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 Information
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) and providing • the applicable information. For complete terms Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to Tablet: the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms & • Conditions, included with the Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
Page 3: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property End User License Agreement: • English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its • Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal- respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile EULA4/#SPANISH device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, Find Legal Information on the Mobile Device or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is...
Page 4 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
Page 5 Product. authorization; you will be notified on the screen In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any that unauthorized software has been detected. You damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or...
Page 6 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is an application may use the location of your device and a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with other devices on your account. However, AT&T’s privacy enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be tools do not apply to applications available outside required.
Page 7 Ridgefield Park, memory. The available capacity may change when you New Jersey 07660 upgrade the device. Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Internet: samsung.com ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Legal...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 .
Page 9 Settings AT&T Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 .
Page 10 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 About Tablet .
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Page 12: Front View
Front View 1. Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record videos of yourself. 2. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the screen. 3. Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback.
Page 13: Back View
Back View 1. Simple clickers: Securely attach optional covers (not included) to these retractable attachment points. 2. Speakers: Play music and other sounds. 3. Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). 4. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included).
Page 14: Assemble Your Device
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details. Warning: Small components such as SIM and memory cards can pose a choking risk.
Page 15 2. Place the SIM card on the tray. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot. Install an Optional Memory Card You can also install an optional microSD memory card ™...
Page 16: Charge The Battery
Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB may void your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 17 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 18: 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 19 Unlock the Device Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. accessibility. To enable or disable Voice Assistant Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see during setup, press the Home key quickly three times.
Page 20: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
When you turn on your device for the first time, set – or – up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use – or – Accounts settings.
Page 21 “Factory Data Reset” on page 157. up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove. Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service 3. Tap More options > Remove account. Confirm center, you should remove your Google Account before when prompted.
Page 22: 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.
Page 23: Home Screen
Home Screen 1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 18. 2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications.
Page 24: Customize The Home Screen
Customize the Home Screen Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and using wallpapers. • To access Home screen manager: Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. •...
Page 25 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 26: 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 27 Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can remove a folder that you added to a Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
Page 28: 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 Signal strength: Cellular network signal Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Page 29 Notification Icons File upload in progress: File is being New email: New email has arrived. uploaded or sent. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. and acquiring a signal. New message: New text or multimedia App updates available: App updates are message has arrived.
Page 30: 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. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light • touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch move it.
Page 31 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 options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
Page 32: Notification Panel
Notification Panel 1. Manage users: Change users or display Users settings. 2. Settings: Display the Settings screen. 3. View all: See all available Quick settings, adjust screen brightness, and more. 4. Clear all: Clear all notifications. 5. Block notifications: Enable or disable notifications from each app.
Page 33: View The Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also Home screen. provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1.
Page 34: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window Controls Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up window.
Page 35 Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. Tap Recent apps. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
Page 36: 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. Available options Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps.
Page 37: Special Keys
Apps > Settings. cursor position. 2. Tap General management > Language and input > Keyboard types: Change the layout of the Virtual keyboard > Samsung keyboard for options. keyboard. For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on Keyboard settings: Access keyboard page 152.
Page 38 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 39: Calling
Calling Make telephone calls using a variety of calling features and services.
Page 40: Numbersync
NumberSync Use your mobile number to make and receive voice and video calls from your tablet. • Voice and video calling: Now you have two ways to Device Limit: Sync up to 5 tablets. call. Charges: When tablet is not connected to Wi-Fi, data •...
Page 41 Roaming: You cannot use NumberSync outside of the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands. Due to technical limitations, calls using NumberSync cannot be used with TTY devices and will not support 911 TTY calls. Instead, dial 911 with a TTY from a wireless phone on a cellular network or landline phone;...
Page 42: Phone Screen
Phone Screen 1. More options: Access Speed dial and Call settings. 2. Hide the keypad: Hide the keypad and display recent calls. 3. Call: Make a call. 4. Video call: Make video calls. 5. Keypad: Dial the number that you want to call. 6.
Page 43: Call Settings
Access NumberSync Account Display Your Phone Number Before you can use the Phone app, you must log in to Your phone number can be found in Settings. AT&T NumberSync with your AT&T account information. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 44: Make And Answer Calls
Make and Answer Calls Learn how to make or answer a call. Explore features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Make a Call Dial a Number from Your Contacts List You can quickly dial a phone number from your You can make a call from a Home screen.
Page 45: Answer A Call
Answer a Call Dial a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded When a call is received, the phone rings and the caller’s in the Call log. If the number or caller is listed in your phone number or name is displayed, if it is stored in the contacts list, the associated name is also displayed.
Page 46 End a Call Multitasking If you exit the call screen and return to a Home screen, To finish your call: your active call is indicated by Call on the Status bar. ► Tap End when you are ready to end your call. This lets you continue with your current call and do While on a Call something else, such as access the contacts list, view a...
Page 47: Call Waiting
Switch to Headset Call Waiting Listen to the call through a Bluetooth headset If your service plan supports this feature, you can ® (not included). answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress. You are notified of an incoming call by a call ►...
Page 48: Call Log
Save a Contact from a Recent Call 3. Tap the previous On hold number entry and select Swap to switch between the two calls. This Use recent call information to create a contact or places the new caller on hold and activates the update your Contacts list.
Page 49 Block a Number By adding a caller to your Block list, future calls from this number are sent directly to your voicemail, and messages are not received. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone > Recents. 2. Tap the caller you want to add to the Block list. 3.
Page 50: Speed Dial
Speed Dial You can assign a shortcut number to a contact for speed dialing their default number. Create a Speed Dial Make a Call with Speed Dial You can assign 999 speed dial numbers. You can make a call using Speed dial. 1.
Page 51 Remove a Speed Dial Number You can remove an assigned Speed dial number. 1. From a Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Tap More options > Speed dial. 3. Find the contact to remove from Speed dial. 4. Tap Remove. Calling Speed Dial...
Page 52: Applications
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Page 53: Apps List
Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. 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 2.
Page 54: Uninstall Or Disable Apps
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > You can uninstall or disable apps you download and Apps. install. 2. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you •...
Page 55 Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. To change the order apps are listed: 2.
Page 56 To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. 3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder.
Page 57: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Gmail Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Chrome Google Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and your mobile device.
Page 58: Play Music
Maps Play Movies & TV Find your current location and get directions and other Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google location-based information. Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
Page 59: Voice Search
Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
Page 60: At&T Apps
AT&T Apps Enjoy these apps from AT&T. AT&T FamilyMap Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit att.com to learn more or contact your service Conveniently locate a family member from your provider for additional information. wireless device or PC, and know that your family’s location information is secure and private using AT&T FamilyMap ®...
Page 61: Device Help
Device Help myAT&T Access online information to help with your device Manage your AT&T account. You can review and pay questions. your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your plan. DIRECTV Setup & Transfer Stream live TV with DIRECTV .
Page 62: Additional Apps
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Amazon Hancom Office Viewer Shop at amazon.com from your device. View, edit, and create Hancom Office Hanword (*.hwp) ™ ™ and Hanshow (*.show) documents. Visit amazon.com to learn more.
Page 63 Use Yellow Pages to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time. Provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Applications Additional Apps...
Page 64: 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 > Calculator. To clear the calculator history: 2.
Page 65: 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 > Calendar.
Page 66 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 67 Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 68: Camera And Video
Camera and Video 1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for 5. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to change gentler images. the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an effects filter. 2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 6.
Page 69 • Take Pictures To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and select a mode. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • To quickly switch between the front and rear If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
Page 70 • Shooting Mode HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to Several visual effects are available. Some modes are produce a brighter and richer picture. not available when taking self-portraits. • Shot & more: Use various functions with your 1.
Page 71: Front Camera
Common Rear camera • • Download: Download additional shooting Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher modes from the Galaxy Apps store. resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • More options: See more options for the •...
Page 72 • • Ways to take pictures: Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take • selfies. Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. This option only appears if an Gesture control: Detect your palm and optional memory card (not included) is installed.
Page 73: 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 74 • World Clock Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. • Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat The World clock lets you keep track of the current time values for the alarm while snoozing. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
Page 75 Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 76: 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 “Accounts”...
Page 77: Add A Contact
Add a Contact Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Use the following procedure to add a new contact. Home or Work). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Page 78: Share A Contact
Share a Contact Link Contacts You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, When you have contacts from various accounts, you attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single 1.
Page 79: 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact. Mark Contacts as Favorites 3.
Page 80 • Groups Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your 4. Tap Save. device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your Rename a Group family, for coworkers, or a team.
Page 81: Delete A Group
Add Contacts to a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then You can add contacts to a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
Page 82: Contacts Settings
Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...
Page 83: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. To access Email: To add an additional Email account: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 84 View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. you can view email accounts individually. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Page 85 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 86: 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 Mailbox > Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4.
Page 87: 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. A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►...
Page 88: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Some functions described in this section are only 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a available if there are pictures or videos in the Gallery. picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap a picture or video.
Page 89: Play Videos
Play Videos 4. Tap Save to save the video. 5. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap You can play videos stored on your device. Save to confirm the changes. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Edit Pictures 2.
Page 90 • Share Pictures and Videos More options: You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. and properties. 2.
Page 91 Delete Pictures and Videos You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos.
Page 92: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. • Access the Internet Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. • More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web Command Keys page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app settings, and more.
Page 93: Browser Tabs
View a Web Site Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, To view a web site: and History. ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard. Save and Open Bookmarks Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so To zoom in or out: that you can access it quickly.
Page 94 Secret Mode Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your device so that you can access it offline. browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
Page 95 To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap More options > Turn off Secret mode. Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 96: Memo
You can create memos using the Memo app. Edit Memos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can make edits to memos you create. Samsung folder > Memo. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available Samsung folder >...
Page 97 • Share: Send the memo to others using a variety ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > of sharing methods or social media. Samsung folder > Memo. • Delete: Delete the memo. • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
Page 98: Music Player
Music Player 1. More options: View more options. 2. Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite. 3. Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. 4. Song length: View length of the song. 5. Playback controls: Change shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song.
Page 99: Listen To Music
• Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Navigate through your music library, play songs, and Shuffle on to play songs in random order.
Page 100: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. • To view files in My Files: Categories 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. Images: View image files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. Audio: View audio files.
Page 101 • Tablet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. Internal storage: View folders and files located The following options are available: on the device. • Search: Search for a file or folder. SD card: View folders and files located on the •...
Page 102: Video Player
Video Player 1. List: Display a list of all videos. 5. Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. 2. More options: View more options. 6. Create AGIFs: Create an animated GIF. 3. Playback controls: Restart the video, skip to a 7. Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. previous video, or rewind the video;...
Page 103 • Access the Video Player Sort by: Sort your videos. • About Video: View version information about 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. the Video app. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins Use Pop-Up Play playing a preview of the clip.
Page 104 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...
Page 105: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
Page 106: 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 107: Connections
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi connection Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local status: Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires •...
Page 108 Wi-Fi Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it: turn on Wi‑Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 109 • Wi-Fi Options WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of equipment. your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device 1.
Page 110: Turn Bluetooth On Or Off
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Direct Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi that connects your device wirelessly to a number of network. Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, 1.
Page 111: Pair Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth Status Indicator Pair Bluetooth Devices Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish connection status: trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. • When Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth is displayed in the Status bar. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time process.
Page 112 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two • devices no longer recognize each other. To connect Your device automatically tries to pair with the again, you have to pair the devices.
Page 113 • Data Usage Mobile data usage: Tap the date shown above the graph to change the time period of the data Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and usage report. The amount of data usage by restrictions to conserve it.
Page 114: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Locating Method Before using any features that require location Airplane mode disconnects your device from all assistance, you must enable your device’s location networks and turns off connectivity features, such as services. phone calls and Wi‑Fi. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 115: Location Services
Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Google Location History stores and uses your device’s ™ • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Maps, can use this data to improve your search results Wi‑Fi is turned off.
Page 116 More Connection Settings Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and The More connection settings allow you to configure a other compatible printers (not included). variety of connectivity settings for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 117: Disconnect From A Vpn
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks To connect to a VPN: (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock”...
Page 118 Edit or Delete a VPN Reset Network Settings Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth delete the connection. settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 119: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. • Change the Sound Mode Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound You can switch between sound modes, while preserving settings.
Page 120: Adjust The Volume
Volume Key Default Adjust the Volume Set the Volume key to adjust the ringtone or media Set the system volume level and default volume for call volume by default. ringtones, notifications, and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 121 Vibration Intensity Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from notifications, and haptic feedback. changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 122 • Select a Default Vibration Pattern Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for calendar notifications, and enable or disable Choose from preset vibration patterns or create your vibration alert. own pattern. • Email notifications: Configure email account 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 123 System Sounds To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set various other system sound options. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 124 Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the and effects. Samsung keyboard is tapped. 3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung Advanced or Basic to customize your sound keyboard is tapped. settings. Settings...
Page 125 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. • Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a concert hall. 5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.
Page 126: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications.
Page 127: Display
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Brightness Screen Mode Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1.
Page 128 Screen Zoom and Font Home Screen You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and Customize your Home screen by adding application style. shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 129 Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Set up Status bar functions. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 130: Screen Saver
Screen Saver 5. Tap More options for additional options: • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. when the device is docked (dock not included) or while • Set when to use: Set when your device can go charging.
Page 131: 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 > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. 3.
Page 132: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Accessories Smart Stay Configure options when using a book cover Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so (not included). that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure 1.
Page 133 Games Device Assistance App Manage useful features while you play games. Choose which app to use when you press and hold the Home key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 134 • Other Features Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently Configure other useful features. For example, you can hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and control certain device actions by picking up the device crop and share the screenshot immediately.
Page 135: Device Maintenance
Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. Access Device Maintenance To use the quick optimization feature: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 136 Battery Storage View how battery power is used for device activities. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options: Device Memory •...
Page 137 Mount a Memory Card To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and 2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage. prepared for use. However, should you unmount the 3.
Page 138: 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 139 Memory Check the amount of available memory. You can close background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory. •...
Page 140: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. You can download and install new applications on your 4. Tap More options for the following options: device. Use Application manager settings to manage • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Page 141 • • Special access: Optimize battery usage for Battery: View battery usage since the last full individual apps, enable device administrator charge. apps, choose apps that can appear over other • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. running apps, select which apps can change •...
Page 142: 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 143 You can also use 5. Choose a screen lock option: your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. • Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, owner information, or app shortcuts on the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique Lock screen.
Page 144 Internet and other scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to supported apps. complete setup. • Samsung account: Verify your identity using • To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and your fingerprint when logging in to your follow the prompts to register a fingerprint.
Page 145: Unknown Sources
Find My Mobile server before ► To access your device remotely, visit it is turned off. findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and Unknown Sources enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
Page 146: Private Mode
Private Mode Encrypt Device Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone Protect your device by encrypting its data. else using your device. Private mode is only available 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. for certain applications. 2.
Page 147: View Passwords
Other Security Settings View Passwords Display password characters briefly as you type them. Set Up or Change Password 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set up or change your password for Factory data reset. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security 1.
Page 148: Credential Storage
• Credential Storage Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some Device Administration other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or Manage your device administrators and application remove it.
Page 149 • Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. Get extra protection against malicious attacks. To view Trust agents, set up a secured 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or 2.
Page 150: Cloud And Accounts
Cloud and Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of following options are available: content.
Page 151: Add An Account
• Accounts Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable or disable syncing: Configure email, social networking, and other Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact supported accounts. info. Add an Account Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your You can add and manage all your email, social events and tasks.
Page 152: Synchronize Accounts
Synchronize Accounts Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other service provider for more information on your account’s types of accounts. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 153: Set Up User Profiles
Users Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users, and tap a profile. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings.
Page 154: Backup And Restore
Backup and Restore Delete a User or Profile To delete a user or profile: Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Samsung Account 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Users.
Page 155: Google Account
Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Page 156: Google Settings
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. • Customize Google Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. To customize your Google settings: • Search: Configure your Google search settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
Page 157: Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • For more information about Accessibility Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice for Samsung products, please contact us at Assistant. accessibility@sea.samsung.com. • Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 1.
Page 158 High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen Samsung keyboard and change its colors to if you are color blind or have difficulty reading increase the contrast between the keys and the the display because of the screen color.
Page 159 • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono More settings • for use with one earphone. Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see Dexterity and interaction “Text-to-Speech Options” on page 154. • Universal switch: Control your device with your •...
Page 160 Services Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services. • Lookout: Tap On/Off to enable Lookout Safe Browsing. Settings Accessibility...
Page 161: General Management
General Management Configure your device’s language and input settings, manage date and time, and reset your device. Language and Input 3. Tap Add language, and then select a language from the list. Configure your device’s language and input settings. • To change the default language, or remove a language from your list, tap Edit.
Page 162 3. Tap an option to customize: Additional keyboard settings provide Samsung keyboard assistance with capitalization, punctuation, Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. and much more. • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type • Customization: Use alternative characters, text...
Page 163 • Google Voice Typing Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice typing. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from • a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing.
Page 164 Apps > Settings. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Tap 2. Tap General management > Language and input. Settings next to each TTS engine for options. 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: •...
Page 165: Pointer Speed
Pointer Speed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or 2. Tap General management > Date and time. The trackpad (not included). following options are available: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Page 166: Reset Settings
Report Diagnostic Information Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, This feature sends diagnostic information about your which resets everything except the security, language, device when you are having technical problems. and account settings. Personal data is not affected. 1.
Page 167: Factory Data Reset
Factory Data Reset Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 24 hours after changing your password You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all to perform a factory data reset on your device. data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the Before resetting your device: device, including Google or other account settings,...
Page 168 Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30 percent. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts. To enable Auto restart: 1.
Page 169: Software Update
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Software update for the following options: • Check for updates: Check for software updates. • Continue update: Install available software updates at the time of your choosing.
Page 170: About Tablet
My phone number: Your phone number is and more. displayed. • 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 Tablet...

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