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