English /2017. Rev.1.2
Table of Contents
Appendix
Basics
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Instructional icons
Basics
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
When the device heats up during use
Do the following when the device heats up
Keep the device updated with the latest software
Device limitations when the device overheats
Precautions for operating environment
Maintaining water and dust resistance
Package contents
Device layout
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Basics
Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera
Charging the battery
Battery
Keys
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Reducing the battery consumption
Battery charging tips and precautions
Viewing the remaining charging time
About Fast charging
Fast charging
Increasing the charging speed
Maximum power saving mode
Power saving mode
Mode
Installing the SIM or Usim card
SIM or Usim card nano-SIM 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
Be damaged
Gently press the SIM or Usim card into the tray to secure it
Correct card installation
Dual SIM models Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Removing the SIM or Usim card
Basics
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred SIM or Usim cards
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Customising SIM or Usim cards
Installing a memory card
Memory card microSD card
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y
Disabled
Tray
Removing the memory card
Turning the device on and off
Formatting the memory card
Controlling the touchscreen
Restarting the device
Tapping and holding
Tapping
Dragging
Swiping
Double-tapping
Spreading and pinching
Home screen
Home screen
Home screen options
Adding items
Removing items
Moving items
Creating folders
Apps screen
Using quick options
Managing panels
Creating folders
Indicator icons
Rearranging items
Searching for items
Icon Meaning
Lock screen
Basics
Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature
Always On Display
Opening notifications when the screen is off
Controlling music playback when the screen is off
Notification panel
Using the notification panel
Single SIM models
Using quick setting buttons
Dual SIM models
Searching for content or nearby devices
Setting search categories
Entering text
Finder
Changing the input language
Additional keyboard functions
Changing the keyboard layout
Copying and pasting
Dictionary
Screen capture
Opening apps
Capturing screenshots
Smart capture
Secure Folder
Introduction
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Moving content
Tap →Settings →Auto lock Secure Folder
Creating Secure Folder
Tap →Settings →Accounts →Add account
Adding apps
Adding accounts
Hiding Secure Folder
Uninstalling Secure Folder
Uninstall
Tap Uninstall or Back UP and Uninstall
Multi window
Split screen view
Tap to open the list of recently used apps
Using additional options
Adjusting the window size
Pop-up view
Samsung account
Moving pop-up windows
Registering your Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Registering a new Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data from your previous device
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transferring data from a mobile device
Transferring backup data from a computer
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Device and data management
Updating the device
Updating over the air
Using a Samsung account
Updating with Smart Switch
Backing up and restoring data
Using a Google account
Performing a data reset
Quick connect
Connecting to other devices
Sharing content
Connecting to a TV
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
Streaming content on the registered TV
Sharing features
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Galaxy Apps
Play Store
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Setting app permissions
Managing apps
Enabling apps
Phone
Making calls
Making calls from the locked screen
Using speed dial
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Receiving calls
Making an international call
Answering a call
Rejecting a call
Blocking phone numbers
Options during calls
During a voice call
During a video call
Adding contacts
Contacts
Creating a new contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Importing contacts
Sharing profile
Searching for contacts
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Sharing contacts
Messages
Sending messages
Enter a message
Setting the message notification
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Viewing messages
Blocking unwanted messages
Internet
Setting a message reminder
Browsing webpages
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Changing security settings
Deactivating secret mode
Setting up email accounts
Sending emails
Camera
Launching Camera
Reading emails
Camera etiquette
Using swipe gestures
Viewing shooting modes
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Locking the focus and exposure
Customising shooting modes
Pro mode
Auto mode
Panorama
Hyperlapse
Selfie
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
HDR Rich tone
Food
Night
Downloading modes
Camera settings
Quick settings
Camera settings
Rear camera
Common
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
Viewing stories
Viewing albums
Viewing videos
Sharing stories
Creating stories
Tap →Create story
Deleting images or videos
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Sharing images or videos
Before you start
Samsung Pay
→ More →Help
Setting up Samsung Pay
Registering cards
Making payments
Cancelling payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
Feedback
Samsung Members
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Feedback
Suggestions
Support
News and tips
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Support
Using Game Launcher
Game Launcher
Using Game Tools
Activating game power saving mode
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Samsung Notes
Blocking notifications during games
Creating notes
Deleting notes
Calendar
Creating events
Health
Creating tasks
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Additional information
Using S Voice
Setting a wake-up command
Voice
Setting the language
Voice Recorder
Making voice recordings
Tips for better voice recognition
Changing the recording mode
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
Deleting alarms
My Files
Creating clocks
Deleting clocks
Radio
Calculator
Listening to the FM radio
Google apps
Scanning radio stations
Chrome
Gmail
Maps
Play Music
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Introduction
Connections
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Connect
Bluetooth
Ending the device connection
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Device visibility
Data usage
Limiting data usage
Using the NFC feature
Flight mode
NFC and payment
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Using the mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Mobile networks
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Location
More connection settings
Printing
MirrorLink
Download plug-in
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Download booster
Sounds and vibration
Display
Notifications
Options
Blue light filter
Easy mode
Switching to easy mode
Wallpapers and themes
Managing shortcuts
Advanced features
Send SOS messages
Adding emergency contacts
Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Battery
Storage
Lock screen and security
Applications
Device security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Registering fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Deleting fingerprints
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Sync settings
Backup and restore
Cloud and accounts
Samsung Cloud
Backup
Accounts
Adding accounts
Removing accounts
Accessibility
Google
Software update
General management
About device
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Resetting the device
Forcing restart
Sound echoes during a call
Battery depletes faster than when first purchased
Photo quality is poorer than the preview
Your device cannot find your current location
Removing the battery
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