Samsung J5 Owners Manual

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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:
•	Simple sharing: Share content with your contacts. To use this feature, your phone 
number must be verified.
•	This feature may not be...

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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...

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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 
Samsung → Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen.
•	This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	This app may appear on the Apps screen depending on the region or service 
provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download...

Applications
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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 → Application manager, 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 
MORE → 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,...

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Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag  outside the large circle.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make 
a call.
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:...

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Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 On the Apps screen, tap Phone → MORE → Settings → Call blocking → Block list.
2 Tap LOG or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap .
To manually enter a number, tap 
Enter phone number, and then enter a phone number.
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...

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•	Message: Send a message.
•	Internet: Browse webpages.
•	Contacts: Open the contacts list.
•	S Planner: Open the calendar.
•	Memo: Create a memo.
•	 : End the current call.
During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•	MORE: 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.
Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on...

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3 Enter contact information.
•	 : Add an image.
•	 /  : Add or delete a contact field.
4 Tap SAVE.
To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap  to open the keypad. Enter the 
number and tap 
Add to Contacts.
To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone → LOG → a contact → CREATE CONTACT.
Importing contacts
Import contacts from storage...