Samsung SM-T350 User Manual

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User Manual

SM-T350

English (CA). 05/2015. Rev.1.0

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Table of Contents

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Getting started

6 Package contents

7 Device layout

9 Charging the battery

11 Using a memory card

13 Turning the device on and off

13 Locking and unlocking the screen

Basics

14 Using the touch screen

17 Home screen layout

21 Notifications panel

23 Opening apps

23 Installing or uninstalling apps

25 Entering text

27 Screen capture

28 My Files

29 Power saving feature

Network connectivity

30 Wi-Fi

Motions & usability features

31 Motions and gestures

33 Multi window

Personalizing

37 Managing the Home and Apps screens

38 Setting wallpaper and ringtones

39 Changing the screen lock method

40 Private mode

42 Multiple users

43 Setting up accounts

Contacts

44 Adding contacts

44 Importing and exporting contacts

45 Searching for contacts

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Device & data manager

79 Transferring data from your previous

device

81 Using the device as a removable disk

for data transfer

81 Updating the device

82 Backing up and restoring data

83 Performing a data reset

Settings

84 About Settings

84 Connections

86 Device

88 Personal

91 System

Appendix

94 Troubleshooting

99 Removing the battery (non-removable

type)

Health and Safety

Camera

46 Basic shooting

47 Shooting modes

49 Camera settings

Gallery

50 Viewing content on the device

Useful apps and features

51 S Finder

51 Calendar

53 Email

55 Internet

56 Music

57 Video

58 Clock

59 Calculator

59 Memo

60 Smart Manager

61 Google apps

Connecting with other
devices

64 Bluetooth

66 Wi-Fi Direct

68 Quick Connect

69 SideSync 3.0

76 Screen Mirroring

78 Mobile printing

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

•

Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

•

Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or
device’s software.

•

Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Apps related to the content may not work properly
depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

•

Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.

•

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customize the
operating system may cause the device or apps 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.

•

Default 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.

•

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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Instructional icons

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

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Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

•

USB cable

•

USB power adapter

•

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.

•

Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

•

Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.

Getting started

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Device layout

Touch screen

Light sensor

Recent apps button

Home button

Back button

Headset jack

Volume button

Power button

Microphone

Front camera

Multipurpose jack

Memory card slot

Rear camera

Speaker

GPS antenna

Push clip

Push clip

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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.

•

Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

•

Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

Power

•

Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

•

Press to turn on or lock the screen.

Recent apps

•

Tap to open the list of recent apps.

•

Tap and hold to launch the split screen view.

Home

•

Press to turn on the screen while the screen is locked.

•

Press to return to the Home screen.

•

Press and hold to launch

Google

.

Back

•

Tap to return to the previous screen.

Volume

•

Press to adjust the device volume.

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Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also
used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable.

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 apps at once, network apps, or apps 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 apps after fully
charging the battery.

1

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adapter and then plug the end of the USB cable
into the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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2

Plug the USB power adapter into an electric socket.

•

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.

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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.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customizing these
options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between
charges:

•

Optimize the device using the Smart manager.

•

When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

•

Close unnecessary apps using the task manager.

•

Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•

Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•

Deactivate auto-syncing of apps.

•

Decrease the backlight time.

•

Decrease the screen brightness.

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Using a memory card

Installing a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacity of 128 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

My Files

→

SD card

folder.

1

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

2

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

3

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

4

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

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Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

.

1

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

2

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

3

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 can damage 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.

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

→

ERASE EVERYTHING

.

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.

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Turning the device on and off

Press and hold the Power button 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 on­screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Power off

.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorized personnel in areas where
the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as airplanes and hospitals.

Locking and unlocking the screen

Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the screen, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any
direction within the unlock screen area.

You can change the unlock code to unlock the screen. Refer to Changing the screen lock

method for more information.

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Basics

Using 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 recognize 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.

•

It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen.

Tapping

To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character
using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger.

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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.

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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.

Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or
down 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. Pinch to zoom out.

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Home screen layout

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. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app
functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of
the screen. To customize the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home screen.

A widget

A folder

Screen indicators

Favourite apps

An app

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Home screen options

On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
the available options.

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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, scroll left or
right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customize the Apps screen,
refer to Managing the Apps screen.

Edit the Apps

screen.

An app

A screen indicator

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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.

Icon Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Synced with the web

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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Notifications panel

Using the notifications panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status
bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the
details.

To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notifications
panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.

You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.

Select a user or add users.

Clear all notifications.

Adjust the brightness.

Launch S Finder.

Launch Quick Connect.

Activate or deactivate options.

Tap and hold a button to view

more detailed settings.

Rearrange quick setting

buttons.

Launch Settings.

Tap a notification and perform

various actions.

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Rearranging quick setting buttons

To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap

EDIT

, tap and hold an item,

drag the item to another location, and then tap

DONE

.

Using the quick setting buttons

You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. Tap the following
options to activate or deactivate them. You can view more detailed settings if you tap and
hold a button.

•

Wi-Fi

: Refer to Wi-Fi for more information.

•

Location

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

•

Sound

/

Mute

: Select a sound mode.

•

Screen rotation

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

Some apps do not allow screen rotation.

•

Bluetooth

: Refer to Bluetooth for more information.

•

Power saving

: Refer to Power saving feature for more information.

•

Flight mode

: Refer to Flight mode for more information.

•

Do not disturb

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will

block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

Settings

→

Sounds

and notifications

→

Do not disturb

.

•

Reading mode

: Activate or deactivate reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps

protect your eyes when reading at night.

•

U. power saving

: Refer to Ultra power saving mode for more information.

•

Smart stay

: When you activate this feature, the screen stays on as long as you look at it.

•

Private mode

: Refer to Private mode for more information.

•

Screen Mirroring

: Refer to Screen Mirroring for more information.

•

Sync

: When you activate this feature, the device automatically syncs apps, such as

calendar or email.

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Opening apps

On the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.

To open the list of recently-used apps, tap

and select an app icon to open.

Closing an app

Tap and drag an app icon to the left or right to close it. To close all running apps, tap

CLOSE ALL

.

Installing or uninstalling apps

Samsung Galaxy Apps

Use this app to purchase and download apps.

Tap

Galaxy Apps

on the Apps screen.

This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or tap

SEARCH

to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap

Install

. To purchase

and download apps where charges apply, tap the button that shows the app’s price.

To change the auto update settings, tap →

Settings

→

Auto update apps

, and

then select an option.

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Play Store

Use this app to purchase and download apps.

Tap

Play Store

on the Apps screen.

Installing apps

Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.

Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap

INSTALL

. To purchase

and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions.

To change the auto update settings, tap →

Settings

→

Auto-update apps

, and

then select an option.

Managing apps

Uninstalling or disabling apps

To disable default apps, open the Apps screen and tap

EDIT

. appears on the apps that you

can disable. Select an app and tap

DISABLE

→

DONE

.

To uninstall downloaded apps, open the Apps screen and tap

EDIT

→ →

UNINSTALL

→

DONE

. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Applications

→

Application

manager

, select an app, and then tap

UNINSTALL

.

Enabling apps

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Applications

→

Application manager

, scroll left to

DISABLED

, select an app, and then tap

ENABLE

.

•

Disabling apps: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the
device. You cannot use disabled apps.

•

Uninstalling apps: Uninstall downloaded apps.

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Entering text

Keyboard layout

A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, 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.

Break to the next line.

Move the cursor.

Delete a preceding character.

Enter punctuation marks.

Enter uppercase. For all caps,

tap it twice.

Change the keyboard settings.

Enter a space.

Changing the input language

Tap →

Select input languages

, and then select the languages to use. If you select two or
more languages, you can switch between the input languages by sliding the space key left or
right.

Using additional keyboard functions

Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of depending on
the last function that was used.

•

: Enter text by voice.

Change the language.

Open the keyboard.

Start or pause entering text by
voice.

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•

: Switch to handwriting mode.

Switch to the standard

keyboard.

•

: Add an item from the clipboard.

•

: Enter emoticons.

•

: Switch to the floating or split keyboard.

•

: Change the keyboard settings.

Dictionary

Look up definitions for words while using certain features, such as when browsing webpages.

1

Tap and hold over a word that you want to look up.

If the word you want to look up is not selected, drag

or to select the desired text.

2

Tap

Dictionary

on the options list.

If a dictionary is not preinstalled on the device, tap

next to a dictionary to download it.

3

View the definition in the dictionary pop-up window.

Tap the definition on the screen to view more definitions. In the detailed view, tap

to

add the word to your favourite words list or tap

SEARCH WEB

to use the word as a search

term.

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Copying and pasting

1

Tap and hold over text.

2

Drag or to select the desired text, or tap

Select all

to select all text.

3

Tap

Copy

or

Cut

. The selected text is copied to the clipboard.

4

Place the cursor where the text is to be inserted and tap →

Paste

. To paste text that

you have previously copied, tap

→

Clipboard

and select the text.

Screen capture

Capture a screenshot while using the device.

Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. You can view
captured images in

Gallery

. After capturing a screenshot, you can edit the image and share it

with others.

You can also capture screenshots using other methods. Refer to Palm swipe to capture for
more information.

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.

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My Files

Use this app to access various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud
storage services.

Tap

My Files

on the Apps screen.

Access additional options.

View files saved in cloud

storage services.

View files by categories.

Search for files or folders.

View recent files.

View files stored in the device.

View storage information.

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Power saving feature

Power saving mode

Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Battery

→

Power saving mode

, and then tap the switch

to activate it.

To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the
preset level, tap

Start power saving

and select an option.

Ultra power saving mode

Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device
performs the following:

•

Restricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.

•

Deactivates the Bluetooth feature.

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Battery

→

Ultra power saving mode

, and tap switch to

activate it.

To add an app to the Home screen, tap

and select an app.

To remove an app from the Home screen, tap

MORE

→

Remove

, select an app with , and

then tap

DONE

.

To change the settings for ultra power saving mode, such as network connectivity or sound,
tap

MORE

→

Settings

.

To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap

MORE

→

Disable ultra power saving mode

.

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.

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Network connectivity

Wi-Fi

Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other
devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options.

Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use.

1

On the Apps screen, tap

Settings

→

Wi-Fi

, and then tap the switch to activate it.

2

Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. Networks that require a password appear
with a lock icon.

3

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

.