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Navigation bar (soft buttons)

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the 
bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back 
button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently 
being used or usage environment.

Button

Function

Recents

•  

Tap to open the list of recent apps.

Home

•  

Tap to return to the Home screen.

•  

Tap and hold to launch the 

Google Assistant

 app.

Back

•  

Tap to return to the previous screen.

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. Tap 

More options

 and select an option you want.

Swipe from bottom

Swipe from sides and bottom

If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the 

Gesture hint

 switch 

to deactivate it.

Summary of Contents for SM-E135F/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 05 2022 Rev 1 0 SM E135F DS SM M135F DS SM M135F DSN...

Page 2: ...the screen 25 Notification panel 27 Screen capture 28 Entering text Apps and features 30 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Phone 34 Contacts 36 Messages 37 Internet 38 Camera 48 Gallery 52 Multi wind...

Page 3: ...leshooting 106 Removing the battery Settings 64 Introduction 64 Samsung account 64 Connections 66 Wi Fi 67 Bluetooth 68 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 69 Data saver 70 Mobile data onl...

Page 4: ...er Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Microphone Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna...

Page 5: ...g Service Centre If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone speaker or receiver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign...

Page 6: ...simultaneously to capture a screenshot 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...

Page 7: ...ture you want Fast charging To use the fast charging feature use a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned...

Page 8: ...Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions Use only Samsung approved battery charger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable c...

Page 9: ...apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power...

Page 10: ...tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the t...

Page 11: ...re SIM card settings Customise the call settings Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compat...

Page 12: ...nsert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device T...

Page 13: ...or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card...

Page 14: ...e press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Emergency mode You can switch the device to emergency mode to reduce battery consumption Some...

Page 15: ...d backup Manage accounts Add account Samsung account 2 If you already have a Samsung account sign in to your Samsung account If you want to sign in using your Google account tap Sign in with Google If...

Page 16: ...pears tap Smart Switch Receive data 3 In the previous device tap Allow If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store Your device will recognise the previous device and a list...

Page 17: ...d then follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from external storage Transferring backup data from a computer Transfer data between your device and a computer You must download the Smart Sw...

Page 18: ...art 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 touch...

Page 19: ...ps 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...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...ice 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 i...

Page 22: ...hortcut 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 t...

Page 23: ...uble tap the screen Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN passwo...

Page 24: ...nected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activat...

Page 25: ...ng functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Clear all notifications Launch Sett...

Page 26: ...he 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 conne...

Page 27: ...at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be c...

Page 28: ...t 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 ke...

Page 29: ...links Enter emojis Attach animated GIFs Enter stickers Change the keyboard size Open the text editing panel Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pa...

Page 30: ...an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Ne...

Page 31: ...ew 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 f...

Page 32: ...l numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an...

Page 33: ...ers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call...

Page 34: ...hem from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with y...

Page 35: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing...

Page 36: ...ap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter emojis or stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messa...

Page 37: ...r information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger down...

Page 38: ...videos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s priv...

Page 39: ...gain 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...

Page 40: ...AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shoot...

Page 41: ...options may vary depending on 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 mode...

Page 42: ...cts and take a picture If you use the My filters feature you can create your own filter using an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options autom...

Page 43: ...AIT 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...

Page 44: ...moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in pictures EV Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situatio...

Page 45: ...t move the device the device will automatically stop taking pictures 3 Tap to stop taking pictures Avoid taking pictures of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Food mode Take p...

Page 46: ...efficiency pictures Take pictures in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save pictures as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the fr...

Page 47: ...on 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...

Page 48: ...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 d...

Page 49: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...

Page 50: ...animated GIF More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the pl...

Page 51: ...s 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...

Page 52: ...pport 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...

Page 53: ...isplayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location Samsung Pay mini SM E135F D...

Page 54: ...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 Delete...

Page 55: ...een 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 a...

Page 56: ...e 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 ev...

Page 57: ...on will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap C...

Page 58: ...ions Record audio from the FM radio Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio frequency manually Search for stations This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model Playing thro...

Page 59: ...k the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app View the ca...

Page 60: ...alaxy 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...

Page 61: ...To stop recording tap on the navigation bar 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 b...

Page 62: ...tion panel swipe downwards 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 tra...

Page 63: ...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 around you YT Musi...

Page 64: ...Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files wi...

Page 65: ...a saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver for more information You can also select apps to always use the mobile data even when...

Page 66: ...p next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi D...

Page 67: ...pies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1...

Page 68: ...Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events af...

Page 69: ...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 Con...

Page 70: ...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 o...

Page 71: ...twork 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...

Page 72: ...ice s volume level Call vibration pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibrati...

Page 73: ...HQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos when using wired earphones Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features...

Page 74: ...rain 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 bri...

Page 75: ...ending on the model Wallpaper and style Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper and style Themes Apply various themes to the device...

Page 76: ...mail address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lo...

Page 77: ...device s software and check for updates 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 st...

Page 78: ...secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing glasses hats masks beards o...

Page 79: ...creen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognised use the preset screen lock method Deletin...

Page 80: ...he fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data...

Page 81: ...od 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished...

Page 82: ...r login information or monitor your activity in apps and websites On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When Secure...

Page 83: ...View the app or feature s permission usage history Permission manager View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Controls and alerts...

Page 84: ...attery consumption Refer to Emergency mode for more information Some features may not be available depending on the model Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using S...

Page 85: ...Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up on the S...

Page 86: ...r to Setting the Side key for more information Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one h...

Page 87: ...not work if the screen is turned on or the device is not on a flat surface Turn over to mute Set the device to mute certain sounds by using motions or gestures Finger sensor gestures Set the device t...

Page 88: ...al controls for your children and manage their digital use On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Screen time Set goals for how much you use your device a day App timers Lim...

Page 89: ...is not in use Tap Automation Auto optimise daily and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time...

Page 90: ...To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Device protection Check the device s security status This feature scans your device f...

Page 91: ...or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language Select...

Page 92: ...reen tap General management Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language to add 3 To set the selected language as the default language tap Se...

Page 93: ...or users who have reduced dexterity Advanced settings Configure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed apps View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibil...

Page 94: ...vice On the Settings screen tap Remote support 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 95: ...ed by edited 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 imag...

Page 96: ...launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communic...

Page 97: ...The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional...

Page 98: ...n 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 pl...

Page 99: ...light 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 multipur...

Page 100: ...ture 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 d...

Page 101: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PI...

Page 102: ...tions 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...

Page 103: ...nectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues...

Page 104: ...files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from you...

Page 105: ...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 notificati...

Page 106: ...p 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...

Page 107: ...on storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi...

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