English /2017. Rev.1.0
Table of Contents
119 Introduction
Troubleshooting
119 Connections
Basics
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Maintaining water and dust resistance
Basics
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Do the following when the device heats up
Instructional icons
When the device heats up during use
Device limitations when the device overheats
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Precautions for operating environment
Package contents
Device layout and functions
Device layout
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Basics
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera
Charging the battery
Battery
Keys
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
About Fast charging
Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Installing the SIM or Usim card
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM 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
Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot
Gently press the SIM or Usim card into the tray to secure it
Correct card installation
Use only a nano-SIM card
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Installing a memory card
Memory card microSD card
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Disabled
Tray
Removing the memory card
Formatting the memory card
→ SD card →UNMOUNT
→ SD card →Format
Turning the device on and off
Restarting the device
Initial setup
Emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Select your preferred device language
Basics
Samsung account
Introduction
Registering your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Transferring data from your previous device
Tap Samsung account → →Remove account
Smart Switch
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Transferring backup data from a computer
On the computer, launch Smart Switch
Backing up data
Samsung Cloud
Restoring data
Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Dragging
Double-tapping
Swiping
Spreading and pinching
Home screen and Apps screen
Switching between Home and Apps screens
Moving items
Creating folders
Adding more apps
Moving apps from a folder
Deleting a folder
Editing the Home screen
Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Indicator icons
Icon Meaning
Lock screen
Changing the screen lock method
Capturing a screenshot
Screen capture
Share Share the screenshot with others
Block notifications from apps Launch Settings
Notification panel
Using quick setting buttons
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the input language
Changing the keyboard layout
Additional keyboard functions
Copying and pasting
Dictionary
Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Galaxy Apps
Play Store
Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode
Setting app permissions
Managing apps
Enabling apps
Making calls
Phone
Make or answer voice and video calls
Using speed dial
Making calls from call logs, contacts list, or places
Making calls from the locked screen
Making an international call
Receiving calls
Blocking phone numbers
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
During a voice call
Options during calls
During a video call
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Adding a phone number to Contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Contacts
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device
Importing contacts
Searching for contacts
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Sharing contacts
Saving and sharing profile
Messages
Merging duplicate contacts
Deleting contacts
Sending messages
Viewing messages
Enter a message
Tap
To send the message
Setting a message reminder
Setting the message notification
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Browsing webpages
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Changing security settings
Deactivating secret mode
Setting up email accounts
Sending emails
Reading emails
Tap Send to send the mail
Launching Camera
Camera
Camera etiquette
Switching cameras
Using swipe gestures
Changing shooting modes
This feature is only available in some shooting modes
Applying filters and other effects
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Using the focus and exposure features
This feature is available only in Auto mode
Changing shooting modes
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Pro mode
Available options
Panorama
Hyperlapse
Selfie
Using the selfie flash
Applying beauty effects
Wide selfie
HDR Rich tone
Night
Camera settings
Quick settings
Food
Activate or deactivate the flash
Camera settings
Select a frame rate
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
Searching for images
Select an image
Viewing stories
Viewing albums
Viewing videos
Sharing stories
Creating stories
Tap →Create story
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting images or videos
Deleting stories
Deleting an image or a video
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Always On Display
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Split screen view
Multi window
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Using additional options
Adjusting the window size
Minimising the split screen view
Sharing text or images between windows
Pop-up view
Moving pop-up windows
Here for pop-up view
App screen will appear in the pop-up view
Samsung Pay
Setting up Samsung Pay
Registering cards
Making payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Cancelling payments
Samsung Members
Creating notes
Samsung Notes
Deleting notes
Creating events
Calendar
Tap Save to save the event
Health
Creating tasks
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Monitor your health and fitness
Together
Steps
Additional information
Setting a wake-up command
Using S Voice
Say the preset wake-up command
Voice
Setting the language
Tips for better voice recognition
Making voice recordings
Voice Recorder
Tap to finish recording Enter a file name and tap Save
Changing the recording mode
My Files
Clock
Calculator
To clear the history, tap History →CLEAR History
Listening to the FM radio
Radio
Launch the Radio app
Game Launcher
Scanning radio stations
Using Game Launcher
Changing the performance mode
You can change the game performance mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Using Game Tools
Blocking notifications during games
Page
Google apps
YouTube
Photos
Hangouts
Google
Connections
Introduction
Options
Wi-Fi
Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi Direct
Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Sending and receiving data
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Wi-Fi
Ending the device connection
Bluetooth
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Using the NFC feature
NFC and payment
Sending and receiving data
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Using the mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Customise settings to control other features
More connection settings
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Printing content
VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs
Printing
Adding printer plug-ins
MirrorLink
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Sounds and vibration
This feature may not be supported by some devices
Download booster
Notifications
Display
Wallpapers and themes
Blue light filter
Advanced features
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Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Power saving mode
Battery
Managing the battery
Apps
Storage
Memory
Device security
Lock screen and security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Deleting fingerprints
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Samsung Pass
Registering Samsung Pass
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Managing sign-in information
Tap Web sign-in information
Secure Folder
Setting up Secure Folder
Folder
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Moving content to Secure Folder
Moving content from Secure Folder
Adding apps
Adding accounts
Removing apps from Secure Folder
Hiding Secure Folder
Backing up and restoring Secure Folder
Backing up data
Restoring data
Launch the Secure Folder app and tap →Settings →Uninstall
Uninstalling Secure Folder
Cloud and accounts
Backup and restore
Using a Samsung account
Using a Google account
Google
Accessibility
General management
Software update
Adding device languages
You can add languages to use on your device
→ Add language
Security updates information
About phone
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Resetting the device
Forcing restart
Your battery is low. Charge the battery
Calls are not connected
Battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Charge the battery
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Your device cannot find your current location
Removing the battery
Ensure that you are connected to a network properly
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