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T A B L E T

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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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Customize Your Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 .
  • Page 3 Samsung+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Notification Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Screen Timeout .
  • Page 5 Samsung Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 6 Samsung Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 7: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.

  • Page 8: Users

    Users Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. For more information, see “Users” on page 133. Special Features...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

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

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.

  • Page 11: 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 Cards can pose a choking risk.
  • Page 12 Install an Optional Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card (not included) ™ to add more memory space to your device. Warning: Small components such as memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them. 1.

  • Page 13: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause 3.

  • Page 14: Start Using Your Device

    USB cable. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Replace the damaged USB cable with a new turns on. Samsung-approved cable. To turn the device off: When to Charge the Battery 1. Press and hold the Power key.

  • Page 15: Add A Google Account

    Lock or Unlock Your Device Use the Set Up Wizard Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard device. By default, the device locks automatically when is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting the screen times out.
  • Page 16 Google Account username and password can 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. use the device. For more information, visit samsung. com/us/support/frp. 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >...
  • Page 17 Use the Email app to view and manage all your email content and apps on your device. accounts in one app. To set up a Samsung account on your device, use To set up an email account on your device, use Accounts Accounts settings.

  • Page 18: Learn About Your Device

    Learn About 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 19: Front View

    Front View Front camera Power key SIM card slot Volume keys Memory card slot Back Recent apps Home Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 20 • Power key Press to turn the screen on or off. Press and hold to select a power control option. • Volume keys Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a photo.

  • Page 21: Back View

    Back View Headset jack USB charger/Accessory port Speaker Rear camera Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 22: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for how to navigate through your • Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out. device. Touch and Hold Touchscreen Navigation Touch and hold items to activate them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light •...
  • Page 23 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...

  • Page 24: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Primary app shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 25: Status Icons

    Status Bar Notification Icons New email The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification New Gmail alerts on the left. File download in progress Status Icons File upload in progress Battery full Wi‑Fi available Battery low...

  • Page 26: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your Home To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Screen • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap  Add. Screens •...
  • Page 27 Home Screen Settings 4. Tap an image to choose it, and then select which screen you want to use it for. Customize your Home and Apps screens. 5. Tap Set as wallpaper. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
  • Page 28 App Shortcuts To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and then release it.
  • Page 29 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 to open the options menu.

  • Page 30: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Manage users Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...

  • Page 31: View The Notification Panel

    View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi‑Fi, 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

  • Page 32: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi window is not available for all apps. Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1.

  • Page 33: Window Controls

    Window Controls Multi Window Settings You can modify the way apps are displayed with the Enable split screen view action to switch between full Window controls in the Multi window view. screen view and split screen view in Multi window. ►...

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Special Keys Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Use the Samsung Keyboard Control: Touch and hold for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
  • Page 35 To enable Google voice typing: shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a high contrast keyboard. 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear You may need to touch and hold Options (left of personalized data, and view information about the Space bar) to find it.
  • Page 36 • Configure Google Voice Typing Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. To customize Google Voice typing: • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ®...

  • Page 37: Apps

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

  • Page 38: Use Apps

    To return to the main Home screen, press the Play Store: Download new apps from the Home key. 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/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 39: Uninstall Apps

    Uninstall Apps Organize Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your install. own custom order. • Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not To change the order apps are listed: uninstalled.
  • Page 40 Use Folders To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. 2. Touch and hold a folder to delete, and then tap Delete folder.

  • Page 41: Applications Settings

    • Applications Settings Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. You can download and install new applications on • Special access: Select which apps can have your device. Use Application settings to manage your special access permissions to features on your downloaded and preloaded applications.
  • Page 42 • 5. Tap an application to view and update information Permissions: View permissions granted to the about the application. The following options may be app for access to your device’s information. displayed: • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a •...

  • Page 43: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History You can view and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calculator. Basic Operation • To view all Calculator history, swipe up or down You can use your calculator to perform basic operations on the history area of the screen.

  • Page 44: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View To choose a calendar view: Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap  Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
  • Page 45 Create an Event Delete an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 46 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, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 47: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...

  • Page 48: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures To quickly switch between the front and rear cameras, swipe the screen up or down. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. • To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings If you have a memory card installed, pictures and icon or Settings.
  • Page 49 • Configure Shooting Mode Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical Several visual effects are available. Some modes are direction. not available when taking self-portraits. • Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera 1.
  • Page 50 Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher You can adjust your camera’s settings using the resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution icons on the main camera screen and the full camera pictures take up more memory. settings menu.
  • Page 51 • Common Volume key function: Use the Volume key to • take pictures, record video, zoom, or control Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and system volume. videos using the full screen. • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects.

  • Page 52: Clock

    Clock Alarm Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. Create an Alarm 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 2.

  • Page 53: World Clock

    • World Clock Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the The World clock lets you keep track of the current time volume of the alarm. in multiple cities around the globe. •...
  • Page 54 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, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Contacts • Contact photo to assign a picture or an animated GIF to the new contact. Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts • Enter a name and other contact information. app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts.
  • Page 56 Edit a Contact 3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text. 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 57 Export Contacts To link contacts: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you 2. Tap  Contacts, and then tap a contact to can manually back them up to an optional installed select it.

  • Page 58: Delete Contacts

    Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped You can delete a single contact or choose multiple together at the top of the contacts list. contacts to delete. To mark contacts as Favorites: 1.
  • Page 59 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts You can add more contacts to a group, or remove You can use groups to organize your contacts. contacts. Create a Group 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can create your own contact groups. 2.

  • Page 60: Delete A Group

    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, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 61: Email

    Email 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient Use the Email app to view and manage all your email from Contacts or Groups. accounts in one app. To add an email account, see •...
  • Page 62 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts 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. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 63: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 64: 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: 1.

  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery 4. When viewing a picture: • Swipe left or right to view the next or previous View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. picture. • Favorite to mark the picture as a View Pictures favorite, and then access it from the Favorites Launch the Gallery to view pictures on your device.

  • Page 66: Play Video

    Edit Pictures Play Video You can edit pictures stored on your device. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 67 Direct Share 4. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired Share content with specific people directly using the starting point, and then move the right bracket to sharing panel from within any app.

  • Page 68: Take A Screenshot

    Delete Pictures and Videos Take a Screenshot You can delete pictures and videos stored on your Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically device. create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ►...

  • Page 69: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs ™ Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a and files. Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2. Tap Google folder >  Drive.
  • Page 70 Google Maps Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and Find your current location and get directions and other contents of your device. location-based information. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 71 Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can stream them instantly or download them magazines, and games in Google Play store. for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. 1.

  • Page 72: Internet

    Internet •  Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and history. Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. •  More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web page, open a new secret tab, display Internet Command Keys app settings, and more. The following command keys are available: Quick Menu 1.

  • Page 73: Browser Tabs

    View a Web Site Bookmarks To view a web site: The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, History, and Saved pages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Save and Open Bookmarks 2. Tap  Internet. Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so 3.
  • Page 74 To open a bookmarked web page: To view saved web pages: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Internet. 2. Tap  Internet. 3. Tap  Bookmarks > Bookmarks. 3.
  • Page 75 Share Pages To turn on Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To share a web page address with others: 2. Tap  Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 3. Tap  More options > Turn on Secret mode. 2.
  • Page 76 Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Internet. 3. Tap  More options > Settings. 4. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps...

  • Page 77: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create. Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Compose a Note 2. Tap Memo. You can create memos using the Memo app. 3.
  • Page 78 • Memo Options  More options: You can edit, share, or manage memos. Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the memo on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 2.

  • Page 79: My Files

    • My Files Categories Images: View image files. Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. Audio: View audio files. To view files in My Files: Videos: View video files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Documents: View document files.
  • Page 80 My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. •...

  • Page 81: Samsung

    Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Samsung+. Visit samsung.com/us/samsung-plus to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 82: Video Player

    Video Player List File name More options Playback controls Playback position Time elapsed Video length Lock video Screen ratio Pop-up Create AGIFs Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 83 • Access the Video Player Sort by: Sort your videos. • About Video: View version information about 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the Video app. 2. Tap Video. 3. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone. Use Pop‑Up Play 4.
  • Page 84 Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Video. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: •...

  • Page 85: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps OneDrive Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more There are additional apps preloaded on your device. in your free online OneDrive account, which you can ® then access from your personal computer, tablet, or Amazon phone. Shop at amazon.com from your device.
  • Page 86 PowerPoint Word View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full PowerPoint experience with an can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 ® Office 365 subscription. subscription.

  • Page 87: Settings

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

  • Page 88: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. Access Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.

  • Page 89: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi

    Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local manually. Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 91 • Wi‑Fi Options WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of router or other equipment (not configurable). your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. •...
  • Page 92 Wi‑Fi Direct Share Data with Wi‑Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct. Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi 1. Connect your tablet to the device using Wi‑Fi Direct. network.

  • Page 93: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > Bluetooth, and Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. that connects your device wirelessly to a number of •...
  • Page 94 Rename a Paired Device To receive data from another device using Bluetooth: Once you have paired your device to another device, 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your you can rename the paired device to make it easier to tablet using Bluetooth, you will see a request to recognize.

  • Page 95: Data Usage

    Data Usage Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your tablet. Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Your service provider may account for data usage 2.
  • Page 96 Turn Mobile Data On or Off Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage Enable or disable mobile data use on your device. Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. amount you set.

  • Page 97: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Additional Data Usage Options Configure more options for mobile data usage. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. phone calls and Wi‑Fi. 2.

  • Page 98: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to your device’s Internet connection. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 99 Change the Mobile Hotspot Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile Password hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges.

  • Page 100: Tethering

    • Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot settings. screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...

  • Page 101: Mobile Networks

    Mobile Networks Location Control your device’s access to networks and mobile Some apps may require one or more location services data service. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Locating Method 2.

  • Page 102: Location Services

    Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi‑Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan 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 103: Nearby Device Scanning

    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. This function uses 1.

  • Page 104: Virtual Private Networks

    Virtual Private Networks To edit or delete a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > More connection before setting up a VPN.

  • Page 105: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 2.

  • Page 106: Sounds And Vibration

    Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.

  • Page 107: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute You can switch between sound modes, while preserving Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or the individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 108 Volume Keys for Media Media Volume Limiter Set the Volume key to control the media volume by Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You default. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1.

  • Page 109: Notification Sounds

    Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Use these options to determine which notifications can messages and event reminders. make sounds, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To activate Do not disturb mode: 2.

  • Page 110: System Sounds

    • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap  Settings > Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option: •...

  • Page 111: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound Quality and 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Effects Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. You can enable sound effects when connected to • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when tube amplifier.

  • Page 112: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.

  • Page 113: Block App Notifications

    Block App Notifications 3. Tap an app, and select an option: • Allow notifications: Receive notifications from Block notifications for apps. this app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, 2.

  • Page 114: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.

  • Page 115: Screen Brightness

    Screen 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. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power.

  • Page 116: Screen Zoom And Font

    Screen Zoom and Font Home Screen You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and Manage your Home screen, use wallpapers, and add style. widgets. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 117: Icon Frames

    Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them Configure display options for the Status bar. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 118: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout 4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. screen of colors. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. 2.

  • Page 119: 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, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Wallpaper. 3.

  • Page 120: 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.

  • Page 121: Quick Optimization

    Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.

  • Page 122: Storage

    • Device Memory Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from being put to sleep by the App power monitor. View and manage the memory used by the device. • Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. be put to sleep immediately when they are not being used.

  • Page 123: Remove A Memory Card

    Memory Card (SD Card) Remove a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the Once an optional memory card (not included) has been memory card, unmount the card before removing it installed in your device, the card memory is displayed from the device.

  • Page 124: Memory

    Memory Format a Memory Card When formatting an SD card, you should back up Check the amount of available memory. You can close your music and photo files that are stored on the card background apps and reduce the amount of memory because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored you are using to speed up your device.

  • Page 125: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Configure your device’s language and input settings. menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can add languages to your list and organize them 2.
  • Page 126 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • Show on‑screen keyboard: Show the on‑screen Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. keyboard while a physical keyboard is also Settings next to each TTS engine for being used. options.

  • Page 127: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Listen to an example: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. By default, your device receives date and time • Default language status: Display the default information from the wireless network. When you are language in use.

  • Page 128: Report Diagnostic Information

    Report Diagnostic Reset Settings Information You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, This feature sends diagnostic information about your and account settings. Personal data is not affected. device when you are having technical problems. 1.

  • Page 129: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 2. Tap  Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset.

  • Page 130: Software Update

    Software Update Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at Check for and install available software updates for set times. Any unsaved data is lost when the device your device. restarts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 131: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

  • Page 132: Screen Lock Types

    Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.

  • Page 133: Lock Screen Settings

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security for...

  • Page 134: Unknown Sources

    • Google location service: Activate or deactivate 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Google location service. This service must be on 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > in order to find your device. Private mode.

  • Page 135: Encrypt Sd Card

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn the feature on. Settings...

  • Page 136: Device Administration

    Device Administration Credential Storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. remove it.

  • Page 137: Knox Active Protection

    • Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. Protect your device from cyber attacks. This option is only displayed when a lock 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. screen is enabled. For more information, see “Set a Secure Screen Lock”...

  • Page 138: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

  • Page 139: Samsung Cloud

    Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, and Samsung Cloud. tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved the prompts to add one. pages, and opened tabs from your browser. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.

  • Page 140: My Profile

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. Settings...

  • Page 141: Synchronize Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.

  • Page 142: Users

    Remove an Account Set Up User Profiles You can remove accounts from your device. Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 143 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 144: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >...

  • Page 145: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Google, and select an option to customize. Settings...

  • Page 146: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.

  • Page 147: Vision

    It may also • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the log your user interface interactions with the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to device. increase the contrast between the keys and the •...

  • Page 148: Hearing

    Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of using colors. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • with multimedia files when available. Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black •...

  • Page 149: Dexterity And Interaction

    • Dexterity and Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on an item after the pointer stops over it. Interaction • Interaction control: Customize interactable or non‑interactable areas, hardkeys, and the You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with keyboard. dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.

  • Page 150: Accessibility Services

    • Accessibility Services Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions. Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings the Google Play store. by pressing the Volume up key and the 1.

  • Page 151: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

  • Page 152: About Tablet

    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. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...

  • Page 153: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 154: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...

  • Page 155: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 156: Legal Information

    • to a binding arbitration agreement between you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. Tablet: (“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement • within 30 calendar days of the first consumer English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide purchase by emailing optout@sea.samsung.com •...

  • Page 157: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Health & Safety Information are also available on the respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
  • Page 158 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 159 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
  • Page 160 ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. system and default applications occupy part of the Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all memory. The available capacity may change when you trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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