Samsung SMA505N User manual

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USER MANUAL
English. 02/2019. Rev.1.0

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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
6 Device overheating situations and
solutions
10 Device layout and functions
15 Battery
17 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
23 Memory card (microSD card)
27 Turning the device on and off
28 Initial setup
30 Samsung account
32 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
36 Understanding the screen
48 Notification panel
50 Entering text
Apps and features
53 Installing or uninstalling apps
55 Bixby
65 Bixby Vision
68 Bixby Home
71 Reminder
75 Phone
80 Contacts
84 Messages
87 Internet
89 Email
90 Camera
108 Gallery
115 AR Emoji
123 Always On Display
126 Multi window
129 Kids Home
131 Samsung Pay
134 Samsung Pay mini
134 Galaxy Wearable
135 Samsung Members
136 Samsung Notes
137 Calendar
138 Samsung Health
142 Radio
143 Voice Recorder
144 My Files
144 Clock
146 Calculator
147 Game Launcher
150 SmartThings
155 Sharing content
156 Google apps

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

Basics
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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
.