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USER MANUAL

English. 05/2020. Rev.1.0

SM-A107F

SM-A107F/DS

Summary of Contents for SM-A107F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 05 2020 Rev 1 0 SM A107F SM A107F DS ...

Page 2: ...etup 22 Samsung account 23 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 24 Understanding the screen 36 Notification panel 38 Entering text Apps and features 40 Installing or uninstalling apps 42 Phone 46 Contacts 50 Messages 53 Internet 55 Email 56 Camera 64 Gallery 68 Multi window 69 Samsung Members 69 Samsung Notes 70 Calendar 72 Voice Recorder 73 My Files 73 Clock 75 Calculator 75 R...

Page 3: ... 79 Introduction 79 Connections 80 Wi Fi 82 Bluetooth 83 Data saver 84 Mobile data only apps 84 SIM card manager dual SIM models 85 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 86 More connection settings 87 Sounds and vibration 88 Dolby Atmos surround sound 88 Notifications 89 Display 90 Dark mode settings 90 Screensaver 91 Themes 91 Lock screen 92 Smart Lock 92 Biometrics and security 93 Face recognition 96 Fing...

Page 4: ...ce 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 these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...f the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch 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 Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID ...

Page 6: ...se 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 magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 7: ...ht 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 jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

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 disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 9: ...es 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 Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 10: ... Speaker Power key Microphone Touchscreen Volume key Multipurpose jack Proximity sensor Light sensor SIM card Memory card tray Fingerprint recognition sensor Flash Rear camera Dual GPS antenna Earphone jack Speaker Microphone Main antenna ...

Page 11: ...s 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 in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna ...

Page 12: ...he screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 13: ...amage 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 charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor 2 Plug the USB cabl...

Page 14: ...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 such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 15: ...rs for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some services that require a network connection may not be available ...

Page 16: ...SIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully inse...

Page 17: ...th the SIM or USIM card Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards When two cards are activated you can assign voice calls messaging and data services to specific cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then set the feature preferences for your cards in Preferred SIM card Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other mo...

Page 18: ...When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card folder 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection...

Page 19: ... data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufac...

Page 20: ...tions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more Activating emergency mode To activate emergency mode press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device sett...

Page 21: ... instructions to set up your device 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Home screen will appear If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 22: ...g account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Tap Create account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Signing in to your Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Enter you...

Page 23: ...ch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 ...

Page 24: ...t Switch Restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen 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 touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with yo...

Page 25: ...sics 25 Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 26: ...Basics 26 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 27: ...View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Full screen gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons d...

Page 28: ... screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator A widget ...

Page 29: ... Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 30: ...ew the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a 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 the shortcuts area at ...

Page 31: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 32: ... panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a wid...

Page 33: ...ed in the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service ar...

Page 34: ...on required Battery charging Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 35: ...our characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly seve...

Page 36: ... and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following 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 Search for content or apps stored on your ...

Page 37: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 38: ...tions Enter symbols Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages 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 To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then...

Page 39: ...d mode or size Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Open the text editing panel Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste ...

Page 40: ...s tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap...

Page 41: ...sions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch 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 launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission man...

Page 42: ...e a preceding character Access additional options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call ...

Page 43: ...ap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes...

Page 44: ...tions The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call wil...

Page 45: ...vice away from your ears Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter the number 3 Tap Add to Contacts 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recent...

Page 46: ...ut having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will show under the number Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location ...

Page 47: ...e types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import ...

Page 48: ...Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a...

Page 49: ...ctivate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Select what s shared select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app an...

Page 50: ...ch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap Merge Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact Then tap Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages ...

Page 51: ...age Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font...

Page 52: ...sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then ...

Page 53: ... 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the browser s tab manager View your bookmarks ...

Page 54: ...r secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To set your registered biometric data as the lock method along with the password tap an option switch under ...

Page 55: ...nt you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the email Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is di...

Page 56: ...pp Press the Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the previ...

Page 57: ...may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused 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 distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device perfo...

Page 58: ...ra adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily On the shooting modes list tap Photo and tap to take a photo Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap Photo 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera len...

Page 59: ...us mode The camera allows you to take photos where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain T...

Page 60: ...ew screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Using shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left or right or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen Select a shooting mode you want Shooting modes list ...

Page 61: ...ou can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within ...

Page 62: ...trated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Pictures Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them HDR Take photos with rich colours and ...

Page 63: ...ocation tag setting Camera modes View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list Shooting Method Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Quick launch Set the device to launch the camera by pressing the Power key twice quickly This feature m...

Page 64: ... create stories Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images ...

Page 65: ...ideo Tap and hold to rewind Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen 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 dra...

Page 66: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 67: ...te and tap Delete Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings an...

Page 68: ...ents button to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app ...

Page 69: ...alaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings int...

Page 70: ...our schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour ...

Page 71: ...ts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added ...

Page 72: ... play voice memos 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 73: ...ation Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm If ...

Page 74: ... Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad t...

Page 75: ...io app Before you use this app you must connect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Select the radio station you want from the stations list View the list of available stations Access additional options Scan and save available stations automatically Add the current radio station to the favourite...

Page 76: ...e FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically Select the radio station you want from the stations list Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as mes...

Page 77: ... to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Chrome Search f...

Page 78: ...are it with others Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Duo Make a simple video call Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place ...

Page 79: ... connect to aWi Fi network and access the 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 information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the air...

Page 80: ...be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi ...

Page 81: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 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...

Page 82: ...for example pirating copies 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 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 83: ... Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Da...

Page 84: ...nager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models for more information On the Settings screen tap Connections SIM card manager Calls Select a SIM or USIM card for voice calls Text messages Select a SIM or USIM card for messaging Mobile data Select a SIM or USIM card for data services Confirm SIM card for ...

Page 85: ...ection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the 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 andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other d...

Page 86: ...ity enhanced 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 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 device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for pr...

Page 87: ...mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming 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 Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Vibration pattern Select a vibration patt...

Page 88: ...ttings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and replies Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications Show snooze option Set whether to show the snooze option App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Status bar Set how to display notification icons and whether to show the remaining battery percentage on the status bar Do not disturb Set the device to mute incom...

Page 89: ...ange the font size and style Screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Navigation bar Change the navigation bar settings Refer to Navigation bar s...

Page 90: ...lect an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to turn on dark mode at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to turn on and off dark mode Screensaver You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Displ...

Page 91: ...ype Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked scr...

Page 92: ...on the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fac...

Page 93: ...nfigure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget y...

Page 94: ...ing your face For better face registration register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 5 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your f...

Page 95: ...rd 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognising your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to increase the recognition rate in a dark plac...

Page 96: ... a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when r...

Page 97: ... sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise ...

Page 98: ...When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Check added fingerprints 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint ...

Page 99: ...rprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Ac...

Page 100: ... a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset Samsung Cloud Sync the data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have saved on Samsung Cloud You can also back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later To use Samsung Cloud you must sign in to your Samsu...

Page 101: ...ata will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and ba...

Page 102: ... display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce animations Set the device to reduce the screen effects of certain actions such as opening or closing apps Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your co...

Page 103: ... make a call or send a message when you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the Phone or Contacts app 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 Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app The second app will be installed The...

Page 104: ...also be deleted DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Options View the history of your device usage and use features to prevent your device from interfering with your life You can also set up parental controls for your children and manage their digital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to Digita...

Page 105: ...parental controls DigitalWellbeing Number of unlocks The time the screen was on Number of notifications Setting timers for apps You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it 1 On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls App timers 2 Tap No timer next the app you want and set the ti...

Page 106: ...attery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usag...

Page 107: ...er saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Maximum power saving In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by activating dark mode and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated Adaptive power saving You can set the device to activate power saving mode automatically based on your usage patterns an...

Page 108: ...evice care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware On the Settings screen tap Device care Security Scan phone Ultra data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data conne...

Page 109: ...r more information Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings or only netw...

Page 110: ... device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Interacti...

Page 111: ... and install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile ...

Page 112: ...ion 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 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 ...

Page 113: ...M 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 PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 114: ...ched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions 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 Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power...

Page 115: ...y pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again ...

Page 116: ...p after trying these tips contact a Samsung Service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multi...

Page 117: ...vice are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m On your device launch the Settings app tap Connections and then tap the Bluetooth switch to re activate it On your device launch the Settings app tap General management Reset Reset network settings Reset settings Reset to reset network settings You may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem c...

Page 118: ...expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up 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 of the screen Th...

Page 119: ...ion 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 Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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