This document is a user manual for the Samsung SM-A307FN, SM-A307FN/DS, and SM-A307GN/DS models, published in June 2021 (Rev.1.0). It provides comprehensive instructions and information on the device's basic functions, apps, features, settings, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The Samsung device is a smartphone designed for various uses, including communication, entertainment, and productivity. It supports mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. Key functions include making and receiving calls, sending messages, browsing the internet, taking photos and videos, and managing personal data. The device can be customised through various settings and supports a range of pre-installed and downloadable applications.
Important Technical Specifications
While specific technical specifications like CPU, RAM, and exact display resolution are not detailed in this manual, it mentions that content requiring high CPU and RAM usage may affect overall device performance. The device supports nano-SIM cards, and dual SIM models allow for two phone numbers or service providers. It also supports microSD cards for expandable memory, with the maximum capacity depending on the manufacturer and type. The device features a USB Type-C multipurpose jack for charging and data transfer. It includes a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor at the bottom centre of the screen and supports face recognition for unlocking. The camera features a wide-angle lens and supports High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) for video recording.
Usage Features
- Basic Operations: The manual covers essential operations such as turning the device on and off, charging the battery (wired and quick charging), and using the touchscreen with various gestures (tapping, holding, dragging, double-tapping, swiping, spreading, and pinching).
- Hard Keys: The Side key is used to turn the device on/off, lock/turn on the screen, and launch a custom app or feature with a double press. The Side key combined with the Volume Down key can capture screenshots or force restart the device.
- Soft Buttons (Navigation Bar): The navigation bar at the bottom of the screen includes Recents, Home, and Back buttons, with options to hide the bar or use swipe gestures.
- Home and Apps Screens: Users can switch between the Home screen (for widgets and shortcuts) and the Apps screen (for all apps). Apps can be organised into folders, and shortcuts can be added to the Home screen.
- Finder: A search function to quickly find content on the device.
- Edge Panel: Provides quick access to favourite apps and features by dragging a handle from the side of the screen.
- Multi Window: Allows running two apps simultaneously in split-screen view or multiple apps in pop-up view.
- Camera: Offers various shooting modes (Photo, Video, Portrait, Food, Panorama, Pro, Slow Motion) and settings (flash, timer, aspect ratio, resolution, filters, beauty effects, scene optimiser, AF/AE lock). It supports taking selfies with the front camera and recording high-efficiency videos.
- Gallery: For viewing and managing images and videos, creating albums, and grouping similar images. It includes a recycle bin feature for deleted files.
- Samsung Health: Helps manage wellness and fitness, track step counts, and compare records with other users.
- Samsung Notes: For creating notes with text, handwriting, drawings, images, and voice recordings.
- Samsung Members: Offers support services, device diagnosis, and a community forum.
- Galaxy Shop: Access to Samsung's product information and online store.
- Samsung Global Goals: An app to learn about and support the United Nations' Global Goals.
- Galaxy Wearable: Manages connected wearable devices and their settings.
- Calendar: Manages schedules and events, with syncing capabilities for web accounts.
- Reminder: Registers to-do items and provides notifications.
- Voice Recorder: Records and plays voice recordings, with modes like Standard, Interview, and Speech-to-text.
- My Files: Accesses and manages files stored on the device, including storage analysis.
- Clock: Sets alarms, checks world times, and uses timers/stopwatches.
- Calculator: Performs simple and complex calculations, including unit conversion.
- Game Launcher & Game Booster: Organises games and optimises device performance during gameplay, with features like temperature monitoring, memory management, and navigation button lock.
- SmartThings: Controls and manages smart appliances and IoT products.
- Smart View: Mirrors the device's screen content to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor.
- Sharing Content: Supports various sharing options, including Quick Share (via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth) and Link Sharing (uploading large files to a Samsung server for sharing via a web link).
- Google Apps: Includes Chrome, Gmail, Maps, YT Music, Play Movies & TV, Drive, YouTube, Photos, Google, and Duo.
- AR Zone: Provides augmented reality features like AR Emoji Stickers and Deco Pic for fun photos and videos.
- Samsung Pay: Registers cards for online and offline payments using biometric data (fingerprint) or PIN.
- Samsung Kids: Restricts children's access to certain apps and sets usage times for a safe environment.
- Radio: Plays FM radio (requires earphones as an antenna).
- Music Share: Shares a Bluetooth speaker with another person or listens to music together with Galaxy Buds.
- Link to Windows: Connects the device to a Windows PC to access data and notifications.
- Screen Capture: Captures screenshots with options to write, draw, crop, and share.
Maintenance Features
- Battery Care: Tips for reducing battery consumption (optimising device, turning off screen, power saving mode, closing unnecessary apps, deactivating Bluetooth/auto-sync, decreasing backlight/brightness).
- Device Care: A feature to optimise device performance by closing background apps, managing abnormal battery usage, and scanning for malware.
- Storage Management: Checks used and available memory, with options to delete unnecessary files or uninstall apps.
- Memory Management: Speeds up the device by stopping background apps.
- Device Protection: Scans the device for malware.
- Software Update: Updates device software via FOTA, with options for manual or auto-download over Wi-Fi.
- Security Updates: Information on security updates to strengthen device security.
- Data Backup and Restore: Supports backing up and restoring data using Samsung Cloud, Google Drive, or Smart Switch (to/from a previous device or computer).
- Secure Folder: Creates a secure, separate storage area for private content and apps, protected by a lock method.
- Secure Wi-Fi: Encrypts data and disables tracking on unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
- Reset Options: Includes factory data reset and network settings reset for troubleshooting.
- Troubleshooting: Provides solutions for common issues like device overheating, touchscreen unresponsiveness, freezing, network errors, battery charging problems, and poor photo quality.
- Battery Removal: Instructions advise contacting an authorised service centre for battery removal and warn against attempting it yourself due to safety risks.
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