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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 Learn About Your Device ..... . .10 ......1 Front View.
  • Page 3 Apps Settings......34 Samsung+ ........76 Settings Calculator .
  • Page 4 Connect to a Printer ......92 Display ........103 Virtual Private Networks .
  • Page 5 Software Update ......118 Samsung Cloud ......127 Lock Screen and Security .
  • Page 6 Tips ........141 Samsung Care ......141 Legal .

  • Page 7: Special Features

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

  • Page 8: Users

    Users Multi Window Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User Multitask by using two applications at the same time. accounts. For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 23. For more information, see “Users” on page 129. Smart Stay Direct Share The front camera can detect your face to keep the Share content with specific people directly.

  • 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 Install a SIM card and an optional memory card (not included), and charge your device before using. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card.

  • Page 12: Install A Memory Card

    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 damage.
  • Page 13 Replace the damaged USB cable with a new 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and Samsung-approved cable. remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Set Up Your Device...

  • Page 14: Start Using Your Device

    Start Using Your Device Use the Setup Wizard The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Turn Your Device On or Off Follow the prompts to choose a default language, The instructions below explain how to turn your device connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose...

  • Page 15: Add A Google Account

    Add a Samsung Account To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung your finger across the screen. content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Front View

    Front View Light sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card slot SIM card slot Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 18 • Power key Press to turn the screen on or off. Press and hold to select a power control option. • Volume key Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. In the camera app, press the volume key to take a photo.

  • Page 19: Back View

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

  • Page 20: 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 21 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. •...

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts 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 23: 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. New message Status Icons File download in progress Battery full File upload in progress Battery low...

  • Page 24: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your Home To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. Screen • To find the Flipboard Briefing screen, swipe to the left of the screens. To activate this feature, Screens tap On/Off at the top of the screen. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to App Shortcuts hold app shortcuts and widgets.
  • Page 25 Use Folders To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an Apps list screen and Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove shortcut and release it.
  • Page 26 Widgets Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it.

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: Window Controls

    Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way app windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 1.
  • Page 31 Pop-Up View Action When an app is open on the screen, adjust the size of the app by swiping down diagonally from either corner of the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable Pop-up view action.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 the • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear Options key.
  • Page 34 “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search Delete text Settings whenever you say “OK Google.” • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input. locked. 2. Tap the screen and speak your text. • Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback.
  • Page 35 • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ®...

  • Page 36: Apps

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

  • Page 37: Use Apps

    Home key. uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe left. 2. Tap Galaxy Essentials.
  • Page 38 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 39 Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to a Home screen. 3. Drag the folder to the desired location on the Home screen, and then release it.

  • Page 40: Apps Settings

    • Apps Settings Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. • Special access: Select which apps can have 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. special access permissions to features on your device.
  • Page 41 • Memory: View memory usage. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. Apps...

  • Page 42: Calculator

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator. • 2. Tap Samsung folder > Calculator, and enter the To view all Calculator history, swipe up or down first number using the numeric keys.

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways the calendar can be viewed. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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 44 Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Calendar > Add to add an event. 2.
  • Page 45 Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

  • Page 46: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Beauty filters Gallery Flash 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 47: Take Pictures

    • Take Pictures To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings icon or Settings. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. 4. Tap Take a picture. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Camera. Record Videos 3.
  • Page 48 • Configure Shooting Mode HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your produce a brighter and richer picture. pictures or choose from several shooting modes. •...
  • Page 49 • Camera Settings Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits or self-recordings as viewed on the camera Use the icons on the main camera screen and the screen, not as flipped images. settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. • Ways to take pictures: 1.
  • Page 50 • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage. A memory card (not included) must be installed to view Storage location. For more information, see “Install a Memory Card” on page 6. • Floating camera button: Add an extra camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen in Auto and Selfie modes.

  • Page 51: Clock

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. • Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to 2. Tap Samsung folder > Clock, and tap a tab to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the use a feature.

  • Page 52: 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 and/or vibrates. multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
  • Page 53 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2.

  • Page 54: 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”...

  • Page 55: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Share a Contact When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 56 Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • 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, tap 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a contact.
  • 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, tap Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap Contacts >  More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups. then tap a group.

  • Page 60: Delete A Group

    Send a Message 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 Send a text message to members of a group. tap Done. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 61: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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

    Tap  More options for additional email options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 5. Review your message and tap Send. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email > Compose new email. 3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or Add from Contacts to select recipients from Contacts or Groups.
  • Page 63 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

  • Page 64: Remove An Email Account

    These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Email. 3. Tap Mailbox >...

  • Page 65: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy device. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 3.
  • Page 68 Edit Video Share Pictures and Videos Edit videos stored on your device. Share pictures and videos from your Gallery app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Gallery > Pictures. 2. Tap Gallery >...

  • Page 69: Take A Screenshot

    Delete Pictures and Videos Screenshot Options Other methods of taking screenshots can be enabled in Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Gallery >...

  • 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, tap Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 71 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location-based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive You must enable location services to use Google Maps. customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 90. 1.

  • Page 72: Play Store

    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 also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1.

  • Page 73: Internet

    Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser. Quick Menu 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. Access commonly used features of your browser. 3. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and 1.

  • Page 74: Open A Bookmark

    Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet > Add tab. •...
  • Page 75 Internet. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. 3. Tap  More options > Share, and follow the 3.
  • Page 76 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close 2. Tap Samsung folder > Internet. the secret tab. 3. Tap  More options > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 77: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Samsung Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Memo, and tap a memo to view it.
  • Page 78 • 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, tap Apps. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 2. Tap Memo 3.

  • Page 79: Messages

    Messages Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft. Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). View New Messages 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 80: Message Search

    Delete Messages Messages Settings To delete messages: Configure the settings for text and multimedia messages. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Messages >  More options > Edit. 2. Tap Messages >  More options > Settings. 3.

  • Page 81: 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 82: Samsung Kids

    Samsung Kids Samsung+ Samsung Kids is a monthly service that provides Get live help, discover new features, and unlock easy access to age-appropriate activities while also promotions for your Samsung device. using parental security features. The Samsung Kids 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 83: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.

  • Page 84: 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, tap Apps, and then tap 1.

  • Page 85: Connections

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

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network. 3. Tap Add network at the bottom of the list. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: 2.
  • Page 87 • Wi-Fi Preferences WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by pressing the WPS button on a router. Customize advanced Wi-Fi services. • WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. entering your WPS PIN.
  • Page 88 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 89: 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, tap Apps. Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.

  • Page 90: 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, tap Apps.
  • Page 91 Enable Data Saver Monitor Mobile Data Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your the background. mobile network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 92: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Monitor Wi-Fi Data View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Wi-Fi networks. networks and turns off connectivity features 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 93 Connect a Device to Your Change the Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot Password Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to You can change your Mobile hotspot password. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 94 Allowed Devices List Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting hotspot. settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Hotspot and tethering > 2.

  • Page 95: Tethering

    • Mobile Networks Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, you can view or change it. Control your device’s access to networks and mobile • Show advanced options: Configure additional data service. Mobile hotspot settings, including channels and 1.

  • Page 96: Location

    Location 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Some apps may require one or more location services • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan be turned on for full functionality. for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when 1.

  • Page 97: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Location Services Location services store and use your device’s most Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them recent location data. Google apps can use this data to up easily. You receive a notification when there are improve your search results based on places that you available devices to connect to.

  • Page 98: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a Printer Virtual Private Networks Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks network. (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, 1.

  • Page 99: Connect To A Vpn

    Manage a VPN Connect to a VPN Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to connection. and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 100: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection. 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your device using an Ethernet adapter (not included). 2. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 3. Tap Settings > Connections > More connection settings. 4. Tap Ethernet, and follow the prompts. Settings...

  • Page 101: Sounds And Vibration

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

  • Page 102: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Easy Mute Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or individual sound settings you have made. turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 103: Notification Sounds

    Notification Sounds Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from messages and event reminders. changing this setting. 1.

  • Page 104: Do Not Disturb

    • • Email notifications: Configure email account Allow exceptions: Customize which notifications. notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. An email account must be configured for this • option to be available. For more information, Hide visual notifications: Select options for see “Add an Email Account”...

  • Page 105: Key-Tap Feedback

    • Choose from advanced sound options to customize your Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the audio experience. Samsung keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects.
  • Page 106 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of music and videos for a clearer listening experience. • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.

  • Page 107: Notifications

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

  • Page 108: 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, tap Apps. • Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, 2.

  • Page 109: Display

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

  • Page 110: Screen Brightness

    Screen Brightness Screen Zoom and Font Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power.

  • Page 111: 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 112: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver 5. Tap More options for additional options: • Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen • when the device is docked (dock not included) or while Set when to use: Set when your device can go charging.

  • Page 113: 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 114: 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, tap Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2. Tap Settings >...

  • Page 115: Storage

    • Device Memory Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not View and manage the memory used by the device. being used. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. •  More options > Advanced settings: Configure advanced battery settings and notifications.

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 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. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 119 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and select 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 120: 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 121: Reset

    Reset Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Reset device and network settings. You can also reset settings with Reset network settings. your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Reset Settings 2.

  • Page 122: Factory Data Reset

    Factory Data Reset To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. 2. Tap Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, 3.
  • Page 123 Google Account username and password can use the device. For more information, visit 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set samsung.com/us/support/frp. the following parameters: You will not be able to access the device after a factory •...

  • Page 124: Software Update

    Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > System updates for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. • Download updates automatically: Download software updates automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 125: Lock Screen And Security

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

  • Page 126: Screen Lock Types

    Screen Lock Types 3. Select your notification preferences. • Show content The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, Hide content PIN, Password, and None. • Do not show notifications 4.

  • Page 127: Lock Screen Settings

    Lock Screen Settings Automatic Unlock Configure display settings for the Lock screen. Unlock the device by opening the device cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security for options: 2.

  • Page 128: Private Mode

    Private Mode Secure Startup Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, else using your device. Private mode is only available pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up. for certain applications. You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available.

  • Page 129: View Passwords

    Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Settings...

  • Page 130: 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, tap Apps.

  • Page 131: Advanced Security Settings

    • Advanced Security Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history. Settings • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Use these options to configure advanced security device. 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

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

  • Page 134: Add An Account

    Synchronize Accounts Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or remove your Samsung account. Synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site accounts. to view additional information based on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 135: Users

    Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, You can remove accounts from your device. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. the same type. 2.

  • Page 136: Set Up User Profiles

    Set Up User Profiles Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of 1.

  • Page 137: 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. Samsung Account 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Users.

  • Page 138: Google Settings

    Google Settings Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Google Configure your device’s Google settings. Available Account. options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings >...

  • Page 139: 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 140: 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 141: Hearing

    • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles • Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen with multimedia files when available. if you are color blind or have difficulty reading •...

  • Page 142: Dexterity And Interaction

    • • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for the left and right balance when using a stereo this action. device. • Click after pointer stops: Automatically click on • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono an item after the pointer stops over it.

  • Page 143: 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 144: Other Settings

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

  • Page 145: 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 146: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.

  • Page 147: Videos

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

  • Page 148: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.

  • Page 149: 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 150: 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 151 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 152 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with or benefits. enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 153 ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. may increase wireless or other charges. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. WARNING: Other marks are the property of their CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
  • Page 154 Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

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