Samsung SM-T715C User Manual

www.samsung.com/hk User ManualSM-T715CEnglish (HK). 08/2015. Rev.1.1

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

Appendix100Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is often

Appendix101Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera ap

Appendix102Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bluetooth

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Basics11SIM or USIM cardInstalling the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.•Only nano-SIM c

Basics122 Pull out the SIM card tray gently from the SIM card tray slot.3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the SIM card tray with the gold-coloured conta

Basics13Memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufactur

Basics141 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole.

Basics15Turning the device on and offPress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you turn on your device for the first t

Basics16TappingTo open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it w

Basics17Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.SwipingSwipe to the left or right on the Home screen or

Basics18Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics19Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise t

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Package contents6 Device layout8 Battery11 SIM or USIM card13 Memory card15 Turning the device on and o

Basics20Flipboard BriefingView the latest articles in various categories. You can get up to date on news that interests you using this feature.On the

Basics21Creating 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

Basics22Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T

Basics234 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, a

Basics24Icon MeaningFlight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen a

Basics25PINA PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.PasswordA password consists of

Basics26You can use the following functions on the notification panel.Launch Settings.Launch S Finder.Tap a notification and perform various actions.C

Basics27Quick ConnectAutomatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them.•If the device you want to connect does not support the Quic

Basics28Sharing contentShare content with the connected devices.1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect.2 Select a device from the list of

Basics29Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Table of Contents393 Accessibility94 Accounts95 Backup and reset95 Language and input96 Battery96 Storage96 Accessories97 Date and time97 User man

Basics30Additional keyboard functions• → STROKE: Switch to stroke mode. Tap stroke keys to enter a character. Tap when you are unsure about which s

Basics31Copying and pasting1 Tap and hold over text.2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text.3 Tap Copy or Cut.T

Basics32Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open an app from the list of recently used apps, tap and

Basics33Split 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

Basics34Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics35Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.Pop-up view1 On the Apps screen,

Basics36Moving pop-up windowsTo move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.Launching the pop-up view from

Basics37Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsu

Basics383 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

Basics39Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated to the latest soft

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

Basics40Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive inform

Basics41Connecting to a TVIntroductionRegister a TV to your device to easily share content between them.•This feature is compatible with Samsung Smar

Basics42Mirroring a TV screen to your device1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick Connect.The registered TV appears on the list.2 Select the reg

43ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications44Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications45PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice calls.Making calls1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad does not app

Applications46Making calls from call logs or contacts listTap LOG or CONTACTS, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a ca

Applications47Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•VOLUME: Adjust the volume.•Add call: Dial a second call.•

Applications48Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.2 Tap and select a storage location.3 Enter contact informa

Applications49Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:• : Add to favourite contacts.• : Make a voice call.• : Compose a messa

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

Applications50Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications51EmailSetting 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

Applications52CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications53Camera settingsQuick settingsRecord a video.Take a photo.Switch between the front and rear cameras.Shooting modesPreview thumbnailCurren

Applications54Locking the focus and exposureStrong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achi

Applications55PanoramaTake a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, t

Applications56Viewing virtual shot photos1 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail.2 Tap .3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen, or

Applications57Shot & moreTake a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes.The zoom feature is not avai

Applications58Dual CameraWhen you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset win

Applications59Interval shotTake series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front

Basics6Device layoutTouchscreenProximity/Light sensorSpeakerRecents keyHome key (Fingerprint recognition sensor)Loud speakerHeadset jackMicrophoneVolu

Applications60Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications61•View mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen.•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting su

Applications622 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

Applications63Smart ManagerIntroductionThe Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system securit

Applications64BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by acti

Applications653 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

Applications66SideSync 3.0IntroductionSideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any c

Applications67Connecting your tablet and computer1 Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable.Alternatively, connect both devices to the s

Applications68Using the virtual screenSideSync mirrors a device’s screen on another device. You can use a device’s functions, such as making calls and

Applications69Switching between screensTo use the actual screen on the connected device, press the Power key or the Home key on the connected device.

Basics7•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a Samsung-a

Applications702 Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer’s screen to go to your tablet’s screen.The mouse pointer will appear

Applications71MusicListen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.Tap Music on the Apps screen.Select a category, and then select

Applications72VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications73MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a memo. Whi

Applications74Setting 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

Applications75TIMER1 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

Applications76MapsFind your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.Play Movies & TVWatch vide

77SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings78Wi-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

Settings79Ending 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

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

Settings80Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings81Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings82Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings83Mobile networksConfigure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks.•Data roaming: Set the device to use data

Settings84PrintingConfigure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct,

Settings85Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi si

Settings86DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.•Font: Change the

Settings87ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings88•Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. This feature can help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen. Y

Settings89•The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.•If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not reco

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

Settings90Deleting fingerprintsYou can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager.1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and secu

Settings913 Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it.4 Sign in to your Samsung account.Using fingerprints to sign in to accountsYou can us

Settings92Private modeHide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.Activating private mode1 On the Settings screen, tap Pr

Settings93Unhiding content1 In the private folder, tap and hold an item, and then tick items to unhide.2 Tap MORE → Remove from Private.3 Select a fol

Settings94•Answering and ending calls: Change the method of answering or ending calls.•Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or

Settings95Removing accountsOn the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, and then tap MORE → Remove acco

Settings96BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

Settings97Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date a

98AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

Appendix99The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen