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