Samsung Galaxy Tab E User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH owned by or which is otherwise the property of RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...
  • Page 3 Samsung’s security platform ™ Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ..........1 ............49 Front View ............2 How to Use Settings ........50 Back View ............3 Wi-Fi ..............51 Assemble Your Device ........4 Bluetooth ............53 Set Up Your Device ..........6 Airplane Mode ..........55 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....7 Mobile Hotspot and Tethering......
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.
  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View USB charger/ Front camera Accessory port Recent Back Home key • • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos Recent: Display recent apps or touch and hold for of yourself. Multi window. • • Back: Return to the previous screen, or to close a USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
  • Page 7: Back View

    Back View Headset jack Rear camera Speaker Power key SIM card slot Volume key Memory card slot Microphone • • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or of, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane •...
  • Page 8: Assemble Your Device

    Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of devices. Samsung accessories are designed to reach of small children. maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 9 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and has only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Screen lock option.
  • Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn To create a Samsung account, or set up your on your device for the first time, set up a connection Samsung account on your device, use Accounts with your existing Google Account, or create a new settings.
  • Page 12: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad key features of your device of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using and describes the screen excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons as they appear...
  • Page 13: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite and notification icons (left).
  • Page 14: Manage Home Screens

    Widgets Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including widgets, folders, and using links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, wallpapers. Gmail and email accounts, and many others. Add a Widget to a Home Screen Manage Home Screens 1.
  • Page 15 Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create app folders on a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box displays.
  • Page 16: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email message has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail: New Gmail message has status, battery charge, and time) arrived. on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left.
  • Page 17: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Add a shortcut to the Home screen. •...
  • Page 18 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will usually also allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
  • Page 19: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Quick settings Screen brightness Outdoors mode Notification card Clear notifications • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. View the Notification Panel •...
  • Page 20: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 21: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on You can also launch recently used apps directly into a split screen. You can switch between the apps, Multi window view: adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 1.
  • Page 22: Window Controls

    Window Controls Select an application window and tap  Controls in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.
  • Page 23: Enter Text

    Letters: Tap to insert letters. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 24 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options. Settings To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it.
  • Page 25: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 26: Apps List

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Settings > Applications > Application manager. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy 2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen and tap the app devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/...
  • Page 27 Organize Your Apps Remove Folders Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and the apps inside. listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 2.
  • Page 28: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Settings Quickly and easily change Google app Note: Certain apps require a Google account. settings to suit your preferences. Visit google.com to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to the application you want to configure. For Chrome example, sign in to Google+ to configure Use Google Chrome to browse the...
  • Page 29: Play Music

    Play Music Play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google.
  • Page 30: Microsoft Applications

    Microsoft Applications These Microsoft applications are Word also preloaded on your device. Provides a core experience for viewing, create and edit docs on devices with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock the full Word experience with Excel an Office 365 subscription.
  • Page 31: Additional Applications

    Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations,...
  • Page 32: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.
  • Page 33: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Create a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as Create an Event or Task a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.
  • Page 34 Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
  • Page 35: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Gallery Effect Record video Timer Take picture Picture size Switch cameras Camera Shooting mode settings • Gallery: Tap to view photos and videos. Take Photos • Record video: Tap to record a video. Take photos with your device’s front or rear camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
  • Page 36: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Rear camera only • Video size (rear): Select a resolution. Use Several photo effects are available. Some modes are higher resolution for higher quality. not available when taking self-portraits. • View mode: View your photos and video in 1.
  • Page 37: Clock

    Clock The Clock app features an Alarm Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. and a World Clock. Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
  • Page 38 Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down to the The timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 39: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
  • Page 40: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Create a Shortcut to a Contact When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard screen to access their information directly from a through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a Home screen.
  • Page 41: Delete A Group

    Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.
  • Page 42: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all email accounts on the Combined view screen, or you can in one application. view email accounts individually. 1.
  • Page 43: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Remove Email Accounts This section describes how to create and send an To remove an Email account: email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 44: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. To access Galaxy Essentials: Apps >...
  • Page 45: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. View Images and Videos 3. Tap a video to view it. Launching Gallery displays available folders. When Edit Images another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to...
  • Page 46: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Add tab.
  • Page 47 Secret Mode Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
  • Page 48: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Manage Memos save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memos by swiping up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. 4.
  • Page 49: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Recent Files Options device, including images, videos, On the main My Files screen, the following options are available for recently accessed files: songs, and sound clips. • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. •...
  • Page 50 Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. 2. Tap a folder in Local storage. 3. Tap MORE > Edit, and then tap one or more files or folders. The following functions are available: •...
  • Page 51: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list File name More options Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls left right Pop-up Screen ratio player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Video list: See the current video playlist.
  • Page 52 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
  • Page 53: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.
  • Page 54: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain  Settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 55: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 56 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 57: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.
  • Page 58 Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your tablet to another device, When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two you can rename the paired device to make it easier devices no longer recognize each other. To connect to recognize.
  • Page 59: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 60: Mobile Hotspot And Tethering

    Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Share your device’s Internet Connect a Device to connection with a computer that Your Mobile Hotspot connects to your device using a Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to USB cable or through Bluetooth. your device’s Mobile hotspot. Apps >...
  • Page 61 Change the Mobile Hotspot Configure Mobile Hotspot Password Settings From a Home screen, tap Apps > Manage your Mobile hotspot security and  Settings > Mobile hotspot and tethering > connecting settings. Mobile Hotspot. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
  • Page 62: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Data usage for options: • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. •...
  • Page 63: More Connection Settings

    2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN you want to connect to, and enter your log in information. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 4. Tap CONNECT. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 64: Sounds And Notifications

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, select it. and then choose a mode: • Sound: Your device uses the sounds and Set Notification Sounds for Samsung volume levels you have chosen in Sound Applications settings for notifications and alerts. Choose notification alerts for new messages, •...
  • Page 65: Sound Effects

    3. Tap ON/OFF next to Turn on now to enable this • option. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Sound Quality and Effects on and off automatically at scheduled times.
  • Page 66 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose what notifications can display while the device is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option. App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 67: Display

    Display Configure the tablet’s display Font Size and Style brightness, screen timeout delay, You can set the font style and size for all text that and other display settings. displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...
  • Page 68 Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 69: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 70: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your tablet. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager  Settings > Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.
  • Page 71: Running Services

    SD Card All Apps and Services Displays apps you have on your SD card. View and control all apps and services on your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Applications > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 72: Default Applications

    Default Applications Disabled Services View and configure disabled apps on your device. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled the default.
  • Page 73: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS.
  • Page 74: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect 4. Choose a screen lock option: • your data with Lock Screen and Show information: Show information such as the weather information, on the Lock screen. Security settings. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.
  • Page 75: Unknown Sources

    • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Other Security Settings Device Administration Change other security settings, such as those for Manage your device administrators and application security updates and credential storage.
  • Page 76 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.
  • Page 77: Privacy

    Privacy Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 78: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
  • Page 79: Accessibility

    • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung You can turn on Voice Assistant from any subtitles with multimedia files when available. screen by pressing the Home key quickly •...
  • Page 80 Dexterity and Interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction.
  • Page 81: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
  • Page 82: Backup And Reset

    Auto restart days: Select the day of the week • to automatically restart your device. Restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from your Samsung Account. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Backup to Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Account.
  • Page 83: Factory Data Reset

    Google Account associated with the device. Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.
  • Page 84: Language And Input

    Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard Settings language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 85: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • options for options: Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset if one is connected. • Choose either the Samsung or Google Settings next Text-to-speech engine. Tap to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
  • Page 86 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
  • Page 87: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used Apps and System Usage for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS,  Settings. or an app to view how they are affecting 2.
  • Page 88: Storage

    Storage View the device memory Memory Card (SD Card) and usage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Device Memory Install a Memory Card View and manage the memory used by the device. You can use an optional microSD card (not included) to add additional memory space to 1.
  • Page 89: Format A Memory Card

    Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 90: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 91: Help

    Help View tips and help topics for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help. 3. Tap an option to learn more about your device. • Getting started • Applications • Settings Settings Help...
  • Page 92: About Device

    About Device View information about your Software Updates device, including status, legal Use Software update to update your device’s information, hardware and software. software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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