Samsung SM-T900 User Manual

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SM-T900

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.

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

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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

•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 CERTIFIED Passpoint™, 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.

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

22Palm motions

23Samsung Smart Pause

23Using Multi Window

29Notifications

30Home screen

36Applications screen

37Using applications

38Help

38Entering text

40Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

42Setting up accounts

42Setting up user profiles

43Transferring files

45Securing the device

46Upgrading the device

Communication

48 Contacts

52 Email

54 Google Mail

56Hangouts

56Google+

57Photos

57Twitter

Web & network

58Internet

59Chrome

60Bluetooth

61Screen Mirroring

62e-Meeting

68	WebEx
75	Remote PC
81	SideSync 3.0
87	WatchON

Table of Contents

Media

88	Music
90	Camera
97	Gallery

101Video

102YouTube

103Flipboard

103Businessweek+

103NYTimes

104SketchBook for Galaxy

Application & media stores

105Play Store

106Samsung Apps

106Play Books

107Play Movies & TV

107Play Music

107Play Games

107Play Newsstand

Utilities

108 S Note

113 S Planner

115Dropbox

115Cloud

116Drive

116 Hancom Viewer

119Alarm

120World Clock

121Calculator

121S Voice

122S Finder

122Google

123Voice Search

123My Files

125Downloads

126Evernote

126KNOX

Travel & local

127 Maps

Settings

128 About Settings

128 Connections

131 Device

136 Controls

140 General

143 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Getting started

Device layout

Volume button	Front camera
Power button	IrLED
Power button
Light sensor	Speaker
Light sensor
Touch screen	Multipurpose jack
Touch screen
	Memory card slot

Recent apps button

Home button	Back button
Rear camera	Microphone
Rear camera
	GPS antenna
	Headset jack
Flash	Speaker
	Speaker

Getting started

•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

Button		Function
		•	Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
		•	Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
	Power		it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
		•	Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
			mode when the touch screen turns off.

	Recent apps	•	Tap to open the list of recent applications.
	Recent apps	•	Tap to open the list of recent applications.

	Home	•	Press to return to the Home screen.
	Home	•	Press and hold to launch Google search.
		•	Press and hold to launch Google search.

	Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.
	Back	•	Tap to return to the previous screen.

	Volume	•	Press to adjust the device volume.

Getting started

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.

Getting started

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.

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

Getting started

•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

Getting started

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 64 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 Memory card folder.

Getting started

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.

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.

Getting started

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.

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 left or right 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:

•Press and hold the Volume button left until it switches to silent mode.

•Press and hold the Power button, and then tap Mute or Vibrate.

•Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap Sound or Vibrate.

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

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Smart screen feature activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Basics

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.

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.

Basics

Double-tapping

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

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.

Basics

Pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

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 →Motions, and then drag the Motions 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.

Basics

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.

Panning to browse

When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.

Tilting

Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

Basics

Palm motions

Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.

Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap →Settings →Controls →Palm motion, and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right.

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.

Basics

Samsung Smart Pause

Use this feature to pause videos when you look away from the screen.

On the Home screen, tap →Settings →Controls →Smart screen, and then tick Smart pause.

During video playback, look away from the screen to pause the video. To resume playback, look at the screen again.

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.

You can use two types of Multi Window.

<Pop-up Multi Window>

Basics

Using a split screen Multi Window

Use this feature to run applications in a split screen.

You can run up to four applications on the screen at the same time.

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 .

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

Multi Window tray

Basics

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.

You can launch the same application in a split screen at the same time. Only applications with next to its icon support this feature.

Basics

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 options

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

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

• : Open a list of recently used applications in the selected window.

• : Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

• : Share items, such as images, text, or links, between application windows by dragging and dropping them.

• : Maximise the window.

• : Close the application.

Basics

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

Creating a Multi Window combination

Use this feature to save currently-running Multi Window applications as a combination.

Launch multiple applications in a split screen Multi Window.

Open the Multi Window tray and tap →Create.

Enter a title and tap OK.

The currently-running Multi Window combination is added to the Multi Window tray.

To launch applications using a saved combination, select the combination from the Multi Window tray.

Basics

Using a pop-up Multi Window

Use this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows.

1 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

2 Tap an application icon on the Multi Window tray. A pop-up window appears on the screen.

Minimise the window.

Close the window.

Maximise the window.

You can launch the same application in multiple pop-up windows at the same time. Only applications with next to its icon support this feature.

Basics

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.

•GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

•Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode.

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

•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•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 →Reading 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.

•Power saving: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

•Multi window: Set the device to use Multi Window.

•Screen Mirroring: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.

•Smart stay: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

•Smart pause: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature.

•Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•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 →, tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.

Basics

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features.

The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The Classic home screen panel displays shortcuts to applications and widgets, and the Content home screen panel displays Content widgets.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Viewing all applications

On the Home screen, tap to view all applications.

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