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SM-G800F User Manual English (EU). 07/2014. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.com - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 2
Getting started 8 Package contents 9 Device layout 11 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery 17 Using a memory card 19 Turning the device on and off 20 Locking and unlocking the screen Basics 21 Using the touch screen 24 Home screen layout 29 Notifications and quick setting panels 32 Opening apps 33 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 3
Basic shooting 86 Shooting modes 91 Camera settings Gallery 93 Viewing photos or videos 95 Editing photos or videos 99 Gallery settings Multimedia 100 Music 103 Video S Health 106 About S Health 107 Setting up a user profile 108 S Health main screen 110 Walking mate 112 Exercise mate 119 Recording - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 4
Screen Mirroring 165 Mobile printing Device & data manager 166 Upgrading the device 167 Transferring files between the device and a computer 168 Backing up and restoring data 169 Performing a data reset ) 210 Changing the font size 210 Magnifying the screen 210 Setting notification reminders 211 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 5
charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 6
rinse the device with freshwater immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in freshwater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues. • The back cover may be loosened if the device is dropped or receives an - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 7
are normal and do not affect the device's performance. • The touch screen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 8
• Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Some - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 9
LED Notification light Earpiece Touch screen Home button Recent apps button Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Rear camera Flash Back cover Speaker Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Power button Back button Multipurpose jack Microphone Volume button NFC antenna (on the battery) Main antenna 9 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 10
not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. Buttons Button Power Recent apps Home Back Function - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 11
Getting started Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 12
card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. 3 Insert the battery - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 13
Getting started 4 Replace the back cover. 2 1 Align Press • Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly. • Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 13 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 14
Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out. Charging the battery Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 15
device. • While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device's lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. 15 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 16
the electric socket and easily accessible while charging. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and • Deactivate auto-syncing of apps. • Decrease the backlight time. • Decrease the screen brightness. 16 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 17
of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards. • When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card's file directory appears in the My Files → SD card folder. 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 3 Replace the back cover. 17 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 18
, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card. 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the memory card. 3 Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 19
after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off. Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 20
the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area. You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information. 20 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 21
may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area. • Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device. • It is recommended to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 22
Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. 22 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 23
Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. 23 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 24
provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen. A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps 24 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 25
Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. 25 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 26
and news that you are interested in. To activate My Magazine, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, tap Home screen settings and tick My Magazine. On the Home screen, tap or scroll right to open My Magazine. Access additional options. To select the content to be displayed, tap - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 27
for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen. Access additional options. An app - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 28
the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected feature activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card 28 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 29
Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards. 29 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 30
the brightness To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically, tick Auto. To manually adjust the brightness, drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right. When the battery power is low, the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the notifications panel. Rearranging quick - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 31
or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device. Some apps do not allow screen rotation. • Bluetooth: Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Mobile data: Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information. • U. power saving: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 32
hotspot: Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • Screen Mirroring: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information. • NFC apps, such as calendar or email. • Smart stay: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it. • Power saving: Refer to Power - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 33
apps. Tap Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions. To change the auto update settings, tap - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 34
Basics Downloading suggested apps You can view and download dedicated Galaxy device apps. On the Apps screen, tap → GALAXY Essentials. Alternatively, on the Home screen, tap the GALAXY Essentials widget, and then tap next to an app. To download all apps in the list, tap Download all. Managing apps - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 35
when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Change the keyboard settings. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Enter punctuation - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 36
Basics Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES, and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard, a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Using additional - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 37
the text is to be inserted and tap → Paste. To paste text that you have previously copied, tap → Clipboard and select the text. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → → Album - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 38
My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Search for files or folders. View storage information. Access additional options. View files by categories. View the download history. View - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 39
View as: Change the view mode. • Sort by: Sort files or folders. • Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder on the My Files main screen or to the Home screen. • Settings: Change the file manager settings. Tap and hold a file or folder, and then use the following options: • : Share files with others - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 40
to extend the device's battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off. • Deactivates - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 41
. Make a call. Browse the Internet. Send a message. Add more apps to use. Remaining battery power Estimated maximum standby time To add an app to the Home screen, tap and select an app. To remove an app from the Home screen, tap → Remove, select an app with , and then tap OK. To change the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 42
Basics Viewing help information To view help information to learn how to use the device and apps, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Help. To view help information for an app while you are using the app, tap → Help. Some apps may not include help information. 42 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 43
options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage, and then tick Mobile data. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Mobile data to activate it be operated outdoors. • Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 44
can use the Passpoint feature to connect to public Wi-Fi networks that support automated authentication. When you move to a new location, it will search Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tick Smart network switch. The device automatically switches from a Wi-Fi network to a mobile network - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 45
may incur additional charges when using this feature. Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device's mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot → Mobile hotspot. 2 Tap the Mobile hotspot switch to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 46
computer that you connect to supports the Bluetooth feature. 1 Pair your device with the other device via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 On the Apps screen of your device, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot. 3 Tick Bluetooth tethering. 4 On - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 47
a keyword, and then tap Go. To search the web by voice, tap . To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Bookmark the current webpage. Open the webpage window manager. Access additional options. Refresh the current webpage. Open the homepage. Move to the previously - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 48
Network connectivity Setting the homepage Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Set homepage → Homepage, and delete. Then, drag it to Delete at the top of the screen. Managing the webpage history Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 49
Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly. Direct call On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Direct call, and then tap the Direct call switch to activate it. While viewing call, message, or contact - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 50
messages, the device will vibrate when you pick it up. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. Mute/Pause On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures → Mute/Pause, and then tap the Mute/Pause switch to activate it - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 51
to activate it. Place the side of your hand on the screen and sweep it across the screen from the right to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in the Gallery → → Album → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 52
tap the Air view switch to activate it. Toolbox You can easily launch various apps from the toolbox while using other apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Toolbox, and then tap the Toolbox switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the quick setting panel and tap Toolbox to activate it. appears - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 53
panel and tap Touch sensitivity to activate it. • Use leather gloves for better recognition while touching the screen. Other types of material may not be recognised. • For best results, tap the screen firmly while wearing gloves. • This feature may not work properly when you are using S view. 53 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 54
and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 55
. To move an app from a folder, select a folder, tap and hold the app, and then drag it to a new location. Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap . To - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 56
app, and then drag it to Create folder that appears at the top of the screen. 2 Enter a folder name. 3 Tap , select the apps to move to the then tap Done. The new folder is added to the folder panel of the Apps screen. Managing folders To rename a folder, select a folder and tap the existing folder - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 57
to change or apply wallpaper to. 3 Scroll left or right and select from images displayed at the bottom of the screen. To select photos taken by the device's camera or other images, tap More images. 4 Tap Set wallpaper or Done. Changing ringtones Change ringtones for incoming calls and notifications - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 58
your personal information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 59
dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a metal object. Registering fingerprints 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. 2 If you are registering more fingerprints, a fingerprint recognition pop-up window appears. Scan - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 60
lock pop-up window appears, tap OK. You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Managing registered fingerprints You can delete or rename your registered fingerprints. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Fingerprint manager. To delete fingerprints, tap → Deregister, select - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 61
. Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with the registered fingerprints. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Screen lock → Fingerprint. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Fingerprint. Verifying the Samsung account - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 62
service provider. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Finger Scanner → Pay with PayPal. 2 Tap Install under FIDO Ready™ support. 3 Tap Link under PayPal account. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions , set an unlock code and a backup PIN. 2 Enter the private mode unlock code. When this mode is activated, appears - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 63
with on them. 4 When you have selected the items to hide, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to deactivate it. the private mode unlock code. 3 On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private. All items moved in private mode appear on the screen. 63 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 64
Home screen, scroll right, tap . To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap Samsung Smart Switch You can transfer data of the previous device to a new device via Smart Switch (for mobiles and computers). Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for more information. Samsung Smart Switch is not supported - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 65
You can download the app from Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps) or Play Store. 1 On your device, tap Smart Switch Mobile. 2 On your device, select an option depending on the previous device type and follow the on-screen instructions. If the previous device is an Android device, ensure that the Smart Switch - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 66
registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 67
Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Tap Keypad, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. You can also make calls to phone - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 68
Phone Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap Logs or Contacts, and then drag a contact or a phone number to the right to make a call. To deactivate the call by dragging an icon to the right feature, tap → Settings → Contacts, and then deselect Swipe to call or send msg. Making calls from - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 69
Phone Number prediction Tap Keypad. When entering numbers on the keypad, automatic predictions appear. Select one of these to make a call. Speed dial numbers Tap Keypad. For speed dial numbers, tap and hold the corresponding digit. To assign a contact to a speed dial number, tap and hold an - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 70
app, tap Answer in the pop-up window. If the call waiting service is activated, another call can be answered. When the second call is messages → . Automatically rejecting calls from unwanted numbers 1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Settings → Call → Call rejection → Auto reject mode → - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 71
used during calls when a headset is connected. • → Settings: Change the call settings. When you launch apps during a call, a pop-up window for the call screen ( ) appears. You can continue your phone conversation while using apps. To move the pop-up window, drag it to another location. To delete the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 72
your ears. • → Switch to headset: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. Tap the screen to use the following options: • Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • End call: End the current - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 73
data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. 2 Tap and enter contact cards Take a photo of a business card and extract contact information from it. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. 2 Tap → Business cards - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 74
automatically, tap . • To take photos of business cards manually, tap → Auto capture → Off. • To extract text from a stored image, tap → Load image. 5 Edit or add more information and tap Save. Managing contacts Editing a contact 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. 2 Select a contact to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 75
accounts Merge contacts that are saved in the device with your accounts. On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Tap → Merge accounts → Google or Samsung account. Importing and exporting contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 76
Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to contacts that you frequently communicate with on the Home screen. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. 2 Select a contact. 3 Tap → Add shortcut to home - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 77
messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Enter recipients. Attach files. Access additional options - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 78
: Enter a subject. • Add slide: Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date for a message to be sent. • Discard: Cancel composing the message. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. Sending scheduled messages While composing a message, tap → Schedule - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 79
view the person's messages. You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming : Add message slides. • Schedule message: Set a specified time and date from a message to be sent. • Add to priority senders / size: Change the font size of text in the text field. 79 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 80
messages. • Spam messages: View spam messages. • Font size: Change the font size of text in the text field. • Settings: Change message account, such as Google Mail, or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 81
Messages & email Sending messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose a message. Save the message for later the message will not be sent. • This feature is based on the time and date set on the device. Messages may be sent at an incorrect time if you move - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 82
Messages & email Reading messages Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options. Delete the message. Access - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 83
a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . Switch between the front and rear cameras. Display current mode. Start recording a video. Change flash settings. Change camera settings. Take a photo. Change the shooting mode. View photos and videos you have - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 84
Minor distortion may occur in wide-angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems. Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 85
Camera Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos from a distance. Your device displays the same image that is displayed on the connected device. 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Remote viewfinder. 85 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 86
. Ensure that the device you want to connect to supports the remote viewfinder mode. Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Auto. Beauty face Use this mode to take - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 87
Camera 3 Tap . The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes. motion trails. Extend the motion trail in the image by selecting more photos from the bottom of the screen. To edit the motion trails of selected photos, tap and select a photo. Tap to display subject's - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 88
angles. You can view the photos in a slideshow and simulate actually moving through the space. The device identifies the photo with in Gallery. 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap MODE → Virtual tour. 3 Move with the device to position the dot inside the large circle in the centre of the preview - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 89
left of the screen. The direction where images were taken is displayed on each preview thumbnail. To delete the last photo that was taken, tap Undo. 6 To finish, tap . Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Continuous shot - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 90
With effect Managing shooting modes Select the shooting modes to appear on the mode selection screen. On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Manage modes. Downloading shooting modes Download more shooting modes from Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps). On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Download. 90 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 91
settings On the Apps screen, tap Camera → . Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used. • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. But it takes up more memory - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 92
Review guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • The volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function. • Voice control: Set the device to take photos with voice commands. • Help: View help information for using the camera. • Reset settings: Reset - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 93
the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Send the image to others. Modify the image. Move to the previous screen. Access additional options. Search for other devices to view the image. Delete the image. Image and video preview - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 94
. On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → , and then select a sorting option. Accessing additional options On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and • Print: Print the image by connecting the device to a printer. Refer to Mobile printing for more information. • Settings: Change the Gallery settings. On the list - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 95
Gallery Editing photos or videos Photo studio Edit images by applying various effects. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Photo studio. 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Crop, rotate, or resize the image. Adjust the saturation - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 96
Gallery Collage studio Combine several images together to create a collage. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Collage studio. 3 Select images to combine and tap Done. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Shuffle your pictures and use a randomly selected - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 97
& more Apply various effects to the images you have taken. Only photos taken in shot & more mode can be selected. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Shot & more. 3 Select an image to edit. 4 Edit the image by applying various effects. Save the best photo. Create the best possible - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 98
Gallery Video trimmer Trim video segments. 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Tap → Studio → Video trimmer. 3 Select a video to edit. 4 Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 99
screen. 2 Tap → Settings. 3 Use the following options: • Sync via Wi-Fi only: Set the device to sync content only when the Wi-Fi connection is activated. • Tag buddy: Tag photos with information, such as date recognition may fail depending on the face angle, face size, skin colour, facial expression, - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 100
Multimedia Music Playing music Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a music category, and then select a song to play. Search for other devices to play the file. Access additional options. Adjust the volume. Turn on - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 101
beginning or Auto recommendations, select an option, and then tap Done. Creating playlists Make an own selection of songs. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Tap Playlists → → Create playlist. Enter a title and tap OK. Tap , select songs to include, and then tap Done. To add the currently-playing song - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 102
play it on your device. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Accessing music on a registered device Tap Devices and select Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. You may incur additional charges - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 103
bar. Adjust the volume. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Change screen ratio. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. location during playback, tap → Settings, tick Mini controller, and then tap Close. Then, tap or to move the control panel to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 104
, tick Capture, and then tap Close. Tap to capture an image from the video during playback. Sharing or deleting videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Tap and hold a video, tap , and then select a sharing method. Tap → Delete, select videos, and then tap Done. Editing videos Tap Video on the Apps - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 105
play them on your device. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Accessing a video on a registered device Tap Devices and Samsung link. Visit link.samsung.com for more information. Ensure that the registered devices are turned on and connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. You may incur additional charges - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 106
eat and burn. Also, the app recommends exercises and provides health tips to help you maintain a balanced-lifestyle. Tap S Health on the Apps screen. S Health features While using S Health, you can access the following features: • Pedometer: Count the steps that you take. • Exercise: Set and manage - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 107
Tap S Health on the Apps screen. 2 Read the on-screen information about the app and tap Next. 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions, and then tap Next. 4 Sign in to your Samsung account. Or, tap Skip to skip this procedure. 5 Enter a user name and your birth date, select your gender, and then - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 108
and change the background image on the S Health main screen. On the S Health main screen, tap → Edit favourites, and then tap to add shortcuts to the S Health main screen. To delete shortcuts, tap . Access the S Health menu screen. Access additional options. Summaries of step counts, calorie goals - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 109
S Health menus Tap to access various menus. My profile Select to use menus. Access the S Health main screen. • Pedometer: Measure your step count and check burnt calories. Refer to Walking mate for more information. or app, open it. Then, tap → Help, select a topic, and then tap User manual. 109 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 110
travelled, and burnt calories, and displays them in real-time. View the logs of your daily steps. Access additional options. Move to a speci c date of step count records. Step count Distance you have walked Start measuring. 3 To stop measuring, tap Pause → OK. The measurements are saved. Target - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 111
daily data: Reset the daily step count. • Device data to view: Select a device to view information recorded by the pedometer. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Notice: View notice of burnt calories. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: View more information about - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 112
records The device accumulates each day's step records. To reset the daily step count, tap → Reset daily data → OK. Exercise mate Record your exercise to exercise 1 Set the exercise type, activate or deactivate the voice guide, select background music, and then tap Start. The device records the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 113
and use various features on the screen. Tap to lock the screen and display exercise information only. To unlock the screen, tap and hold . Take a audio guide. 3 To finish exercising, tap Pause → Stop. The exercise information, distance, and photos you have taken are displayed on the screen. - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 114
your maximum heart rate based on your profile and previous heart rate measurements. Or, set your heart rate to be manually updated and enter it yourself. • Reset daily data: Reset the daily exercise data. • Notice: View notice of burnt calories. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 115
S Health 1 Wear the heart rate monitor. 2 On the Exercise main screen, tap → Scan. 3 Select your heart rate monitor from the detected devices list. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your heart rate monitor to your device. 115 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 116
5 When connection is made, tap Running on the Exercise main screen. View the connection status. 6 Tap Set workout goal → can achieve through exercise. If you know your maximum heart rate, enter it manually. If you set the maximum heart rate to be measured automatically, the device will calculate it using - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 117
duration shorter than the recommended duration, the exercise intensity will increase to achieve the TE. 10 On the Exercise main screen, activate or deactivate the voice guide, select background music, and then tap Start. 11 Start exercising. If you feel pain or discomfort while exercising, stop - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 118
Viewing a log of burnt calories Compare your burnt calorie records for a period by viewing them in a graph. On the Exercise main screen, tap . Access the S Health menu screen. View hourly, daily or monthly records in a graph. View the logs of your daily exercise. View and manage accessory device - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 119
information is recorded as your calorie intake for the meal. View the logs of your daily calorie intake. Access additional options. Move to a speci c date to view calorie intake records. Total calorie intake View or edit meal information. Calorie goal Take a photo of a food item to add it to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 120
: Reset the daily calorie intake data. • Share via: Send the current page to others. • Settings: Configure settings for S Health. • User manual: by viewing them in a graph. On the Food main screen, tap . Access the S Health menu screen. View the logs of your daily calorie intake. View hourly - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 121
S Health Entering information about frequently-eaten food Save information about food that you eat frequently. You can quickly update your calorie intake by adding saved food information instead of entering the information each time you eat it. 1 Tap → My food. 2 Tap Add food item, enter the food - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 122
connections. Access additional options. Move to a speci c date to view weight records. Weight information Height information Update your weight information. View weight records in a graph. Tap and use the following functions: • Reset daily data: Reset the daily weight data. • Share via: Send - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 123
using accessory devices Import weight information from the connected device. Tap → Scan, select a device from the detected devices list. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the device to your device. Resetting weight record To reset the daily weight record, tap → Reset daily data → OK. 123 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 124
-screen instructions and install the app. S Health settings On the S Health main screen, tap → Settings, and then select one of the following: • Profile: Edit your physical statistics. • Accounts: Sign in to your Samsung account to manage S Health data online. • Password: Set a PIN to lock or unlock - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 125
devices. Avoid using the device near other devices that transmit radio waves. • The content used in the S Health app may vary depending on the software version of the app. The services provided with the app are subject to change or the cancellation of support without prior notice. 125 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 126
Use this mode to extend the device's standby time when you are in an emergency situation. When this mode is activated, the screen brightness decreases and battery consumption is reduced by restricting some features. You can also turn on the flash, sound alarms, and send your location information to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 127
estimated maximum standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not used. contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact. Setting help messages On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance → Send help messages, and then tap the Send help - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 128
is available in, visit www.samsung.com/geonews. • To receive severe weather notifications, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Receiving notifications On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Safety assistance - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 129
Security features Watch notifications Notifications for less severe weather conditions appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The information provided is displayed in the Geo News widget. Using the geo news widget You can view your current location and information about disasters - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 130
you launch this widget for the first time, tap Set PIN at the bottom of the screen. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. If the Kids Mode widget is accidentally uninstalled, you can reinstall it. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold the Kids Mode widget - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 131
Useful apps and features Kids mode home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of apps in kids mode. Newly added apps Kids Drawing Kids Voice Recorder Kids Gallery Kids Media Kids Camera Exit kids mode. Access parental controls. Use this app to view saved images, drawings, - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 132
app to record or play voice recordings. Use this app to take photos or record videos. Kids mode play area Scroll right on the Home screen to open kids mode play area. You can interact with characters, background objects, and more. 132 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 133
content and apps. You can change kids mode settings, usage time limits, and more. On the Home screen, tap and enter the PIN. To exit parental control, press the Home button. Tap and use the following kids mode settings. • Kids Store: Download apps for kids from Samsung Apps (GALAXY Apps). 133 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 134
Useful apps and features S Finder Use this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history. Open the notifications panel and tap S Finder. Searching for content Tap the search field and enter a keyword, or tap and say a keyword. To get more refined - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 135
this app to manage events and tasks. Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Change the view mode. Go to today's date. Access additional options. Create events or tasks. Tap and use the following: • Go to: Move to a specific date. • Delete: Delete events or tasks. • Search: Search for events or tasks - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 136
and features Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and enter details. • Add - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 137
then select an account service. Deleting events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To delete events or tasks, tap → Delete, select the events or tasks, and then tap Done → OK. To delete an event or task while viewing it, tap → OK. To mark tasks as completed, tap a date that has tasks - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 138
device by voice to perform various features. Tap S Voice on the Apps screen. Alternatively, press the Home button twice. To deactivate the access by home key. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Setting the language Tap → Settings → Language, and then select - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 139
switches to standby mode. Tap the microphone icon or say "Hi Galaxy" to the device to resume voice recognition. Changing the wake-up command You can change the wake-up command from "Hi Galaxy". The wake-up command is used to launch S Voice when the device is - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 140
Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 141
event. Tap Lap to record lap times. Tap Stop to stop timing. To clear lap times, tap Reset. To set the device to dim the screen during laps, tap → Settings → Keep screen dimmed. Timer On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer. Set the duration, and then tap Start. Drag outside the large circle when - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 142
rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator. Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • : Create or set a category. • : Insert images - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 143
On the memos list, tap and use the following options: • Select: Select memos to apply options. • Delete: Delete memos. • Account: Sync memos with your Samsung account. While viewing a memo, tap and use the following options: • Delete: Delete the memo. • Share Via: Share the memo with others. • Print - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 144
features Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to files with contextual tags Add contextual tags, such as locations and dates, to filenames when saving voice memos. Tap → Settings, and then tick Contextual - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 145
to play the voice memo from that position. Managing voice memos On the Apps screen, tap Voice Recorder → . Tap to search for voice memos. Tap to Select: Select voice memos to apply options. • Sort by: Sort memos by date, title, or category. • Filter by category: View memos filtered by a category. - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 146
Apps screen. 2 Sign in to your Dropbox account. If you do not have it, create a Dropbox account. 3 Tap Turn on Camera Upload. The device uploads photos taken with the device's camera to Dropbox. To upload videos, tap the Include videos switch to activate it. To upload photos or videos manually, tap - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 147
may not be available depending on the region or service provider. When you launch this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup. On the Flipboard main screen, select from various news articles and subscriptions. Editing - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 148
select TV programmes and control channels with your device. Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. Connecting to a TV 1 Tap Smart Remote on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Select country or region and select a country. 3 Select a region and select the broadcast service. The available TV programmes appear. 148 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 149
Useful apps and features Using the device as a remote control You can turn the TV on or off, browse channels, or adjust the volume level on the TV using the device as a remote control. 1 On the device, tap → Continue. 2 Select the TV brand. 3 Ensure that the device's infrared port is facing the TV - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 150
The selected programme will be shown on the connected TV. 3 Tap to change channels or adjust the volume. The remote control panel appears on the screen. Setting programme reminders 1 Select a TV programme to watch. 2 Tap Reminder, set an alarm to remind you of the TV programme's start time, and then - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 151
screen. Tap the Magnifier widget on the Home screen. Tap or to adjust the magnification. To focus on the centre of the screen, tap . You can also adjust the focus manually main screen, tap → Help. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 152
Useful apps and features Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. Play Music Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from the Play - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 153
Useful apps and features Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase. Google Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 154
Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 155
on both devices to confirm. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Bluetooth, and then select a device - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 156
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct. The detected devices are listed. 3 Select a device - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 157
or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct, and then select a device to transfer the image to. 4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct authorisation - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 158
required apps. The battery contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the battery carefully to avoid SIM or USIM card that has a payment feature, you can use the device to make payments conveniently. On the Apps screen, screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC tags or receive data. - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 159
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service provider. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. Alternatively, open the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 160
device's screen to send the file. • Do not send copyright-protected data via S Beam. Doing so may violate copyright laws. Samsung is not responsible for any liabilities caused by the illegal use of copyrighted data. • If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may fail. 160 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 161
that supports the Quick Connect feature, turn on the device's screen to make it detectable. • When connecting to a device that does not support steps may vary depending on the connected device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the connection between the devices. To allow nearby devices - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 162
. When the device is connected to the TV, a remote control layout appears on the screen. When you connect the device to a TV for the first time, tap Set up Remote control. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete connecting the devices. 3 Control the connected TV using the remote control - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 163
the Wi-Fi Miracast feature. Screen mirroring -enabled devices (AllShare Cast dongle, HomeSync, and Wi-Fi Miracast devices) • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Miracast-enabled devices that do not support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 164
other devices Viewing content on a TV Before you connect a TV to your device, connect the TV and the screen mirroring-enabled device. To set up the connection, refer to the device's user manual. The following actions are an example of viewing content on a TV connected via an AllShare Cast dongle - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 165
then tap the switch at the top right of the screen to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. Select a printer to use as the default printer. To add printers manually, tap → Add printer → , enter details, and then tap OK - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 166
latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now. Upgrading with Samsung Kies Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website. Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 167
using the USB cable. 2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as a media device → Media device (MTP). Tap Camera (PTP) if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed. 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 168
the computer. Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information. Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data. 3 Tap Backup can launch and open the setup wizard by performing a factory data reset on the device. If you do not sign in - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 169
data on the device. Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important data stored on the device. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything. The device - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 170
device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap . QUICK SETTINGS View a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. The - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 171
-Fi on during sleep. When the screen is turned off, the device automatically turns off Wi-Fi connections. When this happens, the device automatically accesses mobile networks if it is set to use them. This may incur data transfer fees. To avoid additional charges, set this option to Always. Setting - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 172
computer. • Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device's mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode. 172 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 173
screen, tap Data usage. • Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network. • Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for mobile data usage. • Data usage cycle: Set a monthly reset date and their battery usage. • LOCATION SERVICES: View the location services your device - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 174
information. On the Settings screen, tap NFC, and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • Android Beam: Turn on the Android Beam feature to send , to devices that support NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. • Tap and pay: Set the default payment app for mobile payments. The payment services list may not include - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 175
content when you connect the device to nearby devices. On the Settings screen, tap Nearby devices, and then tap the Nearby devices switch to or add one manually to print files via Wi-Fi or cloud services. On the Settings screen, tap Printing. Screen Mirroring Activate the screen mirroring feature - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 176
when you select an app or option on the touch screen. • Screen lock sound: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touch screen. • Sound when tapped: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS: Change the notification settings for each app. • Music effects - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 177
for display text. - -Font size: Change the font size. • Screen rotation: Set the content to rotate Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display's backlight. • Screen such as in a dark room. • Auto adjust screen tone: Set the device to save power by adjusting - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 178
the notification light while the battery is charging. - -Low battery: Set the device to turn on the notification light when the battery is low. - - Increase touch sensitivity: Set the device to allow use of the touch screen with gloves on. Depending on the type of material you wear while touching - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 179
to show the date with the clock. • Camera shortcut: Set the device to show the camera shortcut on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Owner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. • Unlock effect: Select an - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 180
to activate it. Private mode Set the device to prevent others from accessing your personal content by activating private mode. On the Settings screen, tap Private mode, and then tap the Private mode switch to activate it. • Unlock method: Set or change the unlock method to activate private mode. 180 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 181
Change the alternative password to use if the device does not recognise the fingerprint. • Screen lock: Set an unlock method and an alternative password. • Verify Samsung account: Set the device to verify your Samsung account with fingerprints. • Pay with PayPal: Set the device to verify your PayPal - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 182
Samsung account or Dropbox cloud storage. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud. Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset on the device. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. 182 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 183
the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. Language Samsung keyboard To change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap . The available options may vary depending on the region or service the word prediction settings. • Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 184
: Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. Google voice typing To change the voice app. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 185
time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Set date: Set the current date manually. • Set - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 186
or service provider. - -Send sound recording: Set the device to record sound and send it along with the message to the recipients. • Manage primary contacts: Select or edit the recipients for help messages. Battery View the amount of battery power consumed by your device. On the Settings screen, tap - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 187
that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection. - -Restrict performance: Set the device standby time shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out if the device is not card, or format a memory card. On the Settings screen, tap Storage. Formatting a memory card - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 188
each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data. • Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card. If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 189
reports: Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung. • Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files. • storage. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. Help View help information to learn how to use the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 190
APPLICATIONS Application manager View and manage the apps on your device. On the Settings screen, tap Application manager. Default applications Select a default setting for using apps. On the Settings screen, tap Default applications. Call Customise the settings for calling features. On the Settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 191
Settings • Call-related pop-ups: - -Call notification pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window when you receive an incoming call while using apps. - -In-call status pop-ups: Set the device to display a pop-up window that shows the status of a call while using apps. • Show caller - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 192
Numbers: Activate or deactivate FDN mode to restrict calls to numbers in the FDN list. Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card. • Ringtones and keypad tones: - -Ringtones: Add or select a ringtone for incoming calls. - -Vibrations: Add or select a vibration pattern. - -Vibrate when - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 193
contacts. • Accounts: Add or edit accounts to sync contacts with. Email Change settings for managing and sending emails. On the Settings screen, tap Email. • Manage accounts: Manage existing email accounts or add new accounts. • Display: Change the settings for displaying emails. • Default display - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 194
Change settings for using Internet. On the Settings screen, tap Internet. • Account: Sign in to a Samsung account. • Set homepage: Set a default homepage Manage personal data when visiting webpages. • Screen and text: Change the settings, adjust the font size, and more when viewing webpages. • - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 195
the Settings screen, tap Messages. • Default messaging app: Select the default app to use for messaging. • Display: Change settings for the messaging window, such as the font size, background colour the device to alert you when you install apps that support messaging feature to prevent phishing. 195 - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 196
. S Voice Change settings for voice recognition. On the Settings screen, tap S Voice. • Language: Select a language for voice Hide offensive words: Hide offensive words from voice search results. • About: View version information. • Open via the home key: Set the device to launch S Voice - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 197
Settings • Show body of message: Set the device to display the text of a new message. • Check missed events: Set the device to launch S Voice and alert you to missed notifications when a headset is connected and you press the headset button. • Personal briefing: Set the device to display events - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 198
disabilities, such as poor eyesight or hearing impairment. You can use the following features: • TalkBack • Changing the font size • Magnifying the screen • Notification reminders • Reversing the display colours • Colour adjustment • Turning off all sounds • Flash notification • Adjusting the sound - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 199
press the Home button three times quickly. To enable Interaction control on the accessibility menus, activate the feature. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Dexterity and interaction → Interaction control, and then tap the Interaction control switch to activate it. Voice feedback - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 200
→ TalkBack → Settings, and then tick Explore by touch. • Exploring the screen: Place a finger on the screen and move your finger to explore the screen. Select and hold on an item and the device reads aloud the item. When you release your finger, the item under your finger is selected. • Selecting - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 201
. • Returning to the previous page: Scroll the screen to the right with two fingers. • Moving to the next page: Scroll the screen to the left with two fingers. • Unlocking the screen: Scroll the screen in any direction within the locked screen area with two fingers. • Opening the notifications panel - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 202
menus, such as the cursor control menu, are available. Tap and hold the screen to open the circular contextual menu. Then, explore menus by drawing a circle with your finger without releasing it. When you find the menu you want, release your finger from the menu to select it. • Read from top: Read - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 203
menu 1 Select some text to read. 2 Drag your finger upwards, and then to the right without releasing it to open the local contextual menu. 3 Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle with your finger to explore menus. Then, release your finger when you hear Change granularity. 4 Tap and hold the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 204
images by using the local contextual menu. Open the local contextual menu by dragging your finger upwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Tap and hold the screen and draw a circle around the menu with your finger to explore the menus. When you hear the add label menu - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 205
, open the global contextual menu by dragging your finger downwards and then to the right on the screen without releasing it. Then, drag your finger to the top right of the screen and release it when you hear TalkBack Settings. • Speech volume: Adjust the volume level for voice feedback. Voice - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 206
to read aloud the items under your finger. For example, when you tap Apps on the Home screen with your finger, the device reads out "Apps". To select Apps, release your finger from it and tap anywhere on the screen twice quickly. You can move to the page you want by scrolling the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 207
feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger and double-tapping on the screen. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Text-to-speech options, and then use the following functions: • Samsung text-to-speech - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 208
. To select a character, drag your finger on the screen until you hear the character you want, and then release it. Changing the input language To add input languages, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Language and input. Then, tap next to Samsung keyboard → Select input languages and select the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 209
twice quickly. When you tap and hold , the device displays a pop-up window showing the keyboard options. Drag your finger on the screen without releasing it. When is selected, release your finger. Then, say the words that you want to enter in the text field. The spoken words appear as text on the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 210
the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Font size. Magnifying the screen Use this feature to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area. On the Apps - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 211
device changes the colours into more recognisable colours. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Vision → Colour adjustment. 2 Tap no more adjustment is required. 6 If the colours cannot be distinguished, tap Camera or Image. 7 Drag the colour adjustment bar to the left or right and - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 212
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Samsung subtitles (CC), and then tap the Subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • Alignment: Change the position of the caption. • Font: Change the font type. • Size: Change the font size. • Edge: Change the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 213
caption On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility → Hearing → Google subtitles (CC), and then tap the Google subtitles (CC) switch to activate it. Use the following options: • Language: Select a display language for the caption. • Text size: Change the font size. • Caption style: Change the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 214
icon to a convenient location. Accessing assistive menus The assistive shortcut icon appears as a floating icon for easy access to the assistive menus from any screen. When you tap the assistive shortcut icon, the icon expands slightly and the assistive menus appear on the icon. Tap the up or down - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 215
Accessibility Using the cursor On the assistive menu, tap Cursor. A cursor and a touch area where the cursor can be controlled are displayed on the screen. You can control the screen using small finger movements on the touch area. Drag your finger on the touch area to move the cursor. Also, tap the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 216
button and the Volume button down simultaneously while using an app. 4 Adjust the size of the frame or draw a line around an area that you want to restrict 5 Tap Done. The device displays the restricted area. If you tap the screen or press buttons, such as the Home button, they will not work in - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 217
or a call comes in, tap the button to stop the alarm or answer the call instead of dragging the button. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility, and then tick Single tap mode. Managing accessibility settings Saving accessibility settings in a file Export the current accessibility settings - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 218
. Then, select accessibility files and tap Done. Select a sharing method and follow the onscreen instructions to share the files. Viewing accessibility services View accessibility services installed on the device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accessibility, and view the list of accessibility - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 219
. Refer to Motions and gestures for more information. • Using the finger scanner: Register your fingerprints to the device to unlock the screen or verify the Samsung account password. Refer to Finger Scanner for more information. • Using shortcuts to contacts: Add shortcuts to contacts on the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 220
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some service provider. Your device does not turn on • When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the battery before turning on the device. • The battery - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 221
the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Factory data reset → Reset device → Erase everything. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Centre. Calls - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 222
. • When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider's network. The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery. The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 223
: • Charge the battery or replace it with a battery that is fully charged. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 224
. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 225
in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside of the device case • This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts - Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini | User Manual - Page 226
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User Manual
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English (EU). 07/2014. Rev.1.1