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Backup and restore

Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up
your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung
account to back up or restore data.

Using a Samsung account

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Backup and restore

→

Backup settings

for the Samsung account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate
them, and then tap

BACK UP NOW

Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud. Refer to

Samsung Cloud

for more information.

To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the

AUTO BACK UP

switch to activate it.

To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account, tap

Restore

. Select a

device and the data types you want to restore and tap

RESTORE NOW

. The selected data will

be restored to your device.

Using a Google account

On the Settings screen, tap

Cloud and accounts

→

Backup and restore

and tap the

Back

up my data

switch for the Google account to activate it. Tap

Backup account

and select an

account as the backup account.
To restore data using a Google account, tap the

Automatic restore

switch to activate it. When

you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.

Summary of Contents for SM-T385

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 07 2017 Rev 1 0 SM T385 ...

Page 2: ...tial setup 21 Samsung account 22 Transferring data from your previous device 26 Understanding the screen 34 Notification panel 36 Entering text Apps and features 38 Installing or uninstalling apps 40 Bixby Home 48 Phone 53 Contacts 56 Messages 59 Internet 61 Email 62 Camera 74 Gallery 79 Multi window 83 Samsung Notes 84 Calendar 85 Samsung Flow 86 My Files 86 Clock 88 Calculator 88 Game Launcher 9...

Page 3: ...n settings 101 Sounds and vibration 102 Notifications 102 Display 103 Blue light filter 103 Wallpaper 104 Advanced features 105 Device maintenance 108 Apps 108 Lock screen and security 109 Secure Folder 113 Cloud and accounts 114 Users 116 Backup and restore 117 Google 117 Accessibility 118 General management 119 Software update 119 User manual 120 About tablet ...

Page 4: ...xtracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data plan For large data transfers it is recommended to use theWi Fi feature Default ...

Page 5: ... device may feel hotter to the touch This does not affect the device s lifespan or performance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower ...

Page 6: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 7: ...o lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop Running apps will be closed and you will only be able to make emergency calls until the device cools down If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools down Precautions for operating...

Page 8: ...e with other devices Appearances 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 o...

Page 9: ...Front camera Speaker Power key Volume key Back key Touchscreen Home key Recents key Multipurpose jack USB Type C SIM card Memory card tray Earphone jack Rear camera Main antenna Flash Microphone GPS antenna Microphone Speaker ...

Page 10: ... not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open th...

Page 11: ... cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB po...

Page 12: ...ultiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it ma...

Page 13: ...vider Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 4 5 1 2 3 ...

Page 14: ...ay to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...le on the 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 tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 17: ... 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 tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove external storage such as a memo...

Page 18: ...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 your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wir...

Page 19: ...e 2 Select your preferred device language 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 from...

Page 20: ...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 21: ... 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 account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account...

Page 22: ...vice your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap OK enter your Samsung account password and then tap CONFIRM Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer contacts images and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud This fea...

Page 23: ...a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONN...

Page 24: ...h 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from t...

Page 25: ...ur data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings 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 Backup settings Restoring data 1 On your new device launch the ...

Page 26: ...pply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Tap...

Page 27: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 28: ...atures It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favourite apps Screen indicators A folder Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 29: ... Home screen Apps screen 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 drag it to the top or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to th...

Page 30: ...A new 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 ...

Page 31: ...reen 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 size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a...

Page 32: ...No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Fli...

Page 33: ...our personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock 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 fo...

Page 34: ...es and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the s...

Page 35: ...ts Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To 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 anoth...

Page 36: ...ap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Move the cursor 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 Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may app...

Page 37: ...ons Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Change the keyboard settings 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 be inserted and tap Paste To paste text th...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... may need permission to access or use information on your 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 permiss...

Page 40: ...account Starting Bixby Bixby saves data about your usage patterns and routine to your Samsung account and provides recommended features 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right 2 Read the on screen information about the app and tap NEXT 3 Tap SIGN IN and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in this step will not appear 4 Read and agree to th...

Page 41: ...analysing your usage patterns and your routine To open Bixby Home swipe to the right on the Home screen Upcoming reminder Recommended content Reminder The content and order of the cards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 42: ...ed To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear 3 Make sure the Add icon on Home screen option is ticked and tap START The reminder composition screen will...

Page 43: ...e at 9 AM 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Take medicine 3 Tap Set conditions Specific date and time and set the time to 9 AM 4 Tap SAVE to save the reminder Creating reminders while browsing the Internet While browsing the Internet you can create reminders to view a webpage such as a news site later 1 While browsing the Internet tap Share 2 Tap Reminder The webpage addre...

Page 44: ...inders list Launch the Reminder app You can 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 2 Edit the conditions and tap SAVE Reminder conditions Add an image Checklist Repeat interval Reminder information ...

Page 45: ...st and you will be reminded at the preset times 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 Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home you can view the content that is frequently updated as Bixby cards Swipe upwards or downwards to view the Bi...

Page 46: ... off the alarm tap the switch next to the alarm to deactivate it Checking a reminder If you have added reminders the most recent reminder will appear on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen swipe upwards or downwards to scroll to the Reminder card You can check the reminder information If the reminder has a checklist you can complete individual items on the checklist To view the reminder...

Page 47: ...d 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 screen tap Settings Cards and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Apps with cards and then download an app Bixby settings ...

Page 48: ...nch the Phone app and enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 49: ...ed dial select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the last digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside th...

Page 50: ...ar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap select contacts and then tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When...

Page 51: ...e at the top of the device and keep the device away from your ears Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options VOLUME Adjust the volume Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the...

Page 52: ...does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap RECENTS 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap CREATE CONTACT to create a new contact or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...web accounts such as your Samsung account Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to sync with and then tap Contacts Samsung account or Sync Contacts Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list t...

Page 55: ... service provider The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the profile sharing feature on their device 1 Launch the Contacts app and select your profile 2 Tap EDIT edit your profile and tap SAVE 3 Tap Profile sharing and then tap the switch to activate it To use the profile sharing feature your phone number must be verified You can view your contacts updated pr...

Page 56: ...e 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 Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add...

Page 57: ...ts Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap CONVERSATIONS 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message enter a message and tap SEND ...

Page 58: ...then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Notification sound Change the notification sound Vibrate when sound plays Set the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can ...

Page 59: ...older 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 Close the tab Open a new tab Move between pages Refresh the current webpage Access additional options Open the homepage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 60: ...et mode If 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 Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Secret mode ...

Page 61: ...nt tap Add account 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 an email 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 screen Tap an email on the screen...

Page 62: ...os 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 or when the screen is turned off while the s...

Page 63: ...ew screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply filters or other effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Rear camera preview Front camera preview ...

Page 64: ...Apps and features 64 Changing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list Select a shooting mode you want Rear camera preview Shooting modes ...

Page 65: ... other effects You can apply a unique effect to your photos After selecting a filter or effect tap the preview screen and take a photo To remove the applied filter or effect open the filters and effects list and tap Remove effect This feature is only available in some shooting modes Rear camera preview Filters and other effects ...

Page 66: ...just 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 use auto focus mode tap The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts ...

Page 67: ...st the exposure value ISO sensitivity and white balance manually while taking photos Panorama Create a panorama by taking consecutive photos in either a horizontal or vertical direction Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects HDR Rich tone Take multiple shots in various exposures and combine them to create soft and rich colours Night Take brighter and clearer photos in low light...

Page 68: ...ver higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Panorama Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the ...

Page 69: ... even in bright and dark areas On the shooting mode list tap HDR Rich tone This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the shooting mode list tap Night This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sports Take a photo of fast moving subj...

Page 70: ...eview 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 When the device detects your face show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To ...

Page 71: ... slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie Take a wide self portrait and 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 When the device detects your face show your palm t...

Page 72: ...f the photo depending on the shooting conditions Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen use the following quick settings The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the s...

Page 73: ...ewed 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 Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo COMMON Full screen view 16 9 Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen ratio Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition wh...

Page 74: ...e to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Reset settings Reset the camera settings Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to share with others ...

Page 75: ...th others Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as location people documents shooting mode and more To search for images by entering keywords tap the search fiel...

Page 76: ...o Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums The anima...

Page 77: ... select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remove from story Sharing stories You can share stories with your contacts 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Select a story to share 3 Tap INVITE select contacts and then tap DONE When your contacts accept the share request the story will be shared and more images and videos can be added to the story by your contacts To...

Page 78: ...account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account 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 vid...

Page 79: ... up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently 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 80: ...ions between app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the 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 ...

Page 81: ...r window will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support th...

Page 82: ...ards 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 83: ...sh to paint with various brushes 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 a voice recording Insert an image 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1 Lau...

Page 84: ...ble 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 use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 85: ...en select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Flow Introduction Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone You can share contents between the connected devices Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect If Samsung Flow is not installed download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Th...

Page 86: ...d Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration ALARM Launch the Clock app and tap ALARM Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap SAVE To open the keypad to enter an alar...

Page 87: ...nd 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 TIMER 1 Launch the Clock app and tap TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration ta...

Page 88: ...vert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Access additional options Add apps Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode Turn on or off the GameTools icon Vi...

Page 89: ...ly shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Normal performance and then tap the button repeatedly to select the mode you want Normal performance Power saving mode or boost performance mode is...

Page 90: ...the icon on the game screen again open the notification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Capture screenshots Record your game session Dim and lock the game s screen Lock the Recents and Back keys Access the GameTools settings Mute notification sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notifi...

Page 91: ...the Gallery app and select an image 2 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 sh...

Page 92: ...devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Samsung account for more information To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chro...

Page 93: ... your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo Make a simple video call ...

Page 94: ...ed 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 be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Set the devic...

Page 95: ...Wi Fi feature to connect to 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...

Page 96: ...nnection 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 t...

Page 97: ...mple 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 to pa...

Page 98: ... 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 99: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot 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 and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 100: ...n to activate the Ethernet feature 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 1 On the Settings scree...

Page 101: ...t the volume level for call ringtones music and videos system sounds and notifications Ringtone Change the call ringtone Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern Notification sounds Change the notification sound settings for each app Do not disturb Set the device to mute incoming calls notification sounds and media except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you sel...

Page 102: ...s On lock screen Show or hide notifications from the selected app when the device is locked Set as priority Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Outdoor mode Act...

Page 103: ...e light filter will not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter s opacity 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to activate it and select an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to apply the blue light filter...

Page 104: ...nding on the region or service provider Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls...

Page 105: ...de helps you manage your mobile data usage Battery Storage Memory Ultra data saving Device security Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abno...

Page 106: ...vated Managing the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings and set the App power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual av...

Page 107: ... images videos and webpages accessed via the mobile network This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some webpages or content may not be available when this feature is activated depending on the service provider or the mobile network conditions On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Ultra data saving and then tap the switch to activate it View the amount...

Page 108: ...ons Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Information and FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the screen when it is off or locked Notifications Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display App shortcuts Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen Find My...

Page 109: ...rity settings Configure additional security settings Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as photos and notes from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing metho...

Page 110: ...p Secure Folder 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 that appears when an incorrect unlock code is entered and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock ...

Page 111: ...epending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default sto...

Page 112: ...cure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder switch to deactivate it Alternatively drag the status bar downwards to open the notification panel Then swipe downwards on the notification panel and tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them...

Page 113: ...les app and then tap Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Cloud and accounts Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or ...

Page 114: ...accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings such as email accounts wallpaper preferences and more Following types of user accounts are available Owner The owner account is created only when setting up the device for the first time and cannot be created more than one This account has full control of the device including user account management You can add or delete user ac...

Page 115: ...n screen instructions to complete the account setup Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen or the notification panel and then select an account to switch to Locked screen Notification panel Managing users When using the owner account you can delete accounts or change account settings To delete a user account tap next to the account and then tap Delete user To cha...

Page 116: ...fer to Samsung Cloud for more information To set the device to automatically back up data tap the AUTO BACK UP switch to activate it To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and acco...

Page 117: ...e accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Text to speech Change the text to speech settings Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the...

Page 118: ...mbership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset You can reset all your settings and network settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimisation Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device 1 On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Language Add language To view a...

Page 119: ...tes manually Download updates automatically Set the device to download updates automatically when connected to aWi Fi network Scheduled software updates Set the device to install downloaded updates at a specified time Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit s...

Page 120: ... information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other methods Model number View the device s model number Software information View the device s software information such as its operating system version and firmware versio...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...reezes 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 key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 123: ... to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while movi...

Page 124: ...quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in dark areas at night or indoors image noise may occur or images may be out of focus Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the...

Page 125: ...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 computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to ...

Page 126: ...n the Apps screen To display 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 screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar an...

Page 127: ...gistered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners About HEVC Advance THIS PRODUCT IS SOLDWITH A LIMITED LICENCE AND IS AUTHORISEDTO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTIONWITH HEVC CONTENTTHAT MEETS EACH OFTHETHREE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS 1 HEVC CONTENT ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE 2 HEVC CONTENTTHAT IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE AND 3 HEVC CONTENTTHAT...

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