Samsung SM-T825C, User Manual

Page 1: ...www samsung com hk User Manual English HK 04 2018 Rev 1 0 SM T825C ...

Page 2: ...ck screen 35 Notification panel 37 Entering text 39 Screen capture 40 Opening apps 40 S Pen features 47 Secure Folder 50 Multi window 54 Samsung account 56 Transferring data from your previous device 58 Device and data management 61 Sharing features Applications 62 Installing or uninstalling apps 64 Phone 67 Contacts 70 Messages 72 Internet 74 Email 75 Camera 87 Gallery 90 Game Launcher 93 Samsung...

Page 3: ...otifications 118 Display 119 Wallpaper 120 Advanced features 121 Device maintenance 123 Apps 123 Lock screen 124 Biometrics and security 127 Cloud and accounts 130 Google 130 Accessibility 131 General management 132 Software update 132 User manual 132 About tablet Appendix 133 Troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...ce 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 of media You may incur additional charges for data services such as messaging uploading and downloading ...

Page 5: ...codes Depending on the region or model some devices are required to receive approval 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 launch the Settings app and tap About tablet Status Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause ...

Page 6: ...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 Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung approved one When using a wireless charger do not place fo...

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

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

Page 9: ...charger or battery Package contents Check the product box for the following items Device S Pen Quick start guide The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service 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 noti...

Page 10: ...ice Back key Multipurpose jack USBType C Front camera Power key Volume key Microphone Microphone Speaker Touchscreen Recents key Home key Fingerprint recognition sensor Speaker Headset jack Light sensor SIM card Memory card tray ...

Page 11: ...AN Do not store your device and the Keyboard Cover sold separately near magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device If you attach a device cover made with metallic...

Page 12: ...st 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 Back Tap to return to the previous screen Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen Volume Press to adjust the device volume S Pen S Pen button S Pen clip S Pen nib Tweezers ...

Page 13: ...Pen features such as the Air view feature S Pen button Hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button to display the Air command features While pressing and holding the S Pen button drag the S Pen over items to select them Tweezers Remove the S Pen nib with the tweezers when replacing the nib Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull replace it with a new one 1 Firmly hold the nib wit...

Page 14: ... or your device Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it The S pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed The S Pen may not be attached firmly if you clip it on the objects that are too thick or too thin If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen the device may not recognise the S Pen actions The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen For mo...

Page 15: ...ice Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty Use only USBType C cable supplied with the device The device may be damaged if you use Micro USB cable To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power The charger should remain close to the electric ...

Page 16: ...creen brightness Battery charging tips and precautions When the battery power is low the battery icon appears empty If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device If you use multiple apps at once network apps or apps that need a connection to another d...

Page 17: ...attery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off Increasing the charging speed To increase the charging speed turn the device or its screen off when you charge the battery While charging the battery when the device is turned off the icon appears on the screen If the fast charging feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Device maintenance Battery Advanced settings and t...

Page 18: ... the apps and features available Network connections except for the mobile network will be deactivated 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Device maintenance Battery MAX 2 Tap DETAILS to change the power saving settings before entering maximum power saving mode 3 Tap APPLY After entering maximum power saving mode on the Home screen tap and select an app to use To remove apps tap Edit and select an a...

Page 19: ...ephone service provider Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For more information about service availability contact your service provider ...

Page 20: ...ith the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Tray 2 Tray 1 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slot If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the tray is dry Fully insert the t...

Page 21: ...croSD card Use only a nano SIM card Removing the SIM or USIM card 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot 3 Remove the SIM or USIM card 4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot ...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... the tray to loosen the tray Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole Otherwise the device may be damaged 2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot When you remove the tray from the device the mobile data connection will be disabled ...

Page 24: ...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 the memory card while the device is tra...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...ving 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 The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area It is recommended to use fingers or the S Pen when you use the touchscreen Tapping To open an app to select a menu item to pres...

Page 27: ...hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options Dragging To move an item tap and hold it and drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage or image to zoom in Double tap again to return ...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...for accessing all of the device s features It displays widgets shortcuts to apps and more The Apps screen displays icons for all apps including newly installed apps A widget An app A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps News screen indicator View the latest articles in various categories ...

Page 30: ...reen tap and hold an empty area and tap Home screen settings Apps button Show Apps button APPLY The Apps button will be added at the bottom of the Home screen Apps button 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 t...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...me screen and the locked screen Widgets Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen Tap and hold a widget and then drag it to the Home screen The widget will be added on the Home screen Home screen settings Change the Home screen settings Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen you ca...

Page 33: ...eaning 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 Call in progress Missed call New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Mute mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode...

Page 34: ...reen 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 with fou...

Page 35: ...le for any 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 Launch the Settings app tap Lock screen Secure lock settings and tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it Notification panel When you receive new notifications such as messa...

Page 36: ...ns Quick setting buttons Access the notification settings 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 37: ...ine Delete a preceding character Enter symbols Enter a space Additional keyboard functions Enter uppercase For all caps tap it twice Hide the keyboard Move the cursor Change the input language Changing the input language Tap the input language key to switch between the input languages Tap Languages and types MANAGE INPUT LANGUAGES and then select the languages to use Changing the keyboard layout T...

Page 38: ...gs Start or pause entering text by voice Change the keyboard settings Add an item from the clipboard Switch to the floating or split keyboard You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab 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 ...

Page 39: ...n captured screenshots Use Scroll capture to capture content that continues across multiple screens To select and capture a specific area use Smart select Refer to Screen write and Smart select for more information 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 launch the Settings app...

Page 40: ... open the Air command panel hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button You can also tap the Air command icon You can access useful features and frequently used apps Create note Add shortcuts Smart select Screen write Air command icon View all notes Translate Air command settings Create note Launch Samsung Notes and create a new note Refer to Samsung Notes for more information View ...

Page 41: ...Change the Air command settings Air command icon When the Air command panel is closed the Air command icon will remain on the screen You can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon To move the icon tap and drag it to a new location Smart select Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions such as sharing or saving 1 When there is content you want to capture such as a part of an image...

Page 42: ...ntent you want to capture open the Air command panel and tap Screen write The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears on the screen 2 If you capture content that continues across multiple screens such as a webpage tap Scroll capture to capture more content The screen will automatically scroll down and allow you to select SCROLL CAPTURE again When you are finished c...

Page 43: ... to aWi Fi or mobile network This feature does not support some languages This feature is available only on screens that allow you to perform a screen capture 1 Open the Air command panel and tap Translate 2 Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen 3 Hover the S Pen over the word you want to translate The translated word will appear above the original word Tap to liste...

Page 44: ...over an item on the screen with the S Pen to perform various functions Previewing information Point at the screen to preview content or view information in a pop up window Using Air Button Hovering the S Pen over items in some apps such as Gallery will display Air Button on the preview window You can perform various actions directly from the preview window using Air Button Air Button If this featu...

Page 45: ...items or text into another app or share them with others Direct pen input Fill in forms and write messages using your handwriting with the S Pen 1 Hover the S Pen over a text field 2 Tap to open the handwriting field 3 Write with the S Pen If this feature is not activated launch the Settings app tap Advanced features S Pen Direct pen input and then tap the switch to activate it ...

Page 46: ... tap Advanced features S Pen and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it Creating a screen off memo 1 When the screen is off tap the screen with the S Pen while pressing and holding the S Pen button 2 Write or draw a memo To extend the page tap 3 To save the memo tap SAVE IN NOTES The memo will be saved to Samsung Notes COLLECTIONS Screen off memo ...

Page 47: ...vice is unlocked 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 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 sec...

Page 48: ...er your Samsung account password Setting auto lock for Secure Folder Set the device to automatically lock Secure Folder when it is not being used 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the Secure Folder app and then tap Settings Auto lock Secure Folder 2 Select a lock option To manually lock your Secure Folder tap Lock Moving content Move content such as photos and contacts to Secure Folder The followin...

Page 49: ...oogle accounts or other accounts to sync with the apps in Secure Folder 1 Open the Samsung folder launch the Secure Folder app and then tap Settings Accounts Add account 2 Select an account service 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the account setup Hiding Secure Folder You can hide the Secure Folder shortcut from the Apps screen Open the Samsung folder launch the Secure Folder app t...

Page 50: ...all Secure Folder You can access data backed up from Secure Folder open the Samsung folder launch the My Files app and then tap Internal storage Secure Folder Notes saved in Samsung Notes will not be backed up 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 su...

Page 51: ... 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 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 52: ... 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 53: ...reen view tap 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 the app Maximise the window Moving p...

Page 54: ...ith your email address To check the list of 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 ...

Page 55: ...your account information tap Find ID or Reset password You can find your account information when you enter the required information and security code displayed that is on the screen Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device your data such as contacts or events will also be removed 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Accounts 2 T...

Page 56: ...mart Switch launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your device 1 On the previous device launch Smart Switch If you do not have the app download it from Galaxy Apps or Play Store 2 On your device launch the Settings app and ...

Page 57: ... 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 USB cable 4 On the computer follow the on screen instructions to back up data from the device Then disconnect your previous device from the computer 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable 6 ...

Page 58: ...vice to a computer for data transfer Move audio video image 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 de...

Page 59: ... Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software 1 On the computer visit www samsung com hk 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 discon...

Page 60: ...types you want to restore and tap RESTORE The selected data will be restored to your device Using a Google account Launch the Settings app and tap Cloud and accounts Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account To add the backup account tap Add account To restore data using a Google accoun...

Page 61: ... nearby devices viaWi Fi Direct or Bluetooth or with SmartThings supported devices You can also view your device s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring enabledTV or monitor 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 sel...

Page 62: ...nload 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 To...

Page 63: ...device When you open an app a pop up window may appear and request access to certain features or information Tap ALLOW on the pop up window to grant permissions to the app To view your app permission settings launch the Settings app and tap Apps Select an app and tap Permissions You can view the app s permissions list and change its permissions To view or change app permission settings by permissi...

Page 64: ...he Phone app and enter a phone number If the keypad does not appear on the screen tap to open the keypad 2 Tap to make a voice call Create a new contact Preview the phone number Hide the keypad Delete a preceding character Access additional options Add the number to an existing contact ...

Page 65: ...e large circle Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap RECENTS or CONTACTS and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call Making an international call 1 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen 2 Tap and hold 0 until the sign appears 3 Enter the country code area code and phone number and then tap Receiving calls Answering a call When a...

Page 66: ...numbers try to contact you you will not receive notifications The calls will be logged in the call log You can also block incoming calls from people that do not show their caller ID Tap the Block unknown callers switch to activate the feature Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available VOLUME Adjust the volume Access additional options Add call Dial a second call E...

Page 67: ...reating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app tap and then select a storage location 2 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 3 Tap SAVE ...

Page 68: ...porting contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Manage contacts Import Export contacts IMPORT 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from 3 TickVCF files or contacts to import and tap DONE 4 Select a storage location to save contacts to and tap IMPORT Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with ...

Page 69: ...to favourite contacts Make a voice call Compose a message Compose an email Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap Share 2 Tick contacts and tap SHARE 3 Select a sharing method Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages or sync or move contacts to other accounts your contacts list may includ...

Page 70: ...nversation Sending messages You may incur additional charges for sending messages when you are roaming 1 Launch the Messages app and tap 2 Add recipients and tap COMPOSE 3 Enter a message Access additional options Enter a message Add recipients from the contacts list Enter emoticons Attach files Edit recipients Send the message 4 Tap SEND to send the message ...

Page 71: ...ck messages Block numbers 2 Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number tap Enter number and then enter a phone number Setting the message notification You can change notification sound display options and more 1 Launch the Messages app tap Settings Notifications and then tap the switch to activate it 2 Change the notification settings Setting a message reminder You...

Page 72: ...der 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 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 73: ...ode 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 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 F...

Page 74: ...ord and then tap SIGN IN To manually register an email account tap MANUAL SETUP 3 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account 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 ...

Page 75: ...o activate it Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings 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 photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Launching Camera Launch the Camera app Some camera featur...

Page 76: ...oting 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 Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list ...

Page 77: ...ake 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 focus To focus on the centre of the scre...

Page 78: ...e You can lock the focus or exposure 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 s...

Page 79: ...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 80: ...3 Tap to start recording 4 Tap to finish recording 5 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail and tap to view the video Selfie Take self portraits with the front camera You can preview 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 ...

Page 81: ...limmer 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 to ...

Page 82: ... sure to keep the white frame inside the viewfinder window The subjects should remain still while taking wide self portraits The top and bottom parts of the image displayed on the preview screen may be cut out of the photo depending on the shooting conditions Continuous shot Take a series of photos of moving subjects On the shooting modes list tap Continuous shot Tap and hold to take several photo...

Page 83: ...ng modes list tap HDR Rich tone Without effect With effect Food Take photos of food with more vibrant colours 1 On the shooting modes list tap Food 2 Tap the screen and drag the circular frame over the area to highlight The area outside the circular frame will be blurred To resize the circular frame drag a corner of the frame ...

Page 84: ...ooting modes list tap Virtual shot 2 Place a subject in the centre of the preview screen and tap 3 Move the device around the subject slowly in one direction to take more photos When the arrow becomes completely yellow or when you stop circling the subject the device will automatically stop taking photos Viewing virtual shot photos 1 On the preview screen tap the preview thumbnail 2 Tap 3 Drag you...

Page 85: ...Matrix averages the entire scene Create motion panorama photos that can be played as videos You can view the motion panorama photos at different angles by tilting the device or swiping on the screen Select a frame rate Activate or deactivate the flash Focus on a subject inside the circular frame and blur the image outside the frame Camera settings On the preview screen tap The available options ma...

Page 86: ...hotos or videos using the full screen ratio Grid lines Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the photo GPS signal strength may decrease in locations where the signal is obstructed such as between buildings or in low lying areas or in poor weather conditions Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the...

Page 87: ...reate stories Viewing images and videos Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap PICTURES 2 Select an image Access additional options Move to the previous screen Share the image with others Delete the image Image and video preview thumbnails Modify the image Add the image to favourites To hide or show the menus tap the screen ...

Page 88: ...d 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 your finger up or down on the right side of the playback screen to adjust the volume To rewind or fast forward swipe to the left or right on...

Page 89: ...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 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap STORIES 2 Tap and hold a story to delete and tap DELETE Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from o...

Page 90: ...ld an image or a video to delete 2 Tick the images or videos to delete 3 Tap DELETE 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 games Open games with or without sound Turn on or off the GameTools icon Change the perfor...

Page 91: ...hown 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 high performance mode is not ...

Page 92: ...tification panel and tap the Game Tools notification Lock the Back key Record your game session Access the GameTools settings Mute notification sounds and display notifications only for incoming calls and emergency alerts Capture screenshots Access the Game Launcher screen Lock the touchscreen Lock the Recents key Blocking notifications during games Tap and tap the No alerts during game switch to ...

Page 93: ... the Air command panel and tap the Create note shortcut 2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note 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 Inse...

Page 94: ...ode Eraser mode Selection mode Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen tap to change the pen type line thickness or pen colour Change the line thickness Change the pen colour Change the pen type Select a new colour using the colour picker Using the line eraser 1 When you want to erase handwriting from a note tap ...

Page 95: ...pressing and holding the S Pen button Even with a smaller eraser you may still not be able to precisely erase the intended part Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options such as cutting moving resizing or transforming 1 When there is handwriting on the note tap To change the shape of the selection tap once more 2 Tap or draw a line around the input to select To...

Page 96: ...the input to the front More Move to back Send the input to the back Painting with brushes On the note composer screen tap Brush to paint with various brushes When you are finished tap DONE to insert your painting into the note You can post your painting to PENUP to share it with others Undo Redo Insert the painting into the note Select a new colour using the colour picker Eraser mode Change the br...

Page 97: ...en and edit it 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap ALL or COLLECTIONS and then select a category 2 Select a note and tap Pin to home screen The note will be added to the Home screen On the Home screen tap and hold a note to move or resize it To replace the note with another one tap CHANGE NOTE Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app tap ALL or tap COLLECTIONS and then select a category 2 Tap ...

Page 98: ...sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen Post your artwork view others artwork and get useful drawing tips Post your artwork Your profile View your recent activity history View artwork by category You can sign in to PENUP with your Samsung or Google account or other SNS accounts ...

Page 99: ...o post and then tap DONE To post new artwork tap Drawing draw artwork and then tap DONE 3 Enter a title description and hashtag Add your artwork to post Add hashtags Share your artwork with your other SNS accounts Enter a description Select where to post the artwork Select a category Enter a title 4 Tap POST Posting artwork from other apps To post your artwork from Gallery or other drawing apps se...

Page 100: ...ork as a favourite Repost the artwork View comments and add a comment To download artwork tap Save artwork Downloaded artwork will be saved in Gallery You can only download artwork permitted by owners Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app and tap or double tap a date If the date already has saved ev...

Page 101: ...s 2 Tap and enter task details 3 Tap SAVE to save the task Syncing events and tasks with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app tap Cloud and accounts Accounts and select the account to sync with 2 Tap Sync account and tap the Sync Calendar switch to activate it For the Samsung account tap Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate it To add accounts to sync with launch the Calendar ap...

Page 102: ...ch the Samsung Flow app 2 On your tablet open the Samsung folder and launch the Samsung Flow app 3 Tap SCAN FOR DEVICES 4 Select your smartphone from the detected devices list and then tap CONNECT My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations such as cloud storage services Open the Samsung folder and launch the My Files app View files that are stored in each s...

Page 103: ...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 Launch the Clock app and tap WORL...

Page 104: ...ming 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 tap the duration input field 3 Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations Launch the Calculator app To clear the history tap CLEAR HISTORY ...

Page 105: ...n and browse webpages Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service Maps Find your location on the map search the world map and view location information for various places around you Play Music Discover listen to and share music on your device You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later Play Movies TV Purchase or rent videos such as movies ...

Page 106: ...lications 106 Photos Search for manage and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place Duo Have video calls with others Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device ...

Page 107: ...ing keywords tap Connections Wi Fi 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 Connecting to aWi Fi network 1 On the Settings screen tap Connections 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 lo...

Page 108: ...ctivate 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 Direct connection request Sending and receiving data You can share data such as contacts or media files with other devices ...

Page 109: ...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 110: ...evices 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 Launch the Gallery app and select an image 2 Tap Bluetooth and then select a devic...

Page 111: ... switch to activate it Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation On the Settings screen tap Connections Data usage Data saver Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Mobile data usage Monitor your mobile data usage Billing cycle an...

Page 112: ...the airline and the instructions of aircraft personnel In cases where it is allowed to use the device always use it in flight mode Mobile Hotspot andTethering Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available Connections can be made viaWi Fi USB or Bluetooth On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile H...

Page 113: ...bile Hotspot and select the level of security Then enter a password and tap SAVE 3 On the other device s screen search for and select your device from theWi Fi networks list 4 On the connected device use the device s mobile data connection to access the Internet Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings On the Settings screen tap Connections Mobile networks Data roaming Set the device...

Page 114: ...ice 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 Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB faster viaWi Fi and mobile networks simultaneously Refer to Download booster f...

Page 115: ... printer 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 Printing content While viewing content such as images or documents access the options list tap Print All printers and then select a printer Printi...

Page 116: ...er speeds the device may use only the fastest connection This feature supports HypertextTransmission Protocol HTTP 1 1 and Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure HTTPS The feature cannot be used with other protocols such as FTP Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device On the Settings screen tap Sounds and vibration Sound mode Set the device to use sound mode or...

Page 117: ...board vibration Set the device to vibrate when a key is touched Sound quality and effects Configure additional sound settings You can also activate the surround sound mode Refer to Dolby Atmos surround sound for more information Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps For example y...

Page 118: ...cally Blue light filter Activate the blue light filter and change the filter settings Refer to Blue light filter for more information Font and screen zoom Change the screen zoom setting or font size and style Screen mode Change the screen mode to adjust the display s colour and contrast Home screen Change the Home screen settings Icon frames Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons ...

Page 119: ...vate 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 location Custom schedule Set a specific time to apply the blue light filter Wa...

Page 120: ... 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 Gallery It is not possible...

Page 121: ...device with a tap of your finger Battery Storage Device security Memory Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance 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 malware...

Page 122: ...being used Tick apps from the apps list and tap SAVE POWER Also tap Advanced settings to set app power monitor options You can set the device to charge the battery more quickly Tap Advanced settings and tap the Fast cable charging switch to activate it Storage Check the status of the used and available memory On the Settings screen tap Device maintenance Storage The actual available capacity of th...

Page 123: ...cked screen On the Settings screen tap Lock screen 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 Secure lock settings Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method Clock style Change the clock type and colour on the locked screen Roa...

Page 124: ...Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources Secure Folder Create a secure folder to protect your private content and apps from others Refer to Secure Folder for more information App permission monitor Set to receive notifications when the permissions you select are used by apps that you are not using You can manage the settings of each app and view their permission usage ...

Page 125: ... a pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint Be careful not to forget your pattern PIN or password If your fingerprint is not recognised unlock the device using the pattern PIN or password you set when registering the fingerprint and then re register your fingerprints If your pattern PIN or password is forgotten you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it S...

Page 126: ...his feature in dry environments or before using the feature discharge static electricity by touching a metal object Registering fingerprints 1 On the Settings screen tap Biometrics and security Fingerprint Scanner 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method If you have not set a screen lock method create one 3 Place your finger on the Home key 4 After the device detects your finger lif...

Page 127: ...Google account and transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch Regularly back up your data to a safe location such as Samsung Cloud or a computer so that you can restore it if the data is corrupted or lost due to an unintended factory data reset Samsung Cloud You can manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage...

Page 128: ...rs Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings such as email accounts wallpaper preferences and more Following types of user accounts are available Owner The owner account is created only when setting up the device for the first time and cannot be created more than one This account has full control of the device including user account management You...

Page 129: ...n screen instructions to complete the account setup 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 account settings To delete a user account tap next to the account and then tap Delete user To cha...

Page 130: ... automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled Google Configure settings for some features provided by Google On the Settings screen tap Google Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device On the Settings screen tap Accessibility Vision Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users Heari...

Page 131: ...p Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices 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 and change settings such as keyboards and voice input types Some options may not be availabl...

Page 132: ...st software update User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings On the Settings screen tap User manual About tablet Access your device s information On the Settings screen tap About tablet Status View various device information such as the SIM card status Wi Fi MAC address and serial number Legal information View legal information relate...

Page 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...nnected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing theVolume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provi...

Page 136: ...quire 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 If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period do not use it for a while If the device continues to overheat contact a Samsung Service Centre Error messages appear when launching the camera Your devi...

Page 137: ...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 hk 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...

Page 138: ...rk to find your current location in these situations Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device A small gap appears around the outside of the device case This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and ...

Page 139: ...the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of theWi Fi Alliance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Dolby Atmos a...