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Samsung Galaxy A8 ‎ SM-A810F/DS SM-A810FZBDKSA, SM-A810FZDDKSA, SM-A810FZSDKSA Display, Options, Font, Display, Easy mode, Brightness, Status bar, Screen mode, Icon frames, Screensaver, More settings, Screen timeout, Always On Display

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Settings

•Show on lock screen: Display notifications from the selected app on the locked screen.

•Show content on lock screen: Display the content of notifications from the selected app on the locked screen.

•More settings: Customise additional notification settings for the selected app.

Display

Options

Change the display settings.

On the Settings screen, tap Display.

•Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.

•Font: Change the font size and type.

•Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.

•Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons and apply a simpler layout to the Home screen. Refer to Easy mode for more information.

•Icon frames: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out.

•Always On Display: Set the device to display an image or information while the screen is turned off. Refer to Always On Display for more information.

•Status bar: Customise the settings for displaying only 3 recent notifications and the remaining battery life on the status bar.

•Screen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.

•Keep screen turned off: Set the device to prevent the screen from turning on when it is in a dark place, such as a pocket or bag.

•Screensaver: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging.

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Page Table of Contents Settings Appendix Basics Read me first Instructional icons Package contents Device layout Keys Battery Charging the battery Viewing the remaining charging time Reducing the battery consumption Battery charging tips and precautions Fast charging About Fast charging Increasing the charging speed Power saving mode Maximum power saving mode SIM or USIM card (nano-SIMcard) Installing the SIM or USIM card Page Correct card installation Removing the SIM or USIM card Using dual SIM or USIM cards Activating SIM or USIM cards Customising SIM or USIM cards Setting preferred SIM or USIM cards Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Page Removing the memory card Formatting the memory card Turning the device on and off Restarting the device Touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Dragging Double-tapping Swiping Spreading and pinching Home screen Home screen Home screen options Adding items Moving items Removing items Creating folders Managing panels Apps screen Page Rearranging items Searching for items Indicator icons Lock screen Lock screen and security Screen lock type Pattern PIN Password Always On Display Setting the schedule for the Always On Display feature Notification panel Using the notification panel Using quick setting buttons Finder Searching for content or nearby devices Setting search categories Entering text Keyboard layout Changing the input language Changing the keyboard layout Additional keyboard functions Copying and pasting Dictionary Screen capture Capturing screenshots Smart capture Opening apps Closing an app Secure Folder Introduction Creating Secure Folder Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Moving content Adding apps Removing apps from Secure Folder Adding accounts Hiding Secure Folder Uninstalling Secure Folder Multi window Split screen view Using additional options Adjusting the window size Pop-upview Moving pop-upwindows Samsung account Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account Registering an existing Samsung account Removing your Samsung account Transferring data from your previous device Transferring data wirelessly Transferring backup data from a computer Device and data management Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer Updating the device Updating over the air Updating with Smart Switch Backing up and restoring data Using a Samsung account Using a Google account Performing a data reset Quick connect Connecting to other devices Sharing content Connecting to a TV Streaming content on the registered TV Sharing features Emergency mode Deactivating emergency mode Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Installing apps Play Store Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Enabling apps Setting app permissions Phone Making calls Using speed dial Making calls from the locked screen Making calls from call logs or contacts list Receiving calls Answering a call Rejecting a call Missed calls Blocking phone numbers Options during calls During a voice call During a video call Contacts Adding contacts Creating a new contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list Importing contacts Synching contacts with your web accounts Searching for contacts Sharing profile Sharing contacts Messages Sending messages Viewing messages Blocking unwanted messages Setting the message notification Setting a message reminder Internet Browsing webpages Using secret mode Activating secret mode Changing security settings Deactivating secret mode Email Setting up email accounts Sending emails Reading emails Camera Launching Camera Using swipe gestures Switching cameras Viewing shooting modes Viewing filter effects Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Locking the focus and exposure Customising shooting modes Auto mode Pro mode Panorama Food HDR (Rich tone) Night Selfie Applying beauty effects Wide selfie Downloading modes Camera settings Quick settings Camera settings Gallery Viewing images and videos Viewing images Searching for images Viewing videos Viewing albums Viewing stories Creating stories Sharing stories Deleting stories Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Deleting multiple images and videos Sharing images or videos Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud Samsung Gear Game Launcher Using Game Launcher Removing a game from Game Launcher Activating game power saving mode Using Game Tools Blocking notifications during games Samsung Notes Creating notes Deleting notes Calendar Creating events Creating tasks Syncing events and tasks with your accounts S Health Starting S Health Using S Health Additional information S Voice Setting a wake-upcommand Using S Voice Tips for better voice recognition Setting the language Voice Recorder Making voice recordings Changing the recording mode My Files Clock ALARM Setting alarms Stopping alarms WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Deleting clocks STOPWATCH TIMER Calculator Google apps Chrome Gmail Maps Play Movies & TV Drive YouTube Photos Hangouts Settings Introduction Connections Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Finetwork Wi-FiDirect Sending and receiving data Ending the device connection Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data Unpairing Bluetooth devices Device visibility Data usage Limiting data usage Flight mode NFC and payment Using the NFC feature Making payments with the NFC feature Sending data Mobile hotspot and tethering Using the mobile hotspot Mobile networks SIM card manager Location More connection settings Printing Adding printer plug-ins Printing content MirrorLink Connecting your device to a vehicle via MirrorLink Ending the MirrorLink connection Download booster Sounds and vibration Notifications Display Options Easy mode Switching to easy mode Returning to standard mode Wallpapers and themes Advanced features Send SOS messages Adding emergency contacts Device maintenance Using the quick optimisation feature Battery Managing the battery Storage Managing the memory RAM Applications Lock screen and security Fingerprint recognition For better fingerprint recognition Registering fingerprints Deleting fingerprints Verifying the Samsung account password Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts Unlocking the screen with fingerprints Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Cloud usage Sync settings Backup and restore Accounts Adding accounts Removing accounts Backup Smart Switch Google Accessibility General management Software update User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting Forcing restart Resetting the device Calls are not connected Others cannot hear you speaking on a call Sound echoes during a call The battery icon is empty The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approvedchargers) The battery depletes faster than when first purchased Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the camera Photo quality is poorer than the preview Error messages appear when opening multimedia files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer 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 There is not enough space in the device’s storage Copyright Trademarks