Samsung SM-T715Y User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish. 07/2015. Rev.1.0SM-T715SM-T715Y

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

Settings100BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the tim

Settings101Date and timeAccess and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date.On the Settings screen, tap Date

102AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix103The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix104Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet is often

Appendix105Error messages appear when launching the cameraYour device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera ap

Appendix106Another Bluetooth device is not located•Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.•Ensure that the Bluetooth

Appendix107Removing the battery•To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions.•For your safety,

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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.

Basics15Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

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 add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.Indi

Basics24Icon MeaningError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, th

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 Contents397 Accessibility98 Accounts99 Backup and reset99 Language and input100 Battery100 Storage100 Accessories101 Date and time101 Use

Basics30Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

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

Basics32Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. You can view captured

Basics33Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the sa

Basics34Split 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

Basics35Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics36Adjusting 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,

Basics37Moving 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

Basics38Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsu

Basics393 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

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

Basics40Updating the deviceThe device can be updated to the latest software.Updating over the airThe device can be directly updated to the latest soft

Basics41Backing up and restoring dataKeep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive inform

Basics42Connecting to a TVIntroductionRegister a TV to your device to easily share content between them.•This feature is compatible with Samsung Smar

Basics43Mirroring 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

44ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications45Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications46PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice and video calls.Making calls1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad do

Applications47Making 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

Applications48Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•VOLUME: Adjust the volume.•HOLD: Hold a call. Tap Resume t

Applications49ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Basics5•Depending on the region or model, some devices are required to receive approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). If your dev

Applications50Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications513 Add recipients and enter a message.Access additional options.Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter emoticons.En

Applications52InternetBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.1 Tap Internet on

Applications53EmailSetting 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

Applications54CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications55Camera settingsQuick settingsRecord a video.Take a photo.Switch between the front and rear cameras.Shooting modesPreview thumbnailCurren

Applications56Locking the focus and exposureStrong light/dark contrast and the subject being outside the auto focus area may make it difficult to achi

Applications57PanoramaTake a series of photos horizontally or vertically and then stitch them together to create a wide scene.On the preview screen, t

Applications58Viewing virtual shot photos1 On the preview screen, tap the preview thumbnail.2 Tap .3 Drag your finger left or right on the screen, or

Applications59Shot & moreTake a series of photos and modify them by applying various effects using the shooting modes.The zoom feature is not avai

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

Applications60Dual CameraWhen you take a landscape photo with the rear camera, the photo or video captured by the front camera appears in an inset win

Applications613 Face the front camera lens.4 When the device detects your face, tap the screen to take a photo of yourself.To take a photo using your

Applications62Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications63•View mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen.•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting su

Applications642 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

Applications65Smart ManagerIntroductionThe Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system securit

Applications66BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by acti

Applications673 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

Applications68SideSync 3.0IntroductionSideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any c

Applications69Connecting your tablet and computer1 Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable.Alternatively, connect both devices to the s

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

Applications70Using the virtual screenSideSync mirrors a device’s screen on another device. You can use a device’s functions, such as making calls and

Applications71Switching between screensTo use the actual screen on the connected device, press the Power key or the Home key on the connected device.

Applications722 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

Applications73MusicListen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings.Tap Music on the Apps screen.Select a category, and then select

Applications74VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications75MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a memo. Whi

Applications76Setting 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

Applications77STOPWATCH1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH.2 Tap START to time an event.To record lap times while timing an event, tap LAP.3 T

Applications78Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications79PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.HangoutsChat with your friends individua

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

80SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings813 Tap CONNECT.Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requi

Settings82Ending 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

Settings83Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings84Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings85Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

Settings86Mobile networksConfigure your mobile network settings.On the Settings screen, tap Mobile networks.•Data roaming: Set the device to use data

Settings87PrintingConfigure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct,

Settings88Download boosterSet the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi si

Settings89DisplayChange the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display.•Brightness: Adjust the brightness of the display.•Font: Change the

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

Settings90ApplicationsManage the device’s apps and change their settings.On the Settings screen, tap Applications.•Application manager: View and mana

Settings91•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

Settings92•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

Settings93Deleting fingerprintsYou can delete registered fingerprints using the fingerprint manager.1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and secu

Settings943 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

Settings95Private modeHide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.Activating private mode1 On the Settings screen, tap Pr

Settings96Viewing hidden contentYou can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, an

Settings97AccessibilityConfigure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Vision: Customise

Settings98AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe

Settings99Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset.•Back up my data: Back up y