Samsung SM-T315 User manual

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User Manual

SM-T315

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

8 Device layout

9 Buttons

10 Package contents

10 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

39 Transferring files

40 Securing the device

42 Upgrading the device

Communication

43 Phone

49 Contacts

53 Messages

54 Email

56 Google Mail

58 Hangouts

58 Google+

58 Photos

59 Twitter

Web & network

60 Internet

61 Chrome

62 Bluetooth

63 Screen Mirroring

64 Samsung Link

65 Group Play

67 WatchON

Table of Contents

99 Alarm

100 World Clock

101 Calculator

101 S Translator

102 S Voice

103 Google

104 Voice Search

104 My Files

105 Downloads

105 TripAdvisor

Travel & local

106 Maps

Settings

107 About Settings

107 Wi-Fi

108 Bluetooth

108 Data usage

109 More settings

111 Blocking mode

111 Hands-free mode

114 Sound

114 Display

116 Storage

116 Power saving mode

116 Battery

116 Application manager

117 Default applications

117 Users

117 Location

117 Lock screen

Media

68 Music

70 Camera

75 Gallery

79 Story Album

82 Paper Artist

83 Video

84 YouTube

85 Flipboard

85 Businessweek+

85 NYTimes

Application & media stores

86 Play Store

87 Samsung Apps

87 Game Hub

88 Music Hub

89 Play Books

89 Play Movies & TV

89 Play Music

89 Play Games

90 Play Newsstand

90 Readers Hub

90 Learning Hub

Utilities

91 Memo

92 S Planner

95 Dropbox

96 Cloud

96 Drive

97 POLARIS Office 5

Table of Contents

118 Security

120 Language and input

123 Cloud

124 Backup and reset

124 Add account

124 Motion

124 Voice control

125 Accessories

125 Date and time

126 Accessibility

127 About device

127 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

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.

Installing the SIM or USIM card

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

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Only microSIM cards work with the device.

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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For

details about service availability, contact your service provider.

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