Samsung SM-A035M, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English LTN 12 2021 Rev 1 0 SM A035M SM A035M DS...

Page 2: ...reen 32 Notification panel 33 Entering text Apps and features 36 Installing or uninstalling apps 37 Phone 40 Contacts 42 Messages 43 Internet 44 Camera 53 Gallery 57 Multi window 59 Samsung Notes 60 S...

Page 3: ...75 Smart Lock 76 Biometrics and security 76 Face recognition 78 Privacy 79 Location 79 Google 79 Accounts and backup 80 Samsung Cloud 81 Advanced features 82 Motions and gestures 82 Dual Messenger 83...

Page 4: ...ustomize 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...

Page 5: ...m the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About phone Status informatio...

Page 6: ...ice may feel hotter to the touch This does not affect the device s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charging speed may decrea...

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...

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...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...es 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...

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

Page 12: ...not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in t...

Page 13: ...eenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side k...

Page 14: ...ious 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 c...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider Installing the SIM or USIM card 2...

Page 17: ...ry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device SIM card manager dual SIM models Launch the Settings app and tap Connections SIM card manager SIM cards Activate...

Page 18: ...ion will be disabled If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be da...

Page 19: ...l 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 Battery an...

Page 20: ...n make an emergency call send your current location information to others sound an emergency alarm and more To activate emergency mode press and hold the Side key and then tap Emergency mode Alternati...

Page 21: ...o sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID o...

Page 22: ...ore or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5...

Page 23: ...2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Co...

Page 24: ...r 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 touchscree...

Page 25: ...me Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hidi...

Page 26: ...rds to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favorite apps...

Page 27: ...eme Visual elements of interface such as colors icons and wallpapers will change depending on the selected theme Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide informatio...

Page 28: ...cut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the s...

Page 29: ...ed The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favorite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of the sc...

Page 30: ...information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a facto...

Page 31: ...tus bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The in...

Page 32: ...e 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 but...

Page 33: ...ontrol the playback Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel and tap Devices Nearby connected devi...

Page 34: ...and default and then tap the Keyboard button on navigation bar switch to activate it On a 3 x 4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap the corresponding key repeatedly un...

Page 35: ...select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text...

Page 36: ...option Play 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 Netw...

Page 37: ...ew or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic f...

Page 38: ...l numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an...

Page 39: ...ers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Hold call Hold a call...

Page 40: ...hem from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with y...

Page 41: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing...

Page 42: ...to send the message Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list sel...

Page 43: ...r information and bookmark your favorite webpages to access them conveniently 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downw...

Page 44: ...ideos of other people without their permission Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take pictures or record videos in places where you may violate other people s priva...

Page 45: ...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 Your device s...

Page 46: ...xposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera...

Page 47: ...ary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the shooting modes list tap PHO...

Page 48: ...ting 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 If you use the video zoom feature for a long time while rec...

Page 49: ...ious shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap MORE PRO Select options and customize the settings and then tap to take a picture Available options Select an...

Page 50: ...of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colors 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circul...

Page 51: ...creen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to e...

Page 52: ...o avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a picture or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as...

Page 53: ...by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and d...

Page 54: ...right on the screen More options Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Add the image to favorites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...

Page 55: ...animated GIF More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the pl...

Page 56: ...is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect you...

Page 57: ...un multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used a...

Page 58: ...launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The two apps you are using in the split screen view will be sa...

Page 59: ...to a new location Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes...

Page 60: ...tablished by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and stop climate change Wi...

Page 61: ...nch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Register to do items...

Page 62: ...tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap Delete Radio Launch the Radio app Before you use this app you must connect an earphone which serves as the radio antenna The FM radio scan...

Page 63: ...Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save My Files Access and manage various files stored in t...

Page 64: ...ge 2 Tap and select a sharing method you want You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network Quick Share Sharing content with nearby devices Share content with nearby devic...

Page 65: ...a the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you YT Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube...

Page 66: ...the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Blue...

Page 67: ...mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices For more information about the mobile hotspot refer to Mobile Hotspot You may incur additional charges when using this f...

Page 68: ...oth 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 espec...

Page 69: ...llery app and select an image 2 Tap 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...

Page 70: ...itional charges when using this feature Mobile Hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mob...

Page 71: ...figure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some prin...

Page 72: ...the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Sound quality and effects for more informat...

Page 73: ...ns Notification pop up style Select a notification pop up style and change the settings Recently sent View the apps that received recent notifications and change the notification settings To customize...

Page 74: ...ettings for the Edge panel Navigation bar Change the navigation bar settings Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information Accidental touch protection Set the device to prevent the screen...

Page 75: ...mail address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lo...

Page 76: ...rypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disabl...

Page 77: ...rds or heavy makeup Ensure that you are in a well lit area and that the camera lens is clean when registering Ensure your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better...

Page 78: ...e data You can delete face data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Remove face...

Page 79: ...features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accounts and backup Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also sign in to accounts such as your...

Page 80: ...Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data under Samsung Cloud 2 Tap the switches next to the items you want to back up and tap Back up now 3 Tap Done Some data will not be backed u...

Page 81: ...Activate the motion feature and configure settings Refer to Motions and gestures for more information One handed mode Activate one handed operation mode for your convenience when using the device with...

Page 82: ...ntended input for some features using sensors Dual Messenger Install the second app and use two separate accounts for the same messenger app 1 On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Dual Messeng...

Page 83: ...device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from b...

Page 84: ...attery 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...

Page 85: ...es for more information Text to speech Change the settings for text to speech features used whenTalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to co...

Page 86: ...gure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recomme...

Page 87: ...update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Security updates inf...

Page 88: ...nse Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information Checking...

Page 89: ...ture 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 PI...

Page 90: ...tions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center 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...

Page 91: ...ectivity 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 w...

Page 92: ...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 you...

Page 93: ...ion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Center The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notifi...

Page 94: ...y manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage...

Page 95: ...features of this device thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear any interfering noise Consult your service provider or the manufactur...

Page 96: ...on 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...