Page 1: User Manual
T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
Page 3 DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE BENEFITS. PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER Modification of Software WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
Page 4 Inc. Samsung KNOX is Samsung’s security platform and ™ is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may Address: 85 Challenger Road be required. For more information about KNOX, please Ridgefield Park, refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [061616]...
Page 5 Do you have questions about your Samsung Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new Your NOOK includes the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate ® FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, with Geographic and samsung.com/us/support...
Page 6: Legal Information
Settings > About device > Legal information on the mobile device or at samsung.com > Samsung legal or you may access the online version READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device MOBILE DEVICE.
Page 7 Location of Legal Information on the device: • NOOK Device Terms of Service NOOK Settings > Legal > Device Terms • NOOK Store Terms of Service NOOK Settings > Legal > Store Terms • NOOK Privacy Policy NOOK Settings > Legal > Privacy Policy Legal...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome Notification Panel ......25 ........1 Multi Window .
Page 9 Sideloading Files ......64 Gallery ........104 Dictionaries .
Page 10 Display Settings ......142 Accessories ........181 Advanced Features .
Page 11: Welcome
Welcome Welcome to our next generation tablet for readers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK combines Barnes & Noble’s bookselling expertise with our award-winning NOOK digital reading software on ® a powerful Samsung tablet. With the fully integrated NOOK by Barnes &...
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Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 14: Front View
Front View 1. Front camera: Take 5. Home key/Finger scanner: self-portraits and record videos Return to the Home screen. of yourself. Activate the Fingerprint security feature. 2. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to 6. Recent: Tap to display recent restart it.
Page 15: Back View
Back View 1. Microphone: Record audio and 6. Memory card tray: Install detect voice commands. an optional memory card (not included) for storage 2. Simple clicker: Securely attach of files. optional covers (not included) to these retractable attachment 7. Rear camera: Take pictures and points.
Page 16: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install an Optional Memory Card 2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned as shown. You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC ™ ™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device.
Page 17: Charge The Battery
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and other accessories may invalidate your warranty and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
Page 18 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 19: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Restart the Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device If your device stops responding to taps or finger on or off. gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device.
Page 20 Set Up Your NOOK Account Note: If you do not accept the legal terms, you cannot use your NOOK. During the setup, you will be asked to sign in to your Note: Next you will set up a credit card for your NOOK account.
Page 21 Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Page 22: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 166.
Page 23 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Caution: You should remove your Google Account Accounts. before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the 2. Tap Add account > Google. device to factory settings.
Page 24 Enable Factory Reset Protection Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com. Disable Factory Reset Protection To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 1.
Page 25: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.
Page 26: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status bar: Displays device 5. Home screen indicator: status icons (right) and Indicates which notification icons (left). Home screen is currently For more information, see visible. “Status Bar” on page 21. 6. App shortcuts: Launches 2. Apps list: Allows quick your favorite applications.
Page 27 Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and using wallpapers. • To access Home screen manager: Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to Delete. ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. •...
Page 28 Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen You can add a widget to a Home screen. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. from preloaded wallpapers.
Page 29: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Move a Shortcut You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any another. Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 2.
Page 30 Folders 4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. • To add more apps, touch and hold an app Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. shortcut and drag it to the folder. Create a Folder Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
Page 31: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Status Icons Battery full: Battery is fully charged. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
Page 32 Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. File download in progress: Download of a file App updates complete: App installation or or app is in progress.
Page 33: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Use the following motions and gestures on your • touchscreen to navigate the device. Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move •...
Page 34 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new The device uses basic command options to perform location. common actions. • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. •...
Page 35: Notification Panel
Notification Panel 1. Manage users: Change 6. Notification card: View users or display Users details about a notification. settings. 7. Screen brightness: Adjust 2. View all: See all available screen brightness. Quick settings. 8. Quick settings: Quickly 3. Quick connect: Search for enable or disable a feature.
Page 36: View The Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification You can access the Notification panel from any Home panel. screen. 2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
Page 37: Quick Connect
Quick Connect 3. Tap a device from the list and select an option: • Share content: Choose a file to share with the Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to device. them quickly and easily. • Share Wi-Fi profile: Share available Wi‑Fi 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification profiles with the device.
Page 38: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature.
Page 39: Activate Multi Window
Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together 1. Tap on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, • adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy Recently used apps that support Multi window information from one app to the other.
Page 40: Enter Text
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Control: Touch and hold for quick access to Predictive text cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a).
Page 41 Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard” on settings. page 174. Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Page 42 Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Know Your Device...
Page 43: Nook By Barnes & Noble
NOOK by Barnes & Noble The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK integrates NOOK’s award-winning reading experience and Barnes & Noble’s enormous selection of content with the latest tablet features you need, allowing you to connect to the world when you need and escape from it when...
Page 44: Nook Features On The Home Screen
NOOK Features on the Home Screen 1. NOOK app shortcuts: Access NOOK apps quickly from a Home screen. 2. Current read: Provides a shortcut to the book or periodical you have been reading most recently. 3. NOOK Library widget: Displays books or periodicals from your library.
Page 45 NOOK Library Widget BN Readouts This widget displays books or periodicals from your Access a daily selection of free book Library. A scrollable carousel presents the items you excerpts, magazine articles, sneak peeks at have most recently purchased or accessed. upcoming releases, and more.
Page 46 NOOK Navigation Menu To open the menu: 1. Tap Menu or swipe to the right from the left Menu in the upper left corner of several NOOK edge of the screen. apps makes it easy to move from one NOOK feature to another.
Page 47 NOOK Shortcut to Book 4. Tap the NOOK item for which you want to create a shortcut. You can add a Home screen shortcut to a NOOK Book • If you do not see the item you want, tap More or any other NOOK content.
Page 48: Nook Reader
NOOK Reader Open a Book or Periodical Display the Table of Contents 1. Tap the center of the page. To open a book or periodical in the Library or the Library widget: 2. Tap Table of Contents to open the Contents window.
Page 49 View a List of Bookmarks Search a Book 1. Tap the center of the page. 1. Tap the center of the page. 2. Tap Table of Contents to open the Contents 2. Tap More options to open the options menu. window.
Page 50 Configure Reader Settings Display the Status Bar in Books 1. Tap the center of the page. By default, your NOOK does not display the black Status Bar with the battery and Wi-Fi icons, the clock, 2. Tap More options to open the options menu. and other notifications when you are reading a book.
Page 51 Change the Page Turn Effect Read Newspapers and Magazines Your NOOK offers a choice of three animated effects Newspapers and magazines use many of the same when you turn a page in a NOOK Book or other reading features as books. EPUB-formatted ebook or magazine.
Page 52 Comics In publications that do not support Page View and ArticleView, use the navigation tools and gestures you Your NOOK supports comics. Zoom View Letterboxing is use in books to move from page to page and section to a feature that lets you move from frame to frame, even section.
Page 53 Open DRM-protected Files DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. DRM software protects books from being copied, sold, or distributed in an unauthorized manner. Your NOOK and the Barnes & Noble website automatically make sure that when you buy and download a NOOK Book, the NOOK Book recognizes you as its legitimate owner and presents its contents for you to read on your NOOK.
Page 54: Nook Shop And The Nook Store
NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store To reach the NOOK Store, launch the NOOK Shop app or tap Shop in the menu at the top of the screen in any other NOOK app. Buy a Single Issue of a Magazine or By default, the NOOK Shop app appears in the row of app shortcuts on the Home screen.
Page 55 Subscribe to a Magazine or Add a Shop Item to Your Wishlist Newspaper 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Shop. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Shop. 2. Tap the Details page for the item you want to add to your Wishlist.
Page 56 Manage Gift Cards Redeem Access Codes You can apply a gift card to purchases on your NOOK. An access code is a 13-digit code that is available on a A card number and a 4-digit PIN appear on the back receipt or a card you received in a store or in the body of gift cards.
Page 57 Clear Recent Shop Searches 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Shop. 2. Tap More options > Shop settings. 3. Tap Clear search history. 4. Tap OK. Clear Recent Browsing History 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Shop. 2. Tap More options >...
Page 58: Nook Library
NOOK Library In the NOOK Library app, you can see all your books, periodicals, and catalogs. Create a Shelf To open any item in your Library, ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 59 Manage the Content in a Shelf 4. Tap More options > Rename shelf. To add or remove content in a shelf that you previously 5. Type a new name for the shelf. created: 6. Tap Rename. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 60 View Content in Your NOOK Archive Remove an Item from Your Device You can archive books and periodicals in the You can remove an item such as a book from your NOOK Cloud. device. An image of the item remains in your Library, so that you can download it again later if you like.
Page 61: Nook Profiles
Your NOOK supports up to six NOOK profiles, enabling different people to use your NOOK in different ways. Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK supports three On the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK, each profile types of NOOK Profiles: features: •...
Page 62 • Set up a New or Existing Adult Adult Profile: An adult profile can purchase any type of content. An adult profile can also control Profile which content is visible to itself and which content To set up an adult profile: is visible to any child profile.
Page 63 Create a Child Profile To set up a child profile: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Simple-to-use parental controls help create a “kid-safe” experience on your NOOK. Using parental 2. Tap Users > Add user or profile. controls, you can limit the types of content that child 3. Tap User (restricted profile).
Page 64 Set up a Child Profile Switch Between Profiles To set up a child profile: To switch between profiles: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From the Lock screen, tap User. 2. Tap Users, and tap the “New restricted account” 2.
Page 65 To delete a NOOK profile without deleting a user For example, if the Primary Profile owns a particular account: NOOK Book and grants another profile access to it, the book appears in the other profile’s Library with a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 66 Manage Access to Many Items or Assign Content to Other Profiles Content Categories The primary profile can assign content to adult profiles and child profiles. An adult profile can assign content To manage access to many items or item categories: to child profiles.
Page 67 Manage Parental Controls for a Child Overview of Parental Controls Profile Simple-to-use parental controls help create a “kid-safe” experience on your NOOK. Using parental To manage parental controls for a child profile: controls, you can limit the types of content that child 1.
Page 68 Note: NOOK parental controls do not control non‑NOOK apps, such as apps in the Google Play store. To view the parental controls for a child profile: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Profile. 3. Tap Parental controls. Note: You must first set up a child profile before you can manage its parental controls.
Page 69: Nook Settings
NOOK Settings NOOK Settings provides access to the configuration settings for NOOK Library, NOOK Shop (for example, credit cards and gift cards), and other NOOK features. View NOOK Account Information Configure the NOOK Library Widget To select the type of content displayed by the NOOK To View Account information: Library widget on the Home screen: 1.
Page 70 • Manage Gift Cards To delete selected content, such as a particular book or app from the widget tap NOOK Library > To add a gift card to your account: More options > Delete items and tap the items you want to delete, and then tap Save. 1.
Page 71 Manage Shop Controls Configure Adobe DRM Settings DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, a system To redeem an access code for NOOK content: for managing publication and distribution rights for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > digital content. To gain authorized access to content protected with Adobe DRM on your NOOK, you need to obtain a free Adobe ID from Adobe and to enter that ID 2.
Page 72 Manage Storage Options To optimize the space available on your device, NOOK provides some options to store your NOOK content. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Download & storage. 3. Tap Automatically move to cloud to move older purchased items to the NOOK cloud.
Page 73: Nook Search
NOOK Search The NOOK Search app lets you quickly search your Library and the NOOK Store. The NOOK Search app appears by default on your NOOK Home in the upper right corner. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Type in the search field at the top of the screen. As you type, your NOOK displays suggestions for matching words and phrases in a pop-up window.
Page 74: Sideloading Files
Sideloading Files Sideloading means transferring files from your personal computer to your NOOK over the USB cable. Note: If your personal computer is a Mac, you need to 2. Connect the other end of the cable to your device’s install a free software program, Android File Transfer Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom edge of your (AFT), on your computer before you can transfer files NOOK.
Page 75 4. Once you finish sideloading the files you want to transfer, disconnect your NOOK from your computer by using your computer’s file system to eject your NOOK as if you are ejecting a disk. Disconnect the USB cable. 5. View your personal files once you have copied them to the My Files folder by opening your NOOK Library on your device and swiping up to the My Files section of your Library.
Page 76: Dictionaries
Dictionaries Your NOOK includes Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh ® Edition. Download the Dictionary Remove Dictionaries 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To remove a dictionary: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Reader > Dictionaries. 3. Tap Download beside the language you want to 2.
Page 77: Nook Legal Information
NOOK Legal Information To read the NOOK Device Terms of Service, the NOOK Store Terms of Service, and the NOOK Privacy Policy, open the NOOK Settings app and tap Legal. Your NOOK displays links to popup windows with each of these documents. To view NOOK legal information online, visit: NOOK.com/legal.
Page 78: Applications
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 79: Apps List
You can access and launch all applications from the • Apps list. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to 2.
Page 80: Uninstall Or Disable Apps
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Applications > Application manager. install. • 2. Tap Menu > Turned off, and then tap the app Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Page 81 Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list own custom order. screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. To change the order apps are listed: 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on 1.
Page 82 To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Delete folder. Confirm when prompted.
Page 83: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Drive Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ and files. Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Chrome Google Drive ™ Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, Gmail bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.
Page 84: Play Music
Google Photos Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. contents of your device. Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Hangouts Photos ™ Meet friends and family online, share photos, host Play Movies &...
Page 85 Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos from your device. ™ Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
Page 86: Nook Apps
NOOK Apps The following NOOK applications are preloaded on your device. Barnes & Noble Current Read Tap to visit the Barnes & Noble online bookstore at Tap to open the book or magazine you are currently barnesandnoble.com. reading. BN Readouts NOOK Apps B&N Readouts , brings bookstore-like browsing...
Page 87 NOOK Highlights and Notes NOOK Library This application shows all highlights and notes you Tap the NOOK Library app to open your NOOK make in your books. Library. In the Library, you can see all your books, periodicals, TV shows and movies, and catalogs. You can also see all the NOOK apps you have purchased NOOK Home that are supported on the device.
Page 88 NOOK Settings NOOK Settings provides access to the configuration settings for NOOK Library, NOOK Shop (for example, credit cards and gift cards), and other NOOK features. Note: To read the NOOK Device Terms of Service, the NOOK Store Terms of Service, and the NOOK Privacy Policy, open the NOOK Settings app and tap Legal.
Page 89: Additional Apps
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Excel OneNote View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. You can unlock the full Excel experience with an Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared ®...
Page 90 Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. Skype Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world. Word View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription.
Page 91: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Additional Functions You can use your calculator to perform basic You can perform additional functions on your operations. calculator. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To clear the calculator history: ►...
Page 92: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. • Calendar View Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. To choose a calendar view: • Tasks: Display all tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3.
Page 93 Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 94 • Calendar Settings Notes: Save a note with your task. • Priority: Assign a priority to the task. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 5. Tap Save to save the task. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 95: Camera And Video
Camera and Video 1. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 6. Settings: Configure other camera settings. 2. Record video: Record a video. 7. Picture size: Change the picture size (resolution and screen ratio). 3. Take a picture: Take a picture. 8.
Page 96: Take Pictures
Take Pictures 3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to access various camera options and settings. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to protective covering from the camera lens.
Page 97 • Shooting Mode Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone Several visual effects are available. Some modes are while taking pictures. not available when taking self-portraits. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking 1.
Page 98: Camera Settings
Camera Settings 3. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or You can adjust your camera’s settings using the recording mode used. icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. Both cameras •...
Page 99 • Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Front camera only • Gesture control: Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later. •...
Page 100: Clock
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Alarm 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. •...
Page 101 • Delete an Alarm Options: Tap to view and set the following options: You can delete an alarm that you created. Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. of the alarm. 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the tab), and then tap...
Page 102 Timer To remove a city from the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 2. Tap World clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 103: Contacts
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. Find a Contact For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one see ...
Page 104: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Home or Work). 2.
Page 105: Share A Contact
Share a Contact Link Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is When you have contacts from various sources, you sent as a vCard file (VCF) or as a text file. You can share may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single...
Page 106: Delete Contacts
Favorites Unlink Contacts You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites are displayed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > together on the Favorites tab in the Contacts app. 2.
Page 107 Groups Rename a Group You can rename a contact group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > create your own. You might create a group for your 2.
Page 108 Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
Page 109: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 110 View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. on the Combined view screen or you can view email ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 111 Create and Send an Email 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. • Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and more This section describes how to create and send an email to your email. using the Email app. •...
Page 112: Email Settings
Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.
Page 113: Galaxy Apps
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: To access Galaxy Essentials: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 114: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Note: Some functions described in this section are only 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video.
Page 115: Play Videos
Play Videos 4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap Export to confirm the You can play videos stored on your device. changes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Image Options 2.
Page 116 • Share Images and Videos More: Rotate left: Rotate the picture You can share images and videos from your Gallery. counter-clockwise. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. 2. Tap a folder to open it. Details: View and edit information about 3. In a folder, tap More >...
Page 117 Delete Images and Videos You can delete images and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More > Edit. 4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all images and videos.
Page 118: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Access the Internet New tab: Open a new browser tab. • ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > View a Web Site Command Keys The following commands are available: To view a web site: •...
Page 119 Browser Tabs To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. To open a new tab: To open a bookmarked web page: ►...
Page 120 View History To turn on Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view a list of recently visited web pages: 2. Tap More > Turn on Secret mode. ► Tap Bookmarks > History. 3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode Share Pages data with a password.
Page 121 Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Internet...
Page 122: Memo
Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo Edit Memos You can create memos using the Memo app. You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
Page 123 • Browse Memos Tap a memo, and then tap one of the following options: You can browse memos you create. Share: Send the memo to others using a ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. variety of sharing methods or social media. •...
Page 124: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. • To view files in My Files: SD card: View folders and files located on the optional SD card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 125 • Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you Storage usage: Tap to view memory information sign in to. for your device. Note: The Edit, Share, and Clear recent file history My Files Options options become available only after one or more files The first category by default is for recently accessed have been accessed recently.
Page 126 Other Category Options Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to the My Files main screen. This option is displayed in Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, Local storage categories only. and more. Sort by: Change the sort order of the files. 1.
Page 127 Additional Options Compress: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears There are additional options for selected files and in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folders. folder has the additional options of Extract and Extract to current folder. 1.
Page 128: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
Page 129: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 130: Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi connection Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover status: and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
Page 131 Wi-Fi Networks Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it: manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 132 • Wi-Fi Options Advanced: Network notification: Receive notifications The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of when open networks in range are detected. your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 133 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections connection status: using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi • network. When your device is connected to another device using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in 1.
Page 134: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Bluetooth Status Indicator Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.
Page 135: Scan For Bluetooth Devices
Scan for Bluetooth Devices 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. Bluetooth.
Page 136 Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your device to another device, When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two you can rename the paired device to make it easier to devices no longer recognize each other. To connect recognize.
Page 137: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1.
Page 138: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage 3. Tap More for the following option: differently. • Restrict networks: Select Wi‑Fi networks that 1.
Page 139: More Connection Settings
Nearby Device Scanning Printing Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Print images and documents to Samsung printers and up easily. You receive a notification when there are other compatible printers (not included). available devices to connect to.
Page 140: Disconnect From A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN To connect to a VPN: Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: You must set a secured screen lock 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. before setting up a VPN.
Page 141 Edit or Delete a VPN Ethernet Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or Manage your Ethernet connections. delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2.
Page 142: Smart Manager
Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. • Access Smart Manager Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running in the background. To access Smart Manager: •...
Page 143 • Use Smart Manager Storage: Check the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused or To use the Smart Manager options: unneeded files, and uninstall apps that you no longer use. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 144: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. Application Manager 3. If you have disabled applications: • Menu at the top left of the screen. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage •...
Page 145: Manage Apps
• Manage Apps Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. You can view and update information about an • application, including memory usage, default settings, Notifications: Configure notifications from and permissions. the app. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 146: Default Applications
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, such Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. in one convenient location. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides 1.
Page 147: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Configure the sounds used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode Adjust the Volume You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Set the system volume level and default volume for the individual sound settings you have made. notifications and other audio.
Page 148 Change the Notification Sound Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new This setting allows you to block all notifications and messages and event reminders. alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.
Page 149 Set Schedule 3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following options: This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on • or off automatically at scheduled times. No exceptions • Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb Alarms only mode has been turned on manually.
Page 150 Key-Tap Feedback Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. Play tones when the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sound > Sound quality and effects. 2. Tap Sound >...
Page 151: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Page 152: Display Settings
Display Settings Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Adjust the Screen Brightness Note: You can also control Brightness from the Notification panel. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust Change the Font Size and Style screen brightness to conserve battery power.
Page 153 Enable Icon Backgrounds Set the Screen Timeout You can show icons with a shaded background to make Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 154: Select A Screen Mode
Select a Screen Mode Screensaver Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. The Screensaver setting controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > included) or while charging.
Page 155 5. Tap More for additional options: • Preview: See a demonstration of Screensaver. • Select when to use: Select when your device can go into Screensaver mode. Settings Display Settings...
Page 156: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. • You can control certain device actions by picking up Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the the device and by touching the screen with the palm of screen by swiping the edge of your hand across your hand or turning over the device.
Page 157: Users
Set up user profiles and then select one when account from the device entirely. This includes the unlocking the device to use personalized settings. user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > other local accounts associated with the user.
Page 158 Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the user or profile. Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.
Page 159: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
Page 160: Home Screen Settings
Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Home screen. - or From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
Page 161: Lock Screen And Security
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. • Set a Screen Lock Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. It is recommended that you secure your device using a •...
Page 162 5. Choose a screen lock option: You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity • Info and app shortcuts: Display owner when logging in to your Samsung account. information or app shortcuts on the Lock screen. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique •...
Page 163 You must set a pattern, PIN, or your fingerprint. password to protect your fingerprints. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity • To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, using your fingerprint when logging in to your enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
Page 164: Unknown Sources
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. to enable this option.
Page 165: View Passwords
Secure Startup Other Security Settings Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN or View Passwords password to be entered before it starts up. Display password characters briefly as you type them. Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this 1.
Page 166: Security Update Service
Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Page 167: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some settings. other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 168 • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
Page 169: Privacy
Privacy Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Location 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require determined: one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.
Page 170 Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Google Location History stores and uses your device’s ™ • most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan Maps, can use this data to improve your search results for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when based on places that you have visited.
Page 171: Private Mode
• App Permissions Storage • Additional permissions Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. 4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 172 Report Diagnostic Info This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info. 3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to enable this feature or tap No thanks.
Page 173: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • Note: You can download additional accessibility Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice applications from the Google Play store. Assistant. •...
Page 174 • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the the display because of the screen color. Samsung keyboard and change its colors to Hearing increase the contrast between the keys and the •...
Page 175 • Dexterity and interaction Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to • remind you of any unread notifications. Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms and • calendar events with a single tap. Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
Page 176: Accounts
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Synchronize Accounts Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other content.
Page 177: Account Settings
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > the same type. 2.
Page 178: Google Settings
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. To customize your Google settings: • Set up nearby device: Set up another device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 179: Backup And Reset
Backup and Restore Google Account • Back up my data: Enable back up of application Enable backup of your information to your Samsung data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to account or Google servers. Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 180 Auto Restart Reset Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at Restore your device to its default settings. set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and Reset Settings battery power is more than 30%. You can reset your device to its factory default settings, Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device which resets everything except the security, language, restarts.
Page 181: Factory Data Reset
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. settings with Reset network settings.
Page 182 Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 183: Language And Input
Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Set Your Default Language Default Keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. menus and keyboards. 1.
Page 184 Additional keyboard settings provide 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and much more. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: • Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see character • previews while typing.
Page 185: Google Voice Typing
• Google Voice Typing Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you Speak rather than type your text entries using Google to use voice input while not connected to the voice typing. network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 186: Pointer Speed
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
Page 187: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Past and predicted usage: View estimated usage time remaining based on your usage over 2. Tap Battery for options: the last 7 days. •...
Page 188: Storage
Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). • Device Memory System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. View and manage the memory used by the device. •...
Page 189 Mount a Memory Card To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is card without removing it from the device, you must installed.
Page 190: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back the memory card, unmount the card before removing it up your music and photo files that are stored on the from the device.
Page 191: Accessories
Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature.
Page 192: Date And Time
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. • When you are outside network coverage, you may want Select time zone: Choose your local time zone. to set date and time information manually using the •...
Page 193: About Device
• Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. Settings About Device...

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