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Contents at a Glance PART I: GETTING STARTED Chapter 1 Getting Started .....................................................................................................................................................................3 Chapter 2 Understanding the Galaxy S5 Interface .................................................................................17 Chapter 3 Running the Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................47 Chapter 4 Using the Phone .............................................................................................................................................................57 Chapter 5 Using the Keys and Gestures ....................................................................................................................99 Chapter 6 Managing Contacts .............................................................................................................................................. 109 Chapter 7 Setting Up Accounts ........................................................................................................................................... 139 Chapter 8 Connecting to a Network ........................................................................................................................... 155 Chapter 9 Using Voice Services ........................................................................................................................................... 171 Chapter 10 System Functions and Tools .................................................................................................................. 187 Chapter 11 Using the Calendar ................................................................................................................................................ 217 Chapter 12 Communicating with Others ............................................................................................................... 243 Chapter 13 Customizing Your Screen ............................................................................................................................ 281 Chapter 14 Securing Your Cell Phone ........................................................................................................................... 297 Chapter 15 Browsing the Web ................................................................................................................................................... 319 Chapter 16 Adding, Removing, and Using Apps ....................................................................................... 353 PART II: USEFUL APPLICATIONS Chapter 17 Connecting with Family and Friends on Facebook ....................................... 379 Chapter 18 Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos ............................................................................... 397 Chapter 19 Travel and Driving Applications ...................................................................................................... 437 Chapter 20 Searching for People, Places, and Things ........................................................................ 449 Chapter 21 Watching and Creating Video ............................................................................................................. 467 Chapter 22 Getting the News ..................................................................................................................................................... 485 Chapter 23 Weather..................................................................................................................................................................................... 497 Chapter 24 Monitoring Your Health ................................................................................................................................. 507 Index .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 521 Table of Contents 1 Getting Started 3 About the Galaxy S5 ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 The Hardware ......................................................................................................................................................................................4 The Android Operating System and TouchWiz ...................................................................................8 The Touchscreen ......................................................................................................................................................................................9 The Interface .....................................................................................................................................................................................10 Charging the Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................11 Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................................................................................12 Using a Headset or Headphones .................................................................................................................................14 Connect a Wired Headset or Headphones ............................................................................................14 2 Understanding the Galaxy S5 Interface 17 The Home Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................................17