SAMSUNG
User manual
Table of contents
Special features
1
Getting started
2
Front and back views
3
Assemble your device
4
Install a SIM card and memory card
5
Charge the battery
6
Start using your device
7
Use the Setup Wizard
7
Lock or unlock your device
8
Add a Google account
8
Add a Samsung account
9
Add an email account
9
Transfer data from your old device
9
Navigation
10
Common options
11
Navigation bar
11
Home screen
13
Customize your Home screen
14
Status bar
18
Notification panel
20
Bixby
22
Multi window
23
Enter text
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Apps
28
Contacts
47
Using apps
29
Email
53
Galaxy Apps
56
Access apps
29
Gallery
57
Add an apps shortcut
29
Hancom Office Viewer
62
Search for apps
30
Internet
63
Galaxy Essentials
30
Kids Mode
67
Uninstall or disable apps
30
Messages
68
Sort apps
31
My Files
70
Create and use folders
31
Samsung Flow
App settings
32
72
Samsung Notes
73
Samsung apps
34
SmartThings
75
Calculator
34
Secure Folder
76
Calendar
35
Google apps
78
Camera and video
38
Chrome
78
Clock
43
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Drive
Gmail
Google
Hangouts
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Store
YouTube
Settings
Access Settings
Search for Settings
Connections
Wi-Fi
78
78
78
78
79
79
79
79
79
80
81
82
82
83
83
Bluetooth
86
Tablet visibility
88
Data usage
88
Airplane mode
90
Mobile networks
90
Location
91
Nearby device scanning
92
Connect to a printer
93
Virtual Private Networks
93
Ethernet
95
Sounds and vibration
96
Sound mode
96
Volume
97
Notification sounds
97
Do not disturb
98
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System sounds
Key-tap feedback
Sound quality and effects
Separate app sound
Notifications
Manage notifications
Display
Screen off settings
Screen brightness
Blue light filter
Font and screen zoom
Device maintenance
Quick optimization
Battery
Storage
98
98
99
99
100
100
101
101
101
102
102
103
103
103
104
Memory
106
Language and input
106
Date and time
110
Reset
111
Factory data reset
112
Auto restart
114
System updates
114
Lock screen and security
116
Screen lock types
116
Clock and information
117
Google Play Protect
117
Find My Mobile
118
Security update
118
Install unknown apps
119
Secure Folder
119
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App permission monitor
119
Vision
130
Secure startup
Encrypt SD card
View passwords
Security update service
Device administration
Credential storage
Advanced security settings
Accounts
Samsung Cloud
Add an account
Users
Backup and restore
Google settings
Accessibility
120
120
120
121
121
122
122
124
124
124
126
127
129
130
Hearing
132
Dexterity and interaction
132
More accessibility settings
133
Accessibility services
133
Other settings
134
Help
134
Device assistance app
134
About tablet
135
Getting help
136
Videos
136
Smart Simulator
136
Tips
136
Samsung Care
136
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Special features
Meet Bixby
Bixby can help you understand your settings
and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby
on page 22.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s
volume. See Media volume limiter on
page 97.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the
same time. See Multi window on page 23.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly.
See Direct share on page 52.
Front and back views
Camera
USB charger/Accessory port
Power
Camera
Volume
Headset
jack
microSD
card tray
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Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
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Install a SIM card and
memory ca
rd
Wh
en you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use
your previous SIM card.
Warning: Small components such as memory cards
can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when
handling these cards to avoid damaging them.
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 time.
It is not necessary to install it prior to using the
device.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1
.
Insert t
he removal tool into the hole on the
SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until
the tray p
ops out.
2
.
Pl
ace the SIM card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4.
Slide t
he SIM card/Memory card tray back into
the slot.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
A charger (charging head and USB cable) is included
with the device for charging the battery from any
standard outlet.
Note: You should dry the inside of the charging port
before inserting a power connector to charge your
device. If the charging port is not fully dry, your
device may operate abnormally. For example, it may
charge more slowly or overheat.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries (if
applicable) that are approved by Samsung. Samsung
charging devices and batteries are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other charging
devices and batteries may void your warranty and
may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB
charger/Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
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Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up
your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
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network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
To
u
nlock
the
device:
u Press the Power key, and then drag your finger
across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure
screen lock on page 116.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
™
account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account >
Google.
No
te: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires
your Google account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory
reset protection on page 113.
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Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account >
Samsung account.
No
te: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > S
amsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account >
Email.
Transfer data from your
old device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/smart-switch.
To use Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Cloud and accounts >
Smart Switch.
2.
Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
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Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Home screens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.
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Common options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen.
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Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
l
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on or off
.
l
Menu: Tap to view available options for
the field.
Navigation bar
The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,
displays the navigation keys.
Hide/Show
Naviga
tion keys
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Full screen mode
The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.
T
o enter or exit full screen mode:
u Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the
navigation keys.
To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:
u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to
display the Navigation bar.
Navigation bar settings
You can configure the Navigation bar background
color and button layout.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar
for the following settings:
l Show and hide button: Add a button on the
left side of the navigation bar to show or hide
the Navigation bar.
l Background color: Choose a color for the
background of the Navigation bar.
l Button layout: Choose the order of the
navigation keys.
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Home screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Back
Recen
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Home
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Customize your
Home screen
Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app
shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change
the order of screens, as well as choose a different
main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• To align shortcuts into a line at the top
of a screen, tap
Align t
op.
•
To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom
of a screen, tap Align b
ottom.
•
To remove a Home screen, tap
Remove.
•
To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap
Main.
This screen is displayed when you
tap Home.
•
To change the order of screens, touch and hold
a screen, and then drag it to a new position.
• To add a screen, swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap
Add.
•
To enable Bixby Home, swipe right, and then
tap On/Off.
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App shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Add t
o Home.
T
o remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove f
rom Home.
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Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from a Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to
another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
Use folders
You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an
Apps list screen and Home screen.
For more information, see Create and use folders on
page 31
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Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
3. Tap an image to choose it.
4. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when
prompted.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run
on a Home screen.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
To remove a widget from a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from H
ome screen.
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Home screen settings
Customize your Home and Apps screens.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have
separate Home and Apps screens, or only a
Home screen where all apps are located.
• Apps button: Add an apps button to the Home
screen for easy access to the Apps screen.
• App icon badges: Select how to show icon
badges when apps receive notifications.
• Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add
newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.
• Quick-open notification panel: Enable this
feature to open the Notification panel from
the Home screen by swiping down.
• Hide apps: Select apps to hide.
• About Home screen: View version information.
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Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
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Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Location service active
New email
New message
File download in progress
File upload in progress
Wi-Fi available
App updates available
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Status bar display
Configure display options for the Status bar.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Status bar for the
following options:
l Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons
on the Status bar.
l Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
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You can access the Notification panel from any
screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap
Back t
o close the Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel also 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.
2.
Drag
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Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
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Tap
More o
ptions to reorder Quick settings
or to change the button layout.
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.
Drag
View a
ll upward to close Quick settings.
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Bixby
Bixby is a virtual assistant that learns, evolves, and
adapts to you. It learns your routines, helps you set
up reminders based on time and location, and is built
in to your favorite apps. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/Bixby.
You can customize Bixby’s chat responses, quick
commands, and more from the Bixby Home page.
Bixby Home
The Bixby Home page displays customized content
based on your interactions. Bixby learns from your
usage patterns and will suggest content you may
like.
u From a Home screen, swipe right.
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Multi window
Multitask by using two apps 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 size of their windows.
1. From any screen, tap Recent apps.
2.
Tap
Multi w
indow in the title bar to launch an
app in split screen view.
•
Recently opened apps are displayed in the
lower window. Apps that support Multi
window have the
Multi w
indow icon in their
title bar.
•
If there are no recently opened apps that
support Multi window, or if you want to launch
a different app, tap App list.
3. Tap an app in the lower window to add it to the
split screen view.
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Window controls
The Window controls modify the way app windows
are displayed in split screen view.
u Tap the middle of the window border for the
following options:
Add app pair on Home screen: Add the
open pair of apps as a shortcut to the
Home screen.
l
Switch windows: Swap the two windows.
l
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected
app in a pop-up window.
l
Close app: Close the selected app.
l
Multi window settings
Additional features are available for Multi window.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable
each of the following options:
l Split screen view action: Configure the Recent
apps key to switch between full screen view
and split screen view.
l Pop-up view action: Swipe down diagonally
from either the right or left top corner of the
screen to put the app into pop-up view.
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Enter text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or your voice.
Toolbar functions
u Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.
Tap Show predictive te
xt to view suggested
words while you type.
l
Tap Show toolbar functions to view all
keyboard options.
l
Toolbar functions
The toolbar provides additional helpful functions.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand
toolbar for the following options:
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
l
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
l
GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.
l
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to
enter text.
l
Modes: Select a keyboard layout.
l
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
l
Stickers: Add illustrated stickers.
l
Voice input: Use Google Voice
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typing.
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Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for
the following options:
l Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, slide the
Space bar sideways.
l Smart typing: Use predictive text and
auto-correction features to prevent common
typing mistakes. Type by swiping between
letters.
l Keyboard layout and feedback: Customize the
appearance and function of the keyboard.
l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to
original settings and clear personalized data.
l About Samsung keyboard: View version and
legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
Use Google Voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Voice input.
2. Ta
p the screen and speak your text.
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Set customized options for Google voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Voice i
nput.
2
.
Tap
Settings f
or options.
•
Languages: Choose the language for the
keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download
languages for offline Google voice typing.
• Block offensive words: Hide potentially
offensive words with asterisks.
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Using apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall or disable apps from this list.
Access apps
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to
access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen tap
Home.
Add an apps shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1.
From Apps, tap
More options >
Home screen
settings > Apps button.
2.
Tap Show Apps button > Apply.
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Search for apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Search t
ablet.
2
. Enter a word or words in the Search tablet field.
As you type, apps that match are displayed on
the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that app.
l To customize the Finder search settings, tap
More o
ptions > Settings.
Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are
optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
u
From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy
Essentials.
Uninstall or disable apps
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
u From Apps, touch and hold an app to open the
options menu.
l To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
l To disable an app, tap Disable.
Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled,
not uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off
and hidden from view.
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Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
u
From Apps, tap More options > Sort.
l Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap
More options >
Clean up pages.
l Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
Create and use folders
Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an
Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and
then drag it on top of another app shortcut until
it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.
•
3.
Tap
Back to c
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Copy a folder to a Home screen
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are
returned to the Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap
Delete folder, a
nd confirm when
prompted.
App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
pps.
2.
T
ap
Menu to set w
hich apps to view, and then
choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
3.
T
ap
More options fo
r the following options:
• So
rt by size/name: Sort the apps by size
or name.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email
or browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
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• Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
4. Tap an app to view and update information about
the app. The following options may be displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app.
Some preloaded apps can only be disabled,
not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working
correctly.
• Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
• 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.
Note: Options vary by app.
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Samsung apps
The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded
over-the-air to your device.
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.
u
From Apps, tap Calculator.
Convert units of measurement
Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit
converter.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calculator > U
nit converter.
2.
Select a category and use the drop-down menus
to choose units of measurement.
3. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.
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Calendar
Calendar view
Manage your events and tasks.
There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
1.
From Apps, tap Calendar > V
iew, and then tap
an option:
Add calendars
Ad
d existing calendars to the Calendar app.
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Sw
ipe across the screen to display
another
y
ear.
1.
From Apps, tap Calendar >
More options.
2.
Tap Manage calendars >
Add account,
and
select a
n account type.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Events and tasks are also displayed.
3. Enter
y
our
account
information
and
follow
the
prompts.
• W
eek: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
2. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > A
dd to add an
event.
2.
Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Share an event
Share events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, t
ap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2.
Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, t
ap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2.
Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items
you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a
certain day. A task displays as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > V
iew > Tasks.
2.
Tap
Add to a
dd a task.
3.
Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.
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Delete a task
Delete tasks from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, a
nd tap a day on the
calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap
View > Tasks.
2.
Tap the
Checkbox by
the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• T
o delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Calendar settings
Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > M
ore options >
Settings.
2.
Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and video
Take a picture
Gallery
Setti
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Shooting modes
Record video
Switch cameras
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Take pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera.
2
. Use the display screen as a viewfinder. While
aiming the camera, these options are available:
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.
• To change the shooting mode, swipe the
screen right or left.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
•
To change a camera setting, tap
Settings.
3
.
Tap
Take a
picture.
Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera a
nd aim the camera
at your subject.
2
.
Tap
Record t
o begin recording a video.
•
To temporarily stop recording, tap
Pause.
To continue recording, tap Resume.
3
.
Tap
Stop w
hen you are finished recording.
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Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for
your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.
u
From Apps, tap Camera, and swipe to the right
or left to see shooting modes. To reorganize and
view all shooting modes, touch and hold a
shooting mode.
Re
ar camera
l Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
l Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
l Beauty: Automatically airbrush out minor
imperfections when you take pictures of
people.
l Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal
mode for the picture.
l Stickers: Add stickers to your pictures.
l Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
l Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast-moving
subjects.
Front camera
l Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
l Stickers: Add stickers to your selfies.
l Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
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Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the
settings menu to configure your camera’s settings.
u
From Apps, tap Camera > Settings.
Rear camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Front camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
l Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits
or self-recordings as viewed on the camera
screen, not as flipped images.
l Shooting methods:
– Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your
picture taken in a few seconds.
Common
l Edit camera modes: Enable, disable, and
rearrange shooting modes.
l Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and
videos using the full screen.
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l Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
compose a picture or video.
l Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
l Review pictures: Review pictures after
takingthem.
l Storage location: Select a memory location.
–
A
memory card (not included) must be
installed to view Storage location. For more
information, see Install a SIM card and
memory card on page 5.
l Floating Camera button: Add an extra camera
button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.
l Press Volume key to: Use the Volume key to
take pictures, record video, zoom, or control
system volume.
l Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of
time and setting alarms.
u
From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a
feature.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring
alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock >
Add alarm.
2
. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when
the alarm rings.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Turn off alarm
At the set alarm time, the tablet sounds the alarm
and/or vibrates.
1.
To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe
Dismiss
t
o the left or right.
2
. To postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.
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You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock,
and find the alarm in
the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and
hold it to select it.
2
. Tap Delete.
World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock >
World clock.
2
.
Tap
Add c
ity.
3
. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
4. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap
Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see
what the local times would be in the other listed
cities.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock >
World clock.
2
.
Tap
Time z
one converter.
3
.
Tap Menu to choose a different city.
• To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM)
on the clock to set a time. Local times for the
other cities listed are automatically updated.
• To return the clock to the current time,
tap Reset.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock >
Stopwatch.
2
. Tap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock,
tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock >
Timer.
2
. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To
continue timing after pausing, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
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Store and manage your contacts. You can
synchronize with personal accounts added to your
device. For more information, see Add an account on
page 124.
Add a contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > C
reate contact,
and then tap contact fields to enter information.
• C
hoose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap
Contact photo t
o assign a picture or an
animated GIF to the new contact.
• E
nter a name and other contact information.
–
Tap
Add field t
o enter additional
entries.
–
Tap
Remove f
ield to remove an entry.
–
Tap View more for additional fields.
– Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
2. Tap Save.
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Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete information, or you can add more
fields to the contact’s list of information.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts,
and then tap a
contact.
2
. Tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Share a contact
Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts,
and then tap a
contact.
2
. Tap Share.
3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
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Import contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Mo
re options >
Manage contacts.
2. T
ap Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export contacts
Manually back up contacts to an installed memory
card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Mo
re options >
Manage contacts.
2. T
ap Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or unlink contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple
sources into one contact by linking entries into a
single contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and t
hen tap the
contact to select it.
2.
T
ap
More options > L
ink contacts.
3. T
ap contacts to choose them.
4. Tap Link.
To
unlink
c
ontacts:
1.
F
rom Apps, tap
Contacts, and t
hen tap the
contact to select it.
2.
T
ap
More options > M
anage linked contacts.
3. T
ap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from
the main contact.
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When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts,
and then tap a
contact.
2
.
Tap
Add t
o Favorites to mark the contact as a
favorite. The star brightens .
•
To remove the contact from Favorites, tap
Remove f
rom Favorites. The star then
dims .
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts,
and then touch and
hold a contact to select it.
•
You can also tap other contacts to select them
for deletion.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Apps, tap Contacts >
Groups.
2
. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter
information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
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Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
u
From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
l To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact
to select it, and then tap Remove.
l To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and
then tap the contacts you want to add. When
finished, tap Done > Save.
Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts >
Groups, and then
tap a group.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Send email.
3
. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email
address in their records are displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
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Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > G
roups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
More options >
Delete.
• T
o only delete the group, tap Group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the
group, tap Group and members.
Contacts settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > M
ore options >
Settings.
2.
Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within
any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are
displayed in the Share window.
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From Apps, tap Settings > Advanced features >
Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email
View and manage all of your email accounts in one
app. To add an email account, see Add an email
account on page 9.
Create and send an email
Learn how to create and send email messages.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email >
Compose n
ew email.
•
Different email account may have
additional steps and options.
2. Tap the To field to add an email address or
tap
Add f
rom Contacts to select a recipient
from your contacts.
•
When adding multiple recipients, separate
them with a semicolon (;) after each. More
recipients can be added at any time
before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts,
tap the contact to place a checkmark, and
then tap Done. The contact is displayed in
the recipients field.
•
Tap
Show a
dditional fields to add Cc
and Bcc fields.
3
. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and
more to your email.
•
Tap
More o
ptions for additional email
options.
4.
Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.
l Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
l Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
l Tap Edit for additional message options.
l Tap Sort to customize how messages display.
View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts,
or you can view email accounts individually.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox at t
he top left of the screen to
choose a different view:
• [
Account name]: View email for only one
email account.
• All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
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Remove email accounts
Email accounts can be removed from your device.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox > S
ettings.
3.
Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox > S
ettings.
• U
nder General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings
for only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive
to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to
download from Galaxy Apps.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
The following categories allow you to organize your
content:
l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order
they were saved. Content is organized by date.
l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your
pictures and videos.
l Stories: Create custom collections of related
pictures and videos and share them with your
contacts.
l Shared: Sign in to your Samsung account to share
pictures and videos with your friends and family
through Samsung Social.
View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the
Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery >
Pictures.
2
. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to
view other pictures or videos.
• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Favorite.
The picture is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
•
To access the following features, tap
More
o
ptions:
–
Details: View and edit information about
the picture, including the date created,
location, and properties.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as
wallpaper.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your pictures.
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– Print: Send the picture to a connected
printer.
– Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in
Photo Editor P
ro.
Edit pictures
Edit pictures stored on your device.
1.
From Apps,
tap
Gallery > P
ictures.
2. Tap
a
picture
to
view
it.
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other
changes to the overall appearance of the
picture.
•
Effects: Add color effects.
•
Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
•
Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn
content.
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Play videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > P
ictures.
2.
Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view
other pictures or videos.
• To mark the video as a favorite, tap
Favorite. T
he video is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
•
T
o access the following features, tap
More
op
tions:
– D
etails: View and edit information about
the video.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your videos.
3.
Tap
Play video t
o play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
Fr
om Apps, tap Gallery > P
ictures.
2.
Ta
p a video to view it.
3.
Tap
Edit to u
se the following tools:
Trim: Cut segments of the video.
•
Rotate: Rotate the video clockwise.
•
Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
•
Beauty face: Enhance faces.
•
Sticker: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
•
Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add
background music to the video.
•
4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
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Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery >
Pictures.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Share, and then tap pictures
and videos to select them.
3
. Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection
to use for sharing your selection. Follow the
prompts.
Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Edit.
3
. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
u From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
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Screenshot options
1.
From
Settings,
tap Advanced features.
2
. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
• Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are
currently hidden, as well as the area that is
visible, and crop and share the screenshot
immediately.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen by swiping the edge of your hand
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact
with the screen.
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Hancom Office Viewer
View, edit, and create spreadsheets, documents, and
presentation files.
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From Apps, tap Hancom Office Viewer.
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Access the Internet with a fully-featured web
browser. For m
ore information, visit samsung.com/us/
support/owners/app/samsung-internet
.
1
.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2. T
ap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web
page to bookmarks.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
web page.
•
Back or Back: Return to the
previous page.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
•
Quick menu
Access common features of your browser.
u
Tap Quick menu for the following options:
Share: Share the web page with others.
l
New tab: Open a new tab.
l
Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.
l
Webpage text size: Change the text size.
l
Close: Close the Quick menu.
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Settings: Change Quick menu options.
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Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
New tab.
•
T
o close a tab, tap
Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved
pages, and History.
Save a Bookmark
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Add to B
ookmarks.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks
page.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Bookmarks > B
ookmarks.
3.
Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device
so that you can access it offline.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More o
ptions > Save webpage.
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Open a saved web page
View a web page that has been saved.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2
.
Tap
Bookmarks >
Saved pages.
3
. Tap a saved page.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
u
Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Internet.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after
you close the secret tab.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Turn on secret mode.
3
.
T
ap Set password to protect your Secret mode
data with a password.
–
or
–
T
ap Don’t use password.
To
turn
off
Secret
mode:
1
.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Turn off secret mode.
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Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the
Internet app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Settings.
3
. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Kids Mode
Create a child-friendly environment on your device.
The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery,
Camera, Music. All content available to the child is
controlled in the Parental Controls section.
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From Apps, tap Kids Mode.
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Messages
Learn how to send and receive text messages (SMS)
and multimedia messages (MMS).
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages >
Compose.
•
You can choose recipients from Contacts or
enter a phone number.
2. Tap Start.
3. To create an audio recording, touch and hold
Audio.
– or –
Tap the Enter message field to enter a message.
To add an attachment, tap Attach.
l
4.
Review the message and tap Send.
Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the
message is automatically saved as a draft.
View Messages
u
From Apps, tap Messages, and then tap a
message to view it.
l To play an audio or video attachment, tap
Play.
l To scroll through the list of messages, swipe
up or down.
Delete messages
1.
From Apps, tap Messages >
More options >
Edit.
2
. Tap each message you want to delete.
3. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Message search
Search through your messages by using the search
feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Messages > S
earch.
2.
Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then
tap Search on t
he keyboard.
Messages settings
Configure the settings for text and multimedia
messages.
u
From Apps, tap Messages > More options >
Settings.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device,
including images, videos, music, and sound clips.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
My F
iles.
2
. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–
This option displays if one or more files have
been accessed recently.
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
l Tablet: View folders and files located on the
device and optional memory card (not included).
l Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.
–
Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.
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My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.
The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
l
More options:
l
– Get more space: View storage information
for your device.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
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Samsung Flow
Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow.
You can then view notifications and reply to
messages from your phone on your connected tablet.
You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the
Internet on your tablet through your phone’s network
connection when other networks are not available.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung
Flow.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For
more information, v
isit sam
sung.com/us/support/
owners/app/samsung-notes.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Not
es.
2.
T
ap
Create and ty
pe a note. Available options
include:
l Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
l Pen: Use your finger to write text.
l Brush: Create a drawing.
Attach: Insert an image or voice file into
the note.
l
More options > Turn on/off Rich text: Use
enhanced text formatting.
l
3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Not
es.
2. T
ap a note to view it.
3. Tap Edit to make changes.
4. Tap Save.
Browse notes
Browse notes you create.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung Notes.
l Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
To search for a note, tap Search.
l
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Notes options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung N
otes.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions for the following options:
•
Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
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SmartThings
Control your devices by monitoring them in one
place. Check the status of your devices by looking at
the dashboard.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or
defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty;
contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for
support.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
SmartThings,
and sign in with your Samsung account.
2
. Follow the prompts to begin using SmartThings.
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Secure Folder
Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the
device that can store your private data, files, and
apps.
1.
From Apps, tap
Secure F
older.
2
. Follow the prompts to create a secure lock for
your folder.
Add apps to the Secure Folder
Add apps to the Secure folder to add an extra level
of security.
1.
From Apps, tap
Secure F
older.
2
. Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add
to the Secure folder.
3. Tap Add.
• To remove apps from the Secure folder, tap
Edit apps, select the apps, and tap
Uninstall/Disable.
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Add files to the Secure Folder
Add files to the Secure folder to add an extra level of
security.
1.
From Apps, tap
Secure F
older.
2
. Tap Add files and tap the location of your files.
3. Tap the file you want to add, and tap Done.
• Secured files are accessed through the
My Files app.
Customize Secure Folder
For added security, you can change the app image
and name for Secure folder.
1.
From Apps, tap
Secure F
older.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Customize icon.
•
To change the app name, tap under Enter app
name and type a new name, and tap Apply.
• To change the app icon, tap an icon, and tap
Apply.
Secure Folder settings
Customize your Secure folder settings.
1.
From Apps, tap
Secure F
older.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Settings and tap an option
to customize.
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Google apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and
address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved
to your Google Drive
™
cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn
more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-
based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Find online content with tools that learn
what interests you. Turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized
content.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send
Hangouts
™
messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
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Maps
Get directions and other location-based
information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps. For more
information, see Location on page 91.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn
more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos
automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos
™
.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn
more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn
more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn
more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play
™
store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access
Apps, and then tap Settings.
– or
–
Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From
Settings, tap S
earch tablet.
2. E
nter a word or words in the Search tablet field.
As you type, settings that match display on the
screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• W
hen Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks
and displays them.
2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is
hidden.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap
Add network a
t the bottom of the list.
3.
Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced
options, such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2
. Tap Advanced.
• Switch to mobile data: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the
Wi-Fi connection is unstable. When the Wi-Fi
signal is strong, it switches back to Wi-Fi.
• Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Enable Wi-Fi in
frequently used locations.
• Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi
networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi-Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network
by pressing the WPS button on a router.
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by
entering your WPS PIN.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data
between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not
required.
1.
From
Settings, tap Co
nnections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Ta
p Wi-Fi Direct.
• Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to
connect.
Share files with Wi-Fi Direct
Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap More options > Sh
are.
2. Ta
p Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Wi-Fi Direct, your device begins
downloading the file.
u To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
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Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Connections > Wi-Fi >
Wi-Fi Direct.
2.
Tap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,
the devices continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information without having to re-enter
a passcode.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Y
our device scans for discoverable Bluetooth
devices. To scan again, tap Scan.
2. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.
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Rename a paired device
Rename a paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2
.
Tap
Settings n
ext to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
3
. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share files with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired
device.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
–
or –
Tap More o
ptions > Share.
2
. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Bluetooth
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
1. Tap Accept.
2. To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
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Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2
.
Tap
Settings n
ext to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Tablet visibility
Allow other devices to find your mobile device and
transfer files.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Tablet
visibility, and then tap On/Off.
Data usage
View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Enable Data saver
Prevent selected apps from sending or receiving data
in the background.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Data usage >
Data saver.
2
. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on.
• To allow some apps to have unrestricted data
usage, tap Allow app while Data saver on, and
tap On/Off next to each app to specify
restrictions.
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Monitor mobile data
Enable mobile data to access the Internet through
your mobile network.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
The following options are available:
l Mobile data: Enable mobile data services.
l Alert me about data usage: Enable alerts for
when your mobile data usage reaches the
amount you chose.
l Mobile data usage: Monitor mobile data usage
by app.
l Billing cycle and data warning: Set the day of
the month to start the bill cycle for your
device.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for
Wi-Fi networks.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
The following options are available:
l Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
l Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
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Airplane mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Airplane
mode.
2
. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
Mobile networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Mobile
networks.
l Roaming: Enable or disable data while
roaming on other mobile networks.
l Network mode: Change the network mode.
l Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
l Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.
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Location
Some apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Location.
2
. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
• Tablet only: Uses GPS only.
4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
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Recent location requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Location.
2
. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most
recent location data. Google apps can use this data
to improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > Location.
2
. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a
location service.
Nearby device scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > More
connection settings > Nearby device scanning.
2
. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
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Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi
network.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > More
connection settings > Printing.
2
.
Tap
Add s
ervice and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
3
.
Tap the print service, and then tap
More
o
ptions > Add printer.
Virtual Private Networks
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a
secure screen lock on page 116
.
1
.
From
Settings,
tap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN
.
2
. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.
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Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN
connection.
1.
Tap
Settings > C
onnections > More connection
settings > VPN.
2.
Tap
Settings next t
o a VPN.
3.
Edit the VPN and tap Save.
–
o
r
–
Tap D
elete to delete the VPN.
Connect to a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting
to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN.
2.
Tap a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap
Disconnect.
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Ethernet
Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the
prompts.
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Sounds and vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the
individual sound settings you have made.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound mode, and then choose a mode:
l Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
l Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications
and alerts.
l Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for
muting the device.
Easy mute
Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy
mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Volume
Set the volume level for notifications and other
audio.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume, and drag the sliders.
N
ote: You can also use the Volume key to adjust
the volume. Tap
More t
o customize all volume
options.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default of the Volume key to control the
media volume.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Sounds and vibration.
2
. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this
feature.
Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume
while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers
(not included).
1.
From
Settings,
tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume.
2
.
Tap
More o
ptions > Media volume limiter.
3
. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the
Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the
volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN.
Notification sounds
Customize notification sounds for certain apps or
choose a default for all notifications.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Notification sounds and tap a sound to choose it.
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Do not disturb
Set your device to mute all or some notifications and
sounds during specific time periods.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Do not disturb and configure the following:
l Turn on now: Enable this option.
l Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
l Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is
in Do not disturb mode.
l App rules: Manage rules set by apps.
l Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps
silenced by Do not disturb.
System sounds
Set various other system sound options.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and
tap to enable each option:
l Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
l Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
l Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger
is connected.
Key-tap feedback
Play tones when keys are tapped.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and
then tap to enable each option:
l Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
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Sound quality and effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound quality and effects. The following options
are available:
l Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with
audio that surrounds you.
l Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is
customized to different genres of music.
l Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various
sound qualities.
l Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
l Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concert hall.
l Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.
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
Settings, t
ap Sounds and vibration >
Separate app sound.
2.
Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and
then set the following options:
• Apps: Choose an app to play its sound on a
separate audio device.
• Audio device: Choose the audio device that
you want the app’s sound to be played on.
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Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Manage notifications
Allow or block notifications from apps and services.
u
From Settings, tap Notifications.
l To customize App icon badges, tap App icon
badges.
l To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap
On/Off next to an app.
l To configure additional notification settings,
tap Advanced.
l To customize individual notification settings,
tap an app or service.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout
delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings
Customize when the screen turns off.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Display.
2
. Tap an option to customize:
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set
amount of time.
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after
the screen has turned off or while charging.
• Double tap to wake up: Turn on the screen by
double tapping anywhere on it.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Display.
2
. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
• Tap Outdoor mode to increase the screen
brightness for 15 minutes for greater visibility
when outdoors.
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Blue light filter
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn
this feature on and off.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Blue light filter,
and then choose one of the following options:
l Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of
the filter.
l Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
l Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for
when Blue light filter should be enabled. You
can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom
schedule.
Font and screen zoom
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size
and style.
1
.
From
Settings, t
ap Display > Font and screen
zoom for the following options:
• D
rag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the
zoom level.
•
D
rag the Font size slider to adjust the size
of text.
•
T
ap a font to select it, or tap
Download
fo
nts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
2.
T
ap to set the screen zoom and font.
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.
.
Device maintenance
Battery
View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and
memory. You can also automatically optimize your
de
vice’s system resources.
View
h
ow
battery
power
is
used
for
device
activities.
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Battery for options:
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
l Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Device maintenance.
2.
Tap Optimize now.
l Battery usage: View power usage by item.
l Power saving mode: Select a power mode to
extend battery life.
l App power monitor: View power usage by app.
l Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude
from being put to sleep by the App power
monitor.
l Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to
sleep immediately when not being used.
More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications.
l
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Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (not included).
u
From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Memory card (SD card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see Install a SIM card and
memory card on page 5.
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 need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options >
Storage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
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Remove a memory card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored
on the memory card, unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options >
Storage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount.
4. Remove your memory card from the device.
Format a memory card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options >
Storage settings.
3.
Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
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Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can
close background apps and reduce the amount of
memory you are using to speed up your device.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Device maintenance >
Memory.
•
The used and available memory are shown.
2. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Clean now and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will
be closed.
Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize
them according to preference. If an app does not
support your default language, then it will move to
the next supported language in your list.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Language and input > Language.
2
.
Tap
Add l
anguage, and select a language
from the list.
3
. Tap Set as default to change the device
language.
• To switch to another language on the list, drag
Move n
ext to the desired language to the
top of the list, and then tap Done.
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Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.
Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.
•
L
anguages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
•
V
oice Match: Train Google Assistant to
recognize your voice when you say
"Ok Google".
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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•
O
ffline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
•
B
lock offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
•
B
luetooth headset: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.
Manage on-screen keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap On-screen keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical
keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).
1.
From
Settings, t
ap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an
option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
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Show keyboard button
Show a button on the Navigation bar to quickly
switch between keyboards.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Language and input.
2
. Tap Show keyboard button to enable this feature.
Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill
services.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General Management >
Language and input.
2
. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred
service.
Text-to-speech options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant.
u
From Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:
l Preferred engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap
Settings f
or options.
l Use system language: Set the default speech
language.
l Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
l Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
l Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of
speech synthesis.
l Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
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ettings
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Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Language and input.
2
. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right
to go faster or to the left to go slower.
Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. Outside of
network coverage, you can set the date and time
manually.
u
From Settings, tap General management >
Date and time. The following options are
available:
l Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from your wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
– Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
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ettings
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also
reset your device to its factory defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
settings, which resets everything except the security,
language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Reset > Reset settings.
2
. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Reset > Reset network settings.
2
. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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ettings
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Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
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,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an
external SD card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.
Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
it can take 24 hours for the password reset to sync
with all devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Reset > Factory data reset.
2
. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
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Factory reset protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without
your permission. For example, if your device is lost or
stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only
someone with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a
factory data reset if you do not have your Google
Account username and password.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to
Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-
authorized service center, you should remove your
Google Account before resetting the device back to
factory settings. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/frp.
Enable factory reset protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically activates the FRP security feature.
Disable factory reset protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Google account].
2
. Tap Remove account.
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Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.
1.
From
Settings,
tap General management >
Reset > Auto restart.
2
. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.
System updates
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
u
From Settings, tap System updates for the
following options:
l Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
l Download updates automatically: Download
software updates automatically when
connected to a Wi-Fi network.
l Last update information: View information
about the last software update.
l Update PRL: Download and install the
Preferred Roaming List update.
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ettings
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l Update Profile: Automatically update your user
profile information.
l UICC unlock: Enable the SIM slot to use
another carrier’s SIM card. Contact your
service provider for assistance.
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ettings
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2. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on
the l
ock screen. The following options are
available:
Lock screen and
security
S
ecure your device and protect your data with Lock
screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or
no security. Choose from the following: Swipe,
Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1.
From
Settings,
tap Lock screen > Screen lock
type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN,
or Password).
•
Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
• Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
• Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
• Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
3. Tap Done when finished.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically
when trusted locations or other devices have
been detected. A secure screen lock is
required for this feature.
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l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure
lock settings. A secure screen lock is required
for this feature.
Clock and information
Configure features for the Lock screen.
u
From Settings, tap Lock screen for options:
l Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock
on the Lock screen.
l Roaming clock: Change to digital clocks
showing both local and home time zones when
roaming.
l FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock
screen to get quick access to useful
information.
l Contact information: Show your contact
information, such as your phone number or
email address.
l Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen.
l App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
l About Lock screen: Learn more about the Lock
screen feature.
Google Play Protect
Configure app safety checks from Google Play.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Security > Google Play
Protect.
2.
Tap options to customize security.
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Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile.
You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable
Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Security > Find My Mobile.
2
. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:
l Remote controls: Activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
l Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be
on in order to find your device.
l Send last location: Allow your device to send
its last location to the Find My Mobile server
when the battery falls below a certain level.
Security update
Check the date of the last security software update.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Security update
to see if the latest security update is installed.
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ettings
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Install unknown apps
Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party
apps.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Security > Install unknown
apps.
2
. Tap an app.
3. Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be
installed using this app.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance
security. You must sign in to your Samsung account
in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a
secure lock for your device.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Secure Folder
and follow the prompts to secure content on your
device.
App permission monitor
Get notified when permissions you select are being
used by apps running in the background.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Security > App permission
monitor.
2
. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be
notified about when they use certain
permissions.
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ettings
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Secure startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
pattern, or password to be entered before it starts
up. You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Secure startup
and select an option.
Encrypt SD card
Protect your optional memory (not included) card by
encrypting its data.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Security > Encrypt SD card.
2.
Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to enable the
feature.
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Security update service
Automatically receive security updates.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service
options:
l Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
l Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
Device administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1.
From
Settings, t
ap Security > Other security
settings > Device admin apps.
2.
Tap an option to enable it as a device
administrator.
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Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. You can disable or
remove certificates.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Other security
settings for the following options:
l Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
l View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
l User certificates: View user certificates.
l Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
l Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced security
settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
u
From Settings, tap Security > Other security
settings for the following advanced options:
l Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
–
This option is only displayed when a lock
screen is enabled. For more information,
see Set a secure screen lock on page 116.
l Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.
l Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
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l Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.
l Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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ettings
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your Google
Account, Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Samsung Cloud.
l If a Samsung account has not been added,
follow the prompts to add one.
2. Once a Samsung account is configured, you
can view and manage items stored in the
SamsungCloud.
Add an account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > Add a
ccount.
2
. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic
updates to your accounts.
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Account settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers.
Contact your service provider for more information
on your account’s settings.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2
. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
3. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2
. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
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Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating
User accounts.
Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and
settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings that
affect everyone, such as Wi-Fi.
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.
Users
1.
From Settings, tap C
loud and accounts >
Users.
2. T
ap Add user or profile and follow the prompts to
set up a new user or profile.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
u
From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the
user or profile.
Change User Account Nicknames
and Photo IDs
The photo and name each user uses in their personal
Contact entry is used as their User ID and name.
To change their ID photo and name, each user can
edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a contact on page 48.
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i
Delete a User or Profile
1.
From Settings,
tap Cloud and accounts >
Users.
2
.
For a restricted account, tap
Settings n
ext to
the user profile.
3
.
Tap
Delete,
and then confirm when prompted.
N
ote: 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.
Backup and restore
Configure your device to backup data to your
personal accounts.
Samsung account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up data: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.
l Restore data: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
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Google account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
u
From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
l Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
l Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
External storage transfer
Back up your data to an SD card or USB storage
device, or restore backup data using Smart Switch.
For more information, see Transfer data from your old
device on page 9
.
u From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts > Backup
and restore > External storage transfer.
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ettings
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Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available
options depend on your Google account.
u
From Settings, tap Google, and select an
option to customize.
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ettings
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for those with certain
physical disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility for
Samsungproducts, please contact us at
accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and
tap an option:
l Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
l Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
l Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
l High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
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l High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and
the background.
l Show button shapes: Show buttons with
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
l Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
l Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such
as triple-tapping, double pinching, and
dragging two fingers across the screen.
l Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.
l Remove animations: Remove certain screen
effects if you have sensitivity to animation or
screen movement.
l Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to
black text on a white background.
l Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.
l Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have
difficulty reading the text.
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ettings
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Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing and
tap an option:
l Flash notification: Set the camera light or
screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.
l Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
l Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
l Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
l Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.
l Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility > Dexterity
and interaction and tap an option:
l Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
l Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
l Click after pointer stops: Automatically click
on an item after the pointer stops over it.
l Interaction control: Customize interactable or
non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the
keyboard.
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More accessibility settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility and tap an
option:
l Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. For more information, see
Text-to-speech options on page 109.
l Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
l Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.
l Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features using the Volume keys.
l Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
l Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts with a
single tap.
l 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.
1.
From
Settings, tap A
ccessibility.
2. O
ther installed accessibility services may be
listed and configured under Services.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
Help
View the user manual on your device.
u
From Settings, tap Help.
Device assistance app
Device assistance app helps you by gathering
information from the screen currently shown.
1.
From
Settings,
tap Advanced features >
Device assistance app.
2
. Tap an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on
the screen to provide related content.
• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze
images of the screen.
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ettings
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About tablet
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1.
From
Settings,
tap About tablet, and then
view your model number, serial number, and IMEI
information.
2
. Tap additional items to view more information
about your device.
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ettings
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Legal
View legal information
for your device.
Legal information
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MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a
binding arbitration agreement between you and
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).
You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar
days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864) and providing the applicable information.
For complete terms and conditions that bind you and
Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement”
section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the
Product.
Find legal information online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and
Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online.
Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty,
and Health & Safety Information:
Phone:
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Find legal information on the mobile device
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for
example:
l Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Legal information > Samsung legal
l Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the Product, including
but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software
relating thereto, is proprietary to Samsung and
protected under federal laws, state laws, and
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includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable
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secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse
engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise
attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
transferred to you. All applicable rights of the
Intellectual Property shall remain with Samsung and
its suppliers.
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Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
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code covered under the open source licenses, please
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this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
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unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
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the:
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any particular purpose or use;
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pertaining thereto.
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of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the Product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
Modification of software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may
be required. For more information about Knox, please
refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.
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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 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 device to
guard against damage to the device and use of
services that may increase wireless or other charges.
WARNING:
Not for children under 3 years.
- Small parts.
CHOKING HAZARD
!
Parental control settings should be enabled to
ensure that children do not have access to services
or content not approved by the parent. Routinely
check this device to ensure it is working properly and
is safe for children to use.
Samsung Electronics
America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung,
Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, and Smart Switch are
all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on
your device may not be compatible with DRM-
protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory
is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
P
lease check with your service provider to verify
qualifying services/features.
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