Table of Contents Basics Camera Gallery Read me first Email Package contents Contacts Device layout Smart Manager Battery S Planner SIM or USIM card (mobile network- SideSync enabled models) Memo Memory card Clock Turning the device on and off Calculator Touchscreen Google apps Home screen...
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Table of Contents Users Wallpaper Lock screen and security Privacy Accessibility Accounts Backup and reset Language and input Battery Storage Date and time User manual About device Appendix Troubleshooting Removing the battery...
• D efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, contact service providers.
• A ppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. • Y ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase. • U se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
• D o not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery. • U sing a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
Basics Keys Function • P ress and hold to turn the device on or off. Power • P ress to turn on or lock the screen. • P ress to adjust the device volume. Volume Stand Use you device as a monitor for watching TV or movies, or for sharing content. You can also use the handle on the stand to carry the device.
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Basics Carrying the device You can hold the stand’s handle and carry the device. To hold the device safely, put your fingers through the handle and place them between the device and the stand.
Charge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended periods. Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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Basics After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket. To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power.
If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging. • I f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre. Power saving mode Save the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
Basics SIM or USIM card (mobile network-enabled models) Installing the SIM or USIM card Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider. • O nly nano-SIM cards work with the device. • S ome LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For more information about service availability, contact your service provider.
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SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card. • U se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Basics Memory card Installing a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. • S ome memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
Basics Turning the device on and off Press and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device. When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on- screen instructions to set up your device.
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Basics Tapping To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with your finger. Tapping and holding Tap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options. Dragging To move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Basics Double-tapping Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return. Swiping Swipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts. Spreading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.
Basics Home screen Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. A widget A folder Screen indicators Favourite apps Apps screen icon...
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Basics Home screen options On the Home screen, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen, and more.
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Basics Moving and removing an item Tap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location. To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen. You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home screen.
Basics Apps screen The Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps. On the Home screen, tap Apps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the left or right. Moving items This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. On the Apps screen, tap EDIT.
Basics Indicator icons Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table below are most common. The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.
On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method. The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it. If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Basics Notification panel Using the notification panel When you receive new notifications, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details. To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.
Basics Using quick setting buttons Tap quick setting buttons to activate some features. Swipe to the left or right on the buttons area to view more buttons. To view more detailed settings, tap and hold a button. To rearrange buttons, tap EDIT, tap and hold a button, and then drag it to another location. S Finder Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.
If you have installed Samsung Link on your device, the list of devices registered with Samsung Link will appear at the top of the screen. For more information about Samsung Link, visit link.samsung.com. Select a device from the list and connect to it by following the on-screen instructions.
Basics Entering text Keyboard layout A keyboard appears automatically when you enter text to send emails, create memos, and more. Text entry is not supported in some languages. To enter text, you must change the input language to one of the supported languages. Delete a preceding character.
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Basics Additional keyboard functions Tap and hold to use various functions. Other icons may appear instead of the icon depending on the last function that was used. • : Enter text by voice. Start or pause entering text by Open the keyboard.
Basics Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text. to select the desired text, or tap Select all to select all text. Drag Tap Copy or Cut. The selected text is copied to the clipboard. Tap and hold where the text is to be inserted and tap Paste. To paste text that you have previously copied, tap Clipboard and select the text.
Basics Multi window Introduction Multi window lets you run two apps at the same time in the split screen view. You can also run multiple apps at the same time in the pop-up view. Some apps may not support this feature. Split screen view Pop-up view Split screen view...
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Basics Select another app to launch. You can also launch the split screen view by tapping and holding Using additional options When using apps in the split screen view, select an app window and tap the circle between the app windows to access the following options: •...
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Basics • : Drag and drop text or copied images from one window to another. Tap and hold an item in the selected window and drag it to a location in another window. Some apps may not support this feature. •...
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Basics Adjusting the window size Drag the circle between the app windows to the left or right to adjust the size of the windows. Pop-up view On the Apps screen, launch an app to use in the pop-up view. Drag down diagonally from either end of the top edge. The app screen will appear in the pop-up view.
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Basics Moving pop-up windows To move a pop-up window, tap and hold the circle on a window and drag it to a new location. Launching the pop-up view from the split screen view On the split screen view, tap an app window to launch it in the pop-up view. Tap and hold the circle between the app windows.
Device and data management Transferring data from your previous device You can transfer data from a previous device to your new device via Samsung Smart Switch. The following versions of Samsung Smart Switch are available. • M obile version: Transfer data between mobile devices. You can download the app from Galaxy Apps or Play Store.
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Basics On the computer, launch Smart Switch. If your previous device is not a Samsung device, back up data to a computer using a program provided by the device’s manufacturer. Then, skip to the fifth step. Connect your previous device to the computer using the USB cable.
To automatically check for available updates, tap the Auto update switch to activate Updating with Smart Switch Connect the device to a computer and update the device to the latest software. On the computer, visit www.samsung.com/smartswitch to download and install Smart Switch. On the computer, launch Smart Switch.
To set the device to automatically back up data, tap the Auto back up switch to activate it. To restore data using a Samsung account, tap Restore. Current data will be deleted from the device to restore the selected items.
Introduction Register a TV to your device to easily share content between them. • T his feature is compatible with Samsung Smart TVs released in 2015 or later that support the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) feature. • S ome files may be buffered during playback, depending on the network connection.
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Basics Mirroring a TV screen to your device Open the notification panel and tap Quick connect. The registered TV appears on the list. Select the registered TV. Tap TV to mobile device. The TV screen will appear on your device. Using the Briefing on TV feature Your registered TV turns on automatically according to the preset time set on your device and displays the time, weather, and your schedule information on the screen.
Applications Installing or uninstalling apps Galaxy Apps Purchase and download apps. You can download apps that are specialised for Samsung Galaxy devices. Tap Galaxy Apps on the Apps screen. This app may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
Applications Managing apps Uninstalling or disabling apps On the Apps screen, tap EDIT. The icon appears on the apps that you can disable or uninstall. Select an app and tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL. Alternatively, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Applications → Application manager, select an app, and then tap DISABLE or UNINSTALL.
Applications Video Watch videos stored in the device and customise playback settings. Tap Video on the Apps screen. Select a video to play. Access additional Open the playlist. options. Pause and resume playback. Rewind or fast-forward by dragging the bar. Adjust the volume.
Applications Music Listen to music sorted by category and customise playback settings. Tap Music on the Apps screen. Select a category, and then select a song to play. Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen. Access additional options.
Applications Internet Browse the Internet to search for information and bookmark your favourite webpages to access them conveniently. Tap Internet on the Apps screen. Tap the address field. Enter the web address or a keyword, and then tap Go. To view the toolbars, drag your finger downwards slightly on the screen. Refresh the current webpage.
Tap Family Square on the Apps screen. • Y ou may incur additional charges when sharing content via the mobile network. • T his app is compatible only with Samsung Android devices running Android OS 5.0 or higher.
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Applications Adding and managing content in Family Square Create content to share with your family. When you create or select content to share, a notification will appear on your family members’ devices. On the Apps screen, tap Family Square. Adding images On the Family Square main screen, tap •...
Applications Camera Introduction Take photos and record videos using various settings. Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos. View your photos and videos in Gallery. Tap Camera on the Apps screen. Camera etiquette • D o not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission. •...
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Applications Camera settings Quick settings On the preview screen, use the following quick settings. • : Select a filter effect to use when taking photos or recording videos. • : Select the length of the delay before the camera automatically takes a photo. •...
Applications Gallery Introduction View and manage photos and videos stored in the device. Viewing images or videos Tap Gallery on the Apps screen. Select an image or a video. Video files show the icon on the preview thumbnail. To play a video, tap Move to the More options previous screen.
Applications Deleting images or videos Deleting an image or a video Select an image or a video and tap Delete at the bottom of the screen. Deleting multiple images and videos On the Gallery main screen, tap and hold an image or a video to delete. Tick the images or videos to delete.
Applications Sending emails to compose an email. Add recipients and enter an email text. Tap SEND to send the mail. Reading emails On the emails list, tap an email to read. Contacts Introduction Create new contacts or manage contacts on the device. Adding contacts Creating contacts manually Tap Contacts on the Apps screen.
Applications Importing contacts Import contacts from storage services to your device. Tap Contacts on the Apps screen. On the contacts list, tap MORE → Settings → Import/Export contacts → IMPORT and select an import option. Searching for contacts On the Apps screen, tap Contacts. Use one of the following search methods: •...
Applications Smart Manager Introduction The Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimise the device with one tap of your finger. Using the quick optimisation feature On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager →...
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Applications Using the Smart manager On the Apps screen, tap Smart Manager and select a feature. Battery Check the remaining battery power and time to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power.
Applications S Planner Introduction Manage your schedule by entering upcoming events or tasks in your planner. Creating events Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. or double-tap a date. If the date already has saved events or tasks in it, tap the date and tap Enter event details.
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Applications Creating tasks Tap S Planner on the Apps screen. Tap TASKS. Enter task details and tap TODAY or TOMORROW to set a due date. To add more details, tap Tap SAVE to save the task. Syncing events and tasks with your accounts On the Apps screen, tap Settings →...
SideSync Introduction SideSync allows you to easily share your screen and data between Samsung Android smartphones, tablets, and any computers. After you connect your devices, a virtual screen will appear on the connected tablet or computer. You can check notifications, such as messages, from the dashboard or in pop-up windows.
Applications Connecting to computers or smartphones Connecting to a computer Connect your tablet to your computer using a USB cable. Alternatively, connect both devices to the same access point. Launch SideSync on both devices. Tap START on your tablet. Both devices will scan each other and connect. Then, the dashboard will appear on your computer.
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Applications On your tablet, select your smartphone from the detected devices list. On the smartphone, accept the connection request. The dashboard will appear on your tablet. Connecting devices automatically When two devices have been previously connected, you can set them to reconnect automatically.
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Applications Using the dashboard Launch frequently used apps or view notifications from your tablet. When you tap a notification, the related app or program will launch. The following is an image of the tablet’s dashboard on the computer. Access additional options. Minimise the dashboard.
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Applications Sharing your tablet’s hotspot (mobile network-enabled models) You can share your tablet’s mobile data connection with computers if an Internet connection is not available. You may incur additional charges when using this feature. On the dashboard, tap MORE → Enable Mobile hotspot. The tablet’s mobile hotspot will be activated.
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Applications to use the following options: • A lways on top: Set the virtual screen to always stay on top. • R otate: Rotate the screen. • C apture: Capture a screenshot. • E nable Presentation mode: Turn on the tablet’s screen to control it from both your computer and tablet.
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Applications For example, when you move an image from your tablet to an open Word document on your computer, the image will be inserted into the Word document. Copying files to your tablet Select files on the computer and drag them to the dashboard or the virtual tablet screen. The files will be saved in the My Files →...
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Applications Sharing the computer’s keyboard and mouse Use your tablet’s screen as a dual monitor and control it with the computer’s keyboard and mouse. On the dashboard, tap MORE → Enable Keyboard and mouse sharing. If the virtual screen is open, it will disappear from the computer’s screen. Move the mouse pointer to the left or right edge of the computer’s screen to go to your tablet’s screen.
Applications Memo Create memos and organise them by category. On the Apps screen, tap Memo. Composing memos on the memos list and enter a memo. While composing a memo, use the following options: • C ategory: Create or set a category. •...
Applications Clock Introduction Set alarms, check the current time in many cities around the world, time an event, or set a specific duration. ALARM On the Apps screen, tap Clock → ALARM. Setting alarms Set an alarm time and tap SAVE. To open the keypad to enter an alarm time, tap KEYPAD.
Applications WORLD CLOCK On the Apps screen, tap Clock → WORLD CLOCK. Creating clocks Enter a city name or select a city from the globe, and then tap Deleting clocks on a clock. STOPWATCH On the Apps screen, tap Clock → STOPWATCH. Tap START to time an event.
Applications Calculator Perform simple or complex calculations. Tap Calculator on the Apps screen. To see the calculation history, tap HISTORY. To close the calculation history panel, tap KEYPAD. To clear the history, tap HISTORY → CLEAR HISTORY. Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps.
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Applications Play Movies & TV Watch videos stored on your device and download various content to watch from Play Store. Drive Store your content on the cloud, access it from anywhere, and share it with others. YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. Photos Search for, manage, and edit all your photos and videos from various sources in one place.
Settings Introduction Customise settings for functions and apps. You can make your device more personalised by configuring various setting options. On the Apps screen, tap Settings. To search for settings by entering keywords, tap SEARCH. Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Activate the Wi-Fi feature to connect to a Wi-Fi network and access the Internet or other network devices.
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Settings Tap CONNECT. Once the device connects to a Wi-Fi network, the device will reconnect to that network each time it is available without requiring a password. To prevent the device connecting to the network automatically, select it from the list of networks and tap FORGET.
SIG, may be incompatible with your device. • D o not use the Bluetooth feature for illegal purposes (for example, pirating copies of files or illegally tapping communications for commercial purposes). Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature.
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Settings Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth, and then tap the switch to activate it. The detected devices are listed. Select a device to pair with. If the device you want to pair with is not in the list, request that the device turns on its visibility option.
Settings Unpairing Bluetooth devices Tap Bluetooth on the Settings screen. The device displays the paired devices in the list. next to the device name to unpair. Tap Unpair. Flight mode This disables all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services. On the Settings screen, tap Flight mode.
Settings Using the mobile hotspot Use your device as a mobile hotspot to share your device’s mobile data connection with other devices. On the Settings screen, tap Mobile hotspot and tethering → Mobile hotspot. Tap the switch to activate it. icon appears on the status bar.
Settings Limiting data usage On the Settings screen, tap Data usage and tap the Set mobile data limit switch to activate it. Drag the limit adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set the limit. Drag the warning adjustment bar upwards or downwards to set a data usage alert level. The device will alert you when the warning level is reached.
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Settings • D ownload booster (mobile network-enabled models): Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. Refer to Download booster for more information. • V PN: Set up and connect to virtual private networks (VPNs). Printing Configure settings for printer plug-ins installed on the device.
Settings Download booster Set the device to download files larger than 30 MB, faster via Wi-Fi and mobile networks simultaneously. A stronger Wi-Fi signal will provide a faster download speed. On the Settings screen, tap More connection settings → Download booster. •...
Settings Display Change the display settings. On the Settings screen, tap Display. • B rightness: Adjust the brightness of the display. • F ont: Change the font size and type. • S creen timeout: Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display’s backlight.
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Settings • G uest: This account allows guests to access the device. Information and data used during a guest session is temporarily stored. Each time you use this account, you are asked whether to continue the previous guest session or reset it. •...
Settings Switching users Tap the user account icon at the top of the locked screen or the notification panel, and then select an account to switch to. Locked screen Notification panel Managing users When using the owner account, you can delete accounts or change the settings for restricted accounts.
You can also access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device. • U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
• S ervices: View accessibility services installed on the device. Accounts Add your Samsung and Google accounts, or other accounts, to sync with. Adding accounts Some apps used on your device require a registered account. Create accounts to have the best experience with your device.
Change the settings for managing settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup and reset. • B ack up my data: Back up your personal information and app data to the Samsung server. You can also set the device to automatically back up data.
• L anguage: Select a display language for all menus and apps. • D efault keyboard: Select a default keyboard type for text input. • S amsung keyboard: Change the Samsung keyboard settings. • G oogle voice typing: Change the voice input settings.
Settings Battery View battery power information and change power saving options. On the Settings screen, tap Battery. The usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.
Settings Date and time Access and alter the following settings to control how the device displays the time and date. On the Settings screen, tap Date and time. If the battery remains fully discharged or removed from the device, the time and date is reset.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung Service Centre, please attempt the following solutions. Some situations may not apply to your device. When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: •...
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• R estart your device to clear any temporary software bugs. • E nsure that your device software is updated to the latest version. • I f the touchscreen is scratched or damaged, visit a Samsung Service Centre. Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close apps or turn off the device and turn it on again.
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• E nsure that the charger is connected properly. • V isit a Samsung Service Centre and have the battery replaced. The battery depletes faster than when first purchased • W hen you expose the device or the battery to very cold or very hot temperatures, the useful charge may be reduced.
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• E nsure that the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect • E nsure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre.
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Data stored in the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored in the device. Otherwise, you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of data stored in the device.
• S amsung does not accept liability for any damage or loss (whether in contract or tort, including negligence) which may arise from failure to precisely follow these warnings and instructions, other than death or personal injury caused by Samsung’s negligence. Remove the stand.
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Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • S AMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • B luetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.