Samsung SM-A305GN User manual

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USER MANUAL
English. 01/2019. Rev.1.0
SM-A305F
SM-A305F/DS
SM-A305FN/DS
SM-A305GN
SM-A305GN/DS
SM-A505F
SM-A505F/DS
SM-A505FN/DS
SM-A505GN
SM-A505GN/DS

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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
6 Device overheating situations and
solutions
10 Device layout and functions
17 Battery
19 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
25 Memory card (microSD card)
29 Turning the device on and off
30 Initial setup
32 Samsung account
34 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
38 Understanding the screen
50 Notification panel
52 Entering text
Apps and features
55 Installing or uninstalling apps
57 Bixby (Galaxy-A50 models only)
67 Bixby Vision
70 Bixby Home
73 Reminder
77 Phone
82 Contacts
86 Messages
89 Internet
91 Email
92 Camera
111 Gallery
117 AR Emoji (Galaxy-A50 models only)
125 Always On Display
128 Multi window
131 Kids Home
133 Samsung Pay
136 Samsung Pay mini
136 Galaxy Wearable
137 Samsung Members
138 Samsung Notes
139 Calendar
140 Samsung Health
144 Radio
145 Voice Recorder
146 My Files
146 Clock
148 Calculator
149 Game Launcher
152 SmartThings
157 Sharing content
158 Google apps

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197 Google
198 Advanced features
199 Dual Messenger
200 Device care
203 Apps
204 General management
205 Accessibility
205 Software update
206 User manual
206 About phone
Appendix
207 Troubleshooting
214 Removing the battery
Settings
160 Introduction
160 Connections
162 Wi-Fi
164 Bluetooth
166 NFC and payment (NFC-enabled
models)
168 Data saver
169 SIM card manager (dual SIM
models)
169 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
171 More connection settings
174 Sounds and vibration
174 Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
175 Separate app sound
175 Notifications
176 App icon badges
176 Display
177 Blue light filter
178 Changing the screen mode or
adjusting the display colour
179 Screensaver
180 Wallpapers and themes
180 Lock screen
181 Smart Lock
182 Biometrics and security
183 Face recognition
186 Fingerprint recognition
189 Samsung Pass
190 Secure Folder
195 Accounts and backup
196 Samsung Cloud

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Basics
Read me first
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,
model specifications, or device’s software.
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.
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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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If you use a screen protector, it is recommended to use a Samsung product for better
fingerprint recognition.
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Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection
during production and distribution. Damage to the attached screen protector is not
covered by the warranty.
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You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically
adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Due to the nature
of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting.
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It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device.
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You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it.
Launch the
Settings app, tap Display
→
Screen timeout , and then select the length
of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen.
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To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the
surrounding environment, launch the
Settings app, tap Display , and then tap the
Adaptive brightness switch to activate it.
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Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your device is approved by the FCC,
you can view the FCC ID of the device. To view the FCC ID, launch the
Settings app and
tap
About phone
→
Status .
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Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To
view the information, launch the
Settings app and tap About phone
→
Regulatory
information
.