Privacy and safety, Send SOS messages | Samsung SM-A510FZKAILO

Settings

Privacy and safety

Options

Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety.

On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety.

•Location: Change settings for location information permissions.

•Report diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung.

•Send SOS messages: Set the device to send help messages by pressing the Power key three times. You can also send sound recordings along with the message to the recipients. Refer to Send SOS messages for more information.

Send SOS messages

In an emergency situation, quickly press the Power key three times. The device sends messages to your primary contacts. The messages include your location information.

1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety →Send SOS messages, and then tap the switch to activate it.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to add primary contacts if you have not already done so.

To send help messages with audio recordings or photos, tap the Attach audio recording or Attach pictures switch to activate it.

The Attach pictures option may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Adding primary contacts

On the Settings screen, tap Privacy and safety →Send SOS messages →Send messages to →ADD. Tap Create contact and enter contact information or tap Select from contacts to add an existing contact as a primary contact.

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Samsung SM-A510FZKAILO manual Privacy and safety, Send SOS messages, Adding primary contacts

Contents

English /2015. Rev.1.1 Table of Contents Appendix Read me first Basics Package contents Device layout Keys Charging the battery Battery Battery charging tips and precautions Reducing the battery consumptionViewing the remaining charging time Ultra power saving mode Power saving mode Installing the SIM or Usim card SIM or Usim cardSingle SIM models Dual SIM models Basics Single SIM models Dual SIM models Removing the SIM or Usim card Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models Installing a memory cardMemory card Basics Formatting the memory card Removing the memory card Turning the device on and off TouchscreenRestarting the device Tapping Tapping and holdingDragging Double-tapping SwipingSpreading and pinching Home screen Home screen Home screen options Adding items Flipboard Briefing Creating folders Moving and removing an item Apps screen Managing panelsMoving items Rearranging items Icon Meaning Indicator icons Pattern Lock screen Password Using the notification panelNotification panel Fingerprints Launch Quick connect Searching for content on the device Using quick setting buttonsSetting search categories Finder Connecting to other devices Quick connectRe-searching for devices Entering text Sharing contentKeyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Dictionary Copying and pasting Screen capture Opening appsClosing an app Multi window IntroductionSplit screen view Using additional options Transferring data from your previous device Adjusting the window size Transferring data from a mobile device Transferring backup data from a computer Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Device and data managementDevice MTP Updating with Smart Switch Updating the deviceUpdating over the air Using a Samsung account Performing a data resetUsing a Google account Backing up and restoring data Tap Share →Simple sharing Sharing files with contacts Deactivating emergency mode Emergency mode Installing apps Installing or uninstalling appsGalaxy Apps Play Store Phone Uninstalling or disabling appsManaging apps Making calls Single SIM models Tap to make a voice call, or tap Making calls from the locked screen Using speed dialMaking calls from call logs or contacts list Making an international call Answering a call Receiving callsRejecting a call Blocking phone numbers Options during calls During a voice callDuring a video call Adding contacts ContactsCreating contacts manually Importing contacts Sharing profile Searching for contacts Sharing contacts MessagesSending messages Tap More →Share Add recipients and enter a message Tap More →Settings →Spam filter Tap Manage spam numbers Viewing messagesBlocking unwanted messages Internet Setting the message notification → Settings →MORE →Set default account Setting up email accounts Basic shooting CameraSending emails Reading emails Taking photos or recording videos Launching Camera on the locked screen Auto modeLaunching Camera quickly Locking the focus and exposure Pro mode PanoramaContinuous shot HDR Rich tone Tap Mode →SelfieNight Selfie Wide selfie Tap Mode →Wide selfie Quick settings Camera settingsCamera settings Downloading modes Viewing images or videos Gallery Deleting an image or a video Deleting images or videosDeleting multiple images and videos Tap Delete Sharing images or videos Smart Manager Battery Using the quick optimisation featureManaging device performance Storage Creating events Planner Creating tasks HealthSyncing events and tasks with your accounts Starting S Health Using S Health Additional information Setting a wake-up command Using S VoiceVoice Tips for better voice recognition Setting the language Music Video Recording voice memos Voice Recorder My Files Changing the recording mode Memo AlarmClock Composing memos World clock Timer CalculatorStopwatch Listening to the FM radio Radio Scanning radio stations Google apps Play Movies & TV Google SettingsDrive YouTube Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkIntroduction Tap Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi DirectSending and receiving data Tap Connect Ending the device connection Bluetooth Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Unpairing Bluetooth devices Flight modeMobile hotspot and tethering Tap Unpair Data usage Using the mobile hotspot SIM card manager dual SIM models Mobile networksLimiting data usage NFC and payment Using the NFC feature Making payments with the NFC feature Sending data Tap Android Beam and tap the switch to activate it Options More connection settingsPrinting Adding printer plug-ins Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink Printing contentMirrorLink Ending the MirrorLink connection Download booster Sounds and notifications Motions and gestures Display Applications WallpaperThemes Lock screen and security For better fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition Changing the backup password Registering fingerprintsDeleting fingerprints Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Verifying the Samsung account passwordTap Change backup password Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember Privacy and safety Send SOS messagesAdding primary contacts Accessibility Easy modeSwitching to easy mode Managing shortcuts Adding accounts Accounts Registering Samsung accounts Backup and resetRemoving accounts Tap Samsung account Language and input Storage About device Date and time Appendix Troubleshooting Forcing restart Resetting the device Sound echoes during a call Battery depletes faster than when first purchased Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Your device cannot find your current location Remove the SIM card tray from the device Removing the battery Trademarks Copyright