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 available depending on the region or service provider.
•	If the recipients have not verified their phone numbers or if their devices do not 
support the feature, a link to the files will be sent to them via text message. The link 
will expire after a certain period.
•	Print: Print content using the printer plug-ins installed on the device.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to share the image with others.
When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices.
Tap the notification to view or download the image.  
						

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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 in a message.
Browse the Internet.
Access additional options.
Sound alarms.
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.
Deactivating emergency mode
To deactivate emergency mode, tap MORE → Disable Emergency mode. Alternatively, press 
and hold the Power key, and then tap 
Emergency mode.  
						

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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 free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap MORE → Settings → Auto update apps, 
and then select an option.
Play Store
Purchase and download apps.
Tap 
Play Store on the Apps screen.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap 
INSTALL. To purchase 
and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.
To change the auto update settings, tap  → Settings → Auto-update apps, and 
then select an option.  
						

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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 → Application manager →  → 
Disabled, select an app, and then tap ENABLE.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information 
on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to 
certain features or information. Tap 
ALLOW on the pop-up window to grant permissions to 
the app.
To view your app permission settings, open the Apps screen and tap 
Settings → 
Applications → Application manager. Select an app and tap Permissions. You can view the 
app’s permissions list and change its permissions.
To view or change app permission settings by permission category, open the Apps screen, 
tap 
Settings → Privacy and safety → App permissions. Select an item and tap the switches 
next to apps to grant permissions.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not 
function properly.   
						

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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, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1 , tap 2, and then tap and 
hold  3.   
						

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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: Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then 
tap 
 or .
Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag  outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the reject message bar upwards.
To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen and tap 
Phone → MORE → 
Settings → Call blocking → Call-reject messages, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the  icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view 
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap 
Phone → LOG to view missed 
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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 ID. Tap the 
Block anonymous calls switch to activate the feature.
Options during calls
Some features of this app may not be supported by some devices.
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•	MORE: Access additional options.
•	HOLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held call.
•	Add call: Dial a second call.
•	Record: Record a call conversation.
•	Extra volume: Increase the volume.
•	Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•	Speaker: Activate or deactivate the speakerphone. When using the speakerphone, keep 
the device away from your ears.
•	Keypad / Hide: Open or close the keypad.
•	Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•	Email: Send an email.   
						

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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 the device.
Adding contacts
Creating contacts manually
1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
2 Tap  and select a storage location.   
						

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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 services to your device.
On the Apps screen, tap 
Contacts → MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → 
IMPORT and select an import option.
Searching for contacts
On the Apps screen, tap Contacts.
Use one of the following search methods:
•	Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•	Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it 
quickly.
•	Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
•	 : Add to favourite contacts.
•	 /  : Make a voice or video call.
•	 : Compose a message.
•	 : Compose an email.