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Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

85 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Phone: 1.800.SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet: www.samsung.com

©

 2022 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  Samsung & Samsung 

Galaxy are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., 
Ltd. Other company and product names mentioned herein 
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Screen images 
simulated.  Appearance of device may vary. Images shown are for 
reference only.  If you use a screen protector, make sure it allows 
for use of touch screen features.

The Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-
year Limited Warranty, End User License 
Agreement (EULA), and additional Health, 
Safety and Device care information, including:

• Device Temperature

• Maintaining Dust and Water Resistance  

(IP rating)

• Location, Navigation, GPS and AGPS

• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

are available at:

English:  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

Spanish: 

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile-sp

This information is also on the device:

Settings

 > 

About phone

 

or

 

About device

 

or  

About tablet

 

or

 

About watch 

Legal 

information

 

Samsung legal 

or,

 

search for

 

Legal

You can view the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) certification, if applicable, by 
opening

 

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or 

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device

 

or

 

About tablet

 

or

 

About watch 

>

 

Status

 

or 

Status information

Samsung Knox

For more information about Knox, please refer to: 

www.samsung.com/us/knox

Diagnostic software

This device may be equipped with diagnostic 

software reporting usage and performance 

information used to assess, deliver and improve 

network quality and the overall device experience 

to wireless customers. Please refer to your service 

provider’s terms and conditions or privacy policy  
for more information.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 

certification information

For information visit:

• www.fcc.gov/general/radio-frequency-

safety-0

• www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-

absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones

• www.samsung.com/sar

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) 

signals

For information, visit 

www.samsung.com/us/

support/legal/mobile 

then select

  

Health and Safety Information

 > 

 

Radio Frequency (RF) signals

Samsung mobile products and 

recycling

WARNING!

 Never dispose of batteries in a fire 

because they may explode. Do not disassemble,  
crush, puncture, heat, burn or reuse batteries.
For more information, visit:  

www.samsung.com/recycling

 or call 

1-800-SAMSUNG.

FCC Part 15 Information and Notices

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.

Operate devices that support power sharing at 
least 8 inches/20 cm away from your body.

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 

regulations for wireless devices 

The FCC established requirements for devices 
to be compatible with hearing aids and other 
hearing devices. For more information, visit 

www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/hearing-
aid-compatibility-wireline-and-wireless-
telephones

HAC for newer technologies

This device has been tested and rated for use with 
hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies 
that it uses. However, there may be some newer 
wireless technologies used in this device that have 
not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It 
is important to try the different features of this 
device thoroughly and in different locations, using 
your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine 
if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your 
service provider or the manufacturer of this device 
for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you 
have questions about return or exchange policies, 
consult your service provider or device retailer.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be possible on all 
wireless mobile device networks or when certain 
network services and/or mobile device features are 
in use. Check with local service providers. If certain 
features are in use (e.g. call blocking) you may first 
need to deactivate those features before you can 
make an emergency call.

Smart practices while driving

Samsung is committed to both promoting 
responsible driving and giving drivers tools to  
address distractions. For more information, visit  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

Smart practices while driving

Responsible listening

CAUTION!

 Avoid potential hearing loss by not 

exposing yourself to loud sounds for a prolonged 
period of time. For more information, visit

  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

Responsible listening

Pacemaker and implantable medical 

devices

CAUTION!

 Persons who have implantable  

medical devices should consult their health  
care provider before using mobile electronic  
devices. For more information, visit 

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

FCC Part 15 Information and Notices

Important Legal information

Read this document before operating the 
mobile device, accessories, or software 
(defined collectively and individually as the 
“Product”) and keep it for future reference. 
This document contains important  
Terms and Conditions. Electronic 
acceptance, opening the packaging, use, 
or retention of the Product constitutes 
acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

You can obtain a copy of the complete  
Terms and Conditions and Samsung 
Standard One-year Limited Warranty by 
contacting Samsung at the address or phone 
number provided in this document.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is 
subject to a binding Arbitration Agreement 
between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 
AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out 
within 30 calendar days of purchase: email 
[email protected] or call 
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing 
the applicable information. 

Terms & Conditions

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

85 Challenger Road

Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

Phone: 1.800.SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet: www.samsung.com

©

 2022 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  Samsung & Samsung 

Galaxy are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., 
Ltd. Other company and product names mentioned herein 
may be trademarks of their respective owners. Screen images 
simulated.  Appearance of device may vary. Images shown are for 
reference only.  If you use a screen protector, make sure it allows 
for use of touch screen features.

The Arbitration Agreement, Standard One-
year Limited Warranty, End User License 
Agreement (EULA), and additional Health, 
Safety and Device care information, including:

• Device Temperature

• Maintaining Dust and Water Resistance  

(IP rating)

• Location, Navigation, GPS and AGPS

• Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

are available at:

English:  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

Spanish: 

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile-sp

This information is also on the device:

Settings

 > 

About phone

 

or

 

About device

 

or  

About tablet

 

or

 

About watch 

Legal 

information

 

Samsung legal 

or,

 

search for

 

Legal

You can view the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) certification, if applicable, by 
opening

 

Settings

 

>

 

About phone

 

or 

About 

device

 

or

 

About tablet

 

or

 

About watch 

>

 

Status

 

or 

Status information

Samsung Knox

For more information about Knox, please refer to: 

www.samsung.com/us/knox

Diagnostic software

This device may be equipped with diagnostic 

software reporting usage and performance 

information used to assess, deliver and improve 

network quality and the overall device experience 

to wireless customers. Please refer to your service 

provider’s terms and conditions or privacy policy  
for more information.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) 

certification information

For information visit:

• www.fcc.gov/general/radio-frequency-

safety-0

• www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-

absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones

• www.samsung.com/sar

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) 

signals

For information, visit 

www.samsung.com/us/

support/legal/mobile 

then select

  

Health and Safety Information

 > 

 

Radio Frequency (RF) signals

Samsung mobile products and 

recycling

WARNING!

 Never dispose of batteries in a fire 

because they may explode. Do not disassemble,  
crush, puncture, heat, burn or reuse batteries.
For more information, visit:  

www.samsung.com/recycling

 or call 

1-800-SAMSUNG.

FCC Part 15 Information and Notices

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
Operation is subject to conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this 
device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired 
operation.

Operate devices that support power sharing at 
least 8 inches/20 cm away from your body.

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) 

regulations for wireless devices 

The FCC established requirements for devices 
to be compatible with hearing aids and other 
hearing devices. For more information, visit 

www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/hearing-
aid-compatibility-wireline-and-wireless-
telephones

HAC for newer technologies

This device has been tested and rated for use with 
hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies 
that it uses. However, there may be some newer 
wireless technologies used in this device that have 
not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It 
is important to try the different features of this 
device thoroughly and in different locations, using 
your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine 
if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your 
service provider or the manufacturer of this device 
for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you 
have questions about return or exchange policies, 
consult your service provider or device retailer.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be possible on all 
wireless mobile device networks or when certain 
network services and/or mobile device features are 
in use. Check with local service providers. If certain 
features are in use (e.g. call blocking) you may first 
need to deactivate those features before you can 
make an emergency call.

Smart practices while driving

Samsung is committed to both promoting 
responsible driving and giving drivers tools to  
address distractions. For more information, visit  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

Smart practices while driving

Responsible listening

CAUTION!

 Avoid potential hearing loss by not 

exposing yourself to loud sounds for a prolonged 
period of time. For more information, visit

  

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

Responsible listening

Pacemaker and implantable medical 

devices

CAUTION!

 Persons who have implantable  

medical devices should consult their health  
care provider before using mobile electronic  
devices. For more information, visit 

www.samsung.com/us/support/legal/mobile

 

then select 

Health and Safety Information

 > 

FCC Part 15 Information and Notices

Important Legal information

Read this document before operating the 
mobile device, accessories, or software 
(defined collectively and individually as the 
“Product”) and keep it for future reference. 
This document contains important  
Terms and Conditions. Electronic 
acceptance, opening the packaging, use, 
or retention of the Product constitutes 
acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

You can obtain a copy of the complete  
Terms and Conditions and Samsung 
Standard One-year Limited Warranty by 
contacting Samsung at the address or phone 
number provided in this document.

Arbitration Agreement - This Product is 
subject to a binding Arbitration Agreement 
between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS 
AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out 
within 30 calendar days of purchase: email 
[email protected] or call 
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing 
the applicable information. 

Terms & Conditions

Summary of Contents for Galaxy A23 5G

Page 1: ...ABOUT YOUR PHONE PLEASE RECYCLE Printed in the U S A ADVANCED FEATURES DISCOVER ENJOY USE SAS236DL ...

Page 2: ... up view The app will appear in a small pop up window you can move around 4 HEADSET JACK 5 VOLUME Vibrate mode ON OFF Adjust volume settings Tap for captions ON OFF 6 SIDE KEY FINGERPRINT SCANNER Wake up or lock the screen with a quick press Press and hold for additional options Power off Restart Emergency mode Apps shortcuts Double press to launch camera Hold registered fingerprint to the sensor ...

Page 3: ...Accessibility 12 Recommended for you Visibility enhancements Hearing enhancements Interaction dexterity Advanced settings Apps 19 Samsung apps Google Apps Duo Android Auto Dual Messenger Camera 23 Take a picture Settings Options Modes Gallery Edit pictures and videos Smart View Data Usage 30 Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls 31 Your goals Ways to disconnect Comfort care Check your kids Dolby...

Page 4: ...anage a VPN Safety Emergency 40 Medical Info Send SOS message to a contact Emergency Location Services ELS Screenshots 42 08 2022 Security 43 Screen Lock Face recognition Fingerprints Google Play Protect Find My Mobile Samsung Pass Secure Folder Encrypt SD card SIM Card Lock PIN windows Permission manager Wi Fi 50 Wi Fi direct Health Safety Information 51 ...

Page 5: ...1 Learn how to access the unique numbers that identify your device Keep these for future reference 1 Your Device ...

Page 6: ...s About phone Status information SIM card status Your SIM Number will appear under ICCID Your SIM number can also be found on the red Activation Card that came with your phone or on the SIM card 1 Locate the SIM Memory Card tray on the left edge of the phone 2 Press the pin tool provided into the hole until the tray pops out 3 On the SIM card you will see a number beginning with 89 This is your SI...

Page 7: ...4 5 Learn about the advanced features that can make your device more personal and more fun to use 2 Advanced Features ...

Page 8: ...ou use the Cloud you won t have to worry about losing your data to a lost stolen or a broken Galaxy device You will get an easy and seamless backup sync restore and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices You will need to create a Samsung account to access the Samsung Cloud and other phone features Once your account is created you will have 15GB of storage linked to your account Unlimite...

Page 9: ...ind My Device and more Google One Settings Accounts and backup Google Drive Back up data Back up now Google One is a file storage and synchronizing solution that lets you store files in the Google cloud You can access information stored on Google One from any device or location allowing you to collaborate on documents and to share files and photos Using Google One also helps you save memory space ...

Page 10: ...r devices What content can be backed up and restored Apps and app data Call history Contacts Calendar Device settings Photos and videos SMS texts Wi Fi networks and passwords Google Assistant Settings Google Settings for Google apps Search Assistant Voice Voice Voice Match Your device has the Google Assistant feature built in which you can access after you sign into your Google Gmail account To la...

Page 11: ... contrast fonts Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background High contrast keyboard Adjust the color and outline of the keyboard to increase the contrast between the keys and the background Highlight buttons Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out Color inversion Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black t...

Page 12: ...additional battery life May not be supported by all apps Caption preference Show closed captions and subtitles for videos for the hearing impaired You can select language text size and caption style Sound notifications Your phone checks for sounds in your home like a smoke alarm or a baby crying and notifies you You can change the notification settings and also connect a wearable to your device so...

Page 13: ...cent buttons while you are using an app to prevent those keys from being accidentally accessed You can also select to block the side keys the keyboard or a set area of the screen Touch and hold delay Set the desired touch and hold delay to Very short Short Medium Long or Custom to customize the length of time that is considered one touch Tap duration Set how long a screen interaction must be held ...

Page 14: ...NFC tags to provide you with information when you re near them APPS Samsung apps To get more and do more from your device a collection of Samsung apps have been pre loaded or downloaded to the Samsung folder during the initial setup These apps allow you to customize the device to fit your specific needs and uses of features such as the camera notes wearables games your smart home environment and m...

Page 15: ...oogle folder on your Home screen Google search engine YT Music Gmail Google TV Google Maps Duo YouTube Photos Google Drive Duo Home Screen Google folder Duo Your device includes the Duo app in the Google apps folder This app lets you have a video chat with your friends when they are using another Android device or an iOS device Duo has a knock knock feature that lets you see live video of the call...

Page 16: ...ou delete the main app the clone will also be uninstalled Not all messaging apps are compatible CAMERA Home screen Camera Main Rear camera resolution 50 MP Ultra Wide camera 5 MP Depth camera 2 MP Macro camera 2 MP Front camera resolution 8 MP Video recording resolution 1920 x 1080 30fps The pictures and high quality videos you take with the phone s camera are by default saved to your phone s Gall...

Page 17: ...May not be supported by all apps and sites Save selfies as previewed Save the selfie or self recording as viewed on the camera screen without flipping the final image Reduce file size In video mode save memory space by capturing videos in HEVC format May not be able to play these videos on other devices or share them online Video stabilization Eliminate some of the unintentional movement that may ...

Page 18: ...virtual items such as doodles clothing stickers or deco pics to your pictures and recordings AR Emoji Studio AT Emoji Stickers AR Doodle Deco Pic Options Home screen Camera Top of screen When you are ready to take a picture or video simply view the subject on the screen and tap the capture record icon The camera will automatically adjust focus and lighting If you prefer to adjust the settings manu...

Page 19: ...them easily Additionally you will be able to add an image to a contact to select it as your wallpaper or create a slideshow GIF animation or collage directly from the Gallery Edit Pictures and Videos Gallery Tap picture or video Select editing tool options at the bottom of the image You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device Tap on the image or video and select from various edi...

Page 20: ...ge on the Dashboard You can also set your device to supervise your children s digital life Your goals Screen time Tap the time value in the dashboard to see how long each app has been opened and used that day App timers Set a daily limit for how long you use each app When the limit is reached the app is paused for the rest of the day Notifications Tap to see how many notifications have been receiv...

Page 21: ...en s digital life with Google s Family Link app available in the Play Store You can choose apps set content filters keep an eye on screen time and set screen time limits for them DOLBY ATMOS Settings Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos This sound technology amplifies the sound on your phone s loudspeaker and connected devices when you stream a compatible movie listen to musi...

Page 22: ...and Gestures features make your phone easier to use and let you customize notifications actions and the way you interact with your device You will need to allow access to your contacts SMS device location camera and other services to enable the features Lift to wake When enabled you will be able to turn the screen ON when you pick up your phone Double tap to turn ON screen Turn the screen ON with ...

Page 23: ...referred visibility so that you don t receive files that you haven t asked for NFC AND PAYMENT Settings Connections NFC and contactless payments Near Field Communication NFC allows you to communicate with another device without connecting to a network You can transfer pictures contacts and other data to a device that also supports NFC and is within 4cm of your device This technology is used by som...

Page 24: ... top or bottom of the screen In addition you will be able browse the web or send a text message with the split screen feature enabled This feature may not work with all apps Pop up window Recent apps Tap app icon Open in pop up view Open multiple apps in small pop up windows that can be moved around on the screen while another app is open behind it and switch between them at any time VPN Settings ...

Page 25: ...a call or send an SMS text with your location to a designated contact You can include a picture from the front or rear camera and or include a five second audio recording Once this feature is activated and you have a designated contact tap the Power key quickly three times to send the SOS message Default mode is OFF Emergency Location Services ELS This Google tool allows first responders to locate...

Page 26: ...k type It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock This added level of security helps prevent someone from accessing your device including your personal data apps and email accounts There are a variety of screen lock types with different levels of security for your selection including a swipe a pattern a numeric PIN a password face recognition or fingerprint In addition you c...

Page 27: ...ontent confirm a purchase or sign into an app that supports fingerprint ID You will be able to register multiple fingerprints name them and delete them at any time Fingerprint data will be saved only to your phone and will not be backed up Google Play Protect Settings Biometrics and security Google Play Protect Google Play Protect runs a safety check on apps from the Play Store before you download...

Page 28: ...ill give you quick access to those features that support Samsung Pass Secure Folder Settings Biometrics and security Secure Folder A Secure Folder is a great way to keep your important information safe and protect photos videos files apps and more To set up and access a Secure Folder you will need to log in to your email account for identity verification or you can create a password for your Samsu...

Page 29: ...lpful if you want to lend your phone to another user such as a child so that they can only use the pinned app For example if you pin YouTube it is the only function they will be able to use and all other functions of your phone are locked When you want to return to regular usage mode hold the Back and Recent Apps buttons at the same time for a few seconds To unpin an app you may need the authorize...

Page 30: ...t network Connecting to a public Wi Fi network can leave your personal data vulnerable so it is important that you connect to known secure networks and set up passwords as necessary Wi Fi Direct Settings Connections Wi Fi More 3 dots Wi Fi Direct This feature uses Wi Fi capability to share data between Android devices even if they are from different manufacturers To connect both devices must have ...

Page 31: ...r retention of the Product constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions You can obtain a copy of the complete Terms and Conditions and Samsung Standard One year Limited Warranty by contacting Samsung at the address or phone number provided in this document Arbitration Agreement This Product is subject to a binding Arbitration Agreement between you and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC Samsun...

Page 32: ...er License greement EULA and additional Health fety and Device care information including Device Temperature Maintaining Dust and Water Resistance IP rating Location Navigation GPS and AGPS Wireless Emergency Alerts WEA e available at glish ww samsung com us support legal mobile anish ww samsung com us support legal mobile sp is information is also on the device ttings About phone or About device ...

Page 33: ...15 Information and Notices This device complies with part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Operate devices that support power sharing at least 8 inches 20 cm away from your body FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC regu...

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