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Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ..............1 .................. 47 Front View How to Use Settings ................2 ..........48 Back View Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ................3 ..........49 Assemble Your Device Bluetooth ..........4 ................51 Set Up Your Device Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot ............
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Accessories ..............86 Battery .................87 Power Saving ..............88 Storage ................89 Security ................91 About Your Device ............93 Application Manager ..........94 Default Applications ...........96 Applications Settings Shortcuts ......97 Table of Contents...
Front View Volume Light sensor Front camera Power/Lock key microSD card slot USB charger/ Accessory port SIM card slot Recent apps Back key Home/Finger Scanner key • • Back key: Tap to return to the previous screen, or Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the to close an option menu, the notifications panel, device on or off.
Back View Infrared transmitter Back camera Flash Headset jack Speaker Speaker Microphone • • Back camera: Take pictures and record videos. Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices using infrared light. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light • environments when taking a photo or recording Microphone: Records audio and detects voice video.
You can use the device while charging. Caution: 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.
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3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device. Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the device. When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular...
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. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Lock the Device Turning the Device Off By default, the device locks automatically when the...
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use use Accounts settings.
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to...
Home Screen Widgets Notification Icons Status Bar Status Icons My Files Home Screen Apps Folder Indicator Shortcuts Screen • • App Folder: For your convenience, there are Notification Icons: Display new messages and several related applications grouped into a single emails, notifications, available software updates, folder on the main Home screen.
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.
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.
Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen provides device Notification Icons information (such as network New email has arrived status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification New Gmail has arrived. alerts on the left. Download of a file or app is in progress.
Navigation and Motions Touchscreen Navigation Drag To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Drag a shortcut onto the Home screen. • Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters •...
Notification Panel Settings View all Quick settings Quick settings Volume Adjust screen brightness Clear all Tap a notification notifications to launch its app or view it Notification icons display Quick Settings 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.
Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Tray Controls Multitask 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.
Window Controls Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray Select an application window and tap Border 1. Swipe from the right edge of the screen toward button in the middle of the window border. the center to display the Multi window tray. Control Buttons 2.
Predictive Text writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard, see Samsung Keyboard Settings. Options key Using Google Voice Typing Special Keys Instead of typing, speak your text input.
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Using Swype Swype allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Enabling and Configuring Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel.
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.
Customizable grid: The default view, which • allows you to touch and hold on apps to move Samsung Apps: Allows you to easily download them from screen to screen. an abundance of applications that are directly compatible with your device. This includes games, •...
• GALAXY Essentials: GALAXY Essentials is back on the App screen. a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. From 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. GALAXY Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free 2.
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Settings Google. Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Note: Certain applications require a Google account. Note: You must be signed in to the google.com Visit to learn more. application you want to configure.
Play Games Play Newsstand Discover hundreds of games for download Subscribe to your favorite magazines to and purchase through the Google read on your device at your leisure. Play Store. Play Store Play Movies & TV Find new apps, movies and TV shows, Watch movies and TV shows purchased music, books, magazines, and games in from Google Play.
Other Applications Amazon Help Shop at Amazon.com from your device. View information on using your device’s basic features and settings. Businessweek + KIDOZ Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly for all the content of the print edition of Access a huge library of kids’ content. the magazine along with exclusive content Discover fun and educational apps, and interactive features that enrich the...
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View shared content and see who’s in the to be shared easily between a PC and meeting. Meet face-to-face with two-way Samsung Android Device. video. Join Cisco WebEx Training Center meetings. Applications Other Applications...
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Additional Functions and advanced arithmetic To clear the results: functions. ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation ► Tap Clear history. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To copy all or part of the calculation to the Calculator.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Sharing Events 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Apps > 3. Tap More options > Share via, select a 1.
Camera and Video Current Storage location Current shooting mode flash mode Switch Number of between the pictures you front and can take back cameras Record video Quick Take a picture settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Pictures Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a photo.
• Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for • Download: Download additional shooting email, or Fast motion mode. modes from the Samsung Apps store. • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady Camera Settings when the camera is moving.
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• Exposure value: Change the exposure value. This determines how much light the camera’s sensor receives. For low light situations, use a higher exposure. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Volume key: Use the Volume key as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the keeping track of time and setting volume of the alarm. alarms. • Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...
Share a Name Card Unlink Contacts Apps > When you share a name card, the contact’s 1. From a Home screen, tap information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can Contacts. share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it 2.
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Create a Shortcut to a Favorite Rename a Group Apps > You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home 1. From a Home screen, tap screen, to access their information directly from the Contacts. home screen. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. Apps >...
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Contact Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. Applications Contacts...
Email Use the Email app to view and Managing Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >...
Email Settings Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More options > Settings, then tap General settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Trimming Segments of a Video and videos. 1. Select a video, and then tap Trim. 2. Using the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, move the right bracket to View Images and Videos the desired ending point, and then tap Done to...
When viewing an single image, tap Delete. More options > Add account to add a 4. Tap Samsung, Google, or other account service. Sharing Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap More options > New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Sharing Pages Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings To share a web page address with others: associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Music Player Stream the song to another device Menu Volume Mark as favorite Playback position Shuffle Adjust songs the sound quality with Elapsed SoundAlive playing time View Repeat the song or playlist playlist Rewind song or go Length of song to previous song Add to playlist Pause/Play Scan forward or...
My Files Access files stored on your File Options device, including images, videos, ► Tap Menu > Select, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: songs, and sound clips. Share via: Send files to others or share them.
S Voice Speak commands to perform S Voice Settings operations on your device, and These settings allow you to modify settings to speak criteria for searches associated with using S Voice. and other operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Video Player Pop up play AMOLED cinema Change player More options Video file name Volume Playback position Adjust Video list the sound quality with SoundAlive Rewind video or go Change screen ratio to previous video Pause/Play Scan forward or go to next video Play and manage videos stored Use Pop-Up Play on your device.
WatchON WatchON turns your tablet into Configure Your Device as a a remote control. Not only can Remote you control your TV, set-top 1. From the WatchON tool bar, tap Remote box, DVR, and other devices Control. from your tablet, but WatchON 2.
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option on ( ) or off ( connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options.
How to Use Settings Accessing 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 Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Setting search feature.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings communication requires access > Connections tab. to a Wireless Access Point 2.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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.
Pair Bluetooth Devices Review Files Received via Bluetooth The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device When you receive files from another device via and another Bluetooth device. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot Share your device’s Internet Use Your Device as a connection with a computer that Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot connects to your device using a Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service USB cable or via Bluetooth. account in order to use the Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Allowed Device List Turn Off Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Automatically Control whether devices connect to your Portable Wi-Fi hotspot with the Allowed device list. After Set your device to automatically turn off Portable you add devices to the list, they can scan for your Wi-Fi hotspot if there are no connected devices.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Connections tab. device from all networks and 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to turns off connectivity features, enable or disable the option. such as Wi-Fi.
Download Booster Download Booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services. To turn on Download Booster: Apps > 1.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. More options for options: 2. Tap • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your Note: Your service provider may account for data device. usage differently. • Restrict background data: Restrict some 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Location Services Some apps, such as Google Location Reporting Maps, may require one or more Google uses Location Reporting to store and use location services be turned on your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to for full functionality.
More Networks The More Networks settings Adding a VPN allow you to configure a variety 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN. of communication settings for 2. Tap Add and follow the prompts to set up your device.
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings >...
Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
Screen Mirroring Share Your Device’s Screen with Another Device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. 3. Tap Scan to find more devices. 4.
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 notifications and other audio. and other activities. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key.
Set the Screen Lock Sound Vibrate When Using the Samsung Keyboard Play a sound when you unlock the screen. Vibrate when typing on the Samsung Keyboard. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Device tab. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Automatically Rotate the Screen You can set the font style and size for all text that Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on displays on the screen. the orientation of your face. 1.
Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Choose a screen mode to match your type of The Daydream setting controls what the screen viewing. You can choose to have the device displays when the device is docked (dock not automatically adapt the display depending on the included), or while charging.
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Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn the feature on.
Wallpaper Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2.
Lock Screen Choose a method for unlocking Screen Lock Options your screen. Different Screen Swipe Only • locks have different levels of Shortcuts: Set to display shortcuts on the bottom of the Lock screen. security and options. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen.
Multi Window Settings Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Using Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. > Multi window. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. The following options is available: •...
Notification Panel Settings Customize which Quick setting Recommended Applications buttons appear on the When you perform certain actions, such as plugging Notification Panel. in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize 1.
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To activate the Toolbox: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Toolbox. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the feature. 4.
Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung selection instead of double tapping. subtitles with multimedia files when available • Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as you enter your passwords. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles •...
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Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Configure options: • Tap Turn off notifications to block all notifications.
Users Share this tablet with multiple Deleting a User or Profile people by creating User Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings accounts. > Device tab. 2. Tap Users. Users have their own space, 3. Tap Delete next to a User profile to delete it. which they can customize with Note: Only the Device Owner can delete other User their own apps, wallpaper, and...
Private Mode 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, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.
> Device tab. information, see Lock Screen. 2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity • using your fingerprint when logging in to your Add and follow To add a fingerprint, tap Samsung account.
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts.
2. Tap Cloud. If you have not signed in to your Dropbox account, tap Link Dropbox account. 3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync • settings and backup options. Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google’s 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...
Languages: Set the current language. Additional languages can be downloaded. Samsung Keyboard Settings • Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Help: View information on using Swype. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech Settings next to Google voice typing for 3. Tap options for options: options: • Choose either the Samsung or Goggle • Choose input languages: Select languages text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to for Google voice typing.
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > General tab. date and time information from 2. Tap Date and time. your service provider’s network. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format.
Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Accessories for options: • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to HDMI devices.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status Bar.
Power Saving Conserve battery power by Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > General tab. automatically adjusting the 2. Tap Power saving for options: screen brightness, limiting the • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the performance of the CPU, and feature on.
Storage View the device memory and Memory Card (SD Card) usage, or mount, unmount, or Once an optional memory card (not included) has format an optional memory card been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. (not included).
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Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card Warning! To prevent damage to information stored on When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) the memory card, unmount the card before removing and prepared for use. However, should you unmount it from the device.
Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. View Passwords • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Display password characters briefly as you type them. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings...
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2.
Google legal information. • 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.
Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your Use Application manager device. settings to manage your 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. downloaded and preloaded 2.
SD Card Running Services Displays apps you have downloaded onto your View and control services running on your device. memory card (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. >...
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for first-time tablet users. 1.
Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Calendar, or S Voice: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Applications tab. 2.