Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G Smartphone User Guide
Quick Start Guide
Getting to know your Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Unlock your phone
Press the Side key and swipe up on the screen.
To view the User Manual on the device, tap Settings
Phone setup
Your SIM card may be pre-installed.
Insert a SIM card
Use the SIM tool to open the SIM tray and insert the SIM card into the tray with gold contacts facing up.
Charge your phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and cause damage.
Smart Switch
Easily transfer photos, videos, music, apps, and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Select Smart Switch during setup, or open it later from the Home screen by swiping up for Apps and tapping Settings > Accounts and backup
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch to learn more.
Touch screen
Navigate your phone
- From the Home screen, swipe up or down to access Apps.
- Tap Recent
to view recently viewed apps. - Tap Home
at any time to return to the main Home screen. - Tap Back
to return to the previous screen.
Notification panel
Swipe down from the top of the display to get quick access to alerts including new messages, emails, and software updates.
Personalize
To personalize your home screen with apps, widgets, and themes, tap and hold a blank space on a home screen.
- To move or delete a widget from a Home screen:
- To move a widget or app, hold and drag it to a new location
- To delete a widget or app, hold then tap Remove.
Messages
Send a message
- From the Home screen, tap Messages
> New message . - Enter a phone number or contact name in the Recipient field.
- Tap Enter the message and enter your text or touch and hold
to create an audio message. - Tap
to send the message.
Email setup
- From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap the Microsoft folder > Outlook
. - Tap ADD ACCOUNT and follow the prompts to sign in.
Create and send an email message
- From the home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Outlook
. - Tap
to compose a message. - Tap
to send a message.
Camera & video
Take a Picture
From the Home screen, tap Camera
- Tap
to take a photo. - Pinch to zoom in or out.
- Tap
capture a wider area. - Tap
or swipe up to take selfies. - Swipe right or left to select a shooting mode.
Record a Video
From the Home screen, tap Camera
- Tap
to start recording. - Tap
or swipe up to record selfies. - Tap
to capture a picture while recording. - Tap
capture a wider area. - Tap
to pause recording. - Tap
to end recording.
Note: Press the Side key twice to quickly launch the camera.
Bixby
Bixby helps you unlock the full potential of your Samsung device. By learning what you like and working with your favorite apps.
To launch Bixby, press and hold the Side key and follow the prompts.
Apps and features
These apps and features make using your phone even better!
More information
On the web
Detailed support information, including device specifications and the full user manual, are available at cricketwireless.com/support/devices.
On the phone
- Call Customer Care at 1-855-246-2461
or - Dial 611 from your phone
Accessories
Cricket offers a full line of accessories. For more information, visit cricketwireless.com/shop/accessories or visit your local Cricket retailer.
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