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Basics

Indicator icons

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table
below are most common.

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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.

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Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel.

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The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or
model.

Icon

Meaning

Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
Location services being used
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Airplane mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery charging
Battery power level

Summary of Contents for SM-T577U/DS

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English USA 11 2020 Rev 1 0 SM T570 SM T577U DS ...

Page 2: ...panel 44 Screen capture and screen record 46 Entering text Apps and features 49 Installing or uninstalling apps 51 S Pen features 64 Bixby 68 BixbyVision 70 Bixby Routines 73 Phone 78 Contacts 81 Messages 84 Internet 86 Camera 100 Gallery 107 AR Zone 110 Edge screen 112 Multi window 115 Samsung Daily 116 Samsung Members 116 Samsung Galaxy 117 Samsung Notes 122 PENUP 126 Calendar 127 Reminder 129 S...

Page 3: ...ablet Appendix 201 Troubleshooting Settings 154 Introduction 154 Connections 155 Wi Fi 157 Bluetooth 159 NFC and payment 161 Data saver SM T577U DS 161 Mobile data only apps SM T577U DS 161 Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T577U DS 163 More connection settings 164 Sounds and vibration 165 Dolby Atmos surround sound 165 Separate app sound 165 Notifications 166 App icon badges 166 Display 167 Dark mod...

Page 4: ...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 media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto s...

Page 5: ...y adjust its brightness based on the surrounding environment launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Adaptive brightness switch to activate it The use of mobile devices on airplanes or ships may be subject to federal and local guidelines and restrictions Check with the appropriate authorities and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Maintainin...

Page 6: ... device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and ce...

Page 7: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 8: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 9: ... 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 disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan da...

Page 10: ... If you want to remove the case attached to the device it is recommended to detach it from the top corners Whether a case is supplied may vary by region or service provider 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...

Page 11: ...rpose jack USBType C Side key Power Bixby Active key Front camera Proximity Light sensor Touchscreen Keyboard dock port SM T577U DS SIM card Memory card tray SM T570 Memory card tray Rear camera Main antenna SM T577U DS Flash Back cover Microphone GPS antenna Earphone jack Microphone Speaker NFC antenna ...

Page 12: ...atures may not work If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s ant...

Page 13: ...ixby for more information Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Active key Press or press and hold to launch preset apps Recents key Press to open the list of recent apps Home key Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to retu...

Page 14: ...nt S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Name Functions S Pen nib Use the S Pen to write draw or perform touch actions on the screen Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as the Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen ove...

Page 15: ...sively when inserting the nib into the S Pen Do not insert the round end of the nib into the S Pen Doing so may cause damage to the S Pen or your device Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen The pen nib may be deformed If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen...

Page 16: ...over Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold colored contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts ...

Page 17: ...ghtly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 18: ... damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain clos...

Page 19: ...t need to be synced Decrease the backlight time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at...

Page 20: ...not charging properly take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Center Fast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery If the fast charging feature is not activated la...

Page 21: ... inserted 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 services that require a network connection may not be available depending on the service provider 5 4 3 2 1 1 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 2 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the g...

Page 22: ...o use and customise the SIM card settings Preferred SIM card Select to use specific SIM cards for mobile data when two cards are activated Memory card microSD card Installing a memory card Your device s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory ...

Page 23: ...the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognize the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Center 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 folder SM T577U DS 2 3 1 5 4 SM T570 2 3 ...

Page 24: ... first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device care Storage Advanced SD card Unmount Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for ...

Page 25: ...ics 25 Protective case Installing the protective case Insert the upper part of the device into the case and then press the edges of the bottom part one by one using both hands to firmly install it 2 1 3 4 ...

Page 26: ...h the edges of the upper part one by one using both hands until the device protrudes from the case and remove the device from it 2 1 3 Installing the S Pen Insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case ...

Page 27: ...ns to set up your device Turning the device off 1 To turn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel and tap Volume Down key Side key 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then ...

Page 28: ...sung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Samsung account Apps and services Alternatively visit account samsung com Creating a Samsun...

Page 29: ...low the on screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the...

Page 30: ...erring data wirelessly Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the prev...

Page 31: ... app from www samsung com smartswitch Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung 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 ...

Page 32: ...essive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen Tapp...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...ng all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favorite apps Screen indicator Edge panel handle ...

Page 35: ...Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key Home screen Apps screen Finder If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 36: ...atively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Enter a keyword Apps and content on your device will be searched If you tap on the keyboard you can search for more content Displaying the screen in landscape mode Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode ...

Page 37: ...olders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Done You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder Moving a...

Page 38: ...cked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen grid or layout Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separa...

Page 39: ...r drag down from the top of the screen Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model Icon Meaning Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Airplane mode activated Error occurred or caution required...

Page 40: ...Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Side key to turn on the screen Alternatively double tap the screen Locked screen ...

Page 41: ...lock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Face Register your face to unlock the screen Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition f...

Page 42: ...s bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Control media on your device and connected nearby devices Access the power options Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Control connected nearby d...

Page 43: ...button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location Controlling media playback Take control 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 control the pla...

Page 44: ...rent screen and scrollable area How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot Captured screenshots will be saved in Gallery Method 1 Key capture Press the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Method 2 Swipe capture Swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen Method 3 Air command capture Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button ...

Page 45: ...tap Advanced features Screenshots and screen recorder and then tap the Screenshot toolbar switch to activate it Screen record Record the screen while using your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Screen recorder to activate it 2 Select a sound setting and tap Start recording After a countdown recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To show the S Pen p...

Page 46: ...uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Move the cursor Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard To change the ke...

Page 47: ...s Switch to handwriting mode Switch to the standard keyboard Change the keyboard mode Enter text by voice Change the keyboard settings Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Enter your personal information registered to Samsung Pass Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard size Enter stickers ...

Page 48: ...r words while using certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries tap next to a dictionary and then tap Install to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen view tap Tap the ...

Page 49: ...s 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 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 To download free apps tap...

Page 50: ...n Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap...

Page 51: ...e S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want Create note Smart select View all notes Screen write AR Doodle Live messages S Pen settings Translate PENUP Adding shortcuts to the Air command panel Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel On the Air command panel tap Add shortcuts and select apps or functions to op...

Page 52: ...e by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file Refer to Live messages for more information AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Refer to AR Doodle for more information Translate Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it Refer toTranslate for more information PENUP Post your artwork vi...

Page 53: ...nd then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing or saving You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the ...

Page 54: ... selected area Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Capturing an area from a video While playing a video select an area and capture it as a GIF animation 1 When there is content you want to capture during video playback open the Air command panel and tap Smart select 2 On the toolbar tap 3 Adjust the position and size of the capturing area Drag a corner of the fram...

Page 55: ...e saving the file Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps 1 When there is content you want to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the edit...

Page 56: ...Apps and features 56 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Pen Undo Redo Share Save Eraser 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot Share the screenshot with others Save the screenshot in Gallery ...

Page 57: ... Customize background image and tap Done or Start drawing Gallery Set a photo or a video saved in Gallery as a background image Camera Take a photo or record a video and set it as a background image Color Select a background color 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Message input limit Preview Start over Undo Change the pen radius Change the file format Change the writing effect Change the ...

Page 58: ...slate open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping or 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert The translated text will appear To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not appear depending on ...

Page 59: ...d translate text and more Refer to BixbyVision for more information 1 When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from open the Air command panel and tap BixbyVision 2 Hover the S Pen over the content you want When the content is recognized the available search icons will appear 3 Select an icon you want 4 To close BixbyVision tap on the BixbyVision panel ...

Page 60: ...en tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for places Thumbnail Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again To close the minimized app tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 61: ...endar screen You can view and manage your schedules on the calendar screen Open the Air command panel tap Write on calendar and then mark your schedules on the calendar When you are finished tap Save To edit it tap Pen settings Eraser Redo Undo Edit You can use this feature only on the calendar of monthly view ...

Page 62: ...review window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view switch to activate it Pen Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 63: ...Notes If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap To save the memo tap Save The memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Folders Screen off memos ...

Page 64: ...must be connected to aWi Fi network To use Bixby you must sign in to your Samsung account Bixby is only available in some languages and certain features may not be available depending on your region Starting Bixby When you launch Bixby for the first time the Bixby intro page will appear You must select the language to use with Bixby sign in to your Samsung account according to the on screen instru...

Page 65: ...orresponding functions or show the information you requested While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key when you are finished speaking Alternatively say Hi Bixby and when the device emits a sound say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on t...

Page 66: ...uring a conversation while pressing and holding the Side key answer Bixby Or tap and answer Bixby If you are using headphones or Bluetooth audio devices or start a conversation by saying Hi Bixby you can continue the conversation without tapping the icon Launch the Bixby app and tap Automatic listening Hands free only ...

Page 67: ...by via text Launch the Bixby app and tap and then type what you want During the communication Bixby also will answer you through text instead of voice feedback Bixby usages Launching apps or services You can launch features quickly via Bixby You can also use various convenient services such as ordering coffee or searching for nearby restaurants or hotels and making a reservation For example while ...

Page 68: ... features Translate or extract text Search including similar images Scan QR code To use this feature the device must be connected to aWi Fi network The available features and search results may vary depending on the region or service provider This feature may not be available or you may not get correct search results depending on the image size format or resolution Samsung is not responsible for t...

Page 69: ...and keep the QR code within the screen to recognize it The information connected to the QR code will appear Searching for similar images and related information Search for images similar to the recognized object online and related information You can view various images with properties similar to the object such as color or shape and view the related information For example if you want to know the...

Page 70: ...xtract text tap If you tap you can use additional features with the extracted text such as sharing or saving it To change the source or target language tap the language settings panel at the bottom of the screen Bixby Routines Introduction Bixby Routines are a service that automates settings you use repeatedly and suggests useful features according to your frequent situations by learning your usag...

Page 71: ... as your own routines 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want and tap Save To set the routine s conditions and actions tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start button tapped This option will appear only when there are no runni...

Page 72: ...ines you can add them to the Home screen as widgets and access them quickly When a pop up windows appears tap Add Using routines Running auto routines Auto routines will run automatically when their conditions are detected Running manual routines For manual routines which you set the running condition as Start button tapped you can run them manually by tapping the button whenever you want Launch t...

Page 73: ...l appear To deactivate a routine tap the routine s switch or To edit a routine select a routine and tap Edit Alternatively tap the condition or action you want to edit To delete routines tap Delete tick routines to delete and then tap Delete Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the ...

Page 74: ... options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call If this feature is deactivated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Motions and gestures and then tap the Swipe to call or send messages switch to activate it ...

Page 75: ... be available depending on the region or service provider Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle Rejecting a call When a call comes in drag outside the large circle To send a message ...

Page 76: ...e keep the device away from your ears Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call Camera During a video call turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch During a video call switch between the front and rear cameras Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the key...

Page 77: ...g contact to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap Add note enter a tag and then tap Add When a call comes from that number the tag will sho...

Page 78: ...ts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location 3 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 4 Tap Save ...

Page 79: ...e contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the followin...

Page 80: ...and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Enter a group name To set a group ringtone tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone 3 Tap Add member select contacts to add to the group and then tap Done 4 Tap Save Sending a group message You can send a group mes...

Page 81: ...tacts list and then tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one tap a contact Then tap Delete Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation To make a call and send a text message launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Call text on other devices switch to activate it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on you...

Page 82: ...r a message Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap 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 2 On the messages list select a contact or a phone number To reply to the message tap the message input field enter a message and then tap To adjust ...

Page 83: ... 1 Launch the Messages app tap at the top of the messages list tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and...

Page 84: ...1 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 Open the homepage Move between pages Access additional options Open the browser s tab manager Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks Close the tab Open a new tab ...

Page 85: ...to use a password for secret mode In secret mode the device will change the color of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To use your registered biometric data as a lock method along with the password tap an opt...

Page 86: ...le 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 screen lock method is set If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus Spread...

Page 87: ...utions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The camera may fog up or form condensation if the device is exposed to sudden changes in air temperature due to the difference in temperature outside and inside the camera cover Try to avoid such conditions when planning to use the camer...

Page 88: ...Select an aspect ratio for videos Apply a filter effect or beauty effects Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Refer to AR Doodle for more information Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Center weighted uses the light in the center portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a conc...

Page 89: ...tures 89 Changing shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left or right or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen Select a shooting mode you want Shooting modes list ...

Page 90: ...t and take a photo or record a video This feature is only available in some shooting modes Wide angle The wide angle camera lets you take basic photos or record normal videos Telephoto The telephoto camera optical zoom lets you take photos or record videos by enlarging the subject Telephoto Wide angle ...

Page 91: ...ettings and applies the optimized effect automatically by recognizing the subject On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO When the camera recognizes the subject the scene optimizer button will change and the optimized color and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimizer switch to activate it To use additional features tap on the previ...

Page 92: ...o activate it 1 On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO A guide will appear on the preview screen 2 Point the guide at the subject The camera recognizes the composition and the recommended composition appears on the preview screen 3 Adjust the position and angle of the camera to fit the composition When the ideal composition is achieved the guide will change to yellow 4 Tap to take a photo Guide Idea...

Page 93: ...n tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo Creating filters Select an image with a color tone you like from Gallery and save the color tone as a new filter When you then take a photo with the filter you can get a similar look 1 On the preview screen tap My filters When you create a filter for the first time sel...

Page 94: ...photo Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily 1 On the shooting modes list tap VIDEO 2 Tap to record a video To switch between the front and rear cameras while recording swipe upwards or downwards on the preview screen or tap To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a vi...

Page 95: ...t moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life color range You can set the color temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Separating the focus area and the exposure area You can separate t...

Page 96: ...ically stop taking photos Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE PANORAMA 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colors 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highli...

Page 97: ...ound is blurred and the subject stands out clearly Use this feature in a place that has sufficient light The background blur may not be applied properly in the following conditions The device or the subject is moving The subject has a similar color to the background Taking portraits that stand out using the Live focus feature 1 On the shooting modes list tap LIVE FOCUS 2 Drag the background blur a...

Page 98: ...ew screen tap Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode Intelligent features Scene optimizer Set the device to adjust the color settings and apply the optimized effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by recognizing the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Enable or disa...

Page 99: ... features Auto HDR Take photos with rich colors and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas Pictures as previewed Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength ma...

Page 100: ...s About Camera View the Camera app version and legal information 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 Videos View the videos saved in your device Favorites View your favorite photos and videos Recent View recent photos and videos Suggested View recommended content ...

Page 101: ... then tap Create movie When you select Highlight reel the device will automatically combine the highlights from the images or videos and create a movie Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types or locations To search for images by entering keywords tap the search field Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an ima...

Page 102: ...g images by enlarging an area 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures 2 Select an image 3 Double tap or spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 103: ...r fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Display your videos Change the screen ratio 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 t...

Page 104: ...r a title for the album and tap Create Moving photos and videos to albums 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Albums 2 Select an album and tap Add items 3 Tap Pictures or tap Albums and select an album with the images or videos you want 4 Tick files and tap Done 5 Tap Move The files will be deleted from the original folder and moved to the album To copy the files tap Copy Deleting albums 1 Launch the...

Page 105: ...ead their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Editing stories To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap Story album Add To remove images or videos from a story select a story tap Story album Edit tick im...

Page 106: ...hen you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting images or videos 1 Launch the Gallery app 2 Select an image or a video to delete To delete multiple files tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to delete 3 Tap or Delete Using the recycle bin feature You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycl...

Page 107: ...hing AR Zone Use the following methods to launch AR Zone Launch the AR Zone app Launch the Camera app and tap MORE AR ZONE Available features may vary depending on the region or service provider AR Doodle Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else Deco Pic Capture photos or videos with various stickers ...

Page 108: ...R Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognizes the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the recognition area If you switch to the rear camera you can also write or draw outside the recognition area If you tap and then begin to doodle you can record yourself doodling Redo Undo Recognition area Change the pen type and color Delete doodle Enter text Hide ...

Page 109: ...s or videos with various stickers 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic 2 Select a sticker you want to use 3 Tap to take a photo or tap and hold to record a video You can view and share the photos and videos that you have captured in Gallery ...

Page 110: ...atures from the Edge panels Using the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display Edge screen and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel Edge panel settings Edge panel handle ...

Page 111: ...dle settings Apps edge Quickly launch frequently used apps 1 Drag the Edge panel handle towards the center of the screen 2 On the Apps edge panel select an app to launch it Editing the Apps edge panel To add an app tap on the panel and tap an app from the apps list To create a folder on the panel tap on the panel tap and hold an app from the apps list and then drag it over another app on the Apps ...

Page 112: ...indow Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 113: ...n the upper window 3 On the lower window swipe left or right to select another app to launch To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or the Back key and select an app 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 win...

Page 114: ...e to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimize the window Close the app Maximize the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 115: ...een will appear When launching this feature for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Access additional options Access additional card options Contents To stop displaying a card on the list tap at the top of the card and tap Don t show again To add or delete content to be shown as cards tap Cards and tap the switches next to items t...

Page 116: ...to customers such as device problem diagnosis and lets users submit questions and error reports You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users community or view the latest news and tips Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device To submit your feedback or post your comments you must sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Samsung ac...

Page 117: ... or Sort pages Insert files Switch to reading mode Access additional options Enter a title 3 When you are finished composing the note tap Composing notes with handwriting On the note composer screen tap to write or draw with the S Pen You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two fingers on it Pen Highlighter Eraser Select and edit Align text Undo Change sty...

Page 118: ...You can adjust the size of the eraser by dragging the size adjustment bar Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Using the easy writing pad Use the easy writing pad to enter your handwriting more easily When you write or draw on the easy writing pad your handwriting will be automatically adjusted and entered between the lines of the input field On...

Page 119: ...To change the size of the selection tap the input and drag a corner of the frame that appears 3 Edit the input using the available options Cut Cut out the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Copy Copy the input To paste it to another location tap and hold the location and then tap Paste Delete Delete the input Change style Change styles Select a color...

Page 120: ...een tap twice 2 Select a color or line thickness you want 3 Point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style The icon will appear 4 Tap where you want to change the style Changing drawings into shape You can change your drawings into shapes Tap and draw Your drawings will now automatically change into the corresponding shape ...

Page 121: ...th the text tap Convert Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen Saving a note as a reminder You can save a note as a reminder to view the note later 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Add to reminder T...

Page 122: ...e notes to delete 3 Tap Delete PENUP Introduction PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View artwork by category Your activities You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 123: ...Tap Save and post If you want to apply a filter to your artwork tap Choose a filter select a filter you want and then tap Next This option will not appear when you select From Gallery 4 Enter a title description and hashtag 5 Tap Post Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps select the artwork from an app and tap PENUP Coloring images Using the variou...

Page 124: ...ng an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and tap Live drawing 2 Select an image 3 Tap Learn to draw 4 To draw on the image tap to pause the playback You can change the playback speed by tapping 5 When you are finished tap The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew ...

Page 125: ...rew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Photo drawing 3 Tap Take picture take a photo and then tap OK Alternatively tap Select from Gallery and select a photo 4 Select the area to draw adjust the transparency level or apply a sketch filter and then tap Done The selected area will be added as a background 5 Draw on the photo 6 When you are finished tap The photo will be hidden and you ...

Page 126: ...a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Add a note Change the event s color Select a sticker to display with the event 3 Tap Save to save the event Creating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder Launch the Calendar app and tap Reminder Refer to Reminder for more i...

Page 127: ...n an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account name Reminder Create reminders to schedule to do items or to view content later You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder To receive more accurate notifications connect to aWi Fi network To fully use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account To use location reminders the GPS featu...

Page 128: ...elect a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed Edit 2 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder select a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tic...

Page 129: ... use this feature you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your smartphone Connecting your tablet and smartphone 1 On your smartphone launch Samsung Flow 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app If you are using this feature for the first time tap Start 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 4 Accept the connection request on both devices 5 Confirm the passkey on...

Page 130: ...ap You can access the Internet on your tablet using your smartphone s mobile data connection Your smartphone must support the mobile hotspot feature You may incur additional charges on your smartphone when using this feature Checking notifications on your tablet When you receive new notifications on your smartphone tap NOTIFICATIONS to check the notifications on your tablet Sharing contents You ca...

Page 131: ...onvert your voice to text Making voice recordings 1 Launch the Voice Recorder app 2 Tap to start recording Speak into the microphone Tap to pause recording While making a voice recording tap BOOKMARK to insert a bookmark Start recording Change the recording mode 3 Tap to finish recording 4 Enter a file name and tap Save ...

Page 132: ...language you are speaking the device will not recognize your voice Before using this feature tap the current language to set the voice memo system language My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Launch the My Files app View files that are stored in each storage To check for unnecessary data and free up the device s storage...

Page 133: ...arms 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 and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap Delete World Clock Launch the Clock app and tap World Clock Creating clocks Tap enter a city name or select a city from the map and then tap Add To use the tim...

Page 134: ...y used timer tap set the duration and name and then tap Add 2 Set the duration and tap Start To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen To clear the history tap Clear history To use the unit ...

Page 135: ...amsung Kids to activate it The Samsung Kids screen will appear When starting Samsung Kids for the 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 Access additional options Available apps Kids MagicVoice Kids Art Studio Kids Gallery Kids Browser Kids Camera Your preset screen lock method or...

Page 136: ...msung Kids and add them Show Content page Set the device to display the Samsung partner s content page on the Samsung Kids screen Closing Samsung Kids To close Samsung Kids press the Back key or tap Close Samsung Kids and then enter your unlock code SmartThings Introduction Control and manage smart appliances and Internet ofThings IoT products with your tablet Connecting with nearby devices Connec...

Page 137: ...arranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer Connecting to nearby devices Connect to nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets easily and quickly Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap Add device or tap Device 3 Tap Scan nearby 4 Select a device from the list ...

Page 138: ...pplied with the selected device is downloaded you can control the device Adding devices and scenes by locations Add devices by locations view the list of devices in a same location and control them You can also add a scene to a location to control multiple devices at the same time Adding locations 1 Launch the SmartThings app and tap Add location 2 Enter the location name To set a location tap Geo...

Page 139: ...utomations You can also set an automation to operate devices automatically depending on the preset time the status of devices and more For example add an automation to turn on the audio automatically every day at 7 00 AM 1 Launch the SmartThings app 2 Tap and select a location 3 Tap Automations Add automation 4 Tap under If set the activation conditions for the automation and then tap Save 5 Tap u...

Page 140: ...ious sharing options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network SM T577U DS 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content wit...

Page 141: ...wipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send content to your device 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 2 Tap and hold Quick Share The Quick Share settin...

Page 142: ...te a shared album to share photos or videos with others and download your files whenever you want To use this feature you must sign in to your Samsung account When you play a high resolution video from a shared album the video connection may drop depending on the network speed Content that is larger than 1 GB cannot be shared to a shared album 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Sha...

Page 143: ... tap Connections Bluetooth tap the switch to activate it and then connect the tablet to your car speaker If the tablet and your car speaker are already connected proceed to the next step 2 Your tablet Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Music Share to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by launching the Settings app and tap...

Page 144: ...or tablet Play a music file The music will play on your car speaker SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or monitor 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap SmartView 2 Select a device to mirror your device s screen or display content When you play a video with SmartView the resolution may vary ...

Page 145: ...r calendar You can also create a note and control music while using it Launching Daily Board 1 Charge the device with a USB cable or charging dock To connect the device to a charging dock slide the device into the charging dock to bring the device s connectors and charging dock s charging terminals into contact with each other 2 Open the notification panel and tap Tap here to start Daily Board The...

Page 146: ...n to display all information on one page Using Daily Board Playing the slide show You can use your device as a picture frame Enjoy slide shows of your favorite images on Daily Board On the Daily Board main screen swipe to the right to play a slide show To add your favorite images to display to a slide show launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Daily Board Slideshow Select albums and then s...

Page 147: ... the information such as clock weather or calendar that is displayed on the Daily Board main screen and the clock s layout You can also set the day s schedule to be shown on the Daily Board main screen Memo Turn the memo feature on Daily Board on or off SmartThings Set the device to show SmartThings devices and scenes on the Daily Board Music Turn the music controller feature on Daily Board on or ...

Page 148: ... simultaneously use your tablet Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connections to external displays You can connect your tablet to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially supported are not cover...

Page 149: ...ification panel swipe downwards and then tap DeX 2 Select aTV from the detected devices list and tap Start now SomeTVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on 3 If the connection request window appears on theTV accept the request 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the connection When they are connected the Samsung DeX screen will appear on theTV It is recomme...

Page 150: ...Mouse trackpad and then select the Flow pointer to tablet screen switch to activate it You can also use the external keyboard on the tablet s screen Using your tablet as a touchpad You can use your tablet as a touchpad On your tablet drag downwards from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and tap Use your tablet as a touchpad If you open the notification panel you can view the ges...

Page 151: ...ps simultaneously You can also check your tablet s notifications and status Samsung DeX home screen Taskbar Favorite apps Status bar Notifications Quick access toolbar Apps button The Samsung DeX screen layout may differ depending on the connected device When starting or ending Samsung DeX running apps may be closed Some apps or features may not be available when using Samsung DeX To adjust the sc...

Page 152: ... your tablet s screen while using Samsung DeX select Lock DeX While using Samsung DeX you cannot lock the external display and your tablet s screen by pressing the Side key Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be l...

Page 153: ... rent videos such as movies andTV programs from Play Store 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 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 154: ...dia files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information NFC and payment Set the device to allow you to read near field communication NFC tags that contain information about products You can also use this feature to make payments and buy tickets for transportation or events after downloading the required apps Refer to NFC and payment for more information Airplane mode...

Page 155: ... data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth Refer to Mobile Hotspot andTethering SM T577U DS for more information SM T577U DS More connection settings Customize settings to control other features Refer to More connection settings for more information Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network a...

Page 156: ...ection 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 the...

Page 157: ...for example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and 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 ...

Page 158: ...the Gallery app and select 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 Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the list 2...

Page 159: ...a built in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and payment switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that the dev...

Page 160: ...ns NFC and payment Tap and pay PAYMENT and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Sending data with the NFC feature Transfer data such as images or contacts with other devices by touching your device s NFC antenna to the other device s NFC antenna 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections NFC and payment and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap the An...

Page 161: ...ou can set the device to use only mobile data for apps that you want to keep secure or streaming apps that can be disconnected Even if you do not deactivate theWi Fi feature the apps will launch using the mobile data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Mobile data only apps tap the switch to activate it and then tap the switches next to the apps you want You may incur additional char...

Page 162: ...ot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar Other devices can find your device in theWi Fi networks list To set a password for the mobile hotspot tap Configure Mobile Hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap Save 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list To connect without entering the passwo...

Page 163: ...ecurity enhanced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins fo...

Page 164: ...ingtone for incoming calls Temporary mute Set the device to use silent mode for a certain period Ringtone Change the call ringtone Notification sound Change the notification sound System sound theme Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Vibration pattern Select a vibration pattern System sound Set the device to sound or vibr...

Page 165: ...f other apps For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app through the vehicle s Bluetooth speaker 1 On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Separate app sound and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an app to play media sounds separately and press the Back key 3 Select a device for playing the selected app ...

Page 166: ...You can set the device to display a number or dot badge on apps that have notifications You can also set it to display no badges 1 On the Settings screen tap Notifications App icon badges and tap the switch to activate it 2 Select an option under Badge style If you activate the Notifications on app icons feature you can view the notification by tapping and holding the app icon Display Options Chan...

Page 167: ...Screen saver Set the device to launch a screen saver when the device is charging Refer to Screen saver for more information Dark mode settings Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place The dark theme may not be applied in some apps You can quickly activate or deactivate dark mode on the notification panel Open the notification panel swipe downwa...

Page 168: ...tomatically The screen saver will be displayed when the device is charging 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Screen saver 2 Select an option If you select Photo Frame or Photos a slideshow with selected images will start If you select PhotoTable selected images will appear as small cards and overlap 3 Tap to select albums for displaying images 4 When you are finished press the Back key To previ...

Page 169: ...een lock settings for the selected lock method Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and color of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming SM T577U DS FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked scre...

Page 170: ...een using the preset screen lock method 3 Select an option and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Biometrics and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fi...

Page 171: ...t SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting before resetting the device Other security settings Configure additional security settings Face recognition You can set the device to unlock the screen by recognizing your face If you use ...

Page 172: ...re your image is not blurry for better match results Registering your face For better face registration register your face indoors and out 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 Select whether you are wearing glasses or not and tap Continue 5 Hold the device with the sc...

Page 173: ...itch to activate it If you want to set the device to unlock the screen without swiping on the locked screen after recognizing your face tap the Stay on Lock screen switch to deactivate it If you want to reduce the possibility of recognizing faces in photos or videos tap the Faster recognition switch to deactivate it This may decrease the face recognition speed If you want to set your device to rec...

Page 174: ...rint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognized unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set...

Page 175: ... recognition sensor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may no...

Page 176: ...ts tap Done Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap Check added fingerprints 4 Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor The recognition result will be...

Page 177: ... Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Samsung Pass Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information To use this feature your device must be connected to aWi Fi network To use this feature you mu...

Page 178: ...Pass switch to activate it Using Samsung Pass to sign in to websites You can use Samsung Pass to easily sign in to websites that support ID and password autofill 1 Open a website that you want to sign in to 2 Enter your ID and password and then tap the website s sign in button 3 When a pop up window asking whether you want to save the sign in information appears tick Sign in with Samsung Pass and ...

Page 179: ...Samsung Pass main screen tap Partners If there are no websites or apps that support Samsung Pass Partners will not appear Available websites and apps may vary depending on the region or service provider Samsung is not responsible for any loss or inconvenience caused by signing in to websites or apps via Samsung Pass Entering your personal information automatically You can use Samsung Pass to easil...

Page 180: ...tap Settings Leave Samsung Pass Your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as photos and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked ...

Page 181: ... the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Secure Folder 2 Agree to the terms and conditions of Secure Folder 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in 4 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup The Secure Folder screen will appear and the Secure Folder app icon will be added to the Apps screen To change the...

Page 182: ...Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add files 2 Tap Images tick images to move and then tap Done 3 Tap Move The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storag...

Page 183: ...h the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show icon on Apps screen switch to deactivate it Alternatively open ...

Page 184: ...store 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Tick items you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder tick Move media file...

Page 185: ...privacy Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customization Service Advanced Configure advanced settings for privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap Location App permissions View the list of apps that have permission to access the device s location and edit the permission settings Improve accuracy S...

Page 186: ...ider 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 Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Sync and back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data a...

Page 187: ...sts to access the device Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it New user This account allows users to access their own apps and content and customize the device settings that affect all accounts New restricted account A restricted account can only access the apps ...

Page 188: ...ile If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the administrator account follow the on screen instructions to set one up 3 Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access Switching users When using the administrator account you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts Locked screen ...

Page 189: ...an also back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later To use Samsung Cloud you must sign in to your Samsung account Syncing data You can sync data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to...

Page 190: ...amsung Cloud Back up this tablet To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud on the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 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 the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Restore data and select a device you want 3 ...

Page 191: ...e information Bixby Routines Add routines to automate settings that you use repeatedly The device also suggests useful routines according to your frequent situations Refer to Bixby Routines for more information Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account This feature may not be available depending on the region or s...

Page 192: ...apping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking at it Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motions 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 Gall...

Page 193: ...ntrols DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device Refer to DigitalWellbeing for more information Parental controls Manage your children s digital use DigitalWellbeing View the daily usage history of your device You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls DigitalWellbeing App timer...

Page 194: ...the app you want and set the time Using focus mode You can activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want While focus mode is on you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed exceptions for On the Settings screen tap DigitalWellbeing and parental controls Then tap the mode you want to activate under Focus mode and tap Start Activating wind dow...

Page 195: ...re Using the auto optimization feature You can set the device to perform auto optimization when your device is not in use Tap Advanced Auto optimization and tap the switch to activate it If you want to set the time to perform auto optimization tap Time Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device For devices with low battery levels conserve battery power by activating power...

Page 196: ...he device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Charging and tap the Fast charging switch to activate it Adaptive power saving You can set the device to activate power saving mode automatically based on your usage patterns and the remaining battery power Tap Power mode and tap the Adaptive power saving switch to activate it Your device will activate power saving mode based on the situation to ext...

Page 197: ...the memory To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more select a category Then tick items to select and tap Delete or Uninstall Memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Memory To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background tick apps from the apps list and tap Clean now Security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware ...

Page 198: ... can reset all your settings or only network settings or accessibility settings You can also set the device to restart at a preset time for device optimization 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 all the languages that can be added tap All languages 2 Select a language t...

Page 199: ...ure settings for Direct access and notification features Installed services View accessibility services installed on the device About Accessibility View the Accessibility information Contact us Ask questions or view frequently asked questions Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap So...

Page 200: ...ettings On the Settings screen tap User manual About tablet Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet To change your device s name tap Edit Status View various device information such as theWi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source license Software information View...

Page 201: ...IN 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 or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area ...

Page 202: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Center Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Center 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 Side...

Page 203: ... both gold colored contacts and try charging the battery again The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps such as GPS games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter...

Page 204: ...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 authorized by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working w...

Page 205: ...ata if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary 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 Delete unnecessary d...

Page 206: ...ion 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 Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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