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SM-T719C
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English. 04/2016. Rev.1.0
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  • Page 1 SM-T719C User Manual English. 04/2016. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notification panel Introduction Entering text Wi-Fi Screen capture Bluetooth Opening apps Flight mode Multi window Data usage Samsung account More connection settings Transferring data from your previous Smart Manager device Applications Device and data management Sound Quick connect Notifications Sharing features...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Privacy Accessibility Accounts 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 Light sensor Front camera Touchscreen Power key Volume key Home key (Fingerprint recognition sensor) Memory card tray Recents key Back key Loud speaker Headset jack Loud speaker Multipurpose jack GPS antenna Microphone Push clip Rear camera Push clip...
  • 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 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 (Microsd Card)

    Basics Memory card (microSD card) Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • 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 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 → SD card → Format → FORMAT. Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored in the memory 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. The Home screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 18 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 19 Basics Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. To move an item more easily, tap and hold an item, and drag it to Move apps at the top of the screen.
  • Page 20 Basics 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 Home screen. To move apps from a folder to the Home screen, tap the folder, and then drag an app to the Home screen.
  • Page 21 Basics Creating folders Create folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. Tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. Drop the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
  • Page 22 Basics Searching for items You can search for items on the Apps screen. On the Apps screen, tap SEARCH and enter characters. The device will search for and display the items containing the characters you entered. 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.

  • Page 23: Lock Screen

    • N one: Do not set a screen lock method. • F ingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.

  • Page 24: Notification Panel

    Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details. To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Basics Changing the input language → Languages and types → Add input languages, and then select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key. Additional keyboard functions →...
  • Page 27 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 28: Screen Capture

    Basics Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device. Capturing screenshots Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured images in Gallery. You can also capture screenshots by swiping your hand to the left or right across the screen. If this feature is not activated, open the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32 Basics • : 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. Pop-up view On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45: 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 46 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 47: Internet

    Applications Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.
  • Page 48 Applications Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately save and manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your fingerprint. Activating secret mode Tap MORE → Enable Secret mode. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for secret mode.

  • Page 49: 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 SIGN IN. To manually register a company email account, tap MANUAL SETUP. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.

  • Page 50: 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 51 Applications Current mode Preview thumbnail Record a video. Quick settings Take a photo. Switch between the front and rear cameras. Camera settings Shooting modes On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have captured.
  • Page 52 Applications Locking the focus and exposure Strong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achieve an appropriate exposure. Lock the focus or exposure and then take a photo. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked.
  • Page 53 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 54 Applications Night Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Night. Selfie Take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Tap MODE →...
  • Page 55 Applications Downloading modes Download more shooting modes from Galaxy Apps. On the preview screen, tap MODE → Download. Some downloaded shooting modes do not have access to every feature. 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.
  • Page 56 Applications Camera settings On the preview screen, tap The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used. • V ideo size (rear) / Video size (front): Select a resolution for videos. Using a higher resolution will result in higher quality videos, but they will take up more memory.

  • Page 57: Gallery

    Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image. Access additional options. Move to the previous screen. Add the image to favourites. Modify the image. Share the image with others.
  • Page 58 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. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume.
  • Page 59 Applications Sharing images or videos Select an image or a video, tap Share at the bottom of the screen, and then select a sharing method. S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.

  • Page 60: My Files

    Applications Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap TASKS. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...

  • Page 61: 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 62 Applications Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field. To set an alarm with various alarm options, tap OPTIONS, set alarm options, and then tap SAVE.

  • Page 63: 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 the duration input field. Tap DISMISS when the timer goes off. Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.
  • Page 64 Applications Play Music Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. You can upload music collections stored on your device to the cloud and access them later. Play Movies & TV Download videos to watch from Play Store. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others.

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: Bluetooth

    • 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 Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.

  • Page 68: Flight Mode

    Settings Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image.

  • Page 69: Data Usage

    Settings 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. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings. • N earby device scanning: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to. •...

  • Page 70: Smart Manager

    Settings Select a printer plug-in and install it. Select the printer plug-in and tap the switch to activate it. The device searches for printers that are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. To add printers manually, tap MORE → Add printer → ADD PRINTER. To change print settings, tap MORE →...
  • Page 71 Settings Using the quick optimisation feature On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL. 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 72: Applications

    Settings On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → RAM. To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tap END ALL to close all background apps. Device security Check the device’s security status. This feature scans your device for malware. On the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager →...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Advanced Features

    Settings • S mart stay: Set the device to prevent the display backlight from turning off while you are looking at the display. • S creen mode: Change the screen mode to adjust the display’s colour and contrast. •...

  • Page 75: Home 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. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
  • Page 76 PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint. • I f your fingerprint is not recognised, you must take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it reset. Then, you must re-register your fingerprints.
  • Page 77 Settings For better fingerprint recognition When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance: • T he Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
  • Page 78 Tick fingerprints to delete and tap REMOVE. Verifying the Samsung account password Use fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps. On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.

  • Page 79: Privacy

    • P rivate mode: Activate private mode to prevent others from accessing your personal content. Refer to Private mode for more information. • R eport diagnostic info: Set the device to automatically send the device’s diagnostic and usage information to Samsung.
  • Page 80 Settings Private mode Hide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it. Activating private mode On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, and then tap the switch to activate If you are activating private mode for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up a private mode access code.

  • Page 81: Accessibility

    Settings Unhiding content In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide. Tap MORE → 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 82: Accounts

    • S ervices: View accessibility services installed on the device. Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device.

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: 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 87 • 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 88 • 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 89 • 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 90 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 91 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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