Samsung SM-T670 - Manuals

Basics 6 Device layout Device Touchscreen Volume key Power key Camera Light sensor Loud speaker Microphone Microphone Loud speaker Card slot cover Main antenna (mobile network-enabled models) GPS antenna Headset jack USB port DC jack • Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. ...

Basics 7 Keys Key Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device on or off. • Press to turn on or lock the screen. Volume • Press to adjust the device volume. Stand Use you device as a monitor for watching TV or movies, or for sharing content. You can also use the handle on the stand to carry th...

Basics 8 Carrying the device You can hold the stand’s handle and carry the device.To hold the device safely, put your fingers through the handle and place them between the device and the stand.

Basics 9 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 chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device. • You cannot ch...

Basics 10 2 After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the elect...

Basics 11 Battery charging tips and precautions • When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty. • If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on...

Basics 12 SIM or USIM card (mobile network-enabled models) Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • Only nano-SIM cards work with the device. • Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more i...

Basics 13 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Then, push the SIM or USIM card into the slot until it locks in place. • Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Sams...

Basics 14 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. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an i...

Basics 15 1 Slide the card slot cover to open. The card slot cover is not detachable. If you forcibly remove the card slot cover, the cover and the device may be damaged. Do not slide the cover excessively. 2 Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards. Then, push the memor...

Basics 16 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.To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key,...

Basics 17 Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an it...

Basics 18 Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and ...

Basics 19 Home screen 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.To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. A widget A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Launch Family Square . Apps screen...

Basics 20 Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, ...

Basics 21 Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.To remove an item, tap ...

Basics 22 Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the...

Basics 23 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. Icon Meaning No sign...

Basics 24 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.You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others from accessing your personal information.On the Apps s...

Basics 25 Notification panel Using the 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 th...

Basics 26 Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button.To rearrange buttons, tap EDIT , tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another lo...

Basics 27 Connecting to other devices 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect . If you are using this feature for the first time, select a visibility option and tap ENABLE QUICK CONNECT . When the panel opens, the Wi-Fi feature is activated automatically and the device searches for nearb...

Basics 28 Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, 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. Break to the next line. Enter numbe...

Basics 29 Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Open the keyboard. Start or pause entering text by voice. • : Switch to handwriting mode. Switch between nu...

Basics 30 Copying and pasting 1 Tap and hold over text. 2 Drag or to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. 3 Tap Copy or Cut . The selected text is copied to the clipboard. 4 Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste . To paste text that you have previously...

Basics 31 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 Split screen view 1 Tap to open the list of rece...

Basics 32 3 Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding . Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: • : Switch locations betwee...

Basics 34 Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows to the left or right to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view 1 On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view. 2 Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge.The app screen will appear in the pop-...

Basics 35 Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view 1 On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. 2 Tap and hold the circle between the app wi...

Basics 36 Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch.The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • Mobile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can down...

Basics 37 2 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. 3 Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable. 4 On the computer, fo...

Basics 38 Updating the device The device can be updated to the latest software. Updating over the air The device can be directly updated to the latest software by the firmware over-the-air (FOTA) service.On the Apps screen, tap Settings → About device → Software update → Update now . To automaticall...

Basics 39 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. You must sign in to your Google or Samsung account to back up or restore data. Refer to Accounts for...

Basics 40 Connecting to a TV Introduction Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them. • This feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. • Some files may be buffered during playback, depending on t...

Basics 41 Mirroring a TV screen to your device 1 Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect . The registered TV appears on the list. 2 Select the registered TV. 3 Tap TV to mobile device . The TV screen will appear on your device. Using the Briefing on TV feature Your registered TV turns on a...

42 Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices.Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Installing apps Browse apps by ...

Applications 43 Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT . The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL . Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager , select an ap...

Applications 47 My Files Access and manage various files stored in the device or in other locations, such as cloud storage services.On the Apps screen, tap My Files . • Recent files : View recent files. • Category : View files by category. • Local storage : View files stored in the device. • Cloud s...

Applications 48 Adding and managing content in Family Square Create content to share with your family. When you create or select content to share, a notification will appear on your family members’ devices.On the Apps screen, tap Family Square . Adding images On the Family Square main screen, tap . ...

Applications 49 Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery . Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their ...

Applications 50 Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. • : Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo. • : Take a photo with lightened faces fo...

Applications 51 Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images or videos 1 Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. 2 Select an image or a video.Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap . More options Move to the previous screen. Ad...

Applications 52 Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos 1 On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. 2 Tick the images or videos to delete. 3 Tap DEL...

Applications 53 Sending emails 1 Tap to compose an email. 2 Add recipients and enter an email text. 3 Tap SEND to send the mail. Reading emails On the emails list, tap an email to read. Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manu...

Applications 54 Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device. 1 Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. 2 On the contacts list, tap MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → IMPORT and select an import option. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts . Use one of ...

Applications 56 Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consumin...

Applications 58 Creating tasks 1 Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. 2 Tap TASKS . 3 Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap . 4 Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Accounts , select ...

Applications 59 SideSync Introduction SideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any computers. After you connect your devices, a virtual screen will appear on the connected tablet or computer. You can check notifications, such as messa...

Applications 60 Connecting to computers or smartphones Connecting to a computer 1 Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable.Alternatively, connect both devices to the same access point. 2 Launch SideSync on both devices. 3 Tap START on your tablet. Both devices will scan each other and ...

Applications 61 3 On your tablet, select your smartphone from the detected devices list. 4 On the smartphone, accept the connection request.The dashboard will appear on your tablet. Connecting devices automatically When two devices have been previously connected, you can set them to reconnect automa...

Applications 62 Using the dashboard Launch frequently used apps or view notifications from your tablet.When you tap a notification, the related app or program will launch. The following is an image of the tablet’s dashboard on the computer. Turn on the virtual tablet screen. Access additional option...

Applications 63 Sharing your tablet’s hotspot (mobile network-enabled models) You can share your tablet’s mobile data connection with computers if an Internet connection is not available. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. On the dashboard, tap MORE → Enable Mobile hotspot . T...

Applications 64 Tap to use the following options: • Always on top : Set the virtual screen to always stay on top. • Rotate : Rotate the screen. • Capture : Capture a screenshot. • Enable Presentation mode : Turn on the tablet’s screen to control it from both your computer and tablet. This feature ma...

Applications 65 For example, when you move an image from your tablet to an open Word document on your computer, the image will be inserted into the Word document. Copying files to your tablet Select files on the computer and drag them to the dashboard or the virtual tablet screen. The files will be ...

Applications 66 Sharing the computer’s keyboard and mouse Use your tablet’s screen as a dual monitor and control it with the computer’s keyboard and mouse. 1 On the dashboard, tap MORE → Enable Keyboard and mouse sharing . If the virtual screen is open, it will disappear from the computer’s screen. ...

Applications 67 Memo Create memos and organise them by category.On the Apps screen, tap Memo . Composing memos Tap on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • Category : Create or set a category. • Image : Insert images. • Voice : Make a voice recording t...

Applications 68 Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. ALARM On the Apps screen, tap Clock → ALARM . Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE . To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD . To a...

Applications 69 WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen, tap Clock → WORLD CLOCK . Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap . Deleting clocks Tap on a clock. STOPWATCH 1 On the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH . 2 Tap START to time an event. To record lap times while ...

Applications 70 Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations.Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. To see the calculation history, tap HISTORY . To close the calculation history panel, tap KEYPAD . To clear the history, tap HISTORY → CLEAR HISTORY . Google apps Google provides entertainment, socia...

72 Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options.On the Apps screen, tap Settings . To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH . Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Activate the Wi-Fi fe...

Settings 73 3 Tap CONNECT . Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET . Wi-Fi Direct ...

Settings 74 Ending the device connection 1 Tap Wi-Fi on the Settings screen. 2 Tap Wi-Fi Direct . The device displays the connected devices in the list. 3 Tap the device name to disconnect the devices. Bluetooth Introduction Use Bluetooth to exchange data or media files with other Bluetooth-enabled ...

Settings 75 Pairing with other Bluetooth devices 1 On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth , and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. 2 Select a device to pair with.If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility o...

Settings 76 Unpairing Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. 2 Tap next to the device name to unpair. 3 Tap Unpair . Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.On the Se...

Settings 77 Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. 1 On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot . 2 Tap the switch to activate it.The icon appears on the status bar. Other devices c...

Settings 78 Limiting data usage 1 On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it. 2 Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit. 3 Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level.The device w...

Settings 79 • Download booster (mobile network-enabled models): Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information. • VPN : Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). Printing Configure s...

Settings 80 Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed.On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster . • This feature may not be suppo...

Settings 81 Display Change the display settings.On the Settings screen, tap Display . • Brightness : Adjust the brightness of the display. • Font : Change the font size and type. • Screen timeout : Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight. • Daydream : Set t...

Settings 82 • 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. • User : This account allows users to access their ...

Settings 83 Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen or the notification panel, and then select an account to switch to. Locked screen Notification panel Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accoun...

Settings 84 Lock screen and security Change the settings for securing the device.On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security . The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected. • Screen lock type : Change the screen lock method. • Show information : Change setting...

Settings 85 Accessibility Configure various settings to improve accessibility to the device.On the Settings screen, tap Accessibility . • Vision : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. • Hearing : Customise the settings to improve accessibility for users with h...

Settings 86 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account setup. To sync content with your accounts, select an account and select items to sync. Registering Samsung accounts You need a Samsung account when using some Samsung apps. You can back up or restore data saved in the device to ...

Settings 87 • Backup account : Set up or edit your Google backup account. • Back up my data : Set the device to back up settings and app data to the Google server. • Automatic restore : Set the device to automatically restore settings and app data from the Google server when apps are reinstalled. • ...

Settings 89 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. • Automatic date and time : Automatically...

90 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 devic...

Appendix 91 The touchscreen responds slowly or improperly • If you attach a protective cover 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 s...

Appendix 92 The battery icon is empty Your battery is low. Charge the battery. 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 f...

Appendix 93 Photo quality is poorer than the preview • The quality of your photos may vary, depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use. • If you take photos in dark areas, at night, or indoors, image noise may occur or images may be out of focus. Error messages appear when ...

Appendix 94 A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer • Ensure that the USB cable you are using is compatible with your device. • Ensure that you have the proper driver installed and updated on your computer. • If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Window...

Appendix 95 Removing the battery • To remove the battery, you must visit an authorised service centre with the provided instructions. • For your safety, you must not attempt to remove the battery. If the battery is not properly removed, it may lead to damage to the battery and device, cause personal...