Samsung SM-T525 User manual

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User Manual

SM-T525

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 CERTIFIED Passpoint™, 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.

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

17 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 Palm motions

25 Samsung Smart Pause

26 Using Multi Window

31 Notifications

32 Home screen

37 Applications screen

38 Using applications

39 Help

39 Entering text

41 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

43 Setting up accounts

43 Setting up user profiles

44 Transferring files

45 Securing the device

47 Upgrading the device

Communication

48 Phone

53 Contacts

57 Messages

58 Email

60 Google Mail

61 Hangouts

61 Google+

62 Photos

Web & network

63 Internet

64 Chrome

65 Bluetooth

66 Screen Mirroring

67 e-Meeting

73 WebEx

82 Remote PC

87 SideSync 3.0

Table of Contents

125 Downloads

126 KNOX

Travel & local

127 Maps

Settings

128 About Settings

128 Connections

132 Device

139 Controls

143 General

146 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Media

93 Music

95 Camera

102 Gallery

106 Video

107 YouTube

108 Flipboard

Application & media stores

109 Play Store

110 Samsung Apps

110 Play Books

111 Play Movies & TV

111 Play Music

111 Play Games

111 Play Newsstand

Utilities

112 Memo

113 S Planner

115 Dropbox

115 Cloud

116 Drive

117 Hancom Viewer

119 Alarm

120 World Clock

121 Calculator

121 S Voice

122 S Finder

122 Google

123 Voice Search

123 My Files

Getting started

Device layout

Back button

Home button

Speaker

Light sensor

Recent apps button

Multipurpose jack

Touch screen

Front camera

Power button

Volume button

Microphone

Memory card slot

SIM card slot

IrLED

GPS antenna

Rear camera

Speaker

Headset jack

Flash

Main antenna

Getting started

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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 more than 7 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.

Recent apps

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Tap to open the list of recent applications.

Home

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to launch Google search.

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.

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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.

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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