Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 User Manual Download

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USER MANUAL

English. 07/2020. Rev.1.0

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab S7

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 07 2020 Rev 1 0 SM T870 SM T875 SM T970 SM T975 SM T976B ...

Page 2: ...reen capture and screen record 42 Entering text Apps and features 45 Installing or uninstalling apps 47 S Pen features 61 Bixby 65 BixbyVision 67 Bixby Routines 70 Phone 75 Contacts 79 Messages 82 Internet 83 Camera 98 Gallery 104 AR Zone 112 Edge screen 114 Multi window 117 Samsung Daily 118 Samsung Members 118 Samsung Notes 123 PENUP 127 Calendar 128 Reminder 130 Samsung Flow 131 Voice Recorder ...

Page 3: ...Connections 160 Wi Fi 162 Bluetooth 163 Data saver SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B 164 Mobile data only apps SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B 164 Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B 166 More connection settings 167 Sounds and vibration 168 Dolby Atmos surround sound 168 Separate app sound 168 Notifications 169 App icon badges 169 Display 170 Dark mode settings 171 Motion smoothness 171 Blue ligh...

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

Page 5: ... the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID o...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ... 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 companies For more information about available accessories refer...

Page 10: ...Bixby Fingerprint recognition sensor Speaker Speaker Light sensor Microphone Keyboard dock port Touchscreen Volume key SM T875 SIM card Memory card tray SM T870 Memory card tray Microphone Light sensor Front camera GPS antenna Speaker Speaker Main antenna SM T875 Rear camera Dual Flash S Pen charger ...

Page 11: ...tenna SM T975 SM T976B Rear camera Dual Flash S Pen charger Your device contains magnets which may affect medical devices such as pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators If you are using any of these medical devices keep your device a safe distance from them and consult with your physician before you use the device Keep a safe distance between your device and objects that are affecte...

Page 12: ...tempt 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 area with your hands or ...

Page 13: ...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 soft butto...

Page 14: ...eatures Refer to Air actions for more information Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them 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 T...

Page 15: ...ound the device the S Pen may not be able to properly perform some actions such as charging or tapping the touchscreen Even if the S Pen has been fully discharged you can use other S Pen features such as tapping the touchscreen or the Air command features If the device and the S Pen are not attached like in the image the S Pen may not be charged Attach the S Pen by aligning the top of the S Pen to...

Page 16: ...y be damaged if you use Micro USB cable When the device s battery is discharged it must be charged using the supplied charger Otherwise the device may not charge properly 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 elec...

Page 17: ...drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while char...

Page 18: ...e built in fast charging feature when you charge the battery using a standard battery charger If the device heats up or the ambient air temperature rises the charging speed may decrease automatically This is a normal operating condition to prevent damage to the device SIM or USIM card nano SIM card SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the...

Page 19: ...n the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 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 ...

Page 20: ...pt 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 recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory c...

Page 21: ...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 your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card ...

Page 22: ...er actions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructi...

Page 23: ...evice If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup Samsung 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 visit account samsung com F...

Page 24: ... Google account tap Continue with Google 3 Follow 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...

Page 25: ...erring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the prev...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ... 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 Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S P...

Page 28: ...Basics 28 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 29: ...he screen Navigation bar soft buttons When you turn on the screen the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment ...

Page 30: ...ear Tap More options and select an option you want Swipe from bottom The gesture hints will appear where the soft buttons are located To use the soft buttons drag the gesture hint of the desired button upwards Swipe from sides and bottom Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to move to the Home screen Swipe up and hold to view the list of recent apps Swipe inward from either side of the screen to...

Page 31: ...apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps Screen indicator Edge panel handle Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards 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...

Page 32: ...ernatively 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 Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item o...

Page 33: ... selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocat...

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

Page 35: ...e 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 5G network connected LTE network connected in LTE network that includes the 5G network Wi Fi connect...

Page 36: ...ry charging Battery power level Lock screen Pressing 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 37: ...lock 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 f...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...utton 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 without launching related apps You can also continue the playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue t...

Page 40: ...nt screen and scrollable area How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot You can view the captured screenshots 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 41: ... the screenshot with others If the options are not visible on the captured screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Screen record Record the screen while using your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it 2 Select a sound setting and tap Sta...

Page 42: ... Delete a preceding character Enter 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 th...

Page 43: ...ons Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider Enter emoticons Enter stickers You can also enter My Emoji stickers that look like you Refer to Using your emoji stickers in chats for more information Attach animated GIFs Switch to handwriting mode Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard mode Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Search for ...

Page 44: ... Dictionary Look up definitions for 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...

Page 45: ...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 46: ... 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 47: ...o Charging the S Pen for more information When you detach the S Pen from the S Pen charger the icon will appear on the status bar If the S Pen is discharged or far from the device or if there are obstacles or there is external interference between the S Pen and the device the S Pen will be disconnected from the device and the icon will turn grey To use the Air action feature again connect the S Pe...

Page 48: ...e Air actions setting screen and select an app under App actions You can change actions by tapping items Set an app or feature to launch S Pen battery power level Set actions for each app Set actions for each gesture Connecting another S Pen Before using S Pen features with another S Pen such as Air action you must connect the S Pen to your device 1 Attach the S Pen to the S Pen charger 2 Open the...

Page 49: ...S Pen and connect it again Attach the S Pen to the S Pen charger Then open the Air action setting screen and tap Reset S Pen Air command Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps To open the Air command panel hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on ...

Page 50: ...d image You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage Refer to Screen write for more information Live messages Instead of text message create and send a unique message 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...

Page 51: ...screen launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it While using apps that support the Air action feature you can view actions available with each app by hovering the S Pen over the Air command icon Create note Create notes easily in a pop up window without launching the Samsung Notes app 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Create no...

Page 52: ... Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select To pin the selected area at the top of the screen tap select the area and then tap Pin to screen 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Extract text Extract text from the selected area Pin to screen Pin the selected area to the screen Automatically changes the appearance of the selected a...

Page 53: ...rame to resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Write or draw on...

Page 54: ... Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 If you capture the content on an elongated page such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture the hidden content Tap Scroll capture repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap Done 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Pen Undo Redo Share Save Eraser 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot ...

Page 55: ...Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing Gallery Set a photo or a video saved in Gallery as a background image Camera Take a photo or record a video and set it as a background image Colour Select a background colour 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Preview Start over Undo Change the file format Message input limit Change the writing effect Change the pen colour Change the...

Page 56: ... 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 57: ...ant 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 recognised the available search icons will appear 3 Select an icon you want 4 To close BixbyVision tap on the BixbyVision panel Magnify Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it Open the Air command panel tap Magnify and hover the S Pen ...

Page 58: ...r places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimised app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Write on calendar Mark your schedules easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen You can view and manage your schedules on the calendar screen Open the Air command panel tap Write on ...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...ap 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 or reattach the S Pen to the S Pen charger The memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Folders Screen off memos ...

Page 61: ...eset screen lock method Now you can unlock the screen by pressing the S Pen button Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently You can talk to Bixby or type text Bixby will launch a function you request or show the information you want It also learns your usage patterns and environments The more it learns about you the more precisely it will unders...

Page 62: ...rms and conditions 1 Press and hold the Side key Alternatively launch the Bixby app Sign in to your Samsung account Select a language Side key 2 Select the language to use with Bixby 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in your account information will appear on the screen 4 Follow the on screen instruct...

Page 63: ... weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow while pressing and holding the Side key just say Tomorrow Because Bixby understands the context of the conversation it will show you tomorrow s weather Corresponding function launched Listening How s the weather today If Bixby asks you a question during a conversation while pressing and holding the Side key ans...

Page 64: ...ext 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 pressing...

Page 65: ...lable features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Samsung is not responsible for the product information provided by BixbyVision Launching BixbyVision Launch BixbyVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shootin...

Page 66: ...he BixbyVision features and the device will search for it and show you the results 1 Launch the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it 3 Select a search result The information about the product will appear Searching for similar images and related information Search for images similar to the recognised ...

Page 67: ...e Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and then tap BIXBY VISION 2 Select and keep the text within the screen to recognise it The translated text will appear on the screen To extract text tap If you tap you can use additional features with the extracted text such as sharing or saving it To change the source or target language tap the language settings panel at the bottom of the screen Bi...

Page 68: ...m the recommendation list View the list of useful features and add them as your own routines 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select 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 S...

Page 69: ...ng 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 the Settings app tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and then tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap th...

Page 70: ...o delete routines tap Delete tick routines to delete and then tap Delete Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Call text on other devices switch to activate it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging...

Page 71: ...aunch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls To set a number to speed dial launch the Phone app tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the...

Page 72: ... 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message when rejecting an incoming call drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send If the Add reminder switch is activated a re...

Page 73: ...og You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown hidden 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 dev...

Page 74: ...1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number and tap Add 3 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing 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 ...

Page 75: ...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 76: ...ontacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and then 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 follow...

Page 77: ... status message with others using the profile sharing feature To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap Tap he...

Page 78: ...unch the Contacts app tap Groups and then select a group Tap at the top of the contacts list and tap Send message Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge cont...

Page 79: ...e other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 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 empty ...

Page 80: ...tap input field enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 Tap New category Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it 3 Enter a category...

Page 81: ...on sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting 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 se...

Page 82: ...1 Launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Close the tab Move between pages Access additional options Open the browser s tab manager Refresh the current webpage Open a new tab View your bookmarks ...

Page 83: ...n capture Changing security settings You can change your password Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an option switch under Biometrics to activate it Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Secret mode Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and setting...

Page 84: ...e 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 two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out Alternatively drag the lens selection icon Zooming features are available only when using the rear camera To adjust the brightness of photos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag t...

Page 85: ...ake burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options Options for current shooting mode The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select an aspect ratio for photos ...

Page 86: ...ed centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene In FOOD mode focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame In FOOD mode adjust the colour tone 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...

Page 87: ...a lets you take basic photos or record normal videos Ultra wide The Ultra wide camera lets you take wide angle photos or record wide angle videos which look just like the actual view Use this feature to take landscape photos To correct the distortion in photos taken with the Ultra wide camera tap on the preview screen tap Save options and then tap the Ultra wide lens correction switch to activate ...

Page 88: ...ettings and applies the optimised effect automatically by recognising the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO 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 To use additional features tap on the prev...

Page 89: ...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 Ideal composition Taking selfies You can take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO 2 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards o...

Page 90: ... On the preview screen tap My filters When you create a filter for the first time select a sample image with a colour tone you want to use and tap Next Save filter 2 Tap and select an image with a colour tone you want to use To change the filter name tap the name 3 Tap Save filter Locking the focus AF and exposure AE You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from ...

Page 91: ...e tap AF to cancel the manually set focus 3 Tap to stop recording the video Single take mode Take photos or videos in single take mode when you want to get a variety of results with just one shot Your device automatically captures the best shot and videos and creates photos with optimised filters or videos with certain sections repeated 1 On the shooting modes list tap SINGLETAKE 2 Tap and move th...

Page 92: ...t it after taking a photo The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Background blur Big circle Zoom Colour point Spin 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 is thin or transparent The subject has a similar colour to the background The subjec...

Page 93: ...round effect intensity adjustment bar Background effects Editing the background of the Live focus photos You can also edit the background effect and the intensity of the background effect for a photo taken with the Live focus feature 1 Select a photo taken with the Live focus feature and tap Change background effect 2 Select a background effect you want To adjust the intensity of the background ef...

Page 94: ...Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos or videos 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...

Page 95: ... 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 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 Au...

Page 96: ... frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a photo Customising camera settings On the preview screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot...

Page 97: ...r eliminate blurry image resulting from camera shake while recording a video Useful features Auto HDR Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Selfie tone Set a tone to apply when you take selfies 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...

Page 98: ...os 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 Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best sho...

Page 99: ...arching 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 image Access additional options Delete the image Share the image with others BixbyVision Modify the image Image and video thumbnail Add the image to favourit...

Page 100: ... Switch to the pop up video player Capture the current screen Rewind or 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 ...

Page 101: ...ideos sorted by folders or albums Launch the Gallery app tap Albums and then select an album Creating albums You can add albums and sort files 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Tap Create album 3 Enter 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...

Page 102: ...u capture or save images and videos the device will read 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 fro...

Page 103: ...u 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 the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin ...

Page 104: ...e region service provider or model AR Emoji Camera Create an emoji that looks just like you and take photos and record videos using your emojis or character emojis AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else AR Emoji Studio Edit or decorate your emoji and create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji AR Emoji Stickers Create your own ...

Page 105: ...emoji with various accessories You can also express yourself in fun ways using your emoji stickers during a conversation Your emoji Character emoji Creating an emoji Make an emoji that looks like you Emoji stickers with various expressions will be automatically generated 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Align your face on the screen and tap to take a photo 3 Select your emoji typ...

Page 106: ...cameras To switch between cameras swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen Deleting an emoji Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera Tap Manage emojis tick the emoji you want to delete and then tap Delete The emoji and its emoji stickers will be deleted AR Emoji Camera Capturing photos or videos with your emojis Create fun photos or videos with your emoji using various shooting mode...

Page 107: ...movements PLAY Your emoji moves on a real background 4 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 Capturing photos or videos with character emojis Character emojis mimic your expressions 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Camera 2 Select a character emoji you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap an...

Page 108: ...2 Tap Make custom stickers at the bottom of the screen 3 Edit stickers how you want 4 Tap Save You can view the stickers you have created by tapping Custom Using your emoji stickers in chats You can use your emoji stickers during a conversation via messages or on a social network The following actions are an example of using your emoji stickers in the Messages app 1 While composing a message in th...

Page 109: ...Select the emoji stickers you want to delete and tap Delete AR Emoji Studio Edit or decorate your emoji in the AR Emoji Studio You can also create clothes with custom patterns and colours for your emoji Available options may vary depending on the region or service provider Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Emoji Studio AR Emoji Studio will appear Select an emoji to edit What s new Edit the emoji A...

Page 110: ... AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the ...

Page 111: ...o 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery Deco Pic Capture photos 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: ...ch 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 Editing the Edge panels Select panels to display on the Edge screen or edit them 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap to open the Edge panel settings screen 3 Tick Edge panels to display To edit a panel tap Edit To rearrange ...

Page 113: ...time in the split screen view open the Apps edge panel Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here to open appears 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 edge panel To delete an app t...

Page 114: ...feature Split screen view Pop up view Split screen 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 split screen view The selected app will launch in the split screen view 3 On the other window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps tap the Back ...

Page 115: ...he circles between the app windows to the left or right to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the circles to the left or right edge of the screen the window will be maximised Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Apps edge panel to launch them together in the split screen view with a single tap 1 In the split screen view tap the circles between the app windows 2 Tap The tw...

Page 116: ...pp screen will appear in the pop up view Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 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 for pop up view appears The selected app will launch in the pop up view Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 117: ...to complete the setup Contents Access additional options Access additional card options To stop displaying a card on the list tap at the top of the card and tap Don t show again To add or delete content to be shown as cards tap Cards and tap the switches next to items to turn them on or off To change the order of the cards tap Cards Reorder and drag to another location 2 Swipe upwards or downwards...

Page 118: ...edback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information Samsung Notes Introduction Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap 2 Compose a note You can change the input method ...

Page 119: ...edo Undo Change styles Use the easy writing pad Change drawings into shape Using the eraser When you want to erase handwriting from a note tap and select an area to erase Alternatively select an area while pressing and holding the S Pen button To change the eraser type tap once more Stroke eraser Erase the line you select Area eraser Erase only the area you select You can adjust the size of the er...

Page 120: ... lines of the input field On the note composer screen tap The input field will be magnified and appear as the easy writing pad Easy writing pad This feature is only available when you use the device vertically Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or transforming 1 When there is handwriting on the note tap To change the shape...

Page 121: ... Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input Change style Change styles Select a colour or line thickness and tap Done Convert to text Converting handwriting to text Straighten Align text Move forwards Send the input to the front Move backwards Send the input to the back Changing styles You can change the style of your ha...

Page 122: ...e corresponding shape Converting handwriting to text After writing on the screen tap Options will appear in the preview window To replace the handwriting with 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 ...

Page 123: ...1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a note to delete To delete multiple notes tick more notes to delete 3 Tap Delete 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 Samsun...

Page 124: ...rawing Select an option to take a photo or select a photo draw on it and then tap Done Tap Drawing draw artwork and then tap Done 3 Tap 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 artwork information 5 Tap Post Posting artwork from other apps To post your ...

Page 125: ...e drawing Draw along as you watch the live drawing video that shows the process of completing an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and then tap Live drawing 2 Select an image 3 Tap Learn to draw 4 To draw on the image tap to pause the playback You can change the playback speed by tapping 5 When you are finished tap The original image will be hidden and you can see the i...

Page 126: ... the image you drew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Drawing 3 Tap Take picture take a photo and then tap OK Alternatively tap Select from Gallery and select a photo 4 Select the area to draw adjust the transparency level and then tap Done The selected area will be added as a background 5 Draw on the photo 6 When you are finished tap The photo will be hidden and you can see the ima...

Page 127: ...a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Change the event s colour Select a sticker to display with the event Add a note 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 ...

Page 128: ... at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi or mobile network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Location reminders may not be available depending on the model Starting Reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder The Reminder screen will a...

Page 129: ... 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 restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and t...

Page 130: ... 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 131: ...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 share your smartphone s contents with your tablet Voice Recorder Introduction Us...

Page 132: ...Recorder app Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen Standard This is the normal recording mode Speech to text The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will not ...

Page 133: ...event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap D...

Page 134: ... Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer To add a frequently used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad t...

Page 135: ...ction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Store into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Open games with or without sound Downloaded apps Library panel Access additional options View your gameplay information Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app If Game Launcher does not appear launch the Settings ...

Page 136: ...e mode you want Focus on performance This focuses on giving you the best possible performance while playing games Balanced This balances the performance and the battery usage time Focus on power saving This saves battery power while playing games Battery power efficiency may vary by game Game Booster Introduction Game Booster helps you play games in a better environment and you can use useful opti...

Page 137: ...st settings to prevent device overheating and to stop apps running in the background to better manage memory Block during game Lock some features during games 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 directio...

Page 138: ...set 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 Kids Art Studio Kids Gallery Kids Phone Kids Browser Kids Camera Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental control feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can con...

Page 139: ... as Bluetooth headsets or wearable devices easily and quickly Registering and controlling home appliances TVs and IoT products Register smart refrigerators washers air conditioners air purifiers TVs and Internet ofThings IoT products on your tablet and view their status or control them from your tablet s screen Receiving notification Receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet For ...

Page 140: ... by following the on screen instructions Using home appliances TVs and IoT products View the status of your smart appliances TVs and IoT products from your tablet s screen You can group devices by location and add rules to control the devices easily and conveniently Connecting devices 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Device 3 Select a device type Or tap Scan nearby or tap to se...

Page 141: ...he 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 Geolocation to select a location on the map and tap Done To add ro...

Page 142: ...n 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 and set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Next 5 Tap under Then and set actions to perform and then tap Done 6 Enter the automation name and tap OK Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connec...

Page 143: ...story the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it Quick Share Share content with nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices ...

Page 144: ...pe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 2 Tap and hold Quick Share The Quick Share settings screen will appear 3 Select an option Contacts only Allow only your contacts to share with your device Everyone Allow any nearby devices to share with your device Link Sharing Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a Web link To use this feat...

Page 145: ... a shared album 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Shared album 3 Select an album to share If there is no album to share tap Create shared album and follow the on screen instructions to create an album Music Share The Music Share feature allows you to easily share your Bluetooth speaker that is already connected to your device with others For example you can play music stored on yo...

Page 146: ...cation panel swipe downwards and then tap Bluetooth to activate it The list of the devices that can be connected will appear 4 Friend s phone or tablet Select your car speaker connected to your tablet 5 Your tablet Accept the connection request Your friend s phone or tablet and your tablet will be connected 6 Friend s phone or tablet Play a music file The music will play on your car speaker SmartV...

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

Page 150: ...u 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 All accessories are sold separately Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially su...

Page 151: ... 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 While using the Keyboard Cover you can easily launch Samsung DeX with a simple key combination Fn DeX You can also launch Samsung DeX from quick settings without Keyboard Cover Swipe downwa...

Page 152: ...ptor 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 connected swit...

Page 153: ...theTV 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 touchpad and keyboard When you use Samsung DeX wit...

Page 154: ...pointer to tablet screen switch to activate it You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet s screen Using your tablet as a touchpad You can use your tablet as a touchpad and operate it with your fingers or the S Pen On your tablet drag downwards from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and tap Use your tablet as a touchpad If you open the notification panel you can view t...

Page 155: ...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 156: ...r launch an app to run on the Samsung DeX screen Then launch another app on your tablet Locking the Samsung DeX screen If you want to lock the external display and your tablet s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX on external display you cannot lock the external display and your tablet s screen by pressing the Side key Ending Samsung DeX Use the following methods...

Page 157: ... 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 TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from ...

Page 158: ...s and features 158 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 159: ...aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the...

Page 160: ...n is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B for more information SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B More connection settings Customise settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other netw...

Page 161: ...ection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the...

Page 162: ...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 163: ...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 the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Data saver SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap C...

Page 164: ...le Hotspot andTethering SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile Hotspot Use the mobile hot...

Page 165: ...security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list To connect without entering the password tap and scan the QR code with the other device If the mobile hotspot is not found on your device set Band to 2 4 GHz tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and then deselect Hide my device 4 On the connected device use the device s ...

Page 166: ...ecurity enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins fo...

Page 167: ...ay a ringtone for incoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound theme Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern System sound Set the device to sound f...

Page 168: ...e s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Options Change the notification settings On the Set...

Page 169: ...to activate it 2 Select an option under Badge style If you activate the Notifications on app icons feature you can view the notification by tapping and holding the app icon Display Options Change the display and the Home screen 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 devic...

Page 170: ...r more information Navigation bar Change the navigation bar settings Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Refer to Screensaver for more information Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in s...

Page 171: ...ue light filter SM T970 SM T975 SM T976B Reduce eye strain by limiting the amount of blue light emitted by the screen 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter s opacity 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and se...

Page 172: ...r balance SM T970 SM T975 SM T976B Optimise the display colour by adjusting the colour tones to your preference On the Settings screen tap Display Screen mode Vivid and adjust the colour adjustment bar under White balance When you drag the colour adjustment bar towards Cool the blue colour tone will increase When you drag the bar towards Warm the red colour tone will increase Adjusting the screen ...

Page 173: ...ce is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screensaver 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame or Photos a slideshow with selected images will start If you select PhotoTable selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished tap the Back button To preview the selected option tap Preview When you tap the screen w...

Page 174: ...roaming SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your email address on the locked screen Notifications Set how to show notifications on the locked screen Shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen About Lock screen View the Lock screen vers...

Page 175: ...Google Play Protect Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn about potential harm and remove them Security update View the version of your device s software and check for updates Google Play system update View the Google Play system version and check for updates Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature Access the Find My Mobile website findmymobile sa...

Page 176: ... password you set when registering the face Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If you change the screen lock method to Swipe or None which are not secure all of your biometric data will be deleted If you want to use your biometric data in apps or features you must register your biometric data again Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unloc...

Page 177: ...face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan your face If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and register your face again To enhance the face recognition tap Add alternative look and add an alternate appearance Deleting the registered face data You can delete face data that you have registered 1 On the Setting...

Page 178: ... switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognising faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed If you want to set your device to recognise your face only when your eyes are open tap the Require open eyes switch to activate it If you want to increase the recognition rate in a dark place tap the ...

Page 179: ...st 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 recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the dev...

Page 180: ...ith your finger In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object SM T970 SM T975 SM T976B Your device has a built in fingerprint recognition sensor at the screen Ensure that the screen protector or the touchscreen on the fingerprint recognition sensor ar...

Page 181: ... and place it on the Side key again SM T970 SM T975 SM T976B Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done ...

Page 182: ...fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and...

Page 183: ...in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung account for more information The website sign in feature is only available for websites that you access via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and are not synced with other devices or servers Registering Samsung Pass Before using Samsung Pass register your biometric data to S...

Page 184: ...pps You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to apps that support ID and password autofill 1 Open an app that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your ID and password and then tap the app s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tap Save Managing sign in information View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and m...

Page 185: ...asily 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 registered to Samsung Pass when entering the personal information automatically on supported apps Deleting your Samsung Pass data You...

Page 186: ...haring methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another secure location To use Secure Folder you must sign in to your Samsung account Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and ta...

Page 187: ...t password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of...

Page 188: ... Add an app to use in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Store tap Download from Play Store or Download from Galaxy Store Removing apps from Secure Folder Tap and hold an app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accoun...

Page 189: ...oud using your Samsung account and restore them later Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Add account and follow the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud Restoring data 1 Launch the Secure Fol...

Page 190: ...rports SecureWi Fi is automatically activated so that no one can hack your login information or monitor your activity in apps and websites On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup When SecureWi Fi is activated the icon will appear on the status bar To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account Using th...

Page 191: ...y Change the settings for privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Permission manager View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Send diagnostic data Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Receive marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such...

Page 192: ...ansfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings such as email accounts wallpaper preferences and more Refer to Users for more information This feature may not be available...

Page 193: ...ice including user account management You can add or delete user accounts only when using this account Guest This account allows guests to access the device Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it New user This account allows users to access their own apps and cont...

Page 194: ...p 3 Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to Locked screen Managing users When using the administrator account you can delete accounts or change account settings SM T875 SM T975 SM T976B On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Users To delete a user acc...

Page 195: ...g 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 settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or c...

Page 196: ...amsung Cloud Back up this tablet To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Restore data and then select a device you want Restoring data You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 ...

Page 197: ...es Change the accessory settings Daily Board Set the device to show a slideshow with selected features while charging Refer to Daily Board for more information Bixby Routines Add routines to automate settings that you use repeatedly The device also suggests useful routines according to your frequent situations Refer to Bixby Routines for more information Call text on other devices Use your device ...

Page 198: ...ours Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to wake Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Easy mute Set the device to mute al...

Page 199: ...rmation 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 timers Number of unlocks The time the screen was on Number of notifications Set goals Setting your goals You can...

Page 200: ...tions 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 down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed 1 On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Wind Down 2 To set the schedule to activate win...

Page 201: ... the Settings screen tap Device care Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode Power mode Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes Tap Power mode and select an option Optimised O...

Page 202: ... On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage 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 available capacity may change when you update the device You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website Man...

Page 203: ...ing device languages for more information 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 Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessi...

Page 204: ... device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Screen reader ActivateVoice Assistant which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Hearing enhancements Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment Interacti...

Page 205: ...all updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update View information about the last software update 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 w...

Page 206: ... 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 the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the device s battery status and information ...

Page 207: ...M 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 error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...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 210: ...shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the...

Page 211: ...ay not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the following...

Page 212: ...evice Otherwise you cannot restore data 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 d...

Page 213: ...entre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your safety you must not attempt to remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss whether in contract or tort includin...

Page 214: ...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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