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SCV48 Notes on Usage ・ In this manual, "Galaxy A41" is usually referred to as the "product". ・ In this manual, "microSD™ memory card (commercial item)", "microSDHC™ memory card (commercial item)" or "microSDXC™ memory card (commercial item)" is called "microSD memory card" for short. ・ All of the indicated amounts exclude tax unless otherwise specified. ・ Company names and product names referred to in this manual are trade- marks or registered trademarks of respective companies. The TM and ® marks may be omitted in this manual. ・ For detailed descriptions on various functions, refer to the "取扱説明書(詳細版) (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) available on the homepage of the contracted mobile phone operator.
Contents Contents……………………………………… ii Notes…on…Usage… ………………………… 1 For Using the Product …………………………………1 Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) ……………4 Material List …………………………………………… 22 Handling Precautions ………………………………… 25 Precautions for Waterproofness/ Dustproofness ………………………………………… 34 Notes on using Bluetooth ® Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® ) Functions ………………… 40 Available Security Codes/PIN Code ………………...
Notes on Usage For…Using…the…Product Before you start using the product, be sure to read the "Safety Precautions" to ensure correct use. Before you assume that the product is malfunctioning, please refer to the "故障とお考えにな る前に (Troubleshooting)" from "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)"...
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• The Company is not liable for any damages arising from failure to observe the described content of "取 扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Quick Start Guide" and "Notes on Usage" (this manual). • The Company is not liable for any damages arising, for example, from malfunction caused by combination with connected devices or software not related to the Company.
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* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to the contracted mobile phone operator and companies of the following importer and manufacturer: Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd. Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ◎ Reproduction of the content of this manual in part or in whole is prohibited.
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Safety…Precautions…(Observe… Strictly) ■ Before…using…the…product,…read…the… … precautions…below…to…ensure…safe…use…and… handling. ■ These…precautions…are…intended…to…protect… … you…and…others…around…you.…Read…and…follow… them…carefully…to…avoid…injury,…damage…to…the… product…or…damage…to…property. ■ The…signs…below…differentiate…between…the… … levels…of…danger…that…can…occur…if…the…product… is…not…used…within…the…specified…guidelines. This sign denotes that "death or Danger serious injury (*1) may directly result from improper use". This sign denotes that "death or Warning serious injury (*1)
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■ Explanation…of…Prohibition…and…Mandatory… … graphical…symbols…used…in…this…manual Indicates an action that is not allowed. Don t Indicates that disassembly is not allowed. disassembly Indicates that use in a place where the product is likely to get wet or allowing the product to get wet is not allowed. No liquids Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.
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Do…not…put…the…equipment…into…heating… cooking…device…such…as…microwave…oven,…IH… cooker…or…high-pressure…container…such…as… Don t pressure…cooker. May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc. Do…not…pour…sand,…soil…or…mud…on…the…product… or…place…the…product…directly…on…sand,…soil…or… mud.…Avoid…touching…the…product…with…a…hand… Don t covered…with…sand,…etc.… May cause fire, burns, injuries, electric shocks, etc. For waterproofness/dustproofness, refer to the following: u P.34 "Precautions for Waterproofness/ Dustproofness"...
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Do…not…attempt…to…disassemble…or…modify…the… equipment. May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric disassembly shocks, etc. Do…not…remove…the…internal…battery…in…the… product. May cause fire, burns or injuries, etc. Don t Do…not…remove…the…back…cover…of…the…product. May cause fire, burns or injuries, etc. Don t Do…not…let…the…equipment…get…wet…with…liquids… (drinking…water,…sweat,…seawater,…pet…urine,… etc.).… No liquids May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc.
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Keep…conductive…materials…(metal…pieces,… pencil…lead,…etc.)…from…coming…in…contact… with…the…headset…connection…terminal,…the… Don t charging…jack…or…the…external…connection… terminal…and…keep…dust…from…getting…inside…of… them.… May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc. Do…not…cover…or…wrap…the…product…with… bedding,…etc.…while…using…or…charging…the… product. Don t May cause fire or burns, etc. If…charging…is…not…completed…after…the… specified…charging…time,…stop…charging.… Overcharging, etc. may cause fire, burns or injuries, etc. Turn…the…product…OFF…and…stop…charging… before…entering…a…place…where…there…is…...
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When…anything…is…different…from…before,…such… as…the…equipment…generates…strange…smells…or… strange…sounds,…emits…smoke,…produces…heat,… becomes…discolored…or…deformed,…etc.…during… use,…charging…or…while…being…stored,…then… perform…the…following…operations…carefully. • Remove the power plug from the outlet or accessory socket. • Turn the product OFF. If the above operations are not performed, this may cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc. Caution Do…not…use…damaged…equipment.
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Exercise…caution…that…the…temperature… of…the…product…rises…when…the…product…is… continuously…being…used…for…prolonged…periods… and…while…it…is…charging.…In…addition,…be…careful… to…not…unintentionally…touch…it…continuously… if…you…putting…it…in…a…pocket…of…clothes…or…fall… asleep,…etc. If you use apps, make calls, perform data communications or watch videos, etc. continuously or charge the battery, the temperatures of the product and the specified charging equipment (sold separately) may rise. Directly touching a hot part continuously, you may have redness, itching or rash on your skin, or it may result in low-temperature burns etc.
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Warning Do…not…lighten…the…flash/light…near…eyes.… Especially,…when…you…capture…babies…or… infants,…keep…the…product…enough…distance… Don t away…from…babies…and…infants. Such as vision disability may result. Accident such as injuries may result from being dazzled or shocked. Do…not…turn…on…or…emit…the…flash/light…toward… the…drivers…of…car,…etc. May disturb driving and cause accident, etc. Don t Do…not…look…at…a…flashing…screen…for…a…long…time. May cause seizure or loss of consciousness, etc.
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When…using…the…product…in…a…medical…facility,… follow…the…instructions…of…the…facility.… Turn the product OFF in areas where use is prohibited. The product's signals may affect electronic equipment and electronic medical equipment. When…you…talk…by…setting…hands-free,…ringtone… is…sounding…loudly…or…during…standby,…keep… the…product…away…from…your…ear.… And,…when…connecting…the…earphone/ microphone,…etc.…to…the…product…and…play…a… game,…video…or…music,…etc.…adjust…the…volume… moderately. When using the hands-free call, loud noise sounds from the product. Even in the standby mode, ringtone and vibrator may work suddenly.
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Turn…the…product…OFF…near…high-precision… electronic…control…equipment…or…electronic… equipment…using…low-power…signals. Failure to do so may cause the equipment to fail or malfunction. * Examples of electronic equipment to avoid Hearing aids, implanted pacemakers or defibrillators, other electronic medical and other automatic control equipment, etc. Users wearing implanted pacemakers or defibrillators or other electronic medical equipment should check with the manufacturer or sales outlet about the effect of radio wave on the...
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If…the…display…part…is…accidentally…broken…and… internal…substance…leaks…out,…do…not…make… the…substance…contact…with…your…skin…of…face… Don t or…hands,…clothes,…etc. May cause eyes or skin problems, etc. If the substance gets into your eyes or mouth, etc. or comes into contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with clean water immediately. And if it gets into your eyes or mouth, etc., rinse with clean water and seek medical care immediately.
If…you…develop…skin…problems,…stop…using…the… product…immediately,…and…see…a…doctor.… The product can give some users skin problems such as itching, allergic reactions or rashes, etc. For parts materials u P.22 "Material List" Be…sure…to…check…that…there…are…no…metal… fragments…(such…as…cutter…blades…or…staples)… adhered…to…the…magnetic…parts…used…in…the… speaker,…receiver, …front…camera…and……rear… camera…of…the…product. Adhesion of such fragments may cause injuries, etc. When…watching…the…display,…take…a…certain… distance…from…the…display…in…a…fully…bright…...
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Do…not…pull…or…place…a…heavy…object…on… the…power…cord…of…the…specified…charging… equipment…(sold…separately). Don t May cause fire, burns or electric shocks, etc. When…you…insert…and…remove…the…specified… charging…equipment…(sold…separately)…from… the…outlet,…do…not…contact…a…metal…strap…or… Don t other…metal…objects…with…the…jack. May cause fire, burns or electric shocks, etc. Do…not…connect…the…voltage…converter… (travel…converter…for…overseas…travel,…etc.)… to…the…specified…charging…equipment…(sold… Don t separately). May cause ignite, heat or electric shocks, etc. Do…not…apply…excessive…force…to…the…product…...
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If…the…fuse…of…the…DC…adapter…(sold…separately)… changes,…replace…it…only…with…the…specified…fuse. If fuses other than those specified are used, this may result in fire, burns, or electric shocks, etc. Confirm specified fuses via individual user's manuals. Wipe…off…any…dust…that…accumulates…on…the… power…plug. If the product is used with dust adhering to it, this may result in fire, burns, or electric shocks, etc.
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Always…remove…the…power…plug…from…the… outlet…or…accessory…socket…when…not…using… the…specified…charging…equipment…(sold… Unplug separately). If the power plug is left plugged in, this may cause fire, burns, injuries, electric shocks, etc. Immediately…remove…the…power…plug… of…specified…charging…equipment…(sold… separately)…from…the…outlet…or…accessory… Unplug socket…if…water…or…other…liquids…(drinking… water,…sweat,…seawater,…pet…urine,…etc.)…get… into…the…specified…charging…equipment. Adhesion of such fragments may cause fire, burns or electric shocks, etc. Always…remove…the…power…plug…from…the…...
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■ Use…of…the…product…near…medical… … equipment…and…inside…a…medical…facility Warning Wearers…of…the…electronic…medical…equipment… such…as…implanted…pacemakers…or… defibrillators…must…carry…and…use…the…product… at…least…15…cm…away…from…the…implanted… device. The product's signals may affect the operation of the electronic medical equipment. When…electronic…medical…equipment…other… than…implanted…pacemakers…or…defibrillators… are…in…use…outside…of…medical…facilities…such… as…in…home…care…settings,…check…with…the… device…manufacturer…to…determine…how…the… device…is…affected…by…electrical…signals. The product's signals may affect the operation of the electronic medical equipment. When…you…can…not…move…freely,…etc.…and…you…...
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■ High-quality…Earphone…with…Microphone… … (sample) Warning Do…not…use…High-quality…Earphone…with… Microphone…(sample)…while…driving…a…car…or… riding…a…bicycle…or…for…playing…game…or…music… Don t while…walking. May cause an accident impaired safety. Caution When…playing…game…or…music,…adjust…the… volume…to…the…proper…level. Setting too loud volume or using continuously may be harmful to your ears. Even if the proper volume is applied, using for a long time may cause hearing loss.
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■ SIM…card…removal…tool…(sample) … Warning The…end…of…the…SIM…card…removal…tool… (sample)…is…sharp.…Do…not…use…pointed…at… yourself…or…other…people. Don t Doing so might hit yourself or other people resulting in injuries or loss of sight. Caution While…using…SIM…card…removal…tool…(sample),… if…you…feel…any…abnormality…with…your…skin,… immediately…consult…a…dermatologist.… Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes occurs depending on your physical constitution and condition. For parts materials u P.22 "Material List"...
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Material…List ■ Main…unit … Part Material Surface… treatment Display (touch Glass AF coating panel) Exterior case PC-GF10 Urethane (side, top, coating bottom)(Black, (evaporation) Blue) Exterior case PC-GF10 Urethane (side, top, coating bottom)(White) SIM card/ - microSD memory card tray SIM card/ Urethane microSD memory coating...
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Part Material Surface… treatment USB Type-C PC-GF10 Urethane connection coating terminal (evaporation) surrounding area (Black, Blue) USB Type-C PC-GF10 Urethane connection coating terminal surrounding area (White) Headset Cu+Ti Nickel + Gold connection plating terminal Headset PC-GF10 Urethane connection coating terminal (evaporation) (surrounding area)(Black, Blue)
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■ High-quality…Earphone…with…Microphone… … (sample) Part Material Surface… treatment Plug (metal part) CU, NI - Plug (outer - covering) Cable - Switch - Earphone speaker - part ■ SIM…card…removal…tool…(sample) … Part Material Surface… treatment Unit STS304 Barrel polishing ■ Clear…case…(sample)… … Part Material Surface…...
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5 ℃ to 35 ℃ and a humidity range of 35% to 85%. However it can be provisionally used if it is 36 ℃ to 40 ℃.) Galaxy A41 main unit SIM card (when attached to Galaxy A41 main unit) Notes…on…Usage...
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• In the following cases, do not use the product in extremely hot, cold or humid places. (Use within an ambient temperature range of 5 ℃ to 35 ℃ and humidity range of 35% to 85%.) Charging equipment Peripheral devices •...
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• If the product gets wet during charging, immediately disconnect the power plug of the specified charging equipment (sold separately). • Do not use the product while walking or driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle. Using the product while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law.
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■ Main…unit … • The battery for the product is built-in and cannot be replaced by yourself. Please contact the contact number on the back cover of the "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)" (Japanese) to replace the battery. • Do not forcefully press, tap or intentionally subject the display to strong impact.
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• Take care not to place magnetized items such as magnetic cards, speakers and TV sets near the product, as it might cause malfunction. Putting a strong magnetism close to the product might cause false operation. • Do not bring the product close to magnetized objects such as cash cards, credit cards, and prepaid cards.
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■ Touch…Panel … • Do not put stickers or sheets (e.g. commercially available protective films, peep prevention sheets) on the display. Doing so might hinder correct operation of the touch panel. • When using a protective film, make sure that it is a product compatible with the fingerprint recognition sensor.
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■ Internal…battery … (The…internal…battery…of…the…product… is…a…lithium-ion…battery.) The internal battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery before using the product. If you have not used the product for a long time, you should charge the battery. •...
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■ SIM…card … • Do not forcibly remove or insert the SIM card. Be careful not to exert excessive force when inserting the card into the product. • You are responsible for any damage caused by inserting your SIM card into some other IC card reader/writer, etc.
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■ Camera … • When photographing important occasions, take a trial shot and check the shot image to make sure it is correctly shot. • Do not use the camera in places where photographing is not allowed. ■ Copyrights…and…rights…of…portrait … •...
Precautions…for…Waterproofness/ Dustproofness… • The product is waterproof to IPX5 equivalent IPX8 equivalent protection level (JIS C 0920), as well as dustproof equivalent to the IP6X standard (based on in-house testing) when SIM card/microSD memory card tray is fully seated. • Before using the product, thoroughly read the "Important precautions"...
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• Do not place the product directly on beach sand, etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside the receiver, the mouthpiece/microphones (upper/lower), or the speaker, causing the volume to drop. If sand gets into the interior of the product, it might cause overheating or a fault.
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How…to…attach…the…SIM…card/microSD…memory…card… tray Insert the SIM card/microSD memory card tray in a straight line all the way into the SIM card/microSD memory card slot as shown in the diagram. • If you turn the SIM card/microSD memory card tray upside down, the SIM card may fall. ●...
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• Liquid other than water (such as alcohol) adhered to the product may cause the durability performance to degrade. • Do not insert a sharp object into the gap between the SIM card/microSD memory card tray. Doing so may damage/deform the product or damage the rubber gaskets and may allow water to enter the interior of the product.
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Draining…water…when…the…product…gets… • If the product gets wet, make sure to drain water from the tray eject hole, mouthpiece/ microphone (upper/lower) holes, receiver, speaker, keys, headset connection terminal and external connection terminal. • Continued use will present a risk of getting your clothes/bag wet or make it harder to hear the sound.
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Wipe…off…water…drained…from…the…product… with…dry,…clean…cloth…etc.,…and…dry… naturally. Water, if any, remaining in the product may ooze up after wiping off. Do not wipe off water remaining in gaps directly with a cotton swab etc. Notes…on…Usage...
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Notes…on…using…Bluetooth ® Wireless…LAN…(Wi-Fi )…Functions ® • The Bluetooth ® function and wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® function of the product conform to the domestic standards of Japan, FCC standards and EC Declaration, and have been certified. • In some countries and regions, use of the Bluetooth ®...
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2.4…GHz…frequency…band…precautions The frequencies used by the Bluetooth ® and/or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® ) function of the product are in the 2.4 GHz band. In this frequency band, other similar wireless stations, in-plant wireless stations for mobile unit identification that require a license to use, such as factory production lines, specific small power wireless stations that do not require licenses, amateur wireless stations (collectively called "other...
◎ Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® ) has the advantage that it can be freely connected anywhere within the radio wave range, as it uses radio waves for exchanging information. At the same time, there is a risk that a malicious third party may obtain unauthorized access if security settings have not been configured.
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5…GHz…frequency…band…precautions Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi ® ) function of the product uses 5 GHz band. Using the 5.2 GHz band/5.3 GHz band wireless LAN outdoors is prohibited by Law (except when communicating with access point of 5.2 GHz high-output data communication system or relay station).
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Available…Security…Codes/PIN… Code Available…security…codes The product has various security codes that you can use. The available security codes are as follows. Do not forget the various security codes that are set as they are necessary for various operations and contracts. Make sure to change the initial value to your own unique number.
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PIN…code ● PIN…1…code … To prevent unauthorized use of the SIM card by a third party, you can set the product to require PIN 1 code entry every time the power is turned on. You also need to enter PIN 1 code when setting whether the PIN 1 code entry is required.
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Notes…on…Data…Communication… Charge • Since a constant Internet connection is possible with the product, data communication may be performed automatically by some applications, resulting in high data communication charges. Therefore, subscription to a data communication charge discount service or flat late plan is recommended.
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If a confirmation screen appears, read through the displayed information and tap either "Allow" or "Deny". Example:…When…starting…the…Voice…Recorder…for…the… first…time On…the…home…screen,…flick…up…or…flick… down…→…[Galaxy]…→…[Voice…Recorder] The "Allow Voice Recorder to access photos and media on your device?" window appears. [Allow] Follow…the…onscreen…instructions ◎ If you do not select "Allow", you may be unable to activate the app/function or the function may be restricted.
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Take…Your…Manners…with…You…as… Well ■ Use…of…the…product…is…not…allowed…in…the… … following…places! • Do not listen music or watch videos while driving a car or riding a motorbike or bicycle. Use of a cell phone while driving a car or motorbike is prohibited by law. (Use of a cell phone while riding a bicycle may be punishable by some regulations.) Traffic accidents may be caused due to ambient sounds being hard to hear, or due to you being distracted...
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■ Consider…people…around…you … • To prevent ringtone from bothering other people, not only refrain from making a call but also power off or use Silent mode at a movie theater, theater, museum, library, etc. • In a city area, use in a place where you do not bother people walking.
Appendix Updating…Software Updating to the latest software delivers the best performance and gets the latest enhanced functions. • You are charged for data communication when connecting to the Internet from the product by using data communication. OS updates will especially use a large amount of data.
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Downloading…and…updating…software Update files can be downloaded from the Internet web site via wireless communication into the product directly. On…the…home…screen,…flick…up…or…flick… down…→…[Settings] [Software…update]…→…[Download…and… install] Follow…the…onscreen…instructions After-Sales…Service ■ When…asking…for…repair … For repair, please contact the contact number on the back cover of the "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full Instruction Manual)"...
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■ Performance…parts…for…repair … The Company retains performance parts for repair of the Galaxy A41 main unit and its peripherals for four years after discontinuation of production. "Performance parts for repair" refers to parts required for maintaining the functions of the product.
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7. The company does not offer on-site repairs. 8. This warranty is valid only in Japan. * This warranty guarantees free repair based on the period and conditions listed above. Therefore, customers' legal rights against the issuer of this warranty and other business are not restricted by this warranty.
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FCC…RF…Exposure…Information The product has been certified of Federal Communications Consortium (FCC). FCC ID of this product is A3LSMA415JPN. In addition, you can also be found in the following way. How…to…confirm: On…the…home…screen,…flick…up…or…flick…down… →[Settings]…→…[About…phone]…→[Status]…→…FCC… certification. Export…Administration… Regulations The product and its accessories may be subject to the Japan Export Administration Regulations ("Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law"...
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Intellectual…Property…Rights Trademarks The company names and product names appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • microSD logo, microSDHC logo, microSDXC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • The Bluetooth ® and logo are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Amazon, Amazon.co.jp and Amazon.co.jp logo are trademarks or registered of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. • QR code is a registered trademark of the DENSO WAVE Incorporated.
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License The software installed on the product or part of it may not be altered, translated/adapted, reverse-engineered, decompiled or reverse-assembled and any such actions are prohibited. Under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License, customers have licensed permission for the following use of the product to engage in non-profit personal use.
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Cell phone and PHS operators collect and recycle unused telephones, batteries and battery chargers at stores bearing the logo regardless of brand and manufacturer to protect the environment and reuse valuable resources. August 2020, 1st Edition Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd. Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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