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Getting started

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Understanding the screen

Controlling the touchscreen

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 
screen.

Swiping

Swipe upwards, 
downwards, to 
the left, or to the 
right.

Spreading and 
pinching

Spread two 
fingers apart 
or pinch on the 
screen.

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Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. 
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.

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To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply 
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for 
extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.

The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are 
outside of the touch input area.

Summary of Contents for SM-M135F/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 06 2022 Rev 1 1 SM E135F DS SM M135F DS SM M135F DSN SM M135FU DS ...

Page 2: ... the screen 26 Notification panel 28 Screen capture 29 Entering text Apps and features 31 Installing or uninstalling apps 32 Phone 35 Contacts 37 Messages 38 Internet 39 Camera 49 Gallery 53 Multi window 54 Samsung Pay mini SM E135F DS 55 Samsung Notes 55 Samsung Members 56 Samsung Kids 56 Samsung Global Goals 57 SamsungTV Plus 57 Galaxy Shop 57 Calendar 58 Reminder 59 Radio 59 Voice Recorder 60 M...

Page 3: ...bleshooting 107 Removing the battery Settings 65 Introduction 65 Samsung account 65 Connections 67 Wi Fi 68 Bluetooth 69 NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models 70 Data saver 71 Mobile data only apps 71 Mobile Hotspot 72 More connection settings 73 Sounds and vibration 74 Sound quality and effects 74 Separate app sound 75 Notifications 75 Display 76 Wallpaper and style 76 Themes 76 Home sc...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started Device layout and functions Speaker Side key Fingerprint recognition sensor Volume key Touchscreen Front camera Multipurpose jack USBType C SIM card Memory card tray Microphone ...

Page 5: ...S SM M135F DSN Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna Flash Earphone jack NFC antenna NFC enabled models SM M135FU DS Rear camera GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna Flash Earphone jack NFC antenna NFC enabled models ...

Page 6: ...ng 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 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 sticke...

Page 7: ... 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 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 bar soft buttons for more ...

Page 8: ...ature 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 off Charging other devices SM M135F DSN Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your device s battery Connect your device and the other device using your device s USB cable A USB conn...

Page 9: ...e 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 can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType...

Page 10: ...rk 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 source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully cha...

Page 11: ... 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 tray back 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 stol...

Page 12: ...ore 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 compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hol...

Page 13: ...insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the ca...

Page 14: ... 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 A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Battery and device care Storage 2 Swipe to the left ...

Page 15: ...ve 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 apps and functions will be restricted In emergency mode you can make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more To activate emergency mode pr...

Page 16: ...nd 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 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 accou...

Page 17: ...ppears 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 of data you can transfer will appear 4 On your device select an option you want tap Next and then follow the on screen instructions to transfer data Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device wh...

Page 18: ...nd 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 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 ...

Page 19: ...part or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the 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 Doin...

Page 20: ...pps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen 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...

Page 21: ... 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 but...

Page 22: ...vice 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 23: ...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 24: ...ouble 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 password or your biometric data for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will req...

Page 25: ...nnected 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 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 ...

Page 26: ...ing 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 Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain feature...

Page 27: ...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 sce...

Page 28: ...r at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a portion from the screenshot You can view the cropped area in Gallery Share the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured ...

Page 29: ...ut languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by tapping Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the 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 Setting...

Page 30: ... 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 pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text i...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...iew 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 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice c...

Page 33: ...al 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 international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When...

Page 34: ...bers 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 Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Speaker Activate or deactivate the speakerphone When using the speakerphone keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off...

Page 35: ...them 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 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 th...

Page 36: ...tap 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 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 ...

Page 37: ...Tap 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 messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen So...

Page 38: ...or 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 downwards slightly on the screen To switch between tabs quickly swipe to the left or right on the address field Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the ...

Page 39: ... 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 privacy Taking pictures 1 Launch the 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...

Page 40: ...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 depending on the resolution The camera may...

Page 41: ...e 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 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 yo...

Page 42: ...e 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 modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a picture Taking high resolution pictures Take high resolution pictures In the shooting options tap and take a picture The resolution may vary depending on the model ...

Page 43: ...ects 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 automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop re...

Page 44: ...RAIT 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 device or the subject is moving The subject is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colou...

Page 45: ... 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 situations use a higher exposure WB Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can s...

Page 46: ...ot 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 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 b...

Page 47: ... 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 front camera without flipping them Videos Reduce file size You can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Codec HEVC format Your HEVC videos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device ...

Page 48: ...ion 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 camera Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Watermark Add a watermark in the bottom left corner when taking pictures Priv...

Page 49: ... 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 50: ... 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 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 51: ... 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 playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playbac...

Page 52: ...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 tap and hold an image a video or a story to delete and then ...

Page 53: ...upport 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 Adjusting the window size Drag the circles between the app windows to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the circles between the app windows to the edge o...

Page 54: ...displayed 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 DS Register frequently used mobile wallets and UPI Unified Payments Interface bank accounts to Samsung Pay Mini a mobile payment service to make payments quickly and securely Launch the Samsung Pay mi...

Page 55: ... 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 Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in ...

Page 56: ...reen 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 history On the Samsung Kids screen tap Parental controls and enter your unlock code Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids tap the Back button or tap Close Samsung Kids and then...

Page 57: ...le 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 sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Ca...

Page 58: ...con 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 Edit 3 Select a reminder to restore and tap Restore Reminders ...

Page 59: ...tions 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 through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Play through speaker Voice Recorder Record or play voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder a...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...Galaxy 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 Game Booster Game optimisation and then select the mode you want Performance This focus...

Page 62: ... 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 being disturbed Monitoring temperature Monitoring memory Set the device to automatically adjust the volume or video frame rate to prevent the device from overheating and to stop apps from running in t...

Page 63: ...ation 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 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 Setting who can find your device Set wh...

Page 64: ... 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 Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andT...

Page 65: ... 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 with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and contactless payments NFC enabled models Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that c...

Page 66: ...ta 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 your device is connected to aWi Fi network Refer to Mobile data only apps for more information SIM card manager Activate your SIM or USIM cards and customise the SIM card settings Refer to SIM card m...

Page 67: ...ap 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 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 d...

Page 68: ...opies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on th...

Page 69: ...s 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 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 rea...

Page 70: ... 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 71: ...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 72: ...etwork 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 you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printin...

Page 73: ...vice 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 vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects ...

Page 74: ...UHQ 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 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 ...

Page 75: ...train 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 automatically in similar lighting conditions Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain...

Page 76: ...pending 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 to change the visual elements of the Home screen locked screen and icons On the Settings screen tap Themes Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout On the Setting...

Page 77: ...email 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 Lock screen version and legal information Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Smart...

Page 78: ... 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 stolen device SecureWi Fi Set the device to protect your data while using unsecuredWi Fi networks Refer to SecureWi Fi for more information Private Share Share files with others securely using blockcha...

Page 79: ...s 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 or heavy makeup Ensure that you are in a well lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face...

Page 80: ...screen 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 Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock met...

Page 81: ...the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted For better fingerprint re...

Page 82: ...hod 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 registering your fingerprints tap Done You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by tapping Check added fingerprints Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen ...

Page 83: ...ur 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 SecureWi Fi is activated the icon will appear on the status bar Using this feature may result in a slowerWi Fi network speed This feature may not be available depending on theWi Fi network service provider...

Page 84: ... 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 Configure settings for app access Samsung Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service Google Configure advanced settings for privacy Some fe...

Page 85: ...battery 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 Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup ...

Page 86: ...p 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 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 ...

Page 87: ...er 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 handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with one hand Screenshots Change the settings for screenshots Show contacts when sharing content Set the device to display the people y...

Page 88: ...y 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 to open or close the notification panel when you swipe upwards or downwards on the fingerprint recognition sensor This feature is not available when the sensor is detecting your fingerprint Excessive ...

Page 89: ...tal 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 Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it Focus mode Activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your devic...

Page 90: ... 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 to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power saving features On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Battery Power saving Activate power...

Page 91: ...y 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 for malware On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Device protection Scan phone Ultra data saving Monitor and reduce your mobile data usage by preventing background apps from using the mob...

Page 92: ... 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 device languages Refer to Adding device languages for more information Text to speech output Change the settings for text to speech features used when TalkBack is activated such as languages speed a...

Page 93: ...creen 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 Set as default To keep the current language setting tap Keep current The selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added t...

Page 94: ...for 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 Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can als...

Page 95: ...rvice 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 device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licen...

Page 96: ...sed 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 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...

Page 97: ...t 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 Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status information If your device does...

Page 98: ...r 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 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 performanc...

Page 99: ...in 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 supported...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fi...

Page 106: ... 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 107: ...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 108: ...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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