Samsung SM-T503 User manual

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USER MANUAL

English (LTN). 05/2022. Rev.1.0

SM-T503

Table of Contents

Getting started

4 Device layout and functions

7 Charging the battery

9 Memory card (microSD card)

11 Turning the device on and off

11 Initial setup

12 Samsung account

13 Transferring data from your previous

device (Smart Switch)

15 Understanding the screen

22 Notification panel

24 Screen capture and screen record

25 Entering text

Apps and features

27 Installing or uninstalling apps

28 Phone

29 Contacts

31 Messages

31 Internet

32 Camera

41 Gallery

45 Multi window

47 Samsung Notes

47 Samsung Members

48 Samsung Kids

49 Galaxy Shop

49 Calendar

50 Reminder

51 Voice Recorder

51 My Files

51 Clock

51 Calculator

52 Game Launcher

52 Sharing content

53 Smart View

54 Samsung Flow

55 Google apps

Settings

56 Introduction

56 Samsung account

56 Connections

57 Wi-Fi

58 Bluetooth

59 More connection settings

60 Sound

61 Sound quality and effects

61 Separate app sound

62 Notifications

62 Display

63 Wallpaper

Table of Contents

Usage notices

80 Precautions for using the device

82 Notes on package contents and

accessories

83 Device overheating situations and

solutions

Appendix

86 Troubleshooting

91 About Hearing Aid Compatibility

(HAC)

63 Home screen

64 Lock screen

64 Smart Lock

65 Biometrics and security

66 Face recognition

68 Privacy

68 Location

68 Google

69 Accounts and backup

70 Users

71 Samsung Cloud

72 Advanced features

73 Motions and gestures

73 Digital Wellbeing and parental

controls

74 Battery and device care

74 Optimizing your device

74 Battery

75 Storage

75 Memory

75 Device protection

75 Apps

76 General management

77 Accessibility

78 Software update

78 Remote support

79 About tablet

Getting started

Device layout and functions

Multipurpose jack (USB

Type-C)

Earphone jack

Side key

Speaker

Microphone

Touchscreen

Volume key

Memory card tray

Microphone

Light sensor

Front camera

GPS antenna

Speaker

Rear camera

Getting started

•

When using the speakers, such as when playing media files, do not place the device

close to your ears.

•

Be careful not to expose the camera lens to a strong light source, such as direct

sunlight. If the camera lens is exposed to a strong light source, such as direct sunlight,

the camera image sensor may be damaged. A damaged image sensor is irreparable

and will cause dots or spots in pictures.

•

If you use the device with its glass or acrylic body broken, there may be a risk of

injury. Use the device only after it has been repaired at a Samsung Service Center.

•

If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device’s

sound may become quiet or certain features may not work. If you attempt to remove

the dust or foreign materials with a sharp object, the device may be damaged and its

appearance may be affected.

•

Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations:

–

If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device

–

If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device

–

If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other objects while

using certain features, such as calls or the mobile data connection

•

Do not cover the light sensor area with accessories, such as stickers, or a cover. Doing

so may cause the sensor to malfunction.

•

Do not allow water to contact the touchscreen. The touchscreen may malfunction in

humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Getting started

Hard keys

Key Function

Side key

•

Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

•

Press to turn on or lock the screen.

•

Press twice to launch the app or feature you set.

Side key +

Volume Down key

•

Press simultaneously to capture a screenshot.

•

Press and hold simultaneously to turn off the device.

Setting the Side key

Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice.

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Advanced features

→

Side key

, and then select an option you

want.

Soft buttons

Back button

Home button

Recents button

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. Refer

to Navigation bar (soft buttons) for more information.

Getting started

Charging the battery

Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended

periods.

Wired charging

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and plug the cable into the device’s

multipurpose jack to charge the battery. After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the

device.

Quick charging

Launch the

Settings

app, tap

Battery and device care

→

Battery

→

More battery settings

and then activate the feature you want.

•

Fast charging

: To use the fast charging feature, use a battery charger that supports

Adaptive fast charging.

You can charge the battery more quickly while the device or its screen is turned off.

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.

•

Optimize the device using the device care feature.

•

When you are not using the device, turn off the screen by pressing the Side key.

•

Activate power saving mode.

•

Close unnecessary apps.

•

Deactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.

Getting started

•

Deactivate auto-syncing of apps that need to be synced.

•

Decrease the backlight time.

•

Decrease the screen brightness.

Battery charging tips and precautions

Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your

device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuries or damage to

your device.

•

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any

damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

•

Use only USB Type-C cable supplied with the device. The device may be damaged if

you use Micro USB cable.

•

If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be

damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device.

•

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a

power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in

use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket

and easily accessible while charging.

•

If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately

when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes

before turning on the device.

•

If you use multiple apps at once, network apps, or apps that need a connection to

another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid losing power during a data

transfer, always use these apps after fully charging the battery.

•

Using a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a

slower charging speed due to a lower electric current.

•

The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the

battery.

•

If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may

not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

•

While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should

not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual,

the charger may stop charging.

•

If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung

Service Center.

Getting started

Memory card (microSD card)

Installing a memory card

Your device’s memory card capacity may vary from other models and some memory cards

may not be compatible with your device depending on the memory card manufacturer and

type. To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website.

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1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the tray to loosen the tray.

2 Pull out the tray gently from the tray slot.

3 Place a memory card on the tray with the gold-colored contacts facing downwards and

gently press the memory card into the tray to secure it.

4 Insert the tray back into the tray slot.

•

Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an

incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data

stored in it.

•

Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

•

Ensure that the ejection pin is perpendicular to the hole. Otherwise, the device may

be damaged.

•

If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the memory card may leave or fall out of

the tray.

•

If you insert the tray into your device while the tray is wet, your device may be

damaged. Always make sure the tray is dry.

•

Fully insert the tray into the tray slot to prevent liquid from entering your device.

Getting started

•

The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When

inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device will ask to reformat

the card or will not recognize the card. To use the memory card, you must format it. If

your device cannot format or recognize the memory card, contact the memory card

manufacturer or a Samsung Service Center.

•

Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

•

When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory

appears in the

My Files

→

SD card

folder.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Battery and device care

→

Storage

→

Advanced

→

SD card

→

Unmount

Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the

device is transferring or accessing information, or right after transferring data. Doing

so can cause data to be corrupted or lost or cause damage to the external storage or

device. Samsung is not responsible for losses, including loss of data, resulting from the

misuse of external storage devices.

Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the

memory card on the device.

Launch the

Settings

app and tap

Battery and device care

→

Storage

→

Advanced

→

SD card

→

Format

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important

data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of

data resulting from user actions.

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