Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Quick start guide

Notes on Usage
September 2022, 1st Edition
Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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the "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full
Instruction Manual)" (Japanese).
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Fold4/Galaxy Z Flip4" is usually
referred to as the "product".
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Contents
Contents …………………………… ii
Notes on Usage …………………… 1
For Using the Product ……………………… 1
Safety Precautions (Observe Strictly) …… 4
Material List …………………………………… 27
Handling Precautions………………………… 30
Precautions for Waterproofness…………… 37
Notes on using Bluetooth
®
/
Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi
®
) Functions…………… 40
Notes on Data Communication Charge…… 44
Notes on Call Charge ………………………… 44
Take Your Manners with You as Well ……… 44
Appendix ………………………… 45
After-Sales Service …………………………… 45
FCC RF Exposure Information……………… 48
Export Administration Regulations ……… 48
Intellectual Property Rights ………………… 49

1
Notes on Usage
Notes on Usage
For Using the Product
Before you start using the product, be sure to read the
"Safety Precautions" to ensure correct use.
Before considering that there is a malfunction,
please refer to the "故障とお考えになる前に
(Troubleshooting)" from "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full
Instruction Manual)" (Japanese).
• Communication is not possible even inside the
service area in places where the signal does
not reach (e.g. tunnels and basements). Also,
communication is sometimes not possible in poor
reception areas. Communication is sometimes
interrupted if you move into a poor reception areas
during communications.
• Since the product uses radio waves, the possibility
of communication intercepts by third parties cannot
be eliminated. (Though 5G/LTE/WiMAX 2+/GSM/
UMTS system has highly secure condential
communication features.)
• Only VoLTE (LTE network) is available when
connecting to Japanese emergency services.
• Since the product is a radio station under the Radio
Law, you may be asked to temporarily submit the
product for inspection in accordance with the Radio
Law.
• The IMEI information of your cell phone is
automatically sent to carrier for maintenance and
monitoring operational status of your cell phone.
• To use the product overseas, check the condition
such as regulations of the country/region in
advance.
• The Company is not liable for any damages or
lost prots caused by natural disasters such as
earthquakes, lightning, storms, oods, as well
as res, actions by third parties, other accidents,
intentional or mistaken operation by the customer,
or use under other unusual conditions outside the
responsibility of the Company.

2
Notes on Usage
• The Company is not liable for any incidental
damages (change/disappearance of saved content,
loss of business income, disruption of business,
etc.) arising from use of or inability to use the
product.
• The Company is not liable for any damages or
lost prots resulting from failure to observe the
described content of "取扱説明書 詳細版 (Full
Instruction Manual)" (Japanese), "Quick Start
Guide" and "Notes on Usage" (this manual).
• Information such as positioning data obtained by
the measurement sensor and GPS of the product
is only a guide and cannot be used for purposes
that require a high degree of reliability. Note that
the Company assumes no responsibility for any
damages or lost prots resulting from positioning
errors.
• The Company is not liable for any damages or lost
prots resulting, for example, from malfunctions
caused by combination with connected devices or
software not related to the Company.
• Captured image data or downloaded data may
sometimes be altered or lost due to faults, repair
or other handling of the product. The Company is
not liable for any damage or lost income resulting
from recovery of these data.
• It is recommended you save the important data
on your PC's hard disk, etc. Whatever the cause
of the defect or malfunction may be, the Company
assumes no responsibility for alteration or loss of
saved data.
• Contents saved in the product, such as contacts,
mails and favorites, might be altered or lost in
accident, fault, repair or mishandling. Be sure
to keep a copy of important contents. Note that
the Company assumes no responsibility for any
damages or lost prots resulting from altered or lost
contents.
• Note that content data (both charged or free
content) saved with the product cannot be
returned to the customer when the product is
replaced for repair of a fault, for example.

3
Notes on Usage
• If an image is displayed for a long time, an
afterimage may occur on the display but this is
not a fault. To prevent afterimage and to conserve
power, you are recommended to set the screen
timeout time to a short time.
• Although the display used by the product is made
using high precision technology, some pixels
(dots) might not light or are lit at all times. Please
note that this is not a fault.
• It is recommended that you keep a copy of the
photo/video data and music data stored in the
product on your computer or cloud service, etc.
Note, however, that some data, such as data with
copyright protection, cannot be copied even by
the above means.
• Do not discard the product together with regular
trash. Please cooperate in the collection of the
product (including optional accessories) when it is
no longer needed to protect the environment and
e󰀨ectively use resources.
* "The Company" as appears in this manual refers to
the following companies:
Sold by: Contracted Carrier
Imported by: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS JAPAN Co., Ltd.
Manufactured by: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
◎Reproduction of the content of this manual in
part or in whole is prohibited.
◎The content of this manual is subject to change
without notice.
◎Some functions may not be available due
to change OS specication/the service or
terminate the service, etc.
◎Every e󰀨ort has been made in the preparation
of this manual. Should you notice any unclear
points, omissions, etc., feel free to contact us.

4
Notes on Usage
Safety Precautions (Observe
Strictly)
■Before using the product, read the
precautions below to ensure safe use and
handling.
■These precautions are intended to protect
you and others around you. Read and
follow them carefully to avoid injury,
damage to the product or damage to
property.
■The signs below di󰀨erentiate between
the levels of danger that can occur if the
product is not used within the specied
guidelines.
Danger
This sign denotes that "death
or serious injury(*1) may directly
result from improper use".
Warning
This sign denotes that "death or
serious injury(*1) may result from
improper use".
Caution
This sign denotes that "minor
injury(*2) or property damage(*3)
to property may result from
improper use".
*1 Serious injury: Loss of sight, injuries, burns (high/
low temperature), electric shocks, bone fracture,
poisoning, etc. with subsequent complications and/
or those that require hospitalization or prolonged
hospital visits.
*2 Minor injury: Injuries, burns (high/low temperature),
electric shocks, etc. that do not require
hospitalization or prolonged hospital visits.
*3 Property damage: Severe damage to property or live
stock/pets, etc.

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Notes on Usage
■Explanation of Prohibition and Mandatory
graphical symbols used in this manual
Don’t
Indicates an action that is not allowed.
No
disassembly
Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.
No liquids
Indicates that use in a place where the
product is likely to get wet or allowing the
product to get wet is not allowed.
No wet hands
Indicates that handling with wet hands is
not allowed.
Do
Indicates an action that must be obeyed
at all times.
Unplug
Indicates that the power plug must be
disconnected from the outlet.

6
Notes on Usage
■Precautions common to the product
main unit, internal battery, charging
equipment, SIM card, peripheral
devices
Danger
Don’t
Do not use, store, or leave the product
in a place subject to high temperature
or in places where heat builds up (such
as close to res or heating devices,
inside kotatsu or bedding, under direct
sunlight, or in a car on an extremely hot
day).
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not put the product into heating
cooking devices such as microwave
ovens, IH cooker or high-pressure
containers such as pressure cookers.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not pour sand, soil or mud on the
product or place the product directly on
sand, soil or mud. Avoid touching the
product with a hand covered with sand,
etc.
May cause re, burns, injuries, electric
shocks, etc.

7
Notes on Usage
Don’t
Do not charge the product if it is wet
with liquids (drinking water, sweat,
seawater, pet urine, etc.). Also, do not
charge the product in a place exposed
to water such as in a bathroom or near
a humidier.
May cause re, burns, injuries, electric
shocks, etc.
For waterproofness, refer to the following:
uP.37 "Precautions for Waterproofness"
Don’t
Do not subject the product to strong
pressure or break the product.
Especially when bringing the product
putting in a pocket of clothes, do not let
the product hit against surroundings or
being put between the objects.
Doing so may cause re, burns, or injuries
due to internal battery damage.
* Examples to avoid
- Sitting or squatting with the product put
in the pocket of trousers or skirt
- Clipping this product to a door or car
door with this product in a jacket pocket
- Stepping on the product on a soft object
such as a sofa, bed, or bedding, or on
the oor
- Pinching the product between the seats
of a train, bus, etc.
No
disassembly
Do not attempt to disassemble or
modify the product.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not remove the internal battery in
the product.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.
Don’t
The rear cover of the product can not
be removed. Do not remove the it.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.

8
Notes on Usage
No liquids
Do not let the product get wet with
liquids (drinking water, sweat, seawater,
pet urine, etc.).
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
For waterproofness, refer to the following:
uP.37 "Precautions for Waterproofness"
No liquids
Do not put liquids (drinking water,
sweat, seawater, pet urine, etc.) into the
charging jack or the external connection
terminal.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
For waterproofness, refer to the following:
uP.37 "Precautions for Waterproofness"
Do
Use the optional equipment specied
by the Company for the product.
If you use something other than the
specied equipment, or if the manufacturer,
distributor, or specications are unclear,
then doing so may cause re, burns,
injuries or electric shocks, etc.

9
Notes on Usage
Warning
Don’t
Do not subject the product to strong
forces, impacts or vibration such as
being dropped, being stepped on, or
being thrown, etc.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not allow conductive foreign objects
(metal pieces, pencil lead, etc.) to come
into contact with the charging jack or
external connection terminals, and do
not allow dust to get inside the product.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not cover or wrap the product with
bedding, etc. while using or charging
the product.
May cause re or burns, etc.
Don’t
Do not stick metallic items (such as
stickers that contain metal) on the
wireless charger (sold separately) or
the product.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.
Don’t
Do not place metallic items (such as
straps and clips that contain metal)
between the wireless charger (sold
separately) and the product.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.

10
Notes on Usage
Do
When charging with the wireless
charger (sold separately), remove the
cover, etc. with which the product is
equipped.
It may fail to charge due to the material and
thickness of the cover, and foreign objects
such as dust between the product and
the cover, which may cause re, burns or
injuries, etc.
Do
Turn the product OFF near high-
precision electronic control equipment
or electronic equipment using low-
power signals.
Failure to do so may cause the equipment
to fail or malfunction.
* Examples of electronic equipment to avoid
Hearing aids, implanted pacemakers or
debrillators, other electronic medical and
other automatic control equipment, etc.
Users wearing implanted pacemakers
or debrillators or other electronic
medical equipment should check with the
manufacturer or sales outlet about the e󰀨ect
of radio wave on the equipment.
Do
If charging is not completed after the
specied charging time, stop charging.
Overcharging, etc. may cause re, burns or
injuries, etc.
Do
Turn the product OFF and stop charging
before entering a place where there is
a possibility of ammable gases being
generated or where there is a possibility
of dust being generated.
Ignition to ammable gas, etc. may cause
explosion or re, etc.

11
Notes on Usage
Do
When using in some facilities such as
gas station, follow the instructions from
each facility.
Do not charge in gas station, etc.
When using the product in a gas station,
etc., be careful not to drop it, especially do
not use it during refueling.
Ignition to ammable gas, etc. may cause
explosion or re, etc.
Do
If the product exhibits any abnormalities
such as unusual odor, noise, smoke,
heat, discoloration, or deformation
during use, charging, or storage, take
safety precautions and perform the
following operations.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet.
• Turn the product OFF.
If the above operations are not performed,
this may cause re, burns, injuries or
electric shocks, etc.

12
Notes on Usage
Caution
Don’t
Do not use the product while it is
damaged.
May cause re, burns, injuries, etc.
Don’t
Do not place the product on an unstable
surface, such as on a wobbly stand or
on a tilted surface. Be especially careful
when the product is in vibration mode.
May fall and cause injuries, etc.
Don’t
Do not use or store this product in
damp, dusty or hot areas.
May cause re, burns, or electric shocks,
etc.
For waterproofness, refer to the following:
uP.37 "Precautions for Waterproofness"
Don’t
Children using the product should be
instructed in proper operation by an
adult. Make sure they use the product
correctly.
May be accidentally swallowed, or cause
injuries, electric shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not store the product reach of
infants and pets.
Please pay particular attention to the
storage places for small parts such as
SIM card tray and SIM card removal tool
(sample), etc.
May be accidentally swallowed, or cause
injuries, electric shocks, etc.

13
Notes on Usage
Do
Note that the temperature may become
high when this product is used
continuously or when this product is
being charged. Also, be careful not to
touch this product continuously and
unintentionally by putting it in a clothing
pocket or falling asleep.
The temperature of the product or
designated charging equipment (sold
separately) may become high during
continuous use or charging, such as when
using apps, making calls, communicating
data, or watching videos. Continuous direct
contact with hot areas may cause skin
redness, itching, rash, or low-temperature
burns depending on your constitution or
physical condition, so please be careful
when placing this product in a clothing
pocket or when sleeping.
■Main unit
Danger
Don’t
Do not put the product in a re or
attempt to heat it.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.
Don’t
Do not puncture with a sharp object
(nail, etc.), strike with a hard object
(hammer, etc.), stomp on, or apply
excessive force on the product.
May cause re, burns or injuries, etc.
Do
If the substance inside the product gets
into your eyes or mouth, etc., rinse with
clean water and receive medical care
from a doctor immediately.
The substance inside the product may
cause loss of sight or poor health, etc.

14
Notes on Usage
Warning
Don’t
Do not lighten the ash/light near eyes.
Especially, when you capture babies
or infants, keep the product enough
distance away from babies and infants.
Such as vision disability may result.
Accident such as injuries may result from
being dazzled or shocked.
Don’t
Do not turn on or emit the ash/light
toward the drivers of car, etc.
May disturb driving and cause accident,
etc.
Don’t
Do not look at a ashing screen for a long
time.
May cause seizure or loss of
consciousness, etc.
Don’t
Do not put liquids (drinking water, sweat,
seawater, pet urine, etc.) or foreign
objects such as metal fragments and
ammable materials into SIM card slot.
Please do not mistake the insertion
location and direction of the SIM card.
May cause re, burns, injuries or electric
shocks, etc.
Don’t
Do not expose the camera lens to direct
sunlight, etc. for a long time.
The light-gathering capabilities of the lens
may cause re, burns, injuries, etc.

15
Notes on Usage
Do
When boarding an airplane, turn the
product OFF or turn airplane mode ON.
As there are usage restrictions in an
airplane, follow the instructions from the
airline.
The product's signals may adversely a󰀨ect
on-board electronic equipment.
If you commit any prohibited acts, such as
using the phone in an airplane, you will be
punished in accordance with the law.
Do
When using the product in a medical
facility, follow the instructions of the
facility.
Turn the product OFF in areas where use is
prohibited.
The product's signals may a󰀨ect electronic
equipment and electronic medical
equipment.
Do
When you talk by setting hands-free,
ringtone is sounding loudly or during
standby, keep the product away from
your ear.
And, when connecting the earphone/
microphone, etc. to the product and
play a game, video or music, etc. adjust
the volume moderately.
When using the hands-free call, loud noise
sounds from the product.
Even in the standby mode, ringtone and
vibrator may work suddenly.
Using continuously for a long time with too
loud volume may cause a hearing loss, etc.
And, if you cannot hear the sound around
you clearly, it may cause an accident.

16
Notes on Usage
Do
If you have weak heart, be careful when
setting the vibrate ringtone (vibration)
or ringtone volume setting.
Surprised by sudden vibrate ringtone
(vibration) or ringtone, it may cause
harmful e󰀨ect on heart.
Do
When you use electronic medical
equipment, check with the equipment
manufacturer or distributor to determine
how the equipment is a󰀨ected by radio
waves before using.
The product's signals may a󰀨ect the
performance of electronic medical
equipment.
Do
When the display or camera lens is
accidentally broken, be careful of
broken parts or exposed internal parts
of the product.
Touching broken or exposed part may
cause burns, injuries, electric shocks, etc.
Do
Should the internal battery leak or emit
a strange odor, stop using the product
immediately and move it away from re.
The leaked uid may catch re and may
cause ignition or explosion, etc.
Do
Be careful to prevent pets and other
animals from biting the product.
The internal battery may ignite, explode,
generate heat or leak and may result in re,
burns, injuries, etc.
Caution
Don’t
For using a motion sensor, check the
safety around, hold the product and do
not swing it more than necessary.
May cause injuries, etc.

17
Notes on Usage
Don’t
If the display part is accidentally broken
and internal substance leaks out, do not
make the substance contact with your
skin of face or hands, clothes, etc.
May cause eyes or skin problems, etc.
If the substance gets into your eyes or
mouth, etc. or comes into contact with
your skin or clothes, rinse with clean water
immediately.
And if it gets into your eyes or mouth, etc.,
rinse with clean water and seek medical
care immediately.
Don’t
Do not dispose with regular trash.
May cause re, burns, injuries, etc.
Environmental damage may also be
caused. If the product becomes no longer
needed, follow the instructions given by the
collecting municipalities.
Don’t
If the internal battery leaks out, do not
make the substance contact with your
skin of face or hands, clothes, etc.
May cause eyes or skin problems, etc.
If the substance gets into your eyes or
mouth, etc. or comes into contact with
your skin or clothes, rinse with clean water
immediately.
And if it gets into your eyes or mouth, etc.,
rinse with clean water and seek medical
care immediately.
Don’t
When removing an SIM card, be careful
of the nib of the SIM card removal tool
(sample) as it may damage a part of
your body such as ngers.
Touching the nib of the SIM card removal
tool (sample) may cause injuries, etc.

18
Notes on Usage
Do
To use the product in a car, check
with the automobile manufacturer or
dealer to determine how the product is
a󰀨ected by radio waves before using.
In some vehicle models, the product's
signals may cause the vehicle's electronic
equipment to malfunction. In that case,
stop using the product immediately.
Do
If you develop skin problems, stop
using the product immediately, and see
a doctor.
Itching, rashes, eczema, etc. sometimes
occurs depending on your physical
constitution and condition.
For parts materials uP.27 "Material List"
Do
When opening and closing the product,
be careful not to pinch body parts such
as ngers, etc.
If they are caught in the gap, may cause
injuries, etc.
Do
Be sure to check that there are no metal
fragments (such as cutter blades or
staples) adhered to the magnetic parts
used in the speaker, front camera, rear
camera, vibrator and magnet part, etc.
of the product.
Adhesion of such fragments may cause
injuries, etc.
Do
When watching the display, take a
certain distance from the display in a
fully bright place.
Watching the display in the dark or
watching too close may cause diminished
eyesight, etc.