Samsung SM-T285 User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-T285English (EU). 03/2016. 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

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

Basics12Removing 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 out.3 Close

Basics131 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

Basics14Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics15Touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscre

Basics16Tapping 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

Basics17SwipingSwipe 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

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 card12 Memory card14 Turning the device on and o

Basics20Creating 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

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

Basics224 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

Basics23Icon MeaningNew text or multimedia messageAlarm activatedMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedFlight mode activatedError occurred or cau

Basics24PINA PIN consists of numbers only. Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.PasswordA password consists of

Basics25You can use the following functions on the notification panel.Launch Settings.Tap a notification and perform various actions.Clear all notific

Basics26Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su

Basics27Additional keyboard functionsTap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last funct

Basics28Copying 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

Basics29Multi windowIntroductionMulti window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view.Some apps may not support this feature.Sp

Table of Contents370 More connection settings72 Sounds and notifications72 Display73 Motions and gestures73 Applications73 Wallpaper73 Lock screen

Basics30Split 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

Basics31Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access th

Basics32Some apps may not support this feature.• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app wi

Basics33Device and data managementTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsu

Basics344 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer.

Basics35Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

Basics36Using a Google accountOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data switch to activate it. Tap Backup

37ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications38Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications39PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice and video calls.Making calls1 Tap Phone on the Apps screen.2 Enter a phone number.If the keypad do

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

Applications40Using 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

Applications41Missed callsIf a call is missed, the icon appears on the status bar. Open the notification panel to view the list of missed calls. Alt

Applications42ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications43Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications443 Add recipients and enter a message.Access additional options.Enter a message.Select contacts from the contacts list.Enter recipients.A

Applications45InternetBrowse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently.1 Tap Internet on

Applications46EmailSetting 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

Applications47CameraIntroductionTake photos and record videos using various modes and settings.Basic shootingYou can take photos or record videos. Vie

Applications48On 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

Applications49Auto modeAuto mode allows the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.On the preview screen, tap

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

Applications50Beauty faceTake a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.On the preview screen, tap MODE → Beauty face.SelfieTake self-portraits

Applications51Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications52•View mode: Change the aspect ratio of the preview screen.•Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting su

Applications532 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

Applications54Smart ManagerIntroductionThe Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system securit

Applications55BatteryCheck the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by acti

Applications563 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

Applications57VideoWatch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings.Tap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Change screen

Applications58MemoCreate memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Memo.Composing memosTap on the memos list and enter a memo. Whi

Applications59Setting 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

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

Applications60TIMER1 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

Applications61Tap to turn on the FM radio. Select the radio station you want from the stations list.Fine-tune the frequency.View the list of favourit

Applications62Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications63PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.HangoutsChat with your friends individua

64SettingsIntroductionCustomise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On

Settings653 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

Settings66Ending 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

Settings67Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it.The detected devices are

Settings68Unpairing Bluetooth devices1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen.The device displays the paired devices in the list.2 Tap next to the dev

Settings69Using the mobile hotspotUse your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices.1 On the Settin

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

Settings70Limiting 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

Settings71PrintingConfigure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct,

Settings72Sounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Sound mode:

Settings73Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.On the Se

Settings74•Notifications: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and select which notifications to display.•Unlock eff

Settings75•Answering and ending calls: Change the method of answering or ending calls.•Single tap mode: Set the device to control incoming calls or

Settings76Removing accountsOn the Settings screen, tap Accounts, select an account name, select the account to remove, and then tap MORE → Remove acco

Settings77BatteryView battery power information and change power saving options.On the Settings screen, tap Battery.The usage time left shows the time

Settings78•Set date: Set the current date manually.•Set time: Set the current time manually.•Select time zone: Set the home time zone.•Use 24-hour

79AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev

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

Appendix80The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix81Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix82The battery depletes faster than when first purchased•When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the

Appendix83Error messages appear when opening multimedia filesIf you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your

Appendix84Your device cannot find your current locationGPS signals may be obstructed in some locations, such as indoors. Set the device to use Wi-Fi o

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