Samsung A5 Manual

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Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth.
Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information.
2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable.
When they are connected, access your device’s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor.
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle.
Download booster
Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks 
simultaneously. A stronger  Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Connections → More connection settings → Download 
booster
.
•	This feature may not be supported by some devices.
•	You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network.
•	When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set 
temperature, the feature will turn off.
•	If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be 
affected.
•	If the  Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data 
transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection.
•	This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 and Hypertext 
Transmission Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The feature cannot be used with other 
protocols, such as FTP.   
						

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Sounds and vibration
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Sounds and vibration.
•	Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode.
•	Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls.
•	Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and 
notifications.
•	Ringtone: Change the ringtone and notification sound settings.
•	Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern.
•	Notification sounds: Select a default notification sound. You can also change the 
notification settings for some apps.
•	Do not disturb: Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for 
allowed exceptions.
•	Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the 
touchscreen.
•	Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.
•	Charging sound: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger.
•	Dialling keypad tones: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad.
•	Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched.
•	Sound quality and effects: Configure additional sound settings.   
						

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Notifications
Change the notification settings for each app.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Notifications.
To customise notification settings, tap 
ADVANCED and select an app.
•	Allow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app.
•	Set as priority: Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them 
in the allowed list when 
Do not disturb is activated.
•	Previews in pop-ups: Display notification previews in pop-up windows.
•	Show on lock screen: Display notifications from the selected app on the locked screen.
•	Show content on lock screen: Display the content of notifications from the selected app 
on the locked screen.
•	More settings: Customise additional notification settings for the selected app.
Display
Options
Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Display.
•	Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.
•	Blue light filter: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue 
light filter for more information.
•	Font: Change the font size and type.
•	Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.
•	Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the 
Home screen. Refer to Easy mode for more information.
•	Icon frames: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.   
						

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•	Always On Display: Set the device to display an image or information while the screen is 
turned off. Refer to Always On Display for more information.
•	Status bar: Customise the settings for displaying only 3 recent notifications and the 
remaining battery life on the status bar.
•	Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s 
backlight.
•	Keep screen turned off: Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is 
in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.
•	Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or 
connected to a dock.
Blue light filter
Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen.
While you are watching HDR videos from HDR-exclusive video services, such as 
Amazon video, the blue light filter will not be applied.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Blue light filter, and then tap the Enable now 
switch to activate it.
2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter’s opacity.
3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen, tap the Enable as 
scheduled
 switch to activate it and select an option.
•	Sunset to sunrise: Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in 
the morning, based on your location.
•	Custom schedule: Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter.   
						

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Easy mode
Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on 
the Home screen.
Some app features may not be available in easy mode.
Switching to easy mode
1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Easy mode → Easy mode.
2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout.
3 Tap DONE.
Returning to standard mode
Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Display → Easy mode → 
Standard mode → DONE.
Managing shortcuts
To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an 
app.
To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap 
.
To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap 
EDIT and select an app or contact with .
Wallpapers and themes
Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various 
themes to the device.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Wallpapers and themes.   
						

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Advanced features
Options
Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Advanced features.
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some 
features.
•	Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are 
looking at the display.
•	Games: Activate the Game Launcher and Game Tools icon and change the game-related 
settings. Refer to Game Launcher for more information.
•	One-handed operation: Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience 
when using the device with one hand.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Quick launch Camera: Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key 
twice quickly.
•	Pop-up view gesture: Set the device to view the app screen in the Pop-up view . Refer to 
Pop-up view for more information.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Smart capture: Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens, 
and crop and share the screenshot immediately.
•	Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your 
hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in 
Gallery.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.   
						

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•	Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near 
your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
•	Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when 
you pick up the device.
This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat 
surface.
•	Easy mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or 
facing the device’s screen downwards.
•	Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power 
key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the 
recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information.
•	Direct share: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options 
panel to allow you to share content directly.
Send SOS messages
In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends 
messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages, and then tap the 
switch to activate it.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already 
done so.
To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the 
Attach audio recording or 
Attach pictures switch to activate it.
The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service 
provider.
Adding emergency contacts
On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages → Send messages 
to
 → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from Contacts to 
add an existing contact as an emergency contact.   
						

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Device maintenance
The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, 
storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap 
of your finger.
Battery
StorageDevice security
RAM
Using the quick optimisation feature
On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW.
The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.
•	Clearing some memory.
•	Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•	Managing abnormal battery usage.
•	Scanning for malware.   
						

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Battery
Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery 
levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Device maintenance → Battery.
•	The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs 
out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating 
conditions.
•	You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode.
Managing the battery
You can save battery power by preventing specified apps that are running in the background 
from using battery power.
When apps are being used, tick them from the apps list and tap 
SAVE POWER.
Also, tap 
 → Advanced settings, and then tap the Put unused apps to sleep switch to 
activate it when apps are not being used.
You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly. Tap 
 → Advanced settings and 
tap the 
Fast cable charging switch to activate it.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Storage
Check the status of the used and available memory.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Device maintenance → Storage.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified 
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. 
The available capacity may change when you update the device.
Managing the memory
To delete residual files, such as cache, tap CLEAN NOW. To delete files or uninstall apps that 
you do not use any more, select a category under 
User data. Then, tick items to select and tap 
DELETE or UNINSTALL.   
						

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RAM
On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → RAM.
To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tick apps from the 
apps list, and tap 
CLEAN NOW.
Device security
Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Device maintenance → Device security.
Applications
Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage 
information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable 
unnecessary apps.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Applications.
Lock screen and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Lock screen and security.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
•	Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
•	Info and app shortcuts: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.
•	Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show notification content on the 
locked screen and select which notifications to display.
•	Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.