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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: User Manual

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

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by incorporate source code covered under GNU General or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
  • Page 4 PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE Modification of Software PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH...
  • Page 5 Galaxy Tab are registered trademarks of Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Screen images are is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security simulated. Appearance of device may vary. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.

  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Warranty • device. Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty. EULA • Full written terms and detailed information about Settings > About device > Legal information >...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Camera and Video ............47 ............1 Clock ................52 Front View ................2 Contacts.................55 Back View ................4 Email ................61 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Gallery ................64 Set Up Your Device ............9 Memo ................67 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......11 Message+ ..............68 Know Your Device Music Player ..............71...
  • Page 8 Battery ................. 109 Application Settings ..........110 Users ................115 Location Settings ............117 Lock Screen and Security Settings ...... 119 Privacy Settings ............124 Accounts ..............125 Language and Input Settings ......... 127 Backup and Reset ............ 130 Date and Time Settings ........... 132 Accessibility ...............

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Front camera Light sensor Power key Volume key Microphone Memory card slot SIM card slot Recent Back Home key/Fingerprint scanner Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 11 • Here are some key features found on Light sensor: Uses the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness and contrast. the front of your device. • Recent: Tap to display recently used apps or touch and hold for Home screen options. •...

  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Simple clicker Speaker Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Headset jack Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 13 Here are some key features found on the back of your device. • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Simple clicker: These retractable circles securely attach optional covers (not included) to your device. •...

  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic removal tool to eject the internal SIM Card slot. your device. If you need to replace the SIM card: 1. Insert the SIM removal tool into the hole on the SIM Optional: Replace the SIM Card card tray, and push until the tray pops out.

  • Page 15: Install A Memory Card

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 16 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 17: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up.
  • Page 18 Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, “Lock Screen” on page 119. Getting Started Set Up Your Device...

  • Page 19: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn To create a Samsung account, or set up your on your device for the first time, set up a connection Samsung account on your device, use Accounts with your existing Google Account, or create a new settings.

  • Page 20: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad key features of your device of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using and describes the screen and excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the icons as they appear when the...

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Status icons Notification icons Widget Apps folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 22 Here are some features of the Home screen. • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. • Apps folder: For your convenience, apps can be grouped together in folders and placed on a Home screen. • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of the Applications available.

  • Page 23: Manage Home Screens

    The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, Add. and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, Customize your Home screen and then drag it to the Remove.

  • Page 24: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Change the Wallpaper You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Change the look of the Home and Lock screens home screen. with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1.
  • Page 25 Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the home screen. There are all kinds of Create a Folder widgets, including links to a specific contact, browser bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many You can create a folder on a Home screen.
  • Page 26 Add a Folder to a Home Screen Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a Home screen 1. From an Apps screen, touch and hold an app folder. 2. Drag the folder onto a Home screen and release it. Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 1.

  • Page 27: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons home screen provides device GPS is enabled. information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side Vibrate mode is enabled. and notification alerts on the left. Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 28 Notification Icons New Gmail has arrived. New email has arrived. Know Your Device Status Bar...

  • Page 29: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate Touch and Hold through your device, and basics for Touch and hold onscreen items to activate them. • how to customize screens by editing, Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.

  • Page 30: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Drag To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to a Control your device by making specific new location. gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. For more information, see • Drag an app shortcut to the home screen. “Motions and Gestures”...
  • Page 31 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This usually also allows you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.

  • Page 32: Notification Panel

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

  • Page 33: View The Notification Panel

    • View the Notification Panel Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. • Edit Notification panel: Change settings for the 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel, including which Quick settings Notification panel. buttons are visible. 2. Scroll down the list to see notification details. •...

  • Page 34: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings S Finder In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, provides quick access to device functions such as email, files, settings, and more. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to quickly turn them 1.

  • Page 35: Quick Connect

    Quick Connect Customize Your Quick Connect 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to Notification panel. them quickly and easily. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the 2.

  • Page 36: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 37 Use Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy 2.

  • Page 38: Window Controls

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

  • Page 39: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold the Options key to: Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Use Google voice typing. Predictive text Use your handwriting to enter text. Access the clipboard. Insert emojis. Options key Change the layout of the keyboard.
  • Page 40 Configure the Samsung Keyboard Customize the Samsung Keyboard. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 127. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. 2. Speak your text. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google Voice Typing, see “Google Voice Typing Settings”...

  • Page 41: Applications

    Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 42: Apps List

    Apps List Access Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s shortcut to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 43 View Disabled Apps To arrange apps in alphabetical order: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z. You can place disabled apps back on the Apps list, where they become active once again. Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 44 Use Folders To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 2. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside. 3. Tap the folder, and then tap Remove folder. 3.

  • Page 45: Google Applications

    Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Chrome Use Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your tablet.

  • Page 46: Google Settings

    Google Google Settings Search not only the Internet, but also Quickly and easily change Google app applications and their contents on the settings to suit your preferences. device as well. Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you want to configure. Google Now Hangouts Google Now works in the background to...

  • Page 47: Play Music

    Photos Play Music This application automatically backs up With Google Play Music, you can play your photos and videos to your Google+ music you have downloaded, and music account. you copied from your computer. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.
  • Page 48 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Applications...

  • Page 49: Verizon Applications

    Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. “Mobile Hotspot” on page 91 more information. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or My Verizon Mobile contact your service provider for additional information.

  • Page 50: Other Applications

    Other Applications Appstore There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application your device. store. Amazon Audible Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your device.

  • Page 51: Setup Wizard

    TV to be shared easily between a PC and to your personal Watch list. Samsung Android Device. Milk Music Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free.

  • Page 52: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. ► Tap CLEAR HISTORY. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 3.

  • Page 53: Calendar

    Calendar Share an Event Manage your calendar events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 3. Tap SHARE, and then tap a sharing format. Create an Event 4. In the Share as window, tap a sharing method and Apps >...
  • Page 54 Create a Task Delete a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task displays as a 2. Tap TASKS. checklist item and is removed once you mark the task 3.

  • Page 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Timer Take a picture Picture size Switch cameras Camera settings Shooting modes Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 56: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic or video. protective covering from the camera lens. • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and Take photos with your device’s front or back camera, videos.

  • Page 57: Shooting Modes

    • Download: Download additional shooting modes • Interval shot: Select the best pictures from a from the Samsung Apps store. series of continuous shots taken at set intervals. Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.

  • Page 58: Camera Settings

    • Camera Settings View mode: Choose between standard and full screen view mode. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help 2. Some settings are listed across one side of composition when selecting subjects.
  • Page 59 Rear camera • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. Front camera • Gesture control: Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later. • Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as previewed.

  • Page 60: Clock

    Clock Alarm The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting Set alarms by using the ALARM tab. alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.

  • Page 61: Delete An Alarm

    • Delete an Alarm OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to ALARM tab), and then tap  Delete in the upper alert you.
  • Page 62 Timer To remove a city from the main World Clock screen: ► Tap  Delete in the upper right corner of the city The timer provides a countdown timer for up to thumbnail. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 63: Contacts

    2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to Google, Email, Facebook, and your find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly For more information on connecting with and to that letter in the alphabetical list.

  • Page 64: Add A Contact

    • Add a Contact Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add more contact information. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 3. Tap SAVE. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields Edit a Contact to enter information.

  • Page 65: Share A Contact

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

  • Page 66: Delete Contacts

    Favorites Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily contacts to delete. accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites 2.
  • Page 67 Groups Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.

  • Page 68: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group 4. Tap the groups to select them or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select You can send an email to members of a group. all groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 69: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in When complete, your email displays in the Inbox for one application. the account.
  • Page 70 • Manage Your Inbox If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a There are several tools available from the Inbox semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at screen. any time before the message is sent. ►...

  • Page 71: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts Email Settings To remove an Email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2.

  • Page 72: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or videos. folder and then tap an image or video. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can swipe left Note: Some functions described in this section are only or right to view the next or previous image or video.

  • Page 73: Play Videos

    Play Videos Edit Images Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools. 3.
  • Page 74 Share Images and Videos Use one of the following methods: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap SHARE.

  • Page 75: Memo

    Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memos by swiping up or down. 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. Compose a Memo 4.

  • Page 76: Message

    Message+ This section describes how to create 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. • and send a message using the Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Verizon Messages app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.

  • Page 77: Read Messages

    Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your tablet notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are New message in the Status bar. by displaying displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.

  • Page 78: Delete Messages

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

  • Page 79: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Options Song queue Sound quality and effects Playback position Favorite Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications Music Player...

  • Page 80: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite. • Options: Tap to view more options. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Music. • Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or view your music files.
  • Page 81 • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list or  Shuffle on to play songs in random order. • Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.

  • Page 82: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your tablet, Documents: View document files. including images, videos, songs, and Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. sound clips. • Local storage: View folders and files in their storage locations.
  • Page 83 View Files in My Files Category Options Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  My Files. After tapping a category, the following options are available: 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. 3.
  • Page 84 Options for Selected Files and Compress: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only displays in Folders Local Storage categories. Apps > Details: View details of the selected files or 1. From a Home screen, tap  My Files. folders.

  • Page 85: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. More options File name Video list Playback position Volume Move controls left Move controls right Pop-up player Screen ratio Rewind Fast-forward Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 86 • Access the Video Player Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch and hold to fast-forward the current video. Apps > Video. 1. From a Home screen, tap • File name: View the name of the video file. 2.
  • Page 87 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...

  • Page 88: Settings

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

  • Page 89: About Settings

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

  • Page 90: Airplane Mode

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

  • Page 91: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 92 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 2.
  • Page 93 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of available. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 94 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.

  • Page 95: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Bluetooth Status Indicator communications technology that When Bluetooth is turned on, displays in the Status bar. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, Scan for Bluetooth Devices such as headsets and hands‑free When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, car Bluetooth systems, and you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.
  • Page 96 Review Files Received with View Help Bluetooth You can access Help for the Bluetooth feature. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. When you receive files from another device via Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth 2. Tap Bluetooth > MORE > Help. settings.

  • Page 97: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.

  • Page 98: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap MORE for the following options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. •...

  • Page 99: More Settings

    More Settings The More settings allow you to Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off configure a variety of communication Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet settings for your device. connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 100 Connect a Device to Your Allowed Device List Mobile Hotspot Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your devices to the list, they can scan for your device and device’s Mobile Hotspot.
  • Page 101 Tethering Change the Mobile Hotspot Password 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet More > Mobile Hotspot. connection with a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 102: Mobile Networks

    Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes Printing you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra charges. Consult Verizon Wireless for information. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 103: Download Booster

    Download Booster Add a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Download Booster improves download speed by using More > VPN. both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. 2.

  • Page 104: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. More > VPN. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. access your data.

  • Page 105: View Your Verizon Account

    View Your Verizon Account View your Verizon account and data plan information. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > More > View Verizon Account. Settings More Settings...

  • Page 106: Sound And Notification Settings

    Sound and Notification Settings • Configure the sounds and vibrations Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you used to indicate notifications, screen choose in Sound settings. touches, and other activities. • Mute: Your device plays no sounds or vibrations. Onscreen reminders still occur.
  • Page 107 • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you • unlock the screen. Keyboard vibration: Tap the ON/OFF switch to enable vibrations when the Samsung keyboard • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the is tapped. Samsung keyboard is tapped.
  • Page 108 Sound Quality and Effects Do Not Disturb Choose from advanced sound options to customize This setting allows you to block all notifications and your audio experience. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode.
  • Page 109 App Notifications Configure notifications for each app on your tablet. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Sound and notification > App notifications. 3. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps and tap the app. 4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from this app, to show priority notifications for the selected app, or to hide sensitive content from the selected app.

  • Page 110: Display And Wallpaper Settings

    Display and Wallpaper Settings Wallpaper Adjust display options and features, including screen brightness, font Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose options, and more. from preloaded wallpapers. Apps > 1.

  • Page 111: Screen Timeout

    Font Size and Style Screen Timeout You can set the font style and size for all text that Choose how long the display screen remains lit after displays on the screen. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 112 Screen Mode 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on. Configure options: Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing Set your device to automatically adapt the display screen of colors. depending on the type of image being displayed and other criteria such as battery level.

  • Page 113: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 114: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. or mount, unmount, or format an Tap DELETE to confirm. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files individually or tap SELECT ALL, and then tap DELETE.
  • Page 115 Install a Memory Card 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out. You can use a microSD or microSDHC card (not 2. Place the Memory card on the tray, and slide the included) to add additional memory space to your tray back into the slot.

  • Page 116: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting a memory card (not on the memory card (not included), unmount the card included), you should backup your music and photo files before removing it from the device.

  • Page 117: Battery

    Battery Battery Chart View how battery power is used for device activities. The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the battery has been used also displays. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. ► Tap REFRESH to update the listing. 2.

  • Page 118: Application Settings

    Application Settings Manage settings for applications on Memory Usage your tablet. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Application Manager 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your 3.
  • Page 119 • Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > • Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to Applications >...

  • Page 120: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 121 • Disabled FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, View and configure disabled apps on your device. or service causes your device to stop working correctly. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app on the Apps list.

  • Page 122: Default Applications

    Default Applications Applications Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 123: Users

    Users Set Up User Profiles Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Users have their own space, which 2.

  • Page 124: Use User Profiles

    Use User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile. Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.

  • Page 125: Location Settings

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

  • Page 126: Location Services

    Location Services Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. Note: A Google Account is required in order to use this feature.

  • Page 127: Lock Screen And Security Settings

    Lock Screen and Security Settings • Secure your device and protect your Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. data with Lock Screen and Security • Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to settings. unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
  • Page 128 To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE. when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique Change Backup Password characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the You can change the backup password for your security of your device.

  • Page 129: Unknown Sources

    2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. data on a memory card (not included) each time it is 3. Tap ON/OFF by Verify Samsung account to verify connected. your identity using your fingerprint when logging in 1.

  • Page 130: Sim Card Lock

    PIN. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. change your SIM PIN code. Device Administration Make Passwords Visible Manage your device administrators and application Display password characters briefly as you type them.

  • Page 131: Credential Storage

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

  • Page 132: Privacy Settings

    Privacy Settings Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 133: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. networking accounts. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.

  • Page 134: Account Settings

    Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. the same type. 3.

  • Page 135: Language And Input Settings

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

  • Page 136: Google Voice Typing Settings

    • Google Voice Typing Settings Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in Voice Typing. results with a placeholder (####). 1.
  • Page 137 3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech the pointer, and then tap OK. options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. •...

  • Page 138: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
  • Page 139 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This does not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.

  • Page 140: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). date and time information from the • Set time: Enter the current time (only available wireless network.

  • Page 141: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special You can turn on Voice Assistant from any screen by pressing the Home key quickly features that make using the device three times (triple-press). easier for those with certain physical • Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using disabilities.
  • Page 142 • Interaction control: Enable motions and screen • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung timeout. You can also block areas of the screen subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap from tap interaction. Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
  • Page 143 More Settings Services • • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in TalkBack: Tap ON/OFF to turn TalkBack on. a series of four to eight directions. When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision •...

  • Page 144: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature.

  • Page 145: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and more. Settings Help...

  • Page 146: About Your Device

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

  • Page 147: Software Updates

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

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