Samsung A5 Manual
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Settings 141 Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time, connect the device to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. 1 Pair your device with a vehicle via Bluetooth. Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for more information. 2 Connect your device to the vehicle using a USB cable. When they are connected, access your device’s MirrorLink apps on the head unit monitor. Ending the MirrorLink connection Unplug the USB cable from your device and the vehicle. Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings → Download booster . • This feature may not be supported by some devices. • You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network. • When you download large files, the device may heat up. If the device exceeds a set temperature, the feature will turn off. • If network signals are unstable, the speed and performance of this feature may be affected. • If the Wi-Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds, the device may use only the fastest connection. • This feature supports Hypertext Transmission Protocol (HTTP) 1.1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure (HTTPS). The feature cannot be used with other protocols, such as FTP.
Settings 142 Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. • Sound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • Vibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. • Volume: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Ringtone: Change the ringtone and notification sound settings. • Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern. • Notification sounds: Select a default notification sound. You can also change the notification settings for some apps. • Do not disturb: Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions. • Touch sounds: Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen. • Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen. • Charging sound: Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger. • Dialling keypad tones: Set the device to sound when you tap the buttons on the keypad. • Keyboard sound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • Sound quality and effects: Configure additional sound settings.
Settings 143 Notifications Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. To customise notification settings, tap ADVANCED and select an app. • Allow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app. • Set as priority: Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated. • Previews in pop-ups: Display notification previews in pop-up windows. • Show on lock screen: Display notifications from the selected app on the locked screen. • Show content on lock screen: Display the content of notifications from the selected app on the locked screen. • More settings: Customise additional notification settings for the selected app. Display Options Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • Blue light filter: Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings. Refer to Blue light filter for more information. • Font: Change the font size and type. • Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast. • Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen. Refer to Easy mode for more information. • Icon frames: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.
Settings 144 • Always On Display: Set the device to display an image or information while the screen is turned off. Refer to Always On Display for more information. • Status bar: Customise the settings for displaying only 3 recent notifications and the remaining battery life on the status bar. • Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Keep screen turned off: Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag. • Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock. Blue light filter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen. While you are watching HDR videos from HDR-exclusive video services, such as Amazon video, the blue light filter will not be applied. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Blue light filter, and then tap the Enable now switch to activate it. 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter’s opacity. 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen, tap the Enable as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option. • Sunset to sunrise: Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in the morning, based on your location. • Custom schedule: Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter.
Settings 145 Easy mode Easy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen. Some app features may not be available in easy mode. Switching to easy mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Display → Easy mode → Easy mode. 2 Select apps under Easy applications to apply a simpler layout. 3 Tap DONE. Returning to standard mode Swipe to the left on the Home screen and tap Settings → Display → Easy mode → Standard mode → DONE. Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut to an app to the Home screen, swipe to the left, tap , and then select an app. To add a shortcut to a contact 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 . Wallpapers and themes Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen or apply various themes to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpapers and themes.
Settings 146 Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features. • Smart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • Games: Activate the Game Launcher and Game Tools icon and change the game-related settings. Refer to Game Launcher for more information. • One-handed operation: Activate one-handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Quick launch Camera: Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Home key twice quickly. • Pop-up view gesture: Set the device to view the app screen in the Pop-up view . Refer to Pop-up view for more information. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • Smart capture: Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen. You can view the captured images in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Settings 147 • Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details. • Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device. This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface. • Easy mute: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device’s screen downwards. • Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information. • Direct share: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly. Send SOS messages In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your emergency contacts. The messages include your location information. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add emergency contacts if you have not already done so. To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it. The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Adding emergency contacts On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Send SOS messages → Send messages to → ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from Contacts to add an existing contact as an emergency contact.
Settings 148 Device maintenance The device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger. Battery StorageDevice security RAM Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • Clearing some memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. • Managing abnormal battery usage. • Scanning for malware.
Settings 149 Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Battery. • 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. • You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode. Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing specified apps that are running in the background from using battery power. When apps are being used, tick them from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER. Also, tap → Advanced settings, and then tap the Put unused apps to sleep switch to activate it when apps are not being used. You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly. Tap → Advanced settings and tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Storage Check the status of the used and available memory. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Storage. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device. Managing the memory To delete residual files, such as cache, tap CLEAN NOW. To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category under User data. Then, tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL.
Settings 150 RAM On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → RAM. To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tick apps from the apps list, and tap CLEAN NOW. Device security Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → Device security. Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps. On the Settings screen, tap Applications. Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security. The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method. • Info and app shortcuts: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen. • Notifications on lock screen: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display. • Secure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.