Samsung J5 Owners Manual

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Sharing profile
Share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others using the 
profile sharing feature.
•	This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•	This feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing 
feature on their device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Contacts → your profile → Profile sharing, and then tap the switch 
to activate it. To use this feature, your phone number must be verified....

Applications
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Sending messages
You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap .
3 Add recipients and enter a message.
► Single SIM models:
Access additional options.
Enter a message.
Select contacts from the 
contacts list.
Enter emoticons.
Enter recipients.
Attach files. Send the message.
► Dual SIM models:
Access additional options.
Enter a message.
Select contacts from the 
contacts list.
Enter emoticons.
Enter recipients.
Attach...

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Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 On the messages list, select a contact.
3 View your conversation.
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block 
list.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MORE → Settings → Block messages.
3 Tap Block list.
To add phrases to block,...

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Setting the message notification
You can change notification sound, display options, and more.
1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.
2 Tap MORE → Settings → Notifications, and then tap the switch to activate it.
3 Change the notification settings.
•	Notification sound: Change the notification sound.
•	Vibrate: Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages.
•	Pop-up display: Set the device to display messages in pop-up windows.
•	Preview message: Set the device to display message...

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To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
Open the homepage.
Move to the previously visited  page. Open the browsers tab 
manager. Access additional options.
Refresh the current webpage.View your bookmarks, saved 
webpages, and recent browsing 
history.
Using secret mode
In secret mode, you can separately save and manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. 
You can lock secret mode using a password.
Activating secret mode
In the toolbar at the bottom of...

Applications
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Email
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.
This app may appear on the Apps screen depending on the region or service provider.
1 Tap Samsung → Email on the Apps screen.
2 Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN.
To manually register a company email account, tap 
MANUAL SETUP.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
To set up another email account, tap 
MORE → Settings → Add account.
If you have more...

Applications
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Camera
Introduction
Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings.
Basic shooting
You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery.
Tap 
Camera on the Apps screen.
Camera etiquette
•	Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.
•	Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited.
•	Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s 
privacy.
Taking photos or recording...

Applications
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Camera settings
Hide or show the 
setting icons.
Quick settings Record a video.
Take a photo.
Switch between the 
front and rear 
cameras.
Shooting modes Preview thumbnail
Current mode
On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to 
the left to view photos and videos you have captured.
•	The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera 
is being used.
•	The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
•	Make sure that...

Applications
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Launching Camera quickly
Press the Home key twice quickly to launch Camera.
Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked 
screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated.
Locking the focus and exposure
Strong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it 
difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure. Lock the focus or exposure and then take a 
photo. Tap and hold the area to focus, the...

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Pro mode
Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and 
ISO value.
On the preview screen, tap 
MODE → Pro. Select options and customise the settings, and 
then tap 
 to take a photo.
•	 : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range.
•	 : Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for 
stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects....