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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

    Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Open Source Software respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile Some software components of this product, including device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’...
  • Page 3 Disclaimer of Warranties; OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL Exclusion of Liability NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS...
  • Page 4 Samsung KNOX 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Samsung Knox ™ is Samsung’s security platform and Internet Address: is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security samsung.com with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox...
  • Page 5 Do you have questions about your microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Samsung Mobile Device? Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps,...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Alarm ................53 ............1 Calculator ..............56 Front View ................2 Calendar ................57 Back View ................4 Camera and Video ............59 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Contacts.................65 Set Up Your Device ............9 Email ................71 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......11 Gallery ................75 Know Your Device Internet ................79...
  • Page 8 Bluetooth ..............107 About Your Device ............ 164 Data Usage ..............110 System Updates ............165 More Networks ............111 Sound and Notification Settings ......118 Display Settings ............122 Storage and Memory Card ........128 Power Saving Mode ..........131 Battery .................

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Volume key Light sensor Power key Front camera Memory card slot SIM card slot Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 11 • 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.

  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Rear camera Infrared transmitter S Pen Headset jack Flash Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Microphone Accessory port Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 13 • 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.

  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    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.
  • Page 15 Install a Memory Card Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your memory card (not included) to expand available warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 16 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 17: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device vibrates and starts up.
  • Page 18 Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, “Set a Screen Lock” on page 142. Getting Started Set Up Your Device...

  • Page 19: Set Up Accounts On 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...

  • Page 20: Know Your Device

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

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home Screen Here are some features of the Home screen. Status bar Notification icons Status icons Widget App shortcuts Apps list Home screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 22 • Status bar: Display device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). • Status icons: Display information about the device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and so on. • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen.

  • Page 23: Manage Home Screens

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

  • Page 24: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Change the Wallpaper You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Change the look of the home and lock screens with home screen. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons home screen provides device GPS: GPS is enabled. information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side Vibrate: Vibrate mode is enabled. and notification alerts on the left. Mute: Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 28 Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. Download: Download of a file or app is in progress. Upload: File is being uploaded or sent. Google update: App updates are available from the Google Play store. Installation complete: App installation or updates are complete.

  • Page 29: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to navigate Touch and Hold through your device, and basics for Touch and hold onscreen items to activate them. • how to customize screens by editing, Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it.
  • Page 30 Motions and Gestures Drag To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to a Control your device by making specific gestures with new location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Drag a shortcut to add it to the home screen. To access the Motions and Gestures settings: •...

  • Page 31: 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 S Finder Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...

  • Page 32: View The Notification Panel

    • View the Notification Panel Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings To view the Notification panel from most screens: for the Notification panel, including which 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Quick settings buttons are visible.

  • Page 33: Quick Settings

    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.

  • Page 34: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi Window tray Tray controls Window controls Know Your Device Multi Window...

  • Page 35: Window Controls

    Window Controls Activate Multi Window Control Apps > Select an application window and tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Display. in the middle of the window to display the window controls. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Multi window to activate. Note: You can also activate Multi window from the Control Buttons Notification panel.

  • Page 36: Customize Multi Window

    Customize Multi Window Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences. 1. Touch and hold Multi window tray. Create a Window Group 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in If you use certain apps together in Multi window often, the tray, and then release it.
  • Page 37 Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray. 1. Touch and hold Multi window tray. 2. Tap Tray controls > Edit for options: • To remove an app from the tray, tap and drag it off of the tray and place it in the storage area.

  • Page 38: S Pen

    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.
  • Page 39 Air Command Action memo: Launch a memo and link it to actions. Action memos are saved in the Air command allows you to quickly activate S Note app. frequently-used applications or perform actions. 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.

  • Page 40: Action Memo

    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. For example, if someone tells you the name of a 2.
  • Page 41 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.
  • Page 42 Image Clip 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 •...
  • Page 43 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. •...

  • Page 44: Air View

    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 •...

  • Page 45: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Touch and hold Options to: Predictive text Voice: Use Google voice typing. Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Options Settings: Access keyboard settings.
  • Page 46 — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard Languages To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 148. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing.
  • Page 47 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.

  • Page 48: 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 49: Apps List

    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.
  • Page 50 Organize Your Apps To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap Menu > Remove folder. 3. Tap to select the folders you want to remove, and Use Folders to Organize Apps tap DONE.

  • Page 51: Uninstall Or Disable Apps

    Uninstall or Disable Apps Hide and Show Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Hide Apps from View install. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. You can hide (rather than uninstall or disable) any • apps you do not want to see on the Apps screen. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view.

  • Page 52: Apps Screen Options

    • Apps Screen Options Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps screen. • Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap option appears only if apps have been hidden. Menu for these options: • 2.

  • Page 53: Google Applications

    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 applications and their contents on the Use Chrome to browse the Internet and device as well.

  • Page 54: Google Now

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

  • Page 55: Play Books

    Photos Play Movies & TV Automatically back up your photos and Watch movies and TV shows purchased videos to your Google+ account. from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing Visit photos.google.com to learn more. when you’re not connected to the Internet.

  • Page 56: Voice Search

    Play Store All your favorite apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games are available in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device.

  • Page 57: Verizon Applications

    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.
  • Page 58 VZ Navigator Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive, or walk with ease. Applications Verizon Applications...

  • Page 59: Other Applications

    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.

  • Page 60: Polaris Office 5

    Flipboard POLARIS Office 5 POLARIS Office 5 is a Microsoft Use this application to access your Office-compatible office suite for managing personalized magazines. your documents online or offline. It can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document Help Format) files. View information on your device’s basic features and settings.

  • Page 61: Alarm

    Alarm The Alarm app offers features for Alarm keeping track of time and setting Set alarms by using the ALARM tab. alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 62: Delete An Alarm

    • Delete an Alarm Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm. of the alarm. • 2. Tap Menu > Delete. Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set Interval and Repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
  • Page 63 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 > Alarm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 64: Calculator

    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 > Tools folder > ► Tap CLEAR HISTORY. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 2.

  • Page 65: Calendar

    Calendar Share an Event Manage your calendar events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap an event to view it. 3. Tap More options > Share via and tap a sharing Create an Event format. Apps >...
  • Page 66 Create a Task Delete a Task Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a 2. Tap AGENDA. checklist item and is removed once you mark the task •...

  • Page 67: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Dual mode Camera settings Switch cameras Record video Take a picture Shooting modes Gallery Tap for effects Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 68: Take Pictures

    • Record video: Tap to record a video. 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose • your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. While composing your photo, use the options, or •...

  • Page 69: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Rear camera only • Drama: Take multiple pictures of a moving Several photo effects are available. Some modes are subject and merge them into one dramatic not available when taking self-portraits. picture. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Camera Settings

    Dual Camera Mode Camera Settings Apps > 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.
  • Page 71 • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera General • light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the equivalents. Low values are for stationary picture. or brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for •...
  • Page 72 • Guidelines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures with voice commands. • Contextual filename: Have your location added as part of the filename. You must first activate Location tag described above.

  • Page 73: Contacts

    Apps > existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Find a Contact Samsung account. You can search for a contact or scroll the list to find one by name. For more information on connecting with and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 74: Add A Contact

    • 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 > 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields Edit a Contact to enter information.

  • Page 75: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Unlink Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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 save it to a storage location.

  • Page 76: Delete 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 > Mark Contacts as Favorites 2.
  • Page 77 Groups Edit a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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.

  • Page 78: Delete A Group

    Contact Settings Delete a Group Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 79: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for one application. the account.
  • Page 80 View Multiple 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 >...
  • Page 81 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.

  • Page 82: Email Settings

    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 Menu > Settings, then tap General settings. 3.

  • Page 83: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. When in Album view, tap an album to open it. videos. 4. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen mode. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous image or video.

  • Page 84: Play Videos

    Play Videos Edit Images Apps > 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 an 3.
  • Page 85 • Delete Images and Videos Rename: Rename the file. • Buddy photo share: Share the photo with Apps > 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 an to match the faces in the image with photos of album first, depending on the current view.

  • Page 86: Gallery Settings

    Gallery Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add a Google, or Facebook account.

  • Page 87: Internet

    Access the Internet page. • Forward to go forward to a recent page. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung • folder > New tab to open a new browser tab. • Close tab to close a browser tab.

  • Page 88: Browser Tabs

    View a Web Site Bookmarks To view a web site: To bookmark the current web page: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and ► Tap BOOKMARKS > ADD. then tap Go on the keyboard. To open a bookmarked web page, To zoom in or out: ►...
  • Page 89 Share Pages Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated To share a web page address with others: with using the Internet app. ► Tap Menu > Share and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 90: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change player Volume Favorite Adjust volume Playback Sound quality position and effects Repeat mode Shuffle on/off Song length Time elapsed Suggestion list Playlist Playback controls...
  • Page 91 • • Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current song. • • Adjust volume: Drag the slider to increase or Shuffle on/off: Tap to turn shuffle mode on or off. • decrease the volume. Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of •...

  • Page 92: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > in the order they appear in the list. Choose Shuffle on to play songs in random order. 2.

  • Page 93: My Files

    My Files File Groups Access files stored on your tablet, including images, videos, songs, and Files stored in the device are sorted into groups: • sound clips. Timeline: View files that are grouped by date. • Favorite folders: View shortcuts to folders or FTP servers.
  • Page 94 • Group Options Menu for the following: • Each group or category provides a variety of tools to Select: Select files or folders. • help you manage and organize your files. Available Delete: Delete a file or folder. options vary by group type. •...
  • Page 95 • File Options Menu for additional options: • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Tools folder > Go to folder: Go to the folder in which the file resides. • Rename: Rename a file or folder. 2. Tap a group, and tap Menu >...

  • Page 96: S Note

    To use a template: Menu > Add template. 1. Tap edit, and manage notes. Sign in to Save when finished. your Samsung account or Evernote 2. Tap account to access your notes in Edit a Note S Note from any device.
  • Page 97 • Note Tools Selection mode: Select content in the note. Tap once to use Selection mode. Tap again to switch When creating or editing a note in S Note, some between Lasso and Rectangle modes. Draw around helpful modes and tools are provided. the content you want to select.

  • Page 98: S Voice

    S Voice Use S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder >  S Voice. speak criteria for searches and other 2. Speak a command. operations. 3. Tap the microphone icon if the device does not hear you, or to give it another command.

  • Page 99: Scrapbook

    Content in the Scrapbook can be edited. To open the Scrapbook: content you capture with S Pen tools. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung Scrapbook provides storage and organization tools for folder > content you capture while using your mobile device.
  • Page 100 Edit a File Edit a Category To edit a category: To edit a file: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > folder > 2. Tap Show categories in the top left corner.

  • Page 101: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Change player Pop-up player Volume File name Playback position Time elapsed Video length Move controls right Move controls left Screen ratio Video list Fast-forward Rewind Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 102 • • Change player: Tap to play the video on a Move controls left: Tap to move the Video player connected device. controls to the left (landscape orientation only). • • Volume: Adjust the volume. Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current video. •...
  • Page 103 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 >...

  • Page 104: Verizon Messages

    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.

  • Page 105: Read Messages

    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.

  • Page 106: Delete Messages

    Delete Messages Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap 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.

  • Page 107: World Clock

    World Clock View the time of day or night in other To change the order of the cities: Menu > Change order. 1. Tap parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different 2. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list.

  • Page 108: Settings

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

  • Page 109: About Settings

    About Settings Access Settings Search for Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 110: Airplane Mode

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

  • Page 111: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct 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.
  • Page 112 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Apps > 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. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically 3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap scans for available networks and displays them.
  • Page 113 • Wi-Fi Settings 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 > Passpoint: Connect to passpoint-enabled 2.
  • Page 114 MAC address: View your device’s MAC To rename your device (as seen by other devices): address, which is required when connecting ► Tap Menu > Rename device to some secured networks (not configurable). IP address: View your device’s IP address To disconnect from a device: (not configurable).

  • Page 115: Bluetooth

    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,...

  • Page 116: Scan For Bluetooth Devices

    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.

  • Page 117: Pair Bluetooth Devices

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

  • Page 118: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap Menu for the following options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. 1.

  • Page 119: More Networks

    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 > your device. More networks > Printing.

  • Page 120: Mobile Hotspot

    • 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.
  • Page 121 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.
  • Page 122 Allowed Device List Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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.

  • Page 123: Connect To A Vpn

    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.

  • Page 124: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 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.

  • Page 125: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. Apps > 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.

  • Page 126: Sound And Notification Settings

    Sound and Notification Settings Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have touches, and other activities. made. Note: Sound modes are also available on the Notification panel.
  • Page 127 Samsung keyboard • Sound when tapped: Play a sound when Apps > 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.
  • Page 128 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 >...
  • Page 129 More Sound Settings Use this option to find the best sound for you and use it while you play music. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Sound and notification > Adapt Sound. 3. Read the instructions and touch START. 4. Follow the prompts to set up your personalized sound.

  • Page 130: Display Settings

    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.
  • Page 131 • 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.

  • Page 132: Reading Mode

    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 >...

  • Page 133: Screen Timeout

    Brightness Auto Rotate Screen 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.

  • Page 134: Smart Screen

    • 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.

  • Page 135: Show Battery Percentage

    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 >...

  • Page 136: Storage And Memory Card

    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.
  • Page 137 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.

  • Page 138: Remove A Memory Card

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

  • Page 139: Power Saving Mode

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

  • Page 140: Battery

    Battery Apps and OS Usage View how battery power is used for device activities. Battery usage displays in percentages per application and service. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. Tap an entry to view how it is affecting battery use. 2.

  • Page 141: Application Manager

    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 > You can download and install new applications on your 2. Tap Application manager. device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications.
  • Page 142 • 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 > • Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to Application manager.

  • Page 143: 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 > 2. Tap Application manager. 2.
  • Page 144 Disabled 5. Tap one of the applications to view application information. (Options vary by application.) View and configure disabled apps on your device. • STOP: Stops the application from running on the Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an device.

  • Page 145: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. Your defaults are displayed. 3.

  • Page 146: Users

    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 > Users have their own space, which 2.

  • Page 147: Use User Profiles

    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 Me at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.

  • Page 148: Location Settings

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

  • Page 149: Location Services

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

  • Page 150: Lock Screen

    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.
  • Page 151 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.

  • Page 152: Security Settings

    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.

  • Page 153: Locate A Lost Device

    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 > enable Google location service to use Remote controls.

  • Page 154: Credential Storage

    • 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...
  • Page 155 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Security and swipe 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.) •...

  • Page 156: Language And Input Settings

    Configure your device’s language and input device settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for Language the following menus: Set your default language. •...

  • Page 157: Google Voice Typing Settings

    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 > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.

  • Page 158: Voice Input

    • Voice Input Block offensive words: Hide recognized offensive voice results. Use Google voice recognition to perform Google • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from searches. a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search connected.
  • Page 159 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech to go slower. options for options: 4. Tap OK to save your setting. • Settings next to Samsung text-to-speech engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 160: Backup And Reset

    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.
  • Page 161 Reset Your System Settings Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory 3. Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to default settings.

  • Page 162: Accounts

    Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap Accounts. networking accounts. 3. Tap [Account type]. 4. Tap SYNC ALL to sync all of your accounts.

  • Page 163: Account Settings

    Account Settings Remove an Account Apps > 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.

  • Page 164: Motions And Gestures

    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.

  • Page 165: Voice Control

    Voice Control Set up voice commands to control your device. Apps > 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. •...

  • Page 166: S Pen Settings

    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: •...

  • Page 167: Accessories

    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.

  • Page 168: Date And Time Settings

    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.

  • Page 169: Accessibility

    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.
  • Page 170 Status bar. • Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all notifications and audio. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Settings Accessibility...
  • Page 171 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 172: About Your 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...

  • Page 173: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > 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. • Tap Show system update history to display previous software updates.

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