Samsung SM-T561Y User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-T561YEnglish (SEA). 06/2015. Rev.1.0

Getting started10Removing the SIM or USIM card1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot.2 Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it ou

Getting started111 Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.Connecting the cha

Getting started12Reducing the battery consumptionYour device provides options that help you save the battery power. By customising these options and d

Getting started131 Open the cover of the memory card slot.2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.3 Push the memory ca

Getting started14Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the

Getting started15Locking and unlocking the screenPressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatic

16BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t

Basics17Tapping 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

Basics18FlickingFlick 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

Basics19Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts

2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Using the SIM or USIM card and battery12 Using a memory card14 T

Basics20Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.

Basics21Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To vi

Basics22Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat

Basics23Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelNotifications and quick setting panelsUsing the notifica

Basics24You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.Launch Settings.Clear all notifications.Adjust the volume.Adjust the brightness

Basics25Using the quick setting panelYou can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features,

Basics26Opening appsOn 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 ap

Basics27Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to sear

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

Basics29• : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab.Switch to the standard keyboard.Copyin

Table of Contents3Connecting with other devices65 Bluetooth67 Wi-Fi Direct69 Mobile printingDevice & data manager70 Transferring data from your

Basics30My FilesUse this app to access various files stored in the device.Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap on the Home screen.Acc

Basics31Power saving featureUltra power saving modeUse this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs

32Network connectivityMobile dataConnect the device to a mobile network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Data usa

Network connectivity33Tethering and Mobile hotspotAbout tethering and mobile hotspotsUse this feature to share the device’s mobile data connection wit

Network connectivity34Using USB tetheringShare the device’s mobile data connection with other devices via a USB cable.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settin

35Motions & usability featuresMulti windowAbout Multi windowUse this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feat

Motions & usability features363 Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen. Then, drag another app icon to a new location on

Motions & usability features37Using Multi window optionsWhen you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around

38PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the

Personalising39Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last p

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

Personalising40Setting wallpaper and ringtonesSetting wallpaperSet an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the lock

Personalising41Changing the screen lock methodYou can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal informati

Personalising42Setting up accountsAdding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experien

43PhoneMaking callsTap Phone on the Apps screen.Tap Phone, enter a phone number, and then tap to make a voice call, or tap to make a video call. Y

Phone44Making an international callTap Phone.Tap and hold 0 until the + sign appears. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, and then ta

Phone45Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•End call: End the current call.•Add call: Dial a second call.•Ke

46ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo

Contacts47Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts l

48Messages & emailMessagesSending messagesSend text messages (SMS) or multimedia messages (MMS).You may incur additional charges for sending or re

Messages & email49Viewing incoming messagesIncoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a contact to view the person’s me

Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your

Messages & email50Sending emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Tap at the top of the screen to compose an email.Add a CC or BCC.Add yourself as a r

Messages & email51Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Select an email account to use, and new emails are retrieved. To manually retrieve ne

52CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f

Camera53Camera etiquette•Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission.•Do not take photos or record videos where leg

Camera54Best photoUse this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with .On the

Camera55To use more options, tap .•Focus mode: Select a focus mode. Auto focus is camera-controlled. Macro is for very close objects.•ISO: Select a

56GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna

57Useful apps and featuresS PlannerCreating events or tasks1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen.2 Tap . Alternatively, select a date with no events or

Useful apps and features58Syncing events and tasks with your accountsTap S Planner on the Apps screen.To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap

Useful apps and features59ClockAlarmOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm.Setting alarmsTap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days o

6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any

Useful apps and features60World clockOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock.Creating clocksTap and enter a city name or select a city from the

Useful apps and features61CalculatorUse this app for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen.You can see the calculation hist

Useful apps and features62Hancom Office ViewerUse this app to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Hancom O

Useful apps and features63MapsFind your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.Play MusicDiscover

Useful apps and features64HangoutsChat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.G

65Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl

Connecting with other devices66Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activat

Connecting with other devices67Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. You can view rece

Connecting with other devices68Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action

Connecting with other devices69Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m

Getting started7Device layoutTouch screenRecent apps buttonHome buttonBack buttonHeadset jackVolume buttonPower buttonFront cameraMultipurpose jackSpe

70Device & data managerTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smar

Device & data manager713 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to

Device & data manager72Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated

Device & data manager73Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up yo

74SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.CONNECTIONSWi-FiActiva

Settings75BluetoothActivate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances.On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the

Settings76Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.•Mobile

Settings77More networksCustomise settings to control networks.On the Settings screen, tap More networks.Default messaging appSelect the default app to

Settings78DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Wallpaper: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and th

Settings79•Shortcuts: Set the device to show and edit app shortcuts on the locked screen.This feature may not be available depending on the region or

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

Settings80PERSONALAccountsAdd email or SNS accounts.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts.Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and

Settings81•Font size: Change the font size.•Magnification gestures: Set the device to magnify the screen and to zoom in on a specific area.•Accessi

Settings82Samsung keyboardTo change the Samsung keyboard settings, tap .The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.•

Settings83Voice search•Language: Select a language for voice recognition.•Speech output: Set the device to provide voice feedback to alert you to th

Settings84Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

Settings85StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.Formatting a mem

Settings86•Go to website: Access the Find My Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the

87TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.When

Troubleshooting88The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the tou

Troubleshooting89Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Getting started9Using the SIM or USIM card and batteryInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone serv

Troubleshooting90Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the cam

Troubleshooting91Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Blu

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