Samsung SM-A300FZWDETL manual Turning the device on and off, Locking and unlocking the screen

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Getting started

Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Locking and unlocking the screen

Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area.

You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information.

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Contents SM-A300F/DS SM-A300F SM-A300H/DS SM-A300H Table of Contents Contacts Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contentsDevice layout Buttons Installing the SIM or Usim card Using the SIM or Usim card and batteryDual SIM models Single SIM models Dual SIM models Single SIM models Getting started Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or Usim card Changing the display name and icon of SIM or Usim cards Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM modelsSwitching between cards Activating SIM or Usim cardsCharging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Installing a memory card Using a memory cardFormatting the memory card Removing the memory cardLocking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offBasics Using the touch screenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching FlickingHome screen Home screen layoutHome screen options Apps screen Icon Meaning Indicator iconsNotifications panel Using the notifications panelUsing the quick setting buttons Rearranging quick setting buttonsClosing an app Installing or uninstalling appsOpening apps Galaxy AppsManaging apps Installing appsUninstalling or disabling apps Play StoreChanging the input language Entering textKeyboard layout Enabling appsCopying and pasting Using additional keyboard functionsChanging the keyboard layout My Files Screen capturePower saving feature Tap Connect Wi-FiNetwork connectivity Mobile dataTethering and Mobile hotspot Using the mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Tick USB tethering Using USB tetheringUsing Bluetooth tethering Tick Bluetooth tetheringManaging the Home and Apps screens PersonalisingManaging the Home screen Hiding apps Managing the Apps screenManaging panels Changing the sorting methodChanging ringtones Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaper On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Sounds and notificationsPattern Easy modePassword Changing the screen lock methodTransferring data from your previous device Setting up accountsMaking calls PhoneMaking an international call Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap Keypad Options during calls Receiving callsDuring a video call Creating contacts manually ContactsAdding contacts Moving contacts from other devicesAdding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Searching for contactsTap →Add shortcut to home screen Dual SIM models Messages & emailMessages Sending messagesViewing incoming messages Sending emails Setting up email accountsReading emails Basic shooting CameraTaking photos or recording videos Camera etiquette Launching Camera on the locked screenPanorama Shooting modesAuto Beauty faceRear-cam selfie Wide selfieTap →Wide selfie Animated GIF Continuous shotHDR Rich tone NightCamera settings Camera Gallery Viewing content on the devicePlanner Useful apps and featuresCreating events or tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts InternetPlaying videos VideoDeleting alarms AlarmSetting alarms Stopping alarmsCreating clocks TimerWorld clock StopwatchSearching for memos CalculatorMemo Composing memosRecording voice memos Voice RecorderPlaying voice memos Listening to the FM radio RadioScanning radio stations Google appsPlay Newsstand Google SettingsPlay Movies & TV Play BooksAbout Bluetooth BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending an image Sending and receiving dataReceiving an image Connecting to other devices Wi-Fi DirectUnpairing Bluetooth devices About Wi-Fi DirectEnding the device connection Using the NFC feature NFC NFC-enabled modelsAbout NFC Sending data Making a purchase with the NFC featureAbout Screen Mirroring Screen MirroringViewing content on a TV Adding printer plug-ins Connecting to a printerPrinting content Mobile printingUpgrading with Samsung Kies Device & data managerUpgrading the device Upgrading over the airDevice MTP Connecting as a media deviceConnecting with Samsung Kies Transferring files between the device and a computerTap Backup and reset and tick Back up my data Performing a data resetBacking up and restoring data Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy SettingsAbout Settings Wi-FiFlight mode BluetoothTethering and Mobile hotspot SIM card manager dual SIM models Data usagePrinting NFC NFC-enabled modelsLocation Screen MirroringMore networks Default messaging appMobile networks Sounds and notifications DeviceDisplay Screen modeWallpaper Answering and ending calls Lock screenThemes CallApplication manager More settingsRingtones and keypad tones Personal Backup and resetEasy mode AccessibilitySettings Language DefaultSystem Language and inputPointer speed Google voice typingVoice input Text-to-speech optionsUltra power saving mode AccessoriesDate and time Storage BatterySecurity About device Set up SIM card lockAppendix TroubleshootingTouch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored in the device has been lost Removing the 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