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  • 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: Legal Notices

    SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED owned by or which is otherwise the property of WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...
  • Page 3 CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS. Diagnostic Software Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security This device is equipped with diagnostic software with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee reporting usage and performance information used may be required.

  • Page 4: Legal Information

    Samsung Mobile Device? the device at: Settings > General > About device For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer > Legal information > Samsung legal or you may a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response access the online version of the Health/Safety and System) at: samsung.com/us/support...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Gallery .............. 49 ..........1 Internet ............. 51 Front View ............2 Music Player ............ 53 Back View ............3 My Files ............55 Assemble Your Device ........4 Set Up Your Device ..........6 S Voice ............. 57 Video Player ............ 58 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ....7 Know Your Device Settings...
  • Page 6 Language and Input ........94 Date and Time ..........96 Accessories ............. 97 Battery .............. 98 Power Saving ..........99 Storage ............100 Security ............102 About Device ..........104 Application Manager ........105 Default Applications ........106 Application Settings ........107 Google Settings ..........108 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View Proximity sensor Front camera Speaker Memory card slot SIM card slot Back Speaker Home key/ Recent Finger scanner Front camera: Take self-portraits and record Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and • • videos of yourself. hold for Home screen options. Memory card slot: Install an optional memory Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View Microphone Rear camera Simple clicker Power key Flash Volume key Infrared transmitter Simple clicker USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared transmitter: Control external devices • • using infrared transmissions. Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers •...

  • Page 10: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to Install an Optional Memory Card assemble your device. You can install an optional microSD ™ microSDHC ™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Install the SIM Card Note: A memory card can be installed at any time;...

  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    For a quick check of your battery level: Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries ► View the battery charge indicator located in the approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are top right corner of your device’s display. A solid designed for your device to maximize battery life.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve The instructions below explain how to turn your accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable device on or off.

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account or create a new – or – Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your – or – Samsung account on your device at any time, To create a new Google Account or set up your use Accounts settings.

  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App shortcuts App folder Apps list My Files Home screen indicator • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) My Files: Launches the My Files app. For more and notification icons (left).

  • Page 16: Manage Home Screens

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and using choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.

  • Page 17: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Use Folders • Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from inside. any Home screen. • To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen release.

  • Page 18: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email has arrived. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left.

  • Page 19: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Use the following motions and gestures on your Home screen.
  • Page 20 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. •  More options: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...

  • Page 21: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Manage users Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear Notification Panel Features View the Notification Panel •...

  • Page 22: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. To view additional Quick settings: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 23: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1.
  • Page 24 Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an app window, and then tap  Window controls in the middle of the 1. Touch and hold  Back to display the window border. Multi window tray. 2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position Controls in the tray, and then drop it.

  • Page 25: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device Enter Text...
  • Page 26 “t-h-i-s”. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: (left of the Space bar) to find it.

  • Page 27: Calling

    Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.

  • Page 28: Numbersync

    NumberSync Use your mobile number to 911 Call Routing: 911 calls sent through your tablet are routed based on automatic location information make and receive voice and obtained from your tablet. If you cannot be located video calls from your tablet. using automatic location information, 911 calls are routed based on the address you provide in the NumberSync settings of your tablet.

  • Page 29: Phone Screen

    Phone Screen Use the Phone screen to access the dialer keypad, recent calls, favorites, and contacts. Tabs More options Keypad Video call Hide the keypad Call • • More options: Access Speed dial and Call Video call: Make video calls. settings.

  • Page 30: Call Settings

    Access NumberSync Account Before you can use the Phone app, you must log in to AT&T NumberSync with your AT&T account information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. 3. Tap AT&T NumberSync, and follow the prompts. Access Phone To access the Phone app: ►...

  • Page 31: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer Dial a Recent Number a call. Explore features and All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Call log. If the number or caller is functionality associated with listed in your contacts list, the associated name is making or answering a call.

  • Page 32: Answer A Call

    Answer a Call Options During a Call When a call is received, the device rings and the Your device provides several options that you can caller’s phone number or name is displayed, if it is use during a call. stored in the Contacts list. ►...
  • Page 33 Call Waiting Save a Recent Call to Your Contacts List If your service plan supports this feature, you can Use recent call information to create a contact or answer an incoming call while you have a call in update your Contacts list. progress.

  • Page 34: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut Remove a Speed Dial Number number to a contact for speed Assignment dialing their default number. You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Phone. Create a Speed Dial 2.

  • Page 35: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 36: Apps List

    Apps list. device. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...

  • Page 37: Apps Screen Options

    To launch apps in a folder: • Galaxy Essentials: View and download ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to Samsung apps that are optimized for use with launch it. Galaxy devices. To delete a folder: 1. Tap  More options > Edit.

  • Page 38: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit photos, host video calls, and send SMS google.com to learn more. and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open...

  • Page 39: Play Music

    Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/store/movies learn more.

  • Page 40: At&T Apps

    AT&T Apps Enjoy these apps from AT&T. Device Help Access online information to help with Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid your device questions. subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. DIRECTV Stream live TV with DIRECTV .

  • Page 41: Additional Apps

    WildCoins to rent or buy games and in-game items. Enjoy new games every week. Hancom Office Viewer Open and manage Hancom Office ™ Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents. SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device. Applications Additional Apps...

  • Page 42: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions. functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3.

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Delete an Event or Task You can delete events or tasks you create from your Calendar. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can use your Calendar to create events or  Calendar.

  • Page 44: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Current Shooting Mode Switch Notifications cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Shooting mode Gallery Settings To access the Camera: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Camera.
  • Page 45 Quick Settings Camera and Video Settings Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > camera’s various options.  Camera. 2. Tap  Settings to configure settings for 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
  • Page 46 • Effects: Access to pre-installed and downloaded effects. • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • View mode: View pictures and videos in standard ratio or full screen. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.

  • Page 47: Clock

    Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. keeping track of time and setting • Snooze: Enable snoozing. Set interval and alarms. repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. •...

  • Page 48: World Clock

    World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 49: Contacts

    Contacts Store and manage your contacts Add a Contact with the Contacts app, which Use the following procedure to add a new contact. can be synchronized with a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > variety of your existing personal  Contacts.

  • Page 50: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (VCF). You can share a vCard contacts to delete. using Bluetooth ® or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an 1.

  • Page 51: Delete A Group

    Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own.

  • Page 52: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined view or you can view email in one app. accounts individually. 1.
  • Page 53 Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 54: Galaxy Apps

    To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Galaxy Apps. 2. Swipe across the screens and locate Galaxy Essentials. 3. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 55: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.

  • Page 56: Gallery Settings

    Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. 2. Tap  More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 4. Tap  More options > Add account to add a Samsung or Google Account. Applications Gallery...

  • Page 57: Internet

    Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap ► From a Home screen, tap Add tab. Apps >  Internet.
  • Page 58 Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Saving a web page stores the web page content on  Internet. your device so that you can access it offline. 2. Tap More > Turn off Secret mode. To save the current web page: ►...

  • Page 59: Music Player

    Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Change player Volume More options Sound quality and effects Favorite Shuffle Repeat Time elapsed Song length Add to playlist View playlist Playback Playback...
  • Page 60 • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose  Shuffle on to play songs in random order. • Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.

  • Page 61: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your Group Options device, including images, videos, After selecting a group: music, and sound clips. ► Tap More options for the following options: • Select: Select files or folders. To view files in My Files: •...

  • Page 62: Additional Functions

    File Options ► Tap More options > Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: Share via: Send files to others or share them. Delete: Delete files or folders. Move: Move files or folders to another folder.

  • Page 63: S Voice

    S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Access S Voice You can access S Voice ™ from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  S Voice.

  • Page 64: Video Player

    Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Pop-up player Change player AMOLED cinema Volume More options File name Playback position Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Video list Rewind Fast forward Pause/Play Access the Video Player Manage Videos 1.
  • Page 65 Use Pop-Up Play Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video player into a pop-up window. The video continues to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

  • Page 67: How To Use Settings

    Device: Personalize your device, including sounds, the display, and accessibility. • General: Create and modify your accounts (such as email, Google Account, and Samsung account). Access settings to configure Language and input and manage security, storage, and other features of the device.

  • Page 68: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings communication requires access >...
  • Page 69 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 70: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 71: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Review Files Received through 4. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. Bluetooth • Your device automatically tries to pair with the When you receive files from another device through target device.

  • Page 72: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi. 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: Apps >...

  • Page 73: 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 differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...

  • Page 74: Location Settings

    Location Settings Some apps, such as Google Recent Location Requests Maps, may require one or more Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. location services be turned on for full functionality. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...
  • Page 75 Location Sources You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Location. 3.

  • Page 76: More Networks

    More Networks • The More networks settings Access point names: Select the Access Point Name for mobile connection to the Internet. allow you to configure a variety • Network operators: Choose available and of connectivity settings for your preferred networks device.

  • Page 77: Connect To A Vpn

    Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks edit or delete the connection. (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings Note: You must set a secured screen lock >...

  • Page 78: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices using Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, or Mobile hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings >...

  • Page 79: Printing

    Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 80: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. To enable Screen Mirroring: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections. 2. Tap Screen Mirroring. • Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 81: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications • Configure the sounds and Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the vibration intensity you choose in vibrations used to indicate sound settings. notifications, screen touches, • Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications. and other interactions. Vibration Intensity Adjust the Volume Set the vibration intensity of incoming calls,...
  • Page 82 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under  Settings > Device. Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate whether to enable the sound or vibration. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application notifications.
  • Page 83 Notification Access Allow apps to read notifications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification access. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to turn the feature on. Adapt Sound Personalize sound quality and level.

  • Page 84: Display Settings

    Display Settings Configure your display’s Screen Rotation brightness, screen timeout delay, Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on the orientation of your face. and other display settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Device. Change the Font Style and Size 2.

  • Page 85: Reading Mode

    Screen Mode Daydream Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what is displayed ™ viewing. You can choose to have the device on the screen when the device is docked (dock automatically adapt the display depending on the not included) or while charging.
  • Page 86 Increase Touch Sensitivity Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on. Settings Display Settings...

  • Page 87: Wallpaper Settings

    Wallpaper Settings 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 >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3.

  • Page 88: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: your screen. Different Screen • Show content Locks have different levels of • Hide content security and options. • Do not show notifications 4.

  • Page 89: Multi Window Settings

    Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Multi window. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Multi window. The following option is available: •...

  • Page 90: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting Recommended Apps buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display Notification panel. shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize To customize which shortcuts appear on the which apps appear on the...

  • Page 91: Toolbox

    Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To enable the Toolbox feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3.

  • Page 92: Motions

    Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap an option, and then tap On/Off to enable each of the following: •...

  • Page 93: Accessibility

    • • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack subtitles with multimedia files when available. must be enabled in order to configure this •...
  • Page 94 Dexterity and interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Disable auto screen rotation and hard key functions.

  • Page 95: Users

    Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. Settings...

  • Page 96: Private Mode

    Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 97: Finger Scanner

    • To register a fingerprint, tap Add and follow • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity the instructions to register a fingerprint and using your fingerprint when logging in to your password. Samsung account. Rename a Fingerprint To rename a fingerprint: ►...

  • Page 98: Accounts

    4. Tap individual data items to sync. including your Google Account, 5. Tap  More options > Sync now to synchronize the account. Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Account Settings Depending on the account, you Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,...

  • Page 99: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Restore settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Enable backup of your information to your Samsung photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on account or Google servers. an external SD card is not affected.

  • Page 100: Language And Input

    Language and Input Configure your device’s Samsung Keyboard language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. Language 2. Tap Language and input. You can select a default language for your device’s 3.

  • Page 101: Google Voice Typing

    Additional languages can be downloaded. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures. Samsung or Google text-to-speech engine. Settings next to each TTS engine for • Help: View information on using Swype. options. •...

  • Page 102: 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 to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 103: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using a car or desk dock (not included), HDMI audio devices (not included), or a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 2. Tap Accessories for options: Dock • Audio output mode: Use the external dock speakers when the device is docked.

  • Page 104: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Percentage on status bar: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

  • Page 105: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a grayscale theme on the Home screen and limiting the number of usable apps.

  • Page 106: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.

  • Page 107: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > General. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then tap Unmount.

  • Page 108: Security

    To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 109: Sim Card Lock

    (Only available • Send security reports: Send security reports when a secure screen lock is set.) to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis. To view Smart Lock, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Credential Storage Fingerprints).

  • Page 110: 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. • Report diagnostic info: Consent to send diagnostic and usage data about your device to Samsung.

  • Page 111: Application Manager

    Application Manager You can download and install Manage Apps new applications on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default Use Application manager settings, and permissions. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 112: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time users.

  • Page 113: Application Settings

    Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Applications. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: •...

  • Page 114: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Applications. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. •...

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