Samsung Galaxy: The Complete Manual

Samsung has been a front-runner in the smartphone industry, and its range of Galaxy devices continues to set the bar high when it comes to innovation. Whether it’s the S23, S22+, A52s, Tab A or Flip series, each Galaxy combines superb hardware with a range of fantastic built-in software. In this revised edition of Samsung Galaxy The Complete Manual, we take you through everything you need to know to get the most from your Galaxy. From how to make use of your device’s camera, to how to download the latest apps from the Play Store, read on to get started on your way to becoming a Galaxy expert.…

Smartphones and tablets could be considered something of a beauty and the beast of the modern age. They are certainly beautiful to look at, many boasting sleek and stylish designs that are comfortable to hold and jaw-dropping in terms of design. And the sheer amount of functionality that is crammed into their compact units is nothing short of incredible. However, with such astounding wonder comes the beastly downside that we simply can’t stop staring at them – they are just so distracting! We’ll outline why you’ll find it hard to put your Galaxy device down. Whether it’s because of the look and feel of your smartphone or tablet, the intuitive operating system or the huge number of apps you can download and install, before too long you’ll be hooked. “The…

1 Language When you take your new Samsung Galaxy device out of its box and have fully charged its battery, you will be ready to start using it. There is a setup procedure to go through first, however. Your first task is to tell your new Samsung what your language is. It should be set to English (United Kingdom) but you can tap the language bar to see more options if you need to change it. 2 Add Wi-Fi Next, select a Wi-Fi network. Your Galaxy device will then scan the surrounding area and show you all of the available networks that there are in the immediate vicinity. Depending on where you are, there could be quite a lot of them! You can identify your own network by its name…

Common icons Wi-Fi signal This icon shows your Wi-Fi signal strength (the top bars) and whether the connection is active (the arrows) 3G/4G connection Here you can see your mobile phone signal, its strength, and whether it is currently in operation Missed call You have a missed call. You can pull the notifications bar down to see more information and return the call Battery (charging) Your battery charge level is indicated and a white icon within shows if it is currently charging Alarm If you’ve got one or more alarms set then the alarm icon will be present in the notifications bar Silent/vibrate If you have your device set to silent or vibrate mode then an icon will show to indicate this Blocking mode Blocking mode stops you receiving unwanted…

1 Tap When you want something to happen with your Galaxy you generally have to touch the screen, and arguably the most basic of all the gestures is the tap (Fig 1). You tap to open an application, make a menu selection, activate a link in a web page, open an image or music track, and lots more too. Just press your finger down in the required spot and the device will recognise it. 2 Scroll When there’s more information than you can see on a single screen, you have to scroll up and down to get to it. Hold a finger on the screen, move it vertically and the screen moves (Fig 2). You might scroll horizontally too – to move around image files or web pages, for example…

1 Direct call If a contact’s details, such as their call log entry or a text message, are visible on the screen then the mere act of raising your Galaxy to your ear will be enough to call them. (Fig 1) You won’t need to tap at the screen at all to identify them to the handset – it just knows what you want it to do. This makes calling a quick and easy process that requires minimum effort on your part. 2 Smart alert Missing a call or message can be irritating, and you don’t always glance at the screen to see the information that tells you something has been missed. You can use smart alerts to get your Galaxy to vibrate when you pick it up if there’s…