Samsung J5 Owners Manual
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Settings 91 Battery On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → Battery. Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features. • 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. • You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode. Managing the battery To save battery power by setting whether to optimise the battery usage for each app, tap DETAILS for the app power saving and tap the switch to activate it. Storage Check the status of the used and available memory. On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → Storage. Managing the memory To delete residual files, such as cache, tap DELETE. To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, tap DETAILS for the user data and select a category. Then, tick items to select and tap DELETE. RAM On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → RAM. To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tap END ALL to close all background apps. Device security Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → Device security.
Settings 92 Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. On the Settings screen, tap Applications. • Application manager: View and manage the apps on your device. • Default applications: Select a default settings for using apps. • Application settings: Customise the settings for each app. • Google settings: Configure settings for some features provided by Google. Sounds and vibrations Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibrations. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Ringtone (single SIM models): Change the ringtone settings. Ringtone (dual SIM models): Change the ringtone and notification sound settings. • Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern. • Notification sounds (single SIM models): Select a default notification sound. You can also change the notification settings for each app. Notification sounds (dual SIM models): Change the notification settings for each app. • Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen. • Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen. • Charging sounds: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger. • Dialling keypad tones: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad. • Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Sound quality and effects: Configure additional sound settings.
Settings 93 Notifications Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. To customise notification settings, tap ADVANCED and select an app. • Allow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app. • Set as priority: Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated. • Previews in pop-ups: Display notification previews in pop-up windows. • Hide on lock screen: Hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked. • Hide content on lock screen: Hide the content of notifications from the selected app when the device is locked. • More settings: Customise additional notification settings for the selected app. Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions. On the Settings screen, tap Do not disturb. • Enable now: Activate Do not disturb mode immediately. • Enable as scheduled: Activate Do not disturb mode at preset times. You can select days and set the start and end times. • Allow exceptions: Customise the settings for allowed exceptions.
Settings 94 Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • Outdoor mode: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. • Font: Change the font size and type. • Icon backgrounds: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast. • Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging. Advanced features Activate useful features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features. • One-handed operation:Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. • Quick launch Camera: Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly. • Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. • Easy mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by facing the device’s screen downwards.
Settings 95 Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper. Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of the Home screen, locked screen, and icons. On the Settings screen, tap Themes. To download more themes, tap MORE THEMES. Home screen Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels, and more. Refer to Home screen options for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Home screen. Lock screen and security Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security. The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method. • Info and app shortcuts: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen. • Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display. • Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
Settings 96 • Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Encrypt device: Encrypt your device’s data to prevent others from accessing it if the device is lost or stolen. To use your encrypted device, you must decrypt the device’s data every time you turn on the device. You can set whether your device’s data will be decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required. It is not possible to back up or restore data when it is encrypted. If you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit, your device will perform a factory data reset. This feature may not be supported by some devices. • Secure startup: Your device’s data is encrypted to prevent others from accessing it if the device is lost or stolen. To use your encrypted device, you must decrypt the device’s data every time you turn on the device. You can set whether your device’s data will be decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required. It is not possible to back up or restore data when it is encrypted. If you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit, your device will perform a factory data reset. This feature may not be supported by some devices. • Encrypt SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card. If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the device. • Other security settings: Configure additional security settings.
Settings 97 Privacy and safety Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety. • Location: Change settings for location information permissions. • App permissions: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them. You can also edit the permission settings. Refer to Setting app permissions for more information. • Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information. Send SOS messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so. To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it. The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety → Send SOS messages → Send messages to → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a emergency contact.
Settings 98 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Some app features may not be available in easy mode. Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Easy mode → Easy mode. 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. 3 Tap DONE. Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE. Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an app. To add a shortcut to a contact on the Home screen, swipe to the right and tap . To delete a shortcut from the Home screen, tap EDIT and select an app or contact with . Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. • Vision: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. • Hearing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. • Dexterity and interaction: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity.
Settings 99 • Direct access: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly. • Notification reminder: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval. • Answering and ending calls: Change the method of answering or ending calls. • Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it. • Services: View accessibility services installed on the device. Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account. 2 Select an account service. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Removing accounts On the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, and then tap MORE → Remove account.
Settings 100 Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data. • Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account. • Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Automatic restore: Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled. • Reset settings: Return the device’s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data. • Reset network settings: Return the network connection settings to the factory default settings. • Factory data reset: Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data. Language and input Select device languages and change settings, such as keyboards and voice input types. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. On the Settings screen, tap Language and input. • Language: Select a display language for all menus and apps. • Default keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input. • Samsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings. • Google voice typing: Change the voice input settings. • Text-to-speech: Change the text-to-speech settings. • Pointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.