SM-T815 SM-T815Y User Manual English. 06/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.
Table of Contents Basics 4 5 6 8 11 13 15 15 18 24 25 29 31 31 32 37 41 53 62 64 65 67 72 73 74 74 76 77 Read me first Package contents Device layout Battery SIM or USIM card Memory card Turning the device on and off Touchscreen Home screen Lock screen Notification panel Entering text Screen capture Opening apps Multi window Device and data management Connecting to a TV Settings 79 79 81 83 83 84 85 85 87 88 88 89 89 89 93 Applications 43 44 45 48 49 51 52 Camera Gallery Smart Manager S Planner SideSyn
Table of Contents 96 97 98 98 99 99 99 100 100 100 Accessibility Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Accessories Date and time User manual About device Appendix 101 Troubleshooting 106 Removing the battery 3
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, or device’s software. • Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device.
Basics • 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, tap Apps → Settings → About device.
Basics Device layout Light sensor Front camera Power key Touchscreen Volume key Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Microphone Memory card tray Recents key SIM card tray Loud speaker Loud speaker Headset jack Multipurpose jack Back key GPS antenna Main antenna Main antenna Push clip Rear camera Push clip 6
Basics • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction. • Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water. Keys Key Power Recents Home Function • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen.
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 Viewing the remaining charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • Optimise the device using the Smart manager.
Basics • 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 battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
Basics SIM or USIM card 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.
Basics 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 card, or corrupt the data stored in it. • Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
Basics 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray. Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may be damaged. 2 3 4 Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot. Place a memory card on the memory card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.
Basics 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 Apps → Settings → Storage → Format SD card → FORMAT SD CARD → ERASE EVERYTHING. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Basics Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen 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 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
Basics Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, 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.
Basics Flipboard Briefing View the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature. On the Home screen, tap or swipe to the right to open Flipboard Briefing. Swipe upwards or downwards to browse articles in each news category. To deactivate Flipboard Briefing, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen. Then, swipe to the right and deselect the tick box at the top of the Flipboard Briefing panel.
Basics Creating folders 1 2 3 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name. and enter a folder name. 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.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Basics 4 Tap Enter folder name. and enter a folder name. To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
Basics Icon Meaning Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction. You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.
Basics PIN A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Fingerprints Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.
Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. Adjust the brightness. Launch S Finder. Launch Quick Connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.
Basics Quick Connect Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them. • If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-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.
Basics Sharing content Share content with the connected devices. 1 2 3 4 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect. Select a device from the list of detected devices. Tap Share content and select a media category. Follow the on-screen instructions to send content to the connected device. The next steps may vary depending on the selected media category. Screen Mirroring View your device’s displayed content on a larger screen via a wireless connection.
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Delete a preceding character. Enter punctuation marks. Break to the next line. Enter uppercase. For all caps, tap it twice. Move the cursor. Change the keyboard settings. Enter a space.
Basics • : 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 settings. Copying and pasting 1 2 3 4 Tap and hold over text.
Basics Dictionary Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages. 1 Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up. 2 Tap Dictionary on the options list. 3 If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap or to select the desired text. next to a dictionary to download it. View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window. To switch to the full screen view, tap .
Basics Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature.
Basics Split screen view 1 2 3 Tap to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding 33 .
Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the 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. • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app.
Basics Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view 1 2 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view. Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge. The app screen will appear in the pop-up view. Drag and drop content. Minimise the window. Close the app. Maximise the window.
Basics Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view 1 2 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. Tap and hold the circle between the app windows. The selected app will launch in a pop-up window.
Basics Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • Mobile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. • Computer version: Transfer data between your device and a computer. You can download the app from www.samsung.com/smartswitch.
Basics 3 4 5 6 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device.
Basics Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now. To automatically check for available updates, tap the Auto update switch to activate it. To download updates only when a Wi-Fi connection is activated, tap the Wi-Fi only switch to activate it.
Basics Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Accounts for more information. Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data, select the items to back up, and then tap BACK UP NOW.
Basics Connecting to a TV Introduction Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them. • This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection. Registering a TV Register a TV to your device. Once you register a TV, you can easily share the screen between your device and TV and use the Briefing on TV feature.
Basics Mirroring a TV screen to your device 1 2 3 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect. The registered TV appears on the list. Select the registered TV. Tap TV to mobile device. The TV screen will appear on your device. Using the Briefing on TV feature Your registered TV turns on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and displays the time, weather, and your schedule information on the screen.
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap SEARCH to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL.
Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. • DISABLE: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. • UNINSTALL: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Applications Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls 1 2 3 Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Enter a phone number. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap Tap to make a voice call, or tap to open the keypad. to make a video call. Access additional options. Add the number to the contacts list. Preview the phone number. Delete a preceding character. Hide the keypad. Making calls from the locked screen On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle.
Applications Making calls from call logs or contacts list Tap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. Making an international call 1 2 3 Tap to open the keypad if the keypad does not appear on the screen. Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap . Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Applications Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • VOLUME: Adjust the volume. • Add call: Dial a second call. • Extra volume: Increase the volume. • Bluetooth: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device. • Hold: Hold a call. Tap Resume to retrieve the held call. • Keypad / Hide: Open or close the keypad. • Mute: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. • Email: Send an email. • Message: Send a message.
Applications Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually 1 2 3 4 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. Tap and select a storage location. Enter contact information. • : Add an image. • / : Add or delete a contact field. Tap SAVE. To add a phone number to the contacts list from the keypad, open the Apps screen and tap Phone. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad.
Applications Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • Scroll up or down the contacts list. • Drag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll 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 a message. • : Compose an email.
Applications 3 Add recipients and enter a message. Access additional options. Enter recipients. Select contacts from the contacts list. Enter emoticons. Enter a message. Send the message. Attach files. 4 Tap SEND to send the message. Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming. 1 2 3 Tap Messages on the Apps screen. On the messages list, select a contact. View your conversation.
Applications Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. 1 2 3 Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Access additional options. Move to the previously visited page. View your bookmarks, saved webpages, and recent history. Close the tab. Open the homepage. Open a new tab.
Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 2 3 Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. 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.
Applications 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 photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy.
Applications Current mode Preview thumbnail Record a video. Quick settings Take a photo. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Camera settings Shooting modes 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 automatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean.
Applications Locking the focus and exposure Strong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure. Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo. 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.
Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder. • Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain wall.
Applications Viewing virtual shot photos 1 2 3 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail. Tap . 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).
Applications Shot & more Take a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes. The zoom feature is not available while taking photos in this mode. 1 2 3 On the preview screen, tap MODE → Shot & more. Tap . The device takes a series of photos and displays the available shooting modes. Select a shooting mode and apply an effect to the photos. • Best photo: Save the best photo in the series. To view other photos in the series, swipe to the left or right.
Applications Dual Camera When you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Dual Camera. Tap recording. to take a photo or tap to start 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 or VGA.
Applications 3 4 Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself. To take a photo using your palm, tap and tap the Gesture control switch to activate it. Show your palm to the front camera. After recognising your palm, the device will take a photo after a few seconds. Interval shot Take series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want. 1 2 3 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. To download more effects, tap Download. • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centreweighted uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the exposure of the shot.
Applications • View mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen. • 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 Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the location tag setting.
Applications 2 Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen. More options Share the image with others. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Delete the image. To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.
Applications Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing some memory.
Applications Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. Storage Check the status of used and available memory capacity.
Applications 3 Enter event details. Enter a title. Select a calendar to use or sync with. Set a start and end date for the event. Set an alarm. Enter the location of the event. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Add more details. 4 Tap SAVE to save the event. Creating tasks 1 2 3 4 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap TASKS. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap . Tap SAVE to save the task.
Applications SideSync 3.0 Introduction SideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any computers. The SideSync app must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If SideSync is not installed, use one of the following methods to download and install it: • To download and install SideSync on your Samsung Android tablet or smartphone, search for SideSync in Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
Applications Connecting your tablet and computer 1 Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Launch SideSync 3.0 on both devices. Alternatively, connect both devices to the same access point. The virtual screen will appear on the computer and your tablet’s screen will turn off.
Applications Using the virtual screen SideSync mirrors a device’s screen on another device. You can use a device’s functions, such as making calls and launching apps, via the virtual screen. The following is an image of the virtual tablet screen. • Some functions may not work through the virtual screen. • The appearance and functions of the virtual screen may vary depending on the connected device. Minimise the virtual screen. End the connection. Share the tablet's mobile data connection with the computer.
Applications Switching between screens To use the actual screen on the connected device, press the Power key or the Home key on the connected device. The virtual screen turns off and the connected device’s screen turns on. If your tablet is connected to your computer, click the virtual tablet screen on the computer to return to it. If your smartphone is connected to your tablet, tap SWITCH TO TABLET on the tablet.
Applications 2 Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer’s screen to go to 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.
Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options. Open the playlist. Pause and resume playback. Set the file as your favourite song. Adjust the volume. Turn on shuffle. Change the repeat mode. Skip to the previous song. Tap and hold to rewind. Skip to the next song.
Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Open the playlist. Access additional options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume. Move the control panel to the left. Move the control panel to the right. Change screen ratio. Switch to the pop-up video player. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to rewind. Skip to the next video.
Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Memo. Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • Category: Create or set a category. • Image: Insert images. • Voice: Make a voice 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.
Applications Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD. To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS, set alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To activate or deactivate alarms, 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.
Applications STOPWATCH 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET. TIMER 1 2 3 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → TIMER. Set the duration, and then tap START. To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations.
Applications Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider. Chrome Search for information and browse webpages. Gmail Send or receive emails via the Google Mail service.
Applications Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place. 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 provided by Google.
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. • Your device uses a non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.
Settings 3 Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. 1 2 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
Settings Ending the device connection 1 2 3 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. The device displays the connected devices in the list. Tap the device name to disconnect the devices. Bluetooth Introduction Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth.
Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. 2 Select a device to pair with. The detected devices are listed. If your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 2 3 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. Tap next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode. Mobile hotspot and tethering 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.
Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 2 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices can find your device in the Wi-Fi networks list. To set a password for the mobile hotspot, tap MORE → Configure Mobile hotspot and select the level of security. Then, enter a password and tap SAVE.
Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks. • Data roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • Access Point Names: Set up access point names (APNs). • Network mode: Select a network type. • Network operators: Search for available networks and manually register a network. More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.
Settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. 1 2 3 4 On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Printing → Download plug-in. Search for a printer plug-in in Play Store. Select a printer plug-in and install it.
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster. • 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.
Settings 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 looking at the display. • Screen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast.
Settings 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 setting for using apps. • Application settings: Customise the settings for each app. Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper.
Settings • Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. This feature can help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen. You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. • Other security settings: Configure additional security settings.
Settings • The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers. • If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger. • To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device. • In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device.
Settings Deleting fingerprints You can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager. 1 2 3 4 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints. Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password. Tap EDIT. Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE. Changing the backup password You can change the password that you use as a backup to scanning your fingerprints.
Settings 3 4 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it. Sign in to your Samsung account. Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving. 1 2 3 4 5 6 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints. Scan a registered fingerprint, or tap BACKUP PASSWORD and enter the backup password. Tap the Web sign-in switch to activate it. Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.
Settings Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. Activating private mode 1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up a private mode access code. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. Private mode is activated and the icon appears on the status bar.
Settings Viewing hidden content You can view hidden items only when private mode is activated. 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. On the Apps screen, tap My Files → Private. Items moved to the private folder will appear on the screen. For bookmarks, you can view them with the Internet app.
Settings 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. • Hearing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment. • Dexterity and interaction: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who have reduced dexterity.
Settings Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. 1 2 3 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts → Add account. Select an account service. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync.
Settings Backup and reset Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • Back up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data. • Restore: Restore previously backed up personal information and app data from your Samsung account. • Backup account: Set up or edit your Google backup account.
Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. • Power saving mode: Activate power-saving mode and change the settings for powersaving mode. Refer to Power saving mode for more information.
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. • Automatic date and time: Automatically update the time and date when moving across time zones. • Automatic time zone: Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones.
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 protective cover 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 Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume 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 provider’s base station. Move to another area and try again.
Appendix Error messages appear when launching the camera Your device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera app. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: • Charge the battery. • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Restart the device. If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Appendix Another Bluetooth device is not located • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device. • Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to. • Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
Appendix Removing the battery • To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions. • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal injury, and/or result in the device being unsafe.
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