Basics
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Device layout
Speaker
Side key
Volume key
Touchscreen
Front camera
Earphone jack
Multipurpose jack
SIM card / Memory card
tray
Rear camera
Flash
Main antenna
GPS antenna
Microphone
Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2021 Rev 1 0 SM A022F SM A022F DS SM A022G DS SM M022F DS SM M022G DS...
Page 2: ...e device on and off 20 Initial setup 20 Samsung account 21 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 23 Understanding the screen 30 Notification panel 32 Entering text Apps and features...
Page 3: ...date 73 About phone Appendix 74 Troubleshooting 79 Removing the battery Settings 55 Introduction 55 Connections 56 Wi Fi 57 Bluetooth 59 Data saver 59 Mobile Hotspot 60 More connection settings 61 Sou...
Page 4: ...stomise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting...
Page 5: ...aunch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communicat...
Page 6: ...t could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects m...
Page 7: ...t When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose...
Page 8: ...the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be discon...
Page 9: ...s and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase U...
Page 10: ...s 10 Device layout Speaker Side key Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Earphone jack Multipurpose jack SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Flash Main antenna Main antenna GPS antenna Speaker Microp...
Page 11: ...e speaker or receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its...
Page 12: ...eenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side k...
Page 13: ...ious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the c...
Page 14: ...e cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps...
Page 15: ...device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two...
Page 16: ...the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray in...
Page 17: ...o the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or c...
Page 18: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing informati...
Page 19: ...rning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key Alternatively open the notification...
Page 20: ...ns Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you ma...
Page 21: ...word and then tap OK Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch You can use Smart Switch to transfer data from your previous device to your new device Launch the Settings app and tap Acc...
Page 22: ...a between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data t...
Page 23: ...r pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscree...
Page 24: ...are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Button Function Recents Tap...
Page 25: ...ards or downwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder...
Page 26: ...locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home scr...
Page 27: ...cut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the s...
Page 28: ...n Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN or password for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device...
Page 29: ...edia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the scre...
Page 30: ...notifications indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downw...
Page 31: ...the notification panel to view more buttons Adjust the brightness of the display Quick setting buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and...
Page 32: ...to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the k...
Page 33: ...ns Change the keyboard for one handed operation Change the keyboard settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text...
Page 34: ...ge the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To chan...
Page 35: ...issions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you...
Page 36: ...e keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap...
Page 37: ...rs switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call...
Page 38: ...ng them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts wi...
Page 39: ...acts list and tap Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing...
Page 40: ...p to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact...
Page 41: ...more Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then ta...
Page 42: ...pp You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging outside the circle on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the...
Page 43: ...blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s...
Page 44: ...switch to activate it Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically...
Page 45: ...portraits 2 Face the front camera lens 3 Tap to take a picture Applying filter effects You can select a filter effect before taking a picture 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select effects and take a pi...
Page 46: ...pping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where t...
Page 47: ...eatures 47 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Mor...
Page 48: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...
Page 49: ...en Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or...
Page 50: ...rmation related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date...
Page 51: ...will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list select a reminder...
Page 52: ...dio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current station to the favourites list Search for stations Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Enter radio frequency m...
Page 53: ...k the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the ca...
Page 54: ...Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you YT Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Musi...
Page 55: ...Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more informatio...
Page 56: ...he mobile hotspot refer to Mobile Hotspot You may incur additional charges when using this feature More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settin...
Page 57: ...2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the othe...
Page 58: ...to confirm The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request To unpair the devices tap next to the device name to unpair and tap Unpair Sending and receiving...
Page 59: ...tspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the...
Page 60: ...re settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the devi...
Page 61: ...ound Set the device to sound for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more informatio...
Page 62: ...e device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification settings To customise notification settings for mor...
Page 63: ...e screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Navigation bar Change the navigation bar settings Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is chargi...
Page 64: ...screen View the Lock screen version and legal information The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unl...
Page 65: ...d your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provi...
Page 66: ...ansfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup and restore Kee...
Page 67: ...veral times Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced fe...
Page 68: ...e focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Wind Down Activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain b...
Page 69: ...pp power management Limit battery usage for apps that you do not use often The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your dev...
Page 70: ...so use the data compression feature to compress Internet data such as images videos and webpages accessed via the mobile network On the Settings screen tap Device care Ultra data saving and then tap t...
Page 71: ...or perform a factory data reset Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view al...
Page 72: ...ervices installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule so...
Page 73: ...n such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software informa...
Page 74: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PI...
Page 75: ...tions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again...
Page 76: ...ectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues w...
Page 77: ...files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from you...
Page 78: ...d information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open...
Page 79: ...storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom...
Page 80: ...on storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi...