Samsung SM-T225 User Manual Download

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Apps and features

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This app may not be available depending on the service provider or model.

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Auto update apps

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Settings

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Managing apps

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Summary of Contents for SM-T225

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk USER MANUAL English HK 04 2021 Rev 1 0 SM T220 SM T225...

Page 2: ...tup 20 Samsung account 21 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 23 Understanding the screen 32 Notification panel 34 Entering text Apps and features 36 Installing or uninstalling ap...

Page 3: ...ngs 69 Introduction 69 Samsung account 69 Connections 70 Wi Fi 71 Bluetooth 72 Data saver Mobile network enabled models 73 Mobile data only apps Mobile network enabled models 73 Mobile Hotspot Mobile...

Page 4: ...ustomise 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...

Page 5: ...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 approv...

Page 6: ...t 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 m...

Page 7: ...t 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...

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 discon...

Page 9: ...s 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 U...

Page 10: ...M T225 Front camera Speaker Side key Volume key Multipurpose jack USBType C Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Speaker SIM card Memory card tray Microphone GPS antenna Earphone jack Speaker Microphone...

Page 11: ...ics 11 SM T220 Front camera Side key Volume key Multipurpose jack USBType C Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Speaker Memory card tray Microphone GPS antenna Earphone jack Speaker Microphone Rear cam...

Page 12: ...not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in t...

Page 13: ...eenshot 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 Side k...

Page 14: ...e 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 do...

Page 15: ...eed to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately whe...

Page 16: ...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 servi...

Page 17: ...damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory ca...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...facturer 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 use of...

Page 20: ...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 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Samsung acco...

Page 21: ...ackup Bring data from old device This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com hk apps smart switch for details Samsung takes copyright serious...

Page 22: ...art Switch computer version app from www samsung com hk apps smart switch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung co...

Page 23: ...r 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 touchscree...

Page 24: ...me Tap to return to the Home screen Tap and hold to launch the Google Assistant app Back Tap to return to the previous screen Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hidi...

Page 25: ...rds to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively tap the Home button or the Back button Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite app...

Page 26: ...for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add...

Page 27: ...cut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the s...

Page 28: ...ed The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the s...

Page 29: ...enting others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if yo...

Page 30: ...Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down fr...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...e the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Control connected nearby devices Clear all notifications Launch Settings Control media on...

Page 33: ...ontrol of music or video playback easily using the Media feature You can also continue playback on another device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to contr...

Page 34: ...switch between the input languages Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the k...

Page 35: ...ode Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard settings Tap to use more keyboard functions Enter stickers Attach animated GIFs Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Add an i...

Page 36: ...ps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto...

Page 37: ...pp and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly Phone Introduction Make or answer v...

Page 38: ...or text switch to activate it Using speed dial 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 m...

Page 39: ...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 The calls will be logged in the c...

Page 40: ...app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 Enter contact information and tap Save Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap...

Page 41: ...ap More Delete Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app tap at the top of the contacts list and then tap Share contacts 2 Select c...

Page 42: ...ust register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Wi Fi models Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages ap...

Page 43: ...art or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations Add category If the category option does not appear t...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s...

Page 47: ...cus 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 hold t...

Page 48: ...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 modes list ta...

Page 49: ...it 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 Effect ready...

Page 50: ...nce 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 h...

Page 51: ...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 3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording Deco Pic mode Captu...

Page 52: ...locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your pictures when you upload them to the Internet To...

Page 53: ...eatures 53 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Mor...

Page 54: ...screen Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image More options Image and video thumbnail Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an...

Page 55: ...caption settings Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF More options Display your videos Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resu...

Page 56: ...create stories Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story To add or delete images or videos select a story and tap Add or Edit Deleting images or videos Launch the Gallery app tap and...

Page 57: ...un 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 used a...

Page 58: ...itch to activate it you can launch the recently used apps in the split screen view from the Edge panel Adding app pairs Add two frequently used apps to the Edge panel to launch them together in the sp...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...tle 2 When you are finished composing the note tap the Back button to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...with launch the Calendar app and tap Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Register to do i...

Page 63: ...restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded again Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple remind...

Page 64: ...Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator...

Page 65: ...games drag the Library panel upwards and tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Drag the Library panel upwards tap and hold a game and then tap Remove from Game Launcher Sharing content Shar...

Page 66: ...any nearby devices to share with your device Samsung Flow Introduction Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone and use them conveniently such as checking notifications...

Page 67: ...ngerprint recognition feature set up Samsung Pass on your smartphone to connect the devices more easily and securely using your fingerprint Checking notifications on your tablet When you receive new n...

Page 68: ...You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Google Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on t...

Page 69: ...On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Activate 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 Bl...

Page 70: ...tion about the mobile hotspot refer to Mobile Hotspot Mobile network enabled models You may incur additional charges when using this feature More connection settings Customise settings to control othe...

Page 71: ...oth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices espec...

Page 72: ...elect an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and select a device to transfer the image to 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 B...

Page 73: ...abled models Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2...

Page 74: ...figure 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 prin...

Page 75: ...tification System sound vibration control Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as controlling the touchscreen Sound quality and effects Set the device s sound quality and effects Refer...

Page 76: ...lay media sounds separately and tap the Back button 3 Select a device for playing the selected app s media sound Notifications Change the notification settings On the Settings screen tap Notifications...

Page 77: ...t emitted by the screen You can set a schedule for applying this feature Font size and style Change the font size and style Screen zoom Make the items on the screen larger or smaller Screen timeout Se...

Page 78: ...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 lock...

Page 79: ...nknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Encrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with...

Page 80: ...ut of direct sunlight 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Read the on screen instructions and tap Continue 3 Set a screen lock method 4 Position your face inside th...

Page 81: ...e personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service Google Configure advanced settings for privacy Some features may not be available depending on the ser...

Page 82: ...ore Refer to Users for more information This feature 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 dat...

Page 83: ...a 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...

Page 84: ...ocked screen Managing users When using the administrator account you can delete accounts or change account settings On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Users To delete a user account tap th...

Page 85: ...your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup 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...

Page 86: ...to Game Launcher for more information Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Sett...

Page 87: ...device and stay focused on what you want You can use the apps you allowed to be used in focus mode Bedtime mode Activate bedtime mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from b...

Page 88: ...dvanced 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 conditions You...

Page 89: ...ttings screen tap Apps General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language Select device languages Refer to Adding dev...

Page 90: ...ected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages li...

Page 91: ...tap Software update Download and install Check for and install updates manually Auto download overWi Fi Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Last update V...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...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 95: ...ectivity 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 w...

Page 96: ...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 you...

Page 97: ...ion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notifi...

Page 98: ...y manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage...

Page 99: ...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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