Table of Contents Get Started Your Tablet at a Glance Set Up Your Tablet Turn Your Tablet On Activate Your Tablet Complete the Setup Screens Tablet Basics Your Tablet’s Layout Key Functions Turn Your Tablet On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Your Home Screen Creating Shortcuts Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding and Removing Widgets Extended Home Screens Recent Apps Wallpapers Settings Menu Status Bar Notification Panel Quick Settings Multi Window Activate Multi Window Using Multi Window Relocate the Tab and Apps Tray Hide Multi Window Customize the Apps Tray Features Assistant Menu Screen Capture Smart Screen...
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Voice Control Enter Text Touchscreen Keyboards Text Input Methods Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard Swype Editing Text Contacts Get Started with Contacts Add a Contact Edit a Contact Add or Edit Information Assign a Photo to a Contact Link a Contact Delete a Contact Add Contacts to Your Favorites Share a Contact Groups Create a New Group Add a Contact to a Group Send an Email or Gmail to Group Members Accounts and Messaging Google Create a Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Email Add an Email Account Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account Compose and Send Email View and Reply to Email Manage Your Email Inbox Edit Email Settings Delete an Email Account Social Networking Accounts...
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Flipboard Google+ Hangouts Messenger YouTube Apps and Entertainment DivX DivX Legal Information Locating Your VOD Registration Number Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies Game Hub Google Play Store Find and Install an App Create a Google Wallet Account Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Google Play Books Google Play Magazines Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Music Group Play Music Hub Music Player Google Maps Navigation Local Story Album TripAdvisor WatchON Smart Remote World Clock Web and Data Internet Chrome Lumen Toolbar Data Services (3G and 4G) Your Data Services User Name...
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4G Services Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Information Using Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Memory Card Install a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card View the Memory Card’s Available Memory Format a Memory Card Unmount a Memory Card Kies via Wi-Fi Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection Add a VPN Connect to a VPN Camera and Video Camera Take Pictures Record Videos Camera Settings Gallery View Photos and Videos Zoom In or Out on a Photo Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Video Player Tools and Calendar Alarm...
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Calculator Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar Add a Task to the Calendar View Events Delete Events Downloads Dropbox Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox Google Search Google Settings Polaris Office Help Memo Create a New Memo My Files S Translator S Voice Voice Search Samsung Apps VPN Client Settings Wi-Fi Settings Hotspot Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings More Settings Airplane Mode Mobile Networks Tethering Roaming Nearby Devices Kies via Wi-Fi Blocking Mode Driving Mode Sound Settings...
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Volume Default Notification Sounds Touch Sounds Screen Lock Sound Display Settings Wallpaper Notification Panel Multi Window Brightness Screen Timeout Daydream Smart Screen Font Style Font Size Increase Legibility Show Battery Percentage Storage Power Saving Mode Power Saving Tips Battery Settings Application Manager Manage Applications Running Services Memory Use Users Location Services Lock Screen Security Settings Encryption Make Passwords Visible Device Administration Credential Storage Language and Input Settings Choose a Default Language Default Input Method Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard...
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Swype Settings Voice Search Settings Text-to-Speech Options Pointer Speed Cloud Back Up and Reset Settings Accounts Settings Add an Account Voice Control Accessory Settings Date and Time Settings Accessibility Settings Activate This Device System Update Settings About Device Copyright Information Index...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet the first time. Your Tablet at a Glance The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Tablet Prior to using the tablet, it is necessary charge the battery. An optional microSD memory card (not included) can also be installed at this time. Install the Memory Card Use the following procedure to install an optional memory card (not included) in your tablet. For more information, see Memory Card. 1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place. 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Get Started...
Important: You can easily damage the memory card and card slot by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. Charge the Battery You will need to charge the battery before using your tablet. 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the tablet. 2. Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical outlet. Turn Your Tablet On Use the Power/Lock Key to turn your tablet on. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the tablet on. If your tablet is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information. Activate Your Tablet Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may Get Started...
need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number on your account, you can activate on your computer online or directly on your tablet. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet. Activate on your tablet: Turn on your new tablet. Your tablet will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process. If your tablet is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727. Tip: Do not press the Power button while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power button cancels the activation process. Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
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Note: On the Welcome screen, there is also an Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing, touch Accessibility to change the accessibility settings. For more information, see Accessibility Settings. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. Wi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details. Samsung Account – Touch Sign in to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or touch Create new account and follow the instructions to set up a new Samsung Account. Touch variety of services to learn more using your Samsung Account. Got Google? – Touch Yes to sign in to your current Google Account, or touch No and follow the instructions to set up a new Google Account. Make it Google – Touch Get an account and follow the instructions to create a new Google Account, or touch Not now. Touch to learn about Google Accounts. This screen only displays if you did not previously sign in to your Google Account. Entertainment – Touch Set up credit card and follow the instructions to enter credit card ...
Tablet Basics Your tablet is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your tablet. Your Tablet’s Layout The following illustration outlines your tablet’s basic layout. Key Functions The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations. Light Sensor detects the presence of objects near the tablet, and light conditions. Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself. Power/Lock Key lets you turn the tablet on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the tablet off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute and Sound modes. Volume Key adjusts the volume of your tablet’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs. Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard. Speaker plays notification tones and sounds. Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to see recent apps, and access Task Manager and Google Now.
Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your tablet’s screens. Display provides a touch-sensitive interactive surface for your tablet. Camera lets you take pictures and record videos. 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset. Memory Card Slot uses microSD to add additional storage to your tablet. SIM Card Slot stores the tablet’s SIM Card. CAUTION! The SIM Card should never be removed unless you are instructed to remove it by authorized service personnel. USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet. Turn Your Tablet On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off. Turn Your Tablet On Press and hold the Power/Lock Key Turn Your Tablet Off 1. ...
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. For more information, see Lock Screen. Touchscreen Navigation Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Touch When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply touch them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Tablet Basics...
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Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Tablet Basics...
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Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Tablet Basics...
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Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch and drag down the Notification Panel, then touch Screen rotation. Tablet Basics...
Pinch and Spread "Pinch" the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or "spread" the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all seven Home screens. Touch a thumbnail to go straight to another Home screen. Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your tablet’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: You can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main Home screen. The small circles toward the bottom of the screen let you know your current screen position. Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Creating Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Adding Items from the Applications Menu 1. Press , and then touch Apps 2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen. 3. Release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the Home screen. Tablet Basics...
Adding Items from the Home Screen 1. Press to display the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, and then choose Apps and widgets. 3. Touch and hold the application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen. Release the icon to lock it on the screen. Removing a Shortcut 1. Press to display the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut, and then drag it to the Remove icon and release it. As you place the shortcut into the Trash, both items turn red. Note: This action does not delete the application; it simply removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts You can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Apps shortcut. The primary shortcuts are the bottom row of app shortcuts that remain static on all home screens (by default Contacts, Internet, and Apps). Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen. For more information, see Creating Shortcuts. 1. Press to display the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the primary shortcut you want to replace and then drag it to an empty space on any Home screen. 3. Touch and hold a new shortcut on the Home screen, and then drag it to the empty space in the row of primary shortcuts. You can add up to 5 primary shortcuts in addition to the Apps shortcut.
Removing a Widget 1. Press to display the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired widget, and then drag it to the Remove icon. Note: This action does not delete the widget—it simply removes it from the current screen. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main Home screen, your tablet can have up to six extended Home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. There can be up to six extended screens in addition to the main Home screen. Note: You cannot add more screens, unless you have previously deleted any of the existing screens. The maximum number of home screens is seven. To go directly to a particular screen: 1. From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens. – or – Press Home, and then touch Menu > E dit page. 2. Touch the screen you want to open. Recent Apps You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications ...
3. Choose a source for wallpaper: Gallery: C hoose a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper. Live wallpapers: C hoose a moving scene for the background (Home screen only). ID wallpapers: S elect a wallpaper from the currently assigned ID pack (Home screen only). Travel wallpaper: D isplay recommended destinations on your Lock screen (Lock screen only). Wallpapers: C hoose an image from the Wallpapers gallery. Settings Menu Access the Settings menu from any Home screen. Press , and then touch > E dit page. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device and service status information on the ...
Notification Icons Icon Description New email New Gmail Event USB connection Updates available Downloading Kies air connected Keyboard active Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Quick settings—buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings. Tablet Basics...
Settings: A ccess System settings. For more information, see Settings. Quick Settings(Grid): D isplay Quick setting buttons in a grid. Quick Settings (Scrolling): D isplay Quick setting buttons in a scrollable list. Brightness Control: A djust the brightness of the display. Ongoing Events: D isplay ongoing events, such as USB connections. Clear All Notifications: R emove all notifications. Notifications: D isplay notifications, such as new email and software updates. Access the Notifications Panel 1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. Slide the Notification Panel upward to close it. 2. ...
Power saving: A ctivate Power saving mode. For more information, see Power Saving Mode. Multi window: E nable the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window. Driving mode: R ead new notifications aloud. For more information, see Driving Mode. Smart stay: S et the screen to stay on as long as you are looking at it. For more information, see Smart Screen. Sync: S ynchronize contacts, email, etc. with the network. Airplane mode: D isable all wireless connections. For more information, see Airplane Mode. Note: The Sync and Airplane mode buttons only appear when the Quick settings are displayed as a grid. Touch the Quick settings grid button in the top right-hand corner of the notifications panel to display the Quicks setting buttons like such. Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Note: Only applications found within the Apps tray can be active atop another current application on the screen. When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from ...
Multi Window Features Apps Tray: C ontains customizable list of apps which can be used with the Multi window feature. Touch and slide the list up and down to display more apps. Tab: O pen and close the Apps tray. The tab may be relocated anywhere along the Apps tray edge, or hidden from view. Switch Apps: S witch the two apps position. Maximize App: M aximize the selected app. Close App: C lose the selected app. Split Bar: M ovable border between the two apps’ windows. Activate Multi Window Enable Multi window in the Display settings. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay. 2. ...
Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window With two apps running, touch and drag the split bar up and down to resize the two windows. Switch the Placement of the Two Apps 1. Touch the Split bar to display the Switch, Maximize, and Close icons. 2. Touch . The two apps switch places. Maximize an App 1. Touch the Split bar to display the Switch, Maximize, and Close icons. 2. Touch . The selected app reverts to its normal (maximized) state. Close and App 1. Touch the Split bar to display the Switch, Maximize, and Close icons. 2. Touch . The selected app closes. Relocate the Tab and Apps Tray The Multi window is made up of two components—the Tab and the Apps tray. The Tab can be moved up or down the left or right edge of the screen. The Apps tray can be relocated to the left or right edge of the screen. Relocate the Apps Tray 1. Activate the Multi window. 2. Touch and hold the Tab for approximately one-second. 3. Slowly drag the Tab to the left or right edge of the screen. Move the Tab 1. ...
2. To redisplay Multi window, press and hold Note: The Back Key does not activate or deactivate Multi window—It simply hides the Tab from view. Customize the Apps Tray The apps on the Apps tray can be organized by either being rearranged or removed. Rearrange the Multi Window Apps 1. Activate the Multi window. 2. Touch the Tab to display the Apps tray. 3. Touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the tray, then drag it to a new location and release. Remove or Restore a Multi Window App 1. Activate the Multi window. 2. Touch the Tab to display the Apps tray. 3. Touch Edit to display a storage tray. 4. To remove an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the tray, then carefully drag it off the Apps tray and onto the storage area. To add an app back to the Apps tray, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the storage tray, then drag it onto the Apps tray. Features Discover new features for controlling and interacting with your tablet. Assistant Menu Move quickly to frequently-visited places and actions using Assistant Menu. It is designed to assist users with reduced dexterity, as well as users who want to navigate the tablet using one hand. Assistant Menu always ‘stays on top’ of the Home screen or app.
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Using Assistant Menu 1. Touch Assistant Menu to display the menu buttons: Menu: O pen the context-menu. Open notifications: O pen the Notification Panel. Home: R eturn to the Home screen. Back: R eturn to the previous screen or undo the last action. Set volume: S et the system volume. Lock screen: L ock the tablet. Restart: R estart the tablet. ...
Screen Capture Capture an image of the current screen at anytime time. Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and the Home Key simultaneously to create an image of the current screen. A white border flashes briefly around the edge of the screen indicating a screen capture. The screen capture is automatically saved to the Gallery in an Album labeled the Screenshots. A copy of the screen capture is also saved to the clipboard. Smart Screen Smart screen features allow you to have your tablet automatically detect when you are looking at the screen. Smart stay: T he screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. Smart screen uses the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face are: When the tablet is not docked or held upright, for example when placed on a table. When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes. When the front camera is being used for the current application. When the source of light is behind you, or when using the tablet in the dark. Configure Smart Stay Enable Smart stay, and learn about using them. Press and tap ...
> S ettings > V oice control. For more information, see Voice Control. Enter Text You can type on your tablet using the available touchscreen keyboards. Touchscreen Keyboards Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The Landscape orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger on-screen keys. If you find that you prefer to enter text via the on-screen keyboard, and need bigger keys, use this orientation. Text Input Methods Your tablet offers several text input methods. Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. Samsung keyboard allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also touch letters to enter words. Select a Default Text Input Method You can select a default Text Input Method from Settings, or choose one at any time while entering text. From Settings: Press and touch ...
Press and touch > S ettings > Language and input, and then touch next to Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then touch Select input method > Samsung keyboard. 2. Touch keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: If you make a mistake, touch to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold to delete a whole word or field. By default, Samsung Keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Touch to change the case of the text. Touch ...
While entering characters, potential word matches display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard. Touch a word to insert it into your text. Touch to display more words. Configure Samsung Keyboard You can configure options for Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Press and touch > S ettings > Language and input, and then touch next to Samsung keyboard. Swype Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also touch letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for touching the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards. Use Swype to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the Notifications panel, and then touch Select input method > Swype. 2. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form a word. As you swipe over letters, words matching your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard. To enter a word, lift your finger, ...
By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Touch to start with a capital letter, or touch twice to enter all capitals. Touch to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then touch keys to enter symbols. Configure Swype Choose Swype options. For more information, see Swype Settings. Press and touch > S ettings > Language and input, and then touch next to Swype. Editing Text Your tablet gives you many options to make entering text easier—including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, and more. Note: Some apps do not support text editing, while others may offer their own way to select and edit text. Edit Existing Text 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor displays at the point you touched. 2. Touch and drag to a better position, if necessary. 3. Enter additional text, or delete text by touching Copy, Delete, or Replace Text 1. ...
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5. Touch to delete the selected text. Paste Text 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor displays at the point you touched. 2. Touch and drag to a better position, if necessary. 3. Touch . A pop-up menu displays. Touch Paste or touch Clipboard to view items on the Clipboard. Tablet Basics...
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your tablet as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics. Your tablet automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. Contacts can be stored in device memory. You can also create contacts that sync with an account—such as a Google contact or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact. When you create a new contact, you will be asked where you want to store the contact. Some options are: Device contacts are stored in device memory. Note: If the tablet is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (device contacts) can be lost. Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported to your tablet after you have created a Google Mail account. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are shared with a Microsoft Exchange account. Access Contacts Press and touch Contacts. Add a Contact You can add contacts directly into the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, tablet numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and touch ...
Name: U se the on-screen keyboard to enter the name. Touch next to the Name field to display additional name fields. Tablet: E nter a tablet number. Email: E nter an email address. Groups: A ssign the contact to a group. Add another field: A dd new field(s) for the contact. 4. Touch Save to save the new contact. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry. Add or Edit Information You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date. 1. Press and touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch ...
Link a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, device, Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your tablet’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. Press and touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch > L ink contact. 3. Touch another entry to link it to the original contact. Note: You can link up to five contacts in a single entry. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press and touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then touch 3. Touch OK. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch Delete. Add Contacts to Your Favorites The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly access your most used or preferred Contacts ...
choose other contacts. 4. Touch to select one of the following sharing methods: Bluetooth: S end the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. Email: S end the information as an email attachment. See Compose and Send Email for details on sending email. Gmail: S end the information as a Gmail attachment. See Send a Gmail Message for details. Wi-Fi Direct: S end the information via a device-to-device connection. Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Create a New Group You can create new groups and add members. 1. Press and touch Contacts > G roups. 2. Touch ...
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1. Press and touch Contacts > G roups. 2. Touch an existing group and then touch > S end email. 3. Select the recipients of the new message and then touch Done. 4. Touch Email or Gmail, then touch Always to use this as the default sending method, or Just once to be asked each time which service to use. 5. Compose and send your email. For more information, see Compose and Send Email or Send a Gmail Message. Contacts...
Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your tablet, to synchronize information between your tablet and accounts. Google Many of your tablet’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play Store, require a Google account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google account on your tablet. Setting up your account on your tablet syncs your tablet and your online Google account. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or using your tablet. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your tablet, such as Google Play Store, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your tablet. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com. 2. On the main page, click SIGN IN > S IGN UP. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. Create a Google Account Using Your Tablet 1. Press and touch > S ettings. 2. Touch Add account > G oogle > New. 3. ...
Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gmail. 2. From the Inbox, touch 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add multiple recipients. Note: To send a carbon copy (CC) or a blind carbon copy (BCC) of the email to other recipients, touch +CC/BCC. 4. Touch Subject and enter the email subject. 5. Touch Compose email and compose your message. 6. To add a picture attachment, touch . To add a video attachment, touch > A ttach video. 7. To send the message, touch To save the current email as a draft, touch > S ave draft. To later view your draft email messages, from the Inbox, touch Drafts.
1. Press and touch Apps > Email. – or – Press and touch Menu > S ettings > A dd account > Email. 2. Enter your email address in the Email address (account@example.com) field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field. To see your password as you enter it, touch Show password. 4. If necessary, touch Send email from this account by default to set this account as your default email. 5. Touch Next to start automatic email setup. If you need to configure custom settings, touch Manual setup and then enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, ...
Touch the To field and enter the recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. To send a copy of the message to yourself, touch +Me. To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, add their email addresses in the Cc/Bcc field. Touch the Subject field and enter the email subject. 3. Touch the text area to compose your email. To add an attachment, touch . Choose from the following: M y Files, Images, Take a picture, Video, Record video, Audio, Memo, Calendar, Contacts, or Location. 4. To send the message, touch View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your tablet is as simple as on your computer. 1. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. From the email account Inbox, touch a message to view it. 3. Touch Reply, ...
Select an available email account. 3. Touch Refresh. Sort Email Messages 1. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. From the email account Inbox, touch > S ort by. 3. Select from the options to sort email messages by: d ate received (most recent or oldest), by sender, read/unread status, attachments, starred favorites, priority, subject, flag, request, meeting requests, or size. (Not all options are available for all email accounts.) Delete an Email Message 1. Press and touch Apps > Email. 2. From the email account Inbox, touch the check box next to each email you want to delete. 3. Touch Delete. Edit Email Settings You can edit general preferences, which apply to all email accounts, or configure settings for specific ...
Spam addresses: E dit the list of senders and domains reported as spam. Delay email sending: D elay the sending of emails so that they can be canceled, if needed. Rules for filtering: M anage rules for sorting email based on sender and subject. Default image size: S et the default size for image attachments. Priority senders: M aintain a list of email addresses to ensure that emails from the addresses receive priority handling. Set as the default folder: S how the Priority Sender Inbox whenever you open Email. Email notifications: C hoose whether notifications for new emails are displayed in the Status bar at the top of the screen.
1. Press and touch Apps > Flipboard. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+. Visit google.com/mobile/+/ for more information. Google+ uses your Google account. If you don’t already have a Google account set up on your tablet, you can set one up. Press and touch Apps > Google+. Hangouts Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. Note: You must be currently signed into your Google account to use Hangouts. Press and touch Apps > Hangouts. Messenger Messenger allows you to bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your tablet. Messenger uses your Google account. If you don’t already have a Google account set up on your tablet, you can set one up.
Apps and Entertainment All your tablet’s features are accessible through the Apps list. DivX DivX is a digital media format that provides your tablet with high-quality videos. DivX Legal Information ® ® DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ® ® DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: D ivX is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi ® Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: T his DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (touch Apps > S ettings > A bout device > L egal ®...
4. Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter your device’s VOD registration code and create a device nickname. 5. Choose a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video, then download the file. 6. Connect your device to the computer via USB and transfer the DivX registration video to your device. From the Registration screen (Transfer), select USB (the device) as the target destination for the DivX registration video and touch Start. Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (in your computer’s DivX Player) and confirm both your computer and your new device appears in the list of registered DivX devices. Note: There is no special registration or configuration necessary to play back DRM-free DivX movies. Registration of your device is only required for playback of DivX material. Game Hub Game Hub provides a premium one-stop service center that lets you play, connect, and share games on compatible Samsung Android devices. 1. Press and touch Apps > Game Hub. 2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and touch Confirm. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and navigate to your favorite games and services. Google Play Store The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your tablet. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your tablet. To access the Google Play Store you must have a Google Account set up on your tablet. See Google for details. Important! Third-party applications may access your personal information or require your service ...
1. Press and touch Apps > Play Store. 2. Browse through the categories, find an app you're interested in, and touch the name. 3. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. Warning! Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you touch OK on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your tablet. Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. Do one of the following: On your computer, go to google.com/wallet. – or – The first time you use your tablet to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, follow the prompts to enter your billing information and set up a Google Wallet account. Warning! When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an item from the Google Play Store app, the tablet remembers your information, so you don’t need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your tablet to prevent others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see Security Settings.) Open an Installed App Open a newly installed app via the apps menu.
Google Play Magazines With Google Play Magazines, you can subscribe to your favorite magazines and have them available to read on your tablet at any time or any place. Press and touch Apps > Play Magazines. Google Play Movies & TV The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store and download a movie or TV show to watch instantly. Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your Android tablet. Previously rented movies are automatically added to your My Movies library across your devices. Learn more about Google Play Movies at: lay.google.com/about/movies. Press and touch Apps > Play Movies & TV. Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. ...
Share document: S elect documents stored on your tablet or on an optional installed memory card (not included). Play games and more: S elect games and other media to share. Note: For more information about using Group Play, touch > H elp. Music Hub Music Hub lets you upload your music collection to the cloud, stream, and purchase songs from an extensive catalog, and listen to personal radio. Note: You must have the Samsung Account application to using Media Hub. Press and touch Apps > Music Hub. Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate through your music library, play songs, and create playlists (music files bigger than 300 KB are displayed). 1. Press ...
Press and touch Apps > Local. Story Album Create albums containing your special moments and keep them in one place using your timeline. Press and touch Apps > Story Album. TripAdvisor Get assistance finding hotels, restaurants, and attractions in any destination. See millions of reviews, opinions and candid photos from travelers just like you. Press and touch Apps > TripAdvisor. WatchON Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with WatchON. Important: Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an active Internet connection available. For more information, see Wi-Fi Settings. Note: Before beginning your initial WatchON application setup, make sure that your TV is turned off. You need an active Samsung account on your tablet to use WatchON. Sign into your Samsung account prior to using WatchON. Apps and Entertainment...
1. Press and touch Apps > WatchON. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure and use WatchON. Smart Remote Smart Remote you to locate and watch programming on your TV and control your entertainment system with gestures from the tablet. For more information, visit peel.com. 1. Press and touch Apps > Smart Remote. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. World Clock View the date and time in any time zone. 1. Press and touch Apps > World Clock. A map of the world displays with the locations you have added flagged. 2. Touch to add a city: Touch the Search cities field and enter the name of a city. Touch a city from the suggestions ...
Web and Data The following topics address your tablet’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Social Networking, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your tablet’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Internet Your tablet’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using your tablet’s 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi data connections. Press and touch Apps > Internet. Chrome Use Chrome for Mobile to browse fast and sign in to bring your Chrome experience from your computer, anywhere you go. For more information, visit google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile. Press and touch Apps > Chrome. Lumen Toolbar The Lumen Toolbar makes the mobile Web more social and more useful than ever before. Extensions like Facebook, Twitter, Related Apps, Offers, Readability and many more allow you to stay connected, find deals, browse apps and save browsed content for later – all without leaving the page you’re currently on. Press and touch Apps > Lumen Toolbar. Data Services (3G and 4G) With your tablet and its wireless features, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data ...
Find Your User Name 1. Press and touch > S ettings > A bout device. 2. Touch Status, and then find your user name. 4G Services Your tablet supports 4G LTE. 4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available in your area. 4G coverage is currently available in only certain markets. Note: If 4G service is not available in your location, the 4G icon will not appear in the Notifications area. Not all services are available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G unavailable. Depending on which icons appear in the Notifications area, your services and features will change. The following table indicates what functions and features are available when combinations of these service icons appear: Icon Description 3G Coverage: T he tablet is connected to a 3G network. When data is being transferred, the arrows are colored. 4G Coverage: T he tablet is connected to a 4G network. When data is being transferred, the arrows are colored.
Note: You can also turn Wi-Fi On or Off from Notifications. Drag down from the top of the screen, then touch the Wi-Fi button. Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On. 3. Wi-Fi automatically begins scanning for available networks. Scan to begin a new scan. 4. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed. When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. When you select a secured network, you will need to enter the wireless password to connect to the network. Enter the password and touch Connect. You can use the show password option to display the password as you enter it. Manually Add a New Wi-Fi Connection 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On. 3. Touch Add Wi-Fi network. 4. ...
3. Touch Wi-Fi Direct. Your tablet automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices, or you can touch Scan to begin a new scan. 4. After scanning for devices, select a device, then follow the prompts to complete the connection. – or – Touch Multi-connect to create a connection to devices that support multi-connect. Touch Scan to search for available multi-connect devices, then select the devices and follow the prompts to complete the connection. Note: Touch > t o Help to get additional information about Wi-Fi Direct. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off The following procedures will guide you through turning on and turning off Bluetooth. 1. Press and touch > S ettings. 2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down and touch Bluetooth to enable or disable Bluetooth.
The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device in the Bluetooth devices section. When you are connected to the target device, (Bluetooth connected) displays in the status bar. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device When you have paired your tablet with another device, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on your tablet. 1. Press and touch > S ettings > Bluetooth. 2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable. 4. Touch the target device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the target device’s documentation to find the passcode. If you still cannot reconnect, follow the instructions in Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device, and then follow the instructions in Pairing with a Bluetooth Device. Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your tablet from a Bluetooth device.
Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your tablet and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a tablet or notebook computer. The first time you transfer information between your tablet and another device, you need to enter or confirm a security passcode. After that, your tablet and the other device are paired, and you will not need to exchange passcodes to transfer information in the future. You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device. 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to “Receive Beams” or “Receive Files”. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on receiving information over Bluetooth. 2. On the tablet, open the application that contains the information or file you want to send. For example, if you want to send a photo, press and touch > Gallery. 3. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send: Photo or video (in Camera). After capturing a photo, on the preview screen, touch > Bluetooth.
1. Press and touch > S ettings > B luetooth. 2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Touch the check box next to your tablet's Bluetooth name to make it discoverable. 4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your tablet. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your tablet and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode. A Bluetooth authorization request is displayed on your tablet. 6. If you want to automatically receive files from the sending device in future, select the Always allow this device check box. When a file is transferred, a notification is displayed. Touch Accept. To open the file immediately, slide down the notifications panel, and then touch the relevant notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type. Bluetooth Settings For information about configuring Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth Settings. Memory Card You can install an optional microSD™ memory card (not included), to add storage for images, videos, music, documents, and other files on your tablet. This tablet supports microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ cards of up to 64GB capacity. Install a Memory Card Use the following procedures to install an optional memory card (not included) in your tablet.
Remove a Memory Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional installed memory card (not included) from your tablet. Important! When you need to remove an optional installed memory card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. Press and touch > S ettings > S torage. 2. Touch Unmount SD card, then touch OK. 3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 4. Gently press in on the memory card so that it pops out from the slot, then carefully pull the card out. 5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Important! You can easily damage the memory card and card slot by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. View the Memory Card’s Available Memory Use the following procedure to view used and available memory on an optional installed memory card (not included). ...
> S ettings > S torage. 2. Touch Unmount SD card, then touch OK. Kies via Wi-Fi Kies via Wi-Fi allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your tablet provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You can view and share videos, photos, music, bookmarks, ringtones, and even send SMS messages from your PC. Note: To sync your tablet to your PC it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac). 1. Install and run Samsung Kies software on your PC. 2. Press and touch > S ettings > M ore settings > K ies via Wi-Fi.
1. Press and touch > S ettings > M ore settings > V PN. 2. Touch Add, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. The information you may need to enter includes Name, Type, Server address, and other information for your VPN network. Consult your network administrator for more details. 3. When finished, touch Save. Connect to a VPN The following describes how to connect to a VPN. 1. Press and touch > S ettings > M ore settings > V PN. 2. ...
Camera and Video Your tablet has a built-in camera and camcorder. Camera Use the Camera to take and share pictures and videos. Take Pictures Launch the Camera app to take pictures. Important Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Slide the Camera Mode button to 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your picture by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the tablet to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make taking pictures easy. 4. As you compose a picture, the Camera automatically focuses the shot. You can also: “Pinch” or “stretch” the screen, or press the Volume Key, to zoom in or out. Configure Camera options. For more information, see Camera Settings. 5. To take the picture, touch the Capture button. Record Videos Use the Camera to record video. Camera and Video...
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Important Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Slide the Camera Mode button to 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your video by aiming the lens at the subject. You can rotate the tablet to any position, and the screen controls rotate to make video recording easy. 4. Touch Record to begin recording. While recording, you can use these options: “Pinch” or “spread” the screen to zoom in or out. Touch the Pause button to temporarily stop recording. Touch the Stop button to stop recording. Camera and Video...
Camera Settings Set options for the Camera. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. Touch Settings to configure options: Edit shortcuts: C ustomize your settings shortcuts. GPS tag: S et the GPS tag on or off. Self-portrait: S witch to the front-facing camera and take a photo of yourself (Camera mode only). Self-recording: S witch to the front-facing camera and record a video of yourself (Video camera mode only). Shooting mode: C hoose a shooting mode (Camera mode only). Recording mode: C hoose a Recording mode (Video camera mode only). ...
For pictures stored on an optional memory card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply touch an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have pictures or videos stored on an optional memory card (not included), they will be displayed in the folders they are stored in, and folders are treated as albums. The folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gallery. 2. Browse files stored in your tablet’s memory, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). From the main Gallery screen, you have these options: Touch a picture or video to display it in full screen view. Touch the menu in the toolbar to display files by Albums, All, Time, Locations, People, Favorites, or Spiral. Touch to create a new album to organize photos and videos. Touch to launch the Camera. Touch for options (options vary depending on the view): Select album/Select item: D epending on the view, touch albums or items to select them. After selection, you can touch ...
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Trim: R emove the beginning and ending frames of a video. Delete: D elete the photo or video. Favorite: M ark the video as a Favorite (videos only) 3. Touch for more options: Edit: E dit the photo using Photo Editor (available for download from Samsung Apps). Favorites: M ark the photo or video as a favorite. Slideshow: V iew a slideshow of your photos and videos. Photo frame: A dd a decorative frame to the photo. Photo note: W rite a note on the ‘back’ of the photo.
Tags: E nable Tagbuddy and Face tag. Tag buddy identifies each photo with information such as the weather, location, people in the photo, or date created. Face tag scans each photo to detect people’s faces, which you can then tag with their name. Sound & shot: P lay the recorded sound when viewing pictures taken in Sound and & shot mode. Zoom In or Out on a Photo There are two ways you can zoom in or out of a photo. Touch the screen twice quickly to zoom in and then touch the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. – or – You can also use pinch and spread to zoom in or out. See Pinch and Spread. Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gallery. 2. ...
Share Photos and Videos The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos using Gmail or email. You can share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another device or your computer using Bluetooth. Send Photos or Videos by Gmail or Email You can send several photos, videos, or both in an Gmail or email message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Touch the photos or videos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then touch > G mail or Email. 5. Compose your email. For more information, see Compose and Send Email or Send a Gmail Message. Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press and touch ...
Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share. 3. Select the photos you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then touch > P icasa. 5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6. Touch Upload. You can view the photos online at picasaweb.google.com. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your tablet. 1. Press and touch Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. ...
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your tablet’s productivity-enhancing features. Alarm Use Alarm to remind yourself of important events. Create an Alarm 1. Press and touch Apps > Alarm. 2. Touch , and then enter information for the alarm. 3. Touch Save to store the new alarm event. Delete an Alarm 1. Press and touch Apps > Alarm. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then touch Delete. Calculator Your tablet comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by touching the on-screen keyboard. Touch C to clear all numbers. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps ...
5. Touch Save to save the event now, or touch Edit event details to enter more information: From/To: S elect a time for the event by touching the corresponding fields and adjusting the month, day, and year. If the event lasts all day, touch the All day check box. View in Calendar: V iew the event in your calendar. Repeat: S elect a recurrence schedule for the event. Reminder: S elect an alarm time. Location: E nter a location for the event, or touch to select the location on a map. Description: E nter a description for the event. Images: A dd an image from the Gallery or take a new picture. 6. Touch Save to save the new event. Add a Task to the Calendar Add tasks to your Calendar to help you organize your time and remind you of important activities.
View Events The following procedure helps you view your calendar events. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calendar. 2. If desired, change the calendar view by touching and selecting a view. 3. Touch the day for which you would like to view events. (Your tablet lists events in chronological order.) 4. To display an event’s details, touch it from the current screen. Delete Events The following procedures show you how to delete your calendar events. 1. Press and touch Apps > Calendar. 2. In any Calendar view, touch and hold the event, then touch Delete event. – or – While viewing the event, touch > D elete. Downloads The Downloads application allows you to manage files you download to your tablet. ...
Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox Follow the below procedures to manually upload pictures to the Dropbox app. 1. Press and touch Apps > Camera. 2. After the image is taken, touch the Image Viewer box at the bottom right. This previews the current image. 3. Touch the image to reveal the image options at the top of the screen. 4. Touch > A dd to Dropbox, select a folder location, and touch Add. Note: If your share folder is located on your computer, you will momentarily receive an on-screen popup notifying you that a new image was uploaded to your shared Dropbox folder. Google Search Use Google Search to search the Internet. Press and touch Apps > Google. Google Settings Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings.
to access the following options: Sort by: D isplay memos by date (most recent or oldest). Share text via: S end memos’ texts to others using Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Flipboard, Gmail, Google, Google+, Hangouts, or Wi-Fi Direct. Share via: S end memo files to others as Text files (.vnt) or Memo files (.snb). Print: P rint memo(s) via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung printer (not included). Import: I mport memo(s) from Google Docs. Export: E xport a memo to Google Docs or to My Files. Settings: M anage your Samsung account and Google Docs account. Create a New Memo Follow the steps below to create a new memo or expand or reply to an existing memo. 1. Press ...
Apps > My Files. 2. The following folders display: Device storage: V iew the files saved in your tablet’s internal memory. SD memory card: V iew all of the files saved to an optional installed memory card (not included). Note: Different folders may appear depending on how your tablet is configured. S Translator Easily translate words and phrases, either spoken or in text. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. Press and touch Apps > S Translator. S Voice Your tablet’s S Voice is a voice recognition application used to activate a wide variety of functions on your tablet. This is a natural language recognition application. This goes beyond the Google Search Voice Actions feature that simply recognizes Google commands and search terms. You can ask it questions (Is it raining in Dallas?) or give it commands ...
2. Follow the prompts to use Voice Search. 3. To configure settings, see Voice Search Settings. Samsung Apps Connect to Samsung Apps and make your tablet even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. 1. Press and touch Apps > Samsung Apps. 2. Follow the on-screen download and installation instructions. VPN Client VPN Client provides support for accessing VPN gateways. Press and touch Apps > VPN Client. Tools and Calendar...
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your tablet’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your tablet’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi, or for information about using Wi-Fi Direct, see Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch to turn Wi-Fi On. Wi-Fi must be On to configure settings. Touch Add Wi-Fi network to connect to a new Wi-Fi network. Touch Scan to begin searching for available Wi-Fi networks. Touch Wi-Fi Direct to connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. 3. Touch to configure these settings: Advanced: Network notification: S end a notification when an open Wi-Fi network is available. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: ...
Hotspot Use your tablet as an Internet Access Point (AP) using Hotspot. This allows other devices (maximum of 8) to connect to the AP via a Wi-Fi network—giving the connected devices access to the Internet. Connect a Device 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > H otspot. 2. Touch OFF/ON to enable Hotspot. 3. On the target device, activate Wi-Fi. Then scan for Wi-Fi hotspots. Select the name of your table to connect. 4. On your tablet, follow the prompts to connect the target device. Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. For more information about using Bluetooth, see Bluetooth. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch the Bluetooth ON/OFF switch to turn Bluetooth On. Bluetooth must be On to configure settings.
Data Usage Settings Monitor data usage, and control your tablet’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your tablet. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch Data usage to configure options: Mobile data: E nable or disable Mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data via the Notification Panel. Limit mobile data usage: W hen enabled, your mobile data connection will be disabled when the specified limit is reached. After enabling the setting, drag the red limit line on the graph below to set the data usage limit. Alert me about data usage: W hen enabled, your tablet will alert you when mobile data usage reaches the warning limit you set. After enabling the setting, drag the orange warning ...
While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your tablet, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when Airplane mode is enabled, turn them on in Settings or on the Notifications panel. While in Airplane mode, the icon displays in the Status bar. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > M ore settings. 2. Touch the check box next to Airplane mode to enable or disable the option. Mobile Networks Control your tablet’s access to networks, including mobile data service. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > More settings > M obile networks. 2. ...
Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered previously. Check PPP encryption (MPPE) if required. Touch the Show advanced options to access additional VPN options. 4. Touch Save to save your VPN settings. Roaming Set options for roaming, network, and APNs. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > More settings. 2. Touch Roaming for options: Touch Roaming network to select a roaming network (Home or Automatic). Touch Roaming settings to enable data roaming (domestic and international). Additional charges may apply. See your service plan for details. Touch Roaming guard to restrict data roaming (domestic and international).
Kies via Wi-Fi Use Kies via Wi-Fi to connect to the Kies program on your desktop computer. Use Samsung’s Kies desktop software to transfer music, contacts, and photos, update software, and sync wirelessly from your tablet or tablet. For more information, visit: amsung.com/us/kies. Note: Your tablet, and the computer with the Kies application, must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Press and then touch > S ettings > M ore settings > K ies via Wi-Fi. Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose. You can choose to block notifications by feature or contact, and choose blocking all the time, or during a specific time period. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > B locking mode.
Sound Settings Use Sound settings to control your tablet’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Volume You can adjust the volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Note: You can quickly adjust the system volume or the earpiece volume by pressing the Volume Key. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > S ound > V olume. 2. Touch and drag the on-screen sliders to assign volume level settings for: Music, video, games, and other media Notifications System 3. Touch OK to assign the volume levels. Default Notification Sounds Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. Press and then touch ...
Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpapers or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay > W allpaper. 2. Touch a screen to customize: H ome screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 3. Choose a source for wallpaper: Gallery: S elect a picture from Gallery. Follow the prompts to crop the picture and save it as wallpaper. Live wallpapers: S elect a moving scene for the background (Home screen only). ...
Touch the check box next to Automatic brightness to allow the tablet to adjust brightness automatically. To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness checkmark and then touch and drag the Brightness level slider. 3. Touch OK to save the settings. Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay. 2. Touch Screen timeout, and then touch a time setting. Daydream Use Daydream to control what the screen displays when the tablet is docked or charging. Choose to display Colors, Flipboard, or photos. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay. 2. ...
Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on the screen. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay. 2. Touch Font style, and then choose a font. Tip: To acquire additional font options, touch Get fonts online to access new fonts in the Google Play Store. Font Size This option allows you to select the size of fonts for your tablet’s screens. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D isplay. 2. Touch Font size, and then choose a size. Increase Legibility Increase legibility and clarity of text.
Available space: D isplay the amount of free space on the memory card. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed and mounted. Mount SD card: P repare the memory card for use as storage in the tablet. This option is only available if an memory card is installed, and is not already mounted. Normally, your tablet mounts a memory card as soon as you install it. Unmount SD card: P repare an installed memory card for safe removal or formatting. Format SD card: P ermanently remove all content from an installed memory card. After formatting, the content cannot be retrieved. Power Saving Mode Configure Power saving mode settings to conserve battery power. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch Power saving mode to configure options: ...
When the battery level becomes critically low, the tablet plays a tone, displays a critical charge icon in the Status bar. If you continue using the tablet without charging, the tablet will turn off automatically when the charge level becomes too low to continue operating. Use the battery settings menu to view apps or processes that are using battery power. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > B attery. 2. Touch each process to view additional details. Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps and install them on your tablet. Use Application manager to manage applications on your tablet. Warning! Because this tablet can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk. Manage Applications Use the Application manager menu to quickly erase selected content and uninstall third-party applications stored in your tablet. Clear an application’s cache 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > A pplication manager.
Stop a currently running service 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > A pplication manager. 2. Touch the Running tab, touch a running service, and then touch Stop. 3. Read the Stop system service? dialog and touch OK. These stopped processes restart once the tablet is restarted. Third-party Task Manager applications are also available from the Google Play Store. Note: You can also access Task manager by pressing and holding , then touch Memory Use View storage used by currently running applications. Press and then touch > S ettings > A pplication manager. The bottom of the screen displays the amount of RAM used by all running services.
Tinted windows To set location services: 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > L ocation services. 2. Touch the check box next to Access to my location to allow apps that have asked your permission to use your location information. 3. Configure these options: Use GPS satellites: O btain location information from GPS satellites. Use wireless networks: O btain location information from Wi-Fi and/or wireless networks. My places: S ave your favorite locations for use with services that require location information.
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Lock automatically: S creen will automatically lock 5 seconds after the screen turns off. Lock instantly with power key: I nstantly lock the tablet by pressing the Power/Lock Key. Face and voice: W hen enabled, you unlock the tablet by looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to you could unlock your tablet. Touch the option for more information, and to set up Face and voice unlock. Lock screen widgets: C ustomize your clock and personal message. Improve facial recognition: H ave your face captured in different conditions. Presence check: R equire a blink to unlock your tablet. ...
Lock instantly with power key: I nstantly lock the tablet by pressing the Power/Lock Key. None: D isable all screen lock settings. Security Settings This menu contains features that allow you to configure the tablet’s security parameters. Encryption After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your tablet. You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Do not turn off the tablet during encryption. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss of some or all data. Before Encrypting Your Tablet Important: Charge the battery to at least 80%, and plug the tablet into the charger to ensure that the battery remains charged. Note: Set a Screen lock password of at least 6 characters, including at least one number. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > S ecurity. 2. Touch Encrypt device to encrypt data stored in your tablet’s internal memory. Make Passwords Visible When enabled, password characters display briefly as you enter them.
Device Administrators 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > S ecurity. 2. Touch Device administrators and then perform these steps: Touch an account. Review the device administration details for the account. To remove administration from the account, touch Deactivate. Unknown Sources By default, you can only install apps from the Google Play Store. When Unknown sources is enabled, you can install apps from other sources. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > S ecurity. 2. Touch the check box next to Unknown sources to enable or disable the option. Verify Apps When enabled, apps are examined before they are installed for any potential harm they might pose ...
Download offline speech recognition: D ownload and install speech recognition engines, to allow you to use voice input while not connected to the network, such as during Airplane mode. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > L anguage and input. 2. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to configure these options: Input languages: C hoose language(s) for use with Samsung keyboard. When you have more than one language enabled, you can slide your finger on the space bar while entering text to switch languages. Predictive text: T ouch the ON/OFF switch to turn predictive text On or Off. Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and optionally, complete common words Settings...
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Recognition type: C hoose the type of handwriting recognition, from strokes, or complete letters. Recognition time: C hoose the length of time the keyboard waits to evaluate handwriting gestures. Pen thickness: C hoose the size of handwriting strokes on the screen. Pen color: C hoose the color of handwriting strokes on screen. About: V iew information about Samsung keyboard handwriting. Advanced: Auto capitalization: A utomatically capitalize words in your text based on common usage, such as at the beginning of sentences. Auto spacing: Insert spaces between words. Auto punctuate: A utomatically enter a period and space to end a sentence when you ...
Reset settings: R eturn settings to the defaults. Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > L anguage and input. 2. Touch next to Swype to configure these options: Settings: S et Swype options. Sound on keypress: P lay sounds for your Swype touches. Show complete trace: D isplay the trace of each word until you start the next word. ...
Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > L anguage and input. 2. Touch Text-to-speech options to configure: Preferred TTS engine: S elect Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to- speech Engine. Touch to configure options. Speech rate: C hoose a rate for text readouts. Listen to an example: P lay an example of speech used for readouts.
Touch Back up my data to create a backup of your app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Touch Backup account to choose a Google account for backups. Touch Automatic restore to allow your tablet to restore information from your backup account when you reinstall an app. Touch Factory data reset to reset your tablet and sound settings to the factory default settings. Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your tablet, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your tablet and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files. Add an Account Add an account to your tablet to share information between your tablet and the account. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > A dd account. 2. Choose a type of account, and then follow the prompts to enter your account credentials and complete the account set up.
1. Press and then touch > S ettings > A ccessory. 2. Configure these settings: Dock sound: W hen enabled, a sound plays when you insert and remove the tablet from the dock. Audio output mode: W hen enabled, audio plays through the dock speakers when the tablet is docked. Date and Time Settings Your tablet obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone. These values can be manually altered. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings > D ate and time. 2. ...
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Speak passwords: R ead aloud password information. Touch Show shortcut to display a shortcut to the Device options menu. The Device options menu displays when you press and hold the Power/Lock Key. Touch Manage accessibility to save your accessibility settings to a file, import settings from a file, or share your settings with another device. Touch TalkBack to activate the TalkBack feature and configure options. Touch Font size to change the size of the fonts used on the screen. Touch Magnification gestures to control whether your tablet recognizes gestures to pan, and zoom in or out. Touch Negative colors to reverse the display of on-screen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background. Touch Accessibility shortcut to control whether your tablet recognizes a gesture to quickly enable accessibility features. To use the gesture, press and hold the Power/Lock Key until you hear a sound or feel a vibration, then touch and hold two fingers on the screen until you hear an audio confirmation. Touch Text-to-speech options to configure options for converting text to speech. For more information, see Text-to-Speech Options.
Activate This Device Connect to the network and activate your tablet. If your tablet is already activated, use this option to view information about your plan and usage. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch Activate this device, and then follow the prompts to activate your tablet on the network. System Update Settings Use System update options to update your tablet’s internal software. 1. Press and then touch > S ettings. 2. Touch System Update to use these options: Update: M anually check for software update. Auto update: C heck for updates automatically. ...
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Baseband version: V iew the baseband version of your tablet. Kernel version: V iew the kernel version of your tablet. Build number: V iew the build number of your tablet. SELinux status: V iew the status of the SELinux. Secure bootstatus: V iew the type of the tablet’s secure boot. Settings...
Index 4G Services 48 Calculator 65 Calendar 65 Add Event 65 Add Task 66 About Device 96 Delete Events 67 Accessibility Settings 94 View Events 67 Accounts 33 Camera 6, 57 Email 34 Settings 59 Gmail 33 Take Pictures 57 Google 33 Viewing Pictures 59 Social Network 38 Chrome 47 Accounts and Sync 93 Clock 65 Activation 2, 96 Cloud 92 Add an Account 93 Contacts 28 Add Information 29 Accessing 28 Airplane Mode 74 Add 28 Alarm and Timer 65 Add to Your Favorites 30 Application Manager 83 Assign a Photo 29 Apps 40 Basics 28 Assistant Menu 20 Delete 30 Edit 29 Link 30 Back Key 5 Share 30 Backup and Reset 92...
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Encryption 87 Headset Jack 6 Enter Text 23 Help 68 Extended Home Screen 13 Home Key 5 Home Screen 11 Extended 13 Primary Shortcuts 12 Features 20 Shortcuts 11 Flick 9 Wallpapers 13 Flipboard 38 Widgets 12 Front camera 5 Hotspot 73 Gallery 59 Infrared Transmitter 5 Edit Photos 62 Internet 47 Sharing Photos and Videos 63 View Photos and Videos 60 Zooming 62 Game Hub 41 Key Functions 5 Gestures 7 Keyboard Gmail 33 Samsung 89 Read and Reply to Messages 34 Swype 91 Google Touchscreen 23 Create an Account 33 Kies via Wi-Fi 55, 77 Gmail 33 Google+ 39 Hangouts 39 Index...
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Power On 6 Microsoft Exchange Accounts 35 Power Saving Mode 82 Mobile Networks 75 Power Saving Tips 82 Multi Window 17 Power/Lock Key 5 Activate 18 Predictive Text 25 Customize Apps Tray 20 Primary Shortcuts 12 Hide 19 Recolate Apps Tray 19 Recolate Tab 19 Settings 79 Quick Settings 16 Use 18 Music Google Play Music 43 Recent Apps Music Hub 44 Accesssing 13 Music Player 44 Roaming 76 Music Hub 44 Rotate 10 Music Player 44 Running Services 83 My Files (App) 70 S Translator 70 Navigation S Voice 70 Local (App) 45 Samsung Apps 71 Maps 44 Samsung Keyboard Navigation (App) 45 Predictive Text 25 Nearby Devices 76 Index...
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Social Network Accounts 38 Default Input Method 89 Social Networking 33 Default Notification Sounds 78 Sound Display 78 Settings 78 Dock 93 Speaker 5 Driving Mode 77 Spread and Pinch 11 Font Size 81 Status Bar 14 Font Style 81 Status Icons 14 Google Voice Typing 89 Storage Increase Legibility 81 Settings 81 Kies via Wi-Fi 77 Story Album 45 Language and Input 88 Swipe 8 Location Services 84 Swype Mobile Networks 75 Settings 91 More Settings 74 Using 25 Multi Window 79 System Update 96 Nearby Devices 76 Notification Panel 79 Pointer Speed 92 Tablet Power Saving Mode 82 Layout 5 Samsung Keyboard 89 Tablet Overview 1 Index...
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Tethering 75 Volume Key 5 Text-to-Speech 92 VPN 55 Text Entry 23 Add VPN 55 Text Input Connect to VPN 56 Methods 23 Prepare Your Tablet 55 Tools 65 Settings 75 Touch 7 VPN Client 71 Touch and Hold 7 Touch Sounds 78 Touchscreen Wallpaper Drag 9 Settings 79 Flick 9 Wallpapers 13 Keyboard 23 WatchON 45 Pinch and Spread 11 Web 47 Rotate 10 Wi-Fi 48 Slide 8 Connect to Wi-Fi Network 48 Swipe 8 Settings 72 Touch 7 Wi-Fi Direct 49 Touch and Hold 7 Wi-Fi Settings 49 Turn Off 6 World Clock 46 Turn On 6 Zooming 11 Touchscreen Navigation 7 YouTube 39, 64 TripAdvisor 45...