Samsung J5 Owners Manual

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Dragging
To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.    
						

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Swiping
Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe 
upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.
Spreading and pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.   
						

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Home screen
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays 
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the 
bottom of the screen.
The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service 
provider.
A widgetAn app Screen indicators
Favourite apps
Apps screen icon
A folder
News screen indicator. View the  latest articles in various  categories.
Home screen options
On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Home screen to access the available options. 
Alternatively, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area. Customise the Home screen 
by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen 
wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
•	Wallpapers: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.   
						

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•	Widgets: Add widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific 
app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
•	Themes: Change the device’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons, 
and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.
•	Screen grid: Change the size of the grid to display more or less items on the Home screen 
and the Apps screen.
Adding items
Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.
To add widgets, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap 
Widgets, tap and hold a 
widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
Moving items
Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home 
screen.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
To move an item more easily, tap and hold an item, and drag it to 
Move apps at the top of the 
screen. The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen. Swipe to the left or right to 
move to another panel and drag the item to a new location.   
						

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Removing items
Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps.
1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.
2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.
3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.
To change the folder colour, tap 
.
To add more apps to the folder, tap 
, tick the apps, and then tap ADD. You can also add 
an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen.
To move apps from a folder to the Home screen, tap the folder, and then drag an app to the 
Home screen.
To delete apps in a folder, tap the folder, and then drag the app you want to delete to 
Remove at the top of the screen.   
						

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Managing panels
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap 
.
To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to 
Remove at the top of 
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap 
.
Apps screen
The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
On the Home screen, tap 
Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the 
left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen.
Moving items
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
On the Apps screen, tap 
EDIT. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
1 On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.
2 Tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.   
						

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3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.
4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.
To change the folder colour, tap 
.
To add more apps to the folder, tap 
, tick the apps, and then tap ADD. You can also add 
an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen.
To delete a folder, select a folder with 
. Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will 
be relocated to the Apps screen.
Rearranging items
You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen.
On the Apps screen, tap 
A-Z → SAVE.
Searching for items
You can search for items on the Apps screen.
On the Apps screen, tap 
SEARCH and enter characters. The device will search for and display 
the items containing the characters you entered.   
						

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Indicator icons
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table 
below are most common.
The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the 
status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Icon Meaning
No signal
 / Signal strength
 / Currently accessing SIM or USIM card (dual SIM models)
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
 / LTE network connected (LTE-enabled models)
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level   
						

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Lock screen
Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and 
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
The screen is locked with 
Swipe, the default screen lock method.
Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen.
To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and 
security
 → Screen lock type, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, or password for the screen lock method, you can protect your 
personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the 
screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
•	Swipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
•	Pattern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
•	PIN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
•	Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock 
the screen.
•	None: Do not set a screen lock method.
•	If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to 
reset it.
•	You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code 
incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. On the Apps screen, 
tap 
Settings → Lock screen and security → Secure lock settings and tap the 
Auto factory reset switch to activate it.   
						

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Notification panel
Using the notification panel
When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear 
on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and 
view the details.
To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, 
swipe upwards on the screen.
You can use the following functions on the notification panel.
► Single SIM models:
Launch  Settings.
View more quick setting buttons.
Tap a notification and perform  various actions. Clear all notifications.
Maximise brightness for better 
visibility in bright conditions.
Access the notification settings.
Quick setting buttons
Adjust the brightness.