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USER MANUAL

SM-A115

（Single card model)

SM-A115F/DS (Dual card model)

English. 11/2019.

Rev.1.0

Summary of Contents for SM-A115U

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL SM A115U Single card model SM A115F DS Dual card model English 11 2019 Rev 1 0...

Page 2: ...23 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 25 Understanding the screen 37 Notification panel 39 Entering text Apps and features 41 Installing or uninstalling apps 43 Finder 43 Phone 4...

Page 3: ...91 Mobile data only apps 91 SIM card manager dual SIM models 92 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 93 More connection settings 94 Sounds and vibration 95 Dolby Atmos surround sound 95 Notifications 96 Displ...

Page 4: ...e 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 othe...

Page 5: ...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 a...

Page 6: ...e 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 magnet...

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: ...ayout Proximity Light sensor Microphone Front camera Speaker SIM card Memory card tray Touchscreen Multipurpose jack Power key Volume key Rear camera Dual Main antenna Microphone GPS antenna Speaker F...

Page 11: ...e Centre 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...

Page 12: ...device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen 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...

Page 13: ...mage 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...

Page 14: ...rain 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 c...

Page 15: ...s 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 o...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...he Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change the icon of the SIM or USIM card Name Change the display name of the SIM...

Page 18: ...rrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different f...

Page 19: ...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 insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid...

Page 20: ...and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Turning the device on Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds...

Page 21: ...ergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode Alternatively press and hold the Power key and then tap Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the bat...

Page 22: ...ounts Samsung account Help Creating a Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one You can create a Samsung account using your email address 1 Launch the Settings app and...

Page 23: ...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 Account...

Page 24: ...ur device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch Restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage Transferring backup data...

Page 25: ...ntact 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...

Page 26: ...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 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the...

Page 27: ...ottom of the screen The soft buttons 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 env...

Page 28: ...ear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards Swipe from sides and bottom Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Hom...

Page 29: ...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 re...

Page 30: ...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 sc...

Page 31: ...iew 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...

Page 32: ...ing 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 rel...

Page 33: ...your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen g...

Page 34: ...n 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 area GPRS networ...

Page 35: ...sing 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...

Page 36: ...the screen Password Enter a password with at least four 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 Fa...

Page 37: ...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 pa...

Page 38: ...n 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 bu...

Page 39: ...keyboard functions 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 lan...

Page 40: ...o be inserted and tap Paste Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 2 Tap Dictionary on...

Page 41: ...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 Settings Auto update apps and then select an option...

Page 42: ...Setting app permissions 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...

Page 43: ...ternatively open the notification panel and tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Phone Introduction Make or...

Page 44: ...ettings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a numb...

Page 45: ...g outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message...

Page 46: ...ot 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 Dia...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...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 C...

Page 49: ...ormation 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 contac...

Page 50: ...earching 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...

Page 51: ...tivate 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...

Page 52: ...h 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 o...

Page 53: ...iles 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 roa...

Page 54: ...ptions 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 int...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...e using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such...

Page 57: ...t 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...

Page 58: ...ed 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 sc...

Page 59: ...roperly 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 performance p...

Page 60: ...e The camera 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...

Page 61: ...ideo To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap AF L to cancel the manually set focus 3 T...

Page 62: ...t options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo Available options Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Hig...

Page 63: ...e device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may var...

Page 64: ...up more memory Useful features Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen...

Page 65: ...ntroduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Acc...

Page 66: ...deo 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 Sk...

Page 67: ...pping information on the screen File details Location information Viewing photos or videos by category You can view photos and videos by category Launch the Gallery app tap Pictures or Albums and then...

Page 68: ...ap 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 sto...

Page 69: ...msung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Cloud sync switch to activate it The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting i...

Page 70: ...dow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature...

Page 71: ...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 Ad...

Page 72: ...to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency lev...

Page 73: ...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 voi...

Page 74: ...nch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the locati...

Page 75: ...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...

Page 76: ...list of favourite stations Record audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio station frequency manually Search for an available radio station Playing through the speaker You can...

Page 77: ...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 record...

Page 78: ...tion 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 T...

Page 79: ...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 c...

Page 80: ...te notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder La...

Page 81: ...eminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or S...

Page 82: ...t you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Alternatively drag the reminder to the left Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have bee...

Page 83: ...he Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as message and email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing opti...

Page 84: ...ial 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 differentl...

Page 85: ...your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from v...

Page 86: ...ces 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 87: ...ection 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...

Page 88: ...ction 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 G...

Page 89: ...or 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 oth...

Page 90: ...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...

Page 91: ...ager 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 Connectio...

Page 92: ...e s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a comput...

Page 93: ...nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for mor...

Page 94: ...ions list tap Print All printers and then select a printer Printing methods may vary depending on the content type Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the...

Page 95: ...vate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and repl...

Page 96: ...full screen aspect ratio You can also set the device to hide the front camera from the screen Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home scr...

Page 97: ...o 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...

Page 98: ...style Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type...

Page 99: ...legal information Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location whe...

Page 100: ...s Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt or decrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults wit...

Page 101: ...ring such as wearing glasses hats masks beards or heavy makeup Ensure that you are in a well lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering Ensure your image is not blurry for better matc...

Page 102: ...g a pattern PIN or password 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...

Page 103: ...al offers membership benefits and newsletters Advanced Configure advanced settings for privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App per...

Page 104: ...nsitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud...

Page 105: ...loud you must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup S...

Page 106: ...msung 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 wa...

Page 107: ...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...

Page 108: ...e 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...

Page 109: ...also be deleted Digital wellbeing 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...

Page 110: ...ontrols See your data App timers Number of unlocks Number of notifications Focus mode The time the screen was on Setting timers for apps You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a ti...

Page 111: ...trols Wind down Turn on now 2 To set the schedule to activate wind down mode tap Turn on as scheduled tap the switch to activate it and then set the days and time Device care Introduction The device c...

Page 112: ...ow battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features On the Settings screen tap Device care Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs o...

Page 113: ...ngs screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The...

Page 114: ...languages for 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 Cont...

Page 115: ...to the 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 Visib...

Page 116: ...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 Secur...

Page 117: ...on 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 inform...

Page 118: ...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...

Page 119: ...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 120: ...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 121: ...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 memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from yo...

Page 122: ...If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compat...

Page 123: ...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 fe...

Page 124: ...on storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi...

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