Samsung Galaxy A51 User manual

SAMSUNG
GalaxyA51
User manual

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Contents
Features
Mobile continuity |Bixby |Biometric security |Dark mode
Getting started
Device layout: Galaxy A51
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 yourdevice |Side key settings |Accounts |Set up voicemail |
Navigation |Navigation bar |Customize your home screen |Bixby |Digital wellbeingand
parental controls |Always On Display |Biometric security|Mobile continuity|Multi
window |Edge screen |Enter text |Emergency mode
Customize your home screen: App icons |Create and use folders |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 |Live focus |
Scene optimizer |Record videos |Super Slow-mo |Super steady |Camera settings
Gallery: View pictures |Edit pictures |Play video |Edit video |Share pictures and videos |
Delete pictures and videos |Group similar images |Create movie |Take ascreenshot
Mobile continuity
Link to Windows |Call and text on other devices
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Samsung apps
Galaxy Essentials |AR Zone |Bixby |Galaxy Store |Galaxy Wearable |Game Launcher |
Samsung Global Goals |SmartThings |Tips |Calculator|Calendar |Clock |Contacts |
Internet |Messages |My Files |Phone |Samsung Health |Samsung Notes |Samsung
Pay
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 |Data usage |Mobile
hotspot |Tethering|Nearby device scanning |Connect toaprinter |MirrorLink |Virtual
Private Networks |Private DNS |Ethernet
Customization:Display |Notifications |Sounds andvibration
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 |Advancedsettings |Installed services |About Accessibility
Other:Tips and help |Dual Messenger |About phone |Learn more |Legal information

Getting started
Galaxy A51
Set up your device
Start using your device
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Galaxy A51
Front camera
Headphone jack
Volume keys
USB charger/Accessory port
Flash
Rear cameras
Side key
Speaker
SIM/microSD
card tray
Microphone
Microphone
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.
Charge your device
Before turning on
your device,
charge it fully.
Install SIM/microSD cards
Place the SIM card and optional
microSD card (sold separately)
into the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
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
Type-C 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.
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 |Bixby |Digital wellbeing and parental
controls |Always OnDisplay |Biometricsecurity |Mobile continuity |Multi window |Edge
screen |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, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Power off.Confirm when prompted.
•To restart your device, open the Notification panel, and tap Power >
Restart.Confirm when prompted.
TIPYou can also turn your device off by pressing the Side and Volume down keys
at the same time. 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 >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.
Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations you see here are for reference only.

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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 Bixby
lOpen app
Press and hold
Choose which feature is launched when you press and hold the Side key.
1. From Settings, tap Advanced features >Side key.
2. Under the Press and hold heading, tap an option:
lWake Bixby (default)
lPower off menu
Accounts
Set up and manage your accounts.
TIP Accounts may support email, calendars, contacts, and other features. See
your carrier for more information.
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.