Samsung Galaxy Tab E User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Tab E User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: 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 3: Legal Notices

    Open Source Software All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Some software components of this product, including or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
  • Page 4 SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED Modification of Software WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE...
  • Page 5 Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Do you have questions about your with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee Samsung Mobile Device? may be required.
  • Page 6: Legal Information

    Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Full written terms and detailed information about Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
  • Page 7 Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Health and Safety • Warranty Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > Warranty • EULA Settings > About device > Legal information > Samsung legal > End User License Agreement Legal Notices...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Applications ..........1 ............32 Apps List Front View ..............33 ..............2 Google Applications ........36 Back View ..............4 Verizon Applications ........39 Assemble Your Device ........6 Other Applications ..........40 Set Up Your Device ......... 9 Calculator ..............42 Set Up Accounts on Your Device...
  • Page 9 Music Player Users ............69 .................111 My Files Location ..............72 ..............112 Video Player Lock Screen and Security ............75 ....114 Privacy Settings ..........119 Settings ..............78 Accounts ..............120 About Settings ............79 Language and Input ........122 Airplane Mode ............80 Backup and Reset ........126 Wi-Fi Settings ............81 Date and Time ...........128...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.
  • Page 11: Front View

    Front View USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port Front camera Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...
  • Page 12 Here are some key features found on the front of your device. • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of yourself. • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included).
  • Page 13: Back View

    Back View Speaker Rear camera Power key SIM card slot Volume key Memory card slot Microphone Getting Started Back View...
  • Page 14 Here are some key features found on the back of your device. • Memory card slot: Install an optional memory card (not included) for storage of files. • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
  • Page 15: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your 1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, locate and open the SIM card slot cover. device. 2. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot Install the SIM Card (as shown) until it clicks into place.
  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 17 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and has only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
  • Page 18: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Screen lock option.
  • Page 19 Set Up a Secure Screen Lock The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 114. Getting Started Set Up Your Device...
  • Page 20: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google content and apps on your device. Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn...
  • Page 21: Know Your Device

    Know Your Device This section outlines some key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your device and of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using describes the screen and icons as excessive force or a metallic object when they appear when the device is in pressing on the touch screen may damage the...
  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Status icons Notification icons Widget Apps folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 23 Here are some features of the Home screen. • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. • Apps folder: Apps can be grouped together in folders and placed on a Home screen. • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of the Applications available.
  • Page 24: Manage Home Screens

    The Home screen is the starting point for 2. Use these options to manage screens: • using your device. Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. Customize your Home screen by adding application •...
  • Page 25: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Change the Wallpaper You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Change the look of the Home and Lock screens Home screen. with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1.
  • Page 26 Widgets Folders Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates Create a Folder right on the Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, browser You can create a folder on a Home screen.
  • Page 27 Add a Folder to a Home Screen Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a Home screen 1. From an Apps screen, touch and hold an app folder. 2. Drag the folder onto a Home screen and release it. Remove a Folder from a Home Screen 1.
  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information (such as GPS is enabled. network status and battery charge) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Vibrate mode is enabled. Status Icons Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 29 Notification Icons New Gmail has arrived. New email has arrived. Know Your Device Status Bar...
  • Page 30: Navigation

    Navigation Touch and Hold Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. screens by editing, sharing, and deleting • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to items.
  • Page 31 Drag Motions To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it Control your device by making specific gestures with to a new location. your hand above the device’s screen. • Add a shortcut to the Home screen. Enable Motions •...
  • Page 32 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This will usually also allow you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
  • Page 33: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Edit Quick Settings settings Manage users Quick settings Adjust screen Outdoor mode brightness Tap notification to launch Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...
  • Page 34: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as status, and more. For details, open Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, allowing you to quickly turn them the Notification panel.
  • Page 35: Multi Window

    Multi Window Window controls Know Your Device Multi Window...
  • Page 36 Multitask by using multiple applications at You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: the same time. 1. Tap the  Recent key. Use Multi Window 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window Apps that support Multi window display together on have Multi window in the title bar.
  • Page 37: Window Controls

    Window Controls Control Select an application window and tap in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another.
  • Page 38: Enter Text

    Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold the Options key to: Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text Use Google voice typing. Use your handwriting to enter text. Access the clipboard. Insert emojis. Options key Change the layout of the keyboard.
  • Page 39 For more information, see “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 122. To enable Google voice typing: Google voice 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. 2. Speak your text. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing, see “Google Voice Typing Settings” on page 123.
  • Page 40 Use Swype Enable Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter 1. Touch the top of the screen and drag downward to to letter, lifting your finger between words.
  • Page 41: Applications

    Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
  • Page 42: Apps List

    Apps List Access Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s shortcut to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
  • Page 43 Organize Your Apps To enable apps after disabling them: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and Applications > Application manager. listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2.
  • Page 44 Use Folders to Organize Apps Remove Folders 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting the apps inside. 2. Tap EDIT. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 3. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box displays.
  • Page 45: Google Applications

    Google Applications Gmail Enjoy these applications from Google. Send and receive email with Gmail, Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Google’s web-based email. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Chrome Google Use Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and Search not only the Internet, but also address bar data from your computer to...
  • Page 46: Google Now

    Hangouts Google Now Google Now works in the background to Hangouts is an online place to meet friends collect information you regularly look up and family, share photos, and host video and organize it into convenient cards that calls. appear when you need them. Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.
  • Page 47: Voice Search

    Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased All your favorite apps, movies and TV from Google Play. You can stream them shows, music, books, magazines, and instantly, or download them for viewing games are available in Google Play store. when you’re not connected to the Internet.
  • Page 48: Verizon Applications

    Verizon Applications Mobile Hotspot Enjoy these applications from Verizon Wireless. Use your device as a Mobile Hotspot. For more information, see “Mobile Hotspot” on Note: Certain applications require a data plan or paid page verizonwireless.com subscription. Visit to learn more, or contact your service provider for additional information.
  • Page 49: Other Applications

    Other Applications Audible There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Download audio books to enjoy on your device. Amazon Hancom Office Viewer Shop at Amazon.com from your device. Open and manage Hancom Office Hanword Amazon Kindle (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents.
  • Page 50: Setup Wizard

    Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
  • Page 51: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: Basic Operation ► Tap Clear. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calculator. To clear the calculator history: 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. ►...
  • Page 52: Calendar

    Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Calendar. 3. Tap SHARE, and then tap a sharing format. Add, and then enter the details for the 2.
  • Page 53 Create a Task Delete a Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Calendar. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the checklist item and is removed once you mark the task day, or select Tasks from the drop down menu.
  • Page 54: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Timer Take picture Picture size Switch cameras Camera Shooting settings modes Applications Camera and Video...
  • Page 55: Take Photos

    • Take Photos Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo Take photos with your device’s front or rear camera, or or video. combine shots with Dual mode. • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and 1.
  • Page 56: Shooting Modes

    Shooting Modes Camera Settings Apps > Several photo effects are available. Some modes are 1. From a Home screen, tap  Camera. not available when taking self-portraits. Settings to configure settings for Camera. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 57 • • Save as horizontally flipped: Save the Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed sound when pictures are taken. (or ‘mirrored’) image. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Both cameras • Help: View information on using the camera. •...
  • Page 58: Chrome

    Chrome The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google Chrome web browser on your device. Chrome. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap ACCEPT & CONTINUE. 3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap ADD AN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer to your tablet.
  • Page 59: Clock

    Clock The Clock app features an Alarm and a Create an Alarm World Clock. Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
  • Page 60: World Clock

    World Clock Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the alarm. The world clock lets you keep track of the current time Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval in multiple cities around the globe. and repeat values for the alarm while 1.
  • Page 61 Stopwatch Timer The stopwatch lets you time events down to the The timer provides a countdown timer for up to hundredth of a second. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 62: Contacts

    Google, Email, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. Facebook, and your Samsung account. 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see –...
  • Page 63: Add A Contact

    • Add a Contact Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add more contact information. Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 3. Tap SAVE. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. Edit a Contact Create contact, and then tap contact fields 2.
  • Page 64: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact 3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select contacts to link to the original contact. When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via 4. Tap LINK. Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
  • Page 65: Delete Contacts

    Favorites Delete Contacts You can delete a single contact or choose multiple When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily contacts to delete. accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 66 Groups Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Contacts. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team.
  • Page 67: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Apps > Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
  • Page 68 Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Next to the Contacts heading on the left side, tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Contacts...
  • Page 69: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and manage all The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. your email accounts in one application. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.
  • Page 70 Manage Your Inbox 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address, or tap Add Recipient to select a recipient from There are several tools available from the Inbox Contacts or Groups. screen. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional ►...
  • Page 71: Email Settings

    Remove Email Accounts To remove an Email account: Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to delete, and then tap REMOVE. Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
  • Page 72: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video. View Images and Videos 4.
  • Page 73: Play Videos

    Play Videos Share Images Apps > Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 3.
  • Page 74: Memo

    Memo Manage Memos Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Browse memos by scrolling up or down. Compose a Memo 3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH. 1.
  • Page 75: Message

    Message+ This section describes how to create and 4. Tap Type a message, and then enter your message. send a message using the Message+ app. • Attach to attach an item, such as a Create and Send Messages postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or Use the Message+ app to send and receive messages song.
  • Page 76: Read Messages

    Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your device notifies you Messages you exchange with another person are by displaying New message in the Status bar. displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1.
  • Page 77: Delete Messages

    Protect a Message from Deletion Delete Conversations You can lock a message so that it will not be You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged deleted even if you delete the other messages in the with another person. conversation. 1.
  • Page 78: Music Player

    Music Player Song queue Options Sound quality Playback position and effects Favorite Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Applications Music Player...
  • Page 79: Listen To Music

    • Listen to Music Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite. • Apps > Options: Tap to view more options. 1. From a Home screen, tap  Music. • 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle view your music files.
  • Page 80 • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the  Shuffle on to play songs in random list or order. • Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
  • Page 81: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, including Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. images, videos, songs, and sound clips. • Local storage: View folders and files in their View Files storage locations.
  • Page 82 Recent Files Options Category Options Apps > On the main My Files screen, the following options are 1. From a Home screen, tap  My Files. available for recently accessed files: 2. Tap a category for the following options: • • SEARCH: Search for a file or folder. SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected •...
  • Page 83 Options for Selected Files and Compress: Create a zip folder containing the selected files. This option only appears Folders in Local Storage categories. A selected zip folder has the additional options of Extract Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  My Files.
  • Page 84: Video Player

    Video Player Play videos stored on your device. Video list File name More options Playback position Volume Move controls Move controls left right Pop-up player Screen ratio Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play Applications Video Player...
  • Page 85 • • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. and hold to fast-forward the current video. • Video length: View the total length of the video. • File name: View the name of the video file. •...
  • Page 86 Use Pop-up Player Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video You can change the size of the video during video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to playback. play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved 1.
  • Page 87: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.
  • Page 88: About Settings

    About Settings Access Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap  Settings. Settings Options • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or OFF.
  • Page 89: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features such as Wi‑Fi. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Network Communication requires access to a 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Wireless Access Point (WAP). 2.
  • Page 91 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 92 • Advanced: MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when Smart network switch: Automatically connecting to some secured networks (not switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to configurable). maintain a stable Internet connection. IP address: View your device’s IP address Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Display a pop-up (not configurable).
  • Page 93: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Scan for Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that allows you to connect When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. such as headsets and hands‑free car 1.
  • Page 95: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    Change Your Device’s Name Pair Bluetooth Devices Device names are used to identify devices during The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi trusted connections between your device and another based features. This is the name others will use when Bluetooth device.
  • Page 96 4. Tap the name of the target device.Your device then automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
  • Page 97: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap MORE for other options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you differently. are connected to a Wi-Fi network. •...
  • Page 98: More Settings

    More Settings The More settings allow you to configure a Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off variety of communication settings for your Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application device. to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. Mobile Hotspot Apps >...
  • Page 99 Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Allowed Devices List Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile device’s Mobile Hotspot. Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and 1.
  • Page 100 Tethering Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Change your mobile hotspot password to protect your Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet portable network. connection with a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 101: Mobile Networks

    Printing Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra Print images and documents to Samsung printers and charges. Consult Verizon Wireless for information. other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 102: Connect To A Vpn

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings > Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). More > VPN. You must set a screen lock pattern, PIN, or password 2. Tap either Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 103: Ethernet Connection

    • Ethernet Connection Allowed devices: Indicate the devices accessible to your device. Manage your Ethernet connection. • Blocked devices: Indicate the devices not Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings permitted to access or share with your device. >...
  • Page 104: Sounds And Notifications

    Sounds and Notifications • Configure the sounds and vibrations used to Vibrate: Your device vibrates for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity indicate notifications, screen touches, and you choose in Sound settings. other activities. • Mute: Your device plays no sounds or vibrations.
  • Page 105 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each option: unlock the screen. • SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the surround sound. Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier. Settings Sounds and Notifications...
  • Page 106 Do Not Disturb Notifications on Lock Screen This setting allows you to block all notifications and You can select what notifications, if any, appear on the alerts. The options below determine what notifications Lock screen. can make sounds, and during what time periods you 1.
  • Page 107: Display And Wallpaper

    Display and Wallpaper Outdoor Mode Adjust display options and features, including screen brightness, font options, and more. You can adjust the screen brightness for easier viewing when outdoors. Brightness 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings, 2.
  • Page 108: Screen Rotation

    Wallpaper Font Size and Style Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with You can set the font size and style for all text that wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose displays on the screen. from preloaded wallpapers.
  • Page 109: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Daydream Choose how long the display screen remains lit after The Daydream setting controls what the screen you tap the screen or press any key. displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose 1.
  • Page 110: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •...
  • Page 111: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and usage, or To increase available memory: mount, unmount, or format an optional 1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all memory card (not included). apps. Tap DELETE to confirm. 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files Device Memory individually, or tap SELECT ALL, and then tap DELETE.
  • Page 112: Install A Memory Card

    Install a Memory Card Mount a Memory Card You can use a microSD or microSDHC card (not When you install a memory card (not included), it is included) to add additional memory space to your automatically mounted (connected to the device) and device.
  • Page 113: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored Warning: When formatting an memory card (not on the memory card (not included), unmount the card included), you will want to backup your music and photo before removing it from the device.
  • Page 114: Battery

    Battery • View how battery power is used for Battery Chart: The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the battery device activities. Conserve battery power has been used also displays. Tap the chart to by automatically adjusting the screen view History details.
  • Page 115: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Use the Application manager to manage the Memory Usage system requirements of your applications. See how memory is being used by Downloaded or You can also configure your Default Running applications. application settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 116 • Downloaded UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete the application from the device or uninstall Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. updates made to apps that cannot be deleted. • Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your Applications >...
  • Page 117: Running Services

    SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 118 • Disabled Services FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping View and configure disabled apps on your device. an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an •...
  • Page 119: Default Applications

    Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts Set and manage your default applications. Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings >...
  • Page 120: Users

    Users Delete a User or Profile Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Users have their 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. own space, which they can customize with 2. Tap Users. their own apps, wallpaper, and more. Users 3.
  • Page 121: Location

    Location Recent Location Requests Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be Apps that have requested your location are listed turned on for full functionality. under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 122: Location Services

    Location Services Google uses Location History to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. Note: A Google Account is required in order to use this feature.
  • Page 123: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Choose settings for locking and unlocking 3. If you choose a secure Lock screen option (Pattern, PIN, or Password), select your notification your screen, as well as other security settings: settings. • Show content Set a Screen Lock •...
  • Page 124: Unknown Sources

    Unknown Sources Encrypt Your Data Enable installation of non-Google Play applications. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > data on a memory card (not included) each time it is Lock screen and security.
  • Page 125: Set Up Sim Card Lock

    Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can Security policy updates: Automatically or change your SIM PIN code. manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security...
  • Page 126: Device Administration

    Device Administration Credential Storage Manage your device administrators and application Manage your security certificates. If a certificate installation privileges. authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 127 Advanced Security Protect your device with these advanced security options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. (This option is available only with secure locks, like Pattern, PIN, and Password.) •...
  • Page 128: Privacy Settings

    Privacy Settings Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
  • Page 129: Accounts

    Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings and social networking accounts. > Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and 3.
  • Page 130: Delete An Account

    Delete an Account Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings > Accounts. 2. Tap an account type. 3. Tap the account. 4. Tap MORE > Remove account. 5. Tap REMOVE ACCOUNT at the prompt. Settings Accounts...
  • Page 131: Language And Input

    Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure your device’s language and input device settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard Language for the following menus: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings.
  • Page 132: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Swype Keyboard Settings 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. • Languages: Select languages for Google Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. voice typing. • 2. Tap Language and input > Swype for options: “Ok Google”...
  • Page 133: Voice Input

    Voice Input Text-To-Speech Options Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Configure your text-to-speech options. searches. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap  Settings. To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech bar or widget.
  • Page 134 Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Touch and drag the slider to set the speed of the pointer, and tap Ok.
  • Page 135: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory Return your device to its factory defaults. defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, Backup and Restore system and application data and settings, downloaded Enable backup of your information to Google servers.
  • Page 136 Reset Your System Settings Reset your system settings back to their defaults. Warning: This action returns your device to its factory default settings. This will not affect your downloaded apps, personal data, your security settings, language settings, account settings, or your default application settings.
  • Page 137: Date And Time

    Date and Time • By default, your device receives date and Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time time information from the wireless network. is enabled. • When you are outside network coverage, you Select time zone: Tap to manually set the time may want to set date and time information zone.
  • Page 138: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special features Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using Voice Assistant. that make using the device easier for those • with certain physical disabilities. Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. Note: You can download additional accessibility •...
  • Page 139 • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. Tap Google subtitles (CC) for options.
  • Page 140 More Settings Services • • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping TalkBack: Tap ON/OFF to turn TalkBack on. in a series of four to eight directions. When TalkBack is on, your device provides spoken feedback to help blind and low-vision •...
  • Page 141: Help

    Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about new features, applications, settings, and more. Settings Help...
  • Page 142: About Your Device

    Status bar. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information. • Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. Settings About Your Device...
  • Page 143: System Updates

    System Updates Use System updates to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >  Settings. 2. Tap System updates. 3. Tap Check for new system update to check for available software updates to download and install. Settings System Updates...

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