Samsung SM-T540 User manual

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User Manual

SM-T540

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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.

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.

Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Charging the battery

12 Inserting a memory card

14 Turning the device on and off

15 Holding the device

15 Locking and unlocking the device

15 Adjusting the volume

15 Switching to silent mode

Basics

16 Indicator icons

17 Using the touch screen

20 Control motions

22 Using Multi Window

26 Notifications

27 Home screen

29 Applications screen

31 Using applications

31 Help

32 Entering text

34 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

35 Setting up accounts

36 Transferring files

38 Securing the device

39 Upgrading the device

Communication

40 Contacts

44 Email

46 Google Mail

48 Hangouts

48 Google+

49 Photos

Web & network

50 Internet

51 Chrome

52 Bluetooth

Media

54 Music

56 Camera

61 Gallery

65 Video

66 YouTube

Table of Contents

97 General

100 Google Settings

Troubleshooting

Application & media stores

67 Play Store

68 Samsung Apps

68 Play Music

69 Play Games

69 Play Newsstand

Utilities

70 Memo

71 S Planner

73 Dropbox

74 Cloud

75 Drive

75 Hancom Viewer

78 Alarm

79 World Clock

79 Calculator

80 S Voice

81 Google

82 Voice Search

82 My Files

Travel & local

85 Maps

Settings

86 About Settings

86 Connections

89 Device

94 Controls

Getting started

Device layout

Recent apps button

Home button

Touch screen

Front camera

Back button

Multipurpose jack

Volume button

Memory card slot

Microphone

Power button

Rear camera

Speaker

Headset jack

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 8 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

Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or

cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.

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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.

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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications

that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid

disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use

these applications after fully charging the battery.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into

the multipurpose jack.

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