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USER MANUAL
SM-T290
English (CA). 08/2019. Rev.1.0
www.samsung.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL SM-T290 English (CA). 08/2019. Rev.1.0 www.samsung.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Device layout and functions Email Battery Camera Memory card (microSD card) Gallery Turning the device on and off Multi window Initial setup Samsung Members Samsung account Samsung Notes Transferring data from your previous Calendar device (Smart Switch) My Files Understanding the screen Clock...
  • Page 3 Dolby Atmos (surround sound) Accessibility Notifications Software update Display User manual Night mode About tablet Screen saver Wallpaper Lock screen Appendix Smart Lock Troubleshooting Security Accounts and backup Users Health and Safety Samsung Cloud Google Advanced features Motions and gestures Digital wellbeing...

  • Page 4: Basics

    Apps related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in. • Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other than Samsung.
  • Page 5 • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung license agreement and will void your warranty. • Depending on the region or service provider, a screen protector is attached for protection during production and distribution.

  • Page 6: Device Overheating Situations And Solutions

    • If the lower part of the device overheats, it could be because the connected USB cable is damaged. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung-approved one.
  • Page 7 • Delete unnecessary files or unused apps. • Decrease the screen brightness. • If the device overheats or feels hot for a prolonged period, do not use it for a while. If the device continues to overheat, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
  • Page 8 Basics Precautions for device overheating If you begin to feel uncomfortable due to the device overheating, stop using the device. When the device heats up, the features and performance may be limited or the device may turn off to cool down. The feature is only available on supported models. •...

  • Page 9: Device Layout And Functions

    • Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 10 Basics Device layout Front camera Earphone jack Light sensor Memory card tray Power key Volume key Touchscreen Multipurpose jack Microphone GPS antenna Rear camera Speaker Speaker...
  • Page 11 • 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. • Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: –...

  • Page 12: Battery

    Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
  • Page 13 • If you charge the device while the multipurpose jack is wet, the device may be damaged. Thoroughly dry the multipurpose jack before charging the device. • If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

  • Page 14: Memory Card (Microsd Card)

    To view your device’s maximum memory card capacity, refer to the Samsung website. • Some 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 15 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 16: Turning The Device On And Off

    Basics Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key 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 17: Samsung Account

    Samsung account Your Samsung account is an integrated account service that allows you to use a variety of Samsung services provided by mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website. To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com.
  • Page 18 Basics Creating a Samsung account If you do not have a Samsung account, you should create one. You can create a Samsung account using your email address. Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Accounts → Add account →...

  • Page 19: Transferring Data From Your Previous Device (Smart Switch)

    Basics Removing your Samsung account When you remove your Samsung account from the device, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed. Launch the Settings app and tap Accounts and backup → Accounts. Tap Samsung account → → Remove account.
  • Page 20 Basics Place the devices near each other. On the previous device, tap Send data → Wireless. On the previous device, select an item to transfer and tap Send. On your device, tap Receive. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device. After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of the transferred data on your device.

  • Page 21: Understanding The Screen

    Basics Understanding the screen Controlling the touchscreen • Do not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction. • To avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
  • Page 22 Basics Dragging Tap and hold an item and drag it to the target position. Double-tapping Double-tap the screen. Swiping Swipe upwards, downwards, to the left, or to the right. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart or pinch on the screen.
  • Page 23 Basics Navigation bar (soft buttons) When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or usage environment.
  • Page 24 Basics 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. The screen may appear differently depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 25 Basics Switching between Home and Apps screens On the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards to open the Apps screen. To return to the Home screen, swipe upwards or downwards on the Apps screen. Alternatively, tap the Home button or the Back button. Home screen Apps screen If you add the Apps button on the Home screen, you can open the Apps screen by tapping...
  • Page 26 Basics Display the screen in landscape mode Rotate the device until it is horizontal to view the screen in landscape mode. Moving items Tap and hold an item, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
  • Page 27 Basics 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 Enter folder name and enter a folder name.
  • Page 28 Basics 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 29 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 30 Basics Lock screen Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period. To unlock the screen, swipe in any direction when the screen turns on. If the screen is off, press the Power key to turn on the screen.

  • Page 31: Notification Panel

    Basics • Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock the screen. • None: Do not set a screen lock method. You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit.
  • Page 32 Basics You can use the following functions on the notification panel. Search for content or apps stored on your device. Quick setting buttons Launch Settings. View the notification details and perform various actions. Clear all notifications. Access the notification settings. Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features.

  • Page 33: Entering Text

    Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create notes, 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. View more keyboard functions.
  • Page 34 Basics • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch to the standard View information about keyboard. editing handwriting. • : Change the keyboard mode or size. • : Enter text by voice. • : Change the keyboard settings. → • : Open the text editing panel. Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text.

  • Page 35: Apps And Features

    Apps and features Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Store Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialized for Samsung Galaxy devices. Launch the Galaxy Store app. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
  • Page 36 Apps and features Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps Tap and hold an app and select an option. • Uninstall: Uninstall downloaded apps. • Disable: Disable selected default apps that cannot be uninstalled from the device. Enabling apps Launch the Settings app, tap Apps → →...

  • Page 37: Contacts

    Apps and features Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact Launch the Contacts app and tap Select a storage location and tap Select. Enter contact information. Add an image. Enter contact information. Open more information fields.
  • Page 38 Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Accounts, and then select the account to sync with. Tap Sync account and tap the Contacts switch to activate it. For the Samsung account, tap → Sync settings and tap the Contacts switch to activate Searching for contacts Launch the Contacts app.
  • Page 39 Apps and features Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. Launch the Contacts app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap Share. Select contacts and tap Share. Select a sharing method. Creating groups You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group.

  • Page 40: Internet

    Apps and features Internet Introduction Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Browsing webpages Launch the Internet app. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen.

  • Page 41: Email

    Apps and features Activating secret mode → Turn on Secret mode. If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether to use a password for secret mode. In secret mode, the device will change the color of the toolbars. In secret mode, you cannot use some features, such as screen capture.

  • Page 42: Camera

    Apps and features Add recipients and enter a subject line and text. to send the email. Reading emails When Email is open, the device will automatically retrieve new emails. To manually retrieve emails, swipe downwards on the top of the emails list. Tap an email on the screen to read it.
  • Page 43 Apps and features Taking photos Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus (default location is the centre of the screen). • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. •...
  • Page 44 Apps and features Locking the focus (AF) and exposure (AE) You can lock the focus or exposure on a selected area to prevent the camera from automatically adjusting based on changes to the subjects or light sources. Tap and hold the area to focus, the AF/AE frame will appear on the area and the focus and exposure setting will be locked.
  • Page 45 Apps and features Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily. On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO. to record a video. To capture an image from the video while recording, tap to stop recording the video.
  • Page 46 Apps and features to take a photo. To adjust the blur level, drag the adjustment bar to the left or right. Background blur adjustment Using shooting modes 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.
  • Page 47 Apps and features Pro mode Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value. On the shooting modes list, tap Pro. Select options and customize the settings, and then tap to take a photo. Available options •...
  • Page 48 Apps and features On the shooting modes list, tap Panorama. and move the device slowly in one direction. to stop taking photos. Stickers mode Apply stickers to your photos. On the shooting modes list, tap Stickers. Continuous shot mode Take a series of photos of moving subjects. On the shooting modes list, tap Continuous shot.
  • Page 49 Apps and features Camera settings On the preview screen, tap . Some options may not be available depending on the shooting mode. Pictures • Pictures as previewed: Set the device to save photos as they appear on the preview screen when taken with the front camera without flipping them. Videos •...

  • Page 50: Gallery

    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. Viewing images Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures. Select an image. Access additional options. Add the image to favourites.
  • Page 51 Apps and features Searching for images Launch the Gallery app and tap to view images sorted by category, such as types, locations, or documents. To search for images by entering keywords, tap the search field. Viewing videos Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures. Select a video to play.
  • Page 52 Apps and features Viewing the details of images and videos While viewing an image or the video preview screen, drag upwards on the screen. File details will appear. You can also view related content by tapping information on the screen. Edit information.
  • Page 53 Apps and features Viewing albums You can view your images and videos sorted by folders or albums. Launch the Gallery app, tap Albums, and then select an album. Hiding albums You can hide albums. You cannot hide albums created by default, such as the Camera and Screenshots albums.
  • Page 54 Apps and features To add images or videos to a story, select a story and tap → Add. To remove images or videos from a story, select a story, tap → Edit, tick images or videos to remove, and then tap Remove from story. Deleting stories Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories.

  • Page 55: Multi Window

    Apps and features Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view...
  • Page 56 Apps and features Split screen view Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in split screen view. The selected app will launch in the upper window. On the lower window, swipe left or right to select another app to launch.

  • Page 57: Samsung Members

    You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips. Samsung Members can help you solve any problems you might encounter while using your device.

  • Page 58: Samsung Notes

    You can also insert images or voice recordings into your notes. Creating notes Launch the Samsung Notes app and tap Select an input method from the toolbar at the top of the screen and compose a note. Enter text using the keyboard.

  • Page 59: Calendar

    Apps and features Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner. Creating events Launch the Calendar app and tap or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.

  • Page 60: My Files

    Launch the Settings app, tap Accounts and backup → Accounts, and then select the account to sync with. Tap Sync account and tap the Calendar switch to activate it. For the Samsung account, tap → Sync settings and tap the Calendar switch to activate → → Add new To add accounts to sync with, launch the Calendar app and tap account.
  • Page 61 Apps and features 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 open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap the time input field. To activate or deactivate alarms, tap the switch next to the alarm in the alarms list.

  • Page 62: Calculator

    Apps and features Stopwatch Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch. Tap Start to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap. Tap Stop to stop timing. • To restart the timing, tap Resume. • To clear lap times, tap Reset. Timer Launch the Clock app and tap Timer.

  • Page 63: Kids Home

    Apps and features Kids Home Introduction You can restrict children’s access to certain apps, set their usage times, and configure settings to provide a fun and safe environment for children when they use the device. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Using Kids Home (Kids Home) to activate Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap...

  • Page 64: Samsung Kids

    • My kid’s creations: View the works created from the apps in Kids Home. • Allowed content: Check the apps or content supported by Kids Home and add them. • Show Content page: Set the device to show the Samsung partners’ content pages on the Kids Home screen.
  • Page 65 Apps and features Starting Samsung Kids When you launch the Samsung Kids app for the first time, the Samsung Kids intro page will appear. You can enjoy all Samsung Kids contents after creating your Samsung Kids account and subscribing to a plan first.

  • Page 66: Sharing Content

    Apps and features Using parental control features You can configure the parental control settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history. Also, you can edit your children’s profiles or add new ones. → Parents and enter your unlock code.

  • Page 67: Google Apps

    Apps and features When you have a communication or sharing history, the people you contacted will appear on the sharing options panel. To directly share content with them via the corresponding app, select a person’s icon. If the feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features, and then tap the Direct share switch to activate it.
  • Page 68 Apps and features Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place. Google Search quickly for items on the Internet or your device.

  • Page 69: Introduction

    Settings Introduction Customize device settings. You can make your device more personalized by configuring various setting options. Launch the Settings app. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap Connections Options Change settings for various connections, such as the Wi-Fi feature and Bluetooth. On the Settings screen, tap Connections.

  • Page 70: Wi-Fi

    Settings Wi-Fi Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to activate it. Select a network from the Wi-Fi networks list.

  • Page 71: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via Bluetooth. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured.
  • Page 72 Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Bluetooth and tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices will be listed. Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not on the list, set the device to enter Bluetooth pairing mode.

  • Page 73: More Connection Settings

    Settings More connection settings Customize settings to control other connection features. On the Settings screen, tap Connections → More connection settings. • Nearby device scanning: Set the device to scan for nearby devices to connect to. • Printing: Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can search for available printers or add one manually to print files.

  • Page 74: Sounds And Vibration

    Settings Select a printer to add. To add printers manually, tap → Add printer. Printing content While viewing content, such as images or documents, access the options list, tap Print → → All printers..., and then select a printer. Printing methods may vary depending on the content type. Sounds and vibration Options Change settings for various sounds on the device.

  • Page 75: Notifications

    Settings Notifications Change the notification settings. On the Settings screen, tap Notifications. • App icon badges: Change the settings for app icon badges. • Do not disturb: Set the device to mute notification sounds and media, except for allowed exceptions. •...

  • Page 76: Night Mode

    Settings Night mode Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. • The dark theme may not be applied in some apps. • You can quickly activate or deactivate night mode on the notification panel. Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap (Night mode).

  • Page 77: Wallpaper

    Settings to select albums for displaying images. When you are finished, tap the Back button. To preview the selected option, tap Preview. When you tap the screen while your screensaver is displayed, the screen will turn on. Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen. On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper.

  • Page 78: Smart Lock

    Settings Smart Lock You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices are detected. For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device will detect the location and automatically unlock itself. •...

  • Page 79: Security

    • Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • Security update: View the version of your device’s software and check for updates.

  • Page 80: Accounts And Backup

    Accounts and backup Options Sync, back up, or restore your device’s data using Samsung Cloud. You can also sign in to accounts, such as your Samsung account or Google account, or transfer data to or from other devices via Smart Switch.
  • Page 81 Settings • Guest: This account allows guests to access the device. Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it. •...

  • Page 82: Samsung Cloud

    . Samsung Cloud Sync the data saved in your device with Samsung Cloud and view the data you have saved on Samsung Cloud. You can also back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud and restore it later.

  • Page 83: Google

    Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud → Back up this tablet. • To view the backup data for other devices in your Samsung Cloud, on the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud → Restore data →...

  • Page 84: Advanced Features

    Settings Advanced features Options Activate advanced features and change the settings that control them. On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features. Excessive shaking or an impact to the device may cause an unintended input for some features using sensors. • Smart pop-up view: Select apps to view their notifications via pop-up windows. When using this feature, you can quickly view the contents via pop-up windows by tapping the icon on the screen.

  • Page 85: Digital Wellbeing

    Settings Digital wellbeing View the daily usage history of your device. You can see information such as how long the screen was on and how many times you opened apps or used certain features. You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app. On the Settings screen, tap Digital wellbeing.
  • Page 86 Settings Activating wind down mode You can activate wind down mode to reduce eye strain before sleeping and prevent your sleep from being disturbed. On the Settings screen, tap Digital wellbeing → Wind down and tap the Turn on now switch to activate it.

  • Page 87: Device Care

    Settings Device care Introduction The device care feature provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and system security. You can also automatically optimize the device with a tap of your finger. Battery Security Storage Memory Optimizing your device On the Settings screen, tap Device care →...

  • Page 88: Battery

    Settings Using the auto optimization feature You can set the device to perform auto optimization when your device is not in use. Tap → Auto optimization and tap the switch to activate it. If you want to set the time to perform auto optimization, tap Time.

  • Page 89: Storage

    The available capacity may change when you update the device. • You can view the available capacity of the internal storage in the Specification section for your device on the Samsung website. Managing the storage To delete residual files, such as cache, tap Clean now. To delete files or uninstall apps that you do not use any more, select a category under User data.

  • Page 90: Security

    If the battery remains fully discharged, the time and date is reset. • Contact us: Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. Refer to Samsung Members for more information. • Reset: Reset your device’s settings or perform a factory data reset. You can reset all your settings, or only network settings, or accessibility settings.

  • Page 91: Accessibility

    Settings Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device. On the Settings screen, tap General management → Language and input → Language → Add language. To view all the languages that can be added, tap → All languages. Select a language to add.

  • Page 92: Software Update

    Settings Software update Update your device’s software via the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. You can also schedule software updates. On the Settings screen, tap Software update. If emergency software updates are released for your device’s security and to block new types of security threats, they will be installed automatically without your agreement.

  • Page 93: About Tablet

    Settings About tablet Access your device’s information. On the Settings screen, tap About tablet. To change your device’s name, tap Edit. • Status: View various device information, such as the Wi-Fi MAC address and serial number. • Legal information: View legal information related to the device, such as safety information and the open source license.

  • Page 94: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Center, 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 95 • If the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Center. Your device freezes or encounters a fatal error Try the following solutions. If the problem is still not resolved, contact a Samsung Service Center. Restarting the device If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again.
  • Page 96 • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Center and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
  • Page 97 → Reset settings → Reset to reset network settings. You may lose registered information when performing the reset. If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer •...
  • Page 98 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.

  • Page 99: Health And Safety

    The term ‘device’ refers to the product and its battery, charger, the items supplied with the product, and any Samsung-approved accessories used with the product. Warning: Failure to comply with safety warnings and regulations can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 100 • Use only a Samsung-approved battery and charger specifically designed for your device. An incompatible battery or charger can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung.
  • Page 101 Health and Safety Do not store your device near or in heaters, microwaves, hot cooking equipment, or high pressure containers • The battery may leak. • Your device may overheat and cause a fire. Do not use or store your device in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials Dust or foreign materials can cause your device to malfunction and may result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 102 Health and Safety Caution: Failure to comply with safety cautions and regulations can cause injury or property damage Do not use your device near other electronic devices • Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals. Your device may interfere with other electronic devices.
  • Page 103 If you notice strange smells or sounds coming from your device or the battery, or if you see smoke or liquids leaking from the device or battery, stop using the device immediately and take it to a Samsung Service Centre Failure to do so may result in fire or explosion.
  • Page 104 Health and Safety Care for and use your device properly Keep your device dry • Humidity and liquids may damage the parts or electronic circuits in your device. • Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is).
  • Page 105 Health and Safety If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use it close to the eyes of people or pets Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes. Use caution when exposed to flashing lights •...
  • Page 106 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken • Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Install mobile devices and equipment with caution •...
  • Page 107 • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. If your device needs servicing, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
  • Page 108 Health and Safety Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse of sensitive information • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
  • Page 109 Health and Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your device not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers.
  • Page 110 Health and Safety to remember is that each device meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety. All devices must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model devices do not mean variations in safety.
  • Page 111 THE USE OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE BY YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ” Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time.
  • Page 112 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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