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USER MANUAL

English. 07/2019. Rev.1.0

SM-T820

SM-T825

SM-T825Y

SM-T827

Summary of Contents for SM-T820

Page 1: ...www samsung com USER MANUAL English 07 2019 Rev 1 0 SM T820 SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 ...

Page 2: ...sferring data from your previous device Smart Switch 32 Understanding the screen 43 Notification panel 45 Entering text Apps and features 48 Installing or uninstalling apps 50 S Pen features 61 Phone SM T825 SM T825Y 66 Contacts 70 Messages SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 73 Internet 75 Email 76 Camera 87 Gallery 93 Multi window 96 Game Launcher 98 Samsung Notes 103 PENUP SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 109 Cal...

Page 3: ...nnection settings 129 Sounds and vibration 129 Dolby Atmos surround sound 130 Notifications 130 Display 131 Blue light filter 132 Wallpaper 132 Lock screen 133 Biometrics and security 134 Fingerprint recognition 138 Secure Folder 143 Accounts and backup 144 Users SM T820 SM T827 146 Samsung Cloud 147 Google 148 Advanced features 149 Device care 151 Apps 151 General management 152 Accessibility 152...

Page 4: ...ttings or modified operating system software Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device 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 ...

Page 5: ...on part or all of the touchscreen for extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it Launch the Settings app tap Display Screen timeout and then select the length of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen To set the touchscreen to automatically adjust its brightness...

Page 6: ...rformance and is in the device s normal range of operation If the battery becomes too hot the charger may stop charging Do the following when the device heats up Disconnect the charger from the device and close any running apps Wait for the device to cool down and then begin charging the device again If the lower part of the device overheats it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged R...

Page 7: ... recording videos for extended periods When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting When connecting to aTV While multitasking or when running many apps in the background When using Multi window When updating or installing apps while recording videos When downloading large files during a video call When recording videos while using a navigation app When using large amount of dat...

Page 8: ...ontinues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Device limitations when the device overheats When the device heats up the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down The feature is only available on supported models If the device becomes hotter than usual a device overheating message will appear To lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and t...

Page 9: ...very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas such as inside a car in the summertime Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat such as on an electric heating mat Do not store your device near or in heaters microwaves hot cooking equipment or high pressure conta...

Page 10: ...ces and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability of all accessories is subject ...

Page 11: ... Back key Multipurpose jack USBType C Front camera Power key Volume key Microphone Microphone Speaker Touchscreen Recents key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Speaker Headset jack Light sensor SIM card Memory card tray ...

Page 12: ...WITHYOUR PHYSICIAN Do not store your device and the Keyboard Cover sold separately near magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields When using the speakers such as when playing media files or using speakerphone do not place the device close to your ears Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong ...

Page 13: ... Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction Do not cover the proximity light sensor area with screen accessories such as a screen protector or stickers Doing so may cause the sensor 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 Home Press to turn on the screen...

Page 14: ...e used with the S Pen Hover the S Pen over items on the screen to access additional S Pen features such as the Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib ...

Page 15: ...Basics 15 Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it 2 Insert a new nib into the S Pen ...

Page 16: ...e 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 The S Pen may not be attached firmly if you clip it on the objects that are too thick or too thin If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions The Recents key and the Back key can be used ...

Page 17: ...vice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric...

Page 18: ...ht time Decrease the screen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a c...

Page 19: ...ast charging The device has a built in fast charging feature You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen If the fast charging feature is not activat...

Page 20: ...ephone service provider 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 Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider ...

Page 21: ...d contacts facing downwards 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent ...

Page 22: ...oving the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 23: ... or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card To use the memory card you must format it If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card contact the...

Page 24: ... the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 25: ...rom the tray slot 3 Remove the memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove external storage such as a memory card or USB storage while the device is transferring or accessing information or right after transferring data Doing so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or device Samsung is not responsible for losses including loss of da...

Page 26: ...and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and the Volume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as aeroplanes and hospitals Restarting the device To restart the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Restart If your device is frozen ...

Page 27: ... depending on the device s software and your region 1 Turn on the device 2 Select your preferred device language and select Select a language 3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap Next 4 Get your content from a previous device 5 Select aWi Fi network and connect to it If you do not connect to aWi Fi network you may not be able to set up some device features during the initial setup ...

Page 28: ...te the initial setup The Home screen will appear Samsung 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 keep your data up to date and secure across your Samsung devices with Samsung Cloud track and control your...

Page 29: ...account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account register it to the device 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Accounts Add account Samsung account Alternatively launch the Settings app and tap 2 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in If you forget your account information tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your acc...

Page 30: ... Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch This feature may not be 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 wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wireless...

Page 31: ...your previous device Transferring data using external storage Transfer data using external storage such as a microSD card 1 Transfer data from your previous device to external storage 2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device 3 On your device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Smart Switch Restore 4 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from exter...

Page 32: ... 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 Doing so may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S P...

Page 33: ...Basics 33 Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen ...

Page 34: ...Basics 34 Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 35: ... accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider A widget Favourite apps Screen indicators ...

Page 36: ...he Apps screen Alternatively press the Home key or the Back key Home screen Apps screen 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 Home screen settings and then tap the Apps button switch to activate it The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button ...

Page 37: ...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 and then drag it over another app A new folder containing the selected apps will be created Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name Adding more apps Tap Add apps on the folder Tick the apps to add and tap Add You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder M...

Page 38: ...n tap Moving panels Tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Deleting panels Tap on the panel Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings 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 Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget ...

Page 39: ...low 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 Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel Call related features are not supported on some models Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected ...

Page 40: ... level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it Also the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period To unlock the screen swipe in any direction when the screen turns on If the screen is off press the Power key or the Home key to turn on the screen Locked screen ...

Page 41: ...rn Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least four characters numbers or symbols to unlock the screen None Do not set a screen lock method Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information You can set your device to...

Page 42: ...ible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features If capturing a screenshot by swiping is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features 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...

Page 43: ... the notification panel drag the status bar downwards To close the notification panel swipe upwards on the screen You can use the following functions on the notification panel View the notification details and perform various actions Clear all notifications Launch Settings Search for content or apps stored on your device SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 Access the notification settings Quick setting butto...

Page 44: ...in features Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons To change feature settings tap the text under each button To view more detailed settings tap and hold a button To rearrange buttons tap Button order tap and hold a button and then drag it to another location ...

Page 45: ... languages Move the cursor Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Additional keyboard functions Enter a space View more keyboard functions Changing the input language Tap Languages and types Manage input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages...

Page 46: ...ions while handwriting or drawing a message and save it as an animated file Switch to handwriting mode View information about editing handwriting Switch to the standard keyboard You can quickly switch to handwriting mode by hovering the S Pen over the text field and tapping If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Direct pen input switch...

Page 47: ...o select the desired text or tap Select all to select all text 3 Tap Copy or Cut The selected text is copied to the clipboard 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste To paste text that you have previously copied tap Clipboard and select the text ...

Page 48: ... apps tap INSTALL To purchase and download apps where charges apply tap the price and follow the on screen instructions To change the auto update settings tap Settings Auto update apps and then select an option Play Store Purchase and download apps Launch the Play Store app Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To download ...

Page 49: ...r 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 launch 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 permis...

Page 50: ...r command panel hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want Create note Smart select View all notes Screen write Air command icon S Pen settings Translate PENUP SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 Live message ...

Page 51: ...pture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page such as a webpage Refer to Screen write for more information Live message Instead of text message create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated fi...

Page 52: ...tings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Floating icon switch to activate it Create note Create notes easily in a pop up window without launching the Samsung Notes app 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Create note Alternatively double tap the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button The note screen will appear as a pop up window 2 Create a note using the S Pen Undo Redo ...

Page 53: ...el and tap Smart select 2 Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select To pin the selected area at the top of the screen tap select the area and then tap Pin to screen 3 Select an option to use with the selected area Extract text Extract text from the selected area Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area Write or draw on the ...

Page 54: ...rame to resize Select a quality Adjust the position 4 Tap Record to start capturing Before capturing a video make sure that the 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...

Page 55: ...ap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears 2 If you capture the content on an elongated page such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture the hidden content Tap Capture more repeatedly until screen capture is complete and then tap Done 3 Write a memo on the screenshot Crop Pen Undo Redo 4 Select an option to use with the screenshot Save Save the...

Page 56: ...pen the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen 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 above the original text To listen to the pronunciation of the original text tap The icon may not app...

Page 57: ... 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 switch to activate it ...

Page 58: ...en Select While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others ...

Page 59: ...using your handwriting with the S Pen 1 Hover the S Pen over a text field 2 Tap to open the handwriting field 3 Write with the S Pen If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen Direct pen input and then tap the switch to activate it ...

Page 60: ...ch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap 3 To save the memo tap Save in Notes The memo will be saved to Samsung Notes Screen off memo ...

Page 61: ...wer voice and video calls Making calls 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad 2 Enter a phone number 3 Tap to make a voice call or tap to make a video call Preview the phone number Delete a preceding character Access additional options Add the number to the contacts list ...

Page 62: ... dial tap Keypad or Contacts Speed dial numbers select a speed dial number and then add a phone number To make a call tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad For speed dial numbers 10 and up tap the first digit s of the number and then tap and hold the 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 scr...

Page 63: ...all is missed the icon appears on the status bar Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls Alternatively launch the Phone app and tap Recents to view missed calls Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Settings Block numbers 2 Tap Recents or Contacts select contacts and then tap Done To manually enter a nu...

Page 64: ...ll Hold a call Tap Resume call to retrieve the held call Mute Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you Keypad Hide Open or close the keypad End the current call During a video call Tap the screen to use the following options Access additional options Camera Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you Switch Switch between the front and rear cameras End the cur...

Page 65: ... list 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Recents 2 Tap a phone number Add 3 Tap Create contact to create a new contact or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact Adding a tag to a phone number You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contacts This allows you to view the caller s information when they call without having them listed in Contacts 1 Launch the Phone app and ...

Page 66: ...ting a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap 2 Select a storage location and tap Select 3 Enter contact information Select a storage location Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information Depending on the selected storage location the types of information you can save may vary 4 Tap Save ...

Page 67: ...o import and tap Done 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap Import 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 Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it For the Samsung...

Page 68: ...s list and enter search criteria Tap the contact Then take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Make a voice or video call This feature may not be available depending on the model Compose a message This feature may not be available depending on the model Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app...

Page 69: ...e duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Merge contacts 2 Tick contacts and tap Merge Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Delete 2 Select contacts and tap Delete To delete contacts one by one open the contacts list and tap a contact Then tap Delete ...

Page 70: ... messages when you are roaming 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 keyboard is hidden Enter recipients Enter a message Enter stickers Attach files Recipient Send the message 3 Tap to send the message ...

Page 71: ...tion To reply to the message tap Enter message enter a message and then tap To adjust the font size spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Settings Block numbers and messages Block numbers 2 Tap Inbox and select a contact Or tap Contacts select contacts and then tap D...

Page 72: ...der You can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Accessibility Advanced settings Notification reminders and then tap the switch to activate it Deleting messages 1 Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations 2 On the messages list select a contact 3 Tap and hold a message tap Delete To delete...

Page 73: ...niently Browsing webpages 1 Launch the Internet app 2 Tap the address field 3 Enter the web address or a keyword and then tap Go To view the toolbars drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen Bookmark the current webpage Open the homepage Move between pages Close the tab Open a new tab Access additional options Refresh the current webpage ...

Page 74: ...ret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy and security Secret mode settings Change password To set your registered biometric data as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refe...

Page 75: ...t you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter a subject line and text 3 Tap to send the email Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the top of the emails list Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is dis...

Page 76: ...rohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Launch the Camera app Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider If photos you take appear blurry clean the camera lens and try again Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap Photo or Video 2 Tap the image ...

Page 77: ...n image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To use auto focus mode tap The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automatically shuts off when unused Make sure that the lens is not damaged or contaminated Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that requ...

Page 78: ...ing will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in Photo or Pro modes Using shooting modes To change the shooting mode drag the shooting modes list to the left or right or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen Select a shooting mode you want You can edit the shooting modes list On the preview screen tap Camera modes Edit modes Alt...

Page 79: ...era adjusts the shooting options automatically based on the surroundings to record videos easily On the shooting modes list tap Video Food mode Take photos of food with more vibrant colors 1 On the shooting modes list tap 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...

Page 80: ...subject in the center of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap View virtual shot 3 Drag your finger left or right on t...

Page 81: ...produce details even in bright and dark areas On the shooting modes list tap HDR Without effect With effect Continuous shot mode Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photos continuously ...

Page 82: ... 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 use a higher exposure Hyperlapse mode Record scenes such as passing people or cars and view them as fast motion videos 1 On the shooting modes list tap Hyperlapse 2 Tap and select a...

Page 83: ... shooting modes list tap Panorama 2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction 3 Tap to stop taking photos Wide selfie mode Take a wide self portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Wide selfie 3 Face the fr...

Page 84: ...ng camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen use the following options The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode Activate or deactivate the flash Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo Select an aspect ratio for photos Apply beauty effects or a filter effect Select an aspect ratio for videos Select a metering m...

Page 85: ...ion for videos you want to take with the rear camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory Front video size Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory High efficiency video Activate the High efficiency video feature y...

Page 86: ...edit the shooting modes list Shooting methods Select a shooting method for taking a photo or recording a video Storage location Select the memory location for storage This feature will appear when you insert a memory card Quick review Set the device to show photos after capturing them Full screen view 16 9 Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen ratio Pictures as previewed...

Page 87: ...ptions Delete the image Share the image with others Modify the image Image and video preview thumbnails Add the image to favourites You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images On the list tap Create GIF or Create collage and then select images Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as types locations or documents To search for ...

Page 88: ...or fast forward by dragging the bar Create an animated GIF Access additional options Display your videos Rotate the screen Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Pause and resume playback Change screen ratio 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 ...

Page 89: ...o created content such as a story or a GIF the content will also be displayed While viewing an image or on the video preview screen drag upwards on the screen File details will appear You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen File details Location information People information Auto created content Tags Edit information ...

Page 90: ...Tap an album switch to hide Viewing stories When you capture or save images and videos the device will read their date and location tags sort the images and videos and then create stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Launch the Gallery app tap Stories and then select a story Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gall...

Page 91: ...ned in to their Samsung account such as smartphones TVs or refrigerators To use this feature your phone number must be verified SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 To use this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 Creating albums to share 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Shared 2 Tap Cr...

Page 92: ...n Samsung Cloud You can view images and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your Gallery app and from other devices Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Sync with Samsung Cloud switch to activate it The Gallery app and Samsung Cloud will be synced Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple ima...

Page 93: ...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 Split screen 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 split screen view The selected app will launch in the upper window ...

Page 94: ...ot on the list of recently used apps press the Home key or the Back key and select an app Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen the window will be maximised ...

Page 95: ...e 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 Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Adjust the transparency level Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 96: ...r without sound Change the performance mode Access additional options Using Game Launcher 1 Launch the Game Launcher app If Game Launcher does not appear launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Game Launcher switch to activate it 2 Tap a game from the games list To find more games swipe to the left on the screen Games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps will be automa...

Page 97: ...ach game tick the Settings for each game and tap Apply Battery power efficiency may vary by game Using GameTools You can set the GameTools icon to be displayed as a floating icon on game screens Launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the GameTools switch to activate it While playing a game tap to display the game tools To move the icon tap and drag it to a new location Availabl...

Page 98: ...imised caller notifications A small notification will appear at the top of the screen when you receive a call during games SM T825 SM T825Y Don t display notifications Only display notifications from some apps or emergency notifications during games Samsung Notes Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen You can also insert images or voice recording...

Page 99: ...S Pen Pen Redo Easy writing pad Eraser Select and edit Undo Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen tap to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Select colour sets to show Change the pen colour Change the pen type Change the line thickness Select a new colour using the colour picker ...

Page 100: ...ustment bar Erase all Clear the note Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or transforming 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 ...

Page 101: ...y the text to a note tap Paste or Copy To front Send the input to the front To back Send the input to the back Painting with brushes On the note composer screen tap Brush to paint with various brushes When you are finished tap Done to insert your painting into the note You can post your painting to PENUP to share it with others SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 Select colour sets to show Select a new colou...

Page 102: ...ice recordings to make a voice recording Tap to stop recording The voice recording will be inserted into your note Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it 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 Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app 2 Tap and hold a not...

Page 103: ...a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View artwork by category Your activities You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 104: ...artwork and then tap Done Save and post To post your draft tap Drafts finish artwork and then tap Done Save and post 3 Enter a title description and hashtag Add your artwork to post Share your artwork with your other SNS accounts Enter a description Select where to post the artwork Select a category Allow external search Enter a title 4 Tap Post Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork...

Page 105: ...our wallpaper Launch the PENUP app and select a post you want to view View the users who like the artwork Set the artwork as a favourite Repost the artwork You can also view the users who reposted the artwork View comments and add a comment To download artwork tap Download Downloaded artwork will be saved in Gallery You can only download artwork permitted by owners ...

Page 106: ... features 106 Colouring images Using the various colours create your own artwork 1 Launch the PENUP app and tap Colouring 2 Select an image 3 Tap Start colouring Start colouring 4 When you are finished tap Done ...

Page 107: ...ng an image You can easily draw a nice image 1 Launch the PENUP app and tap Live drawing 2 Select an image 3 Tap Learn to draw 4 To draw on the image tap to pause the playback You can change the playback speed by tapping 5 When you are finished tap The original image will be hidden and you can see the image you drew ...

Page 108: ... the image you drew by hiding the photo 1 Launch the PENUP app 2 Tap Drawing 3 Tap Take picture take a photo and then tap OK Alternatively tap Select from Gallery and select a photo 4 Select the area to draw adjust the transparency level and then tap Save The selected area will be added as a background 5 Draw on the photo 6 When you are finished tap The photo will be hidden and you can see the ima...

Page 109: ...unch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved events or tasks in it tap the date and tap 2 Enter event details Select a calendar to save the event to Enter the location Add a note Set an alarm Enter a title Set the duration Add more details Change the event s colour 3 Tap Save to save the event ...

Page 110: ...t to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar app and tap Add new account Then select an account to sync with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list ...

Page 111: ... use this feature you must activate Bluetooth feature on your tablet and your smartphone Connecting your tablet and smartphone 1 On your smartphone launch Samsung Flow 2 On your tablet launch the Samsung Flow app If you are using this feature for the first time tap Start 3 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list 4 Accept the connection request on both devices 5 Confirm the passkey on...

Page 112: ... Tap You can access the Internet on your tablet using your smartphone s mobile data connection Your smartphone must support the mobile hotspot feature You may incur additional charges on your smartphone when using this feature Checking notifications on your tablet When you receive new notifications on your smartphone check the notifications in pop up window on your tablet Sharing contents You can ...

Page 113: ... event or set a specific duration Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list set an alarm time select the days on which the alarm will repeat set other various alarm options and then tap Save To open the keypad to enter an alarm time tap the time input field To activate or deactivate alarms tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap ...

Page 114: ... Add To use the time zone converter tap Time zone converter Deleting clocks Tap and hold a clock tick clocks to delete and then tap Delete Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to time an event To record lap times while timing an event tap Lap 3 Tap Stop to stop timing To restart the timing tap Resume To clear lap times tap Reset ...

Page 115: ...eypad to enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap Dismiss when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen 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 116: ...Y SM T827 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap and select a sharing method such as email When you have a communication or sharing history the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel To directly share content with them via the corresponding app select a person s icon If the feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features and then tap the Di...

Page 117: ...nabledTV or monitor When the image is sent to the recipients devices a notification will appear on their devices Tap the notification to view or download the image Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled d...

Page 118: ...re 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 edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Duo SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 Make a simple video call Hangouts SM T820 Send messages images an...

Page 119: ... Connections Wi Fi Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Refer toWi Fi for more information Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Refer to Bluetooth for more information Tablet visibility Allow other devices to find your device to share content with you When this feature is acti...

Page 120: ...hen the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the background from sending or receiving data Refer to Data saver SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 for more information SM T820 Keep track of your data usage amount Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile d...

Page 121: ...assword To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically select it from the list of networks and tap Forget If you cannot connect to aWi Fi network properly restart your device sWi Fi feature or the wireless router 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 then tap the swi...

Page 122: ...i Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to 3 Accept theWi Fi Direct connection request on the other device If the devices are already connected the image will be sent to the other device without the connection request procedure Ending the device connection 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The device displays the connected devices in the list 3 Tap the...

Page 123: ...r example pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth and then tap the switch to activate it The detected devices will be listed 2 Select a device to pair with If the device you want ...

Page 124: ...e Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and then select a device to transfer the image to If the device you want to pair with is not in the list request that the device turns on its visibility option 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Bluetooth The device displays the paired devices in the lis...

Page 125: ...bile 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 Connections Mobile Hotspot andTethering 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 oth...

Page 126: ...e my device If the other device cannot connect to the mobile hotspot on your device tap Allowed devices and tap the Allowed devices only switch to deactivate it 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet More connection settings Customise settings to control other connection features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearb...

Page 127: ...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 you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Printing Download plugin 2 Searc...

Page 128: ...ttings Download booster This feature may not be supported by some devices You may incur additional charges when downloading files via the mobile network When you download large files the device may heat up If the device exceeds a set temperature the feature will turn off If network signals are unstable the speed and performance of this feature may be affected If theWi Fi and mobile network connect...

Page 129: ... music and videos system sounds and notifications Vibration intensity Adjust the force of the vibration notification UseVolume keys for media Set the device to adjust the media volume level when you press theVolume key System sounds and vibration Set the device to sound or vibrate for actions such as turning the screen on or off or controlling the touchscreen Advanced sound settings Optimise the s...

Page 130: ...ect an app from the app list Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Adaptive brightness Set the device to save power by adjusting the brightness of the display automatically Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more in...

Page 131: ...ted by the screen While you are watching HDR videos from HDR exclusive video services the blue light filter may not be applied 1 On the Settings screen tap Display Blue light filter and then tap the Turn on now switch to activate it 2 Drag the adjustment bar to adjust the filter s opacity 3 To set the schedule to apply the blue light filter to the screen tap the Turn on as scheduled switch to acti...

Page 132: ...Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method 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 SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 FaceWidgets Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen Contact information Set the device to show contact informatio...

Page 133: ...ation of your device Security update View the version of your device s software and check for updates Samsung Pass Verify your identity easily and securely via your biometric data Install unknown apps Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more informa...

Page 134: ...your device The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low However in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical 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 th...

Page 135: ...maged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor 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 finger...

Page 136: ...again Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered 5 When you are finished registering your fingerprints tap Done Checking registered fingerprints You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by placing your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap C...

Page 137: ...delete and tap Remove Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen 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 recognitio...

Page 138: ...ocked Secure Folder is a separate secured storage area The data in Secure Folder cannot be transferred to other devices via unapproved sharing methods such as USB orWi Fi Direct Attempting to customise the operating system or modifying software will cause Secure Folder to be automatically locked and inaccessible Before saving data in Secure Folder make sure to back up a copy of the data in another...

Page 139: ...on colour of Secure Folder tap Customise When you launch the Secure Folder app you must unlock the app using your preset lock method If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code you can reset it using your Samsung account Tap the button at the bottom of the locked screen and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder w...

Page 140: ...ll be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder To copy items tap Copy The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type Moving content from Secure Folder Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage The following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default storage 1 Launch the Secure Folder app...

Page 141: ...nd Google accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings 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 Launch the Secure Folder app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder s...

Page 142: ...cure Folder app and tap Settings Backup and restore 2 Tap Restore 3 Tap to select a device to restore the data 4 Select the data types you want to restore and tap Restore Backed up data will be restored to your device Uninstalling Secure Folder You can uninstall Secure Folder including the content and apps in it Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Settings More settings Uninstall To back up conte...

Page 143: ... Backup and restore Keep your personal information app data and settings safe on your device You can back up your sensitive information and access it later You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data Samsung Cloud Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage and sync back up and restore yo...

Page 144: ...Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it User This account allows users to access their own apps and content and customise the device settings that affect all accounts User restricted profile A restricted account can only access the apps and content allowed by the o...

Page 145: ...e apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to Locked screen Managing users When using the administrator account you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts To delete a user account tap next to the account and then tap Delete To change the settings...

Page 146: ...nt 2 Launch the Settings app select the backup option and back up your data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud Back up this tablet tick items you want to back up and then tap Back up to back up your data The data backup method may vary depending on your model Some data will not be backed up To check which data will be backed up launc...

Page 147: ...your device such as images videos and events with Samsung Cloud and access it from other devices 1 On your new device launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup Samsung Cloud 2 Tap Settings Sync and auto backup settings Sync 3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping the Gallery Other synced data or Samsung Clo...

Page 148: ...tents via pop up windows by tapping the icon on the screen This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature Smart capture Set the device to capture the current screen and scrollable area and crop and share the screenshot immediately Direct share Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options panel to allow you to share content directly Reduce ...

Page 149: ...th a tap of your finger Battery Storage Security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device care Optimise now The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed apps and malware ...

Page 150: ...Select apps from the apps list and tap the Put app to sleep switch to activate the feature Also tap Settings and set up the options under App power management Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device care Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default apps o...

Page 151: ...ment Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be available depending on the selected language Date and time Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time and date If the battery remai...

Page 152: ...services View accessibility services installed on the device Software update Update your device s software via the firmware over the air FOTA service You can also schedule software updates On the Settings screen tap Software update If emergency software updates are released for your device s security and to block new types of security threats they will be installed automatically without your agree...

Page 153: ...T825Y SM T827 View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number SM T820 View various device information such as theWi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Software information View the device s software information such as its operating sys...

Page 154: ...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 155: ...ched 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...

Page 156: ...ng a call SM T825 SM T825Y Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area SM T825 SM T825Y SM T827 A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor SM T820 The Internet is often disconnected 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 hav...

Page 157: ...shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app If you receive error messages when launching the camera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the...

Page 158: ...s may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Internet such as ringtones videos or wallpapers may not work properly Bluetooth is not working well If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance malfunctions try the follow...

Page 159: ...k to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and s...

Page 160: ...activate it Samsung Cloud does not work Ensure that you are connected to a network properly During a Samsung Cloud s service check you cannot use Samsung Cloud Try again later Removing the battery To remove the battery contact an authorised service centre To obtain battery removal instructions please visit www samsung com global ecodesign_energy For your safety you must not attempt to remove the b...

Page 161: ...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 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...

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