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USER MANUAL

English. 05/2021. Rev.1.0

SM-T570

SM-T575

SM-T577

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Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 05 2021 Rev 1 0 SM T570 SM T575 SM T577 ...

Page 2: ... Introduction 43 Samsung account 44 Transferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 46 Understanding the screen 53 Notification panel 55 Entering text 57 Installing or uninstalling apps 59 Phone 62 Contacts 64 Messages 66 Internet 67 Gallery 71 Multi window 73 Samsung Members 73 Galaxy Shop 73 Samsung Global Goals 74 Calendar 75 Reminder 76 Voice Recorder 77 My Files 77 Clock 77 Calculato...

Page 3: ...ooting 108 Daily Board 110 Samsung DeX 115 Screen capture and screen record Settings 117 Introduction 118 Samsung account 118 Connections 119 Wi Fi 121 Bluetooth 122 NFC and contactless payments 123 Data saver Mobile network enabled models 124 Mobile data only apps Mobile network enabled models 124 Mobile Hotspot Mobile network enabled models 125 More connection settings 126 Sounds and vibration 1...

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Page 5: ...images and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading auto syncing or using location services depending on your data p...

Page 6: ...es and always follow crew instructions regarding when and how you may use your device Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Regulatory information Your device contains magnets Keep a safe distance between your device and objects that may be affected by magnets such as credit cards and impla...

Page 7: ... device s performance and appearance may be affected If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or speaker is wet sound may not be heard clearly during a call After wiping the device with a dry cloth dry it thoroughly before using it The touchscreen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and ce...

Page 8: ...it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use W...

Page 9: ...ht When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the lates...

Page 10: ...e the device will turn off Do not use the device until the device s temperature drops below the specified level If the second warning message appears during an emergency call the call will not be disconnected by a forced shut down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan d...

Page 11: ... If you want to remove the case attached to the device it is recommended to detach it from the top corners Whether a case is supplied may vary by region or service provider You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance...

Page 12: ...jack USBType C Side key Active key Front camera Proximity Light sensor Speaker SM T575 Touchscreen Keyboard dock port SM T575 SM T577 SIM card Memory card tray SM T570 Memory card tray Rear camera Main antenna SM T575 SM T577 Flash Back cover Microphone GPS antenna Earphone jack Microphone Speaker NFC antenna ...

Page 13: ...If you attempt to remove the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object the device may be damaged and its appearance may be affected Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device If you cover the device s antenna area with your ...

Page 14: ...or more information Press twice or press and hold to launch the app or feature you set Side key Volume Down key Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device Active key Press or press and hold to launch preset apps Recents key Press to open the list of recent apps Home key Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to ...

Page 15: ... not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen The pen nib may be deformed If there is a magnet near the device some S Pen actions such as tapping the touchscreen may not work If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions If the...

Page 16: ...me or when it has been unused for extended periods Use only Samsung approved battery charger and cable specifically designed for your device Incompatible battery charger and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied wi...

Page 17: ... Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively Doing so may damage the cover 2 Insert the battery with the battery s gold coloured contacts properly aligned with the device s contacts ...

Page 18: ...ghtly to prevent water and dust from entering the device Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage Use only Samsung approved back covers and accessories with the device Removing the battery 1 Remove the back cover 2 Pull out the battery ...

Page 19: ...e Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device Quick charging Launch the Settings app tap Battery and device care Battery More battery settings and then activate the feature you want Fast charging To use the fast charging feature use a battery charger that supports Adaptive fast charging You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is t...

Page 20: ... to another device the battery will drain quickly To avoid losing power during a data transfer always use these apps after 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...

Page 21: ...acts facing downwards and gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it 3 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Use only a nano SIM card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tra...

Page 22: ... your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and type To view your device s maximum memory card capacity refer to the Samsung website SM T575 SM T577 2 1 4 3 SM T570 2 1 4 3 1 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 2 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards and gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it ...

Page 23: ...ferent file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the memory card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards When inserting a memory card into the device the memory card s file d...

Page 24: ...dvanced SD card Format Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Protective case Installing the protective case Insert the upper part of the device into the case and then press the edges of the bottom part one by one using both hands to firmly i...

Page 25: ...h the edges of the upper part one by one using both hands until the device protrudes from the case and remove the device from it 2 1 3 Installing the S Pen Insert the S Pen into the top of the protective case Do not insert the S Pen backwards into the protective case ...

Page 26: ...urn off the device press and hold the Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously Alternatively open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap 2 Tap Power off To restart the device tap Restart You can set the device to turn off when you press and hold the Side key Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features Side key and then tap Power off menu under Press and hold Forcing restart If...

Page 27: ... similar the sensor may recognise them as identical If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen for the first time after turning on the device To use the device you must unlock the screen using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is...

Page 28: ...nsor with protective films stickers or other accessories may decrease the fingerprint recognition rate If the fingerprint recognition sensor is initially covered with a protective film remove it before using the fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry If you bend your finger or use a fingertip the device may not recognise you...

Page 29: ...screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint Deleting registered fingerprints You can dele...

Page 30: ...g the face recognition to unlock your device keep the following precautions in mind Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image Face recognition is less secure than Pattern PIN or Password For better face recognition Consider the following when using face recognition Consider the conditions when registering such as wearing glasses hats masks beards or heavy mak...

Page 31: ...Biometrics and security Face recognition 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to activate it 4 On the locked screen look at the screen When your face is recognised you can unlock the screen without using any additional screen lock method If your face is not recognised use the preset screen lock method Deleting the registered face data You can delete ...

Page 32: ...app You can also launch the app by pressing the Side key twice quickly or dragging to the left on the locked screen Some camera features are not available when you launch the Camera app from the locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set The camera automatically shuts off when unused Some methods may not be available depending on the service provider or mode...

Page 33: ... blurry clean the camera lens and try again Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions Your device s camera features a wide angle lens Minor distortion may occur in wide angle photos or videos and does not indicate device performance problems The maximum capacity for recording a video may vary depend...

Page 34: ...This feature may not be available depending on the shooting mode Using the camera button Tap and hold the camera button to record a video To take burst shots swipe the camera button to the edge of the screen and hold it If you add another camera button you can move it anywhere on the screen and take photos more conveniently On the preview screen tap Shooting methods and tap the Floating Shutter bu...

Page 35: ...tions automatically depending on the surroundings to capture photos easily On the shooting modes list tap PHOTO and tap to take a photo Scene optimiser When the camera recognises the subject the scene optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied If this feature is not activated tap on the preview screen and tap the Scene optimiser switch to activate it Shot sugg...

Page 36: ... screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 Face the front camera lens 3 Tap to take a photo Applying filter and beauty effects You can select a filter effect and modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking a photo 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select effects and take a photo If you use the My filters feature you can cr...

Page 37: ...stop recording the video The optical zoom may not work in low light environments Portrait mode Take photos that focus on the face by blurring the background 1 On the shooting modes list tap PORTRAIT 2 Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level 3 When Ready appears on the preview screen tap to take a photo Background blur adjustment bar Use this feature in a place that has suf...

Page 38: ...ivity Low values are for stationary or brightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Select an appropriate white balance so images have a true to life colour range You can set the colour temperature Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations u...

Page 39: ...istinct backgrounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap MORE FOOD 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame 3 Tap and drag the adjustment bar to adjust the colour tone 4 Ta...

Page 40: ...features Scene optimiser Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene Shot suggestions Set the device to suggest the ideal composition for the photo by recognising the position and angle of your subject Scan QR codes Set the device to scan QR codes from the preview screen Pictures Swipe Shutter button to Select an actio...

Page 41: ...ecrease 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 upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Shooting methods Select additional shooting methods for taking a photo or recording a video Settings to keep Keep the last settings you used su...

Page 42: ...and various features of the device This chapter is a common manual for apps and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of apps or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 43: ...to sign in using your Google account tap Continue with Google If you do not have a Samsung account tap Create account Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign in screen You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information Signing out of your Samsung account...

Page 44: ...revious device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Store or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Bring data from old device 3 Place the devices near each other 4 On the previous device tap Send data Wireless 5 On the previous device tap Allow 6 On your device select an item to bring and tap Transfer Backing up and restor...

Page 45: ... 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 device s USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device ...

Page 46: ...apart or pinch on the screen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods Doi...

Page 47: ...ipe upwards to open the Apps screen To return to the Home screen swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key Home screen Apps screen Finder Favourite apps If you add the Apps button on the Home screen you can open the Apps screen by tapping the button On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area tap Settings and then tap the Show Apps screen butt...

Page 48: ...tings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Select a widget and tap Add The widget will be added on the Home screen Settings Configure settings for the Home screen such as the screen layout Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen...

Page 49: ... shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then tap Add to Home A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen tap and hold an app...

Page 50: ... deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen If the Edge panel handle is not visible launch the Settings app tap Display and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it Edge panel handle Edge panel Edge panel settings ...

Page 51: ...by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings unlock the screen using the preset screen loc...

Page 52: ...n mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level 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 Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel The indicator icons may appear differently depending on the service provider or model ...

Page 53: ...wing functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Access the notification settings Quick setting buttons Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To add more buttons tap Adjust the brightness of the display...

Page 54: ...he notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Media 2 Tap the icons on the controller to control the playback To continue playback on another device tap and select the device you want Controlling nearby devices Launch quickly and take control of nearby connected devices and frequently used SmartThings devices and scenes on the notification panel 1 Open the notification panel swipe downwards a...

Page 55: ...es and select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar tap to change the keyboard To change the keyboard type tap Languages and types select a language and then select the keyboard type you want If the keyboard button does not appear on the navig...

Page 56: ...o use more keyboard functions Search for content and enter it Translate text and enter it Enter your personal information registered to Samsung Pass Share video links Add an item from the clipboard Open the text editing panel Change the keyboard size Enter stickers Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or t...

Page 57: ...pps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option Uninstall Uninstall downloaded apps Disable Disable selected default apps t...

Page 58: ...aunch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permission category launch the Settings app and tap Apps Permission manager Select an item and select an app If you do not grant permissions to apps the basic features of the apps may not function properly ...

Page 59: ...ng features may not be available Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap or to make a video call Preview the phone number More options Search for a contact Add the number to the contacts list Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app tap Recents or Contacts and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phon...

Page 60: ... name in the search field Or select one from the recommended hot places The business s information such as its phone number or address will appear This feature may not be available depending on the service provider or model Making an international call 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Rece...

Page 61: ... ID Tap the Block unknown private numbers switch to activate the feature Options during calls Add call Dial a second call The first call will be put on hold When you end the second call the first call will be resumed Message Send a message to the caller Bluetooth Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device Hold call Hold a call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other part...

Page 62: ...mport 2 Follow the on screen instructions to import contacts Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it Searching for contacts Launch th...

Page 63: ...ts app and tap at the top of the contacts list and then tap Share contacts 2 Select contacts and tap Share 3 Select a sharing method Creating groups You can add groups such as family or friends and manage contacts by group 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Groups Create group 2 Follow the on screen instructions to create a group Merging duplicate contacts If your contacts list includes duplicate c...

Page 64: ...it You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on your device and the other device Some calling and messaging features may not be available Sending messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and enter a message To record and send a voice message tap and hold say your message and then release your finger The recording icon appears only while the message input field is...

Page 65: ...s apart or pinch on the screen Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations Add category If the category option does not appear tap Settings and tap the Conversations categories switch to activate it Deleting messages Tap and hold a message to delete then tap Changing message settings Launch the Messages app tap Settings Yo...

Page 66: ...ges More options Refresh the current webpage Manage tabs Use secret mode View your bookmarks Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode you can prevent others from viewing your search history browsing history bookmarks and saved pages 1 Tap Turn on Secret mode 2 Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it tap Start and then set a password for secret mode In secret mode the device w...

Page 67: ... by album or create stories Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app Search for images Group similar images More options Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images When you tap the image preview you can view all the images in the group ...

Page 68: ...age with others Modify the image More options Image and video thumbnail BixbyVision View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Add the image to favourites Cropping enlarged images 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Spread two fingers apart on the area you want to save and tap The cropped area will be saved as a file Saved image thumbnail ...

Page 69: ...use and resume playback Change the screen ratio View the content on a large screen using the SmartView feature Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on the playback screen Viewing brighter and cleare...

Page 70: ... instructions to complete the sync The Gallery app and the cloud will be synced When your Gallery app is synced with the cloud photos and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud You can view images and videos saved in the cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices When you connect your Samsung account and Microsoft account you can set the cloud storage as Microsoft OneDrive Deleting ...

Page 71: ... tap Open in split screen view 3 On the apps list select another app to launch Launching apps from the Edge panel 1 While using an app drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen 2 Tap and hold an app drag it to the left and then drop it where Drop here to open appears The selected app will launch in the split screen view You can set to launch an app in the split screen view by tap...

Page 72: ...be maximised Pop up view 1 Press the Recents key to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe to the left or right tap an app s icon and then tap Open in pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view If you press the Home key while using a pop up window the window will be minimised and displayed as an app icon To use the pop up window again tap the app icon Launching apps from the Ed...

Page 73: ... problems you might encounter while using your device Galaxy Shop Access the Samsung website and view various information related to products Launch the Galaxy Shop app Samsung Global Goals The Global Goals which were established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 consist of goals that aim to create a sustainable society These goals have the power to end poverty fight inequality and st...

Page 74: ... Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Manage accounts and then select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added a blue circle is displayed next to the account nam...

Page 75: ...pp icon will be added to the Apps screen Creating reminders 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap enter the details and then tap Save Completing reminders On the reminders list tap or select a reminder and tap Complete Restoring reminders Restore reminders that have been completed 1 On the reminders list tap Completed 2 Select a category and tap Edit 3 Tick items to restore and tap Restore Reminders wil...

Page 76: ... recording mode Select a mode from the top of the voice recorder screen Standard This is the normal recording mode Speech to text The device records your voice and simultaneously converts it to on screen text For best results keep the device near your mouth and speak loudly and clearly in a quiet place If the voice memo system language does not match the language you are speaking the device will n...

Page 77: ...arch for files or folders tap Clock Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event or set a specific duration Launch the Clock app Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app To clear the history tap Clear history To use the unit conversion tool tap You can convert various values such as area length or temperature into other units ...

Page 78: ...nnect may vary depending on the region Available features may differ depending on the connected device Connected devices own errors or defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty When errors or defects occur on the connected devices contact the device s manufacturer SmartView View your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or mon...

Page 79: ... the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap Quick Share to activate it 3 Tap Quick Share and select a device to transfer the image to 4 Accept the file transfer request on the other device This feature does not support sharing videos withTVs or SmartThings supported devices To watch videos onTV use the SmartView feature Setting who can find your device Set who is allowed to find and send ...

Page 80: ...g Share large files Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share them with others via a Web link 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Link Sharing The link for the image will be created 3 Select a sharing option ...

Page 81: ...T Music Enjoy various music and videos provided byYouTube Music You can also view the music collections stored on your device and play them Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and...

Page 82: ...utton Alternatively hover the S Pen over the screen and tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Select a function or app on the Air command panel S Pen settings Create note Create notes easily in a pop up window You can also launch this feature by double tapping the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button Refer to Samsung Notes for more information View all notes View all notes in the S...

Page 83: ...P Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips BixbyVision Use the BixbyVision features to search for similar images detect and translate text and more Refer to BixbyVision for more information Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view Refer to Glance for more information Colouring Add colours to images provi...

Page 84: ...the content you want to select 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Extract text Extract text from the selected area Pin to screen Pin the selected area to the screen Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area Write or draw on the selected area Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in Gallery Capturing an area from a video While playing a video selec...

Page 85: ... video is playing The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen When capturing an area from a video its sound will not be recorded 5 Tap Stop to stop capturing 6 Select an option to use with the selected area Write or draw on the selected area Tap to view the result before saving the file Share the selected area with others Save the selected area in ...

Page 86: ...to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 Write a memo on the screenshot Eraser Undo Redo Pen settings Share Save 3 Share or save the screenshot You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps ...

Page 87: ...le 1 When you want to send an animated message open the Air command panel and tap Live messages 2 Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing 3 Write or draw on the live message screen Preview Start over Undo Message input limit Change the file format Pen settings 4 Tap Done The live message will be saved in Gallery as an animated GIF file or a video 5 Tap Share and select a method ...

Page 88: ...n You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping or 3 Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert The translated text will appear To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not appear depending on the language you select Text selecting granularity word or sentence Select languages Translation result This feature does...

Page 89: ...t When the available options appear on the screen select an option you want Glance Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view For example launch a map app open the Air command panel and then tap Glance The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen While browsing webpages hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the...

Page 90: ...When you are finished tap Save To edit it tap Eraser Select and edit Redo Undo Pen settings Air view Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window In some apps Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window Action buttons If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Air view swit...

Page 91: ... quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it When the screen is off hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button When you tap Save after writing a memo the memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Save the memo in Samsung Notes Extend the page Change the line thickness Eraser Change the pen colour If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advance...

Page 92: ... Enter a title 2 When you are finished composing the note press the Back key to save it If you want to save the note in another file format tap Save as file Deleting notes Tap and hold a note to delete and tap Delete Composing notes with handwriting On the note composer screen tap to write or draw with the S Pen You can enter your handwriting more easily if you magnify the screen by spreading two ...

Page 93: ...ly erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving or resizing 1 When there is handwriting on the note tap To change the shape of the selection tap once more 2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select To move the input to another location select the input and then drag it to a new location To change the size of the ...

Page 94: ...r or line thickness you want Then point the S Pen toward where you want to apply the style When the icon appears tap where you want to change the style Converting handwriting to text After writing on the screen tap Options will appear in the preview window If you drag or you can select the handwriting you want To replace the handwriting with the text tap Convert ...

Page 95: ...be fixed Recording voice to notes Make a recording of your voice while creating a note and then the content will be synchronised with the recording On the note composer screen tap Voice recordings and create a note Select a note from the list and tap to play the recording Then the content you created while recording will be displayed on the screen along with the recording Adding memos to PDF files...

Page 96: ... or open and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen PENUP PENUP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Launch the PENUP app ...

Page 97: ...e Bixby screen will appear Using Bixby While pressing and holding the Side key say what you want to Bixby and then release your finger from the key when you are finished speaking Alternatively say Hi Bixby and say what you want For example while pressing and holding the Side key say How s the weather today The weather information will appear on the screen If you want to know the weather tomorrow w...

Page 98: ... Bixby switch to activate it 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Now you can say Hi Bixby and start a conversation Communicating by typing text If your voice is not recognised due to noisy environments or if you are in a situation where speaking is difficult you can communicate with Bixby via text Launch the Bixby app tap and then type what you want During the communication B...

Page 99: ...byVision using one of these methods In the Camera app tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBYVISION In the Gallery app select an image and tap In the Internet app tap and hold an image and tap Search with BixbyVision If you added the BixbyVision app icon to the Apps screen launch the BixbyVision app Using BixbyVision 1 Launch BixbyVision 2 Select a feature you want to use Recognise text ...

Page 100: ...Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines 2 On the Discover list select a routine you want or tap Add routine to add your own routines You can set the conditions and actions of routines on the Discover list If you want to set the routine s running condition to manual tap Start manually This option will appear only when there are no running conditions set When a pop up window...

Page 101: ...tton whenever you want Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features Bixby Routines My routines and tap next to the routine you want to run Alternatively tap the routine s widget on the Home screen Viewing running routines Currently running routines will appear on the notification panel To view a routine s details tap the notification You can also quickly stop running routines On the notificat...

Page 102: ...h virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else When the camera recognises a face or space the doodles on the face will follow the face as it moves and the doodles in the space will be fixed in the same place even if the camera moves 1 Launch the AR Zone app and tap AR Doodle When the camera recognises the subject the recognition area will appear on the screen 2 Write or draw in the re...

Page 103: ...nd colour Redo Delete doodle Enter text Hide the pen tools Undo 3 Tap to record a video 4 Tap to stop recording the video You can view and share the video in Gallery Deco Pic Capture photos or videos with various stickers Launch the AR Zone app and tap Deco Pic ...

Page 104: ...fter performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup On the Samsung Kids screen select the app you want to use Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the Parental controls feature or closing Samsung Kids Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history On the Samsung K...

Page 105: ...hone Connecting your tablet and smartphone 1 On your smartphone launch Samsung Flow 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 4 Accept the connection request on both devices 5 Confirm the passkey on both devices The devices will be connected If your smartphone supports fingerprint recognition feature set up Samsung Pass on your smartphone ...

Page 106: ...your Bluetooth speaker 1 Make sure that your tablet and your Bluetooth speaker are connected Refer to Pairing with other Bluetooth devices for how to connect 2 On your tablet launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your frie...

Page 107: ...oth devices for how to connect 2 On your friend s smartphone launch the Settings app tap Connections Bluetooth Advanced and then tap the Music Share switch to activate it You can use additional features such as setting who to share your device with by tapping Music Share 3 On your tablet open the notification panel and tap Media 4 Tap Music Share and select your friend s Buds from the detected dev...

Page 108: ...slide the device into the charging dock to bring the device s connectors and charging dock s charging terminals into contact with each other 2 Open the notification panel and tap Tap here to start Daily Board The Daily Board main screen will appear and you can see the clock weather or calendar Using Daily Board Playing the slide show You can use your device as a picture frame Enjoy slide shows of ...

Page 109: ...ge the settings for slide show such as the image order transition speed and style You can also set the clock or weather information shown on the slide show Time weather and calendar Change the setting for Daily Board main screen Memo Turn the memo feature on Daily Board on or off SmartThings Set the device to show SmartThings devices and scenes on the Daily Board Music Turn the music controller fe...

Page 110: ... simultaneously use your tablet Connecting devices and starting Samsung DeX Wired connection to external displays You can connect your tablet to an external display using an HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI Use only official Samsung DeX supported accessories that are provided by Samsung Performance problems and malfunctions caused by using accessories that are not officially supported are not covere...

Page 111: ... HDMI adaptor USBType C to HDMI HDMI cable Connecting to aTV wirelessly You can use Samsung DeX by connecting your tablet to aTV wirelessly 1 On your tablet open the notification panel swipe downwards and then tap and hold DeX 2 Select aTV from the detected devices list and tap Start now SomeTVs will only be detected when its screen mirroring mode is turned on ...

Page 112: ...mirroring is supported on theTV you want to connect to Controlling the Samsung DeX screen Controlling with an external keyboard and mouse You can use a wireless keyboard mouse Refer to the respective device s manual for more information You can set the mouse pointer to flow from the external display to the tablet s screen Launch the Settings app select Samsung DeX Mouse trackpad and then select th...

Page 113: ... a touchpad If you double tap on the touchpad you can view the gestures you can use with the touchpad If your tablet s screen turns off press the Side key or double tap the screen to turn on the screen Using the screen keyboard When you enter text to send messages create notes or perform other tasks a screen keyboard will appear automatically on your tablet s screen without connecting an external ...

Page 114: ...e connectedTV or monitor s display settings To change the audio output tap the status bar select Media and then select a device under Audio output Using the external display and tablet simultaneously While using Samsung DeX you can use separate apps on the external display and your tablet simultaneously For example while watching a video on the connectedTV or monitor you can chat with your friend ...

Page 115: ...Motions and gestures and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it After capturing a screenshot use the following options on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen Capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage When you tap the screen will automatically scroll down and more content will be captured Write or draw on the screenshot or crop a...

Page 116: ...n recording will start To write or draw on the screen tap To show the S Pen pointer on the screen tap You can use this feature only when the S Pen is detached from the device To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself tap 3 When you are finished recording the video tap You can view the video in Gallery To change the screen recorder settings launch the Settings app and tap Advanced featu...

Page 117: ...gs app To search for settings by entering keywords tap This chapter is a common manual for settings and features provided by Samsung devices Depending on the model some content may differ or descriptions of options or features not available on your device may be included ...

Page 118: ...fer to NFC and contactless payments for more information Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings Data usa...

Page 119: ...lect a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks with a lock icon require a password Once the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password To prevent the device from connecting to the network automatically tap next to the network and tap the Auto reconnect switch to deactivate it If you cannot connect to aWi F...

Page 120: ...ord 4 Accept the share request on the other device TheWi Fi password is entered on your device and it is connected to the network Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi Direct connects devices directly via aWi Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect...

Page 121: ...h to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want to pair with is not on the list set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode Refer to the other device s user manuals Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices will be c...

Page 122: ... in NFC antenna Handle the device carefully to avoid damaging the NFC antenna Reading information from NFC tags Use the NFC feature to read product information from NFC tags 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections and tap the NFC and contactless payments switch to activate it 2 Place the NFC antenna area on the back of your device near an NFC tag The information from the tag appears Ensure that t...

Page 123: ...pen the Settings screen and tap Connections NFC and contactless payments Contactless payments Payment and then select an app The payment services list may not include all available payment apps Data saver Mobile network enabled models Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver ...

Page 124: ...nabled models Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering Mobile Hotspot 2 Tap the switch to activate it The icon appears on the status bar You can change the level of security and the password by tapping Configure 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your d...

Page 125: ...anced private DNS Ethernet When you connect an Ethernet adaptor you can use a wired network and configure network settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can connect the device to a printer viaWi Fi orWi Fi Direct and print images or documents Some printers may not be compatible with the device Adding printer plug ins Add printer plug ins for printers ...

Page 126: ...sound Change the notification sound System sound Change the sound to use for certain actions such as charging the device Volume Adjust the device s volume level Call vibration pattern Change the call vibration pattern Notification vibration pattern Change the notification vibration pattern Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification System sound vibration control Set the dev...

Page 127: ...ptimised sound UHQ upscaler Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos Adapt sound Set the best sound for you Depending on the model you must connect an earphone to use some features Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset For example you can listen to the Navigation app through your device s speaker while listen...

Page 128: ... by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place You can set a schedule for applying dark mode The dark theme may not be applied in some apps Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to keep track of your brightness adjustments and apply them automatically in similar lighting conditions Eye comfort shield Reduce eye strain by l...

Page 129: ...ettings for the selected lock method Wallpaper services Set the device to use wallpaper services such as Dynamic Lock screen Clock style Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen Roaming clock Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the locked screen when roaming Widgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Se...

Page 130: ...p Biometrics and security Face recognition Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face Refer to Face recognition for more information Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information More biometrics settings Change the settings for biometric data You can also view the version of the biometrics security patch and che...

Page 131: ...el Samsung Pass Register your biometric data to Samsung Pass and easily verify your identity when using services which require your login or personal information The website sign in feature is only available for websites that you access via the Internet app Some websites may not support this feature Registered biometric data is only saved to your device and is not synced with other devices or serv...

Page 132: ...ion appears tap Save Managing sign in information View the list of websites and apps you have set to use Samsung Pass and manage your sign in information 1 On the Samsung Pass main screen tap Apps or Websites and select a website or app from the list 2 Tap Edit and modify your ID password and the website s or app s name To delete your sign in information tap Delete Using Samsung Pass with websites...

Page 133: ... Settings See all devices using Samsung Pass Leave Samsung Pass Your Samsung account will remain active The Samsung Pass data on other devices signed in to your Samsung account will also be deleted Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps such as photos and contacts from being accessed by others You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unl...

Page 134: ...m of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting an auto lock condition for Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock and exit Moving content to Secure Folder Move content such as photos and videos to Secure Folder The following actions are an example of moving an i...

Page 135: ... app to delete and tap Uninstall Adding accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings Manage accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Launc...

Page 136: ...and websites so that you can useWi Fi networks safely For example when using an unsecureWi Fi network in public places such as cafes or airports SecureWi Fi is automatically activated so that no one can hack your login information or monitor your activity in apps and websites On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security SecureWi Fi and follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup ...

Page 137: ...that have permission to use them You can also edit the permission settings Samsung Manage personal data related to your Samsung account and change the settings for Customisation Service Google Configure advanced settings for privacy Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model Location Change settings for location information permissions On the Settings screen tap ...

Page 138: ...more Refer to Users for more information This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Samsung Cloud Back up your data and settings and restore the previous device s data and settings even when you do not have it Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information Google Drive Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sens...

Page 139: ...ata used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it New user This account allows users to access their own apps and content and customise the device settings that affect all accounts New restricted account A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by the administrator a...

Page 140: ...p Accounts and backup Users To delete a user account tap the user account you want to delete and tap Delete user To change account settings tap user account and change the settings Samsung Cloud Back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later Backing up data You can back up your device s data to Samsung Cloud 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts and backup and tap Back up data un...

Page 141: ...vanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Call text on other devices Use your device s calling and messaging features on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Continue apps on other devices Use your device s apps on other devices signed in to your Samsung account Samsung DeX Set the device to ...

Page 142: ...depending on the service provider or model Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings On the Settings screen tap Advanced features Motions and gestures Double tap to turn on screen Set the device to turn on the screen by double tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off Double tap to turn off screen Set the device to turn off the screen by double tap...

Page 143: ...me mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed Parental controls Manage your children s digital use Battery and device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device s battery storage memory and system security You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of your finger Optimising your device On the...

Page 144: ...used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Battery and device care Storage To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use anymore select a category Then tap and hold or select an item and tap Delete or Uninstall The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory The availa...

Page 145: ...TalkBack is activated such as languages speed and more Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device the time and date is reset Samsung Keyboard settings Change the settings for the Samsung keyboard Keyboard list and default Select a keyboard to use by default and change the keyboa...

Page 146: ...figure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Recommended for you Check the accessibility features you are currently using and see other recommended features TalkBack ActivateTalkBack which provides voice feedback To view help information to learn how to use this feature tap Settings TalkBack tutorial Visibility enhancements Customise the s...

Page 147: ...ment Security updates information Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your personal information For security updates for your model visit security samsungmobile com The website supports only some languages About tablet Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet To change your device s name tap Edit Status information Vie...

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Page 149: ...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 signals or poor recep...

Page 150: ...utions 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 Side key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Resetting the device If the methods ...

Page 151: ...ovider s base station Move to another area and try again When using the device while moving wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider s network The battery does not charge properly For Samsung approved chargers Ensure that the charger is connected properly If the battery terminals are dirty the battery may not charge properly or the device may turn off Wipe ...

Page 152: ... 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 fil...

Page 153: ...tion when performing the reset If the tips above do not solve the problem contact a Samsung Service Centre The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards and then drag the notification panel downwards Tap Quick panel layout and tap the Show brightness control above notifications switch to activate it A...

Page 154: ...stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of parts may occur Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly There is not enough space in the device s storage Delete unnecessary data such as cache using the device care feature or manually delete unused apps ...

Page 155: ...ion storage and retrieval system Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos and the double D symbol are tradema...

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