www.samsung.comUser ManualSM-T550English (EU). 10/2015. Rev.1.1
Getting started102 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.•The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully c
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Getting started11Using a memory cardInstalling a memory cardYour device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memor
Getting started12Removing the memory cardBefore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap Apps → Settings →
Getting started13Locking and unlocking the screenPressing the Power button turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatic
14BasicsUsing the touch screen•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause t
Basics15Tapping and holdingTap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.DraggingTo move an item, tap and hol
Basics16Double-tappingDouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.FlickingFlick left or right on the Home screen or the Ap
Basics17Home screen layoutHome screenThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts
Basics18Home screen optionsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
Basics19Apps screenThe Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. T
2Table of ContentsRead me firstGetting started6 Package contents7 Device layout9 Charging the battery11 Using a memory card12 Turning the device
Basics20Indicator iconsIndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common.The stat
Basics21Notifications panelUsing the notifications panelWhen you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status bar
Basics22Rearranging quick setting buttonsTo rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap EDIT, tap and hold an item, drag the item
Basics23Opening appsOn the Home screen or the Apps screen, select an app icon to open it.To open the list of recently-used apps, tap and select an ap
Basics24Play StoreUse this app to purchase and download apps.Tap Play Store on the Apps screen.Installing appsBrowse apps by category or tap to sear
Basics25Entering textKeyboard layoutA keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more.Text entry is not su
Basics26• : Switch to handwriting mode.Switch to the standard keyboard.Switch between number mode and character mode.This feature may not be availabl
Basics27Screen captureCapture a screenshot while using the device.Press and hold the Home button and the Power button simultaneously. You can view cap
Basics28Power saving featurePower saving modeSave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Battery → Po
29Network connectivityWi-FiConnect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for addit
Table of Contents3Device & data manager78 Transferring data from your previous device80 Using the device as a removable disk for data transfer80
30Motions & usability featuresMotions and gesturesExcessive shaking or impact on the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions prope
Motions & usability features31Palm swipe to captureOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Motions and gestures, and then tap the Palm swipe to capture
Motions & usability features32Split screen view1 Tap to open the list of recently used apps.2 Swipe upwards or downwards and tap on a recent a
Motions & usability features33Using additional optionsWhen using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between th
Motions & usability features34• : Minimise the window.• : Maximise the window.• : Close the app.Adjusting the window sizeDrag the circle betwee
Motions & usability features35Moving pop-up windowsTo move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location.Laun
36PersonalisingManaging the Home and Apps screensManaging the Home screenAdding itemsTap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then dr
Personalising37Managing panelsOn the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.To add a panel, scroll left to the last p
Personalising38Changing ringtonesChange ringtones for notifications.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Sounds and notifications → Ringtones and sounds
Personalising39Private modeHide personal content in your device to prevent others from accessing it.In private mode, you can hide items in Gallery, Vi
4Read me firstPlease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.•Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
Personalising40Viewing hidden contentYou can view hidden items only when private mode is activated.1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Privacy → Priv
Personalising41Multiple usersSet up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wal
Personalising42Managing usersWhen using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts.To change the settin
43ContactsAdding contactsMoving contacts from other devicesYou can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from yo
Contacts44Importing and exporting contactsImport contacts from storage services to your device or export contacts from the device to storage services.
45CameraBasic shootingTaking photos or recording videos1 Tap Camera on the Apps screen.2 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should f
Camera46Launching Camera on the locked screenTo quickly take photos of special moments, launch Camera on the locked screen.On the locked screen, drag
Camera47Continuous shotUse this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the Apps screen, tap Camera → MODE → Continuous shot.Tap and hol
Camera48Camera settingsOn the Apps screen, tap Camera → SETTINGS. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera
49GalleryViewing content on the deviceOn the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbna
Read me first5Instructional iconsWarning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or othersCaution: situations that could cause damage to your
50Useful apps and featuresS FinderUse this app to search for content on the device. You can apply various filters and view the search history.Open the
Useful apps and features513 Enter event details.Enter a title.Enter the location of the event.Add more details.Select a calendar to use or sync with.S
Useful apps and features52EmailSetting up email accountsTap Email on the Apps screen.Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time.Ent
Useful apps and features53Reading emailsTap Email on the Apps screen.Select an email account to use, and new emails are retrieved.Tap an email to read
Useful apps and features54Internet1 Tap Internet on the Apps screen.2 Tap the address field.3 Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go.To v
Useful apps and features55MusicPlaying musicTap Music on the Apps screen.Select a music category, and then select a song to play.Turn on shuffle.Pause
Useful apps and features56VideoPlaying videosTap Video on the Apps screen.Select a video to play.Move the control panel to the left. Move forwards or
Useful apps and features57ClockALARMOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → ALARM.Setting alarmsSet an alarm time and tap OPTIONS to set other various alarm o
Useful apps and features58STOPWATCHOn the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH.Tap START to time an event. Tap LAP to record lap times.Tap STOP to stop
Useful apps and features59Searching for memosTap SEARCH on the memos list and enter a keyword to search for memos that include the keyword.Smart Manag
6Getting startedPackage contentsCheck the product box for the following items:•Device•Quick start guide•The items supplied with the device and any
Useful apps and features60StorageCheck the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused and residual files or uninstall apps th
Useful apps and features61MapsFind your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places.Play MusicDiscover
Useful apps and features62HangoutsChat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting.G
63Connecting with other devicesBluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth creates a direct wireless connection between two devices over short distances. Use Bl
Connecting with other devices64Pairing with other Bluetooth devices1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate
Connecting with other devices65Receiving an imageWhen another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. You can view rece
Connecting with other devices66Sending and receiving dataYou can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following action
Connecting with other devices67Quick ConnectAbout Quick connectUse this feature to easily search and connect to nearby devices.•Connection methods ma
Connecting with other devices68Sharing contentShare content with the connected devices.1 Open the notifications panel and tap Quick Connect.2 Select a
Connecting with other devices69Connecting your tablet and a smartphone1 On your tablet, tap SideSync 3.0 on the Apps screen.2 Launch SideSync 3.0 on a
Getting started7Device layoutTouch screenLight sensorRecent apps buttonHome buttonBack buttonHeadset jackVolume buttonPower buttonMicrophoneFront came
Connecting with other devices705 The smartphone’s virtual screen is displayed on your tablet and the smartphone’s screen is turned off.
Connecting with other devices71Using the virtual smartphone screenBrowse the screen and use apps in the virtual smartphone screen. You can send or rec
Connecting with other devices72Moving the virtual smartphone screenTap and drag the top edge of the virtual smartphone screen to move it to another lo
Connecting with other devices73Switching between the smartphone screen and the virtual smartphone screenIt is not possible to use the smartphone scree
Connecting with other devices74Copying files between devicesCopying files from the smartphone to the tablet1 Tap and hold a file on the virtual smartp
Connecting with other devices75Screen MirroringAbout Screen MirroringUse this feature to connect your device to a large screen with an AllShare Cast d
Connecting with other devices76Viewing content on a TVBefore you connect your device to a TV, connect the screen mirroring-enabled device to the TV. T
Connecting with other devices77Mobile printingConnect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents.Some printers m
78Device & data managerTransferring data from your previous deviceYou can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smar
Device & data manager795 On your previous device, select data to send to your new device and tap SEND.6 On your new device, tap RECEIVE on the con
Getting started8•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.•Using a
Device & data manager80Using the device as a removable disk for data transferMove audio, video, image, or other types of files from the device to
Device & data manager81Updating with Smart SwitchConnect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software.1 On the computer,
Device & data manager82Using a Google accountOn the Apps screen, tap Settings → Backup and reset, and then tap the Back up my data switch to activ
83SettingsAbout SettingsUse this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts.Tap Settings on the Apps screen.To search for settings
Settings84Data usageKeep track of your data usage amount.On the Settings screen, tap Data usage.To use more options, tap MORE.•Restrict networks: Set
Settings85DeviceSounds and notificationsChange settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and notifications.•Sound
Settings86Motions and gesturesActivate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion recognition on your device.On the Se
Settings87PersonalWallpaperChange the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper.Lock screen a
Settings88PrivacyChange the settings for maintaining your privacy.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy.•Location: Change settings for location informa
Settings89–Negative colours: Reverse the display colours to improve visibility.–Colour adjustment: Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the
Getting started9Charging the batteryUse the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge th
Settings90•Notification reminder: Set the device to alert you to notifications that you have not checked at the interval.•Single tap mode: Set the d
Settings91SystemLanguage and inputChange the settings for text input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language.On the Sett
Settings92StorageView memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.On the Settings screen, tap Storage.Formatting a mem
93AppendixTroubleshootingBefore contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your dev
Appendix94The touch screen responds slowly or improperly•If you attach a protective cover or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch scre
Appendix95The battery icon is emptyYour battery is low. Charge the battery.The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers)•Ensur
Appendix96Photo quality is poorer than the preview•The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques
Appendix97A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer•Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your d
Appendix98Removing the battery (non-removable type)•These instructions are only for your service provider or an authorised repair agent.•Damage or f
Appendix994 Loosen and remove the screws as shown in the image below.5 Disconnect the battery connector as shown in the image below.6 Remove the batte
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