Samsung SM-A325F/DS User Manual Download

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Getting started

Device layout and functions

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Galaxy A32

Speaker

Fingerprint recognition

sensor

Side key

Volume key

Touchscreen

Front camera

Light sensor

Earphone jack

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card / microSD card

tray

Rear camera

Flash

Microphone

Main antenna

Speaker

Microphone

Main antenna

NFC antenna

GPS antenna

Summary of Contents for SM-A325F/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 01 2023 Rev 2 0 SM A325F SM A325F DS SM A326B SM A326B DS SM M326B DS ...

Page 2: ...window 44 Samsung Kids 45 Samsung Health 46 Samsung Notes 47 Samsung Members 47 Samsung Global Goals 47 Galaxy Shop 48 GalaxyWearable 48 Calendar 49 Reminder 50 My Files 50 Clock 50 Calculator 51 Game Launcher 52 Game Booster 53 SmartThings 53 SmartView 54 Music Share 56 Link toWindows 57 Google apps 58 Camera 68 Gallery 72 AR Zone 77 Voice Recorder 77 Radio 78 SamsungWallet Galaxy A32 Galaxy A32 ...

Page 3: ...ons Appendix 138 Troubleshooting 143 Removing the battery 91 Bluetooth 92 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 93 Data saver 94 Mobile data only apps 94 Mobile Hotspot 95 More connection settings 96 Connected devices 97 Modes and Routines 97 Using modes 97 Using routines 98 Sounds and vibration 99 Sound quality and effects 99 Separate app sound 100 Notifications 100 Display 101 Motion s...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started ...

Page 5: ...eaker Fingerprint recognition sensor Side key Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Light sensor Earphone jack Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card microSD card tray Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone Main antenna NFC antenna GPS antenna ...

Page 6: ...2 5G Speaker Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C Earphone jack SIM card microSD card tray Touchscreen NFC antenna Rear camera Flash Microphone Main antenna Speaker Microphone GPS antenna ...

Page 7: ...s 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 ...

Page 8: ...a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen Refer to Navigation ...

Page 9: ...misuse is not covered by the warranty 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 accessi...

Page 10: ...that need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to anoth...

Page 11: ... device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre SIM or USIM card nano SIM 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 providers for a single device In some areas data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM cards are inserted in the device than when one ...

Page 12: ...k into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray If you inser...

Page 13: ... app and tap Connections SIM manager SIM cards Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings Preferred SIMs Select to use specific SIM cards for some features such as voice calls when two cards are activated Data switching Set the device to use another SIM card for data services if the preferred SIM card cannot connect to the network More SIM settings Customise the call settings...

Page 14: ...out your device s maximum SD card capacity refer to the Samsung website Galaxy A32 2 1 4 3 Galaxy A32 5G Galaxy M32 5G 1 3 4 2 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place an SD card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SD card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tr...

Page 15: ...e 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 The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for SD 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...

Page 16: ...aged or lost or cause damage to the external storage or phone Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the SD card An SD card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the SD card on the device 1 Open Settings and tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left to view the SD car...

Page 17: ...old the Side key Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follo...

Page 18: ...and 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 not available on your device may be included ...

Page 19: ...ng account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account When you sign out of your Samsung account your da...

Page 20: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 21: ...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 or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 22: ...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 Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 23: ...evice 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 Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout...

Page 24: ... 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 the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 25: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 26: ...rsonal 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 factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using th...

Page 27: ... text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear diffe...

Page 28: ...wing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain featur...

Page 29: ... the Media feature 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media output 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Device control Nearby connected devices and SmartThings devices and sc...

Page 30: ...put 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 keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar launch the Settin...

Page 31: ...g 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 paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 32: ... 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 Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable ...

Page 33: ...aunch 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 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 ...

Page 34: ...wipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated tap Settings Other call settings and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to activate it Using speed dial To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the key...

Page 35: ...arious rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap 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 phone number and th...

Page 36: ...mporting them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the accoun...

Page 37: ...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 or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Mergi...

Page 38: ...nding 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 appears only while the message input field is empty 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter emojis or stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message ...

Page 39: ...ngers 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 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 c...

Page 40: ...bpage 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 prevent others from viewing your search 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 ...

Page 41: ...run 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 apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch ...

Page 42: ...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 as an app pair to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap 3 Select a location to add the app pair The apps you are using in the split screen view will be saved to ...

Page 43: ... pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop...

Page 44: ...he 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 created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage histor...

Page 45: ...ng Health app When running this app for the first time or restarting it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To edit items on the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items Home cards Manage your profile and view your health and fitness history View health tips Monitor your health and fitness Compare your step count records with other Samsung Healt...

Page 46: ...may not be available depending on the model Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Enter a title Insert files Reading mode 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap D...

Page 47: ...al Goals The Global Goals which were established 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 With Samsung Global Goals learn more about the global goals and join the movement for a better future Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various infor...

Page 48: ...ith your device Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to ...

Page 49: ...p icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders wi...

Page 50: ...ck the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the calculation history To clear the history tap Clear history To close the calculation history panel tap Use the unit conversion tool You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into...

Page 51: ...laxy Store will be automatically shown on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap My games Add games Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap More Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This fo...

Page 52: ...recording tap Configure settings for Game Booster Priority mode Set the device to block incoming calls and all notifications except for alarms to prevent your game from being disturbed Temperature Memory Check the device s temperature and memory status You can also set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from run...

Page 53: ... you can connect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabl...

Page 54: ...oth speaker 1 Make sure that your smartphone and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On you...

Page 55: ...t 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced settings and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your smartphone open the notification panel and tap Media output 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list...

Page 56: ... create a Microsoft account you can sign in to all Microsoft devices and services such as Microsoft Office programs andWindows 10 Connecting to a computer 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Connected devices Link toWindows 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection Visit https aka ms setupltw for details Viewing data and notifications from your device on the computer Launch the ...

Page 57: ...also view the music collections stored on your device and play them GoogleTV Purchase or 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 pictures and videos from various sources in one place Google Se...

Page 58: ...e Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provide...

Page 59: ...r blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle pictures or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary dep...

Page 60: ...re setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take pictures more co...

Page 61: ... the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Face the fron...

Page 62: ... the background is blurred and the subject stands out clearly 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a picture Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The...

Page 63: ...list tap MORE PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a picture Available options ISO 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 in noise in pictures EV Change the exposure value This determines how much ligh...

Page 64: ...sing the flash When you use a tripod you can get brighter and steadier results 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE NIGHT 2 Tap and hold your device steady until shooting is complete Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be...

Page 65: ...ain wall Macro mode Take pictures of subjects at close range On the shooting modes list tap MORE MACRO Slow motion mode Record a video for viewing it in slow motion You can specify sections of your videos to be played in slow motion 1 On the shooting modes 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 thumb...

Page 66: ...o moving Customising camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust the colour settings automatically depending on the subject or scene Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you sw...

Page 67: ...ed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting 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 c...

Page 68: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 69: ... image Share the image with others Image and video thumbnail Modify the image View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature 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 70: ...ption 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 playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger...

Page 71: ...llery 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 cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app...

Page 72: ...pp and tap MORE AR ZONE Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model AR Emoji Studio Create emojis any way you 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 or right select an emoji and then tap If you want to make your o...

Page 73: ...s to delete and then tap Delete Creating an AR emoji short video and decorating your device with it You can create a short video with an emoji and use it as a wallpaper or call background image 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio 2 Select Create video Call screen or Lock screen 3 Select a template you want To change the background image tap 4 Tap Save to save the video You can view th...

Page 74: ...ji 3 Select a pose you want 4 Tap Done Save Emoji Pose AR Emoji Stickers Create your own stickers with your emoji s expressions and actions You can use your emoji stickers when sending messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Stickers 2 Tap at the top of the stickers list 3 Edit stickers how you want and tap Save You can view the stickers...

Page 75: ...While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the emoji icon 3 Select one of your emoji stickers The emoji sticker will be inserted Emoji icon AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space wil...

Page 76: ...a If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Recognition area GIF Turn the sound effect on or off Pen tool Redo Delete doodle Undo Text 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery The available features on the preview screen may vary depending on which camera is being used ...

Page 77: ...ect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scans and saves available stations automatically when running for the first time View the list of saved stations More options Scan and save stations Add the current station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Turn the FM radio on or off Record audio from the FM radio Enter radio frequency ...

Page 78: ...gion Some features may not be available depending on the region Making payments Register cards to Samsung Pay to make both online and offline payments quickly and securely Refer to Samsung Pay for more information Verifying identity Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information Refer to Samsung Pass...

Page 79: ...pending on the service provider or model If there is no Samsung Pay app on your device you can access Samsung Pay from the SamsungWallet app Setting up Samsung Pay When running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup 1 Launch the Samsung Pay app 2 Sign in to your Samsung account and read and agree to th...

Page 80: ... the back of your device to the card reader When the card reader recognises the card information the payment will be processed Payments may not be processed depending on your network connection The verification method for payments may vary depending on the card readers Cancelling payments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right...

Page 81: ...rds and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick 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 watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who can ...

Page 82: ...s throughWeb link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Share and select an option you want under Share link to any person or device Copy link Share the link copied to the clipboard Share link using app Share the link by selecting an app Share using QR code Share the link with the created QR code ...

Page 83: ...f capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it Galaxy A32 After capturing 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 scr...

Page 84: ... tap Screen recorder to activate it 2 Select a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder ...

Page 85: ...ransfer Transferring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send...

Page 86: ...nload the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manu...

Page 87: ...s 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 descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 88: ...the required apps Refer to NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configur...

Page 89: ...etwork 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to t...

Page 90: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 91: ...e of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices w...

Page 92: ...to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps The device contains a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate ...

Page 93: ... include all available payment apps If you update the payment app or install 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 or Others and then select another app instead of the updated or newly installed app Or deselect the selected app Data saver Reduce y...

Page 94: ...t to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list Alternatively ...

Page 95: ...anced 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 compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers ...

Page 96: ...ling and messaging features on the tablet with your smartphone number You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Link toWindows Instantly access data saved in your device on your computer Refer ...

Page 97: ...ditions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode and tap Turn off Using routines Adding routines 1 On the Settings screen tap Modes and Routines Routines 2 Tap and select a routine you want or tap to add your own routines If you want to set the routine s...

Page 98: ...ncoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration Change the call vibration settings Notification vibration Change the notification vibration s...

Page 99: ...ecific music genre and enjoy optimised sound Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback from the Music a...

Page 100: ...t Dark Activate or deactivate dark mode Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatica...

Page 101: ... or bag Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors Show charging information Set the device to display the charging information such as the remaining battery percentage when the screen is off Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Motion smoothness G...

Page 102: ...ible with third party apps Optimising the full screen colour balance Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards Warm the red colour tone w...

Page 103: ...e settings for the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Lock screen Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked scr...

Page 104: ...utomatically unlock itself On the Settings screen tap Lock screen Smart Lock and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set Always On Display Galaxy A32 You can view inf...

Page 105: ...s and change the settings On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Lock screen Change the settings for the locked screen Accounts Change the settings for your accounts Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device App security Scan apps and keep your device safe from...

Page 106: ...tern 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 data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recogniti...

Page 107: ...the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and 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 your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using a...

Page 108: ...as a screen lock method your fingerprint 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 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...

Page 109: ...evice may not recognise your fingerprints Press the screen so that your fingertip spreads over the wide surface of the fingerprint recognition area Galaxy A32 5G Galaxy M32 5G The Side key has a built in fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Covering the fingerprint recognition sen...

Page 110: ...our fingerprint Galaxy A32 Tap Register and place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again Galaxy A32 5G Galaxy M32 5G 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 regist...

Page 111: ...een place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Changing the fingerprint recognition icon setting Galaxy A32 Set the device to show or hide the fingerprint recognition icon when you tap the screen while the screen is turned off 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Ta...

Page 112: ...y instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 On the sign in page of the...

Page 113: ...n the service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your personal information such as your address or payment card information on apps that support autofill 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen select an option under P...

Page 114: ...app and tap Security and privacy Secure Folder 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When a pop up window asking whether you want to reset the Secure Folder lock type with your Samsung account appears tap Activate If you have forgotten the lock type you can reset it using your Samsung account If you do not activate this feature you cannot reset the lock type when you have forgo...

Page 115: ...tent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery i...

Page 116: ... tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature If you cannot find Secure Folder on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it If you want to show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Security and privacy Secure Folder and then tap the Add Secure Folder to Apps screen switch to activate it Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and ...

Page 117: ...Fi network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy SecureWi Fi Settings Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Some ...

Page 118: ...o change settings for emergency features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safety and emergency Medical info Enter your medical information Emergency contacts Enter your emergency contacts Emergency SOS Set the device to make an emergency call to the preset number when you press the Side key five times Emergency sharing Set the device to send information such as your loc...

Page 119: ...nces and more Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Google Drive Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Google account to back up data Smart Switch Launch Smart Switc...

Page 120: ...a 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 Accounts and backup Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 2 T...

Page 121: ...ge the settings for screenshots and screen recorder Show contacts when sharing content Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Video call effects Set to use various effects such as changing the background during video calls Refer toVideo call effects Galaxy A32 5G Galaxy M32 5G for more information This feature is only ...

Page 122: ...ve 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 Mute with gestures Turn over to mute Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the ca...

Page 123: ...e available only when using the front camera Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messenger Supported apps will appear 2 Tap the switch of an app to install the second app The second app will be installed The second app s icon will be displayed with Second app The Dual Messenger feature ma...

Page 124: ... and you cannot use it Driving monitor Activate the driving monitor to monitor the amount of the time you use your device while driving Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a t...

Page 125: ... and available storage On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and tap Delete or Uninstall The actual available capacity of the internal storage is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the storage The availab...

Page 126: ...a data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mobile data connection 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 data saving and then tap the switch to activate it This feature may not be avail...

Page 127: ...d settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings for an external keyboard Mouse and trackpad Change the settings for an external mouse or trackpad Passwords and autofill Select an autofill service to use Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory ...

Page 128: ...essibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings Tutorial and help Spoken assistance Use the voice assistant features Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing enhancements Cust...

Page 129: ...urity updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About phone Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About phone To change your device s name tap Edit Status information View various ...

Page 130: ...130 Usage notices ...

Page 131: ... operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as ...

Page 132: ...e FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised 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 use of mobile devices on aeroplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local guidelines and rest...

Page 133: ...ances 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 subjec...

Page 134: ...ain If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supporte...

Page 135: ...nlight When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the l...

Page 136: ...ature 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 lifesp...

Page 137: ...137 Appendix ...

Page 138: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...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 storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the ...

Page 142: ... lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout Brightness control Show always A connection is not esta...

Page 143: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 144: ...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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