SM-W700 SM-W707 SM-W708Y SM-W703 SM-W708 User Manual English (EU). 03/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics Settings 3 4 5 8 11 42 42 43 44 45 45 46 46 47 48 48 49 13 13 20 23 26 27 29 30 32 32 32 34 35 Read me first Package contents Device layout Battery SIM or USIM card (mobile networkenabled models) Turning the device on and off Keyboard Cover Touchscreen Start screen Lock screen ACTION CENTRE Search box Entering text Screen capture Opening apps Split screen view Device and data management InstantGo (Connected standby) Appendix 53 58 58 Applications 36 37 38 38 40 40 Introducti
Basics Read me first Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use. • Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings. • Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, model specifications, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device.
Basics Instructional icons Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Notice: notes, usage tips, or additional information Package contents Check the product box for the following items: • Device • Keyboard Cover • Quick start guide • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
Basics Device layout Device Volume key Microphone Power key Light sensor Front camera Microphone Camera indicator light Loud speaker Touchscreen Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C™) Headset jack Keyboard dock port Main antenna (mobile network-enabled models) NFC antenna Start key Rear camera Loud speaker SIM card tray (mobile network-enabled models) The device and the Keyboard Cover contain magnets.
Basics Do not store your device and the Keyboard Cover near magnetic fields. Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes, may be damaged by magnetic fields.
Basics Keyboard Cover Stand Keyboard Connector Touchpad NFC tag Do not remove keycaps from the keyboard. Doing so may damage the keyboard and the keycaps. The function of the NFC tag may differ depending on the model and region.
Basics Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before 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 adaptor, and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack. Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device.
Basics 3 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
Basics Battery charging tips and precautions • Use the charger supplied with the device. It may take longer to charge the battery if you use other chargers. • 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.
Basics SIM or USIM card (mobile network-enabled models) Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • Only nano-SIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider. 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.
Basics 2 3 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot. 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. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards. 4 Insert the SIM card tray back into the SIM card tray slot. Carefully insert the SIM card tray to prevent the SIM card from leaving or falling out of the tray.
Basics Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device. Before turning on your device for the first time, you must connect the device to a power supply. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device. To turn off the device, tap → Power → Shut down. In Tablet mode, tap → Shut down.
Basics Connecting the Keyboard Cover 1 2 Attach the device to the stand. Ensure that the rear camera is correctly aligned with the camera hole in the stand. Connect the keyboard dock port at the bottom of the device to the connector on the keyboard, and then set the device in position. 1 2 Hot keys Use hot keys to easily use features and change settings, such as brightness and volume. To use hot keys, simultaneously press and hold the Fn key and press a hot key.
Basics Hot key functions Key/Icon F1 F2 F3 Function • Launch Settings. • Adjust the brightness of the display. F5 • Change the display mode when an external display is connected to the device. • Lock or unlock the touchpad. F6 • Mute or unmute the audio. F4 F7 F8 • Adjust the volume. F9 • Open the search box. F10 • Open the task view screen. F11 • Hide or show currently open windows. F12 • Activate or deactivate flight mode. • Perform the right-click function.
Basics Touchpad Use the touchpad to move the cursor or select items. The left and right buttons of the touchpad function the same as the left and right buttons of a mouse. Use only your fingers on the touchpad. Basic touchpad functions Moving To move the cursor, move your finger on the touchpad. Clicking Tap the touchpad or press the left-click button.
Basics Double-clicking Double-tap the touchpad or press the left-click button twice. or Right-clicking Press the right-click button to perform the right-click function. Alternatively, tap the touchpad with two fingers.
Basics Dragging To move an item, select and drag it to the target position while pressing and holding the left-click button. Alternatively, double-tap and hold the item, and then drag it to the target position. Additional functions Swiping To scroll up, down, left, or right to a desired location, swipe with two fingers on the touchpad.
Basics Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out. Configuring touchpad settings Configure touchpad settings to use the touchpad more efficiently. Tap → Settings → Devices → Mouse & touchpad, and configure the settings under Touchpad. Locking and unlocking the touchpad Press and hold the Fn key and press the F5 key to lock or unlock the touchpad.
Basics 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 not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
Basics Tapping and holding Tap and 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.
Basics Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the screen to scroll left or right. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Start screen Start screen The Start screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. Taskbar Start menu Moving and removing an item Drag an item on the Start screen to a new location. To remove an item, tap and hold the item, and then tap Delete. Taskbar The bottom area of the screen is the taskbar. You can access the Start menu, launch the search box, view notification icons, and more on the taskbar.
Basics Managing shortcuts To add a shortcut, on the taskbar, tap and then tap Pin to taskbar. , tap and hold an item, tap More or tap → More, To delete a shortcut, tap and hold a shortcut, and then tap Unpin from taskbar. To move a shortcut to another location, drag it to a new location. Managing notification icons On the taskbar, tap → Settings → System → Notifications & actions → Select which icons appear on the taskbar, and then select items to display in the notification area.
Basics Virtual desktop Virtual desktop allows you to work on various tasks simultaneously from multiple desktops. You can use different desktops for a variety of purposes. On the taskbar, tap . Alternatively, swipe from the left edge of the screen. If you have added desktops, the desktop thumbnails will appear at the lower part of the screen. Select a thumbnail to activate the desktop. Currently open windows Desktop thumbnails Adding desktops On the desktop thumbnails list, tap New desktop.
Basics Switching to tablet mode You can switch between PC mode and tablet mode. In Tablet mode, the full Start menu screen will be the Start screen. Switching to tablet mode makes the device more touchfriendly. To switch to tablet mode, on the taskbar, tap → Tablet mode. Alternatively, Swipe from the right edge of the screen towards the centre of the screen, then tap Tablet mode. To return to PC mode, tap Tablet mode again. Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it.
Basics PIN A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Picture password A password consists of circles, straight lines, and taps. Select an image and draw on the image to create gestures. Pattern Log-in To unlock the screen using a pattern, on the taskbar, tap → Settings → Extras → Galaxy Settings → Pattern Log-in, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Basics You can use the following functions on the action centre panel. Clear all notifications. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Quick action buttons Using quick action buttons Tap quick action buttons to activate certain features. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button, and then tap Go to settings. You can change the top four buttons. On the taskbar, tap → Settings → System → Notifications & actions, and then change quick action buttons under Choose your quick actions.
Basics 3 Select a device to connect to. 4 Open or play a file, and then control the display with the keys on your device. Your device’s screen appears on the TV screen. • This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • For more information about connecting your device and the large screen, refer to the user manual for the large screen or the Screen mirroring-enabled accessory. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection.
Basics Entering text Using the on-screen keyboard In tablet mode, the on-screen keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create notes, and more. To use the on-screen keyboard in PC mode, on the taskbar, tap . Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Switch to the floating keyboard. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keyboard. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice.
Basics Additional keyboard functions Tap • • • to use various functions. : Switch to the default keyboard. : Switch to the floating split keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the keyboard. : Switch to handwriting mode. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • : Switch to the standard keyboard.
Basics Using the Keyboard Cover When your device is connected to the Keyboard Cover, you can enter text using the traditional keyboard. Refer to Keyboard Cover for more information. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Press and hold the Start key and the Volume Down key simultaneously. You can view captured images in the This PC → Pictures → Screenshots folder. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
Basics 2 Tap and hold a window and select Snap left or Snap right. Adjusting the window size Drag the handle between the windows left or right to adjust the size of the windows.
Basics Device and data management Updating the device Keep the device up to date by downloading and installing updates, such as service packs and patches, for the operating system and other Microsoft apps. The device is set to download and install updates automatically. To check for available updates manually, on the taskbar, tap → Settings → Update & security → Windows Update → Check for updates. Samsung Update Update Samsung apps, drivers, and more on the device easily.
Basics InstantGo (Connected standby) InstantGo (Connected standby) is a low-power mode that allows the device to maintain network connectivity. When the screen turns off, the device will enter connected standby mode. While the device is in connected standby mode, the device can still sync content, such as emails, from the cloud and run background apps. It also allows the device to wake from sleep instantly, faster than the traditional sleep and hibernation states.
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Store Purchase and download apps. On the taskbar, tap . Alternatively, on the taskbar, tap → All apps → Store. For service requests for apps provided by third-party providers, contact the provider. If you contact a Samsung Service Centre, troubleshooting actions in response to service requests may have limitations depending on the app. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap the search field to search for a keyword.
Applications Scrap Box Capture a screenshot while using the device. You can share or edit captured images. Capturing screenshots 1 2 3 4 When there is content you want to capture, on the taskbar, tap Box. Tap → All apps → Scrap . Drag to select the content you want, and then tap Done. To auto fit the frame around the content you want, tap Auto-fit. Use tools to edit the image and tap to save it.
Applications Samsung Update Install and update drivers and software. 1 2 3 On the taskbar, tap → All apps → Samsung → Samsung Update. To check for available updates, tap Update. To check for available software, tap Recommend. Tick updates or software you want to install and tap OK. To install all available updates and software, tap Install & Update. To search for other software for your device, tap Find Model. To download software setup files, tap Save Setup Files.
Applications 3 4 5 6 7 Tap Backup management → New backup. Enter backup information and select the external storage device. Tap Backup. When the backup start window appears, tap Yes. When the backup complete window appears, tap OK. When the backup is finished, the backup image will appear on the backup management screen. Restoring the system Restoring to factory default Restore the device to its factory default settings.
Applications Online Support(S Service) This service allows you to chat with a technical engineer via the Internet and resolve problems on your device remotely. • This service may be limited after the expiration date. • This service may not be available depending on the region. 1 2 3 On the taskbar, tap → All apps → Samsung → Online Support(S Service). Enter a question and tap Request. When you are connected with an engineer, start your consultation.
Applications 3 Tap Start. A white frame for selecting an area will appear. Start is activated only when the display mode is set to Extend. Press and hold the Fn key and press the F4 key simultaneously, and then press the F4 key again to select Extend. 4 Drag to select an area to show in full screen mode on the external display, and then tap Done. The selected area will be shown on the external display.
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the taskbar, tap → Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap the search field at the top of the screen. The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. System Change the system settings. On the Settings screen, tap System.
Settings • Offline maps: Download maps to search for places and get directions offline and change settings for offline maps. • Default apps: Select a default setting for using apps. • About: Access device information and change the device name or other settings. Devices Change settings related to your connected devices. On the Settings screen, tap Devices. • Printers & scanners: Change setting to connect printers and scanners. • Connected devices: Add devices and change settings for metered connections.
Settings Network & Internet Change the network and Internet settings. On the Settings screen, tap Network & Internet. • WiFi: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and change the related settings. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors. • Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.
Settings Personalisation Change the display settings, such as a wallpaper, colour, and theme. On the Settings screen, tap Personalisation. • Background: Change the wallpaper and related settings. • Colours: Change the colours of the taskbar, items on the Start menu, and more. • Lock screen: Change the locked screen wallpaper and select items to show on the locked screen. • Themes: Select a theme to apply and change related settings. • Start: Change the settings related to the Start menu.
Settings Time & language Change settings to control how the device displays the time and date, and select your country or region. On the Settings screen, tap Time & language. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Date & time: Change the time and date settings. • Region & language: Set your country or region, and add your languages. To change the display language, tap the language you want and tap Set as default.
Settings Privacy Change the privacy settings. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy. • General: Change the general privacy settings. • Location: Change settings for location information permissions. • Camera: Activate or deactivate the camera feature. Select apps to allow them to use the camera feature. • Microphone: Activate or deactivate the microphones. Select apps to allow them to use the microphones.
Settings Update & security Change the Windows update, data backup, and device security settings. On the Settings screen, tap Update & security. • Windows Update: Check for available updates and update Windows to the latest version. • Windows Defender: Activate the Windows Defender feature to scan for malware. You can also set the device to send security problems to Microsoft automatically. • Backup: Backup your files using the File History feature.
Settings BIOS (Setup utility) Introduction BIOS is the program that starts the operating system when you turn on your device. Access the BIOS setup screen to set a boot password, perform battery calibration, and more. Be careful when changing BIOS settings. Incorrect changes may cause the system to malfunction or crash. • The BIOS setup screens, menus, and items may appear differently depending on the model and BIOS version. • To enter the BIOS screen, the device must be connected to the Keyboard Cover.
Settings Setup tools • Help: View the help information for the BIOS setup. • Default: Restore the device to the default settings. • Restore: Undo changes. • Save: Save the changes and restart the device. • Exit: Restart the device without saving the changes. Setup menus • SysInfo: View the basic specifications of the device. • Advanced: Configure the advanced settings and perform the battery calibration. • Security: Configure security functions. • Boot: Configure boot-related settings.
Settings Setting a boot password To set a user password or an HDD password, you must set the supervisor password first. 1 2 3 4 Tap Set Supervisor Password, Set User Password, or Set HDD Password. Enter a password and tap Ok. The password can be up to 20 characters long. Enter the password again and tap Ok. Tap Save to save the password and restart the device. Removing a password 1 2 3 Tap Set Supervisor Password, Set User Password, or Set HDD Password. Enter the password and tap Ok.
Settings Smart Battery Calibration If the battery is charged or discharged repeatedly over a short period, the actual battery power and the detected remaining battery power may be different. Performing a battery calibration will discharge the battery completely to ensure more accurate battery level detection. The battery calculation will take three to five hours. The time may differ depending on the remaining battery level. 1 2 3 4 Fully charge the battery. Disconnect the charger from the device.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: • Password: When the device lock feature is enabled, you must enter the password you set for the device.
Appendix The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with sharp objects or your fingertips, the touchscreen may malfunction. • The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. • Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs.
Appendix The Internet is often disconnected • Ensure that you are not blocking the device’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. You may have connectivity problems due to issues with the service provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again. • When using the device while moving, wireless network services may be disabled due to issues with the service provider’s network. The battery icon is empty Your battery is low.
Appendix Photo quality is poorer than the preview • The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use. • If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images may be out of focus.
Appendix Your device cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi 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.
Appendix Windows recovery function If the Samsung Recovery app is not supported, reinstall Windows using the Windows recovery function. Reinstalling Windows will erase all apps and data on the device. Back up important apps and data to an external storage device before reinstalling Windows. After Windows is reinstalled, you can install the required Samsung apps. On the taskbar, tap → All apps → Samsung → Samsung Update. 1 2 3 On the taskbar, tap → Settings → Update & security → Recovery.
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