Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship.
Drive ...................... 28 Bluetooth ....................39 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ......2 Email ..................... 28 Tethering and Mobile HotSpot ............40 Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC ....3 Evernote ....................28 Mobile HotSpot .................. 40 Online Legal Information ..............3 Flipboard ....................28 Connect to a Computer ..............
Section 1: Getting Started Installing and Removing the SIM card This section explains how to get started with your device by charging the battery, installing the micro SIM card and optional memory card. This device uses a different type of SIM card called a “micro SIM”. Other larger SIM cards will not function or fit within this slot.
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li‑ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile device and other devices. included with your device. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 18. of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery.
Locking and Unlocking the Device To manually lock the device: ► Press Power/End. To unlock the device: 1. Press the Power/Lock key. The Lock screen displays. 2. Swipe across the screen in any direction. The last screen you accessed displays. Note: You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your device.
Section 2: Understanding Your Device Features Front View ● Touch screen with virtual (on‑screen) QWERTY keyboard The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustrated. 1. Volume Key: From a Home Screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust ●...
Home Screen 12. Apps/Widgets: Used to access the Apps or Widgets tabs. 13. Display: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. 14. Widgets: These are self‑contained on‑screen applications (not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of ●...
Using the Touch Screen Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Notifications Tilting Touch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Notifications shows information about connections, alerts and other items. Panning 1. Touch and drag downward from the top of the screen to display notifications. When an image is zoomed in, touch and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to 2.
Customizing the Home Screen Wallpaper Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpapers, or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. For information about changing your tablet’s screen settings, see “Display Settings”...
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Customizing the Multi Window apps Using Multi Window Applications The applications found within the Apps panel of the Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged or You can use Multi window to run two applications at the same time. removed.
S Pen Air Command The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in selecting screen items and performing functions such as taking memos, Use the Air command menu to quickly launch S Pen applications and actions. creating screenshots, finding information, and more. ►...
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Easy Clip Writing and Drawing Tools Outline and crop images on the screen, in any shape, to share or paste. You can edit the cropped content, or personalize it with handwriting notes. 1. Press and hold the S Pen button, then draw around the image you want to clip, making sure to close the shape.
While using the Samsung keyboard, tap Options. You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and 2. At the Speak now prompt, speak your text. As you speak, the text displays in the text field.
Just as important as setting up and activating a Google account to help provide access to Play Store, etc.. An Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, active Samsung account is required to begin accessing applications such as Samsung Link.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. Samsung account. If several of your contacts are from other external sources, this allows you to “back 2. Tap a contact to display its information, then select to display the linked contacts.
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Contacts Settings Removing Contacts from a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts g Groups tab. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. 2. Tap a Group to display it. 2. Tap Menu g Settings: 3.
Section 4: Messaging Email This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Send and receive email using popular email services. Setting Up Email Accounts Your tablet supports these types of messages: You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.
Gmail Email Settings Use settings to configure handling of your email. Send and receive emails using Gmail, Google’s web‑based email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps g Google folder g Gmail. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. Setting Up Your Gmail Account 1.
Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Play Newsstand, and Voice Search. Customizing the Apps Screen Samsung: Action Memo, Downloads, Group Play, S Translator, S Voice, Sort Option Samsung Link, Story Album and Video Editor. By default, app icons appear in a Customizable grid. You can change the view type to an Alphabetical grid.
4. Advanced alarm settings: Use these tools to create your memo: ● Move the Location alarm slider to the right to activate the feature, then follow the onscreen instructions to Add free‑format drawing and change the input color. enter a location. When activated, the alarm only sounds when you are at a specific location. ●...
● Calendars: View the current Calendar accounts. Camera ● Settings: Display a list of configurable settings. You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Creating a Calendar Event Taking pictures with your device's built‑in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key.
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Record Videos Camera Options In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your device's built‑in video camera. Camera options are special options that you can choose, right on the camera screen, to make your pictures or videos special.
— Location tag: Store GPS location information in picture files. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Samsung folder g Downloads. — Review pics/videos: Set pictures to display briefly after you take them so you can review them. 2. Tap an item to open it (if an appropriate application is installed.) —...
Gallery Accessing Dropbox on your Device 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Galaxy Plus folder g Dropbox g Start. Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you've taken with your device's camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included). 2.
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3. With the image displayed, tap Menu g Edit to launch the photo editor. ● Print: Print the photo to a compatible Samsung Wi‑Fi printer (not included). 4. Touch and hold the image then select an option: ● Rename: Rename the photo or video.
This application lets you share documents, photos or music in real‑time with other connected friends. 2. Tap a category, and then select a picture to select it. Note: Group play is not the same as Screen mirroring which requires a connection to a Wi-Fi capable Samsung 3. Tap Menu g Set as.
Internet — Set as homepage: Set this page as default home page. — Move to folder: Move a bookmark to a folder. Your device is equipped with an web browser for surfing the Internet. Saved Pages ► From a Home screen, tap Apps g Internet.
Maps Music Find your current location, get directions and traffic reports, discover local businesses and attractions, and much The Music Player is an application that can play music files. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate more. Visit google.com/maps/about/explore/mobile to learn more.
Play Games Adding a Song to a Playlist 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Music. This application takes you directly to the Play Store Games area from where you can make purchases. 2. Tap the Playlist tab to open it, then select the Songs tab. 1.
POLARIS Office 5 Playing Music ► From within the Play Music application, tap a song in your library to listen to it. Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central place for managing your documents online or offline. Visit polarisoffice.com to learn more.
2. Follow the on‑screen installation instructions. Smartphone smarter. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 18. 1. Confirm you are currently signed into your Samsung account.
T-Mobile My Account Additional Video Features This application provides you online access to account information such as your current activity, billing information, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Video. service plans, downloads, and other information. 2. Touch Menu and then touch an available option: ●...
— Clear search history allows you to clear previous YouTube searches from showing up in the YouTube Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your tablet as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu‑ search box.
Section 6: Connections Wi-Fi Auto network switch Wi‑Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Auto network switch allows your device to automatically switch between a Wi‑Fi network and a mobile network. Wi‑Fi communication requires access to an existing Wi‑Fi network. Wi‑Fi networks can be Open (unsecured), or 1.
Connect to Wi-Fi Direct Devices Bluetooth Status Indicator 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Connections tab. The following icon show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: 2. Locate the Wi-Fi field and tap OFF/ON to turn Wi‑Fi on. (Wi‑Fi must be enabled to use Wi‑Fi Direct.) Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Note: You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. devices. If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ 6. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK. downloads.
To change the Portable HotSpot password: 1. From the Tethering and Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile HotSpot g Settings. 2. Tap the Security field and select WPA2 PSK. 3. With security enabled, delete the previous password and enter a new one into the Password field. Important! The more complex the password, the harder it will be for intruders to break your security.
You can not mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB tethering feature. Wi-Fi Settings If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads. Wi‑Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.
Printing service plan for details. Allows you to select a printing service (ex: Samsung Print Service), and then connect to a compatible wireless ● Restrict background data: Prevent the tablet from connecting to the mobile data network in the background printer.
Access Point Names To access a wireless access point: Set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). ► From a Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Connections tab g More networks g Access Note: VPN settings include storage of login credentials on your tablet. You must configure a screen unlock Point Names.
Settings g Device tab g Sound. Sound 2. Tap Pen attach / detach sound and select a sound. Samsung Applications Configure settings for your tablet’s audio. ► From a Home screen, tap These menu options provide a shortcut to the sound configuration screens for the listed applications.
Display Settings Daydream Configure settings for your tablet’s display. The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the tablet is docked, or while charging. You can Brightness choose to display a Colors screen, or display photos stored on your tablet. 1.
Lock Screen Using a Signature to Unlock This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters. This feature uses a recognized on‑screen signature to unlock the device. Screen Unlock Pattern Overview 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g Device tab g Lock screen.
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Setting an Unlock Pattern What If I Forget my Pattern? Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field, If you forget your device’s lock pattern, you can unlock your device or reset it using your Google™ Account you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you want to unlock the phone’s buttons or touch screen.
● Font style: Sets the fonts used on the LCD display. Selections are: Default font, Choco cooky, Cool jazz, under the Device options screen. Rosemary, Samsung Sans or Get fonts online. Tap Get fonts online to download additional fonts. 8. Tap Manage accessibility to save and update your accessibility settings or share them with another device.
Configure the subtitle parameters as needed. The Samsung Keyboard is an onscreen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. 23. Tap Samsung subtitles to allow users to add subtitles to videos created via Samsung video applications.
Apps g Settings g Controls tab g Language and input g Google 2. Select a current Preferred TTS engine from the list of available options. The default is the Samsung text-to- voice typing check box to enable it. speech engine option.
Note: This feature requires an active Wi-Fi connection prior to use. view items. 1. Log into your Samsung account and verify it is active. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung ● Pen detachment options: Allows you activate a selected action when the device detects the S Pen is Account”...
Settings g General tab g Backup and reset g Collect diagnostics. You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps, or create applications 2. Read the on‑screen System Manager Application information. using the Android SDK and install them on your tablet. Use Application manager to manage applications on your tablet.
Battery Reset App Preferences This feature provides you with the ability to reset all preferences for the following features: Disabled apps, Disabled View what is using battery power. app notifications, Default applications for actions, and Background data restrictions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps g Settings g General tab.
Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your tablet by device administrators 3. Tap Send security reports to send security reports to Samsung via Wi‑Fi for threat analysis. in certain circumstances, such as if your tablet is lost or stolen.
● Software update: Check availability and install updates. ● Status: View information about your tablet’s current status. ● Legal information: Display open source licenses, Google legal information, and Samsung legal information. ● Device name: View your tablet’s name. Touch to change the tablet’s name.
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