My Samsung Galaxy S5 for Seniors

Description

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

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Table of Contents

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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