Samsung A5 Manual

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Connecting to other devices
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap 
Search phone and scan for nearby devices.
2 Tap REFRESH.
The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically 
search for nearby devices.
3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.
The next steps may vary depending on the connected device.
Sharing content
Share content with the connected devices.
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3 Select the TV.
The list of features you can use with the TV appears.
4 Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature.
Available features may vary depending on the TV.
•	Smart View: View your device’s content on the TV screen. You may need to activate 
the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the TV you want to connect. If 
the TV does not support the Screen Mirroring feature, use compatible accessories to 
enable the feature. Compatible accessories...

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Sharing features
Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of 
sharing images.
You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.
1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
2 Select an image.
3 Tap Share and select a sharing method, such as Bluetooth and email.
You can also use the following options:
•	Link sharing: Upload content to the Samsung storage server and share the link and 
the access code with others, even if they are not...

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Emergency mode
Emergency mode changes the screen to grey tones to reduce battery consumption. Some 
apps and functions will be restricted. In emergency mode, you can make an emergency call, 
send your current location information to others, sound an emergency alarm, and more.
Press and hold the Power key, and then tap 
Emergency mode.
Add more apps to use.
Make an emergency call.
Remaining battery power and 
usage time left
Turn on the flash.
Make a call.
Send your current location 
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Applications
Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Apps
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung 
Galaxy devices.
Tap 
Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price...

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Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap  → Edit. The  icon appears on the apps that you can disable 
or uninstall. Select an app and tap 
DISABLE or OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Applications, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.
•	DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
•	UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enabling apps
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications →  →...

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Phone
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
Making calls
1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.
2 Enter a phone number.
If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap 
 to open the keypad.
3 ► Single SIM models: Tap  to make a voice call, or tap  to make a video call.
Add the number to the contacts 
list. Preview the phone number.
Hide the keypad.
Delete a preceding character.
Access additional options.   

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► Dual SIM models: Tap  or  to make a voice call, or tap  to make a video call.
Add the number to the contacts 
list. Preview the phone number.
Hide the keypad.
Delete a preceding character.
Access additional options.
Using speed dial
Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.
To set a number to speed dial, tap 
 → Speed dial, select a speed dial number, and then 
select a contact.
To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10 
and up, tap...

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Making an international call
1 Tap  to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen.
2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3 ► Single SIM models: Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then 
tap 
.
►  Dual SIM models: Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then 
tap 
 or .
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
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Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Phone →  → Settings → Block numbers.
2 Tap  to select contacts and tap DONE.
To manually enter a number, tap 
Enter phone number., enter a phone number, and then 
tap 
.
When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications. The calls will be 
logged in the call log.
You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID. Tap the 
Block...