Reducing the battery consumption | Samsung SM-T231NYKAXXV specs

Getting started

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging

Fully charged

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

•When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

•Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

•Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

•Decrease the backlight time.

•Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Samsung SM-T231NYKAXXV, SM-T231NZWAKSA manual Reducing the battery consumption, Checking the battery charge status

Contents

SM-T231 About this manual About this manual Instructional icons Copyright Trademarks Table of Contents Travel & local Device layout Getting started Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card Removing the SIM or Usim card Charging the battery Charging with the charger Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card →Settings →General →Storage →Unmount SD cardFormatting the memory card Holding the device Turning the device on and off Switching to silent mode Adjusting the volumeLocking and unlocking the device Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Using the touch screen Tapping Finger gesturesTapping and holding Double-tapping Dragging Pinching Flicking Rotating the screen Control motions Picking up Palm motionsSweeping Using a split screen Multi Window Using Multi WindowCovering Launching applications in a split screen Multi Window Sharing content between applications Basics Notifications →Blocking mode Rearranging items Home screenRearranging panels Using widgets Setting wallpaperRemoving a panel Applications screen Installing applicationsRearranging applications Organising with folders Uninstalling applications Using applicationsDisabling applications Opening an application Entering text HelpClosing an application Changing the keyboard type Changing the keyboard type Entering uppercaseChanging language keyboards Copying and pasting Entering text by voiceHandwriting Turning Wi-Fi on and off Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkJoining Wi-Fi networks Adding Wi-Fi networks Adding accounts Setting up accountsRemoving accounts Connecting with Windows Media Player Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting as a media device Transferring files Setting a PIN Setting a patternSetting a password Securing the device Upgrading the device → Update nowUnlocking the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Phone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Sending a message Adding contactsFixed dialling number Call barring Receiving calls Call forwarding Video callsMaking a video call During a video call Swapping images Listening to a voice message Managing contacts Contacts Displaying contacts Searching for contactsMoving contacts Moving contacts to Google Favourite contacts Importing and exporting contactsImporting contacts Exporting contacts Creating a group Contact groupsAdding contacts to a group Managing groups Business card MessagesSending messages Sending scheduled messages Setting up email accountsViewing incoming messages Sending messages Reading messages Google Mail Labels Google+ Hangouts Photos Internet Web & network History ChromeSaved pages Links Syncing with other devices Bluetooth Sending and receiving data Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Music MediaPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtonePlaying music by mood Taking photos CameraTaking a photo Camera etiquette Panoramic photos Shooting mode Taking videos Recording modeApplying filter effects Taking a video Share shot Zooming in and out Configuring settings for Camera Shortcuts GalleryViewing images Trimming segments of a video Playing videosEditing images Zooming in and out Deleting images Favourite imagesSharing images Using Tag buddy Setting as wallpaperTagging faces Deleting videos Video YouTube Using Popup Video playerSharing videos Watching videos Play Store Application & media stores Play Books Samsung Apps Play Music Play Movies & TVPlay Games Play Newsstand Memo UtilitiesAdding and managing categories Composing memos Browsing memos PlannerCreating events or tasks Viewing a memo Syncing with Google Calendar Changing calendar type Kids ModeSearching for events or tasks Deleting events or tasks Cloud DropboxSyncing with the Samsung account Hancom Office Viewer DriveBacking up or restoring data Syncing with Dropbox Reading documents Searching documentsWord processor Spreadsheet Presentation Alarm World Clock Voice Calculator Searching the device GoogleGoogle Now My Files Voice SearchViewing files Viewing storage information Searching for a file Creating folders Changing the view modeAdding shortcuts to folders Adding FTP server shortcuts to the device Maps Travel & localSearching for locations Getting directions for a destination About Settings SettingsWi-Fi Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot BluetoothSetting Network notification Wi-Fi Direct Data usage Flight modeLocation More networks Default messaging appNearby devices Printing Sound DeviceDisplay Lock screen Multi window Wallpaper AccessibilityFont Notification panel Text-to-speech options Answering and ending calls Call Call settingsAnswering/ending calls Additional settings Call accessoriesCall alerts Ringtone and sound settings Blocking modeVideo call settings Internet call settings Controls DefaultLanguage and input Language Voice recogniser Google voice typingVoice search Text-to-speech options General Accessories Backup and resetDate and time Battery Default applicationsPower saving mode Application manager Security Set up SIM card lock About device Google Settings Your device displays network or service error messages Troubleshooting Touch screen responds slowly or improperly Sound echoes during a call Your device is hot to the touch Another Bluetooth device is not located Data stored on the device has been lost English EU /2014. 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