Samsung SM-J105Y User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish. 03/2016. Rev.1.0SM-J105B/DSSM-J105F/DSSM-J105H/DSSM-J105YSM-J105FSM-J105HSM-J105H/DD

Basics10Charging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.Use only Samsung-app

Basics11Viewing the remaining charging timeWhile charging, open the Home screen and tap → Settings → Battery.The actual charging time may vary depen

Basics12•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 s

Basics13SIM or USIM cardInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.•Only microSIM c

Basics14► Dual SIM models: Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM c

Basics15Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Remove the back cover and battery.2 Pull out the SIM or USIM card.► Single SIM models:► Dual SIM models:

Basics16Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)If you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a s

Basics171 Remove the back cover.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Replace the back cover.Removing the memory c

Basics18Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics19TappingTo open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it w

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Package contents6 Device layout8 Battery13 SIM or USIM card16 Memory card18 Turning the device on and o

Basics20Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or

Basics21Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics22Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise t

Basics23Moving and removing an itemTap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.To move the item to another panel, drag

Basics24Managing panelsOn 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

Basics253 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.

Basics26Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat

Basics27Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen a

Basics28PatternDraw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen whe

Basics29You can use the following functions on the notification panel.► Single SIM models:Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actio

Table of Contents373 Lock screen and security74 Privacy74 Accessibility75 Accounts76 Backup and reset76 Language and input77 Battery77 Storage78 D

Basics30Using quick setting buttonsTap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more bu

Basics31Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

Basics32Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and

Basics33Transferring data from a computerBack up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your new device.1 On the computer

Basics34Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated to the latest soft

Basics35Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive inform

36ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications37Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications383 ► 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 n

Applications39Making calls from the locked screenOn the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap

4BasicsRead me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default set

Applications40Missed callsIf a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls. Alt

Applications41ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications42Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications433 Add recipients and enter a message.► Single SIM models:Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.Attach

Applications44Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications45To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.Move to the previously visited page.Access additional options.Re

Applications46Sending emails1 Tap to compose an email.2 Add recipients and enter an email text.3 Tap SEND to send the mail.Reading emailsOn the emai

Applications47Taking photos or recording videos1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.2 Tap to take a photo or tap to

Applications48Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag outside the

Applications49PanoramaTake a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, t

Basics5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your device

Applications50SelfieTake self-portraits with the front camera.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.2 Tap MO

Applications51Camera settingsOn the preview screen, tap .The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used

Applications52GalleryIntroductionView and manage photos and videos stored in the device.Viewing images or videos1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.2 Sel

Applications53Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications54S PlannerIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap S Planner on the App

Applications55Creating tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap → Tasks.3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date.To add

Applications56VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications57Voice RecorderUse this app to record or play voice memos.1 On the Apps screen, tap Tools → Voice Recorder.2 Tap to start recording. Sp

Applications58My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device.On the Apps screen, tap Tools → My Files.•Category: View files by category

Applications59ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.AlarmOn t

Basics6Device layoutFront cameraPower keyBack keyMicrophoneReceiverTouchscreenHome keyRecents keyMultipurpose jackVolume keyLoud speakerRear cameraGPS

Applications60Stopwatch1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch.2 Tap START to time an event.To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP.3 T

Applications61RadioListening to the FM radioTap Radio on the Apps screen.Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radi

Applications62Scanning radio stationsTap Radio on the Apps screen.Tap SCAN, and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stat

Applications63Play Movies & TVDownload videos to watch from Play Store.DriveStore your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it

64SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings653 Tap CONNECT.Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requi

Settings66Ending the device connection1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen.2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.The device displays the connected devices in the list.3 Ta

Settings67Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings68Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings69Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Basics7•Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:–If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the de

Settings70Limiting data usage1 On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it.2 Drag the limit adjustm

Settings71More connection settingsOptionsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:

Settings72Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → → All printers, and then select a printer.Sounds a

Settings73ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings74PrivacyChange the settings for maintaining your privacy.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy.•Location: Change settings for location informa

Settings75AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe

Settings76Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Backup account: Set up or

Settings77BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

Settings78Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

79AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Basics8BatteryInstalling the battery1 Remove the back cover.Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.Do not bend or tw

Appendix80The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix81Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix82The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•If the battery termina

Appendix83Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques

Appendix84A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your d

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Basics93 Replace the back cover.Removing the battery1 Remove the back cover.2 Pull out the battery.