Page 1 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 Navigation ....... . .15 ......1 Home Screen .
Page 3 Tethering ........96 Samsung+ ........77 Mobile Networks .
Page 4 Virtual Private Networks ....99 Display ........109 Ethernet .
Page 5 Software Update ......124 Samsung Cloud ......134 Lock Screen and Security .
Page 6 Tips ........148 Samsung Care ......148 Legal .
Page 7: Special Features
Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
Page 8: Fingerprint Scanner
You can also use your User accounts. fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to For more information, see “Users” on page 137. your Samsung account. Music Player For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on page 24. Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player.
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 SIM card. You may be able to use your previous SIM card.
Page 12 Install a Memory Card You can also 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 13 Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved A charging head and USB cable are included with the by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for device for charging the battery from any standard your device to maximize battery life. Using other outlet.
Page 14: 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 15 Use the Setup Wizard The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Secure The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard Screen Lock” on page 126 is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting To unlock the device: up your device.
Page 16 Add a Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Samsung account. Add an Email Account View and manage all of your email accounts.
Page 17: 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 18: Front View
Front View Proximity sensor Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card tray SIM card tray Back Recent apps Home key/Finger scanner Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
Page 19 • • Proximity sensor Volume key Turns off the screen and disables touch Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and functionality when the device is in close audio playback. proximity to the body. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a Turns the screen back on and enables touch photo.
Page 20: Back View
Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Microphone Simple clicker Speaker Speaker USB charger/Accessory port Headset jack Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
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 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 25: Customize Your Home Screen
• Customize Your To find the Flipboard Briefing screen, swipe to the left of the screens. To activate this feature, Home Screen tap On/Off at the top of the screen. App Shortcuts Screens You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app Home screen.
Page 26 Wallpapers To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose 2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and from preloaded wallpapers.
Page 27 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 28: 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 29 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 30: Fingerprint Scanner
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > to your Samsung account. Fingerprints for the following options: • To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint, Register a Fingerprint enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
Page 31 Fingerprints for the following options: • Web sign-in: Sign in to websites using your fingerprint. • Samsung account: Use your fingerprint for identification when logging into your Samsung account. • Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking your device.
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 Multi Window Settings The Window controls modify the way apps windows are The following settings are available for Multi window: displayed in split screen view. 1. From a Home screen, tap 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 Use Google Voice Typing Configure the Samsung Keyboard Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold the Options key. 2. Tap Keyboard settings for options: •...
Page 36 • Configure Google Voice Typing Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Set customized options for Google Voice typing. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a 1. From a Home screen, tap 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 install, uninstall, or disable apps.
Page 38: Use Apps
Use Apps Uninstall or Disable Apps Uninstall or disable apps you download and install. The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Edit. Apps that Access Apps can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
Page 39 Sort Apps Create and Use Folders To sort your apps: Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap More options > Sort. 2.
Page 40: 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, 2.
Page 41 • • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. (background) apps. • Memory: View memory usage. • Special access: Select which apps can have • Notifications: Configure notifications from special access permissions to features on your the app.
Page 42: Calculator
Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Calculator. • 2. Tap Calculator, and enter the first number using To view all Calculator history, swipe up or down the numeric keys.
Page 43: Calendar
Calendar Calendar View There are several ways to view the calendar. 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 Beauty 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 47 • 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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
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. picture 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 • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. • 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”...
Page 51: 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 52 World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the device sounds the alarm The World clock lets you keep track of the current time and/or vibrates. in 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 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 Link Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Consolidate contact information from multiple sources memory card (not included). into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 57 Unlink Contacts Delete Contacts Unlink contact information that has been linked and Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Contacts, and then touch and hold a 2.
Page 58 Favorites Groups When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily Use groups to organize your contacts. accessible from other apps. Create a Group To mark contacts as Favorites: Create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 59 Add or Remove Group Contacts Send an Email to a Group Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Send an email to members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 60 Direct Share Delete a Group Delete a group you created. Share content directly with your contacts from within any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. displayed in the Share window. 2. Tap Contacts >...
Page 61: 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 62 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 63 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, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Email.
Page 64: 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, tap Apps. 2. Tap Galaxy Apps. Apps...
Page 65: 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 66 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 67 Edit Videos 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 68 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 69: 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 70 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location‑based interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive information. You must enable location services customized content. to use Google Maps . For more information, see ™...
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 also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1.
Page 72 YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap YouTube. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...
Page 73: Internet
Internet • Home: Display your Internet home page. • Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. saved pages, and browsing history. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Browser Tabs 2. Tap Internet.
Page 74 Bookmarks Page Save a Web Page Saving a web page stores its content on your device so The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, History, and that you can access it offline. Saved pages. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Save a Bookmark 2.
Page 75 Secret Mode View History You can launch recently visited web pages in History. Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. (such as cookies) on your device.
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 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: Music Player
Music Player Sound quality and effects More options Playback position Favorite Song queue Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
Page 80 • Listen to Music Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose Repeat off to play all songs once, Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Repeat all to repeat all songs, or Repeat 1 Navigate through your music library, play songs, and to repeat the current song.
Page 81: My Files
My Files File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the View and manage files stored on your device, including following groups: images, videos, music, and sound clips. • Recent files: View recently accessed files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 82 My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap My Files. The following options are available: • Search: Search for a file or folder. • Grid: Display files in a grid or a list. •...
Page 83: Samsung
Samsung+ SideSync Samsung+ allows you to access live customer Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and support, view device diagnostics, and learn about your Samsung Android device. registered Samsung devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 84: Video Player
Video Player Playlist File name More options Playback controls Playback position Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Lock video Pop‑up Animated GIF Apps...
Page 85 Manage Videos View and Play Videos Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. the following options are available: 2. Tap Video, and scroll through the videos stored 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 86 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 87: 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 Amazon phone. Shop at amazon.com from your device.
Page 88 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 89: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.
Page 90: 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 91: Connections
Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
Page 92: Wi-Fi
Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network that is hidden. Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then 2.
Page 93 • Wi-Fi Preferences Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether to disconnect from Wi‑Fi when the device is asleep. Customize advanced Wi‑Fi services. • Install network certificates: Install 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. authentication certificates. 2. Tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then •...
Page 94 Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct. Wi‑Fi Direct uses Wi‑Fi capability to share data between devices. A Wi‑Fi network connection is not 1. From an app, tap Share or More options > required.
Page 95: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your device from a Wi‑Fi Direct device. 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 96 Rename a Paired Device Receive Data with Bluetooth Rename a paired device to make it easier to recognize. When another device attempts to send a file to your device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 97: Tablet Visibility
Tablet Visibility Enable Data Saver Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data in Allow other devices to find your mobile device and the background. transfer files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 98 Monitor Mobile Data Monitor Wi-Fi Data Enable mobile data to access the Internet through your View your Wi‑Fi data usage and set restrictions for mobile network. Wi‑Fi networks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 99: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to networks and turns off connectivity features. Mobile hotspot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 100 Change the Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Password Control which devices can connect to your Mobile hotspot. You can change your Mobile hotspot password. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings >...
Page 101 • 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, tap Apps.
Page 102: Tethering
Tethering Mobile Networks You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your Control your device’s access to networks and mobile device’s Internet connection with a computer. data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 103: 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 104: Nearby Device Scanning
Connect to a Printer Location Services Location services store and use your device’s most Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi‑Fi recent location data. Google apps can use this data to network. improve your search results based on places that you 1.
Page 105: 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 106: 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. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 107: Sounds And Vibration
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Page 108: 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 109: Vibrations
Vibrations Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Configure your device’s vibrations. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. Vibration Intensity 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Set vibration intensity levels for notifications and 2.
Page 110: 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, tap Apps.
Page 111: System Sounds
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap • the screen to make selections. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you • unlock the screen.
Page 112: 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 113: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Page 114: 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 115: Display
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
Page 116: Screen Brightness
Screen Brightness Screen Mode Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings Set the screen mode to match your type of viewing. or personal preference. You may also want to adjust 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. screen brightness to conserve battery power. 2.
Page 117: Screen Zoom And Font
Screen Zoom and Font Icon Frames Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 118: Status Bar
Status Bar Screen Saver Configure display options for the Status bar. Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 2.
Page 119: Smart Stay
5. Tap More options for additional options: • Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. • Set when to use: Set when your device can go into Screen saver mode. Smart Stay Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.
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, tap Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2. Tap Settings >...
Page 122: Storage
• Memory Card (SD Card) Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not Once an optional memory card (not included) has been being used. installed in your device, the card memory is displayed •...
Page 123 Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the When formatting an SD card, you should back up memory card, unmount the card before removing it your music and photo files that are stored on the card from the device.
Page 124: Memory
Memory Language and Input Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure your device’s language and input settings. background apps and reduce the amount of memory you are using to speed up your device. Change the Device Language 1.
Page 125 Default Keyboard Physical Keyboards You can select a default keyboard for your device’s Customize options when you have a physical keyboard menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be connected to your device (sold separately). downloaded from the Google Play store. 1.
Page 126 Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: trackpad (not included). • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Settings next to each TTS engine for 2. Tap Settings > General management > options. Language and input.
Page 127: Date And Time
Date and Time Report Diagnostic Information By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are This feature sends diagnostic information about your outside network coverage, you can set date and time device when you are having technical problems. information manually using the date and time settings.
Page 128: Factory Data Reset
Factory Data Reset Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all which resets everything except the security, language, data from your device. and account settings. Personal data is not affected. This action permanently erases ALL data from the 1.
Page 129 For example, if your device is lost or stolen and • Day: Select the day of the week to automatically a factory data reset is performed, only someone restart your device. with your Google Account username and password can use the device. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp. Settings...
Page 130: Software Update
Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Software update for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Enable automatic installation of available software updates at the time of your choosing.
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. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Show content no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, • PIN, Password, and None. Hide content •...
Page 133: Find My Mobile
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features >...
Page 134: 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 135: Encrypt Device
Encrypt Device View Passwords Protect your device by encrypting its data. Display password characters briefly as you type them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security > 2.
Page 136: Security Update Service
3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator. 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 137: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Knox Active Protection Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Protect your device from cyber attacks. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or 2.
Page 138: 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 139: Accounts
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
Page 140: Samsung Cloud
Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, and Samsung Cloud. tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved pages, and the prompts to add one. opened tabs from your browser. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
Page 141: Add An Account
Synchronize Accounts Settings: Configure Sync, notifications, or remove your Samsung account. You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other FAQ: Launch the Samsung help web site types of accounts. to view additional information based on 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 142 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 143: Users
Users Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the user or profile. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings.
Page 144: 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 145: 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 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
Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and (not included). audio for privacy. • Grayscale: Enable grayscale mode instead of • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles using colors. with multimedia files when available. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors •...
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 Turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity keyboard. and interaction aspects of the device. More Accessibility 1.
Page 150: Accessibility Services
• Accessibility Services Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Volume up key and the Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from Power key together. the Google Play store. • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
Page 151: Other Settings
Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
Page 152: About Tablet
Legal information: View legal notices and other 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. legal information, including your embedded 2. Tap Settings > Advanced features > Games > Samsung legal information. Game launcher. • 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
English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726‑7864) and providing the applicable information. • For complete terms and conditions that bind you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the • Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
Page 157 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 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2017 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 verify you have the right to use the files.

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