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USER MANUAL

English. 05/2020. Rev.1.0

SM-A217F

SM-A217F/DS

SM-A217F/DSN

Summary of Contents for SM-A217F

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 05 2020 Rev 1 0 SM A217F SM A217F DS SM A217F DSN ...

Page 2: ...ring data from your previous device Smart Switch 26 Understanding the screen 39 Notification panel 41 Entering text Apps and features 44 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Finder 47 Phone 52 Contacts 56 Messages 58 Internet 60 Camera 71 Gallery 75 Multi window 78 Samsung Members 78 Samsung Notes 79 Calendar 80 Reminder 82 Radio 83 Voice Recorder 84 My Files 84 Clock 86 Calculator 86 Game Launcher ...

Page 3: ...the battery Settings 93 Introduction 93 Connections 94 Wi Fi 96 Bluetooth 98 NFC and payment NFC enabled models 100 Data saver 100 Mobile data only apps 101 SIM card manager dual SIM models 101 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 103 More connection settings 104 Sounds and vibration 105 Dolby Atmos surround sound 105 Separate app sound 106 Notifications 106 Display 107 Dark mode settings 108 Screensaver 1...

Page 4: ... registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise 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 ...

Page 5: ... 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 Depending on the region or model some devices are required to recei...

Page 6: ... approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods your device may t...

Page 7: ...with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the latest software Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up Restart the ...

Page 8: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 9: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

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

Page 11: ... may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna a...

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

Page 13: ...ty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the US...

Page 14: ...drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 15: ...r the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider For dual SIM models you can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service provid...

Page 16: ... 16 Single SIM models Dual SIM models 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 17: ... USIM cards you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device Activating SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager Select a SIM or USIM card and tap the switch to activate it Customising SIM or USIM cards Launch the Settings app tap Connections SIM card manager and then select a SIM or USIM card to access the following options Icon Change ...

Page 18: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 19: ...ack into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount Do...

Page 20: ...rom user actions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen ins...

Page 21: ...l be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more To activate emergency mode press and hold the Side key and then tap Emergency mode Alternatively open the notification panel and tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining be...

Page 22: ...t Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account Help Creating a Sam...

Page 23: ...r Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be re...

Page 24: ...erring 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 Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the prev...

Page 25: ... 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 manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 ...

Page 26: ...ply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Ta...

Page 27: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 28: ...s are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent 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 ...

Page 29: ...pear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards Swipe from sides and bottom Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Home screen Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps Swipe inward from either side of the screen to return to the previous screen Swipe inward from one of the bottom corners to launch the Googl...

Page 30: ... of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 31: ... Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 32: ...ew the screen in landscape mode Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at ...

Page 33: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

Page 34: ... panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Themes Change the device s theme Visual elements of interface such as colours icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a wid...

Page 35: ...re most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connect...

Page 36: ...rging Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 37: ...lock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition f...

Page 38: ... a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar 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 The cropped area will be saved in Gallery Share the screenshot with ...

Page 39: ...l drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the power options Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Control co...

Page 40: ...gs tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on anoth...

Page 41: ...he supported languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swipi...

Page 42: ...w Keyboard button switch to activate it On a 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To return to the keyboard functions list tap...

Page 43: ...ics 43 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste ...

Page 44: ...s tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap...

Page 45: ... Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap ...

Page 46: ...n the device quickly 1 On the Apps screen tap Search Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content ...

Page 47: ...e a preceding character Access additional options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call ...

Page 48: ...umber on the keypad For speed dial 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 calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the circle Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the si...

Page 49: ...en the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a ...

Page 50: ...erphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options The video call feature may vary depending on the region or service provider Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see y...

Page 51: ...nd tap Recents 2 Tap a caller s image and tap Add or tap a phone number and tap Add to Contacts 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed i...

Page 52: ...ts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 53: ...to import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import 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 Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsun...

Page 54: ...o scroll through it quickly Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a...

Page 55: ...members at the same time Launch the Contacts app tap Groups select a group and then tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick c...

Page 56: ... are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 57: ... or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone number Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number enter a phone number under Enter phone number and tap Setting the m...

Page 58: ... it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message tap Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you want to delete 4 Tap Delete Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently Browsing webpages 1 Launch th...

Page 59: ...e Open the browser s tab manager Using secret mode In secret mode you can separately manage open tabs bookmarks and saved pages You can lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data Activating secret mode In the toolbar at the bottom of the screen tap Turn on Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the de...

Page 60: ... not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Side key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods ...

Page 61: ...2 Tap to take a photo Camera settings Take a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device ...

Page 62: ...a video This feature is only available in some shooting modes The Ultra wide lens lets you take wide angle photos or record wide angle videos which look just like the actual view Use this feature to take landscape photos The wide angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos Basic shooting Ultra wide shooting ...

Page 63: ...ons automatically depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 3 Face the front camera lens To take self portraits wit...

Page 64: ...ges to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO 2 Tap to record a video To ca...

Page 65: ...ing conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subject or background is plain Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to the left or right to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview...

Page 66: ...various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap MORE PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo Available options Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result i...

Page 67: ... and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empt...

Page 68: ...ighlight 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 adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Deco Pic mode Capture photos or videos with various stickers 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE DECO PIC 2 Select a sticker you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video Yo...

Page 69: ...e shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone Camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on th...

Page 70: ...evice to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather condition...

Page 71: ... create stories Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others Add the image to favourites Modify the image You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images ...

Page 72: ... video Tap and hold to rewind Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag ...

Page 73: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 74: ...te and tap Delete Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin The files will be deleted after a certain period Launch the Gallery app tap Settings an...

Page 75: ...ndow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 76: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Home button or Back button and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the win...

Page 77: ...e to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 78: ... Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note Enter text using the keyboard...

Page 79: ...unch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour 3 Tap Save to save the event ...

Page 80: ...t To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Create reminders to schedule to do items or to view content later You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications co...

Page 81: ...Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Tap Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Completing reminders Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to resto...

Page 82: ...o Turn the FM radio on or off Add the current radio station to the favourites list Search for an available radio station Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Enter radio station frequency manually Access additional options View the list of available stations Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play...

Page 83: ...voice memos Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 84: ...ation Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm If ...

Page 85: ... Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad t...

Page 86: ...ol You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Display the scientific calculator Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Downloaded apps Library panel Access additional op...

Page 87: ...ry 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 want Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible per...

Page 88: ... to use Full screen gestures open the notification panel and tap Tap to open Game Booster You can set to open the Game Booster panel from the navigation bar while the navigation bar is set to Full screen gestures On the Game Booster panel tap Block during game and tap the Full screen gestures switch to activate it Available options may vary depending on the game Configure settings for Game Booster...

Page 89: ...ord Record your game sessions To stop recording tap on the navigation bar Launching apps in pop up windows while playing games You can launch apps in pop up windows while playing a game Tap and select an app from the apps list To edit the apps list tap Sharing content Share content by using various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional char...

Page 90: ...and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Quick Share Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or monitor Shared album Create a shared album to share photos or videos with others an...

Page 91: ... movement for a better future Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails ...

Page 92: ...rent videos such as movies andTV programmes 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 with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 93: ...th other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and payment NFC enabled models Set the device to allow you 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 Refer to NFC and payment NFC enabled models for more...

Page 94: ...be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering for more information More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi ...

Page 95: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 96: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 97: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2...

Page 98: ...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 NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure tha...

Page 99: ...ns NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data with the NFC feature Transfer data such as images or contacts with other devices by touching your device s NFC antenna to the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the An...

Page 100: ... while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings ...

Page 101: ...ature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTetheri...

Page 102: ...i Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list To connect without entering the password tap and scan the QR code with the other device If the mobile hotspot is not found on your device tap Configur...

Page 103: ...chool or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be ...

Page 104: ...nt type Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode vibration mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone N...

Page 105: ...p Sounds and vibration Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Before you use this feature you must connect an earphone Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s ...

Page 106: ...tions Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification settings To customise notification settings for more apps tap See all All and select an app from the apps list Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display Light Dark Activate or deactivate dark mode Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying ...

Page 107: ...ver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Dark mode 1 On the Settings scree...

Page 108: ...ect albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed the screen will turn on Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Themes Apply various themes to the device to change the visual elements of th...

Page 109: ...er services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information...

Page 110: ...creen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more info...

Page 111: ...you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric d...

Page 112: ... of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unloc...

Page 113: ...creen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognising your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decreas...

Page 114: ... registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data ...

Page 115: ...ers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fin...

Page 116: ...fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and...

Page 117: ...privacy Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service Advanced Configure advanced settings for privacy 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 S...

Page 118: ...oud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information 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 ...

Page 119: ...een tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone 2 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up 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 Samsung Cloud Back up this phone To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Rest...

Page 120: ... to view their notifications via pop up windows When using this feature you can quickly view the contents via pop up windows by tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature Screenshots Change the settings for screenshots Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share c...

Page 121: ...he device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device This feature may not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions or facing the device s screen downwards D...

Page 122: ...ifications from the second app the notifications will be displayed with to distinguish them from the first app s notifications Second app The Dual Messenger feature may not be available depending on the app Some features of the app may be limited for the second app Uninstalling a second app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger 2 Tap the switch of the app you want to uninst...

Page 123: ...talWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to DigitalWellbeing for more information Parental controls Manage your children s digital use DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental control...

Page 124: ...y focused on what you want While focus mode is on you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed exceptions for On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Then tap the mode you want to activate under Focus mode and tap Start Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On ...

Page 125: ...for crashed apps and malware Using the auto optimisation feature You can set the device to perform auto optimisation when your device is not in use Tap Advanced Auto optimisation and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery...

Page 126: ...erns and the remaining battery power Tap Power mode and tap the Adaptive power saving switch to activate it Your device will activate power saving mode based on the situation to extend the battery s usage time Managing battery usage for each app You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tap Battery usage s...

Page 127: ...stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware On the Settings screen tap Device care Security Scan phone Apps Manage the device s apps and change their settings You can view the apps usage information change their notification or permission settings or uninstall or disabl...

Page 128: ... your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimisation Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 To set...

Page 129: ...ure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap So...

Page 130: ... On the Settings screen tap User manual About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status View various device information 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 informat...

Page 131: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 132: ...utions 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 133: ...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 134: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from 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 f...

Page 135: ...may lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer Your device cannot find your current locati...

Page 136: ...es 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 on top switch to activate it Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_ene...

Page 137: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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