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Table of Contents

Basics

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Package contents

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Device layout

8 Battery
11  SIM or USIM card
13  Memory card
15  Turning the device on and off
15 Touchscreen
18  Home screen
24  Lock screen
25  Notification panel
29  Entering text
31  Screen capture
31  Opening apps
32  Multi window
37  Device and data management
41  Connecting to a TV

Applications

43 Installing or uninstalling apps
44 My Files
45 Phone
48 Contacts
49 Messages
51 Internet
52 Email

53 Camera
62 Gallery
64  Smart Manager
65  S Planner
67  SideSync 3.0
72 Music
73 Video
74 Memo
74 Clock
76 Calculator
77  Google apps

Settings

79 Introduction
79 Wi-Fi
81 Bluetooth
83  Flight mode
83  Mobile hotspot and tethering
84  Data usage
85  Mobile networks
85  More connection settings
87  Sounds and notifications
88 Display
88  Motions and gestures
89 Applications
89 Wallpaper
89  Lock screen and security
93 Privacy

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Summary of Contents for SM-T815

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 06 2015 Rev 1 0 SM T815 SM T815Y ...

Page 2: ...o aTV Applications 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 44 My Files 45 Phone 48 Contacts 49 Messages 51 Internet 52 Email 53 Camera 62 Gallery 64 Smart Manager 65 S Planner 67 SideSync 3 0 72 Music 73 Video 74 Memo 74 Clock 76 Calculator 77 Google apps Settings 79 Introduction 79 Wi Fi 81 Bluetooth 83 Flight mode 83 Mobile hotspot and tethering 84 Data usage 85 Mobile networks 85 More connection set...

Page 3: ...ts 3 96 Accessibility 97 Accounts 98 Backup and reset 98 Language and input 99 Battery 99 Storage 99 Accessories 100 Date and time 100 User manual 100 About device Appendix 101 Troubleshooting 106 Removing the battery ...

Page 4: ...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 syncin...

Page 5: ...de The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with...

Page 6: ... key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Back key Loud speaker Headset jack Volume key Power key Microphone Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card tray SIM card tray Loud speaker Rear camera Main antenna GPS antenna Push clip Push clip Main antenna ...

Page 7: ...ouchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open 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 to launch...

Page 8: ...ting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty 2 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket 3 After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger 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 hav...

Page 9: ...n not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in use Deactivate auto syncing of apps 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...

Page 10: ...nd then tap the switch to activate it To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the preset level tap Start power saving and select an option Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device s battery power In ultra power saving mode the device performs the following Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to ess...

Page 11: ... cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged ...

Page 12: ... USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the SIM card tray back i...

Page 13: ...ible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the memory card Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting...

Page 14: ...moving the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot Do not remove the memory card while th...

Page 15: ...tap Power off If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electri...

Page 16: ...een button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger 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 17: ...n Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards 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 18: ...or accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon ...

Page 19: ...ng deleting or rearranging Home screen panels You can also set the Home screen wallpaper add widgets to the Home screen and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen ...

Page 20: ... top of the Flipboard Briefing panel Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another...

Page 21: ...older name To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to Remove at the top...

Page 22: ...ilable depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen 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 Creating folders This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT 2 Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a...

Page 23: ... 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 No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Call in progress ...

Page 24: ...ny direction You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type 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 b...

Page 25: ...t Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag t...

Page 26: ...uttons To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap EDIT tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword Searching for content on the device Open the notification panel and tap S Finder Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword To get more refined results tap the filter butto...

Page 27: ...ECT When the panel opens theWi Fi feature is 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 For more information about Samsung Link visit link samsung com 2 Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions...

Page 28: ...ssories to enable the feature Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle To activate this feature on your device open the notification panel and tap EDIT Screen Mirroring For more information about connecting your device and the large screen refer to the user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring enabled accessory This feature may not be available depending o...

Page 29: ...Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Input languages Select input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other ico...

Page 30: ... the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have p...

Page 31: ...the word to your favourite words list or tap SEARCHWEB to use the word as a search term Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously You can view captured images in Gallery You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen Refer to Motions and gestures for more information It is no...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...pen 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 34: ...he 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 Minimise the window Maximise the window Close the app ...

Page 35: ...wn 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 Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 36: ...ircle 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 37: ...t you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device When you turn on your new device for the first time tap DOWNLOAD AND OPEN in the Smart Switch installation pop up window to install the app Alternatively download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Launch Smart Switch and follow the on scree...

Page 38: ... or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notific...

Page 39: ... it Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off th...

Page 40: ...ap Restore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up set...

Page 41: ...e Briefing onTV feature 1 Turn on theTV and place your device close to theTV 2 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 3 Select theTV and tap RegisterTV Sharing screen You can mirror your device s screen on aTV or vice versa Mirroring your device s screen to aTV When your device recognises the registeredTV while you are watching a video the icon will appear on the device Tap the icon to ...

Page 42: ...rding to the preset time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedule information on the screen To use this feature your device and theTV must be connected to the same access point 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV will appear on the list 2 Select the registeredTV 3 Tap Briefing onTV and set a time and day to use the Briefing onTV feature Ti...

Page 43: ... INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download ...

Page 44: ...m the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap My Files Recent files View recent files Category View files by category Local sto...

Page 45: ...If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle ...

Page 46: ...lls 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 when rejecting an incoming call drag the reject message bar upwards To create various rejection messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone MORE Settings Call rejection Rejection messages enter a message and then tap Missed calls If a call is...

Page 47: ...etrieve the held call Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the calendar Memo Create a memo End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Switch between the front and rear camera...

Page 48: ... to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls or messages open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the A...

Page 49: ...h 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 Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap ...

Page 50: ...ter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation ...

Page 51: ... the Apps screen 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 Move to the previously visited page Open a new tab Close the tab Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the homepage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent history ...

Page 52: ...mail account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions 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 SET DEFAULT ACCOUNT Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails On the e...

Page 53: ...os or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Taking photos or recording videos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To capture an image from the video while re...

Page 54: ...is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions The front camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum recording time may reduce when you record video at high resolution Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos launch Camera on the l...

Page 55: ...nd determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the preview screen tap MODE Pro Select options and customise the settings and then tap to take a photo Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range Select an ISO value This cont...

Page 56: ...ounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Virtual shot 2 Place a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject sl...

Page 57: ...p 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or slowly swivel the device left or right to view the subject from different angles HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap MODE HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect ...

Page 58: ...identifies it with Eraser Erase unwanted moving objects Tap to erase unwanted moving objects Tap to restore the original photo Drama shot Combine a series of photos to create an image that shows motion trails Extend the motion trail in the image by selecting more photos from the bottom of the screen Panning shot Apply an effect to the subject s background that makes the subject appear to be moving...

Page 59: ...hoto and a self portrait simultaneously On the preview screen tap MODE Dual Camera Tap to take a photo or tap to start recording Select a frame type for the inset window You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD orVGA Selfie Take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portrait...

Page 60: ... Tap MODE Interval shot 3 When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself The device will take four photos at the two second intervals To take a photo using your palm tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it Show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 4 Tick photos you want to save and tap...

Page 61: ...o Adjust the slide bar to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Picture size rear Picture size front Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size rear Video...

Page 62: ...r weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Storage location Select the memory location for storage Volume keys function Set the device to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom function Reset settings Reset the camera ...

Page 63: ...Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE ...

Page 64: ...nger Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen tap Smart Manager CLEAN ALL The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through 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 Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen tap Smart Man...

Page 65: ...ge Check the status of used and available memory capacity You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more RAM Check the amount of available RAM You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device Device security Check the device s security status This feature scans your device for malware S Planner Introduction Ma...

Page 66: ...Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 4 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account service and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add ...

Page 67: ...in Galaxy Apps or Play Store If your device does not support SideSync you may not be able to find the app To download and install SideSync on your computer visit www samsung com sidesync On the webpage you can also find the information about SideSync system requirements Connecting your tablet and smartphone Your tablet and smartphone must supportWi Fi Direct 1 Launch SideSync 3 0 on both your tabl...

Page 68: ...mputer 1 Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable Alternatively connect both devices to the same access point 2 Launch SideSync 3 0 on both devices The virtual screen will appear on the computer and your tablet s screen will turn off ...

Page 69: ...al screen Share the tablet s mobile data connection with the computer Tap to use the following options Share the computer s keyboard and mouse with your tablet Set the virtual screen to always stay on top Rotate the screen Capture a screenshot Turn on the tablet s screen to control it from both your computer and tablet This feature may not be available depending on the connected device Open the sa...

Page 70: ...e may not be available depending on the connected device Sharing files and clipboard You can easily share files between connected devices Select files on the virtual screen or outside the virtual screen Then drag and drop the selected files into or out of the virtual screen The selected files will be copied to the intended device You can also conveniently copy and paste text between the connected ...

Page 71: ...o your tablet s screen The mouse pointer will appear on your tablet s screen 3 On your tablet use the computer s keyboard and mouse to perform actions such as entering text copying and pasting and selecting items To control the computer with the mouse again return the pointer to the computer s screen ...

Page 72: ...song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as your favourite song Open the playlist ...

Page 73: ...o rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Open the playlist Move the control panel to the right Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the vo...

Page 74: ...ce recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event...

Page 75: ...arms tap the clock icon 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 globe and then...

Page 76: ... RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY ...

Page 77: ...ice provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store Drive Stor...

Page 78: ...ts Chat with your friends individually or 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 79: ...re to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Selec...

Page 80: ...ce you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection 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 devic...

Page 81: ...ata sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices 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 p...

Page 82: ...ooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request 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 ...

Page 83: ...ices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Mobile hotspot and tethering You may incur additional charges when using this feature Mobile hotspot Use the mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with computers or other devices Bluetooth tethering Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device s mobile...

Page 84: ...rks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for mobile data usage To change the monthly reset date for the ...

Page 85: ...nection 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 Refer to Printing for more information Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtua...

Page 86: ...ngs screen tap More connection settings Printing Download plug in 2 Search for a printer plug in in Play Store 3 Select a printer plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and 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 tap MORE Add printer ADD PRINTER To change print settings tap MORE ...

Page 87: ...feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and notifications Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Volume Adjust the volume level for call ringtones...

Page 88: ...ce to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or connected to a dock Motions and gestures Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device On the Settings screen tap Motions and gestures Excessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Mute Set the device to mute incoming calls ...

Page 89: ...ions Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Show information Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Unlock effect Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen Fi...

Page 90: ...provider Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the de...

Page 91: ...c electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints Add fingerprint 2 Place your finger on the Home key 3 After the device detects your finger lift it up and place it on the Home key again Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered 4 When a screen appears requesting to register a back...

Page 92: ...s 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerprint or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password 3 Tap Change backup password 4 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of enteri...

Page 93: ...in to with a fingerprint 5 Enter your user name and password and then tap the webpage s sign in button 6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Privacy Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Location Change settings for location information ...

Page 94: ...n screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and the icon 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 tap MORE Move to Private If private mod...

Page 95: ...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 Settings screen tap Privacy Private mode and then tap the switch to activ...

Page 96: ...e the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Answering and ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls Single tap mode Set the device to contr...

Page 97: ...nc Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsung...

Page 98: ...pp data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default keyboard Select a defaul...

Page 99: ...pler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device On the Settings screen tap Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default app...

Page 100: ... the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important s...

Page 101: ...M or USIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signal...

Page 102: ... and turn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume key 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 backup cop...

Page 103: ...mpty Your battery is low Charge the battery The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced 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 consump...

Page 104: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 105: ... your computer If you are aWindows XP user ensure that you haveWindows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies o...

Page 106: ...recisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung s negligence 1 Remove the SIM card and memory card trays from the device 2 To soften the adhesive that holds the front panel to the main device the device must be warmed to a controlled level using a dedicated temperature controlled chamber Attach a suction pad removal tool to the lower end of the...

Page 107: ... 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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