Samsung SM-T211 User manual

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User Manual

SM-T211

About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s

high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail

the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers

or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the

manual, refer to the Samsung website,

www.samsung.com

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the

overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work

properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service

provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.

Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider

other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited

registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the

operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device

are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other

purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and

downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select

an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer

be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided

with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,

contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources

may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations

of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

This guide is protected under international copyright laws.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or

by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any

information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung

Electronics.

About this manual

Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are

registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

DivX®, DivX Certified®and associated logos are

trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are

used under licence.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO

DivX®is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is

an official DivX Certified®device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX

video. Visit

www.divx.com

for more information and software tools to convert your files into

DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND

This DivX Certified®device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-

Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in

your device setup menu. Go to

vod.divx.com

for more information on how to complete your

registration.

DivX Certified®to play DivX®video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital Plus, and

the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card

11 Charging the battery

14 Inserting a memory card

16 Turning the device on and off

16 Holding the device

17 Locking and unlocking the device

17 Adjusting the volume

17 Switching to silent mode

Basics

18 Indicator icons

19 Using the touch screen

22 Rotating the screen

23 Using Multi window

27 Notifications

28 Home screen

30 Locked screen

32 Applications screen

33 Using applications

34 Help

34 Entering text

36 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

37 Setting up accounts

37 Setting up user profiles

38 Transferring files

39 Securing the device

40 Upgrading the device

Communication

41 Phone

47 Contacts

50 Messages

51 Email

54 Google Mail

55 Hangouts

56 Google+

56 Photos

57 ChatON

Web & network

58 Internet

59 Chrome

60 Bluetooth

61 Samsung Link

63 Group Play

Table of Contents

Travel & local

93 Maps

Settings

94 About Settings

94 Wi-Fi

95 Bluetooth

95 Data usage

96 More settings

97 Blocking mode

97 Hands-free mode

97 Call

99 Sound

100 Display

101 Storage

101 Power saving mode

101 Battery

101 Application manager

101 Default applications

102 Users

102 Location

102 Lock screen

103 Security

104 Language and input

107 Backup and reset

107 Add account

107 Accessories

108 Date and time

108 Accessibility

110 About device

110 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Media

65 Music

66 Camera

72 Gallery

75 Video

76 YouTube

77 Flipboard

Application & media stores

78 Play Store

79 Samsung Apps

79 Play Books

80 Play Movies & TV

80 Play Music

80 Play Games

80 Play Newsstand

Utilities

81 Memo

82 S Planner

84 Drive

84 Dropbox

85 POLARIS Office 5

87 Alarm

88 World Clock

89 Calculator

89 S Voice

90 Google

91 Voice Search

91 My Files

92 Downloads

Getting started

Device layout

Touch screen

Microphone

Menu button

Home button

Back button

Multipurpose jack

Microphone for

speakerphone

Volume button

Power button

Earpiece

Proximity/Light sensor

Front camera

Memory card slot

SIM card slot

Main antenna

Rear camera

Speaker Speaker

Headset jack

GPS antenna

Getting started

The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you use the speakerphone or

take videos.

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause

connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen

protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction

in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

Power

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press and hold for 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has

fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock

mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

Home

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Press twice to launch

S Voice

Back

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

Volume

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Getting started

Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary

depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible

with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make

sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using

unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on

manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer

to the Samsung website.

Getting started

Installing the SIM or USIM card

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.

Only microSIM cards work with the device.

1 Open the cover of the SIM card slot.

2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

3 Push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to

remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not

responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

4 Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

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