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T A B L E T

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  • Page 1: 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 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as...
  • Page 4 Samsung device. For more information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe. Disclaimer of Warranties: EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND...
  • Page 5 © 2013 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
  • Page 6 About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration. Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: www.samsung.com.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Wallpapers ......31 Creating a Samsung Account ... . . 10 Apps Screen .
  • Page 8 Updating Applications ....88 Section 4: Messaging ........49 Accessing Applications ....90 Types of Messages .
  • Page 9 Gmail ......101 Samsung Apps ..... . . 108 Google .
  • Page 10 Accessibility ......142 About Device ......145 Section 9: Samsung Product Registration .........147...

  • Page 11: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user Understanding This User Manual manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of Actual displays may vary depending on the software your device.

  • Page 12: Battery

    Battery • Warning!: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion damage to your device. battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) Text Conventions are included with the device for charging the battery.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Accessory Port. Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.

  • Page 14: Installing The Sim Card

    4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (1) from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from until the card locks into place (2). The illustration the device. shows the screen facing up.

  • Page 15: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Setting Up Your Device Turning Your Device On When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.

  • Page 16: Creating A New Google Account

    ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did device. With a Google Account, Google applications will not create a Samsung account when you first set up your always be in sync between your tablet and computer. tablet, follow these steps: If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 17: Memory Card

    Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB memory card, unmount the card before removing (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). it from the device.

  • Page 18: Securing Your Device

    Securing Your Device Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the 1. Press the Power/Lock Key to lock the touch device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for screen.

  • Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device • This section outlines key features of your device and By creating User profiles, this device can be shared by describes the screen and the icons that appear when the multiple people who can have their own space, which they device is in use.

  • Page 20: Front View

    Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness automatically when taking photos with the front-facing camera. 2. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos.

  • Page 21: Side Views

    Side Views The following items can be found on the sides of your device as illustrated. 1. Microphone: Used for video chat. 2. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.

  • Page 22: Back View And Bottom

    Back View and Bottom The following items can be found on the back of your device as illustrated. 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Used for headphones. 2. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos. 3. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.

  • Page 23: Navigating Your Device

    Navigating Your Device Screen Navigation Touch Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate. Command Keys Touch items to select or launch them. For example: • Back Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text. • Touch a menu item to select it. •...

  • Page 24: Multi Window

    Activating and Deactivating Pinch and Spread Multi Window “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the To activate Multi window: screen to zoom in when viewing a picture 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings or a Web page.

  • Page 25: Using Multi Window

    5. In a single motion, drag it over the current Internet Note: Once you have set the Multi window option On, you only screen and drop it over either the top or bottom area of need to press and hold Back to re-activate the the screen.

  • Page 26: Window Controls

    Window Controls 3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it detaches from the control panel, then carefully drag it Select an application window and touch in the middle of to the staging area. the windows. Window controls display: 4. When you are finished, touch Done.

  • Page 27: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. 1. Status Bar: The area along the top of the Home screen which displays notifications (on the left side), battery power, and connection details (on the right side).

  • Page 28: Extended Home Screen

    Extended Home Screen 5. App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to apps. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 28. The Home screen consists of the main Home screen page, indicated by , plus additional pages that extend beyond 6. Current Page: Indicates which Home screen page is the display width to provide additional space for adding app being displayed.
  • Page 29 Customizing the Home Screen Pages Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages You can customize the Home screen pages to suit your needs and preferences. Your device comes with seven Home screen pages. You can customize the Home screen by removing or adding pages. 1. Navigate to one of the Home pages.

  • Page 30: Notifications

    Notifications 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left and right side to the center to display the Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the editing screen. screen to report new messages, calendar events, device 2. Use these controls to configure pages: status, and more.
  • Page 31 Accessing Additional Panel Functions 3. Touch and locate the Notification Panel area at the bottom of the Notification Panel screen. In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick and ready access to separate device • In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function, functions.

  • Page 32: Status Bar

    Notifications Data Connection: Displays when your connection to a 4G LTE network is active. Notifications displays system notifications. Touch a notification entry to display the details. Drag a System Alert: Check under the Notifications notification left or right to remove it and remove heading in the Quick Settings for alerts.
  • Page 33 Wi-Fi Active: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and Blocking Mode: Notifications for selected features communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). are disabled. For more information, refer to “Blocking Mode” on page 117. Wi-Fi networks available: An open Wi-Fi network is in range. Event: This is a notification for one or more events.

  • Page 34: Primary Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Airplane Mode: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active, which allows you to use many of your Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or device’s features, but it cannot access online features, such as Email or other applications. information or applications.

  • Page 35: Widgets

    Widgets 3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen displays, then slide your finger where you want to When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets place the icon and release it. on the center Home screen. They can also appear on the Home screens to the left and right of the center Home Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to screen.

  • Page 36: Folders

    Folders To add an App Shortcut to a folder: 1. Add the App Shortcut to the Home screen that the Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together. folder is on. Adding Folders 2. Touch and hold the App Shortcut, drag it to the folder, To create a folder on a Home page: and drop it.

  • Page 37: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers • Photos: Access Google Photos to select a photo (Home screen only). You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, • Travel wallpaper: Displays recommended travel Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose destinations on your lock screen (Lock screen only).

  • Page 38: Multiple Users

    Application Information To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen: To view information about an App, such as the amount of 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and clear data: 2. Touch Menu...

  • Page 39: Screen Capture

    Screen Capture Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home memory card, always unmount the card before to capture and save an image of the current screen. removing it from the device. Formatting a Memory Card Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard.

  • Page 40: Entering Text

    • Swype: Instead of touching each key to enter text, use You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung your finger to trace over each letter of a word. keyboard match your key touches to common words and •...

  • Page 41: Keyboard Types

    Keyboard Types In addition to the default QWERTY keyboard, there is another type of the Samsung keyboard: a Floating keyboard. To change the keyboard type: 1. Access the QWERTY keyboard. 2. Touch and hold Options on the keyboard, touch , and then select Floating from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 42: Using Abc Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode Using ABC Mode 1. If desired, rotate your tablet counterclockwise to a There are two main keyboard layout keys that will change Landscape orientation. the onscreen keys within the QWERTY keyboard. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. 2. When you touch the Enter message field, the following screen displays: Symbol/Numeric Mode: Activates the number,...
  • Page 43 Touch a word to insert it into your text. Configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences. While entering text, touch and hold Options, then select Settings in the pop-up menu. For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard” on page 134. Understanding Your Device...
  • Page 44 Handwriting feature or touch Keyboard to switch 5. If the red microphone turns gray, then the feature has back to Samsung keyboard mode. timed out and you should touch the microphone icon to start again. The text displays in the message as you are speaking.

  • Page 45: Entering Text Using Swype

    Entering Text Using Swype Swype Tips The following example shows how to enter the word “This”. Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, to the “h”, then to the “i”...

  • Page 46: Swype Settings

    • Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then touch the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word. Swype Settings To configure Swype to your preferences. While entering text, touch and hold the Swype Key...

  • Page 47: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts

    Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the Accounts setting. • Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. For more information, refer to “Voice Control” on page 141. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings •...

  • Page 48: Contacts

    Contacts 3. Touch the Contact photo to set up a photo to identify the contact. Store contact information for your friends, family, and colleagues to quickly access information or to send a 4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter message.
  • Page 49 Managing Photo IDs Tip: Display a contact’s record and touch the Email field to To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID: send an email, the Address field to display the address on a map, or the Website field to link to the website. 1.
  • Page 50 Linking Contacts • Favorites: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For more information, refer to “Favorites” on 1. Touch Contacts. page 48. 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its • Contacts: Show all your contacts. Touch the Search information.

  • Page 51: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Sharing Contact Information Importing and Exporting Contacts You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to To back up and restore your contacts information, you can other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or attachment.

  • Page 52: Groups

    Groups Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to display only the contacts in that group. For more information, Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 43. faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
  • Page 53 Adding Group Members 4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to remove. To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field. For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on 5. Touch Done to remove the contacts. page 43.

  • Page 54: Favorites

    Favorites Removing Favorites To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list: Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as favorites. 1. Touch Contacts. Adding Favorites 2. Touch Favorites above the Contacts List. To add a contact to the Favorites list: 3.

  • Page 55: Section 4: Messaging

    Section 4: Messaging Setting Up Your Gmail Account This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in order to Types of Messages access Gmail. Your device supports these types of messages: 1. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already •...
  • Page 56 Refreshing Your Gmail Account Composing and Sending G mail 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers. 2. Touch Compose, then touch fields to compose the 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail.

  • Page 57: Email

    Email Adding an Email Account To add your first email account: Email enables you to review and create email using various email services. You can also receive text message a lerts 1. Touch Email. when you receive an important email. The Set up account screen displays.
  • Page 58 Adding a Corporate Email Account Adding Additional Email Accounts Use the following procedure to configure your tablet to To add additional email accounts after setting up your first synchronize with a corporate email account. account, follow these steps: Touch Email 1. Touch Email.

  • Page 59: Your Device

    Switching Between Email Accounts Syncing Email Accounts 1. Touch Email. Syncing refreshes your tablet with the account’s servers. When you set up an email account, you can choose whether Your Email screen displays showing your emails from the account syncs in the background or manually. the active account.

  • Page 60: Email Settings

    Email Settings Composing and Sending Email 1. Touch Email. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. 1. Touch Email. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen. 2. Touch Menu Settings for general settings:...

  • Page 61: Google

    Replying to an Email Google+ 1. Touch Email. Share updates and see what is going on around you with Google+ for mobile. 2. Open an email that you have received. • Share your thoughts and location. 3. Touch Reply to reply to the sender of the email. •...

  • Page 62: Hangouts

    Hangouts Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends. 1. SIgn in to your Google account, if you have not already done so.

  • Page 63: Section 5: Multimedia

    Section 5: Multimedia This section describes the various multimedia applications Note: If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the available on your tablet such as Camera and Camcorder, /storage/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. Gallery, Video Player, Music Player, Google Play Music, and For more information, refer to “My Files”...

  • Page 64: Camera Screen

    Camera Screen Taking Photos The following items can be found on the Camera screen: To take a photo: 1. Touch Camera. 1. Settings Shortcuts 5. Camera Button 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo 2. Location Active 6.

  • Page 65: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Configuring Camera Settings To configure Camera settings: Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or represented by icons on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 66: Camcorder

    Camcorder • Brightness: Use the slider to set the brightness value. • Timer: Set a delay time to wait between touching the Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high- Camera button and taking a photo. definition video in 1080p resolution. •...

  • Page 67: Camcorder Screen

    Camcorder Screen The following items can be found on the Camcorder screen: 1. Settings Shortcuts 6. Settings 2. Storage Indicator 7. File Size 3. Mode 8. Available Storage 4. Record Button 9. Recording Indicator 5. Image Viewer 10. Elapsed Time Multimedia...

  • Page 68: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts 1. Touch Camera. As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder customized to fit your preference. setting.
  • Page 69 Using the Image Viewer • Recording mode: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal and Limit for email, which limits the size of the After taking a photo or recording a video, use the Image video to 50 megabytes. Viewer to view or play, share, or delete your photos and •...
  • Page 70 6. To share photos or videos, touch Share via. Touch Note: Photos and videos are stored on the device in the an option, such as Email, and follow the onscreen /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg and instructions. After using this option, the most recent mp4 files.

  • Page 71: Gallery

    Gallery 13. While the video is playing, touch the Display Mode button on the right end of the control bar to change the Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. Display Mode: Note: Photos and videos are stored in Device storage in the Full-screen in ratio view.
  • Page 72 5. Touch Menu to display the following options, • Settings: Touch to access various Gallery settings. depending on the view selected: – SNS data management: Manage your social network services. Touch Sync only via Wi-Fi to only • Select album / Select item: Touch one or more sync your photos and videos when connected to a albums or items that you want to share, share, or Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 73: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos 5. Sweep across the screen to display the next or previous photo or video. Videos are indicated by the 1. Touch Gallery. Play button. The current photo or video is outlined Touch a category and then a group to view it. the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 74 For menu options while a video is playing and other clipboard. video options, see “Video” on page 70. • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. 12. Touch Back to return to the category screen. • Rename: Enter an new file name.

  • Page 75: Playing Videos

    Setting a Picture As Playing Videos 1. Touch Gallery. You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen: 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it. 1. Touch Gallery.

  • Page 76: Video

    Sharing Photos and Videos Video Share photos and videos with your friends. Use the Video app to view and manage videos stored on your tablet. 1. Touch Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Video. 2. Touch a category and then a group to display thumbnails.
  • Page 77 7. Touch Pop up play to play a video as a small 10. During playback, touch Menu for options: pop-up while viewing another screen. Touch and drag • Trim: Trim the video being displayed. Use the sliders at the pop-up video to the desired location on the screen. the bottom of the screen to trim the video.

  • Page 78: Music

    Music – Tag buddy: Assign a name to a person in a photo. Touch ON/OFFto turn it on. The Music app plays songs stored on your tablet or an – Subtitles (CC): View subtitles for the video, if installed memory card. available.

  • Page 79: Managing Playlists

    Searching for Music – Smart volume: Automatically adjusts each track’s volume to an equal level. To find music in your library: – Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available. 1. Touch Music. – Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music 2.
  • Page 80 Renaming a Playlist Changing the Order of a Playlist 1. Touch the Playlists tab. 1. Touch the Playlists tab and touch a playlist. 2. Touch a playlist, touch Menu Edit title and use 2. Touch Change order. the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist. 3.

  • Page 81: Playing Music

    The following Music controls are available: Accessing the Music Player Streams the current music file to another device If you navigate away from the Music Player application and via Samsung Link. music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed in the System Bar.
  • Page 82 Options While Playing a Song Assign the current song as a Favorite. There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: Plays the entire song list once. 1. Touch Music. Replays the current list when the list ends. 2.

  • Page 83: Google Play Music

    The Music Hub app lets you upload your music collection to the cloud, stream and purchase songs from an extensive catalog, and listen to personal radio. For more information, visit: musichub.com. Note: This app requires a Samsung Account. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Hub.

  • Page 84: Section 6: Connections

    Section 6: Connections Turning Wi-Fi On This section describes the various connections your tablet can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Connecting your PC. Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to Wi-Fi compatible in-range WAPs.
  • Page 85 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Manually Add a New Network Connection 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Wi-Fi. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Wi-Fi. 2. Touch ON/OFF button to turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Touch ON/OFF button to turn Wi-Fi on. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi 3. Touch Add Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 86 Wi-Fi Status Indicators Advanced Wi-Fi Settings The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage a glance: wireless access points. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point Wi-Fi.

  • Page 87: Wi-Fi Direct

    – Install certificates: Install authentication 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings certificates. Wi-Fi. – MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, 2. Touch ON/OFF button to turn Wi-Fi on. required when connecting to some secured networks 3. At the top of the Wi-Fi screen, touch Wi-Fi Direct. (not configurable).

  • Page 88: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Sharing Information with Connected Device About Bluetooth To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps: Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that 1. View the information that you want to share. For is used to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in devices, such as headsets and Hands-free car kits, and your camera viewer or My Files folder, then touch the...

  • Page 89: Bluetooth Settings

    Displays when Bluetooth is active. 2. Touch ON/OFF button to turn Bluetooth on. Displays when Bluetooth is communicating with 3. Touch the check box next to SAMSUNG-SM-T217A, if a device. you want your tablet to be visible to other Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings devices.

  • Page 90: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pairing Bluetooth Devices Make Your Device Visible To make your device visible: Use the Bluetooth pairing process to establish a trusted connection between your device and another Bluetooth touch 1. From the Bluetooth settings screen, Menu device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, Visibility timeout.
  • Page 91 Rename or Unpair a Paired Device Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Unpair a paired device to break the connection between the Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations device and your tablet, but retain the knowledge of the may be different, and functions such as transfer or pairing.

  • Page 92: Pc Connections

    5. Touch Done. 6. Touch Bluetooth. Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at 7. Select the paired device to send the contacts to. samsung.com/us/kies (for Windows or Mac).
  • Page 93 Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.

  • Page 94: Section 7: Applications

    Section 7: Applications Updating Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to Once you have registered your device (see “Software navigate through that particular application. If the application Update”...

  • Page 95: Apps Screen Options

    Uninstalling or Disabling Apps Apps Screen Options 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Touch Menu for these options: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.

  • Page 96: Accessing Applications

    • Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use provider directly and not from Samsung. the onscreen keyboard to input information. • Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.
  • Page 97 Activating Alarms Turning Off an Alarm 1. Touch Alarm. When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm: 2. Touch Turn alarm on to activate the alarm. A gray Touch and drag to the right. alarm means the alarm is deactivated. Setting the Snooze Feature 3.

  • Page 98: Amazon Kindle

    Amazon Kindle AT&T Locker Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for Use AT&T Locker to store, share, and sync all of your photos, reading, right on your device. videos, and documents in one safe, convenient place – the AT&T cloud.

  • Page 99: At&T Ready2Go

    AT&T Ready2Go Navigating the Internet The following options are available for Internet navigation. AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your tablet by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up Command Keys email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure •...
  • Page 100 Entering a URL Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to Access a website quickly by entering the URL. landscape mode. 1. Touch Browser. Selecting Items On a Page 2. Touch the URL field at the top of the screen, then enter While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate: the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 101: Browser Menu

    Creating Bookmarks 1. Touch Browser. 2. While viewing a webpage, touch Menu While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later. Settings Labs, and then touch Quick controls to 1. Touch Browser. enable the function. 2. Browse to a website, touch Add bookmark, enter 3. Touch Back to return to the webpage.

  • Page 102: Calculator

    Calculator To view calculator history: Touch located at the top of the calculator The Calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions to buttons. A history of your past calculations displays. solve simple arithmetic problems and advanced operators to solve more complex problems.

  • Page 103: Calendar

    Calendar Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a search term. Possible events display as you type. Your device includes a powerful calendar to help you organize your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Touch on the keyboard to remove it. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set Touch an event to send, edit, or delete the event.

  • Page 104: Camera

    Camera Device Help Take photos and record video with your device’s built in AT&T Device Help provides online information to help with Camera. your tablet questions. Touch Camera. 1. Touch Device Help. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 57. AT&T Device Help screen displays.

  • Page 105: Downloads

    Downloads Drive Use the Downloads application to manage all of your Use the Google Drive app to open, view, rename, and share downloads from the Play Store and the Browser. your Google Docs and files. 1. Touch Downloads. Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

  • Page 106: Flipboard

    Flipboard Gallery Create a personalized digital magazine out of everything Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds Touch Gallery. and other related material. Flip through your Facebook For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 65. newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from Game Hub friends, and much more.

  • Page 107: Gmail

    Gmail 3. Suggestions display below the text entry area. Touch a suggestion to search for that term, or touch on the Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based keyboard to start the search. email. Google Now Touch Gmail. Google Now recognizes repeated actions performed on the For more information, refer to “Gmail”...

  • Page 108: Google Settings

    Google Settings Group Play Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit Using Group Play, you can share documents or photos you your preferences. are viewing, or music you are listening to, with other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you 1. Touch Group Play.

  • Page 109: Maps

    Maps Memo Viewing Options While viewing your Memos: Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location based information. 1. Touch List to view your memos in a list mode. Touch an entry in the list on the left to view the memo Note: You must enable location services to use Maps.

  • Page 110: Music

    Memo Options My Files While viewing a Memo, touch Menu for the following Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files, options: Delete, Color, Lock/Unlock, Print, Share text via, and photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your tablet. If the Share via.

  • Page 111: Myat&T

    5. To view a photo file: Display mode: Enable thumbnails for each file. • Touch the file. The Gallery app is used to open the – or – photo. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos Enable list mode. and Videos” on page 67. 6. To view a video file: Home: Display the root directory, which is •...

  • Page 112: Photos

    Photos Play Games Automatically save every photo you take with your device to Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase your Google+ account. Then it is easy to view, organize, and through the Google Play Store. share them with friends and family of your choice. Visit play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME to learn...

  • Page 113: Play Music

    Play Music Play Store With Google Play Music, you can play music you’ve All your favorite apps, movies and tv shows, music, books, downloaded, and music you copied from your computer. magazines, and games are available in Google Play Store. Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.

  • Page 114: S Translator

    Samsung Apps photos from travelers just like you. Touch TripAdvisor. Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of Video applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more.

  • Page 115: Voice Search

    Voice Search WatchON To use Voice Search: Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your tablet as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, 1. Touch Voice Search. stereo or other device. 2. Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and clearly.

  • Page 116: World Clock

    World Clock 4. To add the city, touch Add on the pop-up. View the date and time in any time zone. 5. To change the order of the cities, touch Change order. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the 1. Touch World Clock.

  • Page 117: Section 8: Settings

    Section 8: Settings The Settings Screen This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. If settings are described in another section of this The Settings screen has tabs on the left side of the screen. user manual, then a cross reference to that description is Information related to the tabs displays on the right side of provided.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 5. Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a date. Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that is used to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also devices, such as headsets and Hands-free car kits, and displays a list of each application with a breakdown of Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and...

  • Page 119: More Settings

    More Settings Press and hold the Power button then touch Airplane mode. This tab displays additional wireless and network – or – information. From a Home screen, touch the top of the screen and From the Settings screen, touch More settings. swipe downward to display the Notification Panel.

  • Page 120: Mobile Networks

    Printing • Data roaming: Touch to create a check mark and activate the feature. Data roaming causes your device To manage your printers: to connect to your service provider’s partner networks 1. From the Settings screen, touch More settings and access data services when you are out of your Printing.
  • Page 121 • Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered The VPN settings menu can be used to set up and manage previously. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). • Touch the Show advanced options check box to Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN display additional VPN options.

  • Page 122: Nearby Devices

    • Download from other devices: If a nearby device The device name displays under Device name. The attempts to download data, this setting indicates the default is the model number: SAMSUNG-SM-T217A. response. Options are: Always accept, Always ask, and Always reject.

  • Page 123: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Hands-free Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected When Hands-free mode is enabled, incoming calls and features are disabled. notifications are read out automatically. 1. From the Settings screen, touch ON/OFF to turn 1. From the Settings screen, touch ON/OFF to turn Blocking mode on.

  • Page 124: Sound

    Sound Samsung applications Set the applications sounds. Touch any of the following From this menu you can control the sounds on the tablet. options to display more options for the feature: From the Settings screen, touch Sound. • Email: Configure Email notifications, select a ringtone, The following options display: and set vibration.

  • Page 125: Display

    Display • Screen timeout: Adjust the delay time before the screen automatically turns off. Selections are: 15 In this menu, you can change various settings for the display. seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, From the Settings screen, touch Display. 10 minutes, 15 minutes and 30 minutes.

  • Page 126: Storage

    Storage Unmounting an SD Card 1. From the Settings screen, touch Storage. From this menu you can view the device memory or mount, unmount, or format an SD card. 2. Touch Unmount SD card. Device Memory 3. At the prompt, select OK to safely unmount the memory card.

  • Page 127: Power Saving Mode

    Power Saving Mode Formatting an SD Card When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your Use Power saving mode to manage your tablet to music and photo files that are stored on the card because conserve power. formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.

  • Page 128: Battery

    Battery Application Manager See how much battery power is used for device activities. You can download and install applications from Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them 1. From the Settings screen, touch Battery. on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage The battery level displays as a percentage.
  • Page 129 Downloaded SD Card Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your SD card. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Application 1. From the Settings screen, touch Application manager. manager. 2. Touch the DOWNLOADED tab to view a list of all the 2. Touch the SD CARD tab to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.

  • Page 130: Default Applications

    Default Applications Running Services View and control services running on your device. Set and manage your default applications. 1. From the Settings screen, touch 1. From the Settings screen, touch Application manager. Default applications. 2. Touch the RUNNING tab. All the applications that are 2. Touch an app to set it as the default application.

  • Page 131: Users

    Users To access the device with a user profile: Select a profile at the bottom of the locked screen. This device can be shared by multiple people by creating User profiles. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users can also adjust device settings like Wi-Fi that affect everyone.

  • Page 132: Browser Bar

    Change User Account Names and Photo 1. From the Settings screen, touch Browser Bar. The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact 2. Configure the following options: entry (listed under ME at the top of their Contacts list) is used GENERAL as their User photo and name.

  • Page 133: Location

    Location Location Reporting Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You must enable location services on your device for apps device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as (such as Google Maps) to use your location. Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search Note: Some apps may require one or more location services results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 134: Lock Screen

    My Places Lock Screen You can save your favorite locations for use with services Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more that require location information. This information can information about using the lock and unlock features, see improve your search results and other location-related “Securing Your Device”...

  • Page 135: Lock Screen Options

    Lock Screen Options Face Unlock and Face and Voice Options These options are available when Screen lock is set to The following options are available depending on the Face unlock or Face and voice: Screen Lock type that you have selected. Swipe Options •...

  • Page 136: Security

    PIN and Password Options 4. Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on SD card data that requires a password These options are available when Screen lock is set to Pin or be entered each time the microSD card is connected. Password: •...

  • Page 137: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set Up SIM Card Lock Forgotten SIM PIN Password If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more than 3 times, you must To prevent another person from using your SIM card to make contact your AT&T Customer Service Representative to get unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on the PUK code for your device.

  • Page 138: Make Passwords Visible

    Make Passwords Visible Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration When enabled, password characters display briefly as you applications, the strictest policy is enforced. touch them while entering passwords. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Security. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Security. 2. Touch Device administrators, to select a device 2. Touch Make passwords visible to enable or disable administrator, and follow the prompts.

  • Page 139: Security Update Service

    Turn off button changes to Turn on, so you can 3. Touch Send security reports to send security reports enable the certificate again, if necessary. to Samsung, using Wi-Fi, for threat analysis. Credential Storage Touch OK to return to the certificate list.

  • Page 140: Language And Input

    From the Settings screen, touch Language and input. Samsung Keyboard The following options display. Language To configure the Samsung keyboard: From the Language and input screen, touch next You can change the language used by your device by to Samsung keyboard for options: following these steps: •...
  • Page 141 (standard • Tutorial: Display more information about using the English style). Samsung keyboard. • Auto spacing: Automatically insert spaces between • Reset settings: Reset the keyboard settings back to words.

  • Page 142: Google Voice Typing

    Swype Google Voice Typing To configure Swype settings: To configure Google voice typing: From the Language and input screen, touch next From the Language and input screen, touch next to Swype to display the following options: to Google voice typing. •...
  • Page 143 From the Language and input screen, touch Text-to-speech options and select the preferred TTS Voice search to configure the following: engine, Samsung text-to-speech engine or • Language: Choose a language for your voice input. Google Text-to-speech Engine. • “Ok Google” hotword detection: Enable to being 2. Touch...

  • Page 144: Backup And Reset

    Pointer Speed Backup and Reset This option sets your Pointer speed for your mouse or The Backup and reset settings allow you to back up your trackpad when you are using a keyboard dock accessory. data, back up accounts, automatically restore your tablet, and reset your tablet settings to the factory settings.

  • Page 145: Accounts

    Factory Data Reset Accounts From this menu you can reset your device and sound settings Use this option to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, to the factory default settings. including your Google and email accounts. Adding an Account 1. From the Settings screen, touch Back up and reset. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Add account.

  • Page 146: Synchronizing Accounts

    1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch an device. account type such as Samsung account. 1. From the Settings screen, under Accounts, touch an 2. Touch the account name. account type such as Samsung account.

  • Page 147: Voice Control

    Voice Control Accessories The Voice control settings allow you to set up voice Use this menu to select the Dock sound and Audio output commands to control your device. options when using a car or desk dock. 1. From the Settings screen, touch ON/OFF button to turn From the Settings screen, touch Accessories.

  • Page 148: Date And Time

    Date and Time Accessibility To change the current time and date displayed: Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use From the Settings screen, touch Date and time. the Accessibility settings to activate these services. The following options display: Note: You can download accessibility applications from •...
  • Page 149 • Speak passwords: Read out password information. Vision • Show shortcut: Add Accessibility and TalkBack as • Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the shortcuts under the device options available after device within menus, options, and so on. Choose from: pressing and holding the Power/Lock key.
  • Page 150 Touch Google subtitles (CC) for on the Notification Panel and Status Bar. Touch ON/OFF options. to enable the feature. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. Touch ON/OFF to enable the feature. Touch Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.

  • Page 151: About Device

    About Device • Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is the model number: SAMSUNG-SM-T217A. View information about your device, including status, legal • Model number: Display your device’s model number. information, hardware and software versions, and battery use.

  • Page 152: Software Update

    Software Update The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your device to connect to the network and download any new software directly to your device. The device automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. Software Update Options 1. From the Settings screen, touch About device Software update.

  • Page 153: Section 9: Samsung Product Registration

    Section 9: Samsung Product Registration SIGN UP NOW Customize your Samsung device experience • Activate product warranty • Access to a personalized My Samsung Mobile account • No monthly fees GET MORE • Latest info on promotions, events and special offers on related products •...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Camera settings 59 Abc Mode 36 Back Key 17 taking photos 58 Accessibility 142 Backing Up Your Data 138 Chrome 98 Accounts Battery 6 Contacts setting up 41 charging 7 creating 42 Airplane Mode 113 indicator 6 display options 43 Alarm 90 installing and removing 7 exporting and importing 45...
  • Page 155 front view 14 using 123Sym mode 37 setting up your account 49 locking and unlocking 12 using Abc mode 36 settings 50 setting up 9 using Swype 39 Google turning on and off 9 using symbol/numeric mode 37 Drive 99 Display Extended Home Screen 22 Gmail 49...
  • Page 156 Groups formatting 33 creating 46 installing 11 Keyboard removing 11 changing text input 36 Menu Key 17 Hands-Free Mode 117 Keyboard Input Methods 134 Menus Handwriting Feature 38 Keyboard Settings 134 context-sensitive 17 Hangouts 56 Keys 17 Messages Home Key 17 Back 17 email 51 Home Screen 21...
  • Page 157 105 Play Games 106 S Voice 108 Play Movies & TV 106 set wake-up command 129 Namecards Play Music 107 Samsung Apps 108 sending 45 Play Music (app) 77 Samsung Keyboard Navigating Your Device 17 Play Newsstand 107 configuring 37...
  • Page 158 Security Settings symbol mode 37 Voice Control 141 device administration 132 Voice Search 109 Touch Screen 12 Settings 111 Lock/Unlock 12 Volume 118 Location 127 pinch and spread gesture 18 Volume Key 16 Shortcuts 28 swipe, flick, or slide gesture 17 SIM card touch and hold gesture 17 Wallpaper 31...

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