SM-A320FL SM-A520F SM-A720F/DS
User Manual
SM-A320F SM-A320Y SM-A520F/DS
SM-A320F/DS SM-A320Y/DS SM-A720F
Apps and features
Table of Contents
Basics
Table of Contents
Settings
Appendix
Read me first
Basics
Basics
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Instructional icons
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
Do the following when the device heats up
Basics
When the device heats up during use
Do the following when the device heats up
Device limitations when the device overheats
Basics
Basics
Precautions for operating environment
Device layout and functions
Package contents
Basics
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Device layout
Speaker Front camera Loud speaker Power key
Basics
NFC antenna / MST antenna
Volume key Main antenna
Basics
Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera Flash
Single SIM models Memory card tray
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Speaker Front camera Loud speaker Power key
Basics
If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device
Basics
Keys
Battery
Charging the battery
Power
Basics
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor
Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket
Reducing the battery consumption
Battery charging tips and precautions
Basics
Basics
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
SIM or USIM card nano-SIM card
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Basics
Basics
Single SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Basics
Basics
Dual SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Basics
Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot
Basics
Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray
be damaged
4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it
Basics
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Correct card installation
Basics
Single SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Nano-SIM card Nano-SIM card Nano-SIM card microSD card
Basics
Dual SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Activating SIM or USIM cards
Using dual SIM or USIM cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards
Removing the SIM or USIM card
Memory card microSD card
Installing a memory card
Basics
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Basics
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Basics
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Basics
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
→ SD card →Format
Removing the memory card
Formatting the memory card
→ SD card →UNMOUNT
Turning the device on and off
Emergency mode
Activating emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Basics
Initial setup
Introduction
Samsung account
Basics
Registering a new Samsung account
Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts →Accounts
Registering your Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Basics
Smart Switch
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Transferring data from your previous device
Basics
Transferring backup data from a computer
Basics
Samsung Cloud
Backing up data
Restoring data
Tapping and holding
Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
Tapping
Spreading and pinching
Dragging
Double-tapping
Swiping
A folder
Home screen and Apps screen
Basics
A widget
Home screen
Switching between Home and Apps screens
Moving items
Basics
Deleting a folder
Creating folders
Adding more apps
Moving apps from a folder
Basics
Editing the Home screen
Meaning
Indicator icons
Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Icon
Basics
Lock screen
Changing the screen lock method
Icon Meaning
Capturing a screenshot
Screen capture
Basics
Basics
Notification panel
Basics
Using quick setting buttons
Changing the keyboard layout
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Changing the input language
Copying and pasting
Additional keyboard functions
Basics
Basics
Dictionary
Galaxy Apps
Apps and features
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Managing apps
Uninstalling apps and using app sleep mode
Setting app permissions
Apps and features
Access additional options
Phone
Making calls
Apps and features
Making an international call
Using speed dial
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Making calls from the locked screen
Answering a call
Launch the Phone app and tap →Settings →Block numbers
Receiving calls
Blocking phone numbers
Apps and features
Options during calls
During a voice call
During a video call
Apps and features
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
Apps and features
Contacts
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
IMPORT
Searching for contacts
Importing contacts
Synching contacts with your web accounts
Saving and sharing profile
Sharing contacts
Apps and features
Sending messages
Messages
Merging duplicate contacts
Deleting contacts
Apps and features
Viewing messages
Apps and features
Setting the message notification
Setting a message reminder
Blocking unwanted messages
Introduction
Internet
Browsing webpages
Apps and features
Deactivating secret mode
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Changing security settings
Reading emails
Setting up email accounts
Email
Sending emails
Apps and features
Camera
Launching Camera
Camera etiquette
Apps and features
Using swipe gestures
Switching cameras
Changing shooting modes
Apps and features
Applying filters and other effects
This feature is only available in some shooting modes
Taking photos or recording videos
Basic shooting
Apps and features
Separating the focus area and the exposure area
Using the focus and exposure features
Changing shooting modes
Locking the focus AF and exposure AE
Apps and features
Auto mode
Pro mode
Available options
Hyperlapse
Panorama
Apps and features
Apps and features
Using the selfie flash
Selfie
Applying beauty effects
Apps and features
Wide selfie
Without effect
HDR Rich tone
Night
Apps and features
Apps and features
Camera settings
Quick settings
Food
COMMON
Camera settings
REAR CAMERA
FRONT CAMERA
Apps and features
Gallery
Introduction
Apps and features
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
Searching for images
Apps and features
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Viewing videos
Apps and features
Creating stories
Sharing stories
Tap →Create story
Deleting an image or a video
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting images or videos
Deleting stories
Apps and features
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Always On Display
Apps and features
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Introduction
Multi window
Split screen view
Apps and features
Adjusting the window size
Using additional options
Apps and features
Sharing text or images between windows
Minimising the split screen view
Apps and features
Apps and features
Pop-up view
Moving pop-up windows
here for pop-up view
Apps and features
Samsung Pay
Introduction
Registering cards
Setting up Samsung Pay
Apps and features
Apps and features
Making payments
Apps and features
Cancelling payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Samsung Members
Apps and features
Samsung Notes
Creating notes
Deleting notes
Introduction
Calendar
Creating events
Apps and features
Starting S Health
S Health
Creating tasks
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
View health tips
Using S Health
Apps and features
Monitor your health and fitness
Current step total
TOGETHER
Steps
Apps and features
Apps and features
Additional information
Apps and features
Setting a wake-up command
Using S Voice
S Voice
Tips for better voice recognition
Setting the language
Apps and features
Introduction
Voice Recorder
Making voice recordings
Apps and features
My Files
Changing the recording mode
Apps and features
Deleting alarms
ALARM
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
KEYPAD
TIMER
Calculator
STOPWATCH
Listening to the FM radio
Radio
Apps and features
Introduction
Game Launcher
Scanning radio stations
Apps and features
Apps and features
Using Game Launcher
Changing the performance mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Blocking notifications during games
Using Game Tools
Apps and features
Page
Maps
Google apps
Chrome
Gmail
Google
YouTube
Photos
Hangouts
Options
Settings
Introduction
Connections
Settings
Wi-Fi
CONNECT
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Sending and receiving data
Ending the device connection
Settings
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth
Settings
Sending and receiving data
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Using the NFC feature
NFC and payment
Settings
Making payments with the NFC feature
Settings
Sending data
Settings
Using the mobile hotspot
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →Mobile hotspot and tethering
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Settings
More connection settings
On the Settings screen, tap Connections →More connection settings
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Settings
Printing content
Printing
Adding printer plug-ins
Settings
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
MirrorLink
Ending the MirrorLink connection
Settings
Download booster
Settings
Sounds and vibration
Options
Notifications
Display
Settings
Blue light filter
Wallpapers and themes
Settings
Settings
Advanced features
Settings
Using the quick optimisation feature
Device maintenance
Settings
Settings
Battery
Power saving mode
Managing the battery
Device security
Apps
Storage
Memory
Settings
Lock screen and security
Options
Settings
Fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
For better fingerprint recognition
Settings
Deleting fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Registering Samsung Pass
On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security →Samsung Pass
Samsung Pass
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Managing sign-in information
Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites
Tick Sign in using fingerprints via Samsung Pass and tap REMEMBER
Deleting your Samsung Pass data
Settings
Setting up Secure Folder
Secure Folder
Folder
Moving content to Secure Folder
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Settings
Removing apps from Secure Folder
Moving content from Secure Folder
Adding apps
Adding accounts
Backing up and restoring Secure Folder
Launch the Secure Folder app and tap →Settings →Backup and restore
Tap Restore
Hiding Secure Folder
Settings
Uninstalling Secure Folder
Launch the Secure Folder app and tap →Settings →Uninstall
Cloud and accounts
Google
Backup and restore
Using a Samsung account
Using a Google account
Settings
Accessibility
Settings
General management
Adding device languages
→ Add language
Settings
Software update
Security updates information
User manual
Settings
About phone
Your device does not turn on
Troubleshooting
Your device displays network or service error messages
Appendix
Forcing restart
Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error
Resetting the device
The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly
Sound echoes during a call
The battery icon is empty
Calls are not connected
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
The battery does not charge properly For Samsung-approved chargers
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Another Bluetooth device is not located
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Appendix
There is not enough space in the device’s storage
Your device cannot find your current location
Data stored in the device has been lost
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
Samsung Cloud does not work
Removing the battery
Appendix
Trademarks
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