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Summarization of Contents
Basics
Read me first
Important information for safe and proper device use and manual content disclaimers.
Instructional icons
Explanation of warning, caution, and notice icons used throughout the manual.
Device overheating situations and solutions
Steps to take when the device heats up while charging or during use.
Precautions for operating environment
Guidelines for operating the device in various environmental conditions to prevent overheating.
Package contents
Details about the items included in the device package and accessory usage.
Device layout and functions
Overview of the device's physical layout, buttons, and ports.
Hard keys
Explanation of the functions for the Power and Volume keys.
Soft buttons
Explanation of the navigation bar's Recents, Home, and Back buttons.
Battery
Charging the battery
Instructions for charging the device battery safely and correctly.
Reducing the battery consumption
Tips and settings to conserve battery power and extend usage time.
Battery charging tips and precautions
Important tips and precautions related to battery charging and usage.
Fast charging
Information on how to use and increase the speed of the fast charging feature.
SIM or USIM card
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Step-by-step guide for inserting the SIM or USIM card into the device.
Correct card installation
Visual guide for correct nano-SIM and microSD card placement in the tray.
Removing the SIM or USIM card
Instructions for safely removing the SIM or USIM card from the device.
Using dual SIM or USIM cards
Information on activating and customising dual SIM card functionality.
Memory card (microSD card)
Installing a memory card
Instructions for inserting a microSD card into the device.
Removing the memory card
Steps to safely unmount and remove the memory card from the device.
Formatting the memory card
Instructions on how to format a memory card on the device.
Turning the device on and off
Restarting the device
How to restart the device to clear temporary software bugs.
Emergency mode
Initial setup
Steps to follow when turning on the device for the first time.
Samsung account
Introduction
Explanation of a Samsung account and its benefits for device services.
Registering a new Samsung account
Step-by-step guide to creating a new Samsung account.
Registering an existing Samsung account
Instructions to register an already existing Samsung account to the device.
Removing your Samsung account
Instructions on how to remove a Samsung account from the device.
Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch)
Transferring data using a USB connector (USB Type-C)
Detailed steps for transferring data using a USB connection.
Transferring data wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct
Steps for transferring data wirelessly using Wi-Fi Direct.
Transferring data using external storage
Instructions for transferring data using external storage like microSD.
Transferring backup data from a computer
Guide to backing up and importing data from a computer.
Understanding the screen
Controlling the touchscreen
Guidelines for interacting with and caring for the device's touchscreen.
Navigation bar (soft buttons)
Hiding the navigation bar
How to hide the navigation bar for a full screen experience.
Setting the navigation bar
Options to customise navigation bar appearance and behaviour.
Home screen and Apps screen
Switching between Home and Apps screens
How to navigate between the Home and Apps screens.
Moving items
How to move icons and shortcuts on the Home screen.
Creating folders
How to create folders to organise apps on the Home screen.
Editing the Home screen
Options for customising the Home screen layout and content.
Indicator icons
Explanation of common status bar icons and their meanings.
Lock screen
Information about the device's lock screen and how it functions.
Lock screen
Changing the screen lock method
How to set or change the screen lock method (PIN, pattern, etc.).
Screen capture
Methods for capturing screenshots on the device.
Notification panel
Using quick setting buttons
How to use and customise quick setting buttons for device features.
Entering text
Keyboard layout
Overview of the on-screen keyboard layout and its functions.
Changing the input language
How to change the keyboard input language for text entry.
Changing the keyboard
How to change the keyboard type and access its additional functions.
Managing apps
Setting app permissions
How to view and change app permission settings for device access.
Bixby (Galaxy-A50 models only)
Introduction
Overview of Bixby, Samsung's intelligent voice assistant.
Starting Bixby
Steps to set up and start using Bixby for the first time.
Waking up Bixby using the Power key
How to configure Bixby to launch using the Power key.
Using Bixby
How to interact with Bixby using voice or text commands.
Customising the Bixby settings
How to adjust Bixby's language, voice, and other settings.
Bixby Vision
Introduction
Overview of Bixby Vision's image recognition capabilities.
Launching Bixby Vision
Methods to launch Bixby Vision from various apps.
Searching for similar images
How to find similar images using Bixby Vision.
Translating or extracting text
Using Bixby Vision to translate or extract text from images.
Searching for places and deals
Using Bixby Vision to search for nearby places and deals.
Experiencing various AR features
Using AR features within Bixby Vision for makeup and styling.
Bixby Home
Opening Bixby Home
How to access the Bixby Home screen for recommendations.
Using recommended content on Bixby Home
How to view and interact with recommended content cards.
Editing cards list
How to pin, unpin, or hide content cards on Bixby Home.
Customising the Bixby Home settings
Adjusting Bixby Home's customisation service and content providers.
Reminder
Creating reminders
How to create time-based or location-based reminders.
Checking reminder notifications
How to view and manage reminder notifications.
Editing reminder details
How to edit existing reminder details like frequency and location.
Phone
Making calls
Step-by-step guide to making voice and video calls.
Making calls from call logs or contacts list
How to initiate calls from call history or contacts.
Using speed dial
How to set up and use speed dial numbers for quick dialing.
Making an international call
Steps to make an international call using the Phone app.
Receiving calls
Blocking phone numbers
How to block specific numbers and unknown callers.
Contacts
Adding contacts
How to create a new contact and save information.
Importing contacts
How to import contacts from other storage locations.
Syncing contacts with your web accounts
How to sync contacts with Samsung account and other web accounts.
Searching for contacts
Methods for finding contacts in the contacts list.
Sharing contacts
How to share contact information with others.
Creating groups
How to create contact groups and send group messages.
Messages
Sending messages
Steps for sending text and voice messages.
Viewing messages
How to view message conversations and reply.
Blocking unwanted messages
How to block messages from specific numbers.
Setting the message notification
How to configure notification sounds and display options.
Internet
Browsing webpages
Step-by-step guide to browsing websites using the Internet app.
Using secret mode
How to activate, secure, and deactivate secret mode for browsing.
Email
Setting up email accounts
Instructions for setting up and managing email accounts.
Sending emails
How to compose and send emails.
Reading emails
How to read emails and manage syncing.
Camera
Launching Camera
Various methods to launch the Camera app.
Basic shooting
How to take photos and record videos using the camera.
Selecting a lens for shooting
How to choose between Normal and Ultra Wide lenses.
Editing the shooting modes list
How to customise the list of available camera shooting modes.
Using the focus and exposure features
How to lock focus and exposure for better shots.
Scene optimiser
How the camera automatically adjusts settings based on the scene.
Shot suggestions
How the camera suggests ideal photo composition.
Super Slow-mo
Information about recording videos in super slow motion.
Live focus
How to take portraits with blurred backgrounds.
Using shooting modes
Overview of different camera shooting modes.
Gallery
Viewing images
How to view, modify, and share images in the Gallery app.
Viewing videos
How to play videos and control playback in the Gallery app.
Viewing albums
How to view, hide, and manage albums in the Gallery app.
Creating stories
How to manually create stories with themes.
Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud
How to sync Gallery content with Samsung Cloud.
AR Emoji (Galaxy-A50 models only)
Creating My Emoji
Step-by-step guide to creating a personalised My Emoji.
Customising My Emoji
How to edit and decorate My Emojis with items from AR World.
My Emoji stickers
How to create custom stickers with My Emoji expressions.
Using My Emoji stickers in chats
How to use My Emoji stickers in messages and social networks.
Always On Display
Setting how to display the Always On Display
How to configure Always On Display appearance and timing.
Controlling music playback on the Always On Display
How to control music playback from the Always On Display.
Multi window
Split screen view
How to use the split screen feature to run two apps simultaneously.
Adjusting the window size
How to resize app windows in split screen view.
Pop-up view
Moving pop-up windows
How to move and manage pop-up app windows.
Kids Home
Starting Kids Home
Steps to activate and set up Kids Home.
Using Kids Home
How to access and use the Kids Home environment.
Configuring settings for Kids Home
How to set up parental controls and daily playtime limits.
Samsung Pay
Setting up Samsung Pay
Steps for initial setup, including account sign-in and biometric registration.
Registering cards
How to register credit or debit cards for Samsung Pay.
Making payments
How to make payments using Samsung Pay.
Samsung Pay mini
Overview of Samsung Pay mini for mobile wallet and UPI payments.
Galaxy Wearable
How to connect and manage wearable devices using the app.
Samsung Notes
Creating notes
How to create notes using text, handwriting, or voice recordings.
Deleting notes
How to delete notes from the Samsung Notes app.
Calendar
Creating events
How to create and save events with details like title, location, and alarms.
Syncing events with your accounts
How to sync calendar events with Samsung and other accounts.
Samsung Health
Using Samsung Health
How to set up and use Samsung Health, including managing trackers.
Steps
How the device tracks steps and displays step counts.
Additional information
Important disclaimers and policies regarding Samsung Health usage.
Radio
Listening to the FM radio
How to launch the Radio app and tune into FM stations.
Scanning radio stations
How to scan for and save available FM radio stations.
Voice Recorder
Making voice recordings
Step-by-step guide to recording, pausing, and saving voice memos.
Clock
Alarm
How to set, stop, and delete alarms.
World Clock
How to create and delete clocks for different time zones.
Stopwatch
How to use the stopwatch feature to time events.
Game Launcher
Using Game Launcher
How to launch and manage games within Game Launcher.
Changing the performance mode
How to adjust game performance modes for power saving or speed.
SmartThings
Connecting to nearby devices
How to connect and add nearby devices like Bluetooth headsets.
Using home appliances, TVs, and IoT products
How to connect and control smart home devices via SmartThings.
Adding devices and scenes by locations
How to add devices and scenes based on location.
Adding automations
How to set up automated device actions based on time or status.
Sharing content
Using additional features
Explanation of Share large files and Smart view features.
Google apps
Chrome
Information on searching and browsing webpages.
Gmail
How to send and receive emails via the Google Mail service.
Maps
How to find location, search the world map, and view location info.
Play Music
How to discover, listen, and share music on the device.
Play Movies & TV
How to purchase or rent videos from the Play Store.
Drive
How to store content on the cloud and share it.
YouTube
How to watch or create and share videos.
Photos
How to search, manage, and edit photos and videos.
Google
How to search for items on the internet or device.
Duo
How to make simple video calls.
Settings
Connections
How to change settings for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other connections.
Wi-Fi
Steps to connect the device to a Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth
Steps to pair the device with other Bluetooth-enabled devices.
NFC and payment (NFC-enabled models)
How to use NFC to read product information from tags.
Data saver
How to monitor and reduce mobile data usage.
SIM card manager (dual SIM models)
How to activate and customise SIM card settings for dual SIM.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
How to use the device as a mobile hotspot or for tethering.
More connection settings
Customisation of various connection features like printing and VPN.
Sounds and vibration
How to change various sound and vibration settings.
Notifications
How to change notification settings like app icon badges.
Display
How to change display settings like brightness and adaptive brightness.
Blue light filter
How to activate and schedule the blue light filter.
Wallpapers and themes
How to change wallpapers, themes, and icons.
Lock screen
How to change lock screen settings like screen lock type and clock style.
Biometrics and security
Overview of security settings like face recognition, fingerprints, and Secure Folder.
Face recognition
How to set up face recognition for unlocking the device.
Fingerprint recognition
How fingerprint recognition works and its features like screen lock.
Samsung Pass
How Samsung Pass uses biometrics for easy and secure sign-ins.
Secure Folder
Overview of Secure Folder for protecting private content and apps.
Accounts and backup
Overview of syncing, backing up, and restoring data using Samsung Cloud and Smart Switch.
Samsung Cloud
How to back up data from a previous device to Samsung Cloud.
Advanced features
Overview of advanced features like Bixby wake-up, smart pop-up view, and direct share.
Device care
How to use Device Care to optimise device performance.
Battery
How to select power modes and manage battery usage per app.
Storage
How to check and manage device storage and memory.
Apps
How to manage apps, change settings, and uninstall.
General management
How to select device languages and reset device settings.
Accessibility
How to configure settings to improve device accessibility.
Software update
How to update the device's software and check for security updates.
User manual
How to access help information for using the device and apps.
About phone
How to view device information like status, legal, and software details.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common device issues like PIN prompts and network errors.
The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly
Solutions for touchscreen issues like slow response or malfunction.
Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error
Solutions for device freezes or fatal errors, including forced restart.
Calls are not connected
Troubleshooting steps for call connection issues.
A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor
Troubleshooting for network and audio quality problems.
The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)
Troubleshooting steps for battery charging issues.
Error messages appear when launching the camera
Troubleshooting steps for camera app launch errors.
Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
Troubleshooting for errors when opening multimedia files.
Bluetooth is not working well
Troubleshooting steps for Bluetooth connectivity issues.
A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer
Troubleshooting steps for computer connection issues.
There is not enough space in the device’s storage
Tips for freeing up device storage space.
Bixby does not respond
Troubleshooting steps for Bixby not responding.
Samsung Cloud does not work
Troubleshooting steps for Samsung Cloud connectivity issues.
Removing the battery
Safety warnings and instructions regarding battery removal.
Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals
Information on SAR limits and FCC compliance for RF energy exposure.
Copyright
Trademarks
List of registered trademarks used in the manual.
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