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User Manual

English (EU). 08/2018. Rev.1.0

SM-T590

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab SM-T590

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Page 2: ...t 24 Transferring data from your previous device 28 Understanding the screen 40 Notification panel 42 Entering text Apps and features 44 Installing or uninstalling apps 46 Bixby 57 Contacts 60 Internet 62 Email 63 Camera 76 Gallery 82 Multi window 87 Samsung Members 88 Samsung Notes 89 Calendar 91 Samsung Flow 92 My Files 93 Clock 95 Calculator 96 SmartThings 100 Sharing content 101 Daily Board 10...

Page 3: ...113 Dolby Atmos surround sound 113 Notifications 114 Display 114 Screensaver 115 Wallpaper 115 Advanced features 116 Device maintenance 119 Apps 119 Lock screen 120 Smart Lock 120 Biometrics and security 121 Face recognition 124 Secure Folder 129 Cloud and accounts 130 Users 131 Google 132 Accessibility 133 General management 134 Software update 135 User manual 135 About tablet ...

Page 4: ...stry settings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for i...

Page 5: ...aunch the Settings app and tap About tablet Status Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Regulatory information Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice notes usag...

Page 6: ...se the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use featu...

Page 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: ...rolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools 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 damaging the device or causing a fire Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direc...

Page 9: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 10: ...er key Volume key Microphone Memory card tray Touchscreen Charging dock port Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Proximity Light sensor Front camera Speaker Multipurpose jack USB Type C GPS antenna Flash Speaker Speaker Rear camera ...

Page 11: ...ds including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields When using the speakers such as when playing media files or using speakerphone do not place the device close to your ears 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 mad...

Page 12: ...Volume Press to adjust the device volume Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button Show and hide button When you turn on the device the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen The soft buttons are set to the Recents button Home button and Back button by default Refer to Navigation bar soft buttons for more information ...

Page 13: ...vice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric...

Page 14: ...harging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will dra...

Page 15: ...attery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device maintenance Battery Advanced settings and t...

Page 16: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 17: ...tion pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot ...

Page 18: ...y 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 maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray...

Page 19: ...emory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power 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 instructions to set up yo...

Page 20: ...ct your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others f...

Page 21: ...unt You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 22: ...om Samsung Members and more Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung acc...

Page 23: ...ccount information tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your account information when you enter the required information 4 Tap DONE to finish registering your Samsung account Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap...

Page 24: ...y Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Smart Switch Transfer data between mobile devices via Smart Switch To use Smart Switch launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Transferring data from a mobile ...

Page 25: ... 5 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Transfer data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch EXTERNAL STOR...

Page 26: ... 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 from the computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Viewing imported da...

Page 27: ...aunch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE tap Back up and then back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud select your device under BACKUP AND RESTORE and then tap Back up Resto...

Page 28: ... CLOUD DRIVE Tap each card and enter the next page You can change the settings or check the saved data You can check the backup data in your Samsung account by using the BACKUP AND RESTORE option Select your device and tap Restore data Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can ca...

Page 29: ...sics 29 Tapping Tap the screen 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 30: ...Basics 30 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 31: ...ld to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Displaying or hiding the navigation bar Using the Show and hide button at the left side of the navigation bar you can set the navigation bar to be hidden or pinned on the screen when you use apps or features The navigation bar is pinned by default If you want to view files or use apps in full screen double tap the Show...

Page 32: ...he navigation bar s background colour Button layout Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps A widget Navigation bar soft buttons Favourite apps A folder Sc...

Page 33: ...tap and hold an empty area and tap Home screen settings Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then d...

Page 34: ...w folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap ADD APPS on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap ADD 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 dele...

Page 35: ...me 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 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 Change the Home screen settings Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen you ca...

Page 36: ...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 Icon Meaning Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Alarm activated Mute mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level ...

Page 37: ...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 Power key or double tap anywhere on the screen to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 38: ...ck it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock 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 You can set your device to perform a f...

Page 39: ...tings app tap Advanced features 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 BixbyVision Recognise content using BixbyVision and search for relevant information Scroll capture Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap Scroll ...

Page 40: ...o open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can open the notification panel even on the locked screen You can use the following 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 ...

Page 41: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 42: ...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 then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard Tap to change the key...

Page 43: ...handwriting Switch to the standard keyboard Add an item from the clipboard Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to ...

Page 44: ...download free apps 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 Settings 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...

Page 45: ...r device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app 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 permis...

Page 46: ...ture your device must be connected to aWi Fi network To use the Bixby feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must register and sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen instructions and agree to the terms and conditions 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen 2 Check...

Page 47: ...vides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine Opening Bixby Home 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Swipe upwards or downwards to view recommended content Upcoming reminder Access additional options Recommended content 3 To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 48: ...rval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen Editing Bixby cards list To pin a card to the top of the Bixby Home screen tap Pin to top To unpin a card tap Unpin To hide a card from the list tap Hide for now To stop displaying a card on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home sc...

Page 49: ... Image Text QR code Food Place Wine To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi network To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Sam...

Page 50: ...ted information will appear on the screen To view more information tap the feature icon or select a search result Translating or extracting text Extract text from a document or text file and translate the extracted text For example if you want to know what a sign says while travelling abroad use the Bixby Vision features The device will translate the sign s text into the language you select 1 When...

Page 51: ...r information about nearby places by recognising your current location For example if you want to search for cafes nearby use the BixbyVision features The device will search for and show you nearby cafes 1 When you have a desired place launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the place within the screen to recognise it You can view basic information about nearby places When you move your device nearby...

Page 52: ...etect the information from a wine label and search for information on the wine For example if you find your favourite wine or want to know more about a wine use the BixbyVision features 1 When you have a desired image or object launch BixbyVision 2 Select and keep the wine label within the screen to recognise it 3 Tap or select a search result on the screen The information about the wine label wil...

Page 53: ...t register and sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS feature must be activated Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 Swipe to the right on the Home screen The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear Add the app icon to the Home screen 3 Tap START If the Add Reminder on Home s...

Page 54: ...ch as a single memo or webpage address and view it later For example create a reminder to alert you to Water the flowers when I get home 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Water the flowers 3 Tap Set conditions Pick a place and set the location to home 4 Tap WHEN I ARRIVE AT DONE 5 Tap SAVE to save the reminder When you arrive at home the Water the flowers notification will...

Page 55: ...eminder app to view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Setting reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 Select a reminder to edit and tap EDIT Alternatively swipe right on a reminder and tap Edit 2 Edit the conditions and tap SAVE Reminder conditions Add an image Reminder information Checklist Repeat interval ...

Page 56: ...Deleting reminders To delete a reminder swipe right on a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap DELETE Customising Bixby settings On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Samsung account View your Samsung account information Cards Select apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen Notifications Set to receive notifications...

Page 57: ...s Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 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 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 58: ...uch as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync 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 following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Dra...

Page 59: ...acts 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 contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap DELETE To delete contacts one by one open...

Page 60: ... and 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 Quick menu Move between pages Access additional options Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history Open the homepage Close the tab Open a new tab ...

Page 61: ...f you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Sec...

Page 62: ...count If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email ...

Page 63: ...os or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen while the screen lock metho...

Page 64: ... a video Camera settings BixbyVision Switch between the front and rear cameras Options for current shooting mode Current mode Shooting modes To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To...

Page 65: ...minated 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 Adding another camera button Add another camera button to the location you want on the screen to capture photos more conveniently Drag to the preview...

Page 66: ...y when using the rear camera Using the focus and exposure features You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap 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 photo Th...

Page 67: ...your face stickers will track with your movements 1 On the shooting modes list tap STICKERS 2 Tap and select a sticker 3 Tap to take a photo Applying stickers randomly You can apply stickers randomly instead of selecting one from the stickers list Tap Random repeatedly until the sticker you want appears ...

Page 68: ...auty effect tap and select options Refer to Applying beauty effects for more information Pro mode Capture photos and videos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the shooting modes list tap PRO Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Available options Change the exposure value This determine...

Page 69: ... on the camera s viewfinder If the preview image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device the device will automatically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Night mode Take a photo in low light condit...

Page 70: ...bjects On the shooting modes list tap CONTINUOUS SHOT Tap and hold to take several photos continuously Animated GIF mode Create an animated GIF by tapping and holding the camera button 1 On the shooting modes list tap ANIMATED GIF 2 Tap and hold to create an animated GIF You must first add this mode to the shooting modes list before you can use it On the preview screen tap Edit camera modes Rear c...

Page 71: ... with the front camera You can preview various beauty effects on the screen 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up...

Page 72: ... make your face appear slimmer Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Selfie focus mode Take selfies that focus on your face by blurring the background 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap SELFIE FOCUS 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera ...

Page 73: ...include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap WIDE SELFIE 3 Face the front camera lens 4 Tap to take a photo Alternatively show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time ...

Page 74: ...nding on the shooting conditions Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos Activate or deactivate the flash Select a metering method This determines how light values are ...

Page 75: ...ill result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Save pictures as previewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Shooting methods Select shooting options to use COMMON Edit camera modes View available shooting modes or edit the ...

Page 76: ...e anywhere on the screen PressVolume key to Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter zoom in or out or adjust the volume level for system sounds Reset settings Reset the camera settings Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage imag...

Page 77: ...humbnails Share the image with others Draw on the image Modify the image Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types locations or documents To search for images by entering keywords tap...

Page 78: ...current screen Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Display your videos Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create an animated GIF 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 ...

Page 79: ...y tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums The movies animated GIFs or collages that you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list Launch the Gallery app tap ALBUMS and then select an album Hiding albums Yo...

Page 80: ... and videos Launch the Gallery app tap STORIES and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Tap Create story 3 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE 4 Enter a title for the story and tap CREATE To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap ADD To remove images or videos from a story select a ...

Page 81: ... for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or ...

Page 82: ...ndow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 83: ...ently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 84: ...he app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised Minimising the split screen view Tap the Home button to minimise the split screen view The icon will appear on the status bar The app in the lower window will close and the app in the upper window will remain active in the mi...

Page 85: ...rs to the Home screen When you add app pairs to the Home screen you can launch two apps in the split screen view with a single tap Tap the bar between the app windows and tap The current app pair will be added on the Home screen App pair ...

Page 86: ...Swipe upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 87: ...xy users community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device Additional options Send feedback This app s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or service provider To submit your feedback or post your comments you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung...

Page 88: ...se a note Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert an image or a voice recording 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app t...

Page 89: ...d tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Attach a map Enter the location Add a note Enter a title Select a sticker to display with the event Set the duration Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 90: ...d accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed ne...

Page 91: ... 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 open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Flow app If you are using this feature for the first time tap START 3 Tap SCAN FOR DEVICES 4 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 5 Accept the connection request on both devices...

Page 92: ...hone when using this feature Checking notifications on your tablet When you receive new notifications on your smartphone check the notifications in pop up window on your tablet Sharing contents You can share your smartphone s contents with your tablet My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Open the Samsung folder and launc...

Page 93: ...hich 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 DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alar...

Page 94: ... from the globe and then tap ADD Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap 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 ...

Page 95: ...tion input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY To use the unit conversion tool tap You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units ...

Page 96: ...d 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 example when the laundry is finished you can receive a notification on your tablet Open the Samsung folder and l...

Page 97: ... on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Open the Samsung folder and launch the SmartThings app 2 On the dashboard tap Add device 3 Select a device from the list and connect to it by fo...

Page 98: ...he list To control the devices select a device When the device controller supplied with the selected device is downloaded you can control the device Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Open the Samsung folder...

Page 99: ... 00 AM 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the SmartThings app and then tap Automations ADD AUTOMATION 2 Select the conditions when you want to activate the automation 3 Select an option and tap NEXT 4 Tap ADD next to Then and set actions to perform To receive a notification when an automation runs tap Notify me enter the message and then tap DONE 5 When you are finished tap SAVE Receiving notificati...

Page 100: ... Tap and select a sharing method such as message and email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them 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 ...

Page 101: ...e is sent to the recipients devices a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Daily Board Introduction Daily Board lets you use your tablet as a picture frame when it is charging or connected to a dock You can enjoy a slideshow with your favourite images and view the information such as the time or the weather You must use a pogo charging dock i...

Page 102: ...e device s connectors and the dock s charging terminals 3 When the device is connected to the charging dock Daily Board will launch automatically If you are using this feature for the first time read and agree to the terms and conditions and then tap START If Daily Board does not start automatically launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Daily Board and then tap the Auto start switch to act...

Page 103: ...d features and then tap the Daily Board switch to deactivate it Kids Mode Provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children s access to certain apps or content To start kids mode open the Samsung folder and launch the Kids Mode app Alternatively launch the Kids Mode app on the Home screen When you launch this app for the first time set PIN Then follow the on screen instructio...

Page 104: ...r information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos suc...

Page 105: ...them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them ...

Page 106: ...ate theWi Fi feature to connect to 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 Tablet visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is activated your device will b...

Page 107: ...aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon Enter the password and tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi ...

Page 108: ...onnection 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 ...

Page 109: ...r 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 then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want ...

Page 110: ... select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bl...

Page 111: ...u 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 for printers you want to connect the device to ...

Page 112: ...Volume keys for media Set the device to adjust the media volume level when you press theVolume key Volume Adjust the volume level for music and videos system sounds and notifications Notification sounds Change the notification sound Do not disturb Set the device to mute notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option...

Page 113: ...hicle s Bluetooth speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio such as movies music and voice With Dolby Atmos you can experience moving audio sounds that flows all around you On the Settings screen tap Sound Sound quality and effects Dolby Atmos tap the switch to activate it and then select a mode Notifications Change the notification settin...

Page 114: ...n bar soft buttons for more information Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Screensaver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Refer to Screensaver for more information Double tap to wake up Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen i...

Page 115: ...ed features Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors Accessories Change the accessory settings Daily Board Set the device to show a slideshow with selected images Refer to Daily Board for more information Device assistance app Select a device assistance app to launch when you tap and hold the Home button The device assistance app wi...

Page 116: ...tures Easy mute Set the device to mute alarms by using palm motions Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Device maintenance The device maintenance 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 t...

Page 117: ...ry 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 saving mode MID Activate power saving mode to extend the battery s usage time MAX In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features av...

Page 118: ...fication section for your device on the Samsung website Managing the memory To delete residual files such as cache tap CLEAN NOW To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category under USER DATA Then tick items to select and tap DELETE or UNINSTALL Memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the back...

Page 119: ...ck itself when trusted locations or devices are detected Refer to Smart Lock for more information Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact information such as your...

Page 120: ... the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setting Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Google Play Protect Set the device t...

Page 121: ...nabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face If you use your face as a screen lock method your face cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device ...

Page 122: ...ight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap CONTINUE 4 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen 5 Position your face inside the frame on the screen The camera will scan you...

Page 123: ...r face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face Recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate 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 4 On ...

Page 124: ...ocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing 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...

Page 125: ...Secure Folder tap Customise icon When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder whe...

Page 126: ...ll be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap COPY The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app...

Page 127: ...ng and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Fold...

Page 128: ...h the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content before uninstalli...

Page 129: ...loud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore your data Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information 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 infor...

Page 130: ...r This account allows users to access their own apps and content and customise the device settings that affect all accounts User restricted profile A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by the administrator account and cannot use the services that require logging in Adding users 1 On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Users 2 Tap Add user or profile User OK SET ...

Page 131: ...the administrator account you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts To delete a user account tap next to an account to delete it To change the settings for a restricted account tap next to an account You can delete the account by tapping Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google ...

Page 132: ...tion lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to launch selected accessibility menus when you press the Power key and theVolume Up key simultaneously Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateVoice Assistant or Samsung universal switch when you press and hold theVolume Up key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 3 ...

Page 133: ...y asked questions Refer to Samsung Members for more information Report diagnostic info to Samsung Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can...

Page 134: ...lso schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agreement Download updates manually Check for and install updates manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates automatically when conn...

Page 135: ...t tablet To change your device s name tap EDIT Status View various device information such as theWi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware version Battery information View the de...

Page 136: ...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 137: ...ched 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 Power...

Page 138: ...he service provider s network The battery icon is empty Your battery is low Charge the battery 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 battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatur...

Page 139: ...ia 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 f...

Page 140: ...f the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your ...

Page 141: ...isplay the Apps button at the bottom of the Home screen launch the Settings app and tap Display Home screen Apps button Show Apps button APPLY 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 The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on th...

Page 142: ...o 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 including negligence which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused...

Page 143: ...the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup 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 a...

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