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SM-T580
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English (EU). 05/2016. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 SM-T580 User Manual English (EU). 05/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lock screen Memo Notification panel Clock Entering text Calculator Screen capture Google apps Opening apps Multi window Settings Samsung account Transferring data from your previous Introduction device Wi-Fi Device and data management Bluetooth Quick connect Flight mode Sharing features Data usage...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Smart Manager Applications Sound Notifications Do not disturb Display Advanced features Users Wallpaper Home screen Lock screen and security Privacy Accessibility Accounts Google Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Accessories Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting...

  • Page 4: Basics

    • D efault 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.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 6: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Front camera Light sensor Power key Volume key Touchscreen Memory card slot Home key Recents key Back key Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Main antenna Rear camera Flash Loud speaker Loud speaker...
  • Page 7 – 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 • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

  • Page 8: 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.
  • Page 9 Basics Viewing the remaining charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery. The actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.

  • Page 10: Power Saving Mode

    • I f you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 11: Memory Card (Microsd Card)

    Basics Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 200 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome 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.

  • Page 12: Turning The Device On And Off

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

  • Page 13: Restarting Device

    Basics Restarting the device 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. Power key Volume Down key Touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
  • Page 14 Basics Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
  • Page 15 Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Basics Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 17 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Home screen to access the available options. Alternatively, on the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
  • Page 18 Basics Removing items Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen. Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps. On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.

  • Page 19: Apps Screen

    Basics Managing panels On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel. To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

  • Page 20: Searching For Items

    Basics Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap , tick the apps, and then tap ADD. You can also add To add more apps to the folder, tap an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen.

  • Page 21: Lock Screen

    Basics 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.

  • Page 22: Notification Panel

    • N one: Do not set a screen lock method. • I f the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. • Y ou 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.
  • Page 23 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Launch Settings. Switch between user accounts or add new user accounts. Quick setting buttons View more quick setting buttons. Adjust the brightness. Launch Quick connect. Tap a notification and perform various actions.

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    Basics S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword. Searching for content on the device → S Finder. Open the notification panel and tap Enter a keyword in the search field or tap and say a keyword. To get more refined results, tap Filter under the search field, and then select filter details.
  • Page 25 Basics Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Delete a preceding word. Change the voice input settings.

  • Page 26: Copying And Pasting

    Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Drag Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 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.

  • Page 27: Opening Apps

    Basics Opening apps On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it. To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and select a recent app window. Closing an app and drag a recent app window to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap CLOSE ALL.
  • Page 28 Basics Split screen view to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window. The selected app will launch in the upper window. Swipe to the left or right to select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding...
  • Page 29 Basics Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between app windows. • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window.
  • Page 30 Basics Some apps may not support this feature. • : Minimise the window. • : Maximise the window. • : Close the app. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.

  • Page 31: Samsung Account

    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. Once your Samsung account has been registered, you can use apps provided by Samsung, without signing in to your account.
  • Page 32 Removing your Samsung account When you remove your registered Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts.

  • Page 33: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Basics Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • M obile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
  • Page 34 Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.

  • Page 35: Device And Data Management

    Basics Device and data management Connecting the device to a computer for data transfer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa. Do not disconnect the USB cable from the device when you are transferring files. Doing so may cause data loss or device damage.

  • Page 36: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    Using a Samsung account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Samsung account, tap the switches next to the items you want to back up to activate them, and then tap BACK UP NOW.

  • Page 37: Quick Connect

    Basics Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Google account, and then tap the switch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account.

  • Page 38: Sharing Content

    Basics Connecting to other devices Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically. → EDIT and tap the If Quick connect is not visible on the notification panel, tap Quick connect switch to activate it. Tap Scan for nearby devices.

  • Page 39: Connecting To A Tv

    Basics Connecting to a TV Connect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be able to use more features depending on the connected TV. Turn on the TV and place your device close to the TV. Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect →...

  • Page 40: Sharing Features

    Basics Streaming content on the registered TV If you register a TV to your device, you can more easily connect to the TV while playing content. When your device recognises the registered TV while you are watching content, the icon will appear on the device.

  • Page 41: Applications

    Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Samsung → Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

  • Page 42: Managing Apps

    Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or OK. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.

  • Page 43: Contacts

    Applications Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. and select a storage location. Enter contact information. • : Add an image. • : Add or delete a contact field. Tap SAVE.

  • Page 44: Searching For Contacts

    Applications Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • D rag a finger along the index at the left side of the contacts list to scroll through it quickly.

  • Page 45: Internet

    Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages Tap Samsung → Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.

  • Page 46: Email

    Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Tap Samsung → Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap SIGN IN. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP.

  • Page 47: Camera

    Applications Sending emails to compose an email. Add recipients and enter an email text. Tap SEND 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 screen. Tap an email on the screen to read it.
  • Page 48 Applications Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. •...
  • Page 49 Applications Launching Camera on the locked screen To quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen. On the locked screen, drag outside the large circle. • T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
  • Page 50 Applications Panorama Take a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Panorama. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • M ove the camera slowly in one direction. •...
  • Page 51 Applications Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE → Selfie. Face the front camera lens. When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself. Alternatively, show your palm to the front camera.
  • Page 52 Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. •...

  • Page 53: Gallery

    Applications • S hooting methods (front): Select shooting options to use. • R eview pictures: Set the device to show photos after capturing them. • S torage location: Select the memory location for storage. • V olume keys function: Set the device to use the Volume key to control the shutter or zoom function.

  • Page 54: Viewing Videos

    Applications Viewing videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. Display your videos. Access additional options. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume. Move the control Move the control panel to the left.

  • Page 55: S Planner

    Applications Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos On the main Gallery screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete.
  • Page 56 Applications Enter a title. Select a calendar to use or Set a start and end date for sync with. the event. Set an alarm. Enter the location of the event. Attach a map showing the location of the event. Add more details. Tap SAVE to save the event.

  • Page 57: My Files

    Applications My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device. On the Apps screen, tap My Files. View files by category or view files stored in the device. To check the status of used and available memory, tap STORAGE USAGE. To search for files or folders, tap SEARCH.

  • Page 58: Clock

    Deleting alarms on an alarm in the list of alarms. WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Clock → WORLD CLOCK. Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap Deleting clocks...

  • Page 59: Calculator

    Applications STOPWATCH On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → Clock → STOPWATCH. Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP. Tap STOP to stop timing. To restart the timing, tap RESUME. To clear lap times, tap RESET.

  • Page 60: Google Apps

    Applications Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer to Accounts for more information. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some apps may not be available or may be labelled differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 61 Applications Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place. Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

  • Page 62: Settings

    Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 63 Settings Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the switch to activate it. 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.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o 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.
  • Page 65 Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option.

  • Page 66: Flight Mode

    Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode.
  • Page 67 Settings • E thernet: The Ethernet option is available when an Ethernet adaptor is connected to the device. Use this option to activate the Ethernet feature and configure network settings. • S creen Sharing: Share the screens of your devices with other devices when using Smart View or Screen Mirroring feature.

  • Page 68: Smart Manager

    Settings Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager →...
  • Page 69 Settings Battery On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → 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. • T he usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out.

  • Page 70: Applications

    Settings Applications Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. On the Settings screen, tap Applications. • A pplication manager: View and manage the apps on your device. • D efault applications: Select a default setting for using apps. •...

  • Page 71: Notifications

    Settings Notifications Change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. To customise notification settings, tap ADVANCED and select an app. • A llow notifications: Allow notifications from the selected app. • S et as priority: Display notifications at the top of the notification panel and include them in the allowed list when Do not disturb is activated.

  • Page 72: Display

    Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • F ont: Change the font size and type. • I con backgrounds: Set whether to display shaded backgrounds to make icons stand out. •...

  • Page 73: Users

    Settings 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: • O wner: The owner account is created only when setting up the device for the first time, and cannot be created more than one.

  • Page 74: Wallpaper

    Settings Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen or the notification panel, and then select an account to switch to. Locked screen Notification panel Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts.

  • Page 75: Lock Screen And Security

    • S ecure lock settings: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method. • F ind 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.

  • Page 76: Privacy

    Private mode for more information. • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. Activating private mode On the Settings screen, tap Privacy →...
  • Page 77 Settings Hiding content On the Apps screen, launch an app to hide items. Select an item and tap MORE → Move to Private. If private mode is not activated, follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. The selected items will be moved to the private folder.

  • Page 78: Accessibility

    Settings Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off. On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the preset private mode access code. Tap the Auto disable switch to activate it.

  • Page 79: Accounts

    To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to your Samsung account. Register your Samsung account to the device to conveniently use Samsung services.

  • Page 80: Google

    Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 81: Battery

    Settings • G oogle voice typing: Change the voice input settings. • T ext-to-speech: Change the text-to-speech settings. • P ointer speed: Adjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device. Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery.

  • Page 82: Accessories

    Settings Accessories Change the accessory settings. On the Settings screen, tap Accessories. • A utomatic unlock: Set the device to unlock automatically when the cover is flipped open. You can use this feature only for some screen lock methods. Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    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: •...

  • Page 84: Touchscreen Responds Slowly Or Improperly

    • R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions.
  • Page 85 This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 86: Error Messages When Launching Camera

    • F ree some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • R estart 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 •...
  • Page 87 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.

  • Page 88: Removing The Battery

    • S amsung 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. Remove the memory card from the device.
  • Page 89 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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