or off restart it or for quick access to Emergency mode Press to lock or wake up the screen Back Return to the previous screen or close a dialog box menu or keyboard Home key Return to the Home screen...

Page 8: ...ounds USB charger Accessory port Connect the USB charger included and other optional accessories not included Headset jack Connect an optional headset not included Flash Illuminate subjects in low lig...

Page 9: ...loaded with your subscription details such as your Personal Identification Number PIN available optional services and other features Warning Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damag...

Page 10: ...r Close the back cover before using the device 1 Place the back cover onto the back of the device and press down 2 Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal Charge the Batter...

Page 11: ...of operation remain the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals In this condition your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen When the battery level becomes too l...

Page 12: ...creen is displayed It guides you through the basics of setting up your device Follow the prompts to choose a default language connect to a Wi Fi network set up accounts choose location services learn...

Page 13: ...in to a Google Account on your device Factory Reset Protection is turned on Factory Reset Protection FRP prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your pe...

Page 14: ...device and enter text using the keyboard Warning Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus Using excessive force or a metallic o...

Page 15: ...your applications Primary app shortcuts Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens Home screen indicator Indicates which Home screen is currently visible App shortcuts Launches your favorite applica...

Page 16: ...een and then drag it to a new position Wallpapers Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers 1 From a Home scree...

Page 17: ...cut drag it to a Home screen and then release it Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen 1 Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it 2 Drag the app shortcut to R...

Page 18: ...eless network is available Wi Fi active Wi Fi is active Wi Fi available A Wi Fi network is available Notification Icons Missed call A call has been missed Call in progress A call is in progress Call o...

Page 19: ...uch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Swipe the screen to unlock the device Swipe the screen to scroll th...

Page 20: ...s to delete or share Delete Tap to select items to delete Share Tap to select items to share and then choose a sharing method Edit Tap to customize the screen On Off button Tap to turn the option on o...

Page 21: ...ications from each app For more information see Notifications Notification card View details about a notification Screen brightness Adjust screen brightness Quick settings Quickly enable or disable a...

Page 22: ...r tap Back to close the Notification panel Quick Settings In addition to notifications the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi Fi allowing you to quickly turn...

Page 23: ...gs Note Available options depend on the app in use Not all options are available for all apps Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries and can automatically complete...

Page 24: ...You may need to touch and hold Options left of the Space bar to find it 2 Speak your text Note Tap Settings Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing Configure Googl...

Page 25: ...rn off Emergency mode Use Emergency Mode While in Emergency mode your device conserves power The following apps and features are available on the Home screen Flashlight Use the device s flash as a ste...

Page 26: ...Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services Calling...

Page 27: ...k your voicemail For more information see Set Up and Access Voicemail Keypad Dial the number that you want to call Tabs Display a log of all dialed received and missed calls Display contacts marked as...

Page 28: ...Number Your phone number can be found in Settings From a Home screen tap Apps Settings About device Status SIM card status Your phone number is displayed in the My phone number field Call Settings Th...

Page 29: ...e your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Dial a Recent Number All incoming outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Call log If the number or caller is listed in your conta...

Page 30: ...you are ready to end your call Multitask While on a Call If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar This lets you continue with you...

Page 31: ...call and answer the new call 3 Tap the previous On hold number entry and select Swap to switch between the two calls This places the new caller on hold and activates the previous call Video Call Opti...

Page 32: ...ure calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail and messages are not received 1 From a Home screen tap Phone Log 2 Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list 3 Tap More Block unbl...

Page 33: ...ap an unassigned number Add contact 4 Tap a contact to assign to the number The selected contact is displayed in the Speed dial number box Use Speed Dial to Make a Call You can make a call using Speed...

Page 34: ...our phone to call for help in an emergency When accessed from a locked screen only the emergency calling feature is accessible to the caller The rest of the phone remains secured Swipe Lock Screen If...

Page 35: ...voice prompts from the voicemail center Access Your Voicemail from Another Phone You can access your voicemail from another phone 1 From another phone dial your wireless phone number Wait until you he...

Page 36: ...Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed organize apps into folders and uninstall or disable apps...

Page 37: ...levant apps mobile galaxyapps to learn more Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled Apps that are disabled are turned...

Page 38: ...lighted box is displayed 3 Release the app shortcut to create the folder Enter folder name Name the folder Palette Change the folder color Add application Place more apps in the folder Tap apps to sel...

Page 39: ...com search about learn more now to learn more Note When Google Now is enabled you can access it by tapping Google Hangouts Meet friends and family online share photos host video calls and send SMS an...

Page 40: ...y Store Find new apps movies and TV shows music books magazines and games in Google Play store Visit play google com store to learn more YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device V...

Page 41: ...h more metroZONE Enjoy all of your available updates in a single place MetroZONE recommends content information and apps within a single location myMetro View your account balance make payments view y...

Page 42: ...alware technology a lost and stolen device locater service an application privacy adviser and a backup service Mobile Hotspot Configure your device as a Mobile hotspot See Mobile Hotspot and Tethering...

Page 43: ...nal functions on your calculator To clear the calculator history Tap History Clear history Tip Tap Keypad to return to the calculator keys To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard Touch...

Page 44: ...r Swipe across the screen to display another day Tasks Display all tasks 3 Tap Today to return to the current date Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events 1 From a Home screen tap A...

Page 45: ...which the task is saved You can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars Reminder Set a reminder alert Notes Save a note with your task Priority Assign a priority to the task 5 Tap Save to...

Page 46: ...picture Switch cameras Switch between the rear and front cameras Shooting mode Change the shooting mode More settings Configure other camera settings Quick settings Select camera settings or options S...

Page 47: ...is active You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available Some modes are not available when taking self portraits 1 F...

Page 48: ...Select a resolution Use higher resolution for higher quality Higher resolution videos take up more memory Grid lines Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects Location...

Page 49: ...Add 3 Tap the following items to configure an alarm Date Choose the day for this alarm Time Set a time for the alarm Repeat Choose when to repeat the alarm Alarm type Choose whether the alarm uses sou...

Page 50: ...elete in the upper right corner of the city entry Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Clock 2 Tap Stopwatch and use the following...

Page 51: ...to find contacts that match or Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list You can also slide your finger across the alphabetical list to select a let...

Page 52: ...d contact 4 Tap Link another contact and then tap contacts to choose them 5 Tap Link Unlink Contacts You can unlink a contact that you previously linked 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap th...

Page 53: ...tap a group 3 Tap Edit and enter a new name 4 Tap Save Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Groups and then tap a group 3 Tap Edit Add m...

Page 54: ...for the account Note To configure email account settings at any time tap More Settings Tap the email account to display its settings View Multiple Email Accounts You can view email you receive for mu...

Page 55: ...p Done The contact is displayed in the recipients field Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields 3 Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text Tap Attach to add Files Images Audio and more to your email...

Page 56: ...sentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps From Galaxy Essentials you can access and download a collection of premium content free of charge To...

Page 57: ...ing methods to zoom in or out on an image Double tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in Pinch the screen to zoom out Play Videos You can pla...

Page 58: ...twork services or While viewing a single image or video tap Share to send it to others or share it with social network services Delete Images and Videos You can delete images stored on your device 1 F...

Page 59: ...te To view a web site Tap the address field enter the web address and then tap Go on the keyboard To zoom in or out Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom out Stretch the screen to zoom in B...

Page 60: ...earch history and leave no traces such as cookies on your device Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows Note Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret t...

Page 61: ...emo 3 Tap Save when finished Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Memo 2 Tap a memo to view it 3 Tap the content and make edits When you are finished tap Sav...

Page 62: ...ceived and their type Create and Send Messages This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Messages 2 Tap Compose 3 Tap the Enter recip...

Page 63: ...the settings for text messages multimedia messages push messages and more From a Home screen tap Apps Messages More Settings Emergency Alerts This device is designed to receive wireless emergency ale...

Page 64: ...ce SD card View folders and files located on the optional SD card not included This option appears if an optional SD card is installed Download history View all apps and files that have been downloade...

Page 65: ...matically reject phone calls while recording Manage Recordings Once you have recorded and saved at least one recording the following options are available 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Voice Recorder...

Page 66: ...Configure your device s connections and settings add accounts and customize Home screens apps and features Settings...

Page 67: ...ords in the Search field As you type settings that match display on the screen Tap an entry to go to that setting Customize Quick Settings Quick settings are the settings that you are most likely to f...

Page 68: ...arget wireless Access Point Wi Fi Networks To scan for a Wi Fi network and connect to it 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wi Fi and then tap On Off to turn Wi Fi on When Wi Fi is turned on...

Page 69: ...points that support Hotspot 2 0 Keep Wi Fi on during sleep Specify when to disconnect from Wi Fi Install network certificates Install authentication certificates MAC address View your device s MAC add...

Page 70: ...y Bluetooth devices and displays them To manually perform a new scan tap Scan Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and a...

Page 71: ...3 Tap Settings next to the previously paired device and then tap Rename 4 Enter a new name and tap Rename Delete a Paired Device Unpair When you unpair from a Bluetooth device the two devices no long...

Page 72: ...eatures such as phone calls and Wi Fi While in Airplane mode you can use other features such as playing music watching videos and other offline applications Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable A...

Page 73: ...from the list 6 Enter your device s Mobile hotspot password on the target device Allowed Devices List Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list After you ad...

Page 74: ...up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password enter the passwor...

Page 75: ...he specified limit is reached Total received data View the total data received on your device Total sent data View the total data sent from your device Lifetime data View the total data used on your d...

Page 76: ...e screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Mobile networks for options Data roaming access Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming Significantly higher charges may result Network mode Choose...

Page 77: ...een tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More connection settings Printing 3 Tap a print service and follow the prompts Note Tap Download plug in to install additional print service drivers Virtual Private Network...

Page 78: ...evice is equipped with Wi Fi Calling functionality Note Wi Fi Calling is a service provided by your wireless service provider Please contact your wireless service provider for details on cost and func...

Page 79: ...Apps Settings 2 Tap Smart Manager 3 Tap each of the following for options Battery Check the battery power and time remaining to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery pow...

Page 80: ...nge system settings Select which apps can change system endings Reset app preferences Reset options that have been changed Existing app data is not deleted Note Options vary by application Manage Apps...

Page 81: ...r app Calling app Choose a default calling app Messaging app Choose a default messaging text and multimedia app Default app selection Set defaults automatically Set as default Choose default apps for...

Page 82: ...screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations Vibrate while ringing to enable this option Adjust the Volume Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones notifications and o...

Page 83: ...tions and alerts The options below determine what notifications can make sounds and during what time periods you want to enter this mode To activate Do not disturb mode 1 From a Home screen tap Apps S...

Page 84: ...o enable each option Dialing keypad tones Play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped Keyboard sound Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound e...

Page 85: ...to receive alerts from Alerts include notifications sounds and vibrations 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Notifications 3 Tap On Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications Tap...

Page 86: ...font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Display Font to choose a font size and style Drag the slider to adjust the font size Tap...

Page 87: ...pps Settings 2 Tap Display Screensaver 3 Tap On Off to enable Screensaver 4 Configure options Colors Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors Photo table Display pictures in a photo tab...

Page 88: ...the size and position of the keyboard and other input methods for easier input with one hand Other Features Configure other useful features For example you can control certain device actions by pickin...

Page 89: ...an display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers To change wallpaper 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Wallpaper 3 Tap Home screen Lock screen or Home and lock screen 4 Tap...

Page 90: ...nd app icons You can apply a theme to your Home or Lock screen 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Themes Tap a theme to view a preview of various screens Tap More themes to download addition...

Page 91: ...on such as the weather on the Lock screen Notifications on lock screen Show notifications on the Lock screen Secure lock settings Set your secure lock functions such as Secured lock time and Smart loc...

Page 92: ...ur memory card Other Security Settings SIM Card Lock Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Lock scree...

Page 93: ...have installed User certificates View user certificates Install from device storage Install a new certificate from storage Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset th...

Page 94: ...connections for determining your location Wi Fi scanning Allow apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks automatically even when Wi Fi is turned off Bluetooth scanning Allow apps to scan for and co...

Page 95: ...m Body sensors Calendar Camera Contacts Location Microphone Phone SMS Storage Additional permissions 4 Tap On Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature Report Diagnostic I...

Page 96: ...e 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Easy mode 3 Tap Easy mode to enable this feature When Easy mode is enabled you can swipe down the page and select which apps you want to display on the H...

Page 97: ...tent shown on the screen Magnification gestures Use exaggerated gestures such as triple tapping double pinching and dragging two fingers across the screen Color inversion Reverse the display of colors...

Page 98: ...ing and ending calls Single tap mode Tap to stop snooze alarms and calendar events Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store Certain accessibility services yo...

Page 99: ...t to view the sync settings for that account 4 Tap individual data items to sync 5 Tap More Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account Note Sync options and the location of the sync command diffe...

Page 100: ...your Google advertising profile Location Configure your Google location settings Nearby Use your device s sensors to connect with nearby devices Search Now Configure your Google search settings and G...

Page 101: ...unt Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account Automatic restore Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers When enabled backed up settings are restored when you reins...

Page 102: ...to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection FRP feature turned on you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device You will no...

Page 103: ...tore Samsung Keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Language and input Samsung keyboard for options English US Set the keyboard type to...

Page 104: ...words Hide search results that contain offensive words Bluetooth headset Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset not included if one is connected Text to Speech Options Configure your Text to Speech...

Page 105: ...p Refresh to update the listing Tap Optimize battery usage to select apps to optimize their individual battery usage Power saving mode Save battery power by limiting your device s performance limiting...

Page 106: ...nd Android system files Cached data The amount of data currently cached Explore Launch My Files to view content stored on your device To increase available memory 1 From a Home screen tap Apps Setting...

Page 107: ...back cover For more information see Remove the Back Cover 5 Slide the card out carefully 6 Replace the back cover For more information see Replace the Back Cover Format a Memory Card Warning When for...

Page 108: ...ps Settings 2 Tap Date and time The following options are available Automatic date and time Receive date and time updates from the wireless network Set date Enter the current date only available when...

Page 109: ...nually Check for software updates Scheduled software updates Set a time to automatically check for and install software updates Status View the status of the battery network and other information abou...

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