Samsung SM-A520F Manuale Utente

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (LTN). 02/2017. Rev.1.2SM-A520FSM-A520F/DSSM-A720FSM-A720F/DS

Basics10Device layoutMicrophoneBack keyHeadset jackMultipurpose jack (USB Type-C)Front cameraSpeakerPower keyLoud speakerTouchscreenRecents keyHome ke

Applications100Samsung MembersSamsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions

Applications101SuggestionsSend your ideas for new apps or features and your opinions about how features can be improved.On the Apps screen, tap Samsun

Applications102Game LauncherIntroductionGame Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access. Yo

Applications103Removing a game from Game LauncherTap and hold a game to quickly access options and tap Remove.Activating game power saving modeWhen yo

Applications104To show the icon on the game screen again, open the notification panel and tap the Game Tools notification.Capture screenshots.Record y

Applications105Creating notes1 On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Notes → ALL → .2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and

Applications106CalendarIntroductionManage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner.Creating events1 Tap Calendar on the Apps

Applications107Creating tasks1 Tap Calendar on the Apps screen.2 Tap VIEW → Tasks.3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date.To

Applications108Using S HealthYou can view the key information from S Health menus and trackers to monitor your wellness and fitness.Tap Samsung → S He

Applications109Additional information•S Health is intended for fitness and wellness purposes only and is not intended for use in the diagnosis of dis

Basics11Main antennaSIM card trayVolume keyNFC antenna / MST antennaRear cameraMicrophoneFlashGPS antenna•Connectivity problems and battery drain may

Applications110S VoiceIntroductionPerform various tasks simply by speaking.Setting a wake-up commandYou can launch S Voice using your own wake-up comm

Applications111Tips for better voice recognition•Speak clearly.•Speak in quiet places.•Do not use offensive or slang words.•Avoid speaking in dial

Applications1122 Tap to start recording. Speak into the microphone.Tap to pause recording.While making a voice recording, tap Bookmark to insert a

Applications113My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device.On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → My Files.View files that are stored in e

Applications114WORLD CLOCKOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → WORLD CLOCK.Creating clocksTap , enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and the

Applications115CalculatorPerform simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.Rotate the device to landscape orientation to displa

Applications116Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list.View the list of available stations.Access addit

Applications117ChromeSearch for information and browse webpages.GmailSend or receive emails via the Google Mail service.MapsFind your location on the

118SettingsIntroductionCustomize settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalized by configuring various setting options.On

Settings1193 Tap CONNECT.•Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without re

Basics12KeysKey FunctionPower•Press and hold to turn the device on or off.•Press to turn on or lock the screen.Recents•Tap to open the list of rece

Settings1203 Tap Share → Wi-Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to.4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.If

Settings121Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detec

Settings122Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap

Settings1232 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit.3 Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data

Settings1242 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag.The information from the tag appears.Ensure that the device’s scree

Settings125Sending dataAllow data exchange when your device’s NFC antenna touches the other device’s NFC antenna.1 On the Settings screen, tap Connect

Settings126Mobile hotspot and tetheringUse the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the net

Settings127Mobile networksConfigure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks.•Data roaming: Set the dev

Settings128More connection settingsCustomize settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings.•N

Settings129Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → → All printers, and then select

Basics131 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.2 Plug the USB power adaptor into

Settings130Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi s

Settings131•Screen lock sounds: Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen.•Charging sound: Set the device to sound when it is

Settings132•Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s color and contrast.•Easy mode: Switch to easy mode to display larger icons a

Settings133Easy modeEasy mode provides an easier user experience by using a simpler layout and bigger icons on the Home screen.Some app features may n

Settings134Advanced featuresOptionsActivate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.

Settings135•Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call, message, or conta

Settings136Device maintenanceThe device maintenance feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system secu

Settings137BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activat

Settings138RAMOn the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → RAM.To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tick apps from

Settings139•Fingerprints: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account. Refer to Fingerprint recog

Basics14Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.•Optimize the device using the devi

Settings140•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.•Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics o

Settings141Registering fingerprints1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen l

Settings142Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsYou can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving.This feature is

Settings143Cloud and accountsIntroductionSync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud, or reset your device. You can also register

Settings144AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a regist

Settings145GoogleConfigure settings for some features provided by Google.On the Settings screen, tap Google.AccessibilityConfigure various settings to

Settings146General managementCustomize your device’s system settings or reset the device.On the Settings screen, tap General management.•Language and

Settings147User manualView help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User m

148AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Center, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix149The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Basics15•If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from t

Appendix150Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix151The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•Visit a Samsung Servi

Appendix152Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques

Appendix153A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your

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Basics16Power saving modeActivate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.1 On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance

Basics17SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.•

Basics18► Dual SIM models:

Basics191 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, t

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Device overheating situations and solutions8 Maintaining water and dust resistance9 Package contents10 D

Basics203 ► Single SIM models: Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.► Dual SIM models: Place the SIM

Basics21Correct card installation► Single SIM models:Nano-SIM cardmicroSD card► Dual SIM models:Nano-SIM cardNano-SIM cardmicroSD card•Use only a nan

Basics22Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray s

Basics23► Dual SIM models:4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.Using dual SIM or USIM cards (dual SIM models)If you insert two SIM or USIM cards,

Basics24Customizing SIM or USIM cardsOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Connections → SIM card manager and select a SIM or USIM card to access

Basics251 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, t

Basics263 Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards.Tray 2Tray 14 Gently press the memory card into the tray t

Basics27Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics28Controlling the touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cau

Basics29DraggingTo move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-

Table of Contents3Settings118 Introduction118 Connections130 Sounds and vibration131 Notifications131 Display133 Wallpapers and themes134 Advanced

Basics30Spreading and pinchingSpread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.Home screenHome screenThe Home

Basics31Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customize t

Basics32Moving itemsTap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcut

Basics333 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.To change the folder color, tap .To add more apps to the folder, tap ADD, tick the apps, and t

Basics34Creating foldersCreate folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want.This feature may not be available de

Basics35Rearranging itemsYou can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen.On the Apps screen, tap → Sort → Alphabetical order.Searchi

Basics36Icon MeaningCall in progressMissed callNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedAirplane mode a

Basics37To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a method.Whe

Basics38Always On DisplayYou can set the device to display information, such as a clock, calendar, or image, on the screen when it is turned off.1 On

Basics39Opening notifications when the screen is offWhen you receive message, missed call, or app notifications, notification icons will appear on the

4BasicsRead me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default set

Basics40Notification panelUsing the notification panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on

Basics41► Dual SIM models:Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notifications.Launch Settings.Block notifications from apps.Quick s

Basics42FinderSearch for a variety of content with a keyword or search for nearby devices.This feature may not be available depending on the region or

Basics43Changing the input languageTap → Languages and types → Add input languages, and then select the languages to use. When you select two or mor

Basics44Copying and pasting1 Tap and hold over text.2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.3 Tap Copy or Cut.T

Basics45Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Capturing screenshotsPress and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. Y

Basics46Secure FolderIntroductionSecure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and notes, from being accessed by others. You ca

Basics47Creating Secure Folder1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Secure Folder.2 Tap SIGN IN and sign in to your Samsung

Basics48Adding appsAdd an app to use in Secure Folder.1 On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Secure Folder.2 Tap ADD.3 Tick one or more apps installed on

Basics49Hiding Secure FolderYou can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Home screen and the Apps screen.1 On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Secur

Basics5•Be careful not to forget your unlock codes for the screen lock, accounts, and other security features. If you forget an unlock code, you will

Basics50Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the sa

Basics51Split screen view1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps.2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.The selected app

Basics52Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics53• : Minimize the window.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.• : Maximize the window.• : Close the

Basics542 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.Minimize the window.Close the app.Maximiz

Basics55Registering your Samsung accountRegistering a new Samsung accountIf you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.1 On the Apps scr

Basics56Transferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer contacts, images, and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart S

Basics57Transferring backup data from a computerBack up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device.1 On the compu

Basics58Device and data managementConnecting the device to a computer for data transferMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the devi

Basics59Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

Basics6Do the following when the device heats up:•Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps. Wait for the device to cool down

Basics60Using a Google accountOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account

Basics61Connecting to other devices1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap Search phone and scan for ne

Basics623 Select the TV.The list of features you can use with the TV appears.4 Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the featu

Basics63Sharing featuresShare content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of sharing images.You may incur additiona

Basics64Emergency modeEmergency mode changes the screen to gray tones to reduce battery consumption. Some apps and functions will be restricted. In em

65ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications66Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap → Edit. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or unin

Applications67PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice and video calls.Making calls1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad do

Applications68► Dual SIM models: Tap or to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.Add the number to the contacts list.Preview the phone

Applications69Making an international call1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen.2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign app

Basics7•When using large amount of data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts•When using a navigation app in a car while the device i

Applications702 Tap to select contacts and tap DONE.To manually enter a number, tap Enter phone number., enter a phone number, and then tap .When bl

Applications71ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating a new contact1 Tap Contacts on the Apps

Applications72Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts.If the keypad

Applications73Syncing contacts with your web accountsSync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung a

Applications74Sharing contactsYou can share contacts with others by using various sharing options.1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.2 Tap → Share.3

Applications754 Enter a message.► Single SIM models:Access additional options.Enter a message.Add recipients from the contacts list.Enter emoticons.At

Applications76Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications773 Change the notification settings.•Notification sound: Change the notification sound.•Vibrations: Set the device to vibrate when you

Applications78To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.Open the homepage.Bookmark the current webpage.Move to the previ

Applications79Changing security settingsYou can change your password or the lock method.Tap → Settings → Privacy → Secret mode security → Change pass

Basics8Precautions for operating environmentYour device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to avoid damaging

Applications80Reading emailsWhen Email is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To manually retrieve emails, swipe downwards on the

Applications81Using swipe gesturesQuickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch betw

Applications82Viewing filter effectsOne the preview screen, swipe from the right to the left to open the filter effects list. You can apply a unique f

Applications83•The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used.•The camera automatically shuts off when un

Applications84Pro modeTake photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list,

Applications85HyperlapseRecord scenes, such as passing people or cars, and view them as fast-motion videos. The frame rate is automatically adjusted t

Applications86Applying beauty effectsYou can modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking self-portraits.This feature i

Applications875 Slowly swivel the device left and then right or vice versa to take a wide self-portrait.The device will take additional photos when th

Applications88NightTake a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the shooting modes list, tap Night.FoodTake photos of food with mo

Applications89Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Basics9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any available

Applications90Common•Timer: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.•Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake t

Applications91GalleryIntroductionView images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to sha

Applications922 Select an image.Access additional options.Move to the previous screen.Automatically adjust the image.Share the image with others.Delet

Applications93Viewing videos1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → PICTURES.2 Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnai

Applications94Creating storiesCreate stories with various themes.1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → STORIES.2 Tap → Create story.3 Tick images or v

Applications95Deleting stories1 On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → STORIES.2 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap DELETE.Syncing images and videos w

Applications96Samsung PayIntroductionRegister frequently used cards to Samsung Pay, a mobile payment service, to make payments quickly and securely. S

Applications97Setting up Samsung PayWhen running this app for the first time or restart it after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen instruc

Applications98Making payments1 Tap and hold a card image at the bottom of the screen and drag it upwards.Alternatively, tap Samsung Pay on the Apps sc

Applications994 Touch the back of your device to the card reader.When the card reader recognizes the card information, the payment will be processed.•