Samsung Galaxy J1 - User Manual

6 Getting started Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Battery • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and...

Getting started 7 Device layout Microphone Touch screen Front camera Headset jack Multipurpose jack Home button Recent apps button Power button Earpiece Back button Proximity sensor Volume button NFC antenna (NFC-enabled models) Speaker GPS antenna (SM-J100H, SM-J100H/DD, SM-J100H/DS, SM-J100ML/DS) ...

Getting started 8 • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contac...

Getting started 9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. • Only microSIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending...

Getting started 12 Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the battery. 3 ► Dual SIM models : Pull out the SIM or USIM card. ► Single SIM models : Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started 13 Using 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 single device. Activating SIM or USIM cards On the Home screen, tap → Settings → SIM card manager . Tap one or both of the switches for the...

Getting started 15 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in us...

Getting started 16 Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the d...

Getting started 17 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Storage → Unmount SD card . 1 Remove the back cover. 2 Pull out the memory card. 3 Replace the back cover. Do not remove the memory card while the devi...

Getting started 18 Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.To turn off the device, press and hold th...

19 Basics Using the touch screen • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your...

Basics 20 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. 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.

Basics 21 Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics 22 Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.To v...

Basics 23 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics 24 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the...

Basics 25 Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen. Icon Meaning No sign...

Basics 26 Icon Meaning Vibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power level Notifications panel Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more info...

Basics 27 You can use the following functions on the notifications panel. Launch Settings . Adjust the brightness. Activate or deactivate options. Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings. Clear all notifications. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Select a SIM or USIM card....

Basics 28 • Bluetooth : Refer to Bluetooth for more information. • Mobile data : Refer to Data usage or Mobile networks for more information. • U. power saving : Refer to Power saving feature for more information. • Mobile hotspot : Refer to Tethering and Mobile hotspot for more information. • NFC (...

Basics 29 Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap 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 button that shows the app’s price. To change the auto update settings, tap → Se...

Basics 30 Enabling apps On the Apps screen, tap → Show disabled apps , select apps, and then tap Done . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Application manager , scroll to DISABLED , select an app, and then tap Enable . • Hiding apps: Hide apps in the Apps screen only. You can continue...

Basics 31 Changing the keyboard layout Tap , select a language under INPUT LANGUAGES , and then select a keyboard layout to use. On 3x4 keyboard , a key has three or four characters. To enter a character, tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. Using additional keyb...

Basics 32 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. The image is saved in the Gallery → Screenshots folder. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it with others. It is not possible to captur...

Basics 33 Power saving feature Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • Displays colours on the screen as grey tones. • Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. • Deactivates the mobile data connecti...

34 Network connectivity Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usage for additional options. ► Dual SIM models : On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Data usage → a SIM or USIM card, and then tick Mobile data . ► Si...

Network connectivity 35 Tethering and Mobile hotspot About tethering and mobile hotspots Use this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection with computers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. You may incur additi...

Network connectivity 36 Using USB tethering Share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Tethering and Mobile hotspot . 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable. 3 Tick USB tethering . appears on the status bar when...

37 Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets , tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home ...

Personalising 38 Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last panel, and then tap .To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel previ...

Personalising 39 Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. 1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Display →...

Personalising 40 Changing the screen lock method 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 → Screen lock , and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever...

Personalising 41 Transferring data from your previous device Using backup accounts You can transfer backup data from your previous device to your new device using your Google account. Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information. Using Samsung Kies Import a backup of your data from yo...

42 Phone Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. ► Dual SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. View favourite contacts. Delete a preceding character. View the contacts ...

Phone 43 ► Single SIM models : Tap Keypad , enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Access additional options. Preview the phone number. View favourite contacts. Delete a preceding character. View the contacts list. View call and message logs. Enter the ...

Phone 44 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 Ap...

Phone 45 During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options: • Switch : Switch between the front and rear cameras. • Mute : Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • End call : End the current call. Tap to view more options.

46 Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts . 2 Tap and enter contact inform...

Contacts 47 Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → 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 t...

48 Messages & email Messages Sending messages Send text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS). You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . 3 Add recipients and enter a message. ► Dual SIM models : Acces...

Messages & email 49 ► Single SIM models : Access additional options. Enter a message. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter recipients. Attach files. Send the message. 4 ► Dual SIM models : Tap or to send the message. ► Single SIM models : Tap to send the message. Viewing incoming messag...

Messages & email 50 Email Setting up email accounts Tap Email on the Apps screen. Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter the email address and password. Tap Next for a private email account or tap Manual setup for a company email account. After that, follow the on-s...

Messages & email 51 Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Tap , select an email account to use, and new messages are retrieved. To manually retrieve new messages, tap . Tap a message to read. Open attachments. Reply to the message. Add this email address to the contacts list or view other...

52 Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen. 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. 3 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video.Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Change the shootin...

Camera 53 Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. If is not shown, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen , and then tick Camera shortcut . This feature may not...

Camera 54 Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Panorama . The device identifies the photo with in Gallery . To get the best shot, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the fra...

Camera 55 Night Use this mode to take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Night . This feature may not be supported by some devices. Sports Use this mode to take a photo of fast-moving subjects.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Sports . Camera...

57 Gallery Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Access additional options. Delete the image. Modify the image. Move to ...

58 Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again.If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 3 Select either event or task and e...

Useful apps and features 59 Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync . To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account . Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added...

Useful apps and features 60 Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar. Change screen ratio. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to move backwards quickly. Skip to the next video. Tap and hold to move forwards quickl...

Useful apps and features 61 Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save . To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in th...

Useful apps and features 62 World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock . Creating clocks Tap and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. Deleting clocks Tap → Select , select clocks, and then tap . Stopwatch On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Stopwatch . Tap Start to time ...

Useful apps and features 63 Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. Rotate the device to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator . Memo Use this app to create memos a...

Useful apps and features 64 Voice Recorder Recording voice memos Tap Voice Recorder on the Apps screen. Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone. Tap to pause recording. To cancel recording, tap . Tap to finish recording. Display the list of voice memos. Access additional options. Start rec...

Useful apps and features 65 Radio Listening to the FM radio Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Before you use this app, you must connect a headset, which serves as the radio antenna. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time. Tap to turn on the FM radio...

Useful apps and features 66 Scanning radio stations Tap Radio on the Apps screen. Tap → Scan , and then select a scan option. The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically.Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen. Google apps G...

68 Connecting with other devices Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or rec...

Connecting with other devices 69 2 Select a device to pair with.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. 3 Accept...

Connecting with other devices 70 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth . The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device’s name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Wi-Fi Direct About Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-...

Connecting with other devices 71 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. Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery . 2 Select an image. 3 Tap → Wi-Fi Direc...

Connecting with other devices 72 NFC (NFC-enabled models) About NFC 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 a...

Connecting with other devices 73 Making a purchase 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.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → NFC ,...

Connecting with other devices 74 Mobile printing 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.On the Apps scre...

75 Device & data manager Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software. Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Updat...

Device & data manager 76 Transferring files between the device and a computer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device ...

Device & data manager 77 Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Google account 1 Tap Settings on the Apps screen. 2 Tap Backup and reset ...

78 Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen. Supported features may differ or be labelled differently depending on whether your device is a single or dual SIM model. CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to...

Settings 79 Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth , and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap . • Visibility timeout : Set duration that the device is visible. • Received files : Vi...

Settings 80 To use more options, tap . • Data roaming : Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Restrict background data : Set the device to disable sync in the background while using a mobile network. • Auto sync data : Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps, such as cal...

Settings 81 NFC (NFC-enabled models) Activate the NFC feature to read or write NFC tags that contain information.On the Settings screen, tap NFC , and then tap the NFC switch to activate it. • Android Beam : Turn on the Android Beam feature to send data, such as webpages and contacts, to NFC-enabled...

Settings 82 DEVICE Sound Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sound . • Volume : Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. • Ringtones (dual SIM models): – Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for incoming ...

Settings 83 • Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Outdoor mode : Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions. • Auto rotate screen : Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device ...

Settings 85 • Voicemail (dual SIM models): – Voicemail service : Select your voicemail service provider. – Voicemail settings : Enter the number to access the voicemail service. Obtain this number from the service provider. • Voicemail service (single SIM models): Select your voicemail service provi...

Settings 86 Accessibility Accessibility services are special features for those with certain physical disabilities. Access and alert the following settings to improve accessibility to the device. • Direct access : Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button thr...

Settings 87 • Mono audio : Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud. • Sound balance : Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset. • Tap and hold delay : Set the recognition time for tapping and holding the screen. • Interaction control : Activate interaction co...

Settings 88 • Auto capitalise : Set the device to automatically capitalise the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a full stop, question mark, or exclamation mark. • Auto spacing : Set the device to automatically insert a space between words. • Auto-punctuate : Set the device to ...

Settings 89 Text-to-speech options • PREFERRED TTS ENGINE : Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap . • Speech rate : Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Listen to an example : Listen to the spoken text for an example. • Default languag...

Settings 90 Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time and reduce battery consumption by displaying a simpler layout and allowing limited access to an app. Refer to Power saving feature for more information. On the Settings screen, tap Ultra power saving mode , and then tap the Ultra power saving m...

Settings 91 • Verify apps : Set the device to check the apps for harmful content before installing them. • Encrypt device : Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device. Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may...

92 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock fe...

Troubleshooting 93 The touch screen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch screen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touch screen, or if you tap the sc...

Troubleshooting 95 Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time, your device may feel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launch...

Troubleshooting 96 • Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly. • Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services. Some content circ...

Troubleshooting 97 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device. A small gap appears around the outside...