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USER MANUAL

English (LTN). 06/2022. Rev.1.0

SM-A226BR/DSN

SM-A226BR/N

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Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 06 2022 Rev 1 0 SM A226BR DSN SM A226BR N...

Page 2: ...8 Introduction 39 Samsung account 40 Understanding the screen 48 Notification panel 50 Entering text 52 Installing or uninstalling apps 54 Phone 57 Contacts 59 Messages 61 Internet 62 Multi window 65...

Page 3: ...eshooting 115 About Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Settings 82 Introduction 83 Samsung account 83 Connections 84 Wi Fi 85 Bluetooth 87 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 88 Data saver 88 M...

Page 4: ...4 Basics...

Page 5: ...es 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 U...

Page 6: ...ion If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorized for sale in the U S or its territories and may only be brought to the U S for the owner s personal use The u...

Page 7: ...device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is da...

Page 8: ...r while the device is placed in direct sunlight When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a da...

Page 9: ...the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be discon...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...ngerprint recognition sensor Volume key Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Speaker Earphone jack SIM card Memory card tray Touchscreen NFC antenna NFC enabled models Rear camera Flash Microphone...

Page 12: ...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 t...

Page 13: ...eenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side k...

Page 14: ...harger 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 el...

Page 15: ...to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as...

Page 16: ...e inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider Installing the SIM or USIM card Singl...

Page 17: ...ur 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 SIM card manager dual S...

Page 18: ...o the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or c...

Page 19: ...evice 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 or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing informat...

Page 20: ...Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwar...

Page 21: ...ively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emergency mode The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery p...

Page 22: ...to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful...

Page 23: ...metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fing...

Page 24: ...e 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is register...

Page 25: ...ecognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turn...

Page 26: ...nue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to...

Page 27: ...record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the Camera app You can also launch the app...

Page 28: ...ar blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device...

Page 29: ...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 picture This...

Page 30: ...mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the color tone The available options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo m...

Page 31: ...a picture Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a picture 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Selec...

Page 32: ...background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar color to the background The su...

Page 33: ...mode Capture pictures while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap MORE PRO Select options and customize the settings and then...

Page 34: ...Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars 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 re...

Page 35: ...des list tap MORE SLOW MOTION and tap to record a video 2 When 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 s...

Page 36: ...n 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 appear on the preview screen when taken wit...

Page 37: ...ting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking 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...

Page 38: ...nd various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features n...

Page 39: ...want to sign in using your Google account tap Sign in with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account...

Page 40: ...part or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touc...

Page 41: ...pps 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 or use apps on a wider screen b...

Page 42: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favorit...

Page 43: ...evice s theme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favorite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of...

Page 46: ...sonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a...

Page 47: ...ext or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Airplane mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the...

Page 48: ...cation 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...

Page 49: ...1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap SmartView and select the device you want Control...

Page 50: ...ut languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the k...

Page 51: ...or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To past...

Page 52: ...an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Ne...

Page 53: ...unch 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...

Page 54: ...one app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list M...

Page 55: ...al number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone nu...

Page 56: ...contacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a phone number and then tap When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications...

Page 57: ...hem from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with y...

Page 58: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing...

Page 59: ...ding messages 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 ap...

Page 60: ...gers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations If the category option does not appear tap Set...

Page 61: ...page Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can preve...

Page 62: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...

Page 63: ...Show recent apps switch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them tog...

Page 64: ...pop up window the window will be minimized and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the cent...

Page 65: ...to your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished com...

Page 66: ...e first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your c...

Page 67: ...tablished by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change Wi...

Page 68: ...Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and ta...

Page 69: ...on will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap C...

Page 70: ...k the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the ca...

Page 71: ...c You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programs from Play Store Drive Store your content on th...

Page 72: ...eatures 72 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Mor...

Page 73: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...

Page 74: ...aption settings Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Switch to the pop up video player More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playbac...

Page 75: ...low the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the c...

Page 76: ...ect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time Scan and save stations Record audio from the FM radio Tu...

Page 77: ...me Launcher switch to activate it Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games Removing...

Page 78: ...ick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To w...

Page 79: ...r at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be...

Page 80: ...ansfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download i...

Page 81: ...t download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www sa...

Page 82: ...app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or description...

Page 83: ...required apps Refer to NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Airplane mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network...

Page 84: ...tings 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 Conne...

Page 85: ...ct from the list Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received vi...

Page 86: ...to confirm The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request To unpair the devices tap next to the device name to unpair and tap Unpair Sending and receiving...

Page 87: ...een tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments 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 t...

Page 88: ...from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the data saver feature is activated the icon will appear on the statu...

Page 89: ...n network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More connection setti...

Page 90: ...screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for print...

Page 91: ...the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more informat...

Page 92: ...media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications No...

Page 93: ...othly Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Font size and style Change the font size and styl...

Page 94: ...tap Display Motion smoothness 2 Select a refresh rate High Get smoother animations and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 90 Hz Standard Use a standard refresh rate in...

Page 95: ...h as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and color 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 roa...

Page 96: ...ttings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face Refer to Face recognition for more infor...

Page 97: ...urity settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Privacy Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permissions used in last 24 hour...

Page 98: ...screen tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data...

Page 99: ...will be backed up on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Acc...

Page 100: ...r to Setting the Side key for more information Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one h...

Page 101: ...ailable when the sensor is detecting your fingerprint Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app a...

Page 102: ...cus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Volume monitor Activate the volume monitor to protect your hearing Driving...

Page 103: ...anced settings for the battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You ma...

Page 104: ...tion You can also use the data compression feature to compress Internet data such as images videos and webpages accessed via the mobile network On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Ultra...

Page 105: ...e or trackpad Passwords and autofill Select an autofill service to use Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset Customization Service Set to get personalized service based on...

Page 106: ...ed apps 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 yo...

Page 107: ...nse Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information Checking...

Page 108: ...108 Appendix...

Page 109: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PI...

Page 110: ...utions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on agai...

Page 111: ...nectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues...

Page 112: ...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 you...

Page 113: ...lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notificati...

Page 114: ...y manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage...

Page 115: ...t features of this device thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufactu...

Page 116: ...on 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...

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