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 and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other 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 → Wi-Fi Direct, select a device to transfer the image to, and then tap SHARE.
4 Accept the  Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.
If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without 
the connection request procedure.
Ending the device connection
1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen.
2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
The device displays the connected devices in the list.
3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.   
						

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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 incompatible with your device.
•	Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies 
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes).
Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth 
feature.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.
The detected devices are listed.
2 Select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its 
visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.
3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection 
request.   
						

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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 you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its 
visibility option.
4 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.
The device displays the paired devices in the list.
2 Tap  next to the device name to unpair.
3 Tap Unpair.
Flight mode
This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.
On the Settings screen, tap 
Flight mode.
Make sure the device is turned off during takeoff and landing. After takeoff, you can 
use the device in flight mode if allowed by aircraft personnel.   
						

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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 Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data 
connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.
•	USB tethering: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with 
a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless 
modem for the computer.
Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other 
devices.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot.
2 Tap the switch to activate it.
The 
 icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the  Wi-Fi 
networks list.
To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap 
MORE → Configure Mobile hotspot and 
select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap 
SAVE.
3 On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the  Wi-Fi networks 
list.
4 On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.   
						

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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 automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of 
mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
1 On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to 
activate it.
2 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit.
3 Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level.
The device will alert you when the warning level is reached.
SIM card manager (dual SIM models)
Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings. Refer to Using dual SIM 
or USIM cards (dual SIM models) for more information.
On the Settings screen, tap 
SIM card manager.
•	Voice call: Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls.
•	Text messages: Select a SIM or USIM for messaging.
•	Mobile data: Select a SIM or USIM card for data service.
•	Dual SIM always on: Set the device to allow incoming calls from the other SIM or USIM 
card during a call.
When this feature is enabled, you may incur additional charges for call forwarding 
depending on the region or service provider.   
						

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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 network automatically.
NFC and payment (NFC-enabled models)
Introduction
Your device allows you to read near field communication (NFC) tags that contain information 
about products. You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for 
transportation or events after downloading the required apps.
The device contains a built-in NFC antenna. Handle the device carefully to avoid 
damaging the NFC antenna.
Using the NFC feature
Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices, and read product 
information from NFC tags.
1 On the Settings screen, tap NFC and payment, and then tap the switch to activate it.   
						

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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 then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader.
To set the default payment app, open the settings screen and tap 
NFC and payment → Ta p  
and pay
 → PAYMENT, and then select an app.
The payment services list may not include all available payment apps.   
						

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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 fail.   
						

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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 settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a 
printer via  Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.
Some printers may not be compatible with the device.
Adding printer plug-ins
Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to.
1 On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Printing → Download plug-in.
2 Search for a printer plug-in in Play Store.
3 Select a printer plug-in and install it.
4 Select a printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it.
The device searches for printers that are connected to the same  Wi-Fi network as your 
device.
To add printers manually, tap 
MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER.
To change print settings, tap 
MORE → Printing settings.   
						

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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 performance through the following actions.
•	Clearing some memory.
•	Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•	Scanning for malware.