My Samsung Galaxy S6

Easy to follow tutorial to get started with the Samsung Galaxy S6.

List of contents

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

About the author

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.

You can see Craig’s previously published work in his books Professional BlackBerry, My iMovie, and many other My series books that cover devices by 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 S6 at http://www.CraigsBooks.info. All comments, suggestions, and feedback--both positive and negative--are welcome.

Eric Butow began writing books in 2000 when he wrote Master Visually Windows 2000 Server. Since then, Eric has authored or coauthored 26 other books. Those books include Addison-Wesley’s User Interface Design for Mere Mortals, Amacom’s How to Succeed in Business Using LinkedIn, Wiley Publishing’s Droid Companion, Wiley Publishing’s Google Glass For Dummies, Que Publishing’s Blogging to Drive Business, Second Edition, and Que Publishing’s My Samsung Galaxy Tab S. 

Eric lives in Jackson, California. He has a master’s degree in communication from California State University, Fresno, and is the owner of Butow Communications Group (BCG), an online marketing ROI improvement firm. 

Website: http://butow.net

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ebutow

Summary

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 edge working just the way you want. Learn how to

• Discover your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge’s most exciting new capabilities
• Master the quickest shortcuts for calling, texting, and browsing
• Customize your S6 to show what you want, when you want it
• Avoid unexpected data charges by making the most of Wi-Fi
• Use voice dialing, automatic call rejection, and other advanced phone features
• Organize your life with Contacts and Calendar
• Simplify email by running multiple accounts through one app
• Get Google Now to run errands and retrieve information for you
• Never get lost! Use Google Maps--even if you’re biking, walking, or offline
• Find, retrieve, and play media: music, movies, TV, podcasts, books, and more
• Capture pro-quality images with the Galaxy S6’s amazing 16.0MP camera
• Share files and media directly with other devices via Wi-Fi Direct
• Transform your S6 into a mobile hotspot
• Store content and create safe backups in the cloud
• Sync your Galaxy S6 with your Windows PC or Mac
• Troubleshoot Galaxy S6 software, hardware, and accessories
• Link your Galaxy S6 to an Android Wear smartwatch
• Track your health goals and fitness activities with S Health

• Step-by-step instructions with callouts to Samsung Galaxy S6 images that show you exactly what to do
• Help when you run into Samsung Galaxy S6 problems or limitations
• Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy S6

Product details

• Authors: Eric Butow, Craig Johnston, Craig James Johnston
• Publisher: Pearson Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2015
• EAN: 9780789755124
• ISBN: 978-0-7897-5512-4
• No. of pages: 560
• Weight: 850 g
• Series: Que; Que
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Hardware