Samsung Galaxy A42 5G User manual

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Contents
Features
Mobile continuity |Biometric security |Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy A42 5G
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 |Accounts |Set upvoicemail |Navigation |
Navigation bar |Customize your home screen |Bixby |Digital wellbeing and parental
controls |Biometric security |Mobile continuity |Multiwindow |Edge panels |Entertext |
Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons |Wallpaper |Themes |Icons|Widgets |Home
screen settings |Easy mode |Status bar |Notification panel
Camera and Gallery
Camera: Navigate the camera screen |Configure shooting mode |AR Zone |Scene
optimizer |Single take |SuperSlow-mo |Record videos |Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures |Edit pictures |Play video |Edit video |Sharepictures and videos |
Delete pictures and videos |Groupsimilar images |Take ascreenshot
Mobile continuity
Link to Windows |Continue apps on other devices
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Contents
Samsung apps
Galaxy Essentials |AR Zone |Galaxy Store |Galaxy Wearable |Game Launcher |
Samsung Free |Samsung Global Goals |Samsung Members |Samsung TV Plus |
SmartThings |Calculator |Calendar |Clock |Contacts |Internet |Messages |My Files |
Phone |Samsung Health |Samsung Notes |Samsung Pay
Google apps
Chrome |Drive |Duo |Gmail |Google |Google Pay |Maps |Photos |Play Movies &TV |
PlayStore |YouTube |YT Music
Microsoft apps
Outlook |Office |OneDrive
Settings
Connections:Wi-Fi |Bluetooth |NFC and payment |Airplane mode |Mobile networks |
Datausage |Mobile hotspot |Tethering |Nearby device scanning |Connect to aprinter |
Virtual Private Networks |Private DNS |Ethernet
Customization:Display |Notifications |Sounds and vibration
Security:Lock screen and security |Facerecognition |Fingerprint scanner
Accounts:Add an account |Account settings |Remove an account |Backup and restore |
Google settings
Backup:Google Account |External storage transfer
Accessibility:Recommended for you |TalkBack |Visibility enhancements |Hearing
enhancements |Interaction and dexterity |Advanced settings |Installed services |About
Accessibility
Other:Tips and help |Android Auto |DualMessenger |About phone
Learn more
Legal information

Getting started
Galaxy A42 5G
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A42 5G
Front camera
Rear cameras
Volume keys
Side key
Fingerprint
scanner
Flash
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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Set up your device
Charge the battery
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 card
Gently press the
microSD card into
the front of the
tray. Flip the tray
over and press the
SIM card into the
back of the tray.
Charge your device
Before turning on your
device, charge it fully.
SIM
microSD
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NOTE The use of mobile devices on an aircraft or aship 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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NOTE Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. To avoid injury or
damage to your device, do not use incompatible, worn or damaged batteries,
chargers or cables. Using other charging devices and batteries may void your
warranty and may cause damage. For more information on your device, including
charging compatibility, please visit samsung.com.
Charge the battery
Your device is powered by arechargeable battery.
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 |Accounts |Set up voicemail |Navigation |Navigation bar |Customize
your home screen |Bixby |Digital wellbeing and parental controls |Biometric security |
Mobile continuity |Multi window |Edgepanels |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 Power 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.
TIP To learn more about powering off your device from Settings, tap
Advanced features >Side key >How to power off your phone.

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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 adefault language, connect to aWi-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 >Bring data from old device.
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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Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. Contact
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 >Manage 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.
Add aSamsung account
Sign in to your Samsung account to access exclusive Samsung content and make full
use of Samsung apps.
◌From Settings, tap Samsung account.
Add an Outlook account
Sign in to your Outlook®account to view and manage email messages.
1. From Settings, tap Accounts and backup >Manage accounts.
2. Tap Add account >Outlook.
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. Options vary by carrier.
1. From Phone,touch and hold the 1key or 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
Lightly touch items to select or launch them.
lTap an item to select it.
lDouble-tap an image to zoom in or out.
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Swipe
Lightly drag your finger across the screen.
lSwipe the screen to unlock the device.
lSwipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
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Drag and drop
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to anew location.
lDrag an app shortcut to add it to aHome screen.
lDrag awidget to place it in anew location.
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Zoom in and out
Bring your thumb and forefinger together or apart on the screen to zoom in and out.
lMove your thumb and forefinger together on the screen to zoom out.
lMove your thumb and forefinger apart on the screen to zoom in.
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Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
lTouch and hold afield to display apop-up menu of options.
lTouch and hold aHome screen to customize the Home screen.
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Navigation bar
You may navigate your device by using either the navigation buttons or full screen
gestures.
Recent apps
Home
Back
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Navigation buttons
Use buttons along the bottom of the screen for quick navigation.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Buttons.
2. Tap an option under Button order to choose which side of the screen the Back
and Recent apps icons display.
Navigation gestures
Hide the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen for an unobstructed screen
experience. Instead swipe to navigate your device.
1. From Settings, tap Display >Navigation bar >Swipe gestures to enable the
feature.
2. Tap an option to customize:
lMore options:Choose agesture type and sensitivity.
lGesture hints:Display lines at the bottom of the screen where each screen
gesture is located.
lShow button to hide keyboard:Show an icon on the bottom right corner of
the screen to hide the keyboard when the device is in portrait mode.

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Customize your home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for navigating your device. You can place your
favorite apps and widgets here, in addition to setting up additional Home screens,
removing screens, changing the order of screens, and choosing amain Home screen.
App icons |Wallpaper |Themes |Icons |Widgets |Home screen settings |Easy mode |
Status bar |Notification panel
App icons
Use app icons to launch an app from any Home screen.
◌From Apps, touch and hold an app icon, and tap Add to Home.
To remove an icon:
◌From aHome screen, touch and hold an app icon, and then tap Remove.
NOTE Removing an icon does not delete the app, it just removes the icon from a
Home screen.
Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens by choosing afavorite picture, video,
or preloaded wallpaper.
1. From aHome screen, touch and hold the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.
2. Tap one of the following menus for available wallpapers:
•My wallpapers:Choose from featured and downloaded wallpapers.
•Gallery:Choose pictures and videos saved in the Gallery app.
•Wallpaper services:Enable additional features including guide page and
Dynamic Lock screen.
•Apply Dark mode to Wallpaper:Enable to apply Dark mode to your wallpaper.
•Explore more wallpapers:Find and download more wallpapers from Galaxy
Themes.

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3. Tap apicture or video to choose it.
•If choosing asingle picture, choose which screen or screens you want to
apply the wallpaper to.
•Videos and multiple pictures can only be applied to the Lock screen.
•If choosing videos or pictures from the Gallery, tap on one or more items, and
then tap Done.
4. Tap Set on Home screen,Set on Lock screen,or Set on Lock and Home screens
(depending on which screens are applicable).
•If applying apicture from the Gallery to both the Home and Lock screens,
enable Sync my edits if you want any edits made to that wallpaper to be
applied to both screens.
Themes
Set atheme to be applied to your Home and Lock screens, wallpapers, and app icons.
1. From aHome screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Themes,and tap atheme to preview and download it.
3. Tap Navigation drawer >My stuff >Themes to see downloaded themes.
4. Tap atheme, and then tap Apply to apply the selected theme.
Icons
Apply different icon sets to replace the default icons.
1. From aHome screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Themes >Icons,and tap an icon set to preview and download it.
3. Tap Navigation drawer >My stuff >Icons to see downloaded icons.
4. Tap an icon, and then tap Apply to apply the selected icon set.

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Widgets
Add widgets to your home screens for quick access to info or apps.
1. From aHome screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Widgets,and then tap awidget set to open it.
3. Swipe to the widget you want to add to the Home screen, and tap Add.
Customize Widgets
Once you have added awidget, you can customize where it's located and how it
functions.
◌From aHome screen, touch and hold awidget, and tap an option:
•Remove:Delete awidget from your screen.
•Settings:Customize the function or appearance of the widget.
•App info:Review the widget usage, permissions, and more.
Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From aHome screen, touch and hold the screen.
2. Tap Settings to customize:
•Home screen layout:Set your device to have separate Home and Apps
screens, or only aHome screen where all apps are located.
•Home screen grid:Choose alayout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Home screen.
•Apps screen grid:Choose alayout to determine how icons are arranged on
the Apps screen.
•Folder grid:Choose alayout to determine how folders are arranged.
•Show Apps screen button on Home screen:Add abutton to the Home screen
for easy access to the Apps screen.
•Lock Home screen layout:Prevent items on the Home screen from being
removed or repositioned.
•Add new apps to Home screen:Automatically add newly-downloaded apps to
the Home screen.