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  • Page 1: User Manual

    T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED owned by or which is otherwise the property of WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    ™ writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR licensing fee may be required. For more information MOBILE DEVICE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ............. 1 ................51 Front View How to Use Settings ................2 ..........52 Back View Wi-Fi ................3 ..................53 Assemble Your Device Bluetooth ..........4 ................55 Set Up Your Device Airplane Mode ............6 ...............57 Set Up Accounts on Your Device Data Usage ......

  • Page 5: Getting Started

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

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card slot Recent Back Home key • • Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects Memory card slot: Install an optional memory near the device. card (not included) for storage of files. •...

  • Page 7: Back View

    Back View Microphone Simple clicker Rear camera Simple clicker USB charger/ Speaker Accessory port Headset jack • • Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the (not included) to these retractable attachment USB charger (included) and other optional points.

  • Page 8: Assemble Your Device

    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are expose the slot. designed for your device to maximize battery life.
  • Page 9 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your Use your device’s screen lock features to secure device on or off. your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device ►...

  • Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    – or – reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the To create a new Samsung account or set up your device. Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, You will not be able to access the device after see Accounts.

  • Page 12: Know Your Device

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

  • Page 13: Home Screen

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

  • Page 14: Manage Home Screens

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

  • Page 15: App Shortcuts

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

  • Page 16: Status Bar

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

  • Page 17: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Use the following motions and gestures on your Home screen.

  • Page 18: Notification Panel

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

  • Page 19: View The Notification Panel

    View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Home screen. to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 20: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap  Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, •...

  • Page 21: Window Controls

    Window Controls Select an app window, and then tap  Window controls in the middle of the window border. Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature.

  • Page 22: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Options Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
  • Page 23 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 24: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 25: Apps List

    Search for Apps play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • To locate an app in your Apps list: Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps 2. Tap Search.
  • Page 26 Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1.

  • Page 27: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google+ Chat with friends and family, post photos, Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. and see what others are sharing. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more about Google+ ™ Chrome Hangouts Browse the Internet and bring your open...

  • Page 28: Play Games

    Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 29: Additional Apps

    Office ® 365 subscription. Excel Samsung Milk Music View, create, and edit spreadsheets on Stream music with Samsung Milk Music ™ your device. You can unlock the full a radio service that offers a simple way to Excel ®...
  • Page 30 Word View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. Applications Additional Apps...

  • Page 31: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Note: The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic and advanced mathmatical operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 32: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Gallery Quick Record video settings Take a picture Switch cameras More Shooting mode settings • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. videos.

  • Page 33: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or rear Several visual effects are available. camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic  Camera. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

  • Page 34: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Front camera only • Gesture control: Detect palm and You can adjust your camera’s settings using the automatically take a picture two seconds later. icons on the main camera screen and the full • camera settings menu. Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed 1.

  • Page 35: Clock

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

  • Page 36: World Clock

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

  • Page 37: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To choose a calendar view:  Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to 1.
  • Page 38 Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. These settings allow you to modify settings Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be associated with using the Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as 1.

  • Page 39: Contacts

     Contacts. accounts, including Google, 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Email, and your Samsung • Choose a storage account for the contact. account. You can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account.

  • Page 40: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf) or as a text file. You can contacts to delete. share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1.

  • Page 41: Delete A Group

    Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.

  • Page 42: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view in one app. email accounts individually. 1.

  • Page 43: Email Settings

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

  • Page 44: Galaxy Apps

    To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 45: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 2.
  • Page 46 Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.

  • Page 47: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap ► From a Home screen, tap Add tab. Apps >  Internet.
  • Page 48 Secret Mode Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.

  • Page 49: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. •...

  • Page 50: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue More options Sound quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Song length Time elapsed Playback controls • •...

  • Page 51: Listen To Music

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

  • Page 52: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Recent Files Options device, including images, videos, The first category by default is for recently accessed files: music, and sound clips. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view files in My Files:  My Files >...

  • Page 53: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list File name More options Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up Fast-forward Rewind Pause or Play • • Video list: See the current video playlist. Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
  • Page 54 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 1.

  • Page 55: Settings

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

  • Page 56: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap  Settings.

  • Page 57: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 58 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 59: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 60 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. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.

  • Page 61: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >...

  • Page 62: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...

  • Page 63: More Connection Settings

    Apps >  Settings. Printing 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. Print images and documents to Samsung printers 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and and other compatible printers (not included). tap Connect. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 64 Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap  Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete.

  • Page 65: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. device’s battery, storage, RAM, 2. Tap Smart manager. and device security. You can also automatically optimize your 3.

  • Page 66: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 67: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. 3. Tap the following to choose default apps: •...

  • Page 68: Sound

    Sound Configure the sound used to Notification Sounds indicate notifications, screen Choose a sound for notifications, such as for Messages, Calendar, and Email. touches, and other interactions. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. Sound Mode 2. Tap Sound > Notification sounds and configure the following options: You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have...
  • Page 69 Key-Tap Feedback Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Play tones when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. on or off automatically at scheduled times. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb  Settings.

  • Page 70: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. •...

  • Page 71: Display

    Display Configure your display’s Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 72: Select A Screen Mode

    Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level.

  • Page 73: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1.

  • Page 74: Users

    Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the tablet settings like Wi‑Fi, which user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any affects everyone. other local accounts associated with the user. Restricted profiles allow only...

  • Page 75: Wallpaper

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

  • Page 76: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Home screen. – or – From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

  • Page 77: Lock Screen And Security

    • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and screen. This option provides medium to high enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. security.

  • Page 78: Unknown Sources

    Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your SD card (not included) when you first access it after • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send powering on your device. security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 79: 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 settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 80: Privacy

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

  • Page 81: Private Mode

    App Permissions Private Mode Control which apps have permissions to use certain Hide personal content from being accessed by features of your device. anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 82: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors features that make using the to increase the contrast between the keys and device easier for those with the background.
  • Page 83 Dexterity and interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction.

  • Page 84: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

  • Page 85: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Location: Configure your Google location settings.

  • Page 86: Backup And Reset

    30%. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device Backup and Restore restarts. To enable Auto restart: Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account or Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.

  • Page 87: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth transferred to your storage area. settings with Reset network settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 1.

  • Page 88: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •...

  • Page 89: Google Voice Typing

    • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. search whenever you say “OK Google”. Settings next to each TTS engine for • options. Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.

  • Page 90: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance and restricting location services and most background data.

  • Page 91: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed.

  • Page 92: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4.

  • Page 93: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature.

  • Page 94: Date And Time

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

  • Page 95: User Manual

    User Manual View the User Manual for your device online. To access the User manual: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 2. Tap User manual. Settings User Manual...

  • Page 96: About Device

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...

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