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User Manual

English. 04/2016. Rev.1.2

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Summary of Contents for SM-T819Y

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 04 2016 Rev 1 2 SM T719 SM T818 SM T819Y SM T719Y SM T819 ...

Page 2: ... 33 Opening apps 33 Multi window 37 Samsung account 39 Transferring data from your previous device 41 Device and data management 43 Quick connect 46 Sharing features Applications 47 Installing or uninstalling apps 49 Phone 53 Contacts 55 Messages 57 Internet 59 Email 60 Camera 68 Gallery 70 S Planner 72 My Files 72 Memo 73 Clock 74 Calculator 75 Google apps Settings 77 Introduction 77 Wi Fi 79 Blu...

Page 3: ... disturb 89 Display 90 Advanced features 90 Users 91 Wallpaper 91 Home screen 91 Lock screen and security 95 Privacy 98 Accessibility 99 Accounts 99 Backup and reset 100 Language and input 100 Battery 101 Storage 101 Accessories 101 Date and time 102 User manual 102 About device Appendix 103 Troubleshooting 109 Removing the battery ...

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: ...ackage contents Check the product box for the following items Device Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additi...

Page 6: ...Fingerprint recognition sensor Loud speaker Headset jack Microphone SM T719 and SM T719Y models only Volume key Power key Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card tray Back key SIM card tray Loud speaker Microphone SM T819 and SM T819Y models only Rear camera GPS antenna Main antenna Push clip Push clip Microphone SM T719 and SM T719Y models only Main antenna ...

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 adaptor 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 adaptor into an electric socket ...

Page 9: ...gs Battery The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimise the device using the Smart manager When you are not using th...

Page 10: ...ter fully charging the battery Using a power source other than the charger 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 d...

Page 11: ...power 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 p...

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 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 the SIM card tray slot ...

Page 14: ...ncompatible 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 in...

Page 15: ...ore removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Storage 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 wh...

Page 16: ...d 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 wireless devices is...

Page 17: ...The device may not recognise 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 do not use 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 sc...

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: ... 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 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 h...

Page 22: ... 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 23: ... 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 24: ...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 25: ...n the table below are most common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning 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 Blu...

Page 26: ... in any direction to unlock the screen To change the screen lock method on the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern 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 ...

Page 27: ...on If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messages or missed calls indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ... 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 keyboard sett...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ... 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 35: ...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 36: ...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 Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ... and then tap USB for file transfer 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 Updating o...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...tory 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 ERASE EVERYTHING The device automatically restarts Quick connect Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets orTVs using the Quick connec...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...ng 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...

Page 46: ...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 47: ... 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 48: ...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 49: ...vice provider Making calls 1 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 or tap to make a video call Add the number to the contacts list Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options ...

Page 50: ...e last 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 LOG 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 51: ...r Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively on the Apps screen tap Phone LOG to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 On the Apps screen tap Phone MORE Settings Call blocking Block list 2 Tap LOG or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter phone number and then enter a p...

Page 52: ...e top of the device and keep the device away from your ears This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Email Send an email Message Send a message Internet Browse webpages Contacts Open the contacts list S Planner Open the calendar Memo Create a memo End the c...

Page 53: ...o add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad open the Apps screen and tap Phone If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad Enter the number and tap Add to Contacts To add a phone number to the contacts list from received calls open the Apps screen and tap Phone LOG a contact Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device On the Apps scr...

Page 54: ...h it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call Compose a message Compose an email 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 tap...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...e using a password and 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 MOR...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...nt name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos 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 ...

Page 61: ... 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 62: ...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 Customising shooting mode...

Page 63: ...rmines 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 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 the frame on the camera s v...

Page 64: ...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 65: ...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 recognising 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 66: ...e 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 Adjust the slide bar to take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images Select a resolution for photos Us...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...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 71: ... 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 72: ... 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 73: ... 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 screen tap C...

Page 74: ...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 75: ...earch 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 TV Download videos to watch from ...

Page 76: ...it all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 77: ...re to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Selec...

Page 78: ...ia 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 request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct c...

Page 79: ...nge 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 approv...

Page 80: ...e connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a device...

Page 81: ...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 the device s mobile data connection with computers or other device...

Page 82: ...en enter 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 customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on...

Page 83: ...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 Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available networks and manually register a network More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features On the ...

Page 84: ...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 85: ...ceeds 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 featu...

Page 86: ...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 optimise the battery usage for each app tap DETAILS for the app power saving and tap the App power saving switch to activat...

Page 87: ...n your device Default applications Select a default setting for using apps Application settings Customise the settings for each app Google settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google Sounds and vibrations Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibrations Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode Vibrate while rin...

Page 88: ...n 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 notifications from the selected app Set as priority Display...

Page 89: ...e display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Icon backgrounds Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons 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 from turning off while ...

Page 90: ...allery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Direct call Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near your ear while viewing call message or contact details This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Smart alert Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when you pi...

Page 91: ... 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 92: ...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 93: ... or thin fingers If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise 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 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...e the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home key three times quickly Notification reminder Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Answering and ending calls Change the method of answering or ending calls Single tap mode Set the device to contr...

Page 99: ... tap MORE Remove account Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Backup and reset Back up my data Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server You can also set the device to automatically back up data Restore Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account Back up my data Set the...

Page 100: ...tings Google voice typing Change the voice input settings Text to speech Change the text to speech settings Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device Battery View battery power information and change power saving options On the Settings screen tap Battery The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out Usage time left m...

Page 101: ...tic unlock Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date On the Settings screen tap Date and time If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Automatic date and...

Page 102: ...ation to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About device Access device information edit the device name or update device software On the Settings screen tap About device ...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...ed 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 Power k...

Page 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 108: ...work 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 an...

Page 109: ...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 110: ... 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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