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Settings

Do not disturb

Set the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions.
On the Settings screen, tap

Do not disturb

Call-related features are not supported on some models.

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Enable now

: Activate Do not disturb mode immediately.

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Enable as scheduled

: Activate Do not disturb mode at preset times. You can select days

and set the start and end times.

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Allow exceptions

: Customize the settings for allowed exceptions.

Display

Change the display settings.
On the Settings screen, tap

Display

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Brightness

: Adjust the brightness of the display.

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Font

: Change the font size and type.

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Icon frames

: Set whether to show frames around icons to make them stand out.

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Screen timeout

: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s

backlight.

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Smart stay

: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are

looking at the display.

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Screen mode

: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.

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Screensaver

: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging or

connected to a dock.

Summary of Contents for SM-T818W

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English CA 09 2016 Rev 1 0 SM T818W ...

Page 2: ...4 Opening apps 34 Multi window 38 Samsung account 40 Transferring data from your previous device 42 Device and data management 44 Quick connect 47 Sharing features Applications 48 Installing or uninstalling apps 50 Contacts 52 Messages 54 Internet 56 Email 57 SideSync 64 Camera 72 Gallery 74 S Planner 76 My Files 76 Memo 77 Clock 78 Calculator 79 Google apps Settings 81 Introduction 81 Wi Fi 83 Bl...

Page 3: ... 93 Display 94 Advanced features 94 Users 95 Wallpaper 95 Home screen 95 Lock screen and security 99 Privacy 102 Accessibility 103 Accounts 103 Google 104 Backup and reset 104 Language and input 105 Battery 105 Storage 105 Accessories 106 Date and time 106 About device Appendix 107 Troubleshooting 112 Removing the battery Health and Safety ...

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: ...ice 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 the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the...

Page 6: ...ensor 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 Loud speaker SIM card tray Rear camera GPS antenna Push clip Push clip ...

Page 7: ...msung approved screen protector is recommended Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction 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...

Page 8: ...cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting 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 adapter into an electric socket ...

Page 9: ...close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the Smart manager When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use Dea...

Page 10: ...ully charging the battery Using a power source other than the USB power adapter 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 ...

Page 11: ...saving mode the device performs the following Displays colours on the screen as grey tones Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only Deactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off Deactivates theWi Fi and Bluetooth features On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Battery Ultra power saving mode and then tap the switch to activate it To deactivate ultra power s...

Page 12: ...t responsible for any damages or 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 Otherwi...

Page 13: ...contacts facing downwards 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 Gently pull the SIM card tray from the SIM card tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 14: ...compatible 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 ins...

Page 15: ...emoving the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage DETAIL 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 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot Do not remove the memory card ...

Page 16: ...n 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 authorized personnel in areas where the use of wireless device...

Page 17: ...he device may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you are not using the device 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 ...

Page 18: ...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 Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 19: ... 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 20: ... displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 21: ...e screen by adding 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 22: ...rds to browse articles in each news category To deactivate Flipboard Briefing tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen Then swipe to the right and tap the switch at the 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 ...

Page 23: ... top of the screen The item will move to the panel at the top of the screen Swipe to the left or right to move to another panel and drag the item to a new location Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps 1 On the Home screen tap and hold an app and then ...

Page 24: ... 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 of the screen To set a panel as the main Home screen tap Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen ta...

Page 25: ...nd the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 4 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder select a folder with Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to t...

Page 26: ... of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Call related features are not supported on some models 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 acti...

Page 27: ... 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 four numbers to unlock the screen Password Ent...

Page 28: ...ive new notifications indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen ...

Page 29: ...ns area or tap to view more buttons 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...

Page 30: ...racter Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Move the cursor Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Add 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 Changing the keyboard layout ...

Page 31: ...ettings Start or pause entering text by voice Switch to handwriting mode Switch between number mode and character mode Switch to the standard keyboard This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Add an item from the clipboard Enter emoticons Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Change the keyboa...

Page 32: ...in features 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 Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full...

Page 33: ...to capture a screenshot 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 follow...

Page 34: ...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 35: ... 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 Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 36: ...nd tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature ...

Page 37: ...en the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimize the window Close the app Maximize the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 38: ...account Introduction Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices TVs and the Samsung website Once your Samsung account has been registered you can use apps provided by Samsung without signing in to your account Create your Samsung account with your email address To check the list of services that can be used ...

Page 39: ...count 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Enter your email address and password and then tap SIGN IN If you forget your account information tap Forgotten your ID or password You can find your account information when you enter the required information and security code displayed that is on the screen Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such a...

Page 40: ...device and a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Samsung Smart Switch is not supported on some devices or computers Limitations apply Visit www samsung com smartswitch for details Samsung takes copyright seriously Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your dev...

Page 41: ...ung com smartswitch to download Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch If your previous device is not a Samsung device back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device s manufacturer Then skip to the fifth step 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disc...

Page 42: ... and then tap USB for file transfer Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognize your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognizes 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 Updating o...

Page 43: ...ating disconnect all other media devices from the computer Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung ac...

Page 44: ...factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE DELETE ALL The device automatically restarts Quick connect Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets orTVs using the Quick connect f...

Page 45: ...e from the list and connect to it by following the on screen instructions The next steps may vary depending on the connected device To change your device s visibility setting tap MORE Set device visibility and then select an option Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect 2 Tap Scan for nearby devices 3 Select a device from the li...

Page 46: ... feature use compatible accessories to enable the feature Compatible accessories include HomeSync and an AllShare Cast dongle TV to mobile device WatchTV on your device s screen You can continue watchingTV within the allowed connection range ControlTV Use your device as a remote control for theTV Briefing onTV Set theTV to turn on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and t...

Page 47: ...g options The following actions are an example of sharing images You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share and select a sharing method such as Bluetooth and email You can also use the following options SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection Nearby sha...

Page 48: ... 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 download f...

Page 49: ...ssions For some 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 Applications Application manager Select an app and...

Page 50: ...acts Creating contacts manually 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap SAVE Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Apps screen tap Contacts MORE Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT and select an import option ...

Page 51: ...ng the list to scroll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Share 3 Tick contacts and ta...

Page 52: ...dditional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap 3 Add recipients and enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Select contacts from the contacts list Enter emoticons Enter recipients Attach files Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 53: ...ific numbers or messages that contain phrases added to your block list 1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen 2 Tap MORE Settings Block messages 3 Tap Block list To add phrases to block tap Blocked phrases 4 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number When you receive messages from the blocked numbers or messages including b...

Page 54: ...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 Settings Accessibility Notification reminder and then tap the switch to activate it Then tap the Messages switch to ...

Page 55: ...e using a password or your fingerprint Activating secret mode Tap MORE Enable Secret mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap MORE...

Page 56: ...dress and password and then tap SIGN IN To manually register a company email 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 MORE Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipient...

Page 57: ...connect 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 sidesync On the webpage you...

Page 58: ...t 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 smartphone select your tablet from the detected devices list ...

Page 59: ...Connecting the devices via USB orWi Fi Direct automatically launches SideSync If the devices are connected to the same access point place them near each other to connect them To stop using the auto connection feature open the smartphone tap SideSync MORE Settings and then tap the Auto connect devices switch to deactivate it Alternatively on the dashboard tap MORE Settings Connections and deactivat...

Page 60: ... related app or program will launch The following is an image of the tablet s dashboard on the computer Turn on the virtual phone screen Access additional options Close the dashboard Add more apps Minimize the dashboard Tap a notification and perform various actions You can rearrange or delete apps when you right click on an app icon ...

Page 61: ...he virtual screen Minimize the virtual screen Maximize the virtual screen Tap to use the following options Rotate screen Rotate the screen Capture screen Capture a screenshot Enable Presentation mode 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 Add to favourites Add the current app to the dashboard ...

Page 62: ...epending 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 devices via the clipboar...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...s or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without 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 ...

Page 65: ... a video tap where you want to focus To focus on the centre of the screen tap Camera settings Quick settings Record a video Take a photo Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Preview thumbnail Current mode On the preview screen swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes Or swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured The preview screen may vary depe...

Page 66: ...ject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo 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 Customizing shooting mode...

Page 67: ... camera s sensor receives If the images is too dark increase the exposure If the images is too light decrease the exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the preview screen tap MODE Panorama To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within th...

Page 68: ...reen tap MODE Night Selfie Take self portraits with the front camera 1 On the preview screen tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Tap MODE Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face tap the screen to take a photo of yourself 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 r...

Page 69: ...self 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 recognizing your palm the device will take a photo after a few seconds 4 Tick photos you want to save and tap SAVE Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MO...

Page 70: ...t a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the 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 the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select a resolution...

Page 71: ...ra View mode Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen 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 poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upl...

Page 72: ...videos stored in the device Viewing images 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image More options Add the image to favourites Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

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: ...ideo to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Sharing images or videos Select an image or a video tap Share at the bottom of the screen and then select a sharing method S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events...

Page 75: ... Tap TASKS 3 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 c...

Page 76: ... 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 to insert To save ...

Page 77: ...with various alarm options tap OPTIONS set alarm options and then tap SAVE To activate or deactivate alarms 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 ...

Page 78: ...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 Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY ...

Page 79: ... 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 You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies Download videos to watch from P...

Page 80: ... and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images or emoticons while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 81: ...ngs by entering keywords tap SEARCH Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap 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 ic...

Page 82: ...es directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list turn on itsWi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection req...

Page 83: ...e data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data 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...

Page 84: ...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 to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer...

Page 85: ...ircraft personnel Mobile hotspot and tethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices 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...

Page 86: ...r a password and tap SAVE 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks 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 customize the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mo...

Page 87: ...gure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming Network mode Select a network type Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network operators Search for available networks and manually register a network More connection settings Options Customize settings to control other features On the ...

Page 88: ...Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings 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 t...

Page 89: ...exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connections have significantly different data transfer speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The fea...

Page 90: ...hows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions You cannot receive notifications from apps that use power saving mode Managing the battery To save battery power by setting whether to optimize the battery usage for each app tap DETAILS for the app power saving and tap the App power saving switch to activat...

Page 91: ...ge the apps on your device Default applications Select a default setting for using apps Application settings Customize the settings for each app Sounds and vibrations Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibrations Call related features are not supported on some models Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Volume Adjust the vol...

Page 92: ...dditional sound settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Notifications To customize notification settings tap ADVANCED and select an app Allow notifications Allow notifications from the selected app Set as priority Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated P...

Page 93: ...wed exceptions Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Icon frames Set whether to show frames around icons to make them stand out Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight...

Page 94: ...hare the screenshot immediately Refer to Smart capture for more information Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Easy mute Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms by using palm motio...

Page 95: ... available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Info and app shortcuts Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen Notifications on lock screen Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display Fingerprints Register your fingerprint to the device to ...

Page 96: ...figure additional security settings Fingerprint recognition In order for fingerprint recognition to function your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device After registering you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the features below Screen lock Web sign in Verify Samsung account This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 97: ... or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognize your fingerprints Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger To improve recognition performance register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device In dry environments static electricity can build up in the device Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before ...

Page 98: ...en you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it 4 Sign in to your Samsung account Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving This feature is only av...

Page 99: ...ck method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint Privacy Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy and safety On the Settings screen tap Privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions App permissions View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...ck items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap DONE 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 activate it 2 Follow the on screen...

Page 102: ...ibility for users who have reduced dexterity Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Single tap mode Set the device to control incomi...

Page 103: ...1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup To sync content with your accounts select an account and select items to sync Removing accounts On the Settings screen tap Accounts select an account name and then tap MORE Remove account Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On th...

Page 104: ...imes for optimal performance Reset settings Return the device s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data Reset network settings Return the network connection settings to the factory default settings Factory data reset Return the device to the factory default settings and delete all data Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice...

Page 105: ...impler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Show 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 apps...

Page 106: ...r removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and time Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones When this feature is deactivated you can manually set the date time and time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About dev...

Page 107: ...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 108: ...tched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes 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 Powe...

Page 109: ...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 consumption increases when you use messaging features or some apps such as games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge ...

Page 110: ...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 111: ... 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 of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is cor...

Page 112: ...hese 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 front panel and ...

Page 113: ...ay cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode ...

Page 114: ...e device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly Do not insert the device or supplied accessories into the eyes ears or mouth Doing so may cause suffocation or serious injuries Caution Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations can cause injury or property damage Do not use you...

Page 115: ...pparatuses that emit radio frequencies such as sound systems or radio towers Radio frequencies may cause your device to malfunction Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments Do not use your device at r...

Page 116: ... colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty Store your device only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 C to 35 C Do not store your device in very hot areas such as inside a ca...

Page 117: ...s on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop using the device and consult a physician Protect your ...

Page 118: ...r in an airbag deployment area Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when airbags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overchargi...

Page 119: ...d cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the card is inserted or the cable is connected to the proper side Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devic...

Page 120: ...r loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service Do not download unknown applications Do not visit untrusted websites Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders Set a password and change it regularly Deactivate wireless features such as Bluetooth when not in use If the device behaves abnormally run an antivirus program to check for infection Run an antivirus program on ...

Page 121: ...SSLY OR IMPLIED FOR ANY PURPOSE SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEETHE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER I...

Page 122: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 123: ...nsidered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpf...

Page 124: ...h 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 other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the follo...

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