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SM-P585
SM-P585Y
User Manual
English. 05/2017. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 SM-P585 SM-P585Y User Manual English. 05/2017. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Device layout Internet Battery Email SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) Camera Memory card (microSD card) Gallery Turning the device on and off Samsung Notes Controlling the touchscreen Calendar Home screen My Files Lock screen Clock Notification panel Calculator Entering text PEN.UP...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Settings 101 Introduction 101 Connections 110 Sounds and vibration 111 Notifications 111 Display 112 Wallpaper 112 Advanced features 113 Device maintenance 115 Apps 116 Lock screen and security 119 Cloud and accounts 122 Google 123 Accessibility 124 General management 124 Software update 125 User manual 125 About tablet...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    • B e careful not to forget your unlock codes for the screen lock, accounts, and other security features. If you forget an unlock code, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.

  • Page 5: Device Overheating Situations And Solutions

    • I f 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.
  • Page 6 Basics 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.
  • Page 7 • D ecrease the screen brightness. • I f 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.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Device Layout

    Basics Device layout Device Front camera Light sensor Power key Volume key Touchscreen Memory card slot SIM card slot Home key Recents key Back key Multipurpose jack Microphone Headset jack GPS antenna Main antenna Rear camera Flash S Pen Loud speaker Loud speaker...
  • Page 10 – 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 • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
  • Page 11 Basics S Pen S Pen button S Pen nib Tweezers Name Functions • U se the S Pen to write, draw, or perform touch actions on the screen. The Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen.
  • Page 12 Basics Detaching the S Pen When you remove the S Pen from the slot, the device launches Air command or displays the air command features depending on the S Pen detachment option setting. To change the setting, open the Apps screen and tap Settings → Advanced features → S Pen →...
  • Page 13 Basics Replacing the S Pen nib If the nib is dull, replace it with a new one. Firmly hold the nib with the tweezers and remove it. Insert a new nib into the S Pen. Be careful not to pinch your fingers with the tweezers. •...

  • Page 14: Battery

    • T he Recents key and the Back key can be used with the S Pen. • F or more information about the S Pen, visit the Samsung website. • I f the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre. Battery...
  • Page 15 Basics Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. Viewing the remaining charging time While charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Device maintenance → Battery.
  • Page 16 • 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 17: Sim Or Usim Card (Nano-Sim 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.
  • Page 18 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place. Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.

  • Page 19: Memory Card (Microsd Card)

    To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. • 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 20 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 21: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics 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.

  • Page 22: Controlling The Touchscreen

    Basics Controlling the touchscreen • D o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 23 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
  • Page 24 Basics 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 25: 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 26 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
  • Page 27 Basics Removing items Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to Remove shortcut, Delete, or 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 28 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 29 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 To add more apps to the folder, tap ADD, tick the apps, and then tap ADD. You can also add an app by dragging it to the folder on the Apps screen.
  • Page 30 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 31: Lock Screen

    Samsung account. • I f the unlock code is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.

  • Page 32: Notification Panel

    Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, 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.
  • Page 33 Basics 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 →...

  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, 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. Delete a preceding character.
  • Page 35 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. Change the voice input settings. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 36: Screen Capture

    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 37: Opening Apps

    Basics Smart capture You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. You can also immediately crop and share the captured screen. If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features → Smart capture, tap the switch to activate it, and then capture a screenshot. On the screen you are capturing, use one of the following options: •...

  • Page 38: Pen Features

    Screen write Add shortcuts Translate Air command settings • C reate note: Launch Samsung Notes and create a new note. Refer to Samsung Notes more information. • V iew all notes: Launch Samsung Notes and view all notes.
  • Page 39 Basics • S mart select: Collect content quickly. Refer to Smart select for more information. • S creen write: Capture, edit, and write memos on screenshots, and then share them. Refer Screen write for more information. • T ranslate: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. Refer to Translate for more information.
  • Page 40 Basics Select an option to use with the selected area. • D raw: Write or draw on the screen. • S hare: Share the selected area with others. • S ave: Save the selected area in Gallery. Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them.
  • Page 41 Basics • S hare: Share the screenshot with others. • S ave: Save the screenshot in Gallery. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps. Translate Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. •...
  • Page 42 Basics Add shortcuts Add shortcuts to frequently used apps or functions to the Air command panel. On the Air command panel, tap Add shortcuts and select apps or functions to open from the panel. → Shortcuts. To edit shortcuts, open the Air command panel and tap You can also remove the Create note shortcut.
  • Page 43 Basics Using Air Button Hovering the S Pen over items in some apps, such as Gallery, will display Air Button on the preview window. You can perform various actions directly from the preview window using Air Button. Air Button If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features →...
  • Page 44 Basics Direct pen input Fill in forms and write messages using your handwriting with the S Pen. Hover the S Pen over a text field. to open the handwriting field. Write with the S Pen. If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap Settings → Advanced features →...
  • Page 45 When the screen is off, write a memo with the S Pen. When you are finished writing the memo, tap SAVE. Then, the memo will be saved in Samsung Notes. To view memos, open the Apps screen and then tap Samsung Notes → COLLECTIONS → Screen off memo.

  • Page 46: Multi Window

    Basics Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view...
  • Page 47 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. In the lower window, swipe upwards or downwards to select another app to launch. To launch apps not in the list of recently used apps, tap MORE APPS and select an app.
  • Page 48 Basics Using additional options Tap the bar between the app windows to access additional options. Switch locations between app windows. Close the currently selected app. Adjusting the window size Drag the bar between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
  • Page 49 Basics Sharing text or images between windows Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. Minimising the split screen view Press the Home key to minimise the split screen view.

  • Page 50: 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 51: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device

    Basics 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 → Cloud and accounts → Accounts. Tap Samsung account and tap the account to remove.
  • Page 52 Basics Transferring data from a mobile device Transfer data from your previous device to your device. On the previous device, download and install Smart Switch from Galaxy Apps or Play Store. Place the devices near each other. Launch Smart Switch on both devices. When using this feature for the first time, tap START on your device.
  • Page 53 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 54: 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 55 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore → Backup settings 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 56: Quick Connect

    Basics Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore and tap the Back up my data switch for the Google account to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To add the backup account, tap Add account. To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it.
  • Page 57 Basics Connecting to other devices Open the notification panel, swipe downwards on the notification panel, and then tap Search tablet and scan for nearby devices. Tap QUICK CONNECT. The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features will be activated and the device will automatically search for nearby devices.
  • Page 58 Basics Select a feature and follow the on-screen instructions to use the feature. Available features may vary depending on the TV. • V iew tablet on TV (Smart View): View your device’s content on the TV screen. You may need to activate the Screen Mirroring feature on the TV depending on the TV you want to connect.

  • Page 59: Sharing Features

    Basics Sharing features 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. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image. Tap Share and select a sharing method, such as Bluetooth and email.

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 →...

  • Page 62: Phone

    Applications Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. Making calls Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Enter a phone number. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call.
  • Page 63 Applications Using speed dial Set speed dial numbers to quickly make calls. To set a number to speed dial, tap → Speed dial, 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.
  • Page 64 Applications 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 rejection message bar upwards. To create various rejection messages, open the Apps screen, tap Phone →...
  • Page 65 Applications Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • V OLUME: Adjust the volume. • : Access additional options. • A dd call: Dial a second call. • E xtra volume: Increase the volume. •...

  • Page 66: Contacts

    Applications Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. and select a storage location. Enter contact information. Add an image. Enter contact information. Open more information fields. Depending on the selected storage location, the types of information you can save may vary.
  • Page 67 Applications Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad Tap Phone on the Apps screen. Enter the number and tap ADD TO CONTACTS. If the keypad does not appear on the screen, tap to open the keypad. Tap Create contact to create a new contact, or tap Update existing to add the number to an existing contact.
  • Page 68 Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts, select an account name, select the account to sync with, and then tap Contacts (Samsung account) or Sync Contacts. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts.

  • Page 69: Messages

    Applications Merging duplicate contacts When you import contacts from other storages, or sync or move contacts to other accounts, your contacts list may include duplicate contacts. Merge duplicate contacts into one to streamline your contacts list. Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. Tap →...
  • Page 70 Applications Enter a message. Access additional options. Edit recipients. Add recipients from the contacts list. Attach files. Send the message. Enter a message. Enter emoticons. Tap SEND to send the message. Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact. You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you are roaming.
  • Page 71 Applications Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list. Tap Messages on the Apps screen. Tap → Settings → Block messages → Block numbers. Tap INBOX or CONTACTS to select contacts and tap To manually enter a number, tap Enter number, and then enter a phone number. Setting the message notification You can change notification sound, display options, and more.

  • Page 72: 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 73: 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 an email account, tap MANUAL SETUP.

  • Page 74: 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 75 Applications Using swipe gestures Quickly control the preview screen by swiping in different directions. You can change the shooting mode, switch between cameras, or apply filter effects. Front camera preview Shooting modes Rear camera preview Filter effects Switching cameras On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards to switch between cameras. Viewing shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe from the left to the right to open the shooting modes list.
  • Page 76 Applications Viewing filter effects One the preview screen, swipe from the right to the left to open the filter effects list. You can apply a unique feel to your photos or videos. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.
  • Page 77 Applications • T he preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • T he camera automatically shuts off when unused. • M ake sure that the lens is clean. Otherwise, the device may not work properly in some modes that require high resolutions.
  • Page 78 Applications Pro mode Take 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. • : Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life colour range. You can set the colour temperature.
  • Page 79 Applications HDR (Rich tone) Take photos with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. On the shooting modes list, tap HDR (Rich tone). Without effect With effect Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen.
  • Page 80 Applications Night Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the shooting modes list, tap Night. Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the shooting modes list, tap Beauty face. Sports Take a photo of fast-moving subjects. On the shooting modes list, tap Sports.
  • Page 81 Applications Camera settings On the preview screen, tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. REAR CAMERA • P icture size: Select a resolution for photos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality photos, but they will take up more memory.

  • Page 82: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories to share with others. Viewing images and videos Viewing images On the Apps screen, tap Gallery → PICTURES. Select an image.
  • Page 83 Applications To hide or show the menus, tap the screen. You can create a GIF animation or collage from multiple images. Tap → Animate or Collage, and then select images. You can select up to six images for your collage. Viewing videos On the Apps screen, tap Gallery →...
  • Page 84 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap DELETE. Syncing images and videos with Samsung Cloud You can sync images and videos saved in Gallery with Samsung Cloud and access them from other devices. You must register and sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Cloud.

  • Page 85: Samsung Notes

    S Pen. You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes. Creating notes On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Notes → ALL → You can also open the Air command panel and tap the Create note shortcut.
  • Page 86 Applications Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note. Tap Image to insert an image by selecting from Gallery or by taking a photo. Tap Voice to record a voice recording and insert it into the note. Voice recording will start immediately.
  • Page 87 Applications Changing the pen settings When writing or drawing on the screen, tap to change the pen type, line thickness, or pen colour. Change the pen type. Change the line thickness. Change the pen colour. Select a new colour using the colour picker.
  • Page 88 Applications Editing handwritten notes Edit handwritten notes using various editing options, such as cutting, moving, resizing, or transforming. When there is handwriting on the note, tap To change the shape of the selection, tap once more. Tap or draw a line around the input to select. To move the input to another location, select the input, and then drag it to a new location.
  • Page 89 Applications Painting with brushes On the note composer screen, tap Brush to paint with various brushes. When you are finished, tap DONE to insert your painting into the note. You can post your painting to PEN.UP to share it with others. Insert the painting into the note.
  • Page 90 Pinning a note to the Home screen Pin a note to the Home screen to quickly view it or open and edit it. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung Notes. Tap ALL, or tap COLLECTIONS and select a category. Select a note and tap → Pin to home screen.

  • Page 91: Calendar

    Applications Calendar Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap Calendar on the Apps screen. Enter event details. Enter a title. Set a start and end date for the event. Select a calendar to use or sync with.

  • Page 92: My Files

    Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Cloud and accounts → Accounts, select an account service, select the account to sync with, and then tap Calendar (Samsung account) or Sync Calendar. To add accounts to sync with, open the Apps screen and tap Calendar → → Manage calendars →...

  • Page 93: Clock

    Tap and hold an alarm, tick alarms to delete, and then tap DELETE. 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 ADD.

  • Page 94: 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 95: Pen.up

    PEN.UP is a social network service for sharing artwork drawn with the S Pen. Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips. View your recent activity history. Your profile View artwork by category. Post your artwork. You can sign in to PEN.UP with your Samsung account or other SNS accounts.
  • Page 96 Applications Posting your artwork Post your artwork created in Samsung Notes or other drawing apps to PEN.UP. On the Apps screen, tap Samsung → PEN.UP → Add your artwork to post and enter a title, description, and hashtag. Add your artwork to post.
  • Page 97 Applications Viewing artwork Select a post you want to view. While viewing artwork, you can add comments or set it as a favourite. You can also download artwork or set one as your wallpaper. Set the artwork as a favourite. View the users who like the artwork.

  • Page 98: Kids Mode

    Applications Kids Mode Provide a fun and safe environment for children by restricting children’s access to certain apps or content. To start kids mode, tap Kids Mode on the Home or Apps screen. When you launch this app for the first time, set PIN. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Kids Gallery Kids Camera Kids Store...

  • Page 99: 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 100 Applications 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. Hangouts Send messages, images, and emoticons to your friends and have video calls with them. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

  • Page 101: Introduction

    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 Connections Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
  • Page 102 Settings Tap CONNECT. • O nce 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.
  • Page 103 • 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. Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Connections →...
  • Page 104 Settings Accept the Bluetooth connection request on your device to confirm. The devices will be connected when the other device accepts the Bluetooth connection request. Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 105 Settings Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Data usage. • D ata saver: Prevent apps that are running in the background from using a mobile data connection.
  • Page 106 Settings 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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile hotspot and tethering. You may incur additional charges when using this feature.
  • Page 107 Settings Mobile networks Configure your mobile network settings. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Mobile networks. • D ata roaming: Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming. • N etwork mode: Select a network type. •...
  • Page 108 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. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings → Printing → Download plug-in.
  • Page 109 Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings → Download booster.

  • Page 110: Sounds And Vibration

    Settings Sounds and vibration Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • V ibrate while ringing: Set the device to vibrate and play a ringtone for incoming calls. •...

  • Page 111: 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 how silently: Set the device to mute notification sounds and hide notification previews. •...

  • Page 112: Wallpaper

    Settings Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper. Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended input for some features.

  • Page 113: Device Maintenance

    Settings Device maintenance The device maintenance 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 Device security Storage Memory...
  • Page 114 Settings Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → FIX NOW or OPTIMISE NOW. The quick optimisation feature improves device performance through the following actions. • C learing some memory. • D eleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. •...

  • Page 115: Apps

    Settings Storage Check the status of the used and available memory. On the Settings screen, tap Device maintenance → 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.

  • Page 116: Lock Screen And Security

    • A pp shortcuts: Select apps to display shortcuts to them on the locked screen. • 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 117 Settings Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. Activating private mode On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate it. If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up a private mode access code.
  • Page 118 Settings Unhiding content In the private folder, tap and hold an item to, and then tick items to unhide. Tap → Remove from Private. Select a folder to move the items to, and then tap DONE. The items will be moved to the selected folder. Automatically deactivating private mode You can set the device to automatically deactivate private mode each time the screen turns off.

  • Page 119: Cloud And Accounts

    Cloud and accounts Introduction Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud, or reset your device. You can also register and manage accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, and transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch.
  • Page 120 Settings Accounts Add your Samsung account and other accounts to sync with them. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Accounts → Add account.
  • Page 121 Settings Adding users On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Users. Tap Add user or profile → OK → SET UP NOW. The device will switch to a new user account and the default locked screen will appear on the screen.

  • Page 122: Google

    On the Settings screen, tap Cloud and accounts → Backup and restore. SAMSUNG ACCOUNT • B ackup settings: Back up your personal information and app data to Samsung Cloud. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.

  • Page 123: Accessibility

    Settings Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. • V ision: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. • H earing: Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with hearing impairment.

  • Page 124: General Management

    • R eport diagnostic information: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. • M arketing information: Set whether to receive Samsung marketing information, such as special offers, membership benefits, and newsletters.

  • Page 125: User Manual

    Settings User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings. On the Settings screen, tap User manual. About tablet Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About tablet. • M y phone number: View your phone number. •...

  • Page 126: 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 127 • 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 128 Appendix Calls are not connected • E nsure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. • E nsure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call •...
  • Page 129 • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • W hen you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
  • Page 130 • E nsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect • E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 131 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 132 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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