Samsung Galaxy A11 User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy A11

Page 1: ...Galaxy A11 IA21 User manual ...

Page 2: ...ize your home screen App icons Wallpaper Themes Icons Widgets Home screen settings Status bar Notification panel Quick settings Camera and Gallery Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode 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 Samsung apps Ga...

Page 3: ...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 Google Account External storage transfer Accessibility Recommended for you TalkBack Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction and dexterity Advanced settings Installed services About Accessibi...

Page 4: ...Getting started Galaxy A11 Galaxy A21 Set up your device Start using your device 4 ...

Page 5: ...ophone Volume keys USB charger Accessory port Flash Rear cameras Side key Speaker Headphone jack Fingerprint scanner Microphone SIM microSD card tray Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 6: ...phone jack Volume keys USB charger Accessory port Flash Rear cameras Fingerprint scanner Microphone Side key Microphone Speaker SIM microSD card tray Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 7: ...ional microSD card sold separately into the tray with the gold contacts facing down Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only NOTE Use only Samsung approved chargers and cables To avoid injury or damage to your device do not use incompatible worn or damaged batteries chargers or cables Using other charging devices and batteries may void your...

Page 8: ...gital wellbeing and parental controls Biometric security Multi window Edge panels Enter text Emergency mode Turn on your device Use the Side key to turn your device on Do not use the device if the body is cracked or broken Use the device only after it has been repaired Press and hold the Side key to turn the device on To turn the device off press and hold the Side and Volume down keys at the same ...

Page 9: ... 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 information 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 2 Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer ...

Page 10: ...lt the device locks automatically when the screen times out For more information about screen locks see Lock screen and security Side key Press to lock Press to turn on the screen and then swipe the screen to unlock it Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 11: ...more information Add 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...

Page 12: ...your email accounts to view and manage email messages Galaxy A11 only 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts 2 Tap Add account Email 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 cr...

Page 13: ...rce or a metallic object 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 14: ...creen to scroll through 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 15: ...the screen to zoom 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 16: ...igation bar You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures Recent apps Home Back Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only ...

Page 17: ...tons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen experience Instead swipe to navigate your device 1 From Settings tap Display Navigation bar Swipe gestures to enable the feature 2 Tap an option to customize l More options Choose a gesture type and sensitivity l Gesture hints Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen gesture is located l Show button to hide keyboard Sho...

Page 18: ...creen touch and hold an app icon and then tap Remove NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app it just removes the icon from a Home screen Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing a favorite picture video or preloaded wallpaper 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen and then tap Wallpapers 2 Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers My wallpapers...

Page 19: ...e Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be applied to both screens Themes Set a theme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens wallpapers and app icons 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Themes and tap a theme to preview and download it 3 Tap Navigation drawer My stuff Themes to see downloaded themes 4 Tap a theme and then tap Apply to apply the selecte...

Page 20: ...Home screen settings Customize your Home and Apps screens 1 From a Home screen touch and hold the screen 2 Tap Settings to customize Home screen layout Set your device to have separate Home and Apps screens or only a Home screen where all apps are located Home screen grid Choose a layout to determine how icons are arranged on the Home screen Apps screen grid Choose a layout to determine how icons ...

Page 21: ...n badges Enable to show badges on apps with active notifications You can also choose the badge style Swipe down for notification panel Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen Rotate to landscape mode Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape About Home screen View version informat...

Page 22: ...e 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 For more information see Advanced settings 22 ...

Page 23: ... Notification cards 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 23 ...

Page 24: ...re 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 settin...

Page 25: ...les from numerous sources and interactive games entirely free of charge From a Home screen swipe right TIP To customize Samsung Free tap More options Settings Digital wellbeing and parental 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...

Page 26: ... 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 someone or something that loo...

Page 27: ...rint scanner Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account To use your fingerprint to unlock your device you must set a pattern PIN or password 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint Fingerprint m...

Page 28: ...ebsites Use with Samsung account Use your fingerprints to verify your identity instead of your Samsung account password 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 preferences for biometric security options From Settings tap Biometrics and security More bio...

Page 29: ...ps and adjust the 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 29 ...

Page 30: ...ayed in split screen 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 combo to Edge panel Create and add an app pair shortcut to the Apps panel on the Edge screen 30 ...

Page 31: ...ap to enable this feature Edge handle Swipe to the center of the screen to open the Edge panels Apps panel You can add apps in two columns 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 All apps for the complete app list l To open additional windows in pop up ...

Page 32: ... 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 the Edge screen tap Settings 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 install More options Reorder Change the order...

Page 33: ... to set which side the Edge screen 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 About Edge panels You can view the current software version and license informat...

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

Page 35: ...late Type words or sentences in the keyboard to translate them into another language Clipboard Access the clipboard Text editing Use an editing panel to help pinpoint text that you want to cut copy and paste Modes Select a keyboard layout Keyboard size Adjust the height and width of the keyboard Configure the Samsung keyboard Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard From the Samsung keyboar...

Page 36: ...ors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Theme Choose a theme for your keyboard Mode Choose between portrait and landscape mode Size and transparency Adjust the size and transparency of the keyboard Layout Display numbers and special characters on the keyboard Font size Drag the slider to adjust the font size Custom symbols Change the symbol shortcuts on the keyboard Other ...

Page 37: ...g Instead of typing enter text by speaking From the Samsung keyboard tap Voice input and speak your text Return to keyboard Open Settings Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 37 ...

Page 38: ...lected Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful 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...

Page 39: ...n to your emergency 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 Add or remove apps from the screen Emergency contacts Manage your medical profile and ICE In Case of Emer...

Page 40: ...and edit them Camera Navigate the camera screen Configure shooting mode 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 40 ...

Page 41: ...videos using the Camera 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 41 ...

Page 42: ...ing 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 Tap Add to drag modes into or out of the shooting modes tray at the bottom of t...

Page 43: ...gent features Scan QR codes Automatically detect QR codes when using the camera Galaxy A21 only Pictures Swipe Shutter button to edge to Swipe Shutter button to Choose to either take a burst shot or create a GIF when you swipe the shutter to the nearest edge Selfies Use wide angle for group selfies Smart selfie angle Automatically switch to wide angle when there are two or more people in the selfi...

Page 44: ...gs to keep Choose whether to launch Camera with the same shooting mode selfie angle and filters as the last time Storage location Select a memory location A memory card not included must be installed to view Storage location Watermark Add a watermark to the bottom left corner of your pictures Galaxy A21 only Shutter sound Play a tone when taking a picture Vibration feedback Enable vibrations when ...

Page 45: ... on your device You 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 45 ...

Page 46: ...ge to paste in another app 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 Transform Rotate flip crop or make other changes to the overall appearance of the picture Filters Add color effects Tone Adjust the brightness exposure contra...

Page 47: ...d edit information about the video Set as wallpaper Set the video as wallpaper on the Lock screen 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 pictures and videos from the Gallery app 1 From Gallery...

Page 48: ... of your screen Your device 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 Galaxy A21 only From Settings tap Advanced features Screenshots l Screenshot toolbar Show additional options after you take a screenshot l Hide status and navigation bars Do not display the status...

Page 49: ...Apps Using apps Samsung apps Google apps Microsoft apps 49 ...

Page 50: ...apps are turned off and hidden from the Apps list From Apps 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 setti...

Page 51: ...can copy a folder to a Home screen From Apps touch and hold a folder 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 App settings Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps From Settings tap Apps Tap an option to customize Choose default apps Choose whic...

Page 52: ...les Phone Samsung Notes Galaxy Store Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Store Game Launcher Automatically arrange all your games in one place Galaxy A21 only For more information on Game Launcher visit samsung com us support owners app game launcher TIP If Game Launcher is not seen in the Apps list then from Set...

Page 53: ...ic and scientific math functions as well as a unit converter History View past calculations Unit converter Convert between measurements Scientific mode Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 53 ...

Page 54: ...r various online accounts to consolidate all your calendars in one place Tap to view event Navigation drawer Create new event Go to today s date Stickers Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 54 ...

Page 55: ...ht Receive a notification 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 Creat...

Page 56: ...ck The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms Turn alarm on or off Add alarm Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 56 ...

Page 57: ...her the alarm 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 Delete an alarm You can delete an alarm that you created 1 From Clock touch and hold an alarm 2 Tap Delete Alert setti...

Page 58: ...t time 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 58 ...

Page 59: ...are automatically 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 St...

Page 60: ...the countdown time and timer name 3 Tap Add to 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 General settings View and configure settings for all Clock tools From Clock ta...

Page 61: ...onize with personal accounts added to your device Accounts may also support email calendars and other features Add profile picture Add delete and expand fields Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 61 ...

Page 62: ...orites they 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 File or Text 4 Choose a sharin...

Page 63: ... about the 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 Open drawer Groups and then tap a group To remove a contact touch and hold a contact to select it and then tap Remov...

Page 64: ... 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer Groups and then tap a group 2 Tap More options Delete To only delete the group tap Group only To delete the group and the contacts in the group tap Group and members 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 contact by linki...

Page 65: ...s 3 Tap Import and follow the prompts Export contacts Export contacts from your device as vCard files VCF 1 From Contacts tap Open drawer 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 Open drawer Manage contacts 2 Tap Sync contacts Delete contacts Delete a single con...

Page 66: ...multiple email accounts in one app Galaxy A11 only To add an email account see Add an email account Add attachment Send message Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 66 ...

Page 67: ...om your Contacts tap the contact to place a checkmark and then tap Done The contact is displayed in the recipients field Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and Bcc fields 3 Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text Tap Attach to add files images audio and more to your email Tap More options for additional email options 4 Review your message and tap Send Manage the inbox Organize and searc...

Page 68: ...rt calendars contacts and other features Email settings Modify settings associated with using the Email app From Email tap Navigation drawer Settings Under General tap an option and then follow the prompts Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account Remove email accounts Should you need to remove an email account from your device you can do so through the Settings menu 1 Fr...

Page 69: ...ng features with Secret Mode Biometric Web Login and Contents Blocker Access Bookmarks Add to Bookmarks Navigate Access Tabs Reload webpage TIP Visit samsung com us support owners app samsung internet for more information Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 69 ...

Page 70: ...rk entry 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 ...

Page 71: ...gin 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 Face Use Face recognition to keep Secret mode private Fingerprints Use Fingerprint scanner to keep Secret mode private Reset Secret mode Erase your sec...

Page 72: ...om Messages 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 72 ...

Page 73: ...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 someone 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 ...

Page 74: ...ify you of imminent threats and other situations There is no charge for receiving an Emergency alert message 1 From Settings tap Notifications Advanced settings 2 Tap Wireless Emergency Alerts to customize notifications for emergency alerts 74 ...

Page 75: ...ou can 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 75 ...

Page 76: ...sign in to Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your storage My Files options Use My Files options to search edit clear file history and more Options may vary by carrier From My Files the following options are available Search Search for a file or folder More options Cloud service Connect to a carrier cloud service if available Analyze storage See what s taking up space in your storage Tr...

Page 77: ...lling features Contact your carrier for more information The actual appearance of the Phone app screen and available options varies by carrier Access voicemail Make a video call Make a call Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 77 ...

Page 78: ...ontacts Call a contact from the Contacts app From Contacts swipe your finger across a contact to the right to call the contact Pick up phone to call Call a contact whose message or details are on the screen by bringing your phone close to your ear Galaxy A21 only From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Pick up phone to call and tap to enable Answer a call When a call is received t...

Page 79: ...ge response 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 Swi...

Page 80: ...background 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 ...

Page 81: ...the call that contains 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 d...

Page 82: ...eed dial 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 Y...

Page 83: ...rier 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 confere...

Page 84: ...er person while on a call You can use RTT whenever you are calling someone whose phone also supports RTT or is connected to a teletypewriter TTY device The RTT icon appears on all incoming RTT calls 1 From Phone tap More options Settings 2 Tap Real time text for the following options RTT call button Choose a visibility option for the RTT call button Visible during calls Show the RTT call button on...

Page 85: ...e recordings 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 85 ...

Page 86: ...ons to 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...

Page 87: ...gs View settings for the Samsung Notes app All notes View all notes Frequently used Quick access to commonly used notes Shared notebooks View notebooks shared with your contacts through your Samsung account Trash View deleted notes for up to 15 days Folders View notes by groups Manage folders Add remove and organize groups 87 ...

Page 88: ...with Chrome and bring your open tabs bookmarks 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 video calls Visit support google com duo to learn more Gmail Send and receive email with Google s web based ema...

Page 89: ...pay 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 Photos Store and back up your photos and videos automatically to your Google Account with Google Photos Visit support google com photos to learn more Google Play Movies TV Watch movies and TV sh...

Page 90: ...nes 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 90 ...

Page 91: ...ok Access email calendar contacts tasks and more in Outlook Galaxy A21 only 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 Devices and software are constantly evolving the illustrations you see here are for reference only 91 ...

Page 92: ...l and 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 92 ...

Page 93: ...Settings Access Settings Connections Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Lock screen and security Accounts Device maintenance Accessibility Other settings 93 ...

Page 94: ...onnections Manage 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 Sett...

Page 95: ...e 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 Switch to mobile data When enabled your device will switch to mobile data whenever the Wi Fi connection is...

Page 96: ...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 vehicle infotainment system Once a pairing is created the devices remember each other and can exchange information without having to enter ...

Page 97: ...oth 2 Tap Settings next to the device and then tap Unpair 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 for the following options l Sync with Samsung account Sync files transferred through Bluetooth with your Samsung account l Phone name Change the name of your device for Blueto...

Page 98: ...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 service as the default tap Others and then tap the service you prefer Airplane mode Airplane mode turns off all network connections including calling texting mobile data Wi Fi and Bluetooth Wh...

Page 99: ...to connect to your provider Network operators Choose available and preferred networks Network extenders Scan for cells that can extend your network connection TIP Use these features to help manage connection settings that may affect your monthly bill Data usage Check your current mobile and Wi Fi data usage You can also customize warnings and limits From Settings tap Connections Data usage Turn on...

Page 100: ...he monthly date to align with your carrier s billing date TIP Use these features to keep an eye on your estimated data usage Monitor Wi Fi data You can restrict Wi Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks 1 From Settings tap Connections Data usage 2 Tap Wi Fi data usage to view data usage over Wi Fi connections over a period of time You can view total usage as well as usage by app M...

Page 101: ...s Network name View and change the name of your Mobile hotspot Security Choose the security level for your Mobile hotspot Password If you choose a security level that uses a password you can view or change it Band Select one of the available bandwidth options Advanced Configure additional Mobile hotspot settings Auto hotspot Share your hotspot connection automatically with other devices signed in ...

Page 102: ... Easily set up connections to other available devices by turning on Nearby device scanning This feature sends you a notification when there are available devices to connect to 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning 2 Tap to turn on the feature Connect to a printer Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi Fi network to easily print documents and image...

Page 103: ...ection 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap Settings next to a VPN 3 Edit the VPN and tap Save or tap Delete to remove the VPN Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connecting to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy 1 From Settings tap Connections More connection settings VPN 2 Tap a VPN enter your log in information and tap Connect l To disconnect tap the VPN a...

Page 104: ...one Notification sound System sounds and vibration Dolby Atmos Separate app sound Sound mode You can change the sound mode on your device without using the volume keys From Settings tap Sounds and vibration and then choose a mode Sound Use the sounds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts Vibrate while ringing Set your device to vibrate in addit...

Page 105: ...evel for call ringtones notifications media and system sounds From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Volume and drag the sliders for each sound type TIP You can also use the Volume keys to adjust the volume When pressed a pop up menu shows the volume level and current sound type You can tap the menu to expand it and then adjust the volume of the other sound types by dragging their sliders Use Volu...

Page 106: ...tting tap Set volume limit PIN Ringtone Customize your call ringtone by choosing from preset sounds or adding your own Options may vary by carrier 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibration Ringtone 2 Tap a ringtone to hear a preview and select it or tap Add to use an audio file as a ringtone Notification sound Choose a preset sound for all notification alerts 1 From Settings tap Sounds and vibratio...

Page 107: ...y a sound when typing with the Samsung keyboard Vibration Touch interactions Vibrate when you tap navigation buttons or touch and hold items on the screen Dialing keypad Vibrate when dialing numbers on the Phone keypad Navigation gestures Vibrate when using gestures Charging Vibrate when a charger is connected Samsung keyboard Vibrate when typing with the Samsung keyboard Dolby Atmos Enjoy Dolby A...

Page 108: ...Bluetooth device to make this option available in the Audio device menu Galaxy A11 only 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 App Choose an app to play its sound on a separate audio device Audio device Choose the audio device that you want the app s sound to be played on 108 ...

Page 109: ... 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 have ...

Page 110: ...our device 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 ...

Page 111: ...tion reminders Enable and customize periodic reminders about notifications from 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...

Page 112: ...ht 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 Adaptive color filter Turn on Blue light filter automatically between sunset and sunrise to reduce eye strain Screen brightness Adjust the screen...

Page 113: ...mize 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 Bold font to make all fonts appear with bold weight Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text Screen zoom Adjust the zoom level to make content easier to see 1 From Settings tap...

Page 114: ...uch protection to enable the feature 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 Colors Tap ...

Page 115: ... using the Side key From Settings tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn off screen to enable this feature One handed mode You can change the screen layout to accommodate operating your device with one hand 1 From Settings tap Advanced features One handed mode 2 Tap to enable the feature and select one of the following options Gesture Swipe down in the center of the bottom e...

Page 116: ...ric 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 the lock screen The following options are available Icons only Show...

Page 117: ...seful information Contact information Show your contact information such as your phone number or email address Notifications Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen Shortcuts Select which app shortcuts to add to the Lock screen About Lock screen Update the Lock screen s software Google Play Protect You can configure Google Play to regularly check your apps and device for security ...

Page 118: ...msung to store your PIN pattern or password allowing you to unlock and control your device remotely Send last location Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery charge falls below a certain level Find My Mobile update View the current software version and check for updates Find My Device You can protect your device from loss or theft by all...

Page 119: ...d 1 From Settings tap Biometrics and security Encrypt or decrypt SD card 2 Tap Encrypt or decrypt 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 Decrypt SD card You can decrypt an optional...

Page 120: ...ible to turn on 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...

Page 121: ...ecure 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 Y...

Page 122: ...echnical problems Google Privacy Customize Android and Google privacy features 1 From Settings tap Privacy 2 Under Google tap privacy services to customize them Location Location services use a combination of GPS mobile network and Wi Fi to determine the location of your device 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services TIP Some apps require location services be turned on for ...

Page 123: ...rough Bluetooth even when Bluetooth is turned off Recent location requests View a list of apps that have requested your location 1 From Settings tap Location 2 Tap to turn on Location services 3 Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app s settings Location services Location services store and use your device s most recent location data Certain apps can use this data to improve yo...

Page 124: ...e 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 settings Each account has its own custom settings You can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type Account settings and available features vary between account types 1 From Settings tap Accounts and backup Manage a...

Page 125: ...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 see Bring data from an old device From Settings tap Accounts and backup External storage transfer Google settings You can configure your device s Google settings Available options depend on your Google Account From Settings tap Go...

Page 126: ...for malware 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 mode Save battery life by limiting background ne...

Page 127: ... a memory 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 More options Advanced 2 Tap your SD card and then tap Mount Remove a memory card To prevent damage t...

Page 128: ...ean now to free up as much memory as possible Tap View more 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 exc...

Page 129: ...om 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 features such as Voice Assistant From Settings tap General management...

Page 130: ...e 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 on screen keyboard Show the on screen keyboard while a physical keyboard...

Page 131: ...n how fast you move your mouse 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 button 2 Choose an action for another available mouse button Autofil...

Page 132: ...r the current date Set time Enter the current time 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 available software updates for your device Options may vary by carrier From Settings tap Software update System updates for the following option...

Page 133: ...set network 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 restar...

Page 134: ... device 1 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 Wh...

Page 135: ...eople who need 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 Install...

Page 136: ...y Visibility enhancements and tap an option High contrast theme Adjust colors and screen fonts to increase the contrast for easier viewing High contrast fonts Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight bu...

Page 137: ...ed Font size and style Configure screen fonts Screen zoom Configure the screen zoom level Hearing enhancements You can configure Accessibility features to assist with audial aspects of the device Options may vary by carrier Sounds You can adjust audio quality when using hearing aids or earphones From Settings tap Accessibility Hearing enhancements and tap an option Real time text Activate real tim...

Page 138: ...losed caption and subtitle services Interaction and dexterity You can configure Accessibility features to assist with limited dexterity when interacting with your device Alternate input You can control your device using different kinds of inputs and controls From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Universal switch Control your device with your customized switche...

Page 139: ... and the keyboard Touch settings You can adjust your screen to be less sensitive to taps and touches From Settings tap Accessibility Interaction and dexterity and tap an option Touch and hold delay Select a time interval for this action Tap duration Set how long an interaction must be held to be recognized as a tap Ignore repeated touches Set a time duration in which to ignore repeated touches Mou...

Page 140: ... Volume up keys Configure selected Accessibility features to open by quickly pressing the Side and Volume up keys at the same 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 ligh...

Page 141: ...e current Accessibility software is available in Settings From Settings tap Accessibility About Accessibility The following information is available Version View the current Accessibility software version Open source licenses View information for the open source licenses used for Accessibility Other settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use Help Android Auto Dual Messen...

Page 142: ...r vehicle 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 Dua...

Page 143: ...h you Everyone Anyone nearby can share with you Phone name Edit the name of your phone that will be seen by other devices About phone View information about your device including current status legal information hardware and software versions and more 1 From Settings tap About phone to view your phone number model number serial number and IMEI information 2 Tap additional items to view more inform...

Page 144: ...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 144 ...

Page 145: ...om 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 tablet Legal information Samsung legal Or search Legal If your device required Federal Communications Commission FCC approval you can view the FCC certification...

Page 146: ...in Digital Rights Management DRM technology to verify you have the right to use the files Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM protected files Screen images are simulated Appearance of device may vary Descriptions are based on the device s default settings Some content may differ depending on carrier model or software The actual available capacity of the internal memory is ...

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