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  • Page 1 SC-42A INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Introduction Information Thank you for purchasing "SC-42A" mobile terminal. • In this manual, "SC-42A" mobile terminal is usually referred to as Before and during use of your terminal, be sure to thoroughly read this document "terminal". to ensure you are able to correctly use your terminal. •...
  • Page 3 Accessories ■ SC-42A Phone ■ SIM ejector tool (sample) ■ クイックスター トガイ ド (Quick start guide) (In Japanese only) ■ ご利用にあたっての注意事項 (Notes on Usage) (In Japanese only) You can check or purchase optional accessories compatible with the terminal (sold separately) in the DOCOMO online shop. https://onlineshop.smt.docomo.ne.jp/options/search.html (In Japanese only)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mail/Web browser Contents docomo mail ·································································································································69 +Message ····································································································································69 Accessories ···································································································································1 Email ················································································································································72 Precautions Gmail ···············································································································································74 Early Warning "Area Mail" ········································································································75 About usage of the terminal ······································································································4 Web browser ································································································································76 Osusume Functions ······················································································································5 Safety precautions (Always follow these directions) ·······················································5 Camera/Gallery Handling precautions ················································································································14 Camera ··········································································································································79 Waterproofness/Dustproofness ···························································································18...
  • Page 5 File management Storage folder structure ·······································································································123 File operation ·····························································································································123 Data communication Bluetooth ® communication ·································································································125 NFC communication ···············································································································126 External device connection Connecting to a PC ···············································································································127 Connecting to printer ············································································································128 Connecting to other device ·································································································129 International roaming Overview of international roaming (WORLD WING) ·····················································130 Available overseas services ································································································130 Before using the terminal overseas··················································································131 Making/Receiving calls in the country you stay ··························································132...

  • Page 6: About Usage Of The Terminal

    • If the terms of use, etc. appear, follow the instructions on the screen. Precautions • Apps or services are subject to change without prior notice. • The terminal does not support service providers other than sp-mode, mopera U and Business mopera Internet. •...

  • Page 7: Osusume Functions

    Osusume Functions Safety precautions (Always follow these directions) ■ Dark mode You can change the themes that is easy on your eyes so that you can ■ Before using your terminal, read this "Safety precautions" to ensure use the terminal comfortably at night as well. safe use and handling.
  • Page 8 ■ The symbols below show specific directions. 1. Handling the terminal, adapter, docomo nanoUIM card (common) This symbol denotes that the action is prohibited. Don t DANGER This symbol denotes that disassembling the terminal or its Do not use, store or leave the equipment in hot places (e.g. components is not allowed.
  • Page 9 Do not remove internal battery of this terminal. Do not cover or wrap the equipment with a blanket, etc. while May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc. using or charging. Don t Don t May cause fire or burns, etc. Do not remove the back cover of this terminal.
  • Page 10 Do not store the equipment in extremely humid, dusty or hot If the substance inside the terminal gets into your eyes or areas. mouth, etc., rinse with clean water and seek medical care Don t May cause fire, burns, or electric shocks, etc. immediately.
  • Page 11 When using the terminal in a medical facility, follow the When the glasses such as display or camera lens are instructions of the facility. accidentally broken, be careful of broken glass or exposed Turn the terminal OFF in areas where use is prohibited. internal parts of the terminal.
  • Page 12 Should the substance inside the internal battery leak, avoid it 3. Handling adapter from coming in contact with your face, hand or clothes. Don t May cause eye or skin problems, etc. If the substance gets into your eyes or mouth, etc. or comes into WARNING contact with your skin or clothes, rinse with clean water immediately.
  • Page 13 Only use with the specified power source and voltage. Always remove the power plug from the outlet or accessory When charging the terminal overseas, use AC adapter for socket when not using. Unplug global use. If the power plug is left plugged in, this may cause fire, burns, electric shocks, etc.
  • Page 14 5 Handling mobile phones near electronic medical 6. Material list equipment Part Material Surface treatment Side key, Volume UP key/Vol- Sn PVD coating WARNING ume DOWN key Display (touch screen) Glass AF coating Wearers of the electronic medical equipment such as implanted pacemakers or defibrillators must carry and use Receiver PC sheet...
  • Page 15 Don't store the equipment reach of small children. 7.Handling samples (SIM ejector tool) Please be careful about the storage place of the small parts Don t such as SIM ejector tool especially. DANGER May cause accidentally swallowed, injuries or electric shocks, etc. Do not leave the equipment on unstable or sloping surfaces.

  • Page 16: Handling Precautions

    Handling precautions Terminal precautions ■ Do not press display surface forcibly, or not operate with a sharp General pointed objects. May hurt the screen and cause malfunction or damage. ■ SC-42A is waterproof/dustproof, but do not allow liquids (drinking ■ Do not use the terminal in extremely hot or cold places. water, perspiration, sea water, pet urine, etc.) such as water, etc.
  • Page 17 ■ As the internal battery is a consumable product, it is not covered docomo nanoUIM card precautions by the warranty. The internal battery may swell as battery life gets closer depending on ■ Do not use excessive force to attach/remove docomo nanoUIM operating conditions.
  • Page 18 Bluetooth function precautions Wireless LAN (WLAN) precautions ■ To secure the Bluetooth communication security, the terminal ■ Wireless LAN (WLAN) uses radio waves to enable communications supports the security function compliant with Bluetooth standards, between compatible devices, thus allowing connection to a local but the security may not be sufficient depending on the settings.
  • Page 19 Cautions on using 5GHz devices NOTE The terminal can use 3 frequency bands of 5.2 GHz band (W52), 5.3 GHz band (W53), 5.6 GHz band (W56). ■ Do not deform the terminal. Using an altered device is a violation • 5.2 GHz band (W52/36, 40, 44, 48ch) of the Radio Law/Telecommunications Business Act.

  • Page 20: Waterproofness/Dustproofness

    Waterproofness/Dustproofness To keep the terminal waterproofness/dustproofness, replacement of parts is required every 2 years regardless of whether the terminal The terminal provides waterproofness of IPX5 , IPX8 appears normal or abnormal. DOCOMO takes the terminal to replace the parts as a chargeable service. Bring the terminal to a sales outlet such dustproofness of IP6X with firmly attaching the docomo nanoUIM as a DOCOMO-specified repair office.
  • Page 21 Draining water Important precautions Do not perform actions shown in the illustrations below. When the terminal is wet, water may flow out after wiping it off. Drain the water in the following steps. 〈Example〉 ■ Draining water of the terminal a Hold the terminal firmly and wipe off moisture on the terminal surface and back side with dry, clean cloth, etc.
  • Page 22 c Swing the terminal about 10 times against a dry, clean cloth, etc. to Charging wipe off water remaining in mouthpiece/microphone, receiver, speaker, USB Type-C connection jack, headphone connection jack, keys, etc. Check the following before and after charging. • Never try to charge when the terminal is wet. •...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    a Mouthpiece/Microphone (upper) Getting started b Headphone connection jack c docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray eject hole d docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray (P.22) Part names and functions e Strap hole f Proximity sensor : Detect face closeness during a call and prevent the erroneous operation or use to control display brightness automatically.

  • Page 24: Docomo Nanouim Card

    Information docomo nanoUIM card • The back cover cannot be removed. Attempting to remove the back The docomo nanoUIM card is an IC card storing user information cover with excessive force may cause damage or malfunction. such as phone numbers. •...
  • Page 25 Pull out the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray in a Attaching/Removing docomo nanoUIM card straight line • The included SIM ejector tool (sample) is required to attach/remove docomo nanoUIM card. • Turn off this terminal before attaching/removing the docomo nanoUIM card.
  • Page 26 Insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray into the Removing docomo nanoUIM card terminal • Take care to insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray in Insert the tip of the SIM ejector tool into the docomo the correct direction. If the direction you insert the docomo nanoUIM nanoUIM card/microSD card tray eject hole horizontally card/microSD card tray is incorrect, it may be damaged.

  • Page 27: Microsd Card

    Insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray into the microSD card terminal You can attach microSD card (including microSDHC card and • Take care to insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray in the correct direction. If the direction you insert the docomo nanoUIM microSDXC card) to the terminal and use it.
  • Page 28 Pull out the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray in a Attaching/Removing microSD card straight line • The included SIM ejector tool (sample) is required to attach/remove microSD card. • Turn off this terminal before inserting/removing microSD card. Attaching microSD card Insert the tip of the SIM ejector tool into the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray eject hole horizontally The docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray will slightly eject.
  • Page 29 Insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray into the Removing microSD card terminal • Take care to insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD card tray in Insert the tip of the SIM ejector tool into the docomo the correct direction. If the direction you insert the docomo nanoUIM nanoUIM card/microSD memory card tray eject hole card/microSD card tray is incorrect, it may be damaged.

  • Page 30: Charging

    Insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD memory card tray Charging into the terminal • Take care to insert the docomo nanoUIM card/microSD memory card ■ Internal battery life tray in the correct direction. If the direction you insert the docomo • The internal battery is a consumable accessory. Each time it is nanoUIM card/microSD memory card tray is incorrect, it may be charged, time available with each charging reduces.
  • Page 31 Charging the terminal Using Fast Charging You can charge the terminal more quickly. • To use the fast charging feature, need a battery charger that supports Charging with the AC adapter these features. You cannot use these features using a standard battery Charging using AC Adapter 07 (sold separately) is explained here.

  • Page 32: Turning Power On/Off

    Turning power ON/OFF Lock screen Turning power ON Press [Side key] for 2 seconds or longer • The starting screen appears, and then the lock screen appears. • When you turn the power on for the first time, make the initial settings following to the onscreen instructions (P.31).

  • Page 33: Initial Settings

    • Some functions can be changed after you have set them up. • For details on Find My Mobile, refer to the following website. • Before setting up online services, check that the terminal can https://findmymobile.samsung.com/ transmit data (4G/3G/GSM) or that the terminal is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 34: Security Codes Used On The Terminal

    ■ PIN code Security codes used on the terminal You can set security code, named PIN, for the docomo nanoUIM card. This code are set to "0000" at the time of subscription. They can be Some functions provided for convenient use of the terminal require changed by yourself.

  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation ■ Touch and hold Touch and hold a displayed content or item with your finger for 1 second or longer to display menu, etc. Basic Operation You can operate the terminal variously with touch screen and motions. ■ Drag •...
  • Page 36 ■ Pinch■out/Pinch■in ■ Switching the orientation of the display automatically With touching a displayed image or web page with your two fingers, widen (pinch out) or narrow (pinch in) the distance to zoom in/out Motion sensor which detects the terminal orientation (vertical/horizontal) and tilt can switch the screen view automatically.

  • Page 37: Advanced Features

    Advanced features Enabling Emergency mode Enabling Emergency mode changes the following settings to reduce battery consumption. Using Advanced features • Limit number of available apps. Moving the terminal performs the following operations. • Turn Mobile data off when the screen turns off. •...

  • Page 38: Character Entry

    Information Character entry • The way to use the same app on multiple accounts with Dual To enter characters, tap the character entry field and display the Messenger differs depending on the app. keyboard (Galaxy keyboard) then tap a key of the keyboard. •...
  • Page 39 Using Wildcard Prediction Wildcard Prediction is a function to narrow down conversion options by entering numbers of the reading of word, etc. • It is available when "Predictive text" and "Wildcard prediction" are set to Example : Entering " 東京都 " Qwerty keyboard 3x4 no flick keyboard When the keyboard is displayed, enter "...
  • Page 40 Selecting/Copying/Cutting/Pasting text Setting character entry/conversion function While the keyboard is displayed, touch and hold entered Setting Galaxy Japanese keyboard character string You can set entry operations when entering characters using Galaxy • , etc. appear. Drag to move the cursor. Japanese keyboard, register to the user dictionary, etc. Tap the item to use From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 41: Display And Icons

    Display and icons Notification icon Page Bluetooth tethering enabled P.103 About status icon and notification icon Two or more tethering functions simultaneously ‐ enabled In the status bar at the top of the display, icons which indicate the terminal status or notification information are displayed. Notification icons Setting/checking software update P.140 appear on the left side of status bar, and status icons appear on the right...
  • Page 42 Status icon Page Notification panel Wi-Fi network available/communication in use P.98 Scroll/flick the status bar downward to display the Notification panel. You can check the notification information or tap the icons to set functions. Internet connection not established network P.98 Scroll and flick upward to close the Notification panel.

  • Page 43: Recently-Used Apps

    i You can control music or videos being played on the terminal or on other Recently-used apps Galaxy devices. Tapping on the Media screen and following the on-screen instructions enables you to play music and other media on other Galaxy [History button] devices.

  • Page 44: Using Split Screen View

    Using split screen view Information • When the display is landscape, the screen is divided into two sections, You can display the windows on the screen to use different two right and left. apps at the same time. • Drag on the dividing line displayed in the center of the screen up •...

  • Page 45: Suguapp

    SuguApp Suguden settings You can configure the Suguden function that allows you to control the Set the SuguApp that you can easily launch apps and operate terminal using motion and voice keyword. phones with intuitive operations such as shaking your smartphone. From the Home screen, →...
  • Page 46 Information About Disconnect (Call) • If a disconnect command is detected after enabling the Suguden call • Suguden will not operate in the following cases: ending function, the call will be ended in the following cases. - When using the speakerphone - When the other party is on hold - When using the earphone/headset - When the other party is activating answering message (playing the...

  • Page 47: Switching Home Apps

    Home screen docomo LIVE UX A home app supplied by DOCOMO. The Home screen can be customized intuitively. Switching home apps For details of docomo LIVE UX, see from the Home screen, → Change the Home screen displayed by pressing [Home button].
  • Page 48 b App icon shortcut Managing Home screen • Tap it to launch app. • Touching and holding an app icon will display the shortcut menu enabling you to run certain operations and check app information. If is displayed, Moving app icon, etc. touching and holding it and dragging it to any location enables you to add shortcuts for certain operations to the Home screen.
  • Page 49 Uninstalling the app Item Description Display my daiz Perform display settings of leftmost my daiz NOW Touch and hold an app icon to uninstall on the Home screen on the Home screen. • If you uninstall the app in a folder, tap a folder and touch and hold an My Magazine Turn ON/OFF of the flick activation on My Magazine.
  • Page 50 App list screen Using Recommends apps Recommends an apps or services according to the usage situation of to display. It is a function to search the list in the order of customers. using the app or in the order of installation, or search by app name. In addition, current featured apps can be picked up for you.
  • Page 51 My Magazine my daiz NOW My Magazine is a retrieval service which displays articles from category my daiz NOW is a service that delivers convenient information to you in that you have selected. It will get close to your preferences the more accordance with your likes and actions.

  • Page 52: Edge Screen

    Edge screen Display setting You can use various features on the edge screen. Touch and hold area in which icons, etc. are not displayed on ■ Edge panels → P.50, P.51 the Home screen → "Home settings" You can use shortcut of apps, etc. You can add the Edge panel. Turn off of "Display my daiz NOW"...
  • Page 53 Using Edge panel Adding Edge panel Add the Edge panel you want to use on the edge screen. Swipe the edge panel handle of Edge screen to center of the On the setting menu of edge screen, "Edge panels" screen Mark Edge panel to add •...

  • Page 54: One Ui Home

    One UI Home Adding shortcuts or widgets Touch and hold a wallpaper in which shortcuts or widgets are not displayed on the Home screen • To add shortcut of app, flick the screen up or down on the Home screen, then go to step 3. "Widgets"...

  • Page 55: Apps Screen

    Apps screen Changing theme Apps screen when the Home app is set to "One UI home" is Touch and hold a wallpaper in which shortcuts or widgets described. are not displayed on the Home screen Flick the screen up or down on the Home screen "Themes"...

  • Page 56: App List

    App list Adding shortcuts to the Home screen • This section describes when the Home App is set to "docomo LIVE UX". From the Apps screen, touch and hold an apps to add to the • For some apps, you can check functions or operation steps from the Home screen help.
  • Page 57 Icon Apps Description Icon Apps Description docomo A phonebook app supplied by DOCOMO. The ローソン This is Lawson's official app. With this your phone phonebook phonebook data of docomo's account can be (LAWSON) serves as a membership card with which you can managed in the cloud.
  • Page 58 Icon Apps Description Icon Apps Description dphoto A service with which you can back up photos or Galaxy Create a note. → P.92 videos to cloud up to 5 GB for free and access Notes them from smartphone, tablet, PC, etc. You can also Galaxy Download apps or update installed apps.
  • Page 59 Icon Apps Description S Health It can manage your health. → P.96 YouTube Play/post videos. YT Music Use YouTube Music. + メッセージ You can send/receive text message to/from mobile (+Message) phone number as a recipient. In addition to text, you can also send images, videos, stamps, etc.

  • Page 60: Making A Call

    g Delete key Phone/Phonebook Delete a number at the far right or a number to the left of the cursor. To delete all numbers entered, touch and hold the key. * Displayed when a phone number is entered. Making a Call From the Home screen, When the call ends, Enter a phone number of the other party...
  • Page 61 Information Emergency call • To show/hide the caller ID per a call, enter prefix "186" (notify) / "184" (not notify) before the phone number. You can set to show/ Emergency call Phone number hide in "Caller ID notification" (P.65) in advance. Police • Use "Add 2-sec pause" or "Add wait" to dial phone number and additional code in a row when sending an additional code during a Fire and ambulance call is required for bank balance inquiries, ticket reservation services, Marine emergency etc. - On the dial screen, enter the phone number → → "Add 2-sec pause" → enter the desired phone number, tap , the call is Information connected and the touch-tone signals (numbers) are automatically sent after about 2 seconds. • The terminal supports "Emergency report location notification". - On the dial screen, enter the phone number → → "Add wait" → When calling to 110, 119, or 118, the information of where you enter the desired phone number → tap , the call is connected and are calling from is automatically informed to the police or other the touch-tone signals (numbers) are sent when you have tapped agencies. Due to the location where you call or the signal status, "YES". the location information may not be informed correctly. If the location • You can make calls and video calls in high quality with VoLTE.

  • Page 62: Receiving A Call

    To answer a video call with a voice call Receiving a call Drag to outside of the circle. • A voice call starts. A call is received • A incoming screen appears. When the call ends, Information • To stop ringtone sounding or vibration, press [Side key] or volume UP key/volume DOWN key during a incoming call.

  • Page 63: Operation During A Call

    e Voice call Operation during a call Switch to voice call. f Your own image A call is received → "Switch video displays" to exchange your own image and the other • A incoming screen appears. party's image. g The other party's image Drag to outside of the circle Depending on the other party's settings, a substitute image may be displayed.

  • Page 64: Recent Call

    Recent Call Menu on calling screen on the calling screen to display the following items. On the Recent calls screen, you can check logs of recent call. Item Description From the Home screen, → "Recents" • The Recents screen appears. Add call *1*2 Make a second call.

  • Page 65: Answering Message

    Answering message Making an international call (WORLD CALL) Set answering message which plays answering message and WORLD CALL is an international telephone service that you can use records caller's message when you cannot answer incoming calls. inside Japan with DOCOMO terminal. For using overseas, see "International roaming"...

  • Page 66: Call Settings

    Item Description Call settings Call alerts Vibrate while ringing Set whether to vibrate while → → "Settings" on the Home screen, you can set functions and ringtones ringing. for calling. Play sound for Sound operation sound when Item Description keypad taps dialing keypad is tapped.
  • Page 67 Item Description Setting network service (overseas) Auto area code Set the area code to add to the front of the phone number automatically From the Home screen, → → "Settings" → "Network when calling, service and roaming settings" → "Network service" Suguden settings →...

  • Page 68: Phonebook

    Phonebook Registering reason of rejection to send via SMS when rejecting call Registering to phonebook The terminal can reject a reception of call and inform the caller of the reason of rejection by SMS. Up to six rejection messages can be Manage various contact information such as name, phone number or mail registered.
  • Page 69 Enter the required items Checking/Editing a contact "SAVE" • If the contact is not displayed, on the Contacts list screen, tap → From the Home screen, → "docomo phonebook" account to display to change the display settings. Information • Alternatively, from the Home screen, →...
  • Page 70 Making a call from phonebook Importing/Exporting contacts You can import contacts between microSD card or docomo nanoUIM card On the Contacts detail screen, tap the recipient you want to and the terminal, or send them as contact data (vCard). call On the Contacts list screen, →...

  • Page 71: Docomo Mail

    Mail/Web browser +Message You can send and receive text messages, images, videos, and stamps, etc. in a chat format to and from a mobile phone number. docomo mail Not only can you send messages to one person, but you can also send group messages to multiple people.
  • Page 72 a Switch tab: By tapping this tab, you can switch between displaying all of your contacts or only +Message users (contacts for which icon is displayed). b My profile: Display your profile. Tap it to display and edit my profile. c Official Account: Tap it to display official account store.
  • Page 73 Information Deleting a message About Short message service (SMS) From the Home screen, "+Message" • You can also send/receive text messages to/from customers using overseas network operators. For available countries/overseas "Message" from bottom of the screen → Select a thread you network operators, see NTT DOCOMO website.

  • Page 74: Email

    Email Using official account You can set a POP3-compatible or IMAP-compatible Email account From the Home screen, "+Message" provided by a general service provider to send/receive email. "Official Account" from the menu bottom of the screen Setting Email account Tap the account to use on the "Official Account" screen When you enter mail address and password, Email account settings are Mark on "I have read and accepted the Terms and downloaded and set automatically.
  • Page 75 Checking received emails Changing Email settings From the Home screen, → "Outlook" Account setting Slide Email list downward Tap an email you want to read From the Home screen, → "Outlook" • A message screen appears. → → Tap an account you want to set Information Tap an item you want to set •...

  • Page 76: Gmail

    Gmail Switching accounts You can use the email services provided by Google or by major If you have multiple Email account, you can switch Email accounts. Internet service providers (ISPs). From the Home screen, "Google" → "Gmail" • You must sign in Google account to use Gmail (P.31). When a setting Tap the icon in right upper corner screen of email address appears, perform the settings according to onscreen instructions and then operate it.

  • Page 77: Early Warning "Area Mail

    Early Warning "Area Mail" Check received Area mail later Area Mail is a service which the emergency earthquake flash reports From the Home screen, → "Disaster kit" and tsunami warnings and special alarm concerning weather, etc. "Early Warning "Area Mail" → "Area Mail" → Select the Area distributed by the Meteorological Agency and the disaster and Mail from the list of Area Mail evacuation information distributed by national and local governments...

  • Page 78: Web Browser

    Item Description Web browser Alert reminder Set whether to re-notify received Area Mail. sound Re-notification will be announced in a dedicated sound Using web browser and vibration. Using web browser, you can view web pages as PCs. If you set once, it will be re-notified once only two On the terminal, web browser can be used via a packet communication or minutes after receiving area mail.
  • Page 79 Information Information • When the address bar or icon is not displayed, flick/swipe down the • If you disable secret mode, tap "Turn off Secret mode" on the tab screen to display it. manager screen or restart browser application. • On the browser screen, you can zoom in/zoom out using pinching •...
  • Page 80 Managing history and bookmarks Bookmarks/History/Saved pages Touch and hold bookmarks/history/saved pages to display the menu on the bottom of the screen. Follow the onscreen instructions. Viewing web pages from the history Setting web browser From the Home screen, → "History" From the Home screen, •...

  • Page 81: Camera

    Camera/Gallery Copyrights and portrait rights Avoid copyright infringements when you handle photos taken with your terminal, e.g. copy/alter/edit except for the purpose of personal use. Please refrain from unauthorized use of portraits or names of other Camera persons that may infringe on portrait rights. Note that capturing or recording a stage performance, entertainment or exhibition may be prohibited even if for personal use.
  • Page 82 h Thumbnail Shooting screen • Tap it to activate Gallery. i Shutter (still image shooting) button → P.81 From the Home screen, "Camera" • Drag the shutter (still image shooting) button up to add a floating shutter button. → P.82 •...
  • Page 83 Shooting still images Shooting videos From the Home screen, "Camera" From the Home screen, "Camera" "VIDEO" Point Camera at an object • You can also flick to the left to switch camera on the shooting • You can adjust zooming by pinching in/out on the display. screen.
  • Page 84 Item Description Setting Camera Settings to keep Set whether to start camera with the same mode From the Home screen, "Camera" and filters as last time. Storage location Select a saving location of shot still image/video. • There are items that cannot be set from shooting mode. Watermark Add watermark to the left bottom area of the photo.

  • Page 85: Gallery

    Gallery Shooting with Live Focus You can take person's photo with blurred background. Live focus is also You can view or organize still images/videos saved to the terminal available on the front camera. or microSD card, etc. Supported format are as follows. However, even if in the following file From the Home screen, "Camera"...
  • Page 86 Item Description Editing video Delete data. You can trim the video, add the effect and add the caption, etc. Select the picture from photo of continuous On the data list screen, tap a video to edit shooting. • To switch still images, scroll the screen to the left or right. •...

  • Page 87: Dmenu

    Apps dmarket Sale of digital content, such as music, videos, books, shopping and travel sites, and various other services are provided. dmenu From the Home screen, "dmarket" In dmenu, you can quickly access DOCOMO recommended sites and Information useful apps. •...

  • Page 88: Play Store

    Play Store Galaxy Store To use Google Play, you need to set a Google account (P.31). You can easily download a lot of recommended apps using Galaxy Store. Installing an app Connecting to Galaxy Store From the Home screen, "Play Store" From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 89: Osaifu-Keitai

    Osaifu-Keitai Using "Osaifu-Keitai compatible service" The function allows you to use "Osaifu-Keitai compatible service" for To use Osaifu-Keitai compatible service, set up the service on the Osaifu- Keitai app. payment or point card by just holding over a reader in a store, etc. You can save electronic money, point, etc.
  • Page 90 Information Notes on holding over the device • When using "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai Lock", appears on the status bar. Please note the following when holding the terminal over an IC card reader • Be careful about remaining battery level because "NFC/Osaifu-Keitai or NFC module equipped device. Lock settings"...

  • Page 91: Id Application

    iD application GPS/Navigation "iD" is electric money provided by docomo. You can enjoy shopping simply and conveniently only by holding Osaifu-Keitai set with "iD" Enabling location information over the IC card reader in stores. Since multiple card information If you use an app that uses location information, you need to enable GPS can be set, you can use them separately according to the benefits, function in advance.
  • Page 92 ■ Where radio waves are difficult to receive Searching spots around you Note that radio waves may not be received or it may be difficult to receive radio waves in the following conditions, since GPS uses radio You can search stores and facilities around the current location using waves from a satellite.

  • Page 93: Clock

    Clock Using Stopwatch You can use Alarm, World clock, Stopwatch or Timer. On the "Stopwatch" screen, "Start" From the Home screen, → "Clock" • Measurement starts. • To measure lap time, tap "Lap". Tap a tab at bottom of the screen To stop the measurement, "Stop"...

  • Page 94: Calendar

    Calendar Galaxy Notes Display Calendar to register event and task. Set up a Google You can input text and draw pictures and create notes. Add photos, or account to synchronize with Google calendar. pictures to notes, also save recorded sound in notes. From the Home screen, →...
  • Page 95 d Menu ■ List screen • Set whether to show or hide the rich text menu. e Rich text menu ■ Display screen b c d List screen a You can change the view type of note b Search inside the note c Display menu of note d Create a note Display screen...

  • Page 96: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder Calculator You can perform four arithmetic operations (+, － , × , ÷ ), percent Voice Recorder calculus, functional calculus, etc. From the Home screen, → "Calculator" From the Home screen, → "Voice Recorder" • When the "Screen rotation" is ON, turning the terminal sideways switches to the alpha calculator. Alternatively, when the "Screen rotation" is OFF, tap to switch to the alpha calculator. • Recording starts.

  • Page 97: Docomo Data Copy

    docomo Data Copy Backup Back up data such as phonebook entries, media files, etc. to the terminal. Using "docomo Data Copy", you can copy the data saved in the terminal to another terminal, or back up/restore the data. From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 98: S Health

    S Health Support your health management, such as managing your exercises using pedometer, recording the amount of calories you spend, recording sleeping times. • To backup data to the server, you need to set a Galaxy Account. If the setting screen of Galaxy Account appears, follow the on-screen instructions and make settings before using.

  • Page 99: Settings

    Settings Item Description About phone → P.122 Setting menu Information • Tap to enter a keyword in the search box to search within the You can set various items such as screen brightness, screen view, settings and check the setting values. ringtone, communication, etc.

  • Page 100: Connections

    Connections Information • Packet communication can also be used even when Wi-Fi function From the Home screen, → "Setting" → "Connections" is ON. However, Wi-Fi will be used first during Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi network is disconnected, network is automatically switched Select the item and set to 4G/3G/GSM.
  • Page 101 ■ Deleting connection of Wi-Fi network ■ Turning on Wi-Fi automatically You can set Wi-Fi to turn on automatically at the location you use Wi-Fi From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Connections" → frequently. "Wi-Fi" From the Home screen, →...
  • Page 102 ■ Checking Wi-Fi control history ■ Using static IP address Display apps that recently turned Wi-Fi ON or OFF. You can set the terminal to connect to Wi-Fi network using the static IP address. From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Connections" → From the Home screen, →...
  • Page 103 NFC/Osaifu-Keitai settings Mobile networks You can lock the Osaifu-Keitai function, do mobile payment, read/write the Access point for connecting the Internet (sp-mode) is already registered. NFC tag. You can add or change it if necessary. For details on sp-mode, refer to NTT DOCOMO website. From the Home screen, →...
  • Page 104 Data usage Using tethering Enable/disable mobile data communication or set upper limit of data Tethering is a function which uses a mobile device such as smart phone communication. Also set a period of time for measuring amount of as modem to connect wireless LAN devices, USB compatible devices and communication.
  • Page 105 Information Information • "WPA2 PSK" is set by default. • During USB tethering, you can't look inside this terminal and microSD card from connected PC. • You can also scan the QR code to connect to the terminal. • Operating environments for USB tethering are as follows. DOCOMO •...

  • Page 106: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and vibration Connecting to VPN (Virtual Private Network) VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology to connect to the information From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Sounds and in a protected local network from another network. Generally, VPN is vibration"...
  • Page 107 Adjusting volumes Notifying incoming call/notification by sound/ vibration From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Sounds and Set melody, etc. of ringtone/notification sound for incoming call or vibration" → "Volume" notification or whether to vibrate the terminal. • The volume bar appears. ■...

  • Page 108: Notifications

    Notifications Information • To set the schedule to mute notifications, tap "Turn on as Set about notifications. scheduled" → → set each items of schedule → tap "Save". From the Home screen, → "Setting" → "Notifications" • To set the duration to mute notifications, tap "Duration" and set it. •...

  • Page 109: Display

    Display Item Description Navigation bar → P.34 From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Display" Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen when Select the item and set you use screen protectors. Show charging Display the battery level and estimated time until Item Description information...

  • Page 110: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Themes Set wallpaper. Set themes, etc. From the Home screen, → → "Setting" → "Wallpaper" From the Home screen, → "Setting" → "Themes" "My wallpaper"/"Gallery"/"Wallpaper services" "Themes"/"Wallpapers"/"Icons" Select Wallpapers to set Select themes, etc. to set Follow the onscreen instructions Follow the onscreen instructions Information •...

  • Page 111: Lock Screen

    Lock screen Setting unlock method for the screen lock You can set to require entering unlock pattern, PIN or password set in From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Lock screen" advance on the touch screen, etc. for unlocking the screen lock. Select the item and set From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 112: Biometrics And Security

    Biometrics and security Item Description Other Set up SIM card → P.32 From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Biometrics and security lock security" settings Make passwords Set whether to display temporarily the Select the item and set visible entered characters on the password entry screen.
  • Page 113 Information Face recognition • If you do not want to use face recognition to unlock the terminal, from You can unlock the terminal by recognizing the face. the Home screen, tap → "Settings" → "Biometrics and security" → ■ Precautions for using face recognition "Face recognition"...

  • Page 114: Privacy

    (In Japanese only) information After signing in by the Galaxy account, follow the onscreen Samsung Privacy Manage the personal data connected to your Galaxy instruction to make settings account. Customization Customize your content in Samsung apps and Service services.

  • Page 115: Accounts And Backup

    Accounts and backup Setting account From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Accounts and From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Accounts and backup" → "Accounts" → "Add Account" backup" Tap an account type you want to add Select the item and set Follow the onscreen instructions Item Description...

  • Page 116: Docomo Service/Cloud

    docomo service/cloud Backup and restore From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "docomo service/cloud" From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Accounts and backup" → "Backup and restore" Select the item and set Item Description Item Description Back up data Use your Galaxy account to back up the data.

  • Page 117: Google

    Google Digital Wellbeing and parental controls Confirm/change/delete settings and information about Google You can confirm the daily usage history and usage status for a child account and Google services. of this terminal. You can check screen time or unlock times, etc. You can also limit use time for each app and change the notification •...

  • Page 118: Device Care

    Device care Item Description Battery usage You can see battery usage and check to see which Set confirmation of maintenance status, battery mode, storage, apps are consuming battery power. You can also memory and device security. optimize battery usage of each app. From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 119: Apps

    ■ Set storage Apps From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Device care" → Set the Apps. "Storage" → "Advanced" From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Apps" Item Description Tap an app Internal storage Display total memory space of the terminal. •...

  • Page 120: General Management

    General management Setting the app's permission When you access a app or function on the terminal for the first time, From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "General a confirmation screen will appear requesting you to permit the access management" privileges.
  • Page 121 Date and time Reset From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "General From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "General management" → "Date and time" management" → "Reset" Item Description Item Description Automatic date Adjust date and time automatically according to online Reset settings Reset the terminal to the default state except for and time...

  • Page 122: Accessibility

    Accessibility Item Description Visibility Large mouse/ Increase the size of mouse pointer From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Accessibility" enhancements touchpad pointer and touchpad pointer. Select the item and set Font size and Set font size and screen zoom of the style screen.
  • Page 123 Item Description Item Description Interaction and Interaction Set to touch operation blocking Advanced Side and Set the function to activate by dexterity control range. settings Volume up keys pressing [side key] and Volume UP • To set operations when the key simultaneously.

  • Page 124: Software Update

    Software update About phone From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Software update" From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "About phone" Select the item and set Select the item and set Item Description Item Description Download and install → P.141 Device name Check/change name of the terminal.

  • Page 125: File Management

    Ringtones Save music data, etc. to be set as ringtone. From the Home screen, → "My Files" Samsung Save data obtained from Galaxy related site. Tap an item except for in a category → Tap a folder as required microSD card (external storage) →...
  • Page 126 Renaming a file or folder Data search From the Home screen, → "My Files" On the main screen, folder/file list screen of My Files, Tap an item → Tap a folder as required Enter a file name or extension • Searched files are displayed in a list. Touch and hold a folder/file you want to rename →...

  • Page 127: Data Communication

    Data communication Enabling Bluetooth function and making your terminal detectable Bluetooth communication From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Connections" → "Bluetooth" You can transfer data between the terminal and Bluetooth device wirelessly. • For Bluetooth compatible version or profile, see "Main specifications" (P.144) Information •...

  • Page 128: Nfc Communication

    NFC communication Canceling pairing NFC is an abbreviation of Near Field Communication that is an international From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Connections" → standard proximity wireless communication method specified by ISO "Bluetooth" (International Organization for Standardization). By using reader/writer of a device you want to cancel pairing →...

  • Page 129: External Device Connection

    Open the Notification panel → "USB for file transfer” External device connection • Setup screen is displayed on the terminal. Item Description Connecting to a PC Transferring The terminal is recognized as a media device (MTP) files/Android and you can transfer media files such as music or Auto videos, etc.

  • Page 130: Connecting To Printer

    You can only forward content that you own or have the rights to. connected to the same Wi-Fi network or connected via Wi-Fi Direct. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility for any infringements Configure the Wi-Fi and printer side settings in advance.

  • Page 131: Connecting To Other Device

    Connecting to other device Using Smart View Connect the terminal and Screen Mirroring compatible devices via Wi-Fi and display the screen and the contents of the terminal on TV or display. Open the Notification panel Tap Screen Mirroring compatible devices that detected •...

  • Page 132: International Roaming

    International roaming Available overseas services ( ○ : Available) Overview of international roaming (WORLD Main Communication 3G850 GSM(GPRS) WING) service The international roaming (WORLD WING) is a service that allows you Call ○ ○ ○ ○ to use the same phone number and Email address as ones used in ○...

  • Page 133: Before Using The Terminal Overseas

    Before using the terminal overseas Settings for overseas use ■ Setting data roaming Checking before leaving Japan To perform packet communications overseas, the data roaming setting must be turned ON. Check the following for using terminal overseas before leaving Japan. From the Home screen, →...

  • Page 134: Making/Receiving Calls In The Country You Stay

    ■ Date and time Making/Receiving calls in the country you stay When "Automatic date and time" in "Date and time" are set to ON, the clock time/time difference of the terminal is corrected by receiving information about time/time difference from the network overseas operator. Making a call to outside country you stay (including •...
  • Page 135 Making a call using international dial assist Making a call to WORLD WING user overseas Using international dial assist to call another country from overseas If you call to the other party who is using international roaming, even when enables you to easily make international phone calls. he/she is in the country you stay, please make an international call to Japan.

  • Page 136: International Roaming Settings

    ■ Setting network service (overseas) International roaming settings Set network services such as voice mail service from overseas. • Activate "Remote operation" beforehand (P.65). Set up to use the international roaming service or international • For operations from overseas, international call fee to Japan in the phone calls.

  • Page 137: After Returning To Japan

    After returning to Japan After returning to Japan please return to the setting before traveling. ■ If you used packet communication overseas • Turn the "Data roaming" (P.131) settings to "OFF". ■ If you can not connect to DoCoMo's network automatically after returning to Japan •...

  • Page 138: Appendix

    Charging ‡ Appendix Trouble Check and remedy Cannot charge the • Is the power plug of adapter correctly inserted to Troubleshooting (FAQ) terminal. an outlet or accessory socket? • Are the adapter and terminal inserted correctly? • When using the AC adapter (sold separately), is Troubleshooting the Type-C plug of AC adapter firmly connected to this terminal? →...
  • Page 139 Trouble Check and remedy Trouble Check and remedy No operation is • Is the screen locked? Press [Side key] to unlock Terminal reacts • Confirm the internal memory usage of the terminal performed even screen lock. slowly/Behaviors and obtain memory by ending some activated when tapping the →...
  • Page 140 Camera ‡ Trouble Check and remedy Cannot connect • Turn the power off and on, or remove and attach Trouble Check and remedy calls (out of area the docomo nanoUIM card. → P.30, P.23 Still images and • Check if clouds or dirt attach to the lens of does not disappear •...
  • Page 141 Bluetooth ‡ Trouble Check and remedy Cannot use data • Set "Data roaming" to ON. → P.131 Trouble Check and remedy communication Cannot connect to • The Bluetooth device (commercial item) is needed overseas. Bluetooth device/ to be in registration stand-by state. If you register Bluetooth device the device again after deleting the registration, The terminal...

  • Page 142: Updating Software

    Updating software Error message Error message Cause and remedy Page Software update The application Appears when an error is occurred in Download update file for the terminal from the download site on the Internet XXXX (process the terminal or function. Tap "Force and update the software.

  • Page 143: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    Warranty and After-Sales Service Updating software only with the terminal You can update the software of the terminal by connecting network with the terminal. Warranty From the Home screen, → "Settings" → "Software • The warranty is valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase. update"...
  • Page 144 3 This warranty is valid only in Japan. Notes 4 This warranty is for free repairs in the stated period and conditions, and does not restrict lawful customer rights. • Do not modify terminal or its accessories. 5 If there are multiple defects on the terminal, all the defects will be - Doing so may cause fire, injury or damage.

  • Page 145: Anshin Enkaku Support

    ■ Contacting an operator with LINE Anshin Enkaku Support From the Home screen, → " 遠隔サポート (Enkaku Support)" By sharing screens of your terminal with operator of Anshin Enkaku "LINE" Support center, you can receive technical support to make settings, to use apps, to connect to peripheral devices such as a PC, etc.

  • Page 146: Main Specifications

    Main specifications Support‡MU- MIMO‡(Client). ‡ Phone ‡ MIMO‡compatible‡ Wireless‡LAN standard Product‡name SC-42A Support‡MU- Height: Approx. 150mm, MIMO‡(Client). WIdth: Approx. 71mm Size standard Thickness: Approx. 8.4mm (Maximum thickness: Approx. 8.8mm) Version Weight Approx. 159g Output Power Class 1 Size Approx. 5.8 inch HFP (mSBC: 16kHz/CSVD) (1.7), HSP (1.2), OPP (1.2), SPP (1.2), HID Bluetooth...
  • Page 147 The continuous stand-by time fluctuates greatly due to the settings, Rear camera: Up to Approx. 8.0 x VIDEO use environment, and call, email, and camera use frequency. Front-camera: - Digital If you use functions a lot, the actual time may drop by more than half. zoom The numerical value of when "Fast charging"...

  • Page 148: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Of Mobile Phones

    Galaxy Website: https://www.samsung.com/sar/sarMain.do This mobile phone was designed in observance of the Japanese technical → Select "JAPAN" from "LOCATION" → Type "SC-42A" Phone Model field → regulations regarding exposure to radio waves (*1) and the limits "GO"...
  • Page 149 FCC notice FCC RF exposure information Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency to the following two conditions: electromagnetic fields) adopted by the Federal Communications (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device...
  • Page 150 Body-worn operation European RF Exposure Information For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed RF exposure guidelines. Please use an accessory designated for this not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency product or an accessory which contains no metal and which positions the electromagnetic fields) recommended by international guidelines.

  • Page 151: Export Administration Regulations

    (Name and signature of authorised person) * This is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.

  • Page 152: Intellectual Property Right

    • Disney DX appli that Walt Disney Company (Japan) Ltd., its parent or Intellectual Property Right their affiliates (collectively, “Disney") own, co-own or license copyright and other intellectual property rights. Please read the Disney+ Terms of Use before use. Copyrights •...

  • Page 153: Canceling Sim Lock

    Canceling SIM Lock The SIM lock for the terminal can be unlocked. Non-DOCOMO SIM can be used with the terminal, once SIM Lock is unlocked. • Service and function may be limited. DOCOMO shall not be liable for performance. • For details on unlocking SIM lock, refer to NTT DOCOMO website. Insert the other company's SIM card Start up the terminal Enter the SIM lock release code...

  • Page 154: Index

    Camera… …………………………………………………………………………… 79 Index Setting……………………………………………………………………………… 82 Shooting…screen… ……………………………………………………………… 80 Shooting…still…images… … ……………………………………………………… 81 Index Shooting…videos… ……………………………………………………………… 81 Canceling…screen…lock…………………………………………………………… 30 Canceling…SIM…Lock… ………………………………………………………… 151 Character…entry… ………………………………………………………………… 36 Copying… ………………………………………………………………………… 38 AC…adapter………………………………………………………………………… 29 Cutting……………………………………………………………………………… 38 Charging…………………………………………………………………………… 29 Pasting… ………………………………………………………………………… 38 Access…point Setting……………………………………………………………………………… 38 Initializing…...
  • Page 155 Continuous…call…time………………………………………………………… 144 Continuous…stand-by…time… ……………………………………………… 144 Internal…battery…life……………………………………………………………… 28 Early…Warning…"Area…Mail"… …………………………………………………… 75 Edge…screen… ……………………………………………………………………… 50 Email…………………………………………………………………………………… 72 Creating…and…sending… ……………………………………………………… 72 Location…information……………………………………………………………… 89 docomo…mail… …………………………………………………………………… 69 Lock…screen… ……………………………………………………………………… 30 Received…………………………………………………………………………… 73 Setting…account… ……………………………………………………………… 72 Settings… ………………………………………………………………………… 73 Emergency…call… ………………………………………………………………… 59 Mail docomo…mail… …………………………………………………………………… 69 Email…………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 156 Overview of international roaming (WORLD WING) ……………… 130 Setting unlock method for the screen lock ………………………… 109 Setting Vibration pattern ………………………………………………… 105 S Health …………………………………………………………………………… 96 Smart Switch ………………………………………………………………… 128 Phonebook ………………………………………………………………………… 66 Smart View …………………………………………………………………… 129 Making a call …………………………………………………………………… 68 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) …………………………………………...
  • Page 157 Waterproofness/Dustproofness …………………………………………… 18 Web browser ……………………………………………………………………… 76 Wi-Fi ………………………………………………………………………………… 98 WORLD CALL …………………………………………………………………… 63 Symbol +Message ………………………………………………………………………… 69 Deleting a message ………………………………………………………… 71 Deleting a thread ……………………………………………………………… 71 Forwarding a message ……………………………………………………… 71 Reading a message ………………………………………………………… 71 Sending message …………………………………………………………… 70 Settings …………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 158 Use mobile phone with your manners! Functions for maintaining good manners in public places There are some advanced settings such as not answering incoming call or Remember to be courteous to others when you use your terminal. muting sound, etc. Always turn OFF your terminal in cases below ■...
  • Page 159 General Inquiries <docomo Information Center> Technical Inquiries & Repairs ■ From DOCOMO mobile phones R0120-005-250 (toll free) (No prefix) (toll free) * Service available in: English, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish * Unavailable from part of IP phones. (Business hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) * Unavailable from land-line phones, etc.

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