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USER MANUAL

English (CA). 01/2023. Rev.1.0

SM-A146W

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Page 2: ...mera 50 Gallery 54 AR Zone 58 Multi window Using multiple apps at once 61 Samsung Internet 62 Samsung Health 63 Samsung Notes 63 Samsung Members 64 Samsung Kids 64 Samsung Global Goals 64 Samsung TV Plus 65 GalaxyWearable 65 Calendar 66 Reminder Receiving notifications forto do items 67 My Files Checking and managing the files 67 Clock 68 Calculator 68 Game Launcher 69 SmartThings 69 Sharing conte...

Page 3: ... and vibration 83 Sound quality and effects 83 Separate app sound 83 Notifications 84 Display 85 Motion smoothness 85 Wallpaperand style 85 Themes 85 Home screen 86 Lock screen 87 Smart Lock 87 Security and privacy 88 Face recognition 90 Fingerprint recognition 92 Location 93 Safety and emergency 93 Accounts and backup 94 Samsung Cloud 95 Google 95 Advanced features 96 Motions and gestures 96 Dual...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started Device layout and functions Speaker Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Multipurpose jack USB Type C Earphone jack SIM card Memory card tray ...

Page 5: ...source the camera image sensormay be damaged A damaged image sensoris irreparable and will cause dots orspots in pictures If you use the device with its glass oracrylic body broken there may be a risk of injury Use the device only afterit has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre oran authorized service centre If dust orforeign materials enterthe microphone speaker orreceiver the device s soun...

Page 6: ...when exposed to water Hard keys Key Function Side key Press and hold to turn the device on oroff Press to turn on orlock the screen Press twice to launch the app orfeature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app orfeature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the ...

Page 7: ...evice s multipurpose jack to charge the battery Afterfully charging disconnect the charger from the device Quick charging Launch the Settings app tap Batteryand device care Battery More battery settings and then activate the feature you want Fast charging To use the fast charging feature use a battery chargerthat supports Adaptive fast charging You can charge the battery more quicklywhile the devi...

Page 8: ...op up window that appears on yourdevice is fordata transfer Do not select an app from the pop up window Reducing the batteryconsumption Yourdevice provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side key Activate powersaving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate th...

Page 9: ...d chargerthat guarantees the charging performance If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately afterthe chargeris connected Allow a depleted battery to charge fora few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps orapps that need a connection to anotherdevice the batterywill drain quickly To avoid losing powerduring a data...

Page 10: ... downwards and gently press the SIM orUSIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose orlet others use the SIM orUSIM card Samsung is not responsible forany damages orinconveniences caused by lost orstolen cards Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicularto the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is ...

Page 11: ...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 orthe memory card orcorrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicularto the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged When you remove the tray ...

Page 12: ...and tap Batteryand device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to view the SD card page 3 Tap Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card orUSB storage while the device is transferring oraccessing information orright aftertransferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted orlost orcause damage to the external storage ordevice Samsung is not responsible forlosses including loss ...

Page 13: ...vice on Press and hold the Side key fora 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 Poweroff To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously formo...

Page 14: ...nt Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account 2 Sign in to yourSamsung account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account FindingyourID and resettingyourpassword If you forget yourSamsung account ID orpassword tap Find ID orForgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find yourID orreset yourpassword a...

Page 15: ...and the previous device using yourdevice s USB cable A USB connectormay be needed depending on the previous device 2 When the app selection pop up window appears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap OK If you do not have the app download it from GalaxyStore orPlayStore Yourdevice will recognize the previous device and a list of data you can transferwill appear 4 On yourdevice...

Page 16: ...us device s operating system and then tap Wireless 6 On the previous device tap Allow 7 On yourdevice select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to transferdata Backing up and restoring data using external storage Transferdata using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Back up data from yourprevious device to external storage 2 Insert orconnect the external ...

Page 17: ... Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If yourprevious device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computerusing a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect yourprevious device to the computerusing the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect yourprevious device from ...

Page 18: ... apart orpinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with otherelectrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp orapply excessive pressure to it with yourfingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part orall of the touchscreen forextended periods Doing so...

Page 19: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files oruse apps on a widerscreen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures underNavigation type The navigation barwill be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Tap Mo...

Page 20: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards ordownwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button orthe 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 ShowApps screen butto...

Page 21: ...o a new location Deleting panels Tap on the panel Wallpaperand style Change the wallpapersettings forthe 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...

Page 22: ...s screen tap Search Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Entera keyword Apps and content on yourdevice will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search formore content 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 ta...

Page 23: ... the selected apps will be created Tap Foldername and entera foldername 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 folderwill be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 24: ...s 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 25: ...ation by preventing others from accessing yourdevice Aftersetting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code wheneverunlocking it You can set yourdevice 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 sc...

Page 26: ...ext ormultimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Erroroccurred orcaution required Battery charging Battery powerlevel The status barmay not appearat the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicatoricons appearonlywhen you open the notification panel The indicatoricons may appeardifferently depend...

Page 27: ...hare the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and then tap the Showtoolbaraftercapturing switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications indicatoricons appearon the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open t...

Page 28: ...and then drag it to anotherlocation Controlling media playback Take control of music orvideo playback easily using the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controllerto control the playback Controlling nearbydevices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification pa...

Page 29: ...t languages and select the languages to use When you select two ormore languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping 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 appearon the navigation bar launch the Settings a...

Page 30: ...e tab Search forcontent and enterit Translate text and enterit Find spelling and grammatical mistakes and get suggestions when writing in English Share music links Share video links Enteremojis Attach animated GIFs Enterstickers Change the keyboard size Open the text editing panel Some features may not be available depending on the service provider Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold overtext 2 Dra...

Page 31: ...option PlayStore Purchase and download apps Launch the PlayStore app Browse apps by category orsearch forapps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap youraccount icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling ordisabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected d...

Page 32: ...view orchange 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 oranswervoice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Entera phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call...

Page 33: ...rs 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit Forexample if you set the number123 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 Enterthe country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call com...

Page 34: ...nd call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call Video call Switch to a video call Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate ordeactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from yourears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the otherparty cannot hearyou Keypad Hide Open orclose the keypad End the current cal...

Page 35: ... importing them from otherstorages to yourdevice 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contactswithyourweb accounts Sync yourdevice contacts with online contacts saved in yourweb accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to ...

Page 36: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family orfriends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Mergin...

Page 37: ... Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and entera message To record and send a voice message tap and hold sayyourmessage and then release yourfinger The recording icon appears onlywhile the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enterrecipients Entera message Enteremojis orstickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 38: ...ory option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversation categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Delete Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Settings You can block unwanted messages change notification settings and more Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings Camera etiquette ...

Page 39: ...uts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provider 2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus To adjust the brightness of pictures drag the adjustment barthat appears above or below the circularframe 3 Tap to take a picture To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left orright or swipe to the left orright on the p...

Page 40: ...ry to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camera If fogging does occur allow the camera to dry naturally at room temperature before taking pictures orrecording videos otherwise results may look hazy Using zoom features Select 1x 2x ordrag it to the left orright to zoom in orout Alternatively spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out 1x The wide angle camera...

Page 41: ...e the camera automatically takes a picture Select an aspect ratio and resolution forpictures Select a frame rate Select an aspect ratio forvideos Select a resolution forvideos Apply a filtereffect orbeauty effects Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix ave...

Page 42: ...re Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards ordownwards ortap to switch to the front camera forself portraits 2 Face the front camera lens To take self portraits with a wide angle shot of the landscape orpeople tap 3 Tap to take a picture Applying filterand beautyeffects You can select a filtereffect and modify facial features such as y...

Page 43: ...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 bluradjustment barto adjust the blurlevel 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background bluradjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blurmay not be applied properly in ...

Page 44: ... controls camera light sensitivity Lowvalues are for stationary orbrightly lit objects Highervalues are forfast moving orpoorly lit objects However higherISO settings can result in noise in pictures EV 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 WB Select an approp...

Page 45: ... to lock and hold until the AF AE lock frame appears on the screen separates into AF lock and AE lock frames then rejoins to the AF AE lock frame Release then tap and hold the AF AE lock frame again and drag the AE lock frame to the location where you want the exposure area to lock Macro mode Take pictures of subjects at close range On the shooting modes list tap MORE MACRO ...

Page 46: ...of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky ora plain wall Night mode Take a picture in low light conditions without using the flash If you use a tripod you can get brighterand steadierresults 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold yourdevice steady until shooting is complete Food mode Take pictures of food with vibrant colours and blurred edges 1 On the shooting modes list ...

Page 47: ...hen you are finished recording tap to stop 3 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail The fast section of the video will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playing Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people orcars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option 3 Tap to start recording ...

Page 48: ...and hold it HEIF pictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appearon the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Videos Video stabilization Activate anti shake to reduce oreliminate blurry image resulting from camera shake while recording a video High EfficiencyVideo You can...

Page 49: ...id this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods fortaking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select the memory location forstorage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner...

Page 50: ...d features 50 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in yourdevice You can also manage images and videos by album orcreate stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search forimages More options ...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...yer More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag yourfingerup ordown on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness ordrag yourfingerup ordown on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind orfast forward swipe to the left orright on the playback screen Albums Cre...

Page 53: ...cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in yourGallery app and from otherdevices When you connect yourSamsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images orvideos Launch the Gallery app tap and hold an image a video ora story to delete and then tap Delete Using the Tra...

Page 54: ...amera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider AR Emoji Studio Create emojis anywayyou want and have fun using them in various features Creating an AR Emoji 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 You can pick a pre made emoji to get started quickly Swipe to the left orright select an emoji and then tap If you want to make yourown emo...

Page 55: ...mojis to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji shortvideo and decoratingyourdevicewith it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaperorcall background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Createvideo Call screen orLock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view the sa...

Page 56: ...ji 3 Select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Emoji Pose AR Emoji Stickers Create yourown stickers with youremoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages oron a social network Creatingyourown stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap at the top of the stickers list 3 Edit stickers howyou want and tap Save You can view the stickers you h...

Page 57: ...stickers during a conversation via messages oron a social network The following actions are an example of using youremoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of youremoji stickers The emoji stickerwill be inserted Emoji icon Deco Pic Capture pictures orvideos with various stickers Launch the AR Z...

Page 58: ... multiple apps at once Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 59: ... You can set to launch an app in split screen view by tapping it once Tap and tap Tap underOpen in split screenview If you tap the Showrecent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps as an app pairto launch them togetherin split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the...

Page 60: ... view If you tap the Home button while using a pop up window the windowwill 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 forpop up view appears The selected app will launch in pop up ...

Page 61: ... webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode Viewyourbookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password forsecret mode you can prevent others from viewing yoursearch history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for s...

Page 62: ...amsung Health app When running this app forthe first time orrestarting it afterperforming a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items Home cards View health tips Manage yourprofile and view yourhealth and fitness history Monitoryourhealth and fitness Compare yourstep count records with otherSamsung Health use...

Page 63: ... 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in anotherfile format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and errorreports You can also share information with others in ...

Page 64: ...losing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings forSamsung Kids and view the usage history On the Samsung Kids screen tap Parental controls and enteryourunlock code Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids tap the Back button ortap Close Samsung Kids and then enteryourunlock code Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations...

Page 65: ... with yourdevice Calendar Manage yourschedule by entering upcoming events in yourplanner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap ordouble tap a date If the date already has saved events ortasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enterevent details and tap Save Syncing eventswithyouraccounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync wi...

Page 66: ...minderapp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enterthe details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap orselect a reminderand tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap 3 Select a reminderto restore and tap Restore Reminder...

Page 67: ...s stored in the device Launch the MyFiles app To check forunnecessary data and free up the device s storage tap Analyze storage To search forfiles orfolders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event orset a specific duration Launch the Clock app ...

Page 68: ...thers yourgames downloaded from PlayStore and GalaxyStore into one place foreasy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Launch the Game Launcher app and select the game you want If Game Launcher does not appear launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it Games downloaded from PlayStore and GalaxyStore will be auto...

Page 69: ... the shared content The devices you can connect mayvary depending on the region Available features may differdepending on the connected device Connected devices own errors ordefects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors ordefects occuron the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an ...

Page 70: ...s To watch videos on TV use the Smart View feature Settingwho can findyourdevice Set who is allowed to find and send content to yourdevice 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share 2 Select an option No one Do not allow others to find yourdevice Contacts only Only allow Samsung users in yourcontacts to share with your device Anyone nearby Allow any nearby devices to sh...

Page 71: ...You can also view the music collections stored on yourdevice and play them Google TV Purchase orrent videos such as movies and TV programs from Play Store Drive Store yourcontent on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch orcreate videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all yourpictures and videos from various sources in one place Google...

Page 72: ...reen tap Connections Wi Fi Activate the Wi Fi feature to connect to a Wi Fi network and access the Internet orothernetwork devices Referto Wi Fi formore information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data ormedia files with otherBluetooth enabled devices Referto Bluetooth formore information NFC and contactless payments Set the device to allowyou to read nearfield communication NFC tags that cont...

Page 73: ...you have used reaches yourspecified limit You can activate the data saverfeature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending orreceiving data Referto Data saverformore information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when yourdevice is connected to a Wi Fi network Referto Mobile data only apps formore information Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use the device as...

Page 74: ...e Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it To delete the saved connection information fora network tap next to the network and tap Forget If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi network properly restart yourdevice s Wi Fi feature orthe wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directlyvia a Wi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and t...

Page 75: ...ng copies of files orillegally tapping communications forcommercial purposes Samsung is not responsible forthe repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairingwith otherBluetooth 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 pairwith If the device you want to pairwith is not on the l...

Page 76: ... to read nearfield communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets fortransportation orevents afterdownloading 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 from N...

Page 77: ...include all available payment apps If you update the payment app orinstall a new one the payment services that you used before may not work properly If that is the case on the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment orOthers and then select anotherapp instead of the updated ornewly installed app Or deselect the selected app Data saver Reduce yourda...

Page 78: ...o share yourdevice s mobile data connection with otherdevices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot and Tethering 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 otherdevice s screen search forand select yourdevice from the Wi Fi networks list Alternatively tap QR...

Page 79: ... network settings Printing Configure settings forprinterplug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printervia Wi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images ordocuments Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printerplug ins Add printerplug ins forprinters you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Do...

Page 80: ... to the wearable device you can customize the wearable device s settings and apps Referto GalaxyWearable for more information SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet of Things IoT products Referto SmartThings formore information Android Auto Connect yourdevice to a vehicle and control some of yourdevice s features on the vehicle s display Modes and Routines Introduction Select...

Page 81: ... the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appearonlywhen there are no running conditions set When a pop up window appears tap Add You can add the routine to the Home screen as a widget and access it quickly Running routines Auto routines will run automaticallywhen theirconditions are detected Forroutines where you set the running condition as Start manually you...

Page 82: ...und Change the sound to use forcertain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Callvibration Change the call vibration settings Notificationvibration Change the notification vibration settings Systemvibration Set the device to vibrate foractions such as controlling the touchscreen Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification Sound qualityan...

Page 83: ... the Navigation app through yourdevice s speakerwhile listening to playback from the Music app through a vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds andvibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device to play the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notificatio...

Page 84: ...uce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule forapplying this feature Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen largerorsmaller Full screen apps Select apps to use with the full screen aspect ratio Camera cutout Set the device to hide the front camera from the screen Screen timeout Set the length ...

Page 85: ...aptive Get smootheranimations 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 Wallpaperand style Change the wallpapersettings forthe Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaperand style Themes Applyvarious themes to the device to change the visual elements of...

Page 86: ...the items displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaperforthe locked screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the device to display the editing options when you tap and hold the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming About Loc...

Page 87: ...word you set Securityand privacy Options Change the settings forsecuring the device On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Lock screen Change the settings forthe locked screen Accounts Change the settings foryouraccounts Find MyMobile Activate ordeactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control yourlost or stolen device Ap...

Page 88: ...e face Be careful not to forget yourpattern PIN orpassword If you change the screen lock method to Swipe orNone which are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be deleted Precautions forusing face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock yourdevice keep the following precautions in mind Yourdevice could be unlocked by someone orsomething that looks like yourimage Face recognitio...

Page 89: ... instead of using a pattern PIN orpassword 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics 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 yourface is recognized you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If yourface is not recognized use th...

Page 90: ...N orpassword you set when registering the fingerprint and then re registeryour fingerprints If yourpattern PIN orpassword is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible forany data loss orinconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe orNone which are not secure all of yourbiometric data will be de...

Page 91: ...ore using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place yourfingeron the Side key Afterthe device detects yourfinger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the fi...

Page 92: ...nts 1 On the Settings screen tap Securityand privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Location Change settings forlocation 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 setting...

Page 93: ...icallywhile driving EmergencyLocation Service Activate the Emergency Location Service ELS feature Wireless emergencyalerts Change the settings forwireless emergency alerts Accounts and backup Options Sync back up orrestore yourdevice s data using Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as yourSamsung account orGoogle account ortransferdata to orfrom otherdevices via Smart Switch On the...

Page 94: ...Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data underSamsung Cloud To view the backup data forotherdevices in yourSamsung Cloud on the Settin...

Page 95: ...e settings Referto Motions and gestures formore information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode foryourconvenience when using the device with one hand Screenshots Change the settings forscreenshots Showcontactswhen sharing content Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allowyou to share content directly Game Launcher Activate the Game Laun...

Page 96: ...le viewing message orcontact details Fingersensorgestures Set the device to open orclose the notification panel when you swipe upwards ordownwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor This feature is not available when the sensoris detecting yourfingerprint Excessive shaking oran impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install a second cop...

Page 97: ...interfering with yourlife You can also set up parental controls foryourchildren and manage theirdigital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Screen time goal Set goals forhow much you use yourdevice a day App timers Limit the daily usage time foreach app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it Driving monitor Ac...

Page 98: ...orcrashed apps and malware Battery Check the remaining battery powerand time to use the device Fordevices with low battery levels conserve battery powerby activating powersaving features On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Battery Powersaving Activate powersaving mode to extend the battery s usage time Background usage limits Limit battery usage forapps that you do not use often More...

Page 99: ...urdevice on the Samsung website Memory On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Memory To speed up yourdevice by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Device protection Check the device s security status This feature scans yourdevice formalware On the Settings screen tap Batteryand device care Device protection Scan phone Auto optimization ...

Page 100: ...yand device care Diagnostics Select an item to test ortap Test all to test all items Apps Manage the device s apps and change theirsettings You can view the apps usage information change theirnotification orpermission settings oruninstall ordisable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps ...

Page 101: ...ccess and alterthe 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 forthe Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings foran external keyboard Mouse and trackpad Chang...

Page 102: ...s to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended foryou Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see otherrecommended features TalkBack Activate TalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Tutorial and help Spoken assistance Use the voice assistant features Visibilitye...

Page 103: ...tes are released foryourdevice s security and to block new types of security threats theywill be installed automaticallywithout your agreement Securityupdates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of yourdevice and protect yourpersonal information Forsecurity updates foryourmodel visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages Usermanual Acc...

Page 104: ...ormation 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 Batteryinformation View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 105: ...caused by apps supplied by providers otherthan Samsung Samsung is not liable forperformance issues orincompatibilities caused by edited registry settings ormodified operating system software Attempting to customize the operating system may cause the device orapps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and othermedia provided with this device are licensed forlimited use Extract...

Page 106: ...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 bandwidths supported by the device mayvary depending on the region or service provider Availability of 5G ne...

Page 107: ...re subject to change without priornotice You can purchase additional accessories from yourlocal 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 to change depending entire...

Page 108: ...ain If the lowerpart 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 device and the wireless charger The wireless charging orfast charging feature is only available on supported ...

Page 109: ...g the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals orno reception When charging the batterywith a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged orexposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the followingwhen the device heats up Keep the device updated with the latest software Confl...

Page 110: ...device cools down If a second message appears due to a furtherincrease of the device s temperature 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 foroperating environment Yourdevice may heat up due to the e...

Page 111: ...an disable this feature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK YourSIM orUSIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering yourPIN incorrectly several times You must enterthe PUK supplied byyourservice provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enterthe PIN2 supplied with the SIM orUSIM card Formore information contact yourservice provider Yourdevice displays network orservic...

Page 112: ...tions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre oran authorized service centre Restarting the device If yourdevice freezes orhangs you may need to close apps orturn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If yourdevice is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously formore than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting ...

Page 113: ...blems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to anotherarea 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 batterydoes not charge properly ForSamsung approved chargers Ensure that the chargeris connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre oran authorized service centre and ha...

Page 114: ...n opening multimedia files If you receive errormessages ormultimedia files do not playwhen you open them on yourdevice try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computerordeleting 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 orkey to play the file Ensure...

Page 115: ...red information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre oran authorized service centre The screen brightness adjustment bardoes not appearon the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bardownwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout Brightness control Showalways A connecti...

Page 116: ...ssary manufacturing feature and some minorrocking orvibration of parts may occur Overtime friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature ormanually delete unused apps orfiles to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation barcontaining the Hom...

Page 117: ...ock Do not pull the powercord excessivelywhen disconnecting it Doing so may cause electric shock orfire Do not bend ordamage the powercord Doing so may cause electric shock orfire Do not use the devicewithwet handswhile the device is charging Doing so may cause electric shock Do not directlyconnect togetherthe charger s positive and negative terminals Doing so may cause fire orserious injury Do no...

Page 118: ...Extreme temperatures can damage the device and reduce the charging capacity and life of yourdevice and battery Do not directly connect togetherthe battery s positive and negative terminals and prevent them from coming into contact with metal objects Doing so may cause the battery to malfunction Neveruse a damaged chargerorbattery Do not storeyourdevice nearorin heaters microwaves hot cooking equip...

Page 119: ...y signals Yourdevice may interfere with otherelectronic devices Using an LTE data connection may cause interference with otherdevices such as audio equipment and telephones Do not useyourdevice in a hospital on an aircraft orin automotive equipment that can be interferedwith byradio frequency Avoid using yourdevice within a15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can interfere with th...

Page 120: ...hemicals or in blasting areas Do not store orcarry flammable liquids gases orexplosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts oraccessories Ifyou notice strange smells orsounds coming fromyourdevice orthe battery orif you see smoke orliquids leaking from the device orbattery stop using the device immediatelyand take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in f...

Page 121: ...already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately if the device will not turn off oryou cannot remove the battery leave it as is Then dry the device with a towel and take it to a service centre This device has internal liquid indicators fitted Waterdamage to yourdevice may void the manufacturer s warranty Storeyourdevice onlyon flat surfaces If yourdevice falls it may be damaged The device...

Page 122: ...ashing lights While using yourdevice leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to youreyes Seizures orblackouts can occurwhen you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos orplaying Flash based games forextended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures orblackouts while using a simi...

Page 123: ...rothers Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in yourarms oron nearby objects Do not paint orput stickers onyourdevice Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent properoperation If you are allergic to paint ormetal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema orswelling of the skin When this happens stop using the device and consult yourphysician Do not use the d...

Page 124: ...icrophone Do not disassemble modify orrepairyourdevice Any changes ormodifications to yourdevice can void yourmanufacturer s warranty If yourdevice needs servicing take yourdevice to a Samsung Service Centre Do not disassemble orpuncture the battery as this can cause explosion orfire Turn off the device before removing the battery If you remove the batterywith the device turned on it may cause the...

Page 125: ... and prevent leakage ormisuse of sensitive information While using yourdevice be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible forthe loss of any data When disposing of yourdevice back up all data and then reset yourdevice to prevent misuse of yourpersonal information Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications Be particularly cautious with applications that hav...

Page 126: ...suspicious messages oremail from unknown senders Set a password and change it regularly Deactivate wireless features such as Bluetooth when not in use If the device behaves abnormally run an antivirus program to check forinfection Run an antivirus program on yourdevice before you launch newly downloaded applications and files Install antivirus programs on yourcomputerand run them regularly to chec...

Page 127: ...ee that interference will not occurin a particularinstallation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the useris encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver...

Page 128: ... should not be disposed of with otherhousehold waste To prevent possible harm to the environment orhuman health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from othertypes of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact eitherthe retailerwhere they purchased this product or theirlocal government office for...

Page 129: ...R TORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUTOF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULTOF THE USE OF ANY CONTENTOR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated orinterrupted at any time and Samsung makes no rep...

Page 130: ...Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and the Wi Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance Manufactured underlicense from Dolby Laboratories Dolby DolbyAtmos and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All othertrademarks and copyrights are the property of theirrespective owners ISED Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies...

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