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Table of Contents Getting Started My Files ............................Video Player Front View ............................... Back View ................Settings ................Assemble Your Device ..........How to Use Settings ..........Set Up Your Device ............Wi‑Fi Settings ..............Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......
Front View Light sensors Front camera Microphone Memory card slot SIM card slot Recent Back Home key Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Memory card slot: Install an optional memory • • close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. card (not included) for storage of files.
Back View Rear camera Power key Volume key Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • • included). USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional •...
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re‑orient the assemble your device. card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Caution: Use only Samsung‑approved charging ► For a quick check of your battery level, view the devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are battery charge indicator located in the Status bar designed to maximize battery life. Using other of your device’s display. A solid color accessories may invalidate your warranty and may indicates a full charge.
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.
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.
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 non‑metallic 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...
Home Screen Notification Status bar icons Status icons Widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notification icons: Displays new messages and • • applications. emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on. Apps folder: For your convenience, there are •...
Change the Wallpaper The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or Customize your Home screen choose from preloaded wallpapers. by adding application shortcuts, 1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Wallpapers.
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it.
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail has arrived. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Download of a file or app is in progress. alerts on the left.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize Drag to add a shortcut to a Home screen. screens by editing, sharing, and •...
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Manage users Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Tap a notification to launch its app or view it Clear all notifications View the Notification Panel Quick Settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the...
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Activate Multi Window Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window copy information from one app to the other.
Window Controls Select an application window and tap in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi Window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.
To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Options key 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing.
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Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google Voice Typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
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.
Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung • apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more. Note: When you access Samsung apps, Galaxy Apps will be downloaded to your tablet and will display on the Apps list. Applications Apps List...
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Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the location you want.
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more.
Photos This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google account. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
T‑Mobile Applications Enjoy these applications from T‑Mobile. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or t‑mobile.com paid subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information. Connect Me This is a shortcut to T‑Mobile data service. Mobile HotSpot This application is a shortcut to Mobile HotSpot settings.
Microsoft Applications These Microsoft applications are Word also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing docs on tablets with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock Excel the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription.
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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.
Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1.
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Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Timer Take a picture Picture Switch size cameras Camera Shooting settings modes Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Take Pictures Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo •...
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can Front camera touch onscreen icons to access various camera Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various • options and settings. You can also touch the effects, such as an airbrushed effect. screen to move the focus field to the area Interval shot: Select the best pictures from •...
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Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter • sound when pictures are taken. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. • Help: Learn more about camera settings. • Rear camera Video stabilization: Activate anti‑shake. • Anti‑shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving.
Clock The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following • options: keeping track of time and setting ‑ Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will alarms. use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. 1.
World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current The timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Email, Facebook, and your Choose a storage account for the contact. You • Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and Contact photo to assign a picture to •...
Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard contacts to delete. via Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi Direct, attach it to a message, 1.
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Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.
Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...
Create and Send an Email Delete Email Accounts This section describes how to create and send an To delete an Email account: email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► Apps > From a Home screen, tap Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3.
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Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to send the image or images.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Add tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. ► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Edit: Select notes to delete or move. • Compose a Memo Share: Share memos. • 1.
Messages Learn how to send and receive Create and Send Messages different messages using the This section describes how to create and send a default messaging app on your message using the Messaging app. device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, a new message Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia icon appears on the Status bar. messages, push messages, and so on. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view the message: 1. Open the Notification panel and select the message.
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue Options Sound quality and effects Playback position Volume Favorite Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite. Song queue: Tap to view the current song list •...
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4.
My Files Access files stored on your View Files in My Files tablet, including images, videos, Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. To access the My Files app: ►...
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Options for Selected Files and Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a category option, and tap MORE > Edit. 3. Select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: DELETE: Delete files or folders. •...
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. View the list of videos Video file More options name Playback position Adjust volume Move the Move the controls controls to the to the right left Change screen Pop‑up player ratio Scan forward or Rewind video...
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Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop‑Up Player Multitask with Pop‑up player by transforming your video player into a pop‑up window.
Settings Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn • the option on or off connections and settings, For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize • such as Email address, to display and set the Home screen, apps, and options.
How to Use Settings Access Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature.
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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi‑Fi on.
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Wi‑Fi Options Wi‑Fi Direct The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device of your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. connections via Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth allows you to connect wirelessly device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. to a number of Bluetooth Apps >...
Pair Bluetooth Devices Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to devices will no longer recognize each other. To establish trusted connections between your device connect again, you have to pair the devices. and another Bluetooth device.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile HotSpot to share Connect a Device to Your your device’s Internet connection Mobile Hotspot with other devices using your Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to device as a portable Wi‑Fi your device’s Mobile HotSpot. hotspot.
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Change the Portable HotSpot Use Tethering to Connect Your Password Device to a Computer 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot, and tap ON/OFF to enable. 2. Tap ON/OFF to choose a tethering method: 3.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also • control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data •...
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Data roaming: Allow your device to connect • to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. Access Point Names: Add and edit APNs. •...
2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Sounds and Notifications Configure the sounds and Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
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Sound Quality and Effects Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications Choose from advanced sound options to customize Choose notification alerts for new messages, your audio experience. calendar events, and email. Sound Quality 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Do Not Disturb This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. To activate Do Not Disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Display Settings Configure your display’s Screen Timeout brightness, screen timeout delay, Choose how long the display screen remains lit after and other display settings. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Brightness 2. Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time period.
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Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Daydream.
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: Mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the •...
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Downloaded on your tablet. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Application Manager Application manager. You can download and install new applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the on your device.
SD Card Disabled Displays apps you have on your SD card. View and configure disabled apps on your device. Apps > Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled 1. From a Home screen, tap an app on the Apps list. Application manager.
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 > Default applications. 2. Your defaults are displayed. 3. To clear defaults you have set up, tap CLEAR. Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location.
Users Share this tablet with multiple Delete a User or Profile people by creating User Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap accounts. 2. Tap Users. Users have their own space, 3. Tap Settings next to a User profile to edit it. which they can customize with Remove to delete the user profile.
Wallpaper Settings 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 HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREEN. 3. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER.
• screen. This option provides medium to high You can also use your fingerprint to verify your security. identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Password: Create a password for unlocking • Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique the screen. This option provides high security.
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► To access your device remotely, You can change the backup password for your visit findmymobile.samsung.com. fingerprint. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
Send security reports: Send security reports • 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat analysis. settings > Encrypt device, and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Device Administration...
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Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Privacy Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency.
Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung • screen by pressing the Home key quickly subtitles with multimedia files when available three times (triple‑press). Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
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Dexterity and Interaction Universal switch: Control your tablet with your • customized switches. Assistant menu: Improve the device • accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Press and hold delay: Select a time interval • for this action. Interaction control: Block areas of the screen •...
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
You should remove application data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other your Google Account before shipping your device to settings to Google servers. Samsung or any other service provider for service and Restore: Enable automatic restoration • before resetting the device to factory settings.
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Collect Diagnostics Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Collect diagnostics. 3. Tap Diagnostics and read the onscreen information. Choose to enable or disable the feature by checking Allow Diagnostics. 4. Tap More info to display additional information or tap Next to display the Connection Assistant screen.
Samsung Keyboard Settings Character preview: Show a big character • bubble when a key is tapped. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Customization 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Text shortcuts: Create shortcuts for your •...
• a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is 2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech connected. options for options: Choose either the Samsung or Goggle • Settings next to text‑to‑speech engine. Tap each TTS engine for options. Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text •...
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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.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the • feature on, and customize options. Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to •...
Storage View the device memory Install a Memory Card and usage. You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card (not included) to add additional memory space to your device. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1.
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Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card. 3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out.
Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature. Settings Accessories...
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 >...
About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: Software update: Check for and install •...