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- Page 1 SM-T560 User Manual English (EU). 05/2015. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read me first Motions & usability features Multi window Getting started Personalising Package contents Device layout Managing the Home and Apps screens Charging the battery Setting wallpaper and ringtones Using a memory card Changing the screen lock method Turning the device on and off Multiple users Locking and unlocking the screen... - Page 3 Table of Contents Useful apps and features Settings S Planner About Settings Email CONNECTIONS Video DEVICE Clock PERSONAL Calculator SYSTEM Memo Hancom Office Viewer Appendix Google apps Troubleshooting Removing the battery Connecting with other devices Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Mobile printing Device &...
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Page 4: Read Me First
• D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers. - Page 5 Read me first Instructional icons 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...
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Page 6: Getting Started
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty. -
Page 7: Device Layout
Getting started Device layout Headset jack Multipurpose jack Front camera Power button Touch screen Volume button Home button Recent apps button Back button Speaker Rear camera GPS antenna Memory card slot Microphone... - Page 8 • D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
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Page 9: Charging The Battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the battery by connecting them via the USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. - Page 10 • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
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Page 11: Using A Memory Card
Getting started Using a memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome 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. -
Page 12: Removing The Memory Card
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or can damage the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data. -
Page 13: Turning The Device On And Off
Getting started Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device. -
Page 14: Basics
Basics Using the touch screen • D o not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction. • T o avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips. - Page 15 Basics Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
- Page 16 Basics Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Page 17: Home Screen Layout
Basics Home screen layout Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or tap one of the screen indicators at the bottom of the screen. - Page 18 Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options.
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Page 19: Apps Screen
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, scroll left or right, or select a screen indicator at the bottom of the screen. To customise the Apps screen, refer to Managing the Apps screen. -
Page 20: Indicator Icons
Basics 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. 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 21: Notifications And Quick Setting Panels
Basics Notifications and quick setting panels Using the notifications panel When you receive new notifications, such as messages, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details. To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards. - Page 22 Basics Rearranging quick setting buttons → To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap , tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location. Using the quick setting panel You can activate or deactivate some features on the notifications panel. To activate or deactivate more features, open the quick setting panel.
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Page 23: Opening Apps
Basics Opening apps On 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 app icon to open. Closing an app and drag an app icon to the top or bottom to close it. To close all running apps, tap Close all. -
Page 24: Play Store
Basics Play Store Use this app to purchase and download apps. Tap Play Store on the Apps screen. Installing apps Browse apps by category or tap to search for a keyword. Select an app to view information about it. To download free apps, tap INSTALL. To purchase and download apps where charges apply, tap the price and follow the on-screen instructions. -
Page 25: Using Additional Keyboard Functions
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send messages, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Delete a preceding character. -
Page 26: Copying And Pasting
Basics • : Switch to the floating keyboard. You can move the keyboard to another location by dragging the tab. Switch to the standard keyboard. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Tap Copy or Cut. -
Page 27: My Files
Basics My Files Use this app to access various files stored in the device. Tap My Files on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap on the Home screen. View files that are grouped by Search for files or folders. date. Access additional options. Change the view mode. -
Page 28: Power Saving Feature
Basics Power saving feature Ultra power saving mode Use this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device performs the following: • R estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only. •... -
Page 29: Network Connectivity
Network connectivity Wi-Fi Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. Refer to Wi-Fi for additional options. Turn off Wi-Fi to save the battery when not in use. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Wi-Fi, and then tap the Wi-Fi switch to activate it. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list. -
Page 30: Motions & Usability Features
Motions & usability features Multi window About Multi window Use this feature to run two apps on the screen at the same time. You can use this feature to view emails or use the Internet while you play a video simultaneously. Only apps on the Multi window tray can run. - Page 31 Motions & usability features Tap and hold an app icon and drag it from the tray to the screen. Then, drag another app icon to a new location on the screen. Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.
- Page 32 Motions & usability features Using Multi window options When you use Multi window apps, select the app window and a blue frame will appear around it. Tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations between Multi window apps. •...
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Page 33: Personalising
Personalising Managing the Home and Apps screens Managing the Home screen Adding items Tap and hold an app from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen. To add widgets, open the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, tap Widgets, tap and hold a widget, and then drag it to the Home screen. - Page 34 Personalising Managing panels On 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 panel, and then tap To move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location. To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
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Page 35: Setting Wallpaper And Ringtones
Personalising Setting wallpaper and ringtones Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the device as wallpaper for the Home screen or the locked screen. On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, and then tap Wallpapers. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →... -
Page 36: Changing The Screen Lock Method
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen → Screen lock, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it. -
Page 37: Multiple Users
Personalising Multiple users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. Following types of user accounts are available. • O wner: The owner account is created only when setting up the device for the first time, and cannot be created more than one. - Page 38 Personalising Switching users Select the account to switch to at the top of the locked screen, and then unlock the device. A user account Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the account settings. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
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Page 39: Setting Up Accounts
Personalising Setting up accounts Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts → Add account and select an account service. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. -
Page 40: Contacts
Contacts Adding contacts Moving contacts from other devices You can move contacts from other devices to your device. Refer to Transferring data from your previous device for more information. Creating contacts manually On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. and enter contact information. -
Page 41: Searching For Contacts
Contacts Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts → Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: • S croll up or down the contacts list. • T ap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria. Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions: •... -
Page 42: Camera
Camera Basic shooting Taking photos or recording videos Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. to take a photo or tap to record a video. • S pread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. •... -
Page 43: Shooting Modes
Camera Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • D o not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • D o not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other people’s privacy. -
Page 44: Camera Settings
Camera Best photo Use this mode to take a series of photos and save the best one. The device recommends the best photo and identifies it with On the Apps screen, tap Camera → → Best photo. Continuous shot Use this mode to take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the Apps screen, tap Camera →... - Page 45 Camera To use more options, tap • F ocus mode: Select a focus mode. Auto focus is camera-controlled. Macro is for very close objects. • I SO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents.
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Page 46: Gallery
Gallery Viewing content on the device On the Apps screen, tap Gallery and select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To hide or show the menu bar and the preview thumbnails, tap the screen. Share the image to others. -
Page 47: Useful Apps And Features
Useful apps and features S Planner Creating events or tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. . Alternatively, select a date with no events or tasks in it and tap the date again. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Select either event or task and enter details. -
Page 48: Email
Useful apps and features Syncing events and tasks with your accounts Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. To sync events and tasks with your accounts, tap → Sync. To add accounts to sync with, tap → Calendars → Add account. Then, select an account to sync with and sign in. -
Page 49: Sending Emails
Useful apps and features Sending emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. at the top of the screen to compose an email. Save the email for later Discard the email. delivery. Attach images, videos and Send the email. others. Access additional options. Add recipients. -
Page 50: Reading Emails
Useful apps and features Reading emails Tap Email on the Apps screen. Select an email account to use, and new emails are retrieved. To manually retrieve new emails, Tap an email to read. Reply to all recipients. Reply to the email. Forward the email. -
Page 51: Video
Useful apps and features Video Playing videos Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Change screen ratio. Rotate the screen's Adjust the volume. orientation. Access additional options. Move forwards or Pause and resume backwards by playback. dragging the bar. -
Page 52: Clock
Useful apps and features Clock Alarm On the Apps screen, tap Clock → Alarm. Setting alarms in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, set other various alarm options, and then tap Save. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap next to the alarm in the alarms list. -
Page 53: World Clock
Useful apps and features World clock On the Apps screen, tap Clock → World clock. Creating clocks and enter a city name or select a city from the cities list. Alternatively, select a city from the globe, and then tap To apply summer time, tap and hold a clock, and then tap Deleting clocks Tap →... -
Page 54: Calculator
Useful apps and features Calculator Use this app for simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. You can see the calculation history at the upper part of the screen. To clear the history, tap Memo Use this app to create memos and organise them by category. Tap Memo on the Apps screen. -
Page 55: Hancom Office Viewer
Useful apps and features Hancom Office Viewer Use this app to view documents in various formats, including spreadsheets and presentations. Tap Hancom Office Viewer on the Apps screen. Tap Recent Documents, Open, All Documents, or Cloud, and then select a file to open. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. -
Page 56: Play Music
Useful apps and features Maps Find your location on the map, search for locations, and view location information for various places. Play Music Discover, listen to, and share music on your device. Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store. Play Books Download various books from Play Store and read them. -
Page 57: Voice Search
Useful apps and features Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase. Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google. -
Page 58: Connecting With Other Devices
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature. -
Page 59: Sending And Receiving Data
Connecting with other devices Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth, tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it, and then tap Scan. The detected devices are listed. To set the device as visible to other devices, tap the device name. Select a device to pair with. -
Page 60: Wi-Fi Direct
Connecting with other devices Receiving an image When another device sends you an image, accept the Bluetooth authorisation request. You can view received images in Gallery. Unpairing Bluetooth devices On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Bluetooth. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device’s name to unpair. - Page 61 Connecting with other devices Sending and receiving data You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. Sending an image On the Apps screen, tap Gallery. Select an image.
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Page 62: Mobile Printing
Connecting with other devices Mobile printing Connect the device to a printer via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct, and print images or documents. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. Adding printer plug-ins Add printer plug-ins for printers you want to connect the device to. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →... -
Page 63: Device & Data Manager
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. -
Page 64: Using The Device As A Removable Disk For Data Transfer
Device & data manager Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device. Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. Connect your new device to the computer using the USB cable. On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data to your new device. -
Page 65: Updating The Device
To automatically check for available updates, tick Auto update. Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch. -
Page 66: Backing Up And Restoring Data
Device & data manager Backing up and restoring data Keep your personal information, app data, and settings safe on your device. You can back up your sensitive information to a backup account and access it later. Using a Google account Tap Settings on the Apps screen. -
Page 67: Settings
Settings About Settings Use this app to configure the device, set app options, and add accounts. Tap Settings on the Apps screen. CONNECTIONS Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. -
Page 68: Flight Mode
Settings Bluetooth Activate the Bluetooth feature to exchange information over short distances. On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the Bluetooth switch to activate it. To use more options, tap . • V isibility timeout: Set duration that the device is visible. •... -
Page 69: Device
Settings Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files. On the Settings screen, tap Printing. More networks Customise settings to control networks. On the Settings screen, tap More networks. Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). -
Page 70: Lock Screen
Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • W allpaper: Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. • N otification panel: Customise the items that appear on the notifications panel. •... -
Page 71: Personal
Settings • S hortcuts: Set the device to show and edit app shortcuts on the locked screen. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. • O wner information: Enter your information that is shown with the clock. •... - Page 72 Settings Accessibility Use this feature to improve accessibility to the device. On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility. • A uto rotate screen: Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned. • D irect access: Set the device to open selected accessibility menus when you press the Home button three times quickly.
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Page 73: System
• S ound: Set the device to sound when a key is touched. • C haracter preview: Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped. • R eset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. -
Page 74: Google Voice Typing
Settings Google voice typing To change the voice input settings, tap • C hoose input languages: Select languages for text input. • B lock offensive words: Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs. •... -
Page 75: Date And Time
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset. - Page 76 Disable this setting before resetting the device. • R emote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
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Page 77: About Device
Settings • G o to website: Access the Find My Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find My Mobile website. • M ake passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered. -
Page 78: Appendix
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •... -
Page 79: The Touch Screen Responds Slowly Or Improperly
• R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • I f the touch screen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again. - Page 80 • E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • W hen you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
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Page 81: Error Messages Appear When Opening Multimedia Files
• E nsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect • E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. - Page 82 Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
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Page 83: Removing The Battery
• S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the memory card from the device. - Page 84 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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how to deactivate automatis syncro and wifi features
@ricardo Antonio
To deactivate automatic sync on the Samsung SM-T560:
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Data usage.
3. Select Auto sync data and deactivate it.
To deactivate Wi-Fi:
1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi.
3. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch to Off.
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