Samsung SM-T817W, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com User Manual SM T817W English CA 10 2015 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ta management 41 Connecting to aTV Applications 43 Installing or uninstalling apps 44 My Files 45 Gallery 46 Camera 55 Email 56 Internet 57 Contacts 58 S Planner 60 SideSync 67 Music 68 Video 69 Memo 69 Clock 71 Calculator 72 Google apps Settings 74 Introduction 74 Wi Fi 76 Bluetooth 78 Flight mode 78 Mobile Hotspot and tethering 79 Data usage 80 More connection settings 82 Sounds and notification...

Page 3: ...t 96 Language and input 97 Battery 97 Storage 97 Accessories 98 Date and time 98 About device Appendix 99 Troubleshooting 103 Over time friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly 104 Removing the battery Health and Safety ...

Page 4: ...gs or modified operating system software Attempting to customize 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 use ...

Page 5: ...ice provider The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice You can purchase 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...

Page 6: ...ensor Recents key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Back key Loud speaker Headset jack Volume key Power key Microphone Front camera Multipurpose jack Memory card tray Loud speaker SIM card tray Rear camera GPS antenna Push clip Push clip ...

Page 7: ...ouchscreen 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 hold to launch...

Page 8: ... 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card...

Page 9: ...re using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods Use only Samsung approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the ...

Page 10: ...arger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power Optimize the device using the Smart manager When you are not using the device switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key Activate power saving mode Close unnecessary apps Deactivate the Bluetooth feature...

Page 11: ... lower electric current The device can be used while it is charging but it may take longer to fully charge the battery If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the...

Page 12: ...ry depending on your device settings and operating conditions Memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory c...

Page 13: ... 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 3 Place a memory card on the memory card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot ...

Page 14: ...erring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards including the loss of data Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device Format the memory card on the device On the Home screen tap A...

Page 15: ...rized personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted such as airplanes and hospitals Touchscreen Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction To avoid damaging the touchscreen do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may...

Page 16: ...en button or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen tap it with your finger Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than two seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position ...

Page 17: ...n 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 Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out ...

Page 18: ...or 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 ...

Page 19: ...ng deleting or rearranging Home screen panels You can also set the Home screen wallpaper add widgets to the Home screen and more Wallpapers Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen Widgets Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen ...

Page 20: ...pboard Briefing panel Adding items Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen and then drag to position it on 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 to position it on the Home screen Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item t...

Page 21: ...ange the folder colour tap To add more apps to the folder tap and hold another app and then drag it to the folder Managing panels On the Home screen tap and hold an empty area to add move or remove a panel To add a panel swipe to the left and then tap To move a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location To remove a panel tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to R...

Page 22: ...e provider On the Apps screen tap EDIT Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Creating folders This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider 1 On the Apps screen tap EDIT 2 Tap and hold an app and then drag it over another app 3 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps A ...

Page 23: ...he status bar drag down from the top of the screen Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming outside of normal service area GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mod...

Page 24: ...ce requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and then draw the pattern again to verify it Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern PIN A PIN consists of numbers only Enter at least four numbers and then enter the password again ...

Page 25: ...se the following functions on the notification panel Launch Settings Launch S Finder Tap a notification and perform various actions Clear all notifications Adjust the brightness Rearrange quick setting buttons Quick setting buttons Launch Quick Connect Change user Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view ...

Page 26: ...t to them If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature activate itsWi Fi Direct feature before launching Quick Connect on your device Connection methods may vary depending on the type of connected devices or the shared content Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect If you are using this feature for the first time select a vis...

Page 27: ...he desired device does not appear in the list search for the device Tap REFRESH and select the device from the list of detected devices Sharing content Share content with the connected devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 2 Select a device from the list of detected devices 3 Tap Play view content and select a media category 4 Follow the on screen instructions to send content...

Page 28: ... the supported languages Break to the next line Move the cursor Delete a preceding character Enter punctuation marks Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Change the keyboard settings Enter a space Changing the input language Tap Input languages Add input languages and then select the languages to use When you select two or more languages you can switch between the input languages by swiping t...

Page 29: ... Start or pause entering text by voice Switch to handwriting mode Switch between number mode and character mode Switch to the standard keyboard This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Add an item from the clipboard Enter emoticons Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab Change the keyboard sett...

Page 30: ...sing certain features such as when browsing webpages 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up If the word you want to look up is not selected drag or to select the desired text 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device tap next to a dictionary to download it 3 View the definition in the dictionary pop up window To switch to the full screen vi...

Page 31: ...right across the screen Refer to Motions and gestures for more information It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen select an app icon to open it To open an app from the list of recently used apps tap and select a recent app window Closing an app Tap and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...pen 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 Select another app to launch You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding ...

Page 34: ...he app windows to access the following options Switch locations between app windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window Some apps may not support this feature Minimize the window Maximize the window Close the app ...

Page 35: ...r down to adjust the size of the windows Pop up view 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to use in the pop up view 2 Drag down diagonally from either top corner The app screen will appear in the pop up view Minimize the window Close the app Maximize the window Drag and drop content ...

Page 36: ...ircle on a window and drag it to a new location Launching the pop up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view tap an app window to launch it in the pop up view 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app windows The selected app will launch in a pop up window ...

Page 37: ...t you own or have the right to transfer Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your new device When you turn on your new device for the first time tap DOWNLOAD AND OPEN in the Smart Switch installation pop up window to install the app Alternatively download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Launch Smart Switch and follow the on scree...

Page 38: ... or other types of files from the device to the computer or vice versa Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files Doing so may cause data loss or device damage The devices may not connect properly if they are connected via a USB hub Directly connect the device to the computer s USB port 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notific...

Page 39: ...o a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch 2 On the computer launch Smart Switch 3 Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable 4 If a software update is available follow the on screen instructions to update the device Do not turn off the computer or disconnect the USB cable while the de...

Page 40: ...tore Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items Using a Google account On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To restore data using a Google account tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it When you reinstall apps backed up settings ...

Page 41: ...e Briefing onTV feature 1 Turn on theTV and place your device close to theTV 2 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect 3 Select theTV and tap RegisterTV Sharing screen You can mirror your device s screen on aTV or vice versa Mirroring your device s screen to aTV When your device recognizes the registeredTV while you are watching a video the icon will appear on the device Tap the icon to ...

Page 42: ...rding to the preset time set on your device and displays the time weather and your schedule information on the screen To use this feature your device and theTV must be connected to the same access point 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect The registeredTV will appear on the list 2 Select the registeredTV 3 Tap Briefing onTV and set a time and day to use the Briefing onTV feature Ti...

Page 43: ... 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 tap to search for a keyword Select an app to view information about it To download ...

Page 44: ...om the device UNINSTALL Uninstall downloaded apps Enabling apps On the Apps screen tap Settings Applications Application manager scroll to DISABLED select an app and then tap ENABLE My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services On the Apps screen tap My Files Recent files View recent files Category View files by category Local st...

Page 45: ...videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen 2 Select an image or a video Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail To play a video tap More options Move to the previous screen Add the image to favourites Share the image with others Delete the image Modify the image To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 46: ...eos to delete 3 Tap DELETE Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take ph...

Page 47: ...ettings Record a video Take a photo Switch between the front and rear cameras Shooting modes Preview thumbnail Focus location Brightness adjustment On the preview screen swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes Or swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured The preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used The camera automati...

Page 48: ...e setting remains locked even after you take a photo This feature is available only in some shooting modes Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo On the preview screen tap MODE Auto Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options such as exposure value and ISO value On the preview screen tap MODE Pro Sele...

Page 49: ...ounds such as an empty sky or a plain wall Virtual shot Take a series of photos while circling a subject to create a view of the subject from multi angles You can view the subject from different angles by dragging your finger left or right on the photo 1 On the preview screen tap MODE Virtual shot 2 Place a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject sl...

Page 50: ...p 3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen or slowly swivel the device left or right to view the subject from different angles HDR Rich tone Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas On the preview screen tap MODE HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect ...

Page 51: ...s it with Eraser Erase unwanted moving objects Tap to erase unwanted moving objects Tap to restore the original photo Drama shot Combine a series of photos to create an image that shows motion trails Extend the motion trail in the image by selecting more photos from the bottom of the screen Panning shot Apply an effect to the subject s background that makes the subject appear to be moving fast Tap...

Page 52: ...DE Dual Camera Tap to take a photo or tap to start recording Select a frame type for the inset window You can record videos in dual camera mode for up to 5 minutes in Full HD and up to 10 minutes in HD orVGA Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps On the preview screen tap MODE Download Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature Swiping right to view...

Page 53: ...tically takes a photo 4 3 Select the picture size Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos but they will take up more memory Adjust the slide bar to take a photo with softened faces for gentler images Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used Video size rear Video size front Select a ...

Page 54: ...bstructed 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 Volume keys function Set the device to use theVolume key to co...

Page 55: ...email account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap MORE Settings Add account If you have more than one email account you can set one as the default account Tap MORE Settings 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 On the ...

Page 56: ... 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 to the previously visited page Open a new tab Close the tab Access additional options Refresh the current webpage Open the homepage View your bookmarks saved webpages and recent history ...

Page 57: ...acts on the Apps screen 2 Tap and select a storage location 3 Enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field 4 Tap SAVE Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen 2 On the contacts list tap MORE Settings Import Export contacts IMPORT and select an import option ...

Page 58: ...ll through it quickly Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria Once a contact is selected take one of the following actions Add to favourite contacts Compose an email S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen 2 Tap or double tap a date If the date already ...

Page 59: ...Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date To add more details tap 4 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen tap Settings Accounts select an account service and then tap the Sync Calendar switch to sync events and tasks with the account To add accounts to sync with open the Apps screen and tap S Planner MORE Manage calendars Add ...

Page 60: ...rch for SideSync in Galaxy Apps or Play Store If your device does not support SideSync you may not be able to find the app To download and install SideSync on your computer visit www samsung com sidesync On the webpage you can also find the information about SideSync system requirements To wirelessly connect devices they must supportWi Fi Direct and be connected to the same access point Connecting...

Page 61: ...t Then the dashboard will appear on your computer Connecting to a smartphone viaWi Fi Direct 1 Launch SideSync on both your tablet and smartphone 2 Tap START on both devices Both devices will scan each other and connect 3 On your smartphone select your tablet from the detected devices list ...

Page 62: ...Connecting the devices via USB orWi Fi Direct automatically launches SideSync If the devices are connected to the same access point place them near each other to connect them To stop using the auto connection feature open the smartphone tap SideSync MORE Settings and then tap the Auto connect devices switch to deactivate it Alternatively on the dashboard tap MORE Settings Connections and deactivat...

Page 63: ... related app or program will launch The following is an image of a smartphone s dashboard on the tablet Turn on the virtual smartphone screen Access additional options Close the dashboard Add more apps Minimize the dashboard Tap a notification and perform various actions You can rearrange or delete apps when you right click on an app icon ...

Page 64: ...tual screen Maximize the virtual screen Tap to use the following options Share the computer s keyboard and mouse with your tablet Set the virtual screen to always stay on top Rotate the screen Capture a screenshot Turn on the tablet s screen to control it from both your computer and tablet This feature may not be available depending on the connected device Open the same webpage in the web browser ...

Page 65: ...epending on the connected device Sharing files and clipboard You can easily share files between connected devices Select files on the virtual screen or outside the virtual screen Then drag and drop the selected files into or out of the virtual screen The selected files will be copied to the intended device You can also conveniently copy and paste text between the connected devices via the clipboar...

Page 66: ...o your tablet s screen The mouse pointer will appear on your tablet s screen 3 On your tablet use the computer s keyboard and mouse to perform actions such as entering text copying and pasting and selecting items To control the computer with the mouse again return the pointer to the computer s screen ...

Page 67: ...m image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Change the repeat mode Skip to the next song Tap and hold to fast forward Set sound quality and effects Access additional options Adjust the volume Skip to the previous song Tap and hold to rewind Turn on shuffle Set the file as a favourite song Open the playlist Previous song Next song Pause and resume playback ...

Page 68: ...to rewind Skip to the next video Tap and hold to fast forward Access additional options Move the control panel to the right Switch to the pop up video player Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Drag your finger up or down on the left side of the playback screen to adjust the brightness or drag your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or...

Page 69: ...ce recording to insert Tasks Add tick boxes at the beginning of each row to create a list of tasks To save the memo tap SAVE To edit a memo tap a memo and then tap the content of the memo Searching for memos Tap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword Clock Introduction Set alarms check the current time in many cities around the world time an event...

Page 70: ...arms tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm If you have previously enabled the snooze option tap SNOOZE to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap on an alarm in the list of alarms WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen tap Clock WORLD CLOCK Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe and then...

Page 71: ... RESUME To clear lap times tap RESET TIMER 1 On the Apps screen tap Clock TIMER 2 Set the duration and then tap START To open the keypad to enter the duration tap KEYPAD 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Tap Calculator on the Apps screen You can see the calculation history at the top or left of the screen To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY ...

Page 72: ...ferently depending on the region or service provider Chrome Search for information and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search for locations and view location information for various places Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device Play Movies Watch videos stored on your device and download various conten...

Page 73: ...om anywhere and share it with others YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images emoticons and video calls while you are chatting Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase Google Settings Configure settings for some features...

Page 74: ...ngs by entering keywords tap SEARCH Wi Fi Connecting to aWi Fi network Activate theWi Fi feature to connect to aWi Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices Turn offWi Fi to save the battery when not in use 1 On the Settings screen tap Wi Fi and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Select a network from theWi Fi networks list Networks that require a password appear with a lock ic...

Page 75: ...ce you want to connect to is not in the list request that the device turns on its Wi Fi Direct feature 3 Select a device to connect to The devices will be connected when the other device accepts theWi Fi Direct connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices The following actions are an example of sending an image to another devic...

Page 76: ...ata 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 approved by the Bluetooth SIG may be incompatible with your device Do not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes for example p...

Page 77: ...ooth settings screen is open 3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm The devices 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 ...

Page 78: ...mputers and other devices if an Internet connection is unavailable Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth You may incur additional charges when using this feature Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device s mobile data connection with other devices 1 On the Apps screen tap Settings Mobile hotspot and tethering Mobile hotspot 2 Tap the Mobile hotsp...

Page 79: ...ettings Mobile hotspot and tethering 2 Connect your device to the computer via the USB cable 3 Tap the USB tethering switch to activate it appears on the status bar when the two devices are connected 4 On the computer use your device s mobile data connection Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount On the Settings screen tap Data usage Mobile data Connect the device to a mobile network to u...

Page 80: ...ault messaging app Ethernet The Ethernet option is available when an Ethernet adaptor is connected to the device Use this option 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...

Page 81: ...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 82: ...cations Change the notification settings for each app Display Change the display settings On the Settings screen tap Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the display Font Change the font size and type Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Smart stay Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are look...

Page 83: ...g some apps and features Applications Manage the device s apps and change their settings On the Settings screen tap Applications Application manager View and manage the apps on your device Default applications Select a default settings for using apps Application settings Customize the settings for each app Users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalized se...

Page 84: ...by the owner account and cannot use the services that require logging in Adding users 1 On the Settings screen tap Users 2 Tap Add user or profile User OK SET UP NOW The device will switch to a new user account and the default locked screen will appear on the screen 3 Unlock the device and follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Adding restricted profiles 1 On the Settings ...

Page 85: ... 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 an account to delete it To change the settings for a restricted account tap next to an account You can delete the account by tapping Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen On the Settings screen tap Wallpaper ...

Page 86: ...cure lock functions such as Lock automatically and Lock instantly with power key Fingerprints Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your Samsung account Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information Device security Check the device s security status and scan the device for malware Find My Mobile Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature This fea...

Page 87: ...ature 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 supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your...

Page 88: ...register a backup password enter the backup password and then tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the backup password again to verify it and then tap OK You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints 6 When a fingerprint lock pop up window appears tap OK You can use your fingerprints to unlock the screen Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint man...

Page 89: ... backup password 4 Enter a new password and tap CONTINUE 5 Enter the password again and tap OK Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password for example when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps 1 On the Settings screen tap Lock screen and security Fingerprints 2 Scan a registered fingerp...

Page 90: ...ame 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 Privacy Options Change the settings for maintaining your privacy On the Settings screen tap Privacy Location Change settings for location information permissions Private mode Activate private mo...

Page 91: ...n screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar You can view and access the hidden items only when private mode is activated To hide items stored in the private folder deactivate private mode Hiding content 1 On the Apps screen launch an app to hide items 2 Select an item and tap MORE Move to Private If private mod...

Page 92: ...hold an item and then tick items to unhide 2 Tap MORE Remove from Private 3 Select a folder to move the items to and then tap MOVE HERE The items will be moved to the selected folder Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off 1 On the Settings screen tap Privacy Private mode and then tap the switch to activ...

Page 93: ...n Speak passwords Set the device to read the password aloud when you enter the password whileTalkBack is activated Font size Change the font size Magnification gestures Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area Magnifier window Activate a magnifier to zoom in on the screen to view a larger version of the content Greyscale Display colours on the screen as grey tones Neg...

Page 94: ...d highlight items on the screen and then read them aloud You can control the touch screen by connecting an external switch tapping the screen or by using head movements and face gestures Assistant menu Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or features on the notifications panel You can also edit the menu on the shortcut ico...

Page 95: ...nc Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services 1 On the Settings screen tap Accounts Add account 2 Tap Samsung account 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Once your Samsung...

Page 96: ...to the factory default values and delete all data Language and input Change the settings for text input Some options may not be available depending on the selected language On the Settings screen tap Language and input Language Select a display language for all menus and apps Default keyboard Select a default keyboard type for text input Samsung keyboard Change the Samsung keyboard settings Google...

Page 97: ...pler layout and allowing limited access to an app Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information Display battery percentage Set the device to display the remaining battery life Storage View memory information for your device On the Settings screen tap Storage The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default app...

Page 98: ...te is reset Automatic date and time Use network profided date and time information Automatic time zone Use network provided time zone information Set date Set the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Select time zone Set the time zone manually Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format About device Access device information edit the device name or update device softw...

Page 99: ... 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 signals...

Page 100: ...rn it on again If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it If this does not solve the problem perform a factory data reset On the Apps screen tap Settings Backup and reset Factory data reset RESET DEVICE ERASE EVERYTHING Before performing the factory data reset remember to make backup copi...

Page 101: ...ble and the useful charge will get shorter over time Your device is hot to the touch When you use apps that require more power or use apps on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and ...

Page 102: ... 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 authorized by your network service p...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...re to precisely follow these warnings and instructions other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung s negligence 1 Remove the memory card tray from the device 2 To soften the adhesive that holds the front panel to the main device the device must be warmed to a controlled level using a dedicated temperature controlled chamber Attach a suction pad removal tool to the lower end of the front ...

Page 105: ...ay cause electric shock or fire or the battery may malfunction or explode Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm Doing so may result in electric shock or device malfunction Use manufacturer approved chargers accessories and supplies Using generic chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction They may also cause a fire or cause the battery to explode ...

Page 106: ...e device or result in an explosion or fire Children or animals can choke on small parts If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly Do not insert the device or supplied accessories into the eyes ears or mouth Doing so may cause suffocation or serious injuries Caution Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations can cause injury or property damage Do not use you...

Page 107: ...pparatuses that emit radio frequencies such as sound systems or radio towers Radio frequencies may cause your device to malfunction Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments Turn off your device in potentially explosive environments instead of removing the battery Always comply with regulations instructions and signs in potentially explosive environments Do not use your device at r...

Page 108: ... colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the device Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer s warranty Store your device only on flat surfaces If your device falls it may be damaged Do not store your device in very hot or very cold areas It is recommended to use your device at temperatures from 5 C to 35 C Do not store your device in very hot areas such as inside a ca...

Page 109: ...s on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use stop using the device and consult a physician Protect your ...

Page 110: ...r in an airbag deployment area Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when airbags inflate rapidly Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device Your device may be damaged or may malfunction If bent or deformed your device may be damaged or parts may malfunction Ensure maximum battery and charger life Avoid charging your device for more than a week as overchargi...

Page 111: ...d cables with care When inserting a card or connecting a cable to your device make sure that the card is inserted or the cable is connected to the proper side Do not remove a card while the device is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or device Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devic...

Page 112: ...r loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service Do not download unknown applications Do not visit untrusted websites Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders Set a password and change it regularly Deactivate wireless features such as Bluetooth when not in use If the device behaves abnormally run an antivirus program to check for infection Run an antivirus program on ...

Page 113: ...SSLY OR IMPLIED FOR ANY PURPOSE SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITEDTO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEETHE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLETHROUGHTHIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER I...

Page 114: ...cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the...

Page 115: ...nsidered safe for use by the public This device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device 0mm from the body Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpf...

Page 116: ...h SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the follo...