Table of Contents
- Basics
- Read me first
- Device overheating situations and solutions
- Device layout and functions
- Battery
- SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) (SM-T515, SM-T517)
- Memory card (microSD card)
- Turning the device on and off
- Initial setup
- Samsung account
- Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch)
- Understanding the screen
- Notification panel
- Entering text
- Apps and features
- Settings
- Appendix
Samsung SM-T510 User Manual
Displayed below is the user manual for SM-T510 by Samsung which is a product in the Tablets category. This manual has pages.
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Table of Contents
Basics
4 Read me first
6 Device overheating situations and
solutions
10 Device layout and functions
14 Battery
17 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
(SM-T515, SM-T517)
19 Memory card (microSD card)
24 Turning the device on and off
25 Initial setup
26 Samsung account
28 Transferring data from your previous
device (Smart Switch)
29 Understanding the screen
41 Notification panel
43 Entering text
Apps and features
46 Installing or uninstalling apps
48 Phone (SM-T515)
53 Contacts
57 Messages (SM-T515, SM-T517)
60 Internet
62 Email
63 Camera
73 Gallery
78 Multi window
81 Kids Home
83 Samsung Members
83 Samsung Notes
84 Calendar
85 My Files
86 Clock
87 Calculator
88 Reminder
91 Sharing content
92 Daily Board
94 Google apps
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126 Apps
126 General management
127 Accessibility
128 Software update
128 User manual
129 About tablet
Appendix
130 Troubleshooting
136 Removing the battery (SM-T510,
SM-T515)
Settings
96 Introduction
96 Connections
97 Wi-Fi
99 Bluetooth
101 Data saver (SM-T515, SM-T517)
101 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
(SM-T515, SM-T517)
103 More connection settings
104 Sound
105 Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
105 Notifications
106 Display
107 Night mode
107 Screensaver
108 Wallpaper
108 Lock screen
109 Smart Lock
109 Security
110 Secure Folder
115 Accounts and backup
116 Users
118 Samsung Cloud
119 Google
119 Advanced features
120 Motions and gestures
121 Digital wellbeing
123 Device care
123 Optimising your device
124 Battery
125 Storage
125 Memory
125 Security
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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. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
•
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or apps to work improperly.
•
Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
use of media.
•
You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature. (SM-T515)
•
Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with
the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service
providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
•
Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection
during production and distribution. Damage to the attached screen protector is not
covered by the warranty.
•
You can see the touchscreen clearly even in strong outdoor sunlight by automatically
adjusting the contrast range based on the surrounding environment. Due to the nature
of the product, displaying fixed graphics for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting.
–
It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods and turn off the touchscreen when not using the device.
–
You can set the touchscreen to turn off automatically when you are not using it.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Screen timeout
, and then select the length
of time you want the device to wait before turning off the touchscreen.
•
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
.
•
Depending on the region, you can view the regulatory information on the device. To
view the information, launch the
Settings
app and tap
About tablet
→
Regulatory
information
.
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
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Device overheating situations and solutions
When the device heats up while charging the battery
While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast
charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or
performance and is in the device’s normal range of operation. If the battery becomes too hot,
the charger may 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 foreign materials, such as metal objects,
magnets, and magnetic stripe cards, between the device and the wireless charger.
The wireless charging or fast charging feature is only available on supported models.
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When the device heats up during use
When you use features or apps that require more power or use them for extended periods,
your device may temporarily heat up due to increased battery consumption. Close any
running apps and do not use the device for a while.
The following are examples of situations in which the device may overheat. Depending on
the functions and apps you use, these examples may not apply to your model.
•
During the initial setup after purchase or when restoring data
•
When downloading large files
•
When using apps that require more power or using apps for extended periods
–
When playing high-quality games for extended periods
–
When recording videos for extended periods
–
When streaming videos while using the maximum brightness setting
–
When connecting to a TV
•
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 data for syncing with the cloud, email, or other accounts
•
When using a navigation app in a car while the device is placed in direct sunlight
•
When using the mobile hotspot and tethering feature
•
When using the device in areas with weak signals or no reception
•
When charging the battery with a damaged USB cable
•
When the device’s multipurpose jack is damaged or exposed to foreign materials, such as
liquid, dust, metal powder, and pencil lead
•
When you are roaming
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Do the following when the device heats up:
•
Keep the device updated with the latest software.
•
Conflicts between running apps may cause the device to heat up. Restart the device.
•
Deactivate the Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth features when not using them.
•
Close apps that increase battery consumption or that run in the background when
not in use.
•
Delete unnecessary files or unused apps.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
•
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.
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. The 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 the performance speed will be
limited and battery charging will stop. Running apps will be closed and you will only be
able to make emergency calls until the device cools down.
•
If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, a power off message will
appear. Turn off the device, and wait until it cools down.
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Precautions for operating environment
Your device may heat up due to the environment in the following conditions. Use caution to
avoid shortening the battery’s lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire.
•
Do not store your device in very cold or very hot temperatures.
•
Do not expose your device to direct sunlight for extended periods.
•
Do not use or store your device for extended periods in very hot areas, such as inside a
car in the summertime.
•
Do not place the device in any areas that may overheat, such as on an electric heating
mat.
•
Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high
pressure containers.
•
Never use a damaged charger or battery.
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Device layout and functions
Package contents
Refer to the quick start guide for package contents.
•
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 notice.
•
You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
•
Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Device layout
Front camera Power key
Volume key
Multipurpose jack
(USB Type-C)
Touchscreen
► SM-T515, SM-T517:
SIM card / Memory
card tray
► SM-T510: Memory
card tray
Microphone Earphone jack
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Rear camera Main antenna
(SM-T515, SM-T517)
GPS antenna
Speaker Speaker
•
When using the speakers, such as when playing media files or using speakerphone,
do not place the device close to your ears.
•
Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct
sunlight, the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is
irreparable and will cause dots or spots in pictures.
•
If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of
injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Centre.
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•
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 material to the device
–
If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while
using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection (SM-T515,
SM-T517)
•
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.
Hard keys
Volume key
Power key
Key Function
Power
•
Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
•
Press to turn on or lock the screen.
Volume
•
Press to adjust the device volume.
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Soft buttons
Back button
Home button
Recents button
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. The
soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. Refer to
Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.
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.
•
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•
Use only USB Type-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 socket
and easily accessible while charging.
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1 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.
2 Plug the USB cable into the device’s multipurpose jack.
3 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
4 After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger
from the electric socket.
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
•
Optimise the device using the device care feature.
•
When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Power key.
•
Activate power saving mode.
•
Close unnecessary apps.
•
Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
•
Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.
•
Decrease the backlight time.
•
Decrease the screen brightness.
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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 device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data
transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.
•
Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
•
The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
•
If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•
While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not
affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the
charger may stop charging.
•
If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged.
Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.
•
If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung
Service Centre.
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SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)
(SM-T515, SM-T517)
Installing the SIM or USIM card
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone 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.
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1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on 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.
3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray 1 with 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 tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
Correct card installation
microSD cardNano-SIM card
Use only a nano-SIM card.
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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.
Memory card (microSD card)
Installing a memory card
Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards
may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and
type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.
•
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.
•
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. To use the memory card, you must format it.
If your device cannot format or recognise the memory card, contact the memory
card manufacturer or a Samsung Service Centre.
•
Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
•
When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
My Files
→
SD card
folder.
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►
SM-T515, SM-T517:
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►
SM-T510:
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1
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
►
SM-T510: 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
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
►
SM-T510: Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.
When you remove the tray from the device, the mobile data connection will be
disabled. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
3
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Place a memory card on the tray 2 with the gold-coloured
contacts facing downwards.
Tray 2Tray 1
►
SM-T510: Place a memory card on the memory card tray with the gold-coloured
contacts facing downwards.
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4 Gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.
If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of the
tray.
5
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
►
SM-T510: Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card 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 tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Device care
→
Storage
→
→
Storage settings
→
SD
card
→
Unmount
.
1
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.
►
SM-T510: Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the
tray.
2
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.
►
SM-T510: Pull out the memory card tray gently from the memory card tray slot.
3 Remove the memory card.
4
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Insert the tray back into the tray slot.
►
SM-T510: Insert the memory card tray back into the memory card tray slot.
Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the
device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing
so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or
device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from
the misuse of external storage devices.
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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.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Device care
→
Storage
→
→
Storage settings
→
SD
card
→
Format
.
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.
Turning 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 wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
Restarting the device
To restart the device, press and hold the Power key, and then tap
Restart
.
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the Volume
Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
Volume Down key
Power key
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Initial setup
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.
The initial setup procedures may vary depending on the device’s software and your
region.
1 Turn on the device.
2 Select your preferred device language and select .
Select a language.
3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap
Next
.
4 Get your content from a previous device.
5 Select a Wi-Fi network and connect to it.
If you do not connect to a Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to set up some device
features during the initial setup.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed the initial setup.
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7 Set a screen lock method to protect your device. You can protect your personal
information by preventing others from accessing your device. To set the screen lock
method later, tap
Not now
.
8 If the recommended apps screen appears, select apps you want and download them.
9 Sign in to your Samsung account. You can enjoy Samsung services and keep your data
up to date and secure across all of your devices. Refer to Samsung account for more
information.
10
Tap
Finish
to complete the initial setup.
The Home screen will appear.
Samsung account
Introduction
Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of
Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.
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
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Samsung account
→
→
Help
.
Creating a Samsung account
If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one. You can create a Samsung
account using your email address.
1 Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Add account
→
Samsung account
.
Alternatively, launch the
Settings
app and tap .
2 Tap
Create account
.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete creating your account.
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Signing in to your Samsung account
If you already have a Samsung account, sign in to your Samsung account.
1 Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
→
Add account
→
Samsung account
.
Alternatively, launch the
Settings
app and tap .
2 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap
Sign in
.
3 Read and agree to the terms and conditions and tap
Next
to finish signing in to your
Samsung account.
Finding your ID and resetting your password
If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap
Find ID
or
Reset password
on the
Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter
the required information.
Removing your Samsung account
When you remove your Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or
events, will also be removed.
1 Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
.
2 Tap
Samsung account
→
→
Remove account
.
3 Tap
Remove
, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap
OK
.
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Transferring data from your previous device
(Smart Switch)
Connect with your previous device via Smart Switch to transfer data.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart Switch
.
•
This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers.
•
Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung
takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to
transfer.
Transferring data wirelessly
Transfer data from your previous device to your device wirelessly via Wi-Fi Direct.
1 On the previous device, launch Smart Switch.
If you do not have the app, download it from
Galaxy Store
or
Play Store
.
2 On your device, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart
Switch
.
3 Place the devices near each other.
4 On the previous device, tap
Send data
→
Wireless
.
5 On the previous device, select an item to transfer and tap
Send
.
6 On your device, tap
Receive
.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.
After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of the transferred data on your
device.
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Backing up and restoring data using external storage
Transfer data using external storage, such as a microSD card.
1 Back up data from your previous device to external storage.
2 Insert or connect the external storage device to your device.
3 On your device, launch the
Settings
app and tap
Accounts and backup
→
Smart Switch
→
→
Restore
.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from external storage.
Understanding the screen
Controlling the 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.
•
It is recommended not to use fixed graphics on part or all of the touchscreen for
extended periods. Doing so may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.
•
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 when you use the touchscreen.
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Tapping
Tap the screen.
Tapping and holding
Tap and hold the screen for approximately
2 seconds.
Dragging
Tap and hold an item and drag it to the
target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap the screen.
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Swiping
Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or
to the right.
Spreading and pinching
Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the
screen.
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Navigation bar (soft buttons)
When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the
bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back
button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently
being used or usage environment.
Back button
Home button
Recents button
Button Function
Recents
•
Tap to open the list of recent apps.
Home
•
Tap to return to the Home screen.
•
Tap and hold to launch the
Google Assistant
app.
Back
•
Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Hiding the navigation bar
View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Navigation bar
, and then tap
Full screen gestures
under
Navigation type
. The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear
where the soft buttons are located. To use the soft buttons, drag the gesture hint of the
desired button upwards.
If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the
Gesture hints
switch to deactivate it.
Setting the navigation bar
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Navigation bar
, and then select an option.
•
Navigation type
: Set the device to hide or display the navigation bar. To hide the
navigation bar, tap
Full screen gestures
. While the navigation bar is hidden, you can use
the soft buttons by dragging the gesture hint of the desired button upwards.
•
Button order
: Change the order of the buttons on the navigation bar.
•
Gesture hints
: Set the device to display indicators at the bottom of the screen to show
where the soft buttons are located. This feature appears only when you select
Full screen
gestures
.
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Home screen and Apps screen
The Home screen is the starting point 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.
The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
A widget
Navigation bar (soft buttons)
Favourite apps
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Switching between Home and Apps screens
On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen.
To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen.
Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button.
Home screen Apps screen
If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping
the button. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap
Home screen settings
, and
then tap the
Apps button
switch to activate it. The Apps button will be added at the bottom
of the Home screen.
Apps button
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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 then drag it to the top of the screen. A shortcut to the app will be added on the Home
screen.
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.
Creating folders
Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps.
On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another
app.
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 deleted. The
folder’s apps will be relocated to the Apps screen.
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Editing the Home screen
On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add,
delete, or rearrange Home screen panels.
•
Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then tap .
•
Moving panels: Tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
•
Deleting panels: Tap on the panel.
•
Wallpapers
: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home 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.
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Displaying all apps on the Home screen
Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the
Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap
Home screen
settings
→
Home screen layout
→
Home screen only
→
Apply
.
You can now access all your apps by swiping to the left on the Home screen.
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.
•
Some indicator icons appear only when you open the notification panel.
•
Call-related features are not supported on some models.
Icon Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
/ LTE network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
Location services being used
Call in progress
Missed call
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
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Icon Meaning
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery charging
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, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on.
If the screen is off, press the Power key or double-tap anywhere on the screen to turn on the
screen.
Locked screen
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Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Lock screen
→
Screen lock
type
, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, or password 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 four or more dots to unlock the screen.
•
PIN
: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
•
Password
: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen.
•
None
: Do not set a screen lock method.
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
, unlock the screen using the preset
screen lock method, and then tap the
Auto factory reset
switch to activate it.
Screen capture
Capture a screenshot while using the device.
Press and hold the Volume Down key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view
captured images in
Gallery
.
You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. If
this feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions and
gestures
, and then tap the
Palm swipe to capture
switch to activate it.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
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Notification panel
When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more
information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.
To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel,
swipe upwards on the screen.
You can use the following functions on the notification panel.
View the notification details
and perform various actions.
Clear all notifications.
Launch Settings.
Search for content or apps
stored on your device.
Access the notification
settings.
Quick setting buttons
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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
another location.
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Entering text
Keyboard layout
A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create notes, 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.
Move the cursor.
Delete a preceding character.
Enter uppercase. For all caps,
tap it twice.
Additional keyboard functions
Break to the next line.
Enter symbols.
Enter a space.
View more keyboard functions.
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.
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Changing the keyboard
To change the keyboard type, tap
→
Languages and types
, select a language, and then
select the keyboard type you want.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Additional keyboard functions
Some features may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
: Predict words based on your input and show word suggestions. To return to the
keyboard functions list, tap .
•
: Enter emoticons.
•
: Enter stickers.
•
: Attach animated GIFs. (SM-T515, SM-T510)
•
: Switch to handwriting mode.
View information about
editing handwriting.
Switch to the standard
keyboard.
•
→
Qwerty keyboard
: Switch to the qwerty keyboard.
•
→
Handwriting
: Switch to handwriting mode.
•
: Add an item from the clipboard.
•
: Enter text by voice.
•
: Change the keyboard settings.
•
→
: Change the keyboard mode or size.
•
→
: Open the text editing panel.
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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 hold where the text is to be inserted and tap
Paste
.
To paste text that you have previously copied, tap
Clipboard
and select the text.
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.
If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag or to select the desired text.
2 Tap
Dictionary
on the options list.
If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap
Move to Manage dictionaries
, tap
next to a dictionary, and then tap
INSTALL
to download it.
3 View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.
To switch to the full screen view, tap . Tap the definition on the screen to view more
definitions. In the detailed view, tap to add the word to your favourite words list or tap
Search Web
to use the word as a search term.
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Apps and features
Installing or uninstalling apps
Galaxy Store
Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung
Galaxy devices.
Launch the
Galaxy Store
app.
This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Installing apps
Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
Select an app to view information about it. To download 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 download 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.
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Managing apps
Uninstalling or disabling apps
Tap and hold an app and select an option.
•
Disable
: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device.
•
Uninstall
: Uninstall downloaded apps.
Enabling apps
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Apps
→
→
Disabled
, select an app, and then tap
Enable
.
Setting app permissions
For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information
on your device. When you open an app, a pop-up window may appear and request access to
certain features or information. Tap
Allow
on the pop-up window to grant permissions to the
app.
To view your app permission settings, 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 permission category, launch the
Settings
app
and tap
Apps
→
→
App permissions
. Select an item and tap the switches next to apps to
grant permissions.
If you do not grant permissions to apps, the basic features of the apps may not
function properly.
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Phone (SM-T515)
Introduction
Make or answer voice and video calls.
Making calls
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2 Enter a phone number.
3 Tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.
Preview the phone number.
Delete a preceding character.
Access additional options.
Add the number to the
contacts list.
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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.
If this feature is deactivated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions
and gestures
, and then tap the
Swipe to call or send messages
switch to activate it.
Using speed dial
Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.
To set a number to speed dial, tap
Keypad
or
Contacts
→
→
Speed dial numbers
, select a
speed dial number, and then add a phone number.
To make a call, tap and hold a speed dial number on the keypad. For speed dial numbers 10
and up, tap the first digit(s) of the number, and then tap and hold the last digit.
For example, if you set the number 123 as a speed dial number, tap 1, tap 2, and then tap and
hold 3.
Making calls from the locked screen
On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.
Making an international call
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2 Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears.
3 Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then tap .
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Receiving calls
Answering a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Rejecting a call
When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the
Send message
bar upwards. If
the
Add reminder
switch is activated, a reminder will be saved to alert you of the rejected call
one hour later.
To create various rejection messages, launch the
Phone
app, tap
→
Settings
→
Quick
decline messages
, enter a message, and then tap .
Missed calls
If a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view
the list of missed calls. Alternatively, launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
to view missed
calls.
Blocking phone numbers
Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Block numbers
.
2 Tap
Recents
or
Contacts
, select contacts, and then tap
Done
.
To manually enter a number, tap
Add phone number
, enter a phone number, and then
tap .
When blocked 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.
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Options during calls
If the area around the rear camera is covered, unwanted noises may incur during
a call. Remove accessories, such as a screen protector or stickers, around the rear
camera area.
During a voice call
The following actions are available:
•
: Access additional options.
•
Add call
: Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second
call, the first call will be resumed.
•
Message
: Send a message.
•
Bluetooth
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
•
Hold call
: Hold a call. Tap
Resume call
to retrieve the held call.
•
Mute
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
Keypad
/
Hide
: Open or close the keypad.
•
: End the current call.
During a video call
Tap the screen to use the following options:
•
: Access additional options.
•
Camera
: Turn off the camera so that the other party cannot see you.
•
Switch
: Switch between the front and rear cameras.
•
: End the current call.
•
Mute
: Turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
•
Bluetooth
: Switch to a Bluetooth headset if it is connected to the device.
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Adding a phone number to Contact
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Keypad
.
2 Enter the number.
3 Tap
Add to Contacts
.
4 Tap
Create contact
to create a new contact, or tap
Update existing
to add the number to
an existing contact.
Adding a phone number to Contacts from the calls list
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
.
2 Tap a phone number and tap
Add
.
3 Tap
Create contact
to create a new contact, or tap
Update existing
to add the number to
an existing contact.
Adding a tag to a phone number
You can add tags to numbers without saving them to Contact. This allows you to view the
caller’s information when they call without having them listed in Contact.
1 Launch the
Phone
app and tap
Recents
.
2 Tap a phone number.
3 Tap
Add tag
, enter a tag, and then tap
Add
.
When a call comes from that number, the tag will show under the number.
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Contacts
Introduction
Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device.
Adding contacts
Creating a new contact
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap .
2 Select a storage location and tap
Select
.
3 Enter contact information.
Select a storage location.
Add an image.
Open more information fields.
Enter contact information.
Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can save
may vary.
4 Tap
Save
.
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Importing 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 Tick VCF 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 online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your
Samsung account.
1 Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
and select the account
to sync with.
2 Tap
Sync account
and tap the
Contacts
switch to activate it.
For the Samsung account, tap
→
Sync settings
and tap the
Contacts
switch to activate
it.
Searching for contacts
Launch the
Contacts
app.
Use one of the following search methods:
•
Scroll up or down the contacts list.
•
Drag a finger along the index at the right side of the contacts list to scroll through it
quickly.
•
Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
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Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions:
•
: Add to favourite contacts.
•
/ : Make a voice or video call. (SM-T515)
•
: Compose a message. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
•
: 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 Select contacts and tap
Share
.
3 Select a sharing method.
Saving and sharing profile (SM-T515)
Save and share your profile information, such as your photo and status message, with others
using the profile sharing feature.
•
To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
The profile sharing feature may not be available depending on the region or
service provider.
•
The profile sharing feature is only available for contacts who have activated the
profile sharing feature on their device.
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and select your profile.
2 Tap
Edit
, edit your profile, and tap
Save
.
3 Tap
Tap here to share your profile
and tap the switch to activate it.
To use the profile sharing feature, your phone number must be verified. You can view
your contacts’ updated profile information in
Contacts
.
To change the scope of contacts to share your profile with, tap
Select what’s shared
,
select an item to share, and then select an option.
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Creating groups
You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Groups
→
Create group
.
2 Enter a group name.
To set a group ringtone, tap
Group ringtone
and select a ringtone. (SM-T515)
3 Tap
Add member
, select contacts to add to the group, and then tap
Done
.
4 Tap
Save
.
Sending a group message (SM-T515, SM-T517)
You can send a group message to a group’s members at the same time.
Launch the
Contacts
app, tap
→
Groups
, select a group, and then tap
→
Send message
.
Merging duplicate contacts
When you import contacts from other storages, or sync contacts with other accounts, your
contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline
your contacts list.
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Manage contacts
→
Merge contacts
.
2 Tick contacts and tap
Merge
.
Deleting contacts
1 Launch the
Contacts
app and tap
→
Delete
.
2 Select contacts and tap
Delete
.
To delete contacts one by one, open the contacts list and tap a contact. Then tap
→
Delete
.
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Messages (SM-T515, SM-T517)
Introduction
Send and view messages by conversation.
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 enter a message.
To record and send a voice message, tap and hold , say your message, and then
release your finger. The recording icon appears only while the keyboard is hidden.
Enter recipients.
Enter a message. Enter stickers.
Attach files.
Recipient
Send the message.
3 Tap to send the message.
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Viewing messages
Messages are grouped into message threads by contact.
You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
1 Launch the
Messages
app and tap
Conversations
.
2 On the messages list, select a contact or a phone number.
3 View your conversation.
•
To reply to the message, tap
Enter message
, enter a message, and then tap .
•
To adjust the font size, spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
•
To add the phone number to Contacts, tap
Add to contacts
.
Blocking unwanted messages
Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list.
1 Launch the
Messages
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Block numbers and messages
→
Block numbers
.
2 Tap
Inbox
and select a contact or a phone number. Or, tap
Contacts
, select contacts, and
then tap
Done
.
To manually enter a number, enter a phone number under
Enter number
and tap .
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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 can set an alert at an interval to let you know that you have unchecked notifications. If
this feature is not activated, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accessibility
→
Advanced settings
→
Notification reminders
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
Deleting messages
1 Launch the
Messages
app and tap
Conversations
.
2 On the messages list, select a contact.
3 Tap and hold a message, tap
Delete
.
To delete multiple messages, tick messages you want to delete.
4 Tap
Delete
.
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Internet
Introduction
Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to
access them conveniently.
Browsing webpages
1 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.
Bookmark the current
webpage.
Move between pages.
Access additional options.
Refresh the current webpage.
Open the homepage.
View your bookmarks.
Close the tab.
Open a new tab.
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Using secret mode
In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can
lock secret mode using a password.
Activating secret mode
Tap
→
Turn on Secret mode
. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to
use a password for secret mode.
In secret mode, the device will change the colour of the toolbars.
In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.
Changing security settings
You can change your password.
Tap
→
Settings
→
Privacy and security
→
Secret mode settings
→
Change password
.
Deactivating secret mode
Tap
→
Turn off Secret mode
.
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Email
Setting up email accounts
Set up an email account when opening
Email
for the first time.
1 Launch the
Email
app.
2 On the list, select an email service or tap
Other
.
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 a subject line and text.
3 Tap to send the mail.
Reading emails
When
Email
is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To manually retrieve
emails, swipe downwards on the top of the emails list.
Tap an email on the screen to read it.
If email syncing is disabled, new emails cannot be retrieved. To enable email syncing,
tap
→
→
your account name, and then tap the
Sync account
switch to activate
it.
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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
Use the following methods to launch Camera:
•
Launch the
Camera
app.
•
On the locked screen, drag outside the circle.
•
Some methods may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
•
Some camera features are not available when you launch the
Camera
app from the
locked screen or when the screen is turned off while the screen lock method is set.
•
If photos you take appear blurry, clean the camera lens and try again.
Taking photos
1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
•
Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
Alternatively, drag the lens selection icon to the left or right. Zooming features are
available only when using the rear camera.
•
To adjust the brightness of photos, tap the screen. When the adjustment bar appears,
drag on the adjustment bar towards or .
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2 Tap to take a photo.
Camera settings
Stickers list
Take a photo.
Switch between the
front and rear
cameras.
Shooting modes
Current mode
Preview thumbnail
Options for current
shooting mode
Scene optimiser
button
Select a lens.
•
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 not damaged or contaminated. Otherwise, the device
may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
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Selecting a lens for shooting
On the preview screen, tap
Photo
or
Video
, select the lens you want, and then take a photo
or record a video.
•
: The wide-angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos.
•
: The telephoto lens (2x optical zoom) lets you take photos or record videos much
clearer by enlarging the subject.
2x optical zoom shooting Basic shooting
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Photo mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
capture photos easily. The intelligent camera feature automatically recognises the subject
and optimises the colour and any effects.
On the shooting modes list, tap
Photo
and tap to take a photo.
Scene optimiser
The camera adjusts the colour settings and applies the optimised effect automatically by
recognising the subject.
On the shooting modes list, tap
Photo
. When the camera recognises the subject, the scene
optimiser button will change and the optimised colour and effect will be applied.
•
If this feature is not activated, tap on the preview screen and tap the
Scene
optimiser
switch to activate it.
•
If you do not want to use this feature, tap the scene optimiser button on the
preview screen.
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Taking selfies
You can take self-portraits with the front camera.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
Photo
.
2 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front
camera for self-portraits.
3 Face the front camera lens.
4 Tap to take a photo.
Applying filter and beauty effects
You can select a filter effect and modify facial features, such as your skin tone or face shape,
before taking a photo.
1 On the preview screen, tap .
2 Select a filter effect or beauty effects and take a photo.
Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE)
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.
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Video mode
The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to
record videos easily.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
Video
.
2 Tap to record a video.
•
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 use auto
focus mode, tap to cancel the manually set focus.
The 2x optical zoom may not work in low-light environments.
3 Tap to stop recording the video.
Changing the screen ratio for a video
You can set the screen ratio for a video.
On the preview screen, tap and select a screen ratio.
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Using shooting modes
To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to
the left or right on the preview screen.
Select a shooting mode you want.
Shooting modes list
Pro mode
Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value
and ISO value.
On the shooting modes list, tap
Pro
. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap
to take a photo.
Available options
•
: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. Low values are for
stationary or brightly lit objects. Higher values are for fast-moving or poorly lit objects.
However, higher ISO settings can result in noise in photos.
•
: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You
can set the colour temperature.
•
: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor
receives. For low-light situations, use a higher exposure.
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Panorama mode
Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide
scene.
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. If the preview
image is out of the guide frame or you do not move the device, the device will
automatically stop taking photos.
•
Avoid taking photos of indistinct backgrounds, such as an empty sky or a plain
wall.
1 On the shooting modes list, tap
Panorama
.
2 Tap and move the device slowly in one direction.
3 Tap to stop taking photos.
Customising camera settings
Options for current shooting mode
On the preview screen, use the following options.
The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera
is being used.
•
: Activate or deactivate the flash.
Do not use the flash close to your eyes. Using a flash close to the eyes may cause
temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes.
•
: Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo.
•
: Select an aspect ratio for photos.
•
: Apply beauty effects or a filter effect.
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•
: Select an aspect ratio for videos.
•
: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated.
Centre-weighted
uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate the
exposure of the shot.
Spot
uses the light in a concentrated centre area of the shot to
calculate the exposure of the shot.
Matrix
averages the entire scene.
Camera settings
On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the
shooting mode.
Intelligent features
•
Scene optimiser
: Set the device to adjust the colour settings automatically depending
on the subject or scene.
Pictures
•
Save options
: Select how you want to save photos.
Videos
•
Rear video size
: Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the rear camera.
Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more
memory.
•
Front video size
: Select a resolution for videos you want to take with the front camera.
Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more
memory.
•
High efficiency video
: Activate the High efficiency video feature, you can record videos
in the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) format. Your HEVC videos will be saved as
compressed files to conserve the device’s memory.
You cannot play the HEVC videos on other devices or share them online.
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Useful features
•
HDR (rich tone)
: Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and
dark areas.
•
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.
•
Camera modes
: View available shooting modes or edit the shooting modes list.
•
Shooting methods
: Select a shooting method for taking a photo or recording a video.
•
Storage location
: Select the memory location for storage. This feature will appear when
you insert a memory card.
•
Reset settings
: Reset the camera settings.
•
Contact us
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung
Members for more information.
•
About Camera
: View the Camera app version and legal information.
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Gallery
Introduction
View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by
album or create stories.
Viewing images
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Pictures
.
2 Select an image.
Access additional options.
Delete the image.
Share the image with others.
Modify the image.
Add the image to favourites.
You can create an animated GIF or collage from multiple images. On the list, tap
→
Create GIF
or
Create collage
, and then select images.
Searching for images
Launch the
Gallery
app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as types,
locations, or documents.
To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search field.
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Viewing videos
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Pictures
.
2 Select a video to play.
3 Tap
Play video
to play the video.
Lock the playback
screen.
Skip to the
previous video.
Tap and hold to
rewind.
Switch to the
pop-up video
player.
Capture the
current screen.
Rewind or
fast-forward by
dragging the bar.
Create an
animated GIF.
Access additional
options.
Rotate the screen
Skip to the next
video. Tap and
hold to
fast-forward.
Pause and resume
playback.
Change screen
ratio.
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 the playback screen.
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Viewing photos or videos by category
You can view photos and videos by category.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
Pictures
or
Albums
, and then drag the list downwards to select a
category.
•
Videos
: View the videos saved in your device.
•
Favourites
: View your favourite photos and videos.
•
Locations
: View photos and videos taken in the same location.
•
Suggested
: View recommended content.
Viewing albums
You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. The animated GIFs or
collages that you have created will also be sorted in your folders on the albums list.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
Albums
, and then select an album.
Hiding albums
You can hide albums.
You cannot hide albums created by default, such as the
Camera
and
Screenshots
albums.
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Albums
.
2 Tap
→
Hide or unhide albums
.
3 Tap an album switch to hide.
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Viewing stories
When you capture or save images and videos, the device will read their date and location
tags, sort the images and videos, and then create stories. To create stories automatically, you
must capture or save multiple images and videos.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
Stories
, and then select a story.
Creating stories
Create stories with various themes.
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and tap
Stories
.
2 Tap
→
Create story
.
3 Enter a title for the story and tap
Create
.
4 Tick images or videos to include in the story and tap
Done
.
To add images or videos to a 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
.
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Syncing images and videos
When you sync your
Gallery
app with Samsung Cloud, photos and videos you take will also
be saved in Samsung Cloud. You can view images and videos saved in Samsung Cloud in your
Gallery
app and from other devices.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
→
Settings
, and then tap the
Sync with Samsung Cloud
switch to activate it. The
Gallery
app and Samsung Cloud will be synced.
Deleting images or videos
1 Launch the
Gallery
app.
2 Select an image or a video to delete.
To delete multiple files, tap and hold a file to delete on the list and tick more files to
delete.
3 Tap or
Delete
.
Using the recycle bin feature
You can keep the deleted images and videos in the recycle bin. The files will be deleted after a
certain period.
Launch the
Gallery
app, tap
→
Settings
, and then tap the
Recycle bin
switch to activate it.
To view files in the recycle bin, launch the
Gallery
app and tap
→
Recycle bin
.
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Multi window
Introduction
Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run
multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view.
Some apps may not support this feature.
Split screen view Pop-up view
Split screen view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
Open in split screen view
.
The selected app will launch in the upper window.
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3 On the lower window, swipe left or right to select another app to launch.
To launch apps not on the list of recently used apps, tap the Home button or Back button
and select an app.
Adjusting the window size
Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
When you drag the bar between the app windows to the top or bottom edge of the screen,
the window will be maximised.
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Pop-up view
1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps.
2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap
Open in pop-up view
.
The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
Minimise the
window.
Close the app.
Maximise the
window.
Adjust the
transparency
level.
Moving pop-up windows
To move a pop-up window, tap the window’s toolbar and drag it to a new location.
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Kids Home
Introduction
You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings
to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device.
Starting Kids Home
When starting Kids Home for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
1 Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap
(
Kids Home
) to activate it.
2 Read the Kids Home intro page and tap
Next
.
3 Create a PIN to use when using Kids Home.
If you have already set the screen lock method on your device, you can use the same lock
method for Kids Home without creating a new PIN.
The Kids Home screen will appear.
Your preset screen lock method or your created PIN will be used when activating the
Parental control
feature or closing Kids Home.
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Using Kids Home
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap
(
Kids Home
) to activate it. The Kids Home screen will appear.
On the Kids Home screen, select the app you want to use.
Access additional
options.
Available apps
Kids Art Studio
Kids Phone
Kids Browser
Kids
Camera
Kids Gallery
Using parental control features
You can configure the settings for Kids Home and view the usage history.
On the Kids Home screen, tap
→
Parental control
and enter your unlock code.
•
Kid’s name
: Manage your child’s profile.
•
Set daily playtime
: Restrict the usage time for Kids Home.
•
Daily usage
: View the daily usage time of Kids Home.
•
Activity
: View the activity history of Kids Home.
•
Frequently contacted
: View the frequently used contacts in Kids Home.
•
My kid’s creations
: View the works created from the apps in Kids Home.
•
Allowed content
: Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them.
Closing Kids Home
To close Kids Home, tap the Back button or tap
→
Close Kids Home
, and then enter your
unlock code.
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Samsung Members
Samsung Members
offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis,
and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others
in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips.
Samsung Members
can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.
•
This app’s availability and supported features may vary depending on the region or
service provider.
•
To submit your feedback or post your comments, you must sign in to your
Samsung account. Refer to Samsung account for more information.
Samsung Notes
Create notes by entering text from the keyboard or by handwriting or drawing on the screen.
You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes.
Creating notes
1 Launch the
Samsung Notes
app and tap .
2 Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note.
Enter text using the keyboard.
Write or draw with pens.
Paint with brushes.
Insert an image or a voice
recording.
3 When you are finished composing the note, tap
Save
.
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Deleting notes
1 Launch the
Samsung Notes
app.
2 Tap and hold a note to delete.
To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete.
3 Tap
Delete
.
Calendar
Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner.
Creating events
1 Launch the
Calendar
app and tap or double-tap a date.
If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap .
2 Enter event details.
Select a calendar to save the
event to.
Enter the location.
Add a note.
Set an alarm.
Enter a title.
Select a sticker to display with
the event.
Set the duration.
Add more details.
Change the event's colour.
3 Tap
Save
to save the event.
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Creating reminders
You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for
each reminder. Launch the
Calendar
app and tap
→
Reminder
. The
Reminder
app will
launch. Refer to Reminder for more information.
Syncing events with your accounts
1 Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Accounts
and select the account
to sync with.
2 Tap
Sync account
and tap the
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
app and tap
→
→
Add new
account
. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. When an account is added, it will
appear on the list.
My Files
Access and manage various files stored in the device.
Launch the
My Files
app.
View files that are stored in each storage.
To check for unnecessary data and free up the device’s storage, tap
→
Storage analysis
.
To search for files or folders, tap .
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Clock
Introduction
Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a
specific duration.
Alarm
Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Alarm
.
Setting alarms
Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set
other various alarm options, and then tap
Save
.
To open the keypad to enter an alarm 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
World Clock
.
Creating clocks
Tap , enter a city name or select a city from the map, and then tap
Add
.
To use the time zone converter, tap
→
Time zone converter
.
Deleting clocks
Tap and hold a clock, tick clocks to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
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Stopwatch
1 Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Stopwatch
.
2 Tap
Start
to time an event.
To record lap times while timing an event, tap
Lap
.
3 Tap
Stop
to stop timing.
•
To restart the timing, tap
Resume
.
•
To clear lap times, tap
Reset
.
Timer
1 Launch the
Clock
app and tap
Timer
.
To add a frequently used timer, tap , set the duration and name, and then tap
Add
.
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.
You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen.
To clear the history, tap
Clear history
.
To use the unit conversion tool, tap . You can convert various values, such as area, length,
or temperature, into other units.
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Reminder
Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive
notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder.
•
To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network.
•
To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
•
To use location reminders, the GPS feature must be activated.
Starting Reminder
Starting Reminder from Calendar
Launch the
Calendar
app and tap
→
Reminder
. The Reminder screen will appear and the
Reminder
app icon ( ) will be added to the Apps screen.
Creating reminders
Create reminders with various methods. Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with
a specified time or location setting. You can also save various content, such as a single memo
or webpage address, and view it later.
For example, create a reminder to alert you to ‘Water the flowers when I get home’.
1 Launch the
Reminder
app.
2 Tap
Write a reminder
or and enter ‘Water the flowers’.
3 Tap
Place
→
Set conditions
→
Pick a place
and set the location to home.
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4 Tap
When I arrive at
→
Done
.
5 Tap
Save
to save the reminder.
When you arrive at home, the ‘Water the flowers’ notification will appear.
Checking reminder notifications
At the preset time or location, a notification pop-up window will appear. Tap
Complete
or
Snooze
.
Viewing the reminders list
Launch the
Reminder
app to view your reminders list. To view reminder details, select a
reminder.
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Editing reminder details
Add or edit reminder details, such as frequency, date and time, or location.
1 On the reminders list, select a reminder to edit and tap
Edit
.
2 Edit the conditions and tap
Save
.
Reminder conditions
Change the reminder's colour.
Reminder information
Add a checklist.
Add an image.
Completing reminders
Mark reminders that you do not need to be reminded of as complete.
On the reminders list, select a reminder and tap
Complete
. Alternatively, drag the reminder to
the left.
Restoring reminders
Restore reminders that have been completed.
1 On the reminders list, tap
→
Completed
→
Edit
.
2 Tick items to restore and tap
Restore
.
Reminders will be added to the reminders list and you will be reminded at the preset
times.
Deleting reminders
To delete a reminder, drag the reminder to the right. To delete multiple reminders, tap and
hold a reminder, tick reminders to delete, and then tap
Delete
.
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Sharing content
Share content by using various sharing options. The following actions are an example of
sharing images.
You may incur additional charges when sharing files via the mobile network.
(SM-T515, SM-T517)
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2 Tap and select a sharing method, such as email.
When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted
will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via
the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch
the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
, and then tap the
Direct share
switch to
activate it.
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Using additional features
•
Share large files
: Share large files. Upload files to the Samsung storage server and share
them with others via a Web link or a code. To use this feature, your phone number must
be verified. (SM-T515)
•
Smart View
: View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your
device to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or monitor.
When the image is sent to the recipients’ devices, a notification will appear on their devices.
Tap the notification to view or download the image.
Daily Board
Introduction
Daily Board lets you use your tablet as a picture frame when it is charging. You can enjoy
a slideshow with your favourite images and view the information such as the time or the
weather.
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Launching Daily Board
1 When the device is charging, drag the status bar downwards to open the notification
panel.
2 Tap
Tap here to start Daily Board.
to start Daily Board.
If you are using this feature for the first time, read and agree to the terms and conditions,
and then tap
Agree
.
Adding images
You can add your favourite images to display.
1 Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
→
Daily Board
.
2 Tap
Slideshow
→
Select albums
and select an album.
The selected images will be displayed when the slideshow starts.
Closing Daily Board
To close Daily Board, tap the Back button.
Deactivating Daily Board
You can set the device to prevent Daily Board from launching even when a charger is
connected.
Launch the
Settings
app, tap
Advanced features
, and then tap the
Daily Board
switch to
deactivate it.
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Google apps
Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google
account to access some apps.
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.
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 and TV programmes, from
Play Store
.
Drive
Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.
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YouTube
Watch or create videos and share them with others.
Photos
Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.
Google
Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.
Duo
Make a simple video call.
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Settings
Introduction
Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised by configuring
various setting options.
Launch the
Settings
app.
To search for settings by entering keywords, tap .
Connections
Options
Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
.
•
Wi-Fi
: Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or
other network devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.
•
Bluetooth
: Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled
devices. Refer to Bluetooth for more information.
•
Flight mode
: Set the device to disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use
only non-network services.
Follow the regulations provided by the airline and the instructions of aircraft
personnel. In cases where it is allowed to use the device, always use it in flight
mode.
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•
Mobile networks
: Configure your mobile network settings. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
•
Data usage
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings
for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection
when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.
You can also activate the data saver feature to prevent some apps running in the
background from sending or receiving data. Refer to Data saver (SM-T515, SM-T517) for
more information.
►
SM-T510: Keep track of your data usage amount.
•
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. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth. Refer to Mobile Hotspot
and Tethering (SM-T515, SM-T517) for more information. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
•
More connection settings
: Customise settings to control other features. Refer to More
connection settings for more information.
Wi-Fi
Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other
network devices.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.
Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. Enter the password and 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
.
•
If you cannot connect to a Wi-Fi network properly, restart your device’s Wi-Fi feature
or the wireless router.
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
, and then tap the switch to activate it.
2 Tap
Wi-Fi Direct
.
The detected devices are listed.
If the device you want to connect to is not in the list, request that the device turns on its
Wi-Fi Direct feature.
3 Select a device to connect to.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Wi-Fi Direct connection
request.
Sending and receiving data
You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions
are an example of sending an image to another device.
1 Launch the
Gallery
app and select an image.
2 Tap
→
Wi-Fi Direct
and select a device to transfer the image to.
3 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.
If the devices are already connected, the image will be sent to the other device without
the connection request procedure.
Ending the device connection
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Wi-Fi
.
2 Tap
Wi-Fi Direct
.
The device displays the connected devices in the list.
3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices.
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Bluetooth
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.
•
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, pirating copies
of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is
not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
Pairing with other Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
, and then tap the switch to
activate it.
The detected devices will be listed.
2 Select a device to pair with.
If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth
pairing mode. Refer to the other device’s user manuals.
Your device is visible to other devices while the Bluetooth settings screen is open.
3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm.
The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection
request.
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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 device to transfer the image to.
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.
3 Accept the Bluetooth connection request on the other device.
Unpairing Bluetooth devices
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Bluetooth
.
The device displays the paired devices in the list.
2 Tap next to the device name to unpair.
3 Tap
Unpair
.
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Data saver (SM-T515, SM-T517)
Reduce your data usage by preventing some apps running in the background from sending
or receiving data.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Data usage
→
Data saver
and tap the switch to
activate it.
When the data saver feature is activated, the icon will appear on the status bar.
Data saver feature activated
To select apps to use data without restriction, tap
Allow app while Data saver on
and
select apps.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering (SM-T515, SM-T517)
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 via Wi-Fi,
USB, or Bluetooth.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
.
You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
•
Mobile Hotspot
: Use the mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection
with computers or other devices.
•
Bluetooth tethering
: Use Bluetooth tethering to share the device’s mobile data
connection with computers or other devices via Bluetooth.
•
USB tethering
: Use USB tethering to share the device’s mobile data connection with
a computer via USB. When connected to a computer, the device is used as a wireless
modem for the computer.
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Using the mobile hotspot
Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other
devices.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering
→
Mobile
Hotspot
.
2 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
→
Configure Mobile 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 the Wi-Fi networks
list.
If the other device cannot connect to the mobile hotspot, on your device, tap
→
Allowed devices
and tap the
Allowed devices only
switch to deactivate it.
4 On the connected device, use the device’s mobile data connection to access the Internet.
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More connection settings
Customise settings to control other connection features.
On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
More connection settings
.
•
Nearby device scanning
: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to.
•
Printing
: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search
for available printers or add one manually to print files. Refer to Printing for more
information.
•
VPN
: Set up virtual networks (VPNs) on your device to connect to a school or company’s
private network.
•
Private DNS
: Use the reliable domain name system (DNS) for a school or company’s
internal private network instead of using the external hosting network. The DNS will be
searched for and connected to automatically, or you can search for the DNS and connect
to it manually.
•
Ethernet
: When you connect an Ethernet adaptor, you can use a wired network and
configure network 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 On the Settings screen, tap
Connections
→
More connection settings
→
Printing
→
Download plugin
.
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2 Search for a printer plug-in in
Play Store
.
3 Select a printer plug-in and install it.
4 Select the installed printer plug-in.
The device will automatically search for printers that are connected to the same Wi-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.
Printing methods may vary depending on the content type.
Sound
Options
Change settings for various sounds on the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Sound
.
•
Sound mode
: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode.
•
Ringtone
: Change the call ringtone. (SM-T515)
•
Notification sounds
: Change the notification sound.
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•
Volume
►
SM-T515: Adjust the volume level for call ringtones, music and videos, system sounds,
and notifications.
►
SM-T510, SM-T517: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and
notifications.
•
Use Volume keys for media
: Set the device to adjust the media volume level when you
press the Volume key.
•
System sounds
: Set the device to sound for actions, such as turning the screen on or off
or controlling the touchscreen.
•
Advanced sound settings
: Optimise the settings for when media is being played. Refer
to Dolby Atmos (surround sound) for more information.
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Dolby Atmos (surround sound)
Select a surround sound mode optimised for various types of audio, such as movies, music,
and voice. With Dolby Atmos, you can experience moving audio sounds that flows all around
you.
On the Settings screen, tap
Sound
→
Advanced sound settings
→
Sound quality and
effects
→
Dolby Atmos
, tap the switch to activate it, and then select a mode.
Notifications
Change the notification settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Notifications
.
•
App icon badges
: Change the settings for app icon badges.
•
Do not disturb
: Set the device to mute notification sounds and media, except for allowed
exceptions.
•
Status bar
: Set the device to display only three recent notifications and whether to show
the remaining battery level in percentage on the status bar.
•
Recently sent
: View the apps that received recent notifications and change the
notification settings. To customise notification settings for more apps, tap
See all
→
→
All
and select an app from the app list.
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Display
Options
Change the display and the Home screen settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Display
.
•
Brightness
: Adjust the brightness of the display.
•
Outdoor mode
: Activate outdoor mode to make the display easier to see in bright
conditions.
•
Night mode
: Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at
night or in a dark place. Refer to Night mode for more information.
•
Font size and style
: Change the font size and style.
•
Screen zoom
: Change the screen zoom setting.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s
backlight.
•
Home screen
: Change the Home screen settings.
•
Navigation bar
: Change the navigation bar settings. Refer to Navigation bar (soft
buttons) for more information.
•
Screensaver
: Set the device to launch a screensaver when the device is charging. Refer to
Screensaver for more information.
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Night mode
Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark
place.
•
The dark theme may not be applied in some apps.
•
You can quickly activate or deactivate night mode on the notification panel. Open
the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap
(
Night mode
).
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Display
→
Night mode
and tap the
Turn on now
switch to
activate it.
2 To set the schedule to apply night mode to the screen, tap the
Turn on as scheduled
switch to activate it and select an option.
•
Sunset to sunrise
: Set the device to turn on night mode at night and turn it off in the
morning based on your current location.
•
Custom schedule
: Set a specific time to turn on and off night mode.
Screensaver
You can set to display images as a screensaver when the screen turns off automatically. The
screensaver will be displayed when the device is charging.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Display
→
Screensaver
and tap the switch to activate it.
2 Select an option.
If you select
Photo Frame
, a slideshow with selected images will start. If you select
Photo
Table
or
Photos
, selected images will appear as small cards and overlap.
3 Tap to select albums for displaying images.
4 When you are finished, tap the Back button.
To preview the selected option, tap
Preview
.
When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on.
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Wallpaper
Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
On the Settings screen, tap
Wallpaper
.
Lock screen
Options
Change the settings for the locked 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 unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are
detected. Refer to Smart Lock for more information.
•
Secure lock settings
: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
•
Clock style
: Change the type and colour of the clock on the locked screen.
•
Roaming clock
: Change the clock to show both the local and home time zones on the
locked screen when roaming. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
•
FaceWidgets
: Change the settings of the items displayed on the locked screen.
•
Contact information
: Set the device to show contact information, such as your email
address, on the locked screen.
•
Notifications
: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen.
•
App shortcuts
: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen.
•
About Lock screen
: View the Locked screen version and legal information.
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Smart Lock
You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices
are detected.
For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device
will detect the location and automatically unlock itself.
•
This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method.
•
If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you
must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen
→
Smart Lock
.
2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3 Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.
Security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Security
.
•
Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
•
Find My Mobile
: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information
about the location of your device.
•
Security update
: View the version of your device’s software and check for updates.
•
Install unknown apps
: 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.
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•
Encrypt SD card
: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.
If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the
device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before
resetting the device.
•
Other security settings
: Configure additional security settings.
•
Location
: Change settings for location information permissions.
•
App permissions
: View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them.
You can also edit the permission settings.
•
Send diagnostic data
: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and
usage information to Samsung. (SM-T515, SM-T517)
•
Receive marketing information
: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing
information, such as special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters.
Secure Folder
Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from
being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the
device is unlocked.
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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 or Wi-Fi
Direct. 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 secure location.
To use Secure Folder, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
Setting up Secure Folder
1 Launch the
Settings
app and tap
Security
→
Secure Folder
.
2 Tap
Continue
.
3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap
Sign in
.
4 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the setup.
To change the name or icon colour of Secure Folder, tap
→
Customise icon
.
•
When you launch the
Secure Folder
app, you must unlock the app using your
preset lock method.
•
If you forget your Secure Folder unlock code, you can reset it using your Samsung
account. Tap the reset button at the bottom of the locked screen, and enter 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 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Auto lock Secure Folder
.
2 Select a lock option.
To manually lock your Secure Folder, tap
→
Lock
.
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Moving content to Secure Folder
Move content, such as photos and contacts, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an
example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder.
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Add files
.
2 Tap
Images
, tick images to move, and then tap
Done
.
3 Tap
Move
.
The selected items will be deleted from the original folder and moved to Secure Folder.
To copy items, tap
Copy
.
The method for moving content may vary depending on the content type.
Moving content from Secure Folder
Move content from Secure Folder to the corresponding app in the default storage. The
following actions are an example of moving an image from Secure Folder to the default
storage.
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Gallery
.
2 Select an image and tap
→
Move out of Secure Folder
.
The selected items will be moved to
Gallery
in the default storage.
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Adding apps
Add an app to use in Secure Folder.
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
Add apps
.
2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap
Add
.
To install apps from
Play Store
or
Galaxy Store
, tap
Download from Play Store
or
Download from Galaxy Store
.
Removing apps from Secure Folder
Tap and hold an app to delete, and tap
Uninstall
.
Adding accounts
Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with the apps in Secure
Folder.
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and 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.
Launch the
Secure Folder
app, tap
→
Settings
, and then tap the
Show Secure Folder
switch to deactivate it.
Alternatively, drag the status bar downwards to open the notification panel. Then, swipe
downwards on the notification panel and tap
Secure Folder
to deactivate the feature.
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Backing up and restoring Secure Folder
Back up content and apps in Secure Folder to Samsung Cloud using your Samsung account
and restore them later.
Backing up data
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Backup and restore
.
2 Tap
Add account
and sign in to your Samsung account.
3 Tap
Back up Secure Folder data
.
4 Tick items you want to back up and tap
Back up
.
Data will be backed up to Samsung Cloud.
Restoring data
1 Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
Backup and restore
.
2 Tap
Restore
.
3 Tap to select a device to restore the data.
4 Select the data types you want to restore and tap
Restore
.
Backed up data will be restored to your device.
Uninstalling Secure Folder
You can uninstall Secure Folder, including the content and apps in it.
Launch the
Secure Folder
app and tap
→
Settings
→
More settings
→
Uninstall
.
To back up content before uninstalling Secure Folder, tick
Move media files out of Secure
Folder
and tap
Uninstall
. To access data backed from Secure Folder, launch the
My Files
app
and tap
Internal storage
→
Secure Folder
.
Notes saved in
Samsung Notes
will not be backed up.
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Accounts and backup
Options
Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also register and
manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or
from other devices via Smart Switch.
On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
.
•
Accounts
: Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.
•
Users
: Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised
settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Refer to Users for
more information.
•
Backup and restore
: Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your
device. You can back up your sensitive information and access it later. You must sign in to
your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data.
•
Samsung Cloud
: Manage the content that you want to store securely in Samsung Cloud.
Check the usage status of your Samsung Cloud storage, and sync, back up, and restore
your data. Refer to Samsung Cloud for more information.
•
Smart Switch
: Launch Smart Switch and transfer data from your previous device. Refer to
Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) for more information.
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.
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Users
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:
•
Administrator: The administrator 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 can add or delete user accounts only
when using this account.
•
Guest: This account allows guests to access the device. Information and data used during
a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked
whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it.
•
User: This account allows users to access their own apps and content, and customise the
device settings that affect all accounts.
•
User (restricted profile): A restricted account can only access the apps and content
allowed by the administrator account, and cannot use the services that require logging
in. (SM-T510, SM-T517)
Adding users
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
2
►
SM-T515: Tap
Add user or profile
→
OK
→
Set up now
.
►
SM-T510, SM-T517: Tap
Add user or profile
→
User
→
OK
→
Set up now
.
The device will switch to a new user account and the default locked screen will appear on
the screen.
3 Unlock the device and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup.
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Adding restricted profiles (SM-T510, SM-T517)
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Users
.
2 Tap
Add user or profile
→
User (restricted profile)
.
If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the administrator account, follow
the on-screen instructions to set one up.
3 Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access.
Switching users
Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen and select an account to switch to.
Locked screen
Managing users
►
SM-T515: When using the administrator 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 change an account’s settings, tap next to an account.
►
SM-T510, SM-T517: When using the administrator account, you can delete accounts or
change the settings for restricted accounts.
To delete a user account, tap next to the account and then tap
Delete
.
To change the settings for a restricted account, tap next to an account. You can delete the
account by tapping .
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Samsung Cloud
Sync the data saved in your device, such as images and videos, with Samsung Cloud and
view the data you have saved on Samsung Cloud. You can also back up your device’s data to
Samsung Cloud and restore it later.
To use Samsung Cloud, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
Syncing data
You can sync data saved in your device, such as images, videos, and events, with Samsung
Cloud and access it from other devices.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
.
2 Tap
→
Settings
→
Sync and auto backup settings
→
Sync
.
3 Tap the switches next to the items you want to sync with.
You can check the saved data or change the settings by tapping
Gallery
,
Other
synced data
, or
Samsung Cloud Drive
.
Backing up data
You can back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Back up this
tablet
.
2 Tick items you want to back up and tap
Back up
.
3 Tap
Done
.
•
Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be backed up, on the
Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Back up this
tablet
.
•
To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings
screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
→
Restore data
→
, and
then select a device you want.
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Restoring data
You can restore your backup data from Samsung Cloud to your device.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Accounts and backup
→
Samsung Cloud
.
2 Tap
Restore data
→
and select a device you want.
3 Tick the data types you want to restore and tap
Restore
.
Google
Configure settings for some features provided by Google.
On the Settings screen, tap
Google
.
Advanced features
Options
Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them.
On the Settings screen, tap
Advanced features
.
Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for
some features using sensors.
•
Daily Board
: Set the device to show a slideshow with selected images. Refer to Daily
Board for more information.
•
Smart pop-up view
: Select apps to view their notifications via pop-up windows. When
using this feature, you can quickly view the contents via pop-up windows by tapping the
icon on the screen.
This feature is only available in apps that support the Multi window feature.
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•
Direct share
: Set the device to display the people you contacted on the sharing options
panel to allow you to share content directly.
•
Reduce animations
: Set the device to reduce the screen effects of certain actions, such as
opening or closing apps.
•
Motions and gestures
: Activate the motion feature and configure settings. Refer to
Motions and gestures for more information.
Motions and gestures
Activate the motion feature and configure settings.
On the Settings screen, tap
Advanced features
→
Motions and gestures
.
•
Double tap to wake
: Set the device to turn on the screen by double-tapping anywhere
on the screen while the screen is turned off.
•
Smart stay
: Set the device to prevent the display from turning off while you are looking
at it.
•
Easy mute
: Set the device to mute alarms by using palm motions.
•
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 to capture a screenshot while using some apps and features.
•
Swipe to call or send messages
: Set the device to make a call or send a message when
you swipe to the right or left on a contact or a phone number in the
Phone
or
Contacts
app. (SM-T515)
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Digital wellbeing
View the daily usage history of your device. You can see information such as how long the
screen was on and how many times you opened apps or used certain features. You can also
limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app.
On the Settings screen, tap
Digital wellbeing
.
Number of unlocks
The time the screen was on
Number of notifications
Activate wind down mode.
Dashboard
Change the notification
settings.
Setting timers for apps
You can limit the daily usage time for each app by setting a timer. When you reach the limit,
the app will be deactivated and you cannot use it.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Digital wellbeing
→
Dashboard
.
2 Tap
No timer
next the app you want and set the time.
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Activating wind down mode
You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your
sleep from being disturbed.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
Digital wellbeing
→
Wind down
and tap the
Turn on now
switch to activate it.
2 Turn on the switch to activate the feature you want.
•
Greyscale
: Displays colours on the screen as grey tones.
•
Do not disturb
: Set the device to mute notification sounds and media, except for
allowed exceptions.
3 To set the schedule to activate wind down mode, tap the
Turn on as scheduled
switch to
activate it, tap
Set schedule
, and then set the time.
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Device care
Introduction
The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage,
memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with a tap of
your finger.
Battery
Storage
Security
Memory
Optimising your device
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Fix now
or
Optimise now
.
The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions.
•
Clearing some memory.
•
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background.
•
Managing abnormal battery usage.
•
Scanning for crashed apps and malware.
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Using the auto optimisation feature
You can set the device to perform auto optimisation when your device is not in use. Tap
→
Auto optimisation
and tap the switch to activate it. If you want to set the time to perform
auto optimisation, tap
Time
.
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.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
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.
•
You may not receive notifications from some apps that use power saving mode.
Power mode
Select a power mode that suits your device usage purposes.
Tap
Power mode
and select an option.
•
Optimised
: Optimised for a balance between the device’s performance and battery
usage.
•
Medium power saving
: Activate power saving mode to extend the battery’s usage time.
•
Maximum power saving
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: In maximum power saving mode, the device decreases battery
consumption by activating night mode and limiting the apps and features available.
Network connections, except for the mobile network, will be deactivated.
►
SM-T510: In maximum power saving mode, the device decreases battery
consumption by activating night mode and limiting the apps and features available.
Network connections will be deactivated.
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Managing battery usage for each app
You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from
using battery power when they are not being used. Select apps from the apps list and tap the
Put app to sleep
switch to activate the feature. Also, tap
→
Settings
and set up the options
under
App power management
.
Storage
Check the status of the used and available memory.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Storage
.
•
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you update the device.
•
You can view the available capacity of the internal memory in the Specification
section for your device on the Samsung website.
Managing the memory
To delete residual files, such as cache, tap
CLEAN NOW
. To delete files or uninstall apps that
you do not use any more, select a category under
User data
. Then, tick items to select and tap
DELETE
or
UNINSTALL
.
Memory
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Memory
.
To speed up your device by stopping apps running in the background, tick apps from the
apps list, and tap
CLEAN NOW
.
Security
Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware.
On the Settings screen, tap
Device care
→
Security
→
Scan tablet
.
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Apps
Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage
information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable
unnecessary apps.
On the Settings screen, tap
Apps
.
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 available depending on the selected
language. Refer to Adding device languages for more information.
•
Date and time
: Access and alter the settings to control how the device displays the time
and date.
If the battery remains fully discharged, the time and date is reset.
•
Contact us
: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung
Members for more information.
•
Reset
: Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset. You can reset all your
settings, or only network settings, or accessibility settings. You can also set the device to
restart at a preset time for device optimisation.
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Adding device languages
You can add languages to use on your device.
1 On the Settings screen, tap
General management
→
Language and input
→
Language
→
Add language
.
To view all the languages that can be added, tap
→
All languages
.
2 Select a language to add.
3 To set the selected language as the default language, tap
Set as default
. To keep the
current language setting, tap
Keep current
.
The selected language will be added to your languages list. If you changed the default
language, the selected language will be added to the top of the list.
To change the default language from your languages list, drag next to a language
and move it to the top of the list. Then, tap
Apply
. If an app does not support the default
language, the next supported language in the list will be used.
Accessibility
Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Accessibility
.
•
Screen reader
: Activate Voice Assistant, which provides voice feedback. To view help
information to learn how to use this feature, tap
Tutorial
.
•
Visibility enhancements
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually
impaired users.
•
Hearing enhancements
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with
hearing impairment.
•
Interaction and dexterity
: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users who
have reduced dexterity.
•
Advanced settings
: Configure settings for Direct access and notification features.
•
Installed services
: View accessibility services installed on the device.
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Software update
Update your device’s software via the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also
schedule software updates.
On the Settings screen, tap
Software update
.
If emergency software updates are released for your device’s security and to block
new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your
agreement.
•
Download and install
: Check for and install updates manually.
•
Auto download over Wi-Fi
: Set the device to download updates automatically when
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
•
Last update
: View information about the last software update.
Security updates information
Security updates are provided to strengthen the security of your device and protect your
personal information. For security updates for your model, visit security.samsungmobile.com.
The website supports only some languages.
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
.
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About tablet
Access your device’s information.
On the Settings screen, tap
About tablet
.
To change your device’s name, tap
Edit
.
•
Status
►
SM-T515, SM-T517: View various device information, such as the SIM card status, Wi-Fi
MAC address, and serial number.
►
SM-T510: View various device information, such as the Wi-Fi MAC address and serial
number.
•
Legal information
: View legal information related to the device, such as safety
information and the open source licence.
•
Software information
: View the device’s software information, such as its operating
system version and firmware version.
•
Battery information
: View the device’s battery status and information.
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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.
•
PIN: When using the device for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled, you
must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM or USIM card. You can disable this feature by
using the Lock SIM card menu.
•
PUK: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly
several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider.
•
PIN2: When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with
the SIM or USIM card. For more information, contact your service provider.
Your device displays network or service error messages
•
When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move
to another area and try again. While moving, error messages may appear repeatedly.
•
You cannot access some options without a subscription. For more information, contact
your service provider.
Your device does not turn on
When the battery is completely discharged, your device will not turn on. Fully charge the
battery before turning on the device.
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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.
•
Ensure that your device software is updated to the latest version.
•
If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre.
Your device freezes 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 the Volume
Down key simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
Resetting the device
If the methods above do not solve your problem, perform a factory data reset.
Launch the
Settings
app and tap
General management
→
Reset
→
Factory data reset
→
Reset
→
Delete all
. Before performing the factory data reset, remember to make backup
copies of all important data stored in the device.
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Calls are not connected (SM-T515)
•
Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling.
•
Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number.
Others cannot hear you speaking on a call (SM-T515)
•
Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone.
•
Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
•
If using an earphone, ensure that it is properly connected.
Sound echoes during a call (SM-T515)
Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.
►
SM-T515: A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected
or audio quality is poor
►
SM-T510, SM-T517: 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. Charge the battery.
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The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved
chargers)
•
Ensure that the charger is connected properly.
•
Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced.
The battery depletes faster than when first purchased
•
When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the
useful charge may be reduced.
•
Battery consumption will increase when you use certain features or apps, such as GPS,
games, or the Internet.
•
The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time.
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.
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.
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Error messages appear when opening multimedia files
If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your
device, try the following:
•
Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device.
•
Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected. If the file is
DRM-protected, ensure that you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file.
•
Ensure that the file formats are supported by the device. If a file format is not supported,
such as DivX or AC3, install an app that supports it. To confirm the file formats that your
device supports, visit www.samsung.com.
•
Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos
captured by other devices may not work properly.
•
Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service
provider or providers of additional services. Some content circulated on the Internet,
such as ringtones, videos, or wallpapers, may not work properly.
Bluetooth is not working well
If another Bluetooth device is not located or there are connection problems or performance
malfunctions, try the following:
•
Ensure that the device you wish to connect with is ready to be scanned or connected to.
•
Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum
Bluetooth range (10 m).
•
On your device, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Connections
, and then tap the
Bluetooth
switch to re-activate it.
•
On your device, launch the
Settings
app, tap
General management
→
Reset
→
Reset
network settings
→
Reset settings
to reset network settings. You may lose registered
information when performing the reset.
If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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A connection is not established when you connect the device to a
computer
•
Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device.
•
Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer.
•
If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher
installed on your computer.
Your device cannot find your current location
GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi
or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations.
Data stored in the device has been lost
Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot
restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in
the device.
A small gap appears around the outside of the device case
•
This gap is a necessary manufacturing feature and some minor rocking or vibration of
parts may occur.
•
Over time, friction between parts may cause this gap to expand slightly.
There is not enough space in the device’s storage
Delete unnecessary data, such as cache, using the device care feature or manually delete
unused apps or files to free up storage space.
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The Apps button does not appear on the Home screen
Without using the Apps button, you can open the Apps screen by swiping upwards or
downwards on the Home screen. To display the Apps button at the bottom of the Home
screen, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Display
→
Home screen
, and then tap the
Apps button
switch to activate it.
The Home button does not appear
The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or
features. To view the navigation bar, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen.
The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the
notification panel
Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar downwards, and then drag the
notification panel downwards. Tap next to the brightness adjustment bar and tap the
Show control on top
switch to activate it.
Samsung Cloud does not work
•
Ensure that you are connected to a network properly.
•
During a Samsung Cloud’s service check, you cannot use Samsung Cloud. Try again later.
Removing the battery (SM-T510, SM-T515)
•
To remove the battery, contact an authorised service centre. To obtain battery
removal instructions, please visit www.samsung.com/global/ecodesign_energy.
•
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.
•
Samsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort,
including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and
instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence.
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•
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•
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•
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