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.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap 
Search phone and scan for nearby devices.
2 Tap REFRESH.
3 Select a device from the list of detected devices.
4 Tap Transfer files and select a media category.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device.
The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category.
Connecting to a TV
Connect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be 
able to use more features depending on the connected TV.
1 Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV.
2 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap 
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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 include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast 
dongle.
•	TV to mobile device: Watch TV on your device’s screen. You can continue watching TV 
within the allowed connection range.
•	Control TV: Use your device as a remote control for the TV.
•	TV sound to mobile device: Listen to the sound via the device’s speaker while 
watching the TV. You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear 
the TV sound.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	Register TV / Deregister TV: Register the TV to your device to use additional features, 
such as 
Control TV.
•	Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the connection.
•	If the TV does not support High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), you 
cannot view Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected content on the TV.
Streaming content on the registered TV
If you register a TV to your device, you can more easily connect to the TV while playing 
content.
When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching content, the 
 icon 
will appear on the device. Tap the icon to stream the content from your device to your TV.
•	This feature is supported only by the device’s default gallery app.
•	When the registered TV is connected to an electric socket, you can use this feature 
even if the TV screen is turned off.  
						

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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 saved in your contacts list. To use this 
feature, your phone number must be verified.
•	Transfer files to device: Share content with nearby devices via  Wi-Fi Direct or 
Bluetooth. The visibility settings must be activated on the devices.
•	View content on TV (Smart View): View your device’s displayed content on a larger 
screen via a wireless connection.
When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted will 
appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via the 
corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, open the 
Apps screen, tap 
Settings → Advanced features, and then tap the Direct share 
switch to activate it.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to share the image with others.
When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices. 
Tap the notification to view or download the image.  
						

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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 
information in a message.
Browse the Internet. Access additional options.
Sound alarms.
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.
Deactivating emergency mode
To deactivate emergency mode, tap  → Disable Emergency mode. Alternatively, press and 
hold the Power key, and then tap 
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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 and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap  → Settings → Auto update apps, and 
then select an option.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Tap 
Play Store on the Apps screen.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by 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 and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap  → Settings → Auto-update apps, and 
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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 →  → Disabled, select an app, and 
then tap 
ENABLE.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information 
on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to 
certain features or information. Tap 
ALLOW on the pop-up window to grant permissions to 
the app.
To view your app permission settings, open the Apps screen and tap 
Settings → 
Applications. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can view the app’s permissions list and 
change its permissions.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, open the Apps screen, 
tap 
Settings → Applications →  → App permissions. Select an item and tap the switches 
next to apps to grant permissions.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not 
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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 the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1 , tap 2, and then tap and 
hold  3.
Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag  outside the large circle.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to 
make a call.   
						

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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.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the rejection message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen, tap 
Phone →  → Settings → 
Quick decline messages, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the  icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view 
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 
Phone → RECENTS to view 
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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 anonymous calls switch to activate the feature.
Options during calls
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•	 : Access additional options.
•	Add call: Dial a second call.
•	Extra volume: Increase the volume.
•	Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•	Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, speak 
into the microphone at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears.
•	Keypad / Hide: Open or close the keypad.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•	 : End the current call.
During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•	 : Access additional options.
•	Switch: Switch between the front and rear cameras.
•	 : End the current call.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.