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My Samsung Galaxy Note® 5

by Craig James Johnston, Guy Hart-Davis

December 2015

Beginner to intermediate

544 pages

18h 30m

English

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Your Galaxy Note 5’s External FeaturesFrontBackTopBottomS PenGetting to Know the S PenAir CommandAir ViewGestures and MotionsFirst-Time SetupFundamentals of Android 5.1.1 and TouchWizThe Lock ScreenThe Home Screen(s)Work with NotificationsCreate App ShortcutsCreate App FoldersUse the TouchscreenUse the KeyboardDictation—Speak Instead of TypeEdit TextKeyboard TricksMenusSwitch Between AppsRun Multiple Apps on the Screen at the Same Time
Connecting to Bluetooth DevicesPair with a New Bluetooth DeviceChange Bluetooth Device OptionsWi-FiConnect to Wi-FiConfigure Wi-Fi Network OptionsConfigure Advanced Wi-Fi OptionsWi-Fi DirectSend a File Using Wi-Fi DirectReceive a File Using Wi-Fi DirectNear Field Communications (NFC)Enable NFC and Android BeamUse Android Beam to Send Links to ContentUse Android Beam to Send Real FilesCellular NetworksChange Mobile SettingsVirtual Private Networks (VPNs)Add a VPNConnect to a VPNMobile Wi-Fi HotspotStart Your Mobile Wi-Fi HotspotLimit Who Can ConnectContactless PaymentsSet Up Android PaySet Up Samsung PayChoose Android Pay or Samsung PayUsing Android PayUsing Samsung Pay
Changing Your WallpaperSet Up Wallpaper from Gallery PicturesSet Up Live WallpaperSet Up WallpaperChanging Your KeyboardAdding Widgets to Your Home ScreensAdd a WidgetRemove and Move a WidgetSetting the LanguageChanging Accessibility SettingsVisionHearingDexterity and InteractionDirect AccessNotification ReminderAnswering/Ending CallsManage AccessibilityAdjusting Sound and Notifications SettingsRingtones and SoundsVibrationsSound Quality and EffectsDo Not DisturbModifying Display SettingsEasy Home Screen ModePrivacy And SafetyThemesLock Screen and Security
Navigating with ChromeGo to a Web Page by Typing Its AddressWeb Page OptionsBrowser TricksUsing Bookmarks, Recent Tabs, and HistoryManage BookmarksCreate a BookmarkGo to a Web Page Using the Recent Tabs ListGo to a Web Page Using Your HistoryBrowsing with Multiple TabsOpen a New TabBrowse with Multiple Tabs Using the Recents ScreenBrowse with Multiple Tabs Within ChromeBrowsing in Secret with Incognito TabsCustomizing Browser SettingsChoose Sync SettingsChoose Basics SettingsChoose Advanced Settings
GmailAdd a Google AccountAdd a POP3/IMAP AccountNavigate the Gmail AppCompose an EmailRead an EmailCustomize Gmail App SettingsEmail ApplicationAdd a Work Email AccountAdd a New POP3 or IMAP AccountWorking with the Email AppNavigate the Email ApplicationCompose an EmailAdd Attachments to a MessageRead EmailChange Email App SettingsSMS and MMSGet to Know the Messages AppManage Settings for the Messages AppCompose MessagesAttach Files to MessagesReceive Messages
Google NowSet Up Google NowGoogle MapsGet DirectionsConfigure Google Maps SettingsUse Offline Google Maps
Setting the Date and TimeClock ApplicationNavigate the Clock ApplicationManage AlarmsUse the World ClockUsing the S Planner Calendaring ApplicationNavigate the S Planner Main ScreenChoose Which Calendars and Task Lists to ViewChange S Planner SettingsAdd a New EventRespond to a Google Event InvitationRespond to an Event Invitation in the Email AppAdd a Task
Adding AccountsNavigating ContactsEdit a ContactAdd a Contact PhotoAdding and Managing ContactsAdd a Contact from an EmailAdd a Contact ManuallyAdd a Contact from a vCardAdd a Contact Using Near Field CommunicationsManage Contacts SettingsCreate Contact GroupsChange the Contacts in a Contacts GroupChoose Which Contacts to DisplayLink and Unlink ContactsAdding a Contact to Your Home Screen
Getting to Know the Phone AppOpen and Navigate the Phone AppCall LogFavoritesContactsReceiving a CallAccept a CallReject a CallReject a Call and Send a Text MessageHandle Missed CallsMaking CallsDial Using Your VoiceMake Conference CallsConfiguring the Phone App
Enjoying Music with the Music ApplicationFind MusicPurchase MusicAdd Your Existing Music to Google MusicUse the Music ApplicationWork and Listen to MusicWork with PlaylistsListen to Music with No Wireless CoverageUse the Equalizer and EffectsPlaying and Sharing VideosShare VideosDelete VideosTaking Photos and Videos with the Camera AppTake PhotosZoom In and OutApply Effects to PhotosChange Key Camera SettingsChoose Settings on the Camera Settings ScreenView the Photos You TakeRecord Videos with the Camera AppEnjoying Videos with the YouTube AppMeet the YouTube Main ScreenPlay a VideoChange YouTube Settings
Reading Books with Play Books and KindleOpen the Play Books App and Meet Your LibraryGet Books from the Play StoreRead Books with the Play Books AppConfigure Display Options for the Play Books AppChoose Options for the Play Books AppRemove or Delete a Book from Your Play Books LibraryInstall the Kindle AppReading Newspapers and Magazines with Play NewsstandOpen the Play Newsstand App and Choose Your TopicsRead News with the Read Now FeatureBuild Your Newsstand LibraryChoose Options for the Play Newsstand App
Configuring Google WalletNavigating Google PlayDownload Free AppsBuy AppsManage AppsManage Google Play SettingsKeeping Apps Up to Date
Setting Up Your Android Wear WatchChoosing Settings for Your Android Wear WatchNavigate the Android Wear AppUsing Your Android Wear WatchNavigate Your WatchUse Your Watch and Run Watch AppsUse Watch Functions and Watch Apps
Updating AndroidOptimizing the BatteryTake Care of the BatteryMonitor Battery UseConfigure and Use Power Saving ModeUse Ultra Power Saving ModeManage Apps and MemoryClose One or More Apps from the Recent Apps ListForce an App or a Service to CloseReining in Your Data UsageCaring for the Galaxy Note 5’s ExteriorGetting Help with Your Galaxy Note 5
Performing Initial SetupCustomizing the S Health DashboardAdd Goals to the DashboardSet Up the Dashboard with the Trackers and Programs You NeedConfiguring S Health to Suit Your NeedsSet Your ProfileChoose Settings for S HealthTracking Your ActivitiesWork Toward Your GoalsMonitor Your Vital SignsTrack a Workout

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3. Browsing the Web

In this chapter, you discover how to browse the World Wide Web using the Chrome browser app that comes with your Galaxy Note 5. Topics include the following:

Bookmarking websites