Samsung SM-T713, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual English EU 04 2017 Rev 1 0 SM T713 SM T813 ...

Page 2: ...me screen 26 Lock screen 27 Notification panel 29 Entering text 32 Screen capture 33 Opening apps 33 Multi window 37 Samsung account 38 Transferring data from your previous device 41 Device and data management 43 QUICK CONNECT 46 Sharing features Applications 47 Installing or uninstalling apps 49 Contacts 52 Internet 53 Email 54 Camera 63 Gallery 67 Game Launcher 69 Calendar 71 My Files 71 Memo 72...

Page 3: ...ions 83 Display 83 Wallpaper 84 Advanced features 85 Device maintenance 87 Apps 87 Lock screen and security 93 Cloud and accounts 97 Google 97 Accessibility 98 General management 98 Software update 99 User manual 99 About device Appendix 100 Troubleshooting 105 Removing the battery ...

Page 4: ...stry settings 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 i...

Page 5: ...pproval from the Federal Communications Commission FCC If your device is approved by the FCC you can view the FCC ID of the device To view the FCC ID tap Apps Settings About device Battery information Depending on the region you can view the regulatory information on the device To view the information tap Apps Settings About device Regulatory information Instructional icons Warning situations that...

Page 6: ...ble with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place foreign materials such as metal objects magnets and magnetic stripe cards between the device and the wireless charger The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models When the device heats up during use When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended per...

Page 7: ...g the device in areas with weak signals or no reception When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable When the device s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials such as liquid dust metal powder and pencil lead When you are roaming Do the following when the device heats up Keep the device updated with the latest software Conflicts between running apps may cause the device t...

Page 8: ...rolonged period a power off message will appear Turn off the device and wait until it cools down Precautions for operating environment Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions Use caution to avoid shortening the battery s lifespan damaging the device or causing a fire Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures Do not expose your device to direc...

Page 9: ...nd 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 to ch...

Page 10: ... key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Back key Loud speaker Headset jack Volume key Power key Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card tray Loud speaker Microphone SM T813 model only Rear camera GPS antenna Push clip Push clip Microphone SM T713 model only ...

Page 11: ...o 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 Tap and hold to launch the split screen view Home Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked Press to return to the Home screen Press and...

Page 12: ...y the warranty 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 power adaptor and plug the USB cable into the device s multipurpose jack...

Page 13: ...be synced such as emails Decrease the backlight 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 ap...

Page 14: ...MID 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to change the power saving settings before entering power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY Maximum power saving mode In maximum power saving mode the device decreases battery consumption by applying the dark theme and limiting the apps and features available The Bluetooth feature will be deactivated 1 On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap CUSTOMISE to...

Page 15: ...ard may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device will ask to reformat the card or will not recognise the card If the device does not recognise your memory card format it on your...

Page 16: ...ay slot to prevent liquid from entering your device Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card first unmount it for safe removal On the Home screen tap Apps Settings Device maintenance Storage Storage settings SD card UNMOUNT 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot 3 Remov...

Page 17: ...g 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 w...

Page 18: ...ose to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touchscreen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touchscreen when you do not use the device It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to press an on screen button or to enter a character using th...

Page 19: ...position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items such as contacts ...

Page 20: ...the starting point for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more To view other panels swipe to the left or right or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 21: ...ome screen Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag it to the Home screen To add widgets tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen tap Widgets tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the ...

Page 22: ... appears around the apps A new folder containing the selected apps will be created 3 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name To change the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap ADD tick the apps and then tap ADD You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Home screen To move apps from a folder to the Home screen tap the folder and then drag an app to the Home s...

Page 23: ...ns for all apps including newly installed apps On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Apps screen To view other panels swipe to the left or right or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider On the Apps screen tap Edit Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to anothe...

Page 24: ...he folder on the Apps screen To delete a folder tap on the folder Only the folder will be deleted The folder s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen Rearranging items You can rearrange items in alphabetical order on the Apps screen On the Apps screen tap Sort Alphabetical order Searching for items You can search for apps on the Apps screen or from Galaxy Apps or Play Store On the Apps screen e...

Page 25: ...common The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps To display the status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Alarm activated Mute mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging Battery power level ...

Page 26: ...and security Screen lock type and then select a method When you set a pattern PIN password or fingerprint for the screen lock method you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device After setting the screen lock method the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it Swipe Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it Pattern Draw a pattern ...

Page 27: ...data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit On the Apps screen tap Settings Lock screen and security Secure lock settings and tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel Using the notification panel When you rece...

Page 28: ...ions Quick setting buttons Block notifications from apps 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 anothe...

Page 29: ... tap QUICK CONNECT Refer to QUICK CONNECT for more information Setting search categories You can set search categories to search for content in specific search fields Tap Settings Select search locations and select categories Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails create memos and more Text entry is not supported in some languages To enter...

Page 30: ...nstead of the icon depending on the last function that was used Enter text by voice Change the voice input settings Start or pause entering text by voice Switch to handwriting mode Switch to the standard keyboard View information about editing handwriting Change the keyboard settings This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Add an item from the clipboard Enter ...

Page 31: ...ures such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap More Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap Move to Manage dictionaries next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to th...

Page 32: ...shot while using some apps and features Smart capture You can capture the current screen and scrollable area You can also immediately crop and share the captured screen If this feature is not activated open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Smart capture tap the switch to activate it and then capture a screenshot On the screen you are capturing use one of the following options Scroll ...

Page 33: ...pp window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it To close all running apps tap CLOSE ALL Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop up view Some apps may not support this feature Split screen view Pop up view ...

Page 34: ...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 MORE APPS and select an app Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options Switch locations between app windows Close the currently selected app Switch the selected window to a pop up view ...

Page 35: ... up or down to adjust the size of the windows 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 this feature ...

Page 36: ... and tap the icon on the Multi window notification Maximising a window Tap an app window and drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen Pop up view 1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps 2 Swipe upwards 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...

Page 37: ...ng account Help Registering your Samsung account Registering a new Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account you should create one 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account CREATE ACCOUNT 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete creating your account Registering an existing Samsung account If you already have a Samsung account...

Page 38: ...ransferring 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 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 Transferrin...

Page 39: ...art Switch on both devices 4 On the previous device tap WIRELESS SEND CONNECT 5 On your device tap WIRELESS RECEIVE and select the previous device type 6 Follow the on screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device Transferring backup data from a computer Back up data from your previous device to a computer and import the data to your device 1 On the computer visit www samsung com ...

Page 40: ...e to the computer using the USB cable 6 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to transfer data to your device Transferring data via Samsung Cloud Back up data from your previous device to Samsung Cloud and restore the data to your device You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud Refer to Samsung account for more information 1 On the previous device back...

Page 41: ...to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notification panel and then tap Transferring media files via USB Transferring media files If the computer cannot recognise your device tap Transferring images 3 Tap ALLOW to permit the computer to access your device s data When the computer recognises your device the device will appear in My PC 4 Transfer files between your device and the computer Upd...

Page 42: ...ing data 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 Refer to Samsung account and Accounts for more information Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Backup and restore Backup settings for the ...

Page 43: ... device Before performing a factory data reset ensure you back up all important data stored on the device Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information On the Apps screen tap Settings General management Reset Factory data reset RESET DELETE ALL The device automatically restarts QUICK CONNECT Introduction Quickly search for and connect with nearby devices such as Bluetooth headsets or...

Page 44: ...ification panel swipe downwards on the notification panel and then tap Search tablet and scan for nearby devices 2 Tap QUICK CONNECT 3 Select a device from the list of detected devices 4 Tap Transfer files and select a media category 5 Follow the on screen instructions to send content to the connected device The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category Connecting to aTV Connect...

Page 45: ...watchingTV within the allowed connection range RegisterTV DeregisterTV Register theTV to your device to use additional features Some files may be buffered during playback depending on the connection If theTV does not support High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP you cannot view Digital Rights Management DRM protected content on theTV Streaming content on the registeredTV If you register a...

Page 46: ...t onTV SmartView View your device s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection 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 open the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features and then tap the ...

Page 47: ...s 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 Tap Play Store on the Apps screen Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by keyword Select an app to view information about it To downl...

Page 48: ...me apps to operate properly they may need permission to access or use information on your device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings open the Apps screen and tap Settings Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s p...

Page 49: ...ating a new contact 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 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 50: ... your web accounts such as your Samsung account On the Apps screen tap Settings 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 On the Apps screen tap Contacts Use one of the following search methods Scroll up or down the contacts list Drag a finger along the index at the left side of t...

Page 51: ...cate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may include duplicate contacts Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Settings Merge duplicate contacts 3 Tick contacts and tap MERGE Deleting contacts 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 Tap Delete 3 Tick conta...

Page 52: ...et on the Apps screen 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 Move between pages Close the tab Open a new tab Bookmark the current webpage Access additional options Open the homepage Refresh the current webpage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent browsing history ...

Page 53: ...of the toolbars Changing security settings You can change your password or the lock method Tap Settings Privacy Secret mode security Change password To set your registered fingerprint as the lock method along with the password tap the Fingerprints switch to activate it Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information about using your fingerprints Deactivating secret mode Tap Turn off Secret m...

Page 54: ...etrieve new emails To manually retrieve emails swipe downwards on the screen Tap an email on the screen to read it If email syncing is disabled new emails cannot be retrieved To enable email syncing tap your account name and then tap the Sync account switch to activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Camera etiquette Do not take photos or recor...

Page 55: ...ff while the security features are activated Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions You can change the shooting mode switch between cameras or apply filter effects Front camera preview Rear camera preview Shooting modes Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras ...

Page 56: ...where the camera should focus 2 Tap to take a photo or tap to record a video Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and pinch to zoom out To adjust 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 ...

Page 57: ...ure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources Tap and hold the area to focus the AF AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked The setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is only available in some shooting modes Customising shooting modes On the preview scre...

Page 58: ...ightly lit objects Higher values are for fast moving or poorly lit objects However higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos Change the exposure value This determines how much light the camera s sensor receives For low light situations use a higher exposure Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene On the shooting modes...

Page 59: ...e time is up the device will take a photo To use various shooting options for the front camera tap Ways to take pictures and then tap the switches to activate them Applying beauty effects You can modify facial features such as your skin tone or face shape before taking self portraits This feature is available only in Selfie mode 1 On the preview screen tap 2 Select the options below to apply beaut...

Page 60: ... colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the shooting modes list tap HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Night Take a photo in low light conditions without using the flash On the shooting modes list tap Night Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the shooting modes list tap DOWNLOAD Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every ...

Page 61: ...ing on the shooting mode and which camera is being used REAR CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for photos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Video size Select a resolution for videos Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos but they will take up more memory FRONT CAMERA Picture size Select a resolution for ph...

Page 62: ... locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet To avoid this deactivate the location tag setting Review pictures Set the device to show photos after capturing them Storage location Select the memory location for storage Floating Camera button Add the...

Page 63: ... stories to share with others Viewing images and videos Viewing images 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery PICTURES 2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Automatically adjust the image Share the image with others Delete the image Image and video preview thumbnails Modify the image Add the image to favourites ...

Page 64: ...reen Switch to the pop up video player Rewind or fast forward by dragging the bar Display your videos Skip to the previous video Tap and hold to rewind Skip to the next video 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 ...

Page 65: ...te stories To create stories automatically you must capture or save multiple images and videos Creating stories Create stories with various themes 1 On the Apps screen tap Gallery 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 ITEMS To remove images or...

Page 66: ... 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 Delete at the bottom of the screen Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the main Gallery screen tap and hold an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 ...

Page 67: ...sage for playing games Using Game Launcher 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Games Game Launcher and tap the switch to activate it Game Launcher will be added to the Home screen and the Apps screen When you deactivate the feature Game Launcher will be removed from the Home screen and the Apps screen 2 On the Apps screen tap Game Launcher 3 Tap a game from the games list Games dow...

Page 68: ...er consumption by lowering the resolution Save maximum power Dramatically decrease the battery power consumption by lowering the resolution and frame rate 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 On the Apps screen tap Settings Advanced features Games and tap the GameTools switch to activate it While...

Page 69: ...d display only notifications for emergency alerts GameTools icon Blocking notifications during games Tap to mute notification sounds and display only notifications for emergency alerts so that you can enjoy your games without being disturbed Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Tap Calendar on the Apps screen 2 Tap or dou...

Page 70: ...r on the Apps screen 2 Tap VIEW Tasks 3 Tap and enter task details 4 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Cloud and accounts Accounts select an account service select the account to sync with and then tap Calendar Samsung account or Sync Calendar To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap Calendar Manage calendars Add ...

Page 71: ...e memos and organise them by category On the Apps screen tap Memo Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo While composing a memo use the following options Category Create or set a category Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks Image Insert images Drawing Write or draw memos to insert You can select pen thickness and colour Voice Make a voice rec...

Page 72: ...m 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 DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold an alarm tick alarms to delete and then tap DELETE WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORL...

Page 73: ...enter the duration tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY Google apps Google provides entertainment social network and business apps You may require a Google account to access some apps Refer to Accounts for more information To view more app informa...

Page 74: ...tored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies andTV programmes from Play Store Drive Store your content on the cloud access it from anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Hangouts Send mes...

Page 75: ...nd access the Internet or other network devices Your device uses a non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries TheWLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it...

Page 76: ... Fi network without requiring an access point 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Tap Wi Fi Direct The detected devices are listed If the device you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Di...

Page 77: ...ge data or media files with other Bluetooth enabled devices Samsung is not responsible for the loss interception or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured If there are obstacles between the devices the operating distance may be reduced Some devices especially those that are not tested or approve...

Page 78: ...will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth You can share data such as contacts or media files with other Bluetooth devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image 3 Tap Share Bluetooth and then select a ...

Page 79: ...gs screen tap Connections and tap the Tablet visibility switch to activate it Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Wi Fi data usage Monitor yourWi Fi data usage Restrict networks SelectWi Fi networks to prevent apps running in the background from using them Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only ...

Page 80: ...features On the Settings screen tap Connections More connection settings Nearby device scanning Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to Printing Configure settings for printer plug ins installed on the device You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files Refer to Printing for more information VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Etherne...

Page 81: ...nter plug in and install it 4 Select the printer plug in and tap the switch to activate it The device searches for printers that are connected to the sameWi Fi network as your device 5 Select a printer to add To add printers manually tap Add printer ADD PRINTER Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents access the options list tap Print All printers and then select a printe...

Page 82: ... 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 is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app On the Settings screen tap Notifications To customise notification settings tap ADVANCED and select an app A...

Page 83: ...ise the Home screen by adding deleting or rearranging Home screen panels and more Refer to Home screen options for more information Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out Status bar Customise the settings for displaying notifications or indicators on the status bar Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlig...

Page 84: ...settings Refer to Game Launcher for more information Multi window Select a Multi window launch method Smart capture Set the device to capture content that continues across multiple screens and crop and share the screenshot immediately 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 Gall...

Page 85: ... with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory 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 ma...

Page 86: ...nning 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 to set 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 capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the o...

Page 87: ...nge their notification or permission settings or uninstall 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 Info and app shortcuts Change...

Page 88: ... 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 notifications Encrypt SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting bef...

Page 89: ...loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature s performance The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects such as coins keys and necklaces The screen protector suppli...

Page 90: ...e your fingerprint to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method 3 Tap EDIT 4 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprin...

Page 91: ...with a fingerprint 5 Enter your user name and password and then tap the webpage s sign in button 6 Tick Sign in using your fingerprints and tap REMEMBER You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage Unlocking the screen with fingerprints You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern PIN or password 1 On the Settings screen t...

Page 92: ...y when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap Move to Private If private mode is not activated follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code The selected items will be moved to the private folder Viewing hidden content You c...

Page 93: ...ctivate it 2 Follow the on screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code 3 Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it When the Auto disable option is enabled the device will fail to transfer files to the private folder if the screen turns off during transfer Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync back up or restore your device s data using Samsung Cloud or reset your device You ca...

Page 94: ...cation data and device settings to Samsung Cloud and restore them when needed Refer to Backing up and restoring data for more information DATATO SYNC Customise the sync settings of your data such as contacts calendar events images and videos Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts or other accounts to sync with Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account Create...

Page 95: ...count 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 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 a...

Page 96: ...p next to the account and then tap DELETE To change the settings for a restricted account tap next to an account You can delete the account by tapping Backup and restore Change the settings for managing settings and data On the Settings screen tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore SAMSUNG ACCOUNT Backup settings Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud You can also set t...

Page 97: ...ility for users with hearing impairment Dexterity and interaction Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity Text to speech Change the settings for text to speech features used whenVoice Assistant is activated such as languages speed and more Direction lock Change the directional combination settings for unlocking the screen Direct access Set the device to...

Page 98: ...d or removed from the device the time and date is reset Report diagnostic information Set the device to automatically send the device s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung Marketing information Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information such as special offers membership benefits and newsletters Reset Reset your device s settings or perform a factory data reset Software update Upd...

Page 99: ...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 methods Model number View the device s model number Software information View the device s software information such as its op...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...roperly Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced The battery depletes faster than when first purchased When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures the useful charge may be reduced Battery consumption increases when you use messaging features or some apps such as games or the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get sh...

Page 103: ...ia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that the f...

Page 104: ... higher installed on your computer Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrup...

Page 105: ...o remove the battery If the battery is not properly removed it may lead to damage to the battery and device cause personal injury and or result in the device being unsafe Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss whether in contract or tort including negligence which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused...

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