Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro 5G User Manual
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro 5G User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro 5G User Manual

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USER MANUAL
SM-T630
SM-T636B
SM-T638B
English. 08/2022. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-T630 SM-T636B SM-T638B English. 08/2022. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Memory card (microSD card) Samsung Notes Protective case Samsung Members Turning the device on and off Samsung Kids Initial setup Samsung Global Goals Samsung account Galaxy Shop Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) PENUP Calendar Understanding the screen...
  • Page 3 136 Precautions for using the device 111 Face recognition 138 Notes on package contents and accessories 113 Fingerprint recognition 139 Maintaining water and dust resistance 116 Samsung Pass 140 Device overheating situations and 118 Secure Folder solutions 121 Secure Wi-Fi 122 Privacy...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting started Device layout and functions Active key Volume key Side key Front camera Light sensor Speaker Microphone Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) Home key (Fingerprint Earphone jack recognition sensor) Recents key Touchscreen Keyboard dock port Back key GPS antenna Main antenna (SM-T636B, SM-T638B) Speaker Flash...
  • Page 5 • 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 Centre. • If dust or foreign materials enter the microphone, speaker, or receiver, the device’s sound may become quiet or certain features may not work.
  • Page 6 Getting started Hard keys Function • When the device is off, press and hold to turn it on. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. Side key • Press and hold to start a conversation with Bixby. Refer to Using Bixby for more information.
  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Getting started Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Installing the battery Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover. Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
  • Page 8 Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly to prevent water and dust from entering the device. Open or loose back cover may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage. Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device. Removing the battery Remove the back cover.
  • Page 9 Getting started 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. Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device. Quick charging Launch the Settings app, tap Battery and device care →...
  • Page 10 • 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.
  • Page 11 • 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 Centre.
  • Page 12: Sim Or Usim Card (Nano-Sim Card) (Mobile Network Enabled Models)

    Replace the battery and back cover. • Use only a nano-SIM card. • 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.
  • Page 13: Memory Card (Microsd 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. Remove the back cover.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Protective Case

    Getting started Protective case Installing the protective case Insert the upper part of the device into the case, and then press the edges of the bottom part one by one using both hands to firmly install it.
  • Page 16 Getting started Removing the protective case With the device upright, push the edges of the upper part one by one using both hands until the device protrudes from the case and remove the device from it. Installing the S Pen Insert the S Pen into the bottom of the protective case.
  • Page 17: Turning The Device On And Off

    Getting started Turning the device on and off Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. Side key Volume Down key Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
  • Page 18: Samsung Account

    Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Forgot password? on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information.
  • Page 19: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device (Smart Switch)

    • This feature may not be supported on some devices or computers. • Limitations apply. Visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch for details. Samsung takes copyright seriously. Only transfer content that you own or have the right to transfer. Transferring data using a USB cable You can connect your previous device to your device with the USB cable to easily and quickly transfer data.
  • Page 20 Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable.
  • Page 21: Understanding The Screen

    Getting started Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen Tapping Tapping and holding Tap the screen. Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. Dragging Double-tapping Tap and hold an Double-tap the item and drag screen. it to the target position.
  • Page 22 Getting started Home screen and Apps screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards to open the Apps screen.
  • Page 23 Getting started Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the editing options. You can set the wallpaper, add widgets, and more. You can also add, delete, or rearrange Home screen panels. •...
  • Page 24 Getting started Displaying all apps on the Home screen Without using a separate Apps screen, you can set the device to display all apps on the Home screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Settings → Home screen layout →...
  • Page 25 Getting started Creating folders Create folders and gather similar apps to quickly access and launch apps. On the Home screen or the Apps screen, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app. A new folder containing the selected apps will be created. Tap Folder name and enter a folder name.
  • Page 26 Getting started Edge panel You can quickly access your favourite apps and features from the Edge panels. Drag the Edge panel handle towards the centre of the screen. If the Edge panel handle is not visible, launch the Settings app, tap Display, and then tap the Edge panels switch to activate it.
  • Page 27 Getting started Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. Icon Meaning No signal Signal strength Roaming (outside of normal service area) GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected...
  • Page 28: Notification Panel

    Getting started Icon Meaning Mute mode / Vibration mode Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery charging / Battery power level • The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
  • Page 29 Getting started Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. To add more buttons, tap Quick setting buttons Adjust the brightness of the display. To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.
  • Page 30: Screen Capture And Screen Record

    Getting started Screen capture and screen record Screen capture Capture a screenshot while using the device and write on, draw on, crop, or share the captured screen. You can capture the current screen and scrollable area. How to capture a screenshot Use the following methods to capture a screenshot.
  • Page 31: Entering Text

    Getting started Screen record Record the screen while using your device. (Screen recorder) to Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap activate it. Select a sound setting and tap Start recording. After a countdown, recording will start. • To write or draw on the screen, tap •...
  • Page 32 : Search for content and enter it. • : Translate text and enter it. • : Scan and extract text from an image. • : Enter your personal information registered to Samsung Pass. • : Share music links. • : Share video links.
  • Page 33 Getting started • : Enter emojis. • : Attach animated GIFs. • : Enter stickers. • : Change the keyboard size. • : Open the text editing panel. Some features may not be available depending on the service provider or model. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text.
  • Page 34: Apps And Features

    Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Launch the Galaxy Store app. Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword.
  • Page 35 • If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognise the S Pen actions. • If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 36 S Pen button. Refer to Samsung Notes for more information. • View all notes: View all notes in the Samsung Notes app. • Smart select: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. Refer to Smart select for more information.
  • Page 37 Select an option to use with the selected area. • Pin/Insert: Pin the selected area to the screen. You can also insert the image into other apps, such as Samsung Notes. Tap and hold the image, and drag it to the other app’s screen.
  • Page 38 Apps and features Capturing an area from a video While playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation. When there is content you want to capture during video playback, open the Air command panel and tap Smart select. On the toolbar, tap Adjust the position and size of the capturing area.
  • Page 39 Apps and features Screen write Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image. When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap Screen write. The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears. Write a memo on the screenshot.
  • Page 40 Apps and features Live messages Instead of a text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file. When you want to send an animated message, open the Air command panel and tap Live messages.
  • Page 41 Apps and features Bixby Vision When you hover the S Pen over the content, the content is recognised and available search icons will appear. Use the features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
  • Page 42 Apps and features Write on calendar Fill in your plans easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen. Open the Air command panel, tap Write on calendar, and then fill in your plans on the calendar. When you are finished, tap Save. To edit it, tap . Eraser Pen settings Select and edit.
  • Page 43 You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it. When the screen is off, hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. When you tap Save after writing a memo, the memo will be saved to Samsung Notes. Change the pen Save the memo in colour.
  • Page 44: Phone

    Settings app, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Call & text on other devices switch to activate it. You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone. Some calling and messaging features may not be available.
  • Page 45 Apps and features Making calls from call logs or contacts list Launch the Phone app, tap Recents or Contacts, and then swipe to the right on a contact or a phone number to make a call. If this feature is deactivated, tap → Settings → Other call settings, and then tap the Swipe to call or text switch to activate it.
  • Page 46 Apps and features Blocking phone numbers Block calls from specific numbers added to your block list. Launch the Phone app and tap → Settings → Block numbers. Tap Recents or Contacts, select contacts or phone numbers, and then tap Done. To manually enter a number, tap Add phone number, enter a phone number, and then When blocked numbers try to contact you, you will not receive notifications.
  • Page 47: Contacts

    Syncing contacts with your web accounts Sync your device contacts with online contacts saved in your web accounts, such as your Samsung account. Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts and select the account to sync with.
  • Page 48 Apps and features Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app. Tap at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Make a voice call. • : Make a video call. •...
  • Page 49 Settings app, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Call & text on other devices switch to activate it. You must register and sign in to the same Samsung account on the tablet and smartphone. Some calling and messaging features may not be available.
  • Page 50 Apps and features Sorting messages You can sort messages by category and manage them easily. Launch the Messages app and tap Conversations → If the category option does not appear, tap at the top of the messages list, tap Settings, and then tap the Conversation categories switch to activate it.
  • Page 51 Apps and features Using secret mode If you set a password for secret mode, you can prevent others from viewing your search history, browsing history, bookmarks, and saved pages. → Turn on Secret mode. Tap the Lock Secret mode switch to activate it, tap Start, and then set a password for secret mode.
  • Page 52 Apps and features to take a picture. To change the shooting mode, drag the shooting modes list to the left or right, or swipe to the left or right on the preview screen. Camera settings Options for current shooting mode Switch between the front and rear Zoom...
  • Page 53 Apps and features Using zoom features Select 2/1 or drag it up or down to zoom in or out. Alternatively, spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. • 2: Take pictures or record videos by enlarging the subject. •...
  • Page 54 Apps and features • : Select a resolution for videos. • : Apply a filter effect or beauty effects. • : Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Centre-weighted metering uses the light in the centre portion of the shot to calculate Spot metering uses the light in a concentrated centre area the exposure of the shot.
  • Page 55 Apps and features to take a picture. Ideal composition Guide Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. Face the front camera lens. To take self-portraits with a wide-angle shot of the landscape or people, tap to take a picture.
  • Page 56 Apps and features Portrait mode Take pictures that focus on the face by blurring the background. On the shooting modes list, tap PORTRAIT. Drag the background blur adjustment bar to adjust the blur level. When Ready appears on the preview screen, tap to take a picture.
  • Page 57 Apps and features Pro mode / Pro video mode Capture pictures or videos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PRO or PRO VIDEO. Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a picture or tap to record a video.
  • Page 58 Apps and features Single take mode Take various pictures and videos in just one shot. Your device automatically selects the best shot and creates pictures with filters or videos with certain sections repeated. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → SINGLE TAKE. and move the camera to capture the scene you want.
  • Page 59 Apps and features Panorama mode Using panorama mode, take a series of pictures and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PANORAMA. and move the device slowly in one direction. Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder.
  • Page 60 Apps and features Customising camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Intelligent features • Scene optimiser: Set the device to adjust the colour settings and apply the optimised effect automatically depending on the subject or scene.
  • Page 61 Apps and features General • Auto HDR: Take pictures with rich colours and reproduce details even in bright and dark areas. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. •...
  • Page 62 Apps and features Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Using Gallery Launch the Gallery app. More options Search for images. Group similar images. Grouping similar images Launch the Gallery app and tap to group similar images and display only the best shots as a preview of the images.

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