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Notes on Usage

SCV49

・ In this manual, "Galaxy A21" is usually 

referred to as the "product".

・ In this manual, "microSD™ memory card 

(commercial item)", "microSDHC™ 

memory card (commercial item)" or 

"microSDXC™ memory card 

(commercial item)" is called "microSD 

memory card" for short.

・ All of the indicated amounts exclude 

tax unless otherwise specified.

・ Company names and product names 

referred to in this manual are trade-

marks or registered trademarks of 

respective companies. The TM and ® 

marks may be omitted in this manual.

・ For detailed descriptions on various 

functions, refer to the "取扱説明書(詳細版) 

(Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) 

available on the homepage of the 

contracted mobile phone operator.

Cell phone and PHS operators collect and recycle unused 
telephones, batteries and battery chargers at stores bearing 
the       logo regardless of brand and manufacturer to 
protect the environment and reuse valuable resources.

December 2020, 1st Edition

Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Summary of Contents for A21

Page 1: ...icroSD memory card for short All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise speci ed Company names and product names referred to in this manual are trade marks or registered trademarks of r...

Page 2: ...sing Bluetooth Wireless LAN Wi Fi Functions 37 Available Security Codes PIN Code 41 Notes on Data Communication Charge 43 Notes on Call Charge 43 Notes on Applications 44 Configuring the App s Permiss...

Page 3: ...nnect to Japanese emergency services You cannot use 3G call switching network to connect to emergency services While the product supports the international roaming each network service described in th...

Page 4: ...no responsibility for any damages or lost profits resulting from altered or lost contents Note that content data both charged or free content saved with the product cannot be returned to the customer...

Page 5: ...d by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in whole is prohibited The content of this manual is subject to change without notice Some functions may not be av...

Page 6: ...r serious injury 1 may directly result from improper use Warning This sign denotes that death or serious injury 1 may result from improper use Caution This sign denotes that minor injury 2 or property...

Page 7: ...h wet hands is not allowed Do Indicates an action that must be obeyed at all times Unplug Indicates that the power plug must be disconnected from the outlet Precautions common to the product main unit...

Page 8: ...so do not charge the product in a place exposed to water such as bathroom May cause fire burns injuries electric shocks etc For waterproofness refer to the following uP 31 Precautions for Waterproofne...

Page 9: ...e following uP 31 Precautions for Waterproofness Dustproofness No liquids Do not put liquids drinking water sweat seawater pet urine etc into the headset connection terminal the charging jack or the e...

Page 10: ...being generated or where there is a possibility of dust being generated Ignition to flammable gas etc may cause explosion or fire etc Do When using in some facilities such as gas station follow the i...

Page 11: ...oofness dustproofness refer to the following uP 31 Precautions for Waterproofness Dustproofness Don t Children using the equipment should be instructed in proper operation by an adult Make sure they u...

Page 12: ...Directly touching a hot part continuously you may have redness itching or rash on your skin or it may result in low temperature burns etc depending on your constitution and or health condition Main un...

Page 13: ...tc or foreign objects such as metal fragments and flammable materials into SIM card microSD memory card slot Please do not mistake the insertion location and direction of the SIM card or microSD memor...

Page 14: ...call loud noise sounds from the product Even in the standby mode ringtone and vibrator may work suddenly Using continuously for a long time with too loud volume may cause a hearing loss etc And if you...

Page 15: ...isplay or camera lens is accidentally broken be careful of broken parts or exposed internal parts of the product Touching broken or exposed part may cause burns injuries electric shocks etc Do Should...

Page 16: ...nal battery leaks out do not make the substance contact with your skin of face or hands clothes etc May cause eyes or skin problems etc If the substance gets into your eyes or mouth etc or comes into...

Page 17: ...lly bright place Watching the display in the dark or watching too close may cause diminished eyesight etc Charging equipment Warning Don t Do not use the specified charging equipment sold separately c...

Page 18: ...No wet hands Do not touch the code of the specified charging equipment sold separately USB cable charging jack or power plug with wet hands May cause fire burns or electric shocks etc Do Only use wit...

Page 19: ...forcibly pull on the cord etc and straightly unplug and plug into the connecting terminals If not properly unplugged or plugged in this may cause fire burns injuries electric shocks etc Do Immediately...

Page 20: ...ire burns or electric shocks Caution Don t Do not touch a specified charging equipment sold separately continuously that has been connected to the outlet May cause burns etc SIM card Caution Do Be car...

Page 21: ...ith the device manufacturer to determine how the device is affected by electrical signals The product s signals may affect the operation of the electronic medical equipment Do When you cannot move fre...

Page 22: ...on your physical constitution and condition For parts materials uP 21 Material List Do Store the SIM card removal tool sample in a place where babies and infants cannot reach If it is accidentally sw...

Page 23: ...ard tray side PC Sn PVD coating SIM card microSD memory card tray Rubber gaskets Silicone Rear cover PC Multi PVD coating Side key Volume key PC Sn PVD coating Receiver PC sheet Rear camera surroundin...

Page 24: ...Headset connection terminal surrounding area PC GF10 Sn PVD coating Speaker PC GF10 Sn PVD coating SIM card removal tool sample Part Material Surface treatment Unit STS304 Barrel polishing Clear case...

Page 25: ...n are not covered by the warranty even if there is no external damage To ensure waterproof property equivalent to IPX5 and IPX8 of the product make sure to attach the SIM card microSD memory card tray...

Page 26: ...rase the printing on the outer casing or cause discoloration Use as far away as possible from land line phone TV radio etc may cause affect the product The product may become warm while charging etc d...

Page 27: ...the connector is correct Unless it is correct it may cause fault Do not expose the camera lens to direct sunlight for a long time Doing so might cause fault Do not use store or leave the product in pl...

Page 28: ...nails Operation with a foreign object placed on the display Operation with a protective sheet or sticker on the display Operation with water drops or dew condensation attached on the display Operation...

Page 29: ...might cause corrosion or a fault While writing reading data to from a microSD memory card do not subject the product to vibration or impact or turn off the power Doing so might cause loss of data or a...

Page 30: ...amount of time it can be used decreases This also decreases the lifespan of the battery Use the product at room temperature whenever possible After charging the battery it gradually discharges even if...

Page 31: ...SIM card into some other IC card reader writer etc Do not put stickers etc on the SIM card Do not insert a SIM card to which a conversion adapter is attached Doing so may cause a fault Do not perform...

Page 32: ...for private use In addition do not use or modify portraits or names of other individuals without their consent as it might infringe on rights of portrait Note that shooting and recording may be restr...

Page 33: ...ged to depth of 1 5 m in static tap water at room temperature left there for 30 minutes and then taken out 3 IP6X equivalent means that dust does not enter the interior of a phone after it is placed i...

Page 34: ...ssure to or immerse the product for a prolonged period Do not wash the product using a washing machine or ultrasound cleaner Do not immerse the product in a bathtub The product is not heat resistant A...

Page 35: ...your hands holding the SIM card microSD memory card tray so that it does not open Do not use a brush or sponge If the product gets wet After the product gets wet drain water and wipe the product with...

Page 36: ...apply shock to the product Do not poke the receiver mouthpiece microphones upper lower speaker etc with a sharp object Doing so may damage deform the product and may allow water to enter the interior...

Page 37: ...or make it harder to hear the sound Follow the steps below to drain water a Hold the product firmly and wipe off moisture on the product surface and rear side with dry clean cloth etc b Shake the pro...

Page 38: ...ipe off water drained from the product with dry clean cloth etc and dry naturally Water if any remaining in the product may ooze up after wiping off Do not wipe off water remaining in gaps directly wi...

Page 39: ...m other devices Do not use the product in places where electromagnetic waves are generated or near electric products AV and OA equipment or other magnetized devices Subjecting the product to magnetic...

Page 40: ...2 In the event that instances of radio wave interference have occurred between the product and other wireless stations immediately either relocate the product or stop operation of the device stop the...

Page 41: ...interference resulting in decreased communication speed or disconnection from the network If connection fails stop using either of the Bluetooth and wireless LAN Wi Fi functions Bluetooth and wireless...

Page 42: ...z band wireless LAN outdoors is prohibited by Law except when communicating with access point of 5 2 GHz high output data communication system or relay station The channels used on the product are as...

Page 43: ...t forget the various security codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts Make sure to change the initial value to your own unique number Security code Example of usa...

Page 44: ...nge PIN code to any four to eight digit number and set the PIN code entry to be required as necessary If you require a PIN code to be entered make sure to change the number to your own unique number P...

Page 45: ...ion charge discount service or flat late plan is recommended To browse homepages download applications communicate using applications send receive E mails and configure various settings connection to...

Page 46: ...fee even during the warranty period The Company assumes no responsibility for any disadvantage brought to you or any third party by applications you have installed Insertion of a microSD memory card...

Page 47: ...ions If you do not select Allow you may be unable to activate the app function or the function may be restricted To change the permission setting on the home screen flick up or flick down Settings App...

Page 48: ...iving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law Use of a cell phone while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations Traffic accidents may be caused due to ambient sounds being hard to hear...

Page 49: ...sturb others while you are in shinkansen a hotel lobby etc Be careful not to be loud while talking If you are in a place with people around you such as a train be aware of noise emanating from your he...

Page 50: ...ttery before use Updating software may fail if the battery level is low or becomes low while updating Check the radio wave condition Updating software may fail in poor reception areas If software upda...

Page 51: ...requested by the customer if repair renders it usable The warranty is valid for one year from the day that you first buy the product Before handing in the product for repair make a backup of the conte...

Page 52: ...e that follows the precautions listed in the instruction manual the Company will repair the device for free 3 Repairs will not be free of charge in the following cases even during the warranty period...

Page 53: ...arantees free repair based on the period and conditions listed above Therefore customers legal rights against the issuer of this warranty and other business are not restricted by this warranty SIM car...

Page 54: ...Administration Regulations The product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan Export Administration Regulations Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law and its related laws In addition U S Exp...

Page 55: ...gistered trademark of Sony Corporation is a registered trademark of FeliCa Networks Inc Osaifu Keitai is a registered trademark of NTT DOCOMO INC Facebook and Facebook logo are trademarks or registere...

Page 56: ...on co jp and Amazon co jp logo are trademarks or registered of Amazon com Inc or its affiliates QR code is a registered trademark of the DENSO WAVE Incorporated USB Type CTM is a trademarks of the USB...

Page 57: ...the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC standard henceforth referred to as AVC video and or ii decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer eng...

Page 58: ...batteries and battery chargers at stores bearing the logo regardless of brand and manufacturer to protect the environment and reuse valuable resources December 2020 1st Edition Imported by SAMSUNG EL...

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