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A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference. GH68-37197E Printed in Korea...
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MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, Understanding this User Manual and may vary from your device, depending on the The sections of this manual generally follow the features of software version on your device, and any changes to the your device.
Special Text Text Conventions In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. This manual provides condensed information about how to These are intended to point out important information, share use your device. To make this possible, the following text quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and conventions are used to represent often-used steps: more.
SIM Card Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your device number, information about your wireless service, and may contain other information such as messages and contacts. The SIM card is installed in a slot on the side of your device.
Battery Charging the Battery Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable to Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion charge your device from any standard outlet. battery. A Charging Head and USB cable are included with the device, for charging the battery.
Turning Your Device On and Off Setup Wizard Turning Your Device On The first time you turn on your device, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to set up the basics on your device. Press and hold the Power/ 1. Turn on the device by pressing the Power/Lock Lock Key.
During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on charges may apply when accessing data networks. Contact your device, including Media Hub.
Securing Your Device Unlocking the Device Unlock the device using the default unlock, or for increased Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. security, set and use a personal screen lock PIN, password, Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual or pattern.
Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, card, unmount the card before removing it from the pictures, and other files.
Built-in Infrared Blaster, for use with the pre-loaded Peel Smart • SAFE certified Remote app ® • Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich • Samsung TouchWiz • Google Play Store, plus pre-loaded Google applications • Connections – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, including Wi-Fi Direct – Mobile Hotspot –...
Front Back • 3.2MP Camera: Use when taking pictures and recording video. • VGA Front Camera: Use when taking pictures and recording video. • Light Sensor: Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness or Screen power saving mode is enabled, and when using the Front Camera.
Sides Top and Bottom • Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to access Silent mode, Airplane mode, or Restart your device when • Microphone: Capture sound for voice input, recording, and other the device is turned on. Press to lock the device, or to wake the features.
Home Screen • Action Bar: Always available at the top of the screen. Updates automatically to provide options, navigation, and other items for the current application or screen. For more information, see “Action Bar” on page 19. • Widgets: Apps that run on the Home screen. These default widgets are live panels, which can be resized on the Home screen.
Extended Home Screen Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages The Home screen consists of the Home page, plus pages that Your device comes with 5 Home screen pages, and you can extend beyond the display width to provide more space for add or remove pages up to the seven default pages.
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Navigation Swipe or drag Swipe or slide your finger across the screen. For example: Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a • Unlocking the screen light touch from the pad of your finger. Using • Scrolling the Home screen or a menu excessive force or a metallic object when pressing Pinch on the touch screen may damage the tempered...
Action Bar System Bar Action Bar is always available at the top of the screen, and The System Bar offers navigation tools, plus information updates automatically to provide access to items related to about your device’s current status. Home the current application or screen. Google Search Touch Home to display the Home screen.
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Quick launch / Screen capture Status Quick launch is a multifunctional soft key on the System Bar, The Status area of the System Bar shows notifications, the to allow you to quickly launch a favorite app or feature. By current time, and icons that tell you about messages and default, it is set to Screen Capture, to take a picture of device status.
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Quick Settings Status & notification icons Quick Settings and Notifications display the current date and Battery Level: Shown fully charged. time, network and battery status, Wi-Fi status and notifications. Touch Status in the System bar to display Quick Charging Indicator: Battery is charging. Settings.
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New Gmail Message: You have new Gmail. Touch the 4G LTE Service Available: The device is connected to the icon for additional information. 4G LTE wireless network. Configure input methods: When the keyboard is 1xRTT Service Available: The device is connected to the displayed, touch for a menu of quick keyboard 1xRTT wireless network.
Widgets App Shortcuts Place widgets on the Home screen for quick access to your Use App shortcuts to quickly access applications from the favorites. Home screen. For information about applications, see “Apps” Adding Widgets to the Home screen on page 46. Adding Shortcuts from the Home screen 1.
Wallpapers Folders Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items for easy screen and Lock screen. You can choose from pre-loaded access. Adding Folders from the Home screen wallpapers, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
System Your device offers several text input methods: bar. • Samsung keyboard: Enter text by touching keys on a virtual To choose the default entry method, touch Apps QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keypad includes optional predictive...
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To enter upper and lower case letters: speech recognition. • Touch to toggle the case. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung • To switch to all capitals, touch or tap Caps Lock Caps Lock keyboard match your key touches to common words and twice.
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Google voice typing. For more information, see words. “Keyboards and input methods” on page 99. For more information about configuring predictive text, To display a Google voice typing key on the Samsung advanced settings, see “Keyboards and input methods” on keyboard: page 99.
To add words to your word list while entering text: 1. Touch , then select Settings next to Samsung Use the text selection tools to select text or position a cursor keyboard. for inserting text, then use the editing tools in the Action bar 2.
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To attach an item from the clipboard: 2. Touch Cut or Copy from the Action bar. On the Samsung keyboard, touch , then Pasting copied or cut text touch an item to insert it.
Task Manager Your device can run apps simultaneously, with some apps running in the background. Use Task Manager to see which apps are running on your device, and to end running apps to extend battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your device and check memory usage.
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts Accounts Setting Up Accounts Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the Your device provides the ability to synchronize information Accounts and sync setting. from a variety of accounts, including Google, a Corporate Exchange server, and Email accounts. With synchronization, For information about setting up email accounts, see you can ensure that information on your device is updated “Configuring Email Accounts”...
Removing an account Managing accounts Configure synchronization of account details, such as Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its calendar events and contacts. messages, contacts and other data from the 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps device. Settings Accounts and sync.
Contacts Updating Contacts Creating Contacts Make changes to update an existing contact. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Contacts. Contacts 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch 2. At the prompt, select an account for saving the contact 3.
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Marking Default Information Sending Email to Contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps You may have many different methods for contacting a contact, such as phone numbers, email addresses, and IM Contacts. names. You can set a default, so that interactions with the 2.
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My Profile Sending My Profile 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps My Profile contains your own contact information, displayed Contacts. as ME in Contacts. You can send My Profile to friends via Bluetooth, as an attachment in Email or Gmail, or to a Wi-Fi 2.
Contacts Settings Choosing how contacts display Choosing contacts to display 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Contacts. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Contacts. 2. Touch Menu Settings for these options: • Touch Only contact with phones to only display contacts with 2.
Joining Contacts Separating joined contacts 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Your device can synchronize contacts with multiple accounts. Contacts. When you synchronize contacts with your device, you may have multiple contacts for one person. When you join 2. Touch a contact to display it, then touch in the contacts, all the contact’s information displays in one Contact Connection area of the contact record.
Importing and Exporting Contacts Sending Namecards To back up and restore your contact information, you can You can send contact namecards as vCards via Bluetooth to a export your contact list to device memory (USB storage) or a Bluetooth device, via Wi-Fi Direct, or as an attachment via memory card.
Groups Working with groups 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts Contacts Groups. faster. For more information about displaying contacts by group, see “Choosing contacts to display” on page 36. 2. Touch a group to display it. Creating a new group 3.
Favorites Backing up Contacts Favorites are contacts you identify with Backup Assistant+ is a new service that integrates the Marking Favorites features and capabilities of Backup Assistant, V CAST Media Manager, and Sync & Connect. Back up contacts, photos, 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps music, documents and videos to a secure, online storage Contacts.
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Merging Contacts with Google If you have contacts stored on your device, you can merge those contacts with your Google account, to back them up and have them available from any device. From the Home screen, touch Apps Contacts, then touch Menu Merge with Google.
Section 4: Messaging Email This section describes how to send and receive messages, and other features associated with messaging. Send and receive email using popular email services. Types of Messages Note: For more information on setting up your email, visit the Your device supports these types of messages: Smartphone Resource Center at: •...
Composing and Sending Email Email Account Settings 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Email. Use Account settings to configure handling of your email. 2. Select an account, then touch Compose. Note: Email settings differ, depending on the provider. 3. Touch fields to enter recipients, a subject, and the email text.
Gmail Composing and Sending Gmail 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based email. 2. Touch in the Action bar. Setting Up Your Gmail Account 3. Touch fields to enter recipients, a subject, and the email text.
Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users. For more information about Google Talk, visit: http://www.google.com/talk/start.html Note: Talk requires that you have a Google account set up on your device. For more information, see “Setting Up Accounts” on page 31. From the Home screen, touch Apps Talk.
Section 5: Apps Managing Applications Downloading and Installing New Apps Find new apps to download and install on your device: The Apps screen holds all applications installed on your • wireless device. Applications that you download and install Google Play™ Store from Android Market or from the web are displayed on the •...
Customizing the Apps Screen – Drag it to to create a new apps screen and place the icon on it. Configure the Apps screen to suit your preferences. Choosing a view – Drag it to to launch Application manager to view information about the app.
Alarm 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps AllShare. Set alarms for reminders, or for wake-up times. 2. Nearby DLNA devices on the same Wi-Fi network Note: Alarms you set in Alarm are also available in the Analog display, or you can touch to scan for devices.
AllShare Options Amazon Kindle 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Amazon Kindle links you to more than one million eBooks AllShare. available in the Kindle store. Enjoy personalized recommendations, customer reviews, and automatic syncing 2. Touch to configure options: with other Kindle-capable devices you own.
Calendar Taking Pictures 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Camera. Tip: A Calendar widget is available in Widgets. For more information about placing widgets on the Home screen, see “Widgets” on page 23. From the Home screen, touch Apps Calendar.
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Picture Options • Settings – 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. Camera. Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. – 2. Use these options to configure the camera: Self-portrait: When On, the Camera takes pictures with the •...
Recording Videos 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. You can rotate the Use the Camera to record video. device to any position, and the screen controls rotate to Important! Do not take videos of people without their make recording easy.
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Gallery • Settings: – Edit shortcuts: Choose shortcuts to appear on the toolbar. After taking a picture or recording video, review it in Gallery, Touch and drag shortcuts between the toolbar and the list. and use options to modify or share it. 1.
– Slideshow: View a slideshow of all pictures and videos. For more information, see “Contacts” on page 33. – Print: Print the picture via Wi-Fi to a compatible Samsung From the Home screen, touch Apps printer. Contacts. Downloads –...
Email Google+ Send and receive email using popular email services. Stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ on your device. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what For more information, see “Email” on page 42. friends are sharing while you’re on the go.
Latitude Media Hub Use Google Latitude to locate your friends on a map, and Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie share or hide your location. and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your fingertips, entertaining on the go has never been easier.
Memo Monopoly Create text notes, for updating your status, sharing with Play the popular game on your device. friends, or printing on a Samsung printer via Wi-Fi. From the Home screen, touch Apps From the Home screen, touch Apps Memo.
My Verizon Mobile Netflix Use My Verizon Mobile to access self-serve functionality for Instantly watch TV shows and movies, streaming from managing your wireless account directly from your device. Netflix. Note: You can use My Verizon Mobile free of charge. You will Note: The Netflix app works as part of your Netflix not incur any airtime or megabyte charges when you membership.
Local Play Books Google Places is now Google Local, to use your location to Google Books is now Google Play™ Books. Discovering your help you find nearby destinations, such as restaurants, bars, favorite books and authors has never been easier. With hotels, attractions, ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a Google Play Books, you can shop the world's largest location.
Play Music Polaris Office With Google Play™ Music, you can shop for millions of songs Read and edit documents in various formats on your device. from your favorite artists, including hundreds of free tracks From the Home screen, touch Apps from the biggest names in Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and more.
Setup Wizard Talk Follow prompts to quickly get started using your new device. Chat with other Google Talk users. Setup Wizard launches automatically the first time you turn For more information about Google Talk, visit: on your device, or you can return to it any time to step http://www.google.com/talk/start.html through setup.
Video Maker VZ Navigator ® Create a movie, using a video you download or record with Use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of Camera, or by combining images. Add audio, to create a locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. soundtrack, then share your movie with your friends.
World Clock View the date and time in any city. From the Home screen, touch Apps World Clock. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. From the Home screen, touch Apps YouTube.
Section 6: Connections Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices. Configure your device’s Wi-Fi settings. For more information, Wi-Fi see “Wi-Fi settings” on page 72. Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks, and to other Wi-Fi Direct Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen. Settings. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2.
Wi-Fi Direct Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices 1. First, enable Wi-Fi Direct on your device. From Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to the Home screen, touch Apps Settings each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.
Mobile Hotspot Activating Mobile Hotspot Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot to allow other devices Use the Mobile Hotspot feature to share your device’s to use your device’s internet connection. internet connection with a PC or other device via Wi-Fi. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Note: Using your device as a mobile hotspot consumes battery Settings.
Bluetooth Connecting a Device via Mobile Hotspot Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications device’s Mobile Hotspot. technology for exchanging information over a distance of 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps about 30 feet.
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange You can use your device’s VPN (Virtual Private Network) information between your device and the target device. After feature to connect to VPNs. Configuring VPN Settings pairing, your device and the target device will recognize each other and exchange information without a passcode or PIN.
Tethering Bluetooth tethering Share your device’s network connection with another device The tethering features allow you to share your device’s that connects to your device via Bluetooth. mobile data network connection with other devices via USB or Bluetooth. Before starting, pair your computer with your tablet, then configure your computer to obtain its network connection via Touch Help under Tethering settings to view information Bluetooth.
Connecting to a Computer 3. Select a connection method: • Media device (MTP): Transfer media files with Windows, or You can use a USB cable to connect your device to a using Android file transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/ Windows computer, and transfer music, pictures, and other filetransfer).
Section 7: Settings Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings Set up and manage connections to Wi-Fi networks. Control your device’s wireless connections. Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Wi-Fi. Set up and manage Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Your 2.
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Advanced Wi-Fi settings Manage Wi-Fi networks 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps View and delete, or modify settings, for saved Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi. networks. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch Menu Advanced: Settings Wi-Fi. • Auto-connect: When enabled, your device will automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks when you launch a high- 2.
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Mobile Hotspot Note: Using your device as a mobile hotspot consumes battery Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s mobile data power and increases your data usage. Roaming while network connection with a PC or other device via Wi-Fi. using your device as a mobile hotspot will incur extra For more information about using your device as a mobile data charges.
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Configure Mobile Hotspot – Broadcast Channel: Choose Auto to have the device 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps automatically choose a channel for broadcasting, or choose a Settings Mobile Hotspot. channel. Mobile Hotspot menu 2. Touch Configure to configure your Mobile Hotspot’s details, including: 1.
Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On or Off Turn your device’s Bluetooth service on or off. Manage Bluetooth connections, set your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility to other devices. Your device 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ® supports Bluetooth 4.0.
Data usage 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Data usage. Control your device’s connection to mobile data service, and monitor your data usage. 2. Touch Limit mobile data usage to enable the limit. Turning Mobile data On or Off Touch Alert me about data usage to have your device 1.
More Wireless and Network Settings Airplane mode Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). For more information about using VPNs, see “VPN” on page 69. When airplane mode is enabled, all your device’s wireless Adding a VPN connections are disabled, and you cannot make or receive 1.
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Tethering Wi-Fi Direct Use Tethering to share your device’s mobile data network Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly connection with a computer that attaches to your device by via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without USB cable or Bluetooth.
Mobile networks Configuring Wi-Fi Direct 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Set options for roaming, networks and Access Point Names. Settings More settings. Important! Depending on your service plan, changes you 2. Touch Wi-Fi Direct to turn Wi-Fi Direct On. Wi- make to Mobile networks settings may incur extra Fi Direct must be On to access settings.
View Verizon Account Sound General Launch the Browser to view information and manage your Volume Verizon account. From the Home screen, touch Apps Set default volume for music, video, games, and other Settings More settings View Verizon Account. media, notifications, and system volume. Note: You can set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume Key, and most apps allow volume setting with the Volume Key.
Notifications Screen lock sound Default notifications When enabled, tones play when unlocking and locking the screen. Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps notifications. Settings Sound. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound...
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Font Screen timeout Font style Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim, then lock). Set the font style for the display. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1.
Wallpaper More settings Quick launch Choose a background image for the Home and Lock screens. Set the function for the Quick Launch multi-functional soft 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps key, available on the System bar next to the Back, Home, and Settings Wallpaper.
Power saving CPU power saving When enabled, limits the maximum performance of the CPU Set actions, including turning off services, that the device (Central Processing Unit) to conserve power. can take automatically to conserve power when battery 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps power falls below a value you set.
Storage SD card 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Monitor usage for your device’s internal memory, and for Settings Storage. installed memory cards. Device memory 2. Under SD card, you have these options: • View Total space and Available space on an installed memory 1.
Application manager Running services View and control services running on your device. Use Application manager to manage applications on your device. You can download and install applications from Warning! Not all services can be stopped, and stopping Google Play Store, Verizon Apps, or S Suggest, from other services may have undesirable consequences on the sources, or create applications using the Android SDK and application or Android System.
Accounts and sync Removing an account Manage accounts, including your Google, social networking, Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its and Email accounts. messages, contacts and other data from the Auto-sync device. When enabled, all accounts sync data at any time, automatically.
Backup Assistant Plus Location services Backup Assistant Plus is a new service that integrates the Location services control your device's use of GPS signals. features and capabilities of Backup Assistant, V CAST Media GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including Manager, and Sync &...
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My Location Standalone GPS services VZW location services Enable or disable location service from GPS satellites. Enable or disable location service from Verizon Wireless. Note: Standalone GPS satellite services must be enabled to use some applications. Note: VZW location services must be enabled to use some applications.
Google location services Swipe Enable or disable use of location serivces provided by When Swipe screen lock is enabled, you unlock the device by Google. swiping your finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security. Important! By selecting Google location services, you are 1.
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Face unlock • Improve facial recognition: Follow the prompts to capture your face image in different conditions, to improve face When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone matching. who looks similar to you could unlock your device, but you •...
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Pattern • Lock automatically: Set a time period, after which the screen will lock when the backlight times out. When enabled, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the device. You can also create a PIN, as a •...
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• Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key locks the screen. When disabled, pressing the When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the Power/Lock Key dims the screen, but the screen does not lock device.
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Password • Lock instantly with power key: When enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Key locks the screen. When disabled, pressing the When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock the device. Power/Lock Key dims the screen, but the screen does not lock 1.
Encryption SIM card lock Encrypt device Set up SIM card lock As a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of your As a security measure, you can choose to require a PIN for device and require a PIN or password to decrypt the contents accessing the SIM card to use your device.
Device administration Credential storage Device administrators You can install credentials from device storage, and allow applications to access the secure certificates. Trusted Add or remove device administrators, used by some credentials are used to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi- applications when synchronizing with your device.
Personal dictionary Clear credentials Clear stored credentials. Manage your personal dictionary of words, used for word suggestions and correction. Note: This setting only appears if you have trusted certificates 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps installed. Settings Language and input Personal dictionary.
Keyboards and input methods Google voice typing Configure Google voice typing, and enable or disable it for Configure text input to your preferences. Default text input. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Choose the default method for entering text. Settings Language and input.
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• Voice input: When enabled, the Voice input key appears on the – Spell correction: When enabled, spelling is automatically Samsung keyboard, so you can easily switch to voice input. checked and corrected. • Auto capitalization: When enabled, the system automatically –...
Apps touch a key on the keyboard. Settings Language and input. • Tutorial: Learn about using the Samsung keyboard and 2. Touch Voice search for these options: predictive text. • Language: Choose the default language for voice input. • Reset settings: Set the Samsung keyboard settings, except •...
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Text-to-speech output Mouse/trackpad Text-to-speech provides readout of text. For example, you Set the cursor speed. can have the contents of messages read out to you. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Language and input Settings Language and input...
Back up and reset Automatic restore Backup and restore When enabled, Automatic restore will restore backed-up settings when you reinstall an application. Back up my data 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Enable or disable backup of your current settings and Settings Back up and restore.
Accessory Date and time Configure settings for use with optional accessories (not By default, your device receives date and time information included). from the wireless network. When you are outside network Dock coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using Date and time settings.
Accessibility Speak passwords When enabled, characters entered in password fields are Accessibility refers to special features that make using the read out by the device. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. System 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accessibility.
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Services Screen timeout TalkBack Set the period of time the screen stays on after the last key press or screen touch. The TalkBack service provides spoken feedback to help blind 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps and low-vision users. For example, it describes what you Settings Accessibility.
Developer options Hearing Configure settings related to hearing accessibility. Set options for application development. USB debugging 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accessibility. When enabled, allows debugging when the device is 2. Touch Mono audio to have audio output in mono, for attached to a PC by a USB cable.
Allow mock locations User interface Strict mode This setting is used by developers when developing applications. When enabled, the screen flashes when apps perform long 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps operations on a main thread. Settings Developer options. 1.
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Show touches Show CPU usage When enabled, the screen uses visual feedback to indicate When enabled, the screen displays an overlay to show screen touches. current CPU usage. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options.
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Transition animation scale Limit background processes Choose a scale for screen transitions. Set limits for the number of processes to run in the background. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings Developer options. Settings Developer options.
About device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps Settings About device. 2. Touch items to view details: • Software update: Check availability and install updates. •...
Section 8: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
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Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
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Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
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Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
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Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the •...
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The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with to give additional protection to the public and to account for FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an any variations in measurements. Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions...
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always near the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the law obey them.
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GALAXY. safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if WARNING! they appear to be working properly.
• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.
Never watch videos, such as a movie or clip, or play video hazard. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked games while operating a vehicle. by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear For more information, go to http://www.ctia.org.
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If you suspect damage to the present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
The Samsung Mobile Take-Back Program will provide accessories may not be available in your area. Samsung customers with a free recycling mailing label. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung Just go to mobile device by working with respected take-back http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/citizenship/...
Follow local regulations regarding disposal of mobile FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH devices and batteries AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance POWER OUTLET. with local regulations.
GPS & AGPS shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third- Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning parties providing services. System (GPS) signal for location-based applications. A GPS Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls uses satellites controlled by the U.S.
Emergency Calls years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: This mobile device, like any wireless mobile device, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks, as well Liquids of any kind as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee Keep the mobile device dry.
Responsible Listening with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device. Caution! Avoid potential hearing loss. Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud 113°F.
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• that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of time is required before you hearing could be affected. sound, settings, and equipment.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Communication Disorders Internet: National Institutes of Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 default.html Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 1-888-232-6348 TTY Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Operating Environment Internet: Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is National Institute for Occupational Safety...
Implantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the between a handheld wireless mobile device and an manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or shielded from external RF energy.
Restricting Children's Access to Your or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are Mobile Device advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station). Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the with it because they could hurt themselves and others, use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and...
Cautions • When using a headset in dry environments, static electricity can build up in the headset and cause a small quick static electrical Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not expressly approved in this document could void your shock.
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• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of network services to the offender, or legal action, or both. • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes. •...
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or Internal Batteries) ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Case 90 Days testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Other Tablet Accessories 1 Year adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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(iii) the battery has must return the Product to an authorized Tablet service been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied which it is specified.
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THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT;...
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What is the procedure for resolving disputes? For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you...
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the...
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(if any) of the Software that The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after property laws and treaties. Samsung or its suppliers own the the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless title, copyright and other intellectual property rights in the we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
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License will terminate automatically without third-party or its products and services. Purchaser agrees notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
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DEVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM PURCHASER FROM SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY EXTENT POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
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11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR (INCLUDING SECTIONS 9, 10, AND 11) SHALL APPLY TO THE RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY...
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The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
Index Accounts Calculator 49 Developer options 107 adding a Google account 31 Calendar 50 Display / Touch-Screen 126 setting up 31 Camera Display settings Airplane mode 78 picture options 51 brightness 82 Applications settings recording video 52 screen timeout 84 allow mock locations 108 taking pictures 50 Do cell phones pose a health hazard?
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FCC Notice and Cautions 133 Messages Folders 24 email 42 Health and Safety Information 112 Gmail 44 Home key 19 Messenger 45 Gmail Home screen 16 Talk 45 composing and sending 44 adding shortcuts 23 types 42 configuring your account 44 adding widgets 23 Mobile Hotspot managing your account 44...
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25 factory data 103 credential storage 97 input methods 25 Responsible Listening 129 encryption 96 using Samsung keypad 26 Restricting Children's Access to Your lock screen 91 virtual QWERTY keyboard 25 Mobile device 133 Smart Practices While Driving 119...
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adding 69 settings 78 Warranty Information 136 Widgets 23 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 65 scanning and connecting 65 settings 72 turning on or off 64 using your device as a hotspot 67 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 68 VPN 69 Wi-Fi 64 YouTube 63...