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SM-T280
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English (EU). 03/2016. Rev.1.1
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 SM-T280 User Manual English (EU). 03/2016. Rev.1.1 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basics Gallery Smart Manager Read me first S Planner Package contents Video Device layout Memo Battery Clock Memory card Calculator Turning the device on and off Radio Touchscreen Google apps Home screen Lock screen Notification panel Settings Entering text Introduction Screen capture...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Privacy Accessibility Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting Removing the battery...

  • 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 Headset jack Power key Volume key Touchscreen Home key Recents key Back key Microphone Multipurpose jack GPS antenna Loud speaker Memory card slot Rear camera...
  • 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

    If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

  • Page 11: Memory Card

    Basics Memory 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: Removing The Memory Card

    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: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics Formatting the memory card A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Storage → Format SD card → FORMAT SD CARD →...

  • Page 14: Touchscreen

    Basics 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 15 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 16 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 17: 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. A widget Screen indicators An app A folder Favourite apps...
  • Page 18 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 19 Basics Creating folders On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.

  • Page 20: Apps Screen

    Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.

  • Page 21: Indicator Icons

    Basics Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name. To change the folder colour, tap To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder. To delete a folder, select a folder with .

  • Page 22: Lock Screen

    On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

  • Page 23: Notification Panel

    Basics A PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it. Password A password consists of characters and numbers. Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it. Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar.
  • Page 24 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Rearrange quick setting buttons. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. Switch between user accounts or add new user accounts. Adjust the brightness. Maximise brightness for better visibility in bright conditions. Tap a notification and perform various actions.

  • Page 25: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Delete a preceding character.
  • Page 26 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. Start or pause entering text by voice.

  • Page 27: 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. Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device.

  • Page 28: 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 29 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. Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding...
  • Page 30 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 31 Basics Some apps may not support this feature. • : 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 32: Device And Data Management

    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 33: Updating The Device

    Basics On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device. Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer Move audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.

  • Page 34: Backing Up And Restoring Data

    To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it. To restore data using a Samsung account, tap Restore. Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items.

  • Page 35: Performing A Data Reset

    Basics Using a Google account On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it. Tap Backup account and select an account as the backup account. To restore data using a Google account, tap the Automatic restore switch to activate it. When you reinstall apps, backed up settings and data will be restored.

  • Page 36: Applications

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

  • Page 37: My Files

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

  • Page 38: Email

    Applications Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Tap Email on the Apps screen. Enter the email address and password, and then tap NEXT. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 39: Camera

    Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
  • Page 40 Applications On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured. • T he preview screen may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used.
  • Page 41 Applications Auto mode Auto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Auto. Pro mode Take photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.
  • Page 42 Applications Beauty face Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Beauty face. Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. You can preview various beauty effects on the screen. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits.
  • Page 43 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 44: Gallery

    Applications • V iew mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen. • G rid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • L ocation tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. •...
  • Page 45 Applications Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the previous screen. More options Share the image with others. Modify the image. Add the image to favourites. Delete the image.

  • Page 46: Smart Manager

    Applications Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager →...

  • Page 47: S Planner

    Applications Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out.
  • Page 48 Applications Enter event details. 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.

  • Page 49: Video

    Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Open the playlist. Access additional options. Rewind or Pause and resume fast-forward by playback. dragging the bar. Move the control Move the control panel to the left.

  • Page 50: Memo

    Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Memo. Composing memos on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • C ategory: Create or set a category. •...

  • Page 51: Setting Alarms

    Applications Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD. To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS, set alarm options, and then tap SAVE. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the clock icon next to the alarm in the alarms list. Stopping alarms Tap DISMISS to stop an alarm.

  • Page 52: Calculator

    Applications TIMER On the Apps screen, tap Clock → TIMER. Set the duration, and then tap START. To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.
  • Page 53 Applications to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list. Enter radio station frequency manually. Add the current radio station to Record a song from the FM radio. the favourites list. Turn the FM radio on or off. Access additional options.

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.

  • Page 56: 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. 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 57 Settings Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon. 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.

  • Page 58: 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 59 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 your device has paired with the device before, tap the device name without confirming the auto-generated passkey.

  • Page 60: Data Usage

    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. Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount. On the Settings screen, tap Data usage. More connection settings Options Customise settings to control other features.
  • Page 61 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.

  • Page 62: Sounds And Notifications

    Settings Sounds and notifications Change settings for various sounds on the device. On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications. • S ound mode: Set the device to use sound mode or silent mode. • V olume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notifications. •...

  • Page 63: 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. Users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
  • Page 64 Settings Adding restricted profiles On the Settings screen, tap Users. Tap Add user or profile → User (restricted profile). If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the owner account, follow the on- screen instructions to set one up. Select the apps and content that restricted users are allowed to access.

  • Page 65: Wallpaper

    • U nlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the 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 66: Privacy

    • L ocation: Change settings for location information permissions. • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung. Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Backup And Reset

    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 69: Battery

    Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

  • Page 70: Date And Time

    Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.

  • Page 71: 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 72: Resetting The Device

    • 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 73 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 74 • 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 75 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 76: 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 77 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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