Samsung Galaxy A12 User manual

SAMSUNG GALAXY A12
USER GUIDE

Contents
Features
Biometric security| Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy A12
Set up your device: Charge the battery
Start using your device: Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Transfer data from
an old device| Lock or unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up voicemail|
Navigation| Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Samsung Free| Digital
wellbeing and parental controls| Biometric security| Multi window| Enter text|
Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons| Wallpaper| Themes| Icons| Widgets| Home
screen settings| Status bar| Notification panel
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen| Configure shooting mode| Live focus | Record
videos| Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures| Edit pictures| Play video| Edit video| Share pictures and videos|
Delete pictures and videos| Group similar images | Take a screenshot
Samsung apps
Galaxy Store| Game Launcher| Samsung Free| Samsung Global Goals| Samsung
Members| Calculator| Calendar| Clock| Contacts| Internet| Messages| MyFiles|
Phone| Samsung Notes
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Google apps
Chrome| Drive| Duo| Gmail| Google| Maps| Photos| Play Movies & TV| Play Store|
YouTube| YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook| LinkedIn| Office | OneDrive
Settings
Connections: Wi-Fi| Bluetooth| NFC and payment| Airplane mode| Mobile networks|
Data usage| Mobile hotspot| Tethering| Nearby device scanning| Connect to a printer|
Virtual Private Networks| Private DNS| Ethernet
Customization: Display| Notifications| Sounds and vibration
Security: Lock screen and security| Face recognition| Fingerprint scanner
Accounts: Samsung Cloud | Add an account| Account settings| Remove an account|
Backup and restore| Google settings
Backup: Samsung account| Google Account| External storage transfer
Accessibility: Screen reader| Visibility enhancements | Hearing enhancements| Interaction
and dexterity| Advanced settings| Installed services | About Accessibility
Other: Help| Dual Messenger | About phone
Learn more
Legal information
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Getting started
Galaxy A12
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A12
Front camera
Rear cameras
Volume keys
Side key/
Fingerprint
sensor
USB charger/
Accessory port
Flash
Headset jack
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Set up your device
Charge the battery
Your device uses a nano-SIM card. A SIM card may be preinstalled, or you may be able
to use your previous SIM card. Contact your carrier for more details.
SIM
microSD
Install SIM/
microSD card
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.
NOTEThe use of mobile devices on an aircraft or a ship may be subject to
federal and local guidelines and restrictions. Check with appropriate authorities
and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your
device.
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
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.
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.
Start using your device
Turn on your device| Use the Setup Wizard| Transfer data from an old device| Lock or
unlock your device| Side key settings| Accounts| Set up voicemail| Navigation|
Navigation bar| Customize your home screen| Samsung Free| Digital wellbeing and
parental controls| Biometric security| Multi window| Enter text| Emergency mode
Turn on your device
Use the Side 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 Side key to turn the device on.
•To turn the device off, press and hold the Side key > Power off.
Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, press and hold the Side key > Restart.
Confirm when prompted.
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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 a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up
accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.
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.
Side key
Press to lock.
Press to turn on the
screen, and then
swipe the screen to
unlock it.
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Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

Side key settings
You can customize the shortcuts assigned to the Side key.
Double press
Choose which feature is launched when the Side key is pressed twice.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features > Side key.
2. Tap Double press to enable this feature, and tap an option:
lQuick launch camera (default)
lOpen app
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIPAccounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. Contact
your carrier for more information.
Add a Google 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 a Google 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.
Add a Samsung 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.
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