Samsung Galaxy E5 User manual

SMARTPHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.

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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. For more
information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864).
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or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other works
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secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you
will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of,
reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to
create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in
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of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its
suppliers.
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License and other open source licenses. Toobtain the source
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OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED
PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY
SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE
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CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.
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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile
Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new
FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
www.samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than
the specified capacity because the operating system and default
applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity
may change when you upgrade the device.
Nuance®, VSuite™, T9®Text Input, and the Nuance logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications,
Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth®word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and
combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are
registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
microSD™and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card
Association.
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Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Hangouts, Picasa,
Play Newsstand, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of
Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the WirelessFidelity Alliance,
Inc.

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Online Legal Information
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for
your device can be found at:
English
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User Licensing
Agreement for your device can be found online at:
www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA2.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started .....................................................................1
Front View............................................................................. 2
Back View............................................................................. 4
Assemble Your Device ....................................................... 6
Set Up Your Device............................................................. 9
Set Up Accounts ...............................................................11
Know Your Device ...........................................................13
Home Screen .....................................................................14
Status Bar ...........................................................................22
Navigation and Motions ................................................... 26
Notification Panel ..............................................................28
Entering Text.......................................................................31
Calling...................................................................................... 34
Making and Answering Calls ..........................................35
Applications......................................................................... 45
Apps List............................................................................. 46
Google Applications .........................................................51
Other Applications ............................................................55
Calculator............................................................................56
Calendar .............................................................................58
Camera and Video............................................................62
Clock ...................................................................................69
Contacts..............................................................................72
Email....................................................................................83

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Galaxy Apps .......................................................................86
Gallery ................................................................................. 88
Internet ................................................................................92
Memo ..................................................................................96
Messages ...........................................................................99
Music .................................................................................105
My Files.............................................................................107
Video .................................................................................112
Voice Recorder................................................................114
Settings..................................................................................116
How to Use Settings.......................................................118
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct .....................................................120
Bluetooth...........................................................................125
Airplane Mode .................................................................129
Data Usage ......................................................................130
Mobile Networks..............................................................131
NFC and Payment...........................................................132
More Connection Settings.............................................135
Sound and Notification...................................................138
Display Settings...............................................................147
Motions and Gestures ....................................................152
Applications......................................................................153
Wallpaper Settings..........................................................160
Lock Screen and Security .............................................161
Privacy...............................................................................170
Easy Mode........................................................................173
Accessibility .....................................................................174
Accounts...........................................................................179
Backup and Reset ..........................................................181
Language and Input Settings........................................183

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Battery...............................................................................188
Storage..............................................................................190
Date and Time Settings ..................................................194
About Your Phone...........................................................196
Software Updates............................................................197

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

2 Front View
Getting Started
Front View
Earpiece Front camera
Proximity
sensor
Volume key
Power/Lock
key
microSD card
slot
Nano SIM
card slot
Recent apps Back
Home key

3 Front View
Getting Started
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog
box, menu, or keyboard.
• Earpiece: Listen to a call.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of yourself.
• Home key: Tap to return to the Home screen.
• microSD card slot: Tray for an optional microSD card (not
included).
• Nano SIM card slot: Tray for a nano SIM card.
• Proximity sensor: Detects the presence of objects near the
device.
• Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the
device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode,
Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
• Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps or touch and hold for
home screen options.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s sounds
and audio.

4 Back View
Getting Started
Back View
Back camera
Flash Speaker
Microphone
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack

5 Back View
Getting Started
• Back camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking
a photo or recording video.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (notincluded).
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable
(included), and other optional accessories (not included).

6 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section explains how to assemble your
device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
To install an optional memory card (not included), please see
“Install a Memory Card” on page 191.
Charge the Battery
Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging
charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster
charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast
Charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery
life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.

7 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug
the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from
the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

8 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes 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
low, the device automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view the battery
charge indicator located in the StatusBar of your device’s
display. A solid color indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see
( )
“Battery” on page 188.

9 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates
and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates
and the Device options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome Screen
displays. It will guide 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 about
your device’s features, and more.

10 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times
out.
► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key or Home
key, and then touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page 162.

11 Set Up Accounts
Getting Started

Set Up Accounts
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its
Android features, including Gmail, GoogleHangouts, and the
Google Play Store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing
Google Account, or create a new GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account
on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore
information, see “Accounts” on page 179.
►From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings>
Accounts> Add account > Google.