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  • Page 1 User guide.

  • Page 2: User Manual

    D E V I C E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by incorporate source code covered under GNU General or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
  • Page 4 Modification of Software PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH...
  • Page 5 ® samsung.com are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, States and/or other countries. Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, and Samsung Milk Music are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized ®...

  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google MOBILE DEVICE. Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION Alliance, Inc.
  • Page 7 Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Other Applications ............41 ..........1 Calculator ...............43 Front View ................ 2 Calendar .................44 Back View ................ 4 Camera and Video ............46 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Clock ................49 Set Up Your Device ............9 Contacts .................52 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......10 Email ................59 Know Your Device...
  • Page 9 More Settings ..............89 Sounds and Notifications ...........94 Display and Wallpaper ..........98 Storage .................101 Battery ................104 Applications Settings ..........105 Users ................109 Location ................111 Lock Screen and Security ........113 Accounts ..............117 Language and Input ..........119 Backup and Reset .............122 Date and Time .............124 Accessibility ..............125 Help ................128 About Device ...............129...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 11: Front View

    Front View Volume key Camera Power key Light sensor Touchscreen Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 12 Here are some key features found on the front of your device. • Camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of yourself. • Light sensor: Adjust the screen brightness based on environmental lighting conditions. • Touchscreen: Interact with the device by touching the screen.

  • Page 13: Back View

    Back View Microphone Microphone Speaker Speaker Headset jack Micro-USB data port Charging port SIM/Memory card cover Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 14 Here are some key features found on the back of your device. • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • SIM/Memory card cover: Install the SIM card, and an optional memory card (not included) for storage of files.

  • Page 15: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Optional: Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    Reorient the SIM card and place Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that it back into the slot if it is not detected. are approved by Samsung ™ . Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other...
  • Page 17 1. Insert the charger into the charging port. 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.

  • Page 18: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve Turn the Device On accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly ► Press and hold the Power key until the device three times.

  • Page 19: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    ™ store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new When you turn on your device for the first time, set up Samsung account. a connection with your existing Google Account, or create a new Google Account.
  • Page 20 “Factory Data Reset” on page 122. 4. Tap More > Remove account. 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. Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad your device, including the screens of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using and icons, as well as how to navigate excessive force or a metallic object when the device and enter text using the pressing on the touch screen may damage the...

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Notification icons Status icons Widget folder Home screen indicator Apps list TV and streaming services Navigation shortcuts Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 23 Here are some features of the Home screen. • Navigation: Tap Recent to display recent apps. Home to return to the main Home screen. • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and Back to return to the previous screen, or to notification icons (left).

  • Page 24: Manage Home Screens

    • Customize your Home screen by adding Change the order of screens: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag to a new application shortcuts, widgets, folders, position. and using wallpapers. Wallpapers Manage Home Screens Change the look of the Home and Lock screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens by with wallpaper.

  • Page 25: App Shortcuts

    Widgets Remove a Widget 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a release it. Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the Home screen. There are all kinds of 2.
  • Page 26 Folders Add a Folder to a Home Screen Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Home screen Create a Folder 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can create a folder on a Home screen.
  • Page 27 Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. Remove and release it. 2. Drag the folder to Stream Videos You can stream videos from your TV provider or streaming service. 1. From a Home screen, tap TV and streaming services, or swipe right.

  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such as Signal strength: Cellular network signal network status and battery charge) on the strength. right side and notification alerts on the left. Network not available: No wireless network is available.
  • Page 29 Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal.

  • Page 30: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through Touch and Hold your device, and basics for how to customize Activate items by a touch and hold gesture. screens by editing, sharing, and deleting • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to items.
  • Page 31 Common Options Drag Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • Add a shortcut to the Home screen. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will usually also allow you to select items to •...

  • Page 32: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Edit Quick settings Manage Users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...

  • Page 33: View The Notification Panel

    View the Notification Panel • Settings: Display the Settings screen. • Manage users: Switch between User profiles. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the For more information, see “Users” on page 109. Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. •...

  • Page 34: Quick Settings

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

  • Page 35: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...

  • Page 36: Activate Multi Window

    Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 1. Tap Recent. adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy •...

  • Page 37: Window Controls

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

  • Page 38: Enter Text

    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by Special Keys speaking. Touch and hold Options to: Use the Samsung Keyboard Google voice typing: Use Google voice ™ Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. typing. Handwriting: Use your handwriting to Predictive text enter text.
  • Page 39 To customize the Samsung keyboard: Settings Delete Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. To enable Google voice typing: Google voice typing on the Samsung 1. Tap keyboard.
  • Page 40 Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...

  • Page 41: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 42: Apps List

    Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, Find new apps to download and install on your device: disable, or hide apps from view. • Play Store: For more information, see “Play Store”...

  • Page 43: Uninstall Or Disable Apps

    Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > Application manager. install. 2. Swipe to the Disabled screen and tap the app you •...
  • Page 44 Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap Edit. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 3. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box displays.
  • Page 45 Remove Folders Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Tap the folder you want to remove, and then tap Remove folder. 4. Tap Remove. Apps that were inside the folder are listed at the end of the Apps screen.

  • Page 46: Google Applications

    Google Applications Drive Enjoy these applications from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Google Docs and files. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit drive.google.com to learn more. Chrome Gmail Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from Send and receive email with Gmail, your computer to your mobile device.

  • Page 47: Google Settings

    Google Google Settings Search not only the Internet, but also the Quickly and easily change Google app apps and contents of your device. settings to suit your preferences. Note: You must be signed in to the Google Now application in which you want to configure. Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and Hangouts...

  • Page 48: Voice Search

    Photos Play Store Automatically back up your photos and Find new apps, movies and TV shows, videos to your Google account. music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Play Movies & TV Voice Search Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play.

  • Page 49: Verizon Applications

    Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless ™ Use your device as a Mobile hotspot. For more information, see Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid “Mobile Hotspot” on page 89. verizonwireless.com subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information.

  • Page 50: Other Applications

    Other Applications Appstore There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon apps store. Amazon Audible Shop at Amazon.com from your device. ™ Download audio books to enjoy on your Visit Amazon.com...
  • Page 51 Family Square Samsung Milk Music Make the Galaxy View your best photo Stream music with a radio service that frame, displaying your memories in offers a simple way to find the music stunning HD. that is right for you. With a library of...

  • Page 52: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation ► Tap History > Clear history. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 2.

  • Page 53: Calendar

    Calendar Create a Task Manage your events and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be Create an Event accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task Apps >...
  • Page 54 Delete a Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap Tasks. 3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

  • Page 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Take a picture Quick settings Camera Record video settings Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 56: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • Take picture: Take a picture. Apps > Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Record video: Record a video. 2.
  • Page 57 Camera Settings • Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed Apps > Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap (or ‘mirrored’) image. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help the camera view finder.

  • Page 58: Clock

    Clock Alarm The Clock app features an Alarm and a World clock. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an Alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: Create an alarm event.
  • Page 59 World Clock • Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. The World clock lets you keep track of the current • Increasing volume: Increase the alarm volume time in multiple cities around the globe. at slow intervals.
  • Page 60 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 61: Contacts

    Google, Email, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Facebook, and your Samsung account. 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see –...
  • Page 62 • Add a Contact Tap Add another field to add more contact information. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 3. Tap Save. Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Edit a Contact Create contact, and then tap contact fields 2.

  • Page 63: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Unlink Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or Linked contact.

  • Page 64: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts Remove Contacts from Favorites You can delete a single contact or choose multiple 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. contacts to delete. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Favorite (the star dims 1.
  • Page 65 Groups Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.

  • Page 66: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > Contacts. Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 67 Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Next to the Contacts heading on the left side, tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...

  • Page 68: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. your email accounts in one application. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.
  • Page 69 Manage Your Inbox 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address, or tap Add Recipient to select a recipient from There are several tools available from the Inbox Contacts or Groups. screen. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional ►...

  • Page 70: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts To remove an Email account: Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap Remove. Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.

  • Page 71: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album Note: Some functions described in this section are only or folder and then tap an image or video. available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.
  • Page 72 Play Videos Delete Images and Videos Apps > Gallery. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3.

  • Page 73: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. You can make edits to Memos you create. Compose a Memo 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap a memo to view it. You can create Memos using the Memo app.
  • Page 74 Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage Memos. Apps > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to delete, or move. • Share: Select notes to share. •...

  • Page 75: Message

    Message+ This section describes how to create and 4. Tap Type a message, and then enter your message. The following options are available: send a message using the Message+ app. • Attach: Attach an item, such as a postcard, Create and Send Messages picture, video, audio recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
  • Page 76 Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your device notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are by displaying New message in the Status bar. displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.

  • Page 77: Delete Messages

    Protect a Message from Deletion Delete Conversations You can lock a message so that it will not be You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged deleted even if you delete the other messages in with another person. the conversation. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 78: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. More options Song Sound queue quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Playback controls Applications Music Player...

  • Page 79: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music • More options: See more music player options. • Apps > Music. Song queue: View the current song list. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to •...
  • Page 80 • Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose Repeat off to play all songs Repeat all to repeat once. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the all songs. Choose current song. • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list.

  • Page 81: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, including Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. images, videos, songs, and sound clips. • Local storage: View folders and files in their To access the My Files app: storage locations.
  • Page 82 View Files in My Files Category Options Apps > My Files. Apps > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. After tapping on a category, the following options 3.
  • Page 83 Selected File and Folder Options Compress: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears Apps > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder has the additional options of Extract 2.

  • Page 84: Video Player

    Video Player Play videos stored on your device. Video list More File name options Playback position Volume Move Move controls controls left right Pop-up Screen player ratio Fast- Rewind forward Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 85 Access the Video Player • Video list: See the current video playlist. • Apps > Video. More options: View more options. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. • Volume: Adjust the volume. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins •...
  • Page 86 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...

  • Page 87: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.

  • Page 88: About Settings

    About Settings • Search for Settings Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option ON ( ) or OFF ( If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain • setting, you can use the Search feature. For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options.

  • Page 89: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features such as Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings • Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available displays. Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). It may also display if there is a communication issue Communication requires access to a with the target wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 91 Wi-Fi Options Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. 1.
  • Page 92 • Advanced: MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when Smart network switch: Automatically connecting to some secured networks switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to (not configurable). maintain a stable Internet connection. IP address: View your device’s IP address Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Display a pop-up (not configurable).
  • Page 93 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Scan for Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that allows you to connect When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. such as headsets and hands‑free car 1.
  • Page 95 Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
  • Page 96 Review Files Received through View Help Bluetooth You can access help topics for the Bluetooth feature. When you receive files from another device through Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 2.

  • Page 97: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap More for other options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you differently. are connected to a Wi-Fi network. 1.

  • Page 98: More Settings

    More Settings The More settings allow you to configure a 3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off. variety of communication settings for your • When activating Mobile hotspot for the first device. time, you are prompted to configure some security settings.
  • Page 99 Allowed Devices List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices connect to your Mobile You can change your Mobile hotspot password. hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 1.
  • Page 100 Tethering • Hide my device: Make your Mobile hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. You can use Bluetooth or USB to pair your device Other devices can still connect to your Mobile with a computer and share your device’s Internet hotspot, but have to set up the connection connection.

  • Page 101: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Printing Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Print images and documents to Samsung printers and data service. other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 102: Edit Or Delete A Vpn

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). More > VPN. You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 2.

  • Page 103: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Volume Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and Set the system volume level, and set default volume for other activities. notifications and other media. Note: You can also set System volume from the Home Sound Mode screen by pressing the Volume key.
  • Page 104 3. Tap On/Off to enable each option: unlock the screen. • SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the surround sound. Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. Settings Sounds and Notifications...
  • Page 105 Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications and You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the alerts. The options below determine what notifications Lock screen. can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.
  • Page 106 App Notifications Configure notifications for each app on your device. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > App notifications. 3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and tap the app to set the notification. Settings Sounds and Notifications...

  • Page 107: Display And Wallpaper

    Display and Wallpaper Wallpaper Adjust display options and features, including screen brightness, font options, and more. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. Brightness You can display a favorite picture or choose from Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, preloaded wallpapers.

  • Page 108: Screen Timeout

    Font Screen Timeout You can set the font size and style for all text that Choose how long the display screen remains lit after displays on the screen. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 109 Daydream • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options. The Daydream ™ setting controls what the screen • Photos: Display pictures from your Google displays when the device is docked (dock not Photos account. Tap Settings for options.

  • Page 110: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, To increase available memory: unmount, or format an optional memory card 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all (not included). apps. Tap Delete to confirm. 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files, Device Memory and then tap Delete.
  • Page 111 Install a Memory Card 1. Open the SIM/Memory card slot cover. You can use a microSD or microSDHC card 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide (not included) to add additional memory space to the SIM card into the slot, pushing gently until it your device.

  • Page 112: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an memory card on the memory card (not included), unmount the card (not included), you will want to backup your music before removing it from the device. and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.

  • Page 113: Battery

    Battery • View how battery power is used for Battery Chart: The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the battery device activities. Conserve battery power has been used also displays. Tap the chart to by automatically adjusting the screen view History details.

  • Page 114: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Use the Application manager to manage the Memory Usage system requirements of your applications. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or You can also configure your Default Running applications. application settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 115 Downloaded 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. default settings, and permissions. The following actions are available: Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Applications >...

  • Page 116: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 117: Default Applications

    Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts Set and manage your default applications. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 118: Users

    Users Delete a User or Profile Share this device with multiple people by creating User accounts. Users have their 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. own space, which they can customize with 2. Tap Users. their own apps, wallpaper, and more. Users 3.
  • Page 119 Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under ME at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name. To change their ID photo and name, each user can edit their personal Contact entry.

  • Page 120: Location

    Location Recent Location Requests Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be Apps that have requested your location are listed turned on for full functionality. under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 121: Location Services

    Location Services Google uses Location reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps , can use this data to improve your ™ search results based on places that you have visited. 1.

  • Page 122: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data 3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select your notification settings: with Lock Screen and Security settings. • Show content Set a Screen Lock • Hide content 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 123: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources Encrypt Your SD Card Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. SD card. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 124: View Passwords

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...

  • Page 125: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for settings. some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 126: Accounts

    Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > and social networking accounts. Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that...

  • Page 127: Delete An Account

    Delete an Account Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap the account. 4. Tap More > Remove account and confirm at the prompt. Settings Accounts...

  • Page 128: Language And Input

    Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure your device’s language and input device settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard Language for the following menus: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

  • Page 129: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a voice typing. connected Bluetooth headset (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 130: Pointer Speed

    • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of the pointer, and tap Ok. Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Settings next to a text-to-speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 131: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing defaults. all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the Google Account device, including Google or other account settings, Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
  • Page 132 Reset System Settings Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to Reset your system settings back to their defaults. perform a factory data reset on your device. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory Before resetting your device: default settings.

  • Page 133: Date And Time

    Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time time information from the wireless network. is enabled. When you are outside network coverage, you •...

  • Page 134: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special features Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double that make using the device easier for those pinching, and dragging two fingers across with certain physical disabilities. the screen. Note: You can download additional accessibility •...
  • Page 135 • • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to subtitles with multimedia files when available remind you of any unread notifications. •...
  • Page 136 Services • TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind and low-vision users. TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device. •...

  • Page 137: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for: • How-to videos • Useful tips • User guide • My Verizon mobile • Icon glossary • Getting started •...

  • Page 138: About Device

    Status bar. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information. • Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. Settings About Device...

  • Page 139: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Tap Check for new system update to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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