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Personalising

Private mode

Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.
In private mode, you can hide items in

Gallery

Video

Music

My Files

, and

Internet

Activating private mode

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Privacy

→

Private mode

, and then tap the switch to

activate it.
If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to
set up a private mode access code.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code.
Private mode is activated and appears on the status bar.

You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated. To
hide items stored in the private folder, deactivate private mode.

Hiding content

On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items.

Select an item and tap

MORE

→

Move to Private

If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset
private mode access code.
The selected items will be moved to the private folder.

Summary of Contents for SM-T550

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM T550 English EU 03 2015 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...pening apps 23 Installing or uninstalling apps 25 Entering text 27 Screen capture 27 My Files 28 Power saving feature Network connectivity 29 Wi Fi Motions usability features 30 Motions and gestures 31 Multi window Personalising 36 Managing the Home and Apps screens 37 Setting wallpaper and ringtones 38 Changing the screen lock method 39 Private mode 41 Multiple users 42 Setting up accounts Contac...

Page 3: ...e 87 Personal 91 System Appendix 93 Troubleshooting 98 Removing the battery non removable type Camera 45 Basic shooting 46 Shooting modes 48 Camera settings Gallery 49 Viewing content on the device Useful apps and features 50 S Finder 50 S Planner 52 Email 54 Internet 55 Music 56 Video 57 Clock 58 Calculator 58 Memo 59 Smart Manager 60 Google apps Connecting with other devices 63 Bluetooth 65 Wi F...

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

Page 5: ...t 5 Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information ...

Page 6: ...es and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject t...

Page 7: ...ut Touch screen Light sensor Recent apps button Home button Back button Headset jack Volume button Power button Microphone Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card slot Speaker Speaker Rear camera GPS antenna Push clip Push clip ...

Page 8: ...ch screen The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Buttons Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recent apps Tap to open the list of recent apps Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold...

Page 9: ... cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after fully charging the bat...

Page 10: ... from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket 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 Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides options...

Page 11: ...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 asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file directory appears in the My Files SD card fol...

Page 12: ... card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Format SD card FORMAT SD CARD ERASE EVERYTHING Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Turning the...

Page 13: ... turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen Refer to Changing the screen lock method for more information ...

Page 14: ...ertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to pres...

Page 15: ...Basics 15 Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 16: ...to return Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 17: ...s and more Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen To view other panels scroll left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen To customise the Home screen refer to Managing the Home screen A widget A folder An app Screen indicators Favourite apps ...

Page 18: ...Basics 18 Home screen options On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area or pinch your fingers together to access the available options ...

Page 19: ...wly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels scroll left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen To customise the Apps screen refer to Managing the Apps screen Edit the Apps screen An app A screen indicator ...

Page 20: ...ommon The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Alarm activated Mute mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level ...

Page 21: ...panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notifications panel drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards You can use the following functions on the notifications panel Launch Settings Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Launch S Finder Select a user or add users Launch Quick Connect Activate or deactivate options Tap and hold a button to view more detailed settings Rearran...

Page 22: ...etooth Refer to Bluetooth for more information Power saving Refer to Power saving feature for more information Flight mode Refer to Flight mode for more information Do not disturb Activate or deactivate blocking mode In blocking mode the device will block notifications To select which notifications will be blocked tap Settings Sounds and notifications Do not disturb Reading mode Activate or deacti...

Page 23: ... Samsung Galaxy Apps Use this app to purchase and download apps Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download free apps tap Install To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the button that sh...

Page 24: ...s Uninstalling or disabling apps To disable default apps open the Apps screen and tap EDIT appears on the apps that you can disable Select an app and tap DISABLE DONE To uninstall downloaded apps open the Apps screen and tap EDIT UNINSTALL DONE Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager select an app and then tap UNINSTALL Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Se...

Page 25: ...marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Select input languages and then select the languages to use If you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or right Using additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appear in...

Page 26: ...board Enter emoticons Switch to the floating or split keyboard 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 Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard ...

Page 27: ... using other methods Refer to Palm swipe to capture for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Tap My Files on the Apps screen Access additional options View files saved in cloud storage services View files by categories Search for files...

Page 28: ...Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the Bluetooth feature On the Apps screen tap Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and tap switch to activate it To add an app to the Home screen tap and select an app To remove an app from the Home screen tap MORE Remove select an app with and then tap DONE To change the settings for ultra power saving mode such as ne...

Page 29: ...annot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings 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 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiri...

Page 30: ...es Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Mute On the Apps screen tap Settings Motions and gestures and then tap the Mute switch to activate it Cover the screen with your palm to mute alarms ...

Page 31: ...ight to the left or vice versa to capture a screenshot You can view captured images in Gallery After capturing a screenshot you can edit the image and share it with others It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps Multi window About Multi window Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the...

Page 32: ...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 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 33: ...p window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app 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 this feature ...

Page 34: ...rcle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Close the app Drag and drop content Minimise the window Maximise the window ...

Page 35: ...hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 36: ... Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen To remove an item tap and hold the item Then drag it to Remove that appears at the top of the screen Creating a folder 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app an...

Page 37: ... tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area and then tap Wallpapers Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Settings Wallpa...

Page 38: ...e and then select a screen lock method The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least ...

Page 39: ... set up a private mode access code 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and...

Page 40: ...nd hold an item and then tick items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap MOVE HERE The items will be moved to the selected folder Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Privacy Private mode and then tap the switch ...

Page 41: ...e the device settings that affect all accounts Restricted profile A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by the owner account and cannot use the services that require logging in Adding users 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Users 2 Tap Add user or profile User OK SET UP NOW 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Adding restricted profile 1 On ...

Page 42: ...ap To delete the restricted account tap Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create accounts to have the best experience with your device On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts Add account and select an account service Then follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account...

Page 43: ... move contacts from other devices to your device Refer toTransferring data from your previous device for more information Creating contacts manually 1 On the Apps screen tap Contacts 2 Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 44: ...earch methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Compose an email Adding shortcuts for contacts to the Home screen Add shortcuts to cont...

Page 45: ...change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Switch between the front and rear cameras Start recording a video Take a photo Change the shooting mode Select among various effects that are available Display current mode View photos and videos you have captured Use this for delayed time shots Change camera settings The camera automatica...

Page 46: ...or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Shooting modes Auto Use this mode to allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE Auto Panorama Use this mode to take a photo composed of many photos strung together The device identifies the photo with in Gallery On the Apps screen tap Camera MODE ...

Page 47: ... interval and save photos you want 1 On the Apps screen tap Camera 2 Tap to use the front camera 3 Tap MODE Interval shot 4 When the device detects your face tap to take a photo of yourself You can also tap the screen to take a photo The device will take photos at the two second intervals 5 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Sound shot Use this mode to take a photo with sound The device ide...

Page 48: ...tio of the preview screen Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Set the device to attach the location tag to the photo To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions When you share a photo with the location tag attached the lo...

Page 49: ...lery and select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To hide or show the menus tap the screen Access additional options Move to the previous screen Delete the image Add to the favourites list Modify the image Share the image to others ...

Page 50: ...or content Tap the search field and enter a keyword or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap filters under the search field To select search categories tap MORE Select search locations S Planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap Alternatively select a date with no events in it and tap the date again If the date already has saved events in it tap the date and ...

Page 51: ...event Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap TASKS enter details and then tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 3 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen To add accounts to sync with tap MORE Manage calendars Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in To change an account s sy...

Page 52: ...s to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings MORE Set default account select an account and then tap DONE Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen Tap at the bottom of the screen to compose an email Add a CC or BCC Add recipients Add recipients from the conta...

Page 53: ...se and new emails are retrieved Tap an email to read Open attachments Reply to the email Reply to all recipients Add this email address to the contacts list or view other options Mark the email as a reminder Go to the previous or next email Delete the email Forward the email Access additional options ...

Page 54: ... keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Close the tab Move to the previously visited page Open a new tab Read an article in reading mode Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved pages and recent Internet history Open the homepage Access additional options ...

Page 55: ...p to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Change the repeat mode Adjust the volume Open the playlist To listen to songs at equal volume levels tap MORE Settings and then tap the Smart volume switch to activate it When Smart volume is activated the volume may end up louder than the device volume level Use caution to avoid long term exposure to loud sounds to...

Page 56: ...rwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change screen ratio Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Access additional options Move the control panel to the right Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Switch to the pop up video player Open the playlist ...

Page 57: ...eactivate alarms tap next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the cities list or gl...

Page 58: ...is app for simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category Tap Memo on the Apps screen Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Image Insert images Voice Make a voice recording to ins...

Page 59: ...h the following actions Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Scanning for malware and phishing attacks Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager and select a feature Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels co...

Page 60: ...ishing attacks and malicious websites Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Setting up accounts 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 Chrome Search for inf...

Page 61: ...watch from Play Store Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them Play Newsstand Read news and magazines that interest you in one convenient location Play Games Download games from Play Store and play them with others Drive Store 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 Manage pho...

Page 62: ... in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google ...

Page 63: ...ure 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 especially those that are not tested or approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping ...

Page 64: ...bility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth authorisation request on both devices to confirm Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device Sending an image 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Blueto...

Page 65: ...e to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Wi Fi Direct AboutWi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point Connecting to other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its W...

Page 66: ...r the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Receiving an image When another device sends you an image accept theWi Fi Direct authorisation request You can view received images in Gallery Ending the device connection 1 On the Apps screen tap ...

Page 67: ...pens theWi Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically and the device searches for nearby devices If you have installed Samsung Link on your device the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen 2 Select a device to connect to The next steps may vary depending on the connected device Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection betwe...

Page 68: ... computer via Wi Fi or a USB cable Download and install SideSync 3 0 from the Samsung website www samsung com sidesync on the computer For more information refer to the help menu on the virtual screen On your tablet view messages or use the smartphone s chat room On your tablet watch a video playing on the smartphone on a larger display Easily transfer files between your tablet and smartphone by d...

Page 69: ... tablet and a smartphone 1 On your tablet tap SideSync 3 0 on the Apps screen 2 Launch SideSync 3 0 on a smartphone 3 The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically Select one of the detected smartphones 4 Tap OK on the smartphone screen ...

Page 70: ...Connecting with other devices 70 5 The smartphone s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone s screen is turned off ...

Page 71: ... as Screen Mirroring may not work in the virtual smartphone screen The smartphone s virtual screen may differ depending on the smartphone Close SideSync 3 0 Virtual smartphone screen Back button Home button Recent apps button Screen rotation Access additional options Screen capture Open the same webpage in the web browser of your tablet Minimise the screen Maximise the screen to fit your tablet s ...

Page 72: ...move it to another location Adjusting the size of the virtual smartphone screen 1 Tap and hold at the bottom right of the virtual smartphone screen 2 When the frame appears drag the frame to adjust the size Entering text When you enter text in the virtual smartphone screen the tablet s keyboard appears Enter text using the keyboard ...

Page 73: ...the smartphone screen and turn off the virtual smartphone screen on the tablet Using the virtual smartphone screen Tap SWITCHTOTABLET on the tablet s screen to turn on the virtual smartphone screen and turn off the smartphone screen Playing music or videos on the tablet Play music or videos stored in the smartphone via the screen and speaker of the tablet 1 Open a music or video file in the virtua...

Page 74: ...om the tablet to the smartphone 1 Tap and hold a file on the tablet s screen 2 Select the files to copy tap and hold any selected file and then drag it to the virtual smartphone screen 3 My Files is launched on the virtual smartphone screen Select a folder to save the file in and tap DONE Using call functions with the tablet You can use your smartphone s call functions with the speaker and the mic...

Page 75: ...s AllShare Cast dongle HomeSync This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the network connection To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be detected or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateT...

Page 76: ...t the AllShare Cast dongle to theTV using an HDMI cable 2 On theTV select a connection mode such as HDMI mode to connect an external device 3 Open the notifications panel and tap EDIT Screen Mirroring The detected devices are listed 4 Select a device to connect to Your device s screen appears on theTV screen If you connect the device for the first time tap and hold the dongle s name in the list an...

Page 77: ...tore Select a printer plug in and install it Connecting to a printer On the Apps screen tap Settings More connection settings Printing select a printer plug in and then tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device To add printers manually select a printer plug in tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER enter details and then tap...

Page 78: ...tations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device The following actions are an example of transferring data from your previous Android device To import data from a mobile device with a differen...

Page 79: ...he computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data...

Page 80: ...o the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Connected as a media device Media device MTP Tap Camera PTP if your computer does not support MediaTransfer Protocol MTP or not have any appropriate driver installed 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updating over the air The device...

Page 81: ...ith the update process Before updating disconnect all other media devices from the computer Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Setting up accounts for more inform...

Page 82: ...tomatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up settings and data will be restored Performing a data reset Delete all settings and data on the device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset ...

Page 83: ...ices On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it To use options tap MORE SettingWi Fi sleep policy Tap MORE KeepWi Fi on during sleep Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances On the Settings screen tap Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use ...

Page 84: ...settings to control networks On the Settings screen tap More connection settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Ethernet The Ethernet option is available when an Ethernet adaptor is connected to the device Use this option to acti...

Page 85: ...terruptions Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show the content of notifications on the locked screen App notifications Change the notification settings for each app Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Set the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turni...

Page 86: ... screenshot when you sweep your hand to the left or right across the screen Applications Manage the device s apps and change their settings On the Settings screen tap Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device Default applications Select a default setting for using apps Application settings Customise the settings for each app Users Set up and manage user profiles for ...

Page 87: ... Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Device security Scan for and remove malware from the device You can also activate the real time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites Find My Mobile Access the Find my mobile website findmymobile samsung com You can track and control your ...

Page 88: ...rovides voice feedback GalaxyTalkBack help View help information to learn how to use GalaxyTalkBack Dark screen Set the device to turn the screen off at all times to keep the content on your screen private Rapid key input Set the device to enter a character when you release your finger from the character on the keyboard You can use this feature to enter characters instead of releasing your finger ...

Page 89: ...caption settings Left right sound balance Set the device to adjust the sound balance when using a headset Mono audio Set the device to switch the sound output from stereo to mono when a headset is connected Dexterity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Universal switch Set the device to scan and highlight items on the screen and then...

Page 90: ...Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Back up ...

Page 91: ...cogniser Text to speech options Change the text to speech settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery Power saving mode Activate power saving mode and change the settings for power saving mode Ultra power saving mode Extend standby time an...

Page 92: ...when the cover is flipped open You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when ...

Page 93: ... 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 signals...

Page 94: ...vice and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume button down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Before performing the factory data reset remember to make ...

Page 95: ...le and the useful charge will get shorter over time Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and b...

Page 96: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 97: ... obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appear...

Page 98: ...he device s screen and the back cover Then start separating the screen from the back cover by using the tool to pry them apart as shown in the image below Take care when inserting the tool to avoid damaging the device s internal components 2 Continue reinserting the tool and prying the screen and the back cover apart at close intervals around the device Rotate the back cover carefully and ensure t...

Page 99: ...Appendix 99 4 Loosen and remove the screws as shown in the image below 5 Disconnect the battery connector as shown in the image below 6 Remove the battery ...

Page 100: ... storing in any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All o...

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