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  • Page 1 T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 Phone: calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing the applicable information. For complete terms • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to • Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the Product. Tablet: •...
  • Page 3 • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by • or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile EULA4/#SPANISH device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is...
  • Page 4 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 5 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
  • Page 6 ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. WARNING: Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Not for children under 3 years. Other marks are the property of their Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure respective owners.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Notification Panel ......21 .......1 Multi Window .
  • Page 8 Contacts ........50 Device Maintenance ......99 Email .

  • Page 9: Getting Started

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

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View 1. Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record videos of yourself. 2. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the screen. 3. Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback.

  • Page 11: Back View

    Back View 1. Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). 2. Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. 3. Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video. 4. Speakers: Play music and other sounds. 5.

  • Page 12: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install an Optional Memory Card You can install an optional microSD memory card ™ (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Warning: Small components such as Memory cards can pose a choking risk.
  • Page 13 Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard your device to maximize battery life. Using other Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB...
  • Page 14 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, 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 15: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Restart the Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device If your device stops responding to taps or finger on or off. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device.
  • Page 16 Unlock the Device Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. accessibility. To enable or disable Voice Assistant Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see during setup, press the Home key quickly three times.

  • Page 17: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    When you turn on your device for the first time, set – or – up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use – or – Accounts settings.
  • Page 18 “Factory Data Reset” on page 128. want to remove. 3. Tap  More options > Remove account. Confirm Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service when prompted. center, you should remove your Google Account before resetting the device back to factory settings.

  • Page 19: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home Screen 1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 17. 2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications.

  • Page 21: Customize The Home Screen

    Customize the Home Screen Manage your Home screen, use wallpapers, add widgets, and change the screen grid dimensions. • To access Home screen manager: Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. •...
  • Page 22 Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on your device. Change the look of the Home and 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Lock screens with wallpaper.
  • Page 23 App Shortcuts Move a Shortcut You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any another. Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 2.
  • Page 24 Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 25: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 26 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 27: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light • touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch move it.
  • Page 28 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...

  • Page 29: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel 1. Users: Select and change the user profile. 2. Settings: Display the Settings screen. 3. View all: See all available Quick settings, adjust screen brightness, and more. 4. Clear all: Clear all notifications. 5. Block notifications: Enable or disable notifications from each app.
  • Page 30 View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Home screen. provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1.

  • Page 31: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window.
  • Page 32 Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. Tap Recent apps. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar.

  • Page 33: Enter Text

    Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Available options Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
  • Page 34 Change the layout of the On-screen keyboard > Samsung keyboard keyboard. for options. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on settings. page 123. Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words.
  • Page 35 Settings Delete text page 124. To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Know Your Device...

  • Page 36: Applications

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

  • Page 37: Apps List

    You can access and launch all applications from the • Apps list. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
  • Page 38 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 install. 2. Tap Apps. • Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not 3.
  • Page 39 Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an own custom order. Apps list screen. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 40 To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. 3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder.

  • Page 41: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Gmail Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Chrome Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to Google your mobile device.
  • Page 42 Maps Play Movies & TV Find your current location and get directions and other Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google location-based information. Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
  • Page 43 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Applications Google Apps...

  • Page 44: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. CNN for Samsung Kids Mode Stay informed on the latest news from around the Create a child-friendly environment on your device. The world, follow up-to-the-minute breaking news, catch...
  • Page 45 ® Samsung Kids on your digital device. Samsung Kids is a monthly paid service which provides Word easy access to age-appropriate activities while also using parental security features. The Samsung Kids View, create, and edit documents on your device. You...

  • Page 46: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Additional Functions You can use your calculator to perform basic You can perform additional functions on your operations. calculator. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. To clear the calculator history: 2.

  • Page 47: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. • Calendar View Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. To choose a calendar view: • Tasks: Display all tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
  • Page 48 Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 49 Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 50: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video 1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for 6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front gentler images. cameras. 2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 7. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. 3.
  • Page 51 • Take Pictures To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a mode. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • To quickly switch between the front and rear If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
  • Page 52 • Shooting Mode HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to Several visual effects are available. Some modes are produce a brighter and richer picture. not available when taking self-portraits. • Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened faces 1.
  • Page 53 Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher You can adjust your camera’s settings using the resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution icons on the main camera screen and the full camera pictures take up more memory. settings menu.
  • Page 54 • Common Volume key function: Use the Volume key to • take pictures, record video, zoom, or control Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. system volume. • Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. videos using the full screen.

  • Page 55: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
  • Page 56 • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the Samsung folder > Clock. alarm rings. 2. Tap World clock. 4. Tap Save to save the alarm. 3. Tap Add city.
  • Page 57 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a 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 58: Contacts

    Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. Find a Contact For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one see ...
  • Page 59 Add a Contact Edit a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 60 Share a Contact To link contacts: You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ® 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage 2. Tap a contact. location.
  • Page 61 Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped You can delete a single contact or choose multiple together for easy access. contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 62 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts You can add more contacts to a group, or remove You can use groups to organize your contacts. contacts. Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can create your own contact groups. 2.
  • Page 63 Rename a Group 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts. You can rename a contact group. 6. Type your message and tap Send. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Delete a Group 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. To delete a group: 3.
  • Page 64 Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...

  • Page 65: Email

    To access Email: To configure another Email account: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung   folder > Email. Samsung   folder > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings >...
  • Page 66 View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. you can view email accounts individually. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
  • Page 67 Email app. • More options for additional email options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email. 5. Review your message and tap Send. 2. Tap Compose new email. Remove Email Accounts 3.
  • Page 68 Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap Mailbox > Settings. • Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. •...

  • Page 69: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...

  • Page 70: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Some functions described in this section are only 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a available if there are pictures or videos in the Gallery. picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap a picture or video.
  • Page 71 Play Videos Edit Pictures You can play videos stored on your device. You can edit pictures stored on your device. ► While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. the following options: 2.
  • Page 72 • Share Pictures and Videos More options: You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. and properties. 2.
  • Page 73 Direct Share Delete Pictures and Videos Share content with specific people directly using the You can delete pictures and videos stored on your sharing panel from within any app. device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 74 Take a Screenshot Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. ► From any screen, press and hold the Power and Home keys. Screenshot Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 75: Internet

    Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > • More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web Samsung folder > Internet. page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app Command Keys settings, and more. •...
  • Page 76 Bookmarks To zoom in or out: ► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, out. Stretch the screen to zoom in. and History. Browser Tabs Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time.
  • Page 77 Secret Mode Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in 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 78 To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap More options > Turn off Secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 79: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo Edit Memos You can create memos using the Memo app. You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
  • Page 80 Browse Memos 3. Tap a memo, and then tap one of the following options: You can browse memos you create. • Share: Send the memo to others using a variety ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. of sharing methods or social media. •...

  • Page 81: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. • To view files in My Files: Categories 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. Images: View image files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Audio: View audio files.
  • Page 82 • • Tablet More options: Tap for the following options: Internal storage: View folders and files located Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files. on the device. Share: Share files. SD card: View folders and files located on the Manage storage usage: View memory optional SD card (not included).

  • Page 83: Settings

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

  • Page 84: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 85: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi connection Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local status. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires •...
  • Page 86 Wi-Fi Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it: 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi‑Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 87 • Wi-Fi Options Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi‑Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of • your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88 Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi that connects your device wirelessly to a number of network. Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, 1.
  • Page 89 Bluetooth Status Indicator Pair Bluetooth Devices Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish connection status. trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is displayed in the Status bar. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time process.
  • Page 90 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two • devices no longer recognize each other. To connect Your device automatically tries to pair with the again, you have to pair the devices.
  • Page 91 Data Usage Airplane Mode Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and Airplane mode disconnects your device from all restrictions to conserve it. networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
  • Page 92 Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan be turned on for full functionality. for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Wi‑Fi is turned off.
  • Page 93 Location Services Nearby Device Scanning Store and use your device’s most recent location data. Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to up easily. You receive a notification when there are improve your search results based on places that you available devices to connect to.
  • Page 94 Printing Add a VPN Print images and documents to Samsung printers and Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to other compatible printers (not included). your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 95 Disconnect from a VPN 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. To disconnect from a VPN: – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Tap Delete to delete the VPN. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet VPN.

  • Page 96: Sound

    Sound Configure the sound used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode Adjust the Volume You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Set the system volume level and default volume for the individual sound settings you have made. notifications and other audio.
  • Page 97 Change the Notification Sound Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from messages and event reminders. changing this setting. 1.
  • Page 98 Start time, and End time to set up a do not disturb schedule. Key-Tap Feedback • Allow exceptions: Customize which Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. notifications are allowed while your device is in 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 99 • Advanced Sounds Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. You can enable sound effects when connected to • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when concert hall. headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected.

  • Page 100: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive notifications from. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.

  • Page 101: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Brightness Screen Zoom and Font Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and or personal preference. You may also want to adjust style.
  • Page 102 • Icon Frames Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 3. Tap OK to apply the new settings. 1.
  • Page 103 Status Bar Screen Saver Set up Status bar functions. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 2.

  • Page 104: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. 3.

  • Page 105: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Accessories Smart Stay Configure options when using a book cover Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so (not included). that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure 1.
  • Page 106 • Other Features Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently Configure other useful features. For example, you can hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and control certain device actions by picking up the device crop and share the screenshot immediately.

  • Page 107: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Access Device Maintenance To use the quick optimization feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1.
  • Page 108 Battery Storage View how battery power is used for device activities. View the device memory and usage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Device Memory 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: View and manage the memory used by the device. •...
  • Page 109 Memory Card (SD Card) Mount a Memory Card Once an optional memory card (not included) has been When you install an optional memory card, it is installed in your device, the card memory is displayed automatically mounted (connected to the device) and in the Storage setting.
  • Page 110 Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back the memory card, unmount the card before removing it up your music and photo files that are stored on the from the device.
  • Page 111 Memory Device Security Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure and monitor security settings for your device. background apps and reduce the amount of memory 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. you are using to speed up your device. 2.

  • Page 112: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. You can download and install new applications on your 4. Tap  More options for the following options: device. Use Application manager settings to manage • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size your downloaded and preloaded applications.
  • Page 113 • • Special access: Optimize battery usage for Battery: View battery usage since the last full individual apps, enable device administrator charge. apps, choose apps that can appear over other • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. running apps, select which apps can change •...

  • Page 114: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. • Set a Screen Lock PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high security. It is recommended that you secure your device using a •...
  • Page 115 • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock findmymobile.samsung.com. functions, such as Auto lock and Lock instantly Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and with Power key. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. •...
  • Page 116 • Private Mode Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone in order to find your device. else using your device. Private mode is only available •...
  • Page 117 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to Security policy updates: Automatically or encrypt all data on your memory card. manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
  • Page 118 Device Administration 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Credential storage Manage your device administrators and application options: installation privileges. • Storage type: Select a storage location for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 119 • Knox Security Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your Get extra protection against malicious attacks. device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • Usage data access: View the applications that 2.

  • Page 120: Cloud And Accounts

    Cloud and Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of following options are available: content.
  • Page 121 • Accounts Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable or disable syncing: Configure email, social networking, and other Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact supported accounts. info. Add an Account Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your You can add and manage all your email, social events and tasks.
  • Page 122 Synchronize Accounts Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other service provider for more information on your account’s types of accounts. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 123 Users Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the user or profile. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings.
  • Page 124 Backup and Restore Delete a User or Profile To delete a user or profile: Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung Account 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Users.
  • Page 125 Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

  • Page 126: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google Google Cast: Configure your Google Cast settings. To customize your Google settings: • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. with nearby devices. 2.

  • Page 127: Accessibility

    Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • For more information about Accessibility Voice Assistant help: View help on using for Samsung products, please contact us at Voice Assistant. accessibility@sea.samsung.com. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 1.
  • Page 128 • Hearing High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of • the Samsung keyboard and change its colors Flash notification: Set your camera light to to increase the contrast between the keys and blink whenever you receive a notification. the background.
  • Page 129 • Dexterity and interaction Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping • in a series of four to eight directions (up, down, Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. left, or right). • • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

  • Page 130: General Management

    General Management Configure your device’s language and input settings, manage date and time, and reset your device. Language and Input 3. Tap Add language, and then select a language from the list. Configure your device’s language and input settings. • To change the default language, or remove a language from your list, tap Edit.
  • Page 131 3. Tap an option to customize: your text entries. Samsung keyboard Additional keyboard settings provide Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. assistance with capitalization, punctuation, • and much more. Languages and types: Set the keyboard type •...
  • Page 132 • Google Voice Typing Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from • a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.
  • Page 133 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Tap 2. Tap General management > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: •...
  • Page 134 Pointer Speed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or 2. Tap General management > Date and time. trackpad (not included). The following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 135 Report Diagnostic Information Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, This feature sends diagnostic information about your which resets everything except the security, language, device when you are having technical problems. and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1.
  • Page 136 Factory Data Reset Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 24 hours after changing your password You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all to perform a factory data reset on your device. data from your device. Before resetting your device: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings,...
  • Page 137 Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 percent. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts. To enable Auto restart: 1.

  • Page 138: Software Update

    Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for and install available software updates. •...

  • Page 139: About Tablet

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. • Additional device information includes the Model number, Android version, Build number, and more.

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