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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by incorporate source code covered under GNU General or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
  • Page 4 Modification of Software WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR PURPOSE OR USE;...
  • Page 5 Galaxy, and Multi window are registered trademarks of Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee Do you have questions about your may be required.
  • Page 6 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Camera and Video ............47 ............1 Clock ................51 Front View ................2 Contacts.................53 Back View ................4 Email ................59 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Gallery ................61 Set Up Your Device ............9 Music Player ..............64 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......11 My Files ................66 Know Your Device S Voice ................68...
  • Page 8 Multi Window Settings ..........102 Notification Panel ............103 Toolbox ................ 105 Storage and Memory Card ........106 Battery ................. 109 Power Saving Settings ..........110 Application Settings ..........111 Users ................115 Private Mode .............. 117 Location Settings ............118 Security ...............
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.
  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Light sensor Front camera Headset jack Speaker Speaker MicroSD card slot SIM card slot Recent apps Back Home key/Fingerprint scanner Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 11 Here are some key features found on the front of your device. • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Front camera: Take pictures and videos of yourself. • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included).
  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Volume key Infrared blaster Power/Lock key Rear camera Flash USB charger/ Accessory port Microphone Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 13 Here are some key features found on the back of your device. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments when taking a photo or recording video. • Infrared blaster: Controls external devices using infrared transmissions. • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice commands.
  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble If you need to replace the SIM card: your device. 1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, locate and open the SIM card slot cover. 2. Push the SIM card inward until the card clicks and Optional: Replace the SIM Card pops partially out of the slot.
  • Page 15 You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 16 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
  • Page 17: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the Screen lock option.
  • Page 18 Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Lock Screen” on page Getting Started Set Up Your Device...
  • Page 19: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn To create a Samsung account, or set up your on your device for the first time, set up a connection Samsung account on your device, use Accounts with your existing Google account, or create a new settings.
  • Page 20: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad key features of your device of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using and describes the screen and excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the icons as they appear when the...
  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen Notification Status Bar icons Status icons Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen Apps screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 22 Here are some features of the Home screen. • App folder: For your convenience, apps can be grouped together in folders and placed on a Home screen. • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. • Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of the Applications available.
  • Page 23: Manage Home Screens

    The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, Add. and then tap • Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, Customize your home screen and then drag it to the Remove.
  • Page 24: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Change the Wallpaper You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Change the look of the home and lock screens with home screen. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1.
  • Page 25 Content Home Screen Add a Widget to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and You can add or remove the Content Home screen, then tap Widgets. which shows news and social media feeds on a separate screen.
  • Page 26 Folders Use Folders • Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. inside. • Add Folders To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and 1.
  • Page 27: Touchscreen Navigation

    Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide Lightly tap items to select or launch them. To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters • or text. Unlock the screen. • • Tap an item to select it.
  • Page 28 Pinch and Spread Motions “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or Control your device by making specific gestures with “spread” by moving your fingers apart. your hand above the device’s screen. • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Enable Motions Web page.
  • Page 29: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Status Icons home screen provides device GPS is enabled. information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side Vibrate mode is enabled. and notification alerts on the left. Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 30 Notification Icons New Gmail has arrived. New email has arrived. Know Your Device Status Bar...
  • Page 31: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Manage users Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Auto adjust screen Adjust screen brightness brightness Tap notification to launch app Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 32: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Notification icons on the Status Bar display calendar events, device In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to device functions such as status, and more. For details, open Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to quickly turn them the Notification Panel.
  • Page 33: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Tray Controls Window Controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 34: Activate Multi Window

    Use Multi Window Multi task by using multiple applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can Activate Multi Window be used together.
  • Page 35: Window Controls

    ► Swipe the right edge of the screen toward the Window Controls center to display the Multi window panel. After a Control Select an application window and tap few seconds, the panel will be hidden again. Tap in the middle of the window to display the window apps open them in Multi window view.
  • Page 36: Customize Multi Window

    Customize Multi Window Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. 1. Touch and hold Back until the Multi window panel appears. Create a Window Group 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in If you like to use two apps together in Multi window the tray and then drop it.
  • Page 37: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold the Options key to: Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Use Google Voice Typing. Predictive text Use your handwriting to enter text. Access the clipboard. Access keyboard settings. Options key Insert emoticons.
  • Page 38 — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard Customize the Samsung Keyboard. For more 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice information, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings”...
  • Page 39 Use Swype Configure Swype To customize Swype, see “Swype Keyboard Settings” Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to on page 127. enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1.
  • Page 40: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 41: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen Access Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 42: Customize The Apps Screen

    Customize the Apps Screen Apps Screen Options Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Choose a View More options for these options: 2. Tap The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it 1.
  • Page 43 • GALAXY Essentials: GALAXY Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. From GALAXY Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. • Help: View information on using your device.
  • Page 44: Google Applications

    Google Applications Drive Enjoy these applications from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Visit drive.google.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Gmail Chrome Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.
  • Page 45: Google Now

    Google+ Google Now Google Now works in the background to Stay connected and share with Google+. collect information you regularly look up Chat with friends and family, post photos, and organize it into convenient cards that and see what others are sharing. appear when you need them.
  • Page 46: Play Games

    Maps Play Games Use Google Maps to find your current Discover hundreds of games for location, get directions, and other download and purchase through the location-based information. Google Play store. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Note: You must enable location services to use Maps.
  • Page 47: Play Music

    Play Music Voice Search With Google Play Music, you can play Use voice commands to search the web music and audio files on your device. with Google. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn YouTube more. View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device.
  • Page 48: Verizon Applications

    Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. “Mobile Hotspot” on page 85 more information. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or My Verizon Mobile contact your service provider for additional information.
  • Page 49: Other Applications

    Other Applications Appstore There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application your device. store. Amazon Audible Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your device.
  • Page 50: Kids Mode

    e-Meeting IMDb e-Meeting is an integrated, secure, and Search movies and actors, view trailers and server-free system that allows paperless show times, explore top charts and box communication and sharing of documents office information, and add movies and TV in real-time. to your personal Watch list.
  • Page 51: Setup Wizard

    NYTimes SideSync 3.0 Read the latest web edition of SideSync enables screens, windows, The New York  Times newspaper. and data to be shared easily between a Galaxy Tab and Galaxy smartphone. Paper Garden You can see exactly the same screen displayed on your smartphone or tablet Discover and enjoy highly interactive top on the other device.
  • Page 52: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and • advanced arithmetic functions. Clear. • To clear the calculator history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. • Basic Operation To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard, touch and hold an entry in the 1.
  • Page 53: Calendar

    Calendar Delete an Event or Tasks Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options > Create an Event or Task Delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 54 Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
  • Page 55: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Current Shooting Mode Current flash mode, storage Switch between location, and the front and back shots remaining cameras Record video Quick settings Take a picture Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 56: Shooting Mode

    Shooting Mode You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. and videos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera. 2. Tap MODE and select a shooting mode: Take Photos •...
  • Page 57: Camera Settings

    It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary • Download: Download additional shooting modes or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for from the Samsung Apps store. fast-moving or poorly-lit objects. • Metering modes: Select a metering method. Camera Settings This determines how light values are calculated.
  • Page 58 • • Effects: Add visual effects to photos and videos. Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. sensor receives. For low light situations, use a • Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots. higher exposure.
  • Page 59: Clock

    Clock The Clock app features an Alarm and Create an Alarm a World Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1.
  • Page 60: Delete An Alarm

    • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. • Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set Interval and Repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start playing a tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume.
  • Page 61: Contacts

    2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to Google, Email, Facebook, and your find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly For more information on connecting with and to that letter in the alphabetical list.
  • Page 62: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact Expand for additional fields. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Tap the label to the right of any entry to choose a label for the field (for example, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 63 Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a  Linked contacts.
  • Page 64: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts Mark Contacts as Favorites You can delete a single contact or choose multiple 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. contacts to delete. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 65 Create a Group Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap Create. 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: 3.
  • Page 66: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group 5. Tap DONE. 6. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap You can send an email to members of a group. Groups and members to delete the groups and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 67: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for one application. the account.
  • Page 68: Email Settings

    Refresh Your Email Account Email Settings Refresh your account to update your email accounts. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2.
  • Page 69: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or videos. folder and then tap an image or video. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left or right to view the next or previous image or video.
  • Page 70: Play Videos

    • Play Videos Rotate left: Rotate the image to the left. • Rotate right: Rotate the image to the right. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. • Crop: Resize the frame to crop and save the 2. Tap a folder to open it. image in it.
  • Page 71: Gallery Settings

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. 4. Tap More options > Add account to add a Samsung, Google, or Facebook account. Applications Gallery...
  • Page 72: Music Player

    Music Player Change player Volume More options Mark as favorite Adjust sound quality with SoundAlive Playback position Shuffle songs Playback mode Elapsed playing Length of song time View playlist or View song queue suggestions Scan forward or Rewind song or go go to next song to previous song Pause/Play...
  • Page 73: Listen To Music

    Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files.
  • Page 74: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, Additional Functions including images, videos, songs, and The following functions are available: • sound clips. Create folder: Create a new folder (Device storage only). • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  My Files.
  • Page 75 Group Options File Options ► After selecting a group, tap ► Tap More options for More options > Select, select a file or folder, options: and then use one of these functions: • Select: Select files or folders. Share via: Send files to others or share them. •...
  • Page 76: S Voice

    S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using S Voice. speak criteria for searches and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice.
  • Page 77: Video Player

    Video Player Pop-up player Change player Toggle AMOLED cinema mode Volume More options Video file name Volume bar Playback position Change position Change position of controls of controls Change screen View video list ratio Rewind video or go Scan forward or to previous video go to next video Pause/Play...
  • Page 78 Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop-Up Play Multi task with Pop-Up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window.
  • Page 79: Watchon

    WatchON Set Up WatchON WatchON turns your device into a remote control. Not only can you 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  WatchON. control your TV, set-top box, DVR and 2. If prompted with an onscreen notification about no Wi-Fi detected, tap CANCEL (to continue by other devices from your device, but using your network connection) or CONNECT to...
  • Page 80 Configure Your Device as a Remote Remote Control. 1. From the WatchON tool bar, tap 2. Tap Setup at the prompt. 3. Follow the instructions to find your TV or other devices and configure your device to control their operation. Applications WatchON...
  • Page 81: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.
  • Page 82: About Settings

    About Settings • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or OFF . • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options. •...
  • Page 83: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features such as Wi-Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 84: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Network (WLAN). Communication requires 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. access to a Wireless Access Point 2.
  • Page 85 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 86 • Share Wi-Fi profile: Share saved Wi-Fi network MAC address: View your device’s MAC credentials with other devices that support address, which is required when connecting this feature. to some secured networks (not configurable). • Advanced: IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
  • Page 87 Wi-Fi Direct To rename your device (as seen by other devices): ► Tap More options > Rename device. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. To disconnect form a device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 88: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. allows you to connect wirelessly 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free Scan for Bluetooth Devices...
  • Page 89 Make Your Device Visible to Change Your Device’s Name Other Bluetooth Devices Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth based features. This is the name others will use when can find it in a scan and initiate pairing.
  • Page 90: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish operations may be different, and functions such as trusted connections between your device and another transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth device.
  • Page 91: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap More options for other options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. •...
  • Page 92: More Networks

    More Networks Mobile Networks The More Networks settings allow you to configure a variety of Set options for network selection and data service. communication settings for your Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra device.
  • Page 93: Mobile Hotspot

    • Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application • Access Point Names: Configure wireless to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet network access. connection. • Network operators: Select a network from all 1.
  • Page 94 Connect a Device to Your Allowed Device List Mobile Hotspot Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your devices to the list, they can scan for your device and device’s Mobile Hotspot.
  • Page 95 Tethering Change the Mobile HotSpot Password 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet More networks > Mobile Hotspot. connection with a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. 2.
  • Page 96: Edit Or Delete A Vpn

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). More networks > VPN. You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 97: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. Share your device’s screen with another device. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > access your data. Use this option with care. More networks >...
  • Page 98: Sound And Notification Settings

    Sound and Notification Settings Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you’ve made. touches, and other activities. Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu.
  • Page 99 Vibration Intensity Notification Ringtone Set the level for vibration to accompany notifications Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new and feedback for your screen touches, also known as messages and event reminders. haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 100 2. Tap Sound and notification > Other sounds. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under To activate Do Not Disturb mode: Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 101 Notifications on Lock Screen Notification Access You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the Determine if applications can or cannot read Lock screen. notifications received on your tablet. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 102: Display Settings

    Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Adjust the Screen Brightness You can set the font style and size for all text that Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, displays on the screen. or to your personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power.
  • Page 103: Screen Rotation

    Screen Rotation Set the Screen Timeout Delay Set the screen to rotate when the device is rotated Choose how long the display screen remains lit after (landscape or portrait). you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 104: Reading Mode

    Reading Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Optimize the screen for reading with selected The Daydream setting controls what the screen applications. displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 105 • Increase the Touch Sensitivity Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Settings for options. of the Screen • Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. Settings for options. Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves.
  • Page 106: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.
  • Page 107: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen • Choose settings for locking and Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium unlocking your screen. to high security. • None: Never lock the screen. Apps >  1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 2.
  • Page 108 • Swipe Options Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you draw it. These options are available when Swipe is selected: • Vibration feedback: Vibrate when the unlock • Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock pattern is entered incorrectly. widget that is displayed on your Home screens, •...
  • Page 109 Fingerprint, PIN, and Password Options These options are available when Fingerprint, PIN, or Password is selected: • Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whether to show the date. •...
  • Page 110: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. Tap Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable this feature. The following options are available: • Open in Multi window view: Tap the checkbox to open content in Multi window view automatically when an application is open in full screen view.
  • Page 111: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting The following options are available: • buttons appear on the Notification Tap Brightness adjustment to be able to adjust the screen brightness from the Notification Panel. You can also customize which Panel. apps appear on the Recommended •...
  • Page 112 Related Apps When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. To customize which shortcuts appear on the Recommended apps menu: 1.
  • Page 113: Toolbox

    Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4.
  • Page 114: Storage And Memory Card

    Storage and Memory Card View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all or mount, unmount, or format an apps. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap SELECT ALL), and then tap Delete.
  • Page 115 Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card You can use a microSD or microSDHC card (not When you install a memory card (not included), it is included) to add additional memory space to your automatically mounted (connected to the device) and device.
  • Page 116: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an memory card (not on the memory card (not included), unmount the card included), you will want to backup your music and photo before removing it from the device.
  • Page 117: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. •...
  • Page 118: Power Saving Settings

    Power Saving Settings Conserve battery power by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. automatically adjusting the screen 2. Tap Power saving for options: brightness, limiting the performance • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to enable. Tap Power saving mode to select options. of the CPU, and other power •...
  • Page 119: Application Settings

    Application Settings Use the Application manager to Memory Usage manage the system requirements See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. of your applications. You can also Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. configure your Default application 2.
  • Page 120 • Downloaded UNINSTALL: Delete the application from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > microSD card. Applications > Application manager. •...
  • Page 121: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 122: Default Applications

    Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts Set and manage your default applications. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...
  • Page 123: Users

    Users Set Up User Profiles Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Users Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. have their own space, which they 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 124 Change User Profiles Switch between users by sliding down the Notification Panel and tapping the Users icon. Then you can tap another user, add a user, or configure user settings. Settings Users...
  • Page 125: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
  • Page 126: Location Settings

    Location Settings Recent Location Requests Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. services be turned on for full 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 127: Location Services

    Location Services Location Sources Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such services that require location information. This as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your information can improve your search results and other search results based on places that you have visited.
  • Page 128: Security

    Security Encrypt Your Data Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
  • Page 129: Locate A Lost Device

    Prevent Others From Reactivating Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Your Device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 130: Security Update Service

    • Send security reports: Send security reports to 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock. Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 3. Tap Lock SIM card and enter a PIN code. • Tap Change SIM PIN to use a different PIN.
  • Page 131: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for settings. some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 132: Finger Scanner

    2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager • verify your identity when logging in to Follow the instructions to register a fingerprint and password. your Samsung account. • To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then tap Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique •...
  • Page 133: Additional Settings

    Screen lock: Change your Screen lock and access Screen lock settings. For more information, see “Lock Screen” on page • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Pay with PayPal: Use your fingerprint to pay online using your PayPal account.
  • Page 134: Language And Input Devices

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: Set Your Default Language • English(US) (keyboard): Select the keyboard Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings.
  • Page 135 • Reset settings: Reset the settings for the • My Words: Manage your personal dictionary, Samsung keyboard. new word updates, as well as how Swype can learn from your writing style in various apps. • Languages: Set the current language. Additional languages can be downloaded.
  • Page 136: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Voice Typing. searches. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget.
  • Page 137  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options: 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. • Settings next to the Samsung 3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of text-to-speech engines for options. the pointer. •...
  • Page 138: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and Backup and Restore...
  • Page 139 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.
  • Page 140: Motions

    Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.
  • Page 141: Accounts

    Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Accounts. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap an account type. networking accounts. • Tap SYNC ALL to synchronize the account. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that Depending on the account, you can account.
  • Page 142: Delete An Account

    Delete an Account Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap the account. 4. Tap  More options > Remove account. 5. At the prompt, tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. Settings Accounts...
  • Page 143: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from the enabled. wireless network. • Automatic time zone: Tap the checkbox to use the time zone detected on the mobile and/ or Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 144: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. features that make using the device • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter easier for those with certain physical selection instead of double tapping. disabilities.
  • Page 145 Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for receiver voice. this action. • • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung Interaction control: Enable motions and screen subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap timeout. You can also block areas of the screen Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
  • Page 146 More Settings • Direct Access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events. • Manage accessibility: Export your accessibility settings and share them with another device. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
  • Page 147: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using HDMI Book cover • Automatic unlock: With a cover attached (not audio devices (not included) or using included), flip the cover open to unlock the a book cover (not included). screen when secure lock is turned off. 1.
  • Page 148: Printing

    Printing Print to Samsung and other printers (not included). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. Settings Printing...
  • Page 149: About Your Device

    • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information. • Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. Settings About Your Device...
  • Page 150: Software Update

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

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