My Samsung Galaxy Note 5

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.

Prologue: Getting 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

Chapter 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

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

Chapter 2: Customizing 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

  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

Chapter 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

Chapter 4: Email and Text Messages 165

Gmail ................................................................................................................................... 165

  Add a Google Account ............................................................................... 166

  Add a POP3/IMAP Account .................................................................... 168

  Navigate the Gmail App ........................................................................... 172

  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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

  Respond to a Google Event Invitation ......................................... 249

  Respond to an Event Invitation in the Email App ............. 250

  Add a Task .............................................................................................................. 251

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

  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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

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

Chapter 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

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