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Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 04 2021 Rev 1 0 SM T720 SM T725 SM T725C SM T727 ...

Page 2: ...7 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 39 Understanding the screen 47 Notification panel 49 Entering text 51 Installing or uninstalling apps 53 Phone 56 Contacts 58 Messages 60 Internet 61 Gallery 65 Multi window 67 Samsung Members 67 Galaxy Shop 67 Samsung Global Goals 68 Calendar 69 Reminder 70 My Files 70 Clock 70 Calculator 71 Game Launcher 72 Game Booster 73 SmartThings 73...

Page 3: ... Troubleshooting 133 Removing the battery Settings 96 Introduction 97 Samsung account 97 Connections 98 Wi Fi 100 Bluetooth 101 Data saver Mobile network enabled models 101 Mobile data only apps Mobile network enabled models 101 Mobile Hotspot Mobile network enabled models 102 More connection settings 103 Sounds and vibration 104 Sound quality and effects 104 Separate app sound 105 Notifications 1...

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Page 5: ...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 syncing or using location services depending on your data p...

Page 6: ...r device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for sale in the U S or its territories and may only be brought to the U S for the owner s personal use The use of mobile devices on aeroplanes or ships may be ...

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: ... 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: ...ut 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 to change depending entirely on manufacturing comp...

Page 11: ...on sensor Touchscreen Volume key Microphone Light sensor Microphone SM T725 SM T725C SM T727 SIM card Memory card tray SM T720 Memory card tray Keyboard dock port Speaker Multipurpose jack USBType C Rear camera Main antenna SM T725 SM T725C SM T727 Speaker Speaker GPS antenna ...

Page 12: ...ty 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 area with your hands or other objects while using certain features such as calls or the mobile data connection Mobile network enabled models Using a Samsung appr...

Page 13: ... key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then select an option you want Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on the screen the...

Page 14: ...se 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 not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible ...

Page 15: ...he 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 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 multi...

Page 16: ...e 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 SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Mobile network enabled models Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider Some services that require a network connection may not be...

Page 17: ... device may be damaged If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 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 your device Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card c...

Page 18: ...ill be disabled Mobile network enabled models If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the memory card may leave or fall out of the tray 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 your device The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file syst...

Page 19: ...l 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 Battery and device care Storage Advanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cove...

Page 20: ...the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up yo...

Page 21: ...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 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 For bette...

Page 22: ...fore using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Place your finger on the Side key After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Side key again Repeat this action until the...

Page 23: ...using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select ...

Page 24: ...g the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing glasses hats masks beards or heavy mak...

Page 25: ...Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognised use the preset screen lock method Deleting the registered face data You can delete ...

Page 26: ...app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen 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 The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provider or mode...

Page 27: ... blurry clean the camera lens and try again 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 The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depend...

Page 28: ...and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take photos more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shoot...

Page 29: ...Scene optimiser When the camera recognises the subject the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour 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 Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front...

Page 30: ...ait mode Take photos that focus on the face by blurring the background 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditi...

Page 31: ...ng 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 Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate the f...

Page 32: ...such as an empty sky or a plain wall Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE HYPERLAPSE 2 Tap and select a frame rate option If you set the frame rate to Auto the device will automatically adjust the frame rate according to the changing rate of the scene 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording...

Page 33: ...es Hold Shutter button to Select an action to perform when you tap and hold the camera button HEIF pictures Take photos in the High Efficiency Image Format HEIF Selfies Save selfies as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Videos High efficiency videos You can record videos in the High EfficiencyVideo Cod...

Page 34: ...r 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 Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used such as the shooting mode when you launch the camera Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a mem...

Page 35: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 36: ...to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create 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 Signing out of your Samsung account...

Page 37: ...revious 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 Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previous device tap Allow 6 On your device select an item to bring and tap Transfer Backing up and restor...

Page 38: ... 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 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device ...

Page 39: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 40: ...apps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar Launch the Settings app tap Display Navigation bar and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear Ta...

Page 41: ...e upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps 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 Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen bu...

Page 42: ...tings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen...

Page 43: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders 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...

Page 44: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from 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 and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 45: ...rsonal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can 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 th...

Page 46: ... Mute mode Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or...

Page 47: ...wing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To add more buttons tap Adjust the brightness of the display...

Page 48: ...he notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards a...

Page 49: ...s 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 keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navigation bar launch the Setti...

Page 50: ...ions 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 Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text...

Page 51: ...pps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected default apps t...

Page 52: ...aunch 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 manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 53: ...ng features may not be available Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More 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 phon...

Page 54: ... name in the search field Or select one from the recommended hot places The business s information such as its phone number or address will appear This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model Making an international call 1 Launch the 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 Rece...

Page 55: ... ID Tap the Block unknown private numbers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Message Send a message to the caller Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hold call Hold a call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other part...

Page 56: ...mport 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch th...

Page 57: ...ts app and tap at the top of the contacts list and then tap Share contacts 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 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Merging duplicate contacts If your contacts list includes duplicate c...

Page 58: ...it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is...

Page 59: ...s apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Settings Yo...

Page 60: ...ges More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for secret mode In secret mode the device w...

Page 61: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 62: ...age with others Modify the image More options Image and video thumbnail BixbyVision View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 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 63: ...use and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature 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 to the left or right on the playback screen Viewing brighter and cleare...

Page 64: ... instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud photos and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting ...

Page 65: ...n tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 While using an app drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here to open appears The selected app will launch in the split screen view You can set to launch an app in the split screen view by ta...

Page 66: ...e maximised Pop up view 1 Tap the Recents button 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 If you tap the Home button while using a pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the E...

Page 67: ... problems you might encounter while using your device Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and st...

Page 68: ... Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account nam...

Page 69: ... will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder or enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders 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 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminde...

Page 70: ...arch for files or folders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app 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 convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units ...

Page 71: ...on the Game Launcher screen If you cannot see your games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Game performance Game performance and then select the mode you wan...

Page 72: ...the device to automatically adjust settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the background to better manage memory Navigation button lock Hide the buttons on the navigation bar To display the buttons tap on the navigation bar Screen touch lock Lock the touchscreen while the game is being played To unlock the touchscreen drag the lock icon in any direction Screenshot Captu...

Page 73: ...nnect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or mon...

Page 74: ... the notification panel swipe 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 This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send ...

Page 75: ...g Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a Web link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Link Sharing The link for the image will be created 3 Select a sharing option ...

Page 76: ...T 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 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...

Page 77: ...otes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note You can change the input method by tapping or Share Manage pages Insert files Reading mode Enter a title 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete ...

Page 78: ...e Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby 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 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 w...

Page 79: ... Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication B...

Page 80: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognise QR co...

Page 81: ...ter 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 Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history On the Samsung Ki...

Page 82: ...hone Connecting your tablet and smartphone 1 On your smartphone launch Samsung Flow 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 4 Accept the connection request on both devices 5 Confirm the passkey on both devices The devices will be connected If your smartphone supports fingerprint recognition feature set up Samsung Pass on your smartphone ...

Page 83: ... via your Bluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your tablet and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your tablet open the notification panel swipe downwards and then check if Music Share is activated You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping and holding Music Share 3 On your friend s s...

Page 84: ...ect 2 On your friend s smartphone 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 tapping and holding Music Share 3 On your tablet open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap and select your friend s Buds from the detected devices list 5 On your friend s smartphone accept the co...

Page 85: ...lide 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 Daily Board main screen will appear and you can see the clock weather or calendar Using Daily Board Playing the slide show You can use your device as a picture frame Enjoy slide shows of y...

Page 86: ...such as the image order transition speed and style You can also set the clock or weather information shown on the slide show Time weather and calendar Change the setting for 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 off ...

Page 87: ...ccomplish tasks you want done on your tablet quickly and easily on a large screen using a keyboard and mouse While using Samsung DeX you can simultaneously use your tablet On tablet screen On external display 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 co...

Page 88: ... with the connector of the Keyboard Cover Samsung DeX screen will appear To set the device to switch to Samsung DeX automatically when connecting the Keyboard Cover launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Samsung DeX and then tap the Auto start when Book Cover Keyboard is connected switch to activate it You can also launch Samsung DeX from quick settings without Keyboard Cover Swipe downward...

Page 89: ...DMI adaptor and to aTV or monitor s HDMI port 3 On your tablet s screen tap 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 To switch to Samsung DeX directly when connecting the HDMI adaptor launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Samsung DeX and then tap the Auto start when HDMI is connect...

Page 90: ...ction request window appears on theTV accept the request 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are connected the Samsung DeX screen will appear on theTV It is recommended to use a Samsung SmartTV manufactured after 2019 Make sure that screen mirroring is supported on theTV you want to connect to Controlling the Samsung DeX screen Controlling with Keyboard Cover s...

Page 91: ...low 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 On your tablet tap on the navigation bar If you have set the navigation bar to use Swipe gestures open the notification panel and tap Use your tablet as a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can view the ge...

Page 92: ...n an interface environment similar to a computer You can multitask by running multiple apps simultaneously You can also check your tablet s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Apps button Taskbar Favourite apps Quick access toolbar Status bar Notifications ...

Page 93: ...ernal display and tablet simultaneously While using Samsung DeX you can use separate apps on the external display and your tablet simultaneously For example while watching a video on the connectedTV or monitor you can chat with your friend on a messenger On the connectedTV or monitor launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then launch another app on your tablet Locking the Samsung DeX scree...

Page 94: ...capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will auto...

Page 95: ...t a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder ...

Page 96: ...s app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 97: ... provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have ...

Page 98: ...etworks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart you...

Page 99: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 100: ...h to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be c...

Page 101: ...ork 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 screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data only apps tap the switch to activate it and then tap the switches next to the apps you want You may incu...

Page 102: ...he device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up virtual private networks VPNs on your device to connect to a school or company s private network Private DNS Set the device to use the security enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settin...

Page 103: ...ge the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification System s...

Page 104: ...timised sound UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listeni...

Page 105: ...n 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 You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and app...

Page 106: ...rence Changing the screen mode On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode and select a mode you want Vivid This optimises the colour range saturation and sharpness of your display You can also adjust the display colour balance by colour value Natural This adjusts the screen to a natural tone You can adjust the display colour only in Vivid mode Vivid mode may not be compatible with third party ...

Page 107: ...play Screen mode Vivid 2 Tap Advanced settings 3 Adjust the R Red G Green or B Blue colour bar to your preference The screen tone will be adjusted Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper Home screen Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout On the Settings screen tap Home screen ...

Page 108: ...o 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 The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock...

Page 109: ...le 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 Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Refer to Samsung Pass for more information Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for mo...

Page 110: ...ty instead of entering your Samsung account password when for example you purchase content from Galaxy Store On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Settings Account and syncing and then tap the Verify with Samsung 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 On the sign in page of th...

Page 111: ...he service provider or model Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass 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 select an option under Priv...

Page 112: ...n another secure location Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 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 name or icon of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the ap...

Page 113: ...ent may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image and tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in...

Page 114: ... show the Secure Folder again launch the Settings app tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder and then tap the Show icon on Apps screen switch to activate it Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore Uninstalling Secure Folder ...

Page 115: ... theWi Fi network service provider or model Selecting apps to protect using SecureWi Fi Select apps to protect using SecureWi Fi so that you can safely protect data such as your password or your activity in apps from being accessed by others On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi Protected apps and tap the switches next to the apps you want to protect using SecureWi Fi Some...

Page 116: ...der or model 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 accuracy of your location information even when the features are deactivated Rec...

Page 117: ...ature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Google Drive Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information You must sign in to your Googl...

Page 118: ...ata 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 customise the device settings that affect all accounts New restricted account A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by the administrator a...

Page 119: ...p Accounts and backup Users To delete a user account tap the user account you want to delete and tap Delete user To change account settings tap user account and change the settings Samsung Cloud Back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later Backing up data You can back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data un...

Page 120: ...ons Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Samsung DeX Set the device to use like a computer ...

Page 121: ...en tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tapping an empty area on the Home screen or the locked screen Keep screen on while viewing Set the device to prevent the display from turn...

Page 122: ...me mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of 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...

Page 123: ...used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and tap Delete or Uninstall The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The availa...

Page 124: ...speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboard settings Physical keyboard Change the settings for an external k...

Page 125: ...figure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings TalkBack tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the s...

Page 126: ...ment Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About tablet Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet To change your device s name tap Edit Status information Vie...

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Page 128: ...ature by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN 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 erro...

Page 129: ...utions 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 key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 130: ...nnectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the batter...

Page 131: ... files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the fil...

Page 132: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 133: ...up storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom of the screen Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your saf...

Page 134: ...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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