Samsung SM-A500HZWDEGY 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-A500H/DS Table of Contents Contacts Settings Read me first Instructional icons Getting started Package contentsDevice layout Buttons Using the SIM or Usim card Installing the SIM or Usim cardDual 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 Switching between cards Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM modelsActivating SIM or Usim cards Changing the display name and icon of SIM or Usim cardsCharging the battery Reducing the battery consumption Installing a memory card Using a memory cardDual SIM models Single SIM models Formatting the memory card Removing the memory cardLocking and unlocking the screen Turning the device on and offUsing the touch screen BasicsTapping Tapping and holding DraggingDouble-tapping Spreading and pinching FlickingHome screen Home screen layoutFlipboard Briefing Home screen optionsApps screen Icon Meaning Indicator iconsUsing the notifications panel Notifications and quick setting panelsLaunch Quick Connect Rearranging quick setting buttonsUsing the quick setting panel Installing apps Installing or uninstalling appsOpening apps Samsung Galaxy AppsPlay Store Uninstalling or disabling appsManaging apps Enabling appsKeyboard layout Entering textChanging the input language Changing the keyboard layoutUsing additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting My Files Screen capturePower saving feature Power saving modeUltra power saving mode Viewing help information Network connectivity Wi-FiMobile data Tap ConnectUsing the mobile hotspot Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspots Using Bluetooth tethering Using USB tetheringTick Bluetooth tethering Tick USB tetheringMotions & usability features Motions and gesturesSmart alert Mute/Pause Placing palm on screenTurning device over Palm swipe to capture Multi window About Multi windowLaunching Multi window Creating a Multi window combination Switch locations between Multi window apps Using Multi window optionsOne-handed operation Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screen Managing the Apps screen Setting wallpaper Setting wallpaper and ringtonesChanging ringtones Tap Set as wallpaper or SavePassword Changing the screen lock methodPattern Private mode About private modeHiding content Easy mode Viewing hidden contentManaging shortcuts Using Samsung Smart Switch Using backup accountsUsing Smart Switch Mobile Using Smart Switch with computersUsing Samsung Kies Setting up accountsAdding accounts Removing accountsMaking calls PhonePhone Making calls from call logs or contacts listAnswering a call Receiving callsRejecting a call Missed callsDuring a voice call Options during callsDuring a video call Adding contacts ContactsImporting and exporting contacts Moving contacts from other devicesSearching for contacts Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screenTap →Add shortcut to home screen Messages Messages & emailSending messages Dual SIM modelsViewing incoming messages Sending emails Setting up email accountsReading emails Camera Basic shootingTaking photos or recording videos Camera etiquette Launching Camera on the locked screenAuto Shooting modesSelfie Wide selfiePanorama Rear-cam selfieAnimated GIF NightManaging shooting modes Downloading shooting modesCamera settings Camera Gallery Viewing content on the deviceViewing content stored on other devices Accessing content on a registered deviceAccessing content on a nearby device Emergency mode Safety assistanceAbout emergency mode Activating emergency modeHelp message Searching for content Useful apps and featuresFinder PlannerSyncing events and tasks with your accounts Useful apps and featuresUsing S Voice Setting the languageVoice About S VoiceChanging the wake-up command Waking up S Voice in standby modeTap →Settings →Voice wake-up →Set wake-up command InternetPlaying music MusicAccessing music on a registered device Accessing music on a nearby devicePlaying music stored on other devices Playing videos VideoAccessing a video on a registered device Accessing a video on a nearby devicePlaying videos stored on other devices Edit images by applying various effects StudioSetting alarms AlarmStopping alarms Deleting alarmsWorld clock TimerStopwatch Creating clocksMemo CalculatorComposing memos Searching for memosRecording voice memos Voice RecorderPlaying voice memos DropboxFlipboard RadioListening to the FM radio Scanning radio stations Google apps Play Books Google SettingsPlay Newsstand Play GamesBluetooth About BluetoothPairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Sending an imageReceiving an image Unpairing Bluetooth devices Wi-Fi DirectAbout Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to other devicesEnding the device connection Quick Connect Disconnecting devicesAbout Quick connect Re-searching for devicesSharing content Screen MirroringAbout Screen Mirroring Viewing content on a TV Printing content Connecting to a printerMobile printing Adding printer plug-insUpgrading the device Device & data managerUpgrading over the air Upgrading with Samsung KiesConnecting with Samsung Kies Connecting as a media deviceTransferring files between the device and a computer Device MTPUsing a Google account Performing a data resetUsing a Samsung account Tap Backup and reset and tick Back up my dataSettings About SettingsWi-Fi Bluetooth Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyTap →Advanced →Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Flight mode Tethering and Mobile hotspotData usage SIM card manager dual SIM models LocationConnect and share Nearby devicesMore networks Default messaging appPrinting Screen MirroringSound DeviceDisplay and wallpaper Screen modeWallpaper FontMulti window Lock screenMotions and gestures Notification panelAccounts CloudBackup and reset Easy modeAccessibility 119 Private mode Blocking modeLanguage and input DefaultLanguage Samsung keyboardKeyboard swipe Google voice typingText-to-speech options Date and timeNotification readout Pointer speedSafety assistance AccessoriesPower saving Security StorageSet up SIM card lock HelpAbout device Default applications Application settingsApplication manager Your device displays network or service error messages 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 Copyright
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