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Page 2: User Manual
A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 3: Legal Notices
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Page 6: Legal Information
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal Alliance, Inc. Information > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Calendar ................46 ............1 Camera and Video ............47 Front View ................2 Chrome ................51 Back View ................4 Contacts .................52 Assemble Your Device ..........6 Email ................59 Set Up Your Device ............9 Gallery ................62 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ......10 Memo ................67 Know Your Device Message+ ..............69...
Page 8 Display Settings ............103 Storage ............... 108 Power Saving Mode ..........111 Battery ................. 112 Application Manager ..........113 Default Applications ..........116 Users ................117 Location Settings ............118 Lock Screen .............. 120 Security ............... 122 Language and Input Devices ........126 Backup and Reset ............
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 Front camera Power key Volume key Infrared transmitter Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
Page 11 Here are some key features found on the front of your device. • • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices yourself. using infrared transmissions. • • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to off.
Page 12: Back View
Back View Headset jack Microphone Rear camera SIM card slot microSD card slot Speaker USB charger/ Accessory port Back View...
Page 13 Here are some key features found on the back of your device. • • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. microSD card slot: Install an optional memory card • (not included) for storage of files. Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. •...
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.
Page 15 You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 16 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
Page 17: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device On screen times out. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device To lock the device: starts up.
Page 18: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings.
Page 19: 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 20: Home Screen
Home Screen Status bar Notification icons Status icons Widget App shortcuts Apps screen Home screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
Page 21 Here are some features of the Home screen. • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your notification icons (left). applications. • • Status icons: Display information about the device, Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home such as the network signal strength, battery level, screen is presently displayed.
Page 22: Manage Home Screens
The Home screen is the starting 2. Use these options to manage screens: • point for using your device. Add a screen: Swipe 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 Delete.
Page 23: Change The Wallpaper
Change the Wallpaper Add a Widget to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen or touch Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with and hold Recent. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
Page 24: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder on a Home Screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 1.
Page 25 Add a Folder to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside.
Page 26: Touchscreen Navigation
Touchscreen Navigation Swipe or Slide Lightly tap items to select or launch them. To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters • or text. Swipe to unlock the screen. •...
Page 27 Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page. • Zoom in or out while taking a picture. Motions Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen.
Page 28: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Status Icons Home screen provides device 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right Signal strength: Signal strength indicator.
Page 29 Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Location services active: Location service (GPS) is active.
Page 30: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Manage users Settings Edit Notification panel Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 31: View The Notification Panel
• View the Notification Panel Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. • Edit Notification panel: Tap to change settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the for the Notification panel, including which Notification panel. Quick settings buttons are visible. 2.
Page 32: Notification Panel Settings
Notification Panel Settings To customize the Notification panel: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Notification panel. For more information, see “Notification Panel” on page 103. Know Your Device Notification Panel...
Page 33: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi Window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
Page 34: Window Controls
Use Multi Window Window Controls Control Use Multi Window to run multiple apps at the same Select an application window and tap time. in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can be used together.
Page 35: Customize Multi Window
Customize Multi Window You can customize Multi Window to suit your preferences. 1. Touch and hold Back to display the 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 36: Enter Text
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Symbols: Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Predicted text suggests words based on your typing. Predictive text Touch and hold the Options key to: Voice typing mode: Use Google voice typing.
Page 37 Apps > Settings > Language and input. Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. You may need to touch and hold the 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
Page 38 Configure Google Voice Typing Enable Swype To customize Google voice typing: To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward Language and input. to display the Notification panel.
Page 39: Applications
Applications The Apps screen 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 40: Apps Screen
Apps Screen Access Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 41 Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it to Create folder.
Page 42: Google Applications
Google Applications Drive Enjoy these applications from Google. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Visit drive.google.com to learn more. Visit google.com to learn more. Gmail Chrome Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email.
Page 43: Google Settings
Google Google Settings Search not only the Internet, but also Quickly and easily change Google app applications and their contents on the settings to suit your preferences. device as well. Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you want to configure. Google Now (For example, sign in to Google+ in order to configure Google+ settings.)
Page 44: Play Books
Maps Play Books Use Google Maps to find your current With Google Play Books, you can find more location, get directions, and other than 3 million free e-books and hundreds of location-based information. thousands more to buy in the eBookstore. Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Page 45: Play Newsstand
Play Movies & TV Play Newsstand Watch movies and TV shows purchased Subscribe to your favorite magazines so from Google Play. You can stream them you can have them available to read on instantly, or download them for viewing your device at your leisure. when you’re not connected to the Internet.
Page 46 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Applications...
Page 47: Verizon Applications
Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. For more information, see “Printing” on page 94. Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information.
Page 48: Other Applications
Other Applications Appstore There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on Browse and download applications, games and more from the Amazon application your device. store. Amazon Audible Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your device.
Page 49: Setup Wizard
IMDb Search movies and actors, view trailers and show times, explore top charts and box office information, and add movies and TV to your personal Watch list. Setup Wizard Configure basic settings for your device. Applications Other Applications...
Page 50: Alarm
Alarm Alarm The Alarm app offers features for 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. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.
Page 51: Delete An Alarm
• Delete an Alarm Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm. the alarm. • 2. Tap More options > Delete. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume 3. Tap the alarm to be deleted.
Page 52 Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down to the The timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 53: Calculator
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and • advanced arithmetic functions. Clear. • To clear the calculator history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. • Basic Operation To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard, touch and hold an entry in the 1.
Page 54: Calendar
Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap to view an event. Create an Event or Task 3. Tap More options > Share via, and tap a sharing 1.
Page 55: Camera And Video
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Expand Quick Switch cameras settings Camera settings Shooting mode Record video Take a picture Shooting mode Gallery View effects Applications Camera and Video...
Page 56: Take Photos
• Take Photos Expand Quick settings: Tap to show or hide the Quick settings. Take photos with your device’s front or back camera, • Shooting mode: See the current camera shooting or combine shots with Dual mode. mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •...
Page 57: Shooting Modes
Shooting Modes Camera Settings Apps > Camera. Several photo effects are available. Some modes are 1. From a Home screen, tap not available when taking self-portraits. Settings to configure settings for Camera. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 58 • Other Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a • mirror image of the original scene. Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Storage: Select the memory location for storage. • Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures after •...
Page 59: Chrome
Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome. 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap ACCEPT & CONTINUE. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap ADD AN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your tablet.
Page 60: Contacts
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to Google, Email, Facebook, and your find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly For more information on connecting with and to that letter in the alphabetical list.
Page 61: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Expand for additional fields. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Tap the label to the right of any entry to choose another label for the field (for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Page 62 Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a Linked contacts.
Page 63: 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. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 64 Groups Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your family, for co-workers, or a team.
Page 65: Delete A Group
Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 66 Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Contacts...
Page 67: 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 68 Manage Your Inbox 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address, or tap Add Recipient to select a recipient from There are several tools available from the Inbox Contacts or Groups. screen. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional ►...
Page 69: Email Settings
Remove Email Accounts To remove an Email account: Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap REMOVE ACCOUNT. Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
Page 70: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 6. Tap an image or video to view it in full screen mode. Scroll left or right to view the next or previous videos. image or video. Zoom In or Out View Images and Videos Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on Launching Gallery displays available folders.
Page 71: Play Videos
3. Tap DONE to save the video. • Print: Save the image as a PDF or print the current photo on a Samsung printer. • Rename: Rename the file. • Buddy photo share: Detect the face in this picture and email that person.
Page 72 • Share Images and Videos Rotate right: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise 90 degrees. Use one of the following methods: • Crop: To crop the image, touch and drag the Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap crop box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop area, then tap DONE.
Page 73 Tag Buddy Face Tags Tag buddy automatically tags your photos and videos Face tags allow you to add a contact name to people with the date and time it was taken, and optionally in your photos. Using face tags lets you filter your adds the location it was taken (if location services photos by people’s names in the Gallery app and are enabled).
Page 74: Gallery Settings
• Gallery Settings To manually add a face tag, touch and hold the photo where you want the tag. Move and These settings allow you to modify settings associated crop the box if desired, and tap SAVE. Select a with using your Gallery. contact.
Page 75: Memo
Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap a memo entry to open it. 3. To edit a memo, tap the content of the memo. Compose a Memo 4.
Page 76 Memo Options While browsing memos: ► Tap More options for the following options: • Select: Select memos to share, print, or delete. • Delete: Delete memos. • Account: Sign in and back up your memos to your Samsung account. Applications Memo...
Page 77: Message
Message+ 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 a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Verizon Messages app. Glympse location, location, contact card, or song.
Page 78: Read Messages
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your device notifies Messages you exchange with another person are New message icon in the you by displaying the displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so Status bar. you can see all the messages in one place. 1.
Page 79: Delete Messages
Protect a Message from Delete Conversations Deletion You can delete all the messages you have exchanged with another person. You can lock a message so that it is not deleted even 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > if you delete the other messages in the conversation. Message+.
Page 80: 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 More options Mark as favorite Playback Sound quality position and effects Shuffle songs Playback mode Song suggestions View playlist Rewind or skip Fast-forward or...
Page 81 • • Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. Rewind or skip to previous: Touch and hold to rewind the current song. Tap to skip to the • More options: Tap to view more options. beginning of the song or to a previous song. •...
Page 82: Listen To Music
Listen to Music Apps > Music. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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.
Page 83: My Files
My Files • Access files stored on your device, Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. including images, videos, songs, and • Local storage: View folders and files in their sound clips. storage locations. —...
Page 84 My Files Options Category Options ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. Apps > My Files. 1. From a Home screen, tap The following options are available: 2. After tapping on a category, the following options • Search: Search for a file or folder. are available: •...
Page 85: S Voice
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using S Voice. speak criteria for searches and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice. operations.
Page 86: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Pop-up player Change player Volume Video file name More options Playback position Change position Change position of controls of controls Screen ratio View playlist Rewind Fast-forward Pause/Play Applications Video Player...
Page 87 • • Change player: Tap to play the video on a Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a connected device. previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the video. • • Volume: Adjust the volume. View playlist: Tap to view the current video playlist. •...
Page 88 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 is several ways during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. 1.
Page 89: World Clock
World Clock Reorder Cities View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock To change the order of the cities that you have added: displays time in hundreds of different 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 90: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the home screen, apps, and features.
Page 91: About Settings
About Settings • Search for Settings Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain OFF. setting, you can use the Setting search feature. •...
Page 92: 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 applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 93: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types Wi-Fi Status Indicators of Wireless Local Area Networks Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection status: (WLAN). Communication requires • When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and access to a Wireless Access Point communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Page 94 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Manually Connect to a Network Wi-Fi Network Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to connect to.
Page 95 • Wi-Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of router or other equipment (not configurable). your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. •...
Page 96 Install certificates: Install authentication To rename your device (as seen by other devices): certificates. > ► Tap More options Rename device MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting To disconnect from a device: to some secured networks (not configurable). ►...
Page 97: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. allows you to connect wirelessly 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Bluetooth on or off. to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free Bluetooth Status Indicators...
Page 98: Scan For Bluetooth Devices
Make Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 99 Review Files Received with Change Your Device’s Name Bluetooth Device names are used to identify devices during pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi When you receive files from another device via based features. This is the name others use when Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth pairing with your device via Bluetooth.
Page 100: 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 101: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap More options for other 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. •...
Page 102: More Networks
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Printing 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks Print images and documents to Samsung printers and for options: other compatible printers (not included). • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a 1.
Page 103: Mobile Hotspot
• Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application • Access Point Names: Configure wireless to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet network access. connection. • Network operators: Select a network from all 1.
Page 104 Connect a Device to Your Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap More networks > Mobile Hotspot. Mobile Hotspot 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s Mobile Hotspot. 3.
Page 105 Tethering Turn Off Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Automatically Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile Wi-Fi device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. hotspot if there are no connected device. 1.
Page 106: Edit Or Delete A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). More networks > VPN. You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password before setting up a VPN.
Page 107: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Share your device’s screen with another device. Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. To enable Screen Mirroring: Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 108: 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 touches, and other activities. have made. Note: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu.
Page 109 2. Tap Sound and notification > 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under Notification ringtone. Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate 3. Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap OK to set it whether to enable the sound or vibration.
Page 110 Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications and You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the alerts. The options below determine what notifications Lock screen. can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.
Page 111: Display Settings
Display Settings Notification Panel Adjust display options and features, including the screen brightness, and Customize which Quick setting buttons display on the Notification panel. more. You can also customize which apps display on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification panel when you perform certain actions, such as Wallpaper plugging in earphones.
Page 112 Multi Window 3. Set the following options: • Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen Turn on the Multi Window feature. brightness from the Notification panel. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Related apps: Show selected apps on the Notification panel after certain actions, such as 2.
Page 113: Screen Rotation
Brightness Screen Rotation Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, Set the screen to rotate when the device is rotated or to your personal preference. You may also want to (landscape or portrait). adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Page 114: Smart Screen
Daydream Smart Screen The Daydream setting controls what the screen Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not does not time out as long as you are facing the included), or while charging. You can choose screen.
Page 115: Font Size
Font Size You can change the font size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Font size. 3. Tap a size to apply to all text. Show Battery Percentage You can choose to show or hide the battery charge percentage on the Status bar.
Page 116: Storage
Storage View the device memory and usage, To increase available memory: 1. Tap Cached data > OK to clear all cached data for or mount, unmount, or format an all apps. optional memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap SELECT ALL), and then tap Delete.
Page 117 Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card You can use a microSD or microSDHC card When you install a memory card (not included), it is (not included) to add additional memory space to automatically mounted (connected to the device) and your device.
Page 118: 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 on the memory card (not included), unmount the card (not included), you will want to backup your music before removing it from the device. and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
Page 119: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Power saving mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Tap the following options to create a checkmark and conserve power: •...
Page 120: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Battery for options: • Tap REFRESH to update the listing. • Show battery percentage: Tap the checkbox to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.
Page 121: Application Manager
Application Manager Memory Usage Use the Application manager to manage the system requirements of See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications. your applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Application manager. You can download and install new applications on your device.
Page 122 • Downloaded UNINSTALL: Delete the application from the device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap microSD card. Application manager. •...
Page 123: 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). Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
Page 124: Default Applications
Default Applications Set and manage your default applications. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Default applications. 2. Tap CLEAR to remove a default application. Settings Default Applications...
Page 125: Users
Users Delete a User or Profile Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Users 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. have their own space, which they 2. Tap Users. can customize with their own apps, 3.
Page 126: 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 127: Location Services
Location Services Location Sources Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such services that require location information. This as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your information can improve your search results and other search results based on places that you have visited.
Page 128: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Choose settings for locking and 3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select your notification settings: unlocking your screen. • Show content • Hide content Set a Screen Lock • Do not show notifications Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Screen Lock Options 2.
Page 129 Pattern, PIN, and Password All Screen Locks • • Lock automatically: Select the time interval Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock between the time the screen turns off and when widget that is displayed on your Home screens the screen locks.
Page 130: Security
Security Encryption Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
Page 131: Sim Card Lock
Tap Lock SIM card and enter the PIN. • Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Tap Change SIM PIN to change the PIN. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 132: Security Update Service
2. Tap Security for options: • Send security reports: Send security reports to • Storage type: Select a storage location for Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
Page 133 Advanced Security Settings Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Security for options: • Trust agents: (Only available when a secure screen lock is set.) Set screen lock type to use. •...
Page 134: Language And Input Devices
Configure your device’s language and input device settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for the following menus: Set Your Default Language • Input languages: Select the keyboard language.
Page 135: 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 > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 136: Voice Input
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech Bluetooth headset, if one is connected. options: 3. Choose either the Samsung or Google Voice Input text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to the each for options.
Page 137 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of the pointer.
Page 138: 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 139 Reset Your System Settings To reset your device to its factory defaults: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Reset your system settings back to their defaults. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings.
Page 140: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung account, email, and social 2. Tap an account type. networking accounts. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.
Page 141: Delete An Account
Delete an Account Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap the account. 4. Tap More options > Remove account. Settings Accounts...
Page 142: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
Page 143: Accessories
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Dock sound: Play a sound when inserting and removing the device from a dock. •...
Page 144: Date And Time Settings
Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is date and time information from the enabled. wireless network. • Automatic time zone: Tap the checkbox to use the time zone detected on the mobile and/ or Wi-Fi network.
Page 145: 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 146 Hearing • Turn off all sounds: Turn off all sounds including receiver voice. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. Tap Google subtitles (CC) for options.
Page 147 More Settings • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events. • Manage accessibility: Export your accessibility settings and share them with another device. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Page 148: About Your Device
• 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 149: System Updates
System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap System updates. 3. Tap Check for new system update to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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