Samsung SM-T285YD User Manual

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Basics10•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 s

Basics11SIM or USIM cardInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.Use caution not t

Basics121 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the SIM card tray.2

Basics13Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.2 Remove the SIM or USIM card.3 Insert the SIM ca

Basics14Setting preferred SIM or USIM cardsWhen two cards are activated, you can assign voice calls, messaging, and data services to specific cards.On

Basics151 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 t

Basics16Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics17Touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscre

Basics18Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol

Basics19SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a w

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Package contents6 Device layout8 Battery11 SIM or USIM card14 Memory card16 Turning the device on and o

Basics20Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics21Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise t

Basics22Creating folders1 On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.2 Drop the app when a folder frame appears around

Basics23Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T

Basics244 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.To change the folder colour, tap .To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, an

Basics25Icon MeaningGPS activatedCall in progressMissed callNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFl

Basics26PatternDraw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen whe

Basics27You can use the following functions on the notification panel.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notific

Basics28Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics29Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

Table of Contents374 Mobile networks75 More connection settings76 Sounds and notifications76 Display77 Motions and gestures77 Applications77 Wallp

Basics30Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured

Basics31Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.Some apps may not support this feature.Sp

Basics32Split screen view1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps.2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent app window.The selected app

Basics33Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics34Some apps may not support this feature.• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app wi

Basics35Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsu

Basics363 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from t

Basics37Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated to the latest soft

Basics38Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive inform

39ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

4BasicsRead me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default set

Applications40Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications41PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice and video calls.Making calls1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad do

Applications42Using speed dialSet speed dial numbers to quickly make calls.To set a number to speed dial, tap MORE → Speed dial, select a speed dial n

Applications43Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outsid

Applications44Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•HOLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME CALL to retrieve the held cal

Applications45ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications46Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications473 Add recipients and enter a message.Access additional options.Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.A

Applications48InternetBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.1 Tap Internet on

Applications49EmailSetting up email accountsSet up an email account when opening Email for the first time.1 Tap Email on the Apps screen.2 Enter the e

Basics5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your device

Applications50CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications51On the preview screen, swipe to the right to access the list of shooting modes. Or, swipe to the left to view photos and videos you have

Applications52Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the preview screen, tap

Applications53Beauty faceTake a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Beauty face.SelfieTake self-portraits

Applications54Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications55•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.•Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the ph

Applications562 Select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap .More optionsMove to the previou

Applications57Smart ManagerIntroductionThe Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system securit

Applications58BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by acti

Applications592 Swipe to the left, tap Ultra data saving mode, and then tap the switch to activate it.View the amount of data used and saved for the s

Basics6Device layoutTouchscreenReceiverRecents keyHome keyVolume keyPower keyFront cameraHeadset jackMicrophoneBack keyRear cameraGPS antennaLoud spea

Applications603 Enter event details.Select a calendar to use or sync with.Attach a map showing the location of the event.Enter the location of the eve

Applications61Syncing events and tasks with your accountsOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts, select an account service, and then tap the Sync

Applications62MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a memo. Whi

Applications63Setting alarmsSet an alarm time and tap SAVE.To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD.To set an alarm with various alarm op

Applications64Timer1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Timer.2 Set the duration, and then tap START.To open the keypad to enter the duration, tap KEYPAD

Applications65Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list and tap to return to the FM radio screen.Fine-tu

Applications66Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications67PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.HangoutsChat with your friends individua

68SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings69Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.1 On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi

Basics7•Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:–If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the de

Settings70Ending the device connection1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen.2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct.The device displays the connected devices in the list.3 Ta

Settings71Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings72Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings73Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings74Limiting data usage1 On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it.2 Drag the limit adjustm

Settings75More connection settingsOptionsCustomise settings to control other features.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings.•Printing:

Settings76Printing contentWhile viewing content, such as images or documents, tap Share → Print → → All printers, and then select a printer.Sounds a

Settings77Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.On the Se

Settings78Lock screen and securityChange the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and sec

Settings79AccessibilityConfigure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Vision: Customise

Basics8BatteryCharging the batteryCharge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods.Use only Samsu

Settings80Registering Samsung accountsYou need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to

Settings81Language and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Settings s

Settings82StorageView memory information for your device.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.The actual available capacity of the internal memory is l

Settings83User manualView help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User ma

84AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix85The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix86Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix87The battery depletes faster than when first purchased•When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the

Appendix88Error messages appear when opening multimedia filesIf you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your

Appendix89Your device cannot find your current locationGPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi o

Basics9Viewing the remaining charging timeWhile charging, open the Home screen and tap Apps → Settings → Battery.The actual charging time may vary dep

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