Samsung SM-T719Y User Manual

www.samsung.comUser ManualEnglish (LTN). 05/2016. Rev.1.0SM-T719YSM-T819Y

Basics10Battery charging tips and precautions•When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.•If the battery is completely discharged

Settings100•Reset settings: Return the device’s settings to the factory default settings without deleting data.•Reset network settings: Return the n

Settings101StorageView memory information for your device.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.The actual available capacity of the internal memory is

Settings102User manualView help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User m

103AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Center, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your de

Appendix104The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen

Appendix105Calls are not connected•Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network.•Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone

Appendix106The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensure that the charger is connected properly.•Visit a Samsung Servi

Appendix107Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques

Appendix108A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your

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Basics11Power saving modeSave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Battery → Power saving mo

Basics12SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)Installing the SIM or USIM cardInsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.U

Basics132 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-colored contac

Basics14Memory card (microSD card)Installing a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory

Basics151 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the memory card tray to loosen the memory card tray.Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular t

Basics16Formatting the memory cardA memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.On

Basics17Touchscreen•Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscre

Basics18Tapping 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

Basics19SwipingSwipe 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

2Table of ContentsBasics4 Read me first5 Package contents6 Device layout8 Battery12 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card)14 Memory card (microSD card)

Basics20Home screenHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps

Basics21Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings → Home screen to access the available options. Alternatively, on the Home screen, t

Basics22Moving itemsTap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcut

Basics233 Tap Enter folder name and enter a folder name.To change the folder color, tap .To add more apps to the folder, tap , tick the apps, and then

Basics24Creating foldersCreate folders and gather similar applications to quickly access and launch apps you want.This feature may not be available de

Basics25Searching for itemsYou can search for items on the Apps screen.On the Apps screen, tap SEARCH and enter characters. The device will search for

Basics26Icon MeaningMute mode activatedVibration mode activatedAirplane mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery power levelLock screen

Basics27•Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock the screen.•None: Do not set a screen lock method.•

Basics28You can use the following functions on the notification panel.View more quick setting buttons.Launch Settings.Select a user account.Tap a noti

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

Table of Contents3Appendix103 TroubleshootingSettings77 Introduction77 Wi-Fi79 Bluetooth81 Airplane mode81 Mobile hotspot and tethering82 Data usag

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.Capturing screenshotsPress and hold the Home key and the Power key simultaneously. Y

Basics33Opening 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

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

Basics36• : Minimise the window.• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle between the app windows up or do

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

Basics38Registering your Samsung accountRegistering a new Samsung accountIf you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one.1 On the Apps scr

Basics39Transferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your device via Samsung Smart Switch.The following

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

Basics403 On your device, open the Apps screen and tap Smart Switch.4 On your device, select the previous device type from the list and tap START.5 Fo

Basics41Device and data managementConnecting the device to a computer for data transferMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the devi

Basics42Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer, visit www.samsung.c

Basics43Using a Google accountOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset → Back up my data for the Google account, and then tap the switch to

Basics44Connecting to other devices1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect.The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features are activated automatically.If

Basics45Connecting to a TVConnect your device and a TV to view the device’s content on the larger screen. You may be able to use more features dependi

Basics46Streaming content on the registered TVIf you register a TV to your device, you can more easily connect to the TV while playing content.When yo

47ApplicationsInstalling or uninstalling appsGalaxy AppsPurchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devi

Applications48Managing appsUninstalling or disabling appsOn the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstal

Applications49PhoneIntroductionMake or answer voice and video calls.This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.Making c

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

Applications50Using 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

Applications51Receiving callsAnswering a callWhen a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.Rejecting a callWhen a call comes in, drag outsid

Applications52Options during callsDuring a voice callThe following actions are available:•VOLUME: Adjust the volume.•HOLD: Hold a call. Tap RESUME t

Applications53ContactsIntroductionCreate new contacts or manage contacts on the device.Adding contactsCreating contacts manually1 Tap Contacts on the

Applications54Searching for contactsOn the Apps screen, tap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•D

Applications55MessagesIntroductionSend and view messages by conversation.Sending messagesYou may incur additional charges for sending messages when yo

Applications56Viewing messagesMessages are grouped into message threads by contact.You may incur additional charges for receiving messages when you ar

Applications57Setting the message notificationYou can change notification sound, display options, and more.1 Tap Messages on the Apps screen.2 Tap MOR

Applications583 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.Move to th

Applications59Deactivating secret modeTap MORE → Disable Secret mode. Alternatively, close the Internet app.EmailSetting up email accountsSet up an em

Basics6Device layoutTouchscreenProximity sensor (SM-T719Y model only) / Light sensorReceiver (SM-T719Y model only)Recents keyHome key (Fingerprint rec

Applications60Reading emailsWhen Email is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To manually retrieve emails, swipe downwards on the

Applications61Taking photos or recording videos1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus.2 Tap to take a photo or tap to

Applications62Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag outside the

Applications63Pro modeTake photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the preview screen, tap M

Applications64HDR (Rich tone)Take photos with rich colors and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas.On the preview screen, tap MODE → HDR (R

Applications65Interval shotTake series of self-portraits at an interval and save photos you want.1 On the preview screen, tap to switch to the front

Applications66Camera settingsQuick settingsOn the preview screen, use the following quick settings.The available options may vary depending on the sho

Applications67Camera settingsOn the preview screen, tap .The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode and which camera is being used

Applications68GalleryIntroductionView and manage photos and videos stored in the device.Viewing images1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.2 Select an ima

Applications69Viewing videos1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen.2 Select a video to play. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail.Change scr

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

Applications70Deleting images or videosDeleting an image or a videoSelect an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.Deleting mult

Applications713 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

Applications72My FilesAccess and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.On the Apps screen, t

Applications73ClockIntroductionSet alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration.ALARMOn t

Applications74STOPWATCH1 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

Applications75Google appsGoogle provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. Refer

Applications76PhotosSearch for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.HangoutsChat with your friends individua

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

Settings783 Tap CONNECT.•Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without req

Settings793 Tap Share → Wi-Fi Direct and select a device to transfer the image to.4 Accept the Wi-Fi Direct connection request on the other device.If

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 devi

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

Settings83Limiting data usageSet the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches y

Settings84•Download booster: Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Downlo

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

Settings86Using the quick optimisation featureOn the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → CLEAN ALL.The quick optimisation feature improves device per

Settings87RAMOn the Settings screen, tap Smart Manager → RAM.To speed up your device by reducing the amount of RAM you are using, tap END ALL to close

Settings88•Vibration pattern: Select a vibration pattern.•Notification sounds: Select a default notification sound. You can also change the notifica

Settings89Do not disturbSet the device to mute incoming calls and notification sounds, except for allowed exceptions.On the Settings screen, tap Do no

Basics93 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric

Settings90Advanced featuresActivate advanced features and change the settings that control them.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features.•Pop-up

Settings91WallpaperChange the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper.Home screenCustomize

Settings92•Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.•Secure startup: Your device’s data is encrypted t

Settings93For better fingerprint recognitionWhen you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the fe

Settings94Deleting fingerprintsYou can delete registered fingerprints.1 On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.2 Unlock t

Settings954 Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.5 Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in butt

Settings96Private modeHide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.Activating private mode1 On the Settings screen, tap Pr

Settings97Viewing hidden contentYou can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.1 On the Settings screen, tap Privacy → Private mode, an

Settings98AccessibilityConfigure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility.•Vision: Customize

Settings99AccountsAdd your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with.Adding accountsSome apps used on your device require a registe