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Table of Contents Getting Started Calculator ..............56 ............1 Calendar ................57 Front View ................2 Camera and Video ............59 Back View ................4 Chrome ................65 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Contacts .................66 Set Up Your Device ............9 Email ................72 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......11 Gallery ................76 Know Your Device Internet ................80...
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Data Usage ..............112 More Networks ............114 Sound and Notification Settings ......121 Display Settings ............124 Storage and Memory Card ........130 Power Saving Mode ..........133 Battery ................. 134 Application Manager ..........135 Default Applications ..........139 Users ................
Front View Volume key Light sensor Power key Front camera Memory card slot SIM card slot Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
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• Here are some key features found on Home key: Press to return to the Home screen. • the front of your device. Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and hold for Home screen options. • • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or Light sensor: Detects the intensity of ambient lighting.
Back View Rear camera Infrared transmitter Microphone S Pen Headset jack Flash Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
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• Here are some key features found on USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional the back of your device. accessories (not included). • • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments Infrared transmitter: Control external devices when taking a photo or recording video. using infrared transmissions.
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM Card slot. your device. If you need to replace the SIM card: 1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, locate and open Optional: Replace the SIM Card the SIM card slot cover.
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The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. 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.
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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.
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 Screen lock option. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up.
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Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 145. Getting Started Set Up Your Device...
Google Account Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google content and apps on your device. Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn...
Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: A touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a key features of your device non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or and describes the screen and a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass icons as they appear when the...
Home Screen Status bar Notification Status icons icons Widget Apps folder App shortcuts Apps list Home screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
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• Here are some features of the Apps folder: For your convenience, apps can be grouped together in folders and placed on a Home screen. Home screen. • • Widget: Self-contained application that runs on a Status bar: Display device status icons (right) and Home screen (not a shortcut).
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 a screen, Customize your home screen and then drag it to the Delete.
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.
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Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the home screen. There are all kinds Create a Folder on a Home Screen of widgets, including links to a specific contact, browser bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 1.
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Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside. • To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release. • Tap More options to change the folder’s color scheme.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons home screen provides device Mute: Mute mode is enabled. information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active. and notification alerts on the left. Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.
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Notification Icons New email: A new email has arrived. New gmail: A new gemail has arrived. Download: Downloading of a file or app is in progress. Upload: A file is being uploaded or sent. GPS: Location service (GPS) is active. Google update: App updates are available from the Google Play store.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to navigate Touch and Hold through your device, and basics for Touch and hold items to activate them. • how to customize screens by editing, Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.
Motions and Gestures Drag To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to a Control your device by making specific new location. gestures with your hand above the • device’s screen. For more information, see Add a shortcut to the home screen. “Motions and Gestures”...
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Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This usually also allows you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Manage users Settings S Finder View all Quick settings Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
• View the Notification Panel Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. • View all Quick settings: Tap to change settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the for the Notification panel, including which Notification panel. Quick settings buttons are visible. •...
Quick Settings S Finder In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, provides quick access to device functions such as email, files, settings, and more. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to quickly turn them 1.
Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap After activating Multi window, you can use it to run Display. multiple apps at the same time. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Multi window to activate. Note: Only apps located on the Multi window tray can •...
Window Controls Customize Multi Window Control Select an application window and tap You can customize Multi window to suit your in the middle of the window to display the window preferences. controls. Create a Window Group Control Buttons If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, Switch windows: Switch locations between you can create a window group to quickly display the Multi window applications.
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Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Touch and hold Back to display the Multi window tray. 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray, and then release it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray.
S Pen The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different functions. Switch between touch and pen input by using the S Pen button. Remove S Pen The S Pen stores inside your device for convenient access. ► Slide the S Pen from your device using the notch on the end of the S Pen.
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Air Command Action memo: Launch a memo and link it Air command allows you to quickly activate to actions. Action memos are saved in the frequently-used applications or perform actions. S Note app. Smart select: Draw around an area with the S Pen to collect a variety of content. Image clip: Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste.
Action Memo Link Action Memos An Action memo is a special type of note that turns 1. Launch the Air command menu and select your written text into actions on your device. Action memo. For example, if someone tells you the name of a 2.
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Action Memo Tools Smart Select When creating or editing an Action memo, some The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to helpful modes and tools are provided. select content on a screen. You can then add it to your Scrapbook app or share it with your contacts.
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Image Clip Collect icon, the captured When you tap the content is stored on top of the Home screen as a Outline and crop images from the screen, in any thumbnail. The following options are available: shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped •...
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Screen Write 3. When you are finished writing, tap: • Share to share the image using another app. Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and The screen shot is saved in the Gallery app. then write notes on the screen shot. •...
Air View Direct Pen Input When filling out a form field in an app (like Name or Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content Number in Contacts), you can open a Handwriting or view information about an item on the screen. For example: window to allow you to write the entry with the S Pen •...
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Touch and hold the Options key to: Voice: Use Google Voice Typing. Predictive text Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
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Configure the Samsung Keyboard Customize the Samsung Keyboard. For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 151. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. 2. Speak your text. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google Voice Typing, see “Google Voice Typing Settings”...
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Use Swype Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to letter, lifting your finger between words.
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List Download and Install New Apps The Apps list shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. Find new apps to download and install on your device: • You can uninstall, disable, or hide Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
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Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed To create a folder: alphabetically or in your own custom order. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 2.
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Hide and Show Apps Show Hidden Apps You can unhide apps you have hidden and put them Hide Apps from View back on the Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen.
• Apps Screen Options Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. This option appears only if apps have been Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap disabled. • 2. Tap More options for these options: Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This •...
Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Google Chrome Search not only the Internet, but also Use Chrome to browse the Internet and applications and their contents on the bring your open tabs, bookmarks and...
Hangouts Google Now Google Now works in the background to Hangouts is an online place to meet friends collect information you regularly look up and family, share photos, and host video and organize it into convenient cards that calls. appear when you need them. Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
Play Books Play Movies & TV With Google Play Books, you can find Watch movies and TV shows purchased millions of free e-books and hundreds of from Google Play. You can stream them thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. instantly, or download them for viewing when you’re not connected to the Internet.
Play Newsstand YouTube Subscribe to your favorite magazines to View and upload YouTube videos, right from read on your device at your leisure. your device. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand Visit youtube.com to learn more. learn more. Play Store All your favorite apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games are available in Google Play store.
Verizon Applications My Verizon Mobile Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid Note: No airtime or minute charges apply subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or when accessing My Verizon Mobile.
Other Applications Amazon Music There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on Shop for music at Amazon.com. your device. Appstore Action Memo Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application Action memo has merged with the S Note store.
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.
SideSync 3.0 SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device. SketchBook for Galaxy Use this application for drawing and sketching designed specifically for your S Pen.
Alarm • Create an alarm event. You can Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for set one-time or recurring alarms, the alarm. • and choose options for how to be Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that notified.
Delete an Alarm Apps > Alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More options > Delete. 3. Tap the alarms you want to remove, and tap Delete. Other Clock Features For other clock features, like World Clock, Stopwatch, and Timer, see “World Clock”...
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. Basic Operation To clear the calculator history: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. ► Tap CLEAR HISTORY. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 3.
Calendar Share an Event Manage your calendar events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 3. Tap More options > Share via and tap a sharing Create an Event format.
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Create a Task Delete a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a 2. Tap AGENDA. checklist item and is removed once you mark the task •...
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Camera settings Record video Take a picture Shooting modes Gallery Tap for effects Applications Camera and Video...
• Take Pictures Record video: Tap to record a video. • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic • protective covering from the camera lens. Shooting modes: Tap to change the shooting mode.
• Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to Best face: Select the best picture of each person from 5 consecutive pictures to get the take a picture. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.
Dual Camera Mode Camera Settings Apps > Camera. Take pictures and record videos using the front and 1. From a Home screen, tap rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in Settings to configure settings for Camera. 2. Tap picture styles are available.
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• • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera Volume key: Use the Volume key as the zoom light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera key, the camera key, or the record key. • equivalents. Low values are for stationary Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
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• Save as flipped: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed, or mirrored, image. • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Shutter sound: Turn the shutter sound on or off. • Reset: Reset the camera settings. • Help: Read help information for the camera.
Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome. 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap ACCEPT & CONTINUE. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap ADD AN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your tablet.
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.
• Add a Contact Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add more contact information. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 3. Tap SAVE. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields Edit a Contact to enter information.
Share a Contact Unlink Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or Linked contacts.
Favorites Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily contacts to delete. accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites 2.
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Groups Edit a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.
Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap GROUPS. 3. Tap More options > Delete groups. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
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.
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View Your Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for all accounts on There are several tools available from the Inbox the Combined view screen or you can view email screen. accounts individually. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Create and Send an Email 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the keypad to enter text. This section describes how to create and send an • Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and email using the Email app. more to your email.
Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings, then tap General settings.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 6. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen mode. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous videos. image or video. Note: Some functions described in this section are only Zoom In or Out available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.
Play Videos Edit Images Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 2. Tap an image to open it. (You may need to select 3.
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• Delete Images and Videos Rename: Rename the file. • Buddy photo share: Share the photo with Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap contacts who appear in it. Your device attempts 2. Tap an image to open it. (You may need to select to match the faces in the image with photos of an album first, depending on the current view.) your contacts.
Gallery Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the instructions. 4. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add a Google, or Facebook account.
Internet • Access to the Internet with a fully BOOKMARK to view bookmarked pages, saved pages, and your browser history. featured web browser. Viewing a Web Site Access the Internet To view a web site: ► Apps > From a Home screen, tap ►...
Browser Tabs History Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap BOOKMARKS > HISTORY. To open a new tab: ► Tap New tab. • Saved Pages If all tabs are closed, tap NEW TAB. •...
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Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs display Secret on their tab. Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device after you close the secret tab.
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change player Volume Options Favorite Adjust volume Playback Sound quality position and effects Repeat mode Shuffle on/off Song length Time elapsed Suggestion list Playlist...
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• • Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Playlist: Tap to view the current song list being • played. Options: Tap to view more options. • • Time elapsed: The time elapsed for the current Adjust volume: Drag the slider to increase or song.
• Listen to Music Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold. Apps > Music. 1. From a Home screen, tap Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to •...
My Files Access files stored on your tablet, To select a file or folder: Apps > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. 2. Select a group, and then tap a file or folder to open it.
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• Group Options Add shortcut to Home screen: Add a shortcut to a file or folder on the Home Each group or category provides a variety of tools to screen. help you manage and organize your files. Available • Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in options vary by group type.
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File Options Note: Available options vary by folder and file type. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. 2. Tap a group, and tap More options > Select, tap a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: •...
To use a template: 1. Tap More options > Add template. edit, and manage notes. Sign in to Save. your Samsung account or Evernote 2. When finished, tap account to access your notes in Edit a Note S Note from any device.
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• Note Tools Selection mode: Select content in the note. Tap once to use Selection mode. Tap again to switch between Lasso and Rectangle modes. Draw around When creating or editing a note in the content you want to select. Depending on the S Note, some helpful modes and selection, several options are available to move, edit, or reshape the content.
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.
Scrapbook Edit the Scrapbook The Scrapbook app provides a place for you to manage the multimedia Content in the Scrapbook can be edited. To open the Scrapbook: content you capture with S Pen tools. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for Scrapbook content you capture while using your mobile device.
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To edit a Category: 1. Tap Show categories in the top left corner. Categories and tags are listed in the menu, along with the number of content files contained. 2. Tap a category to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit category. 4.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change player Pop-up player Volume More options Video file name Adjust volume Playback position Move controls right Move controls left Screen ratio Video list Fast-forward Rewind Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
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• • Change player: Tap to play the video on a Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a connected device. previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the video. • • Volume: Adjust the volume. Video list: Tap to see the current video playlist. •...
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Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size Apps > Video. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Verizon Messages This section describes how to create 4. Tap Type a message and enter your message. • and send a message using the Attach to attach an item, such as an emoji, a postcard, picture, video, audio Verizon Messages app. recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your tablet notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are New message in the Status bar. by displaying displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.
Delete Messages Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap Verizon Messages. 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete, and then tap Delete message on the pop-up menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion. Delete Conversations You can delete all the messages you have exchanged with another person.
World Clock Use the World Clock The World clock app features a variety of clock and timer tools. The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1.
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Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down to the The timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
About Settings • Search for Settings Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on or off If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain • For some options, you must tap a field, such as setting, you can use the Search feature.
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 offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Wi-Fi Settings Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs. (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 2.
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• Wi-Fi Options Advanced: Wi-Fi notifications: Receive notifications The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. are available. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled 2.
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MAC address: View your device’s MAC To rename your device (as seen by other devices): address, which is required when connecting > ► Tap More options Rename device to some secured networks (not configurable). IP address: View your device’s IP address To disconnect from a device: (not configurable).
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Bluetooth Status Indicator communications technology that When Bluetooth is turned on, displays in the Status bar. allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, Make Your Device Visible to such as headsets and hands-free Other Bluetooth Devices car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers,...
Scan for Bluetooth Devices Change Your Device’s Name When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, Device names are used to identify devices during you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi based features.
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.
Data Usage • Monitor your mobile data usage. Alert me about data usage: Receive an alert when mobile data usage reaches the warning limit you set. Drag the orange warning line to set Note: Your service provider may account for data usage the data usage warning limit.
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• Mobile networks: Display mobile network 2. Tap More options for the following options: • settings. See “Mobile Networks” on page 115. Restrict background data: Restrict some • Show units: Automatically switch between apps and services from working unless you are megabytes and gigabytes (MB/GB), or show connected to a Wi-Fi network.
More Networks Printing The More networks settings allow you to configure a variety Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). of communication settings for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > your device.
• Mobile Networks Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Control your device’s access to networks and mobile • Access Point Names: Configure wireless data service. network access. Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes • Network operators: Choose available and you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra preferred networks charges.
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Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your connection. device’s Mobile Hotspot. 1.
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Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add More networks > Mobile Hotspot. devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 2.
Tethering Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). connection with a computer that connects to your You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, password, device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. or fingerprint before setting up a VPN.
Nearby Devices Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. More networks > VPN. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 2. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. access your data.
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap More networks > Screen Mirroring. 2. Screen Mirroring automatically scans for available devices. • Tap SCAN to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. View Your Verizon Account View your Verizon account and data plan information.
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. Note: Sound modes are also available on the Notification panel.
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• Sound when tapped: Play a sound when Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard. 2. Tap Sound and notification > • Vibrate when tapped: Vibrate the tablet when Notification ringtone. tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard.
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Notifications on Lock Screen Samsung applications • Email: Tap an account to adjust its notification You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the settings. Lock screen. • Calendar: Configure your event notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Display Settings Notification Panel Adjust display options and features, including screen brightness, font Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification panel. You can also customize which options, and more. apps appear on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification panel when you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones.
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• Multi Window To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification panel, touch Turn on the Multi window feature, which allows you and drag buttons to move them between the to multitask by using up to four applications at the Active buttons and Available buttons trays.
Screen Mode Reading Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. Optimize the screen for reading with selected Set your device automatically adapt the display applications. depending on the type of image being displayed and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Brightness Screen Rotation Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, Set the screen to rotate when the device is rotated or to your personal preference. You may also want to (landscape or portrait). adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
• Daydream Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Settings for options. The Daydream setting controls what the screen • Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. displays when the device is docked (dock not Settings for options. included), or while charging.
Font Style and Size Show Battery Percentage You can set the font style and size for all text that Show or hide the battery charge percentage in the displays on the screen. Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Storage and Memory Card View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. or mount, unmount, or format an Tap OK to confirm. optional memory card (not included). 2.
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Memory Card (SD Card) 1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose the slot. Once a memory card (not included) has been installed 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide in your device, the card memory displays as Total the memory card into the slot, pushing gently until space and Available space.
Unmount an Memory Card Format a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the Warning: When formatting an memory card (not memory card, always unmount the card before included), you should backup your music and photo files removing it from the device. that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
Power Saving Mode Power Saving Mode Settings Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings brightness, limiting the performance 2. Tap Power saving mode, and tap ON/OFF to of the CPU, and other power enable.
Battery Apps and OS Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and service. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. Tap Screen, Cell standby, Android System, or an app to view how they are affecting battery use.
Application Manager Memory Usage Manage settings for applications on your tablet. See how memory is being used by applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can download and install new applications on your 2. Tap Application manager. device.
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• Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > • Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to Application manager.
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.
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Disabled The following options are displayed: • FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is misbehaving. View and configure disabled apps on your device. Restart your device if stopping an app, process, Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an or service causes your device to stop working app on the Apps list.
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. Your defaults are displayed. 3.
Users Set Up User Profiles Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Users have their own space, which 2.
Use User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile. Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.
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 >...
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.
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Tag Current Location You can allow certain applications to tag your current location when you use the app. Tap the checkbox for each app to enable location tagging. • S Note: Allow S Note to use your location data when you create or edit notes. Settings Location Settings...
Lock Screen • Secure your device with Lock screen PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high settings. Different Screen Locks security. • have different levels of security Password: Create a password for unlocking the and options.
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Screen Lock Options Pattern, PIN, and Password • Lock automatically: Set the time limit of inactivity The following options are available for the various before the screen lock takes effect. types of screen locks. • Lock instantly with power key: Lock the screen by Swipe Only pressing the Power key.
Security Settings Encryption 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.
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has deleted remotely. been reset remotely. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
• • Send security reports: Send security reports to Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. from the device and reset the password. Settings Security Settings...
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Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security and scroll down for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. (This option is available only with secure locks, like PIN and password.) •...
Configure your device’s language and input device settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for the following menus: • Language Select input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To Apps >...
Swype Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
• Voice Input Block offensive words: Hide words many people find offensive are in results of Google Use Google voice recognition to perform Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in searches. results with a placeholder. • To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from bar or widget.
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3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech the pointer. options for options: • Choose either the Samsung or Google text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. •...
Caution: You should remove your Google Account • Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration before shipping your device to Samsung or any other of settings from Google servers. When enabled, service provider for service and before resetting the backed-up settings are restored when you device to factory settings.
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Reset Your System Settings To reset your device to its factory defaults: 1. rom a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Reset your system settings back to their defaults. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings.
Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts. networking accounts. 3. Tap [Account type] (such as Google). 4. Tap SYNC ALL to sync all of your accounts.
Account Settings Delete an Account Apps > Settings. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts. the same type. 3. Tap [Account type] (such as Google). Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.
Motions and Gestures • Control certain device actions by Palm motion: Control your device by touching the screen with your hand. Tap Palm motion for touching the screen with the palm of the following options: your hand. Capture screen: Capture an image of the screen when you swipe your hand left or right 1.
Voice Control Set up voice commands to control your device. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Voice control. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. The following options are available. Tap an option to create a checkmark and activate the feature. •...
S Pen Settings • Configure options and settings for Air command: Turn Air command on or off. • the S Pen. Sound and haptic feedback: Tap to enable sounds and haptic feedback while using the S Pen. • To configure settings for the S Pen: Detachment options: Select an action for the Apps >...
Accessories Configure options when using a Book cover • Automatic unlock: Flip the cover open to unlock book cover (not included). the screen when secure lock is turned off. • Daynote: Shows a quick note pad with the date, Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure time, weather, your schedule, and drawings when lock is turned off.
Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set time: Enter the current time (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). date and time information from the • Automatic time zone: When enabled, the device wireless network. takes the time zone from the wireless network.
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind and low-vision users. features that make using the device TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, easier for those with certain physical except passwords, including personal data disabilities.
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Notification panel • Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all and the Status bar. notifications and audio. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Settings Accessibility...
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More settings • Direct access: Press the Home key three times to open the accessibility options screen. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop or snooze alarms and calendar events. • Manage accessibility: Save and update your accessibility settings or share them with another device.
Status bar. • 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...
Software Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap System updates. • Tap Check for new system update to check for available software updates to download and install. •...