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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 owned by or which is otherwise the property of WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited...

  • Page 3: Legal Information

    ™ writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR licensing fee may be required. For more information MOBILE DEVICE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started How to Use Settings ........47 ..........1 Wi-Fi ..............48 Front View ............2 Bluetooth ............50 Back View ............3 Airplane Mode ..........52 Assemble Your Device ........4 Data Usage ............. 53 Set Up Your Device ..........6 More Connection Settings ......

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

  • Page 6: Front View

    Front View USB charger/ Proximity sensor Accessory port Front camera Recent Back Home key • • Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and near the device. hold for Multi window. • • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the videos of yourself.

  • Page 7: Back View

    Back View Microphone Headset jack Rear camera Flash Power key Volume key Memory card slot Speaker Speaker • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset Memory card slot: Install an optional memory (not included). card (not included) for storage of files. •...

  • Page 8: Assemble Your Device

    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are expose the slot. designed for your device to maximize battery life.
  • Page 9 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Device

    Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your Use your device’s screen lock features to secure device on or off. your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device ► Press and hold the Power key until the device By default, the device locks automatically when the turns on.

  • Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device

    Google Account username and password can use the device. To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, You will not be able to access the device after 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 capacitive stylus. Using device, including the excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage screens and icons, as the tempered glass surface and void the...

  • Page 13: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons on the Home screen indicator: Indicates which right, and notification icons on the left.

  • Page 14: Manage Home Screens

    Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.

  • Page 15: App Shortcuts

    App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

  • 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 status, battery charge, and time) New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. on the right side and notification New voicemail: New voicemail message alerts on the left.

  • Page 17: Navigation

    Navigation Learn the basics for how to Drag navigate through your device. Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Touchscreen Navigation • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Use the following motions and gestures on your Home screen.

  • 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 Users View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. Notification card: View details about a notification.

  • Page 19: View The Notification Panel

    View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Home screen. to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel.

  • Page 20: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open adjust the size of their display on the screen, and them in split screen view.

  • Page 21: Window Controls

    You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap Recent. • Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. •...

  • Page 22: Enter Text

    Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard Options for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
  • Page 23 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.

  • Page 24: Applications

    Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

  • Page 25: Apps List

    Apps list. device. • Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more. • Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices. Visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List...
  • Page 26 Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1.

  • Page 27: Google Apps

    Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit photos, host video calls, and send SMS google.com to learn more. and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open...
  • Page 28 Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube ™ videos from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...

  • Page 29: Additional Apps

    Additional Apps There are additional apps, Skype including several Samsung apps, Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the preloaded on your device. world. Word CNN for Samsung View, create, and edit documents on Stay informed on the latest news from your device.

  • Page 30: Calculator

    You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number.

  • Page 31: Calendar

    Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To choose a calendar view: Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. 1.
  • Page 32 Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap Tasks. 3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar.

  • Page 33: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Gallery Record video Quick settings Take a picture Switch cameras Camera Shooting settings mode • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. videos.

  • Page 34: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the Take pictures with your device’s front or rear surroundings and determine the ideal mode camera. for the picture. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic • Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened protective covering from the camera lens.

  • Page 35: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Front camera • Save pictures as previewed: Save the You can adjust your camera’s settings using the self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed (or icons on the main camera screen and the full ‘mirrored’) image (front camera only). camera settings menu.

  • Page 36: Clock

    You can delete an alarm that you created. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Samsung folder > Clock. 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm Create an Alarm...

  • Page 37: World Clock

    99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 2. Tap Timer.

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •...

  • Page 39: Share A Contact

    Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard contacts to delete. using Bluetooth ® or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a 1.

  • Page 40: Delete A Group

    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 41: Email

    Combined view screen or you can view email in one app. accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > To access Email: Samsung folder > Email. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Menu at the top left of the screen to view 2. Tap Samsung folder >...

  • Page 42: Email Settings

    Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Email > Compose. Samsung folder > Email. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email 2.

  • Page 43: Galaxy Apps

    To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the instructions to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps...

  • Page 44: Gallery

    Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the 2.
  • Page 45 Drawing: Draw or write on your picture. Add image: Add an image on top of your original picture. • Delete: Delete the image from your device. Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. Apps > Gallery.

  • Page 46: Internet

    Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. To close a window: ► Tap Close tab on the tab. Command Keys The following command keys are available: Bookmarks •...
  • Page 47 Internet Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Samsung folder > Internet. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications...

  • Page 48: Memo

    Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse Memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. •...

  • Page 49: My Files

    My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. music, and sound clips. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To view files in My Files: My Files.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

  • Page 51: How To Use Settings

    How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Settings. Notification panel, and then tap Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature.

  • Page 52: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP).
  • Page 53 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 through Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 54: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 55 Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.

  • Page 56: 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, and other offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >...

  • Page 57: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •...

  • Page 58: More Connection Settings

    2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 59 Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings. 3. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Screen Share Share your device's screen with supported devices using either Smart View or Screen Mirroring.

  • Page 60: Smart Manager

    Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Use Smart Manager overview of the status of your To use the Smart Manager options: device’s battery, storage, RAM, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and device security. You can Settings. also automatically optimize your 2.

  • Page 61: Applications Settings

    Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device.

  • Page 62: Default Applications

    Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first-time users.

  • Page 63: Sound

    2. Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a 4. Tap OK to select it. mode: • Notification Sounds for Samsung Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications Applications and alerts.
  • Page 64 3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap On/Off to enable. each option: 4. Tap one of the following options: • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the • Alarms Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Messages Sound Quality and Effects • Calls and/or messages from •...

  • Page 65: Notifications

    Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. •...

  • Page 66: Display

    Display Configure your display’s Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
  • Page 67 Screensaver The Screensaver setting 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 display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2.

  • Page 68: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. You can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1.

  • Page 69: Users

    Users Share this tablet with multiple Switch User Profiles people by creating User To access the device with a user profile: accounts. ► From a Lock screen, tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile. Users have their own space, which they can –...

  • Page 70: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screen.

  • Page 71: Home Screen Settings

    Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Home screen. - or ­ From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

  • Page 72: Lock Screen And Security

    ► To access your device remotely, visit Set a Screen Lock findmymobile.samsung.com. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and It is recommended that you secure your device enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. using a Screen lock.

  • Page 73: Security Update Service

    • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > security reports to Samsung for threat Settings. analysis. 2. Tap Lock screen and security. Device Administration 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.

  • Page 74: 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 settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 75: Privacy

    Privacy Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 76: Private Mode

    App Permissions Private Mode Control which apps have permissions to use certain Hide personal content from being accessed by features of your device. anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 77: Accessibility

    High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of • Interaction control: Block areas of the the Samsung keyboard and change its colors screen from touch interaction. Disable to increase the contrast between the keys and Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
  • Page 78 More settings • Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of four to eight directions. • Direct access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home key three times in quick succession. • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications.

  • Page 79: Accounts

    Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts Samsung account, email, and of the same type. social networking accounts. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers.

  • Page 80: Google Settings

    Google Settings • Configure your device’s Google Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. settings. • Smart Lock for Passwords: Configure your saved Google passwords and auto sign-in settings. Customize Google Note: These options may change if you are signed in To customize your Google settings: to your Google Account.

  • Page 81: Backup And Reset

    30%. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device Samsung Account restarts. Enable backup of your information to your Samsung To enable Auto restart: account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 82: Factory Data Reset

    Reset Network Settings To reset your device: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth Settings. settings with Reset network settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...

  • Page 83: Language And Input

    Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •...

  • Page 84: Google Voice Typing

    • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. search whenever you say “Ok Google”. Settings next to each TTS engine for • options. Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked.

  • Page 85: Battery

    Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data.

  • Page 86: Storage

    Storage View the device memory and To increase available memory: usage, or mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed.

  • Page 87: Remove A Memory Card

    Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out.

  • Page 88: Accessories

    Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature.

  • Page 89: 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 90: About Device

    About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Download updates manually: Check for and install available software updates.

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