English /2017. Rev.1.1
Table of Contents
Appendix
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Basics
Basics
Instructional icons
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up during use
Do the following when the device heats up
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Precautions for operating environment
Device limitations when the device overheats
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Package contents
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Device layout
Basics
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera
Battery
Charging the battery
Keys
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
Viewing the remaining charging time
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Power saving mode
Maximum power saving mode
Mode
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM card
Installing the SIM or Usim card
Single SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Dual SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Be damaged
Gently press the SIM or Usim card into the tray to secure it
Correct card installation
Dual SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Basics
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Customising SIM or Usim cards
Memory card microSD card
Installing a memory card
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Disabled
Tray
Turning the device on and off
Removing the memory card
Formatting the memory card
Restarting the device
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Swiping
Spreading and pinching
Home screen
Home screen
Adding items
Home screen options
Moving items
Removing items
Creating folders
Using quick options
Apps screen
Managing panels
Creating folders
Rearranging items
Indicator icons
Searching for items
Icon Meaning
Lock screen
Basics
Always On Display
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Using the notification panel
Notification panel
Single SIM models
Dual SIM models
Using quick setting buttons
Setting search categories
Searching for content or nearby devices
Entering text
Finder
Additional keyboard functions
Changing the input language
Changing the keyboard layout
Dictionary
Copying and pasting
Opening apps
Screen capture
Capturing screenshots
Smart capture
Introduction
Secure Folder
Moving content
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Tap →Settings →Auto lock Secure Folder
Creating Secure Folder
Adding apps
Tap →Settings →Accounts →Add account
Adding accounts
Hiding Secure Folder
Uninstall
Uninstalling Secure Folder
Tap Uninstall or Back UP and Uninstall
Multi window
Split screen view
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Split screen view
Using additional options
Pop-up view
Adjusting the window size
Moving pop-up windows
Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transferring data from your previous device
Transferring data from a mobile device
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Transferring backup data from a computer
Device and data management
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Updating the device
Updating over the air
Updating with Smart Switch
Using a Samsung account
Backing up and restoring data
Performing a data reset
Using a Google account
Quick connect
Sharing content
Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a TV
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
Streaming content on the registered TV
Sharing features
Deactivating emergency mode
Emergency mode
Installing apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Apps
Play Store
Setting app permissions
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Managing apps
Enabling apps
Making calls
Phone
Using speed dial
Making calls from the locked screen
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Making an international call
Receiving calls
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
Options during calls
Blocking phone numbers
During a voice call
During a video call
Contacts
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Importing contacts
Searching for contacts
Sharing profile
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Messages
Sharing contacts
Sending messages
Enter a message
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Setting the message notification
Viewing messages
Blocking unwanted messages
Setting a message reminder
Internet
Browsing webpages
Activating secret mode
Using secret mode
Deactivating secret mode
Changing security settings
Setting up email accounts
Sending emails
Launching Camera
Camera
Reading emails
Camera etiquette
Viewing shooting modes
Using swipe gestures
Taking photos or recording videos
Basic shooting
Customising shooting modes
Locking the focus and exposure
Auto mode
Pro mode
Panorama
Selfie
Hyperlapse
Applying beauty effects
Wide selfie
HDR Rich tone
Night
Food
Downloading modes
Quick settings
Camera settings
Camera settings
Rear camera
Common
Gallery
Viewing images
Viewing images and videos
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Viewing videos
Creating stories
Sharing stories
Tap →Create story
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting images or videos
Sharing images or videos
Samsung Pay
Before you start
→ More →Help
Registering cards
Setting up Samsung Pay
Making payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Cancelling payments
Samsung Members
Feedback
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Feedback
Support
Suggestions
News and tips
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Support
Game Launcher
Using Game Launcher
Activating game power saving mode
Using Game Tools
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Blocking notifications during games
Samsung Notes
Deleting notes
Creating notes
Creating events
Calendar
Creating tasks
Health
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Additional information
Setting a wake-up command
Using S Voice
Voice
Voice Recorder
Setting the language
Making voice recordings
Tips for better voice recognition
Changing the recording mode
Stopping alarms
Setting alarms
Deleting alarms
My Files
Deleting clocks
Creating clocks
Calculator
Radio
Listening to the FM radio
Scanning radio stations
Google apps
Gmail
Chrome
Maps
Play Music
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi
Introduction
Connections
Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Connect
Ending the device connection
Bluetooth
Sending and receiving data
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Device visibility
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Data usage
Limiting data usage
Flight mode
Using the NFC feature
NFC and payment
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Using the mobile hotspot
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Mobile networks
More connection settings
Location
Printing
Download plug-in
MirrorLink
Download booster
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Sounds and vibration
Notifications
Display
Options
Blue light filter
Switching to easy mode
Easy mode
Wallpapers and themes
Managing shortcuts
Advanced features
Adding emergency contacts
Send SOS messages
Using the quick optimisation feature
Device maintenance
Storage
Battery
Applications
Lock screen and security
Device security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Verifying the Samsung account password
Registering fingerprints
Deleting fingerprints
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Backup and restore
Sync settings
Cloud and accounts
Samsung Cloud
Accounts
Backup
Adding accounts
Removing accounts
Google
Accessibility
General management
Software update
About device
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Forcing restart
Resetting the device
Sound echoes during a call
Battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
Your device cannot find your current location
Removing the battery
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