Samsung Galaxy Avant - Manual (Page 12)

Section 2: Understanding Your Device 7
7. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow other callers to hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:
● Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.
● Top microphone: used while an active call is in the speaker phone mode and assists in noise cancellation
(2 microphone solution).
8. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a
USB/data cable.
9. Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries.
10. Home screen indicator shows which Home screen is presently displayed.
11. Google Quick Search bar provides a shortcut to Google Search that allows you to search for items on the
Internet.
12. Power/Lock key ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to:
● Access the audio modes for the device. Tap an on-screen selection (Mute, Vibrate, or Sound).
● Turn the device On or Off ( ), activate/deactivate Airplane mode ( ), or Restart the device ( ).
● Emergency mode ( ).
Important! Emergency mode is primarily intended to be a battery saving mode that provides access to limited
functionality. For Emergency functionality, including notification of emergency contacts with GPS
location and images, see “Safety Assistance” on page 75.
13. Indicator icons shows the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength,
phone battery level, time, unread Emails, missed calls, etc.
14. Front Facing Camera allows you to take pictures while facing the screen and allows you to video
conference.
15. Sensors lets you use the detect proximity.
The Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to
detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.
● While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key
presses.
16. Receiver allows you to hear the other caller.
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1. Flash is used to take photos in low-light conditions.
2. microSD Card Slot (internal) allows you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your device.
3. Camera lens is used to take photos.
4. micro SIM Card Slot (internal) Installation location for SIM card.
5. External speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone.
6. Headset jack allows you to connect a hands-free headset so you can listen to music.