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Getting started

Device layout and functions

Speaker

Side key (Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Volume key

Proximity/Light sensor

Front camera

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

Earphone jack

SIM card / microSD card

tray

Touchscreen

Rear camera

Flash

Speaker

NFC antenna

(NFC-enabled models)

Main antenna

Microphone

GPS antenna

Summary of Contents for SM-A037M

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 01 2023 Rev 2 0 SM A037M SM A037M DS SM A037U1...

Page 2: ...g the screen 25 Notification panel 27 Entering text 29 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Phone 33 Contacts 35 Messages 37 Internet 38 Multi window 41 Samsung Kids 42 Samsung Notes 43 Samsung Members...

Page 3: ...ries 103 Device overheating situations and solutions Appendix 107 Troubleshooting 113 About Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Settings 67 Introduction 68 Samsung account 68 Connections 69 Wi Fi 71 Bluetoo...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started...

Page 5: ...Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Proximity Light sensor Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Earphone jack SIM card microSD card tray Touchscreen Rear camera Flash Speaker NFC antenna NFC...

Page 6: ...may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur...

Page 7: ...ress simultaneously to capture a screenshot 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 Setti...

Page 8: ...isuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charge...

Page 9: ...ion to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger suc...

Page 10: ...ards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider Installing the SIM or USIM car...

Page 11: ...the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device SIM ma...

Page 12: ...secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a microSD card Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device the SD card or th...

Page 13: ...ice care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to view the SD card page 3 Tap Unmount Do not remove external storage such as an SD card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information o...

Page 14: ...ld the Side key Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press...

Page 15: ...nd various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features n...

Page 16: ...g account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Sa...

Page 17: ...part or 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 touc...

Page 18: ...pps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen b...

Page 19: ...e upwards 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 Favorit...

Page 20: ...evice s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide...

Page 21: ...shortcut 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...

Page 22: ...deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favorite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of...

Page 23: ...sonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a...

Page 24: ...ute mode Vibration mode Airplane mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display t...

Page 25: ...ing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control...

Page 26: ...the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby conn...

Page 27: ...ut languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the k...

Page 28: ...or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To past...

Page 29: ...an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Ne...

Page 30: ...unch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category...

Page 31: ...ipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settings Other call settings and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to activate it Using speed...

Page 32: ...ious rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch...

Page 33: ...porting them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web...

Page 34: ...p More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Crea...

Page 35: ...ding messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon ap...

Page 36: ...gers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations If the category option does not appear tap Set...

Page 37: ...page Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can preve...

Page 38: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...

Page 39: ...o activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps as an app pair to launch them together in the split screen vi...

Page 40: ...pop up window the window will be minimized and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the cent...

Page 41: ...e first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your c...

Page 42: ...ay not be available depending on the model Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mod...

Page 43: ...l Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight...

Page 44: ...Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and ta...

Page 45: ...icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and ta...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...also view the music collections stored on your device and play them GoogleTV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programs from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from...

Page 48: ...Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from t...

Page 49: ...gain 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 camera features a wide angle lens Minor...

Page 50: ...to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure s...

Page 51: ...t or beauty effects Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted metering uses the light in the center portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the...

Page 52: ...ts with a wide angle shot of the landscape or people tap 3 Tap to take a picture Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or...

Page 53: ...ment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background b...

Page 54: ...ISO Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings...

Page 55: ...ot move the device the device will automatically stop taking pictures 3 Tap to stop taking pictures Avoid taking pictures of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Food mode Take...

Page 56: ...s or videos with various stickers On the shooting modes list tap MORE DECO PIC Customizing camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode In...

Page 57: ...location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you...

Page 58: ...by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and d...

Page 59: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...

Page 60: ...aption settings Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Switch to the pop up video player More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playbac...

Page 61: ...he sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in...

Page 62: ...ect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time View the list of saved stations More options Scan and sa...

Page 63: ...ds and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Acc...

Page 64: ...taneously You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the t...

Page 65: ...nsfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it...

Page 66: ...load 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 to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung...

Page 67: ...app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or description...

Page 68: ...u can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in airplane m...

Page 69: ...twork 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device conne...

Page 70: ...rd 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network...

Page 71: ...pies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1...

Page 72: ...air with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some ap...

Page 73: ...hen using this feature Mobile Hotspot 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 andTe...

Page 74: ...nced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You c...

Page 75: ...ontent type Connected devices Change settings for device connections On the Settings screen tap Connected devices Quick Share Change the Quick Share settings Refer to Quick Share for more information...

Page 76: ...conditions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode a...

Page 77: ...coming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to u...

Page 78: ...an listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration S...

Page 79: ...You can set a schedule for applying this feature Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen larger or smaller Full screen apps Select apps to use with...

Page 80: ...screen such as the screen layout On the Settings screen tap Home screen Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock type Change the...

Page 81: ...The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For e...

Page 82: ...device App security Scan apps and keep your device safe from malicious software Updates View the version of your device s software and check for updates Privacy Change the settings for privacy Biomet...

Page 83: ...h are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your d...

Page 84: ...e screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the s...

Page 85: ...ur fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgo...

Page 86: ...re using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen ins...

Page 87: ...ints 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Location Change s...

Page 88: ...s for a certain period of time Emergency Location Service Activate the Emergency Location Service ELS feature Wireless emergency alerts Change the settings for wireless emergency alerts Some features...

Page 89: ...restore it later Backing up data You can back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next t...

Page 90: ...ate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one...

Page 91: ...ntended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messeng...

Page 92: ...and you cannot use it Driving monitor Activate the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and...

Page 93: ...nd available storage On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and...

Page 94: ...data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data such a...

Page 95: ...arged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings P...

Page 96: ...sibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Setti...

Page 97: ...when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security t...

Page 98: ...nse Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information Checking...

Page 99: ...99 Usage notices...

Page 100: ...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 and using t...

Page 101: ...ans that the device has not been authorized for sale in the U S or its territories and may only be brought to the U S for the owner s personal use The use of mobile devices on airplanes or ships may b...

Page 102: ...The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional...

Page 103: ...ol down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung appro...

Page 104: ...a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight 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...

Page 105: ...ture 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 d...

Page 106: ...106 Appendix...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on agai...

Page 109: ...nectivity 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...

Page 110: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from y...

Page 111: ...lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notificati...

Page 112: ...y manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage...

Page 113: ...t 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 manufactu...

Page 114: ...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...

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