Samsung A5 Manual

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Device layout
	–Type 1 (SM-A320F, SM-A320Y):
Microphone
Back key
Headset jack
Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) Front camera
Speaker
Power key
Loud speaker
Touchscreen
Recents key Home key (Fingerprint 
recognition sensor)
Proximity sensor
SIM card / Memory card tray   

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Main antenna Volume key
NFC antenna / MST antenna
Rear camera
Microphone
Flash
GPS antenna    

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	–Type 2 (SM-A520F, SM-A720F):
Microphone
Back key
Headset jack
Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) Front camera
Speaker
Power key
Loud speaker
Touchscreen
Recents key Home key (Fingerprint 
recognition sensor)
Proximity / RGB sensor
►
 Single SIM models: Memory 
card tray
►  Dual SIM models: SIM card / 
Memory card tray   

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Main antenna
SIM card tray Volume key
NFC antenna / MST antenna Rear camera
Microphone
Flash
GPS antenna
•	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
•	Using a...

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Keys
KeyFunction
Power
•	Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
•	Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Recents
•	Tap to open the list of recent apps.
•	Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.
Home
•	Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.
•	Press to return to the Home screen.
•	Press and hold to launch Google.
Back•	Tap to return to the previous screen.
Volume•	Press to adjust the device volume.
The function of the keys may not be available depending on the region or...

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1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor, and plug the USB cable into the 
device’s multipurpose jack.
	–Type 1 (SM-A320F, SM-A320Y):
	–Type 2 (SM-A520F, SM-A720F):
2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
3 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger 
from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.   

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Viewing the remaining charging time
While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → 
Battery.
The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the 
charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you 
charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•	Optimise the device using the device...

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•	If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not 
function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•	While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not 
affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the 
charger may stop charging.
•	If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. 
Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before...

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Power saving mode
Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.
1 On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery → MID.
2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering power saving 
mode.
3 Tap APPLY.
Maximum power saving mode
In maximum power saving mode, the device decreases battery consumption by applying the 
dark theme and limiting the apps and features available. Network connections, except for the 
mobile network, will be...

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SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
•	Use only a nano-SIM card.
•	Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not 
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
•	Dual SIM models: In some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two SIM 
cards are inserted in the device than when one SIM card is inserted.
•	Some LTE...