Prologue: Getting to Know Your Galaxy S6 3
Your Galaxy S6's External Features 3
Front 4
Back 5
Bottom 6
Gestures and Motions 7
First-time Setup 9
Fundamentals of Android 5.0 and TouchWiz 20
The Lock Screen 21
The Home Screen 23
Work with Notifications 26
Create App Shortcuts 27
Create App Folders 28
Create a New Home Screen Pane and Remove an App Shortcut 29
Use the Touchscreen 29
Use the Keyboard 30
Dictation--Speak Instead of Type 35
Edit Text 35
Keyboard Tricks 37
Menus 38
Switch Between Apps 40
Run Multiple Apps on the Screen at the Same Time 41
Installing Synchronization Software 46
Install Android File Transfer (Apple Mac OS X) 47
Install Google Music Manager (Apple Mac) 48
Install Google Music Manager (Windows) 49
Configure Music Manager (Windows and Apple Mac) 50
Samsung Kies 53
Chapter 1: Making the S6 Your Own 57
Changing Your Wallpaper 57
Set Up Wallpaper from Gallery Pictures 58
Set Up Live Wallpaper 60
Set Up Wallpaper 61
Changing Your Keyboard 61
Adding Widgets to Your Home Screens 64
Add a Widget 64
Remove and Move a Widget 67
Setting the Language 68
Changing Accessibility Settings 69
Vision 71
Hearing 73
Dexterity and Interaction 75
Direction Lock 76
Direct Access 77
Notification Reminder 78
Answering/Ending Calls 78
Manage Accessibility 79
Adjusting Sound and Notifications Settings 79
Adjust Sound Settings 79
Ringtones and Sounds 81
Vibrations 83
Sound Quality and Effects 85
Do Not Disturb 86
Modifying Display Settings 86
Adjusting the S6 Edge Settings 88
Edge Lighting 89
People Edge 91
Select Notifications 93
Information Stream 94
Night Clock 95
Edge Screen Position 96
Easy Home Screen Mode 97
Privacy and Safety 98
Private Mode 99
Send SOS Messages 101
Themes 102
Lock Screen and Security 104
Chapter 2: Making and Receiving Calls 113
Getting to Know the Phone App 113
Open and Navigate the Phone App 114
Call Log 115
Favorites 116
Contacts 117
Receiving a Call 118
Accept a Call 118
Reject a Call 120
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message 121
Handle Missed Calls 122
Making Calls 124
Dial Using Your Voice 124
Make Conference Calls 125
Configuring the Phone App 127
Chapter 3: Managing Contacts 131
Configuring Contacts 131
Set Up Contacts Accounts 132
Add Contacts 133
Search for Contacts 139
Link Contacts 140
Use Contacts 142
Chapter 4: Using the Calendar 145
Managing Your Busy Schedule 145
Create Calendar Events 146
Use Calendar Views 151
View More Event Options 156
Add a Task to Your Calendar 157
View the Task List and Remove Tasks 160
View More Task Options 160
Chapter 5: Browsing the Web 165
Browsing to a URL 165
Searching the Web 167
Viewing Web Pages 171
Working with Bookmarks 173
Create a Bookmark 173
Delete a Bookmark from the Bookmarks List 176
Delete a Bookmark from the History List 176
Returning to Previously Visited Pages 178
Filling in Web Forms 180
Copying Text and Images from Web Pages 181
Copy a Block of Text 181
Copy an Image 183
Chapter 6: Email and Text Messages 187
Gmail 187
Add a Google Account 188
Add a POP3/IMAP Account 191
Navigate the Gmail App 195
Compose an Email 197
Read an Email 199
Customize Gmail App Settings 203
Email Application 209
Add a Work Email Account 209
Add a New POP3 or IMAP Account 214
Working with the Email App 219
Navigate the Email Application 219
Compose an Email 220
Add Attachments to a Message 221
Read Email 223
Change Email App Settings 224
SMS and MMS 230
Get to Know the Messages App 231
Manage Settings for the Messages App 233
Compose Messages 236
Attach Files to Messages 238
Receive Messages 239
Chapter 7: Google Now and Navigation Using Google Maps 243
Google Now 243
Set Up Google Now 246
Google Maps 249
Get Directions 251
Configure Google Maps Settings 254
Use Offline Google Maps 256
Chapter 8: Playing and Managing Music 261
Purchasing Music in Google Play Music 261
Playing Songs 269
Play Music in the Music App 270
Play Music in the Google Play Music App 273
Creating Your Own Playlists 277
Adding a Podcast App 278
Chapter 9: Taking and Sharing Photos 289
Using the Camera 290
Change Quick Settings 290
View and Change Pro Settings 293
Set Camera Modes 300
Change Camera Settings 301
Take a Photo 303
Navigating Image Viewer 304
Working with Gallery 307
Manage Photos with Gallery 308
Email Photos from Gallery 313
Creating Screen Captures 315
Chapter 10: Watching and Creating Videos 319
Downloading Movies and TV Shows 319
Download a TV Show 320
Play the TV Show 324
Shop for a Movie 325
Playing Videos 328
Play Movies and TV Shows in the Play Movies & TV App 328
Play Videos in the Milk Video App 330
Play Videos in the Video App 334
Viewing YouTube Videos 339
Recording Video 345
Change Camera App Settings 346
View and Change Basic Settings 348
View and Change Pro Settings 349
Chapter 11: Sharing and Synchronizing Data 357
Connecting Using Wi-Fi Direct 358
Set Up Wi-Fi Direct 358
Printing Wirelessly 361
Connect a Wi-Fi Printer 361
Connect a Bluetooth Printer 363
Sharing Files 366
Use the Google Drive App 366
Find Other Cloud Services 379
Sharing Music and Video 381
Copy Files with Windows Media Player 381
Connect as a Mass Storage Device 383
Samsung Smart Switch for PCs and Macs 385
Backing Up and Restoring Your Galaxy S6 391
Ensure Automatic Google Account Backup 391
Chapter 12: Working with Android Applications 395
Configuring Google Wallet 396
Navigating the Google Play Store 396
Install Free Applications 398
Buy Applications 400
Manage Apps 402
Adjust Google Play Settings 403
Galaxy Apps 406
Adding a Payment Method for Galaxy Apps 407
Install Free Applications 408
Buy Applications 410
Chapter 13: Books and Magazines 415
Books 415
Navigate the Play Books App 416
Buy Books 417
Read Books 419
Magazines and Newspapers 423
Purchase or Subscribe to Publications 425
Read a Publication 427
Chapter 14: Optimizing and Troubleshooting 431
Finding Accessories 432
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 433
Pair a Bluetooth Device 433
Maintaining Your Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge 435
Updating Galaxy S6 Software 435
Extending Battery Life 438
Monitor Power Usage 439
Adjust Screen Brightness 440
Utilize Sleep Mode 441
Conserve Power by Turning Off Wi-Fi 442
Conserve Power by Turning Off Bluetooth 443
Conserve Even More Power Using Power Saving Modes 444
Solving Random Galaxy S6 Issues 448
Difficulty Turning Your Galaxy S6 On or Off 448
Touchscreen Becomes Unresponsive 449
Force Stop an App 449
Battery Does Not Charge 451
Landscape Orientation Does Not Work 451
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Accessibility Problems 452
Make Sure Wi-Fi Is Activated 452
Check Your Range 453
Reset the Galaxy S6 Device 453
Getting Technical Help 456
Contact Your Cellular Provider or Samsung 456
Locate the Galaxy S6 Model Number 457
Chapter 15: Using Your Galaxy S6 with an Android Wear Smartwatch 459
Setting Up Your Android Wear Watch 460
Choosing Settings for Your Android Wear Watch 462
Navigate the Android Wear App 463
Using Your Android Wear Watch 474
Navigate Your Watch 474
Adjust Your Watch's Settings 477
Use Your Watch and Run Watch Apps 478
Use Watch Functions and Watch Apps 479
Chapter 16: Getting Fit with S Health 489
Working with S Health 489
Start S Health 490
Add and Remove Trackers 492
Sync Your Health Data and Change Settings 494
Using Activity Trackers 496
Set Daily Step Goals and Track Your Steps 496
Track Your Sleep 501
Viewing Partner Apps and Settings 504
Setting Goals and Creating Running Programs 507
Index 509
