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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 English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
  • Page 3 Intellectual Property End User License Agreement: • 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 The available capacity may change when you Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) upgrade the device. Internet: samsung.com ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Notification Panel ......20 .......1 Multi Window .
  • Page 8 Contacts ........49 Wallpaper ....... . . 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. Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers (not included) to these retractable attachment points. 2. Speaker: Play music and other sounds. 3. Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). 4. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included).

  • 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. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
  • Page 13 Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using 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 Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly Screen Lock”...

  • 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: 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 19: Home Screen

    Home Screen 1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 16. 2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications.

  • Page 20: Customize The Home Screen

    Customize the Home Screen Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and using wallpapers. • 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 21 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 22 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 23 Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Home Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: 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 27 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 28: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel 1. Manage users: Display the Users screen. 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 29 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 30: 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 31 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 32: 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 33 Apps > Settings. cursor position. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Keyboard types: Change the layout of the Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. keyboard. For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on Keyboard settings: Access keyboard page 130.
  • Page 34 Settings Delete text 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 35: Applications

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

  • Page 36: Apps List

    Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. 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/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 2.
  • Page 37 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. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 3. Tap Menu >...
  • Page 38 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. To change the order apps are listed: 2.
  • Page 39 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 40: 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 41 Play Movies & TV Maps Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find your current location and get directions and other Play. You can stream them instantly or download them location-based information. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
  • Page 42 Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Applications Google Apps...

  • Page 43: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. CNN for Samsung OneDrive Stay informed on the latest news from around the Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more world, follow up-to-the-minute breaking news, catch...
  • Page 44 View, create, and edit documents on your device. You Get live help, discover new features, and unlock can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 promotions for your Samsung device. subscription. SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video 1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for 5. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to gentler images. change the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an effects filter. 2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front 3. Take a picture: Take a picture.
  • Page 50 • Take Pictures To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap a preview filter to apply it to the screen. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can select a mode.
  • Page 51 • 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. • Shot & more: Use various functions with your 1.
  • Page 52 Common Rear camera • • Download: Download additional shooting Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher modes from the Galaxy Apps store. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • More options: See more options for the •...
  • Page 53 • • Ways to take pictures: Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take • selfies. Storage location: Choose to store your photos to your device or optional memory card. Gesture control: Detect your palm and •...

  • Page 54: 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 55 • World Clock Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat The World clock lets you keep track of the current time values for the alarm while snoozing. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
  • Page 56 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 57: 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  “Accounts”...
  • Page 58 Add a Contact Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Home or Work). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
  • Page 59 Share a Contact 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. When you share a contact, the contact’s information is 2. Tap the contact to select it. sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share 3.
  • Page 60 Delete Contacts Mark Contacts as Favorites You can delete a single contact or choose multiple You can mark contacts as Favorites. contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
  • Page 61 Groups Rename a Group You can rename a contact group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. create your own. You might create a group for your 2.
  • Page 62 Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

  • Page 63: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: To add an additional Email account: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 64 View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 65 Create and Send an Email 4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. • Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more This section describes how to create and send an email to your email. using the Email app. •...
  • Page 66 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. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.

  • Page 67: 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 To access Galaxy Essentials: download apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 68: 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 69 Play Videos 4. Tap Save to save the video. 5. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap You can play videos stored on your device. Save to confirm the changes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Pictures 2.
  • Page 70 • 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 71 Delete Pictures and Videos You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.

  • Page 72: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Access the Internet More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. settings, and more. •...
  • Page 73 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. that you can access it quickly. To open a new tab: To bookmark the current web page: ►...
  • Page 74 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 75 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Music Player

    Music Player 1. More options: View more options. 2. Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite. 3. Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. 4. Song length: View length of the song. 5. Playback controls: Change shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song.
  • Page 79 • Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Navigate through your music library, play songs, and Shuffle on to play songs in random order.

  • Page 80: 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 > Images: View image files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Audio: View audio files.
  • Page 81 • Tablet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. Internal storage: View folders and files located The following options are available: on the device. • Search: Search for a file or folder. SD card: View folders and files located on the •...

  • Page 82: Video Player

    Video Player 1. List: Display a list of all videos 6. Create AGIFs: Create an animated GIF. 2. More options: View more options. 7. Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. 3. Playback controls: Restart the video, skip to a 8.
  • Page 83 • Access the Video Player Sort by: Sort your videos. • About Video: View version information about 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. the Video app. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your tablet. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins Use Pop-Up Play playing a preview of the clip.
  • Page 84 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video is several ways 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 85: Settings

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

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 Wi-Fi Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: turn on Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 89 • Wi-Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of router or other equipment (not configurable). your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. •...
  • Page 90 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 94 • Location Device only: Uses GPS only. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require determining your location: one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Locating Method Wi-Fi is turned off.
  • Page 95 Location Services Nearby Device Scanning Google Location History stores and uses your device’s Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them ™ most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google up easily. You receive a notification when there are Maps, can use this data to improve your search results available devices to connect to.
  • Page 96 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 97 Disconnect from a VPN 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. – or – To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Tap Delete to delete the VPN. 2. Tap Connections > More connection settings > Ethernet VPN.

  • Page 98: Sound

    Sound Configure the sounds 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 call the individual sound settings you have made. ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
  • Page 99 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 100 • Do Not Disturb Tap Hide visual notifications to prevent notifications silenced by Do not disturb from This setting allows you to block all notifications and appearing on the screen or turning on the LED alerts. The options below determine what notifications indicator.
  • Page 101 Key-Tap Feedback 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. surround sound. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a 2. Tap Sound >...

  • Page 102: 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 to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.

  • Page 103: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Brightness Screen Mode Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1.
  • Page 104 Screen Zoom and Font Home Screen You can set the font size and style for all text that is Customize your Home screen by adding application displayed on the screen. shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 105 Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Set up Status bar functions. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 106 Screen Saver 5. Tap   More   options for additional options: • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. when the device is docked (dock not included) or while • Set when to use: Set when your device can go charging.

  • Page 107: 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. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose where you want to use it: •...

  • Page 108: 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 109 Games Other Features Manage useful features while you play games. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand 2.
  • Page 110 • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.

  • Page 111: 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 Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 112 Battery Storage View how battery power is used for device activities. View the device memory and usage. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Device Memory 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: View and manage the memory used by the device. •...
  • Page 113 Mount a Memory Card To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116: 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 117 • • 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 118: 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 119 You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in • Hide content to your Samsung account. • Do not show notifications Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 4. Tap Set up to set up and use your fingerprints to...
  • Page 120 Web sign-in: Use your fingerprint to access your prompted to choose a secure screen lock and online accounts. scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to • Samsung account: Verify your identity using complete setup. your fingerprint when logging in to your • To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and Samsung account.
  • Page 121 Find My Mobile server before ► To access your device remotely, visit it is turned off. findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Unknown Sources enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
  • Page 122 Private Mode Encrypt SD Card Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone Protect your device by encrypting its data. else using your device. Private mode is only available 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. for certain applications. 2.
  • Page 123 Security update service options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or 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 124 • Credential Storage Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. Manage your security certificates. If a certificate • authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or from the device and reset the password.
  • Page 125 • Advanced Security Settings Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. settings. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 126: 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 synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Samsung Cloud 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...
  • Page 127 • 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 128 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 129 Users Delete a User To delete a user profile: Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Users have their own space, which they can customize 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Users. with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on.
  • Page 130 “Edit a Contact” on page 50. data, Wi-Fi passwords, and more through your Samsung account. Backup and Restore • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. your backup data. Settings Cloud and Accounts...
  • Page 131 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 132: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google Search & Now: Configure your Google search settings. To customize your Google settings: • Set up nearby device: Set up another device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Page 133: 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 Voice for Samsung products, please contact us at Assistant. accessibility@sea.samsung.com. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 1.
  • Page 134 High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen Samsung keyboard and change its colors to if you are color blind or have difficulty reading increase the contrast between the keys and the the display because of the screen color.
  • Page 135 Dexterity and interaction More settings • • Universal switch: Control your device with your Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS customized switches. engine and options. For more information, see “Text‑to‑Speech Options” on page 132. • Assistant menu: Improve the device • accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of four to eight directions.
  • Page 136 Services Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services. Settings Accessibility...

  • Page 137: 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 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 138 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Samsung keyboard high contrast keyboard. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type...
  • Page 139 • Physical Keyboards Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you Customize options when you have a physical keyboard to use voice input while not connected to the connected to your device (sold separately). network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 140 Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 2. Tap General management > Language and input. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to...
  • Page 141 • Date and Time Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time. By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are Report Diagnostic Info outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time This feature sends diagnostic information about your settings.
  • Page 142 Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also reset settings with Reset network settings. your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 143 Factory Data Reset Auto Restart You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at data from your device. set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 percent.

  • Page 144: 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 145: About Device

    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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