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User Manual

English (LTN). 08/2015. Rev.1.1

SM-J500M/DS
SM-J500M

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Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English LTN 08 2015 Rev 1 1 SM J500M DS SM J500M...

Page 2: ...plications 36 Installing or uninstalling apps 37 Phone 41 Contacts 42 Messages 44 Internet 45 Email 46 Camera 52 Gallery 54 Smart Manager 56 S Planner 58 Video 59 Voice Recorder 60 My Files 60 Memo 61...

Page 3: ...Lock screen and security 75 Privacy 76 Easy mode 76 Accessibility 77 Accounts 78 Backup and reset 78 Language and input 79 Battery 79 Storage 79 Accessories 80 Date and time 80 User manual 80 About de...

Page 4: ...e or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or othe...

Page 5: ...e supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional ac...

Page 6: ...Headset jack Back key Front camera Proximity Light sensor Speaker Power key Multipurpose jack Touchscreen Recents key Microphone Home key Flash Main antenna Loud speaker Volume key Rear camera Back c...

Page 7: ...ater to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or loc...

Page 8: ...r Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold co...

Page 9: ...Basics 9 3 Replace the back cover Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery...

Page 10: ...es Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jac...

Page 11: ...nd tap Apps Settings Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the d...

Page 12: ...lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may...

Page 13: ...to activate it To deactivate ultra power saving mode tap MORE Turn off Ultra power saving mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary d...

Page 14: ...rd slot 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 2 2 1 2 Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device...

Page 15: ...Basics 15 Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card Single SIM models Dual SIM models...

Page 16: ...r Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen tap Apps Settings SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card ta...

Page 17: ...ored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the de...

Page 18: ...the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD DELETE ALL Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The...

Page 19: ...edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you...

Page 20: ...Basics 20 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...

Page 21: ...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 webp...

Page 22: ...r 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...

Page 23: ...e screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from...

Page 24: ...er color tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a...

Page 25: ...lable 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 Cre...

Page 26: ...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...

Page 27: ...ny direction You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and th...

Page 28: ...nd symbols and then enter the password again to verify it Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on...

Page 29: ...h Settings Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions Rearrange quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons A...

Page 30: ...e For all caps tap it twice Enter a space Change the keyboard settings Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages...

Page 31: ...Enter text by voice Open the keyboard Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired t...

Page 32: ...running apps tap CLOSE ALL Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch The following...

Page 33: ...ter visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided...

Page 34: ...panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer fil...

Page 35: ...information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later You must sign in to your Google account to back up or restore d...

Page 36: ...o 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 Play Sto...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...ontacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Dual SIM models Tap or to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to t...

Page 39: ...ual 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...

Page 40: ...ne 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 Message...

Page 41: ...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 phon...

Page 42: ...he contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favorite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Messages...

Page 43: ...Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Single SIM models Tap SEND to send the message Dual SIM models Tap or to send the message Viewi...

Page 44: ...e Apps screen 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Open the homepage Move to the previous...

Page 45: ...l account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set o...

Page 46: ...where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Sprea...

Page 47: ...u record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle This feature may no...

Page 48: ...result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizont...

Page 49: ...switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after two seconds Wide selfie Take a wide self portrait to include more people in the...

Page 50: ...n the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Interval shot Take series of self portraits at an interval and save photos you want 1 On the preview screen tap to...

Page 51: ...faces for gentler images Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Activate or deactivate the flash Do not use the flash close to your eyes Using a flash close to th...

Page 52: ...ildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictur...

Page 53: ...with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom o...

Page 54: ...imize the device with one tap of your finger Using the quick optimization feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the...

Page 55: ...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 Storage Check the status of used and avai...

Page 56: ...S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 3 Enter event details Select a calendar to use or sync with Enter the...

Page 57: ...ts and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account service and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account To add accounts to sy...

Page 58: ...Tap Video on the Apps screen Select a video to play Change screen ratio Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hol...

Page 59: ...cord or play voice memos 1 On the Apps screen tap Tools Voice Recorder This app may not be in the Tools folder on some devices 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap Pause to pause rec...

Page 60: ...by category On the Apps screen tap Tools Memo This app may not be in the Tools folder on some devices Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following o...

Page 61: ...pen the keypad to enter an alarm time tap KEYPAD To activate or deactivate alarms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previ...

Page 62: ...n tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen Rotate the dev...

Page 63: ...een View the list of available stations Access additional options Turn the FM radio on or off Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favorites list Fine tu...

Page 64: ...r information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Google Share your news and follow updates that your family friends and others share You can also back up your...

Page 65: ...h or create videos and share them with others Photos Manage photos albums and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups...

Page 66: ...eWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switc...

Page 67: ...st 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...

Page 68: ...apping 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...

Page 69: ...ect a device to transfer the image to 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 oth...

Page 70: ...B 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...

Page 71: ...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...

Page 72: ...nnection settings Options Customize settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You...

Page 73: ...cuments tap Share Print All printers and then select a printer Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode...

Page 74: ...aver when the device is charging or connected to a desktop dock Applications Manage the device s apps and change their settings On the Settings screen tap Applications Application manager View and man...

Page 75: ...device for malware Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature This feature can help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen You can also access the Find my mobile website...

Page 76: ...ontact 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 accessibil...

Page 77: ...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 a...

Page 78: ...server when apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be avai...

Page 79: ...an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Battery power optimization Save battery power by managing your apps You can also view a list of apps that are consuming an excessive amount...

Page 80: ...matic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select ti...

Page 81: ...N incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more...

Page 82: ...e and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the pr...

Page 83: ...y does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off...

Page 84: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from yo...

Page 85: ...your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed...

Page 86: ...storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electro...

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