Samsung SM-T365M User Manual

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User Manual

SM-T365M

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.

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

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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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

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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.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service

provider.

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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.

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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.

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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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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and

downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select

an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

About this manual

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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.

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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

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.

About this manual

Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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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.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

13 Charging the battery

16 Inserting a memory card

18 Turning the device on and off

19 Holding the device

19 Locking and unlocking the device

19 Adjusting the volume

19 Switching to silent mode

Basics

20 Indicator icons

21 Using the touch screen

24 Control motions

26 Using Multi window

30 Notifications

31 Home screen

33 Applications screen

34 Using applications

35 Help

35 Entering text

37 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

38 Setting up accounts

39 Transferring files

40 Securing the device

41 Upgrading the device

Communication

43 Phone

49 Contacts

53 Messages

54 Email

56 Google Mail

58 Hangouts

58 Google+

59 Photos

Web & network

60 Internet

61 Chrome

62 Bluetooth

63 Screen Mirroring

Table of Contents

Travel & local

93 Maps

Settings

94 About Settings

94 Connections

98 Device

104 General

109 Applications

114 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Media

64 Music

66 Camera

71 Gallery

74 Video

75 YouTube

Application & media stores

76 Play Store

77 Samsung GALAXY Apps

77 Play Books

78 Play Movies & TV

78 Play Music

78 Play Games

78 Play Newsstand

Utilities

79 Memo

80 S Planner

82 Dropbox

83 Cloud

84 Drive

84 Hancom Office Viewer

87 Clock

89 Calculator

89 Google

90 Voice Search

90 My Files

92 Smart Tutor

Getting started

Device layout

Touch screen

Earpiece

Multipurpose jack

Home button

Recent apps button

Power button

Volume button

Front camera

Proximity/Light sensor

Back button

Microphone

Rear camera

Flash

Microphone

GPS antenna

Speaker

Headset jack

NFC antenna

Back cover

Main antenna

Getting started

The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or

take videos.

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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.

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen

protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

Maintaining water and dust resistance

This device is resistant to water and dust when all compartments are closed tightly. Follow

these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.

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Do not immerse the device in water for extended periods or use it in the rain.

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Do not expose the device to salt water or ionised water, or to high water pressures.

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If the device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.

Buttons

Button Function

Power

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock

mode when the touch screen turns off.

Recent apps

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Press to open the list of recent applications.

Home

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to launch Google search.

Back

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Press to return to the previous screen.

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Press and hold to activate or deactivate Multi window.

Volume

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible

with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and

dust-resistance certification.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause

the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.

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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

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the

included battery.

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Only microSIM cards work with the device.

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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For

details about service availability, contact your service provider.

Remove the back cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to

remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not

responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Press

Align

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Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.

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Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.

Getting started

Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the battery.

Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

Getting started

Installing the protective case

Insert the top of the device into the case, and then press the other side of the case firmly to

install it.

To remove the protective case from the device, twist the top edge of the case until the device

protrudes from it. Then remove the device from the case.

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.

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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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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.

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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.

Getting started

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.

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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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge

the battery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Getting started

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

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:

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

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Getting started

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the

memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your

device.

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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.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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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.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

appears in the

SD card

folder.

Remove the back cover and battery.

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

Replace the battery and back cover.

Getting started

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

Remove the back cover and battery.

Pull out the memory card.

Replace the battery and back cover.

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.

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.

Getting started

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.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas

where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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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

Getting started

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 ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound

volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to vibrate mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Mute

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Sound

Basics

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

No signal

Signal strength

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

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Icon Meaning

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.

Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply

excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which

are outside of the touch input area.

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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.

Basics

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, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

Basics

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.

Basics

Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

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

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.

Basics

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in

Gallery

→

Album

→

Screenshots

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

applications.

Covering

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

Basics

Using Multi window

Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.

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Only applications on the Multi window tray can run.

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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

Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen.

Alternatively, tap and hold

The Multi window tray appears at the right side of the screen.

Multi window

tray

Basics

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.

Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi window tray, and then drag it to a

new location.

Basics

Sharing content between applications

You can easily share content between applications, such as

and

Internet

, by dragging

and dropping them.

Some applications may not support this feature.

Launch

and

Internet

in a split screen Multi window.

Access the Multi window

options

Tap the circle between the application windows, and then tap .

Tap the circle between application windows to access the following options:

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: Switch locations between Multi window applications.

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: Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by

dragging and dropping them.

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: Maximise the window.

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: Close the application.

Basics

Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email

window.

Basics

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, 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:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Location

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

Vibrate

Mute

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your

device in silent mode.

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Screen rotation

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

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Bluetooth

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Mobile data

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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U. power saving

: Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode.

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Multi window

: Set the device to use Multi window.

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Toolbox

: Set the device to use the toolbox.

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Mobile hotspot

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.

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Screen Mirroring

: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.

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S Beam

: Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature.

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NFC

: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature.

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Reading mode

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

protect your eyes when reading at night. To select which applications will be used for, tap

Settings

→

Device

→

Display and wallpaper

→

Reading mode

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Smart stay

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

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Power saving

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

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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

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