Samsung galaxy note 5 User manual

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Craig James Johnston
Guy Hart-Davis
My
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My Samsung Galaxy Note® 5
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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5820-0
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Contents at a Glance
Prologue Getting to Know Your Galaxy Note 5..................................................................3
Chapter 1 Working with Different Networks, NFC, and
Contactless Payments.......................................................................................................51
Chapter 2 Customizing Your Galaxy Note 5.........................................................................89
Chapter 3 Browsing the Web.............................................................................................................133
Chapter 4 Email and Text Messages ..........................................................................................165
Chapter 5 Google Now and Navigation................................................................................217
Chapter 6 Working with Date, Time, and S Planner................................................231
Chapter 7 Contacts........................................................................................................................................255
Chapter 8 Making and Receiving Calls...................................................................................283
Chapter 9 Audio, Video, Photos, and Movies..................................................................301
Chapter 10 Books, Newspapers, and Magazines............................................................353
Chapter 11 Working with Android Apps .................................................................................387
Chapter 12 Using Your Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with an Android
Wear Smartwatch...............................................................................................................405
Chapter 13 Maintaining Your Galaxy Note 5 and Solving Problems......435
Chapter 14 Using S Health .......................................................................................................................457
Index..................................................................................................................................................493

Table of Contents
PGetting 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
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

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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
2Customizing 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

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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
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
4 Email and Text Messages 165
Gmail................................................................................................................................... 165
Add a Google Account............................................................................... 166
Add a POP3/IMAP Account.................................................................... 168
Navigate the Gmail App ........................................................................... 172

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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
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
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

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Respond to a Google Event Invitation......................................... 249
Respond to an Event Invitation in the Email App............. 250
Add a Task.............................................................................................................. 251
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
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

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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
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

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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
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
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
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

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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
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
Index 493

About the Authors
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About the Authors
Craig James Johnston has been involved with technology since his high
school days at Glenwood High in Durban, South Africa, when his school was
given some Apple ][ Europluses. From that moment, technology captivated
him, and he has owned, supported, evangelized, and written about it.
Craig has been involved in designing and supporting large-scale enterprise
networks with integrated email and directory services since 1989. He has
held many different IT-related positions in his career, ranging from sales
support engineer to mobile architect for a 40,000-smartphone infrastructure
at a large bank.
In addition to designing and supporting mobile computing environments,
Craig cohosts the CrackBerry.com podcast as well as guest hosting on other
podcasts, including iPhone and iPad Live podcasts. You can see Craig’s
previously published work in his books Professional BlackBerry, My iMovie, and
many books in the My series covering devices by Apple, BlackBerry, Palm,
HTC, Motorola, Samsung, and Google.
Craig also enjoys high-horsepower, high-speed vehicles and tries very hard to
keep to the speed limit while driving them.
Originally from Durban, South Africa, Craig has lived in the United Kingdom,
the San Francisco Bay Area, and New Jersey, where he now lives with his wife,
Karen, and a couple of cats.
Craig would love to hear from you. Feel free to contact Craig about your
experiences with My Samsung Galaxy Note 5 at http://www.CraigsBooks.info.
All comments, suggestions, and feedback are welcome, including positive
and negative.
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of more than 100 computer books, including
Android Tips and Tricks and Windows 10 Tips and Tricks.

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Acknowledgments
Dedication
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this project an edge
• Christian Kenyeres, our technical editor, who double-checked our writing
to ensure the technical accuracy of this book
• Charlotte Kughen, who developed and edited the manuscript skillfully
• Mandie Frank, who kept the book project on schedule
• Tricia Bronkella, who combined the text and art into colorful pages

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Getting to Know Your
Galaxy Note 5
Let’s start by getting to know more about your Galaxy Note 5 by
examining the external features, device features, and how the
Android 5.1.1 operating system works.
In addition to Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), this chapter covers the Sam-
sung TouchWiz interface, which is overlaid on top of Android to
adjust the way things look and function.
Your Galaxy Note 5’s External Features
Becoming familiar with the external features of your Galaxy Note 5
is a good place to start because you will be using them often. This
section covers some of the technical specifications of your Galaxy
Note 5, including the touchscreen, camera, and S Pen. There are
many versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, but no matter which
one you own or which wireless carrier you use to connect it, the
exterior, functionality, and look and feel of the interface are exactly
the same.
In this chapter, you become familiar with the
external features of the Galaxy Note 5 and
the basics of getting started with the Android
operating system. Topics include the following:
➔ Getting to know your Galaxy Note 5’s external
features
➔ Getting to know your Galaxy Note 5’s S Pen
(stylus)
➔ Learning the fundamentals of Android 5.1.1
(Lollipop) and TouchWiz
➔ Setting up your Galaxy Note 5 for the first time
➔ Installing desktop synchronization software

4Prologue
Front
Proximity/gesture sensor
Light sensor
Touchscreen
Indicator
light
Front camera
Back button
Home button/
fingerprint reader
Recent Apps
button
Earpiece
• Proximity/gesture sensor—Detects when you place your Galaxy Note 5
against your head to talk, which causes it to turn off the screen so that your ear
doesn’t inadvertently activate any onscreen items. This sensor also allows you
to use gestures (in conjunction with the accelerometer). Gestures are covered
later in the chapter.
• Light sensor—Adjusts the brightness of your Galaxy Note 5’s screen based on
the brightness of the ambient light.
• Earpiece—The part you hold against your ear while on a call.
• Indicator light—Indicates new events (such as missed calls, new Facebook
messages, and new emails).
• Front camera—A 5-megapixel front-facing camera that you use for video chat,
taking self-portraits, and even unlocking your Galaxy Note 5 using your face.

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Your Galaxy Note 5’s External Features
• Touchscreen—The Galaxy Note 5 has a 5.7" 1440×2560 pixel Quad HD
Super AMOLED (Super Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screen
that incorporates capacitive touch.
• Back button—Tap to go back one screen when using an application or
menu. This is a touch-sensitive button.
• Recent Apps button—Tap to see a list of apps you recently used. You can
then touch to jump to them or swipe them off the screen to close them.
Touch and hold to see additional options for the current screen.
• Home button/fingerprint reader—Press to go to the Home screen. The
application that you are using continues to run in the background. Press
twice to launch S Voice. Press and hold to launch Google Now. A fingerprint
reader is built in to the Home button; you can read more about it in Chapter
2, “Customizing Your Galaxy Note 5.”This is a physical button.
Back
Rear camera
LED camera flash
Volume up/down
buttons
Power
button Heart rate sensor