Samsung SM-T310 User Manual

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Getting started10Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:• Device• Quick start guideUse only Samsung-approved software. Pirated

Health and Safety100Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated• Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated d

Health and Safety101• Make sure the headset cable does not become entangled in your arms or on nearby objects.Do not carry your device in your back po

Health and Safety102When using the device, mind the following• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connecti

Health and Safety103• Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use. If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information, con

Health and Safety104Correct disposal of batteries in this productThe battery incorporated in this product is not user replaceable. For information on

Health and Safety105Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeCautionsAny changes or modifications to your device not expressly appr

Health and Safety106All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR

English (CAN). 07/2013. Rev. 1.0Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subjec

Getting started11Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge t

Getting started12• If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconne

Getting started13Inserting a memory cardYour device accepts microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending

Getting started14Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Sto

Getting started15Turning the device on and offWhen turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.P

Getting started16Locking and unlocking the deviceWhen not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off t

17BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics18Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.• Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devi

Basics19DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.Double-tappingDouble-tap

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Basics20FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage o

Basics21Rotating the screenMany applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to auto

Basics22Quick setting panelFrom the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the top right of the status bar t

Basics23Rearranging itemsAdding an application iconOn the Home screen, tap , tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel preview.

Basics24Rearranging panelsAdding a new panelTap → Edit page → .Moving a panelTap → Edit page, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a

Basics25Using widgetsWidgets are small applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen. To use them, add widgets fr

Basics26Closing an applicationClose applications not in use to save battery power and maintain device performance.Press and hold the Home button, tap

Basics27Uninstalling applicationsTap → Uninstall, and then select an application to uninstall it.Default applications that come with the device cann

Basics28Using the Samsung keyboardEntering uppercaseTap before entering a character. For all caps, tap it twice.Changing the keyboard typeTap and ho

Basics29Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

About this manual3Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to y

Basics30Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a network from the

Basics31Removing accountsOn the Applications screen, tap Settings, select an account name under Accounts, select the account to remove, and then tap R

Basics32Connecting with Windows Media PlayerEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on the computer.1 Connect the device to the computer using t

Basics33Setting a patternOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock → Pattern.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more

Basics34Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

35CommunicationContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication36Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• : Compose an email.Displaying contactsB

Communication37Favourite contactsTap Contacts → Favourites.Tap , and then take one of the following actions:• Search: Search for contacts.• Add to Fa

Communication38EmailUse this application to send or view email messages.Tap Email on the Applications screen.Setting up email accountsSet up an email

Communication39Tap a message to read.Open attachments.Add this email address to thecontacts list.Delete the message.Mark the message as areminder.Forw

About this manual4ABOUT DIVX VIDEODivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Cer

Communication40GmailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Gmail on the Applications screen.• This applicatio

Communication41LabelsGmail uses labels rather than folders. When Gmail is launched, it displays messages labeled Inbox.To add a label to a message, se

Communication42Switching between chatsSelect a friend from the friends list.Deleting chat historyChats are automatically saved. To delete chat history

Communication43MessengerUse this application to chat with others via Google+ instant messaging service.Tap Messenger on the Applications screen. This

44Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network45HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap → Clear history.Ta

Web & network46BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap , enter details, such as name and web address, and then tap Save.To open a bookmarke

Web & network47Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices are listed. S

Web & network48Customizing remote control settingsTap and use the following options:• Edit channels: Hide channels.• Rooms & Devices: Change

49MediaMusic PlayerUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music Player on the Applications screen.• Some file formats are not supported depending

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout9 Buttons10 Package contents11 Charging the battery13 Inserting a memory card15 Turning the devic

Media50Setting a song as alarm toneTo use the currently-playing song as an alarm tone, tap → Set as, and select an option.Creating playlistsMake an

Media51Taking photos and videosCamera ModeRecordVideoChange ModeF/RCront ear ameraQuick SettingsImage Viewer (Gallery)Take PictureTaking a photoTap th

Media52• Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.• Night: Use this setting for images taken in low-light conditions without using the flash.

Media53Camcorder• Video size: Select a resolution for videos. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.G

Media54Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:• Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.• Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media55Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods to zoom in an image:• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.• Spread two fingers apart on any place

Media56Deleting imagesUse one of the following methods:• In a folder, tap → Select item, select images by ticking, and then tap .• When viewing an

Media57Video PlayerUse this application to play video files.Tap Video Player on the Applications screen.• Avoid locking the device’s screen while play

Media58Deleting videosTap → Delete, select videos by ticking, and then tap Delete.Sharing videosTap → Share via, select a sharing method, select v

Media59Watching videosTap , and then enter a keyword. Select one of the returned search results to watch a video.Tap to display full screen.Pause o

Table of Contents680 About Settings80 Wi-Fi81 Bluetooth81 Data usage81 More settings82 Blocking mode82 Driving Mode83 Sound83 Display84 Storage84

Media60FlipboardUse this application to access your personalized magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be availa

61Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores62Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores63Play BooksUse this application to read and download book files.Tap Play Books on the Applications screen.This applicat

Application & media stores64This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider.Play music by selecting a music cate

65UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing mem

Utilities66• Lock: Lock the memo so that others cannot view it.• Print: Print the memo via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible wi

Utilities67Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit event details or Edit task details to add more details, such as

Utilities68Deleting eventsSelect an event, and then tap → Delete.Sharing eventsSelect an event, tap → Share via, and then select a sharing method.

Utilities69Reading documentsTap Browser, Clouds, Form type, or Favorites, and then select a file to open.To start a slideshow, tap .Tap , and then u

7Getting startedDevice layout

Utilities70Spreadsheet• Save as: Save the document with a different name.• Find & Replace: Search for or replace text.• Protect worksheet: Lock th

Utilities71DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities72Setting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.• Snooze: Set an interval a

Utilities73CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.To see calculation history, tap

Utilities74GoogleUse this application to search not only the Internet, but also applications and their contents on the device as well.Tap Google on th

Utilities75Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be ava

Utilities76DownloadsUse this application to see what files are downloaded through the applications.Tap Downloads on the Applications screen.This appli

77Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Applications

Travel & local78Getting directions for a destination1 Tap .2 Tap , and then select a method to enter starting and ending locations:• My current

Travel & local79NavigationUse this application to search for a route to a destination.Tap Navigation on the Applications screen.• Navigation maps,

Getting started8• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.• Do not u

80SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scree

Settings81BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount.• Data u

Settings82Nearby devices• File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access media files on your device.• Shared conte

Settings83SoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.• Volume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and notificatio

Settings84StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all dat

Settings85Lock screenChange settings for the locked screen.• Screen lock: Activate the screen lock feature.• Multiple widgets: Display multiple lock s

Settings86SecurityChange settings for securing the device.• Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the pas

Settings87Language and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.LanguageSelect a

Settings88• Advanced: –Auto capitalisation: Set the device to automatically capitalize the first character after a final punctuation mark, such as a f

Settings89Pointer speedAdjust the pointer speed for the mouse or trackpad connected to your device.CloudBack up your personal data using your Samsung

Getting started9ButtonsButton FunctionPower• Press and hold to turn the device on or off.• Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device

Settings90MotionControl certain aspects of tablet operation by simply tilting it.• Palm swipe to capture: Capture screen image by swiping it from one

Settings91Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.If the battery remains fully disch

Settings92• Text-to-speech options: –Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap

93TroubleshootingWhen you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter a code:• Password: When the device lock featu

Troubleshooting94• When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.The device be

Troubleshooting95Another Bluetooth device is not located• Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.• Ensure that the Blu

96Health and SafetyThis safety information contains content for mobile devices. Some content may be not applicable to your device. To prevent injury t

Health and Safety97• Avoid exposing the device to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.Protect the devi

Health and Safety98• If you use medical equipment, contact the equipment manufacturer before using your device to determine whether or not the equipme

Health and Safety99• Position your device within easy reach. Make sure you can access your wireless device without taking your eyes off the road. If y