English /2017. Rev.1.2
Table of Contents
Appendix
Basics
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Instructional icons
Basics
When the device heats up during use
Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
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
Keys
Battery
Charging the battery
Type 1 SM-A320F, SM-A320Y Type 2 SM-A520F, SM-A720F
Viewing the remaining charging time
Battery charging tips and precautions
Reducing the battery consumption
Increasing the charging speed
Fast charging
About Fast charging
Mode
Power saving mode
Maximum power saving 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
Activating SIM or Usim cards
Using dual SIM or Usim cards dual SIM models
Setting preferred 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
Formatting the memory card
Turning the device on and off
Removing the memory card
Controlling the touchscreen
Restarting the device
Dragging
Tapping
Tapping and holding
Spreading and pinching
Double-tapping
Swiping
Home screen
Home screen
Home screen options
Adding items
Creating folders
Moving items
Removing items
Managing panels
Using quick options
Apps screen
Creating folders
Searching for items
Indicator icons
Rearranging 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
Single SIM models
Using the notification panel
Notification panel
Using quick setting buttons
Dual SIM models
Entering text
Searching for content or nearby devices
Setting search categories
Finder
Changing the keyboard layout
Additional keyboard functions
Changing the input language
Copying and pasting
Dictionary
Capturing screenshots
Screen capture
Opening apps
Smart capture
Secure Folder
Introduction
Tap →Settings →Auto lock Secure Folder
Setting auto lock for Secure Folder
Moving content
Creating Secure Folder
Adding accounts
Tap →Settings →Accounts →Add account
Adding apps
Hiding Secure Folder
Tap Uninstall or Back UP and Uninstall
Uninstalling Secure Folder
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 a new Samsung account
Registering your Samsung account
Removing your Samsung account
Registering an existing Samsung account
Transferring data from a mobile device
Transferring data via Smart Switch
Transferring data from your previous device
Transferring backup data from a computer
Transferring data via Samsung Cloud
Updating the device
Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer
Device and data management
Updating over the air
Backing up and restoring data
Updating with Smart Switch
Using a Samsung account
Quick connect
Performing a data reset
Using a Google account
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to other devices
Sharing content
Search phone and scan for nearby devices
Streaming content on the registered TV
Sharing features
Emergency mode
Deactivating emergency mode
Galaxy Apps
Installing or uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Play Store
Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Setting app permissions
Enabling apps
Phone
Making calls
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
Using speed dial
Making calls from the locked screen
Answering a call
Receiving calls
Making an international call
Rejecting a call
During a voice call
Blocking phone numbers
Options during calls
During a video call
Creating a new contact
Contacts
Adding contacts
Importing contacts
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
Searching for contacts
Sharing profile
Sending messages
Messages
Sharing contacts
Enter a message
Viewing messages
Setting the message notification
Tap →Settings →Block messages →Block numbers
Blocking unwanted messages
Browsing webpages
Setting a message reminder
Internet
Using secret mode
Activating secret mode
Setting up email accounts
Changing security settings
Deactivating secret mode
Sending emails
Reading emails
Camera
Launching Camera
Camera etiquette
Using swipe gestures
Viewing shooting modes
Basic shooting
Taking photos or recording videos
Locking the focus and exposure
Customising shooting modes
Panorama
Auto mode
Pro mode
Hyperlapse
Selfie
Wide selfie
Applying beauty effects
HDR Rich tone
Downloading modes
Night
Food
Camera settings
Camera settings
Quick settings
Rear camera
Common
Gallery
Viewing images and videos
Viewing images
Viewing videos
Viewing albums
Viewing stories
Tap →Create story
Creating stories
Sharing stories
Sharing images or videos
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
Deleting images or videos
→ More →Help
Samsung Pay
Before you start
Setting up Samsung Pay
Registering cards
Making payments
Cancelling payments
Changing the Samsung Pay settings
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Feedback
Samsung Members
Feedback
News and tips
Suggestions
Support
On the Apps screen, tap Samsung →Samsung Members →Support
Using Game Launcher
Game Launcher
Removing a game from Game Launcher
Activating game power saving mode
Using Game Tools
Samsung Notes
Blocking notifications during games
Creating notes
Deleting notes
Calendar
Creating events
Syncing events and tasks with your accounts
Health
Creating tasks
Starting S Health
Using S Health
Additional information
Voice
Setting a wake-up command
Using S Voice
Making voice recordings
Setting the language
Voice Recorder
Tips for better voice recognition
Changing the recording mode
Deleting alarms
Setting alarms
Stopping alarms
My Files
Creating clocks
Deleting clocks
Listening to the FM radio
Calculator
Radio
Google apps
Scanning radio stations
Maps
Chrome
Gmail
Play Music
Introduction
Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Connections
Tap Connect
Wi-Fi Direct
Tap Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Ending the device connection
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
Sending and receiving data
Data usage
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
Device visibility
Limiting data usage
NFC and payment
Flight mode
Using the NFC feature
Making payments with the NFC feature
Sending data
Using the mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot and tethering
Mobile networks
SIM card manager dual SIM models
Printing
More connection settings
Location
MirrorLink
Download plug-in
Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink
Download booster
Sounds and vibration
Options
Notifications
Display
Blue light filter
Wallpapers and themes
Easy mode
Switching to easy mode
Managing shortcuts
Advanced features
Send SOS messages
Adding emergency contacts
Device maintenance
Using the quick optimisation feature
Battery
Storage
Device security
Applications
Lock screen and security
Fingerprint recognition
For better fingerprint recognition
Deleting fingerprints
Verifying the Samsung account password
Registering fingerprints
Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap Remember
Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
Using fingerprints with Samsung Pay
Unlocking the screen with fingerprints
Cloud and accounts
Sync settings
Backup and restore
Samsung Cloud
Adding accounts
Backup
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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