Samsung Galaxy M12 - Manuals

Getting started 5 Device layout and functions Front camera Speaker Volume key Touchscreen Earphone jack Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) Side key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) SIM card / microSD card tray Rear camera Flash Microphone Speaker Microphone GPS antenna Main antenna NFC antenna (NFC-enab...

Getting started 6 • 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 ...

Getting started 7 Hard keys Key Function Side key • When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. • Press twice to launch the app or feature you set. Side key + Volume Down key • Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot. • Press and hold simultaneou...

Getting started 8 Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuri...

Getting started 10 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.You can insert two SIM or USIM cards so you can have two phone numbers or service providers for a single device. In some areas, data transfer speeds may be slower if two ...

Getting started 11 SIM manager Launch the Settings app and tap Connections → SIM manager . • SIM cards : Activate the SIM card to use and customise the SIM card settings. • Preferred SIMs : Select to use specific SIM cards for some features, such as voice calls, when two cards are activated. • Data ...

Getting started 12 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot. • Use only a microSD card. • Some SD cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device, the SD card, or the data stored in it. • Use caution to insert the SD card right-side up. • Ensure t...

Getting started 14 Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it. Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen...

15 Apps and features Introduction Use apps and various features of the device. This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices.Depending on the model, some content may differ, or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included.

Apps and features 16 Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com...

Apps and features 17 Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tap the screen. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen. Swiping Swipe upwards, do...

Apps and features 18 Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according t...

Apps and features 19 Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. Switching between Home and Apps screens On ...

Apps and features 20 Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. • Adding panels: Swipe to the left, ...

Apps and features 21 Launching Finder Search for content on the device quickly. 1 On the Apps screen, tap Search . Alternatively, open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap . 2 Enter a keyword.Apps and content on your device will be searched.If you tap on the keyboard, you can search...

Apps and features 22 • Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location. • Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder, and then tap Delete folder . Only the folder will be deleted. The folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen. Edge panel You can quickly access your f...

Apps and features 23 Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.If the screen is off, press the Side key...

Apps and features 24 Icon Meaning / LTE network connectedWi-Fi connectedBluetooth feature activatedLocation services being usedCall in progressMissed callNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activated / Mute mode / Vibration modeFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution required / Battery chargi...

Apps and features 25 Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device.Press the Side key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery . It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features. After capturing a screenshot, u...

Apps and features 29 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste . To paste text that you have...

Apps and features 30 Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices.Launch the Galaxy Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. • This app may not be available depending on the se...

Apps and features 31 Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device.To view your app permission settings, launch the Settings app and tap Apps . Select an app and tap Permissions . You can view the app’s permissions lis...

Apps and features 32 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Enter a phone number. 3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap or to make a video call. Preview the phone number. More options Search for a contact. Add the number to the co...

Apps and features 34 Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap . 2 Select a storage location. 3 Enter contact information and tap Save . Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from o...

Apps and features 35 Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Make a voice call. • / : Make a video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Deleting contacts ...

Apps and features 36 Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation.You may incur additional charges for sending or receiving messages when you are roaming. Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap . 2 Add recipients and enter a message.To record and send a voice message, tap...

Apps and features 37 Viewing messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations . 2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number. • To reply to the message, tap the message input field, enter a message, and then tap . • To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on ...

Apps and features 39 Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Split screen view Pop-up view Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents b...

Apps and features 42 Samsung Kids You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device.Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Kids ) to activate it. If you c...

Apps and features 43 Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes. Some features may not be available depending on the model. Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app, tap...

Apps and features 44 Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest news and tips. Samsung Members ...

Apps and features 45 Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner. Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap . 2 Enter event details and tap Save . Syncing events with...

Apps and features 46 Reminder Register to-do items as reminders and receive notifications according to the condition you set. • To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated. Location reminders may not be ...

Apps and features 47 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device.Launch the My Files app. To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap Analyse storage . To search for files or folders, tap . Clock Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the w...

Apps and features 48 Game Launcher Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access. You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily.Launch the Game Launcher app and select the game you want. • If Game Launcher does not appear,...

Apps and features 49 Game Booster Game Booster lets you play games in a better environment. You can use Game Booster while playing games.To open the Game Booster panel while playing games, tap on the navigation bar. If the navigation bar is hidden, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen to show ...

Apps and features 50 Smart View View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor. 1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Smart View ). 2 Select a device to mirror your device’s screen. When you play a...

Apps and features 51 Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. • Chrome : Search for information and browse webpages. • Gmail : Send or receive emails v...

Apps and features 52 Camera Introduction Take pictures and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take pictures or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take pictures or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take pictures or re...

Apps and features 53 3 Tap to take a picture.To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Camera settings Take a picture. Preview thumbnail Shooting modes list Zoom Switch between the front and rear cameras. Opti...

Apps and features 54 Using zoom features Select 0.5x / 1x or drag it to the left or right to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • 0.5x : The Ultra wide camera lets you take wide-angle pictures or record wide-angle videos of things...

Apps and features 55 • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot. Matrix metering averages the entire scene. Spot metering uses the light in a concentrat...

Apps and features 56 Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape, before taking a picture. 1 On the preview screen, tap . 2 Select effects and take a picture. Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options aut...

Apps and features 57 • Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light. • The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions: – The device or the subject is moving. – The subject is thin or transparent. – The subject has a similar colour to the background. – The subjec...

Apps and features 58 Food mode Take pictures of food with more vibrant colours. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → FOOD . 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight.The area outside the circular frame will be blurred.To resize the circular frame, drag a corner of t...

Apps and features 59 Customising camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Pictures • Swipe Shutter button to : Select an action to perform when you swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it. • Watermark : Add a...