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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 5 © 2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 6 The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: www.samsung.com.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Your Google Account ..... . 28 Your Samsung Account ....28 Understanding This User Manual .
  • Page 8 Chrome ....... . 58 Play Music ......74 Contacts .
  • Page 9 VPN ........84 Date and Time ......109 Ethernet .

  • Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Special Text This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Understanding This User Manual In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, The instructions in this manual are based on default settings, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and may vary from your device depending on the software...

  • Page 11: Sim Card

    Text Conventions SIM Card This manual provides condensed information about how to Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). use your device. To make this possible, the following text The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that conventions are used to represent often-used steps: stores your device number, information about your wireless service, and may contain other information.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Battery Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card 1. Locate the SIM card slot on the right side of the tablet. Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) 2. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face are included with the device for charging the battery.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port. Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable to charge your device from any standard power outlet. Please note that: • The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.

  • Page 14: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Memory Card Turning Your Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC Device On memory cards (not included) with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Memory cards used to store music, photos, videos, Press and hold the and other files.

  • Page 15: Securing Your Device

    Securing Your Device Locking the Device Manually Press the Power/Lock Key. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. Unlocking the Device Unlock the tablet by swiping your finger across the screen. 1.

  • Page 16: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device • This section outlines key features of your device and Camera: describes the screen and the icons that appear when the – Main (rear): 3 MP device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through –...

  • Page 17: Front View

    Front View 1. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. The following items can be found on the front and sides of 2. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or your device. off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.

  • Page 18: Back View

    Back View 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Attach optional headphones (not included) or other accessories. The following items can be found on the back, top, and side 2. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording of your device. videos. 3. External Speaker: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds.

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch Screen Double-Tapping Finger Gestures Double-tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to zoom out again. Touching Swipe To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an Swipe left or right on the Home screen or the Applications onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen screen to see another panel.

  • Page 20: Screen Capture

    Motions Screen Capture Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home Simple motions allow easy control of the device. to capture and save an image of the current screen. Rotating the Screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the landscape orientation.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It consists of: 1. Notifications: Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the Status Bar to open the Notification panel.

  • Page 22: Extended Home Screen

    Extended Home Screen The Home screen consists of the main Home panel, plus Drag panel here to delete panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels.

  • Page 23: Shortcuts And Widgets

    Shortcuts and Widgets Removing a Shortcut or Widget Shortcuts and widgets can be removed from the You can add, reposition, or remove shortcuts and widgets Home screen. from the Home screen. Adding a Shortcut or Widget Touch and hold the shortcut or widget until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.

  • Page 24: Using Folders

    Folders Wallpapers Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose Adding Folders from preloaded wallpapers, or select a photo you have 1.

  • Page 25: Multi Window

    Multi Window App 1 Multi Window Tray Multi task by using up to two applications at the same time. Note: Only applications displayed on the Multi window panel can be used with the Multi window feature. Activate Multi Window 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Display.

  • Page 26: Multi Window Tray

    Multi Window Tray Window Controls Multi window apps are displayed on the Multi window tray. Select an application window and touch in the middle of the windows. Window controls appear: Display the Multi window tray: Switch locations between Multi Window applications. 1.

  • Page 27: Notification Panel

    Tray Configuration 2. Scroll down the list to see additional notification details. You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window tray, add new apps, or remove apps. 3. Touch an item to open it. On the Multi window tray: 4.
  • Page 28 • To set the display brightness, touch the • Touch the ON/OFF switch to show Recommended Brightness slider and drag it to set the display apps on the Notification panel after certain actions, brightness. such as connecting earphones. Touch Recommended apps for options: •...

  • Page 29: Status Bar

    Status Bar Connectivity Icons The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides device Wi-Fi connected information (such as network status, signal strength, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on Bluetooth on the left. To display the Status Bar: Connected to Bluetooth From a Home screen, swipe downward from the top of...
  • Page 30 Device Status Icons Messaging Icons Battery full New email Battery charging New Gmail Battery low Other Icons Alarm activated GPS enabled Airplane mode activated Vibrate mode enabled Blocking mode activated Mute mode enabled Error occurred or caution required Understanding Your Device...

  • Page 31: Entering Text

    Touch and hold Options Handwriting, and then Use the Samsung keyboard or the voice input feature to write a word with a finger. As you write, suggestions are enter text. offered in the word options area in case the correct letters Note: Text entry is not supported in some languages.

  • Page 32: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text By Voice Configuring Swype Configure Swype options in the Language and input settings. Touch to activate the voice input feature, and then speak into the microphone. The device displays what you speak. • While entering text, touch and hold Swype.

  • Page 33: Copying And Pasting

    Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy or paste highlighted text. Swype from Swype to Using Swype Voice Input Enter text by speaking.

  • Page 34: Section 3: Accounts And Contacts

    1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accounts Add account. Create a Samsung Account for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Link, and much more. 2. Touch the account type. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 3.

  • Page 35: Contacts

    Contacts 3. Touch each field to enter information. Touch to add another entry, or to remove an entry. Touch Store contact information for your friends, family, and choose a label. colleagues to quickly access information or to send a message. •...

  • Page 36: Updating Contacts

    Updating Contacts Contacts Display Options 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps There are various ways to display your contacts. Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its Contacts. information.

  • Page 37: Linking Contacts

    Linked Contacts Linking Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, Contacts. including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other service providers. When you synchronize contacts from these 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to display it. accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts 3.

  • Page 38: Groups

    Sharing Contact Information Groups You can send a contact’s information using Bluetooth to other Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Bluetooth devices, or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment. faster or to quickly send messages to group members. Create a New Group Note: Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts.
  • Page 39 Adding Group Members Renaming a Group 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Contacts To add a contact to a group, just edit a contact’s Group field. Groups tab. For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on page 30. 2. Touch the group you want to rename. 1.

  • Page 40: Favorites

    Favorites Remove Favorites 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Contacts Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as Favorites tab. favorites. 2. Touch Menu Remove from Favorites. Mark a Contact as a Favorite 3. Touch individual contacts or touch Select all, then 1.

  • Page 41: Section 4: Connections

    Section 4: Connections Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Your device includes features to connect to the Internet and to other devices. Turn your device’s Wi-Fi feature on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi Wi-Fi on, your device automatically searches for available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).

  • Page 42: Scan And Connect To A Wi-Fi Network

    Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Add a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for and Under Wireless and Networks, touch Wi-Fi. displays available Wi-Fi connections. 2.

  • Page 43: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings – MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured Set up and manage wireless access points. networks (not configurable). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. – IP address: View your device’s IP address (not Under Wireless and Networks, touch Wi-Fi.

  • Page 44: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct 6. On the target device, touch Connect. Once connected, the target device will show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will display on can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. the Status Bar.

  • Page 45: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth From Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications Under Wireless and Networks, touch Bluetooth. technology for exchanging information over a distance of 2. Touch ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. about 30 feet.
  • Page 46 Disconnect or Unpair from a 5. From the list of scanned devices, touch the target Bluetooth Device device, then follow the prompts to complete the pairing: Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your tablet from a Bluetooth device. • If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target device and touch OK.

  • Page 47: Send Information Using Bluetooth

    Send Information Using Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Under Wireless and Networks, touch Bluetooth. You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your 2. Touch ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. tablet and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a tablet or notebook computer.

  • Page 48: Receive Data Using Bluetooth

    Receive Data Using Bluetooth Accessing Files Received Using Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Your tablet is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types Under Wireless and Networks, touch Bluetooth. with Bluetooth, including photos, audio files, and documents such as PDFs.

  • Page 49: Mobile Hotspot

    Bluetooth Settings Mobile Hotspot 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Use Mobile Hotspot to share your tablet’s Internet connection Under Wireless and Networks, touch Bluetooth. with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices using 4G. 2. Touch ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. You can control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list.
  • Page 50 Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off Connecting a Device with Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile Hotspot to allow other devices to use your tablet’s internet connection. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.
  • Page 51 Allowed Device List Configuring Mobile Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with Configure your device’s Mobile Hotspot settings, including the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they your device’s name and password, and set the visibility of can scan for your device and connect using your device’s your device’s Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Page 52: Tethering

    Mobile Broadband Connect • Show password: Enable to make the Password field visible. Use Mobile Broadband Connect to share your device’s • Show advanced options: Enable to access advanced network connection with a computer that connects to your options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the device via USB cable.

  • Page 53: Vpn

    Bluetooth Tethering Adding a VPN 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Before starting, pair the target device with your tablet, and Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings then configure it to obtain its network connection by using Bluetooth.

  • Page 54: Connecting To A Vpn

    Connecting to a VPN Keep VPN Always Connected 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings VPN. VPN. 2.

  • Page 55: Connecting As A Mass Storage Device

    Connecting as a Mass Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access files on both the device and an installed memory card (not included). Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as Card, separate from the internal memory, which is Tablet.

  • Page 56: Section 5: Applications

    Section 5: Applications This section describes apps on your device. You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen for quick access to the application. For more information, Apps Screen refer to “Adding a Shortcut or Widget” on page 17. The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your To view your downloaded applications: tablet.

  • Page 57: Updating Applications

    Application Information Uninstalling/Disabling Apps To view information about an App, such as the amount of You can uninstall or disable apps you have downloaded. Pre- storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and loaded apps cannot be uninstalled, but certain pre-loaded clear data: apps can be disabled.

  • Page 58: Alarm

    Alarm Deleting Alarms 1. Touch Alarm. Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times. 2. Touch and hold the alarm, and then touch Delete. Note: When an alarm is set, displays in the Status Bar. Calculator Setting Alarms The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic 1.

  • Page 59: Calendar

    Calendar Syncing with Google Calendar 1. On a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Use this application to manage events and tasks. Accounts Google. Touch Calendar. 2. Touch a Google Account Sync Calendar Sync Creating Events or Tasks now. 1. Touch and use one of the following methods: To manually sync for updating: •...

  • Page 60: Camera

    Searching for Events Taking Photos 1. Touch the image on the preview screen where the Touch Search, and then enter a keyword to use for camera should focus. the search. 2. Touch to take the photo. To view today’s events, touch Today at the top of the screen.

  • Page 61: Shooting Mode

    1. Change camera settings. • Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. 2. Switch between the front and rear camera. • Sound & shot: Use this to take a photo with sound. 3. View more options. –...

  • Page 62: Zooming In And Out

    Applying Filter Effects Zooming In and Out Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos. Use one of the following methods: Touch and select a filter effect. The available Use the Volume button to zoom in or out. options vary by mode.

  • Page 63: Configuring Settings For Camera

    Configuring Settings for Camera Settings Touch to configure settings for Camera. Not all of • Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. the following options are available in both still camera Caution! When you enable Location tag, GPS location and video camera modes.

  • Page 64: Chrome

    Chrome • Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror- image of the original scene (front camera only). Use Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your tabs and • Storage: Select the memory location for storage if an bookmarks from your computer to your tablet.

  • Page 65: Email

    Email Set Up Additional Email Accounts To set up additional email accounts after setting up your first Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one account, follow these steps: application. 1. Touch Email. Touch Email. Set Up an Email Account Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the active account.
  • Page 66 Switching Between Email Accounts Syncing Email Accounts 1. Touch Email. Syncing refreshes your tablet with the account’s servers. When you set up an email account, you can choose whether Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the account syncs in the background, or manually. the active account.

  • Page 67: Email Settings

    Email Settings 3. Touch an account to configure specific settings. Available options depend on the account. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Composing and Sending Email Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. Touch Email. 2.

  • Page 68: Gallery

    Gallery Playing Videos Video files show the icon on their thumbnails. Use this application to view images and videos. Select a video to watch it and touch Touch Gallery. Trimming Segments of a Video Viewing Images 1. Select a video, and then touch Trim.

  • Page 69: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images • Copy to clipboard: Copy to clipboard. • Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Use one of the following methods: Some printers may not be compatible with the device. In a folder, touch Menu Select item, select •...

  • Page 70: Gmail

    Tagging Faces Using Tag Buddy Faces in photos can be recognized, allow you to tag them To display a contextual tag (weather, location, date, and with the person’s name. person’s name) when opening an image: 1. Touch Menu Settings Tags Face tag to 1.

  • Page 71: Google

    Refreshing Your Gmail Account Note: You can use more than one Google Account on your Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail device. From a Home screen, touch Apps servers. Settings Accounts Add account to add an additional Google Account.

  • Page 72: Google Now

    Google Now Google Settings Google Now recognizes repeated actions performed on the Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit device (including accessing locations, repeated calendar your preferences. appointments, search queries, and more). Google Now uses Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you these actions to automatically send updates for user-specific want to configure.

  • Page 73: Hancom Viewer

    Hancom Viewer Maps Hancom Office Viewer opens and manages Hancom Office Find your current location, get directions and traffic reports, Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents. discover local businesses and attractions, and much more. Touch Hancom Viewer. Visit google.com/maps/about/explore/mobile to learn more. Hangouts Important! Google Maps requires an active data network or Wi-Fi connection.

  • Page 74: Memo

    • To send the memo to others, touch Share via. • Select: Select notes to share, print, or delete. • To send the memo to a Google or Samsung printer, • Delete: Delete memos. touch Print. • Add category: Create new categories.

  • Page 75: Music

    The following Music controls are available (controls may vary by view): Songs play in order and are not shuffled. Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link. Plays the entire song list once. Volume control and SoundAlive.

  • Page 76: Creating Playlists

    Replays the current list when the list ends. Note: When you turn the volume up to level 14 or higher, the adapt sound option is not applied to music playback. If Repeats the currently playing song. you turn the volume down to level 13 or lower, the option is reapplied.

  • Page 77: My Files

    My Files To add the currently-playing song to a playlist: When viewing the song listing, touch and hold a song, Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the and then touch Add to playlist. device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Viewing Files –...

  • Page 78: Searching For A File

    Access My Files – Rename: Rename a file or folder. – 1. Touch My Files. Details: View file or folder details. Searching for a File 2. Select a category, and then select a file or folder to open it. Touch Search, and then enter search criteria.

  • Page 79: Photos

    Play Books Adding Shortcuts to Folders Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders to the My Files Discover more than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of main screen or to a Home screen. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Select a folder, and then touch Menu Visit...

  • Page 80: Play Movies & Tv

    Play Movies & TV Play Newsstand Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. Subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing available to read on your device at your leisure. when you’re not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 81: S Voice

    S Voice The device may not recognize your commands or may perform unwanted commands depending on your Use this application to command the device by voice to surroundings or how you speak. perform various functions. Settings 1. Touch S Voice. 2.

  • Page 82: Video

    Video Volume control. Use this application to play video files. Volume control showing volume muted. Note: Some file formats are not supported depending on the device's software. Some files may not play properly Touch to reposition the controls to the left. depending on the encoding method used.

  • Page 83: Voice Search

    Using Popup Video Player Original size view. The video will be played in its original size. Use this feature to use other applications without closing the video player. Stretch to fit. The video is enlarged to fit the While watching videos, touch to use the popup screen without becoming distorted.

  • Page 84: Vz Navigator

    World Clock WatchON Use this application to check the time of many major cities in Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your device as the world. a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device.

  • Page 85: Youtube

    3. Touch the city. The list of your locations displays including the city just added. To set Daylight Savings time: 1. Touch and hold a city. 2. Touch DST settings. 3. Select Automatic, DST off, or 1 hour. If Daylight Savings Time is active, a sun symbol appears on the World Clock listing.

  • Page 86: Section 6: Settings

    Section 6: Settings About Settings List View or Tab View Settings can be display in a list view (default) or as four tabs Use this application to configure the device, set application (Connections, Device, Controls, and General). In the list view, options, and add accounts.

  • Page 87: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Airplane mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides features, such as the camera, music and video apps, etc. access to local area networks. when you are in an airplane or in any other area where For information on how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi”...

  • Page 88: Data Usage

    Data Usage 4. Set data usage limits: • Touch and drag the red limit bar to set the maximum View your Wi-Fi data usage. data limit. When data usage reaches this limit, mobile 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 89: Printing

    Printing 5. Touch Menu for options: • Data roaming: Turn data roaming On or Off. When Configure and manage print services. roaming, your device connects to networks outside your 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. home network, depending on your provider’s Under Wireless and Networks, touch More settings agreements with other providers.

  • Page 90: Mobile Hotspot

    • Signal strength: (Not configurable) Current signal strength. Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). • Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. For more information, refer to “VPN” on page 47. • Access Point Names: Configure wireless network Ethernet access.

  • Page 91: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices • Download to: Set whether to download data to Device or SD card. This option allows you to share your media files with nearby • Download from other devices: If a nearby device devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or using Mobile Hotspot. attempts to upload data, this setting indicates the Warning! If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access response.

  • Page 92: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Sound Volume Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Set the volume level for all types of sounds. Under Device, touch Blocking mode. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. 2.

  • Page 93: Samsung Keyboard

    Notifications Samsung Applications Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other Set your applications’ notification sound settings. notifications. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Under Device, touch Sound. Under Device, touch Sound Notifications.

  • Page 94: Display

    Adapt Sound • Multi window: Enable or disable the Multi window feature. Touch ON/OFF to enable the feature. Touch Find the best sound and audio settings for you. Open in multi window view to automatically view 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 95: Storage

    • Font style: Set the font style that your tablet will use. Mounting an SD Card You can also touch Get fonts online to choose from a When you install a memory card (not included), it is wider selection. automatically mounted (connected to the tablet) and prepared for use.
  • Page 96 Unmounting an SD Card Removing a Memory Card 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the Under Device, touch Storage. memory card, unmount the card before removing 2. Touch Unmount SD card. it from the device.

  • Page 97: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Battery When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the See how much battery power is used for device activities. screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 98: Application Manager

    Application Manager Downloaded Display apps you have downloaded onto your device. You can download and install applications from Google Play or create applications using the Android SDK and install them 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage Under Device, touch Application manager.

  • Page 99: Default Applications

    Running Services • Report: Report failure and other application information. View and control services running on your device. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Note: Options vary by application. Under Device, touch Application manager. Default Applications 2. Touch the RUNNING tab. All the applications that are currently running on the Set and manage your default applications.

  • Page 100: Users

    Users To access the device with a user profile, select a profile at the top right of the locked screen. Shared this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts and Profiles. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on.

  • Page 101: Location

    Change User Account Nicknames Location and Photo IDs Your device only acquires your location when you allow it. The name and photo each user uses in their personal Contact To use location-based services, you must first enable entry (listed under ME at the top of their Contacts list) is used location services on your device.

  • Page 102: Location Reporting

    Location Reporting My Places Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with services device’s most recent location data. Apps (such as Google that require location information. This information can Maps) can use this data to improve your search results improve your search results and other location-related based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 103: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Lock Screen Options The following options are available depending on the Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more Screen Lock type that you have selected. information about using the lock and unlock features, see Swipe Options “Securing Your Device” on page 9. Screen Lock The options available when Screen lock is set to Swipe are: 1.
  • Page 104 Pattern Options PIN and Password Options These options are available when Screen lock is set to These options are available when Screen lock is set to Pin or Pattern: Password: • Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget •...

  • Page 105: Security

    Security Set Up SIM Card Lock As a security measure, you can choose to lock the SIM card, Use the Security settings to secure your device. and require a PIN to use the device. Encryption 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 106: Device Administration

    Play applications. • Check for updates: Check for updates manually. Warning! Enabling this option causes your tablet and To send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat personal data to be more vulnerable to attack by analysis: applications from unknown sources.

  • Page 107: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage 3. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install encrypted If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or certificates stored on the USB storage. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.

  • Page 108: Language And Input

    Under Personal, touch Language and input – Live word update: Automatically update with Default. popular new words every day. 2. Select a keyboard. (Samsung keyboard is the default – Personalized data: Enter personalized data to keyboard, but you can download additional keyboards improve prediction results.
  • Page 109 (standard • More settings: English style). – Help: Access help information for using the • Auto spacing: automatically inserts spaces between Samsung keyboard. words. – Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings.

  • Page 110: Google Voice Typing

    Swype Google Voice Typing 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. To configure Swype settings: Under Personal, touch Language and input. From the Language and input screen, touch next 2. Touch Google voice typing to automatically use to Swype to display the following options: Google voice typing.
  • Page 111 Speech Text-To-Speech Options 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Set voice search and text-to-speech options. Under Personal, touch Language and input. Voice Search 2. Touch Text-to-speech options and select the 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. preferred TTS engine.

  • Page 112: Backup And Reset

    Mouse/Trackpad 3. Touch Backup account and touch your Google Gmail account or touch Add account to set your Google This option sets your Pointer speed. Gmail account to be backed up to the Google server. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 113: Accounts

    3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account. Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including Samsung, Amazon, Tip: For more information about the types of accounts that Cloud, Email, Google, and your social networking accounts.

  • Page 114: Motions And Gestures

    • Mute/pause: Set the device to pause media playback For Samsung accounts, touch Account settings to when you touch the screen with your palm. manage Samsung account settings or Backup to set Samsung account back up and restore options. – or –...

  • Page 115: Accessories

    Accessories Date and Time To change optional accessory settings: By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. coverage, you may want to set date and time information Under System, touch Accessory.

  • Page 116: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Lock automatically: Select the screen delay time the screen delays shutting off after inactivity for the selected Accessibility services are special features to make using the period of time. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use •...
  • Page 117 Touch Notification reminders subtitles (CC) for options. for options. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with • Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility multimedia files when available. Touch the ON/OFF features in two quick steps. Touch ON/OFF to enable switch to turn the feature ON .

  • Page 118: About Device

    Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, Up time, and instructions. Device status. • Legal information: Touch an option to display Open source licenses, Google and Samsung legal information, and Privacy Alert. • Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is the device’s model number.

  • Page 119: Software Update

    Software Update • Baseband version: Baseband version loaded on this device. The Software Update feature enables you to use your • Kernel version: Display the kernel version of your device to connect to the network and download any new device. software directly to your device.

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Chrome 58 refreshing your accounts 60 Contacts 58 switching between accounts 60 Accounts display options 30 setting up 28 groups 32 Alarm 52 Favorites 34 linking 31 Application Manager settings namecards 32 downloaded apps 92 Gallery 62 separating linked 31 running services 93 Gmail 64 starred contacts 34...
  • Page 121 106 Music 69 Play Music 74 Infrared Blaster 12 Reset My Files 71 factory data 106 Language and Input Settings Namecards select language 102 Samsung Account 28 sending 32 Location Services Settings 95 Security locking your device 9...
  • Page 122 Security Settings device administration 100 Video 76 YouTube 79 passwords 99 View Verizon Account 84 Settings Voice Search 77 Location Services 95 Volume Key 11 Shortcuts VZ Navigator 78 adding and removing 17 SIM card WatchON 78 installation 6 Widgets Smart screen 88 adding and removing 17 Software Update 113...

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