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  • Page 1: User Manual

    L T E T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your tablet, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS. ©2013 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile tablet? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support...
  • Page 4 are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. ® ® , DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Wallpapers ......25 Creating a Samsung Account ....6 Using the Multi Window .
  • Page 6 Using the Handwriting Feature ... . . 43 Video Player ......77 Using Google Voice Typing .
  • Page 7 Group Play ......104 Samsung Link ......113 Help .
  • Page 8 Bluetooth ......120 Developer Options ..... .151 Data Usage .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual Understanding This User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of All screen images in this manual are simulated.

  • Page 10: Battery

    Text Conventions Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved This manual provides condensed information about how to accessories are designed to maximize battery life. use your device. To make this possible, the following text Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty conventions are used to represent often-used steps: and may cause damage.
  • Page 11 2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully Accessory Port. charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

  • Page 12: Installing The Sim Card

    4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face downward and from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from that the notched corner of the card goes in first. the device.

  • Page 13: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Setting Up Your Device Turning Your Device On When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some Press and hold the Power/Lock Key screens can be skipped (touch Skip) or re-displayed (touch Back).

  • Page 14: Creating A Samsung Account

    Creating a Samsung Account An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as ChatON and Samsung Hub. If you did not create a Samsung account when you first set up your tablet, follow these steps:...

  • Page 15: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Retrieving Your Google Account 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Password A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: Incorrect Correct 1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to http://google.com/accounts.

  • Page 16: Locking And Unlocking The Touch Screen

    Locking and Unlocking the Touch 3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose Screen the slot. 4. Gently press in on the memory card (1), so that it pops 1. Press to lock the touch screen. out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2). 2.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device • This section outlines key features of your device and Messaging includes Gmail, Email (corporate and personal), Google describes the screen and the icons that appear when the Talk (Instant Messaging), Google+, and Messenger device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the •...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds. 2. Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness automatically and when taking photos with the front-facing Camera.

  • Page 19: Back View

    Back View 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones. 2. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking. 3. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home Screen 1. Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some widgets are found on the Home screen by default. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 23. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual 2.

  • Page 21: Extended Home Screen

    Extended Home Screen • Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on the Home screen. The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more • Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.

  • Page 22: Navigating Your Device

    Default Home Page: Touch the Home icon at the upper right corner of a panel to set it as the default home screen. 3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a panel to a new location. 4. Touch Back to return to the Home screen Navigating Your Device Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.

  • Page 23: S Pen

    Screen Navigation For example: • Touch Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in. • Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out. Touch items to select or launch them. For example: S Pen • Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text. •...

  • Page 24: Pen Settings

    S Pen Settings Removing the S Pen From Your Device There are several settings available that control the behavior The S Pen is conveniently stored in your device to make it of the S Pen. For example, you can choose a sound that will easy to find.

  • Page 25: Using The S Pen

    Using the S Pen To open the Popup Note Mini App: There are several different functions you can perform by using Hold the S Pen button and double-tap the screen. the S Pen. S Pen Screen Operations The S Pen can be used for various screen operations. •...

  • Page 26: Notifications

    Status Details S Pen Screen Capture To capture a screen image, hold the S Pen button and press To display the current date and time, battery status, and Wi-Fi and hold the S Pen anywhere on the screen. Files are saved connectivity status, open Status Details.
  • Page 27 The Quick Settings pop-up displays. • GPS: Touch to enable or disable Standalone GPS services. For more information, refer to “Use GPS Satellites” on page 134. • Reading mode: Touch this to optimize the screen for reading. • Sound / Vibrate / Mute: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.
  • Page 28 • Multi window: When enabled, multiple screens may display Download: An application or file is being downloaded or at one time. has been downloaded to the device. 3. Touch the Brightness slider and drag it to set the Download Successful: A recent application download or brightness or touch Auto to allow the device to set update completed successfully.
  • Page 29 GPS Active: Displays when GPS is active. Blocking Mode: Notifications for selected features are disabled. For more information, refer to “Blocking Mode” on page 127. Software update: There may be a software update available for this device. For more information, refer to Event: This is a notification for one or more events.

  • Page 30: Status Bar

    Status Bar Flight Mode: Indicates that the Flight Mode is active, which allows you to use many of your device’s features, The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons to but it cannot access online information or applications. show network status, battery power, and other details.

  • Page 31: Primary Shortcuts

    Primary Shortcuts 3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen displays, then slide your finger where you want to place Primary Shortcuts display at the bottom of the main Home the icon and release it. screen. Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to Tip: The default for the main Home screen is the center Home place the widget, otherwise the widget will not be added screen.

  • Page 32: Folders

    Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen 2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen options pop-up displays and then touch Apps and pop-up displays and then touch Folder. widgets. The Create folder pop-up displays. 3.

  • Page 33: Wallpapers

    Removing a Folder • Gallery: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch Done Touch and hold the folder until the Remove icon to save the picture as wallpaper. Touch Cancel to cancel. displays, then drag the folder to the Remove icon.

  • Page 34: Using The Multi Window

    Using the Multi Window 2. Tap the tab to open the application panel showing all the available Multi window apps. This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. To deactivate Multi window: Press and hold the Back key ( ).
  • Page 35 Note: This is a quick way to get the tab out of the way if you Note: Notice that when the apps are visible, the tab turns a dark can’t get to a button or option behind it. grey. Its only in this state that the entire panel can be relocated.
  • Page 36 Customizing the Multi Window apps 4. Tap Done once you have completed the removal process. The applications found within the apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or To restore a Multi window application: removed.
  • Page 37 Note: Only applications found within the Multi-window panel Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a can be active atop another current application on the split screen view containing both the initial app and the screen. new Multi window app. Each application is still When launching applications that contain multimedia files independent of the other.

  • Page 38: Apps Screen

    To increase the size of a desired application window: 2. Touch Menu ➔ View type. 1. With the two applications shown in a split screen, locate 3. Touch Customizable grid. the Border bar indicating the edge of the app window. Menu ➔...

  • Page 39: Memory Card

    In the Applications section, each application that is available 2. After mounting the SD card, touch Format SD card. on the Applications screen is listed and described. If the 3. Follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of the card. application is also described in another section of this user Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Computer manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is...

  • Page 40: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts

    ➔ Add account. • Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. 2. Touch the account type. • ChatON: Add your ChatON account. For more information, refer to 3.

  • Page 41: Contacts

    Contacts • Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the on-screen keyboard to input information. Store contact information for your friends, family, and • Touching the check box next to some fields may make colleagues to quickly access information or to send a message.

  • Page 42: Contacts Display Options

    Contacts Display Options 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information. There are various ways to display your Contacts and general 3. Touch Edit. Contacts settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 4. Continue entering contact information. For more ➔...

  • Page 43: Joining Contacts

    Linked Contacts Separating Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including ➔ Contacts. Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its device, you may have multiple contacts for one person.

  • Page 44: Groups

    Groups Tip: Set up a contact record for yourself to share your Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts information with others. faster or to quickly send messages to group members. Creating a New Group 3. At the prompt, choose a sending method such as Bluetooth.

  • Page 45: Adding Group Members

    Renaming a Group 4. Touch Select all or the name of each group to delete. 5. Touch Delete to delete the groups. Choose from To rename a group that you created: Group only or Group and group members. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Adding Group Members ➔...

  • Page 46: Favourites

    Removing Group Members 3. Touch the Star next to the contact name so that it turns gold To remove contacts from a group: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Tip: You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred ➔...
  • Page 47 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Contacts. 2. Touch a contact to display it. 3. Touch the Star next to the contact’s name so that it turns gray to remove it from the Favourites list. Contacts and Accounts...

  • Page 48: Section 4: Entering Text

    (Portrait) or You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when keyboard match your key touches to common words and entering text.

  • Page 49: Entering Upper And Lower Case Letters

    For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 141. Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters The default case is initial capital (Abc). Enter upper and lower case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle 2. Touch one of the keyboard types to display it.

  • Page 50: Editing Text

    You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed Note: Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings. For within and across apps. However, some apps do not support more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard Settings”...

  • Page 51: Using The Handwriting Feature

    2. If necessary, open the Quick Settings panel, tap Choose To paste previously copied text: input method and then touch Samsung keyboard. 1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied text.

  • Page 52: Using Google Voice Typing

    4. Use your finger tip or the S Pen to write out each 3. Touch Handwriting. character. You can print or use cursive. For more information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 141. As you write, suggestions are offered in the word options area in case the correct letters were not recognized.
  • Page 53 4. Touch to display the Samsung keyboard. Entering Text...

  • Page 54: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and and other features associated with messaging. receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and Types of Messages audio messages) to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.

  • Page 55: Message Options

    Message Options Note: The main Home screen initially contains the Messaging Options before composing a message icon. If you delete it, or if you want to access 1. From the main Home screen, tap Messaging Messaging from another Home screen, you must tap Apps ➔...
  • Page 56 • • Add subject: allows you to add a subject line. Calendar allows you to add an event from your calendar. Select the desired event and tap Done. • Discard: erase the message and return to the Messaging • screen. Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing Adding attachments to a message your location.

  • Page 57: Viewing New Received Messages

    Viewing New Received Messages To access message thread options: • From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the message 1. When you receive a new message, the new message thread to display the following options: icon will appear at the top of your screen. •...

  • Page 58: Deleting Messages

    • View message details: displays details for the currently 2. Tap selected message bubble. 3. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a word or phrase to Deleting Messages search for, then tap 4. All messages that contain the search string you entered Deleting a single message thread are displayed.
  • Page 59 • Text message limit: allows you to set a limit on how many text • Auto-retrieve: allows the message system to retrieve messages can be in one conversation. messages automatically. • Multimedia message limit: allows you to set a limit on how •...

  • Page 60: Gmail

    Gmail • Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you will receive CB messages on. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Notifications settings: email. • Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on Tip: To set up your Google account on your device, use your status bar.
  • Page 61 – or – 2. Touch Menu for these options: • Refresh: Update your device from the Gmail servers. Touch New to create a new account. • Manage labels: Determine settings for each label. • At the Your name screen, enter your first and last name, and •...

  • Page 62: Composing And Sending Gmail

    • Move to : Move the conversation to a message folder. • Report phishing: Report the conversations as potential phishing to aquire information such as usernames, • Change labels : Relocate the conversations to the passwords and any other sensitive content. Inbox, Personal, Receipts, Travel, or Work folder and then Composing and Sending Gmail touch OK.

  • Page 63: Email

    • Discard: Touch Discard to delete the message. 3. Your account’s incoming server settings are different depending on the kind of email service for the account. • Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to If you are asked What type of account?, touch the type of “Gmail Account Settings”...

  • Page 64: Managing Your Email Accounts

    The device communicates with the appropriate server to • Priority sender inbox: Use this setting to assign an email set up your account and synchronize your email. When account for all outgoing emails. complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the •...

  • Page 65: Composing And Sending Email

    • Sort by: Choose a method for listing your email 4. Touch the Subject field to enter a subject. conversations. 5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your • View mode: Choose how to view your email conversations. email.

  • Page 66: Google Talk

    Redo: Restore the previously erased input. Eraser: Erase drawn content, set the eraser size. Insert: Choose an item to insert into the message 7. Touch Save to save the email to the Drafts folder, from the listed apps, such as Images, S Note, Calendar, Contacts, and Location.

  • Page 67: Options While Chatting

    Open Talk and Sign In If your friend accepts your invitation, they are added to your Friends list in Talk and you can share each others Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Talk. status in Talk and other applications. If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a View and Accept an Invitation to Become a Google Account screen displays.
  • Page 68 1. Touch to search your chats for a word, to invite • Help: Displays additional help information. another friend to chat, to invite this friend to video • Send feedback: Fill out a Google feedback form. chat, or to invite this friend to voice chat. Note: If you touch the REMOVE option, touch Add friend 2.
  • Page 69 3. Touch a Friend’s entry to display the Chat entries for • IM notifications: Set whether to open a dialog, display a that Friend. notification in the System Bar, or neither, when you receive a text chat. Google Talk Settings •...

  • Page 70: Google

    • Clear search history: Erases your search history. No previous 2. Touch Menu ➔ Help and then touch a topic to searches are shown until you search for new words. learn more about using Google+. Messenger • Manage account: Opens the Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts”...
  • Page 71 “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 6. – or – Tap Skip if you have already signed in to your Samsung account. 3. Enter your real name and tap 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a buddy and begin your chat session.

  • Page 72: Section 6: Music

    Section 6: Music ➔ Play Music This section explains how to use the music features of your 1. From the Home screen, tap device including the Music app and the Music Player, and the All music on your device and external SD card is Music Hub.

  • Page 73: Music Player

    Music Player 2. Touch Search and use the keyboard to type the name of an artist, album, or song. Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed Music Player Options and Settings memory card. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps To use Music Player options and configure settings: ➔...

  • Page 74: Managing Playlists

    – Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off – or – automatically by touching one of the time values. Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch Music menu Menu ➔ Add music in portrait Add music or –...

  • Page 75: Playing Music

    Accessing the Music Player Playing a Playlist 1. Touch the Playlists tab. If you navigate away from the Music Player application and 2. Touch Favourites, Most played, or Recently added, or music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed in the System Bar.
  • Page 76 • Volume: Touch to toggle Silent and Sound mode, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust playback volume. • SoundAlive: Touch to view and set SoundAlive options. •...
  • Page 77 Options While Playing a Song • End: This option returns you to the home screen. There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Music Player, touch a song or an album, and then a song.

  • Page 78: Section 7: Photos And Video

    Section 7: Photos and Video This section explains how to use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder as well as the Image Viewer and Gallery to view and manage photos and videos. Camera Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos.

  • Page 79: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Use the Up and Down volume keys or Pinch the screen to zoom in or out. While taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are represented by To configure settings, see “Camera Settings” on icons on the left or top of the screen.
  • Page 80 Configuring Camera Settings – Share shot: Share photos with other users via Wi-Fi Direct. A Wi-Fi Direct connection is required. To configure Camera settings: – Buddy photo share: Take and share photos with friends via While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or face detection.
  • Page 81 • ISO: This value determines how sensitive the light meter is on • Storage: Set whether to store you photos on your device or your digital camera. Use a lower ISO number to make your on your memory card, if one is installed. camera less sensitive to light, a higher ISO number to take •...
  • Page 82 Camcorder 7. To delete the photo being displayed, touch Delete and then touch Delete to delete the photo or Cancel to Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high-definition exit. video in 1080p resolution. 8. Touch Slideshow to display a slide show of the 1.

  • Page 83: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos Camcorder Settings Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Camera. While taking videos, use the camcorder settings to configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings are 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder represented by icons on the left side of the screen. setting.

  • Page 84: Viewing Videos With The Image Viewer

    • Use the volume key as: Press the volume key to zoom in or Note: What you see on screen will not correspond to the zoom out. luminance of the actual video taken. • GPS tag: Touch to switch the GPS tag on or off. •...

  • Page 85: Video Player

    4. To set the video as a favorite, touch Favorites. – or – 5. Touch Share to share the video. Touch an option, Touch Rewind to restart the video or such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen Fast Forward to end the video. instructions.
  • Page 86 5. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch the • Edit: Touch Trim or Video editor (download from Samsung screen to display or hide on-screen playback controls. Apps).

  • Page 87: Gallery

    • Tag buddy: Assign a name to a person in a photo. For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 82. Gallery • Add weather tag: Choose from Sunny day, Cloudy day, Rainy day, Snowy day, or Clear night. Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
  • Page 88 • New album: Create a new album. Use the keyboard to enter Thumbnails for each photo and video in the group a name for the album. display. • Hidden Items: Touch this icon to show items that have 3. Touch Camera to take a photo or video.
  • Page 89 • Face tag: Set whether to look for a face in this picture. • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. • Tag buddy: Assign a name to a person in a photo. • Rename: Enter an new file name.
  • Page 90 There are three options for videos that are not playing: Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen. • Tag buddy: Assign a name to a person in a photo. A crop photo screen displays. • Rename: Enter an new file name. •...

  • Page 91: Sharing Photos And Videos

    4. Touch Resume to resume playing the video. 5. Touch and drag the white dot on the progress bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.

  • Page 92: Section 8: Connections

    Section 8: Connections Entering Text in a Field Your device includes features to connect to the Internet and to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. • While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY Internet keyboard to enter text.
  • Page 93 Using Browser Windows 3. Touch a match to complete the URL. – or – You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows. Continue entering characters and touch the Go key to 1. From a Home screen, touch Internet.

  • Page 94: Wi-Fi

    Internet Quick Controls 5. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch Settings ➔ Labs and touch Quick controls to Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while uncheck it. browsing the internet. Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, touch Internet.

  • Page 95: Wi-Fi Direct

    Turning Wi-Fi On Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually Apps ➔ 4. From a Home screen, touch Settings By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to ➔ Wi-Fi. compatible in-range WAPs.
  • Page 96 3. At the top of the Wi-Fi screen, tap the Wi-Fi Direct 1. View the information that you want to share. For button. example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera viewer or My Files folder, then touch the Your device will begin to search for other devices Share, Share via, or Send via option.

  • Page 97: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications information between your device and the target device. technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. Tip: After pairing, your device and the target device recognize You do not need to line up the devices to send information each other and exchange information without having to...

  • Page 98: Sharing Data With A Bluetooth Device

    Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device To send data to a Bluetooth device: To receive data from a Bluetooth device: 1. Select a file or item from an appropriate application. 1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On or Off”...

  • Page 99: Managing Downloads

    Wi-Fi network. At that time, the download resumes Kies Via Wi-Fi automatically. The Downloads app can also be used to view Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your and manage these queued files. device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in your from your device directly by connecting to the PC.

  • Page 100: Synchronizing With Windows Media Player

    Synchronizing with Windows Media Note: Samsung Kies works on both PC and Macintosh Player computers. Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Connecting With Samsung Kies via Wi-Fi 1. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.

  • Page 101: Connecting As A Mass Storage Device

    Connecting as a Mass Storage Device You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.

  • Page 102: Section 9: Applications

    Section 9: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is To update the applications: available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to navigate 1. Touch the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status through that particular application.

  • Page 103: Alarm

    Global GPS turn-by-turn navigation, mapping, and Point of • Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the Interest content is available for three continents, including desired value. North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Western Europe, • Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the and China, where wireless coverage is available.

  • Page 104: Anote Hd

    aNote HD • Delete: Delete the alarm. – or – Use ANote HD to easily and effectively managing your life on the go. Use the tabs to choose the categories for notes, such Touch Delete, touch the existing alarms you want to as creating a shopping list and check things off on-the-go.
  • Page 105 Settings – Startup: This passcode is used in locking individual folders, the entire application and when using this Touch to access Settings: application. Use the OFF / ON icon to enable • Help & Support: This help option provides Screen this option.

  • Page 106: Calculator

    • Backup/Restore via USB : Use this option to Backup 8. For scientific functions such as sin, ln, cos, log, tan, and Restore files. rotate your device to landscape mode. Tap the Create a New Backup option to create a current 9.

  • Page 107: Creating An Event Or Task

    • Week: Display the current week. Touch a week at the bottom 5. Touch and then Add event, Add task, or Add memo of the screen to display a different week. to add a new event to your calendar. For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or Task”...

  • Page 108: Camera

    Calendar Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Calendar. To set up Calendar preferences: 2. Double-tap the date for which you want to enter an 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps event or task. ➔ Calendar. – or – Menu ➔...

  • Page 109: Chaton

    ChatON Downloads Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, device that has a mobile phone number. Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage.

  • Page 110: Dropbox

    Flipboard 6. Touch Sort by size or Sort by date, at the bottom of the Downloads pop-up, to switch back and forth. Touch This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of Clear list to cancel the download and clear the download everything being shared with you.

  • Page 111: Gmail

    1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 2. Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display ➔ Game Hub. matching searches. – or – A Disclaimer screen displays. Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and 2. Read the Disclaimer and touch Confirm. clearly.

  • Page 112: Google Settings

    Google Settings Group Play Google Settings provides shortcuts to your settings for Apps Group Play is an easy way to share files in real time with with Google+ Sign-in, Google+, Play games, Location, Maps others who are on the same Wi-Fi network. Group Play can be &...

  • Page 113: Help

    Learning Hub 2. If Not connected is displayed on the left side of the screen, touch Wi-Fi settings to connect to a Wi-Fi Samsung Learning Hub provides free access to 6,000 textbooks and video lectures from 30 different content network.

  • Page 114: Local

    Maps Apps ➔ From a Home screen, touch Learning Hub. Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, Local and other location-based information. Google Local is an application that uses Google Maps and Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some your location to help you find destinations, such as features require Standalone or Google location services.

  • Page 115: Messaging

    Messenger Touch • Touch an icon on the map to display information about the location. With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends For example, your location is indicated by a flashing icon. together into a simple group conversation. Maps Menu For more information, refer to “Messenger”...

  • Page 116: Navigation

    Note: You may have to touch one or more subfolders before Mark files: Touch the box to the left of each you encounter files. file or next to the folder to select all files in the folder. Then touch copy, cut, delete, or send via in the Application bar.

  • Page 117: Paper Artist

    From a Home screen, touch Apps The Google Play Books main screen displays. ➔ Navigation. Note: You may be asked to create or sign on to your Google Navigation Menu account. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your While viewing a map: Gmail Account”...

  • Page 118: Play Movies

    Play Movies Play Store The Play Movies app is a new application for select Android Google Play Store provides access to downloadable devices. Any movie you rent from the Google Play Store can applications and games to install on your device. It also allows be downloaded for offline viewing through this application.

  • Page 119: Polaris Office

    Readers Hub 5. Touch Open to open the app on your device. Samsung Readers Hub is a one stop shop for books, 6. Touch Update to immediately update the app on your magazines and newspapers from around the world.

  • Page 120: S Note

    The Samsung Disclaimer for S Voice displays. Samsung Apps 2. Touch Confirm. Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even The Terms of Service displays. smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of 3. Touch Terms of service and Privacy policy to read those applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, documents and then touch Agree.

  • Page 121: Samsung Link

    Link 5. Press Menu ➔ Help and notices for additional 2. Tap Sign in to sign into your Samsung Account if you information. have not already done so. Samsung Link 3. If prompted, read the on-screen message about network...
  • Page 122 Configuring Samsung Link Settings Registered devices: displays the name of all devices you ahve registered for use with Samsung Link. Tap the name of Samsung Link must first be configured prior to its initial use. this device to change the device name.

  • Page 123: Settings

    Important! Make sure all communicating devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi. Settings 1. Launch Samsung Link on the target device (such as an Configure your device to your preferences. Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc.). For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 118.

  • Page 124: Talk

    Peel suggests Top Pick TV shows for you based on what you Note: Video Hub service requires a Samsung account and watch and like. Instead of a long, boring channel grid, Peel depends on service availability. presents an easy-to-use mosaic of your favorite shows, filtered by type and genre in the order you like.

  • Page 125: Youtube

    1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 6. Touch Remove to delete entries. Touch the box ➔ World Clock. next to the locations you want to delete so that a check mark displays, then touch Delete. A map of the world displays with the locations you have added flagged.

  • Page 126: Section 10: Settings

    Section 10: Settings Turning Wi-Fi On or Off This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for available, in-range Wireless Access Points From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ (WAPs).

  • Page 127: Advanced Settings

    Add Wi-Fi Network • Network notification: Have your device alert you to new Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Touch Network notification To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by to turn notifications On or Off. When enabled, a check mark entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security type, and other properties: appears in the check box.

  • Page 128: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Settings ➔ Wi-Fi. Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set 2. Touch the OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi on. your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility. Turning Bluetooth On or Off 3.

  • Page 129: Data Usage

    Additional Bluetooth Settings Data Usage When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. Monitor and mange your device’s data usage capabilities. Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Settings Features include activation/deactivation of network data ➔ Bluetooth. usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and view application data usage.

  • Page 130: More Settings

    5. Touch and drag the white vertical lines to adjust the time Options display for Flight mode, Mobile networks, frames. Tethering and portable hotspot, VPN, Nearby devices, AllShare Cast, and Kies via Wi-Fi. 6. Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the current cycle or define your own by selecting Change Flight Mode cycle.

  • Page 131: Mobile Networks

    Mobile networks Apps ➔ 1. From the Home screen, touch Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Mobile networks. Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable 2. Tap Access Point Names. the Mobile networks options.
  • Page 132 USB tethering Apps ➔ 1. From the Home screen, touch Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Mobile networks. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ More settings ➔ Tethering and portable 2. Tap Network operators. hotspot. All available networks are displayed, with the current network connection at the top of the list.
  • Page 133 Adding a Basic VPN 6. Tap Save. 7. Press for the following options: Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN • Timeout settings: allows you to set the time your device will protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), L2TP/ be available as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

  • Page 134: Nearby Devices

    • IPSec Hybrid RSA 3. In the Advanced section, set the following options: • Shared contents: Select the content to share. Choices are: 6. Enter the Server address and any other required fields Videos, Photos, and Music. (dependent upon the Type selected). •...

  • Page 135: Home Screen Mode

    Kies via Wi-Fi 3. Tap Apply. Blocking Mode Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and When enabled, notifications for selected features are disabled. from your device directly by connecting to the PC. Kies via Wi- 1.

  • Page 136: Sound

    Sound 2. Touch and drag the sliders to set the Vibration intensity: • Notification: Vibration intensity for alerts to other events. Volume • Haptic feedback: Vibration intensity for the Haptic feedback. Set the volume level for all types of sounds. 3.

  • Page 137: Display

    3. Touch Haptic feedback to enable a vibration when • Screen mode: allows you to select from several different color softkeys are pressed. modes. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check • Reading mode: optimizes the screen for reading on selected box.

  • Page 138: Storage

    Mounting an SD Card • Touch key light duration: allows you to set the time that the touch keys located on the bottom of your tablet are lit. 1. Install an SD card. For more information, refer to “Installing a Memory Card” on page 7. •...

  • Page 139: Power Saving Mode

    Battery Formatting an SD Card When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your See how much battery power is used for device activities. music and photo files that are stored on the card because 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔...
  • Page 140 3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the Warning! Because this device can be configured with system Menu ➔ Sort by size or Downloaded tabs, touch software not provided by or supported by Google or Sort by name. any other company, you operate this device at your 4.

  • Page 141: Location Services

    Menu ➔ 5. Touch Reset app preferences to reset Warning! Not all services can be stopped. Stopping services preferences set for disabled apps, disabled app may have undesirable consequences on the notifications, default apps and background data application or Android System. restrictions for apps.

  • Page 142: Lock Screen

    Use GPS Satellites • Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Settings • Face unlock: Look at your tablet to unlock it. Follow the ➔ Location services. on-screen instructions to set up Face unlock. 2.
  • Page 143 • Shortcuts: Touch the OFF / ON icon to turn this • Wake up in lock screen: Unlock the screen using wake-up option on or off. Touch Shortcuts to add up to four application command when swipe or motion lock is enabled. shortcuts to the lock screen.

  • Page 144: Security

    2. Touch Owner information and then touch Show owner info Note: This option only appears when a screen lock option is on lock screen to enable or disable the option. active. 3. Touch the text field and use the keyboard to enter the text to display on the lock screen.
  • Page 145 Settings Opens the SamsungDive web page (www.samsungdive.com) ➔ Security ➔ SIM Change Alert. where you can find more information and sign up for the service. 2. Tap Sign in and sign in to your Samsung account. – or – Settings...

  • Page 146: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Set up SIM card lock Make passwords visible Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make When enabled, password characters display briefly as you unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on touch them while entering passwords. your SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code. 1.

  • Page 147: Trusted Credentials

    3. Read the message and touch OK to allow installation of A scrolling screen displays the details. non-Google Play applications. 4. Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and touch When enabled, a check mark appears in the check Disable to disable a System certificate or Remove to box.

  • Page 148: Language And Input

    2. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a 2. Touch Default and select an input method (Samsung certificate and follow the prompts to install. keyboard). Clear Credentials – or – Tap Set up input methods to configure the available input Clear stored credentials.
  • Page 149 Style. To configure the Samsung keyboard: – Clear remote data: Delete your anonymous data stored on Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display the the personalization server. following options: – Clear personalised data: Remove all personalized data • Input languages: Used to set a default text entry language.
  • Page 150 • Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth on-screen key. headset when connected. • Tutorial: Displays help for using the Samsung keyboard and Voice output provides audible readout of text, for example, the XT9 predictive text. contents of email messages.

  • Page 151: Cloud

    3. Touch OK to save your setting. Cloud and input. 2. Touch Text-to-speech output and select the preferred Back up your personal data using your Samsung Account or TTS engine. use a Dropbox account to sync your device content. 3. Touch next to the preferred TTS engine and Apps ➔...

  • Page 152: Back Up And Reset

    Back Up and Reset Automatic Restore When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you You can also back up your data to the Google server and reset reinstall an application. your device to its factory defaults. Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Settings Backup and Restore ➔...

  • Page 153: Accounts

    4. A green button will appear next to the account type once Note: If you have set up your Samsung account, it has to be you have created an account. Your accounts will also be deleted before performing this function.

  • Page 154: Motion

    Synchronizing a Accounts Motion By default, all managed accounts are synchronized. You can It is possible to control certain aspects of your tablet by simply also manually sync all current accounts. tilting it. You can tilt your tablet to reduce or enlarge the 1.

  • Page 155: S Pen

    S Pen When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box and, when the pen is attached, your tablet does not Pen Attach/Detach Sound try to detect it. To set the sound that is made when the pen is attached or Air View detached from your tablet: 1.

  • Page 156: Accessory

    Accessory When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. This menu allows you to select the Dock sound, Audio output Quick Command Settings mode, and Audio output options when using a car or desk dock. To create pen gestures to open selected applications or Dock perform tasks: 1.

  • Page 157: Date And Time

    Date and Time 8. Tap Select date format and tap the date format type. Accessibility By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network Accessibility services are special features to make using the coverage, you may want to set date and time information device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.
  • Page 158 Apps ➔ 1. From a Home screen, touch Settings Tip: Swipe down from the top of the screen to display the Quick ➔ Accessibility. Settings panel. Touch Screen rotation to enable or disable 2. Touch TalkBack to activate TalkBack. the auto-rotate feature. For more information, refer to “Quick Settings”...

  • Page 159: Developer Options

    When enabled, a check mark appears in the check 3. Touch Mono audio. When Mono audio is enabled, you box. can listen through one earphone to mono audio sound. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check To set voice output settings: box.
  • Page 160 2. Touch the OFF / ON icon at the top of the • Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. screen to activate developer options. • Show pointer location: Highlights the data that was touched on the screen. Caution! These settings are intended for development use only. •...

  • Page 161: About Device

    • Do not keep activities: Destroys every activity as soon as the • Legal information: Display Open source licenses, Google application is closed. legal, Samsung legal and License settings information. • Limit background processes: Sets the number of processes that can run in the background.

  • Page 162: Software Update

    Software Update 4. When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start The Software Update feature enables you to use your device screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If to connect to the network and download any new software directly to your device.
  • Page 163 Settings...

  • Page 164: Section 11: Health And Safety

    Section 11: Health and Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength remove the battery.
  • Page 165 When using your phone in the car: Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and • Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial request permission before using the phone near medical and re-dial. equipment.

  • Page 166: Caring For The Battery

    • • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. your vehicle’s engine. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 167: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions • t’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable and Industry Canada Notice performance. When used correctly, the battery can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Cautions • Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly time.
  • Page 168 installation; if this equipment does cause harmful interference highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in to radio or television reception, which can be determined by operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try the level reported to Industry Canada.

  • Page 169: Owner's Record

    Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.

  • Page 170: Index

    Index messaging 107 settings 71 Applications settings taking photos 70 Accessibility 149 USB debugging 152 ChatON 62 Hearing 151 Audio Contacts Mobility 151 Output Mode 148 creating 33 Services 150 display options 34 System 149 exporting and importing 36 Vision 150 Back button 14 groups 36 Accounts...
  • Page 171 Downloads Maps 106 wallpaper 25 managing 91 Navigation 108 Hotspots 122 Dropbox 102 Play Store 110 YouTube 117 Icons Google Messenger 62 Email Status Bar 22 Google Play 110 Combined view 56 Industry Canada 159 Google Search 103 composing and sending 57 Infrared Blaster 11 Google Settings 104 Internet 84...
  • Page 172 Message Options 47 Restoring Apps 28 Message Search 50 Running Multiple Apps 28 Pairing with Bluetooth 89 Messages Switch Arrangement 29 Photo ID email 55 Tab Repositioning 26 setting 82 Gmail 52 Using 26 Photos types 46 Music Gallery 79 Messaging 46 creating a playlist 66 sharing 83...
  • Page 173 Sound settings Samsung Link 113 recording 75 notifications 128 Sharing Media 115 sharing 83 volume 128 Samsung Link Settings 114 Voice Search 103 Specific Absorption Rates 160 SAR 160 Volume Key 11 Status Bar 22 Screen Capture 105 Securing your device...
  • Page 174 Wi-Fi Direct 21 Windows Media Player synchronizing with 92 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 89 Wi-Fi 86 World Clock 116 XT9 Predictive Text 141 YouTube 117...

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