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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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™

Store, and Google Talk™are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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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 Notifications

24 Home screen

26 Using applications

27 Applications screen

28 Help

28 Entering text

30 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

31 Setting up accounts

32 Transferring files

33 Securing the device

35 Upgrading the device

Communication

36 Phone

42 Contacts

45 Messaging

47 Email

49 Google Mail

50 Talk

51 Google+

51 Messenger

52 ChatON

Web & network

53 Internet

54 Chrome

55 Bluetooth

56 Group Play

Media

57 Music Player

58 Camera

64 Gallery

Table of Contents

Settings

88 About Settings

88 Wi-Fi

89 Bluetooth

89 Data usage

90 More settings

91 Blocking mode

91 Sound

92 Display

92 Storage

93 Power saving mode

93 Battery

93 Application manager

93 Location services

94 Lock screen

95 Security

96 Language and input

99 Backup and reset

99 Add account

99 Accessory

99 Date and time

100 Accessibility

101 Developer options

102 About device

102 Google Settings

Optional applications

Troubleshooting

67 Video Player

68 YouTube

69 Flipboard

Application & media stores

70 Play Store

71 Samsung Apps

71 Game Hub

72 Video Hub

Utilities

73 Memo

74 S Planner

76 Polaris Office

79 Dropbox

79 Alarm

80 World clock

81 Calculator

81 S Voice

82 Google

83 Voice Search

83 My Files

84 Downloads

Travel & local

85 Maps

86 Local

87 Navigation

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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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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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.

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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.

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

4 Close the cover of the SIM card slot.

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