Page 1 Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction About the User Guide Access Instructions on Tablet Get Started Parts and Functions Charge the Battery Turn Your Tablet On and Off Use the Touchscreen Activate Your Tablet Complete the Setup Screens Basic Operations Basics Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Tablet Settings Menu Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation Capture Screenshots Applications Launch Applications Apps List SIM Card Phone Number Airplane Mode Enter Text Samsung Keyboard Google Voice Typing Tips for Editing Text Google Account Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Google Play Store Find and Install an App Request a Refund for a Paid App Update an App Uninstall an App...
Page 3 Get Help with Google Play Lock and Unlock Your Screen Update Your Tablet Update Your Tablet Software Update Your Profile Update Your PRL Memory Card Install a microSD Card Remove a microSD Card View the microSD Card’s Available Memory Format a microSD Card Unmount a microSD Card Your Tablet's Home Screen Home Screen Basics Home Screen Layout Extended Home Screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Status Bar Notification Panel Customize the Home Screen Change the Wallpaper Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen Add Folders to the Home Screen Contacts Add a Contact View Contacts Edit a Contact Delete a Contact Share a Contact Import Contacts Back Up Contacts Messaging and Internet Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message View Gmail Messages Use Gmail Labels...
Page 4 Archive Gmail Threads Mute Gmail Threads Delete Gmail Threads Search Gmail Messages Report Spam or Phishing Gmail Add Another Google (Gmail) Account Switching Between Gmail Accounts Gmail Settings Email Set Up an Email Account Add an Email Account Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account Compose and Send Email Open Email Messages Delete an Email Account Manage Your Email Inbox Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G CDMA Networks) 4G LTE Your User Name Data Connection Status and Indicators Browser Use the Browser Add a Bookmark View Browser History Open New Browser Tab Browser Settings Chrome Browser Camera and Video Camera Overview Take Pictures and Record Videos Take a Picture Record Videos Shooting Modes View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Edit Pictures Share Pictures and Videos...
Page 5 Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media Share Videos on YouTube Camera Options and Settings Switch Cameras Set Camera Options Apps and Features Calculator Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar View Calendar Events Share Calendar Events Sync Calendars Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar Clock Set Alarms World Clock Stopwatch Timer Excel Galaxy Apps Gallery Google Hangouts Google Maps Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Music Google Search Use Google Search Use Google Voice Search Facebook Instagram Messenger My Files OneDrive OneNote PowerPoint...
Page 6 Samsung Milk Music Video Word YouTube 1Weather Lookout NASCAR Mobile Pages Manager Samsung+ Connectivity Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and a Computer Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Settings Disconnect Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth Bluetooth Information Enable Bluetooth Pair Bluetooth Devices Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device Share Information Using Bluetooth Receiving Data via Bluetooth Settings Basic Settings Wi-Fi Settings Menu Bluetooth Settings Mobile Hotspot Settings Airplane Mode Data Usage Settings Mobile Networks Settings More Connection Settings Tethering Printing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Ethernet Sounds and Notifications Settings...
Page 7 Sound Mode Volume Sounds Sound Quality and Effects Notifications Display Settings Motions and Gestures Applications Settings Application Manager Default Applications Calendar Settings Camera Settings Contacts Settings Email Settings Internet Settings Weather Settings Wallpaper Lock Screen and Security Settings Lock Screen and Security Overview Screen Lock Disable the Screen Lock Device Security Privacy Location Settings Private Mode Report Diagnostic Info Accessibility Settings Vision Accessibility Settings Hearing Accessibility Settings Dexterity and Interaction Settings Configure Other Accessibility Settings Account Settings Backup and Reset Language and Input Settings Battery Settings Power Saving Mode Ultra Power Saving Mode...
Page 8 Storage Settings Date and Time Settings Help Activate This Device System Update About Device For Assistance Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Manage Your Account Copyright Information Intellectual Property Open Source Software Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability Modification of Software Samsung KNOX Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? Legal Information Index...
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new tablet. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy Tab E. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your tablet. Before Using Your Tablet Thoroughly read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your tablet for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your tablet's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the tablet's home screen, which is displayed by pressing the Home key. Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your tablet. Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your tablet's display. Other Notations In the user guide, the tablet may be referred to either as “tablet” or “device.” Access Instructions on Tablet Whether you are new to Android or just new to your Galaxy Tab E, your tablet can help you learn how to use it. Access Help Use the tablet's Help menu to learn about your tablet.
Page 10 2. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Help 3. Tap a topic to view its contents, or tap Search to search for a topic. Introduction...
Page 11: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions The following illustration and table outline your tablet’s primary parts and key functions. Part Description Touchscreen Display information needed to operate your tablet, such as the call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one- tap access to all of your features and applications. Access recently used apps. Recent Apps key Home key Return to the home screen. Press and hold to open Google Search/Google Now. Microphone Record your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. Return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options Back key menu, the notification panel, or keyboard. Front camera Take pictures and record videos while facing the screen. May also be used for video conference apps. Headset jack Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Speaker Play sounds. Get Started...
Page 12: Charge The Battery
Part Description Power/Lock key Turn the tablet or screen on or off, or switch your tablet to airplane mode. Volume key Adjust media volume. SD card Location of the SD card. Rear camera Take pictures and videos. SIM card Location of the SIM card. USB charger/accessory Connect the tablet to the charger via a USB cable. port CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet. Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your tablet’s battery using either the included charging head and USB cable or via a USB connection on your computer. Note: This tablet has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the tablet with no battery charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or the tablet may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period. Charge Using the USB Charger Use the charger that came with your tablet.
Page 13: Turn Your Tablet On And Off
Unplug the charging head from the outlet, and remove the USB cable from both the tablet and the charging head. Charge Using a PC Connection Before using a PC connection to charge your tablet, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on the type of connection, your tablet’s battery may not charge. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the top of your tablet. 2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the tablet and the computer. Turn Your Tablet On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off. Turn Your Tablet On Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Get Started...
Page 14 Your tablet will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the Lock screen. See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock. The first time you turn the tablet on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the Setup Screens for details. If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information. Turn Your Tablet Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the tablet options menu. Get Started...
Page 15: Use The Touchscreen
2. Tap Power off to turn the tablet off. Your tablet will power off. Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off (unless the battery is charging). Note: If your device is not responding, press and hold both the Power/Lock and Volume down keys simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the device. Use the Touchscreen Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap or Touch When you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger. Get Started...
Page 16: Touch And Hold
Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Get Started...
Page 17 Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Get Started...
Page 18 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to move your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Enter Text for more details. Get Started...
Page 19: Activate Your Tablet
Note: Screen rotation must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. To enable screen rotation, slide your finger down from the status bar to display the Notification table, and then tap Screen rotation to enable the option. Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen by moving two fingers inward to zoom out, or spread by moving two fingers outward to zoom in. Activate Your Tablet Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands free activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL update screen and a Firmware update screen. Follow the instructions to continue. If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number on your account (you are swapping tablets), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your tablet. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet. Activate on your tablet: Get Started...
Page 20: Complete The Setup Screens
Complete the Setup Screens The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your tablet. Once your tablet has been turned on, you will see a welcome message. You can then complete the setup process. Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your tablet has been activated on your Sprint account. 1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap to begin setup: Language: Choose the default language for your tablet’s operation. Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your tablet’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing. 2. Follow the instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the Next one. During setup, you may see these options: Note: Screens may vary based on the activation status of your tablet. Wi-Fi: By default, your tablet prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your tablet’s connection to the wireless network. Terms and conditions: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and consent for diagnostic and usage data. If you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, tap the check box. Tap Next to proceed, and then tap Agree to confirm that you understand and agree to the terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. Hands free activation: Automatically connect to Sprint network and set up voice and data services. After Hands Free Activation completes, tap OK to continue. Get Started...
Page 21 Add your account (Google): Your tablet uses your Google Account to provide access to many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account right from your tablet. You can also skip signing in to your Google Account, or sign in later. To sign in to an existing Google Account, you will need your account name (Gmail address) and password. For both new and existing accounts, you will need to review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy by tapping Accept when prompted. Name: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and apps. Protect your tablet: Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the tablet without your permission. Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & restore, Location and Communication options. Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account. To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree when prompted. 3. Tap Finish to complete setup. Your tablet is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access additional options through the Apps list or through Settings. Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your tablet. However, to download apps from the Google Play store app, you must link your tablet to a Google Account. Get Started...
Page 22: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your tablet. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your tablet’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your tablet’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. 1. From any screen, press the Home key to display the home screen. 2. Tap Apps to display the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics. Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function. Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen. Basic Operations...
Page 23: Tablet Settings Menu
Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key. Tap the Recent Apps key to view a list of recently used applications. Tablet Settings Menu You can customize your tablet’s settings and options through the Settings menu. From home, tap Apps > Settings – or – Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings The Settings menu displays. For more information, see Settings. Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your tablet’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the tablet sideways. Basic Operations...
Page 24: Capture Screenshots
Turn Screen Rotation On or Off 1. Open the notification panel by dragging down from the top of the screen. 2. Tap Screen rotation to turn the option on or off. You may need to scroll left or right to see the Screen rotation option. If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap Edit to display the full options list. Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation. Capture Screenshots You can use your tablet’s Power/Lock and Home keys to capture screenshots. Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the tablet’s Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery Depending on your settings, you may also capture a screenshot by swiping your palm across the screen from side to side. To set up Palm swipe screen capture: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Motions and gestures and then tap ON/OFF next to Palm swipe to capture. Basic Operations...
Page 25: Applications
Applications The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your tablet. Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list. 1. From home, tap Apps The apps list opens. 2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. The application opens. Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your tablet. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your tablet. Function/Service Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the 1Weather world. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area. Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations. Calculator Basic Operations...
Page 26 Function/Service Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and Calendar appointments, organize your time, and be reminded of important events. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras. Camera Browse the Internet using Google’s Chrome Web browser. Chrome Set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a Clock stopwatch, and set a timer. Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Contacts contacts you enter and save directly in your tablet as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Store, sync, and access your data across multiple devices with Drive Google Drive’s cloud storage. Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers. Email Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel Excel. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list. Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share Facebook updates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games. Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device. Galaxy Apps View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with Gallery your tablet’s camera or downloaded. Send and receive messages using Google’s Gmail service. Gmail Search the Internet using Google Search. Google Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account Google Settings settings. ...
Page 27 Function/Service Use Google Maps to determine your current location with or without Maps GPS, get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. Organize your life by creating, editing, and managing memos. Memo Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger. Messenger Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, My Files and other data in one convenient location. NASCAR Mobile is designed to bring you what you, our fans, want NASCAR Mobile directly to your Android device. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights, and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver informational stats, plus more. NextRadio is an FM tuner application that receives FM radio NextRadio broadcasts in your local area. NextRadio also provides a data service for radio broadcasters to share information about their station and their broadcast content so that listeners can receive real-time updates as they listen. OneDrive gives you free online storage for all your personal files so OneDrive you can get to them from your Android device, computer, and any other devices you use. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list. Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick OneNote Notes or review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list. Pages Manager lets you manage up to 50 social media pages from Pages Manager your smartphone or tablet. You can check page activity, share with your audience and see insights. View photos and videos on your tablet, and sync them with your Photos Google+ account. ...
Page 28: Sim Card Phone Number
Function/Service Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple Samsung Milk Music way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment. Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung+ Samsung device. Configure settings and options on your tablet. Settings Sprint Family Locater Sprint Family Locator lets you locate any phone on your Sprint family plan instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Purchase, download, and play music and tones for your tablet. Sprint Music Plus View videos on your tablet. Video Search the Internet and your tablet using voice commands. Voice Search Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Word Microsoft Word. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list. YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and YouTube share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user- generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos. Note: Available apps are subject to change. SIM Card Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your tablet’s wireless phone number.
Page 29 2. Tap About device 3. Tap Status > SIM card status. Basic Operations...
Page 30: Airplane Mode
You will see the number listed under My phone number. Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your tablet on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode > Turn on to turn Airplane mode on. Your tablet is now in airplane mode. The Airplane mode icon displays on the status bar. Tip: You can also access Airplane mode through the notification panel. Drag the status bar down to reveal the notification panel, slide the Quick settings buttons to the left, and then tap Airplane mode > Turn on to turn Airplane mode on. To turn off airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. Basic Operations...
Page 31: Enter Text
2. Tap Airplane mode. Your tablet’s wireless connection features are now restored. Tip: You can also access airplane mode through the notification panel. Drag the status bar down to reveal the notification panel, slide the Quick settings buttons to the left, and then tap Airplane mode to turn Airplane mode off. Enter Text You can type on your tablet using the touchscreen Samsung keyboard or Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard Use the touchscreen Samsung keyboard for entering text. The keyboard appears automatically when you tap a text entry field, and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. You can also use the Google voice typing option to enter text using your voice (see Google Voice Typing for details). The Samsung keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys (like on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more. Note: Depending on which app you are using (Messages, Email, etc.), the keyboard appearance may differ. Basic Operations...
Page 32 Assigning the Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device, you can select the Samsung keyboard to be your default text input method from Settings, or you can choose it at any time while entering text. Note: The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method on your tablet. Additional keyboards and input methods are available for download at the Google Play store. See Google Play Store. To select the Samsung keyboard: From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Default keyboard, and then choose Samsung keyboard. While entering text: 1. Drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel. 2. Tap Select keyboard, and then choose Samsung keyboard. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options: Tap ...
Page 33: Google Voice Typing
If you have more than one language selected in Samsung keyboard settings, you can swipe your finger over to switch between languages. Configure Samsung Keyboard From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Samsung keyboard. Google Voice Typing Google voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text. Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text 1. While entering text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Google voice typing. – or – Tap on the Samsung keyboard. – or – Touch and hold on the Samsung keyboard, and then tap 2. Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered.
Page 34: Tips For Editing Text
Tips for Editing Text Your tablet gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. Double-tap text to highlight it, and then select from the following options: Select all: Highlight all the text in the field. Cut: Remove the selected text and save it to the clipboard. Copy: Copy the selected text to the clipboard. Paste: Insert the last copied or cut text into the current field. Dictionary: Access your personal dictionary. Note: Editing options may vary between apps. Touch and hold for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a). Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several tablet features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your tablet and your online Google Account. Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or by using your tablet. Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your tablet’s Setup application. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your tablet, such as Google ...
Page 35 4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Tablet 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts 2. Tap Add account. Basic Operations...
Page 36 3. Tap Google > Or create a new account. 4. Enter your First name and Last name, and then tap Next. Basic Operations...
Page 37 5. Enter a desired Username, and then tap Next. 6. When prompted, enter and re-type a password. Then tap Next. 7. Enter a valid phone number to help you recover your Google Account and password if you ever forget it, and then tap Next. Basic Operations...
Page 38 Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your tablet or online, it may prompt you to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your tablet. 8. Read the Google Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other legal documents, and then tap I agree. Basic Operations...
Page 39 Your tablet connects with the Google servers and displays your account information. 9. Tap Next. 10. Configure your Google data backup and communication, and then tap Next. 11. If desired, you can set up payment options for purchases through the Google Play store, and then tap Next. Basic Operations...
Page 40: Sign In To Your Google Account
You are signed in to your new Google Account. Your Google account is listed in Apps > Settings > Accounts Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your tablet, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. Basic Operations...
Page 41 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts 2. Tap Add account. Basic Operations...
Page 42 3. Tap Google. 4. Tap Enter your email, enter your Gmail address, and then tap Next. Basic Operations...
Page 43 5. Enter your password, and then tap Next. 6. Read the Google Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and other legal documents, and then tap Accept. Basic Operations...
Page 44 7. Configure your Google data backup and communication, and then tap Next. 8. Set up payment information for use in the Google Play store, and then tap Next. You are now signed in to your Google Account, and your tablet will start synchronizing with your Google Account. Basic Operations...
Page 45: Google Play Store
Your Google account is listed in Apps > Settings > Accounts Google Play Store Google Play is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your tablet. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games, to bestselling books, blockbuster movies, and music. When you find what you want, you can easily download and install it on your tablet. To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your tablet’s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Browser and Sign In to Your Google Account for details. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your tablet from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.). Sprint is not responsible in any way for user-installed applications (quality, reliability, legality, fitness for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting malfunctions (viruses, etc.). Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third- party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you are not comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Basic Operations...
Page 46: Find And Install An App
Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your tablet, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your tablet. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, or Newsstand), find an item you are interested in, and tap the name. Browse through featured apps. Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google Play. Search for an app. Tap the Google play search field, enter the name or type of app you are looking for, and then tap on the keyboard. 3. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 4. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Note: If you did not set up a payment option during tablet setup or when adding your Google Account, you will be prompted to add a payment method when making a purchase from Google Play. 5. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your tablet. If you agree to the conditions, tap Accept (for free apps) or the price and then Accept (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app.
Page 47: Update An App
1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps. 3. Tap the app to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens. 4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled. Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app. Update an App Directly 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps. Basic Operations...
Page 48 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap Update > Accept. The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > My apps. Basic Operations...
Page 49: Uninstall An App
3. Tap the app you want to set for auto-update, and then tap More options > Auto-update. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available. Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store Basic Operations...
Page 50 2. Tap Menu > My apps. 3. On the Installed screen, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap Uninstall > OK. The app is uninstalled and removed from your tablet. Basic Operations...
Page 51: Get Help With Google Play
Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. Tap Menu > Help & Feedback. Your tablet will display the Google Play store Help page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Tap Browse all articles to browse the full help menu, or tap Search help to search for specific topics. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key again will show the Lock screen.
Page 52 To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key. The Lock screen appears. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. Basic Operations...
Page 53: Update Your Tablet
The screen is unlocked. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw a pattern, enter a password or PIN. See Screen Lock. Update Your Tablet From time to time, updates may become available for your tablet. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > System Update menu. Software Update Cautions During update: The tablet cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to update your tablet’s software. Signal during update: Update your tablet where signal reception is good, and do not change location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the tablet. Other functions during update: Other tablet functions cannot be used during a software update. Update Your Tablet Software You can update your tablet's software using the System Update option. Before Updating Your Tablet Updating your tablet may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your tablet (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before Basic Operations...
Page 54 updating your tablet firmware. Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Google > [your account]. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable backup of each item. 3. Tap More > Sync now to sync your Google Account information. To back up your Exchange Mail information: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable backup of each option (Calendar, Contacts, Email, Tasks). 3. Tap More > Sync now to sync your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync information. To back up your Google apps: 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store 2. ...
Page 55 Your tablet automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your tablet off and back on to complete the software upgrade. – or – 1. Locate the Software update icon in the notification area. 2. Drag the status bar down. 3. Tap to open the Software update screen. 4. Tap Install and follow the instructions. The downloading icon appears within the status bar to indicate the tablet is downloading the necessary files. 5. Follow the prompts to install the update and restart your tablet. Confirm Your Current Tablet Software 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device . Basic Operations...
Page 56: Update Your Profile
2. Locate the Software version read-only field. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update > Update Profile. Basic Operations...
Page 57: Update Your Prl
2. Follow the instructions. The tablet will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update > Update PRL. Basic Operations...
Page 58: Memory Card
2. Follow the instructions. The tablet will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Memory Card You can install an optional microSD memory card (not included), to add storage for images, videos, music, documents, and other files on your tablet. Your Galaxy Tab E can accommodate high capacity microSD cards with up to 128 GB of memory. Install a microSD Card Use the following procedures to install an optional microSD card (not included) in your tablet. 1. Open the microSD card slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place. Basic Operations...
Page 59: Remove A Microsd Card
3. Replace the microSD card slot cover. Important: You can easily damage the microSD card and card slot by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove an optional installed microSD card (not included) from your tablet. Important: When you need to remove an installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage 2. Tap Unmount SD card, and then tap OK. 3. Open the microSD card slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 4. Gently press in on the microSD card so that it pops out from the slot, and then carefully pull the card out. 5. Replace the microSD card slot cover. Important: You can easily damage the memory card and card slot by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. View the microSD Card’s Available Memory Use the following procedure to view used and available memory on an optional microSD card (not included). From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage ...
Page 60: Unmount A Microsd Card
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on an installed card, after which the files cannot be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format a card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage 2. Tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all. Unmount a microSD Card When you need to remove an optional microSD card, you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage 2. Tap Unmount SD card, and then tap OK. Basic Operations...
Page 61: Your Tablet's Home Screen
Your Tablet's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your tablet’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notification panel. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your tablet’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 62: Extended Home Screens
Item Description Notification area The notification area of the status bar (on the left) displays notifications for incoming messages, missed calls, application updates, and more. Primary shortcuts Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your tablet’s home screens. These are customizable except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static. Applications (Apps) list Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all home screens. Application icons Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add and remove these shortcuts as you wish. Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that reside on your tablet’s home screen. Status bar The status bar displays icons to notify you of your tablet’s status (on the right side) and notifications (on the left side). Status area The status area of the status bar (on the right) displays tablet and service status information such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi and data connectivity, and time. Note: The indicator above the primary shortcuts lets you know your current screen position. Tip: Press the Home key to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your tablet features extended home screens to provide more ...
Page 63: Status Bar And Notification Panel
Swipe left or right to go to an extended home screen. While on an extended screen, press the Home key to return to the main home screen. Add Home Screens If you want to set up more shortcuts or widgets than you have space for, you can add more home screens. 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. 2. Scroll through the thumbnail screens to the right until you see a blank screen with a sign. 3. Tap to add the screen. A new blank home screen will be added to the far right of your screens. Status Bar and Notification Panel Your tablet’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen. Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides tablet and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view the notification panel or access the quick settings menu, tap the status bar and drag it down. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 64 Status Bar Layout Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi-Fi active Downloading Mute mode Vibrate mode Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 65: Notification Panel
Icon Status 3G data service Airplane mode Sync active Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification New email New Gmail New Hangout message Event USB connection Alarm Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available (drag down to view) Note: For additional icons and descriptions, tap Apps > Help > Icon glossary Notification Panel Your tablet’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar. From there, you can check notifications, download updates, open messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more. Open the Notification Panel Slide the status bar down. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.) Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 66 The notification panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list. Close the Notification Panel Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.) – or – Tap the Back key to close the notification panel. Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access to notifications, settings, and the quick settings menu. Notification Panel Quick Settings The quick settings list at the top of the notification panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings options. Scroll left or right to display all available settings, and tap an icon to turn the selected feature on or off. You can customize which settings are available in your quick settings list. 1. From a home screen, drag the status bar down to display the notification panel. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 67: Customize The Home Screen
2. Tap Edit to display the quick settings panel options. 3. Drag buttons to arrange the order in which options appear in the quick settings panel. You will see two sets of buttons: Active buttons on top and Available buttons below. You can have 12 buttons active in the quick setting panel. These appear in the Active buttons list. There will be additional buttons shown in the Available buttons list. These are not currently active in the quick settings panel. To add, remove, or move a button, touch and hold it and move it to the desired location. 4. Tap Done when you are finished. Note: You can only move buttons from Active to Available or vice-versa if there is space in the destination area. For example, if there are already 12 Active buttons, you will need to move one to Available before dragging a different Available button up to the Active area. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 68: Change The Wallpaper
Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the home screen menu. Menu options include Wallpapers and Widgets. Change the Wallpaper Select and assign your tablet’s background wallpaper. 1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers Tip: You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpaper . 2. Tap an option at the top of the screen to select the wallpaper you want to change. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 69: Add Shortcuts To The Home Screen
Home screen: Set the background wallpaper for your home screen. Lock screen: Set the wallpaper for your lock screen. Home and lock screens: Set a wallpaper for both your home screen and your lock screen. 3. Select a wallpaper and tap Set as wallpaper. The wallpaper is set. Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the home screen. 1. From home, tap Apps Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 70: Add Widgets To The Home Screen
The Apps list opens. 2. Touch and hold an app icon. The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens. The shortcut is added to the home screen. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your tablet’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like an application on a Home screen itself. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Widgets Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 71: Add Folders To The Home Screen
2. Touch and hold a widget icon. The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens. The widget is added to the home screen. Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access. 1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it on top of another shortcut and release it. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 72 2. Type a name for the folder and tap Done. A new folder is created. 3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder. The new shortcut is added to the folder. Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap the folder name. 2. Type a new name and then tap Done. Change the Folder Color You can change the color of a folder. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it. 2. Tap and select a color. Your Tablet's Home Screen...
Page 73: Contacts
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your tablet as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information. Sprint is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts. Add a Contact You can add contacts from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list on the left, and a selected contact's information on the right. 2. Tap to add a contact. 3. If you have multiple account types associated with your tablet, select a contact type by tapping the account type in the upper left corner. Contacts...
Page 74 Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your tablet only; they will not be synced with your Google Account. Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account; these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online. If you have multiple Google Accounts set up, you will need to pick a specific account. Select Samsung account to sync your contacts automatically with your Samsung account. Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to sync your contacts automatically with your Microsoft Exchange account. 4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want. Photo: Tap to assign a picture to the contact. Name: Enter the contact’s name. Phone number: Enter a phone number for the contact. Email: Enter an email address. Groups: If desired, assign the contact to one or more contact groups. Add another field: Add additional information, such Organization, Address, Web address, IM account, Event (e.g., birthday), Notes, Nickname, Phonetic name, and Relationship. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field and select the appropriate type. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field. Contacts...
Page 75: View Contacts
5. When you have finished adding information, tap Save. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 76 2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Contacts...
Page 77: Edit A Contact
Item Description More options Access additional options. More (left) provides universal Contacts app options, while More (right) provides individual contact listing options. Groups Show contact groups. Search Search contacts. Image Show the contact’s image. A thumbnail image displays in the contact list on the left, and the full image displays on the right when viewing a contact's details. Contact Tap to show the contact’s details. Add new Add a new contact. contact Edit a Contact Once you have added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap Edit. 4. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. Contacts...
Page 78: Delete A Contact
5. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save. Your changes are saved to the contact entry. Delete a Contact You can delete individual and multiple contacts. Delete an Individual Contact 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts 2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts...
Page 79 The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap More (right) > Delete > Delete. The contact is deleted. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact from the Contacts list and tap Delete > Delete. Delete Multiple Contacts 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 80: Share A Contact
2. Tap More (left) > Delete. 3. Tap contacts to select them, and then tap Delete > Delete. The contacts are deleted. Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging. Share an Individual Contact 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 81 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More (right) > Share contact. You will see list of sharing methods. 3. Select a sharing method: Add to OneNote to send the information to your OneNote account. Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. Drive to save the information to your Google Drive account. Contacts...
Page 82 Email to send the information as an email attachment. See Compose and Send Email. Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. See Create and Send a Gmail Message. OneDrive to send the information to your OneDrive account. Wi-Fi Direct to send the information to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. See Wi-Fi Direct. 4. Follow the prompts for the selected method. The selected contact will be shared. Note: Available sharing options will differ depending on your tablet's configuration. Share Multiple Contacts 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 83 2. Tap More (left) > Share. 3. Tap contacts to select them, and then tap Share. You will see list of sharing methods. 4. Select a sharing method: Contacts...
Page 84: Import Contacts
Add to OneNote to send the information to your OneNote account. Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. Drive to save the information to your Google Drive account. Email to send the information as an email attachment. See Compose and Send Email. Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. See Create and Send a Gmail Message. OneDrive to send the information to your OneDrive account. Wi-Fi Direct to send the information to another device via Wi-Fi Direct. See Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Follow the prompts for the selected method. The selected contacts will be shared. Note: Available sharing options will differ depending on your tablet's configuration. Import Contacts Import (load) contacts that have been backed up to device storage. Import Contacts from Device Storage 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 85: Back Up Contacts
2. Tap More (left) > Settings > Import/Export contacts. You will see the Import/Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Import. 4. Select a destination for the imported contacts. 5. Follow the instructions to complete the import. The contacts are imported and stored in the selected account. Back Up Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud, you can manually back them up to your tablet’s memory for re-import if needed. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts Contacts...
Page 86 You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap More > Settings > Import/Export contacts. You will see the Import/Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Export. The contacts are exported to your main device storage folder. Contacts...
Page 87: Messaging And Internet
Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your tablet’s messaging and data capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, social networking accounts, and Hangouts. Gmail Use Google’s Gmail service and your Google Account to send, receive, and manage your Gmail messages. Before using Gmail, you must register a Google (Gmail) Account on your tablet. See Google Account for details. Gmail Cautions Gmail is handled as email from a PC. Restricting email from PCs on your tablet prevents your tablet from receiving Gmail. Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your tablet to create and send Gmail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail The Gmail inbox opens. 2. In the inbox, tap Compose Messaging and Internet...
Page 88 The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent. Messaging and Internet...
Page 89: View Gmail Messages
Gmail Composition Options Adding Cc/Bcc: In the To field, tap to display Cc and Bcc fields. Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap > Attach file. Locate and tap the picture or video you want to attach. Save as a draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap More options > Save draft. The message is saved as a draft. Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap More options > Discard > Discard. Note: To view your draft email messages, in the inbox, tap Menu > Drafts. Note: To view your sent messages, in the inbox, tap Menu > Sent. View Gmail Messages Your tablet allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages.
Page 90 The new Gmail message opens. If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox. Open Gmail Messages You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail The Gmail inbox opens. 2. Tap the message thread you want to view. Messaging and Internet...
Page 91: Use Gmail Labels
The message thread opens, with the newest message displayed. Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply , compose your reply message, and tap Send To reply to all, tap More options > Reply all. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Forward , enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label “Inbox” is automatically added to the thread. By then adding the label “travel,” all threads with “travel” are shown in a list. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail Messaging and Internet...
Page 92: Archive Gmail Threads
The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Move to. 3. Tap a label for the thread. The thread is added to the selected label. Note: To add new Gmail labels, access your Gmail account from your computer. Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox. When replies arrive for archived threads, they appear in the inbox again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail Messaging and Internet...
Page 93 The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Archive The thread is now archived. Messaging and Internet...
Page 94: Mute Gmail Threads
Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When new mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Mute. Messaging and Internet...
Page 95: Delete Gmail Threads
The thread is now hidden. Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail The inbox opens. Messaging and Internet...
Page 96: Search Gmail Messages
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Delete The thread is deleted. Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail Messaging and Internet...
Page 97 The inbox opens. 2. Tap Search Messaging and Internet...
Page 98: Report Spam Or Phishing Gmail
3. Enter your search text and tap Search The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it. Report Spam or Phishing Gmail You can report spam or phishing Gmail messages from your tablet’s Gmail inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail Messaging and Internet...
Page 99: Add Another Google (Gmail) Account
The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread (or touch the thread's icon/picture) to add a checkmark to it, and then tap More options > Report spam. The selected message is reported as spam or phishing. Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your tablet, you can add them from the Settings > Accounts menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account. Messaging and Internet...
Page 100 2. Tap Google. Messaging and Internet...
Page 101 3. Enter your Gmail username, and then tap Next. 4. Enter your password, and then tap Next. 5. Follow the prompts to review and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and then tap Accept. You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app. Messaging and Internet...
Page 102: Switching Between Gmail Accounts
Switching Between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail The Primary inbox opens. 2. Tap Menu Messaging and Internet...
Page 103: Gmail Settings
3. Tap the icon for the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu. The selected account inbox is displayed. Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail Messaging and Internet...
Page 104: Email
The Primary inbox opens. 2. Tap Menu > Settings 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account. General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending. Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate, Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download attachments, and Images. Note: Available settings are subject to change. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs. Set Up an Email Account Your tablet supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time. Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully. Messaging and Internet...
Page 105: Add An Email Account
1. From home, tap Apps > Email A window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 2. Follow the instructions to set up your email account. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email. Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your tablet. Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app, even if you have another email account set 1. From home, tap Apps > Email Messaging and Internet...
Page 106 The email inbox opens. 2. Tap More > Settings > Add account. 3. Follow the instructions to complete the account setup. The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account. Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > Accounts menu. Messaging and Internet...
Page 107 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts 2. Tap Add account > Email. Messaging and Internet...
Page 108 3. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account, and then tap Next. Tapping Next prompts your tablet to attempt a “regular” email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers. If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap Manual Setup and enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 4. Select your sync settings, and then tap Next. Messaging and Internet...
Page 109: Add An Exchange Activesync Account
5. Enter an account name and a name for outgoing email and tap Done to complete setup. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Note: Not all options and steps will be shown for all email types. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the tablet database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you proceed. Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account If you synchronize your tablet with your Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features. Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Messaging and Internet...
Page 110 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account, and then tap Manual setup. 3. Enter the required information. Email address: Enter your email address. Domain\username: Enter your network domain and username, separated by “\”. Password: Enter your network access password (case-sensitive). Show password: Display the password as you enter it. Messaging and Internet...
Page 111: Compose And Send Email
Exchange server: Enter your system’s Exchange server remote email address. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Use secure connection (SSL): Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires SSL encryption. Use client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires certification. Mobile device ID: Enter your mobile device ID. 4. Tap Next, and then follow the prompts to configure options for the account. 5. Enter an account name and then tap Done to complete setup. Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your tablet. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email Messaging and Internet...
Page 112 The email inbox opens. If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account. You can also view multiple inboxes at once. Tap the account name at the top of the screen and then tap Combined inbox to see messages from all your configured email accounts. 2. Tap Compose The email composition window opens. Messaging and Internet...
Page 113: Open Email Messages
3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message. To attach pictures or other files to the email, tap Attach, select a file type, and then tap a file to attach it. For additional options when composing email messages, tap More and select an option. 4. Tap Send. The email message is sent. Open Email Messages You can open and read email messages directly from the email inbox. Reading and replying to email on your tablet is as simple as on your computer. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email Messaging and Internet...
Page 114 The email inbox opens. 2. Tap the message you want to view. The email message opens. Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account. 3. Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message. Messaging and Internet...
Page 115: Delete An Email Account
Options When Reviewing Email Messages Resetting Mail as Unread: Touch and hold a read message, tap the check boxes to select any additional messages, and then tap More > Mark as unread. Deleting Email: From the Inbox, touch and hold a message, select any additional messages, and then tap Delete > Delete. When reading an email, tap Delete > Delete. Replying to Email Messages: With an email message open, tap Reply or Reply all , compose your reply message, and tap Send. Forwarding Email Messages: With the email message open, tap Forward , enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send. Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your tablet if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your tablet.
Page 116: Manage Your Email Inbox
3. Tap the account name, and then tap Remove > Remove. The account is deleted from your tablet. Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages. Messaging and Internet...
Page 117 View Your Email Inbox 1. From home, tap Apps > Email The email inbox opens. 2. Tap the email account at the top of the screen to select a different inbox, or tap Combined view to see all your email inboxes at once. Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account inbox, tap More > Sort by. 2. Select options for filtering email messages. Delete Email Messages 1. On the email account inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete. Tap additional emails to delete. 2. Tap Delete > Delete. Priority Senders Messages from priority senders automatically display at the top of your email inbox. Emails from priority senders display in their subject line. To add priority senders: Messaging and Internet...
Page 118: Exchange Activesync Email Features
1. On the email account inbox, tap Priority senders. 2. Tap Tap to add priority senders. 3. Select a recommended contact to add it as a priority sender. – or – Tap Enter Email to enter a priority sender email address or Contacts to select additional contacts, and then tap Done. To view only emails from priority senders: On the email account inbox, tap Priority senders. Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages, including synchronization options, out-of-office messages, account settings, and so on. To access Exchange ActiveSync settings: 1. From home, tap Apps > Email Messaging and Internet...
Page 119 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap the Exchange ActiveSync account name to view its options. The following options are available: Sync account: Keep the account synchronized on your tablet. Account name: Change the account name. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Send a copy of each email you send to yourself. Messaging and Internet...
Page 120: Data Services General Information (4G Lte And 3G Cdma Networks)
Signature: Enable and configure your signature for each email you send. Show images: Show all images in emails. Auto download attachments: Automatically download attachments when connected to a Wi-Fi network. Sync schedule: Configure a schedule for syncing your email account. Period to sync Email: Configure how far back in time you want to sync your email account. Limit retrieval size: Set a limit to the size of email messages you want to receive on your tablet. Limit retrieval size while roaming: Set a different email size limit when your tablet is on roaming. Out of office settings: You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message right from your tablet. Folder sync settings: Select which email folders to sync with the server. ...
Page 121: 4G Lte
4G LTE The 4G LTE network provides your tablet with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your tablet to a 4G LTE network, you need to be in an area covered by a 4G LTE network. For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G LTE service in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options Your tablet can use either the Sprint 3G (CDMA) network or the 4G LTE network. Follow these instructions to select your network options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Select an option: LTE/CDMA (recommended) or CDMA. The tablet will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your tablet is connected to 4G LTE, LTE appears above the signal strength indicator in the status bar. Note: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your tablet to connect to them. Messaging and Internet...
Page 122: Your User Name
Your User Name When you buy your tablet and sign up for service, you are automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com”. (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your tablet. You don’t have to enter it. Find Your User Name You can find your user name through your tablet's device menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > About device Messaging and Internet...
Page 123 2. Tap Status. You will see your user name under the “Username” heading. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update Messaging and Internet...
Page 124: Data Connection Status And Indicators
2. Tap Update Profile. Your tablet will download and install the profile update. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your tablet displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols (or icons) are used: Icon Status 4G LTE data service: Your tablet is connected to a 4G LTE network. 3G CDMA data service: Your tablet is connected to a 3G network. Browser Your tablet’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 4G or Wi-Fi data connections. SSL/TLS SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.). SSL/TLS Cautions Messaging and Internet...
Page 125: Use The Browser
When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of SSL/TLS. Sprint and the applicable Certification Authorities make no guarantees whatsoever to users regarding security of SSL/TLS. Use the Browser Launching the browser is as easy as tapping an icon. From home, tap Apps > Internet The browser opens. The first time you launch Internet, you may be prompted to enter your tablet's 10-digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint Mobile home page. See SIM Card Phone Number to find the number. You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message, email message, or Gmail message. Tip: To change the tablet’s default launch page to your current page, tap More options > Settings > Homepage > Current page. Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Internet Messaging and Internet...
Page 126 The browser opens. 2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap Bookmarks > Add. The add bookmark window opens. 3. Check or change the bookmark title, URL, etc., and then tap Save. The Web page is added to bookmarks. Messaging and Internet...
Page 127: View Browser History
Bookmark Options Edit Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, tap More > Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save. Delete Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Bookmarks , touch and hold a bookmark, and then tap Delete. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. From home, tap Apps > Internet The browser opens. 2. Tap Bookmarks . Messaging and Internet...
Page 128: Open New Browser Tab
The bookmark window opens. 3. Tap the History tab, and then tap an entry. The Web page opens. Open New Browser Tab Use tabs to switch between websites quickly and easily. Messaging and Internet...
Page 129: Browser Settings
1. From home, tap Apps > Internet The browser opens. 2. Tap New tab. The tab opens. Browser Settings Configure Internet browser settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Internet 2. Tap More options > Settings. For more details, see Internet Settings. Chrome Browser In addition to the default “Internet” Web browser, your tablet supports the Chrome mobile Web browser. If you are signed in with a Google Account, the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Chrome Messaging and Internet...
Page 130 Chrome opens. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address (URL). The search results appear or a Web page opens. Messaging and Internet...
Page 131 Chrome Support To find on-tablet help with Chrome, from Chrome, tap More options > Help & feedback. A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/chrome. Messaging and Internet...
Page 132: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your tablet comes with a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera that let you capture sharp pictures and videos. Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. Shortcuts Menu: Gives quick access to frequently-used camera settings: Effect: Add a special graphical effect. (Rear camera only.) Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. Picture size: Change the resolution of pictures. Camera settings: Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings. See Camera Options and Settings. Gallery: View your picture or video in the Gallery application. Record video: Begin recording video. Capture picture: Take a picture. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear camera and the front camera. Shooting modes: Select a shooting mode. Learn About Your Tablet's Camera For an overview of your tablet's camera and its features, access the tablet settings menu.
Page 133: Take Pictures And Record Videos
1. From home, tap Apps > Camera 2. Tap Settings > Help, and tap a topic to learn more. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your tablet’s camera. Camera and Video...
Page 134: Take A Picture
Capturing Pictures/Videos File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG (.jpg). File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4 (.mp4). Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods. This may discolor color filter and affect color of images. Take a Picture You can take high-resolution pictures using your tablet’s camera. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Camera and Video...
Page 135: Record Videos
The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your tablet. Tip: You can launch the camera from the lock screen. Swipe up from the lock screen to open the camera. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your tablet’s video camera. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record Camera and Video...
Page 136: Shooting Modes
Video recording begins. 3. Tap to pause recording. Tap to stop recording. The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your tablet. Shooting Modes Your tablet’s camera offers many shooting modes, to make your pictures or videos special. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. On the Camera screen, tap Mode to choose a shooting mode. Scroll available modes, and then tap a mode to select it. Camera and Video...
Page 137: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery
Both cameras Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with an airbrushed effect. Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding a few seconds of background sound. Rear camera Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously by pressing and holding the Camera button. Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving subjects. Note: All modes may not be shown when you tap Mode, depending on your tablet's setup and which camera is active (front or rear). View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your tablet’s camera, downloaded, or copied to tablet memory. You can also take a look at your pictures and your friends’ pictures that are on your social networks. For pictures that are on your tablet, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends.
Page 138 The Gallery opens. 2. Tap Time to open a drop-down list and select other views, such as Albums. The list of albums opens. 3. Tap an album to view its contents. To select another album, tap the Back key to return to the Albums. Camera and Video...
Page 139 4. For a picture, tap a thumbnail to view the picture. While viewing a picture full-screen you can use these options: Favorite: Tag a picture as a favorite. Share: Choose a method for sharing the picture. Edit: Modify your picture. Delete: Erase the current picture. Camera: Tap to open the camera app. More: Choose other options, including: Details: View file details. Slideshow: Create a slideshow. Set as contact picture: Set the picture as the photo for a contact. Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as wallpaper for your Home or Lock screens. 5. For a video, tap a video to select it. When the video is displayed full-screen, you can use these options: Camera and Video...
Page 140 Tap Play to play the video. Favorite: Tag a video as a favorite. Share: Choose a method for sharing the video. Delete: Erase the current video. More: Choose other options, including: Details: View file details. Slideshow: Create a slideshow. Pictures and Videos: Review Screen After capturing a picture or video, from the camera screen, tap the thumbnail image at the upper right corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can access options such as save, view, send, or delete the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing Zoom In or Out on a Picture: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture. Viewing Videos: Use the controls to play, pause, or stop the video playback. After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of ...
Page 141: Edit Pictures
Note: When viewing pictures, you can tap a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video. Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can tap a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Picture 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the picture you want to rotate. Camera and Video...
Page 142: Crop A Picture
3. Tap Edit > Rotate. The picture is rotated and saved to the tablet. Crop a Picture 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. Camera and Video...
Page 143 2. Tap the picture you want to crop. 3. Tap Edit > Crop. A crop box appears on the picture. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. Drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. Camera and Video...
Page 144: Photo Editor
To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired size and position. 5. Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture. The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Photo Editor Perform advanced edits on your pictures, including straightening, adjusting the tone, adding visual effects, and enhancing portraits. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the picture you want to edit. Camera and Video...
Page 145 3. Tap Edit > Photo Editor. Enhancement tools display. If the tools are not yet downloaded, tap Download, and follow the prompts to install Photo Editor. 4. Adjust your picture with these tools: Adjustment: Straighten and freely rotate your picture. Tone: Adjust the brightness, contrast, saturation, temperature, and hue of the picture. Camera and Video...
Page 146 Effect: Add color effects to your picture. Drawing: Draw or write on your picture. 5. Tap Apply > Save to save the edited picture to the Studio folder. Collage Create a photo collage with your pictures. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap a picture you want to add to a collage. Camera and Video...
Page 147 3. Tap Edit > Collage. 4. Tap or ADD to select additional pictures for the collage. Tap pictures to select them. Tap Done when you are finished selecting. Your collage layout will be displayed. 5. Use the tools at the bottom of the screen to adjust your collage. Camera and Video...
Page 148: Share Pictures And Videos
Aspect ratio: Adjust the aspect ratio of the collage. Layout: Change the layout of the collage. Border: Change border corner and margin settings. Background: Change the background of the collage. 6. To adjust an individual picture within the collage, tap a picture and use the pop-up menu options: Replace: Replace the selected picture. Remove: Remove the selected picture from the collage. Effect: Assign an effect to the picture. Adjustment: Crop, rotate, flip, reverse, or resize the picture. With a picture selected, you can also drag it to reposition it within its place in the collage. 7. Tap Save to save the collage to the Studio album. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another tablet or your computer using Bluetooth. Camera and Video...
Page 149: Send Pictures Or Videos By Email Or Gmail
Send Pictures or Videos by Email or Gmail You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Email or Gmail. Camera and Video...
Page 150: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth
Follow prompts to complete and send the message. Note: If you have multiple email accounts or Gmail accounts, the default account will be used. Check the “From” line to determine which account is being used. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message. Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s tablet or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery Camera and Video...
Page 151 The Gallery app opens. 2. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap Bluetooth. Follow the prompts to complete and send the files. Camera and Video...
Page 152: Share Pictures Or Videos Via Additional Apps Or Social Media
For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, such as Facebook, Hangouts, Instagram, and more. Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want send. 3. Select the items you want to send. To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include. 4. Tap the screen, tap Share, and then tap the app you want to use. Camera and Video...
Page 153: Share Videos On Youtube
5. Follow the prompts to complete the share. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. Camera and Video...
Page 154: Camera Options And Settings
2. Tap the videos you want to share. To select multiple videos, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the videos you want to include. 3. Tap Share, and then on the sharing menu, tap YouTube. 4. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 5. Tap Upload The upload is completed. Camera Options and Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. Switch Cameras Your tablet lets you switch between the front and rear cameras. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera Camera and Video...
Page 155: Set Camera Options
The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap The camera switches type. Set Camera Options You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Settings Camera and Video...
Page 156 The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings: Note: Not all settings will be available at all times, depending on which camera is in use (front or rear). Both cameras Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the capture key, the record key, or as a zoom key. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Help: View information on using the camera. Rear camera Video size (rear): Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. View mode: Change the view mode to Full screen or Standard. ...
Page 157 Save as horizontally flipped: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen. For additional camera settings, see Camera Settings. Camera and Video...
Page 158: Apps And Features
Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your tablet’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Calculator Your tablet’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator The calculator app launches. 2. Tap keys for calculations. Calculation results appear. Tip: To clear your current calculations, tap . To clear your calculation history, tap Clear history. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your tablet’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook calendar. Apps and Features...
Page 159: Add An Event To The Calendar
In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must sign in to a Google account on your tablet. See Google Account. Calendar Operations View today’s calendar: From the Calendar, tap Today. Change calendar view: From the Calendar, tap Year, Month, Week, Day, or Tasks to change the current view. View the next/previous time period (Year/Month/Week/Day view): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right. Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your calendar directly from the Calendar application. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap New Apps and Features...
Page 160 The add event window opens. 3. Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap Save. The event is added to your calendar. Apps and Features...
Page 161: View Calendar Events
Selecting a Calendar If you have more than one calendar, select a calendar by tapping the current Calendar on the Create Event screen. Select My calendars to create an event that will appear only on your tablet. Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event. If you have several Google Calendars on the Web, select one in which to add your event. You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web. After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you will be able to see them in the Calendar application on your tablet. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit calendar.google.com. Select Samsung Calendar to create an event that will sync with your Samsung account. Select your Outlook or Exchange account to create an event that will sync with these account types. Note: Available options differ depending on the type of account selected for an event. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in year, month, week, day, or task view. To change the Calendar view, tap a tab at the top of the calendar. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar Apps and Features...
Page 162 The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap an event. The event details appear. Tap the event to view details and edit the event. Apps and Features...
Page 163: Share Calendar Events
Share Calendar Events Once you have created a Calendar event, you can share it with others via a variety of methods. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar 2. Tap an event to see its details. Apps and Features...
Page 164 3. From the event details screen, tap Share. 4. Choose a Share as option (Event file (VCS) or Text). Apps and Features...
Page 165: Sync Calendars
5. Select a sharing method and follow the prompts to send the event information. Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you would like to sync on your tablet, along with what types of information you want to sync. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar Apps and Features...
Page 166 The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap More > Manage calendars. 3. Select sync options by tapping ON/OFF next to each item. The sync settings have been updated. Apps and Features...
Page 167: Synchronize An Exchange Activesync Calendar
Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your tablet, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your tablet. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server. To check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to be synchronized: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the tablet. For information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account. 2. If your Exchange ActiveSync account is set for synchronization, tap ON/OFF next to Sync Calendar. Clock Your tablet has a clock app that lets you set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch, and set a timer. Checking the Time You can always check the time on your tablet. The current time displays in the upper right corner of the status bar. Many widgets and Lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed. Setting Date and Time Your tablet automatically receives the current date and time from the wireless network. You can set the date by hand by overriding the default setting. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Date and time.
Page 168: Set Alarms
2. Set available date and time options. To set the date and time, tap ON/OFF to turn Automatic data and time off. To select a time zone, tap ON/OFF to turn Automatic time zone off. Your date and time settings are applied and saved. Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your tablet’s Clock app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > Alarm. Apps and Features...
Page 169 2. Set the alarm options, including time, days, and repeat pattern. For more options, tap Options. 3. When finished, tap Save. You will see the alarm icon in the status bar. Tip: Once you have set an alarm, you can quickly reset the same alarm by tapping the icon on the Alarm page. Apps and Features...
Page 170: World Clock
Tablet at Alarm Time At the set alarm time, the tablet sounds the alarm and/or vibrates. When the alarm sounds, drag to left or right to dismiss it. World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > World Clock. 2. Tap a city, and then tap Add City to add it to your list. 3. Repeat to add multiple cities. Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > Stopwatch. Apps and Features...
Page 171: Timer
2. Tap Start to begin timing. 3. Tap Stop to stop timing. Additional options include Lap to keep track of laps, Resume to continue timing, and Reset to reset the stopwatch to zero. Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock > Timer. Apps and Features...
Page 172: Excel
2. Tap Keypad and then use the keypad to set the length of the timer. 3. Tap Start to begin the timer. Excel Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel. From home, tap Apps > Microsoft Apps > Excel Galaxy Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy tablet. Note: You must sign in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps. From home, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your tablet’s camera or downloaded. You can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. While viewing pictures in the Gallery, scroll up the screen to view more albums. Simply tap an album to view the photos or videos in that album. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the All downloads album. Apps and Features...
Page 173 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery The Gallery app opens. 2. From the main Gallery screen, you can use these options: Tap a picture or video to display it in full screen view. Touch and hold thumbnails to select them (indicated by a check mark). Tap the drop-down list in the upper-left corner (Time is the default view) to choose another display style. You can view by Albums, Events, or Categories. Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video. Tap More for options. Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing, and may include: Edit: Depending on the view, tap albums or items to select them. After selection, you can tap More again for options you can use with the selected item(s). Share: Share albums, pictures, or videos. Create album: Create a new album. Slideshow: Create a slideshow of images and videos. Create event: Group images together by creating an Event. Help: View help topics on using the Gallery app. Apps and Features...
Page 174: Google Hangouts
For more information about using Gallery, see View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery, Edit Pictures, and Share Pictures and Videos. Google Hangouts Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout users, as well as for video calling. Log in to a Google account beforehand (see Google Account). Using Hangouts 1. From home, tap Apps > Hangouts The Hangouts app will open. 2. Tap Add , and then tap New conversation. Apps and Features...
Page 175 3. Type a name, email, number, or circle, or select a contact from the list. 4. Type a message or tap to start a video chat. A chat window or a video chat window opens. Each time text is entered, the corresponding friend appears. If a friend is not in a Hangout, you will see a message. Tap Send invitation to invite them to join the Hangout. Apps and Features...
Page 176: Google Maps
Hangouts Operations Disabling Chat History: If you don’t want to keep chat history, in the chat window, tap More options > Turn history off. Delete Chat History: To delete all your chat history, in the chat window, tap More options > Delete > Delete. Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, tap Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more. Note: To use Google Maps, you will need to have your tablet's Location feature turned on. See Location Settings for information about enabling Location on your tablet. View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination. 1. From home, tap Apps > Maps Google Maps opens. Note: The first time you access Maps, you may be prompted to accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tap Accept &...
Page 177 3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list. A map of the specified location opens. Google Maps Operations Viewing current location: Tap Obtain useful area information for current location: Tap the Search field, enter the information you are looking for, and then tap a result to view it. Apps and Features...
Page 178: Google Play Movies & Tv
View traffic information, aerial photos, etc.: Tap Menu , and then tap Traffic, Satellite, Google Earth, or other options. Check route to destination: Tap , enter your current location and your destination, and then tap a method of transport (car, public transit, bicycle, or on foot) to see available routes. Check detailed operation for maps: Tap Menu > Help. Google Play Movies & TV Google Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play. You can stream instantly on your Android tablet or download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you are not connected. Also, get quick access to your personal video collection, including those taken on your tablet. Learn more about Google Play Movies & TV at play.google.com/about/movies. From home, tap Apps > Play Movies & TV . ...
Page 179 The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. To view additional music options, tap Menu and select an option (Listen Now, Top charts, New releases, My Library, Browse stations, or Shop). 2. Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song. The song begins playing. Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen. Apps and Features...
Page 180 Note: There are different player views and options available. Not all views will include all options. Feature Description Thumbnail View expanded music player screen. Music title/artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Music image/album name Display music images and album names (if available). Shuffle mode Enable or disable shuffle mode for the current playlist. Time elapsed Displays the time elapsed for the current song. Repeat mode Change the repeat mode for the song or playlist. Previous song Play the previous song. Play/pause Play or pause the current song. Next song Play the next song. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song. Song length Displays the length of the song. Playlist View the current playlist. Options menu Access the options menu.
Page 181: Google Search
Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Music The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2. Tap Menu to view your library, playlists, or access Google Play Music online. 3. From a list displaying songs, tap More options next to a song you want to add to a playlist. 4. Tap Add to playlist > New playlist. 5. Enter a Name, Description, and accessibility option for the playlist, and then tap Create playlist. 6. To add more songs, tap More options next to a song and then tap Add to playlist > [playlist name]. Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist ...
Page 182: Use Google Search
Use Google Search Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your tablet and around the globe. 1. From home, tap the Google search bar or tap Apps > Google The Search window opens. 2. Type your search keywords and tap Search Search results appear. To search by voice, tap in the search bar and speak your search terms. Google Search Options Note: To view the Google search Menu options, you may need to tap the Back key to return to the main Google screen. Changing search information: In the search window, tap Menu > Settings > Tablet search and select where to search. Using Google Now: Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used, your current location, etc., and presents search results in the search screen. Google Now also informs users of scheduled events. To enable Google Now, in the search window, tap Menu > Settings. Tap Now cards, and then tap ON/OFF next to Show cards. Apps and Features...
Page 183: Use Google Voice Search
To disable Google Now, in the search window, tap Menu > Settings. Tap Now cards, and then tap ON/OFF next to Show cards. Tap Turn off to confirm. Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Search The Voice Search window opens. 2. Speak your search terms. Search results appear. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on- the-go Facebook access. Sign In to Facebook 1. From home, tap Apps > Facebook – or – From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Sync apps with Facebook. Apps and Features...
Page 184: Instagram
2. If you have a Facebook account, enter your user ID and password, and then tap Log in. – or – To create a new Facebook account, tap Sign Up for Facebook, tap Next, and then follow the instructions. You are signed in to Facebook. Instagram Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends. Set Up Instagram 1. From home, tap Apps > Instagram 2. Tap Sign up and follow the prompts to set up a new Instagram account, or tap Log in and enter your Username and Password to access your account. Use Instagram From home, tap Apps > Instagram Messenger Send instant messages with all your friends using Facebook’s Messenger app. Apps and Features...
Page 185: My Files
Install Messenger 1. From home, tap Apps > Messenger 2. Follow the prompts to sign in to the Messenger service. Use Messenger From home, tap Apps > Messenger My Files My Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other data in one convenient location. This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > My Files 2. Folders display, including: Recent files: View recently saved files. Images: View image files. Videos: View video files. Audio: View audio files. Documents: View document files. Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the tablet. Local storage: View folders and files in their storage locations. Cloud storage: View folders and files store on the Internet.
Page 186: Onenote
OneNote Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive. From home, tap Apps > Microsoft Apps > OneNote The first time you access OneDrive, you will be prompted either to sign up for or sign in to your OneDrive account. Your OneDrive account will be used to store and share your OneNote files. PowerPoint Create and share presentations quickly and easily with Microsoft PowerPoint. From home, tap Apps > Microsoft Apps > PowerPoint Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment. 1. From home, tap Apps > Samsung Milk Music 2. Read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy, and then tap I agree to continue. The Samsung Milk Music main screen will display. 3. Rotate the dial to select a music genre, and then tap to begin listening. Tip: To stop listening and exit Samsung Milk Music, drag down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap next to the current song. Video Play videos stored on your tablet, or from your other devices (you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices).
Page 187: Word
Word Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Microsoft Word. From home, tap Apps > Microsoft Apps > Word Note: The first time you access Word, you may be prompted to update the app. Tap Update and follow the prompts to accept and download the updates. YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account. View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you are not signed in to a YouTube account. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube The YouTube app launches. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. The video plays on your tablet screen. Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching. Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your tablet. Before posting, you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube The YouTube app launches. 2. Tap Account . The Uploads menu appears. 3. ...
Page 188: 1Weather
NASCAR Mobile The NASCAR Mobile app is the official mobile app of NASCAR. Follow NASCAR news, video highlights, and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver stats and live leaderboards. From home, tap Apps > NASCAR Mobile Note: The first time you access the NASCAR Mobile app, you will be prompted to install it on your tablet. Tap Install and follow the prompts. Pages Manager The Pages Manager app lets you manage up to 50 social media pages from your smartphone or tablet. You can check page activity, share with your audience and see insights. Set Up Pages Manager 1. From home, tap Apps > Pages Manager 2. Follow the prompts to set up Pages Manager to access your Facebook account. Use Pages Manager From home, tap Apps > Pages Manager Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. Apps and Features...
Page 189 From home, tap Apps > Samsung+ Apps and Features...
Page 190: Connectivity
Connectivity The following topics address your tablet’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your tablet directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your tablet with any of the music apps, just attach your tablet to the computer and copy the files to the music folder. Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table: Method Description Media Device (MTP) Transfer files between your tablet and PC such as pictures, videos, and music. Camera (PTP) Transfer picture and video files between your tablet and PC. Mass Storage Mode Exchange data with a PC using your tablet as an external storage device. Transfer Files Between the Tablet and a Computer 1. Connect your tablet to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. ...
Page 191: Wi-Fi
3. You will see either Connected as a media device or Connected as a camera. The files on your tablet can now be accessed via your computer. For most transfers, you will want to use Connected as a media device. To change the option, tap the notification in the notification panel to open the USB computer connection window, and then tap the desired option. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. Select Tablet for internal tablet storage. 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 7. When you are done, disconnect your tablet from your computer. The transferred files are now saved to your tablet. Note: The first time you connect your tablet to your computer, the device drivers will automatically be installed on the computer. Note: You can also copy files from your tablet to your computer, for example, if you want to save pictures or videos from your tablet on your computer. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your tablet’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Connectivity...
Page 192: Turn Wi-Fi On And Connect To A Wireless Network
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Connections setting menu to enable your tablet’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Connectivity...
Page 193: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again. 3. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it is not an open network), and then tap Connect. Your tablet is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see in the status bar. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Note: The next time your tablet connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your tablet to its factory default settings or you instruct the tablet to forget the network. Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi Connectivity...
Page 194 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again. 3. Tap More > Advanced. Connectivity...
Page 195: Disconnect Wi-Fi
The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 4. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may want to remove a connected Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi Connectivity...
Page 196 2. Tap the name of the connected access point, and then tap Forget network. Wi-Fi is disconnected and the network settings are removed. After “forgetting” an access point, you need to enter the correct password (and other network settings, if required) to reconnect. Connectivity...
Page 197: Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices using only Wi-Fi, without a wireless access point (network) or via the Internet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. Connectivity...
Page 198: Bluetooth
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct in the banner at the top of the screen. The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears. Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time. 4. If a device is found, tap the device entry to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the instructions. 5. Accept the connection on the other device. The tablet is connected via Wi-Fi Direct. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the device name on the Wi-Fi Direct list. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless tablets. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Hints Problem: I can’t use Bluetooth. Solution: Is your tablet in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode. Bluetooth Function Cautions Connectivity...
Page 199: Bluetooth Information
Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands- free features, etc. Function Description Audio output Listen to music, etc., wirelessly. Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices. Enable Bluetooth Use the settings menu to enable or disable your tablet’s Bluetooth capabilities. Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the tablet. The tablet may not connect properly depending on the other device. Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions. To enable Bluetooth: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on. Connectivity...
Page 200: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth is enabled. To disable Bluetooth, tap ON/OFF again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the Quick settings button in the notification panel. Drag the status bar down to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless tablet is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Saved Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. Note: Before pairing, turn on Bluetooth on the other device and make sure it is visible or discoverable. To pair Bluetooth devices: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth Connectivity...
Page 201 The Bluetooth settings open. Nearby devices that are visible or discoverable appear in the “Available devices” list. If a target device is not detected, tap Scan to search again. 2. Tap a device from the “Available devices” list, and follow the instructions to pair with the device. Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the device used. The Bluetooth device is paired to your tablet. Connectivity...
Page 202: Connect To A Paired Bluetooth Device
Unpairing from a Paired Device 1. From the Bluetooth settings menu, tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair. 2. Tap Unpair. The device is unpaired from your tablet. To make another connection with the device, you will need to pair again. Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands- free devices. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Bluetooth Connectivity...
Page 203: Share Information Using Bluetooth
The Bluetooth settings open. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “Paired devices” list. 2. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list. Your tablet connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your tablet, the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the status bar. Depending on the type of device you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive tablet calls. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Share Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your tablet and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a tablet or notebook computer. Types of Data You Can Send via Bluetooth You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Connectivity...
Page 204 Contacts Audio files The instructions below illustrate sharing information via Bluetooth by describing how to share a contact. Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth Note: Your tablet must be paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to send information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to send. 3. Tap More > Share contact > Bluetooth. Connectivity...
Page 205: Receiving Data Via Bluetooth
4. Tap a paired device to receive the data. The contact information is sent. If you see a message to confirm, follow the instructions. Receiving Data via Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to receive information from another Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a tablet or notebook computer. Note: Your tablet must be paired with another Bluetooth-enabled device in order to send information. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your tablet via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. Connectivity...
Page 206 2. Tap Accept. The file is sent to your tablet. When your tablet receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately, drag the status bar down to display the notification panel, and then tap the notification. When you open a received file, what happens Next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, received contacts are stored in the Contacts list. Connectivity...
Page 207: Settings
Sounds and Set notification sounds, operation tones, etc. notifications Display Set display features, font, brightness, etc. Motions and gestures Enable tablet controls by using motions and gestures. Applications Manage applications, default apps, and system processes. Wallpaper Set wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens. Lock screen and Set your tablet’s Lock screen options. Set security features such as security device administrators, encryption, and trusted credentials. Privacy Configure privacy features like location method. Accessibility Set accessibility options such as screen magnification, hearing aid compatibility, etc. Accounts Set up accounts such as Samsung, Google, email, and more. Backup and reset Set up backup options for your tablet, as well as resetting the tablet to its factory defaults. Language and input Set up language and input methods for your tablet. Battery Display the battery charge as a percentage on the status bar, view battery usage by application and system process, and configure power saving modes. Settings...
Page 208: Wi-Fi Settings Menu
Category Description Storage View total and available system memory, including any installed microSD card if applicable. Date and time Set your tablet’s date and time. Help View tips and guidelines for using your tablet. Activate this device Activate your device with the Sprint network. System Update Update your system’s software, PRL, and Profile. About device View device status, legal information, and hardware information about your device. Access Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings – or – Slide the status bar down to open the notification panel, and then tap Settings The settings menu opens. Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi. Settings...
Page 209 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap ON/OFF again. 3. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect. Settings...
Page 210 Your tablet is connected to the selected Wi-Fi network. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless network connection between your tablet and a router. To connect using a WPS button: 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap More > WPS push button. 2. Tap the WPS button on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. To connect using a Personal Identification Number (PIN): 1. From Wi-Fi settings, tap More > WPS PIN entry. 2. Enter the PIN displayed on your router. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the connection. Settings...
Page 211: Bluetooth Settings
Smart Network Switch Smart network switch lets your tablet automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when the current Wi-Fi connection is unstable. 1. From the Wi-Fi settings menu, tap More > Smart network switch. 2. Tap On to enable the feature. Advanced Wi-Fi Settings The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu lets you set up and manage wireless access points. From the Wi-Fi menu, tap More > Advanced to access the advanced Wi-Fi settings: Network notification: Enable notification when open networks are available. Passpoint: Automatically connect to Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Select options for keeping Wi-Fi active while the tablet is sleeping. Always allow scanning: Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable background scanning even when Wi-Fi is turned off. Install network certificates: Install security certificates from your tablet's storage. MAC address: View your tablet's MAC address. ...
Page 212 The Bluetooth settings open. Bluetooth Settings Operations Enable Bluetooth: In Bluetooth settings, tap ON/OFF to enable. When enabled, confirmation appears for your tablet to be discoverable by other devices. Follow the instructions. Pairing Bluetooth Devices: Make sure the other devices are set to be discovered. From Bluetooth settings, tap the device name in “Available devices” and follow the instructions. Depending on the device, you may be required to enter or accept a passkey. If the target device does not appear, tap Scan to search again. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Change the Name of a Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired device name, tap Rename, enter a new name, and tap Rename. Emoji cannot be used in a device name. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Cancelling Pairing: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired device name, and then tap Unpair.
Page 213: Mobile Hotspot Settings
Enable Service from Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings next to a paired device name, and then tap the listing under Use for. If a confirmation prompt appears, follow the instructions. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. This setting is available when the paired device is providing a service. Tap ON/OFF to turn the option on. Search for Other Devices: From Bluetooth settings, tap Scan. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Check Files Received via Bluetooth Transfer: From Bluetooth settings, tap More > Received files, and follow the instructions. Mobile Hotspot Settings Use the Mobile hotspot feature to share your tablet’s data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services. Turn Hotspot On or Off To conserve battery life, turn Hotspot on when you need it and turn it off when you are finished. You ...
Page 214 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Hotspot on or off. Note: Turning on Hotspot will turn off Wi-Fi. Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap More to set these options: Configure Hotspot: Network name: View and change the name of your mobile hotspot. Hide my device: When enabled, your mobile hotspot is not visible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. Other devices can still connect to your mobile hotspot, but will have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile Hotspot. Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, set a password. Show password: When enabled, the contents of the Password field are visible. Show advanced options: When enabled, you can access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot, and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot. Timeout settings: Choose a time period, after which Hotspot will automatically turn off if there is no activity.
Page 215 LAN settings: View and configure settings related to using your Hotspot as a Local Area Network. IP address: View the default IP address, or tap to enter a valid IPv4 address. Subnet mask: View the default subnet mask, or tap to enter a subnet mask. DHCP: Tap to enable or disable DHCP. When DHCP is enabled, your tablet assigns IP addresses to devices that connect to Hotspot. Starting IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default starting IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your device using DHCP, the IP address your tablet assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP. Ending IP: When DHCP is enabled, view the default ending IP address for assigning IP addresses to connecting devices, or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address. When other devices connect to your device using DHCP, the IP address your tablet assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP. Lease time: When DHCP is enabled, set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address. Maximum DHCP users: When DHCP is enabled, set the maximum number of devices allowed to connect to your Hotspot. Allowed Devices Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your tablet and connect using your tablet’s Hotspot name and password. Note: Using the Hotspot feature consumes battery power and uses data services. 1. ...
Page 216: Airplane Mode
2. Tap More > Allowed devices. 3. Tap Add, and then enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. Consult the other device’s settings to find these details. 4. Tap OK to add the device to the Allowed devices list. Airplane Mode When you enable Airplane mode, your tablet disconnects from all networks, meaning you cannot use make calls, send or receive messages, or access the Internet. It also turns off other connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your tablet, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. To use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after enabling Airplane mode, turn them on either in Settings or on the notification panel. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Airplane mode Settings...
Page 217: Data Usage Settings
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable or disable Airplane mode. Note: You can also enable or disable Airplane Mode through the notification panel quick settings (drag down the status bar and tap Airplane mode > Turn on), or though the Power/Lock key (press and hold the Power/Lock key and then tap Airplane mode > Turn on). Data Usage Settings The Data usage menu lets you view your tablet’s mobile and Wi-Fi data usage, set data limits, restrict hotspot usage, and more. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Data usage Settings...
Page 218 The data usage window opens. Data Usage Settings Operations Mobile data: Tap ON/OFF next to Mobile data. Limit mobile data usage: Tap ON/OFF next to Limit mobile data usage, and then drag the horizontal limit slider up or down to set the data usage limit. This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled. Alert me about data usage: Tap ON/OFF next to Alert me about data usage, and then drag the horizontal warning slider up and down to set an amount. Data usage amounts are approximate. Actual amounts may differ. This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled. Set dates for data usage tracking: Tap the date range to set the data usage measuring cycle. ...
Page 219: Mobile Networks Settings
Restrict networks: Set apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads. Help: View help topics on data usage. Mobile Networks Settings The Mobile networks settings menu allows you to configure your mobile network connections. Set options for network selection and data service. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile networks 2. Configure options: Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode: LTE/CDMA (recommended) or CDMA. Data roaming: When you are outside your home network area, your tablet can still connect to other networks that your provider supports via roaming. There may be additional costs for accessing networks while roaming, so you may want to control your tablet's roaming behavior with Roaming settings. Roaming network: Select a roaming default. Choose Home only, to only connect to the Sprint network, or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint’s partner networks, when available. Roaming guard: Enable or disable data roaming notice for domestic and international use. User data: Enable or disable data roaming for domestic and international use. Settings...
Page 220: More Connection Settings
Access Point Names: View, configure, and add access point names (APNs) for your tablet’s data connection. More Connection Settings The More connection settings menu provides access to additional network options, such as VPN, Ethernet, and printers (if available). More Connection Settings Options Setting Description Tethering Share your device’s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth. Printing Set up printers to print from your tablet. Add a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections. Access More Connection Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings 2. Set items. Your settings are saved and implemented. Settings...
Page 221: Tethering
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable or by Bluetooth. Note: Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and uses data services. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings 2. Tap Tethering and choose an option: Settings...
Page 222: Printing
Bluetooth tethering: Pair your device with the computer via Bluetooth. Consult the computer’s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth. Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on. USB tethering: Connect the computer to your tablet via USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on. Printing You can print from your tablet, via Wi-Fi, to an optional compatible printer (not included). Your tablet and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer, you must add and set it up on your tablet. You will need to know the IP address of the printer; consult the printer’s documentation for this information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings Settings...
Page 223 2. Tap Printing. The Printing settings screen displays. 3. From the Printing settings screen, tap Download plug-in. 4. Follow the prompts to download and install a print driver from the Google Play store. 5. Choose a print service from the list, and then tap ON/OFF to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to add a printer. 6. Tap More > Add printer > Add printer (or , depending on the plug-in), enter a name and the IP address of the printer, and then tap OK. Set Up a Printer Add a printer to a print service and configure settings. Note: Below settings are examples only. Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using. 1. From the Printing settings screen, select a print service from the list 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn the service on. The service must be on to add a printer. 3. Tap More > Add printer and follow the prompts to add a printer. 4. Tap More > Printer settings to configure printer options. Available options may vary depending on the type of printer, and not all printers support all options. Settings...
Page 224: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your tablet, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your tablet must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your tablet, see 4G LTE and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the tablet’s secure credential storage. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security Settings...
Page 225 2. Tap Screen lock type > Password. Note: For credential storage, you can use Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock types. See Screen Lock. 3. Enter a new password (at least four characters long, including at least one letter) for the credential storage, tap Continue, confirm the password, and then tap OK. 4. Select your display option for notifications on the lock screen, and then tap Done. The password is set, allowing secure credential storage. Settings...
Page 226 5. On the Lock screen and security window, tap Other security settings. 6. Tap Trust agents, and then tap your preferred system and user credentials. Your secure credentials storage is set. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Settings...
Page 227 Add a VPN Connection Use the More networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings 2. Tap VPN. The VPN settings window appears. 3. Tap More > Add VPN, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Settings...
Page 228 Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and Show advanced options. Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4. Tap Save. Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window. Access the VPN Settings Window 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings Settings...
Page 229 2. Tap VPN. The VPN settings window appears. Connect to a VPN 1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. Settings...
Page 230 2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. You will connect to the selected VPN. When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area. 3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. Settings...
Page 231: Ethernet
Disconnect from a VPN 1. Drag the status bar down to open the notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to display the VPN connection window. 3. Tap Disconnect to disconnect from the VPN. Your tablet disconnects from the VPN. When your tablet has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in the notification area of the status bar. Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connection. This option will only be available if there are Ethernet connections available. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings Settings...
Page 232: Sounds And Notifications Settings
2. Tap Ethernet, and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Sounds and Notifications Settings The Sounds and notifications settings menu lets you control your tablet’s audio, from alerts to tap tones and notifications. Sounds and Notifications Settings Overview The sounds and notifications settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Sound Setting Description Sound mode Set the sound mode for the tablet (Sound, Vibrate, or Mute). Volume Set volume for media, system features, etc. Sounds Set your notification sounds for your tablet, apps, keypad, and other features. Sound quality and Set sound quality and sound effects for your tablet. effects Do not disturb Configure the Do not disturb feature to mute calls and alerts at will or on a schedule, as well as set exceptions. Notifications on lock Choose whether to display sensitive content and notifications when screen the screen is locked.
Page 233: Sound Mode
Sound Mode You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Note: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then choose Mute, Vibrate, or Sound from the Device options. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications 2. Tap Sound mode, and then choose a mode: Sound: Your tablet uses the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. Vibrate: Your tablet vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. Mute: Your tablet plays no sounds or vibrations. Reminders will still occur. Volume Set the system volume level, and set default volume for notifications and other media. Note: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications Settings...
Page 234: Sounds
2. Tap Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for: Notifications Media System Sounds Choose a system sounds and tones. Settings...
Page 235 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications 2. Tap Sounds for options: Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for notifications. Calendar notifications: Tones play and/or the tablet vibrates to remind you of events. Email notifications: Tones play and/or the tablet vibrates when new emails arrive. Touch sounds: Tones play when you tap the screen to make selections. Settings...
Page 236: Sound Quality And Effects
Screen lock sounds: Tones play when you tap the screen to lock or unlock it. Keyboard sound: Tones play when you tap the keyboard. Sound Quality and Effects Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are connected. Note: Sound effects are only available when a set of headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is connected. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications 2. Tap Sound quality and effects for options: Adapt Sound: Find the best sound quality for you and use it while playing music or videos. SoundAlive+: Recreate the effect of rich surround sound. Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. Notifications Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Sounds and notifications Settings...
Page 237: Display Settings
2. Set notification sound options: Do not disturb: Silence all calls and alerts during scheduled times. You can allow exceptions. Notifications on lock screen: Choose to Show content, Hide content, or Do not show notifications. App notifications: Allow or block notifications from individual apps. Display Settings Adjusting your tablet’s display and wallpaper settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Display Setting Description Brightness Set the display brightness. Outdoor mode Adjust the screen settings so the screen can be viewed more easily outside. Font Set a default font and font size. Screen timeout Set a screen timeout duration. Note: Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly Settings...
Page 238 Display Setting Description Smart stay Set the tablet display to stay on for as long as you are looking at it. Screen mode Select a screen display mode to optimize it for the content being displayed. Daydream Select a screensaver to be displayed when the device is charging. Access Display Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display 2. Set your display options: Brightness: Set the screen brightness, or set the brightness level to Auto. Outdoor mode: Adjust the screen settings so the screen can be viewed more easily while outside. Font: Choose the default font. Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. Smart stay: Keep the screen on while you are looking at it. Screen mode: Adjust the screen display according to what is being displayed. Daydream: Choose options for when the tablet is docked and/or sleeping. Settings...
Page 239: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Enable or disable motions and gestures, which provide tablet controls by moving the tablet or by gesturing. Access Motions and Gestures Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Motions and gestures You can swipe through the screens at the top to read about each motion and gesture. 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn a feature on. When a feature is on, tap the feature name to configure options: Mute: Mute incoming calls and alarms by placing your hand on the screen or turning the tablet over. Palm swipe to capture: Capture the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across the screen, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen. Applications Settings View information and configure settings for all apps on your tablet. The Application manager and Default applications menus are located here. Access Applications Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 240: Application Manager
2. Scroll down to Application settings to see all of the pre-loaded apps that can be configured through the Settings menu. Tap on an app to view and configure its settings. Application Manager Check installed applications and running applications. Items that can be checked in the Application manager are as follows. Apps Setting Description Downloaded Check downloaded apps. SD card Check apps that are saved to the SD card. Running Check running apps. Check all apps. Disabled Check disabled apps. This page only appears if apps have been disabled. Access the Application Manager 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 241 2. Tap Application manager. 3. Tap items to view details. Check your application settings condition and access additional options. Note: Depending on the app and its location, you may be able to force the app closed, uninstall or disable the app, clear cache and data, and more. Settings...
Page 242: Default Applications
Default Applications Set or clear default applications for certain built-in features of the tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Default applications. 3. Tap each default setting to see what services or applications are available to set as the default. Settings...
Page 243: Calendar Settings
Home: Choose a default home screen mode. Clear defaults: Tap Clear to clear defaults. Calendar Settings Configure settings for your tablet’s Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 244: Camera Settings
2. Tap Calendar to configure these options: First day of week: Choose a day to start each calendar week. Show week numbers: Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar. Hide declined events: When enabled, events for which you declined the invitation are not shown on the calendar. 7-day weather forecast: When enabled, weather information from AccuWeather.com displays on the calendar. Notification: Notification sound: Choose a sound for calendar event notifications. Vibration: Enable or disable vibration, to play for calendar event notifications. Set default reminders: Set default reminders for Events and All-day events. Lock time zone: When enabled, event times will be locked to the time zone you select. Times and dates will not change, even if you travel to another time zone. Camera Settings Configure settings for your tablet’s Camera app. 1. ...
Page 245 2. Tap Camera to configure these options: Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo. Volume keys function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, or as a zoom key. Settings...
Page 246: Contacts Settings
Review pictures: Show photos immediately after taking them. Help: View help topics for using the Camera. Note: Additional Camera settings options are available within the Camera app. See Camera Options and Settings. Contacts Settings Configure options for contacts stored on your tablet. Tip: You can also access Contacts Settings from the Contacts app. From home, tap Contacts > More > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 247: Email Settings
2. Tap Contacts to configure options: Import/Export contacts: Import contacts from your tablet’s internal memory and export contacts to your tablet’s internal memory. Move device contacts to: Move contacts saved on your device to your Google or Samsung accounts. Contacts to display: Choose contacts to display in Contacts. You can choose only contacts from your tablet’s memory, or from an account, or choose other sources. You can also create a customized list of contacts to display. Sort by: Choose how contacts are sorted, by first or last name. Name format: Choose how contacts are displayed, by first or last name. Share multiple contacts: You can choose how to transfer contacts, when sharing them with other devices, such as via Bluetooth. As one file: Multiple contacts are sent together. This method can be faster, but depends on whether the target device can accept multiple name cards. If not, only one contact will be sent. Individually: Name cards are sent individually. This method may take longer, because the other device must accept each name card individually, but it helps ensure that no name cards are missed. Email Settings Configure options for email accounts you set up on your tablet.
Page 248 Tip: You can also access Email settings from the Email app. From home, tap Apps > Email > More > Settings. General Email Preferences 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Email to configure options. General email settings, which affect all email accounts, include: Settings...
Page 249 Manage accounts: Configure options for specific accounts. Available settings depend on the type of account. Add account: Add additional email accounts. View as: View emails in Standard format, or as Conversations. Auto fit content: Shrink email content to fit the screen. Content can still be viewed in detail by zooming in. Notifications: Notifications for new emails display in the status bar. When disabled, you can control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account’s settings. Spam addresses: Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to automatically block emails from those senders. Confirm deletions: Ask for confirmation before deleting email. Manage Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. Note: Available settings depend on the type of email account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications 2. Tap Email, and then tap an account to set its options. Individual email account settings may vary; see your service provider for details. Common settings include: Settings...
Page 250 Sync account: Configure options for synchronizing your tablet with your account: Account name: Enter a name to identify this email account. Always Cc/Bcc myself: Choose options for sending a copy of emails you send to yourself, as a copy (Cc) or blind copy (Bcc). Signature: A text signature is automatically added to emails you send. Show images: Choose whether to automatically display embedded images in the body of an email. Auto download attachments: Choose whether the tablet automatically downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi-Fi. You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan’s data services to download attachments. Sync schedule: Choose folders to synchronize between your tablet and account. Period to sync Email: Choose the period for synchronizing email between your tablet and account. Limit retrieval size: Choose the number of emails to retrieve at one time. Limit retrieval size while roaming: Choose the number of emails to retrieve at one time while roaming.
Page 251: Internet Settings
Internet Settings Configure Internet settings, to customize the browser to your preferences. Tip: You can also access Internet settings from the Internet app. From home, tap Internet > More options > Settings. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 252: Weather Settings
2. Tap Internet to configure options: Homepage: Choose a homepage to display when you launch Internet. Default search engine: Choose a default search engine. Auto fill profile: Manage your Auto fill profile. Manual zoom: Override website requests to control zoom level. Privacy: Choose options related to privacy. Advanced: Choose settings to control how the browser treats content. Weather Settings Configure weather settings for use with the Lock screen and the Calendar app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Applications Settings...
Page 253 2. Tap Weather to configure options: Unit: Select Celsius or Fahrenheit. Auto refresh: Choose how often weather information is updated. Use current location: Use your tablet’s current location to get local weather information. Weather notifications: Receive notifications when there is a chance of rain, snow, or hail. Settings...
Page 254: Wallpaper
Lock screen: Show weather information on the Lock screen. Calendar: Show weather information in the Calendar app. Wallpaper You can change the wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens. Change the Wallpaper 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpaper 2. Tap the screens for which you want to change the wallpaper (Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and Lock screens). 3. Tap a wallpaper to preview it. 4. Tap Set as wallpaper to set the selected wallpaper for the screen or screens. If you have selected an image from Gallery, tap Set as wallpaper to apply it as wallpaper. Your wallpaper is changed. Lock Screen and Security Settings The Lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your tablet, customize Lock screen options, determine whether to show tips for unlocking the tablet, and enter your owner information to be displayed on the Lock screen. Settings...
Page 255: Lock Screen And Security Overview
The Security settings let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and credential storage options. Lock Screen and Security Overview The following options are available in the Lock screen and security menu (options vary depending on the screen lock selected): Setting Description Screen lock type Set your screen lock. Show information Select items to show on the Lock screen, like a Dual clock, the Weather, and Owner information. Unlock effect Set the effect shown when the Lock screen wakes up. Available only with the Swipe lock. Secure lock settings Configure secure lock functions, such as Auto lock and Lock instantly with Power key. Available only with Pattern, PIN, and Password screen locks. Unknown sources Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store app. Other security settings Configure settings for encryption, password visibility, security updates, credentials, and other security features. Access Lock Screen and Security Options ...
Page 256: Screen Lock
Screen Lock You can increase the security of your tablet by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, enter the correct password, or scan your fingerprint to unlock the tablet’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen. In order from least secure to most secure, the available screen lock options are: None Swipe Pattern Password Important: To protect your tablet and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use the highest security level available (Password protection). It is also recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your tablet and personal data. Access Screen Lock Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security The Lock screen and security settings window displays. 2. Tap Screen lock type. Settings...
Page 257 The Screen lock type settings window displays. Note: If you have set a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock, you will be prompted to enter it before accessing the Screen lock type settings window. Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen From the Screen lock type menu, tap Swipe to save the setting. The screen lock is set. Settings...
Page 258 Use a Screen Unlock Pattern 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Pattern. 2. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. The tablet records the pattern. Settings...
Page 259 3. Tap Continue. 4. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm. The screen unlock pattern is saved. 5. Enter a backup PIN, tap Continue, re-enter the PIN, and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern. Settings...
Page 260 The screen lock is set. If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Note: Tap Secure lock settings and tap ON/OFF next to Make pattern visible if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it. Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, from home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock Screen and Security > Screen lock type. Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN. 2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting. The screen lock is set If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Use a Screen Unlock Password 1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Password. Settings...
Page 261: Disable The Screen Lock
2. Enter a password, tap Continue, enter your password again to confirm it, and then tap OK. The screen lock is set. If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Important: To protect your tablet and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use the screen unlock password (highest security). It is also recommended that you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your tablet and personal data. Disable the Screen Lock Follow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security Settings...
Page 262 The Lock screen and security settings window displays. 2. Tap Screen lock type. 3. Draw your unlock screen pattern, enter your PIN or password. The Screen lock settings menu opens. 4. Tap None. The screen lock is disabled. Settings...
Page 263: Device Security
Device Security Configure security for your tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security The Lock screen and security settings window displays. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Unknown sources to enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. 3. Tap Other security settings. Settings...
Page 264 The Other security settings menu opens. 4. Configure the following options: Encrypt device: Encrypt device and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt data on an optional SD card (not included). Make passwords visible: Display password characters briefly as you type them. Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Device administrators: Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents. View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed. Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage.
Page 265: Privacy
Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your tablet. Note: To view Trust agents, set up a screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For more information, see Screen Lock. Privacy The following privacy settings are available. Privacy and Safety Description Setting Location Select the method used to estimate your location. You can also view the apps that have requested your location and review their history logs. Private mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private. You must configure a security lock to use Private mode. Report diagnostic info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your tablet experiences technical problems. Access Privacy Settings From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy The Privacy settings window displays. Settings...
Page 266: Location Settings
Location Settings Your Location services settings menu lets you select how your tablet determines its location (using the wireless networks, GPS satellites, both, or neither). Enable Location Services Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your tablet’s location services. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy 2. Tap Location. Settings...
Page 267 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Location services. Your tablet’s location services are enabled. If you see a confirmation, follow the instructions to connect. Changing Location Method You can change the methods used for determining your location. Note: Location must be turned on to change locating method. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy Settings...
Page 268 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap Locating method. 4. Select a locating method. Each mode has a description of which method or methods are used to estimate your location. Your tablet’s locating method is set. Settings...
Page 269: Private Mode
Location Services Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy 2. Tap Location. 3. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options. Private Mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private using supported apps. You must configure a security lock to use Private mode. Activate Private Mode 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy Settings...
Page 270: Report Diagnostic Info
2. Tap Private mode. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn on Private mode. 4. Follow the prompts to set security for Private mode. Report Diagnostic Info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your tablet experiences technical problems. Settings...
Page 271: Accessibility Settings
Enable Report Diagnostic Info 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Privacy > Report diagnostic info. 2. Read the consent information and tap Yes to enable. Accessibility Settings The Accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility-related applications. Accessibility Settings Overview The following Accessibility options may be configured: Accessibility Option Description Vision Configure accessibility features for vision. Hearing Configure accessibility features for hearing and sounds. Dexterity and interaction Configure accessibility features for handling and interactions with the tablet. Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession. Notification reminder Set the tablet to beep or vibrate at set intervals to remind you of any ...
Page 272: Vision Accessibility Settings
Accessibility Option Description Single tap mode Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or reject incoming calls with a single tap. Manage accessibility Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices. Services Configure other accessibility services, if installed. Access Accessibility Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Set available accessibility options. Your accessibility settings are applied and saved. Vision Accessibility Settings Your tablet offers many features to assist users who are blind or low-vision. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility Settings...
Page 273 2. Tap Vision to configure options: Voice Assistant: Enable the Voice Assistant feature and configure options. When Voice Assistant is on, your tablet speaks descriptions of items you tap or activate on your tablet, to help blind and low-vision users. When Voice Assistant is turned on, you may need to use a double-tap to select items, because a single tap is used to trigger Voice Assistant. Voice Assistant help: View tutorials on using Voice Assistant. Settings...
Page 274: Hearing Accessibility Settings
Dark screen: Keeps your tablet’s screen turned off at all times. When Dark screen is enabled, double-press the Power/Lock key to turn it on or off while using your tablet. Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter a selection, instead of double-tapping it. By default, when you have Voice Assistant turned on, you must double-tap items on the screen to select them. If you turn on Rapid key input, you can tap and release your finger to select an item instead of double-tapping. Speak passwords: The tablet reads out characters entered in password fields. Use caution with this feature, because others near you will be able to hear your passwords. Font size: Choose the size of text for your tablet’s screens. Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. Grayscale: Display screens in grayscale instead of color. Negative colors: Screen colors are reversed. Color adjustment: Adjusts the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen because of the color. Follow the prompts to fine-tune screen colors. Accessibility shortcut: Quickly turns on accessibility features by pressing and holding the Power/Lock key until you hear a sound or feel a vibration, and then pressing and holding with two fingers until you hear an audio confirmation. ...
Page 275 2. Tap Hearing to configure options: Turn off all sounds: Sounds made by the tablet during taps, selections, notifications, etc., are muted. Samsung subtitles (CC): Displays Samsung subtitles where available. Tap ON/OFF to turn the option on or off, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. Settings...
Page 276: Dexterity And Interaction Settings
Google subtitles (CC): Displays Google subtitles where available. Tap ON/OFF to turn the option on or off, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options like Language, Text size, and Caption style. Left/right sound balance: Adjust the sound sent to the left and right when using earphones. Mono audio: Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your tablet offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you interact with touch and movement. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility Settings...
Page 277 2. Tap Dexterity and interaction to configure options: Universal switch: Use customizable switches to interact with your tablet and to select items on the screen. Set your personal interaction method by connecting external accessories, tapping the screen, or using the front camera to detect the rotation of your head, the opening of your mouth, and the blinking of your eyes. Assistant menu: Assistant menu can improve tablet accessibility by providing quick access to important functions. A shortcut appears on all screens to give you access to the Assistant menu. Tap Assistant menu to configure options: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on or off. When you turn on Assistant menu, Single tap mode is also enabled. Dominant hand: Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of the screen. Edit: Re-order or remove items from the Assistant menu. Assistant plus: When turned on, Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for some apps in Assistant menu. Not all apps support this option. Tap Assistant plus, and then tap ON/OFF to turn the option on or off. After you turn on Assistant plus, enable or disable apps to use with Assistant plus. Touchpad size: Choose a size for touchpads for use in your tablet’s screens. Cursor size: Choose the size of cursors, to display on the screen. Cursor speed: Choose a speed for cursor blinks.
Page 278: Configure Other Accessibility Settings
Magnifier size: set the size of magnification when using Assistant Menu. Press and hold delay: Choose how long your tablet waits during a tap and hold gesture on the screen, before continuing with the tap and hold action. Interaction control: Control how your tablet interprets motions and screen touches. To turn Interaction control on or off at any time, press and hold the Home key and the Volume down key at the same time. When Interaction control is on, you can use motions to control your tablet, and screen timeout is turned on. You can also block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Automatic screen rotation and hard-key functions (Power/Lock key, Volume key, etc.) will be turned off, and app notifications will only be shown in the notification panel and status bar. Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your tablet offers many features to improve tablet accessibility. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accessibility 2. Configure additional accessibility options: Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. Direct access: Access common accessibility settings from any screen by pressing the Home key rapidly 3 times in a row. Notification reminder: Tablet beeps at set intervals to remind you of unread notifications. Single tap mode: When enabled, you can use a single tap to dismiss or snooze alarms, ...
Page 279: Account Settings
Manage accessibility: Choose settings for exporting, updating, and sharing the accessibility settings as a file. Note: Additional accessibility services you have installed are displayed under the Services heading. Account Settings The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. Set Up a New Account 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts Settings...
Page 280: Manage Existing Accounts
2. Tap Add account. An Add account window appears. 3. Tap an account type and then follow the instructions to add the required account information. The account is added to the accounts list. Manage Existing Accounts 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts Settings...
Page 281 2. Tap the account type to see the existing accounts. The account settings menu appears. 3. View and configure your account settings as desired. The account options are updated. Settings...
Page 282: Backup And Reset
All other email and social networking accounts System and application data and settings Downloaded applications Backup and Reset Overview The following options are available in the Back up and reset menu: Backup and Reset Description Option Back up my data Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to your Samsung account. Restore When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be restored from your Samsung account. Backup account Select the Google account used to back up data. Back up my data Enable backup for application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to your Google account. Automatic restore When reinstalling an application, backed up settings and data will be restored from your Google account. Factory data reset Reset all settings and delete all data on tablet.
Page 283: Factory Data Reset
The Backup and reset settings window displays. 2. Set options. The backup and reset settings are applied and saved. If you are performing a Factory data reset, follow the prompts to confirm the data removal. The tablet will erase all data and reboot. Factory Data Reset Caution: If you reset your device to factory settings with the FRP (Factory Reset Protocol) turned on, you must enter the user name and password for the last registered Google Account to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials. This Google Account verification prevents unauthorized users from accessing or using your device if it has been reset to factory settings without your permission (for example, if your device is lost or stolen). You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. 1. From the Backup and reset menu, tap Factory data reset. Settings...
Page 284 2. Read the factory data reset information page and tap Reset device. Settings...
Page 285: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Your tablet’s language and input settings let you select a language for the tablet’s menus and keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your tablet’s mouse/trackpad options. Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu: Language and Input Description Setting Language Set the language for your display and menus. Default keyboard Set the default method for entering text. Samsung keyboard Set Samsung keyboard options. Google voice typing Set options for Google Voice text entry. Voice input Set your voice search options. Text-to-speech options Set Text-to-speech options. Pointer speed Set the speed of the pointer for a mouse/trackpad. Settings...
Page 286 Select the Default Language for Your Tablet 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input > Language. 2. Tap an available language. Language and Input Options Some of the language and input options are detailed below. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input 2. Set options: Language: Set the display language. Tap a language to assign it. Default keyboard: Set the keyboard to use for input. Samsung keyboard: Tap to configure options for the Samsung keyboard. Settings...
Page 287: Battery Settings
Google voice typing: Tap to configure options for Google voice typing, including language detection. Voice input: Tap to configure voice input services. Tap a settings option and follow the prompts. Text-to-speech options: Tap a settings option and follow the prompts to configure Text-to- speech options. Pointer speed: Tap to configure the mouse/trackpad pointer speed. Drag the bar to adjust the speed, and then tap OK. Battery Settings Monitor your tablet’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage. You can also display the battery charge remaining as a percentage on the status bar. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery 2. Tap Display battery percentage to show the percentage of battery charge remaining on the status bar. 3. Tap items to view details. Check your battery condition and access additional options. Settings...
Page 288: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode Save battery power by activating Power saving mode, which reduces or turns off certain features to decrease battery consumption. Turn On Power Saving Mode 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery . Settings...
Page 289: Ultra Power Saving Mode
2. Tap Power saving mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Power saving mode. Power saving mode is activated. 4. Tap Start power saving to enable Power saving mode immediately, or at a selected percentage of battery power. Ultra Power Saving Mode Conserve power and extend your tablet’s battery life by using a minimal home screen layout, limiting the number of usable apps, turning off mobile data when the screen is off, and turning off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Battery Settings...
Page 290 2. Tap Ultra power saving mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable Ultra power saving mode. Ultra power saving mode is activated. Turn Off Ultra Power Saving Mode From home, tap More > Turn off Ultra power saving mode. The tablet returns to normal power mode. Settings...
Page 291: Storage Settings
Storage Settings The Storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your tablet. Storage Settings Overview The storage settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Storage Device Description Device memory Total space: View the total space/free space in your tablet’s memory. Available space: The amount of storage space currently available. System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. Used space: The amount of storage space currently being used. Cached data: The amount of data currently cached. Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory used to store miscellaneous files. SD card Mount, unmount, and format an optional microSD memory card (not included). Access Storage Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage Settings...
Page 292: Date And Time Settings
2. View memory usage for the different types of information stored in your tablet’s memory. Tap an item for more information. Device memory: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on your tablet’s memory. Tap an item for more information. Total space: View the total space/free space in your tablet’s memory. Available space: The amount of storage space currently available. System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. Used space: The amount of storage space currently being used. Cached data: The amount of data currently cached. Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory used to store miscellaneous files. SD card: View memory usage for the different types of information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included). See Memory Card for more information. Mount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for use as storage in the tablet. This option is only available if an optional memory card is installed, and is not already mounted. Usually, your tablet mounts a memory card as soon as you install it. Unmount SD card: Prepare an optional installed memory card for safe removal or formatting. ...
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Date and Time Option Description Select time zone Set the time zone manually (only when Automatic time zone is disabled). Use 24-hour format Enable or disable 24-hour format. Access Date and Time Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Date and time 2. Set available date and time options. Your date and time settings are applied and saved. Help The Help menu provides tips and guidelines to help you use your tablet. Access Help 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Help Settings...
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The Help menu and topics appear. 2. Tap on a topic to view its contents. 3. Tap Search to search for a topic. Activate This Device The Activate this device menu lets you activate a new tablet or use additional self-service options such as checking the status of an in-service tablet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device Settings...
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2. Follow the prompts to activate your tablet or review your summary. Your tablet activates. If already activated on an account, you will see a usage and plan summary. System Update The System Update menu provides settings for keeping your tablet up-to-date with the latest software. Access System Update From home, tap Apps > Settings > System Update Settings...
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The System update menu appears. For details about updating your tablet, see Update Your Tablet. About Device The About device menu lets you access important tablet information, search for and apply updates, and view legal and safety information. About Device Overview The following About device items may be reviewed or set: About Device Item Description Software version Check your current software version. Hardware version Check your current hardware version. Settings...
Page 297 About Device Item Description Status Check your device's status. Battery status Battery level SIM card status (network, signal strength, mobile network type, service state, roaming, mobile network state, phone number, IMEI number, and IMEISV number) IMEI information (MIN, PRL version, MEID, IMEI, and ICCID) Username IP address Wi-Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Ethernet MAC address Up time Device status Legal information Check copyright information, terms of use, etc. Device name Change the name of your device (other devices see this name when using Mobile hotspot or Bluetooth). Model number Check the tablet’s model number. Android version Check the Android version number.
Page 298 2. Tap About device 3. Select or view available options. Your tablet information is displayed. Settings...
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For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your tablet, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Register and follow the prompts to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint. Data Services Password With your Sprint tablet, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint tablet, or any other tablet. Online: sprint.com/mysprint Access your account information. Check your data used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
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Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. Copyright Information ©2015 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726- 7864). Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: opensource.samsung.com. Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ...
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DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS. Samsung KNOX Samsung KNOX™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about KNOX, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox. [030115] Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. Address: 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet Address: samsung.com ©2015 Samsung. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, S Voice, Multi Window, Samsung Milk Music, and KNOX are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. For Assistance...
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Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Legal Information Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty, including its dispute resolution procedure. Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal Information > Samsung legal, or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: English samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Spanish samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP Location of Legal Information on the device: Health and Safety Information Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Health and Safety Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty...
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Index Settings 279 Bluetooth 190 1Weather 180 Connect 194 Pair 192 Receive information 197 Send information 195 4G LTE 113 Settings 203 Share pictures and videos 142 Turn on or off 191 About Device 288 Unpair 194 About the User Guide 1 Bluetooth Information 191 Access Instructions on Tablet 1 Bookmark 117 Accessibility Brightness 229 Configure other settings 270 Browser 116 Accessibility Settings 263 Bookmark 117 Accessory Port 4 History 119 Account Settings 271 Launch connection 117 Accounts Settings 121 Add new 271 Windows 120 Manage 272 Activate Your Tablet 11 Activation 286 Calculator 150 Add Another Gmail Calendar 150 Add another account 91 Add event 151 Add Another Gmail Account 91 Settings 235 Airplane Mode 22, 208...
Page 304 Clock 159 Extended Home Screen 54 Alarm 160 Stopwatch 162 Timer 163 Facebook 175 World Clock 162 Factory Data Reset 275 Connectivity 182 Files Contacts 65 Transfer between tablet and Add contact 65 computer 182 Back up 77 Flick 10 Delete 70 Folders 63 Edit 69 For Assistance 291 Import 76 Settings 238 Share 72 Galaxy Apps 164 View 67 Gallery 129, 164 Get Started 3 Gmail 79 Data Services 112 Archive threads 84 Password 291 Create account 26 Status indicators 116 Delete threads 87 User name 114 Labels 83 Data Usage Settings 209 Mute threads 86 Date Settings 284 New messages 81 Default Applications 234 Read and reply 81 Device Security 255...
Page 305 Customize 59 Extended 54 Layout 53 NASCAR Mobile 180 Home Screen and Apps List 14 Notification Icons 57 Hotspot Settings 205 Notification Panel 57 Notification Settings 224 Notifications 57, 228 Input Settings 277 Instagram 176 Internet 79 OneDrive 177 Settings 243 OneNote 178 Introduction 1 Pages Manager 180 Keyboard Parts and Functions 3 Samsung 23 Phone Number 20 Pictures Crop 134 Edit 133 Language Settings 277 Rotate 133 Location Share via Bluetooth 142 GPS satellites 258 Share via email 141 Wireless networks 258 Take with camera 126 Location Services 258 Pinch 11 Lock Screen Play Movies & TV 170 Settings 246 Play Music 170 Lock Screen and Security Overview 247 Play Store 37...
Page 306 Status Bar 55 PowerPoint 178 Status Bar and Notification Panel 55 Printing 214 Status Icons 56 Privacy 257 Stopwatch 162 Private Mode 261 Storage PRL Update 49 Settings 283 Swipe 8 System Update 287 Report Diagnostic Info 262 Ringtone 224 Rotate 10 Tablet Layout (illustration) 3 Tablet Settings Menu 15 Tablet Status 288 Tablet Update Samsung Keyboard 23 PRL 49 Samsung Milk Music 178 Profile 48 Samsung+ 180 Software 45 Screen Lock 248 Tap 7 Disable 253 Tethering 213 Screen Timeout 229 Text Editing 26 Screen Unlock Text Entry 23 Motion 249 Time Settings 284 Swipe 249 Timer 163 Screen Unlock Password 252 Touch 7 Screen Unlock Pattern 250...
Page 307 Vision Accessibility 264 Voice Search 175 Voice Typing 25 Volume 224-225 Key 4 Wallpaper 60, 246 Weather Settings 244 Launch connection 117 Wi-Fi 183 Disconnect 187 Settings 185 Settings menu 200 Turn on and connect 184 Wi-Fi Direct 189 Widgets 62 Word 179 World Clock 162 Your Tablet's Home Screen 53 YouTube 179 Share videos 145 Zoom 11 Index...

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