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  • Page 1 User manual...
  • Page 2 Features Mobile continuity | Bixby | Biometric security | Dark mode Getting started Device layout: Galaxy A51 5G UW Galaxy A71 5G UW Set up your device: Charge the battery Start using your device: Turn on your device | Use the Setup Wizard | Transfer data from an old device |...

  • Page 3: Samsung Apps

    Contents Samsung apps Galaxy Essentials | AR Zone | Bixby | Galaxy Store | Galaxy Wearable | Game Launcher | Samsung Global Goals | SmartThings | Tips | Calculator | Calendar | Clock | Contacts | Internet | Messages | My Files | Phone | Samsung Health | Samsung Notes | Samsung Google apps Chrome | Drive | Duo | Gmail | Google | Google Pay | Maps | Photos | Play Movies &...
  • Page 4 Contents Learn more Legal information...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Galaxy A51 5G UW Galaxy A71 5G UW Set up your device Start using your device...
  • Page 6 Getting started Galaxy A51 5G UW Microphone Flash Rear cameras SIM/microSD card tray Front camera Volume keys Side key Headphone jack Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 7 Getting started Galaxy A71 5G UW Microphone Flash SIM/microSD Rear cameras card tray Front camera Volume keys Side key Headphone jack Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 8: Set Up Your Device

    NOTE  Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 9: Charge The Battery

    This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952. Start using your device Turn on your device |...

  • Page 10: Use The Setup Wizard

    Smart Switch can transfer your data via USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer. Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.  1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Smart Switch.

  • Page 11: Lock Or Unlock Your Device

    Getting started Lock or unlock your device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen locks, see Lock screen and security. Side key Press to lock.

  • Page 12: Side Key Settings

    Getting started Side key settings You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key. Double press Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.  1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.  2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:  ...

  • Page 13: Add A Samsung Account

    For more information, see Factory Reset Protection. Add a Samsung account Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full use of Samsung apps.  1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Accounts.
  • Page 14 Getting started Navigation A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the warranty.
  • Page 15 Getting started Swipe Lightly drag your finger across the screen.   Swipe the screen to unlock the device.   Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 16: Drag And Drop

    Getting started Drag and drop Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.   Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.   Drag a widget to place it in a new location. Devices and software are constantly evolving —...

  • Page 17: Zoom In And Out

    Getting started Zoom in and out Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.   Move your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.   Move your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in. Devices and software are constantly evolving —...

  • Page 18: Touch And Hold

    Getting started Touch and hold Touch and hold items to activate them.   Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.   Touch and hold a Home screen to customize the Home screen. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 19: Navigation Bar

    Getting started Navigation bar You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen gestures. Recent apps Back Home   Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 20: Navigation Buttons

    Getting started Navigation buttons Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation. This is the default setting.  1. From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar > Navigation buttons.  2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back and Recent apps icons display.

  • Page 21: Customize Your Home Screen

    Getting started Customize your home screen The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens, removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing a main Home screen. icons | Wallpaper | Themes | Icons | Widgets | Home screen settings |...
  • Page 22 Getting started  3. Tap a picture or video to choose it.  • If choosing a single picture, choose which screen or screens you want to apply the wallpaper to.  • Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.  •...

  • Page 23: Home Screen Settings

    Getting started Widgets Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.  1. From a Home screen, touch and hold the screen.  2. Tap Widgets, and then touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it.
  • Page 24 Getting started  • Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to the Home screen.  • Swipe down for notification panel: Enable this feature to open the Notification panel by swiping down anywhere on the Home screen.  • Rotate to landscape mode: Rotate the Home screen automatically when your device’s orientation is changed from portrait to landscape.

  • Page 25: Easy Mode

    Getting started Easy mode The Easy mode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience. Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. Apps list  1. From Settings, tap Display > Easy mode.  2.

  • Page 26: Status Bar

    Getting started Status bar The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status icons Battery full Battery low Charging Mute Vibrate   Airplane mode Bluetooth active Wi-Fi active Location active Alarm   Notification icons Missed calls Call in progress...

  • Page 27: Notification Panel

    Getting started Notification panel For quick access to notifications, settings, and more, simply open the Notification panel. Device settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 28: Quick Settings

    The Samsung Daily page displays customized content based on your interactions. ◌   From a Home screen, swipe right. TIP  You can add a Samsung Daily icon to your Apps list. Tap More options > Settings > Add Samsung Daily icon.
  • Page 29  2. Tap More options for the following options:  • Cards: Tap cards to add them to your Samsung Daily page.  • Settings: View the privacy policy, terms and conditions, and open source licensing and add a Samsung Daily icon to your Apps list.
  • Page 30 Getting started Camera Bixby Vision is available on the Camera viewfinder to help understand what you see. ◌   From  Camera, tap More > Bixby Vision and follow the prompts. Gallery Bixby Vision can be used on pictures and images saved in the Gallery app.  1.

  • Page 31: Always On Display

    Getting started   • Wind down: Enable to turn the screen to grayscale and limit notifications before going to bed.   • Parental controls: Supervise your children’s digital life with Google’s Family Link app. You can choose apps, set content filters, keep an eye on screen time, and set screen time limits.

  • Page 32: Face Recognition

    Getting started Biometric security Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts. Face recognition You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen. To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.  ...

  • Page 33: Fingerprint Scanner

    Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password.
  • Page 34   • Show animation when unlocking: Show an animation when you use fingerprint verification.   • Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprint for identification when using supported apps.   • About unlocking with biometrics: Read details on the requirements each biometric security feature has for using your pattern, PIN, or password as a backup.
  • Page 35 Access storage and other functions of your device across compatible mobile devices and computers. Link to Windows Link to Windows Achieve mobile continuity between your Samsung device and Windows-based PCs. Get instant access to your device’s photos, messages, and more on a PC by linking your devices. Pictures  ...
  • Page 36 Getting started Link your device to your computer  1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Link to Windows.  2. Tap to enable this feature.  3. Follow the prompts to connect your device to your PC. TIP  You can also enable this feature from the Quick settings menu.

  • Page 37: Multi Window

    Getting started Multi window ™ Multitask by using multiple apps at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their windows. Split screen control  1.

  • Page 38: Edge Screen

    Getting started Edge screen The Edge screen is made up of several customizable edge panels. Edge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, and other information. Apps panel Smart Select Tools Configure Edge panels Edge lighting About Edge...

  • Page 39: Smart Select

    Getting started Apps panel You can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps panel.  1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Apps panel is displayed.  2. Tap an app or app pair shortcut to open it. To configure Apps panel:  1.
  • Page 40 Getting started Tools The Tools panel provides handy instruments for quick access.  1. From any screen, drag the Edge handle to the center of the screen. Swipe until the Tools panel is displayed.  2. Tap a tool to use:  • Compass: Identify compass directions.  –...
  • Page 41 Getting started Configure Edge panels You can customize the Edge panels.  1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.  2. Tap to enable the feature. The following options are available:  • Checkbox: Enable or disable each panel.  • Edit (if available): Configure individual panels.  •...
  • Page 42 Getting started Edge panel style Change the style of the Edge handle.  1. From the Edge screen, tap Settings.  2. Tap More options > Handle settings for the following options:  • Color: Choose a color for the Edge handle.  • Transparency: Drag the slider to adjust the transparency of the Edge handle.  •...

  • Page 43: Edge Lighting

    Getting started Edge lighting Set the Edge screen to light up when you receive calls or notifications, which makes alerts visible even when the screen is face-down.  1. From Settings, tap Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting.  2. Tap to enable the feature. Devices and software are constantly evolving —...
  • Page 44 Getting started Lighting style Customize the color, width, and transparency of the Edge lighting feature.  1. From Settings, tap Display > Edge screen > Edge lighting.  2. Tap Lighting style to customize:  • Effect: Choose an edge effect.  • Color: Choose a preset or custom color, and enable app colors.  –...

  • Page 45: About Edge Screen

    Getting started About Edge screen You can view the current software version and license information for the Edge screen feature. ◌   From Settings, tap Display > Edge screen > About Edge screen.

  • Page 46: Enter Text

    Getting started Enter text Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice. Expand toolbar Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 47 My Emoji : Create your own personal emoji and use it in stickers you can   • share.   • Samsung Pass : Use biometrics for secure access to apps and services.   • Settings : Access keyboard settings. Stickers : Add illustrated stickers.

  • Page 48: Configure The Samsung Keyboard

      • Style and layout: Customize the appearance and function of the keyboard.   • Swipe, touch, and feedback: Customize gestures and feedback.   • Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to original settings and clear personalized data.   • About Samsung keyboard: View version and legal information for the Samsung keyboard.

  • Page 49: Use Samsung Voice Input

    Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Open settings Return to keyboard ◌   From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input and speak your text. Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

  • Page 50: Activate Emergency Mode

     • Keyboard language: Choose the language for the keyboard.  • Voice input language: Select the language for Samsung voice input.  • Hide offensive words: Hide potentially offensive words with asterisks.  • About Samsung voice input: View version and legal information for Samsung voice input. Emergency mode Use Emergency mode to access helpful emergency features and conserve your device’s power during an emergency situation.

  • Page 51: Turn Off Emergency Mode

    Getting started   Message my location: Send your location information to your emergency contacts.   Phone: Launch the call screen.   Chrome: Launch the Google web browser.   Add: Choose additional apps to include on the Emergency mode screen.   Battery charge: Displays estimated battery charge percentage.  ...

  • Page 52: Camera And Gallery

    Camera and Gallery You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. Images and videos are stored in the Gallery, where you can view and edit them. Camera Navigate the camera screen | Configure shooting mode | Live focus | Scene optimizer | Record videos |...
  • Page 53 Camera and Gallery Camera You can capture high-quality pictures and videos using the Camera app. ◌   From Apps, tap Camera. TIP  If Quick launch is enabled, quickly press the Side key twice. Settings Zoom Scene optimizer Shooting modes Switch cameras Gallery Capture Devices and software are constantly evolving —...

  • Page 54: Configure Shooting Mode

    Camera and Gallery Navigate the camera screen Take stunning pictures with your device’s front and rear cameras.  1. From Camera, set up your shot with the following features:  • Tap the screen where you want the camera to focus.  – When you tap the screen, a brightness scale appears. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness.
  • Page 55 Camera and Gallery  – Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash.  – Super slow-mo: Record videos at an extremely high frame rate for viewing in high quality slow motion. You can play a specific section of each video in slow motion after recording it.

  • Page 56: Record Videos

    Camera and Gallery Live focus Add interactive focus effects to your pictures.  1. From Camera, swipe to More, and then tap Live focus.  2. Drag the slider to fine-tune the effect.  3. Tap Capture. Scene optimizer Automatically adjust exposure, contrast, white balance, and more based on what is detected in the camera frame to help you capture beautiful photos.

  • Page 57: Camera Settings

    Camera and Gallery Super steady Super steady applies advanced stabilization algorithms to your video for a smooth, professional appearance, even in heavy motion situations. This feature cannot be used with Zoom-in mic, Live focus video, Slow motion, or the front camera.  1.
  • Page 58 Camera and Gallery   • High efficiency video: Record videos in HEVC format to save space. Other devices or sharing sites may not support playback of this format.   Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to keep the focus steady when the •...

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