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Basics

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Remove the back cover carefully in the direction of the arrow in the image.

Insert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the
device’s contacts.

Replace the back cover.

Press

Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering
the device. Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device
and cause damage.

Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab Active Pro

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 08 2020 Rev 1 0 SM T540 SM T545 ...

Page 2: ... Switch 29 Understanding the screen 37 Notification panel 39 Screen capture and screen record 41 Entering text Apps and features 44 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Finder 46 S Pen features 55 Bixby 59 BixbyVision 61 Bixby Routines 63 Phone 68 Contacts 72 Messages 75 Internet 76 Camera 86 Gallery 91 Multi window 94 Samsung Daily 95 Samsung Members 95 Samsung Notes 103 PENUP 106 Calendar 107 Remi...

Page 3: ...Introduction 127 Connections 128 Wi Fi 130 Bluetooth 131 NFC and payment 133 Data saver SM T545 133 Mobile data only apps SM T545 134 Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T545 135 More connection settings 137 Sounds and vibration 137 Dolby Atmos surround sound 138 Separate app sound 138 Notifications 139 Display 139 Dark mode settings 140 Screensaver 140 Wallpaper 141 Lock screen 141 Smart Lock 142 Biom...

Page 4: ...r apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto...

Page 5: ...n tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Regulatory information Maintaining water and dust resistance Your device supports water and dust resistance Follow these tips carefully to maintain the water and dust resistance of your device Failure ...

Page 6: ...device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water If the device is dropped or receives an impact the water and dust resistant features of the device may be damaged Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be water and dust resistant in specific situations meets requiremen...

Page 7: ...se the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 8: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 9: ... the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 10: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 11: ...Back key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Microphone Side key Power Bixby Speaker Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Recents key Volume key Active key Rear camera Back cover Flash GPS antenna Microphone Earphone jack Keyboard dock port Main antenna SM T545 NFC antenna ...

Page 12: ...ver the device s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic...

Page 13: ...s simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Active key Press or press and hold to launch the app you set Recents key Press to open the list of recent apps Home key Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back key Press to return to the previous screen Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to laun...

Page 14: ...r view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen 2 1 Be careful not to pinch your fi...

Page 15: ...with the S Pen while using it The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen The pen nib may be deformed If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions If the S Pen is not working properly take it to a Samsung Service Centre You can insert the S Pen into the left side of the protective case Refer...

Page 16: ...he arrow in the image 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts 2 1 3 Replace the back cover Press Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories...

Page 17: ...our device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when no...

Page 18: ...e the device using the device care feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Side key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps that need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is l...

Page 19: ...rger to let it cool down then charge the device again later If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet the device may be damaged Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device If the device is not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre Fast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can charge the battery mo...

Page 20: ...not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider 1 Remove the back cover and battery 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Replace the battery and back cover ...

Page 21: ...emory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequen...

Page 22: ...es including loss of data resulting from the misuse of external storage devices Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the mem...

Page 23: ...ist the left edge of the case until the device protrudes from it and then pull the device out from the case Storing the S Pen Insert the S Pen into the left side of the protective case Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case ...

Page 24: ...ns to set up your device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel and tap Volume Down key Side key 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then ...

Page 25: ...t 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 For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account Help Creating a Sam...

Page 26: ...r Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be re...

Page 27: ...erring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the prev...

Page 28: ... app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 ...

Page 29: ...essive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen Tapp...

Page 30: ...Basics 30 Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right ...

Page 31: ...ome 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 The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favourite apps Screen indicator ...

Page 32: ...reen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps ...

Page 33: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder 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 relocat...

Page 34: ...cked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separa...

Page 35: ...en the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used...

Page 36: ... the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password or your biometric data for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting t...

Page 37: ...an set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method and then tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications indicator icons appear on the ...

Page 38: ...notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby devices and SmartThings devices and scenes Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button...

Page 39: ... current screen and scrollable area Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Key capture Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Swipe capture Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen Air command capture Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to open the Air command panel and then tap Screen w...

Page 40: ...If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Screen record Record the screen while using your device Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the scr...

Page 41: ...ter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Move the cursor Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboar...

Page 42: ...mated GIFs Switch to handwriting mode Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard mode Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Enter your personal information registered to Samsung Pass Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard size Enter stickers ...

Page 43: ...r words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the ...

Page 44: ...s tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap...

Page 45: ...sions 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 list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission man...

Page 46: ... for more content S Pen features Air command Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps To open the Air command panel hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want When the screen is off or locked...

Page 47: ... launching the Samsung Notes app Refer to Create note for more information View all notes View all notes in the Samsung Notes app Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing or saving Refer to Smart select for more information Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image You can also capture the current conte...

Page 48: ...e icon with the S Pen To move the icon drag to a new location If the Air command icon does not appear on the screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it Create note Create notes easily in a pop up window without launching the Samsung Notes app 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Create note Alternatively double tap the scree...

Page 49: ... Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select To pin the selected area at the top of the screen tap select the area and then tap Pin to screen 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Extract text Extract text from the selected area Pin to screen Pin the selected area to the screen Automatically changes the appearance of the selected a...

Page 50: ...rame to resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Write or draw on...

Page 51: ...ite The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 If you capture the content on an elongated page such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture the hidden content Tap Scroll capture repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap Done 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Undo Redo Pen type Pen colour Pen radius 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot S...

Page 52: ...Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing Gallery Set a photo or a video saved in Gallery as a background image Camera Take a photo or record a video and set it as a background image Colour Select a background colour 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Preview Start over Undo Change the file format Message input limit Change the writing effect Change the pen colour Change the...

Page 53: ...the full screen and quickly search for places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimised app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Air view Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window In some apps Action buttons will be displayed on the prev...

Page 54: ...s or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others Screen off memo You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it ...

Page 55: ...e your device more conveniently You can talk to Bixby or type text Bixby will launch a function you request or show the information you want It also learns your usage patterns and environments The more it learns about you the more precisely it will understand you To use Bixby your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use Bixby you must sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is on...

Page 56: ...rms and conditions 1 Press and hold the Side key Alternatively launch the Bixby app Sign in to your Samsung account Select a language Side key 2 Select the language to use with Bixby 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in your account information will appear on the screen 4 Follow the on screen instruct...

Page 57: ...speaking Alternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Side key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow...

Page 58: ...Bixby Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say Hi Bixby 1 Launch the Bixby app and tap Voice wake up 2 Tap the Wake with Hi Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy env...

Page 59: ...work The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Samsung is not responsible for the product information provided by BixbyVision Launching BixbyVision Launch BixbyVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE o...

Page 60: ...ise it 3 Select a search result The similar images and related information will appear Translating or extracting text Recognise and show the translated text on the screen You can also extract text from a document or an image file For example if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad use the Bixby Vision features The device will translate the sign s text into the language you sel...

Page 61: ...use your device more conveniently When you add a routine you can set its running condition to auto or manual Adding recommended routines When the conditions of routines on the recommended list of the Bixby Routines main screen are detected Bixby Routines will suggest that you add one of them as a routine When the recommendation notification appears tap View all and add it as your own routine Addin...

Page 62: ... Bixby Routines 2 Tap set conditions and then tap Next If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped 3 Tap set actions and then tap Done 4 Enter a routine name and tap Done For manual routines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a pop up window appears tap Add Using routines Running auto routines Auto routines will run ...

Page 63: ...routine s switch or To edit a routine select a routine and tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit To delete routines tap Delete tick routines to delete and then tap Delete Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Call text on other devices switch to acti...

Page 64: ...ures Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up...

Page 65: ...Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send If th...

Page 66: ...known callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls If the area around the rear camera is covered unwanted noises may incur during a call Remove accessories such as a screen protector or stickers around the rear camera area During a voice call The following actions are available Access additional options Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the ...

Page 67: ...ooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter the number 3 Tap Add to Contacts 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls...

Page 68: ...ut having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will show under the number 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 ...

Page 69: ...e types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import or export contacts Import 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import ...

Page 70: ...nch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call SM T545 Compose a message SM T545 C...

Page 71: ...ofile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated profile information in Contacts To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with tap Select what s shared select an item to share and then select an option Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create grou...

Page 72: ...s list and then tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one tap a contact Then tap Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Call text on other devices switch to activate it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your de...

Page 73: ...essages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages ...

Page 74: ...ng a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number 3 Tap and hold a message then t...

Page 75: ...1 Launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Close the tab Move between pages Access additional options Open the browser s tab manager Refresh the current webpage Open a new tab View your bookmarks ...

Page 76: ...n capture Changing security settings You can change your password Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an option switch under Biometrics to activate it Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Secret mode Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and setting...

Page 77: ...tos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Alternatively drag the zoom icon to the left or right Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera To adjust the brightness of photos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag the adjustment bar towards or 2 Tap to take a photo ...

Page 78: ...angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Using shooting modes 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 Select a shooting mode you want Shooting modes list Photo mode Intelligent camera The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture...

Page 79: ... and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it If you do not want to use this feature tap the scene optimiser button on the preview screen Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch...

Page 80: ...be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO 2 Tap to record a video To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap...

Page 81: ...w screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Editing the background of the Live focus photos You can also edit the background blur level of a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect To adjust the intensity of the background effect drag the adjustment bar to the left or right Adjust the intensity of t...

Page 82: ... bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Panorama mode Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the frame on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device ...

Page 83: ...r stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Se...

Page 84: ...inish recording 5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap Play hyperlapse to view the video Sticker mode Apply stickers to your photos On the shooting modes list tap MORE STICKER Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Activate or deactivate the flash ...

Page 85: ...sable the QR code reader Pictures Hold Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you tap and hold the camera button HEIF pictures Photo Take photos in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Your HEIF photos will be saved as compressed files to conserve the device s memory This feature is available only in PHOTO mode Videos Rear video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take wit...

Page 86: ...ying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Reset settings Reset the came...

Page 87: ...es You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select a video to play ...

Page 88: ...an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Display your videos Change the screen ratio Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe ...

Page 89: ...d their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories 2 Tap Create story 3 Enter a title for the story and tap Create 4 Tick images or v...

Page 90: ...then follow the on screen instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle ...

Page 91: ... run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view Split screen view 1 Press the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in split screen view The selected app will launch in the left window ...

Page 92: ...t or right to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the left or right edge of the screen the window will be maximised Using the Multi window tray You can quickly access the apps that you want to run in the split screen view 1 Swipe to the left on the screen If the Multi window tray does not appear launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap ...

Page 93: ...dow tray tap Edit tray and tap an app from the apps list The app will be added to the Multi window tray Pop up view 1 Press the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop ...

Page 94: ...to complete the setup Contents Access additional options Access additional card options To stop displaying a card on the list tap at the top of the card and tap Don t show again To add or delete content to be shown as cards tap Cards and tap the switches next to items to turn them on or off To change the order of the cards tap Cards Reorder and drag to another location 2 Swipe upwards or downwards...

Page 95: ...mit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Introduction 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 Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Select an input method from the tool...

Page 96: ...by spreading two fingers on it Pen Favourite pens Eraser Undo Redo Convert handwriting to text Select and edit Change the background colour Change styles Change drawings into shape Editing your favourite pens Add various styles of pens to your favourites and then you can select and use them more quickly On the note composer screen tap Add a favourite pen Your favourite pens Delete pens ...

Page 97: ...Using the eraser When you want to erase handwriting from a note tap and select an area to erase Alternatively select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button To change the eraser type tap once more Erase by line Erase the line you select Erase by area Erase only the area you select You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar Erase all Clear the note Even wi...

Page 98: ...he Samsung Notes main screen tap Add ons and tap the Easy writing pad switch to activate it 2 Turn your device vertically 3 On the note composer screen tap The input field will be magnified and appear as the easy writing pad Easy writing pad Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or transforming 1 When there is handwriting on ...

Page 99: ...ailable options Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input Change style Change styles Select a colour or line thickness and tap Done Extract text Extract text from the selected area To paste or copy the text to a note tap P...

Page 100: ...thickness you want 3 Point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style The icon will appear 4 Tap where you want to change the style Converting handwriting to text After writing on the screen tap it with your finger To select all of your handwriting on the current page tap Options will appear in the preview window To replace the handwriting with the text tap Convert ...

Page 101: ...pe Painting with brushes On the note composer screen tap to paint with various brushes When you are finished tap Done to insert your painting into the note You can post your painting to PENUP to share it with others Select colour sets to show Select a new colour using the colour picker Change the brush colour Redo Post the painting to PENUP Undo Change the brush type Eraser ...

Page 102: ...home screen The note will be added to the Home screen Saving a note as a reminder You can save a note as a reminder to view the note later 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Send to Reminder The note will be saved as a reminder Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 3 Tap Delete ...

Page 103: ...your Samsung account or other SNS accounts Posting your artwork Post your artwork created in Samsung Notes or other drawing apps to PENUP 1 Launch the PENUP app and tap 2 Select an option Tap Drafts finish artwork and then tap Done Tap From Gallery select your artwork to post and then tap Done Tap Photo drawing Select an option to take a photo or select a photo draw on it and then tap Done Tap Dra...

Page 104: ...n image 3 Tap Start colouring 4 When you are finished tap Done Live drawing Draw along as you watch the live drawing video that shows the process of completing an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and then tap Live drawing 2 Select an image 3 Tap Learn to draw 4 To draw on the image tap to pause the playback You can change the playback speed by tapping 5 When you are fi...

Page 105: ... the image you drew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Drawing 3 Tap Take picture take a photo and then tap OK Alternatively tap Select from Gallery and select a photo 4 Select the area to draw adjust the transparency level and then tap Done The selected area will be added as a background 5 Draw on the photo 6 When you are finished tap The photo will be hidden and you can see the ima...

Page 106: ...date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Change the event s colour Select a sticker to display with the event 3 Tap Save to save the event Creating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Remin...

Page 107: ...tions at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will appear and the Reminder app icon will be added to the Apps ...

Page 108: ...d of as complete On the reminders list select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder drag the reminder to the right To delete multiple...

Page 109: ... use this feature you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your smartphone Connecting your tablet and smartphone 1 On your smartphone launch Samsung Flow 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app If you are using this feature for the first time tap Start 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 4 Accept the connection request on both devices 5 Confirm the passkey on...

Page 110: ...ture You may incur additional charges on your smartphone when using this feature Checking notifications on your tablet When you receive new notifications on your smartphone check the notifications in pop up window on your tablet Sharing contents You can share your smartphone s contents with your tablet My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as clou...

Page 111: ...t field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap Dismiss to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap Snooze to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap Delete World Clock Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock Creating clocks ...

Page 112: ...p and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app To clear the history tap Clear history To use the unit conversion tool tap You can conver...

Page 113: ...fication on your tablet To use SmartThings your tablet and other devices must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use SmartThings you must sign in to your Samsung account The devices you can connect may vary depending on the region or service provider Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung...

Page 114: ...t a device type Or tap Scan nearby or tap to search for devices 4 Follow the on screen instructions to connect devices Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices For example you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust theTV volume 1 Launch the SmartThings app The list of connected devices will appear 2 View the status of devices on the list To c...

Page 115: ...n to select a location on the map and tap Done To add rooms to the location tap Rooms tick rooms you want to add and then tap Done 3 Tap Done Your location will be added To add devices to the location tap Add device or tap Device and follow the on screen instructions to register devices Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time 1 Launch the S...

Page 116: ...tions Add automation 4 Tap under If and set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet For example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your tablet To set devices to...

Page 117: ...th them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Using additional features Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via aWeb link To use this feature your phone number must be verified SmartView View yo...

Page 118: ...e using it If you use a pogo charging dock sold separately Daily Board will launch automatically when you connect your tablet to it Launching Daily Board 1 Charge the device with a USB cable or charging dock To connect the device to a charging dock slide the device into the charging dock to bring the device s connectors and charging dock s charging terminals into contact with each other 2 Open the...

Page 119: ... to display all information on one page Using Daily Board Playing the slide show You can use your device as a picture frame Enjoy slide shows of your favourite images on Daily Board On the Daily Board main screen swipe to the right to play a slide show To add your favourite images to display to a slide show launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Daily Board Slideshow Select albums and then ...

Page 120: ...or Daily Board main screen You can change the view mode of the information such as clock weather or calendar that is displayed on the Daily Board main screen and the clock s layout You can also apply the night theme or set the day s schedule to be shown on the Daily Board main screen Memo Turn the memo feature on Daily Board on or off Music Turn the music controller feature on Daily Board on or of...

Page 121: ...le using Samsung DeX you can simultaneously use your tablet You can connect your tablet to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI All accessories are sold separately Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially supported are not covered by the warranty ...

Page 122: ...aptor to your tablet 2 Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI adaptor and to aTV or monitor s HDMI port 3 On your tablet s screen tap Continue Start Without changing your tablet s screen the Samsung DeX screen will appear on the connectedTV or monitor HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI HDMI cable ...

Page 123: ...hen select the Flow pointer to tablet screen switch to activate it You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet s screen Using your tablet as a touchpad You can use your tablet as a touchpad and operate it with your fingers or the S Pen On your tablet drag downwards from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and tap Use your tablet as a touchpad You can use the touchpad only...

Page 124: ... Samsung DeX running apps may be closed Some apps or features may not be available when using Samsung DeX To adjust the screen settings use the connectedTV or monitor s display settings Favourite apps Add frequently used apps to the Home screen and launch them quickly Samsung DeX panel You can use various useful features such as locking the Samsung DeX screen and viewing how to use Samsung DeX App...

Page 125: ...lect Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the external display and your tablet s screen by pressing the Side key Ending Samsung DeX When you disconnect your tablet from the connectedTV or monitor Samsung DeX will end Disconnect your tablet from the HDMI adaptor To switch to screen mirroring mode select Exit DeX Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps ...

Page 126: ... to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on th...

Page 127: ...se Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps Refer to NFC and payment...

Page 128: ...luetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T545 for more information SM T545 More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and ta...

Page 129: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 130: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to ...

Page 131: ...npairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair NFC and payment Your device allows you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after...

Page 132: ... provider 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Touch the NFC antenna area on the back of your device to the NFC card reader To set the default payment app open the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data wit...

Page 133: ...ture is activated the icon will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activated To select apps to use data without restriction tap Allow app while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps SM T545 Select apps to always use the mobile data even when your device is connected to aWi Fi network For example you can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep se...

Page 134: ... device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth USB tethering Use USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the ...

Page 135: ...o control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up virtual networks VPNs on ...

Page 136: ...nnections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer Printing content While viewing content...

Page 137: ...ion pattern System sound Set the device to sound for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app separately on the other audio device Refer to Separate app sound for more information Dolby Atmos surro...

Page 138: ...elected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and replies Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications Show snooze option Set whether to show the snooze option App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Status bar Set the device to display only three recent notifications and whether ...

Page 139: ...om Change the screen zoom setting Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Touch sensitivity Increase the touch sensitivity of the screen for use with screen protectors Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to S...

Page 140: ...reensaver when the screen turns off automatically The screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame or Photos a slideshow with selected images will start If you select PhotoTable selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are ...

Page 141: ...the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lock screen version and legal information Smart Lock You can set the...

Page 142: ...version of the biometrics security patch and check for updates Google Play Protect Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn about potential harm and remove them Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile samsung com to track and control your lost or stolen device Security update View the version of your dev...

Page 143: ...unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition ...

Page 144: ... you and look at the screen 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face rec...

Page 145: ...ked screen after recognising your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed If you want to increase the recognition rate in a dark place tap the Brighten screen switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look...

Page 146: ...r password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes If you change the...

Page 147: ...rints Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3...

Page 148: ...fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and...

Page 149: ...tric data to Samsung Pass On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Samsung Pass Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Verifying the Samsung account password You can use your registered biometric data to verify your identity instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settin...

Page 150: ...n screen tap Sign in and select a website or app from the list 2 Tap Edit and modify your ID password and the website s or app s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites and apps When using websites or apps that support Samsung Pass you can easily sign in with Samsung Pass To see the list of websites and apps that support Samsung Pass on the Samsung Pass ...

Page 151: ... you registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You can delete your biometric data sign in information and app data registered to Samsung Pass Your agreement to the terms and conditions and your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will not b...

Page 152: ...haring methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure Folder you must sign in to your Samsung account Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and ta...

Page 153: ...t password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of...

Page 154: ... Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Store tap Download from Play Store or Download from Galaxy Store Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accoun...

Page 155: ...oud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Add account and follow the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring data 1 Launch the Secure Fol...

Page 156: ... On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permission manager View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Send diagnostic data Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Receive marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership ben...

Page 157: ... account or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings such as email accounts wallpaper preferences and more Refer to Users for more information This feature may no...

Page 158: ...ntrol of the device including user account management You can add or delete user accounts only when using this account Guest This account allows guests to access the device Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it New user This account allows users to access their o...

Page 159: ...t one up 3 Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to Locked screen Managing users When using the administrator account you can delete accounts or change account settings On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Users SM T545 To delete a user account tap n...

Page 160: ...e s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later To use Samsung Cloud you must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you ...

Page 161: ...amsung Cloud Back up this tablet To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 ...

Page 162: ...ow with selected features Refer to Daily Board for more information Bixby Routines Add routines to automate settings that you use repeatedly The device also suggests useful routines according to your frequent situations Refer to Bixby Routines for more information Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account This fea...

Page 163: ...s screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to wake Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Easy mute Set the device to mute alarms by using palm motions Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot whe...

Page 164: ...al controls Manage your children s digital use DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing Number of unlocks The time the screen was on Number of notifications Setting timers for apps You can limit the daily usage time fo...

Page 165: ... your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Optimising your device On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malw...

Page 166: ...wer saving In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by activating night mode and limiting the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Charging and tap the Fast charging switch to activate it Adaptive power saving You can set the device to activate pow...

Page 167: ...the memory To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category Then tick items to select and tap Delete or Uninstall Memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware ...

Page 168: ...orm a factory data reset You can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimisation Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view all the languages that can be added tap All lan...

Page 169: ...ure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap So...

Page 170: ...ettings On the Settings screen tap User manual About tablet Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet To change your device s name tap Edit Status View various device information such as theWi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View...

Page 171: ...IN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 172: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side...

Page 173: ...one ensure that it is properly connected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due...

Page 174: ...attery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart...

Page 175: ...ay not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the following...

Page 176: ...ata if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary d...

Page 177: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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