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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: Legal Notices
SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG... - Page 3 READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window, are MOBILE DEVICE. all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of covered under the applicable Samsung Limited device may vary.
- Page 4 Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children under the age of 3 to play with it because they could hurt themselves or others or damage the mobile device. If parents choose to allow children 3 or older to use the device, they should make sure that there is adequate supervision of children while using the mobile device to guard against damage...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
..............66 Samsung Kids .............19 Display Settings ............67 Activate Samsung Kids ..........20 Storage ................69 Parental Controls ............21 Power Saving Mode ...........71 Samsung Kids Applications Screen ....24 Battery .................72 Applications ..............25 Application Manager ..........73 Apps List ................26 Location Services ............75 Google Apps ..............28... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 7: Front View
Front View USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port Power key Memory card slot Volume key Back Menu Home key • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset Home key: Press to return to the Home screen. (not included). • Menu: Tap to display a list of options. •... -
Page 8: Back View
Back View Speaker Rear camera Microphone • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. Getting Started Back View... -
Page 9: Assemble Your Device
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging When the battery level becomes too low, the device devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are automatically turns off. designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may ► For a quick check of your battery level, view... -
Page 10: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure Turn the Device On your device. ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the Turn the Device Off screen times out. -
Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. -
Page 12: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to... -
Page 13: Home Screen
Home Screen Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) Home screen indicator: Indicates which and notification icons (left). Home screen is displayed. • • Status icons: Displays information about the Widget: Runs as a self-contained application on a device, such as the network signal strength, Home screen (not a shortcut) . -
Page 14: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen To access the Home Screen Manager: 1. - Page 15 Wallpapers Folders Change the look of the Home and Lock screens Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Add Folders To change Wallpaper settings: 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut.
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Page 16: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left. -
Page 17: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device, To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. and basics for how to customize • Add a shortcut to a Home screen. screens by editing, sharing, and •... -
Page 18: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Edit Quick settings Quick settings Screen brightness Clear notifications Notification card • • Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust Quick settings buttons are visible. -
Page 19: View The Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel Quick Settings 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the In addition to notifications, the Notification panel Notification panel. also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 2. Swipe the list to see notification details. -
Page 20: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Multi Window tray Window controls Multi Window tab Activate Multi Window Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi Window display together on After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run a split screen. -
Page 21: Window Controls
Window Controls Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray ► Select an application window and tap the border You can choose the apps you want to display in the between the two windows to reveal the window Multi Window tray. control buttons. -
Page 22: Enter Text
— improving its accuracy Predictive text of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap options. - Page 23 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice typing. • You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
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Page 24: Samsung Kids
Samsung Kids Samsung Kids is a monthly service which provides easy access to age‑appropriate activities while also using parental security features. -
Page 25: Activate Samsung Kids
Activate Samsung Kids The Samsung Kids subscription requires a Samsung account and a Wi‑Fi connection in order to download and access Samsung Kids content. To activate: To switch from Samsung Kids to the Standard Home Screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 26: Parental Controls
Parental Controls The parental controls are accessible from the Samsung Kids screen. Parental controls categories are View Details, Manage Subscription, Change PIN, and Help. Access Parental Controls View User Activity Details Parents, and then enter your PIN. The Activity features help you track the Activity 1. - Page 27 2. Tap View [Name’s] Detail. 6. Tap Exit to exit the screen. 3. Tap Edit Profile to edit the name and age of the current user. 4. Tap Save Changes. 5. Tap Exit to exit the screen. Samsung Kids Mode Parental Controls...
- Page 28 2. Tap Help to view information about your device: • Contact Support: Receive help using Change the Parent PIN Samsung Kids. • Terms of Use: View Samsung Kids’ terms of 1. Tap Parents, and then enter your PIN. use. 2. Tap Change Pin. •...
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Page 29: Samsung Kids Applications Screen
Navigate the Applications Screen 1. Swipe in any direction to view the application types. 2. Tap an application to download, and then tap Download. 3. Tap Exit to return to the Samsung Kids Home screen. Samsung Kids Mode Samsung Kids Applications Screen... -
Page 30: Applications
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps are listed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 31: Apps List
Samsung Apps: View and download grid, in A-Z order. Samsung apps. Note: When accessing Samsung Apps, you are automatically prompted to download an update. By default, the update replaces Samsung Apps with Galaxy Apps, but you may choose to keep both app stores. -
Page 32: Apps Screen Options
Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps To create a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap the Menu key for these options: 2. Tap Menu > Create folder. •... -
Page 33: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Google Now Google Now works in the background to Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. collect information you regularly look up Visit google.com to learn more. and organize it into convenient cards that display when you need them. -
Page 34: Play Games
Local Play Games Google Local uses your location to help Discover hundreds of games for you find restaurants, cafes, businesses, download and purchase through the and other nearby attractions. You an also Google Play store. add your own locations. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Note: Some features require stand-alone or Google location services. - Page 35 YouTube View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
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Page 36: Other Applications
This is a shortcut to see a list of all downloads made to your device. Samsung Kids Samsung Kids is a monthly paid Dropbox service which provides easy access to age-appropriate activities while also using Use this application to save and share parental security features. -
Page 37: Alarm
Alarm The Alarm app offers features for Delete an Alarm keeping track of time and setting Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap alarms. 2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap Delete. Create an Alarm Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notified. -
Page 38: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. -
Page 39: Calendar
Calendar Manage your calendar events Sharing Events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap Share via, select a sharing method, and follow Create an Event or Task the prompts. 1. -
Page 40: Camera
Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Camera/ Video slider Quick settings Take a picture Camera Gallery settings • Camera/Video slider: Tap to switch between the Take Pictures still camera and the video camcorder. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •... -
Page 41: Camera Settings
Camera Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera. Available options vary depending on the shooting mode used. • Edit shortcuts: Select which options you want to display as a quick setting. •... -
Page 42: Contacts
Email, Facebook, and your 3. Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device, your SIM Samsung account. card, or sync it with an account. Photo to assign a picture to the new 4. Tap For more information on connecting with and contact. -
Page 43: Delete Contacts
Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a name card, the contact’s You can delete a single contact or choose multiple information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can contacts to delete. share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1. -
Page 44: Contacts Settings
Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own. -
Page 45: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and View Your Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >... -
Page 46: Email Settings
Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 47: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then 2. Tap Note: Some functions described in this section tap an option to choose the way items display. are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. -
Page 48: Deleting Images And Videos
• Copy to clipboard: Copy the photo to the clipboard. Deleting Images and Videos • Print: Print the photo to a Samsung printer. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Rename: Enter a new file name. 2. Tap a folder to open it. -
Page 49: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap New tab. -
Page 50: Incognito Tabs
History Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings To view a list of recently visited web pages: associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Saved Pages 2. Tap Menu > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen To save a web page: instructions. -
Page 51: Memo
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Delete Memos save notes on your device. To delete multiple memos: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Compose a Memo 2. Tap to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 52: Music Player
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Return to Music Song details Volume Change player Favorite Sound quality and effects Playback position Shuffle mode Repeat mode Time elapsed Song length Return to Music... -
Page 53: Listen To Music
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap a library category on the left side of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4. -
Page 54: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your Settings device, including images, videos, Customize the My Files settings. songs, and sound clips. ► Tap Menu > Settings, and choose an option. View Files Files stored in the device are sorted into groups. 1. -
Page 55: S Voice
S Voice Speak commands to perform operations on your device, and to speak criteria for searches and other operations. Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 56: Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. To access the Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: A Samsung account is required to download apps. Applications Samsung Apps/Galaxy Apps... -
Page 57: Samsung Link
Wi-Fi and be using an active/registered Samsung account prior to using this application. The Samsung account manages the access information (username and password) to several applications, such as Samsung Link and Wi-Fi Settings ChatON. For more information, see and Accounts. -
Page 58: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name Volume Change player Playback position Time elapsed Video length Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • File name: View the name of the video file. Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a previous video. - Page 59 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
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Page 60: World Clock
World Clock View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World Clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > World clock. •... -
Page 61: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features. -
Page 62: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the option or off • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options. • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping checkbox. -
Page 63: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range 3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. communications technology that • Tap Scan to manually perform a new scan. allows you to connect wirelessly Pair Bluetooth Devices to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to... - Page 64 Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Review Files Received through Bluetooth When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect When you receive files from another device through again, you have to pair the devices. Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth settings.
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Page 65: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi types of Wireless Local Area Network Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. - Page 66 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 67: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below. -
Page 68: More Settings
More Settings This option displays additional Add a VPN connectivity information. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap VPN. Airplane Mode 3. Tap Add and follow the prompts to set up your VPN. Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such Connect to a VPN as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. -
Page 69: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices through Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Mobile Hotspot. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Nearby devices. 3. Tap Nearby devices to set the following options: •... -
Page 70: Blocking Mode
Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Configure the following options: • Turn off notifications: Block all notifications. • Turn off alarm: Block all alarms. •... -
Page 71: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Configure the sounds and Touch Sounds vibrations used to indicate Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to notifications, screen touches, make selections. and other activities. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Sound > Touch sounds to turn the Volume feature on. -
Page 72: Display Settings
Display Settings Adjust display options and To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification panel: features, including screen ► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them. brightness, font options, and more. To use the default layout: ► Tap Reset. -
Page 73: Screen Timeout
2. Tap Display > Font style to choose a font style. period. • Tap Get fonts online to find new fonts from Samsung apps. Daydream Change the Font Size The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not You can set the font size for all text that displays on included), or while charging. -
Page 74: Storage
Storage View the device memory Memory Card (SD Card) and usage, or mount, unmount, Once an optional memory card (not included) has or format an optional memory been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. card (not included). - Page 75 Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you must mount it before it can be accessed. Apps >...
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Page 76: Power Saving Mode
Power Saving Mode Conserve battery power by automatically adjusting the screen brightness, limiting the performance of the CPU, and other power reduction activities. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Power saving mode for options: • Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. •... -
Page 77: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery Chart: The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the battery has been used also displays. •... -
Page 78: Application Manager
Application Manager You can download and install Downloaded new applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. Use Application manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded Application manager. applications. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. -
Page 79: Running Services
• Running Services Clear cache: Clear an application’s temporary memory storage. View and control services running on your device. • Clear defaults: Clear an application’s Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap customization. • Permissions: View information about the Application manager. application’s access to your device and data. -
Page 80: Location Services
Location Services Some apps, such as Google My Places Maps, may require one or more You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This location services be turned on information can improve your search results and for full functionality. -
Page 81: Lock Screen
Lock Screen Secure your device with Lock 3. Configure screen lock options: Screen settings. Swipe • Multiple widgets: Display multiple widgets on your lock screen. • Lock Screen Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message. Set a screen lock to prevent unauthorized people •... -
Page 82: Security
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 83: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Security for the following Credential storage options: •... -
Page 84: Language And Input Settings
Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s Google Voice Typing Settings language and input settings. Speak rather than type your text entries using Google Voice Typing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input. Change the default language on your device. -
Page 85: Samsung Keyboard Settings
Samsung Keyboard Settings Voice Search Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Use Google voice recognition to perform Google searches using spoken commands. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget. - Page 86 Text-To-Speech Options Configure your Text-to-speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, see Accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech options for options: •...
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Page 87: Cloud
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Use Your Samsung Account 2. Tap Cloud. Set up or sign in to your Samsung account. 3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync settings and backup options. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 88: Backup And Reset
Backup and Reset Back up your data to Google Factory Data Reset servers. You can also reset your Return your device to its factory defaults. device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, Backup and Restore... -
Page 89: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts. -
Page 90: Date And Time
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 91: Accessibility
Accessibility Accessibility services are special Vision • Font size: Set the font size. features that make using the • device easier for those with Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double certain physical disabilities. pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. -
Page 92: About Your Device
About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates.
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