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Apps and features

Selecting a camera for shooting

On the preview screen, select the camera you want and take a photo or record a video.

This feature is only available in some shooting modes.

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(Wide-angle): The wide-angle camera lets you take basic photos or record normal

videos.

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(Telephoto): The telephoto camera (optical zoom) lets you take photos or record

videos with enlarged subject.

Telephoto

Wide-angle

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab Active3

Page 1: ...www samsung com ca USER MANUAL English CA 11 2020 Rev 1 0 SM T577U DS ...

Page 2: ...tification panel 44 Screen capture and screen record 46 Entering text Apps and features 49 Installing or uninstalling apps 51 S Pen features 64 Bixby 68 BixbyVision 71 Bixby Routines 74 Phone 79 Contacts 82 Messages 86 Internet 88 Camera 102 Gallery 109 AR Zone 112 Edge screen 114 Multi window 117 Samsung Daily 118 Samsung Members 119 Samsung Notes 124 PENUP 128 Calendar 129 Reminder 131 Samsung F...

Page 3: ...th and Safety Settings 152 Introduction 152 Connections 153 Wi Fi 155 Bluetooth 157 NFC and payment 159 Data saver 159 Mobile data only apps 160 Mobile Hotspot andTethering 161 More connection settings 163 Sounds and vibration 163 Dolby Atmos surround sound 164 Separate app sound 164 Notifications 165 App icon badges 165 Display 166 Dark mode settings 167 Font size and style 167 Screensaver 168 Wa...

Page 4: ...ce or 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 ...

Page 5: ...adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it The use of mobile devices on airplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with the appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Maintaining ...

Page 6: ... device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the 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 Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and ce...

Page 7: ...it could be because 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 W...

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: ...e 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 d...

Page 10: ...ce If you want to remove the case attached to the device it is recommended to detach it from the top corners Whether a case is supplied may vary by region or service provider 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 performance p...

Page 11: ...ecognition sensor Multipurpose jack USBType C Side key Power Bixby Active key Front camera Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Keyboard dock port SIM card Memory card tray Rear camera Main antenna Flash Back cover Microphone GPS antenna Earphone jack Microphone Speaker NFC antenna ...

Page 12: ... 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 material to the device If you cover the device s antenna a...

Page 13: ...ixby for more information Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Active key Press or press and hold to launch preset apps Recents key Press to open the list of recent apps Home key Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to retu...

Page 14: ...nt S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Name Functions S Pen nib Use the S Pen to write draw or perform touch actions on the screen Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as the Air 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 ove...

Page 15: ...sively when inserting the nib into the S Pen Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device Do not bend or apply excessive pressure 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...

Page 16: ...over 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 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts ...

Page 17: ...htly to prevent water and dust from entering the device An 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 Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 18: ...damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Only use the USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use a 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 not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain...

Page 19: ...t need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at...

Page 20: ...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 more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery If the fast charging feature is not activated la...

Page 21: ... cards This device will support dual SIM functionality in North America through a future software update once the service is available Some services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider 5 4 2 3 1 1 Pull the tray gently from the tray slot 2 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 3 Gently press the S...

Page 22: ...memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory 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 recogn...

Page 23: ...s facing downwards 3 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may fall out of the tray 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering...

Page 24: ...lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses 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 formatt...

Page 25: ...ics 25 Protective case Installing the protective case Insert the upper part of the device into the case and then press the edges of the bottom part one by one using both hands to firmly install it 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 26: ...the edges of the upper part one at a time using both hands until the device protrudes from the case then remove the device from it 2 1 3 Installing the S Pen Insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case ...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...sung account 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 launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account Apps and services Alternatively visit account samsung com Creating a Samsun...

Page 29: ...low the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your 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...

Page 30: ...rring 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 previ...

Page 31: ... 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 32: ...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 recognize 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 33: ...ap 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 Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 34: ...g 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 Edge panel handle ...

Page 35: ...Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key Home screen Apps screen Finder If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen 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 ...

Page 36: ...atively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Displaying the screen in landscape mode Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode ...

Page 37: ...olders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the 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 a...

Page 38: ...ked 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 separat...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...essing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 41: ...ck the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for...

Page 42: ...s bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Access the power options Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby d...

Page 43: ...button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the pla...

Page 44: ...rent screen and scrollable area How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Method 1 Key capture Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Method 2 Swipe capture Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen Method 3 Air command capture Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button ...

Page 45: ...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 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it 2 Select a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To show the S Pen p...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...s 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 Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard size Enter stickers ...

Page 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ... Setting app permissions 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 ...

Page 51: ...e S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want Create note Smart select View all notes Screen write AR Doodle Live messages S Pen settings Translate PENUP Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel On the Air command panel tap Add shortcuts and select apps or functions to op...

Page 52: ... by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file Refer to Live messages for more information AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Refer to AR Doodle for more information Translate Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it Refer toTranslate for more information PENUP Post your artwork vie...

Page 53: ...nd then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing or saving You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the ...

Page 54: ...e selected area Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Capturing an area from a video While playing a video select an area and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture during video playback open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 On the toolbar tap 3 Adjust the position and size of the capture area Drag a corner of the frame...

Page 55: ...e saving the file Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps 1 When there is content you want to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the edit...

Page 56: ...Apps and features 56 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Pen Undo Redo Share Save Eraser 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot Share the screenshot with others Save the screenshot in Gallery ...

Page 57: ...stomize the 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 Message input limit Preview Start over Undo Change the pen radius Change the file format Change the writing effect Change t...

Page 58: ... translate open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping or 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert The translated text will appear To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not appear dependin...

Page 59: ...d translate text and more Refer to BixbyVision for more information 1 When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from open the Air command panel and tap BixbyVision 2 Hover the S Pen over the content you want When the content is recognized the available search icons will appear 3 Select an icon you want 4 To close BixbyVision tap on the BixbyVision panel ...

Page 60: ...en tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on 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 minimized app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 61: ...endar screen You can view and manage your schedules on the calendar screen Open the Air command panel tap Write on calendar and then mark your schedules on the calendar When you are finished tap Save To edit it tap Pen settings Eraser Redo Undo Edit You can use this feature only on the calendar of monthly view ...

Page 62: ...review window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 63: ... Notes 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 Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap To save the memo tap Save The memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Folders Screen off memos ...

Page 64: ...be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use Bixby you must sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must select the language to use with Bixby sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen i...

Page 65: ...orresponding functions or show the information you requested While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key when you are finished 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 t...

Page 66: ...uring a conversation while pressing and holding the Side key answer Bixby Or tap and answer Bixby If you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio devices or start a conversation by saying Hi Bixby you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon Launch the Bixby app and tap Automatic listening Hands free only ...

Page 67: ...by via text Launch the Bixby app and tap and then type what you want During the communication Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice feedback Bixby usages Launching apps or services You can launch features quickly via Bixby You can also use various convenient services such as ordering coffee or searching for nearby restaurants or hotels and making a reservation For example while ...

Page 68: ... Translate or extract text Search including similar images Shopping Scan QR code To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network 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 respons...

Page 69: ...amera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Select and keep the QR code within the screen to recognize it The information connected to the QR code will appear Searching for shopping information Recognize a product to search for information even when you do not know the product s name For example if you want to search for the product s information online use the BixbyV...

Page 70: ...gnize it 3 Select a search result The similar images and related information will appear Translating or extracting text Recognize 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 s...

Page 71: ...ng on silent mode and dark mode to not be jarring on your eyes and ears when you use the device before going to bed Adding routines Add routines to use your device more conveniently When you add a routine you can set its running condition to auto or manual Adding recommended routines When your device learns your usage patterns it will recommend adding useful or frequently used features as routines...

Page 72: ...ct a routine you want and tap Save To set the routine s conditions and actions tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set For manual routines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a ...

Page 73: ...ines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a pop up windows appears tap Add Using routines Running auto routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected Running manual routines For manual routines which you set the running condition as Start button tapped you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want Launch t...

Page 74: ...ll appear To deactivate a routine tap the 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 or video calls To make a call or send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the C...

Page 75: ...ter Access additional options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages swi...

Page 76: ...send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send If the Add a reminder switch is activated a reminder will be saved to alert you of the rejected call one hour later To create various rejection messages launch the Phone app tap Settings Quick decline messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is missed the icon appears o...

Page 77: ...ller Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call 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 crea...

Page 78: ...g contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without 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 sho...

Page 79: ...ts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 80: ...e contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the followin...

Page 81: ...tap Share 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method 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 group 2 Enter a group name 3 Tap Add member select contacts to add to the group and then tap Done 4 Tap Save Sending a group message You can send a group message to a group s members at the same...

Page 82: ...tacts 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 you...

Page 83: ...e recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty Enter recipients Enter stickers Enter a message Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app ...

Page 84: ... does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it 3 Enter a category name and tap Done 4 Select conversations to add to the category and tap Done 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 list and then tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 Move between pages Access additional options Open the browser s tab manager Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks Close the tab Open a new tab ...

Page 87: ...o use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method 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 opt...

Page 88: ...le Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread...

Page 89: ...s being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems Using the camera button Tap and hold the c...

Page 90: ...Select an aspect ratio for videos Apply a filter effect or beauty effects Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Refer to AR Doodle for more information Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a conc...

Page 91: ...tures 91 Changing 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 ...

Page 92: ...nt and take a photo or record a video This feature is only available in some shooting modes Wide angle The wide angle camera lets you take basic photos or record normal videos Telephoto The telephoto camera optical zoom lets you take photos or record videos with enlarged subject Telephoto Wide angle ...

Page 93: ...ettings and applies the optimized effect automatically by recognizing the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camera recognizes the subject the scene optimizer button will change and the optimized colour and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimizer switch to activate it To use additional features tap on the prev...

Page 94: ...o activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognizes the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Adjust the position and angle of the camera to fit the composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a photo Guide Idea...

Page 95: ...tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Creating filters Select an image with a colour tone you like from Gallery and save the colour tone as a new filter When you then take a photo with the filter you can get a similar look 1 On the preview screen tap My filters When you create a filter for the first time sel...

Page 96: ...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 switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a vi...

Page 97: ...priate 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 If the image is too dark increase the exposure If the image is too light reduce the exposure Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the focus area and the exposure area Tap the preview scre...

Page 98: ...stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Food mode Take photos of food with vibrant colours and blurred edges 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to...

Page 99: ...ound is blurred and the subject stands out clearly Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject has a similar colour to the background Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur ...

Page 100: ...ew screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimizer Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimized effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by recognizing the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Enable or dis...

Page 101: ... features Auto HDR Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength m...

Page 102: ... About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Videos View the videos saved in your device Favourites View your favourite photos and videos Recent View recent photos and videos Suggested View recommended content ...

Page 103: ... then tap Create movie When you select Highlight reel the device will automatically combine the highlights from the images or videos and create a movie 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 images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an ima...

Page 104: ...g images by enlarging an area 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image 3 Double tap or spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 105: ...r fast forward by dragging the bar Create 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 t...

Page 106: ...r a title for the album and tap Create Moving photos and videos to albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Select an album and tap Add items 3 Tap Pictures or tap Albums and select an album with the images or videos you want 4 Tick files and tap Done 5 Tap Move The files will be deleted from the original folder and moved to the album To copy the files tap Copy Deleting albums 1 Launch the...

Page 107: ...ead 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 Editing stories To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap Story album Add To remove images or videos from a story select a story tap Story album Edit tick im...

Page 108: ... synced When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive 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 theTrash feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the tras...

Page 109: ...eos Launching AR Zone Use the following methods to launch AR Zone Launch the AR Zone app Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Available features may vary depending on the region or service provider AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Deco Pic Capture photos or videos with various stickers ...

Page 110: ... Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognizes the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Redo Undo Recognition area Change the pen type and colour Delete doodle Enter text Hide ...

Page 111: ...s or videos with various stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic 2 Select a sticker you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery ...

Page 112: ...atures from the Edge panels Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel Edge panel settings Edge panel handle ...

Page 113: ...dle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 On the Apps edge panel select an app to launch it Editing the Apps edge panel To add an app tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list To create a folder on the panel tap on the panel tap and hold an app from the apps list and then drag it over another app on the Apps ...

Page 114: ...indow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also 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 ...

Page 115: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or the Back key and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the win...

Page 116: ...e 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 Minimize the window Close the app Maximize the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 117: ...y screen will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Access additional options Access additional card options Contents 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 it...

Page 118: ... key Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments...

Page 119: ... or Sort pages Insert files Switch to reading mode Access additional options Enter a title 3 When you are finished composing the note tap Composing notes with handwriting On the note composer screen tap to write or draw with the S Pen You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two fingers on it Pen Highlighter Eraser Select and edit Align text Undo Change sty...

Page 120: ...You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Using the easy writing pad Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily When you write or draw on the easy writing pad your handwriting will be automatically adjusted and entered between the lines of the input field On...

Page 121: ...o change the size of the selection tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available 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...

Page 122: ...een tap twice 2 Select a colour or line 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 Changing drawings into shape You can change your drawings into shapes Tap and draw Your drawings will now automatically change into the corresponding shape ...

Page 123: ...th the text tap Convert Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Pin to 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 Add to Reminder T...

Page 124: ...e notes to delete 3 Tap Delete PENUP Introduction PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View artwork by category Your activities You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 125: ...p Save and post If you want to apply a filter to your artwork tap Choose a filter select a filter you want and then tap Next This option will not appear when you select From Gallery 4 Enter a title description and hashtag 5 Tap Post Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps select the artwork from an app and tap PENUP Colouring images Using the various...

Page 126: ...ng an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and 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 finished tap The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew ...

Page 127: ...rew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Photo 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 or apply a sketch filter 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 ...

Page 128: ...elect a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Add a note Change the event s colour Add invitees Select time zone 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 Reminder Refer to Reminder for more informa...

Page 129: ...account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Create reminders to schedule to do items or to view content later You will receive notifications 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 ...

Page 130: ...Tap When I arrive at Done 5 Tap Save to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will appear Completing reminders Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded 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 resto...

Page 131: ... 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 132: ... You can access the Internet on your tablet using your smartphone s mobile data connection Your smartphone must support the mobile hotspot feature 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 tap NOTIFICATIONS to check the notifications on your tablet Sharing contents You can ...

Page 133: ...onvert your voice to text Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 134: ...language you are speaking the device will not recognize your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Launch the My Files app View files that are stored in each storage To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage...

Page 135: ...arms 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 Tap enter a city name or select a city from the map and then tap Add To use the tim...

Page 136: ...y 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 You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen To clear the history tap Clear history To use the unit ...

Page 137: ...tap Samsung Kids to activate it The Samsung Kids screen will appear When starting Samsung Kids for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Access additional options Available apps My MagicVoice My Browser My Art Studio My Camera My Gallery Your preset screen lock method or your...

Page 138: ...msung Kids and add them Show Content page Set the device to display the Samsung partner s content page on the Samsung Kids screen Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids press the Back key or tap Close Samsung Kids and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Introduction Control and manage smart appliances and Internet ofThings IoT products with your tablet Connecting with nearby devices Connec...

Page 139: ...ung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Device 3 Tap Scan nearby 4 Select a device from the ...

Page 140: ...pplied with the selected device is downloaded you can control the device Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap Add location 2 Enter the location name To set a location tap Geo...

Page 141: ...utomations You can also set an automation to operate devices automatically depending on the preset time the status of devices and more For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Save 5 Tap u...

Page 142: ...ng various sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them...

Page 143: ...wipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 2 Tap and hold Quick Share The Quick Share settin...

Page 144: ...te a shared album to share photos or videos with others and download your files whenever you want To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account When you play a high resolution video from a shared album the video connection may drop depending on the network speed Content that is larger than 1 GB cannot be shared to a shared album 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Sha...

Page 145: ... tap Connections Bluetooth tap the switch to activate it and then connect the tablet to your car speaker If the tablet and your car speaker are already connected proceed to the next step 2 Your tablet Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Music Share to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by launching the Settings app and tap...

Page 146: ...or tablet Play a music file The music will play on your car speaker SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or monitor 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap SmartView 2 Select a device to mirror your device s screen or display content When you play a video with SmartView the resolution may vary ...

Page 147: ...r calendar You can also create a note and control music while using 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 notification panel and tap Tap here to start Daily Board The...

Page 148: ... 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 149: ...he information such as clock weather or calendar that is displayed on the Daily Board main screen and the clock s layout You can also 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 SmartThings Set the device to show SmartThings devices and scenes on the Daily Board Music Turn the music controller feature on Daily Board on or of...

Page 150: ...hrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you YT Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Play Movies Purchase or rent videos s...

Page 151: ...tch 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 the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 152: ...ta 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 for more information Fligh...

Page 153: ... and Tethering for more information More connection settings Customize 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 tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network ...

Page 154: ...est 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 receive the image 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be ...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...evice 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and select a device to receive the image If the device you want to pair with is not in the list turn on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2 Tap next to t...

Page 157: ...a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the dev...

Page 158: ...ns 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 with the NFC feature Transfer data such as images or contacts with other devices by touching your device s NFC antenna to the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the An...

Page 159: ... while Data saver on and select apps Mobile data only apps 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 secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings ...

Page 160: ...s 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 Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 ...

Page 161: ...d Tap the Auto Hotspot switch to activate it More connection settings Customize settings to 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 ...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...lect a vibration pattern System sound Set the device to sound or vibrate 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 infor...

Page 164: ...ication settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications Suggest actions and replies Set the device to suggest actions and replies for notifications Swipe left or right for snooze Set the device to show the notification snooze icon when you swipe a notification to the left or right on the notification panel App icon badges Change the settings for app icon badges Refer to App icon badges for more ...

Page 165: ...en settings On the Settings screen tap Display Light Dark Activate or deactivate dark mode Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place Refer to Dark mode settings for more information Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Outdoor mode Make the screen brighter for outdoor viewing Turns off after 15 minutes unless the sc...

Page 166: ... dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Dark mode 1 On the Settings screen tap Display and tap Dark to activate it 2 To set the schedule to apply dark mode to the screen tap Dark mode settings tap th...

Page 167: ...tomatically 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 Photo table selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished press the Back key To previe...

Page 168: ...ge screen lock settings for the selected lock method Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Co...

Page 169: ...g the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprin...

Page 170: ...t SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face If you use ...

Page 171: ...e your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face registration register your face indoors and out of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the scr...

Page 172: ...itch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognizing your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognizing faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed If you want to set your device to rec...

Page 173: ...rint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set...

Page 174: ... recognition sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may no...

Page 175: ...ts tap Done Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Check added fingerprints 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor The recognition result will be...

Page 176: ...erprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Samsung Pass Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information To use this feature your device must be connected to aWi Fi or mobile network To use this feature y...

Page 177: ...Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 Open a website that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your ID and password and then tap the website s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tick Sign in with Samsung Pass and ...

Page 178: ...p s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easily enter your personal information such as your address or payment card information on apps that support autofill 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Autofill forms and select an option 2 Enter the information and tap Save You can now use the biometric data you ...

Page 179: ...tap Settings Leave Samsung Pass Your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as photos and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked ...

Page 180: ...the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 Agree to the terms and conditions of Secure Folder 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in 4 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen To change the ...

Page 181: ...Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add files 2 Tap Images tick images to move and then tap Done 3 Tap Move The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storag...

Page 182: ...h the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show icon on Apps screen switch to deactivate it Alternatively open ...

Page 183: ...store 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder tick Move media file...

Page 184: ... the settings for Customization Service Advanced Configure advanced settings for privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy Set the device to use theWi Fi or Bluetooth feature to increase the accu...

Page 185: ...ider Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Sync and back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data a...

Page 186: ...sts 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 own apps and content and customize the device settings that affect all accounts New restricted account A restricted account can only access the apps ...

Page 187: ...ed profile If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the administrator account follow the on screen instructions to set 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 ...

Page 188: ...loud and view the data you have synced in each app You can also back up your device 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 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 settin...

Page 189: ...amsung Cloud Back up data 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 Tick it...

Page 190: ...e 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 feature may not be available depending on the region or s...

Page 191: ...apping 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 incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gall...

Page 192: ...ntrols DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to DigitalWellbeing for more information Parental 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 App timer...

Page 193: ...the app you want and set the time Using focus mode You can activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want While focus mode is on you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed exceptions for On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Then tap the mode you want to activate under Focus mode and tap Start Activating wind dow...

Page 194: ...re Using the auto optimization feature You can set the device to perform auto optimization when your device is not in use Tap Advanced Auto optimization and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimization tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power...

Page 195: ...d 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 power saving mode automatically based on your usage patterns and the remaining battery power Tap Power mode and tap the Adaptive power saving switch to activate it Your device will activate power saving mode based on the s...

Page 196: ...ing the storage 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 mal...

Page 197: ... 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 optimization 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 languages 2 Select a language t...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...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 201: ...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 202: ...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 203: ...ry is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available storage space 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 storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Res...

Page 204: ...may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorized 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 followin...

Page 205: ...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 206: ...h Do not use damaged power cords or plugs or loose electrical sockets Unsecured connections can cause electric shock or fire Do not touch the device power cords plugs or the electric socket with wet hands or other wet body parts Doing so may cause electric shock Do not pull the power cord excessively when disconnecting it Doing so may cause electric shock or fire Do not bend or damage the power co...

Page 207: ...use an impact to the charger or the device Handle and dispose of the device and charger with care Never dispose of the battery or device in a fire Never place the battery or device on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators The device may explode when overheated Follow all local regulations when disposing of used battery or device Never crush or puncture the device Avoid ...

Page 208: ...ck Conductive materials may cause a short circuit or corrosion of the terminals which may result in an explosion or fire When using the wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The device may not charge properly or may overheat Do not bite or suck the device or the battery Doing so may damage...

Page 209: ... your body that is opposite the pacemaker If you use medical equipment contact the equipment manufacturer before using your device to determine whether or not the equipment will be affected by radio frequencies emitted by the device Electronic devices in your car may malfunction due to radio interference from your device Contact the manufacturer for more information Do not expose the device to hea...

Page 210: ...battery or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding device usage while operating a vehicle While driving safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility Never use your device while drivin...

Page 211: ...e only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged The device can be used in locations with an ambient temperature of 0 C to 35 C You can store the device at an ambient temperature of 20 C to 50 C Using or storing the device outside of the recommended temperature ranges may damage the device or reduce the battery s lifespan Do not store your device in very hot areas such as inside a ca...

Page 212: ...o close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing Flash based games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device consult a physician before using the device If you feel discomfort such as a muscl...

Page 213: ...ing or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects Do not paint or put stickers on your device Paint and stickers can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation If you are allergic to paint or metal parts of the device you may experience itching eczema or swelling of th...

Page 214: ...y the warranty within the validity period but damages or deterioration caused by using unapproved accessories are not When using the device mind the following Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the microphone Do not disassemble modify or repair your device Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty If your device...

Page 215: ... or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices Do not touch gold coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects If dirty wipe the card with a soft cloth Inserting a card or connecting a cable by force or improperly may result in damage to the multipurpose jack or other parts of the device Protect your personal data and prev...

Page 216: ...le for any legal issues caused by the user s illegal use of copyrighted material Malware and viruses To protect your device from malware and viruses follow these usage tips Failure to do so may result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service Do not download unknown applications Do not visit untrusted websites Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown sender...

Page 217: ...e that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rece...

Page 218: ...te To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these...

Page 219: ...RTORT FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ATTORNEY FEES EXPENSES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN OR AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BYYOU OR ANYTHIRD PARTY EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time and Samsung makes no rep...

Page 220: ... 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 trademarks of Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners ISED Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device compl...

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