Samsung SM-T590X - Manuals

Basics 6 Device overheating situations and solutions When the device heats up while charging the battery While charging, the device and the charger may become hot. During wireless charging or fast charging, the device may feel hotter to the touch. This does not affect the device’s lifespan or perfor...

Basics 8 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. • If t...

Basics 9 Device layout and functions Package contents Refer to the quick start guide for package contents. • The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider. • The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be co...

Basics 10 Device layout Side key (Power/Bixby)Volume keyMicrophone ► SM-T595, SM-T597: SIM card / Memory card tray ► SM-T590: Memory card tray Touchscreen Charging dock port Speaker Microphone Earphone jack Proximity/Light sensor Front camera Speaker Multipurpose jack (USB Type-C) GPS antenna Flash ...

Basics 12 • Connectivity problems and battery drain may occur in the following situations: – If you attach metallic stickers on the antenna area of the device – If you attach a device cover made with metallic material to the device – If you cover the device’s antenna area with your hands or other ob...

Basics 13 Setting the Side key Select an app or feature to launch by pressing the Side key twice or pressing and holding the Side key.Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Side key , and then select an option you want. Soft buttons Back button Home button Recents button When you turn on t...

Basics 14 Battery Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved battery, charger, and cable specifically designed for your device. Incompatible battery, charger, and cable can cause serious injuri...

Basics 15 3 Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket. 4 After fully charging, disconnect the charger from the device. Then, unplug the charger from the electric socket. Reducing the battery consumption Your device provides various options that help you conserve battery power. • Optimise th...

Basics 16 • If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device. • While charging, the device and the charger may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If t...

Basics 17 SIM or USIM card (nano-SIM card) (SM-T595, SM-T597) Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • 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 an...

Basics 18 3 Place the SIM or USIM card on the tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. 4 Gently press the SIM or USIM card into the tray to secure it. If the card is not fixed firmly into the tray, the SIM card may leave or fall out of the tray. 5 Insert the tray back into the tray slo...

Basics 21 Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.Launch the Settings app and tap Device care → Storage → Advanced → SD card → Unmount . Do not remove external storage, such as a memory card or USB storage, while the device is transferring or acces...

Basics 22 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. Turning the device on Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device.When you t...

Basics 23 Initial setup 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. 1 Press and hold the Side key for a few seconds to turn on the device. 2 Select your preferred device language and select . Select a lang...

Basics 24 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 . For more...

Basics 25 Finding your ID and resetting your password If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Reset password on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information. Removing your Samsung account When you r...

Basics 26 3 Place the devices near each other. 4 On the previous device, tap Send data → Wireless . 5 On your device, select an item to bring and tap Transfer . 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer data from your previous device.After the data is done transferring, you can view a list of ...

Basics 27 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the device’s USB cable. 4 On the computer, follow the on-screen instructions to back up data from the device.Then, disconnect your previous device from the computer. 5 Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable. 6 On the com...

Basics 28 Tapping Tap the screen. Tapping and holding Tap and hold the screen for approximately 2 seconds. 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 Sp...

Basics 30 Hiding the navigation bar View files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar.Launch the Settings app, tap Display → Navigation bar , and then tap Full screen gestures under Navigation type . The navigation bar will be hidden and the gesture hints will appear. Tap More op...

Basics 31 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 reg...

Basics 32 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 but...

Basics 33 Displaying 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.To add a shortcut to an app on ...

Basics 34 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. • Addi...

Basics 35 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. • Adding panels: Swipe to the left, and then ta...

Basics 36 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. • Some indicator i...

Basics 37 Icon Meaning Flight mode activatedError occurred or caution requiredBattery chargingBattery power level Lock screen Pressing the Side 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 scr...

Basics 38 Changing the screen lock method To change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen → Screen lock type , and then select a method. When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or your biometric data for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by p...

Basics 39 Notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe u...

Basics 40 Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate certain features. Swipe downwards on the notification panel to view more buttons. To change feature settings, tap the text under each button. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.To rearrange buttons, tap → ...

Basics 41 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.Use the following methods to capture a screenshot. Captured screenshots will be save...

Basics 42 Screen record Record the screen while using your device.Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, and then tap ( Screen recorder ) to activate it. After a countdown, recording will start. • To write or draw on the screen, tap . • To record the screen with a video overlay of yourself, t...

Basics 43 Changing the input language Tap → Languages and types → Manage input languages and select the languages to use. When you select two or more languages, you can switch between the input languages by swiping to the left or right on the space key. Changing the keyboard On the navigation bar, t...

Basics 44 • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch to the standard keyboard. • : Change the keyboard mode. • : Enter text by voice. • : Change the keyboard settings. • → : Search for content on the device quickly and enter it. • → : Translate text and enter it. • → : Add an item from the clipboard. • ...

45 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. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by c...

Apps and features 46 Play Store Purchase and download apps.Launch the Play Store app. Installing apps Browse apps by category or search for apps by 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 pric...

Apps and features 47 Setting app permissions For some apps to operate properly, they may need permission to access or use information on your device.To view your app permission settings, launch the Settings app and tap Apps . Select an app and tap Permissions . You can view the app’s permissions lis...

Apps and features 48 Bixby Introduction Bixby is a user interface that helps you use your device more conveniently.You can talk to Bixby or type text. Bixby will launch a function you request or show the information you want. It also learns your usage patterns and environments. The more it learns ab...

Apps and features 49 2 Select the language to use with Bixby. 3 Tap Sign in to Samsung account and follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to your Samsung account. If you are already signed in, your account information will appear on the screen. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete t...

Apps and features 51 Waking up Bixby using your voice You can start a conversation with Bixby by saying “Hi, Bixby”. Register your voice so that Bixby will respond to your voice when you say “Hi, Bixby”. 1 Launch the Bixby app and tap → → Voice wake-up . 2 Tap the Wake with “Hi, Bixby” switch to act...

Apps and features 52 Bixby Vision Introduction Bixby Vision is a service that provides various features based on image recognition. You can use Bixby Vision to quickly search for information by recognising objects. Use a variety of useful Bixby Vision features. Translate or extract text. Search (inc...

Apps and features 53 Launching Bixby Vision Launch Bixby Vision using one of these methods. • In the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list and tap BIXBY VISION . • In the Gallery app, select an image and tap . • In the Internet app, tap and hold an image and tap Bixby Vision . • If you add...

Apps and features 54 1 Launch the Camera app, tap MORE on the shooting modes list, and then tap BIXBY VISION . 2 Select and keep the object within the screen to recognise it. 3 Select a search result.The similar images and related information will appear. Searching for shopping information Recognise...

Apps and features 55 Bixby Home On the Bixby Home screen, you can view recommended services and information that Bixby provides by analysing your usage patterns and your routine. • To view more content, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To fully use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsu...

Apps and features 56 Using recommended content on Bixby Home When you open Bixby Home, you can view the content that is frequently updated as cards. Swipe upwards or downwards to view the cards.For example, on the way to the office in the morning, you can view your day’s schedule and play your favou...

Apps and features 57 Reminder Create reminders to schedule to-do items or to view content later. You will receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder. • To receive more accurate notifications, connect to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. • To fully use this feature, you must sign...

Apps and features 58 Creating reminders Create reminders with various methods. Reminder will alert you if you create a reminder with a specified time or location setting. You can also save various content, such as a single memo or webpage address, and view it later.For example, create a reminder to ...

Apps and features 59 Phone Introduction Make or answer voice and video calls. • To make a call and send a text message, launch the 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 ...

Apps and features 60 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, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures , and then...

Apps and features 61 Receiving calls Answering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle. Rejecting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.To send a message when rejecting an incoming call, drag the Send message bar upwards and select a message to send.If the Add...

Apps and features 62 Options during calls During a voice call The following actions are available: • : Access additional options. • Add call : Dial a second call. The first call will be put on hold. When you end the second call, the first call will be resumed. • Message : Send a message to the calle...

Apps and features 63 Adding a phone number to Contacts Adding a phone number to Contacts from the keypad 1 Launch the Phone app and tap Keypad . 2 Enter the number. 3 Tap Add to Contacts . 4 Tap Create new contact to create a new contact, or tap Update existing contact to add the number to an existi...

Apps and features 64 Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating a new contact 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap . 2 Select a storage location. 3 Enter contact information. Select a storage location. Add an image. Open more information fields....

Apps and features 65 Importing contacts Add contacts by importing them from other storages to your device. 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Manage contacts → Import or export contacts → Import . 2 Select a storage location to import contacts from. 3 Tick VCF files or contacts to import and tap Do...

Apps and features 66 Tap the contact. Then take one of the following actions: • : Add to favourite contacts. • / : Make a voice or video call. • : Compose a message. • : Compose an email. Sharing contacts You can share contacts with others by using various sharing options. 1 Launch the Contacts app,...

Apps and features 67 Creating groups You can add groups, such as family or friends, and manage contacts by group. 1 Launch the Contacts app and tap → Groups → Create group . 2 Enter a group name.To set a group ringtone, tap Group ringtone and select a ringtone. 3 Tap Add member , select contacts to ...

Apps and features 68 Deleting contacts 1 Launch the Contacts app, tap at the top of the contacts list, and then tap Delete . 2 Select contacts and tap Delete . To delete contacts one by one, tap a contact. Then tap → Delete . Messages Introduction Send and view messages by conversation. • To make a ...

Apps and features 69 2 Add recipients and enter a message.To record and send a voice message, tap and hold , say your message, and then release your finger. The recording icon appears only while the message input field is empty. Enter recipients. Enter stickers. Enter a message. Attach files. Recipi...

Apps and features 70 Blocking unwanted messages Block messages from specific numbers added to your block list. 1 Launch the Messages app, tap at the top of the messages list, and then tap Settings → Block numbers and messages → Block numbers . 2 Tap Conversations and select a contact or a phone numb...

Apps and features 72 Using secret mode In secret mode, you can separately manage open tabs, bookmarks, and saved pages. You can lock secret mode using a password and your biometric data. Activating secret mode Tap → Turn on Secret mode . If you are using this feature for the first time, set whether ...

Apps and features 73 Email Setting up email accounts Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. 1 Launch the Email app. 2 On the list, select an email service or tap Other . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To set up another email account, tap → → Add ac...

Apps and features 74 Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various modes and settings. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. • Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited. • Do not take photos or record vid...

Apps and features 75 Taking photos 1 Tap the image on the preview screen where the camera should focus. • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out. Alternatively, drag the lens selection icon to the left or right. Zooming features are available only when using the rea...

Apps and features 76 Selecting a lens for shooting On the preview screen, select the lens you want and take a photo or record a video. This feature is only available in some shooting modes. • : The wide-angle lens lets you take basic photos or record normal videos. • : The telephoto lens (2x optical...

Apps and features 77 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.Select a shooting mode you want. Shooting modes list Photo mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically dependin...

Apps and features 78 Taking selfies You can take self-portraits with the front camera. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap PHOTO . 2 On the preview screen, swipe upwards or downwards, or tap to switch to the front camera for self-portraits. 3 Face the front camera lens. 4 Tap to take a photo. Applying...

Apps and features 79 Video mode The camera adjusts the shooting options automatically depending on the surroundings to record videos easily. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap VIDEO . 2 Tap to record a video. • To capture an image from the video while recording, tap . • To change the focus while reco...

Apps and features 80 Pro mode Capture photos while manually adjusting various shooting options, such as exposure value and ISO value.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → PRO . Select options and customise the settings, and then tap to take a photo. Available options • : Select an ISO value. This c...

Apps and features 81 Panorama mode Using panorama mode, take a series of photos and then stitch them together to create a wide scene. To get the best shots using panorama mode, follow these tips: • Move the camera slowly in one direction. • Keep the image within the frame on the camera’s viewfinder....

Apps and features 82 Night mode Take a photo in low-light conditions, without using the flash.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → NIGHT . Continuous shot mode Take a series of photos of moving subjects.On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → CONTINUOUS SHOT . Tap and hold to take several photos co...

Apps and features 83 Wide selfie mode Take a wide self-portrait and include as many people in the photo as possible to avoid leaving people out. 1 On the shooting modes list, tap MORE → WIDE SELFIE . 2 Face the front camera lens. 3 Tap to take a photo.Alternatively, show your palm to the front camer...

Apps and features 84 Customising camera settings Options for current shooting mode On the preview screen, use the following options. The available options may vary depending on the shooting mode. • : Activate or deactivate the flash. • : Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically...

Apps and features 86 Gallery Introduction View images and videos stored in your device. You can also manage images and videos by album or create stories. Viewing images 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select an image. Access additional options. Delete the image. Share the image with ot...

Apps and features 87 Viewing videos 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Pictures . 2 Select a video to play. 3 Tap Play video to play the video. Lock the playback screen. Skip to the previous video. Tap and hold to rewind. Switch to the pop-up video player. Capture the current screen. Rewind or fast-fo...

Apps and features 88 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. 1 Launch the Gal...

Apps and features 89 Deleting stories 1 Launch the Gallery app and tap Stories . 2 Tap and hold a story to delete, and tap Delete . Syncing images and videos When you sync your Gallery app with the cloud, photos and videos you take will also be saved in the cloud. You can view images and videos save...

Apps and features 90 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

Apps and features 91 Split screen view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. 2 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. 3 On the lower window, swipe left or right to select ano...

Apps and features 92 Pop-up view 1 Tap the Recents button to open the list of recently used apps. 2 Swipe to the left or right, tap an app’s icon, and then tap Open in pop-up view . The app screen will appear in the pop-up view. Minimise the window. Close the app. Maximise the window. Adjust the tra...

Apps and features 93 Samsung Members Samsung Members offers support services to customers, such as device problem diagnosis, and lets users submit questions and error reports. You can also share information with others in the Galaxy users’ community or view the latest Galaxy news and tips. Samsung M...

Apps and features 94 Deleting notes 1 Launch the Samsung Notes app. 2 Tap and hold a note to delete.To delete multiple notes, tick more notes to delete. 3 Tap Delete . Calendar Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or reminders in your planner. Creating events 1 Launch the Calendar app an...

Apps and features 95 Creating reminders You can create tasks as reminders and receive notifications at the preset time or location for each reminder. Launch the Calendar app and tap → Reminder . Refer to Reminder for more information. Syncing events with your accounts 1 Launch the Settings app, tap ...

Apps and features 96 Samsung Flow Introduction Samsung Flow allows you to easily connect your tablet to your smartphone and use them conveniently, such as checking notifications or sharing contents.Samsung Flow must be installed on both devices that you want to connect. If Samsung Flow is not instal...

Apps and features 97 Sharing mobile data connection Share your smartphone’s mobile data connection with your tablet using a mobile hotspot when the Internet connection is not available on your tablet. 1 On your tablet, launch the Samsung Flow app. 2 Tap .You can access the Internet on your tablet us...

Apps and features 98 Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. Alarm Launch the Clock app and tap Alarm . Setting alarms Tap in the alarms list, set an alarm time, select the days on which the alarm will repeat, ...

Apps and features 99 Stopwatch 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Stopwatch . 2 Tap Start to time an event. To record lap times while timing an event, tap Lap . 3 Tap Stop to stop timing. • To restart the timing, tap Resume . • To clear lap times, tap Reset . Timer 1 Launch the Clock app and tap Timer ....

Apps and features 101 Using parental control features You can configure the settings for Samsung Kids and view the usage history.On the Samsung Kids screen, tap → Parental control and enter your unlock code. • Kid’s name : Manage your child’s profile. • Set daily playtime : Restrict the usage time f...

Apps and features 102 • Receiving notification : Receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet. • To use SmartThings, your tablet and other devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network. ...

Apps and features 103 3 Select a device type.Or, tap Scan nearby or to search for devices. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to connect devices. Viewing and controlling connected devices You can view and control the devices. For example, you can check the ingredients in your refrigerator or adjust...

Apps and features 104 Adding scenes Add a scene and register devices to it to control multiple devices at the same time. 1 Launch the SmartThings app. 2 Tap → and select a location. 3 Tap → Scenes → Add scene . 4 Enter the scene name. 5 Tap under Actions to add actions to perform. 6 Tap Save . Addin...

Apps and features 105 Receiving notifications You can receive notifications from connected devices on your tablet. For example, when the laundry is finished, you can receive a notification on your tablet.To set devices to receive notifications, launch the SmartThings app, tap → → Notifications , and...

Apps and features 106 Using additional features • Quick Share : Share content with nearby devices via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth, or with SmartThings supported devices. • Smart View : View your device’s displayed content on a large screen by connecting your device to a screen mirroring-enabled TV or ...

Apps and features 107 Launching Daily Board 1 Charge the device with a USB cable or charging dock. To connect the device to a charging dock, slide the device into the charging dock to bring the device’s connectors and charging dock’s charging terminals into contact with each other. 2 Open the notifi...

Apps and features 108 Making a note on Daily Board You can use your device as a bulletin board to make a note on Daily Board. 1 Swipe to the left on the Daily board main screen and tap . 2 Select a pen and write or draw on the screen. 3 Tap Done . The note you make will be pinned to Daily Board. Con...

Apps and features 109 Closing Daily Board To close Daily Board, tap the Home button or the Back button. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. Some a...

Apps and features 110 Play Movies & TV Purchase or rent videos, such as movies and TV programmes, from Play Store . 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 ...

111 Settings Introduction Customise device settings. You can make your device more personalised 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 an...

Settings 112 • Data usage ► SM-T595 , SM-T597 : Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation. Set the device to automatically disable the mobile data connection when the amount of mobile data you have used reaches your specified limit.You can also activate the d...

Settings 113 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct connects devices directly via a Wi-Fi network without requiring an access point. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi-Fi and tap the switch to activate it. 2 Tap → Wi-Fi Direct . The detected devices are listed.If the device you want to connect to is ...

Settings 114 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 prop...

Settings 115 Sending and receiving data Many apps support data transfer via Bluetooth. You can share data, such as contacts or media files, with other Bluetooth devices. The following actions are an example of sending an image to another device. 1 Launch the Gallery app and select an image. 2 Tap → ...

Settings 117 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering (SM-T595, SM-T597) Use the device as a mobile hotspot to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices when the network connection is not available. Connections can be made via Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.On the Settings screen, tap Connections →...

Settings 118 3 On the other device’s screen, search for and select your device from the Wi-Fi networks list.To connect without entering the password, tap and scan the QR code with the other device. If the mobile hotspot is not found, on your device, set Band to 2.4 GHz , tap → Configure Mobile Hotsp...

Settings 119 Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device. You can 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 ...

Settings 120 Sounds and vibration / Sound Options Change settings for various sounds on the device.On the Settings screen, tap Sounds and vibration / Sound . • Sound mode : Set the device to use sound mode, vibration mode, or silent mode. Vibration mode may not be available on some models. • Vibrate...

Settings 121 Separate app sound Set the device to play media sound from a specific app on the connected Bluetooth speaker or headset separate from the sound of other apps.For example, you can listen to the Navigation app through your device’s speaker while listening to playback from the Music app th...

Settings 122 Display Options Change the display and the Home screen settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Light / Dark : Activate or deactivate dark mode. • Dark mode settings : Reduce eye strain by applying the dark theme when using the device at night or in a dark place. Refer to Dark m...

Settings 124 Wallpaper Change the wallpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Wallpaper . Lock screen Options Change the settings for the locked screen.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen . The available options may vary depending on the screen lock m...

Settings 125 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. • This feature will...

Settings 127 Precautions for using face recognition Before using the face recognition to unlock your device, keep the following precautions in mind. • Your device could be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image. • Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. F...

Settings 128 5 Hold the device with the screen facing towards you and look at the screen. 6 Position your face inside the frame on the screen.The camera will scan your face. • If unlocking the screen with your face is not working properly, tap Remove face data to remove your registered face and regi...

Settings 129 Unlocking the screen with your face You can unlock the screen with your face instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Face recognition . 2 Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method. 3 Tap the Face unlock switch to ...

Settings 130 Secure Folder Secure Folder protects your private content and apps, such as photos and contacts, from being accessed by others. You can keep your private content and apps secure even when the device is unlocked. Secure Folder is a separate, secured storage area. The data in Secure Folde...

Settings 131 Setting up Secure Folder 1 Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Secure Folder . 2 Agree to the terms and conditions of Secure Folder. 3 Enter your Samsung account ID and password and tap Sign in . 4 Select a lock method to use for Secure Folder and follow the on-scr...

Settings 132 Moving content to Secure Folder Move content, such as photos and videos, to Secure Folder. The following actions are an example of moving an image from the default storage to Secure Folder. 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add files . 2 Tap Images , tick images to move, and then t...

Settings 133 Adding apps Add an app to use in Secure Folder. 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap Add apps . 2 Tick one or more apps installed on the device and tap Add . To install apps from Play Store or Galaxy Store , tap Download from Play Store or Download from Galaxy Store . Removing apps fr...

Settings 134 Backing up data 1 Launch the Secure Folder app and tap → Settings → Backup and restore . 2 Tap Add account and follow the on-screen instructions to complete signing in to your Samsung account. 3 Tap Back up Secure Folder data . 4 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up . Data wil...

Settings 135 Privacy Change the settings for privacy.On the Settings screen, tap Privacy . • Permission manager : View the list of features and apps that have permission to use them. You can also edit the permission settings. • Send diagnostic data : Set the device to automatically send the device’s...

Settings 136 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.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup . • ...

Settings 137 Users Set up additional user accounts for other users to use the device with personalised settings, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more. This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Following types of user accounts are available: • A...

Settings 138 Adding restricted profiles (SM-T590, SM-T597) 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Users . 2 Tap Add user or profile → User (restricted profile) . If you are not using a secure screen lock method with the administrator account, follow the on-screen instructions to set one...

Settings 139 Managing users When using the administrator account, you can delete accounts or change account settings.On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Users . ► SM-T595 : To delete a user account, tap next to the account and then tap Delete user . To change an account’s settings, tap...

Settings 140 Backing up data You can back up your device’s data to Samsung Cloud. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Accounts and backup → Samsung Cloud → Back up this tablet . 2 Tick items you want to back up and tap Back up . 3 Tap Done . • Some data will not be backed up. To check which data will be b...

Settings 141 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. • Side key : Select an app or featur...

Settings 142 Motions and gestures Activate the motion feature and configure settings.On the Settings screen, tap Advanced features → Motions and gestures . • Double tap to wake : Set the device to turn on the screen by double-tapping anywhere on the screen while the screen is turned off. • Easy mute...

Settings 143 Digital Wellbeing View the daily usage history of your device. You can also limit usage time or change the notification settings for each app.On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls → Digital Wellbeing . App timers Number of notifications Activate wind down m...

Settings 144 Using focus mode You can activate focus mode to avoid distractions from your device and stay focused on what you want. While focus mode is on, you can only use default apps and the apps you allowed exceptions for.On the Settings screen, tap Digital Wellbeing and parental controls . Then...

Settings 145 Using the auto optimisation feature You can set the device to perform auto optimisation when your device is not in use. Tap → Advanced → Auto optimisation and tap the switch to activate it. If you want to set the time to perform auto optimisation, tap Time . Battery Check the remaining ...

Settings 146 Managing battery usage for each app You can save battery power by preventing apps that are running in the background from using battery power when they are not being used. Tap Battery usage , select apps from the apps list, and then tap the Put app to sleep switch to activate the featur...

Settings 147 Apps Manage the device’s apps and change their settings. You can view the apps’ usage information, change their notification or permission settings, or uninstall or disable unnecessary apps.On the Settings screen, tap Apps . General management Customise your device’s system settings or ...

Settings 148 Adding device languages You can add languages to use on your device. 1 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 . 2 Select a language to add. 3 To set the selected lan...

Settings 149 • Advanced settings : Configure settings for Direct access and notification features. • Installed services : View accessibility services installed on the device. • About Accessibility : View the Accessibility information. • Contact us : Ask questions or view frequently asked questions. ...

Settings 150 User manual View help information to learn how to use the device and apps or configure important settings.On the Settings screen, tap User manual . About tablet Access your device’s information.On the Settings screen, tap About tablet . To change your device’s name, tap Edit . • Status ...

151 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: • Password: When the devi...

Appendix 152 The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touchscreen, the touchscreen may not function properly. • If you are wearing gloves, if your hands are not clean while touching the touchscreen, or if you tap the screen with ...

Appendix 153 Calls are not connected • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • E...

Appendix 154 The battery does not charge properly (For Samsung-approved chargers) • Ensure that the charger is connected properly. • Visit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • When you expose the device or the battery to very...

Appendix 155 Error messages appear when opening multimedia files If you receive error messages or multimedia files do not play when you open them on your device, try the following: • Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device. • Ensure that the music file...

Appendix 157 The Home button does not appear The navigation bar containing the Home button may disappear while using certain apps or features. To view the navigation bar, drag upwards from the bottom of the screen. The screen brightness adjustment bar does not appear on the notification panel Open t...

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