Samsung SM-A256E/N User manual

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USER MANUAL

English (LTN). 12/2023. Rev.1.0

SM-A256E/N

SM-A256E/DSN

SM-A256U1/DS

Table of Contents

Getting started

5 Device layout and functions

9 Charging the battery

12 Nano-SIM card

14 microSD card

16 Turning the device on and off

17 Initial setup

17 Samsung account

18 Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

21 Understanding the screen

29 Notification panel

31 Screen capture and screen record

32 Entering text

34 Extracting text

Apps and features

35 Installing or uninstalling apps

36 Phone

39 Contacts

41 Messages

42 Camera

56 Gallery

61 AR Zone

67 Bixby Vision

68 Multi window (Using multiple apps

at once)

71 Samsung Internet

72 Samsung Health

73 Samsung Notes

74 Samsung Members

74 Samsung Kids

75 Samsung Global Goals

75 Samsung TV Plus

75 Samsung Shop

75 Galaxy Shop

76 Galaxy Wearable

76 Calendar

77 Reminder (Receiving notifications

for to-do items)

78 Radio

79 Voice Recorder

79 My Files (Checking and managing

the files)

79 Clock

80 Calculator

80 Gaming Hub

81 Game Booster (Configuring your

gaming environment)

82 SmartThings

82 Sharing content

84 Music Share

85 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV

screen)

86 Link to Windows (Using the device

through a computer connection)

87 Google apps

Table of Contents

108 Security and privacy

109 Face recognition

111 Fingerprint recognition

114 Secure Folder

117 Secure Wi-Fi

118 Samsung Pass

121 Location

121 Safety and emergency

122 Accounts and backup

122 Samsung Cloud

123 Google

124 Advanced features

125 Motions and gestures

126 Video call effects

127 Dual Messenger

128 Digital Wellbeing and parental

controls

128 Device care

128 Optimizing your device

129 Battery

129 Storage

129 Memory

129 App protection

130 Ultra data saving

130 Performance

130 Additional care

131 Apps

131 General management

132 Accessibility

133 Software update

133 Remote support

134 About phone

Settings

88 Introduction

88 Samsung account

88 Connections

90 Wi-Fi

91 Bluetooth

93 NFC and contactless payments

94 Data saver

94 Allowed networks for apps

95 Mobile Hotspot

95 More connection settings

97 Connected devices

98 Modes and Routines

98 Using modes

98 Using routines

99 Sounds and vibration

100 Sound quality and effects

100 Separate app sound

101 Notifications

101 Display

103 Motion smoothness

103 Changing the screen mode or

adjusting the display color

104 Battery

105 Wallpaper and style

105 Themes

105 Home screen

106 Lock screen

106 Extend Unlock

107 Always On Display (Displaying

information when the screen is

turned off)

Table of Contents

Usage notices

135 Precautions for using the device

137 Notes on package contents and

accessories

138 Device overheating situations and

solutions

Appendix

142 Troubleshooting

148 About Hearing Aid Compatibility

(HAC)

Getting started

Device layout and functions

Speaker

Side button

(Fingerprint

recognition sensor)

Volume button

Touch screen

Headphone jack

Front camera

Light sensor

Multipurpose jack

(USB Type-C)

SIM card / microSD

card tray

Getting started

Rear camera

Flash

Microphone

Main antenna

Speaker Microphone

NFC antenna

GPS antenna

Main antenna

Getting started

•

When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using

speakerphone, do not place the device close to your ears.

•

Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is

irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.

•

If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of

injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Center

or an authorized service center.

•

If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, or if these

parts are covered, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may

not work. If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp

object, the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected.

•

Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

‒

If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

‒

If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

‒

If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while

using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

•

Do not cover the light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers or a cover.

Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

•

Prevent water from coming into contact with the touch screen. The touch screen

may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Getting started

Hard buttons

Button Function

Side button

•

Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

•

Press to turn on or lock the screen.

•

Press twice to open the app or feature you set.

Side button +

Volume Down

button

•

Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.

•

Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.

Setting the Side button

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side button twice.

Open

Settings

, tap

Advanced features

→

Side button

, and then select an option you

want.

Soft buttons

Back button

Home button

Recents button

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen.

Refer to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time orwhen it has been unused for

extended periods.

Wired charging

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and plug the cable into the device’s

multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger

from the device.

Quick charging

Use a super fast charger or fast charger.

You can check the connection status of the charger by opening

Settings

and tapping

Battery

•

If fast charging does not work, open

Settings

, tap

Battery

→

Charging settings

and then check if the feature you want is turned on. Also, check if the USB cable

and the USB power adapter are connected properly.

•

You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned

off.

Getting started

Charging other devices

Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your phone’s battery.

Connect your phone and the other device using your phone’s USB cable. A USB connector

may be needed depending on the other device.

When charging starts, the battery charging icon will appear on the other device’s screen.

The app selection pop-up window that appears on your phone is for data transfer.

Do not select an app from the pop-up window.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

•

Optimize the device using the device care feature.

•

When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side button.

•

Turn on power saving mode.

•

Close unnecessary apps.

•

Turn off the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

•

Turn off auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.

•

Decrease the backlight time.

•

Decrease the screen brightness.

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