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USER MANUAL

English. 02/2023. Rev.2.0

SM-T220

SM-T225

SM-T225N

SM-T227

Summary of Contents for SM-T220

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 02 2023 Rev 2 0 SM T220 SM T225 SM T225N SM T227...

Page 2: ...standing the screen 26 Notification panel 28 Entering text 30 Installing or uninstalling apps 32 Phone 35 Contacts 37 Messages 39 Internet 40 Multi window 43 Samsung Kids 44 Samsung Notes 45 Samsung M...

Page 3: ...s and solutions Appendix 108 Troubleshooting 113 Removing the battery Settings 69 Introduction 70 Samsung account 70 Connections 71 Wi Fi 73 Bluetooth 74 Data saver Mobile network enabled models 74 Mo...

Page 4: ...4 Getting started...

Page 5: ...ions SM T225 SM T225N Front camera Speaker Side key Volume key Multipurpose jack USBType C Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Microphone Speaker SIM card microSD card tray GPS antenna Earphone jack Sp...

Page 6: ...ra Side key Volume key Multipurpose jack USBType C Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Microphone Speaker SM T227 SIM card microSD card tray SM T220 microSD card tray GPS antenna Earphone jack Speaker...

Page 7: ...may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur...

Page 8: ...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 Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Si...

Page 9: ...isuse 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 charge...

Page 10: ...hat need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediatel...

Page 11: ...the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre SIM or USIM card nano SIM card Mobile network enabled models Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider Some s...

Page 12: ...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 microSD card Inserting an SD card Your device s SD...

Page 13: ...s 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 SD card you must format it If your device cannot format...

Page 14: ...The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the...

Page 15: ...key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Initial setup When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your...

Page 16: ...nd various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features n...

Page 17: ...g account If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Forgot password on the Sa...

Page 18: ...part or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touc...

Page 19: ...pps Home Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen b...

Page 20: ...upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourit...

Page 21: ...settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget a...

Page 22: ...shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to...

Page 23: ...pps from the bottom of the Home screen recently used apps and the all apps button will be displayed on the taskbar You can switch apps quickly by selecting the app you want from the taskbar You can al...

Page 24: ...splay and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings Lock screen Pressing the Side key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off...

Page 25: ...ter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method an...

Page 26: ...e indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Notification panel When you receive new notifications indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more informati...

Page 27: ...tap Edit buttons 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 1 Open the notification pa...

Page 28: ...supported languages 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 la...

Page 29: ...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 be inserted and tap Paste To past...

Page 30: ...an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap your account icon tap Settings Ne...

Page 31: ...unch 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...

Page 32: ...nt on the tablet and smartphone Some calling and messaging features may not be available Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or...

Page 33: ...ber tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number a...

Page 34: ...ontacts or phone numbers and then tap Done To manually enter a number tap Add phone number enter a phone number and then tap When blocked numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications...

Page 35: ...port contacts 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Sams...

Page 36: ...Launch the Contacts app and tap Edit 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the C...

Page 37: ...hen tap the Call text on other devices switch to activate it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone Some calling and messaging features may not be avail...

Page 38: ...messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations If the category option does not appear tap at the top of the messages list tap Settings...

Page 39: ...es More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search hist...

Page 40: ...so run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Split screen view Pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently us...

Page 41: ...o activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add frequently used apps as an app pair to launch them together in the split screen vi...

Page 42: ...pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the cent...

Page 43: ...e first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your c...

Page 44: ...ce recordings into your notes Creating notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap and then create a note Manage pages Insert files Reading mode Enter a title 2 When you are finished composing the note t...

Page 45: ...ce provider or model This app may be named Samsung Shop depending on the region Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and...

Page 46: ...icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and ta...

Page 47: ...rch for files or folders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex...

Page 48: ...ng a game from Game Launcher Tap My games tap and hold a game and then tap Remove SmartThings Control and manage smart appliances and Internet ofThings IoT products To view more information launch the...

Page 49: ...ow app 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app and tap Connect to phone If your tablet is connected to a computer tap Connect to phone 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list If t...

Page 50: ...rious music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them GoogleTV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play S...

Page 51: ...Camera app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from t...

Page 52: ...gain Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor...

Page 53: ...he focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a picture This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and h...

Page 54: ...lable options may vary depending on the model or shooting mode Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to capture pictures easily On the shooting...

Page 55: ...trait mode Take pictures that focus on the face by blurring the background 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready app...

Page 56: ...ISO value This controls camera light sensitivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result i...

Page 57: ...ular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Tap to take a picture Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as...

Page 58: ...g them Selfie colour tone Set a tone to apply when you take selfies General Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to...

Page 59: ...tact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information Some features may not be available depending on the model Gallery Introduction V...

Page 60: ...right on the screen Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image More options Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Sprea...

Page 61: ...ideos Configure the caption settings Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF More options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resu...

Page 62: ...lery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud pictures and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in y...

Page 63: ...y voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark 3 Tap to f...

Page 64: ...ds and then tap Quick Share to activate it If you cannot find Quick Share on the quick panel tap and drag the button over to add it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Acc...

Page 65: ...throughWeb link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Quick Share and select an option you want under Share link to any person or device Copy link Share the link copied to the clipboard...

Page 66: ...capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a scr...

Page 67: ...ansfer Transferring 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 i...

Page 68: ...nload the Smart Switch computer version 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...

Page 69: ...app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or description...

Page 70: ...vices Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configure yo...

Page 71: ...network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without...

Page 72: ...rd 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network...

Page 73: ...pies 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...

Page 74: ...the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver and tap the switch to activate it When the data saver feature is activated the icon will appear on the status bar Data saver feature activate...

Page 75: ...n tap the Hidden network switch to deactivate it If you activate the Auto Hotspot feature you can share your device s mobile data connection with other devices signed in to your Samsung account More c...

Page 76: ...ettings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Select a printer plug in and install it 3 Select the installed printer plug in The device will automatically search f...

Page 77: ...g your Galaxy Buds Call text on other devices Connect your tablet and smartphone to use calling and messaging features on the tablet with your smartphone number You must register and sign in to the sa...

Page 78: ...conditions are detected You can also run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want To run modes manually select the mode you want and tap Turn on To turn off a running mode tap the mode a...

Page 79: ...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 Change the soun...

Page 80: ...es while playing games Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth spe...

Page 81: ...Activate or deactivate dark mode Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dar...

Page 82: ...buttons for more information Screen saver Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging Some features may not be available depending on the model Wallpaper and style Change the w...

Page 83: ...ems displayed on the locked screen and the wallpaper for the locked screen Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed when you tap the clock on the locked screen Touch and hold to edit Set the...

Page 84: ...e screen using the pattern PIN or password you set Security and privacy Options Check the device s security and privacy status and change the settings On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy L...

Page 85: ...assword 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 wi...

Page 86: ...face instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen tap Security and privacy Biometrics Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face un...

Page 87: ...al information and emergency contacts You can also change settings for emergency features such as wireless emergency alerts On the Settings screen tap Safety and emergency Medical info Enter your medi...

Page 88: ...ure may not be available depending on the region or service provider Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer...

Page 89: ...d 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 a...

Page 90: ...ackup Users To delete a user account tap the user account you want to delete and tap Delete user To change account settings tap user account and change the settings Samsung Cloud Back up your device s...

Page 91: ...ckup data from Samsung Cloud to your device 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Google Con...

Page 92: ...features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Se...

Page 93: ...your device a day App timers Limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer When you reach the limit the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it Driving monitor Activate the driving...

Page 94: ...onfigure advanced settings for the 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 condi...

Page 95: ...een tap Battery and device care Auto optimisation and tap the Restart when needed switch to activate it Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can...

Page 96: ...d date If the battery remains fully discharged the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by d...

Page 97: ...sibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Setti...

Page 98: ...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 Security updates inf...

Page 99: ...evice 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 informat...

Page 100: ...100 Usage notices...

Page 101: ...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 t...

Page 102: ...FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Status information If your device does not have an FCC ID it means that the device has not been authorised for sale...

Page 103: ...nces 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 purchas...

Page 104: ...in If the lower part of the device overheats 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 p...

Page 105: ...light 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 multipur...

Page 106: ...ture 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 d...

Page 107: ...107 Appendix...

Page 108: ...ture by using the Lock SIM card menu PUK Your SIM or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PI...

Page 109: ...tions 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...

Page 110: ...nectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues...

Page 111: ...files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some storage by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from yo...

Page 112: ...lose registered information when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notificati...

Page 113: ...p storage space The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features To view the navigation bar drag upwards from the bottom...

Page 114: ...on 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...

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