Samsung SM-A705GM User Manual Download

Page: 1 / 224

USER MANUAL

SM-A505F
SM-A505F/DS

SM-A505FN/DS
SM-A505FM/DS
SM-A505GN

SM-A505GN/DS
SM-A705F/DS
SM-A705FN

SM-A705FN/DS
SM-A705FN/DSM
SM-A705X
SM-A705GM/DS
SM-A705MN

SM-A705MN/DS
SM-A505YN

English. 03/2019. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com

Summary of Contents for SM-A705GM

Page 1: ...M A505F SM A505F DS SM A505FN DS SM A505FM DS SM A505GN SM A505GN DS SM A705F DS SM A705FN SM A705FN DS SM A705FN DSM SM A705X SM A705GM DS SM A705MN SM A705MN DS SM A505YN English 03 2019 Rev 1 0 www...

Page 2: ...n 50 Notification panel 52 Entering text Apps and features 55 Installing or uninstalling apps 57 Bixby 67 BixbyVision 70 Bixby Home 73 Reminder 77 Phone 82 Contacts 86 Messages 89 Internet 91 Email 92...

Page 3: ...ls 166 Data saver 167 SIM card manager dual SIM models 167 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 169 Call and message continuity 169 More connection settings 172 Sounds and vibration 173 Dolby Atmos surround so...

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...

Page 5: ...on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the...

Page 6: ...formance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device...

Page 7: ...recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using...

Page 8: ...ntinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to coo...

Page 9: ...ery cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the s...

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: ...Basics 11 Device layout Galaxy A50 Front camera Speaker Power key Fingerprint recognition sensor Touchscreen Volume key Light sensor Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C...

Page 12: ...Basics 12 SIM card Memory card tray Flash Rear camera Triple GPS antenna MST antenna Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Main antenna NFC antenna NFC enabled models Microphone...

Page 13: ...Basics 13 Galaxy A70 Front camera Speaker Power key Fingerprint recognition sensor Touchscreen Volume key Light sensor Proximity sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C...

Page 14: ...ce close to your ears Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source such as direct sunlight If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source such as direct sunlight the camer...

Page 15: ...g a Samsung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a sc...

Page 16: ...n 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 Nav...

Page 17: ...ice Any damage caused by 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...

Page 18: ...ns When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted batter...

Page 19: ...reen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device care Battery Settings and then tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it You cannot use the built in fast...

Page 20: ...Basics 20 Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider Single SIM models...

Page 21: ...Basics 21 Dual SIM models...

Page 22: ...he gold coloured contacts facing downwards Place the primary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 1 1 and the secondary SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray 2 2 1 2 SIM card tray 2 SIM card tray 1 4...

Page 23: ...Basics 23 Correct card installation Single SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card Dual SIM models microSD card Nano SIM card 2 Nano SIM card 1 Use only a nano SIM card...

Page 24: ...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 a...

Page 25: ...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 differ...

Page 26: ...to the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from...

Page 27: ...he 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 e...

Page 28: ...amsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible...

Page 29: ...s and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hosp...

Page 30: ...aining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions Deactivating emergency mode To deactivate emergency mode tap Turn off Emerg...

Page 31: ...nitial setup 6 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 7 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from acce...

Page 32: ...re Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launc...

Page 33: ...required information 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next to finish registering your Samsung account If a pop up window about using biometric data appears tap Register You can ver...

Page 34: ...ght to transfer Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do no...

Page 35: ...fer data from external storage Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Switch computer version app from www samsung com sm...

Page 36: ...ay the imported data the data will be saved to a similar app Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electr...

Page 37: ...ics 37 Tapping Tap the screen Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the scr...

Page 38: ...Basics 38 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen...

Page 39: ...ents 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 Back button Home button Recents button Button...

Page 40: ...creen tap the Gesture hints switch to deactivate it Setting the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then select an option Navigation type Set the device to hide or di...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...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 sc...

Page 43: ...reen 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...

Page 44: ...d apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap Add apps on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Add You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder M...

Page 45: ...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 w...

Page 46: ...n the table below are 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 wh...

Page 47: ...ing the Power 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...

Page 48: ...k 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 lo...

Page 49: ...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 After capturing a screenshot use the followi...

Page 50: ...o open the notification panel 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 notificat...

Page 51: ...n features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange bu...

Page 52: ...upported 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...

Page 53: ...cter appears Additional keyboard functions Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions To return to the keyboard functions list tap Enter emoticons Enter stickers You can also enter My...

Page 54: ...s when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If...

Page 55: ...ee apps 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 Settings Auto update apps and then sele...

Page 56: ...device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap Allow on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission...

Page 57: ...and sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first tim...

Page 58: ...ur voice If you set the voice wake up feature you can start a conversation with Bixby by saying Hi Bixby 7 Set whether to use the Power key to start a conversation with Bixby and then tap to complete...

Page 59: ...launch the Bixby app tap Settings Wake Bixby with Power key and then tap the switch to activate it Alternatively launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Wake Bixby with Power key and then tap t...

Page 60: ...ternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Power key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the...

Page 61: ...Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Launch the Bixby app and tap Settings Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Foll...

Page 62: ...For example while pressing and holding the Power key say Call mom and then release your finger from the Power key Bixby will now make a call to the contact saved as mom Viewing more ways to use Bixby...

Page 63: ...up and then tap the Use when phone speaker playing switch to activate it Checking what Bixby understood You can check how Bixby understood what you said If Bixby understood your intention differently...

Page 64: ...ap Quick commands 2 Tap Quick command word or phrase and enter a quick command name 3 Tap Add a command and select a method you want Select a command Select one from the commands list Say a command Sa...

Page 65: ...oice is not heard clearly via the built in microphone due to noisy environments Press and hold the Call button on earphones or a Bluetooth headset to launch Bixby and say your request to the microphon...

Page 66: ...option is available only if you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio or start a conversation by saying Hi Bixby Voice wake up Set Bixby to wake up when it hears you say Hi Bixby You can also change...

Page 67: ...yVision features Search for locations Experience the AR feature Extract or translate text Search for images To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use some Bix...

Page 68: ...ng for similar images Search for images similar to the recognised object online You can view various images with properties similar to the object such as colour or shape For example if you want to kno...

Page 69: ...ved in Gallery To change the source or target language tap the language settings panel at the top of the screen Searching for nearby places Search for information about nearby places by recognising yo...

Page 70: ...eup Try various makeup products on your face in real time and search for the products information You can find various colours and styles that suit to you Styling Try on pairs of virtual sunglasses If...

Page 71: ...y Home you can view the content that is frequently updated as cards Swipe upwards or downwards to view the cards For example on the way to the office in the morning you can view your day s schedule an...

Page 72: ...Home screen tap Cards and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it On the Bixby Home screen tap Cards and then downlo...

Page 73: ...aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Rem...

Page 74: ...a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or and enter Water t...

Page 75: ...wers when I get home Bixby will save what you said as a reminder Checking reminder notifications At the preset time or location a notification pop up window will appear Tap Complete or Snooze Viewing...

Page 76: ...t you do not need to be reminded of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Alternatively drag the reminder to the left Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have bee...

Page 77: ...and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character A...

Page 78: ...dial tap Keypad or Contacts 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 keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap...

Page 79: ...ll is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numb...

Page 80: ...the speakerphone When using the speakerphone 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 curre...

Page 81: ...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 contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing con...

Page 82: ...ing a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Select 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter con...

Page 83: ...ontacts 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 a...

Page 84: ...profile sharing feature The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the...

Page 85: ...embers 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...

Page 86: ...you 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...

Page 87: ...ion To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specif...

Page 88: ...er You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification r...

Page 89: ...ernet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to th...

Page 90: ...et mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method...

Page 91: ...t you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the mail Reading emails When...

Page 92: ...you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Power key twice quickly On the locked screen drag outside the circle...

Page 93: ...ke a photo Preview thumbnail Shooting modes Current mode Scene optimiser button Select a lens Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode AR Emoji To adjust the brightn...

Page 94: ...ortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Selecting a lens for sh...

Page 95: ...when using the rear camera Editing the shooting modes list You can edit the shooting modes list on the preview screen 1 On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes Alternatively tap and hold th...

Page 96: ...with sequential photos you taken The Take burst shot and Create GIF features are available only in some shooting modes Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a sel...

Page 97: ...just the colour settings automatically after recognising a subject or scene such as people food or night scene On the shooting modes list tap Photo When the camera recognises the subject or scene the...

Page 98: ...a video indoors with insufficient or poor lighting some of the following situations may occur The screen may appear dark due to the small amount of light The screen may flicker in certain lighting con...

Page 99: ...uper slow motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap Super Slow mo View information Start recording a video Camera settings Super Slow mo 2 Tap The device will capture the moment in super slow mot...

Page 100: ...playing a video tap Editing super slow motion videos On the playback screen you can edit the video and save it as a different file or share it To crop out a desired section of the video drag the star...

Page 101: ...and take a photo that stands out the subject Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject...

Page 102: ...ground effect and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect 2 Select a ba...

Page 103: ...ing modes list tap Photo To take self portraits with the front camera swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera Applying beauty effects You can select a filter effect and also mo...

Page 104: ...deo will be set as a slow motion section and the video will start playing Up to two slow motion sections will be created based on the video To edit the slow motion section drag to the left or right Sl...

Page 105: ...e to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Select an ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast mo...

Page 106: ...de Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will...

Page 107: ...ntre portion of the 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 F...

Page 108: ...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 conditions Your l...

Page 109: ...dditional options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image BixbyVision Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap C...

Page 110: ...en 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 sc...

Page 111: ...o created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also vie...

Page 112: ...Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Hide or unhide albums 3 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 t...

Page 113: ...red albums on devices signed in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature your phone number must be verified To use this feature you must register and sign...

Page 114: ...n Samsung Cloud You can view images and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to...

Page 115: ...d record videos using My Emojis character Emojis or stickers You can customise My Emoji s features such as the face shape or hairstyle and decorate My Emoji with various accessories You can also expre...

Page 116: ...y Emoji s gender and tap Next 4 Decorate a My Emoji and tap Next 5 Tap Done The My Emoji and My Emoji stickers are now created You can view My Emoji stickers on the My Emoji home screen Refer to My Em...

Page 117: ...ji on the My Emoji home screen after downloading various items from ARWorld You can also add My Emoji stickers Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider My Emoji home scre...

Page 118: ...ch as clothes or accessories from ARWorld On the My Emoji home screen tap Store and download the items you want You can view the downloaded items on the My Emoji editing screen My Emoji stickers Creat...

Page 119: ...ill be added and you can use it during a conversation via messages or on a social network Creating your own stickers Create My Emoji stickers how you want 1 On the My Emoji home screen tap Stickers Ma...

Page 120: ...ing My Emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in the Messages app tap on the Samsung keyboard 2 Tap the My Emoji icon 3 Select one of the My Emoji stickers The My Emoji sticker...

Page 121: ...i 2 Select a My Emoji you want to use My Emoji 3 Select the mode you want to use Basic My Emoji mimics your expressions Mask My Emoji s face appears over your face so it looks like you are wearing a m...

Page 122: ...ects that follow your face 1 Launch the Camera app and tap AR Emoji 2 Select a character Emoji or tap Stickers and select a sticker you want to use Character Emoji Stickers 3 Tap to take a photo or sw...

Page 123: ...On Display may change automatically depending on the lighting conditions Setting how to display the Always On Display You can select how to display the Always On Display The Always On Display can be...

Page 124: ...een is locked you must unlock it to view notifications Controlling music playback on the Always On Display You can control music playback on the Always On Display 1 Launch the Settings app tap Lock sc...

Page 125: ...the Settings app Lock screen Clock style Always On Display 2 Drag the types list to the left and select the type with an image on it 3 Tap and select an image To insert an animated GIF tap GIF and sel...

Page 126: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...

Page 127: ...ot 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 Wh...

Page 128: ...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 le...

Page 129: ...safe environment for children when they use the device Starting Kids Home When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the...

Page 130: ...control feature or closing Kids Home Using Kids Home Open the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Kids Home to activate it The Kids Home screen will appear Access...

Page 131: ...y Kids Home and add them Closing Kids Home To close Kids Home tap the Back button or tap Close Kids Home and then enter your PIN Samsung Pay Introduction Register frequently used cards to Samsung Pay...

Page 132: ...n 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 a...

Page 133: ...ures 133 Making payments 1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards Alternatively launch the Samsung Pay app 2 On the cards list swipe to the left or right and select...

Page 134: ...ments You can cancel payments by visiting the place where you made them On the cards list swipe to the left or right to select the card you used Follow the on screen instructions to complete payment c...

Page 135: ...nect and use the wearable device with your device Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error report...

Page 136: ...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 Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an imag...

Page 137: ...d 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 al...

Page 138: ...amsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it 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...

Page 139: ...w the on screen instructions to complete the setup Some features may not be available depending on the region To add items to the Samsung Health home screen tap Manage items and then select items View...

Page 140: ...a brief delay while the steps tracker monitors your steps and then displays your step count You may also experience a brief delay before the pop up window indicates that your goal has been reached If...

Page 141: ...tion may be stored until the completion of such purposes You can delete personal data stored by Samsung Health by using the Erase personal data option in the Settings menu To delete any data you have...

Page 142: ...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 f...

Page 143: ...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 bo...

Page 144: ...udly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not recognise your voice Before using this feature tap the current lang...

Page 145: ...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 de...

Page 146: ...select a city from the map and then tap Add To use the time zone converter tap Time zone converter Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the...

Page 147: ...tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app Tap to display the scientific calculator To see the calc...

Page 148: ...lay Store and Galaxy Apps Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily View your gameplay information Downloaded apps Open games with or wi...

Page 149: ...mes tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launche...

Page 150: ...some features during games Hide the buttons on the navigation bar Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played Capture screenshots Available options may vary depending on the game Setting how...

Page 151: ...m your smartphone s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your smartphone For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your smartp...

Page 152: ...on screen instructions Using home appliances TVs and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances TVs and IoT products from your smartphone s screen You can group devices by location and add...

Page 153: ...devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same tim...

Page 154: ...he status of devices and more For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Add automation 4 Tap...

Page 155: ...feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Share large files Share large files Upload files t...

Page 156: ...information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places aroun...

Page 157: ...ch 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 de...

Page 158: ...network is available You can also set up the preferred network Galaxy A70 Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more infor...

Page 159: ...nning in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information SIM card manager dual SIM models Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Ref...

Page 160: ...ssword To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feat...

Page 161: ...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 image will be sent to the other device...

Page 162: ...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...

Page 163: ...select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not i...

Page 164: ...a Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to send images or contacts to other devices and read product information from NFC...

Page 165: ...ice to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not incl...

Page 166: ...r data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the da...

Page 167: ...om the other SIM or USIM card during a call When this feature is enabled you may incur additional charges for call forwarding depending on the region or service provider Mobile Hotspot andTethering Us...

Page 168: ...rd 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 F...

Page 169: ...On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installe...

Page 170: ...nections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will...

Page 171: ...support MirrorLink version 1 1 or higher Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink When using this feature for the first time connect the device to aWi Fi or mobile network 1 Pair your device...

Page 172: ...t a vibration pattern Notification sounds Change the notification sound Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications UseVolume keys for media Set...

Page 173: ...ou 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 yo...

Page 174: ...y three recent notifications and whether to show the remaining battery level in percentage on the status bar Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification...

Page 175: ...ice to activate night mode at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the displa...

Page 176: ...ter Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the S...

Page 177: ...ng videos AMOLED photo This is suitable for viewing images Basic This is set as default and is suitable for general use You can adjust the display colour only in Adaptive display mode Adaptive display...

Page 178: ...screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option If y...

Page 179: ...screen tap Lock screen The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to unlock itself when trust...

Page 180: ...ice to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the locati...

Page 181: ...indmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information about the location of your device Security u...

Page 182: ...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 w...

Page 183: ...on screen instructions and tap Continue 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 fa...

Page 184: ...our face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock...

Page 185: ...int 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 pa...

Page 186: ...centre of the screen Ensure that the screen protector or the touchscreen on the fingerprint recognition sensor area is not scratched or damaged by objects such as coins keys pens and necklaces Ensure...

Page 187: ...rprint recognition sensor again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 4 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete re...

Page 188: ...ring your login information Also Samsung Pass allows you to enter the personal information such as your address or payment card information more easily and quickly via your registered biometric data R...

Page 189: ...e screen option is ticked the Samsung Pass icon will be added on the Home screen If the Use Samsung Pass instead of Samsung account password option is ticked you can use your registered biometric data...

Page 190: ...in with Samsung Pass and tap Remember You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when signing in to the website Using Samsung Pass to sign in to apps You can use Samsung Pass t...

Page 191: ...Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsun...

Page 192: ...ap Save You can now use the biometric data you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your bio...

Page 193: ...cked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise...

Page 194: ...on colour of Secure Folder tap Customise icon When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it...

Page 195: ...l be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move cont...

Page 196: ...ung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen...

Page 197: ...Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Select the data types you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored t...

Page 198: ...r sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cl...

Page 199: ...nt 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this phone tick...

Page 200: ...our device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sy...

Page 201: ...tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature Smart capture Set the device to capture the current screen and scrollable area and crop and...

Page 202: ...uto or manual Adding recommended routines The device recommends your frequently used features or useful features to add as routines When the recommendation notification appears tap View and add it as...

Page 203: ...condition as Start button tapped you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine...

Page 204: ...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 t...

Page 205: ...was on and how many times you opened apps or used certain features You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing Number of...

Page 206: ...mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap Digital wellbeing Wind down and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Turn on t...

Page 207: ...e helps you manage your mobile data usage Battery Storage Ultra data saving Security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device care Fix now or Optimise now The quic...

Page 208: ...tween the device s performance and battery usage Medium power saving Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time Maximum power saving In maximum power saving mode the device decrease...

Page 209: ...the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap CLEAN NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more...

Page 210: ...s On the Settings screen tap Device care Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it Activate the Samsung Max data compression feature to compress Internet data when using the mobile netw...

Page 211: ...set all 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 t...

Page 212: ...ervices View accessibility services installed on the device Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Setti...

Page 213: ...ap 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...

Page 214: ...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...

Page 215: ...hed or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarti...

Page 216: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you...

Page 217: ...horter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launch...

Page 218: ...y not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringt...

Page 219: ...to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it...

Page 220: ...tom of the screen Bixby does not respond Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version If you are still having trouble with...

Page 221: ...remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liabil...

Page 222: ...n all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because t...

Page 223: ...the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on...

Page 224: ...he prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc wor...

Search results

Summary of Contents for SM-A705GM

Reviews:

Related manuals for SM-A705GM

Brands by name

Popular brands

Samsung SM-A705GM, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for SM-A705GM

Reviews:

Related manuals for SM-A705GM

Brands by name

Popular brands