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Bluetooth is not working well

If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance
malfunctions, try the following:

•

Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to.

•

Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device 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, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the

notification panel

Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards, and then drag the
notification panel downwards. Tap

→

Quick panel layout

and tap the

Show brightness

control above notifications

switch to activate it.

A connection is not established when you connect the device to a

computer

•

Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.

•

Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.

Your device cannot find your current location

GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi
or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.

Summary of Contents for SM-A136W

Page 1: ...www samsung com ca USER MANUAL English 11 2021 Rev 1 0 SM A136W ...

Page 2: ...ring data from your previous device Smart Switch 23 Understanding the screen 32 Notification panel 34 Entering text Apps and features 36 Installing or uninstalling apps 37 Phone 40 Contacts 42 Messages 43 Internet 44 Camera 52 Gallery 56 Multi window 59 Samsung Health 60 Samsung Notes 61 Samsung Members 61 Calendar 62 Reminder 63 My Files 63 Clock 63 Calculator 64 Game Launcher 65 Game Booster 66 ...

Page 3: ...phone Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 108 Removing the battery Health and Safety Settings 70 Introduction 70 Samsung account 70 Connections 72 Wi Fi 73 Bluetooth 74 NFC and contactless payments 75 Data saver 76 Mobile data only apps 76 Mobile Hotspot 77 More connection settings 78 Sounds and vibration 79 Sound quality and effects 79 Separate app sound 80 Notifications 80 Display 81 Motion smoothness ...

Page 4: ...customize the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting 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 serv...

Page 5: ... to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off 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 The ...

Page 6: ...e device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool 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 approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the de...

Page 7: ...ar 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 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 h...

Page 8: ...e 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 d...

Page 9: ...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 Only use 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 to change depending entirel...

Page 10: ...key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Speaker Earphone jack SIM card Memory card tray Touchscreen Rear camera Flash Speaker Microphone NFC antenna Microphone GPS antenna Main antenna ...

Page 11: ... receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its 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 me...

Page 12: ...reenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want 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 Refer to Navigation bar ...

Page 13: ...nplug 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 Wired charging Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device s multipurpose jack to charge the battery...

Page 14: ... 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 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...

Page 15: ...nwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Only use 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 Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card ...

Page 16: ... into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged When you remove the t...

Page 17: ...Settings app and tap Battery and device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resu...

Page 18: ...n Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key Alternatively open the notification 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 and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more ...

Page 19: ...en you turn on your device for the first time or perform a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and ...

Page 20: ...en 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 Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 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 t...

Page 21: ...our device Ensure that your device is sufficiently charged before transferring data If the battery power is low data transfer may be interrupted 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 from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the ...

Page 22: ...oad 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 com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufa...

Page 23: ... 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 touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is not recommended to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so...

Page 24: ...e 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 by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap More o...

Page 25: ...ards 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 Favourite apps 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 Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen button ...

Page 26: ...e Visual elements of the 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 Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Display...

Page 27: ...tcut 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 the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and ...

Page 28: ...ted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 29: ...y 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 factory data reset if the unlock code is entered incorrectly several times in a row and the attempt limit is reached Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset scree...

Page 30: ...ion mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the 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 ...

Page 31: ...r at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot You can view the cropped area in Gallery Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured ...

Page 32: ...se 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 Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Control connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on t...

Page 33: ...ling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devices Nearby connected devices will appear 2 Select a ...

Page 34: ...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 On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar laun...

Page 35: ...e text editing panel Change the keyboard mode Change the keyboard size Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model 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 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 36: ...n 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 Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable se...

Page 37: ...iew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 38: ...al numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 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...

Page 39: ...rom people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown private numbers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone ...

Page 40: ...them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select th...

Page 41: ...tap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a ...

Page 42: ...p to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 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 size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messag...

Page 43: ...or information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then 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 More options Refresh the ...

Page 44: ... videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the 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...

Page 45: ...ar blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary de...

Page 46: ...focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take ...

Page 47: ...ons may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self ...

Page 48: ... Portrait mode The camera allows you to take pictures where the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment 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 blur ...

Page 49: ...iate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives If the image is too dark increase the exposure If the image is too light reduce the exposure Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area Tap the preview screen...

Page 50: ...aking pictures of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Food mode Take pictures of food with vibrant colours and blurred edges 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustmen...

Page 51: ...ve the device s memory Useful features Auto HDR Take pictures with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in p...

Page 52: ...may not be available depending on the model Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the image...

Page 53: ... right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 54: ... next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Configure the caption settings Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playback screen Albums Create al...

Page 55: ...te images or videos select a story and tap Add or Edit Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then tap Delete Using theTrash feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the trash The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Trash switch to activate it To view files in...

Page 56: ...run multiple apps at the same time in 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 apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 57: ...recent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved on the Edge p...

Page 58: ... 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 centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 59: ...ch the Samsung Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items at the bottom of the home cards list Home cards View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Health users or c...

Page 60: ...nto your notes 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 mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 61: ...pcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch 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 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 tap the Calendar switch to...

Page 62: ...con 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 tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders ...

Page 63: ...ck 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 calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 64: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 65: ... rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in the background when there is not enough memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Touch protection Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Capture screenshots Re...

Page 66: ...r Bluetooth 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 On the other device open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to receive the image 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel s...

Page 67: ...ooth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your friend...

Page 68: ...ures such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the connection request When you play music via your smartphone you can listen to it together via both Buds Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals wh...

Page 69: ...location information for various places around you YT Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies Purchase or rent videos such as movies from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them w...

Page 70: ... tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to 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 NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that c...

Page 71: ...a you have used reaches your specified limit You can activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network Refer to Mobile data only apps for more information Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the devi...

Page 72: ...Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it To delete the saved connection information for a network tap next to the network and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and ta...

Page 73: ...r 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 pair with is not on the list set the d...

Page 74: ... to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information fr...

Page 75: ...payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps 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 Data usage Data saver and tap the switc...

Page 76: ... 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 You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list ...

Page 77: ...nfigure 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 printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection setting...

Page 78: ...vice s volume level Call vibration pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects ...

Page 79: ...pecific music genre and enjoy optimized sound Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on a connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback from the Music ap...

Page 80: ... at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Motion smoothness Change the refresh rate of the screen When a high refresh rate is set th...

Page 81: ...will scroll more smoothly When you select a standard refresh rate you can use the battery longer 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate Adaptive Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 90 Hz Standard Use a standard refresh rate in normal situations to conserve battery power Wallpaper Change the wallpape...

Page 82: ... show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lock screen version and legal information The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock ...

Page 83: ... Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your device if lost or stolen Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information Private Share Share files with others securely using blockchain technology Install unknown apps Se...

Page 84: ...for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing ...

Page 85: ...word 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 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognized you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognized use the preset screen lock method Deleting the re...

Page 86: ...ed 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 recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register you...

Page 87: ...n sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered by 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 recognize y...

Page 88: ...k the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can del...

Page 89: ...n another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen To change the name or icon of Secure Folder tap Customize When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the ap...

Page 90: ...tent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery i...

Page 91: ...n tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content ...

Page 92: ...er or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated Rece...

Page 93: ...ta and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device Refer to Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch for more information Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can re...

Page 94: ...s and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Continue apps on other devices Continue Samsung Internet or Samsung Notes use on a diferent device signed in to your Samsung account Android Auto Connect your device to a vehicle and control some of your device s features on the vehicle s display Quick Share Change the Quick Share settings Refer to Quick Share...

Page 95: ...screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Keep screen on while viewing Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Alert when phone picked up Set t...

Page 96: ...nstall the first app the second app will also be deleted DigitalWellbeing and parental controls 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 Screen time Set goals for how much you use ...

Page 97: ...s not in use Tap Automation Auto optimize daily and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimization tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Battery Power saving mode Activate po...

Page 98: ... system and default apps occupy part of the space The available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal storage in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list ...

Page 99: ...sed whenTalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery becomes fully discharged the time and date are 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 Physic...

Page 100: ...figure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility 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 Settings Tutorial and help Visibility enhancements Customize the s...

Page 101: ...software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement 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 com The website supports only some l...

Page 102: ...formation 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 103: ...ature 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 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 erro...

Page 104: ...lutions 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 Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods...

Page 105: ...nnectivity 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 with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 106: ...media files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some space by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the...

Page 107: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 108: ... 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 Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorized service centre For your safety you must not attempt to remove the battery...

Page 109: ... not pull the power cord excessively when disconnecting it Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not bend or damage the power cord Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not use the device with wet hands while the device is charging Doing so may cause electric shock Do not directly connect together the charger s positive and negative terminals Doing so may cause fire or serious injury...

Page 110: ... Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of your device and battery Do not directly connect together the battery s positive and negative terminals and prevent them from coming into contact with metal objects Doing so may cause the battery to malfunction Never use a damaged charger or battery Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot coo...

Page 111: ...ncy signals Your device may interfere with other electronic devices Using an LTE data connection may cause interference with other devices such as audio equipment and telephones Do not use your device in a hospital on an aircraft or in automotive equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can inter...

Page 112: ... liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion Comply with all safety warnings ...

Page 113: ...h a towel and take it to a service centre This device has internal liquid indicators fitted Water damage to your device may void the manufacturer s warranty Store your device only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged The device can be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 0 C to 35 C You can store the device at an ambient temperature of 20 C to 50 C Using or storing t...

Page 114: ...o close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device consult a physician before using the device If you feel discomfort such as a muscl...

Page 115: ...s Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult your physician Do not use th...

Page 116: ...e Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device needs servicing take your device to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble or puncture the battery as this can cause explosion or fire Turn off the device before removing the battery If you remove the battery with the device turned on it may cause ...

Page 117: ...and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data When disposing of your device back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications tha...

Page 118: ...ent Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if they cause damage or a defect to the device Although your...

Page 119: ...y of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna design and other factors What is important to remember is that each device meets strict federal guidelines Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety All devices must meet the federal standard which incorporates a substantial margin of safety As stated above variations in SAR values between different model devices do not...

Page 120: ...e they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal This product is RoHS compliant Corre...

Page 121: ...RTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BYYOU OR ANYTHIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no rep...

Page 122: ... 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 trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ISED Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device compl...

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