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My Samsung Galaxy Note 5
- By Craig James Johnston, Guy Hart-Davis
- Published Nov 21, 2019 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: 0-7897-5820-2
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5820-0
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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Table of Contents
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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