Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231 Samsung
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2 About this manual This device pr ovides high qualit y mobile communication and en ter tainment using Samsung ’ s high standards and technolog ical exper tise. This user manual is specially designed t o detail the device ’ s functions and features .
About this manual 3 • Default applications that come with the device ar e subjec t to updates and ma y no longer be suppor ted without prior notice . If you have questions about an applica tion provided with the device , contact a Samsung Ser vice Centre .
About this manual 4 T rademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo ar e regist ered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. • Bluetooth ® is a regist ered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
5 T able of C onten ts Getting star ted 7 Device lay out 8 Buttons 9 P ack age contents 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card 11 Charging the ba tter y 14 Inser ting a memor y card 16 T ur ning the devic.
T able of Con tents 6 Settings 96 About Settings 96 Connections 100 Device 107 Contr ols 110 General 114 Google Settings T roubleshooting Application & media st ores 77 Play St ore 78 Samsung Apps.
7 Getting star ted Devic e lay out Recent apps button Home button T ouch screen F ront camera Back button Multipurpose jack V olume button Memor y card slot Microphone P ower button Earpiece SIM card .
Getting star ted 8 The microphone a t the top of the device is active only when y ou use the speakerphone or take videos. • Do not cov er the antenna ar ea with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery .
Getting star ted 9 P ack age c ont ents Check the product box f or the following items: • Device • Quick star t guide • The items supplied with the devic e and any a vailable accessories ma y var y depending on the region or service provider .
Getting star ted 10 Installing the SIM or USIM card Inser t the SIM or USIM card provided b y the mobile telephone ser vice provider . Only microSIM car ds work with the device . 1 Open the cov er of the SIM card slot. 2 Inser t the SIM or USIM card with the gold- colour ed contac ts facing down wards.
Getting star ted 11 Removing the SIM or USIM car d 1 Open the cov er of the SIM card slot. 2 Push the SIM or USIM car d until it disengages from the device , and then pull it out. 3 Close the cov er of the SIM card slot. Char ging the ba tter y Use the charger t o charge the battery before using it f or the first time.
Getting star ted 12 Charg ing with the charger Connect the USB cable to the USB pow er adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack . Connecting the charger improperly ma y cause serious damage to the device . Any damage caused by misuse is not co ver ed by the warranty .
Getting star ted 13 Checking the batter y charge status When you char ge the batter y while the device is off , the following ic ons will show the current battery charge status: Charging F ully charged Reducing the batter y c onsumption Y our device provides options that help y ou save ba tter y pow er .
Getting star ted 14 Inser ting a memor y card Y our device accepts memor y cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB . D epending on the memor y card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with y our device . • Some memor y cards may not be fully compa tible with the device .
Getting star ted 15 Removing the memor y card Befor e removing the memory card, first unmount it f or safe remo val. On the Home scr een, tap → Settings → General → Stor age → Unmount SD card . 1 Open the cov er of the memor y card slot. 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the devic e, and then pull it out.
Getting star ted 16 T urning the devic e on and off When turning on the device f or the first time, f ollow the on-screen instructions to set up your device .
Getting star ted 17 L ock ing and unlock ing the devic e When not in use, lock the devic e to prevent un wanted operation. P ressing the P ower button turns off the screen and puts the device int o lock mode. The device automa tically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period .
18 Basics Indicator ic ons The icons displa yed at the t op of the screen pr ovide inf ormation about the status of the device . The icons list ed in the table below are most c ommon.
Basics 19 Icon Meaning Mute mode activated Vibr ation mode activated Fligh t mode activated Error occurr ed or caution required Battery power level U sing the touch scr een Use only fingers to use the t ouch screen. • Do not allow the touch scr een to come int o contact with other electr ical devices .
Basics 20 F inger gestures T apping T o open an application, t o select a menu item, to press an on-scr een button, or to ent er a character using the on-screen keyboar d, tap it with a finger . T apping and holding T ap and hold an item f or more than 2 seconds to access a vailable options.
Basics 21 Dragging T o mov e an icon, thumbnail, or preview t o a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double -tapping Double -tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part.
Basics 22 F licking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the A pplications screen t o see another panel. F lick up or down to scr oll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts. Pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map , or image to zoom in a part.
Basics 23 C ontrol motions Simple motions allow easy contr ol of the device. Befor e using motions, make sur e the motion featur e is ac tivated . On the Home screen, tap → Settings → Con trols → Motions , and then drag the Motions switch to the right.
Basics 24 Picking up When you pick up the devic e after it has been idle for some time or when the scr een has turned off , it vibrates if you ha ve missed calls or new messages. P alm motions Use palm motions to c ontrol the device b y touching the screen.
Basics 25 C overing Co ver the screen with a palm t o pause media playback . U sing Multi W indow Use this f eature t o run multiple applications on the screen at the same time . • Only applications on the Multi Windo w tray can run. • This f eature ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice provider .
Basics 26 Launching applications in a split scr een Multi W indow 1 Drag your finger fr om the r ight edge of the scr een towar ds the middle of the screen. Alternativ ely , tap and hold . The Multi Windo w tray appears at the right side of the screen.
Basics 27 3 T ap and hold another application icon on the Multi Window tra y , and then drag it to a new location. Sharing con tent betw een applications Y ou can easily share content between applica tions, such as Email and Internet , by dragg ing and dropping them.
Basics 28 2 T ap the circle between the applica tion windows , and then tap . T ap the circle between applica tion windows to ac cess the following options: • : Switch loca tions between Multi Window applica tions. • : Share items , such as images, text, or links, between application windo ws by dragging and dr opping them.
Basics 29 Notifications Notification icons appear on the status bar a t the top of the screen t o report missed calls, new messages, calendar ev ents, devic e status, and mor e. Drag down fr om the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scr oll the list to see additional aler ts.
Basics 30 Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the devic e ’ s featur es. I t display s indicator icons, widgets , shor tcuts to applications, and others . The Home screen can ha ve multiple panels. T o view other panels, scr oll left or r ight.
Basics 31 Removing a panel Pinch on the scr een, tap and hold a panel preview , and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the top of the screen. Setting wallpaper Set an image or photo stored in the devic e as wallpaper for the Home screen.
Basics 32 Applica tions screen The Applications scr een displays icons f or all applications, including an y new applications installed. On the Home screen, tap to open the Applications scr een. T o view other panels , scroll left or right. Rearranging applica tions This f eature is a vailable only in the customisable grid view .
Basics 33 Uninstalling applications T ap → Uninstall/disable apps , and then select an application to uninstall it. Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled . Disabling applications T ap → Uninstall/disable apps , and then select an application to disable it.
Basics 34 Closing an application Close applications not in use to sa ve battery power and maintain devic e per formance . T ap → T ask manager , and then tap End next to an application to close it. T o close all running applications, tap End all . Alternativ ely , tap → Close all .
Basics 35 Using the Samsung ke yboard Break to the next line. Delete a preceding char acter . Enter punctuation marks. Enter uppercase . Set options for the Samsung keyboard. Enter a space . Enter uppercase . Add an item fr om the clipboard. Suggested keywords Entering upper case T ap befor e entering a charac ter .
Basics 36 Handwriting T ap and hold , tap , and then write a wor d with a finger . Suggested wor ds appear as characters are ent ered. Select a suggested wor d. Use handwriting gestures t o per form actions, such as editing or deleting characters and inser ting spaces.
Basics 37 C onnec ting to a W i-F i net w ork Connect the device to a Wi-F i net work to use the Internet or shar e media files with other devices. (p . 96) T urning W i-F i on and off Open the notifications panel, and then tap Wi - Fi to turn it on or off .
Basics 38 Setting up acc ounts Google applications, such as Play St ore , requir e a Google account, and Samsung Apps requir es a Samsung account. C reate Google and Samsung acc ounts to ha ve the best experience with the device .
Basics 39 T ransf erring files Move audio , video , image, or other types of files from the devic e to the computer , or vice versa. C onnec ting with S amsung Kies Samsung Kies is a computer application that manages media cont ents and personal information with Samsung devices .
Basics 40 Securing the device Pr event others from using or acc essing personal data and information stored in the devic e by using the security features . The device requir es an unlock code whenever unlocking it. Setting a pattern On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Device → Lock scr een → Screen lock → P attern .
Basics 41 Unlock ing the devic e T ur n on the screen b y pressing the P ower butt on or the Home button, and enter the unlock code . If the unlock code is forgott en, take the device to a Samsung Ser vice Centre t o reset it. Upgr ading the device The device can be upg raded to the lat est soft ware .
42 C ommunication Phone Use this application to make or answ er a call. T ap Phone on the Applications screen. Mak ing calls Mak ing a call Use one of the f ollowing methods: • Phone : Enter the number using the keypad , and then tap . • Groups : Make a call from the list of contact groups .
Communication 43 F inding contacts Enter a name , phone number , or email address to find a c ontact in the contacts list. As characters are ent ered, pr edic ted contacts appear . Selec t one to place a call to it . Mak ing an interna tional call T ap and hold 0 until the + sig n appears.
Communication 44 Adding c ontac ts T o add a phone number to the c ontac ts list from the keypad , enter the number and tap → Add t o contacts . Sending a message T ap → Send message to send a message to the number on displa y . F ixed dialling number The device can be set t o restrict outgoing calls only to numbers with specified prefix es.
Communication 45 Receiving calls Answ ering a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large cir cle. If the call waiting ser vice is active, another call can be answ ered. When the second call is answer ed, the first call is put on hold . Rejec ting a call When a call comes in, drag outside the large circle.
Communication 46 Call f or warding The device can be set t o send incoming calls to a specified number . T ap → Call settings → Call settings → Additional settings → Call f or warding , and then select a call t ype and condition. Ent er a number and tap Enable .
Communication 47 T ap your image t o access the f ollowing options: • Hide me : Hide your image from the other part y . • Outgoing image : Selec t an image to sho w it to the other par ty . Sw apping images Drag an image of either par ty onto the other par ty ’ s image to swap the images .
Communication 48 C ontac ts Use this application to manage c ontac ts, including phone numbers , email addresses , and others. T ap Con tacts on the Applications screen. Managing con tac ts T ap Con tacts . Crea ting a contac t T ap and enter contact information.
Communication 49 Searching f or con tac ts T ap Con tacts . Use one of the f ollowing search methods: • Scroll up or down the con tacts list. • Use the index at the left side of the contacts list for quick scr olling, by dragging a finger along it.
Communication 50 Impor ting and expor ting contacts T ap Con tacts . Impor ting contacts T ap → Settings → Impor t/Expor t , and then select an impor t option. Expor ting contacts T ap → Settings → Impor t/Expor t , and then select an expor t option.
Communication 51 C ontac t groups T ap Groups . Crea ting a group T ap , set details for the group , add contacts, and then tap S ave . Adding c ontac ts to a gr oup Selec t a gr oup , and then tap → Add member . Selec t contacts to add , and then tap Done .
Communication 52 Business card T ap Con tacts . Creat e a business card and send it to others. T ap Set up my pr ofile , enter details , such as phone number , email address, and postal address , and then tap S ave . If user information has been sav ed when you set up the device , select the business card, and then tap to edit.
Communication 53 Sending scheduled messages While composing a message , tap → Scheduling . Set a time and date, and then tap OK . The device will send the message at the specified time and dat e. • If the device is turned off at the scheduled time, is not connected to the network, or the network is unstable, the message will not be sent.
Communication 54 Sending messages T ap the email accoun t to use, and then tap at the top of the scr een. Enter recipients , subject, and message, and then tap . T ap to add a recipien t from the con tacts list. T ap +Me to add yourself as a r ecipient.
Communication 55 Reading messages Selec t an email accoun t to use , and new messages are retriev ed. T o manually retriev e new messages, tap . T ap a message to r ead. Open attachments. Go to the previous or next message. Delete the message. Compose a message .
Communication 56 Google M ail Use this application to quickly and directly access the Google Mail ser vice. T ap Google Mail on the Applications screen. • This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider . • This application ma y be labelled differ ently depending on the reg ion or ser vice provider .
Communication 57 Reading messages Pr eview attachment. Delete the message. Keep the message for long-term storage . Reply to the message. Mark the message as unread. Move the message to another mailbox. Reply to all recipients or print the message. F or ward the message to others.
Communication 58 Hangouts Use this application to cha t with others. T ap Hangouts on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider . Selec t a friend from the friends list or enter da ta to search and select a friend from the r esults to star t chatting .
Communication 59 Photos Use this application to view and shar e images or videos via G oogle ’ s social network ser vices. T ap Photos on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
60 W eb & netw ork Internet Use this application to br owse the Internet. T ap Internet on the Applications screen. V iewing webpages T ap the address field , enter the web address , and then tap Go . T ap to acc ess additional options while viewing a webpage .
W eb & network 61 Histor y T ap → Book marks → Histor y to open a webpage fr om the list of recently-visit ed webpages . T o clear the hist or y , tap . Sav ed pages T o view sa ved webpages , tap → Book marks → Saved pages . Links T ap and hold a link on the webpage t o open it in a new page, sa ve , or copy .
W eb & network 62 Book marks T o bookmark the current webpage , tap → S ave . T o open a bookmarked webpage, tap → Book marks , and then select one. Searching the w eb by voic e T ap , speak a key wor d, and then select one of the suggested key wor ds that appear .
W eb & network 63 P airing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen, tap Settings → Connections → Bluetooth → Scan , and detected devices are list ed. Select the device you want t o pair with, and then accept the aut o - generated passkey on both devic es to confirm.
64 Media Music Use this application to list en to music. T ap Music on the Applications screen. Pla ying music Selec t a music category , and then selec t a song to play . T ap the album image at the bottom of the scr een to open the music player scr een.
Media 65 T o listen t o songs at equal volume levels , tap → Settings → Play er → Smar t V olume . When Smar t V olume is activated, the v olume may end up louder than the device volume lev el. Use caution t o av oid long-term exposure t o loud sounds to prev ent damage to your hearing .
Media 66 Camer a Use this application to take phot os or videos. Use Galler y to view photos and videos taken with the devic e ’ s camera. (p . 71) T ap Camer a on the Applications screen. • The camera aut omatically shuts off when unused. • Make sure that the lens is clean.
Media 67 Shooting mode Several photo eff ec ts are a vailable. T ap MODE , and then scroll up or down the scr een at the right side of the screen. • Aut o : Use this to allo w the camera to evaluat e the sur roundings and det ermine the ideal mode for the phot o .
Media 68 Applying filter eff ec ts Use the filter eff ec ts to take unique photos or videos . T ap and select a filter effect. The available options v ar y by mode . T ak ing videos T ak ing a video Slide the still-video switch to the video ic on, and then tap to take a video .
Media 69 Zooming in and out Use one of the f ollowing methods: • Use the V olume button to zoom in or out . • Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to z oom out. The zoom in/out eff ec t is available when using the z oom featur e while shooting video .
Media 70 C onfiguring settings for Camer a T ap to configur e settings for Camera. Not all of the f ollowing options are available in both still camera and video camera modes . The av ailable options var y depending on the mode used. • Photo size / V ideo size : Selec t a resolution.
Media 71 • Guidelines : Display viewfinder guides to help c omposition when selecting subjec ts. • Con textual filename : Set the camera to display c ontextual tags. A ctivate this to use T ag Buddy in Galler y . • Save as flipped : Invert the image to create a mirr or-image of the original scene .
Media 72 Zooming in and out Use one of the f ollowing methods to z oom in an image: • Double -tap anywhere to zoom in. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to z oom in. Pinch t o zoom out, or double -tap to return. Pla ying videos Video files sho w the icon on the preview .
Media 73 • Print : Print the image b y connec ting the device to a print er . Some pr inters ma y not be compatible with the device . • Rename : Rename the file. • Buddy photo share : Send the image to a person whose face is tagged in the image .
Media 74 Setting as wallpaper When viewing an image, tap → Set as to set the image as wallpaper or to assig n it to a contact. T agging fac es When viewing an image, tap → Settings → T ags , and then tick F ace tag . A yellow fr ame appears around the r ecognised face .
Media 75 V ideo Use this application to pla y video files. T ap V ideo on the Applications screen. Pla ying videos Selec t a video to pla y . Move the con trol panel to the left. Open the playlist. Move f or wards or backwards by dragging the bar . Search for other devices to play the file .
Media 76 Sharing videos T ap → Share via , select videos, tap Done , and then select a sharing method. Using P opup V ideo play er Use this f eature t o use other applications without closing the video play er . While watching videos, tap to use the pop-up player .
77 Applica tion & media stor es Pla y Stor e Use this application to pur chase and download applications and games that are able t o run on the device . T ap Play St ore on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
Application & media stor es 78 Samsung Apps Use this application to pur chase and download dedicated Samsung applications. F or more information, visit apps.samsung .com . T ap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
Application & media stor es 79 Pla y M ovies & T V Use this application to w atch, download , and rent movies or T V shows . T ap Play Movies & T V on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
80 Utilities Memo Use this application to r ecord impor tant inf ormation to sav e and view at a later date . T ap Memo on the Applications screen. A dding and managing cat egories Creat e categories to sor t and manage your memos. T o add a new cat egor y , tap → Add ca tegor y , enter a cat egor y name, and then tap OK .
Utilities 81 Bro wsing memos Brow se memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down. T o sear ch for a memo , tap . T o send a memo to others , tap → Selec t , select a memo, and then tap . T o print memos by c onnec ting the device to a printer , tap → Selec t , select memos, and then tap .
Utilities 82 T o add an ev ent or task more briefly , tap a date to select it and tap it again. Enter a title and specify which calendar to use or sync with. Then tap Edit ev ent details or Edit task details to add more details , such as how often the event repea ts, when it has an advance alert, or where it takes place.
Utilities 83 Changing calendar type T ap the top left of the screen, and then select one from among diff erent types of calendars including year , month, week, and others. Searching f or ev ents or tasks T ap , and then ent er a keyword to sear ch for .
Utilities 84 Dropbo x Use this application to sa ve and share files with others via the Dropbo x cloud storage. When you sa ve files to Dr opbox, your device aut omatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that ha ve Dropbo x installed.
Utilities 85 Back ing up or rest oring data T ap Backup or Restore to back up or rest ore data with your Samsung accoun t. Syncing with Dr opbox T ap Link Dropbo x account , and then enter the Dr opbox ac count. F ollow the on-scr een instructions to complete the setup .
Utilities 86 Searching documents T ap Open to bro wse a document. While bro wsing a document, use one of the following options: • : Creat e a folder . • : Retrieve new documents. • : Sor t documents and folders . • : Change the view mode.
Utilities 87 Pr esentation • F ind : Search for t ex t. • Zoom : Change the view size . • Document Info : View document details such as title , date, and author . • Slide Show : Star t a slideshow fr om the first page. • F rom Curren t Slide : Star t a slideshow fr om the current page .
Utilities 88 PDF • Search : Search for t ex t. • Send : Send the document to others or share it. • Pr oper ties : View document details such as title , date, and author . • Zoom : Change the view size . • Hide comments : Hide or show comments on the document.
Utilities 89 Setting alarms T ap , set a time for the alarm to go off , select days for the alarm to r epeat, and then tap S ave . • Location alarm : Set a location. The alarm goes off only when you ar e in the location. • Snooze : Set an inter val and the number of times f or the alarm to repeat after the pr eset time.
Utilities 90 Calcula tor Use this application f or simple or complex calculations. T ap Calculat or on the Applications screen. Rotate the device t o landscape orientation to display the scien tific calculator . If Screen rotation is disabled, tap → Scientific calculator .
Utilities 91 Google Use this application to sear ch not only the I nternet, but also applications and their c ontents on the device as well . T ap Google on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
Utilities 92 V oic e S earch Use this application to sear ch webpages by speaking. T ap V oice Search on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider . Speak a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen.
Utilities 93 After selecting a categor y , tap , and then use one of the follo wing options: • Selec t : Selec t files or f olders. • Sor t by : Sor t files or folders . • Add t o fav ourite folders : Add a shortcut to the folder in F av ourite folders .
Utilities 94 Changing the view mode T ap to change the view mode. Crea ting folders T ap , enter a name for the f older , and then tap OK . A dding shor tcuts to f olders Add a shortcut to frequently -used folders in F av ourite folders . Selec t a f older and tap → Add t o fav ourite folders .
95 T r av el & local Maps Use this application to pinpoin t the location of the device , search f or places, or get directions. T ap Maps on the Applications screen. This application ma y not be available depending on the r egion or ser vice pr ovider .
96 Settings About Settings Use this application to c onfigure the device, set application options , and add accounts. T ap Settings on the Applications screen. C onnec tions Wi - Fi Activate the Wi-F i featur e to connect to a Wi-F i network and access the Internet or other network devices.
Settings 97 Setting Network notification The device can det ect open Wi-F i networks and display an icon on the sta tus bar to notify when available . On the Settings screen, tap Connections → Wi - Fi → → Adv anced and tick Network notification to activate this f eature .
Settings 98 F light mode This disables all wireless functions on your devic e. Y ou can use only non-network services. Data usage Keep track of your da ta usage amount, and customise the settings f or the limitation. • Mobile data : Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network.
Settings 99 More networks Cust omise settings to contr ol connec tions with other devices or networks. Default messaging app Selec t the default application to use f or messaging. Prin ting Configur e settings for print er plug-ins installed on the device.
Settings 100 Devic e Sound Change settings for various sounds on the devic e. • V olume : Adjust the v olume level for call ringtones , music and videos, syst em sounds, and notifications. • Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for inc oming calls.
Settings 101 Multi window Activate the Multi Window f eature t o run multiple applications on the screen at the same time. • Open in multi window view : Set the device to activate the Multi Windo w feature when you open files fr om My F iles or V ideo .
Settings 102 W allpaper Change the wallpaper settings. • Home screen : Selec t a backgr ound image for the Home scr een. • Lock scr een : Selec t a backgr ound image for the locked scr een. • Home and lock screens : Selec t a backgr ound image for the Home scr een and the locked screen.
Settings 103 • Answ ering and ending calls : – The home ke y answers calls : Set the device to answer a call when y ou press the Home button. – The po wer ke y ends calls : Set the device to end a call when you pr ess the Po wer button.
Settings 104 • Sound balance : Adjust the sound balanc e when using a dual headset. • Mono audio : Enable mono sound when listening to audio with one earbud .
Settings 105 • Call alerts : – Answ er vibration : Set the device to vibrat e when the other par ty answers a call. – Call end vibr ation : Set the device to vibrat e when the other par ty ends a call. – Call c onnec t tone : Activate or deactivate the call c onnection tone.
Settings 106 Ringtone and sound settings • Ringtones and keypad tones : – Ringtones : Add or select a ringtone for inc oming calls. – V ibrations : Add or select a vibration patt ern. – V ibrate when ringing : Set the device to vibrat e and play a ringtone f or incoming calls.
Settings 107 C ontrols Language and input Change the settings for t ext input. Some options may not be available depending on the selected language. Language Selec t a display language f or all menus and applications. Default Selec t a default keyboard type f or text input.
Settings 108 • Cursor c ontrol : Enable the smar t keyboard na vigation fea ture to mo ve the cursor by scrolling the keyboar d. • Sound : Set the device to sound when a key is touched . • Character previe w : Set the device to display a lar ge image of each charac ter tapped.
Settings 109 • Show body of message : Set the device to display the t ext of a new message. • Check missed ev ents : Set the device to check missed calls, messages , or events when S V oice is launched by pressing the headset butt on.
Settings 110 P ointer speed Adjust the point er speed for the mouse or trackpad connec ted to y our device. Motions • Smar t aler t : Set the device to aler t you if y ou have missed calls or new messages when you pick up the device . P alm motion Activate the palm motion f eature to contr ol the device by touching the screen.
Settings 111 Backup and reset Change the settings for manag ing settings and data. • Back up my da ta : Set the device to back up settings and application data t o the Google ser ver . • Backup accoun t : Set up or edit your Google backup account.
Settings 112 Application manager View and manage the applica tions on your device . Default applications Selec t a default setting f or using applications. Bat ter y View the amoun t of battery power consumed by y our device. • Display batt er y perc entage : Set the device to display the r emaining batter y life .
Settings 113 Securit y Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM car d. • Encr ypt device : Set a password t o encr ypt data sav ed on the device. Y ou must enter the passwor d each time you turn on the device . Charge the batt er y befor e enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encr ypt your da ta.
Settings 114 • Unknown sources : Set the device to allow the installation of applica tions from unknown sources . • V erify apps : Set the device to allow Google to check applica tions for harmful behaviour befor e installing them. • Stor age type : Set a storage type for cr edential files.
115 T r oubleshooting Befor e contacting a Samsung Ser vice Centre , please attempt the follo wing solutions. Some situations may not apply t o your device .
T roubleshooting 116 The t ouch screen r esponds slowly or improperly • If you attach a prot ective cov er or optional accessories to the t ouch screen, the touch screen ma y not function properly .
T roubleshooting 117 Sound echoes during a call Adjust the v olume by pressing the V olume button or move t o another area. A cellular netw ork or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor • Ensure that y ou are not block ing the device ’ s internal ant enna.
T roubleshooting 118 Y our device is hot t o the touch When you use applica tions that requir e more power or use applications on y our device for an extended period of time, your devic e may f eel hot to the touch. This is normal and should not affect your device ’ s lif espan or per formanc e.
T roubleshooting 119 • Y our device suppor ts photos and videos captured with the device . Photos and videos captured by other devic es may not work properly . • Y our device suppor ts multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or pr oviders of additional ser vices.
T roubleshooting 120 Data stor ed on the device has been lost Alway s make backup copies of all impor tant data stor ed on the device. Other wise, you cannot restor e data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible f or the loss of data stored on the devic e.
Some content ma y differ from your devic e depending on the region, ser vice pro vider , or soft war e version, and is subject to change without prior notice.
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If you already are a holder of Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T231 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
