Samsung J5 Owners Manual

www.samsung.com
User Manual
English (EU). 04/2016. Rev.1.0
SM-J510F
SM-J510FN/DS
SM-J510H/DS
SM-J710FN
SM-J710GN/DSSM-J510F/DS
SM-J510FN/DD
SM-J710F
SM-J710FN/DS
SM-J510FN
SM-J510GN/DS
SM-J710F/DS
SM-J710FN/DD  

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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
5
 Pack
 age contents
6
 Devic

e layout
8
 Ba

ttery
13
 SIM or USIM card
18
 Memor

y card (microSD card)
19
 Tur

ning the device on and off
20
 T

ouchscreen
23
 Home screen
29
 Lock scr

een
30
 Notification panel
32
 Ent

ering text
33
 Scr

een capture
34
 Opening apps
34
 Samsung ac

count
36
 Tr

ansferring data from your previous 
device
38
 Devic

e and data management
41
 Sharing f

eatures
42
 Emergenc

y mode
Applications
43 Installing or...

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98 Easy mode
98
 A
 ccessibility
99
 A

ccounts
100
 Backup and r

eset
100
 Language and input
101
 Ba

ttery
101
 S

torage
101
 A

ccessories
102
 Dat

e and time
102
 User manual
102
 About devic

e
Appendix
103 Troubleshooting
Settings
80 Introduction
80
 W
 i-Fi
82
 Bluet

ooth
83
 Fligh

t mode
84
 Mobile hotspot and t

ethering
85
 Data usage
85
 SIM card manager (dual SIM models)
86
 Mobile net

works
86
 NFC and paymen

t (NFC-enabled 
models)
89
 Mor

e connection settings...

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Basics
Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•	Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•	Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, 
model specifications, or device’s software.
•	Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the 
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly 
depending on the device’s specifications and...

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Instructional icons
Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•	Device
•	Battery
•	Quick start guide
•	The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary 
depending on the region or service provider.
•	The supplied items are designed only for this device and...

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Device layout
Front cameraMicrophone
Back key Flash
Proximity sensor
ReceiverPower key
Multipurpose jack Headset jack
Touchscreen
Recents key Home key
Volume key
Back coverRear camera
Loud speaker
Main antenna
NFC antenna 
(NFC-enabled models)
Flash
GPS antenna    

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•	Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:
	–If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
	–If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device
	–If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while 
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection
•	Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen 
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
•...

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Battery
Installing the battery
1 Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
2 Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the 
device’s contacts.
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3 Replace the back cover.
Removing the battery
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Pull out the battery.   

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Charging the battery
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended 
periods.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or 
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable 
into the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any 
damage caused by misuse is not...