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  • Page 1: User Manual

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

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH owned by or which is otherwise the property of RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...
  • Page 3 Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for The Bluetooth ® word mark, figure mark (stylized “B security with enterprise use in mind. Additional Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word...

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty including its dispute resolution procedure. Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings >...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ....... Internet Palm Motion ..............................Memo Smart Screen ..............................Music Player Accounts ..............................My Files Cloud ................................. S Voice Backup and Reset ............................Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps Date and Time Settings ................. Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Accessories ..............Application Manager ..........Default Applications ........... Users ................. 100 Battery ................101 Power Saving Mode ..........102 Storage ................103 Security ................105 About Your Device ........... 107 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

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

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Volume Front camera Power key Infrared transmitter Recent apps Back Home key Front camera: Take self-portraits and record Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps or touch • • videos of yourself. and hold for Home screen options. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices Power key: Lock or wake up the screen.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Rear camera microSD card slot SIM card slot Headset jack Speaker Speaker charger/ Microphone Accessory port microSD card slot: Install an optional memory USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the • • card (not included) for storage of files. Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 11 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 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out.

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Notification Status icons icons Widget Apps folder shortcuts Apps list My files Home screen indicator Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) My files: Launch My Files to quickly create a new •...

  • Page 16: Change The Wallpaper

    Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen 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, touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Use Folders Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts • You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from inside. any Home screen. To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold • Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.

  • Page 18: 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 New message: New text or multimedia alerts on the left.

  • Page 19: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures 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 to add a shortcut to a Home screen. • Touchscreen Navigation Drag to move a widget on a Home screen.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

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

  • Page 21: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: ► On the Notification panel, swipe left or right across the visible icons.

  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run a split screen.

  • Page 23: Window Controls

    Window Controls Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window to display the window You can choose the apps you want to display in the controls. Multi window tray. Control Buttons 1. Touch and hold Multi window tray.

  • Page 24: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > CONTROLS > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Options Samsung Keyboard Settings. Special Keys Symbols key: Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
  • Page 25 For example, to enter the word “this”, simply slide your finger or stylus across t-h-i-s. Languages To enable Google voice typing: Enable Swype 1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice typing. To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: You may need to touch and hold the Options •...

  • Page 26: Applications

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

  • Page 27: Apps List

    Note: When you access Samsung Apps, Galaxy Apps 3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap is downloaded to your tablet and displays on the ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list.
  • Page 28 Organize Your Apps Hide or Show Apps The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and Hide Apps from View listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any apps you do not want to see on the Apps list. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1.

  • Page 29: Apps Screen Options

    This option displays only if apps have been disabled. Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This • option displays only if apps have been hidden. GALAXY Essentials: Download specially • chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. Help: View information about your device. • Applications Apps List...

  • Page 30: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Now Google Now works in the background to Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. collect information you regularly look up Visit google.com to learn more. and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them.

  • Page 31: Play Music

    Maps Play Music Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Music, you can play location, get directions, and other music and audio files on your device. location-based information. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn Note: You must enable location services more.

  • Page 32: U.s. Cellular Applications

    U.S. Cellular Applications Enjoy these applications from US Cellular. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or uscellular.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information. Amazon Shop on the go with the Amazon application. New features allow Android ™...

  • Page 33: Other Applications

    Other Applications There are other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Dropbox Use this application to save and share files with others via the Dropbox cloud storage. When you save files to Dropbox, your device automatically syncs with the web server and any other computers that have Dropbox installed.

  • Page 34: Alarm

    Alarm The Alarm app offers features for Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type • that includes sound, choose a sound to play keeping track of time and setting for the alarm. alarms. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type •...
  • Page 35 Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm. 2. Tap STOPWATCH. 3. Tap START to begin timing. 4. Tap STOP to stop timing. Additional options include LAP to keep track •...

  • Page 36: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.

  • Page 37: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your calendar events Share Events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap to view an event or task. Create an Event or Task More options > Share via, select a 3. Tap sharing method, and follow the prompts. Apps >...

  • Page 38: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Use your device’s camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos. Switch cameras Current shooting mode Camera settings Camera or camcorder Show mode Quick settings Take a picture Storage Shooting location mode Gallery Effects Current shooting mode: Displays the selected Storage location: Indicates that pictures •...

  • Page 39: Take Pictures

    Access the Camera App Shortcuts Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the To access the Camera: camera’s various options. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 40: Camera And Video Settings

    Camera and Video Settings Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help • composition when selecting subjects. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures • with voice commands. 2. Tap Contextual filename: Set the camera to •...

  • Page 41: Contacts

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

  • Page 42: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it 1.
  • Page 43 Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group Apps > You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the Home 1. From a Home screen, tap screen to access contact information directly from the Home screen. 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. Apps >...

  • Page 44: Delete A Group

    Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap the GROUPS tab. 3. Tap More options > Delete groups. 4. Tap groups to select them or tap the All checkbox to select all groups, and then tap DONE.

  • Page 45: Email

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

  • Page 46: 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 47: Gallery

    Write on image: Add a note to a photo. • Pinch the screen to zoom out. Copy to clipboard: Copy the current photo to • the clipboard. Print: Save the image as a PDF or print the • current photo on a Samsung printer. Applications Gallery...
  • Page 48 Tag Buddy Rename: Rename the file. • Buddy photo share: Detect the face in this • Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and picture and email that person. videos with the date and time it was taken, and optionally adds the location it was taken Rotate left: Allows you to rotate the photo •...

  • Page 49: Gallery Settings

    Delete Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More options > Select item, select images and videos, and then tap – or – When viewing a single image or video, tap Gallery Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery.

  • Page 50: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a full Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► Apps > From a Home screen, tap ►...
  • Page 51 Share Web Pages Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings To share a web page address with others: associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 52: Memo

    To change the category, tap Category. • Account: Sign in and back up your memos to • your Samsung account. To insert an image into the memo, tap • To use your voice to insert text into the memo, •...

  • Page 53: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change Volume player More options Favorite Sound Playback quality position Repeat Shuffle mode songs Time Song elapsed length Add to List view playlist...

  • Page 54: Listen To Music

    Listen to Music From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap a song to begin playback. While playing music, use these controls: Pause to pause playback.

  • Page 55: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Shortcuts device, including images, videos, You can add shortcuts to files and folders on the Home screen. songs, and sound clips. To add a shortcut: To view files in My Files: 1. Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 56: Additional Functions

    File Options Additional Functions ► More options > Select, select a file or The following functions are available: folder, and then use one of these functions: Create folder: Create a new folder. Only Share via: Send files to others or share available in a folder group.

  • Page 57: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice. Speak a command. Tap the microphone icon, if the device does not hear you or to give it another command.

  • Page 58: Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps is installed on your device. Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps is a free storefront that provides a quick and easy way to find and download apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...

  • Page 59: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Pop-up player Change player Volume More options File name Playback position Video length Time elapsed Video list Screen ratio Playback controls Change player: Play the video on nearby devices. Video list: Display videos to the left of the video •...
  • Page 60 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 61: World Clock

    World Clock View the time of day or night Remove Cities in other parts of the world. To remove cities that you have added: World Clock displays time in From a Home screen, tap Apps > hundreds of different cities,  World Clock. within all 24 time zones Tap  ...

  • Page 62: Settings

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

  • Page 63: How To Use Settings

    Language and input, Palm motion, and Smart screen. GENERAL: Create and modify your accounts • (such as, Email, Google Account, and Samsung account). Access the Application manager, default applications, and settings for various apps. Manage users, battery, storage, security, and other features of the device.

  • Page 64: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi Apps > From a Home screen, tap communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. (WAP).
  • Page 65 Wi-Fi Options WPS push button: Set up a connection to a • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many equipment. of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your •...

  • Page 66: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Make Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 67: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Files Received via Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device When you receive files from another device via and another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.

  • Page 68: Tethering And Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Connect a Device to Your connection with a computer that Mobile Hotspot connects to your device using a Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to USB cable or via Bluetooth. your device’s Mobile Hotspot. 1.
  • Page 69 Allowed Devices List Turn Off Mobile Hotspot Automatically Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile devices to the list, they can scan for your device and Hotspot if there are no connected devices.

  • Page 70: Usb Tethering

    USB Tethering ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Wi-Fi hotspot. Connect the computer to the device using the • USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on. Tap Bluetooth tethering to share your • device’s Internet connection via Bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth Settings...

  • Page 71: 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, and other offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 72: Download Booster

    Download Booster Download Booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download Booster: Apps > From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Download booster, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Download Booster on or off.

  • Page 73: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. From a Home screen, tap Apps > for options: Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also • control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile •...

  • Page 74: Location

    Location Some apps, such as Google Location Services Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google location services be turned on apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.

  • Page 75: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 76: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for options: Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a • mobile data network. Data roaming: Allow your device to connect •...

  • Page 77: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen. Add a VPN Apps > From a Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 78: Ethernet Connection

    Ethernet Connection Manage your Ethernet connections. From a Home screen, tap Apps > More networks. 2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings Ethernet Connection...

  • Page 79: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Nearby devices. 3.

  • Page 80: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. • 3. Tap SCAN to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 81: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Sound Mode vibrations used to indicate You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you notifications, screen touches, have made. and other activities. Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu.
  • Page 82 2. Tap Application notifications. 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under 3. Scroll through the alphabetical list of apps and Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate tap the app. whether to enable the sound or vibration. 4. Tap ON/OFF to block all notifications from 4. To modify sound settings associated with several...

  • Page 83: Display Settings

    Display Settings Adjust display options and Daydream features, including the screen The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not brightness, and more. included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos stored on your device.

  • Page 84: Show Battery Percentage

    Auto Rotate Screen Automatically rotate the screen from landscape to portrait when you rotate your tablet. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > DEVICE. 2. Tap Display > Auto rotate screen to enable this feature. Show Battery Percentage Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon in the Status bar.

  • Page 85: Multi Window

    Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following option is available: Open in Multi window view: Automatically • view content in a multi window when you open files from My Files or Video, or attachments from email.

  • Page 86: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking 4. Choose a screen lock option: your screen. Different Screen Swipe Only Locks have different levels of Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when • unlocking the screen. security and options. Help text: Show help information on unlocking •...

  • Page 87: 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 > 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 88: Font Style And Size

    Font Style and Size Change the font style and size for your device. Font Style Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Font > Font style. 3. Tap a font or tap DOWNLOAD to find new fonts from the Google Play store.

  • Page 89: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting Recommended Apps buttons display on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display Notification panel. shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize To customize which shortcuts display on the which apps display on the...

  • Page 90: Accessibility

    Switch Access: Use this option to control your • subtitles with multimedia files when available device using configurable key combinations. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Tap SETTINGS for more options. Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
  • Page 91 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.

  • Page 92: Language And Input Settings

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap for options: Select input languages: Choose which •...

  • Page 93: Voice Input

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech voice typing. options for options: “Ok Google” Detection: Tap to launch a • Choose either the Samsung or Google • Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”. text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options.
  • Page 94 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.

  • Page 95: Palm Motion

    Palm Motion Activate the palm motion feature to control the device by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Palm motion on. 3. Configure the following options (tap each option for details): Capture screen: Capture an image of the •...

  • Page 96: Smart Screen

    Smart Screen Use the Smart screen options to customize your screen settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to use. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Smart screen. The following option displays: Smart stay: Set the screen to stay on as long •...

  • Page 97: 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 98: Cloud

    Use Your Samsung Account 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Cloud. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync settings and backup options. If you have not signed in to your Samsung • Account, tap Add Samsung account.

  • Page 99: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Backup and Restore 3. Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to Enable backup of your information to Google...

  • Page 100: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings 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 101: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using a car or desk dock (not included), HDMI audio devices (not included), or a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessories for options: Dock Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and •...

  • Page 102: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including new applications on your device. memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Use Application manager The following options are displayed (not all applications support these options): settings to manage your FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is...

  • Page 103: 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 > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > GENERAL > Application manager. Settings >...
  • Page 104 Turned Off View and configure disabled apps on your device. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app on the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Application manager. 2. Tap TURNED OFF to view a list of applications you have disabled.

  • Page 105: 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. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time tablet users. 1.

  • Page 106: Users

    Users Share this tablet with Use User Profiles multiple people by creating To access the device with a user profile. User accounts. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. Users have their own space, Manage Users, and then tap a profile. 2.

  • Page 107: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: Show battery percentage: Tap to display the • battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. Battery Chart The battery level displays as a percentage.

  • Page 108: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Power saving mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Tap Select when turned on to set when power saving mode is turned on: Always or Auto enable.

  • Page 109: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory format an optional memory card displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).

  • Page 110: Format A Memory Card

    Mount a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) back up your music and photo files that are stored on and prepared for use.

  • Page 111: Security

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. Device Administration Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Manage your device administrators and application Remote controls.

  • Page 112: Security Update Service

    Perform selected actions Send security reports: Send security reports • when trusted devices are connected. to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your • device screen. Follow the prompts.

  • Page 113: About Your Device

    Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. Report diagnostic info: Give consent • to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. Device name: View and change your • device’s name.

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