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
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Know Your Device............. 10 My Files ................66 Home Screen ..............11 S Voice ................68 Status Bar ................. 16 Samsung Apps ..............69 Touchscreen Navigation..........17 Video Player ..............70 Status Bar ................. 18 WatchON................71 Notification Panel ............20 Settings ................
Page 8 Ethernet Connections ............ 88 Motions................134 Nearby Devices ............... 89 Accounts .................135 Screen Mirroring ............. 90 Date and Time Settings ..........137 View Your Verizon Account ........... 91 Accessibility ..............138 Sound Settings..............92 Accessories..............140 Display Settings .............. 96 Printing ................141 Wallpaper ................101 About Your Device ............142 Lock Screen..............102 Multi Window..............104...
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 Proximity and Gesture Sensors Front Camera Power/Lock Volume Recent Apps Back Home Getting Started Front View...
Page 11: Back View
Back View Microphone Speaker Back Camera Flash Infrared Transmitter microSD Card Slot SIM Card Slot Speaker Headset Jack USB Charger/Accessory Port Getting Started Back View...
Page 12: Key Features Of Your Device
Key Features of Your Device • • Back: Press to return to the previous screen, or to Power/Lock: Press and hold to turn the device close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. on or off, or press to lock or wake up the screen. •...
Page 13: Prepare Your Device
Prepare Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to install the SIM card, optional memory card (not included), and charge the battery. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 14: Install A Memory Card
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. 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 15 ► For a quick check of your battery level, glance at 3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the the battery charge indicator located in the upper- USB cable from the device. right corner of your device’s display. Solid color indicates a full charge.
Page 16: 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. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the Screen lock option.
Page 17: 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 18: Know Your Device
Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: Please note that a tap screen responds best to a light tap from the pad of key features of your device your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using and describes the screen and excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the tap screen may damage the icons as they appear when the...
Page 19: Home Screen
Home Screen Status Bar Notifications Icons Status Icons Widgets App Shortcuts Apps Screen Home Screen Indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 20 • Here are some features of the Notifications Icons: Displays new messages and emails, notifications, available software updates, Home screen. and so on. • Status Icons: Display information about the device, • App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite such as the network signal strength, battery level, applications on the Home screen.
Page 21: Manage Home Screens
Manage Home Screens The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Your device comes with multiple home screens by default, and you can add additional screens. You can also rearrange the home screens in a different order. Customize your home screen 1.
Page 22: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Widgets You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many...
Page 23: Change The Wallpaper
• Folders To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. release. • Menu to change the folder’s color scheme. Adding Folders 1.
Page 24: Status Bar
Status Bar Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Unlock the screen Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • • Scroll through the home screen or a menu Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Page 25: Touchscreen Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation Motions and Gestures Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger or Control your device by making specific gestures with “spread” by moving your fingers apart. your hand above the device’s screen. • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Enable Motions and Gestures Web page.
Page 26: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Device Status Icons home screen provides device Vibrate mode is enabled. information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side Mute mode is enabled. and notification alerts on the left. Wi-Fi is active.
Page 27 Notification Icons New Gmail has arrived. New email has arrived. Connected to a computer using a USB cable. For more information: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device > Icon glossary. Know Your Device Status Bar...
Page 28: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Volume Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying calendar events, device status, and more. For details about these notifications, open the Notification Panel. Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 29: View The Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel S Finder 1. Swipe down on the Status Bar to display the Find content on your device using filters such as Notification Panel. media type, date, tag, or location. Your search can also be extended to the Internet. 2.
Page 30: Multi Window
Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 31: Using Multi Window
Using Multi Window Multi task by using multiple applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can Activate Multi Window be used together.
Page 32 Window Controls Customize Multi Window Select an application window and tap in the middle You can customize Multi window to suit your of the windows. preferences. Window Controls Create a Window Group Open a recently-used application in the If you like to use two apps together in Multi window selected window.
Page 33: Multi Window Settings
Multi Window Settings Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. 2. Tap Multi window for options: • 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the Tap Open in multi window view to automatically tray and then drop it.
Page 34: Entering Text
Use your handwriting to enter text. Tap with key for quick access to cut (x), Configure the Samsung Keyboard copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and Customize the Samsung Keyboard. For more select all (a). information, see Samsung Keyboard Settings.
Page 35: Using Google Voice Typing
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel. 2. Touch Select input method. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice 3. Touch Swype. Typing.
Page 36: Applications
Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, including apps you download and install. From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, and uninstall/disable apps you have downloaded.
Page 37: Apps Screen
Apps Screen Accessing Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 38: Customize The Apps Screen
Customize the Apps Screen Apps Screen Options 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Choosing a View 2. Tap Menu for these options: The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it 1.
Page 39 • Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. Tap an app to make it visible again. • Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. • Galaxy essentials: Discover new apps for your device. • Help: View information about apps and the Apps screen. Applications Apps Screen...
Page 40: Google Applications
Google Applications Chrome Google Use Chrome to browse the Internet and Search not only the Internet, but also bring your open tabs, bookmarks and applications and their contents on the address bar data from your computer to device as well. your tablet.
Page 41: Google Settings
Google Settings Hangouts Quickly and easily change Google app Hangouts is an online place to meet friends settings to suit your preferences. and family, share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are automatically You must be signed in to the application in saved to a Chats area in your Gmail which you want to configure.
Page 42: Play Books
Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, you can find more Watch movies and TV shows purchased than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of from Google Play. You can stream them thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. instantly, or download them for viewing when you’re not connected to the Internet.
Page 43: Play Newsstand
Play Newsstand YouTube Subscribe to your favorite magazines so View and upload YouTube videos, right from you can have them available to read on your device. your device at your leisure. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand learn more. Play Store All your favorite apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and...
Page 44: Other Applications
Other Applications Businessweek+ e-Meeting Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly e-Meeting is an integrated, secure, and for all the content of the print edition of the server-free system that allows paperless magazine along with exclusive content and communication and sharing of documents interactive features that enrich the reading in real-time.
Page 45: Kids Mode
DJs and magazine content that fits perfectly on industry pros and all for free. Samsung Tablet screens. Applications Other Applications...
Page 46: Setup Wizard
Configure basic settings for your device. For more information, see Setup Wizard. SideSync 3.0 SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device. Applications Other Applications...
Page 47: Calculator
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. Turn the device landscape to use advanced arithmetic 4. Enter the next number. functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. 5. To view the result, tap the = (equals) key. Samsung Applications Calculator...
Page 48: Calendar
Task: Enter a task with an optional priority 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options > setting. Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the 3. Enter details for the event or task, and then tap prompts. Done. Samsung Applications Calendar...
Page 49 Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Samsung Applications Calendar...
Page 50: Camera And Video
Current Current shooting mode flash mode Switch Number of between the photos you can front and take back cameras Record video Quick Take a photo settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View photos and videos in the Gallery Samsung Applications Camera and Video...
Page 51: Taking Pictures
HDR (Rich tone): Take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas. • Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available. Samsung Applications Camera and Video...
Page 52: Camera Settings
It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or • Download: Download additional shooting modes brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast- from the Samsung Apps store. moving or poorly-lit objects. • Metering modes: Select a metering method. Camera Settings This determines how light values are calculated.
Page 53 • range. The settings are designed for specific Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras. Samsung Applications Camera and Video...
Page 54: Clock
Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. Samsung Applications Clock...
Page 55: Delete An Alarm
• Name: Enter a name for the alarm. 3. Tap Save. Delete an Alarm Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Samsung Applications Clock...
Page 56: Accounts And Contacts
Google, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Email, Facebook, and your Samsung Accounts > Add account. account. 2. Select an account provider, then follow the prompts to enter your credentials and sign in.
Page 57: Adding A Contact
3. Tap a letter on the side of the list to go directly to Add to add another email address. (If you that letter in the alphabetical list. add more than one email address, you’ll be prompted to choose a default email address.) Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 58: Edit A Contact
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. 4. Tap Save. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 59: Delete Contacts
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Link. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 3. Tap beside contacts to unlink them from the Favorite (turns bright main contact. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 60 Tap Group name to enter a name for the new area of the home screen. group. 4. Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add to the new group, and then tap Done. 5. Tap Save. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 61: Delete A Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 4. Tap Done. 2. Tap the Groups tab. 3. Tap More options > Delete groups. 4. Select groups to delete and tap Done. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 62 These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
Page 63: Email
• – or – Combined view: View all email in a combined inbox. For additional accounts, tap More options > • Settings > Add account. <Account Name>: View email for only this account. Samsung Applications Email...
Page 64: Email Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings. 2. Tap More options > Settings. Available options depend on the account. 3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap Delete account. Samsung Applications Email...
Page 65: Gallery
Trimming Segments of a Video image. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Move the start bracket to the desired starting point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video. Samsung Applications Gallery...
Page 66: Editing Images
Crop: Resize the frame to crop and save the image in it. • Rename: Rename the file. • Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. Samsung Applications Gallery...
Page 67: Sharing Images
Share to send them to 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. others or share them via social network services. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook account. Samsung Applications Gallery...
Page 68: Internet
To share, save, or print the current web page, • Refresh to reload the current page. More options. • Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Or pinch the screen to zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in. Samsung Applications Internet...
Page 69: Browser Tabs
To bookmark the current web page: prompts. ► Tap Bookmark > Add. To open a bookmarked web page, ► Tap Bookmark and tap an entry. History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Bookmark > History tab. Samsung Applications Internet...
Page 70: Incognito Tabs
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. after you close the incognito tab. To open a new incognito tab: ► Tap More options > New incognito tab. Samsung Applications Internet...
Page 71: Music Player
Adding Music to a Playlist begin playback. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap the Playlists tab. • Tap a playlist name, and then tap Add music. • Select music files to add. 3. Tap OK. Samsung Applications Music Player...
Page 72 More options > Edit title. • Scan for nearby devices: Share music with 5. Enter a new title for the playlist. nearby DLNA compatible devices. • Settings: Change your Music settings. • End: End the Music app. Samsung Applications Music Player...
Page 73 Assign the current song as a Favorite. Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go to next song. Plays the entire song list once. Lists the current playlist songs. Replays the current list when the list ends. Samsung Applications Music Player...
Page 74: My Files
Add shortcut to home screen: Add a shortcut to a file or folder on the Home screen. Apps > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Select a group, and then tap a file or folder to open it. Samsung Applications My Files...
Page 75: Additional Functions
Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a file or folder on the Home screen. Details: View file or folder details. Add to Favorite folders: Add folders to your list of favorites folders. Zip: Compress the contents of a folder. Samsung Applications My Files...
Page 76: S Voice
Apps > S Voice. 1. Speak a command. 2. Tap the microphone icon if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command. Tip: Tap More options for example commands and to view a tutorial. Samsung Applications S Voice...
Page 77: Samsung Apps
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 > Samsung 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 78: Video Player
2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap to continue playing the video in a floating window. • Drag the window to any location on the screen. • Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Samsung Applications Video Player...
Page 79: Watchon
WatchON Configure Your Device as a Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your device as a remote control for your TV, set top box, Remote DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device. Note: Before initiating use, verify you have an active 1.
Page 80: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a check box. When enabled, a connections and settings, check mark displays. add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and Accessing Settings features. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 81: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device from all networks and turns off 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to enable or disable the option. connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi Note: You can also control Airplane mode from and Bluetooth.
Page 82: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Scanning and Connect to a Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Wi-Fi Network (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. requires access to a Wireless Access 2.
Page 83 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Network The following icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, 2. Tap Wi‑Fi > Add Wi‑Fi network. and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 84 Wi-Fi Settings Smart network switch: Automatically switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to maintain a The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of stable Internet connection. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Install certificates: Install authentication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 85 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 the ON/OFF switch beside Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
Page 86: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Changing Your Device’s Name Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi allows you to connect wirelessly to a based features. This is the name others will use when number of Bluetooth devices, such pairing with your device via Bluetooth.
Page 87: Scan For Bluetooth Devices
Making Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 88 Disconnect a Paired Device Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ON/OFF switch to between the device and your device, but retains the turn on Bluetooth. knowledge of the pairing.
Page 89: Data Usage
Data Usage • Monitor your mobile data usage. Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with Note: Your service provider may account for data usage usage by application below.
Page 90: Mobile Networks
Mobile Networks • Control your device’s access to Roaming: (Not configurable.) Current roaming status. networks and mobile data service. • Signal strength: (Not configurable) Current signal strength. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Network mode: Choose a preferred network 2.
Page 91: Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot Use Mobile Hotspot to share your Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off device’s Internet connection with Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet other devices using your device as a connection.
Page 92 Connect a Device to Your Allowed Device List Mobile Hotspot Control whether devices 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 93 Change the Mobile HotSpot Password Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap More networks > Mobile Hotspot. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on. 3. Tap Configure Mobile Hotspot. 4. Tap the Security field, select WPA2 PSK, and enter a new password.
Page 94: Tethering
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Note: Using Mobile Broadband Connect tethering requires a subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile internet connection with a computer Broadband Connect service. For information, contact that connects to your device with a Verizon Wireless. USB cable or by Bluetooth. 1.
Page 95: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > VPN. You must set a screen lock PIN or password 2. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap before setting up a VPN.
Page 96: Ethernet Connections
Ethernet Connections Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks. 2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings Ethernet Connections...
Page 97: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby 3. Set the following options: • devices via Wi-Fi. Content to share: Select the content to share. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. • Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can Allowed devices: Indicate the devices which can access your data.
Page 98: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap More networks > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. • Tap Scan to find more devices. 3.
Page 99: View Your Verizon Account
View Your Verizon Account View your Verizon account and data plan information. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > View Verizon Account. Settings View Your Verizon Account...
Page 100: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Configure the sounds and vibrations 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. used to indicate notifications, screen 2. Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: touches, and other activities. • Sound: Your device uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you’ve chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts.
Page 101: Adjust The Volume
Adjust the Volume Set the Vibration Intensity Set the system volume level, and set default volume for Set the level for vibration to accompany ringtones, notifications and other media. notifications, and feedback for your screen touches, also known as haptic feedback. Tip: You can also set System volume From a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
Page 102: Change The Notifications Sound
Change the Notifications Sound Set the Screen Lock Sound Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Play a sound when you unlock the screen. messages and event reminders. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 103: Set Samsung Keyboard Sounds
Set Notification Sounds for Set Samsung Keyboard Sounds Samsung Applications Set the keyboard sounds. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Set your applications’ notification sound settings. 2. The following options are available: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap •...
Page 104: Display Settings
Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Adjust the Screen Brightness You can set the font style and size for all text that Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, displays on the screen. or to your personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Page 105: Screen Rotation
Screen Rotation Smart Stay Set the screen to rotate when the device is rotated Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen (landscape or portrait). will not time out as long as you are facing the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 106: Select A Screen Mode
Select a Screen Mode Reading Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. Optimize the screen for reading with selected You can choose to have the device automatically applications. adapt the display depending on the type of image 1.
Page 107 • Daydream (Screen Saver) Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Settings for options. The Daydream setting controls what the screen • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. displays when the device is docked (dock not Settings for options. included), or while charging.
Page 108 Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen When enabled, the sensitivity of the tap screen is increased, to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to enable.
Page 109: 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. 2. Tap Wallpapers. 3. Tap Home Screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
Page 110: Lock Screen
Lock Screen • Choose settings for unlocking your Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium screen. to high security. • None: Do not lock the screen. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
Page 111 • Pattern Only Owner Information: Show owner information on • the lock screen. Pattern type: Select a pattern type. • • Lock automatically: Set how quickly to lock the Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you screen after the screen automatically turns off. draw it.
Page 112: Multi Window
Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap ON/OFF. For more information, see Multi Window. Settings Multi Window...
Page 113: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel. buttons appear on the Notification – or – Panel. From the Notification panel, tap View all > Edit. You can also customize which apps 2.
Page 114 Recommended Applications When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Notification panel. 2.
Page 115: 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: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 4.
Page 116: Storage And Memory Card
Storage and Memory Card View the device memory and usage, Increase Available Memory or mount, unmount, or format an ► Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all apps. optional memory card (not included). ► Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap Select all), and then tap Delete.
Page 117 Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card You can use a microSD or microSDHC card (not When you install a memory card (not included), it is included) to add additional memory space to your automatically mounted (connected to the device) and device.
Page 118: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Formatting an SD Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an memory card (not the memory card, unmount the card before removing it included), you will want to backup your music and photo from the device.
Page 119: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. •...
Page 120: Power Saving
Power Saving Conserve battery power by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. automatically adjusting the screen 2. Tap Power saving for options: brightness, limiting the performance • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Tap Power saving mode to select of the CPU, and other power options.
Page 121: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install new Memory Usage applications on your device. Use See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. Application manager settings to Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap manage your downloaded and Applications >...
Page 122 Downloaded Move to SD card: Move this app to your microSD card. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Clear data: Clear application data from 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > memory. Applications > Application manager. Clear cache: Clear an application’s temporary 2.
Page 123 SD Card Running Services View and control services running on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 124: Default Applications
Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts 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. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Contacts, You can also use a simpler Home screen which Email, Gallery, Internet, or S Voice:...
Page 125: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Blocking mode. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Configure options: • Tap Turn off notifications to block all notifications. • Tap Turn off alarm to block all alarms. •...
Page 126: 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 127: Use User Profiles
Use User Profiles Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs To access the device with a user profile, select a profile at the top right of the locked screen. The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under ME at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.
Page 128: Private Mode
Private Mode Set Up Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. device. 2. Tap Private mode. 3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode.
Page 129: Location Services
Location Services 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 Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap functionality.
Page 130: Location Reporting
Location Reporting My Places Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such services that require location information. This as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your information can improve your search results and other search results based on places that you have visited.
Page 131: Security
Encrypt Your Data Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 1.
Page 132: View Passwords
View Passwords Find My Mobile Web Page ► To access your device remotely, Display password characters briefly as you type them. visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn the Lock Your SIM Card feature on .
Page 133: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports to • Storage type: Select a storage location for Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
Page 134: Fingerprint
You can also use your fingerprint to instructions to register a fingerprint and verify your identity when logging in to password. • your Samsung account. To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then touch • To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the...
Page 135: Additional Settings
2. Tap Finger Scanner Change alternative and access Screen lock settings. For more password information, see Lock Screen. • 3. Enter your fingerprint or password. Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings Fingerprint...
Page 136: Language And Input Devices
Language and Input Devices Select Your Default Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input device settings. or Input Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Default. Set Your Default Language 3. Select a keyboard. Apps >...
Page 137: Samsung Keyboard Settings
Samsung Keyboard Settings Swype Keyboard Settings Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Language and input.
Page 138: Google Voice Typing Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Search Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Voice Typing. searches using spoken commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget.
Page 139 Mouseover: Show more information when you options: move the pointer over items on the screen. • Choose either the Samsung and Goggle text-to Preview and icons labels: Show previews, speech engines. Tap Settings next to each progress information, speed dial information TTS engine for options.
Page 140: 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 141 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings or your default application settings.
Page 142: Motions
Motions Control certain device actions by tapping the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the following: • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.
Page 143: Accounts
Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. networking accounts. 3. Tap one of the account types. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and Depending on the account, you can set up the account.
Page 144: Account Settings
Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Settings. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > (account type). the same type. 3.
Page 145: Date And Time Settings
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. date and time information from the 2. Tap Date and time. wireless network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.
Page 146: Accessibility
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, features that make using the device and dragging two fingers across the screen. easier for those with certain physical • Notification reminder: Play a beep when a disabilities.
Page 147 Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for receiver voice. this tap gesture. • • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Interaction control: Enable motions and screen subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap timeout. You can also block areas of the screen Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
Page 148: 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. 2. Tap Accessories for options: HDMI • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to optional HDMI devices (not included).
Page 149: Printing
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug‑in to install additional print service drivers.
Page 150: About Your Device
3. Follow prompts to check for available software updates to download and install. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information. • Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. Settings About Your Device...

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