Samsung SM-T520 User Manual

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Getting started10Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batt

Media100Using Popup Video playerUse this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. While watching videos, tap to use the po

Media101FlipboardUse this application to access your personalised magazines.Tap Flipboard on the Applications screen.This application may not be avail

102Application & media storesPlay StoreUse this application to purchase and download applications and games that are able to run on the device.Tap

Application & media stores103Samsung AppsUse this application to purchase and download dedicated Samsung applications. For more information, visit

Application & media stores104Play Movies & TVUse this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows.Tap Play Movies & TV on

105UtilitiesMemoUse this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.Tap Memo on the Applications screen.Composing me

Utilities106S PlannerUse this application to manage events and tasks.Tap S Planner on the Applications screen.Creating events or tasksTap , and then

Utilities107Syncing with Google CalendarOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → General → Accounts → Google under My accounts, select the Google ac

Utilities108DropboxUse this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device

Utilities109Syncing with the Samsung accountTap your Samsung account or Sync settings to sync files.Backing up or restoring dataTap Backup or Restore

Getting started11Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

Utilities110Hancom ViewerUse this application to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations.Tap Hancom Viewer on the

Utilities111Presentation•Find: Search for text.•Zoom: Change the view size.•Document Info: View document details such as title, date, and author.•

Utilities112PDF•Search: Search for text.•Send: Send the document to others or share it.•Properties: View document details such as title, date, and

Utilities113Setting alarmsTap , set a time for the alarm to go off, select days for the alarm to repeat, and then tap Save.•Location alarm: Set a lo

Utilities114CalculatorUse this application for simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Applications screen.To clear the history, tap .S V

Utilities115S FinderUse this application to search for a wide variety of items on the device, including emails, documents, images, music, applications

Utilities116Voice SearchUse this application to search webpages by speaking.Tap Voice Search on the Applications screen.This application may not be av

Utilities117After selecting a category, tap , and then use one of the following options:•Select: Select files or folders.•Sort by: Sort files or fo

Utilities118Changing the view modeTap to change the view mode.Creating foldersTap , enter a name for the folder, and then tap OK.Adding shortcuts t

Utilities119KNOXUse this application to separate personal and work data and to access enterprise applications securely from your device.Tap KNOX on th

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

120Travel & localMapsUse this application to pinpoint the location of the device, search for places, or get directions.Tap Maps on the Application

121SettingsAbout SettingsUse this application to configure the device, set application options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Applications scre

Settings122Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct connects two devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point.On the Settings screen, tap Co

Settings123•Location services: View the location services your device is using.•My places: Set up profiles that will be used for specific locations

Settings124DeviceSoundChange settings for various sounds on the device.•Volume: Adjust the volume level for music and videos, system sounds, and noti

Settings125•Reading mode: Select which applications will use reading mode. In reading mode, the device helps protect your eyes when reading at night.

Settings126WallpaperChange the wallpaper settings.•Home screen: Select a background image for the Home screen.•Lock screen: Select a background imag

Settings127•Manage accessibility: Export or import the accessibility settings to share them with other devices.–Export: Export the current accessibi

Settings128•Assistant menu: Set the device to show the assistive shortcut icon that helps you access functions supported by external buttons or featu

Settings129•Auto replacement: Set the device to correct misspelled and incomplete words by tapping the space bar or punctuation mark.•Auto capitalis

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

Settings130Text-to-speech options•Preferred TTS engine: Select a speech synthesis engine. To change the settings for speech synthesis engines, tap .•

Settings131Palm motionActivate the palm motion feature to control the device by touching the screen.•Capture screen: Set the device to capture an ima

Settings132Backup and resetChange the settings for managing settings and data.•Back up my data: Set the device to back up settings and application da

Settings133Application managerView and manage the applications on your device.Default applications•Home: Select a default Home screen mode.UsersSet u

Settings134SecurityChange settings for securing the device.•Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the pa

Settings135•Security policy updates:–Automatic updates: Set the device to check and download security updates automatically.–Check for updates: Che

136TroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device.Whe

Troubleshooting137The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the to

Troubleshooting138Sound echoes during a callAdjust the volume by pressing the Volume button or move to another area.A cellular network or the Internet

Troubleshooting139Your device is hot to the touchWhen you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended

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

Troubleshooting140•Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device. Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly

Troubleshooting141Data stored on the device has been lostAlways make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. Otherwise, you cannot r

Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or software version, and is subject to change without prior notice

Getting started15Holding the deviceDo not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the b

16BasicsIndicator iconsThe icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table

Basics17Using the touch screenUse only fingers to use the touch screen.•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devi

Basics18Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to

Basics19Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or

2About this manualThis device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise.

Basics20PinchingSpread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.Control motionsSimple motions allow easy con

Basics21To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Screen rotation.•Some applications do not allow

Basics22TiltingTap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.Palm motionsUse palm motions to contro

Basics23CoveringCover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.Samsung Smart PauseUse this feature to pause videos when you look away from the s

Basics24Using Multi WindowUse this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.•Only applications on the Multi Window tray ca

Basics25Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the middle of the screen. Al

Basics263 Tap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tray, and then drag it to a new location.You can launch the same application in a

Basics273 Tap and hold an item in the Internet window and drag it to a location in the Email window.Creating a Multi Window combinationUse this featur

Basics28Using a pop-up Multi WindowUse this feature to launch applications in pop-up windows.1 Drag your finger from the right edge of the screen towa

Basics29NotificationsNotification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and

About this manual3•Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you

Basics30Home screenThe Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features.The Home screen has two different kinds of panels. The

Basics31To return to the Home screen, press the Home button.Using the Classic home screenThe Classic home screen displays indicator icons, widgets, sh

Basics32Adding or removing a panel from the Classic home screen1 Pinch your fingers together on the Classic home screen.2 Tap to add a panel.To remo

Basics33Using the Content home screenThe Content home screen displays Content widgets. You can access an application directly by selecting a Content w

Basics34Adjusting widget size1 On the Content home screen, tap and hold a widget you want to resize.2 Adjust the size of the widget by dragging the fr

Basics35Applications screenThe Applications screen displays icons for all applications, including any new applications installed.On the Home screen, t

Basics36Disabling applicationsTap → Uninstall/disable apps, and then select an application to disable it.To enable the application, on the Applicati

Basics37HelpAccess help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure important settings.Tap Help on the Applications scree

Basics38Entering uppercaseTap Shift before entering a character. For all caps, tap Caps lock.Changing the keyboard typeTap and hold , and then tap

Basics39Entering text by voiceActivate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak.If the device do

About this manual4Trademarks•SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of

Basics40Joining Wi-Fi networksOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, and then drag the Wi-Fi switch to the right.Select a net

Basics41Setting up accountsGoogle applications, such as Play Store, require a Google account, and Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. Create Goog

Basics42Transferring filesMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to the computer, or vice versa.The following file formats

Basics43Connecting as a media device1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable.2 Open the notifications panel, and then tap Connected as

Basics44Setting a PINOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock screen → Screen lock → PIN.Enter at least four numbers, and then enter t

Basics45Upgrading the deviceThe device can be upgraded to the latest software.This feature may not be available depending on the region or service pro

46CommunicationContactsUse this application to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others.Tap Contacts on the Applications

Communication47Searching for contactsTap Contacts.Use one of the following search methods:•Scroll up or down the contacts list.•Use the index at the

Communication48Importing and exporting contactsTap Contacts.Importing contactsTap → Settings → Import/Export, and then select an import option.Expor

Communication49Contact groupsTap Groups.Creating a groupTap , set details for the group, add contacts, and then tap Save.Adding contacts to a groupSe

5Table of ContentsGetting started7 Device layout8 Buttons9 Package contents10 Charging the battery12 Inserting a memory card14 Turning the device

Communication50Business cardTap Contacts.Create a business card and send it to others.Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, emai

Communication51Sending scheduled messagesWhile composing a message, tap → Schedule sending. Tick Schedule sending, set a time and date, and then tap

Communication52Google MailUse this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail service.Tap Google Mail on the Applications screen.•Thi

Communication53Reading messagesDelete the message.Mark the message as a reminder.Access additional options.Keep the message for long-term storage.Repl

Communication54HangoutsUse this application to chat with others.Tap Hangouts on the Applications screen.This application may not be available dependin

Communication55PhotosUse this application to view and share images or videos via Google’s social network services.Tap Photos on the Applications scree

56Web & networkInternetUse this application to browse the Internet.Tap Internet on the Applications screen.Viewing webpagesTap the address field,

Web & network57HistoryTap → History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited webpages. To clear the history, tap .Saved pagesTo view

Web & network58BookmarksTo bookmark the current webpage, tap → Save.To open a bookmarked webpage, tap → Bookmarks, and then select one.Searchin

Web & network59Pairing with other Bluetooth devicesOn the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan, and detected devices

Table of Contents6118 Downloads119 KNOXTravel & local120 MapsSettings121 About Settings121 Connections124 Device128 Controls131 General135 Googl

Web & network60e-MeetingUse this application to host or attend an e-meeting. You can share files with attendees during a meeting.To use this appli

Web & network613 Check the network information to share with others, set details for the meeting, and then tap Done.To add files to the meeting, t

Web & network624 A meeting session is created.The file added when the meeting session is created appears on the screen, or if no file is added, th

Web & network633 Select a network that the meeting is connected to, enter a password if necessary, and then tap Done.4 Select the meeting to join.

Web & network642 The selected file is added to the file list. Tap a file to open it.Host iconDisplay the whiteboard.File listAccess additional opt

Web & network65•Message Box: Send messages to attendees.•Show received messages: Set the device to display the text of a new message from attend

Web & network66When the network connection fails during a meetingWhen the host is disconnectedEnd the meeting or connect to the same network again

Web & network67Signing up for an account1 Tap WebEx on the Applications screen.2 Tap Get an account on the sign in screen.3 The webpage for joinin

Web & network684 The WebEx screen appears on the device.Create a meeting session.Refresh the meeting list.Close the application.Go to the WebEx we

Web & network698 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an audio meeting with others.View the

7Getting startedDevice layoutBack buttonHome buttonSpeakerLight sensorRecent apps buttonMultipurpose jackTouch screenFront cameraPower buttonVolume bu

Web & network70Joining a meeting sessionTo join a meeting, use one of the following methods.Joining a meeting by session number1 Tap WebEx on the

Web & network71Joining a meeting by selecting one in My Meetings1 Tap WebEx on the Applications screen.2 Sign in to your WebEx account.3 Select a

Web & network724 Tap → Connect using Internet.5 The microphone will be turned on and appears at the top right of the screen. You can have an a

Web & network73Chatting with participants1 Tap to view the participants list.2 Select an account name and tap Chat.3 Chatting window appears on

Web & network74Changing the presenterThe meeting host and the current presenter can change the presenter.1 Tap and select a participant to desig

Web & network75Remote PCUse this application to view and control your computer’s screen on your device by connecting your device and computer via

Web & network763 Tap Sign in, enter your Samsung account and password, and then tap Sign in again.If a Samsung account is not registered, follow t

Web & network77Connecting the device and a computer remotely1 Tap Remote PC on the Applications screen.2 Tap Check Connection (Refresh).View the n

Web & network78Controlling the computer on the deviceAfter connecting the devices, you can view and control your computer’s screen on the device.

Web & network79Transferring files between your device and the computer1 Tap → Remote Explorer.2 Tap and hold a file on the computer’s file manag

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

Web & network80SideSync 3.0Use this application to control a smartphone’s screen with a virtual smartphone screen on your tablet.•On your tablet,

Web & network813 The tablet searches for available smartphones automatically.Select one of the detected smartphones.4 Tap OK on the smartphone scr

Web & network82Using the virtual smartphone screenBrowse the screen and use applications in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or receive

Web & network83Moving the virtual smartphone screenTap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another location.Adjus

Web & network84Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screenIt is not possible to use the smartphone screen and the vi

Web & network85Copying files between devicesCopying files from the smartphone to the tablet1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartphone screen.

86MediaMusicUse this application to listen to music.Tap Music on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the softwa

Media87To listen to songs at equal volume levels, tap → Settings → Player → Smart Volume.When Smart Volume is activated, the volume may end up loude

Media88CameraUse this application to take photos or videos.Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the device’s camera. (p. 95)Tap Camera on

Media89Shooting modeSeveral photo effects are available.Tap MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.•Auto: Use th

Getting started9Package contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any

Media90•Rich tone (HDR): Use this to take a photo with an improved contrast ratio.•Eraser: Use this to erase the movements of moving objects in the

Media91Applying filter effectsUse the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.Tap and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mo

Media92Zooming in and outUse one of the following methods:•Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.•Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom i

Media93Share shotTap → , and then select one of the following:•Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via Wi-Fi Direct.•Buddy photo

Media94•Video stabilisation: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving.•Location tag: Attach a GPS locatio

Media95GalleryUse this application to view images and videos.Tap Gallery on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on

Media96Playing videosVideo files show the icon on the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .Trimming segments of a videoSelect a video and t

Media97Modifying imagesWhen viewing an image, tap and use the following functions:•Rotate: Rotate the image.•Crop: Crop the image.•Colour: Adjust

Media98Sharing imagesUse one of the following methods:•In a folder, tap → Select item, select images, and then tap to send them to others or shar

Media99VideoUse this application to play video files.Tap Video on the Applications screen.•Some file formats are not supported depending on the softw