Samsung Galaxy A12 Manual
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- Page 1 ABOUT YOUR PHONE ADVANCED FEATURES DISCOVER ENJOY PLEASE RECYCLE BKLT-SAS127DL Printed in the U.S.A.
- Page 2 1. REAR 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Use folders Phone number SIM number Galaxy store Samsung apps 2. ADVANCED FEATURES ............... 5 Samsung members Game launcher Play store Samsung Account ................6 Google apps Cloud Storage..................7 Samsung Cloud Calendar ....................24 OneDrive Camera ....................25 Google Account ..................9 Take a picture... - Page 4 Security ....................43 Data Usage ...................34 Screen lock Face recognition Digital Wellbeing and Parental Controls .........35 Your goals Fingerprint scanner Ways to disconnect Google play protect Find my mobile Check your kids Encrypt SD card SIM card lock Motions and Gestures ..............37 PIN windows Permission manager NFC and Payment ................38 Wi-Fi ......................50 Nearby Device Scanning..............39 Wi-Fi direct Office Features ...................40...
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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 > 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. -
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. Settings > Accounts and backup > Samsung Cloud Having a Samsung account will give you access to several Samsung Cloud allows you to free up memory space on features on your phone including: your device and still have full access to your most important • Samsung Cloud information. When you use the Samsung Cloud, you won’t have • Samsung App store to worry about losing your data to a lost, stolen, or a broken • Find My Mobile Galaxy device. You will get an easy and seamless backup, sync, • and more restore, and upgrade experience across all your Galaxy devices. -
Page 9: Onedrive
OneDrive is an alternate cloud solution app that comes account is created, you will have 15GB of storage linked to your preinstalled in your device. With OneDrive, you can easily view Google account. A Google (Gmail) account can be created any and open your files, see your photos and videos, share a file, and time at google.com/gmail if you do not already have one. manage those files directly from your device. Having a Google (Gmail) account will give you access to several To migrate your Samsung Cloud account to OneDrive, simply features on your phone including: open the Samsung Gallery app setting and tap ‘Switch to • Google Drive cloud storage OneDrive’. You can also log in using your Google (Gmail) account. • Google Assistant When you are ready to transfer your files from the Samsung • Google Play store Cloud to OneDrive, follow the prompts or, download your •... -
Page 10: Google Drive
Google Drive Google backup Your backups are uploaded to the Google cloud and are Settings > Accounts and backup > Google Drive Back up data encrypted using your Google account password. Once your Google account is configured, the following options will be Google Drive is a file storage and synchronizing solution that lets available: you store files in the Google cloud. You can access information • Sync settings: Enable or disable syncing for contacts, stored on Google Drive from any device or location, allowing calendar, and other apps. you to collaborate on documents and to share files and photos. • Back up my data: Select content from your device to back Using Google Drive also helps you save memory space on your up to your Google account. device. • Restore: Information in your Google accounts such as Contacts and Calendar can be restored. This may vary by the The files you store on Google Drive are private by default. You Android version and device you are using. -
Page 11: Google Assistant
ACCESSIBILITY Google Assistant Settings > Google > Account services > 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
• Magnification: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three Visibility enhancements • High contrast theme: Select and download a color theme times or by setting a shortcut. You can temporarily magnify that has a dark background and light-colored content to what’s under your finger by triple-tapping and holding. This improve visibility and reduce eye fatigue. feature does not work on the keyboard or navigation bar. • High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to • Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Magnify the mouse pointer so that you can locate it and see it easier. increase the contrast with the background. •... -
Page 13: Interaction & Dexterity
• Mono audio: Enable to switch audio from stereo to mono Interaction & dexterity listening with one ear. Default setting is stereo. • Universal switch: Allows you to control your device using • Mute all sounds: Turn OFF all rings, notifications and alerts for one or more switches to select items, to scroll, enter text, and incoming calls, messages, and other notifications. more. Set up switches and actions in Settings. • Live transcribe: Use the microphone to record speech •... -
Page 14: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings • Tap duration: Set how long a screen interaction must be held • Side and Volume UP keys: Press the Side and Volume UP to be recognized as a tap. keys at the same time to open the Accessibility feature you • Ignore repeated touches: Set the duration of time in which select from the options listed. to ignore repeated touches. Only the first touch will be • Volume UP/DOWN keys: Press the Volume UP and DOWN recognized, and additional touches will be ignored for the time keys for three seconds to turn ON the Accessibility services interval you select. -
Page 15: Apps
2. Release the app shortcut to create a folder. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view automatically. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Disabled apps will be Galaxy Store turned off and hidden. Apps > Galaxy Store View and download Samsung apps, games, themes, and more Arrange the Order options that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. You will Home screen > Swipe up > More options (3 dots) > Sort need to have a Samsung account to download content from the Galaxy Store. Apps can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. When apps are arranged manually, you will be able to place app icons on different home screens and arrange them in the order that best fits your needs. -
Page 16: Samsung Apps
Google Apps • Samsung Members T his pre-loaded app offers exclusive experiences and content, Google Apps are a suite of web-based messaging, collaboration customer communication, tips, DIY support tools, and and productivity applications that are provided by Google as a troubleshooting services. You will need to register your device service, rather than as software that you need to download and to get access to content. -
Page 17: Calendar
CALENDAR CAMERA Apps > Calendar > More options (3 bars) Home screen > Camera This is where you can create and schedule a goal, a reminder, or Wide camera resolution: 16MP an event and set them for today, tomorrow, or for a specific date. Ultra wide camera: 5MP You can view the calendar as a yearly or one-month grid. You can Macro camera: 2MP add notes, comments and edit any entry as needed. Depth camera: 2MP Front camera resolution: 8MP For additional convenience, maps can be added directly to your Video recording resolution: 1080@30fps calendar so you can access them easily. Events from your Gmail account such as reservations for flights, restaurants, or other... -
Page 18: Take A Picture
Take a picture • Grid lines: Displays horizontal and vertical grid lines as references to help you align different elements in the picture. Home screen > Camera > Settings > Shooting method • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Shooting methods: Select the optional image and video You can take a picture using any of the ways listed below. capture methods you want to have access to. • Tap the capture icon. • Settings to keep: Select the settings you want to keep active • P ress the Volume keys: Great option when you’re taking even after you close the camera. selfies. -
Page 19: Modes
You can also select from the camera options at the top of the Modes screen. Home screen > Camera > Bottom of screen • Flash: Set to ON, OFF or AUTO to produce the lighting effect you want in pictures. In video mode, you can turn the flash You can select a camera mode that suits your imaging needs. ON for continuous illumination of your subject while you are Once you select the mode, you can allow the camera to determine recording. the ideal settings or you can manually adjust the settings so that • Timer: Take 2-second, 5-second, or 10-second time-delayed you get specific results. -
Page 20: Gallery
• More: Additional modes are available for photos and video. Edit Pictures and Videos Not all filters will be available for both. Gallery > Tap picture or video > » P ro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, white balance, and Select editing tool options at the bottom of the image color tone for the picture. » P anorama: Create a linear image by pressing the capture You can view and edit photos and videos saved on your device. icon as you move the device in a horizontal or vertical Tap on the image or video and select from various editing direction. -
Page 21: Contacts
CONTACTS Send SOS message to a Contact Settings > Advanced features > Send SOS messages > On/Off Apps > Contacts > Create Contact (+) In an emergency situation, you can quickly make a call or send an You can create, import and manage contacts in your device and SMS text message with your location to a designated contact or sync them with your other devices. You can also create groups list of contacts. You can include a picture from the front or rear for your emergency contacts, favorites and others for easier camera and/or include a five-second audio recording. access to the ones you use frequently. Once this feature is activated, and you have entered at least one Your contacts can be backed-up to OneDrive or Google Drive contact to the list, simply tap the Power key quickly three times if you have a Google (Gmail) account, or you can back them... -
Page 22: Data Usage
DATA USAGE DIGITAL WELLBEING AND PARENTAL CONTROLS Settings > Connections > Data usage Settings > Digital wellbeing and parental controls Your smartphone Service Plan includes data. There are several You can monitor and manage your digital habits by getting a daily options to monitor how your data is being used, and to set limits view of your digital usage on the Dashboard. You can also set and restrictions to conserve it. If you choose to log in to Wi-Fi your device to supervise your children’s digital life. networks, it is important that you connect to known, secure networks and set up passwords as necessary. Your goals The Data usage menu will allow you to: •... -
Page 23: Ways To Disconnect
MOTIONS AND GESTURES Ways to disconnect • Focus mode: Focus on the task at hand by temporarily Settings > Advanced features > Motions and gestures pausing apps so you will have minimal interruptions from your device. You can select the apps that you want to exclude from The Motions and Gestures features make your phone easier to this schedule. -
Page 24: Nfc And Payment
This platform enables a reliable and easy way to share your pictures, contacts and other data to a device that also supports pictures, files, links and other content across devices that NFC and is within 4cm of your device. are running Android 6 and up even if they are from other manufacturers. Content will be shared via Bluetooth Low Energy This technology is used by some payment apps like Samsung Pay which will allow Nearby Device Scanning to work even if you are and Google Pay as a contactless way to transfer funds and make offline. payments. NFC transfers are encrypted, highly secure, and can help speed up the checkout process at locations where NFC is For added protection, you can set your preferred visibility so that supported. -
Page 25: Office Features
OFFICE FEATURES Settings > Connections > More connection settings > VPN > More (3 dots) Printing Settings > Connections > More connection settings > Printing A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that is constructed using public wires, usually the Internet, to connect remote users Connect to compatible Bluetooth printers to print images and or regional offices to a company’s private, internal network. documents directly from your phone. To install additional print service drivers, simply tap Download plugin and install the print driver from the Play Store. 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 Multi-window lock. Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN... -
Page 26: Screenshots
SCREENSHOTS SECURITY When you take a screenshot, a Screenshots album will automatically be created in the Gallery where all screenshots Screen Lock will be saved. Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type To capture an image of your screen, simply press the Power It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen key and Volume down key quickly at the same time. lock. This added level of security helps prevent someone from accessing your device including your personal data, apps, and email accounts. -
Page 27: Face Recognition
Face Recognition Fingerprint scanner Settings > Biometrics and security > Face recognition Settings > Biometrics and security > Fingerprints Face recognition is an added security option that will let you The fingerprint sensor is built into the POWER button on the unlock the screen by simply raising your phone and looking at right edge of the device can be used by the device to identify the screen. Before you enter your face scan, you will need to you. Before you use this function, you will need to register your set a secure screen lock type and allow Face Recognition to fingerprint on the device. You will then be able to unlock the take pictures and record video in order to complete the set-up screen, view locked content, confirm a purchase or sign into process. Once you have completed the set-up, your phone will an app that supports fingerprint ID. You will be able to register show notifications on your lock screen when you are looking at it. multiple fingerprints, name them, and delete them at any time. Face scans can be deleted or updated as necessary. The data Fingerprint data will be saved only to your phone and will not be used to recognize your face is kept private on your phone. -
Page 28: Find My Mobile
Find My Mobile You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Settings > Biometrics and security > Find My Mobile • Remote unlock: Allow Samsung to store your PIN, pattern, or password, allowing you to unlock and control your device Find My Mobile will help you locate your device and protect remotely. your data. If your phone is lost, you can log in to your Samsung • Send last location: Allow your device to send its last location account from findmymobile.samsung.com and remotely perform to the Find My Mobile server when the remaining battery various functions to help you keep your information secure. -
Page 29: Encrypt Sd Card
Encrypt SD Card Pin windows Settings > Biometrics and security > Settings > Biometrics and security > Other security settings > Encrypt or decrypt SD card Pin windows Your device allows for an optional memory card of up to 1TB Pin windows allows you to pin an app to the screen and block (not included) that can be used for additional storage. To protect usage of all other functions of the phone including calling, and limit access of the information on the memory card, you can texting, and other frequently used apps. This feature is very encrypt it so that it can only be read on your device once you helpful if you want to lend your phone to another user, such as enter the password you create. -
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. When you select a public/unprotected network, you are automatically connected to that network. Connecting to a public Wi-Fi network can leave your personal data vulnerable, so it is HEALTH AND SAFETY important that you connect to known, secure networks and set up passwords as necessary. - Page 31 SAMSUNG Terms and do not charge device while it is wet or in an area where it could ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”). You can opt out of Important legal information Health and Safety get wet. Do not handle device, charger or cords with wet hands the agreement within 30 calendar days of the first consumer while charging.
- Page 32 Certain Samsung Mobile Devices can also use an Assisted Global • www.samsung.com/sar Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) reg the cellular network to improve GPS performance.
- Page 33 Samsung Mobile Devices can also use an Assisted Global tioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) regulations for cellular network to improve GPS performance.