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A N D R O I D T A B L E T

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  • Page 1: 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 2: Legal Notices

    PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG...
  • Page 3 ™ ” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark web and where Samsung smartphones and mobile for a Samsung device which has been tested against devices are sold. [091714] Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android www.samsung.com. logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Toolbox ................80 Gallery .................38 Motions ................81 Internet ................40 Accessibility ..............82 Messages .................42 Blocking Mode ..............84 Music Player ..............44 Users ..................85 My Files ................45 Private Mode ..............86 S Voice ................46 Finger Scanner ..............87 Samsung Apps ..............47 Accounts ................88 Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Cloud ...................89 Backup and Reset ............90 Language and Input Settings .......91 Date and Time Settings ...........93 Accessories ..............94 Battery .................95 Power Saving ..............96 Storage ................97 Security ................99 About Your Device ........... 101 Application Manager ..........102 Default Applications ..........104 Applications Settings Shortcuts .......

  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Volume Proximity and gesture sensors Front camera Power/Lock key microSD card slot SIM card slot Recent apps Back key Home key • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. or touch and hold for home screen options.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Infrared transmitter Back camera Flash Headset jack Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Accessory port Microphone • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset Microphone: Records audio and detects voice (not included). commands. • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Speaker: Plays music, and other sounds.

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 11 3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device. Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon blinks...

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turning the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device starts up. Lock the Device Turning the Device Off By default, the device locks automatically when the 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the...

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.

  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen Widgets Notification Icons Status Bar Status Icons My Files Shortcut Home Screen Indicator Apps Shortcuts Screen • • Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of your Status Bar: Displays device status icons (right) applications. and notification icons (left). •...

  • Page 16: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 17: Change The Wallpaper

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Adding Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut.

  • Page 18: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen provides device Notification Icons information (such as network New email has arrived status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification New Gmail has arrived. alerts on the left. New voicemail message has been received.

  • Page 19: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Pinch to zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a web page.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen Volume brightness Clear all notifications Tap a notification to launch its app or view it Notification icons display Quick Settings on the Status Bar displaying In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel calendar events, device status, also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

  • Page 21: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multitask by using multiple Using Multi Window applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Multi window does not support all apps. Activate Multi Window The apps display together on a split screen.
  • Page 22 Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap in the 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen toward middle of the windows. the center to display the Multi window panel. Window Controls 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Touch and hold the Options key to reveal these keys. Google Voice 3. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Tap to activate Google Voice Typing. Options key (left of the Space key) in order to find it.

  • Page 24: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen 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 25: Apps Screen

    Customizable grid: The default view, which • allows you to touch and hold on apps to move Samsung Apps: Download apps specifically them from screen to screen. designed for your Samsung device. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. • Alphabetical grid: Icons are arranged in a grid, in A-Z order.
  • Page 26 You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them collection of specially chosen applications back on the App screen. available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 27: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.

  • Page 28: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn Visit google.com/maps to learn more. more.

  • Page 29: T-Mobile Applications

    T-Mobile Applications Enjoy these applications from Mobile HotSpot T-Mobile. This is a shortcut to the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot settings page. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or Note: A separate plan is required to use t-mobile.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, this feature.

  • Page 30: Other Applications

    Other Applications Amazon Hancom Office Viewer Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Opens and manages Hancom Office Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) Visit Amazon.com to learn more. documents. Businessweek + Help Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly View information on using your device’s for all the content of the print edition of basic features and settings.
  • Page 31 PC and premium global magazines. Paper Garden Samsung Android Device. delivers highly interactive, high resolution magazine content that fits perfectly on WebEx Samsung Tablet screens.

  • Page 32: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation ► Tap Clear history. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To copy all or part of the calculation to the Calculator.

  • Page 33: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Sharing Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap More options > Share via, select a 1.

  • Page 34: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current shooting mode Current Storage location flash mode Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back Several photo effects are available.

  • Page 35: Camera And Video Settings

    MODE. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. • Download: Download additional shooting Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady modes from the Samsung Apps store. when the camera is moving. • Effects: Add special graphical effects. • Camera and Video Settings Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
  • Page 36 • Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Shutter sound: Set the camera to make a sound when pictures are captured.

  • Page 37: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval keeping track of time and setting before the alarm time, and slowly increase in alarms.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your Add, and then tap contact fields to enter 3. Tap information. Samsung account. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device, your SIM For more information on connecting with and card, or sync it with an account.

  • Page 39: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card 4. Tap Link another contact, and then select contact(s) to link to the original contact. When you share a name card, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can Unlink Contacts share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
  • Page 40 Groups Remove Contacts from Favorites Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your Contacts. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your 2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold family, for coworkers, or a team.
  • Page 41 Contacts Settings Add Contacts to a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap These settings allow you to modify settings Contacts. associated with using the Contacts app. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 42: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and Managing Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view emails you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. To access Email: Apps >...

  • Page 43: Email Settings

    Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings, then tap General settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 44: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trimming Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, move the right bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point.

  • Page 45: Deleting Images

    When viewing an single image, tap Delete. More options > Add account to add 4. Tap a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook Sharing Images account. Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 46: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 47: Incognito Tabs

    Sharing Pages Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings To share a web page address with others: associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 48: Messages

    Messages Learn how to send and receive Creating and Sending Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create a send a default Messages app on your message using the Messages app. device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 49: Message Search

    Viewing New Messages Message Search When you receive a new message, a new message 1. You can search through your messages by using icon appears on the Status Bar. the Message Search feature. 2. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: Messages.

  • Page 50: Music Player

    Music Player Stream the song to another device Menu Volume Mark as favorite Playback position Shuffle Adjust songs the sound quality with Elapsed SoundAlive playing time View Repeat the song or playlist playlist Rewind song or go Length of song to previous song Add to playlist Pause/Play Scan forward or...

  • Page 51: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your File Options device, including images, videos, ► Tap Menu > Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: songs, and sound clips. Share via: Send files to others or share them.

  • Page 52: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using S Voice. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 53: Samsung Apps

    With Samsung Apps, you can download hundreds of applications from a variety of categories. Note: To use this feature to download applications, you must have a Samsung account. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Samsung Apps. The Disclaimer screen displays.

  • Page 54: Video Player

    Video Player Pop up play AMOLED cinema Change player More options Video file name Volume Playback position Adjust Video list the sound quality with SoundAlive Rewind video or go Change screen ratio to previous video Pause/Play Scan forward or go to next video Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-Up Play on your device.

  • Page 55: Watchon

    WatchON WatchON turns your tablet into Configure Your Device as a a remote control. Not only can Remote you control your TV, set-top box, 1. From the WatchON tool bar, tap Remote DVR and other devices from your Control. tablet, but it will recommend 2.

  • Page 56: Settings

    Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on or off connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.

  • Page 57: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Accessing Settings Search for Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain Settings. setting, you can use the Setting search feature. – or – 1.

  • Page 58: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings communication requires access > Connections tab. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 59 Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 60: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 61: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Files Received via Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device When you receive files from another device via and another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 62: Tethering And Mobile Hotspot

    Tethering and Mobile HotSpot Share your device’s Internet Use Your Device as a connection with a computer that Mobile HotSpot connects to your device using a Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service USB cable. account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. Warning! Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power Use Mobile HotSpot to share and uses data service.
  • Page 63 Connect a Device to Change the Portable HotSpot Your Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings your device’s Mobile HotSpot. > Connections tab. 2. Tap Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 1.
  • Page 64 Configure Mobile HotSpot Settings Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 3. Tap Mobile HotSpot > Configure. • Network SSID: View and change the name of your Mobile HotSpot.

  • Page 65: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Connections tab. device from all networks and 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to turns off connectivity features, enable or disable the option. such as Wi-Fi.

  • Page 66: Download Booster

    Download Booster Download Booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Download booster, and then tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option.

  • Page 67: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options for additional options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 68: Location Services

    Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.

  • Page 69: Default Messaging App

    Default Messaging App If you have multiple messaging apps installed, you can select which app should be your default messaging app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Default messaging app to select a default.

  • Page 70: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network.

  • Page 71: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Connect to a VPN Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Connections tab > More networks > VPN. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password 2. Tap either Basic VPN or Advanced IPSec VPN, before setting up a VPN.

  • Page 72: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet Connection Manage your Ethernet connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks. 2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 73: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning! If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 74: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 75: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4.

  • Page 76: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for notifications and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 77: Set Notification Sounds For Samsung Applications

    Play Tones When Touching or Set Notification Sounds for Tapping the Screen Samsung Applications Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to Choose notification alerts for new messages, email, make selections. and calendar events.. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 78: Display Settings

    Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Automatically Rotate the Screen You can set the font style and size for all text that Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on displays on the screen. the orientation of your face. 1.

  • Page 79: Select A Screen Mode

    Select a Screen Mode Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Choose a screen mode to match your type of Adjust the screen brightness to suit your viewing. You can choose to have the device surroundings, or to your personal preference. automatically adapt the display depending on the You may also want to adjust screen brightness to type of image being displayed, and other criteria conserve battery power.
  • Page 80 Set the Touch Key Light Duration Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen Set the length of time the Recent apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them. Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1.

  • Page 81: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

  • Page 82: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Swipe Options your screen. Different Screen These options are available when Swipe is selected: Locks have different levels of • Lock screen card: Display up-to-date security and options. information on your lock screen. •...
  • Page 83 Pattern Options PIN, Password, or Fingerprint Options These options are available when Pattern is selected: These options are available when Fingerprint, PIN, • or Password is selected: Lock screen card: Display up-to-date information on your lock screen. • Lock screen card: Display up-to-date •...

  • Page 84: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable. For more information, see Multi Window.

  • Page 85: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging Notification panel. in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize To customize which shortcuts appear on the which apps appear on the...

  • Page 86: Toolbox

    Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4.

  • Page 87: Motions

    Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.

  • Page 88: Accessibility

    • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter subtitles with multimedia files when available selection instead of double tapping. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles as you enter your passwords.
  • Page 89 Dexterity and Interaction Services • Assistant menu: Improve the device Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. from the Google Play Store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture.

  • Page 90: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Configure options: • Tap Turn off notifications to block all notifications.

  • Page 91: Users

    Users Share this tablet with multiple Deleting a User or Profile people by creating User Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts. > Device tab. 2. Tap Users. Users have their own space, 3. Tap the profile you want to delete. which they can customize with 4.

  • Page 92: Private Mode

    Private Mode 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, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 93: Finger Scanner

    Lock Screen. The first time you use this, follow the onscreen setup. After you have set up your first registered • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity fingerprint: using your fingerprint when logging in to your • Samsung account. To add a fingerprint, tap...

  • Page 94: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.

  • Page 95: Cloud

    2. Tap Cloud. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox account, tap Link Dropbox account. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync • settings and backup options. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

  • Page 96: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its 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, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 97: Language And Input Settings

    Settings > General tab. Samsung Keyboard Settings 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Settings next to Google voice typing for Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings • Languages: Select languages for Google >...
  • Page 98 Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech Options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle Settings next to text-to-speech engine. Tap each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 99: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. date and time information from 2. Tap Date and time. the wireless network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.

  • Page 100: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices (not included).

  • Page 101: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 102: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. automatically adjusting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: screen brightness, limiting the • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the performance of the CPU, and feature on.

  • Page 103: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 104 Mount a Memory Card Formatting an SD Card Warning! When formatting an SD card, you should When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) backup your music and photo files that are stored on and prepared for use.

  • Page 105: Security

    2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable deleted remotely. the feature. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Set Up or Change Your SIM 1.

  • Page 106: View Passwords

    • Send security reports: Send security reports Device Administration to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Credential Storage 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 107: About Your Device

    Google legal information. • Report diagnostic info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. • Device name: View and change your device’s name.

  • Page 108: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. downloaded and preloaded 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the applications.

  • Page 109: 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 > Applications tab > Application manager. >...

  • Page 110: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time tablet users. 1.

  • Page 111: Applications Settings Shortcuts

    Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Calendar, or S Voice: Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Applications tab. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

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