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Bixby Home

Introduction

Bixby analyses your usage patterns and routine and provides recommended features.

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To use the Bixby feature, your device must be connected to a Wi-Fi.

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To use the Bixby feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.

Starting Bixby

Bixby saves data about your usage patterns and routine to your Samsung account and 
provides recommended features.

On the Home screen, swipe to the right.

Read the on-screen information about the app and tap 

NEXT

.

Tap 

SIGN IN

 and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account.

If you are already signed in, this step will not appear.

Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap 

NEXT

.

The Bixby Home screen will appear.

Summary of Contents for SM-T380

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English 08 2017 Rev 1 0 SM T380 ...

Page 2: ...etup 19 Samsung account 20 Transferring data from your previous device 24 Understanding the screen 32 Notification panel 34 Entering text Apps and features 36 Installing or uninstalling apps 38 Bixby Home 46 Contacts 49 Internet 51 Email 52 Camera 64 Gallery 69 Multi window 73 Samsung Notes 74 Calendar 75 Samsung Flow 76 My Files 76 Clock 78 Calculator 78 Game Launcher 81 Sharing content 82 Google...

Page 3: ...ttings 90 Sound 91 Notifications 91 Display 92 Blue light filter 92 Wallpaper 93 Advanced features 94 Device maintenance 96 Apps 96 Lock screen and security 98 Secure Folder 102 Cloud and accounts 103 Users 105 Backup and restore 105 Google 106 Accessibility 106 General management 107 Software update 108 User manual 108 About tablet ...

Page 4: ...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 Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice If you have questions about an app provided with the device contact a Samsung Service Centre F...

Page 5: ...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 6: ... 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 7: ...o lower the device s temperature the screen brightness and the performance speed will be limited and battery charging will stop Running apps will be closed and you will only be able to make emergency calls until the device cools down If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools down Precautions for operating...

Page 8: ...e with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Use only Samsung approved accessories Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty Availability o...

Page 9: ...ics 9 Device layout Front camera Power key Volume key Back key Touchscreen Home key Recents key Multipurpose jack USB Type C Memory card tray Earphone jack Rear camera Flash Microphone GPS antenna Speaker ...

Page 10: ...n Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Keys Key Function Power Press and hold to turn the device on or off Press to turn on or lock the screen Recents Tap to open the list of recent apps Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and hold to launch Google ...

Page 11: ... 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 socket and easily accessible while charging 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB po...

Page 12: ...ultiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection 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 ma...

Page 13: ... 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 14: ... ejection pin into the hole on the memory card 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 memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot ...

Page 15: ...moving the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 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 memory card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot Do not remove external storage such...

Page 16: ...the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset follow the on screen instructions to set up your device To turn off the device press and hold the Power key and then tap Power off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wir...

Page 17: ...e 2 Select your preferred device language Select a language 3 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 4 Follow the on screen instructions to proceed the initial setup 5 Set a screen lock method to protect your device You can protect your personal information by preventing others from...

Page 18: ...unt You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data up to date and secure across all of your devices Refer to Samsung account for more information 7 Select features you want to use and complete the initial setup The Home screen will appear ...

Page 19: ... services that can be used with your Samsung account visit account samsung com For more information on Samsung accounts launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Samsung account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account...

Page 20: ...vice your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 Tap Samsung account Remove account 3 Tap OK enter your Samsung account password and then tap CONFIRM Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer contacts images and other data from a previous device to your device via Smart Switch or Samsung Cloud This fea...

Page 21: ...a computer You can download the app from www samsung com smartswitch Transferring data wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly viaWi Fi Direct 1 On both devices download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 Place the devices near each other 3 Launch Smart Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONN...

Page 22: ...h 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 from t...

Page 23: ...ur data If your device supports Samsung Cloud launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings and then 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 launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Samsung Cloud Backup settings Restoring data 1 On your new device launch the ...

Page 24: ...pply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping Tap...

Page 25: ...ap and hold an item and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap the screen Swiping Swipe upwards downwards to the left or to the right Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen ...

Page 26: ...atures 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 A folder Bixby Home indicator View your customised content An app ...

Page 27: ... Home screen Apps screen Moving items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen To add a shortcut to an app on the Home screen tap and hold an item on the Apps screen and then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home screen You can also move frequently used apps to th...

Page 28: ...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 Moving apps from a folder Tap and hold an app to drag it to a new location Deleting a folder Tap and hold a folder and then tap Delete folder Only the folder will be ...

Page 29: ...reen 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 will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the size of the grid to display more or fewer items on the Home screen and more Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a...

Page 30: ...The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated Location services being used Alarm activated Mute mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level ...

Page 31: ...our personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen PIN Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen Password Enter a password with at least fo...

Page 32: ... Advanced features and then tap the Palm swipe to capture switch to activate it It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Notification panel When you receive new notifications indicator icons appear on the status bar To see more information about the icons open the notification panel and view the details To open the notification panel drag the status bar downwar...

Page 33: ...ts 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 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 anoth...

Page 34: ...p it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Move the cursor 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 by swiping to the left or right on the space key Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions Other icons may appe...

Page 35: ...ons Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Change the keyboard settings Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text 2 Drag or to 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 th...

Page 36: ...download free 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...

Page 37: ... may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permiss...

Page 38: ...tarting Bixby Bixby saves data about your usage patterns and routine to your Samsung account and provides recommended features 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right 2 Read the on screen information about the app and tap NEXT 3 Tap SIGN IN and follow the on screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account If you are already signed in this step will not appear 4 Read and agree to the terms a...

Page 39: ...analysing your usage patterns and your routine To open Bixby Home swipe to the right on the Home screen Upcoming reminder Recommended content Reminder The content and order of the cards update automatically at a specified interval To manually update cards swipe downwards on the screen To close Bixby Home swipe to the left on the screen ...

Page 40: ... this feature you must register and sign in to your Samsung account Starting Reminder You can start Reminder from Bixby Home 1 On the Home screen swipe to the right The Bixby Home screen will appear 2 Tap GET STARTED on the UPCOMING REMINDERS card The Reminder intro page will appear 3 Make sure the Add icon on Home screen option is ticked and tap START The reminder composition screen will appear I...

Page 41: ...e at 9 AM 1 Launch the Reminder app 2 Tap Write a reminder and enter Take medicine 3 Tap Set conditions Specific date and time and set the time to 9 AM 4 Tap SAVE to save the reminder Creating reminders while browsing the Internet While browsing the Internet you can create reminders to view a webpage such as a news site later 1 While browsing the Internet tap Share 2 Tap Reminder The webpage addre...

Page 42: ...inders list Launch the Reminder app You can view your reminders list To view reminder details select a reminder Setting reminder details Add or edit reminder details such as frequency date and time or location 1 Select a reminder to edit and tap EDIT 2 Edit the conditions and tap SAVE Reminder conditions Add an image Checklist Repeat interval Reminder information ...

Page 43: ...st and you will be reminded at the preset times Deleting reminders To delete a reminder swipe right on a reminder and tap Delete To delete multiple reminders tap and hold a reminder tick reminders to delete and then tap DELETE Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home you can view the content that is frequently updated as Bixby cards Swipe upwards or downwards to view the Bi...

Page 44: ... off the alarm tap the switch next to the alarm to deactivate it Checking a reminder If you have added reminders the most recent reminder will appear on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen swipe upwards or downwards to scroll to the Reminder card You can check the reminder information If the reminder has a checklist you can complete individual items on the checklist To view the reminder...

Page 45: ...d on the list tap Don t show again Selecting apps to show as Bixby cards Add or delete apps to show as cards on the Bixby Home screen On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Cards and tap the switches next to items to add or delete them If an app is not installed on the device you must install it to use it On the Bixby Home screen tap Settings Apps with cards and then download an app Bixby settings ...

Page 46: ...w contacts or manage contacts on the device Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 Enter contact information Add an image Open more information fields Enter contact information 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 47: ...contacts saved in your web accounts such as your Samsung account Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account name select the account to sync with and then tap Contacts Samsung account or Sync Contacts Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the left side...

Page 48: ...ging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync contacts with other accounts your contacts list may include 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 t...

Page 49: ...older and 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 Close the tab Open a new tab Move between pages Refresh the current webpage Access additional options Open the homepage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 50: ...et mode If you are using this feature for the first time set whether to use a password for secret mode In secret mode you cannot use some features such as screen capture In secret mode the device will change the colour of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Secret mode ...

Page 51: ...nt tap Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap Set default account Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email 2 Add recipients and enter an email text 3 Tap SEND to send the mail Reading emails When Email is open the device will automatically retrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen...

Page 52: ...os in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Use the following methods to launch Camera Launch the Camera app On the locked screen drag outside the circle Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider 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 s...

Page 53: ...ew screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply filters or other effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras Rear camera preview Front camera preview ...

Page 54: ...Apps and features 54 Changing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe to the right to open the shooting modes list Select a shooting mode you want Rear camera preview Shooting modes ...

Page 55: ... other effects You can apply a unique effect to your photos After selecting a filter or effect tap the preview screen and take a photo To remove the applied filter or effect open the filters and effects list and tap Remove effect This feature is only available in some shooting modes Rear camera preview Filters and other effects ...

Page 56: ...just the brightness of photos or videos tap the screen When the adjustment bar appears drag on the adjustment bar towards or To capture an image from the video while recording tap To change the focus while recording a video tap where you want to focus To 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 ...

Page 57: ...st the exposure value ISO sensitivity and white balance manually while taking photos Panorama Create a panorama by taking consecutive photos in either a horizontal or vertical direction Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects HDR Rich tone Take multiple shots in various exposures and combine them to create soft and rich colours Night Take brighter and clearer photos in low light...

Page 58: ...ver 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 Panorama Using panorama mode take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene To get the best shots using panorama mode follow these tips Move the camera slowly in one direction Keep the image within the ...

Page 59: ... even in bright and dark areas On the shooting mode list tap HDR Rich tone This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the shooting mode list tap Night This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Sports Take a photo of fast moving subj...

Page 60: ...eview various beauty effects on the screen 1 On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards or tap to switch to the front camera for self portraits 2 On the shooting modes list tap Selfie 3 Face the front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face show your palm to the front camera After recognising your palm a countdown timer will appear When the time is up the device will take a photo To ...

Page 61: ... slimmer Large Eyes Make your eyes appear bigger Wide selfie 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 front camera lens 4 When the device detects your face show your palm t...

Page 62: ...f the photo depending on the shooting conditions Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen use the following quick settings The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Select a metering method This determines how light values are calculated Centre weighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the s...

Page 63: ...ewed Invert the image to create a mirror image of the original scene when taking photos with the front camera Shooting methods Select shooting options to use Timer Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo COMMON Full screen view 16 9 Set the device to preview photos or videos using the full screen ratio Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition wh...

Page 64: ...e to use theVolume key to control the shutter or zoom in or out Reset settings Reset the camera settings Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to share with others ...

Page 65: ...th others Add the image to favourites You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images Tap Animate or Collage and then select images You can select up to six images for your collage Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category such as location people documents shooting mode and more To search for images by entering keywords tap the search fiel...

Page 66: ...o Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Change screen ratio Pause and resume playback Create a GIF animation Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums The anima...

Page 67: ... stories with various themes 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Tap Create story 3 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap DONE 4 Enter a title for the story and tap CREATE To add images or videos to a story select a story and tap ADD To remove images or videos from a story select a story tap Edit tick images or videos to remove and then tap Remove from story Deleting stories...

Page 68: ... for more information Launch the Gallery app tap Settings and then tap the Samsung Cloud switch to activate it Images and videos captured on the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Cloud Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery screen tap and hold an image or ...

Page 69: ... up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window The selected app will launch in the upper window 3 In the lower window swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps tap APP LIST and select an app ...

Page 70: ...ions between app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view 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 71: ...r window will remain active in the minimised split screen view To close the minimised split screen view open the notification panel and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support th...

Page 72: ...ards or downwards tap and hold an app window and then drag it to Drop here for pop up view The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimise the window Close the app Maximise the window Moving pop up windows To move a pop up window tap the window s toolbar and drag it to a new location ...

Page 73: ... Brush to paint with various brushes Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note Voice recording will start immediately Enter text using the keyboard Write or draw with pens Paint with brushes Insert a voice recording Insert an image 3 When you are finished composing the note tap SAVE Deleting notes 1...

Page 74: ...ble 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 use or sync with Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location of the event Add a note Enter a title Set a start and end date for the event Add more details Set an alarm Change the event s colour 3 Tap SAVE to save the event ...

Page 75: ...with and sign in When an account is added it will appear on the list Samsung Flow Introduction Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone You can share contents between the connected devices Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect If Samsung Flow is not installed download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store This feature is only available ...

Page 76: ...d Alternatively tap and then speak a keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an 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 alar...

Page 77: ...nd 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 TIMER 1 Launch the Clock app and tap TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration ta...

Page 78: ...vert various values such as area length or temperature into other units Game Launcher Introduction Game Launcher gathers your games downloaded from Play Store and Galaxy Apps into one place for easy access You can set the device to game mode to play games more easily Access additional options Add apps Open games with or without sound Change the performance mode Turn on or off the GameTools icon Vi...

Page 79: ...ly shown on the game launcher screen If you cannot see your games tap Add apps Removing a game from Game Launcher Tap and hold a game and tap Remove Changing the performance mode You can change the game performance mode Launch the Game Launcher app tap Normal performance and then tap the button repeatedly to select the mode you want Normal performance Power saving mode or boost performance mode is...

Page 80: ...p and hold and drag it to Hide at the top of the screen To show the icon on the game screen again open the notification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Capture screenshots Record your game session Dim and lock the game s screen Lock the Recents and Back keys Access the GameTools settings Mute notification sounds and display only notifications for emergency alerts GameTools icon Blocking ...

Page 81: ...age 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 Direct share switch to activate it ...

Page 82: ...ertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Samsung account for more information To view more app information access each app s help menu Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google ...

Page 83: ...ss 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 Hangouts Send messages images and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them ...

Page 84: ...ed 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 activated your device will be visible to other devices when they search for available devices using theirTransfer files to device option Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount Flight mode Set the device to disable all wireless function...

Page 85: ...ble without requiring a password 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 W...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...mple 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 to pa...

Page 88: ... select a device to transfer the image to If your device has paired with the device before tap the device name without confirming the auto generated passkey 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 Bl...

Page 89: ... to activate the Ethernet feature 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 you want to connect the device to 1 On the Settings screen...

Page 90: ...ings for each app Do not disturb Set the device to mute notification sounds except for allowed exceptions Touch sounds Set the device to sound when you select an app or option on the touchscreen Screen lock sounds Set the device to sound when you lock or unlock the touchscreen Charging sound Set the device to sound when it is connected to a charger Keyboard sound Set the device to sound when a key...

Page 91: ...gs On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Outdoor mode Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright conditions Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Screen zoom and font Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Home screen Change th...

Page 92: ... 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 activate it and select an option Sunset to sunrise Set the device to apply the blue light filter at night and turn it off in the morning based on your current location Custom schedule Set a specific time to apply the blue light filte...

Page 93: ... Launcher for more information Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Palm swipe to capture Set the device to capture a screenshot when you swipe your hand to the left or right across the screen You can view the captured images in Gallery It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Easy mute Set the device to mute alarms by using palm motions Direct shar...

Page 94: ...ap of your finger Battery Storage Memory Device security Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions Clearing some memory Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background Managing abnormal battery usage Scanning for crashed app...

Page 95: ...the battery You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings and set the App power monitor options Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual available capacit...

Page 96: ...nstall or disable unnecessary apps On the Settings screen tap Apps Lock screen and security Options Change the settings for securing the device On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected Screen lock type Change the screen lock method Smart Lock Set the device to automatically unlock itself in certain situations Se...

Page 97: ...t your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information Secure startup Protect your device by setting it to require a screen unlock code when turning on the device You must enter the unlock code to start the device and receive messages and notifications Encrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults ...

Page 98: ...ked 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 s...

Page 99: ... Secure Folder Customise icon 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 reset button that appears when an incorrect unlock code is entered and enter your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock S...

Page 100: ...epending 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 and tap Gallery 2 Select an image 3 Tap Move out of Secure Folder The selected items will be moved to Gallery in the default sto...

Page 101: ...r app tap Settings and then tap the Show Secure Folder switch to deactivate it Alternatively drag the status bar downwards to open the notification panel Then swipe downwards on the notification panel and tap Secure Folder to deactivate the feature Backing up and restoring Secure Folder Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account and restore them later Bac...

Page 102: ...s app and then tap Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up Cloud and accounts Options Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud You can also register and manage accounts such as your Samsung account or Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a ...

Page 103: ...evice for the first time and cannot be created more than one This account has full control of the device including user account management You can add or delete user accounts only when using this account Guest This account allows guests to access the device Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored Each time you use this account you are asked whether to continue the pr...

Page 104: ...stricted users are allowed to access Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen or the notification panel and then select an account to switch to Locked screen Notification panel Managing users When using the owner 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 cha...

Page 105: ... the device to automatically back up data tap the AUTO BACK UP switch to activate it To restore backup data from Samsung Cloud using a Samsung account tap Restore Select a device and the data types you want to restore and tap RESTORE NOW The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my d...

Page 106: ... alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval Single tap mode Set the device to control notifications by tapping the button instead of dragging it SERVICES View accessibility services installed on the device General management Customise your device s system settings or reset the device On the Settings screen tap General management Language and input Select device languages ...

Page 107: ...g tap KEEP CURRENT The selected language will be added to your languages list If you changed the default language the selected language will be added to the top of the list To change the default language from your languages list drag next to a language and move it to the top of the list Then tap DONE If an app does not support the default language the next supported language in the list will be us...

Page 108: ...ce s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet Status View various device information such asWi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information related to the device such as safety information and the open source licence Device name View and edit the name that will be displayed when connecting your device with other devices via Bluetooth Wi Fi Direct and other m...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...reezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions If the problem is still not resolved contact a Samsung Service Centre Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again Forcing restart If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power key and theVolume Down key simultaneously for more than 7 s...

Page 111: ...rvice Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps such as GPS games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Error mes...

Page 112: ... supported by the device If a file format is not supported such as DivX or AC3 install an app that supports it To confirm the file formats that your device supports visit www samsung com Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service p...

Page 113: ...e obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appea...

Page 114: ...n the Apps screen To display the Apps button at the bottom of the Home screen launch the Settings app and tap Display Home screen Apps button Show Apps button APPLY 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 next to the brightness adjustment bar an...

Page 115: ...gistered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners About HEVC Advance THIS PRODUCT IS SOLDWITH A LIMITED LICENCE AND IS AUTHORISEDTO BE USED ONLY IN CONNECTIONWITH HEVC CONTENTTHAT MEETS EACH OFTHETHREE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS 1 HEVC CONTENT ONLY FOR PERSONAL USE 2 HEVC CONTENTTHAT IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE AND 3 HEVC CONTENTTHAT...

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