Samsung SM-A032F, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 11 2021 Rev 1 0 SM A032F SM A032F DS ...

Page 2: ...ext Apps and features 30 Installing or uninstalling apps 31 Phone 33 Contacts 36 Messages 37 Internet 38 Camera 43 Samsung Members 43 Calendar 44 Radio 44 Clock 45 Calculator 45 Sharing content 45 Google apps Settings 47 Introduction 47 Connections 48 Wi Fi 49 Bluetooth 50 Data saver 51 Mobile Hotspot 51 More connection settings 53 Sounds and vibration 53 Apps and notifications 54 Display 54 Lock ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents 3 57 Smart Manager 57 Optimising your device 58 Battery 58 Storage 59 Memory 59 Accessibility 59 System Appendix 61 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement ...

Page 5: ...ice You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive bright...

Page 6: ...n the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charging speed may decrease or the charger may stop charging Do 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 and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB c...

Page 7: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 8: ... the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device overheats and reaches a certain temperature a warning message will appear to prevent device failure skin irritations and damages and battery leakage To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed ...

Page 9: ...se your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure containers Do not use a cable whose covering is pee...

Page 10: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 11: ... Device layout Speaker Side key Volume key Touchscreen Earphone jack Front camera Proximity Light sensor Multipurpose jack SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Flash GPS antenna Microphone Speaker Main antenna ...

Page 12: ...evice may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile ...

Page 13: ...an cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close...

Page 14: ...n to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receive...

Page 15: ...en the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconvenien...

Page 16: ...SD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website 2 1 3 4 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole next to the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently fr...

Page 17: ...the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To u...

Page 18: ...lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Smart Manager Storage Storage settings SD card Format Befo...

Page 19: ...turn off the device press and hold the Side key 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up y...

Page 20: ...or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so ...

Page 21: ...s are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment Button Function Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen ...

Page 22: ... and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe downwards from the top of the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps ...

Page 23: ...ets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen Launching Finder Search for app on the device quickly 1 On the Apps screen tap Search apps 2 Enter a keyword Apps on your d...

Page 24: ...e bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps You can add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app ...

Page 25: ... a pattern PIN or password for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen The icons listed in the table below are most common Icon Meaning No signal S...

Page 26: ...r at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot whi...

Page 27: ...l swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To add mo...

Page 28: ...nter text you must change the input language to one of the supported languages Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the...

Page 29: ...xt by voice Enter emojis Change the keyboard for one handed operation Change the keyboard settings Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 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 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste ...

Page 30: ...y Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Network preferences Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected defau...

Page 31: ... by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps and notifications Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open...

Page 32: ...rds and select a message to send To create various rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a pho...

Page 33: ...ute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call Camera During a video call turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch During a video call switch between the front and rear cameras Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Contacts Introduction Create new contacts...

Page 34: ...ts such as your Google account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Tap Search at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Make a voice call Compose a message Deleting contact...

Page 35: ...an add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Labels Create 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Merging duplicate contacts If your contacts list includes duplicate contacts merge them into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app tap a contact from the contacts list and then tap 2 Tap Link contacts 3 S...

Page 36: ...message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden 3 Tap to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font si...

Page 37: ...and more Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs View your bookmarks ...

Page 38: ...unch the Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging outside the circle Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provider or mo...

Page 39: ...lose Take pictures or videos from a good distance If pictures you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depending on the resolution The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device ...

Page 40: ...ins locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take pictures more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shooting methods and tap the Floating Shutter button switch to activate it Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use t...

Page 41: ...g on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO and tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap 2 Tap to stop recording the video Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene 1 On the shooting modes list tap PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direc...

Page 42: ...uch as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recordi...

Page 43: ...e available depending on the region Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date 2 Enter event details and tap Save Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts Accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it...

Page 44: ...tions Add the current station to the favourites list Fine tune the frequency View the list of favourite stations Turn the FM radio on or off Enter radio frequency manually Search for stations This app may not be available depending on the region Playing through the speaker You can listen to the radio through the speaker instead of the connected earphone Tap Clock Set alarms check the current time ...

Page 45: ...ethod you want You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your loc...

Page 46: ...ll your pictures and videos from various sources in one place Google GO Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call Messages Send and receive messages on your device or computer and share various content such as images and videos Files Access and manage various files stored in the device Some apps may not be available depending on the service provider or mo...

Page 47: ...to Bluetooth for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the lim...

Page 48: ...information Auto turn off connections Save battery by turning off Bluetooth GPS and other connections when they are not being used More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On ...

Page 49: ...ooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or ill...

Page 50: ...e Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Share Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Data saver Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Setti...

Page 51: ...ap on the mobile hotspot screen and scan the QR code with the other device More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more informa...

Page 52: ...screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 4 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents acc...

Page 53: ...gtone Notification sound Change the notification sound Volume Adjust the device s volume level System sounds Set the device to sound for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Some features may not be available depending on the model Apps and notifications View recently launched apps and manage the device s apps settings You can view the apps usage information change their notification or per...

Page 54: ...ation bar settings Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Lock screen and security Options Change the security settings for the device and the lock screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Google Play Protect Set the device to...

Page 55: ...k itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected For example if you have set your home as a trusted location when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Smart Lock and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup This feature will be available to use after you set a ...

Page 56: ...re deactivated Recent location requests View which apps request your current location information Location services View the location services your device is using Accounts Sync or back up your device s data You can also register and manage accounts such as your Google account On the Settings screen tap Accounts Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Backup Ke...

Page 57: ... notifications and change the notification settings To customise notification settings for more apps tap All and select an app from the apps list Do Not Disturb Set the device to mute all sounds except for allowed exceptions Heads Up Activate heads up mode to get reminders to stop using your device while you are walking Show icon in the app list Show or hide the icon in the app list Parental contr...

Page 58: ...ree times enabling you to place calls even if your device has turned off due to low battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Sett...

Page 59: ...ity More settings Configure more accessibility settings System Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap System Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Refer to Adding device languages for more information Gestures Activate...

Page 60: ...guage as the default language tap Set as default To keep the current language setting tap Keep current The selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages list drag next to a language and move it to the top of the list If an app does not support t...

Page 61: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service erro...

Page 62: ...ng solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the me...

Page 63: ...nectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery...

Page 64: ...a files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fi...

Page 65: ...g Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to ...

Page 66: ...he using the smart manager feature or manually delete unused apps or files to free up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen ...

Page 67: ...nical including photocopying recording or storing in any information storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are...