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English. 06/2016. Rev.1.0
User Manual
SM-P355
SM-T355
SM-T555
SM-P555
SM-T355Y
www.samsung.com

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Instructional icons
Explains symbols used in the manual for warnings, cautions, and notes.
Getting started
Package contents
Lists items included in the product box.
Device layout
Illustrates and labels components of the device.
Buttons
Details the function of each physical button on the device.
S Pen
Introduces the S Pen and its components.
Using the SIM or USIM card and battery
Guide on inserting and removing SIM/USIM cards and battery.
Charging the battery
How to charge the device's battery.
Reducing the battery consumption
Tips to conserve battery power by customising settings.
Using a memory card
Information about using memory cards with the device.
Turning the device on and off
Procedures for powering the device on and off.
Locking and unlocking the screen
How to lock and unlock the device screen.
Basics
Using the touch screen
Guidelines for interacting with the touch screen.
Home screen layout
Explains the layout and elements of the Home screen.
Apps screen
Overview of the Apps screen displaying all installed applications.
Indicator icons
Explains common icons found in the status bar.
Notifications panel
How to access and use the notifications panel.
Entering text
How to input text using the on-screen keyboard.
Screen capture
How to take screenshots of the device screen.
Power saving feature
Features and modes to conserve battery power.
Network connectivity
Mobile data
How to connect to the internet using mobile data.
Wi-Fi
How to connect to and use Wi-Fi networks.
Mobile hotspot and tethering
How to share the device's data connection.
S Pen features
Air command
Overview of the Air command features.
Action memo
How to create and use action memos.
Smart select
How to select and collect content using the S Pen.
Screen write
How to capture screenshots and write on them.
S Note
How to create custom notes with multimedia.
Using the S Pen
General usage of the S Pen for various actions.
Motions & usability features
Advanced features
Features related to device motion recognition.
Palm swipe to capture
How to capture screenshots using a palm swipe gesture.
Multi window
Running multiple apps simultaneously.
Pop-up view
How to use apps in floating pop-up windows.
Personalising
Managing the Home and Apps screens
Organizing and customizing home and app screens.
Setting wallpaper and ringtones
Customizing device appearance.
Changing the screen lock method
How to set screen lock patterns, PINs, or passwords.
Private mode
Protecting personal content by hiding it.
Setting up accounts
How to add and manage accounts on the device.
Phone
Making calls
How to make voice and video calls.
Receiving calls
Handling incoming calls.
Options during calls
Available actions during voice and video calls.
Contacts
Adding contacts
How to add new contacts to the device.
Searching for contacts
Methods for finding contacts in the list.
Messages & email
Sending messages
How to compose and send SMS/MMS messages.
Email
Features for managing email accounts.
Camera
Basic shooting
Fundamental operations for taking photos and videos.
Shooting modes
Various modes for taking photos.
Camera settings
Options for configuring camera functionality.
Gallery
Viewing content on the device
How to view images and videos stored on the device.
Useful apps and features
S Finder
App for searching content and viewing history.
S Planner
App for managing events and tasks.
Internet
How to browse the web using the device.
Music
How to play music files on the device.
Video
How to play video files on the device.
Clock
Features for alarms, world clocks, and stopwatch.
Memo
How to create and organize memos.
Smart Manager
Overview of device status and optimization.
Google apps
Overview of Google applications.
Connecting with other devices
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth and its uses.
Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting devices directly via Wi-Fi.
Quick connect
Easily searching and connecting to nearby devices.
SideSync
Sharing screen and data between devices.
Smart View
Connecting device to a large screen for content sharing.
Mobile printing
Connecting to printers for printing images/documents.
Device & data manager
Transferring data from your previous device
Moving data to the new device using Smart Switch.
Updating the device
How to update device software.
Backing up and restoring data
Securing and recovering personal information and settings.
Performing a data reset
How to perform a factory data reset.
Settings
About Settings
Overview of the Settings app.
Wi-Fi
Activating and configuring Wi-Fi connections.
Mobile networks
Configuring mobile network settings like roaming and network type.
Sounds and vibrations
Adjusting sound modes, volume, and ringtones.
Display
Adjusting screen brightness, font, timeout, etc.
S Pen
Configuring settings related to the S Pen.
Lock screen and security
Securing the device and SIM card.
Privacy
Managing privacy settings like location and diagnostic info.
Accessibility
Improving device accessibility for various needs.
Accounts
Adding and managing email or SNS accounts.
Backup and reset
Settings for backing up data and resetting the device.
Battery
Viewing battery status and power saving options.
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common device problems.
Device lock codes
Explains device lock codes like Password, PIN, PUK, PIN2.
Your device does not turn on
Steps to resolve when the device won't power on.
Touch screen issues
Solutions for touch screen responsiveness problems.
Device freezes or fatal errors
Troubleshooting device freezes and fatal errors.
Calls are not connected
Troubleshooting issues with call connectivity.
Battery charging problems
Troubleshooting battery charging issues.
Device overheating
Addressing device overheating issues.
Camera error messages
Resolving camera app error messages.
Multimedia file playback issues
Troubleshooting issues with multimedia file playback.
Removing the battery
Instructions for authorized personnel to remove the battery.

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