Samsung A236U User Manual Download

Page: 15 / 155

Navigation bar

You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.

Recent apps

Home

Back

Getting started

Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Summary of Contents for A236U

Page 1: ...User manual ...

Page 2: ...y mode Customize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Themes Icons Widgets Home screen settings Easy mode Status bar Notification panel Quick settings Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Ta...

Page 3: ...lay Notifications Sounds and vibration Security Lock screen and security Face recognition Fingerprint scanner Accounts Add an account Account settings Remove an account Backup and restore Google settings Backup Samsung account Google Account External storage transfer Accessibility Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced settings ...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy A23 5G Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ... Rear camera USB charger Flash Headset jack Front camera Volume keys Side key Fingerprint scanner Getting started 5 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...s specifications and network availability Contact your carrier for more details Install SIM microSD card Place the SIM card and optional microSD card sold separately into the tray with the gold contacts facing down Charge your device Before turning on your device charge it fully SIM microSD 100 Getting started 6 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for re...

Page 7: ... to cool down For more information visit samsung com us support answer ANS00076952 Start using your device Turn on your device Use the Setup Wizard Bring data from an old device Lock or unlock your device Side key settings Accounts Set up voicemail Navigation Navigation bar Customize your home screen Digital wellbeing and parental controls Biometric security Mobile continuity Multi window Edge pan...

Page 8: ...oose a default language connect to a Wi Fi network set up accounts choose location services learn about your device s features and more Bring data from an old device Download Smart Switch to transfer contacts photos music videos messages notes calendars and more from your old device Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable Wi Fi or computer Visit samsung com smartswitch for more informati...

Page 9: ...ally when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Fingerprint scanner Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Getting started 9 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 10: ...d a Google Account Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage apps installed from your account and make full use of your device s Android features When you sign in to a Google Account and set a Lock screen Google Device Protection is activated This service requires your Google Account information when resetting to factory settings For more information see Google Play Protec...

Page 11: ... Tap Add account Outlook Set up voicemail You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time You can access voicemail through the Phone app Options may vary by carrier 1 From Phone touch and hold the 1 key or tap Voicemail 2 Follow the tutorial to create a password record a greeting and record your name 11 Getting started ...

Page 12: ...bject on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty Tap Lightly touch items to select or launch them l Tap an item to select it l Double tap an image to zoom in or out Getting started 12 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 13: ...ough the Home screens or menu options Drag and drop Touch and hold an item and then move it to a new location l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen l Drag a widget to place it in a new location Getting started 13 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ...in l Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them l Touch and hold a field to display a pop up menu of options l Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen Getting started 14 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ... navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Getting started 15 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ... Gesture hint Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show button to hide keyboard Show an icon on the bottom right corner of the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device You can place your favorite apps and widgets here in addition to setting ...

Page 17: ...ynamic Lock screen Color palette Choose a palette based on colors from your wallpaper Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper Explore more wallpapers Find and download more wallpapers from Galaxy Themes 3 Tap a picture or video to choose it If choosing a single picture choose which screen or screens you want to apply the wallpaper to Videos and multiple pictures ca...

Page 18: ...enu My stuff Icons to see downloaded icons 4 Tap an icon and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set Widgets Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Widgets and then tap a widget set to open it 3 Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen and tap Add Customize Widgets Once you have added a widget you c...

Page 19: ...me screen for easy access to the Apps screen Lock Home screen layout Prevent items on the Home screen from being removed or repositioned Add new apps to Home screen Automatically add newly downloaded apps to the Home screen Hide apps Choose apps to hide from the Home and App screens Return to this screen to restore hidden apps Hidden apps are still installed and can appear as results in Finder sea...

Page 20: ...1 From Settings tap Display Easy mode 2 Tap to enable this feature The following options appear Touch and hold delay Set how long it takes for a continuous touch to be recognized as a touch and hold High contrast keyboard Choose a keyboard with high contrast colors Getting started 20 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 21: ...g Mute Vibrate Airplane mode Bluetooth active Location active Alarm Notification icons Missed calls Call in progress New message Voicemail New email Download Upload App update Configure display options for the Status bar TIP From Quick settings tap More options Status bar to configure settings for Status bar notifications 21 Getting started ...

Page 22: ...rds View the Notification panel You can access the Notification panel from any screen 1 Swipe down on the screen to display the Notification panel To open an item tap it To clear a single notification drag the notification left or right Getting started 22 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 23: ...ature Quick settings The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions using Quick settings The icons below show the most common settings available in Quick settings Icon colors change when enabled and disabled Other settings may be available on your device 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Swipe down again from the top of the screen to display Quick set...

Page 24: ...tal controls You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily view of how frequently you use apps how many notifications you receive and how often you check your device You can also set your device to help you wind down before going to bed From Settings tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls for the following features Tap the Dashboard to view the following Screen time View h...

Page 25: ...t filters keep an eye on screen time and set screen time limits Biometric security Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts Face recognition You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen To use your face to unlock your device you must set a pattern PIN or password Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password Your device could be unlocked by someo...

Page 26: ...equire open eyes Facial recognition will only recognize your face when your eyes are open Brighten screen Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your face can be recognized in dark conditions About unlocking with biometrics Learn additional information about securing your device with biometrics About face recognition Learn additional information about securing your device with face rec...

Page 27: ...ettings tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints Fingerprint unlock Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your device Fingerprint always on Scan your fingerprint even when the screen is off About unlocking with biometrics Read details on the requirements each biometric security feature has for using your pattern PIN or password as a backup Biometrics settings Configure your prefer...

Page 28: ...tomatically 3 Sign in to your Samsung account on your Galaxy devices TIP Move your contacts from your device to your Samsung account so you can access them on all registered devices Continue apps on other devices This feature allows you to pick up where you left off on your Galaxy devices that are signed in to your Samsung account The Samsung Internet and Samsung Notes apps are supported 1 From Se...

Page 29: ...e size of their windows Split screen control 1 From any screen tap Recent apps 2 Tap the app icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 Tap an app in the other window to add it to the split screen view Drag the middle of the window border to adjust the window size Getting started 29 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 30: ...creen view 1 Drag the middle of the window border to resize the windows 2 Tap the middle of the window border for the following options Switch window Swap the two windows Add app pair to Edge panel Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on the Edge screen 30 Getting started ...

Page 31: ...s feature Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Apps panel You can add apps to the Apps panel 1 From any screen drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed 2 Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it You can also tap Options button All apps for the complete app list l To open additional windows in pop up view drag the ap...

Page 32: ...the apps on the panel drag each app to the desired location To remove an app tap Remove 3 Tap Back to save changes Configure Edge panels You can customize the Edge panels 1 From Settings tap Display Edge panels Panels 2 The following options are available Checkbox Enable or disable each panel Edit if available Configure individual panels Search Find panels that are either installed or available to...

Page 33: ...en displays on Lock handle position Enable to prevent the handle position from being moved when touched and held Style Choose a color for the Edge handle Transparency Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle Size Drag the slider to adjust the size of the Edge handle Width Drag the slider to adjust the width of the Edge handle Vibrate when handle is touched Vibrate when the Edg...

Page 34: ...Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice Expand toolbar Getting started 34 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 35: ... Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Samsung Pass Use biometrics for quick secure access to your personal data and online accounts Spotify Add music from Spotify YouTube Add videos from YouTube Emojis Insert an emoji GIFs Add animated GIFs Bitmoji Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers Mojitok Create your own stickers or insert automatical...

Page 36: ...ext recommendations Suggest text corrections Underline misspelled words in red and suggest corrections Text shortcuts Create shortcuts for frequently used phrases More typing options Customize additional typing options Style and layout Keyboard toolbar View or hide the keyboard toolbar High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast bet...

Page 37: ...t to use Enable third party keyboard features l Reset to default settings Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data l About Samsung keyboard View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard l Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members 37 Getting started ...

Page 38: ...ing enter text by speaking From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input and speak your text Return to keyboard Open settings Getting started 38 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 39: ...elpful emergency features and conserve your device s power during an emergency situation To save battery power Emergency mode Restricts application usage to only essential applications and those you select Turns off connectivity features and Mobile data when the screen is off Activate Emergency mode To activate Emergency mode 1 Press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same time 2 Tap Em...

Page 40: ...y contacts l Internet Chrome Launch the web browser l Emergency call Dial the emergency telephone number for example 911 This kind of call can be made even without activated service l More options Turn off Emergency mode Disable Emergency mode and return to standard mode Edit apps Add or remove apps from the screen Emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emergency group c...

Page 41: ...es and videos using the Camera app Images and videos are stored in the Gallery where you can view and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode AR Zone Record videos Camera settings Gallery View pictures Edit pictures Play video Edit video Share pictures and videos Delete pictures and videos Group similar images Take a screenshot ...

Page 42: ...mera app From Apps tap Camera TIP Quickly press the Side key twice to open the Camera app Shooting modes Settings Gallery Switch cameras Capture Zoom Camera and Gallery 42 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 43: ...amera to determine the ideal mode for your pictures or choose from several shooting modes From Camera swipe the screen right and left to change shooting modes Portrait Adjust the background of your shots for portrait photos Photo Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for pictures Video Allow the camera to determine the ideal settings for videos More Choose other available shooting modes...

Page 44: ...s Record smooth lifelike videos using your device 1 From Camera swipe right or left to change the shooting mode to Video 2 Tap Record to begin recording a video To take a picture while recording tap Capture To temporarily stop recording tap Pause To continue recording tap Resume 3 Tap Stop when you are finished recording Camera settings Use the icons on the main camera screen and the settings menu...

Page 45: ...pose a picture or video Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to your pictures and videos Shooting methods Press Volume keys to Use the Volume keys to take pictures record video zoom or control system volume Floating shutter button Add an extra shutter button that you can move anywhere on the screen Show palm Hold your hand out with your palm facing the camera to have your picture taken in a few...

Page 46: ...equired and optional permissions for the Camera app Reset settings Reset the Camera settings Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members About Camera View app and software information 46 Camera and Gallery ...

Page 47: ... can view edit and manage pictures and videos From Apps tap Gallery Customize collections of pictures and videos View pictures and videos Sort images into custom albums Camera and Gallery 47 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 48: ...he picture as wallpaper Move to Secure Folder Move the picture to a Secure Folder Print Send the picture to a connected printer Edit pictures Enhance your pictures using the Gallery s editing tools 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a picture to view it and then tap Edit for the following options Auto adjust Apply automatic adjustments to improve the picture Transform Rotate flip crop or make other...

Page 49: ...n the default video player Set as wallpaper Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen Move to Secure Folder Add this video to your Secure Folder 3 Tap Play video to play the video Edit video Edit videos stored on your device 1 From Gallery tap Pictures 2 Tap a video to view it 3 Tap Edit to cut segments of the video 4 Tap Save and then confirm when prompted Share pictures and videos Share pict...

Page 50: ...e will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app From any screen press and release the Side and Volume down keys Screenshot settings Modify screenshot settings From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots l Show toolbar after capturing Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Delete after sharing from toolbar Automatically delete screenshots after they are shared ...

Page 51: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 51 ...

Page 52: ... touch and hold an app and tap Uninstall Disable Search for apps If you are not sure where to find an app or a setting you can use the Search feature 1 From Apps tap Search and enter a word or words As you type matching apps and settings appear as results on the screen 2 Tap a result to go to that app TIP You can customize the search settings by tapping More options Settings Sort apps App shortcut...

Page 53: ... and tap Add to Home Delete a folder When you delete a folder the app shortcuts return to the Apps list 1 From Apps touch and hold a folder to delete 2 Tap Delete folder and confirm when prompted Game Booster Get optimized performance while playing games based on your usage Block notifications and enable features to improve your gaming experience While playing a game swipe up from the bottom of th...

Page 54: ...pp preferences Samsung apps The following apps may be preloaded or downloaded over the air to your device during setup Apps can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and the Google Play store Options may vary by carrier AR Zone Galaxy Store Game Launcher Samsung Free Samsung Global Goals Samsung Members SmartThings Calculator Calendar Clock Contacts Internet Messages My Files Phone Samsung Health Samsun...

Page 55: ...ds from this app Samsung Members Get more and do more from your Galaxy device Enjoy DIY support tools and exclusive experiences and content for Samsung members only Samsung Members may be preloaded on your device or you can download and install it from Galaxy Store or the Google Play store SmartThings SmartThings allows you to control automate and monitor your home environment through a mobile dev...

Page 56: ...d scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Scientific mode Apps 56 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 57: ... various online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Add event Go to today s date Stickers Apps 57 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 58: ...otification and hear a short sound Medium Get a full screen alert and hear a short sound Strong Get a full screen alert and ring sound that persist until dismissed 2 Depending on the alert style selected above the following sound options are available Short sound Choose the alert sound for Light or Medium alert styles Long sound Choose the alert sound for the Strong alert style Create an event Use...

Page 59: ...e Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Apps 59 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 60: ...uses vibration alert Snooze Allow snoozing Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing 3 Tap Save to save the alarm TIP To add your sleep schedule create a bedtime reminder and automatically put your device in Bedtime mode tap More options Set bedtime and wake up time Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert se...

Page 61: ...Alarm settings You can receive notifications for upcoming alarms 1 From Clock tap More options Settings 2 Tap Upcoming alarm notification to choose the number of minutes before an upcoming alarm 61 Apps ...

Page 62: ...e and add to your list of cities Search Find a particular place Globe Drag to spin and see times around the world 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap Add city 3 Drag the globe to spin it tap the city you want and then tap Add To remove a city touch and hold it and tap Delete Apps 62 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 63: ...utomatically updated To return the clock to the current time tap Reset Weather settings Show weather information on your World clock 1 From Clock tap World clock 2 Tap More options Settings Show weather to enable or disable weather information 3 Tap Temperature to change from Fahrenheit to Celsius Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second 1 From Clock tap Stopwat...

Page 64: ... save the timer To edit a saved preset timer tap More options Edit preset timers Timer options You can customize the Timer options 1 From Clock tap Timer 2 Tap More options Settings Sound Choose a preloaded timer sound or add your own Vibration Enable vibration for the timer Show mini timer Show a pop up window of the timer when the Clock app is minimized General settings View and configure settin...

Page 65: ... Contact us Contact Samsung support through Samsung Members About Clock View the current software version and check for updates 65 Apps ...

Page 66: ... with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Apps 66 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 67: ...y are grouped at the top of your contact list and easily accessible from other apps 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Favorites to mark the contact as a favorite To remove the contact from Favorites tap Favorites Share a contact Share a contact with others by using various sharing methods and services 1 From Contacts tap a contact 2 Tap Share 3 Tap either vCard file VCF or Text 4 Choose a sharin...

Page 68: ... group Group name Enter a name for the new group Group ringtone Customize the sounds for the group Add member Select contacts to add to the new group and then tap Done 3 Tap Save Add or remove group contacts Add more contacts to a group or remove contacts From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remove...

Page 69: ... navigation menu Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Delete group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Delete group and move members to the trash Manage contacts You can import or export contacts as well as link multiple contacts into one contact entry Merge contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources into one ...

Page 70: ... Show navigation menu Manage contacts 2 Tap Import or export contacts 3 Tap Export and follow the prompts Sync contacts Keep all of your contacts up to date in all of your accounts 1 From Contacts tap Show navigation menu Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Delete contacts Delete a single contact or multiple contacts 1 From Contacts touch and hold a contact to select it You can also tap other cont...

Page 71: ...atures with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Reload webpage Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Apps 71 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 72: ...try Save a web page There are several options to save a webpage in the Samsung Internet app From Internet tap Tools Add page to for the following options Bookmarks Add the webpage to your Bookmark list Quick access View a list of commonly accessed or saved webpages Home screen Create a shortcut to the webpage on your Home screen Saved pages Save the webpage content on your device so that you can a...

Page 73: ...ap Tabs Turn on secret mode 2 Tap Start to begin browsing in secret mode Secret mode settings Require a password or biometric lock to use secret mode 1 From Internet tap Tabs 2 Tap More options Secret mode settings for the following options Use password Create a password to enable secret mode and use biometrics Reset Secret mode Erase your secret mode data and restore defaults Turn off secret mode...

Page 74: ...ssages tap Compose new message Add attachments Record voice message Open More options Message search To quickly locate a message use the search feature 1 From Messages tap Search 2 Enter keywords in the Search field and then tap Search on the keyboard Apps 74 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 75: ...se the number of times to press the Side key to send an SOS message tap either 3 times or 4 times To choose a contact to automatically call after you send an SOS message tap Auto call To include a picture from your front and rear cameras tap Attach pictures To include a five second audio recording in your SOS message tap Attach audio recording To add recipients by creating new contacts or selectin...

Page 76: ...harge for receiving an Emergency alert message From Settings tap Safety and emergency Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts TIP You can also access Emergency alerts in Notifications From Settings tap Notifications Advanced settings Wireless Emergency Alerts 76 Apps ...

Page 77: ...n also access and manage files saved to your cloud accounts and SD card if supported Search Storage locations Additional locations such as an SD card and cloud accounts are displayed here if supported Apps 77 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 78: ...y depending on the services you sign in to Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your storage My Files settings Use My Files settings to customize your file management options and more Options may vary by carrier From My Files tap More options Settings for the following options Cloud accounts Connect to and manage your cloud services File management Customize how files are displayed delete...

Page 79: ... features Contact your carrier for more information The actual appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by carrier Make a call Make a video call Access voicemail Apps 79 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 80: ... 1 From Phone tap Recents to display a list of recent calls 2 Tap a contact and then tap Call Make a call from Contacts Call a contact from the Contacts app From Contacts swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Answer a call When a call is received the phone rings and the caller s phone number or name is displayed If you are using an app a pop up screen is displayed for...

Page 81: ...sponse On the incoming call screen drag Send message upward and select a message TIP On the incoming call pop up screen tap Send message and select a message End a call Tap End call when you are ready to end your call Actions while on a call You can adjust call volume switch to a headset or speaker and even multitask while on a call Press the Volume keys to increase or decrease the volume Switch t...

Page 82: ...nd for the following options Layout Choose how to show caller info when the person has a profile picture Background Choose a photo to display during a call Call pop up settings When calls are received while using other apps they can be displayed as pop ups From Phone tap More options Settings Call display while using apps The following options are available Full screen Display an incoming call in ...

Page 83: ... the information that you want to save to your Contacts list and tap Add to contacts 3 Tap Create new contact or Update existing contact Delete call records To delete Call log entries 1 From Phone tap Recents 2 Touch and hold the call you want to delete from the Call log 3 Tap Delete Block a number By adding a caller to your Block list future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicem...

Page 84: ...ial You can make a call using Speed dial From Phone touch and hold the Speed dial number If the Speed dial number is more than one digit long enter the first digits and then hold the last digit Remove a Speed dial number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number 1 From Phone tap More options Speed dial numbers 2 Tap Delete by the contact you want to remove from Speed dial Emergency calls You ca...

Page 85: ...and service plan may support the following calling services Place a multi party call Make another call while a call is in progress Options may vary by carrier 1 From the active call tap Add call to dial the second call 2 Dial the new number and tap Call When the call is answered Tap Swap or the On hold number to switch between the two calls Tap Merge to hear both callers at once multi conferencing...

Page 86: ...d in use Samsung Health Use Samsung Health to plan track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity diet and sleep For more information visit samsung com us support owners app samsung health NOTE The information gathered from this device Samsung Health or related software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions or in the cure ...

Page 87: ...xercise regimen check with your doctor if you have symptoms suggestive of heart lung or other serious disease such as Pain or discomfort in your chest neck jaw or arms during physical activity Dizziness or loss of consciousness Shortness of breath with mild exertion or at rest or when lying down or going to bed Ankle swelling especially at night A heart murmur or a rapid or pronounced heartbeat Mu...

Page 88: ...s and music You can share your notes easily using social networking services Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung notes to learn more Set text options Insert Assign a title Navigate up Apps 88 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 89: ...o create content while audio is being recorded Edit notes Make edits to notes you create 1 From Samsung Notes tap a note to view it 2 Tap Edit and make changes 3 When you are finished tap Navigate up Notes options You can edit sort or manage notes From Samsung Notes the following options are available Import PDFs Open a PDF in Samsung Notes Search Search for a keyword More options Edit Select note...

Page 90: ...ed For support visit samsung com us support owners app samsung pay From Samsung Pay tap Get started and follow the prompts NOTE For added security your credit and debit card information is not stored on a cloud service If you are using the Samsung Pay app on multiple devices you must sign in to the app and confirm all payment cards on each device Some card issuers may limit the number of devices U...

Page 91: ...ith Samsung Pay Purchase send and redeem gift cards from an expanding selection of your favorite retailers To view the list of supported banks and gift card merchants visit samsung com us samsung pay compatible cards bank Secure your information Samsung Pay is designed with the latest security technology and works on most recent Samsung Galaxy devices Payments are authorized with your fingerprint ...

Page 92: ...rks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device Visit support google com chrome to learn more Drive Open view rename and share files saved to your Google Drive cloud account Visit support google com drive to learn more Duo Make cross platform video calls on phones and tablets smart devices and on the web Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with...

Page 93: ...rn more Google TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play You can also view videos saved on your device Visit support google com googletv to learn more Maps Get directions and other location based information You must enable location services to use Google Maps For more information see Location Visit support google com maps to learn more Messages Send and receive messages over Wi Fi o...

Page 94: ...n more Play Store Find new apps movies and TV shows music books magazines and games in the Google Play store Visit support google com play to learn more YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your device Visit support google com youtube to learn more YT Music Stream and browse playlists albums and artists from YouTube Music 94 Apps ...

Page 95: ...tlook Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook See Add an Outlook account Visit support office com en us article outlook for ios and android help cd84214e a5ac 4e95 9ea3 e07f78d0cde6 to learn more Add attachment Send message Show formatting options Apps 95 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 96: ... PowerPoint apps on your mobile device with the Microsoft Office mobile app OneDrive Store and share photos videos documents and more in your free online OneDrive account accessible from your personal computer tablet or phone 96 Apps ...

Page 97: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 97 ...

Page 98: ...e connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices Wi Fi Bluetooth NFC and payment Airplane mode Mobile networks Data usage Mobile hotspot Tethering Nearby device scanning Connect to a printer Virtual Private Networks Private DNS Ethernet Wi Fi You can connect your device to a Wi Fi network to access the Internet without using your mobile data 1 From Settings tap Connect...

Page 99: ...P Tap QR scanner to connect to a Wi Fi network by using your device s camera to scan a QR code Advanced Wi Fi settings You can configure connections to various types of Wi Fi networks and hotspots manage saved networks and look up your device s network addresses Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Advanced Sync with Sam...

Page 100: ...hen tap to turn on Wi Fi 2 Tap More options Wi Fi Direct 3 Tap a device and then follow the prompts to connect Disconnect from Wi Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi Fi Direct device From Settings tap Connections Wi Fi More options Wi Fi Direct Tap a device to disconnect it Bluetooth You can pair your device to other Bluetooth enabled devices like Bluetooth headphones or a Bluetooth enabled...

Page 101: ...confirm Advanced options Additional Bluetooth features are available in the Advanced menu Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Connections Bluetooth 2 Tap Advanced or More options Advanced for the following options l Sync with Samsung Cloud account Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung account l Music Share Let friends play music on your Bluetooth speaker or headpho...

Page 102: ...y Use an NFC payment app to make payments by touching your device to a compatible credit card reader 1 From Settings tap Connections NFC and contactless payments and then tap to turn on NFC 2 Tap Contactless payments to see the default payment app To use another payment app tap an available app to choose it To use a payment app that is open tap Pay with currently open app To set another payment se...

Page 103: ...ollow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Mobile networks Use Mobile networks to configure your device s ability to connect to mobile networks and use mobile data Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Connections Mobile networks Mobile data Enable mobile data usage International data roaming Change voice text and data roaming settings for international roaming ...

Page 104: ...bile data You can customize your mobile data access by setting limits and restrictions Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Connections Data usage The following options are available Mobile data Use mobile data from your plan International data roaming Enable mobile data services while roaming internationally Mobile data only apps Set apps to always use mobile data even when your device i...

Page 105: ... connect activate Wi Fi and select your device s Mobile hotspot Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect Connected devices are listed under the heading Connected devices Configure mobile hotspot settings You can customize your mobile hotspot s security and connection settings 1 From Settings tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap Configure for the following settings ...

Page 106: ... and tethering 2 Tap an option Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your device s Internet connection using Bluetooth Connect the computer to the device using a USB cable and then tap USB tethering Connect the computer to the device using an Ethernet adapter and then tap Ethernet tethering Nearby device scanning Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning ...

Page 107: ...he connection information from your VPN administrator 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap More options Add VPN profile 3 Enter the VPN network information provided by your network administrator and tap Save Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN connection 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VP...

Page 108: ...e a private DNS connection 3 Tap Save Ethernet If wireless network connection is not available you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your device to a local network 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to your device 2 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Ethernet and follow the prompts TIP You need an adapter not included to connect an Ethernet cable to your device 108 Settings ...

Page 109: ...ringing Set your device to vibrate in addition to ringing when you receive a call Vibrate Use vibration only for notifications and alerts Mute Set your device to make no sounds Temporary mute Set a time limit for muting the device TIP Use the sound mode setting instead of the volume keys to change the sound mode without losing your customized sound levels Vibrations You can control how and when yo...

Page 110: ...r media Set the default action of the Volume keys to control the media sound volume rather than whichever sound type is in use 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume 2 Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this feature Media volume limit Limit the maximum output of the device s volume while using Bluetooth speakers or headphones not included 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volu...

Page 111: ...g the App settings menu System sound themes Choose a sound theme to use for touch interactions charging changing the sound mode and Samsung Keyboard and more From Settings tap Sounds and vibration System sound and choose an available option System sounds and vibration Customize your device s sounds and vibrations for actions like tapping the screen and charging the device Options may vary by carri...

Page 112: ...only be available with a headset connected From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects for the following options Dolby Atmos Experience breakthrough audio that flows above and around you Dolby Atmos for gaming Apply Dolby Atmos optimized for gaming Equalizer Choose an audio preset that is customized to different genres of music or manually change your audio settings 1 From Set...

Page 113: ...best sound for you Separate app sound You can choose to have an app play only media sound on a Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the other sounds like notifications Connect to a Bluetooth device to make this option available in the Audio device menu 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound 2 Tap Turn on now to enable Separate app sound and then set the following options...

Page 114: ... pop up style Brief Enable customization of your notification colors lighting style and included apps Included apps View brief notifications for your apps Brief pop up settings Customize the Edge lighting style colors and enable notifications to show even while the screen is off Detailed Enable the default Samsung Notification settings Recently sent notifications You can view a list of apps that h...

Page 115: ...e in Do not disturb mode Exceptions Calls messages and conversations Tap to allow Do not disturb exceptions Alarms and sounds Enable sounds and vibrations for alarms events and reminders while Do not disturb mode is active Apps Add apps that you would like to receive notifications from in Do not disturb mode Call message and conversation notifications will still reach you even if you don t allow t...

Page 116: ... selected apps and services Clear notifications to stop the reminders App icon badges Identify which apps have active notifications with badges that appear on their icons Tap to choose whether or not badges indicate the number of unread notifications Wireless Emergency Alerts Customize notifications for emergency alerts Alert when phone picked up You can set the device to notify you about missed c...

Page 117: ...ions From Settings tap Display for the following options l Light Apply a light color theme to your device default l Dark Apply a dark color theme to your device l Dark mode settings Customize when and where Dark mode is applied Turn on as scheduled Configure Dark mode for either Sunset to sunrise or Custom schedule Screen brightness Adjust the screen brightness according to lighting conditions or ...

Page 118: ...le and choose Always on Sunset to sunrise or Custom Drag the Color temperature slider to set the opacity of the filter Font size and style You can change the font size and style to customize your device From Settings tap Display Font size and style for the following options Tap Font style to choose a different font Tap a font to select it or tap Download fonts to add fonts from Galaxy Store Tap Bo...

Page 119: ...ty Turn off the display screen when not in use Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors From Settings tap Display Touch sensitivity to enable Screen saver You can display colors or photos when the screen turns off or while charging 1 From Settings tap Display Screen saver 2 Choose one of the following options None Do not display a screen saver C...

Page 120: ...ures Motions and gestures Double tap to turn off screen to enable this feature Keep screen on while viewing Use the front camera to detect when you re looking at the screen to keep it turned on From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Keep screen on while viewing and tap to enable the feature One handed mode You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with...

Page 121: ...ce and sensitive data on your device For more information see Biometric security Set a secure screen lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock Pattern PIN or Password This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks 1 From Settings tap Lock screen Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock Pattern PIN or Password 2 Tap to enable showing notifications on...

Page 122: ... page and Dynamic Lock Screen Clock style Set the type and color of the clock on the Lock screen Roaming clock Show the time both where you are and at home while you are roaming Widgets Enable widgets on the Lock screen to get quick access to useful information Contact information Show your contact information such as your phone number or email address Notifications Select which notifications to d...

Page 123: ...o use Find My Mobile For more information visit samsung com us support owners app find my mobile Turn on Find My Mobile Before you can use the Find My Mobile feature you must turn it on and customize the options To access your device remotely visit findmymobile samsung com 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Find My Mobile 2 Tap to enable Find My Mobile and log in to your Samsung account T...

Page 124: ...s to access your favorite services with biometric data You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and add your biometric data Secure Folder You can create a secure folder on your device to protect private content and apps from anyone who may be using your device You must sign in to your Sam...

Page 125: ...rd information to be accessed from your device with a password 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Encrypt SD card 2 Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card NOTE Performing a Factory data reset on your device prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card Before initiating a Factory data reset make sure to decrypt the installed SD card first Pass...

Page 126: ...n the feature Device administration You can authorize security features and apps to have administrative access to your device 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Other security settings Device admin apps 2 Tap an option to turn it on as a device administrator Credential storage You can manage the trusted security certificates installed on your device which verify the identity of servers fo...

Page 127: ...cure screen lock Pin windows Pin an app on your device screen which prevents access to other features of your device Security policy updates Keep your device secure by checking for security updates Permission manager Apps might access features of your device that you permit them to like the camera microphone or location when they are running in the background not just when you are using the app Yo...

Page 128: ...end diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when you are having technical problems 1 From Settings tap Privacy 2 Under Samsung tap the following options to customize Samsung Privacy View Samsung s privacy information Customization Service Allow Samsung to provide customized content and recommendations Send diagnostic data Send diagnostic information about your device to Samsung when yo...

Page 129: ...ns 2 Tap an app and chose which location permissions to grant it Options vary by app Location services Location services store and use your device s most recent location data Certain apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap an entry under Location services to see how your location information is used Recent acces...

Page 130: ...ve an account Backup and restore Google settings Add an account You can add and sync all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account 2 Tap one of the account types 3 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic updates to your accounts Account ...

Page 131: ...t to back up your data Restore data Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data Google Account You can enable backup of your information to your Google Account 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup 2 Under Google Drive tap Back up data External storage transfer You can back up your data to an SD card or a USB storage device or restore backup data using Smart Switch For more information ...

Page 132: ...ware To use the quick optimization feature From Settings tap Battery and device care Optimize now Battery View how battery power is used for your various device activities From Settings tap Battery and device care Battery for the following options Usage since last full charge View your recent battery usage by time app and service Power saving Save battery life by limiting background network usage ...

Page 133: ...emory card When you install an optional memory card it is automatically mounted connected to the device and prepared for use However should you unmount the card without removing it from the device you need to mount it before it can be accessed 1 From Settings tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe the screen to SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card To prevent damage to information s...

Page 134: ...ore to view the full list of apps and services using memory Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Apps not used recently to view apps and services that are included in this group Tap to include or exclude these apps and services Tap Excluded apps to view a list of apps that have been excluded Tap Add apps to choose apps to exclude from memory usage checks Tap RAM Plus to select how...

Page 135: ...age then it will move to the next supported language in your list 1 From Settings tap General management Language 2 Tap Add language and select a language from the list 3 Tap Set as default to change the device language To switch to another language on the list tap the desired language and then tap Apply Text to speech Configure your Text to Speech TTS options TTS is used for various accessibility...

Page 136: ...r Google Voice input Google voice typing Legacy Modify settings for Google Voice input Keyboard button on navigation bar Enable a button on the Navigation bar to quickly switch between keyboards Physical keyboards Customize options when you have a physical keyboard connected to your device sold separately 1 From Settings tap General management 2 Tap Physical keyboard and then choose an option Show...

Page 137: ...ow fast you move your mouse Pointer size and color Change the size and color of the mouse pointer Primary mouse button Choose either the Left or Right mouse button to be your primary button Secondary button Choose the action of your secondary mouse button Middle button Choose the action of your middle mouse button Additional button 1 Choose an action for another available mouse button Additional b...

Page 138: ...the current date Set time Enter the current time Automatic time zone Use the time zone provided by your mobile network Set time zone based on location Receive time updates based on your location Use 24 hour format Set the format for displaying time Troubleshooting You can check for software updates and if necessary reset services on your device Software update System updates Check for and install ...

Page 139: ...rk settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Reset accessibility settings You can reset device accessibility settings Accessibility settings in downloaded apps and your personal data are not affected 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Reset accessibility settings 2 Tap Reset settings and confirm when prompted Auto restart at set times Optimize your device by restarting it a...

Page 140: ... Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area 2 Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password To reset your device 1 From Settings tap General management Reset Factory data reset 2 Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset 3 When the device restarts follow the prompts to set up your device Google Device Protection When you si...

Page 141: ...d help seeing hearing or otherwise operating their device Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for everyone For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products please contact us at accessibility sea samsung com Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced settings Installed apps About...

Page 142: ...ments and tap an option Choose an available display mode and tap Apply Default Default display mode High contrast Dark mode High contrast fonts High contrast keyboard Remove animations and Reduce transparency and blur are turned on Large display Font size and Screen zoom are increased and Bold font and Highlight buttons are turned on High contrast theme Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase t...

Page 143: ...d the minimum brightness setting for more comfortable viewing Tap for additional options Size and zoom You can increase the size of supported screen elements and create shortcuts for accessibility features on your device From Settings tap Accessibility Visibility enhancements and tap an option Magnification Use exaggerated gestures such as triple tapping double pinching and dragging two fingers ac...

Page 144: ...e Configure closed caption and subtitle services Sound notifications Receive alerts when the device detects a baby crying or a doorbell Hearing aid support Improve the sound quality to work better with hearing aids Amplify ambient sound Enable this feature and connect headphones to your device to amplify the sounds of conversations Adapt sound Customize the sound for each ear and enhance your list...

Page 145: ...se voice commands to open apps tap buttons scroll type and more Interactions You can simplify the motions needed to answer phone calls or respond to notifications and alarms From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Answering and ending calls Read caller names aloud Hear callers names read aloud when using Bluetooth or headsets sold separately Answer automatically...

Page 146: ...use and physical keyboard From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Auto action after pointer stops Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it Sticky keys When you press a modifier key like Shift Ctrl or Alt the key stays pressed down which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts by pressing one key at a time Slow keys Set how long a key must be...

Page 147: ...time Volume up and down keys Configure selected services to turn on when you press and hold the Volume up and Volume down keys for three seconds Notifications From Settings tap Accessibility Advanced settings and tap an option Flash notification Flash either the camera light or the screen when you receive notifications or when alarms sound Time to take action Choose how long to show messages that ...

Page 148: ...w the current Accessibility software version Open source licenses View information for the open source licenses used for Accessibility Contact us If you have any questions or problems while using your device contact Samsung support through Samsung Members Access community forums error reports remote support and more if supported by your carrier From Settings tap Accessibility Contact us Other sett...

Page 149: ... s USB port and plug the other end of the cable into your device 2 Your device may ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the newest version of the app Follow the prompts and complete your setup 3 On your car s display select Android Auto and follow the prompts NOTE Your device s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when Android Auto is connected to your car through USB Dual Messeng...

Page 150: ...r contacts to share or allow anyone nearby to share with you l Convert videos to compatible format HDR10 and high resolution videos will be converted to standard resolution videos l Link sharing history View sharing history for your Samsung account l Use Wi Fi only Tap to enable Quick Share only when connected to Wi Fi l Auto delete expired files Tap to select an option to manage how your files ar...

Page 151: ... IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more information about your device TIP You can view your device s FCC ID from About phone Status information Samsung Knox Samsung Knox is Samsung s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind Additional licensing fee may be required For more information about Knox please refer to samsung com u...

Page 152: ...arn more Videos youtube com samsungcare Samsung Care samsung com us support Talk to an agent Contact us on Facebook Messenger Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Tips samsung com us support tips 152 ...

Page 153: ...andard One year Limited Warranty End User License Agreement EULA and Health Safety Information for your device are available online Phone English samsung com us support legal mobile Spanish samsung com us support legal mobile sp This information can also be found on the device in the About device or About phone or About tablet section for example Settings About phone or About device or About table...

Page 154: ...inely check this device to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children to use Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park New Jersey 07660 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 Internet samsung com 2022 Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners Manufactured under license from Dolby Labor...

Page 155: ...ctual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services features 155 Legal information ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for A236U

Reviews:

Related manuals for A236U

Brands by name

Popular brands

Samsung A236U, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for A236U

Reviews:

Related manuals for A236U

Brands by name

Popular brands