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A N D R O I D T A B L E T

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Please read this manual before operating your device,
and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Legal Notices

    EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND...
  • Page 3 ™ : “SAFE ™ ” (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark the web and where Samsung smartphone and for a Samsung device which has been tested against Galaxy Tab devices are sold. [101212] ™ Samsung’s own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN.
  • Page 4 Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Peel and the Peel logo are marks owned by Peel Technologies, Inc. and may be registered. Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at samsung.com. Legal Notices...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Multi Window Settings ..........19 WebEx ................ 26 Entering Text ............... 20 Camera and Video ............. 27 Using the Samsung Keyboard ....... 20 Taking Pictures ............27 Using Google Voice Typing ........20 Shooting Mode ............27 Camera Settings ............28...
  • Page 6 Set Notification Sounds for Samsung My Files ................ 40 Applications .............. 54 View Files ..............40 Set Samsung Keyboard Sounds ......54 S Voice ................. 41 Display Settings ............55 Video ................41 Change the Font Style and Size ......55 WatchON ..............
  • Page 7 Factory Data Reset ..........68 Language and Input Settings ........69 Set Your Default Language ........69 Select Your Default Keyboard or Input Method .. 69 Samsung Keyboard Settings ........69 Google Voice Typing Settings ....... 69 Voice Search ............70 Text-To-Speech Options .......... 70 Mouse/Trackpad Settings ........

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Front View Proximity and Gesture Sensors Front Camera 3.5mm Headset Jack Speaker Speaker Memory Card Slot Recent Apps Home Back • • 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Connect an optional Memory Card Slot: Holds an optional microSD headset (not included). memory card (not included). •...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Back View Infrared Blaster Volume Power/Lock Camera Flash Microphone USB Charger/Accessory Port • • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. Power/Lock: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or press to lock or wake up the screen. •...

  • Page 11: Prepare Your Device

    After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Warning: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 12: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turning the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power/Lock until the device Screen lock option.

  • Page 13: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Samsung Account Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. To create a Samsung account, or set up your Samsung account on your device, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 66.

  • Page 14: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device This section outlines some Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your key features of your device finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive and describes the screen and force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass icons as they appear when...

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    Home Screen Widgets Notifications Icons Status Bar Status Icons Create a Folder Home Screen Indicator Apps Shortcuts Screen • • App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite Notifications Icons: Displays new messages and applications on the Home screen. emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.

  • Page 16: Manage Home Screens

    App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any home screen. Customize your home screen Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen by adding application shortcuts, 1.

  • Page 17: Folders

    Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Adding Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1.

  • Page 18: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures

    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or “spread” by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page.

  • Page 19: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Notification Icons home screen provides device New Gmail has arrived. information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) New email has arrived on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Connected to a computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 20: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings List nearby devices Search for content Adjust screen Volume brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel calendar events, device status, also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

  • Page 21: Notification Panel Settings

    Notification Panel Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab. – or – 2. From the Notification panel, tap View all >  Edit. 3. Tap Notification panel for options: Tap Brightness and volume to be able to adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification Panel.

  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multi task by using multiple Using Multi Window applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can Activate Multi Window be used together.

  • Page 23: Window Controls

    Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap in the 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. middle of the windows. 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in Window Controls the tray and then drop it.

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard Using Google Voice Typing Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Instead of typing, speak your text input. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Type. 2. Speak your text. Special Keys Configure Google Voice Typing Tap once to use Google Voice Typing.

  • Page 25: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, including apps you download and install. From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, and uninstall/disable apps you have downloaded.

  • Page 26: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen Accessing Applications Customize the Apps Screen Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Choosing a View 2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it. The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. 3. To return to the main Home screen, press Home. 1.

  • Page 27: Google Applications

    Google Applications Chrome Google Settings Use Chrome to browse the Internet and Quickly and easily change Google app bring your open tabs, bookmarks and settings to suit your preferences. address bar data from your computer to You must be signed in to the application in your tablet.

  • Page 28: Play Books

    Play Books Play Store With Google Play Books, you can find All your favorite apps, movies and TV more than 3 million free e-books and shows, music, books, magazines, and hundreds of thousands more to buy in the games are available in Google Play Store. eBookstore.

  • Page 29: Other Applications

    Flipbook When your tablet screen automatically Use this application to access your times out, instead of a blank screen, personalized magazines. enable the Galaxy Tab S Screen Saver, an action-packed video tour of all the Visit flipboard.com to learn more.

  • Page 30: Webex

    WebEx Schedule, host, and attend meetings. View shared content and see who’s in the meeting. Meet face-to-face with two-way video. Join Cisco WebEx Training Center meetings. Visit webex.com to learn more. Applications Other Applications...

  • Page 31: Camera And Video

    4. Tap the screen to focus on the area you touched. photos strung together. 5. Tap to take the picture. Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available. Samsung Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 32: Camera Settings

    Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Samsung Apps store. ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film-camera equivalents. Low values are for stationary or brightly-lit objects.
  • Page 33 For low light situations, use a higher exposure. Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects. Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Samsung Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 34: Accounts And Contacts

    Google, Email, Facebook, and as well as contacts synchronized with your Google your Samsung account. account, compatible email programs (including Microsoft Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
  • Page 35 > Share name card via. 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap  Link. 3. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. 3. Tap beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...

  • Page 36: Favorites

    2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold on a contact to select it. 4. Tap Done. 3. Tap Menu > Add shortcut to home screen. The new shortcut displays in an empty area of the home screen. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...
  • Page 37 Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab. 3. Tap Menu > Delete groups. 4. Select groups to delete and tap Done. Samsung Applications Accounts and Contacts...

  • Page 38: Calculator

     Calendar. 3. Enter details for the event or task, and then tap 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap Menu > Done. Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Samsung Applications Calculator / Calendar...

  • Page 39: Clock

    Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. Samsung Applications Clock...

  • Page 40: Gallery

    1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Gallery. connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. 2. Tap a folder to open it. Settings: Change the Gallery settings. 3. Tap a video to view it. Samsung Applications Gallery...

  • Page 41: Sharing Images

    Share to send them to others or and then tap share them via social network services. – or – When viewing an image full screen, tap Share to send it to others or share it via social network services. Samsung Applications Gallery...

  • Page 42: Internet

    ► To open a new incognito tab, tap Menu > ► To open a new tab, tap Menu > New tab. New incognito tab. Tap a different tab to view it. Close. To close a tab, tap Samsung Applications Internet...

  • Page 43: Music Player

    2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to and create customized playlists. view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. Samsung Applications Music Player...

  • Page 44: My Files

    Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favorite Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices folders. that have media sharing activated. ► Select a folder and tap Menu > Add to Display options: Change the file manager Favorite folders. settings. Samsung Applications My Files...

  • Page 45: S Voice

    3. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap to continue playing the video in a floating window. Drag the window to any location on the screen. Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window. Samsung Applications S Voice / Video...

  • Page 46: Watchon

    WatchON Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device. Note: Important: Before initiating use, verify you have an active Internet connection available (either mobile network or Wi-Fi connection).

  • Page 47: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s Accessing Settings connections and settings, ► From the Home screen, tap Apps > add accounts, and customize  Settings. the home screen, apps, and – or – features. From the Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, •...

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access  Settings > Connections tab. to a Wireless Access Point 2.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 50: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Making Your Device Visible to communications technology that Other Bluetooth Devices allows you to connect wirelessly When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth to a number of Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains devices, such as headsets visible.

  • Page 51: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Bluetooth Devices Disconnect a Paired Device Disconnecting a paired device breaks the The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to connection between the device and your device, but establish trusted connections between your device retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point and another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 52: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. device from all networks and 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap the ON/OFF turns off connectivity features, switch to enable or disable the option. such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Page 53: Location Services

    Location Services Some apps, such as Google My Places maps, may require one or more You can save your favorite locations for use with location services be turned on services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and for full functionality.

  • Page 54: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Set up and manage Virtual Connect to a VPN Private Networks (VPNs). Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap  Settings > Connections tab > VPN. You must set a screen lock PIN or password before 2.

  • Page 55: Nearby Devices

    Receive files from other devices: If a nearby device attempts to upload data, this setting indicates the response. Printing Print to Samsung and other printers (not included). 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections tab > Printing.

  • Page 56: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Connections tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. Tap Scan to find more devices. 3. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect. Settings Screen Mirroring...

  • Page 57: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Configure the sounds and Adjust the Volume vibrations used to indicate Set the system volume level, and set default volume notifications, screen touches, for call ringtones, notifications, and other media. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.

  • Page 58: Play Tap Sounds

    Play Tap Sounds Set Samsung Keyboard Sounds Play tones when you tap or tap the screen to make Set the keyboard sounds. selections. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab.

  • Page 59: Display Settings

    Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Set the Screen Timeout Delay You can set the font style and size for all text that Choose how long the display screen remains lit after displays on the screen. you tap the screen or press any key. 1.

  • Page 60: Auto Adjust The Screen Tone

    Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Set the Tap Key Light Duration Your device will analyze the images displayed on the Set the length of time the Recent apps key and screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to Back key remain lit after you tap them. conserve battery power.

  • Page 61: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Display photos or images on 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab. the Home Screen, Lock screen, 2. Tap Wallpapers. or on both the Home and Lock 3. Tap Home Screen, Lock screen, or Home and screens.

  • Page 62: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen Choose settings for unlocking Pattern Options your screen. These options are available when Pattern is selected: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Lock screen card: Display up-to-date  Settings > Device tab. information on your lock screen. 2. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and Pattern type: Select a pattern type.
  • Page 63 Fingerprint Options Password Options These options are available when Fingerprint is These options are available when Password is selected: selected: Lock screen card: Display up-to-date Lock screen card: Display up-to-date information on your lock screen. information on your lock screen. Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home...

  • Page 64: Multi Window

    Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see “Multi Window” on page 18. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Multi window for options. Notifications Panel Customize the Notification Panel. For more information, see “Notification Panel Settings”...

  • Page 65: Toolbox

    Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Toolbox. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Tap to choose up to five apps to display in Toolbox.

  • Page 66: Accessibility

    1. From the Home screen, tap Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung  Settings > Device tab. subtitles with multimedia files when available Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles Vision with multimedia files when available. Tap TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind Google subtitles (CC) for options.

  • Page 67: Blocking Mode

    Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Blocking mode. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Configure options: Tap Turn off notifications to block all notifications. Tap Turn off alarm to block all alarms. The Set time option allows you to set Blocking mode for a specific time range or always.

  • Page 68: Users

    Users Share this tablet with multiple Use User Profiles people by creating User To access the device with a user profile, select a accounts. profile at the top right of the locked screen. Users have their own space, which they can customize with Owner their own apps, wallpaper, and user 1...

  • Page 69: Private Mode

    Change alternative password: Modify the password you set to back up your fingerprints. Screen lock: Select a screen lock. Verify Samsung account: Choose to verify your identity using your fingerprints when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings Private Mode / Fingerprint Scanner...

  • Page 70: Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts including your Google Account, Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap Samsung account, email, and  Settings > General tab. social networking accounts. 2. Tap Accounts > (Account Type). 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that Depending on the account, you account.

  • Page 71: Cloud

    2. Tap Cloud. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync account, tap Link Dropbox account. settings and backup options. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.

  • Page 72: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore...

  • Page 73: Language And Input Settings

    Choose input languages: Select languages 3. Select a keyboard. for Google voice typing. Note: Samsung keyboard is the default keyboard for Block offensive words: Hide words many this device. Additional keyboards can be downloaded people find offensive are in results of Google from the Google Play Store.

  • Page 74: Voice Search

    1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: Select between the Samsung and Goggle text-to-speech engines. Tap next to each TTS engine for options. Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.

  • Page 75: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > General tab. date and time information from 2. Tap Date and time. the wireless network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.

  • Page 76: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used Apps and OS Usage: Battery usage displays in percentages per application. for device activities. – Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or an app to view they are affecting battery 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 77: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once a memory card has been installed in your format an optional memory card device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
  • Page 78 Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on When you install a memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for the memory card, unmount the card before removing use.

  • Page 79: Security

    Verify apps: Block or warn before installing deleted remotely. apps that may cause harm. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account Warning: Enabling installation of third-party and enable Google location service to use Remote applications can cause your device and personal data controls.

  • Page 80: Security Update Service

    2. Tap Security for options: Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.

  • Page 81: About Your Device

    Google legal information, Samsung legal information, Safety information, and Privacy alert. Report diagnostic info: Give consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung to help improve the quality and performance of its products and services. Device name: View and change your device’s name.

  • Page 82: Applications

    Applications Access settings to your default Downloaded applications, Contacts, Email, Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Gallery, Internet, Calendar, and 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice.  Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the Application Manager downloaded applications on your device.

  • Page 83: Default Applications

    SD Card Note: Options vary by application. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your memory card (not included). Default Applications 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Set and manage your default applications.  Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.

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