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SM-T230
User Manual
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About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.
•Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
•Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
•Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website, www.samsung.com.
•Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
•Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.
•Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.
•Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
•Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal use of media.
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About this manual
•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.
•Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.
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Trademarks
•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
•Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
7Device layout
8Buttons
9Package contents
10Charging the battery
12Inserting a memory card
14Turning the device on and off
15Holding the device
15Locking and unlocking the device
15Adjusting the volume
15Switching to silent mode
Basics
16Indicator icons
17Using the touch screen
20Control motions
22Using Multi Window
26Notifications
27Home screen
29Applications screen
31Using applications
31Help
32Entering text
34Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
35Setting up accounts
36Setting up user profiles
36Transferring files
37Securing the device
38Upgrading the device
Communication
40 Contacts
44 Email
46 Google Mail
48Hangouts
48Google+
49Photos
Web & network
50Internet
51Chrome
52Bluetooth
Media
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Camera |
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Gallery |
65Video
66YouTube
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Application & media stores
67Play Store
68Samsung Apps
68Play Books
69Play Movies & TV
69Play Music
69Play Games
69Play Newsstand
Utilities
70Memo
71S Planner
73Kids Mode
74Dropbox
74Cloud
75Drive
75Hancom Office Viewer
78Alarm
79World Clock
80Calculator
80S Voice
81Google
82Voice Search
82My Files
Travel & local
85 Maps
Settings
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About Settings |
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Connections |
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Device |
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Controls |
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General |
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Google Settings |
Troubleshooting
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Device layout
Front camera
Microphone
Power button
Volume button
Touch screen 
Home button
Recent apps button |
Memory card slot |
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Back button |
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Rear camera |
GPS antenna |
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Speaker
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•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
•Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
•Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off. |
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Press to return to the Home screen. |
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Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
•Device
•Quick start guide
•The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
•Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
•You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
•Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
•Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
•Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.
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Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
•When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
•If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.
•If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these applications after fully charging the battery.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.
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Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.
•If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
•While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.
•If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:
Charging |
Fully charged |
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Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
•When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
•Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•Decrease the backlight time.
•Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.
• Some 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.
•Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
•The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.
•Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
•When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the SD card folder.
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Open the cover of the memory card slot.
Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.
4 Close the cover of the memory card slot.
Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
→Settings →General →Storage →Unmount SD card.
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Open the cover of the memory card slot.
Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.
Close the cover of the memory card slot.
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.
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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 
→Settings →General →Storage →Format SD card → Format SD card →Erase everything.
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
•Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
•Press and hold the Power button and tap Flight mode to disable the wireless features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off.
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Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
•Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
•Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute.
•Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound.
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Indicator icons
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon Meaning
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Smart screen feature activated
Connected to computer
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
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Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
•To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
•The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
•Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
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Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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Flicking
Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Control motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap 
→Settings →Controls →Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect
Screen rotation.
•Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
•Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in Gallery → Screenshots. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.
Covering
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
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Using Multi Window
Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.
•Only applications on the Multi Window tray can run.
•This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap 
→Settings →Device →Multi window, and then drag the Multi window switch to the right.
Using a split screen Multi Window
Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.
Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window
1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Alternatively, tap and hold 
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The Multi Window tray appears at the right side of the screen.
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2 Tap and hold an application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to the screen. Release the application icon when the screen turns blue.
3 Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.
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Sharing content between applications
You can easily share content between applications, such as Email and Internet, by dragging and dropping them.
Some applications may not support this feature.
1 Launch Email and Internet in a split screen Multi Window.
Access the Multi Window
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2 Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap 
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Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:
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: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by dragging and dropping them.
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3 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then tap 
to use the following options:
•Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
•Location: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
•Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode.
•Screen rotation: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
•Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.
•Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
•Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
•Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
•Blocking mode: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap Settings →Device
→Blocking mode.
•Flight mode: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap 
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, tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap 
, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview.
Moving an item
Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
Removing an item
Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.
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Rearranging panels
Adding a new panel
Pinch on the screen and tap 
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Moving a panel
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
Removing a panel
Pinch on the screen, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen.
Setting wallpaper
Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen.
On the Home screen, tap and hold the empty area, tap Set wallpaper →Home screen, and then select one of the following:
•Gallery: See photos taken by the device’s camera or images downloaded from the Internet.
•Live wallpapers: See animated images.
•Photos: See images in Photos.
•Wallpapers: See wallpaper images.
Select an image, resize the frame if necessary, and then set it as wallpaper.
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Using widgets
Widgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen.
•Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.
•The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.
On the Home screen, tap 
→Widgets. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel, and then tap and hold a widget to add it to the Home screen. Put it on a location you want, resize it by dragging the frame if necessary, and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the location of the widget.
Applications screen
The Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.
On the Home screen, tap 
to open the Applications screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Rearranging applications
This feature is available only in the customisable grid view.
Tap 
→Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
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Organising with folders
Put related applications together in a folder for convenience.
Tap 
→Edit, tap and hold an application, and then drag it to Create folder. Enter a folder name and then tap OK. Put applications into the new folder by dragging, and then tap Save to save the arrangement.
Installing applications
Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download and install applications.
Uninstalling applications
Tap 
→Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to uninstall it.
Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled.
Disabling applications
Tap 
→Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.
To enable applications, on the Applications screen, tap 
→Show disabled apps, select the applications, and then tap Done.
•Downloaded applications and some default applications that come with the device cannot be disabled.
•When you use this feature, disabled applications disappear from the Applications screen but are still stored in the device.
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