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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,
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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

    Some software components of this product, including All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its incorporate source code covered under GNU General respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile...
  • Page 3 Modification of Software WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR PURPOSE OR USE;...
  • Page 4 Samsung, Galaxy, Galaxy Note, S Pen, Multi window, Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and and S Health are registered trademarks of is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required.
  • Page 5 Online Legal Information The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: English www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide Spanish www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found online at: www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Applications ....................... Front View Apps Screen ..........................Back View Google Applications ......................Key Features of Your Device Other Applications ..............Prepare Your Device Calculator ......................Set Up Your Device Calendar ...........
  • Page 7 Samsung Apps / GALAXY Apps Storage and Memory Card ......101 Video Player Battery ..........................104 WatchON Power Saving ......................... 105 Application Manager and Default Settings ................ Applications ............106 Airplane Mode ............Users ................110 Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct ........
  • Page 8 Accessories ............133 Printing ..............134 About Your Device ......... 135 Table of Contents...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

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

  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Proximity and gesture sensors Front camera Power/Lock key Volume key Recent Back Home key Getting Started Front View...

  • Page 11: Back View

    Back View Microphone Speaker Back camera Flash Infrared transmitter microSD card slot SIM card slot Speaker Headset jack USB charger/Accessory port Getting Started Back View...

  • Page 12: Key Features Of Your Device

    Key Features of Your Device • • Back: Press to return to the previous screen, or to Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. on or off, or press to lock or wake up the screen. •...

  • Page 13: Prepare Your Device

    Prepare Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 14 Install a Memory Card Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC maximize battery life. Using other accessories may memory card (not included) to expand available invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 15 When to Charge the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the back light, but by entering the dimming mode.

  • Page 16: 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 To turn the device on: your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the Screen lock option.

  • Page 17: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Play Store. When you turn on your device for To create a Samsung account, or set up your the first time, set up a connection with your existing Samsung account on your device, use Accounts Google Account, or create a new Google Account.

  • Page 18: Know Your Device

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

  • Page 19: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status Bar Notification icons Status icons Widget App shortcuts Apps screen Home screen indicator Know Your Device Home Screen...
  • Page 20 • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite applications on the Home screen. • Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of the Applications available. • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is presently displayed. • Notification icons: Displays new messages and emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.

  • Page 21: App Shortcuts

    • The Home screen is the starting point Set a screen as the main home screen: Tap Main Home Screen at the top of a screen. for using your device. This screen display when you press the Home Key. Customize your home screen by adding •...
  • Page 22 Remove a Shortcut Add a Widget to the Home Screen 1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and then – or – release it. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

  • Page 23: Change The Wallpaper

    • Folders To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. release. • Menu to change the folder’s color scheme. Add Folders 1.

  • Page 24: Status Bar

    Status Bar Drag Lightly tap items to select or launch them. To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters • or text. Add a shortcut to the home screen •...

  • Page 25: Motions And Gestures

    Motions and Gestures Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. Enable Motions and Gestures Apps >  Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Motions. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable features. For more information, see “Motions”...

  • Page 26: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the Home Status Icons screen provides device information GPS is enabled. (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side and notification Vibrate mode is enabled. alerts on the left. Status Icons Mute mode is enabled.
  • Page 27 Notification Icons New Gmail has arrived. New email has arrived. For more information: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap About device > Icon glossary. Know Your Device Status Bar...

  • Page 28: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Adjust screen brightness Automatic brightness Tap notification to launch app Clear all notifications Know Your Device Notification Panel...

  • Page 29: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings Notification icons on the Status Bar display calendar events, device status, In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also and more. For details, open the provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. Notification Panel.

  • Page 30: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi window tray Window controls Tray controls Know Your Device Multi Window...

  • Page 31: Using Multi Window

    Using Multi Window Multi task by using multiple 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 32: Customize Multi Window

    Window Controls Customize Multi Window Select an application window and tap in the middle You can customize Multi window to suit your of the windows. preferences. Window Controls Create a Window Group If you like to use two apps together in Multi window Switch windows: Swap the locations of the often, you can create a window group to quickly open Multi window applications.
  • Page 33 Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray.

  • Page 34: Enter Text

    Access the clipboard. Options key Access keyboard settings. Configure the Samsung Keyboard Use emoticons. Customize the Samsung Keyboard. For more information, see Change the layout of the keyboard. “Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 120. Note: Available Options keys vary by application.

  • Page 35: Google Voice Typing

    Enable and Configure Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. Tap the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel. 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google 2. Tap Select keyboard. Voice Typing. 3. Tap Swype.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen Accessing Applications Uninstall or Disable Apps Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

  • Page 38: Apps Screen Options

    Organize the Apps Screen Apps Screen Options The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. alphabetically or in your own custom order. 2. Tap Menu for these options: • Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it Choosing a View to the Create folder icon to create a new folder.
  • Page 39 • Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. Tap an app to make it visible again. • Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. • GALAXY Essentials: Discover new apps for your device. • Help: View information about apps and the Apps screen. Applications Apps Screen...

  • Page 40: Google Applications

    Google Applications Chrome Google Use Chrome to browse the Internet and Search not only the Internet, but also bring your open tabs, bookmarks and applications and their contents on the address bar data from your computer to device as well. your tablet.

  • Page 41: Google Settings

    Google Settings Maps Quickly and easily change Google app Use Google Maps to find your current settings to suit your preferences. location, get directions, and other location- based information. You must be signed in to the application in which you want to configure. (For example, Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

  • Page 42: Play Games

    Play Games Play Music Discover hundreds of games for With Google Play Music, you can play download and purchase through the music you’ve downloaded, and music you Google Play store. copied from your computer. Visit play.google.com/about/games to learn Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.

  • Page 43: Voice Search

    Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Applications...

  • Page 44: Other Applications

    Other Applications Businessweek+ e-Meeting Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly e-Meeting is an integrated, secure, and for all the content of the print edition of the server-free system that allows paperless magazine along with exclusive content and communication and sharing of documents interactive features that enrich the reading in real-time.
  • Page 45 Help Mobile Hotspot View information on your device’s basic This is a shortcut to your Mobile Hotspot. features and settings. “Mobile Hotspot” on page 81 more information. Kids Mode Kids Mode creates a child-friendly Netflix environment on your device. The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, Watch TV shows and movies, streaming from Camera, Music.

  • Page 46: Setup Wizard

    PC and premium global magazines. Paper Garden Samsung Android Device. delivers highly interactive, high resolution WebEx magazine content that fits perfectly on Samsung Tablet screens.

  • Page 47: Calculator

    Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. • Clear. • To clear the calculator history, tap CLEAR HISTORY. Basic Operation • To copy all or part of the calculation to the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 48: Calendar

    Calendar Share Events Manage your events and tasks. Apps > Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Create an Event or Task 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options > Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the 1.

  • Page 49: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Storage location Current Current shooting mode flash mode Switch Number of between the photos you front and can take back cameras Record video Quick Take a photo settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View photos and videos in the Gallery Applications Camera and Video...

  • Page 50: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Shooting Mode Take pictures with your device’s front or back camera, Several photo effects are available. Some modes are or combine shots with Dual mode. not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

  • Page 51: Camera Settings

    Low values are for stationary or • Download: Download additional shooting modes brightly-lit objects. Higher values are for fast- from the Samsung Apps store. moving or poorly-lit objects. (Back camera only.) • Metering modes: Select a metering method. Camera Settings This determines how light values are calculated.
  • Page 52 • • Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti- White balance: Select an appropriate white shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera balance, so images have a true-to-life color is moving. (Back camera only.) range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations.

  • Page 53: Clock

    Clock The Clock app offers features for Create an Alarm keeping track of time and setting alarms. 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 >...

  • Page 54: Delete An Alarm

    • Delete an Alarm Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set the Interval and Repeat options for snoozing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. • Smart alarm: When on, the alarm will start 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    1. From a Home screen, tap Google, Email, Facebook, and your 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. Samsung account. – or – For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly “Accounts”...

  • Page 56: Adding A Contact

    • Adding a Contact Tap Groups to assign the contact to a group. • Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add new fields for Use the following procedure to add a new contact. the contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 57: Delete Contacts

    Share a Name Card 3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select contact(s) to link to the original contact. When you share a name card, the contact’s 4. Tap DONE to save the linked contact. information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an email, or save it to a storage location.
  • Page 58 Favorites Create a Shortcut to a Favorite When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home accessible from other apps. Favorites display together screen, to access their information directly from the on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
  • Page 59 Create a Group Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap the GROUPS tab, and then tap Add. 2. Tap the GROUPS tab, and then tap a group. 3.

  • Page 60: Delete A Group

    Contact Settings Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 1.

  • Page 61: Email

    Email Use the Email app to view and The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. manage all your email accounts in one When complete, tap DONE WITH ACCOUNTS, and application. your email appears in the Inbox for the added account. Note: To configure email account settings at any time, To access Email: More options >...

  • Page 62: Email Settings

    Refresh Your Email Account Email Settings Refresh your account to update your email accounts. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 2.

  • Page 63: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or videos. folder and then tap an image or video. 4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll left View Images or right to view the next or previous image or video.
  • Page 64 • Trim Segments of a Video Studio: Edit your photo with advanced tools. • Rotate left: Rotate counter-clockwise. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. • Rotate right: Rotate clockwise. 2. Tap a video to view it. (You may need to select an •...

  • Page 65: Gallery Settings

    Tip: When viewing an image full screen, tap Delete. More options > Add account to add a 4. Tap Samsung, Dropbox, Google, or Facebook account. Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 66: Internet

    Internet Viewing a Web Site Access to the Internet with a fully featured web browser. To view a web site: ► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and Access the Internet then tap Go on the keyboard. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 67: Browser Tabs

    Browser Tabs History Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap BOOKMARKS > HISTORY tab. To open a new tab: ► Tap New tab. Saved Pages • If all tabs are closed, tap NEW TAB. •...
  • Page 68 Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret tabs do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs display Secret on their tab. Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device after you close the secret tab.

  • Page 69: Music Player

    Music Player Creating a Playlist Listen to your favorite songs with Music Player. Navigate through your 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music. music library, play songs, and create 2. Tap the PLAYLISTS tab. customized playlists. 3. Tap More options >...
  • Page 70 Removing Music from a Playlist Playback Controls 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Music. Streams the current music file to another device via Change player. 2. Tap the PLAYLISTS tab. 3. Tap the desired playlist name. Volume control and SoundAlive. 4.
  • Page 71 Playback Controls Repeats the currently playing song. Touch and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to previous song. Pause the song. Start the song after pausing. Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go to next song. Lists the current playlist songs.

  • Page 72: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your device, Group Options including images, videos, and music. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. 2. Tap a group for the following options: View Files • Create folder and enter a name for the new folder.
  • Page 73 Display options: Change the file manager Rename: Rename a file or folder. settings. Add shortcut to home screen: Add a Add to Favorite folders: Add folders to your shortcut to a file or folder on the Home list of favorites folders. screen.

  • Page 74: S Voice

    S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for These settings allow you to modify settings associated searches and other operations. with using S Voice. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 75: Samsung Apps / Galaxy Apps

    2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download your device. GALAXY Essentials apps specially chosen from Samsung GALAXY Apps is a free storefront that Samsung Apps. provides a quick and easy way to find and download apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.

  • Page 76: Video Player

    Video Player Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Scroll through previews of the videos stored on your device. 3. Tap a video to view it. Use Pop-up Play Multi task with Pop-up Play by transforming your video player into a pop-up window.

  • Page 77: Watchon

    WatchON Configure Your Device as a Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your device as a remote control for your TV, set top box, Remote DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device. 1. From the WatchON tool bar, tap Remote Control.

  • Page 78: Settings

    Settings Accessing Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > accounts, and customize the Settings. home screen, apps, and features. – or – • From a Home screen, drag down from Some options are enabled or disabled by the Status Bar to display the Notification tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the Panel, and then tap...

  • Page 79: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, or other applications. Apps > Settings.

  • Page 80: Wi-Fi And Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Network Wi‑Fi communication requires access to 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 2.
  • Page 81 Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
  • Page 82 • Advanced: MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification to some secured networks (not configurable). when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs) are IP address: View your device’s IP address available. (not configurable).
  • Page 83 Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Status Indicators Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections The following icons show your current Wi-Fi via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. connection status at a glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and 1.

  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Changing Your Device’s Name Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that allows Device names are used to identify devices during you to connect wirelessly to a number pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi based features. This is the name others will use when of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets pairing with your device via Bluetooth.

  • Page 85: Scan For Bluetooth Devices

    Making Your Device Visible to Scan for Bluetooth Devices Other Bluetooth Devices When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 86 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) 3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable, so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two that came with the device to find out how to set it to devices will no longer recognize each other.

  • Page 87: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 3. Tap More options for other options: • Restrict background data: Restrict some Note: Your service provider may account for data usage apps and services from working unless you are differently. connected to a Wi-Fi network. 1.

  • Page 88: More Networks

    More Networks Mobile Networks The More Networks settings allow you to configure a variety of communication You can control your device’s access to networks and settings for your device. mobile data services. Caution: Depending on your service plan, changes you make to mobile networks settings may incur extra Download Booster charges.
  • Page 89 • Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot On or Off Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. Activate your device’s Mobile Hotspot application • Access Point Names: Configure wireless to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet network access. connection. • Network operators: Select a network from all 1.
  • Page 90 Connect a Device to Your Allowed Device List Mobile Hotspot Control whether devices connect to your Mobile Hotspot with the Allowed device list. After you add Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your devices to the list, they can scan for your device and device’s Mobile Hotspot.
  • Page 91 Tethering Change the Mobile HotSpot Password 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet More networks > Mobile Hotspot. connection with a computer that connects to your device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth. 2.

  • Page 92: Edit Or Delete A Vpn

    Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Edit or Delete a VPN You can set up and configure Virtual Private Networks 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > on your device. More networks > VPN. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password 2.

  • Page 93: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices Screen Mirroring Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. Share your device’s screen with another device. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More networks > Screen Mirroring. access your data.

  • Page 94: Sound And Notification Settings

    Sound and Notification Settings Change the Sound Mode Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen You can switch between sound modes, while touches, and other activities. preserving the individual sound settings you’ve made. Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu.

  • Page 95: Set The Vibration Intensity

    • 2. Tap Sound and notification > Notification Sound when tapped: Play a sound when ringtone. tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard. • 3. Tap a sound to play a sample it. Vibrate when tapped: Vibrate the tablet when tapping keys on the Samsung keyboard.
  • Page 96 Set Notification Sounds for Do Not Disturb Samsung Applications This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications Set your applications’ notification sound settings. can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode.
  • Page 97 Application Notifications Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on Configure notifications for each app on your tablet. and off automatically at scheduled times. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode 2.

  • Page 98: Display Settings

    Display Settings • Change the Font Style and Size To set a custom brightness level, clear the Automatic brightness check mark and then tap You can set the font style and size for all text that and drag the Brightness level. displays on the screen.

  • Page 99: Smart Stay

    Smart Stay 2. Tap Display > Screen mode, and then choose a screen mode. Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen • To have your device automatically optimize will not time out as long as you are facing the screen. the display to match the type of image being 1.

  • Page 100: Auto Adjust The Screen Tone

    • Auto Adjust the Screen Tone Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard. Tap Settings for options. Your device will analyze the images displayed on the • Google Photos: Display pictures from your screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to Settings for Google Photos account.
  • Page 101 Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen When enabled, the sensitivity of the tap screen is increased, to improve results when wearing gloves. Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to enable.

  • Page 102: Wallpaper

    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, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 103: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen • Choose settings for unlocking your Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium screen. to high security. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. None: Do not lock the screen. 2.
  • Page 104 Pattern, PIN, Password, and Fingerprint • Lock automatically: Set how quickly to lock the screen after the screen automatically turns off. • Lock instantly with power key: Use this option to enable the Lock screen when the Power Key is pressed. If this option is not enabled, the screen dims or brightens when the Power Key is pressed.

  • Page 105: Multi Window

    Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. To activate Multi window: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Multi window to enable it. 3. Tap Multi window for the following: • Open in Multi window view: Tap the check box to open content in Multi window view automatically when an application is open in full screen view.

  • Page 106: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Customize which Quick setting buttons 2. Tap Notification panel for options: • appear on the Notification Panel. Tap Brightness and volume to be able to adjust the screen brightness and volume from the You can also customize which apps Notification Panel.
  • Page 107 Related Apps When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Notification panel.

  • Page 108: Toolbox

    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 > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap ON/OFF next to Toolbox to enable. 3.

  • Page 109: Storage And Memory Card

    Storage and Memory Card 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 apps. memory card (not included). 2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary files (or tap Select all), and then tap Delete.
  • Page 110 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 111: Remove A Memory Card

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

  • Page 112: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status Bar. 3.

  • Page 113: Power Saving

    Power Saving Conserve battery power by automatically 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. adjusting the screen brightness, limiting 2. Tap Power saving for options: the performance of the CPU, and other • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the power reduction activities.

  • Page 114: Application Manager And Default Applications

    Application Manager and Default Applications You can download and install new Memory Usage applications on your device. Use See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Application manager settings to manage Running applications. your downloaded and preloaded Apps > Settings >...
  • Page 115 Downloaded DISABLE: Disable the app. MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. microSD card. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from Applications > Application manager. memory.

  • Page 116: 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). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 117: Default Applications

    Default Applications Applications Settings Shortcuts If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available such as email apps, you can select one app to be the in one convenient location. default. To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Contacts, You can also use a simpler Home screen which Email, Gallery, Internet, or S Voice:...

  • Page 118: Users

    Users Share this tablet with multiple people by 2. Tap Users. creating User accounts. 3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the instructions to set up a new user profile. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own Delete a User or Profile apps, wallpaper, and so on.

  • Page 119: Private Mode

    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, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1.

  • Page 120: Location Services

    Location Services 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 121: Location Reporting

    Location Reporting My Places Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your You can save your favorite locations for use with device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such services that require location information. This as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your information can improve your search results and other search results based on places that you have visited.

  • Page 122: Security

    Security Encrypt Your Data Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is Device Administration connected.

  • Page 123: Locate A Lost Device

    Prevent Others From Reactivating Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Your Device Apps >...

  • Page 124: Security Update Service

    • Send security reports: Send security reports to 2. Tap Security > Set up SIM card lock. Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. 3. Tap Lock SIM card and enter a PIN code. • Tap Change SIM PIN to use a different PIN.

  • Page 125: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for settings. some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 126: Finger Scanner

    You can also use your fingerprint to instructions to register a fingerprint and verify your identity when logging in to password. your Samsung account. • To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the fingerprint, and then touch Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique •...

  • Page 127: Additional Settings

    Screen lock: Change your Screen lock and access Screen lock settings. For more information, see “Lock Screen” on page • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Pay with PayPal: Use your fingerprint to pay online using your PayPal account.

  • Page 128: Language And Input Devices

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. •...

  • Page 129: Google Voice Typing Settings

    Swype Keyboard Settings Google Voice Typing Settings Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 130: Voice Input

    2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: 2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for options. • Choose either the Samsung and Google text-to­ • Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice speech engines. Tap Settings next to each interaction.
  • Page 131 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.

  • Page 132: Backup And Reset

    Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its Return your device to its factory defaults. 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 Backup and Restore applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and...
  • Page 133 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 134: Motions

    Motions Control certain device actions by tapping the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable the following: • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device.

  • Page 135: Accounts

    Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap account, email, and social networking 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. accounts. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.

  • Page 136: Account Settings

    Account Settings Delete an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. you can configure common settings for all accounts of 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. the same type. 3.

  • Page 137: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings • By default, your device receives date Set time: Tap to manually set the time. This option is locked if Automatic date and time is and time information from the wireless enabled. network. • Automatic time zone: Tap the checkbox to use the time zone detected on the mobile and/ When you are outside network coverage, or Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 138: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Accessibility services are special Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all times for privacy. features that make using the device • Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter easier for those with certain physical selection instead of double tapping. disabilities.
  • Page 139 • Turn off all sounds: Turn off all sounds including receiver voice. • 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.
  • Page 140 More Settings • Direct Access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events. • Manage accessibility: Export your accessibility settings and share them with another device. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
  • Page 141 Accessories Configure options when using HDMI audio devices (not included) or using a book cover (not included). Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Accessories for options: Dock • Dock sound: Play sounds when inserting and removing the tablet from a dock.
  • Page 142 Printing Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Apps > Settings > 1. From a Home screen, tap Printing. 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.

  • Page 143: 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...

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