Samsung J5 Owners Manual

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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
The detected devices are listed.
If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its 
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
3 Select a device to connect to.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the  Wi-Fi Direct 
connections request.
Sending...

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Bluetooth
Introduction
Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
•	Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or 
received via Bluetooth.
•	Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted 
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating 
distance may be reduced.
•	Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth 
SIG, may be...

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Sending and receiving data
Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media 
files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image 
to another device.
1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.
2 Select an image.
3 Tap Share → Bluetooth, and then select a device to transfer the image to.
If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming 
the auto-generated passkey.
If the device...

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Mobile hotspot and tethering
Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, 
USB, or Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Mobile hotspot and tethering.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
•	Mobile hotspot: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection 
with computers or other devices.
•	Bluetooth tethering: Use...

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Data usage
Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Data usage.
•	Mobile data: Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.
•	Background data: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile 
data connection.
•	Set mobile data limit: Set a limit for mobile data usage.
To change the monthly reset date for the monitoring period, tap 
 → Change cycle.
Limiting data usage
Set the device to...

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Mobile networks
Configure your mobile network settings.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Mobile networks.
•	Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming.
•	Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs).
•	Network mode (single SIM models): Select a network type.
Network mode SIM 1 / Network mode SIM 2 (dual SIM models): Select a network type.
•	Network operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network. You 
can also select the preferred...

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2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.
The information from the tag appears.
Ensure that the device’s screen is unlocked. Otherwise, the device will not read NFC 
tags or receive data.
Making payments with the NFC feature
Before you can use the NFC feature to make payments, you must register for the mobile 
payment service. To register or get more information about the service, contact your service 
provider.
1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment, and...

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Sending data
Allow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC 
antenna.
1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it.
3 Select an item and touch the other device’s NFC antenna to your device’s NFC antenna.
4 When Touch to beam. appears on the screen, tap your device’s screen to send the item.
If both devices try to send data simultaneously, the file transfer may...

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More connection settings
Options
Customise settings to control other features.
On the Settings screen, tap 
More connection settings.
•	Nearby device scanning: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.
•	Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search 
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more 
information.
•	VPN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs).
Printing
Configure...

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Printing content
While viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print →  → All 
printers
, and then select a printer.
Smart Manager
Introduction
The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, 
and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your 
finger.
Using the quick optimisation feature
On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.
The quick optimisation feature improves device...