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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 

Home screen settings

, and 

then tap the 

Apps button

 switch to activate it. The Apps button will be added at the bottom 

of the Home screen.

Apps button

Launching Finder

Search for content on the device quickly.

1

On the Apps screen, tap  . Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, 
and then tap  .

2

Enter a keyword.
Apps and content on your device will be searched.
If you tap   on the keyboard, you can search for more content.

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 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.

Summary of Contents for SM-X205

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 08 2020 Rev 1 0 SM X205...

Page 2: ...Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 25 Understanding the screen 35 Notification panel 37 Entering text Apps and features 40 Installing or uninstalling apps 42 Phone 46 Contacts 50...

Page 3: ...ting 129 Removing the battery Settings 91 Introduction 91 Connections 92 Wi Fi 94 Bluetooth 95 Data saver SM X205 96 Mobile data only apps SM X205 96 Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM X205 98 More connec...

Page 4: ...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 pu...

Page 5: ...the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to ac...

Page 6: ...t 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 m...

Page 7: ...t 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...

Page 8: ...the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be discon...

Page 9: ...s 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 U...

Page 10: ...B Type C Earphone jack Side key Power Speaker Speaker Microphone Touchscreen Volume key SM X205 SIM card Memory card tray SM X205 Memory card tray Microphone Light sensor Front camera GPS antenna Spea...

Page 11: ...y 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...

Page 12: ...o launch the app or feature you set Volume key Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear at the bot...

Page 13: ...y Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so y...

Page 14: ...rain 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 c...

Page 15: ...use the built in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automat...

Page 16: ...ray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of...

Page 17: ...orrupt 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 different...

Page 18: ...disabled SM X205 3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the...

Page 19: ...ost 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 me...

Page 20: ...ou turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Si...

Page 21: ...ng services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts...

Page 22: ...ow the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password...

Page 23: ...rring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy...

Page 24: ...app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switc...

Page 25: ...your fingertips 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 reco...

Page 26: ...art or pinch on the screen 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 Recent...

Page 27: ...Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button up...

Page 28: ...stalled apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator Switching between Home and Apps screens...

Page 29: ...rnatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Moving...

Page 30: ...selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving a...

Page 31: ...ked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen...

Page 32: ...tor icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected...

Page 33: ...he 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 informatio...

Page 34: ...en and scrollable area Press and hold theVolume Down key and the Side key simultaneously You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some ap...

Page 35: ...l 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 notification details and perform vari...

Page 36: ...and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notif...

Page 37: ...ed languages Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Move the cursor Enter a space View more keyboard...

Page 38: ...button switch to activate it Additional keyboard functions Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Enter kao...

Page 39: ...for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard size Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Selec...

Page 40: ...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 Auto update apps and then select an option Pla...

Page 41: ...Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps...

Page 42: ...te it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap...

Page 43: ...al launch the Phone app 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 nu...

Page 44: ...tus 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 numbers Block calls from specific numbers ad...

Page 45: ...n or close the keypad End the current call The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypa...

Page 46: ...t having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will show under the...

Page 47: ...types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or...

Page 48: ...cts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickl...

Page 49: ...o activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your pro...

Page 50: ...g contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app tap at the top of the contacts list and then tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one tap a contact Then tap Delete Messages Intro...

Page 51: ...he message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter stickers Enter a message Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message thr...

Page 52: ...ges from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list and then tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Conversations and...

Page 53: ...ctivate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then tap Delete To delete multiple messages tick messages you...

Page 54: ...cret mode using a password and your biometric data Activating secret mode Tap Turn on Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secr...

Page 55: ...ord videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app Press the Side key twice quickly On the locked scree...

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