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T A B L E T

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Special Features Learn About Your Device ..... . .13 ......1 Navigation .
  • Page 3 Nearby Device Scanning ....93 Samsung+ ........76 Printing .
  • Page 4 Sound ........96 Screen Brightness .
  • Page 5 Software Update ......120 Samsung Cloud ......129 Lock Screen and Security .
  • Page 6 Tips ........144 Samsung Care ......144 Legal .
  • Page 7: Special Features

    Special Features Learn about your mobile device’s special features.
  • Page 8: Users

    Users Private Mode Share this tablet with multiple people by creating Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone User accounts. else using your device. For more information, see “Users” on page 132. For more information, see “Private Mode” on page 124. Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
  • Page 10: Front View

    Front View Front camera Power key Volume key Memory card slot Recent apps Back Home key Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 11 • Power key Press to turn the screen on or off. Press and hold to select a power control option. • Volume key Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. In the camera app, press a volume key to take a photo.
  • Page 12: Back View

    Back View Headset jack USB charger/Accessory port Speaker Rear camera Microphone Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only.
  • Page 13: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Learn how to set up your device for the first time.
  • Page 14: Assemble Your Device

    Assemble Your Device Install an optional memory card (not included) and charge your device before using. Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD memory ™ card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. A memory card can be installed at any 1.
  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved A charging head and USB cable are included with the by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for device for charging the battery from any standard your device to maximize battery life. Using other outlet.
  • Page 16: Start Using Your Device

    ► Press and hold the Power key until the device Replace the damaged USB cable with a new turns on. Samsung‑approved cable. To turn the device off: 1. Press and hold the Power key. 2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
  • Page 17: Add A Google Account

    Use the Setup Wizard The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. To choose a secure screen lock, see The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard “Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page 122. guides you through the basics of setting up your device. To unlock the device: Follow the prompts to choose a default language, ►...
  • Page 18 Add a Samsung Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts. 3. Tap Add account > Samsung account.
  • Page 19: Learn About Your Device

    Learn About Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
  • Page 20: Navigation

    Navigation Double-Tap Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them. Learn the basics for navigating through your device. • Double‑tap an image to zoom in or out. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
  • Page 21 Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new Many of the following common options are usually location. available on various screens: • • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.  More options: Tap to view more menu options for •...
  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Primary app shortcuts Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 23: Status Icons

    Status Bar Notification Icons New email The Status bar at the top of a Home screen provides device information on the right side and notification New Gmail ™ alerts on the left. File download in progress Status Icons File upload in progress Battery full Wi‑Fi available Battery low...
  • Page 24: Customize Your Home Screen

    • Customize Your To change the order of screens, touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. Home Screen • To add a screen, swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap  Add. Screens •...
  • Page 25 Wallpapers To remove a shortcut: 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with options menu. wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 2. Tap Remove shortcut.
  • Page 26 Widgets Home Screen Settings Widgets are simple application extensions that run on Customize your Home and Apps screens. a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. To add a widget to a Home screen: 2. Tap Home screen settings to customize: 1.
  • Page 27: Notification Panel

    Notification Panel Manage users Settings Quick settings View all Notification cards Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 28: View The Notification Panel

    View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any screen. The Notification panel provides quick access to device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.
  • Page 29: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using two applications at the same time. Apps that support Multi window can be displayed together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the sizes of their windows. 1. From any screen, touch and hold  Recent apps.
  • Page 30: Window Controls

    Window Controls Split Screen View Action The Window controls modify the way apps windows are The Recent apps key can be configured to switch displayed in split screen view. between full screen view and split screen view. ► Tap the middle of the window border to display the 1.
  • Page 31: Enter Text

    Option Keys Use these special keys when entering text. Text can be entered using an on‑screen keyboard or your voice. ► From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold the Options key for the following: Predictive text • Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice ™...
  • Page 32 Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard. high contrast keyboard. 1. From the Samsung keyboard, touch and hold • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear  Options. personalized data, and view information about 2.
  • Page 33 “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you say “OK Google.” Settings Delete text • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device 1. From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input locked. on the Samsung keyboard. • Speech output: Select options for spoken 2.
  • Page 34 • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is ® connected. Learn About Your Device...
  • Page 35: Apps

    Apps Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and install, uninstall, or disable apps.
  • Page 36: Use Apps

    Use Apps Galaxy Essentials View and download Samsung apps that are optimized The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded for use with Galaxy devices. apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 37 Sort Apps Create and Use Folders App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an own custom order. Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 38 Copy a Folder to a Home Screen Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, and then drag it to the top or bottom of the screen.
  • Page 39: Apps Settings

    • Apps Settings Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps. • Special access: Select which apps can have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. special access permissions to features on your device.
  • Page 40 • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. • Memory: View memory usage. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps.
  • Page 41: Calculator

    Calculator View Calculator History View and clear your Calculator history. The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calculator.
  • Page 42: Calendar

    Calendar Calendar View There are several ways to view the calendar. Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Add Calendars 2. Tap  Calendar > View, and then tap an option: • Add existing calendars to the Calendar app. Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
  • Page 43 Create an Event Delete an Event Use your Calendar to create events. Delete events from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar > Add to add an event.
  • Page 44 Delete a Task Delete tasks from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Calendar, and tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 3.
  • Page 45: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Settings Gallery Take a picture Record video Switch cameras Modes, camera, or effects Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 46 Take Pictures Record Videos Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. Record high-quality videos using your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Camera.
  • Page 47 • Configure Shooting Mode Beauty face: Enhance facial features automatically when taking pictures. Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for your • Sports: Take fast action photos. picture or choose from several shooting modes. Front camera 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 48 Camera Settings Front camera • Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a Use the icons on the main camera screen and the higher resolution for higher quality requires settings menu to configure your camera’s settings. more memory. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. •...
  • Page 49 • Common Volume key function: Use the Volume key to • take pictures, record video, zoom, or control the Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and system volume. videos using the full screen. • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects.
  • Page 50: Clock

    • Clock Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. • Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time • and setting alarms. Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. 1.
  • Page 51: World Clock

    World Clock Turn Off Alarm At the set alarm time, the device sounds the alarm The World clock lets you keep track of the current time and/or vibrates. in multiple cities around the world. • To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe  Dismiss To list a city on the World clock screen: to the left or right.
  • Page 52 Stopwatch Timer Time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 53: Contacts

    • Contacts Enter a name and other contact information.  Add field to enter additional entries. Store and manage your contacts. You can synchronize with personal accounts added to your device. For more  Remove field to remove an entry. information, see “Add an Account” on page 130. View more for additional fields.
  • Page 54: Edit A Contact

    Edit a Contact Share Contacts When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change Share a contact by using various sharing methods. or delete the information, or you can add more fields to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the contact’s list of information.
  • Page 55 Import Contacts Export Contacts Your device can import contacts from an installed Manually back up contacts to an installed memory card memory card (not included). (not included). 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 56 Link Contacts Unlink Contacts Consolidate contact information from multiple sources Unlink contact information that has been linked and into one contact by linking entries into a single contact. restore it to multiple sources. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 57: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts Favorites Delete a single contact or multiple contacts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 58 Groups Add or Remove Group Contacts Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts. Use groups to organize your contacts. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Create a Group 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Groups, and Create your own contact groups.
  • Page 59: Delete A Group

    Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group Send an email to members of a group. Delete a group you created. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 60: Contacts Settings

    Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Contacts >  More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Direct Share Share content directly with your contacts from within any app.
  • Page 61: Email

    • Email If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then View and manage all your email accounts in one app. tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. To add an email account, see “Add an Email Account” on •...
  • Page 62 Manage the Inbox View Multiple Email Accounts View email you receive for multiple accounts, or you There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 63: Remove An Email Account

    Remove an Email Account Email Settings To remove an email account: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 64: Galaxy Apps

    Galaxy Apps Find and download premium apps that are exclusive to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to download from Galaxy Apps 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Galaxy Apps. Apps...
  • Page 65: Gallery

    Gallery 3. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to view other pictures or videos. View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. The • To mark the picture as a favorite, tap following categories allow you to organize your  Favorite.
  • Page 66: Play Videos

    Edit Pictures Play Videos Edit pictures stored on your device. Play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Gallery > Pictures. 2.
  • Page 67: Take A Screenshot

    Share Pictures and Videos Delete Pictures and Videos Share pictures and videos from your Gallery app. Delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 68 Screenshot Options Other methods of taking screenshots can be enabled in Settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: • Smart capture: Display additional options after capturing a screenshot, including capturing hidden areas of a scrollable screen, drawing on, cropping, and sharing the screenshot.
  • Page 69: Google Apps

    Google Apps Drive Open, view, rename, and share files saved to your The following apps from Google are preloaded on your Google Drive cloud account. ™ device. Certain apps require a Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Chrome 2.
  • Page 70 Google Maps Find online content with tools that learn what Get directions and other location‑based information. interests you. Turn on your personalized feed to receive You must enable location services to use Google Maps. customized content. For more information, see “Location” on page 91. 1.
  • Page 71: Play Music

    Play Movies & TV Play Store Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, Play. You can also view videos saved on your device. magazines, and games in Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 72 YouTube Watch and upload YouTube videos right from your ™ device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  YouTube. Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more. Apps...
  • Page 73: Internet

    Internet • Home: Display your Internet home page. •  Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. saved pages, and browsing history. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Quick Menu 2. Tap  Internet.
  • Page 74: Open A Bookmark

    Browser Tabs Open a Bookmark Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks page. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 75 Share Pages Open a Saved Web Page Saved web pages can be opened on your device even if Web pages can be shared with your contacts. your device is not connected to the Internet. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 76 Internet Settings 4. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. These settings allow you to modify settings associated – or – with using the Internet app. Tap Don’t use password. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 5.
  • Page 77: Memo

    Memo Edit Memos Make edits to memos you create. Write and save memos using the Samsung Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Memo, and tap a memo to view it.
  • Page 78 • Memo Options  More options: Edit, share, or manage memos. Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the memo on a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Print: Select a printer to print your memo. 2.
  • Page 79: My Files

    My Files My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, View and manage files stored on your device, including and more. images, videos, music, and sound clips. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To view files in My Files: 2.
  • Page 80: Samsung Music

    Samsung Music Sound quality and effects Screen mirroring More options Playback position Favorite Song queue Volume Time elapsed Song length Playback controls Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 81: Listen To Music

     Shuffle on to play songs in random order. 2. Tap  Samsung Music. • Favorite to mark a song as a favorite. 3. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
  • Page 82: Samsung

    Samsung+ SideSync Samsung+ allows you to access live customer Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and support, view device diagnostics, and learn about your Samsung Android device. registered Samsung devices. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
  • Page 83: Video Player

    Video Player Playlist File name More options Screen mirroring Playback controls Playback position Time elapsed Video length Lock video Screen ratio Pop‑up Animated GIF Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are for reference only. Apps...
  • Page 84 Manage Videos View and Play Videos Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. the following options are available: 2. Tap Video, and scroll through the videos stored 1.
  • Page 85 Use Pop-Up Play Change the Video Screen Size Multitask with Pop‑up player by transforming your There are several ways to change the size of the video video player into a pop‑up window. The video will during video playback. continue to play, and the pop‑up window can be resized 1.
  • Page 86: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps OneNote Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. The following apps are also preloaded on your device. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote ® notebooks using OneDrive. Excel 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device.
  • Page 87 Skype Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world using Skype ® 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap Microsoft Apps folder >  Skype. Word View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription.
  • Page 88: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings.
  • Page 89: Access Settings

    Access Settings Search for Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain settings. setting, you can use the Search feature. ► From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps, and 1.
  • Page 90: Connections

    Connections Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and other devices.
  • Page 91: Wi-Fi

    Wi‑Fi Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network that is hidden. Connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 92 • Wi-Fi Preferences Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. Customize advanced Wi‑Fi services. • Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. turned your Wi‑Fi on or off. 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi, and then •...
  • Page 93 Wi-Fi Direct Share Data with Wi-Fi Direct Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct. Wi‑Fi Direct uses Wi‑Fi capability to share data between devices. A Wi‑Fi network connection is not 1. From an app, tap Share or  More options > required.
  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct Disconnect your tablet from a Wi‑Fi Direct device. Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Bluetooth‑enabled device. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership 2.
  • Page 95: Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    Receive Data with Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, When another device attempts to send a file to your you can rename the paired device to make it easier to device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept recognize.
  • Page 96: Tablet Visibility

    Tablet Visibility Data Usage Allow other devices to find your mobile device and View your current mobile and Wi‑Fi data usage. transfer files. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 97: Airplane Mode

    Airplane Mode Location Airplane mode disconnects your device from all Some apps may require one or more location services networks and turns off connectivity features. be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Locating Method 2.
  • Page 98: Location Services

    Location Services 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Location services store and use your device’s most • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan recent location data. Google apps, such as Google for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Maps, can use this data to improve your search results Wi‑Fi is turned off.
  • Page 99: Nearby Device Scanning

    Nearby Device Scanning Printing Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them Print images and documents to Samsung printers and up easily. You receive a notification when there are other compatible printers (not included). available devices to connect to. This function uses 1.
  • Page 100: Virtual Private Networks

    Virtual Private Networks To edit or delete a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock 2. Tap  Settings > Connections > More connection before setting up a VPN.
  • Page 101: Ethernet

    Ethernet Connect to or Disconnect from Your VPN Configure an Ethernet connection with your device. Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. and disconnecting from the VPN is easy. 2.
  • Page 102: Sound

    Sound Configure the sounds used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
  • Page 103: Sound Mode

    Sound Mode Volume Switch between sound modes, while preserving the Set the system volume level and default volume for individual sound settings you have made. notifications and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Volume Keys for Media 2.
  • Page 104 Set the Volume Media Volume Limiter Set the volume from a Home screen by pressing the Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You Volume key. can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1.
  • Page 105: Notification Sounds

    Notification Sounds Do Not Disturb Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new Use these options to determine which notifications can messages and event reminders. make sounds, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. To activate Do not disturb mode: 2.
  • Page 106: System Sounds

    Set various other system sound options. the following option: • 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap  Settings > Sound, and tap to enable each option: •...
  • Page 107: Sound Quality And Effects

    Sound Quality and 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: • Effects Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. You can enable sound effects when connected to • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a a headset. Sound effects are only available when tube amplifier.
  • Page 108: Separate App Sound

    Separate App Sound You can choose to have an app play sound on a speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the sounds on your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Sound >Separate app sound. 3.
  • Page 109: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
  • Page 110: Block App Notifications

    Block App Notifications 3. Tap an app, and select an option: • Allow notifications: Receive notifications from Block notifications for apps. this app. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate, 2.
  • Page 111: Display

    Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.
  • Page 112: Screen Timeout

    Screen Timeout Outdoor Mode Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. Adjust the screen brightness for easier viewing when outdoors. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 113: Icon Frames

    • Smart Stay Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text. Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so • Tap a font to select it, or tap  Download fonts that the screen stays on while you are looking at it. to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
  • Page 114: Screen Saver

    Screen Saver Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2.
  • Page 115: Device Maintenance

    Device Maintenance View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and memory. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.
  • Page 116: Quick Optimization

    Quick Optimization Battery The quick optimization feature improves device View how battery power is used for device activities. performance through the following actions: 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 2.
  • Page 117: Storage

    • Memory Card (SD Card) Always sleeping apps: Select apps that will be put to sleep immediately when they are not Once an optional memory card (not included) has been being used. installed in your device, the card memory is displayed •...
  • Page 118: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card To prevent damage to information stored on the When formatting an SD card, you should back up memory card, unmount the card before removing it your music and photo files that are stored on the from the device.
  • Page 119: Memory

    Memory Device Security Check the amount of available memory. You can close Configure and monitor security settings for your device. background apps and reduce the amount of memory 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. you are using to speed up your device. 2.
  • Page 120: Language And Input

    Language and Input Default Keyboard Select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and Configure your device’s language and input settings. keyboards. Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Change the Device Language 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can add languages to your list and organize them 2.
  • Page 121 3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option: • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on‑screen Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. keyboard while a physical keyboard is also Settings next to each TTS engine for being used. options.
  • Page 122: Date And Time

    • Date and Time Listen to an example: Tap to play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. By default, your device receives date and time • Default language status: Display the default information from the wireless network. When you are language in use.
  • Page 123: Report Diagnostic Information

    Report Diagnostic Reset Information Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. Reset Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. You can reset your device to its factory default settings, 2.
  • Page 124: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has You can reset Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and other network transferred to your storage area. settings with Reset network settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your 1.
  • Page 125 Google Account username and password Auto restart. can use the device. For more information, visit 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set samsung.com/us/support/frp. the following parameters: You will not be able to access the device after a factory •...
  • Page 126: Software Update

    Software Update Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > System updates for the following options: • Download updates manually: Check for software updates. •...
  • Page 127: Lock Screen And Security

    Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
  • Page 128: Screen Lock Types

    Screen Lock Types 3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available: The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or • Hide content: Enable to hide the content of no security. Choose from the following: Swipe, Pattern, notifications.
  • Page 129: Lock Screen Settings

    Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security for...
  • Page 130: Unknown Sources

    • Google location service: Activate or deactivate 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Google location service. This service must be on 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > in order to find your device. Private mode.
  • Page 131: Encrypt Sd Card

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. • Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send 2. Tap  Settings > Lock screen and security > security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn the feature on. Settings...
  • Page 132: 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 or 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. remove it.
  • Page 133: Advanced Security Settings

    • Advanced Security Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your Settings device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps Use these options to configure advanced security have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.
  • Page 134: Accounts

    Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.
  • Page 135: Samsung Cloud

    Memo: Sync your voice memos, images, and Samsung Cloud. tasks. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow Samsung Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved the prompts to add one. pages, and opened tabs from your browser. 3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.
  • Page 136: My Profile

    1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts > My Profile. • If a Samsung account has not been added, follow the prompts to add one. Settings...
  • Page 137: Synchronize Accounts

    Synchronize Accounts Account Settings You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, types of accounts. you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Account settings and available features vary between 2.
  • Page 138: Users

    Remove an Account Set Up User Profiles You can remove accounts from your device. Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 1.
  • Page 139 Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. Settings...
  • Page 140: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore Google Account Enable backup of your information to your Back up your data to your Samsung or Google Accounts. Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Samsung Account 2. Tap  Settings > Cloud and accounts >...
  • Page 141: Google Settings

    Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Available options depend on your Google Account. 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. 2. Tap  Settings > Google, and select an option to customize. Settings...
  • Page 142: Accessibility

    Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
  • Page 143: Vision

    It may also • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the log your user interface interactions with the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to device. increase the contrast between the keys and the •...
  • Page 144: Hearing

    (not included). audio for privacy. • Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles from white text on a black background to black with multimedia files when available. text on a white background. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with •...
  • Page 145: Dexterity And Interaction

    • Dexterity and Interaction control: Customize interactable or non‑interactable areas, hardkeys, and the Interaction keyboard. More Accessibility Turn on Accessibility features to assist with dexterity and interaction aspects of the device. Settings 1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps. Customize additional accessibility features for your 2.
  • Page 146: Accessibility Services

    • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms and calendar events. • Accessibility settings backup: Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices. Accessibility Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store.
  • Page 147: Other Settings

    Other Settings Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.
  • Page 148: About Tablet

    Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...
  • Page 149: Getting Help

    Getting Help Additional resources for your device.
  • Page 150: Videos

    Videos samsung.com/spsn Simulators samsungsimulator.com Tips samsung.com/us/support/tips/galaxy Samsung Care samsung.com/us/support Getting Help...
  • Page 151: Legal

    Legal View legal information for your device.
  • Page 152: Legal Information

    English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide (726‑7864) and providing the applicable information. • For complete terms and conditions that bind you Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP and Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement” Tablet: section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the • Product. English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide •...
  • Page 153: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its Health & Safety Information are also available on the respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings.
  • Page 154 Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes Some software components of this product, including the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’, or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with...
  • Page 155 Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product. a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or required.
  • Page 156 Internet: samsung.com Please check with your service provider to verify qualifying services/features. ©2017 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to...

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