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T A B L E T

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  • Page 1: 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 2: Legal Notices

    WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH owned by or which is otherwise the property of RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...
  • Page 3 Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. security with enterprise use in mind. Additional microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of ™...
  • Page 4 Samsung legal > Health and Safety • Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty • End User License Agreement (EULA) Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > End User License Agreement Legal Notices...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Smart Manager .............50 ............. 1 Video Player Front View ..............51 ................2 Back View ................3 Settings ................53 Assemble Your Device ..........4 How to Use Settings ..........54 Set Up Your Device ............6 Wi-Fi ..................55 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......

  • Page 6: Getting Started

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

  • Page 7: Front View

    Front View USB charger/ Front camera Accessory port Recent Back Home key • • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and yourself. hold for Home screen options. • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

  • Page 8: Back View

    Back View Speaker Headset jack Power key Rear camera Volume key Memory card slot Microphone • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your (not included). device’s sounds. • • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Power key: Press to lock or wake up the screen.

  • Page 9: 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 10 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, 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 11: 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. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out.

  • Page 12: 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 Accounts settings.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite and notification icons (left).

  • Page 15: Change The Wallpaper

    Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.

  • Page 16: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create app folders on a Home screen. Apps.

  • Page 17: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left.

  • Page 18: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location to drag. and basics for how to customize • screens by editing, sharing, and Drag a shortcut to add it to a Home screen. •...
  • Page 19 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This usually 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 20: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Manage users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. View the Notification Panel •...

  • Page 21: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Quick Connect In addition to notifications, the Notification panel Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly also provides quick access to device functions such connect to them. as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. •...

  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Window Controls Activate Multi Window Select an application window and tap  Control Apps that support Multi Window display together on in the middle of the window to display the window a split screen.
  • Page 23 You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap  Recent. • Recently used apps that support Multi window Multi window in the title bar. have Multi window in the title bar to launch the 2. Tap application in Multi window view. •...

  • Page 24: Enter Text

    — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 25 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Languages To enable Google voice typing: Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Apps List

    • Play Store: Download new apps For more information, see Disabled Services. from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...
  • Page 28 Organize Your Apps Remove Folders The Apps shortcuts can be organized into folders Remove folders from an Apps screen without and rearranged in a custom order. deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 2.

  • Page 29: Google Applications

    Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Organize information you regularly look up into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. google.com Visit to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.

  • Page 30: Play Music

    Photos This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google account. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 31: Microsoft Applications

    Microsoft Applications These Microsoft applications are Word also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing docs on tablets with a screen size Excel of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office The Excel app provides a core 365 subscription.

  • Page 32: Additional Applications

    Samsung Milk Music, powered by Slacker, gives you more of the music you love, curated by DJs and industry pros, all free, exclusive to Samsung Galaxy owners and available on Google Play. Surf stations and genres by turning the interactive dial to navigate with no lag time between songs.

  • Page 33: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The device also provides advanced arithmetic functions. functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 34: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1.
  • Page 35 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 > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...

  • Page 36: Camera

    Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Gallery Effect Record video Timer Take a picture Picture size Switch cameras Camera Shooting mode settings • • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. and videos.

  • Page 37: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by camera. which camera is active (front or rear facing). Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 38: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Rear camera • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder.

  • Page 39: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of alarms. the alarm. Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the 1.

  • Page 40: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 42: Delete Contacts

    Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard contacts to delete. via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an email, or 1.
  • Page 43 Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.

  • Page 44: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...

  • Page 45: Email Settings

    Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 46: Galaxy Apps

    Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Tap an app and follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 47: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.

  • Page 48: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Internet. ► Tap Add tab.
  • Page 49 Internet Settings Saved Web Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on These settings allow you to modify settings your device so that you can access it offline. associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 50: Memo

    Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. Apps > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Compose a Memo • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. 1.

  • Page 51: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue Options Sound quality and effects Playback position Favorite Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • • Song queue: Tap to view the current song list Playback controls: Tap the icons to change being played.

  • Page 52: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4.

  • Page 53: My Files

    My Files • Access files stored on your Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers or other cloud storage locations that you have device, including images, videos, added. songs, and sound clips. Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files located in your Google Drive account.
  • Page 54 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. After tapping a category, the following options  My Files. are available: 2. Tap MORE > Edit. •...

  • Page 55: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart Manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap device’s battery, storage, RAM,  Smart Manager. and system security. You can ► Tap each of the following for options: •...

  • Page 56: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list File name More options Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Video list: See the current video playlist. Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current video.
  • Page 57 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.

  • Page 58: Settings

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

  • Page 59: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access 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 Search feature. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 60: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 61 Wi-Fi Options 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 62: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process.
  • Page 63 Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your tablet to another device, When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two you can rename the paired device to make it easier devices no longer recognize each other. To connect to recognize.

  • Page 64: Airplane Mode

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

  • Page 65: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Data usage for options: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below.

  • Page 66: More Connection Settings

    2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 67: Sounds And Notifications

    2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, select it. and then choose a mode: • Sound: Your device uses the sounds and Set Notification Sounds for Samsung volume levels you have chosen in Sound Applications settings for notifications and alerts. Choose notification alerts for new messages, •...

  • Page 68: Sound Effects

    3. Tap ON/OFF next to Turn on now to enable this • option. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Set Schedule This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Sound Quality and Effects on and off automatically at scheduled times.
  • Page 69 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose what notifications can display while the device is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen and choose an option. App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Display

    Display Configure the tablet’s display Font Size and Style brightness, screen timeout delay, You can set the font style and size for all text that and other display settings. displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...
  • Page 71 Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...

  • Page 72: Motions And Gestures

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

  • Page 73: Applications Settings

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

  • Page 74: Running Services

    • CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s 4. Tap one of the applications to view application customization. information. • • Permissions: View information about the STOP: Stops the application from running application’s access to your device and data. on the device. This is usually done prior to uninstalling the application.

  • Page 75: Default Applications

    Default Applications Disabled Services View and configure disabled apps on your device. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled the default.

  • Page 76: Users

    Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the more. Users can also adjust user’s Google account, Samsung account, and any tablet settings that affect other local accounts associated with the user.

  • Page 77: 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 > Wallpaper. 2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS.

  • Page 78: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect 4. Choose a screen lock option: • your data with Lock Screen and Show information: Show information, such as the weather information, on the Lock screen. Security settings. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.

  • Page 79: Unknown Sources

    Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and data on a memory card (not included) each time it is enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 80: Device Administration

    Device Administration Advanced Manage your device administrators and application Use these options to configure advanced security installation privileges. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 2.

  • Page 81: Privacy

    Privacy Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 82: 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, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 83: Accessibility

    Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung with the device. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. You can turn on Voice Assistant from any • screen by pressing the Home key quickly Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles three times (triple-press).
  • Page 84 Dexterity and Interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction.

  • Page 85: 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 86: Backup And Reset

    3. Tap one of the following options: Account • Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account. Enable backup of your information to Samsung • servers. Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 1.

  • Page 87: Language And Input

    Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard Settings language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 88: Google Voice Typing Settings

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a options for options: connected Bluetooth headset (not included). • Choose either the Samsung or Google Settings next to text-to-speech engine. Tap each TTS engine for options. •...
  • Page 89 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.

  • Page 90: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used Apps and System Usage for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and system process. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. Tap an entry to view how it is affecting  Settings.

  • Page 91: Storage

    Storage View the device memory Memory Card (SD Card) and usage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Device Memory Install a Memory Card View and manage the memory used by the device. You can use an optional microSD card (not included) to add additional memory space to 1.

  • Page 92: Format A Memory Card

    Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 93: Date And Time

    Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 94: User Manual

    User Manual View tips and guidelines for using your device. To view the user manual for this device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap User manual. Settings User Manual...

  • Page 95: About Device

    About Device View information about your Software Updates device, including status, legal Use Software update to update your device’s information, hardware and software. software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

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