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ABOUT
YOUR PHONE
ADVANCED FEATURES
PLEASE RECYCLE
Printed in the U.S.A.
DISCOVER
USE
ENJOY
SAS134DL

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  • Page 1 ABOUT YOUR PHONE ADVANCED FEATURES DISCOVER ENJOY PLEASE RECYCLE SAS134DL Printed in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 1. MAIN CAMERA / ULTRA-WIDE / MACRO / DEPTH / FLASH 2. SIM / MEMORY CARD TRAY 3. RECENT APPLICATIONS • Press to open the recently used applications. • Split screen view: Tap the recently-used applications icon. Tap the icon located at the top of the app you want to open. Tap Open in split screen view.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phone number Galaxy Store SIM number Samsung apps Play Store 2. ADVANCED FEATURES ............... 5 Google apps Android Auto Dual Messenger Samsung Account ................6 Quick Share Cloud Storage ..................7 Samsung Cloud Calendar ....................24 OneDrive Camera ....................25 Google Account ................... 9 Take a picture...
  • Page 4 Security ....................42 Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls .........34 Screen Lock Your goals Face recognition Ways to disconnect Check your kids Fingerprints Google Play Protect Find My Mobile Edge Screen ..................36 Encrypt SD card SIM Card Lock Motions and Gestures ..............37 PIN windows Permission manager Nearby Device Scanning ...............38 SOS Message ..................49 Office Features ..................39 Printing Multi-window Wi-Fi ......................50...

  • Page 5: Your Device

    1. Your Device Learn how to access the unique numbers that identify your device. Keep these for future reference.

  • Page 6: Serial Number

    SIM Number ESSENTIAL INFORMATION S ettings > About phone > Status information > SIM card status Your phone has several unique identifier numbers that you may Your SIM Number will appear under ICCID. need for activation and other functions. You can access these numbers as follows: Your SIM number can also be found on the red Activation Card that came with your phone or, on the SIM card. 1. L ocate the SIM/Memory Card tray on the left edge of the phone. Serial Number 2. Press the pin tool provided into the hole until the tray pops out. H ome > Swipe up > Settings > About phone 3. O n the SIM card, you will see a number beginning with 89.

  • Page 7: Advanced Features

    2. Advanced Features Learn about the advanced features that can make your device more personal and more fun to use.

  • Page 8: Samsung Account

    You can also create the account at any time at Samsung Cloud account.samsung.com. Home screen > Swipe up > Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud Having a Samsung account will give you access to several features on your phone including: Samsung Cloud allows you to free up memory space on • Samsung Cloud your device and still have full access to your most important • Samsung App store information. When you use the Cloud, you won’t have to worry • Find My Mobile about losing your data to a lost, stolen, or a broken Galaxy • and more device. You will get an easy and seamless backup, sync, restore, and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices.

  • Page 9: Onedrive

    GOOGLE ACCOUNT OneDrive Home screen > Swipe up > Microsoft > OneDrive A Google (Gmail) account can be created during the setup process on your phone. You can also create an account at any OneDrive is an alternate cloud solution app that comes time at google.com/gmail. preinstalled in your device. With OneDrive, you can easily view and open your files, see your photos and videos, share a file, and You will need to create a Google (Gmail) account to access manage those files directly from your device.

  • Page 10: Google One

    Google One Google backup Your backups are uploaded to the Google cloud and are Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Drive > encrypted using your Google account password. Once your Back up to Google One Google account is configured, the following options will be available: Google One is a file storage and synchronizing solution that lets • Sync settings: Enable or disable syncing for contacts, you store files in the Google cloud. You can access information calendar, and other apps. stored on Google One from any device or location, allowing you • Back up my data: Select content from your device to back to collaborate on documents and to share files and photos. up to your Google account. Using Google One also helps you save memory space on your • Restore: Information in your Google accounts such as device. Contacts and Calendar can be restored. This may vary by the Android version and device you are using.

  • Page 11: Google Assistant

    ACCESSIBILITY Google Assistant Settings > Google > Settings for Google apps > Settings > Accessibility Search, Assistant & Voice > Voice > Voice Match Accessibility services are special features and enhancements Your device has the Google Assistant feature built-in which you that make using the device easier. The services available in can access after you sign into your Google (Gmail) account. To Accessibility allow you to customize the device to improve launch the Google Assistant, press and hold the Home button, the experience of people with physical, sensory, or cognitive follow the prompts, and complete the set-up. disabilities. You can turn Accessibility features ON/OFF as needed. Once you complete the set-up, you can access Google Assistant by simply saying “OK Google” or “Hey Google”. You can use Many of the services available in Accessibility will make using the this voice assistant to launch apps, make plans, ask a variety of phone more comfortable for other users also. questions, and carry out tasks with a quick voice command.

  • Page 12: Visibility Enhancements

    • Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Magnify the mouse pointer Visibility enhancements • High contrast theme: Select and download a color theme so that you can locate it and see it easier. that has a dark background and light-colored content to • Font size and style: Change the font size, boldness, or type improve visibility and reduce eye fatigue. for easy viewing. • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to • Screen zoom: Adjust the size of the items on the screen to make them easier for you to see.

  • Page 13: Interaction & Dexterity

    • Interaction control: Block the Back, Home, and Recent • Sound notifications: Your phone checks for sounds in your home like a smoke alarm, or a baby crying and notifies you. buttons while you are using an app to prevent those keys from You can change the notification settings and, also connect being accidentally accessed. You can also select to block the a wearable to your device so you can receive notifications side keys, the keyboard, or a set area of the screen. wherever you are. • Touch and hold delay: Set the desired touch-and-hold delay to Short, Medium, or Long to customize the length of time that is considered one touch.

  • Page 14: Advanced Settings

    APPS Advanced settings • Accessibility button: This feature provides an Accessibility Home screen > Swipe up icon at the bottom of the screen. Choose which of the 8 pre-selected shortcuts you want to include in that Accessibility The Apps home screen displays all preloaded and downloaded button. apps. Some apps have a quick-access shortcut that can be • Side and Volume UP keys: Press the Side and Volume UP easily accessed with a simple touch and hold of the app icon. keys at the same time to open the Accessibility feature you Additionally, some apps provide usage information when you select from the options listed.

  • Page 15: Galaxy Store

    Play Store these apps. Play Store is the app store for Android devices and also serves as a digital media store offering games, books, movies, television • Galaxy Wearable programs and more. Applications are available through the Play T he Galaxy Wearable app connects your Samsung wearable Store either free of charge or at a cost. You can organize app devices (not included) to your mobile device. It also manages widgets and folders for applications you download on the Home and monitors the wearable device features and apps installed screen as necessary and based on your preferences. through Galaxy Apps. You will need to connect your wearable device to the app for proper functionality.

  • Page 16: Google Apps

    Quick Share is a device-to-device file sharing feature that Android Auto integrates your phone into your car’s entertainment allows you to easily transfer content saved on your device to system. If your car is compatible, and has a display or a people nearby who have Samsung accounts using wireless touchscreen, Android Auto can mirror the phone’s screen on the communication technology. car’s display screen, and you will be able to access your phone using voice commands or the car’s touchscreen or buttons, and...

  • Page 17: Calendar

    CALENDAR CAMERA Apps > Calendar Home screen > Camera This is where you can create and schedule a goal, a reminder, Main Rear camera resolution: 13MP or an event and set them for today, tomorrow, or for a specific Ultra Wide camera: 2MP date. You can view the calendar as a 1-day, week, one-month, or Depth camera: 2MP yearly grid. You can add notes, comments and edit any entry as Front camera resolution: 5MP needed. Video recording resolution: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) For additional convenience, maps can be added directly on your The pictures and high-quality videos you take with the phone’s calendar so you can access them easily. Events from your Gmail...

  • Page 18: Take A Picture

    Take a picture Settings Home screen > Camera > Settings > Shooting methods Home screen > Camera > Top of screen You can take a picture using any of the ways listed below. • Scan QR codes: Use the camera preview screen to scan a • Tap the capture icon. QR code. Default setting is ON. • P ress the Volume keys: Great option when you’re taking • Swipe Shutter button to edge to: Swipe the capture icon selfies.

  • Page 19: Options

    Modes Options Home screen > Camera > Top of screen Home screen > Camera > Bottom of screen When you are ready to take a picture or video, simply view the You can select a camera mode that suits your imaging needs. subject on the screen and tap the capture/record icon. The Once you select the mode, you can allow the camera to camera will automatically adjust focus and lighting. If you prefer determine the ideal settings or you can manually adjust the to adjust the settings manually, tap on the screen where you settings so that you get specific results. want the main-focus area to be, and adjust exposure and zoom levels to your preferences. • Live focus: Keep the main subject in full focus while you apply and adjust a blur effect to the background to create an artistic You can also select from the camera options at the top of the image.

  • Page 20: Gallery

    • More: Additional modes are available for photos and videos. Edit Pictures and Videos Not all filters will be available for both. Gallery > Tap picture or video > Select editing tool options at » P ro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, white balance, and the bottom of the image color tone for the picture. » M acro: Capture detailed close-up images of objects from You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your 3-5cm away. device. Tap on the image or video and select from various editing » P anorama: Create a linear image by pressing the capture options shown in the editing menu. Some image or video formats icon as you move the device in a horizontal or vertical may not be supported. direction. » F ood: Capture and emphasize the vivid colors and detail of Editing option include: food.

  • Page 21: Contacts

    CONTACTS DATA USAGE Apps > Contacts Settings > Connections > Data usage You can create, import and manage contacts in your device and Your smartphone Service Plan includes data. There are several sync them with your other devices. You can also create groups options to monitor how your data is being used, and to set limits for your emergency contacts, favorites and others for easier and restrictions to conserve it. If you choose to log in to Wi-Fi access to the ones you use frequently. networks, it is important that you connect to known, secure networks and set up passwords as necessary. Your contacts can be backed-up to OneDrive or Google Drive if you have a Google (Gmail) account, or you can back them The Data usage menu will allow you to:...

  • Page 22: Digital Wellbeing And Parental Controls

    DIGITAL WELLBEING AND PARENTAL CONTROLS Check your kids • Parental controls: Supervise your children’s digital life with Settings > Digital wellbeing and parental controls Google’s Family Link app available in the Play Store. You can add restrictions to Google services, set app approvals, set You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily content filters, keep an eye on screen time, and set screen view of your digital usage on the Dashboard. You can also set time limits for your children’s digital usage. your device to supervise your children’s digital life. Your goals • Screen time: Tap the time value in the dashboard to see how long each app has been opened and used that day. • App timers: Set a daily limit for how long you use each app. When the limit is reached, the app is paused for the rest of the day.

  • Page 23: Edge Screen

    EDGE SCREEN MOTIONS AND GESTURES Settings > Display > Edge screen Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures The Edge Screen is a customizable feature that consists of edge The Motions and Gestures features make your phone easier to panels and edge lighting. You can customize the Edge panels use and let you customize notifications, actions, and the way you with apps, tasks, contacts, and other features frequently used interact with your device. You will need to allow access to your and then simply drag the panel to the center of the screen for contacts, SMS, device location, camera, and other services to access to those. The edge panel is accessible from any screen...

  • Page 24: Nearby Device Scanning

    NEARBY DEVICE SCANNING OFFICE FEATURES Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing Nearby device scanning Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing This platform enables reliable and easy sharing of your pictures, files, links and other content across compatible devices even if Connect to compatible Bluetooth printers to print images and they are from different manufacturers. Content will be shared via documents. To install additional print service drivers, simply tap Bluetooth Low Energy which will allow Nearby Device Scanning to Download plugin and install the print driver from the Play store. work even if you are offline. For added protection, you can set your preferred visibility so that Multi-window you don’t receive files that you haven’t asked for. Recent apps > Tap app icon > Open in split screen view > Tap second app With apps that support this feature, the multi window function is a convenient way to multitask by using two apps at the same time.

  • Page 25: Vpn

    SCREENSHOTS Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Settings > Advanced features > Screenshots VPN > More (3 dots) When you take a screenshot, a Screenshots album will A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that is constructed automatically be created in the Gallery where all screenshots will using public wires, usually the Internet, to connect remote users be saved. or regional offices to a company’s private, internal network. To capture an image of your screen, simply press the Power key and Volume down key quickly at the same time. Set Up and Manage a VPN To connect to a VPN, you will need the connection information from your VPN administrator, and you must set a secured screen lock. Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN...

  • Page 26: Security

    SECURITY Face Recognition Settings > Biometrics and security > Face recognition Screen Lock Face recognition is an added security option that will let you unlock Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type the screen by simply raising your phone and looking at the screen. Before you enter your face scan, you will need to set a secure It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen screen lock type and allow Face Recognition to take pictures and lock. This added level of security helps prevent someone from record video in order to complete the set-up process. Once you accessing your device including your personal data, apps, and have completed the set-up, your phone will also show notifications email accounts. There are a variety of screen lock types with on your lock screen when you are looking at it.

  • Page 27: Fingerprints

    Find My Mobile Settings > Biometrics and security > Fingerprints Settings > Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile The fingerprint sensor is built into the POWER button on the Find My Mobile will help you locate your device and protect your right edge of the device and can be used by the device to identify data. If your phone is lost, you can log in to your Samsung account you. Before you use this function, you will need to register your from findmymobile.samsung.com and remotely perform various fingerprint on the device. You will then be able to unlock the functions to help you keep your information secure. screen, view locked content, confirm a purchase or sign into an app that supports fingerprint ID. You will be able to register You can also register a family member or other trusted person multiple fingerprints, name them, and delete them at any time. as a guardian at Find My Mobile, allowing them to locate your device, make your phone ring and activate Emergency mode.

  • Page 28: Encrypt Sd Card

    Use the Find My Mobile feature to: SIM Card Lock • Make your phone ring Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > • Send you the device’s last location Set up SIM card lock • Lock/Unlock your phone • Erase data Your SIM card includes information like your phone number and • Set a screen message voice/data plans, which can be compromised if the SIM card is • Set guardians...

  • Page 29: Permission Manager

    SOS MESSAGE Permission manager Settings > Privacy > Permission manager Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS messages > On/Off Some apps, like the camera, microphone, or location services, In an emergency situation, you can quickly make a call or send an access features of your device when they are running in the SMS text message with your location to a designated contact or background and not just when you are using the app. You can list of contacts. You can include a picture from the front or rear give or deny such access to each app and set your device to camera and/or include a five-second audio recording. notify you when this happens for each category you select. Once this feature is activated, and you have entered at least one contact to the list, simply tap the Power key quickly three times to send the SOS message. Default mode is OFF.

  • Page 30: Wi-Fi

    WI-FI Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > On/Off Wi-Fi is a term used for a wireless network technology that provides wireless high-speed internet and network connections without using the data allocated to your service plan. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. You may be required to enter a password to connect. HEALTH AND SAFETY When you select a public/unprotected network, you are automatically connected to that network. Connecting to a public INFORMATION Wi-Fi network can leave your personal data vulnerable, so it is...
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