Samsung A600A User manual

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GalaxyA6
User manual

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Table of contents
Features 1
Meet Bixby 1
Camera 1
Dark mode 1
Security 1
Expandable storage 1
Getting started 2
Galaxy A6 3
Set up your device 4
Charge the battery 5
Accessories 5
Start using your device 5
Use the Setup Wizard 5
Transfer data from an old device 6
Lock or unlock your device 7
Accounts 7
Set up voicemail 8
Navigation 9
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Navigation bar 14
Customize your home screen 15
Bixby 23
Digital wellbeing and parental controls 24
Biometric security 25
Multi window 28
Enter text 29
Emergency mode 32
Apps 34
Using apps 35
Uninstall or disable apps 35
Search for apps 35
Sort apps 35
Create and use folders 36
App settings 36
Samsung apps 38
Galaxy Essentials 38
Galaxy Store 38
Galaxy Wearable 38

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Samsung Members 38
SmartThings 39
Calculator 40
Calendar 41
Camera 43
Clock 48
Contacts 53
Email 58
Gallery 61
Internet 65
Messages 68
My Files 70
Phone 72
Samsung Health 80
Samsung Notes 82
Google apps 84
Chrome 84
Drive 84
Duo 84

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Gmail 84
Google 84
Google Pay 85
Maps 85
Photos 85
Play Movies &TV 85
Play Music 85
Play Store 86
YouTube 86
Carrier apps 87
AT&T ProTech 87
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi 87
Call Protect 87
Device Help 87
DIRECTV 87
Mobile Security 87
myAT&T 87
Secure Family 88
Setup &Transfer 88

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Visual Voicemail 88
Settings 89
Access Settings 90
Search for Settings 90
Connections 90
Wi-Fi 90
Bluetooth 92
Phone visibility 93
NFC and payment 94
Airplane mode 95
Mobile networks 95
Data usage 95
Mobile hotspot 97
Tethering 99
Nearby device scanning 99
Connect to aprinter 99
Virtual Private Networks 100
Private DNS 100
Sounds and vibration 101

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Sound mode 101
Vibrations 101
Volume 102
Ringtone 102
Notification sound 103
System sounds and vibration 103
Dolby Atmos 103
Equalizer 104
Headset audio options 104
Adapt sound 104
Separate app sound 105
Notifications 106
Manage notifications 106
Block app notifications 106
Smart alert 106
Smart pop-up view 107
Display 107
Screen brightness 107
Blue light filter 107

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Dark mode 108
Screen mode 108
Font size and style 108
Screen zoom 109
Full screen apps 109
Screen timeout 109
Accidental touch protection 109
Touch sensitivity 109
Show charging information 110
Screen saver 110
Reduce animations 110
One-handed mode 111
Device maintenance 111
Quick optimization 111
Battery 112
Storage 112
Memory 113
Advanced options 114
Language and input 114

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Date and time 117
Troubleshooting 118
Lock screen and security 121
Screen lock types 121
Google Play Protect 122
Find My Mobile 122
Security update 123
Samsung Pass 123
Install unknown apps 123
Secure Folder 124
Secure startup 124
Encrypt or decrypt SD card 124
Password for factory data reset 125
Set up SIM card lock 125
View passwords 125
Device administration 126
Credential storage 126
Advanced security settings 126
Permission manager 127

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Send diagnostic data 127
Location 127
Accounts 129
Samsung Cloud 129
Add an account 129
Account settings 129
Remove an account 130
Backup and restore 130
Google settings 131
Accessibility 131
Screen Reader 131
Visibility enhancements 132
Hearing enhancements 133
Interaction and dexterity 134
Advanced settings 136
Installed services 137
About Accessibility 137
Other settings 137
Help 137

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Dual Messenger 137
About phone 138
Learn more 139
Videos 139
Samsung Care 139
Talk to an agent 139
Tips 139
Legal information 140
Notice from AT&T 141
Samsung Knox 141
Restricting children’s access to your mobile device 142

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Features
Meet Bixby
Bixby learns what you like to do and works with your favorite apps and
services to help you get more done. See Bixby on page 23.
Camera
The camera on your device has several unique features. See Camera on
page 43.
Dark mode
Use adarker theme to keep your eyes comfortable at night. See Dark mode on
page 108.
Security
Use biometrics to unlock your device. See Biometric security on page 25.
Expandable storage
Expand storage with asupported microSD™card. See Memory card on page 112.

Getting started
Galaxy A6
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A6
Front camera
Volume keys
USB charger/
Accessory port
Flash
Rear camera
Power key
Headphone jack
SIM/microSD
card tray
Microphone
Microphone
Proximity/Light
sensors
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Set up your device
Your device uses anano-SIM card. ASIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
Install SIM/microSD cards
Place the SIM card and optional
microSD card (sold separately)
into the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
NOTE Use only charging devices and batteries (if applicable) that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging devices and batteries may
void your warranty and may cause damage.

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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery. Acharger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from apower outlet.
TIP While charging, the device and the charger may become hot and stop
charging. This usually does not affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is
in the device’s normal range of operation. Disconnect the charger from the device
and wait for the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
Accessories
Supported accessories (sold separately) can be configured through Settings. This
option may only appear after you have connected an accessory to your device.
Visit samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories to learn more.
◌From Settings, tap Advanced features >Accessories.
Start using your device
Use the Power key to turn your device on. Do not use the device if the body is cracked
or broken. Use the device only after it has been repaired.
◌Press and hold the Power key to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Power key >Power off.
Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Power key >Restart.
Confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose adefault language, connect to aWi-Fi®network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

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Transfer data from an old device
Use Smart Switch™to transfer contacts, photos, music, videos, messages, notes,
calendars, and more from your old device. Smart Switch can transfer your data via
USB cable, Wi-Fi, or computer.
Visit samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/smart-switch to learn more.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. By default, the device
locks automatically when the screen times out. For more information about screen
locks, see Lock screen and security on page 121.
Power key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then drag
your finger across the
screen to unlock.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.

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Add aGoogle Account
Sign in to your Google Account to access your Google Cloud Storage, apps installed
from your account, and make full use of your device’s Android™features.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Google.
NOTE When you sign in to aGoogle Account, Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is
activated. FRP requires your Google Account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection on page 120.
Add aSamsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Samsung account.
TIP To quickly access your Samsung account, from Settings tap Samsung
account profile.
Add an email account
Sign in to one or more of your email accounts to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Email.
Set up voicemail
You can set up your voicemail service when you access it for the first time. You can
access voicemail through the Phone app.
1. From Phone,tap Voicemail.
2. Follow the tutorial to create apassword, record agreeting, and record your
name.

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Navigation
Atouch screen responds best to alight touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or ametallic object on the touch screen may
damage the surface of the screen and the damage will not be covered by the
warranty.
Tap
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.