Samsung SM-A500W: This powerful smartphone combines advanced technology with a user-friendly interface. With its stunning display, you can enjoy movies, games, and videos in vibrant clarity. The device's high-resolution camera captures sharp and detailed images, while its long-lasting battery ensures you can stay connected throughout the day. The SM-A500W also boasts a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, making it easy to share files and connect with other devices.
Samsung SM-A500W: This powerful smartphone combines advanced technology with a user-friendly interface. With its stunning display, you can enjoy movies, games, and videos in vibrant clarity. The device's high-resolution camera captures sharp and detailed images, while its long-lasting battery ensures you can stay connected throughout the day. The SM-A500W also boasts a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, making it easy to share files and connect with other devices.
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User Manual Addendum
Android 6.0.1 Software Update
A5
(SM-A500W)
S5 Neo
(SM-G903W)
S6
(SM-G920W8)
S6 edge
(SM-G925W8
)
S6 edge+
(SM-G928W8)
Note 5
(SM-N920W8)
English (CA). 07/2016. Rev.1.0
Note: This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to
Android version 6.0.1 (“Android Marshmallow”). If you have not updated
the operating system to Android 6.0.1, please refer to the original user
guide for your device for operating instructions.
A5 User Guide
S5 Neo User Guide
S6 User Guide
S6 edge User Guide
S6 edge+ User Guide
Note 5 User Guide
2
Table of Contents
Basics
3 Read me first
4 Memory card
5 Home screen
7 Edge screen
13 Notification panel
15 Entering text
15 Device and data management
Applications
16 Installing or uninstalling apps
16 Phone
16 Contacts
17 Camera
19 Gallery
21 Voice Recorder
23 My Files
24 Memo
25 Clock
25 Google apps
Settings
26 Location
26 NFC and payment
28 More connection settings
29 Notifications
29 Do not disturb
30 Display
31 Edge screen
31 S Pen
32 Advanced features
32 Home screen
33 Lock screen and security
34 Privacy and safety
34 Accessibility
34 Private mode
34 Backup and reset
34 Language and input
36 Battery
36 Date and time
36 User manual
37 About device
Appendix
38 Accessibility
3
Basics
Read me first
This addendum details the software changes you will encounter after a device update to
software version 6.0.1. It should be used together with the original user guide.
•
Unless specific model numbers are indicated at the beginning of a section, the
changes apply to all six devices.
•
This addendum applies only if your device has been updated to Android version
6.0.1 (“Android Marshmallow”). If you have not updated to Android 6.0.1, please
refer to the original user guide for your device for operating instructions.
–
A5 User Guide
–
S5 Neo User Guide
–
S6 User Guide
–
S6 edge User Guide
–
S6 edge+ User Guide
–
Note 5 User Guide
Basics
4
Memory card
Applies to S5 Neo only.
When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the Tools >
My Files
→
SD card
folder.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
SD card
→
Unmount
.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Formatting the memory card
On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
→
Storage
→
SD card
→
Format
→
FORMAT
.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Basics
5
Home screen
Home screen options
Applies to S5 Neo only.
New option:
•
Screen grid
: Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home
screen and the Apps screen..
Flipboard Briefing
Applies to S5 Neo, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then,
swipe to the right and tap the switch at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.
Basics
6
Moving and removing an item
Applies to S5 Neo, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
To move an item on the Home screen to another panel:
1
On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it to Move apps.
2
Drop the app when the icon is highlighted.
3
Swipe left or right to the destination panel then drag the app from the holding area and
position it on the screen.
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7
Edge screen
Applies to S6 edge and S6 edge+ only.
The functionality of the edge screen has increased significantly.
Using the Edge panels
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, swipe to the left or right
to switch between the Edge panels.
If the Edge panel handle is not visible, open the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Edge screen
→
Edge panels
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Edge panels
Apps edge
People edge
Tasks edge
Edge panel handle
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8
Editing the Edge panels
Select panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them.
1
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the panel.
2
Tap to open the Edge panel settings screen.
3
Tick Edge panels to display.
To edit a panel, tap
.
To download additional panels, tap
DOWNLOAD
.
To rearrange panels, tap
REORDER
. Then, tap and hold on a panel and drag it to
another location.
Setting the Edge panel handle
You can change the position, size, or transparency of the handle.
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. Then, tap
→
Edge panel
handle settings
.
People edge
Adding contacts to My people
Add frequently used contacts to the My people list and set them as your priority contacts.
Only contacts saved in
Contacts
can be added to the My people list.
Select a colour by tapping
and select a contact to add.
To change the order of contacts, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to another location.
To delete a contact, tap and hold a contact icon and drag it to
Remove
.
To change the assigned colour for a contact, tap
to open the Edge panel settings screen.
Then, tap
on the People edge panel, tap
My people
, then tap the contact’s colour icon.
Viewing missed notifications from My people
When there is a missed notification from a My people contact, a tab with the contact’s
assigned colour will appear on the Edge screen.
Drag the tab towards the centre of the screen to view the details. You can directly reply to the
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contact by tapping one of the communication options.
Contacting My people
Open the My people list and tap a contact. The communication buttons will appear on the
screen. Tap the desired button to call, send a message, or send an email to the contact.
Edge lighting
The Edge screen lights up when you receive a call or notification while the device’s screen is
facing downwards.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Edge screen
→
Edge lighting
, and then tap the switch
to activate it.
If you activate the People edge feature, the Edge screen lights up with an assigned colour
when you receive a call or a notification from your priority contacts.
You can reject incoming calls using custom rejection messages. While the device’s screen is
facing downwards, hold your finger on the sensor on the back of the device for two seconds
to reject calls.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Edge screen
→
Edge lighting
→
Quick reply
, and then
tap the switch to activate it.
To edit the default rejection message, tap the message text under
Quick reply message
.
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10
OnCircle
You can easily keep in touch with My people contacts and get their attention using various
notifications.
•
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
You can use this feature only when the recipients have activated this feature.
1
Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen.
2
Swipe to the left or right to open the People edge panel.
3
Tap to open the Edge panel settings screen and tap on the People edge panel.
4
Tap
OnCircle
and tap the switch to activate it.
If you are using this feature for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions.
Your phone number will be verified and then the OnCircle feature will be activated.
5
Open the People edge panel and tap a contact on the My people list.
Various OnCircle buttons, such as
and , will appear.
To view the list of your contacts who have activated the OnCircle feature, tap
.
Tap your contact's profile image
several times or draw patterns
on it to get their attention.
Send live emoticons.
Send handwritten messages,
short video clips, or drawings.
6
Select an OnCircle button.
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11
Edge feeds
Real-time news, missed calls, message alerts, and other information can be displayed on the
Edge screen when the screen is turned off.
Setting Edge feeds
Set information to display on the Edge screen.
1
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Edge screen
.
2
Tap
Edge feeds
and tap the switch to activate it.
3
Tick items to display.
To edit a feed, tap
.
To download additional items, tap
DOWNLOAD
.
To rearrange items, tap
REORDER
. Then, tap and hold on an item and drag it to
another location.
Viewing Edge feeds
1
With the screen turned off, swipe upwards then downwards or vice versa on the Edge
screen to turn it on.
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2
Swipe to the left or right on the Edge screen to view the Edge feeds.
The Edge screen turns off if the device is not used for a specified period. To change
the Edge screen’s time-out setting, open the Apps screen and tap
Settings
→
Edge screen
→
Edge feeds
→
Edge feed timeout
.
Night clock
Keep the clock on the Edge screen active to view it at night.
1
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
Display
.
2
Tap
Night clock
and tap the switch to activate it.
3
Set the duration that the night clock remains active.
To set the location of the night clock, tap
Night clock position
and select a side.
The night clock feature will be deactivated when the battery power level drops below
5%.
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13
Notification panel
The design of the notification panel has changed. S Finder has moved to the quick settings
buttons and to rearrange buttons, tap
→
EDIT
, tap and hold a button then drag it to
another location, and tap DONE. Quick Connect menu options have changed.
Launch Settings.
Launch Quick Connect.
Tap a notification and perform
various actions.
Clear all notifications.
Adjust the brightness.
Rearrange quick setting buttons.
Quick setting buttons
Quick Connect
To change your device’s visibility setting, tap
MORE
→
SETTINGS
→
Device visibility
(S5 Neo only: MORE
→
Set device visibility)
, and then select an option.
Re-searching for devices
If the desired device does not appear in the list, search for the device.
Tap
SCAN
and select the device from the list of detected devices.
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Smart View
Applies to S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
Smart View replaces “Screen Mirroring”.
View your device’s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection.
If a large screen, such as a TV, does not support the Smart View feature, use compatible
accessories to enable the feature. Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare
Cast dongle.
1
On the TV, activate the Smart View feature.
2
On the notification panel, tap
→
Smart View
.
The detected devices are listed.
3
Select a device to connect to.
Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen.
4
Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device.
•
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
For more information about connecting your device and the large screen, refer to
the user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring-enabled accessory.
•
Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network
connection.
•
To save energy, deactivate this feature when not in use.
•
If you specify a Wi-Fi frequency, AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be
detected or connected.
Basics
15
Entering text
Additional keyboard functions
Applies to S5 Neo, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
When you tap and hold
to access additional keyboard functions, floating keyboard is no
longer available.
Applies to A5 only.
Handwriting mode is no longer available.
Device and data management
Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer
1
Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.
2
Open the notification panel, and then tap
Connected as a media device
→
Transferring media files
.
Tap
Transferring images
if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol
(MTP) or does not have any appropriate driver installed.
3
Transfer files between your device and the computer.
Updating the device
Updating over the air
The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA)
service.
On the Apps screen, tap
Settings
→
About device
→
Download updates manually
.
To download updates automatically when a Wi-Fi connection is activated, tap the
Download updates automatically
switch to activate it.
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Applications
Installing or uninstalling apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps
Installing apps
To change the auto update settings, tap MORE
→
Settings
→
Auto update Samsung
Galaxy apps
, and then select an option.
Phone
Receiving calls
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap
Phone
→
MORE
→
Settings
→
Call blocking
→
Call-reject messages
, enter a message, and then tap .
Contacts
Sharing profile
Applies to S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
This feature is no longer available.
Applications
17
Camera
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Applies to S5 Neo, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
1
Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
2
Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.
•
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
•
To capture an image from the video while recording, tap
Capture
.
•
To change the focus while recording a video, tap where you want to focus. To focus on
the centre of the screen, tap
.
Camera settings
Hide or show the
setting icons.
Quick settings
Record a video.
Take a photo.
Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.
Shooting modes
Preview thumbnail
Current mode
Launching Camera on the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.
Applications
18
Pro mode
Applies to S6 and S6 edge only.
Shutter speed setting has been added.
On the preview screen, tap
MODE
→
Pro
.
•
: Adjust the shutter speed. A slow shutter speed allows more light in, so you can take
photos in dim light. This is ideal for photos of scenery or pictures taken at night. A fast
shutter speed allows less light in, so you can take photos in bright light. This is ideal for
taking photos of fast-moving subjects.
Camera settings
Camera settings
Applies to S6 and S6 edge only.
The ability to save RAW files has been added (rear camera operating in Pro mode only).
On the preview screen, tap
.
•
Save as RAW file
: Set the device to save photos as uncompressed RAW files (DNG file
format). RAW files retain all of a photo’s data for the best image quality, but they will take
up more memory. To view RAW files, an image viewer app is required.
•
When using this feature, each photo is saved in two formats, DNG and JPG. Burst
shot photos are only saved as JPG files.
•
You can view JPG files in
Gallery
. DNG files can be viewed or deleted in the
DCIM
→
Camera
folder.
Applications
19
Gallery
The Favourites option moves to the top of the screen.
Applies to S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+ and Note 5 only.
The new Auto adjust function can be used to improve picture quality.
1
Tap
Gallery
on the Apps screen.
2
Select an image.
Access additional options.
Move to the previous screen.
Automatically adjust the image.
Share the image with others.
Delete the image.
Modify the image.
Add the image to favourites.
To hide or show the menus, tap the screen.
Applications
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Music
Applies to S5 Neo, S6 and S6 edge only.
Sound quality and effects setting added to the music player.
Tap
Music
on the Apps screen.
Select a category, and then select a song to play.
Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen.
Change the repeat mode.
Skip to the next song. Tap and
hold to fast-forward.
Pause and resume playback.
Access the sound quality and
effects settings.
Access additional options.
Adjust the volume.
Skip to the previous song. Tap
and hold to rewind.
Turn on shuffle.
Set the file as your favourite
song.
Open the playlist.
UHQ Upscaler
Applies to S6 and S6 edge only.
Use the UHQ (Ultra High Quality) Upscaler feature to improve the sound quality and get a
sound closer to the original sound.
Connect a headset to the device. While playing music, tap
and tap the
UHQ Upscaler
switch to activate it.
•
Sound quality may vary depending on the connected headset.
•
If you connect a Bluetooth headset that supports the UHQ feature, you can listen
to music wirelessly.
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Samsung SM-A500W: This powerful smartphone combines advanced technology with a user-friendly interface. With its stunning display, you can enjoy movies, games, and videos in vibrant clarity. The device's high-resolution camera captures sharp and detailed images, while its long-lasting battery ensures you can stay connected throughout the day. The SM-A500W also boasts a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC, making it easy to share files and connect with other devices.
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