Samsung SM-T311 User manual

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User Manual

SM-T311

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 manual 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.

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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

8 Device layout

9 Buttons

10 Package contents

11 Installing the SIM or USIM card

12 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 Control motions

24 Using Multi Window

28 Notifications

29 Home screen

31 Locked screen

32 Applications screen

34 Using applications

34 Help

35 Entering text

37 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

38 Setting up accounts

38 Setting up user profiles

39 Transferring files

40 Securing the device

41 Upgrading the device

Communication

43 Phone

48 Contacts

52 Messages

54 Email

55 Google Mail

57 Hangouts

57 Google+

58 Photos

58 Twitter

Web & network

59 Internet

60 Chrome

61 Bluetooth

62 Screen Mirroring

63 Samsung Link

64 Group Play

66 Smart Remote

Table of Contents

99 S Voice

100 Google

101 Voice Search

101 My Files

102 Downloads

102 TripAdvisor

Travel & local

103 Maps

Settings

104 About Settings

104 Wi-Fi

105 Bluetooth

105 Data usage

106 More settings

108 Blocking mode

108 Hands-free mode

108 Call

111 Sound

111 Display

113 Storage

113 Power saving mode

113 Battery

113 Application manager

113 Default applications

114 Users

114 Location

114 Lock screen

115 Security

117 Language and input

120 Cloud

Media

67 Music

69 Camera

74 Gallery

78 Story Album

81 Paper Artist

81 Video

83 YouTube

83 Flipboard

Application & media stores

84 Play Store

85 Samsung Apps

85 Game Hub

86 Play Books

86 Play Movies & TV

86 Play Music

86 Play Games

87 Play Newsstand

87 Readers Hub

Utilities

88 Memo

89 S Planner

92 Dropbox

93 Cloud

93 Drive

94 POLARIS Office 5

96 Alarm

97 World Clock

98 Calculator

98 S Translator

Table of Contents

120 Backup and reset

120 Add account

121 Motion

121 Voice control

121 Accessories

122 Date and time

122 Accessibility

124 About device

124 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Getting started

Device layout

Menu button

Multipurpose jack

Light sensor

Home button

Touch screen

Back button

Microphone

Earpiece

Proximity sensor

Front camera

Volume button

Microphone for

speakerphone

IrLED

Power button

Speaker Speaker

Memory card slot

GPS antenna

Rear camera Main antenna

SIM card slot

Headset jack

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 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.

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.

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