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User Manual

English (HK). 12/2017. Rev.1.0

SM-T815C

Summary of Contents for SM-T815C

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 12 2017 Rev 1 0 SM T815C ...

Page 2: ... 29 Lock screen 30 Notification panel 32 Entering text 35 Screen capture 36 Opening apps 36 Multi window 40 Samsung account 41 Transferring data from your previous device 44 Device and data management 46 QUICK CONNECT 49 Sharing features Applications 50 Installing or uninstalling apps 52 Phone 56 Contacts 60 Messages 63 Internet 65 Email 66 Camera 77 Gallery 80 Game Launcher 82 Calendar 84 SideSyn...

Page 3: ...n 108 Notifications 109 Display 109 Wallpaper 110 Advanced features 111 Device maintenance 113 Apps 113 Lock screen and security 119 Cloud and accounts 123 Google 123 Accessibility 124 General management 124 Software update 125 User manual 125 About tablet Appendix 126 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ce or apps to work improperly Software sound sources wallpapers images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...device To view the FCC ID tap Apps Settings About tablet Battery information Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice notes usage tips or additional information Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery While charging ...

Page 6: ...pported models When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption Close any running apps and do not use the device for a while The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat Depending on the functions and apps you use these exam...

Page 7: ...ing 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 latest software Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up Restart the device Deactivate theWi Fi GPS and Bluetooth...

Page 8: ...rolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools 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 damaging the device or causing a fire Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direc...

Page 9: ...nd specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject to ch...

Page 10: ...sor Recents 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 GPS antenna Push clip Push clip Main antenna ...

Page 11: ...ommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is l...

Page 12: ...y the warranty To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack...

Page 13: ...hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the device maintenance feature When you are not using the device turn off the screen by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Deactivate theWi Fi feature when not in us...

Page 14: ...such as a computer may result in a slower charging speed due to a lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal ...

Page 15: ...g the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering maximum power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY After entering maximum power saving mode on the Home screen tap and select an app to use To remove apps tap Edit and sel...

Page 16: ... inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Use only a nano SIM card 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 2 P...

Page 17: ...tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the 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 into th...

Page 18: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 19: ...ay slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 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 Remov...

Page 20: ...g the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of w...

Page 21: ...riods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using th...

Page 22: ...position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return 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 ...

Page 23: ...the starting point for 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 News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 24: ...ome screen 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 items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the ...

Page 25: ... appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap ADD tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen To move apps from a folder to the Home screen tap the folder and then drag an app to the Home s...

Page 26: ...ns for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen Moving items This feature may not be available 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 anothe...

Page 27: ...he folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder tap on the folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Sort Alphabetical order Searching for items You can search for apps on the Apps screen or from Galaxy Apps or Play Store On the Apps screen e...

Page 28: ...eaning 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 Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode...

Page 29: ...n PIN password or fingerprint for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least fo...

Page 30: ...erform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure lock settings and tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the sta...

Page 31: ...ions Quick setting buttons Block notifications from apps Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to anothe...

Page 32: ...QUICK CONNECT for more information Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap Settings Select search locations and select categories Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter text you must change the ...

Page 33: ...ns Add an item from the clipboard CANGJIE Switch to the qwerty keyboard STROKE Switch to stroke mode Tap stroke keys to enter a character Tap when you are unsure about which stroke to enter HANDWRITING Switch to handwriting mode View information about editing handwriting Enter text by voice Change the voice input settings Start or pause entering text by voice Enter emoticons Enter kaomojis Switch ...

Page 34: ...eatures such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the ...

Page 35: ...shot while using some apps and features Smart capture You can capture the current screen and scrollable area You can also immediately crop and share the captured screen If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Smart capture tap the switch to activate it and then capture a screenshot On the screen you are capturing use one of the following options Scroll ...

Page 36: ...pp window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Multi window 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 37: ...window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap MORE APPS and select an app Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options Switch locations between app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view ...

Page 38: ... up or down to adjust the size of the windows Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 39: ... and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximising a window Tap an app window and drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen Pop up view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close...

Page 40: ...ng account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account...

Page 41: ...ansferring data from your previous device You can transfer contacts images and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com hk smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferr...

Page 42: ...t Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer 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 hk...

Page 43: ...e to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information 1 On the previous device back...

Page 44: ...en tap Transferring media files via USB Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognise your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognises your device the device will appear in My PC 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software Updati...

Page 45: ...ring data 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 Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore Backup settings for the...

Page 46: ... device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings General management Reset Factory data reset RESET DELETE ALL The device automatically restarts QUICK CONNECT Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets or...

Page 47: ...en the notification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search tablet and scan for nearby devices 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Tap Transfer files and select a media category 4 Follow the on screen instructions to send content to the connected device The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category Connecting to aTV Connect your devi...

Page 48: ...sound via the device s speaker while watching theTV You can connect a headset to the device so that others do not hear theTV sound RegisterTV DeregisterTV Register theTV to your device to use additional features Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the connection If theTV does not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP you cannot view Digital Rights Management DR...

Page 49: ... activated on the devices View content onTV SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Setting...

Page 50: ...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 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 search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To downl...

Page 51: ...me apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s p...

Page 52: ... Tap Phone on the Apps screen 2 Enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 3 Tap to make a voice call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 53: ...st digit For example if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number tap 1 tap 2 and then tap and hold 3 Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen drag outside the large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the key...

Page 54: ... bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone RECENTS to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone Settings Block numbers 2 Tap to select contacts and tap DONE To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number enter a phone number and then tap When...

Page 55: ...itional options Add call Dial a second call Extra volume Increase the volume Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hold Hold a call Tap Resume to retrieve the held call Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you End the current call ...

Page 56: ...ating a new contact 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and 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 57: ...hone number to Contacts from the calls list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone RECENTS 2 Tap a phone number 3 Tap CREATE CONTACT to create a new contact or tap UPDATE EXISTING to add the number to an existing contact Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT 3 Select a storage loca...

Page 58: ...cts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Shar...

Page 59: ...ccounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Delete 3 Tick contacts and tap DELETE ...

Page 60: ...nal charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 4 Enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 5 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 61: ...the messages list select a contact 3 View your conversation To reply to the message enter a message and tap SEND Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Block messages Block numbers 3 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone nu...

Page 62: ...et the device to vibrate when you receive messages Pop up display Set the device to display messages in pop up windows Preview message Set the device to display message content on the locked screen and in pop up windows Setting a message reminder You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Setti...

Page 63: ...et on 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 between pages Close the tab Open a new tab Bookmark the current webpage Access additional options Open the homepage Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 64: ...ode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to F...

Page 65: ...ccount If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen to read it ...

Page 66: ... their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Tap Camera on the Apps screen Some camera features are not available when you launch Camera from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the security features are activated ...

Page 67: ...oting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list ...

Page 68: ...o To take a series of photos tap and hold Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the...

Page 69: ...nt the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open t...

Page 70: ...ightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the shooting modes...

Page 71: ...creen 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the ...

Page 72: ... take a photo of yourself SkinTone Make your skin appear brighter and clearer Slim Face Adjust the face shape and make your face appear slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger 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 t...

Page 73: ...ew screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 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 Shot more Take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes The zoom feature is not available while taking photos in this mode 1 On the shooting modes list tap Shot more 2 Tap The devi...

Page 74: ...s the subject appear to be moving fast Tap Objects to select a subject Tap Motion blur to change the angle of blurring to apply to the background Tap and draw a circle with your finger around the large circle to adjust the angle of blurring To adjust the level of background blurring drag the adjustment bar 4 When you are finished editing photos tap SAVE Dual camera When you take a landscape photo ...

Page 75: ...in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Spot uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot Matrix averages the entire scene Select a frame type for the inset window Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used REAR CAMERA Picture...

Page 76: ...rom camera shake while recording a video Full screen view 16 9 Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen ratio Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in p...

Page 77: ...2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Automatically adjust the image Share the image with others Delete the image Image and video preview thumbnails Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to s...

Page 78: ...te stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery STORIES 2 Tap Create story 3 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE 4 Enter a title for the story and tap CREATE To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap ADD ITEMS To remove images or...

Page 79: ... the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the main Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 ...

Page 80: ...sage for playing games Using Game Launcher 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Games Game Launcher and tap the switch to activate it Game Launcher will be added to the Home screen and the Apps screen When you deactivate the feature Game Launcher will be removed from the Home screen and the Apps screen 2 On the Apps screen tap Game Launcher 3 Tap a game from the games list Games dow...

Page 81: ...er consumption by lowering the resolution Save maximum power Dramatically decrease the battery power consumption by lowering the resolution and frame rate Battery power efficiency may vary by game Using GameTools You can set the GameTools icon to be displayed as a floating icon on game screens On the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Games and tap the GameTools switch to activate it While...

Page 82: ...erts GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notification sounds and display only notifications for incoming calls and emergency alerts so that you can enjoy your games without being disturbed If you receive an incoming call a small notification will appear at the top of the screen Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planne...

Page 83: ...r on the Apps screen 2 Tap VIEW Tasks 3 Tap and enter task details 4 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account service select the account to sync with and then tap Calendar Samsung account or Sync Calendar To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap Calendar Manage calendars Add ...

Page 84: ...If SideSync is not installed use one of the following methods to download and install it To download and install SideSync on your Samsung Android tablet or smartphone search for SideSync 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 hk sidesync On the webpage you can ...

Page 85: ... 2 Launch SideSync on both devices 3 Tap START on both devices Both devices will scan each other and connect Then the dashboard will appear on your computer Connecting to a smartphone viaWi Fi Direct 1 Launch SideSync on both your tablet and smartphone 2 Tap START on both devices Both devices will scan each other and connect 3 On your tablet select your smartphone from the detected devices list ...

Page 86: ... Alternatively on the dashboard tap MORE Settings Connections and activate the auto connection feature Using the dashboard Launch frequently used apps or view notifications from your tablet When you tap a notification the related app or program will launch The following is an image of the tablet s dashboard on the computer Turn on the virtual tablet screen Access additional options Close the dashb...

Page 87: ...tification will appear on the dashboard On the dashboard select the notification Then the same webpage will appear on your connected device Sharing your tablet s hotspot You can share your tablet s mobile data connection with computers if an Internet connection is not available You may incur additional charges when using this feature On the dashboard tap MORE Enable Mobile hotspot The tablet s mob...

Page 88: ...ons of the virtual screen may vary depending on the connected device Close the virtual screen Minimise the virtual screen Maximise the virtual screen Tap to use the following options Always on top Set the virtual screen to always stay on top Rotate Rotate the screen Window transparency Adjust the transparency level of the virtual screen Capture Capture a screenshot Enable Presentation mode Turn on...

Page 89: ... virtual tablet screen on the computer The actual screen turns off and the virtual screen turns on You can view and control the virtual screen and the connected device s screen simultaneously On the virtual screen tap Enable Presentation mode to turn on the connected device s screen This feature may not be available depending on the connected device Sharing files and clipboard Copying files to the...

Page 90: ...the My Files Internal storage SideSync folder While composing a message or an email on the virtual screen the copied files will be attached to the message or email being composed When the tablet s virtual screen and actual screen are turned on you cannot share files Sharing clipboard You can conveniently copy and paste text between the connected devices via the clipboard sharing feature Copy or cu...

Page 91: ...n is open it will disappear from the computer s screen 2 Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer s screen to go to 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 retu...

Page 92: ...bum 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 Access the sound quality and effects settings Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Open the playlist Set the file as your favourite song ...

Page 93: ...os Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or f...

Page 94: ...and organise them by category On the Apps screen tap Memo Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and colour Voice Make a voice recording t...

Page 95: ...m time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch 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 and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap DELETE WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORL...

Page 96: ...times while timing an event tap LAP 3 Tap STOP to stop timing To restart the timing tap RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off ...

Page 97: ...u Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service 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 the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programme...

Page 98: ... and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase ...

Page 99: ... use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon 3 Tap CONNECT Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device ...

Page 100: ...ion 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 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Wi Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already conn...

Page 101: ...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 then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices are listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pai...

Page 102: ...the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 4 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 Tap next to the device name to unpair 3 Tap Unpair Tablet visibility Allow other devices to find yo...

Page 103: ...cycle and data warning Start billing cycle on Limiting data usage Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Billing cycle and data warning and then tap the Set data limit switch to activate it 2 Tap Data limit enter the limit and then tap SET 3 Tap ...

Page 104: ...e USB tethering to share the device s mobile data connection with a computer via USB When connected to a computer the device is used as a wireless modem for the computer Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to...

Page 105: ...ch apps request your current location information and their battery usage LOCATION SERVICES View the location services your device is using More connection settings Customise settings to control other features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug in...

Page 106: ...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 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer ADD PRINTER Printing content While viewi...

Page 107: ...mission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Vibrate while ringing Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls D...

Page 108: ...ns on the keypad Keyboard sound Set the device to sound when a key is touched Keyboard vibration Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Notifications To customise notification settings tap ADVANCED and select an app Allow notifications Allow ...

Page 109: ...the Home screen by adding deleting or rearranging Home screen panels and more Refer to Home screen options for more information Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Status bar Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight S...

Page 110: ...er to Game Launcher for more information Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Smart capture Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens and crop and share the screenshot immediately Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is no...

Page 111: ... with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for ma...

Page 112: ...nning in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the o...

Page 113: ...tification or permission settings or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps Lock screen and security Options 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 Info and app sho...

Page 114: ...every time you turn on the device You can set whether your device s data will be decrypted automatically or whether an unlock code is required It is not possible to back up or restore data when it is encrypted If you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit your device will perform a factory data reset Encrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a...

Page 115: ...loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector suppli...

Page 116: ...se your fingerprint to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerpri...

Page 117: ... 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 Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen ...

Page 118: ...y 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 Move to Private If private mode is not activated follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder Viewing hidden content You c...

Page 119: ...activate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it When the Auto disable option is enabled the device will fail to transfer files to the private folder if the screen turns off during transfer Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud or reset your device You c...

Page 120: ...ication data and device settings to Samsung Cloud and restore them when needed Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information DATATO SYNC Customise the sync settings of your data such as contacts calendar events images and videos Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Creat...

Page 121: ...luding user account management You can add or delete user accounts only when using this account Guest This account allows guests 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 User This account allows users to access their own apps and content and cus...

Page 122: ...the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore SAMSUNG ACCOUNT Backup settings Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from Samsung Cloud GOOGLE ACCOUNT Back up my data Set the device t...

Page 123: ...peech features used whenVoice Assistant is activated such as languages speed and more Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you of notifications that you have not checked at the interval Answeri...

Page 124: ...Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset Software update Update your device s software or change the update settings...

Page 125: ...d status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other methods Model number View the device s model number Software information View the device s soft...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 128: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provi...

Page 129: ...quire more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when launching the camera Your devi...

Page 130: ...supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com hk Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service...

Page 131: ...rk to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and ...

Page 132: ... 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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