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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 Back View ........7 .
  • Page 3 Enter Text ....... . . 28 Music Player ....... .75 Apps My Files .
  • Page 4 Nearby Device Scanning ....94 Notifications ....... . 103 Connect to a Printer .
  • Page 5 Set a Secure Screen Lock ....119 Samsung Cloud ......127 Lock Screen Settings .
  • Page 6 Tips ........142 Samsung Care ......142 Legal .

  • Page 7: Special Features

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

  • Page 8: Find My Mobile

    Find My Mobile Direct Share Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your Share content with specific people directly. device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be For more information, see “Direct Share” on page 55. deleted remotely. Media Volume Limiter For more information, see “Find My Mobile”...

  • Page 9: Smart Stay

    Smart Stay Prevent screen timeout for extended viewing sessions through facial detection with the front camera. For more information, see “Smart Stay” on page 106. Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Front View

    Front View Light sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card slot Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 12 • • Light sensor Volume key Use the ambient light level to adjust the screen Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and brightness and contrast. audio playback. For more information, see “Volume” on page 98. • Power key In the camera app, press the volume key to take Press to turn the screen on or off.

  • Page 13: Back View

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

  • Page 14: Set Up Your Device

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

  • Page 15: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Install an optional memory card (not included), and charge your device before using. Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD memory card ™ (not included) to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any time. It is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause 1.

  • Page 17: Start Using Your Device

    1. Press and hold the Power key. • If the lower part of the device overheats, 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted. check for damage to the connected USB cable. Replace the damaged USB cable with a new Samsung‑approved cable. Set Up Your Device...

  • Page 18: Add A Google Account

    Use the Setup Wizard To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard your finger across the screen. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, Add a Google Account connect to a Wi‑Fi...
  • Page 19 Add a Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Samsung account.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 22 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 23: Home Screen

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

  • Page 24: 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 25 Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.

  • Page 26: Icon Frames

    Icon Frames Widgets Widgets are simple application extensions that run on You can show icons with shaded frames to make them a Home screen. stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 1.
  • Page 27 Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screens and Apps screens. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: • Home screen layout: Set your device to have a Home and Apps screen, or only a Home screen where all apps are located.

  • Page 28: Status Bar

    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 29 Status Bar Display Configure display options for the Status bar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Display > Status bar. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following: • Show recent notifications only: Display only the three most recent notification icons on the Status bar.

  • 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. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 32: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent apps.

  • Page 33: Window Controls

    Window Controls Multi Window Settings The Window controls modify the way app windows are Additional features are available for Multi window. displayed in split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 2.

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. Options • Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. ► Tap a text field to display the Samsung keyboard. • Note: The Options key displays the last option used. Symbol to insert symbols. • Touch and hold...
  • Page 35 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear  Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
  • Page 36 Delete text Settings Hands-free: Allow requests through Bluetooth ® devices and wired headsets when the device is 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. locked. 2. Tap the screen and speak your text. • Speech output: Receive speech output through either the device speaker or a hands‑free...
  • Page 37 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition languages to use voice input without a network connection. • Block offensive words: Hide offensive words from search results. • Bluetooth headset: Use Google Voice typing with a Bluetooth headset (not included) if available.

  • Page 38: Apps

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

  • Page 39: Use Apps

    Use Apps Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded for use with Galaxy devices. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 40 Sort Apps Create and Use Folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 41: Apps Settings

    Apps Settings Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 42 • • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system Memory: View memory usage. (background) apps. • Notifications: Configure notifications from • Special access: Select which apps can have the app. special access permissions to features on your • Permissions: View permissions granted to the device.

  • Page 43: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calculator.

  • Page 44: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. 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.
  • Page 45 Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar > Add to add an event.
  • Page 46 Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.

  • Page 47: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Beauty filters 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 Record Videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high‑quality videos using your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Camera.
  • Page 49 • Configure Shooting Mode Beauty face: Enhance facial features automatically when taking pictures. Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your • Sports: Take fast action photos. pictures or choose from several shooting modes. Front camera 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...

  • Page 50: Front Camera

    Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • 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 Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.

  • Page 53: World Clock

    World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the device sounds the alarm. The World clock lets you keep track of the time in • multiple cities around the world. To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe  Dismiss to the left or right.
  • Page 54 Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    • Contacts Enter a name and other contact information.  Add field to enter additional entries. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added to your device. For more  Remove field to remove an entry. information, see “Add an Account” on page 128. View more for additional fields.

  • Page 56: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Import Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Your device can import contacts from an installed or delete the information, or you can add more fields to memory card (not included). the contact’s list of information. 1.
  • Page 57 Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 58: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 59 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.

  • Page 60: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group Send an email to members of a group. Delete a group you created. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 61: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.

  • Page 62: Email

    • Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all of your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on •...
  • Page 63 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 64: Remove An Email Account

    Remove an Email Account 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 65: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Galaxy Apps. Apps...

  • Page 66: Gallery

    Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your  Favorite.

  • Page 67: Play Videos

    Edit Pictures Play Videos Edit pictures stored on your device. 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. Tap  Gallery, and tap a picture to view it. 2.

  • Page 68: Take A Screenshot

    Share Pictures and Videos Delete Pictures and Videos Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app. Delete pictures and 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 69 Screenshot Options Other methods of taking screenshots can be enabled in Settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: • Smart capture: Display additional options after capturing a screenshot, including capturing hidden areas of a scrollable screen, drawing on, cropping, and sharing the screenshot.

  • Page 70: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 71 Google Hangouts Find online content with tools that learn what Meet friends and family online, share photos, host interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. customized content. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 72: Play Games

    Photos Play Games Store and back up your photos and videos automatically Play music and audio files on your device. to your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 73: Play Music

    Play Music Play Store Play music and audio files on your device. Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. ™ 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 74 YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  YouTube. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...

  • Page 75: Internet

    Internet •  Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved pages, and browsing history. Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. •  More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app settings, and more.

  • Page 76: Browser Tabs

    Browser Tabs Save a Bookmark Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. that you can launch it quickly. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 77 Save a Web Page View History Saving a web page stores its content on your device so Launch recently visited web pages in History. that you can access it offline. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 78 Secret Mode Internet Settings Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your These settings allow you to modify settings associated browser history or search history, and leave no traces with using the Internet app. (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are 1.

  • Page 79: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Memo, and tap a memo to view it. 2.
  • Page 80 • Memo Options  More options: 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 81: Music Player

    Music Player Sound quality and effects More options Screen mirroring Playback position Favorite Volume Song queue Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...

  • Page 82: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. play songs in the order they appear in the list or  Shuffle on to play songs in random order. 2.

  • Page 83: My Files

    My Files My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, View and manage files stored on your device, including and more. images, videos, music, and sound clips. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 84: Sidesync

    SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap SideSync. Apps...

  • Page 85: Video Player

    Video Player File name Playlist More options Screen mirroring Playback controls Playback position Video length Time elapsed Screen ratio Lock video Animated GIF Pop‑up Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 86 Manage Videos View and Play Videos Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the following options are available: 2. Tap Video, and scroll through the videos stored 1.
  • Page 87 Use Pop-Up Play Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop‑up player by transforming your There are several ways to change the size of the video video player into a pop‑up window. The video will during video playback. continue to play, and the pop‑up window can be resized 1.

  • Page 88: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps OneDrive Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more The following apps are also preloaded on your device. in your free online OneDrive account, which you can ® then access from your personal computer, tablet, or Excel phone. View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device.
  • Page 89 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 90: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.

  • Page 91: Access 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, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.

  • Page 92: Connections

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

  • Page 93: Wi-Fi

    Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network. Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network that is hidden. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 94 • Wi-Fi Preferences Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. Customize advanced Wi‑Fi services. • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. turned your Wi‑Fi on or off. 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then •...
  • Page 95 Wi-Fi Direct Receive Data with Wi-Fi Direct When another device attempts to send a file to your Wi‑Fi Direct uses Wi‑Fi capability to share data device using Wi‑Fi Direct, you will see a request to between devices. A Wi‑Fi network connection is not accept the file.

  • Page 96: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth‑enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.

  • Page 97: Tablet Visibility

    Tablet Visibility Receive Data with Bluetooth When another device attempts to send a file to your Allow other devices to find your mobile device and device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept transfer files. the file. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 98: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: Airplane mode disconnects your device from all • High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks and turns off connectivity features. networks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...

  • Page 99: Location Services

    Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed under Location services store and use your device’s most Recent location requests. recent location data. Google apps can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you 1.

  • Page 100: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Connect to a Printer Your device can use Bluetooth Low Energy to scan for Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi‑Fi available devices within a 30‑foot radius, even when network. Bluetooth is turned off. 1.

  • Page 101: Virtual Private Networks

    Virtual Private Networks Manage a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks connection. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see 1.

  • Page 102: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection. and disconnecting from a VPN is easy. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device using an 1.

  • Page 103: Sounds

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

  • Page 104: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Volume Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Set the volume level for notifications and other audio. individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 105: Easy Mute

    Easy Mute Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers turning over the device. (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.

  • Page 106: Do Not Disturb

    Do Not Disturb System Sounds Set your device to mute all or some notifications and Set various other system sound options. sounds during specific time periods. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 107: Key-Tap Feedback

    • • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Surround: Re‑create the effects of rich surround Samsung keyboard is tapped. sound. Sound Quality and • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.

  • Page 108: Separate App Sound

    Separate App Sound Set apps to play sounds on a speaker or headphones instead of on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Sounds > Separate app sound. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and then set the following options: •...

  • Page 109: Notifications

    Notifications Customize or block app alerts.

  • Page 110: Manage Notifications

    Manage Notifications Allow or block notifications from apps and services. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Notifications. • To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap On/Off next to an app. • To configure additional notification settings, tap Advanced.

  • Page 111: Display

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

  • Page 112: Screen Off Settings

    Screen Off Settings Screen Brightness Customize when the screen turns off. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings 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. 2.

  • Page 113: Screen Quality

    Screen Quality Screen Zoom and Font Customize the screen mode to match your viewing Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. preferences. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Quick Optimization

    • Quick Optimization App power monitor: Put background apps to sleep to extend battery life. Improve device performance by optimizing battery and • Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from memory usage. being put to sleep by the App power monitor. 1.

  • Page 116: Storage

    Storage Memory Card Once an optional memory card (not included) has been View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, installed in your device, the card memory is displayed or format an optional memory card (not included). in the Storage setting. For more information, see “Install a Memory Card”...

  • Page 117: Memory

    • Device Security Mount: When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected Configure and monitor security settings for your device. to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. it from the device, you need to mount it before it 2.

  • Page 118: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard Select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and Configure your device’s language and input settings. keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Device Languages 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add languages to your device and organize them 2.
  • Page 119 Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: • 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on‑screen Settings next to each TTS engine for keyboard while a physical keyboard is options.

  • Page 120: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. Date and time are automatically updated if you have a • Default language status: View whether the network connection, or they can be set manually. default language is supported by the preferred 1.

  • Page 121: Reset

    Reset Reset Network Settings Reset Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and other connection settings Reset settings that may be causing performance issues. to their defaults. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Reset Settings 2. Tap  Settings > General management > Reset > Return custom settings to their defaults.

  • Page 122: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset Auto Restart Optimize your device by restarting it automatically Erase all data permanently and restore your device to once a week. Any unsaved data will be lost when the factory settings. Before resetting your device, back up device restarts.

  • Page 123: Software Update

    Software Update Check for system updates to install. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Software update for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Resume an update that was interrupted.

  • Page 124: Lock Screen And Security

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

  • Page 125: Set A Secure Screen Lock

    Set a Secure Screen 4. Tap Done when finished. Lock 5. Configure the following options: • Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically Set a password or gesture to unlock the device or when trusted locations or other devices have change security settings. been detected.

  • Page 126: Lock Screen Settings

    Configure display settings for the Lock screen. Track and control your device remotely if it is lost or stolen. You must sign up for a Samsung account and 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

  • Page 127: Unknown Sources

    • Private Mode Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone in order to find your device. else using your device. Private mode is only available •...

  • Page 128: Encrypt Device

    Security policy updates: Update the security 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to policy manually or automatically. encrypt all data on your memory card. • Send security reports: Send encrypted security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...

  • Page 129: Device Administration

    Device Administration Credential Storage Activate device administration for apps and features Manage security certificates from the web. Disable or that can erase all data, change system settings, set remove a certificate authority (CA) certificate if it is passwords, and more. compromised or cannot be trusted.

  • Page 130: Knox Active Protection

    • Knox Active Protection Trust agents: Activate trust agency for specified services that may bypass the lock screen for Protect your device from cyber attacks. improved usability. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock.

  • Page 131: Automatic Unlock

    Automatic Unlock Flip an attached book cover (not included) open to unlock the screen when secure lock is disabled. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features > Accessories. 3. Tap On/Off to enable Automatic unlock. Settings...

  • Page 132: Accounts

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

  • Page 133: Samsung Cloud

    Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your Samsung Cloud. events and tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, and the prompts to add one. tasks. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the...

  • Page 134: My Profile

    Samsung 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. Cloud account. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or the prompts to add one. remove your Samsung account. Add an Account...

  • Page 135: 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 136: 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 137 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 138: 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 139: 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 140: 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 141: Vision

    Vision Rapid key input: Require only a single tap on the Samsung keyboard to enter text faster. Enable voice‑assisted tools, magnification, and Speak passwords: Read the characters of adjustment of text and the device interface to suit your your passwords out loud as you enter them.

  • Page 142: Hearing

    Mute all sounds: Disable all sounds in any • sound mode. Grayscale: Replace all colors with shades of gray. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Enable Samsung • subtitles with multimedia files when available. Negative colors: Reverse white and black colors for text and backgrounds. •...

  • Page 143: Dexterity And Interaction

    • Dexterity and Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse (not included), set your device to automatically Interaction click when the cursor stops moving. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen Enable features to change the way you perform tasks from touch interaction to prevent accidental with or without hands.

  • Page 144: Accessibility Services

    • Accessibility Services Direction lock: Set a secure screen lock 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 145: Other Settings

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

  • Page 146: About Tablet

    About Tablet Help View information about your device, including current View your device’s user manual on your device. status, legal information, hardware and software 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. versions, and more. 2. Tap  Settings > Help. 1.

  • Page 147: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 148: Videos

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

  • Page 149: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 150: 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.

  • Page 151: 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 152 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 153 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 154 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to...

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