Samsung GALAXY ON5 User manual

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Quick
Start
Guide
Guía de
inicio

Table of Contents
2 My Carrier
3 Device Functions
5 Device Setup
9 Call Features
12 Voicemail
13 Contacts
14 Messages
16 Connections
20 Apps & More
23 MetroPCS Quick Start Information

2
My Carrier
This guide provides you with the information you need
to get started. For more information and additional
support, please visit metropcs.com where you can:
●Register via the Manage & Pay tab to check your
minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and
change your rate plan.
●Get support via the Support option.
Note: Devices and software are constantly
evolving—the screen images and icons you see
here are for reference only.
Note: This device should only be used with
firmware versions that have been approved for
use by MetroPCS®and the device manufacturer. If
unauthorized firmware is placed on the device, it
will not function.

3
Device Functions
Front View
Home
Volume
key Power/
Lock key
Front
camera
Back
Recent
apps

4
Back View
Flash Speaker
Rear
camera
USB/Charger port

5
Device Setup
Remove the Back Cover
◆Locate the cover release latch and remove
the cover.
Install the SIM Card
◆Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it
is secured.

6
Install a microSD Card-Optional (Not Included)
◆Slide the card into the microSD card slot until it
is secured.
Insert the Battery
◆Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold
contacts and press down to secure.

7
Replace the Back Cover
◆Position the back cover over the battery
compartment and press down.
Charge the Device
◆Before turning on your device, charge it fully.
Warning: Please use only Samsung-approved
charging devices. Improper handling of
the charging port, as well as the use of an
incompatible charger, may cause damage to your
device and void the warranty.

8
Turn the Phone On and Off
●To turn On, press and hold the Power/Lock key.
●To turn Off, press and hold the Power/Lock key
and follow the prompts.
Configure Your Device
When you rst turn on your phone, you need to set up
a few things.
1. Select a language and tap START or Accessibility.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the
setup process.
Lock and Unlock the Screen
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
●To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.
●To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key, and then
swipe your finger across the screen.

9
Call Features
Make a Call
Explore features and functionality associated with
making or answering a call.
◆From the Home screen, tap Phone.
Contacts
list
Additional
options
Favorites
Hide
keypad
Dial
number
Video
conference
Voicemail
Call
history

10
Answer a Call
◆From the incoming call screen, touch and slide
Answer.
End a Call
◆From the call screen, tap End call.
Reject a Call
◆From the incoming call screen, touch and slide
Reject to route the call to your voicemail.
Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi™Calling allows you to make and receive phone
calls and messages over a Wi-Fi connection.
Important! You must have an E911 address
registered with your account in order to use Wi-Fi
Calling. You can register an E911 address via the
myMetro®Android™app that is either preinstalled
on your phone, or available for download from the
Google Play™store. If you do not have an Android
smartphone, you can call 611 to update the address.

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Enable Wi-Fi Calling
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMore connection settings g
Wi-Fi Calling.
2. Tap On/Off to turn off the feature, tap it again to
activate and register your device with
the network.
3. Confirm that Wi-Fi is connected and
Wi-Fi Calling Ready is displayed in the
status bar.
Disable Wi-Fi Calling
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMore connection settings g
Wi-Fi Calling.
2. Tap On/Off to turn off the feature.
Change connection preferences
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMore connection settings g
Wi-Fi Calling.
2. Tap your connection preference.

12
Voicemail
Set Up Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the prompts to set up your mail box.
Access Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap Phone.
2. Touch and hold .
Visual Voicemail
Without calling voicemail, view a list of people who
left a voicemail message, and then listen to messages
in any order using Visual Voicemail.
Initial Configuration and Setup
1. From the Home screen, tap MetroPCSfolder g
Visual Voicemail.
2. Read the information and follow the
setup instructions.
3. Tap a voicemail message to play it back.
Deleting Visual Voicemail Messages
1. From the Visual Voicemail application screen, tap
the voicemail message you want to delete.
2. Tap Delete gOK.

13
Contacts
Create a New Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Contacts.
2. Tap to add a new contact.
3. Tap a destination type.
4. Enter the desired information.
5. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.
Add a Number to an Existing Contact
1. From the Home screen, Apps gContacts.
2. Tap a contact name from the list and tapEDIT.
3. Tap within the phone number area and enter a
new phone number.
4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.
Delete a Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list and
tap DELETE.

14
Messages
Create and Send a Message
Create and send a message using the Messages app.
1. From the Home screen, tap Messages.
2. Tap to compose a message.
3. Enter the recipient’s phone number or
email address.
4. Tap the Enter message eld and use the keypad to
enter a message.
●Tap Attach and select a file type.
●Tap Emoticons to choose an emoticon.
5. Review the message and tap .

15
Gmail
Use Gmail™ to send and receive email.
Before you can access Gmail, you must rst sign in or
create a new Google account.
◆From the Home screen, tap the Google folder g
Gmail.
●Tap Add an email address to create a new
account or to log into an existing
Gmail account.
●Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an account
set up on your device.
Set Up Email Accounts
Congure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Samsung folder gEmail.
2. Enteryour email address and password into the
appropriate elds, and then tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
4. Tap DONE to store the new account.

16
Connections
Connect to Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gBluetooth.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth™.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and then
tap OK.
5. Once successfully paired to an external device,
is displayed in the status bar.
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gWi-Fi.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap a network and enter the password if
prompted. When connected, is displayed in
the Status bar.

17
Mobile Hotspot
Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature
works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE™
data services.
Note: You must have qualifying service on your
account in order to use the Mobile Hotspot.
Activate the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile Hotspot and Tethering g
Mobile Hotspot.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile Hotspot.
3. Edit the Network name eld, and then create a
new Network SSID name.
4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) eld
if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to
nearby devices.
5. Verify that the Security eld is set to WPA2 PSK.
6. Enter a new password, and write it down.
7. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
8. Conrm that is displayed in the Status bar.
Note: During the initial setup process, the
connection is not secure. It is recommended that
you set up a password using a secure connection.

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Change the Mobile Hotspot Password
1. From the Mobile Hotspot screen, tap Mobile
Hotspot gMORE gConfigure Mobile Hotspot.
2. Delete the previous password and enter a new
one into the Password eld.
3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
Note: Using your 4G service and smartphone
Mobile Hotspot drains your phone’s battery.
Connect the phone to a power supply to use
Mobile Hotspot.

19
USB Tethering
Share your device’s mobile data connection using a
direct USB connection between your device and a
single computer.
●If additional software or USB drivers are
required, go to:
samsung.com/us/support/downloads.
Connect Using USB Tethering
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
3. If prompted, read the notication regarding data
use, and then tap OK. Conrm is displayed in
the Status bar.
Disconnect USB tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile Hotspot and Tethering.
2. Tap On/Off to turn off USB tethering.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.