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