TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.
Special Features ..............................1
SPen
.......................................2
Finger Scanner
...............................2
Getting Started .............................. 3
Set Up Your Device
.............................4
Assemble Your Device
........................5
Start Using Your Device
.......................8
Set Up Your Device
...........................9
Learn About Your Device
.......................13
Front View
..................................14
Back View
..................................16
Home Screen
...............................17
Notification Panel
.......................... 20
Customize Your Home Screen
............... 22
Navigation
................................ 26
Entering Text
.............................. 28
Multi Window
.............................. 32
SPen
.....................................34
Air Command
.............................. 37
Apps ......................................... 41
Using Apps
................................ 42
Apps Settings
..............................46
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Calculator
................................. 49
Calendar ..................................50
Camera and Video .......................... 53
Clock ...................................... 59
Contacts .................................. 62
Email .....................................68
Gallery .....................................71
Google Apps ................................76
Internet ................................... 79
Message+ ................................. 83
My Files ...................................86
PEN.UP .................................... 88
Samsung Flow .............................88
SamsungNotes ............................89
Verizon Apps ...............................91
Settings .....................................92
How to Use Settings ........................ 93
Connections ................................. 94
Wi‑Fi ...................................... 95
Bluetooth ................................. 98
Data Usage ...............................100
Airplane Mode ............................ 102
Mobile Hotspot ........................... 103
Tethering .................................106
Mobile Networks ..........................106
Location .................................. 107
Nearby Device Scanning ...................108
Tablet Visibility ...........................109
Printing .................................. 109
Download Booster ........................109
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
.............110
Ethernet ..................................111
Data Plan ..................................111
Sounds and Vibration .........................112
Sound Mode ...............................113
Easy Mute .................................113
Vibrations .................................113
Volume ...................................114
Notification Sounds ........................115
Do Not Disturb .............................115
System Sounds ............................116
Key‑Tap Feedback ..........................116
Sound Quality and Effects ..................117
Notifications ................................118
Block App Notifications .....................119
Customize App Notifications ................119
Display ..................................... 120
Screen Brightness ..........................121
Blue Light Filter ............................121
Screen Mode ...............................122
Screen Zoom and Font ......................122
Home Screen ............................. 123
Icon Frames .............................. 123
Smart Stay ............................... 124
Status Bar ................................ 124
Screen Timeout ........................... 124
Screen Saver .............................. 124
Device Maintenance ..........................126
Battery ....................................127
Storage ...................................127
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Language and Input
....................... 130
Date and Time ............................ 133
Report Diagnostic Information ............. 133
Reset .................................... 134
Factory Data Reset ........................ 134
System Updates .......................... 135
Lock Screen and Security .................... 136
Set a Screen Lock ..........................137
Fingerprints .............................. 138
Samsung Pass ............................ 139
Unknown Sources .........................140
Secure Folder ............................. 140
Secure Startup ............................ 140
Encrypt SD Card ..........................140
Set Up SIM Card Lock .......................141
View Passwords ............................141
Security Update Service ....................141
Device Administration ..................... 142
Credential Storage ........................ 142
Advanced Security Settings ................ 143
Accounts ................................... 144
Add an Account ........................... 145
Users .................................... 146
Backup and Restore ........................147
GoogleSettings ...........................148
Accessibility ................................ 149
Vision .................................... 150
Hearing ...................................151
Dexterity and Interaction ...................152
More Accessibility Settings ................ 153
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Other Settings
.............................. 154
SPenSettings .............................155
About Tablet .............................. 156
Help ..................................... 156
Manage Game Features ....................157
Accessories ................................157
Getting Help ...............................158
Videos ................................... 159
Simulators ............................... 159
Tips ...................................... 159
Samsung Support ......................... 159
Legal ........................................160
Legal Information ..........................161
Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features
2Special Features
S Pen
An S Pen
™
is provided for use with this device.
For more information, see “SPen” on page34.
Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in
to your Samsung account.
For more information, see “Fingerprints” on page138.
Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assemblyprocedures,
and how to get started usingyour
new device.
Getting Started
Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the firsttime.
5Set Up Your Device
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details.
Warning: Small components such as SIM and memory
cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when
handling these cards to avoid damaging them.
You can also install an optional microSD
™
memory
card (not included) to add more memory space to your
device.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard/Memory card tray, and then push until
thetray pops out.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
•
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
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3. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
4. Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into the
slot.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
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Caution: Use only charging devices approved by
Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your
device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories
may void your warranty and may cause damage.
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.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals. In this condition, your device
conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the
screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the
device automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more
information, see “Battery” on page127.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.
8Set Up Your Device
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down and then begin
charging the device again.
•
If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
9Set Up Your Device
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:
► Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Tochoose a more secure screen lock, see
“Set a Screen Lock” on page137.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
► Press and hold the Volume down key and the
Power key at the same time for morethan seven
seconds.
Set Up Your Device
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
10Set Up Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
and the
Google Play
™
store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
GoogleAccount on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.
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 GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page134.
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.
11Set Up Your Device
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security
feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Google.
•
If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the Google Account you
want to remove.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
12Set Up Your Device
Add an Email Account
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in oneapp.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing email account or create a new email
account.
– or –
To create a new email account or set up your email
account on your device at any time, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.
Learn About Your
Device
Learn some of the key features of your mobile
device, including the screens and icons, as well as
how to navigate the device and enter text using the
keyboard.
14Learn About Your Device
Front View
Back
Light sensor
Recent apps
Home key/Finger scanner
Front camera
Power key
Volume key
SIM card/Memory card tray
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Power key
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Briefly press to turn on or off the screen.
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Press and hold to select a power control option.
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Home key/Finger scanner
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Press and hold to launch Google.
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Gently put your finger on the key when you want
to unlock the screen with your fingerprint.
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Volume key
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Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
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Gently press a volume key to take a photo.
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Back View
Headset jack
Speaker
Flash
Rear camera
Speaker
USB charger/Accessory port
SpeakerSpeaker
Microphone
Microphone
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17Learn About Your Device
Home Screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides
device information (such as network status, battery
charge, and time) on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
4G LTE
™
active
Signal strength
Network not available
Wi-Fi active
Wi-Fi available
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Notification Icons
New email
New Gmail
File download in progress
File upload in progress
GPS active
App updates available
App updates complete
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Notification Panel
Settings
Quick settings
View all
Notification cards
Manage users
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21Learn About Your Device
View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Homescreen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
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 all.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also
provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi,
allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Drag View all downward.
•
Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap More options to reorder Quick settings
ortochange the button layout.
3. Drag View all upward to close the
Quicksettings.
22Learn About Your Device
Customize Your Home
Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
To add a shortcut:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove shortcut and
releaseit.
•
Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from the Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and
releaseit.
3. Swipe to a new Home screen.
4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available
location, or drag it to a specific location and
releaseit.
23Learn About Your Device
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.
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 Homescreen,
and release it.
To remove a widget:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
•
Removing a widget does not delete the
widget, it just removes the widget from the
Homescreen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut
until it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.
•
Palette: Change the color.
•
Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps
to select them, and then tapAdd.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
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Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a
Homescreen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it.
Confirmwhen prompted.
Wallpapers
Set visual themes for all system screens and icons on
your device. 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 see all available wallpaper
images.
•
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
3. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose which
screen you want to use it for:
•
Home screen
•
Lock screen
•
Home and lock screens
4. Tap Set as wallpaper.
25Learn About Your Device
Screens
Your device comes with 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:
•
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap Add.
•
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to Remove.
•
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Homekey.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
26Learn About Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for how to navigate through your
device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Please note that a touch screen 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 touch
screen may damage the tempered glass surface and
void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
•
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
•
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Double-Tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
•
Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
moveit.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across
the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the Homescreens
or menu options.
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Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
•
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture
or a webpage.
•
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while
viewing a picture or a web page.
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
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Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for
a screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
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Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
•
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
•
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on ( ) or
off ( ).
•
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap
a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.
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Menu: Tap to view available options for thefield.
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Entering Text
Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice
™
typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter
text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard types: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
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Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, email, and
social networking sites — improving the accuracy of
predicting text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard >
Samsung keyboard for options.
•
Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and language.
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Manage input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard.
•
Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct
common typing mistakes to improve input.
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Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and
can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries.
-
Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
•
Customization: Use alternative characters, text
shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a
high contrast keyboard.
•
Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear
personalized data, and view information about
the Samsung keyboard.
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Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings
Delete text
To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.
•
You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof
the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language andinput > Virtual keyboard >
Google voice typing > Voice for options.
•
Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
•
“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search
whenever you say “OK Google”.
•
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
•
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
•
Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing you
to use voice input while not connected to the
network.
31Learn About Your Device
•
Block offensive words: Hide search results that
contain offensive words.
•
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth
®
headset (not included) if one is
connected.
32Learn About Your Device
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the
sametime.
Window Controls
Tap Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder for options.
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multiwindow apps.
Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in
a pop-up window.
Close app: Close the selected app.
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Enable Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Multi window.
•
Split screen view action: Touch and hold the
Recent apps key to change the current app
from full screen view to split screen view.
While in split screen view, touch and hold the
Recentapps key to close the app on the bottom.
•
Pop-up view action: When an app is open on
the screen, adjust the size of the app by swiping
down diagonally from either corner of the
screen.
Use MultiWindow
Apps that support Multiwindow display together
on a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy
information from one app to the other.
1. Tap Recent apps.
•
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.
•
Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app to add it to the split screenview.
34Learn About Your Device
S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing
different functions.
The S Pen comes with your device. It can be attached to
the back of the device magnetically.
Air View
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content
or view information about an item on the screen.
Forexample:
•
Hover over an email in a list to preview the message
before opening it.
•
Hover over a photo album to preview the contents or
see a picture enlarged.
•
Hover over the timeline during video playback to
preview and navigate to specific scenes.
•
Hover over an icon or screen button to view the
item’s name or description.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
SPen’s onscreen pointer is a solid color.
35Learn About Your Device
Direct Pen Input
When filling out a form field in an app (like the Name
or Number fields in the Contacts app), you can open a
Handwriting window that allows you to handwrite an
entry with the SPen rather than type.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. Hover the SPen over a text field until
Handwriting displays.
2. Tap Handwriting. The Handwriting window
displays.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write an
entry by hand using the SPen. While writing, your
entries are converted into text.
•
To edit the converted text, use the Space, Delete,
and Enter icons.
•
To change the position of the cursor, drag the
pointer below the cursor to the desired position
for editing.
•
To draw images, tap Drawing mode, and tap
Done when finished.
Configure S Pen Settings
To configure S Pen settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
S Pen.
For more information, see “SPenSettings” on page155.
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Replace the SPen Tip
You can replace the tip of the SPen.
To replace the tip:
1. Use tweezers to pull out the SPen tip.
2. Insert the new pen tip in the end of the SPen and
press until it clicks in place.
37Learn About Your Device
Air Command
To launch the Air command menu:
► Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the pointer
appears, and then press the S Pen button once.
– or –
Tap Air command.
Create Note
Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes
app. For more information, see “SamsungNotes” on
page89.
► Tap Air command > Create note.
View All Notes
Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of
the notes you have created.
► Tap Air command > View all notes.
Smart Select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to
select content on a screen. You can then add it to your
Gallery app or share it with your contacts.
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To launch the Smart select tool:
1. Tap Air command > Smartselect.
2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and then
drag a box with the S Pen to select content.
Thefollowing options appear:
•
Auto select: Allow Smart select to automatically
select content to extract.
•
Extract text: Identify and extract text from the
selected content.
•
Draw: Draw on the captured screen using the
SPen.
•
Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
•
Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.
Screen Write
Screen write allows you to capture a screen shot and
then write notes on the screen shot.
To use Screen Write:
1. Tap Air command > Screen write.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:
•
Pen: Draw on the screen shot. Tap the Pen icon
a second time to change the pen tip, size, color,
and to save presets.
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Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the
screen shot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time
to change the size of the eraser area and to see
the Erase all option.
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Undo: Undo the last action.
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Redo: Redo the last action that wasundone.
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Crop: Crop the captured screen.
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Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
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Save: Save the content to the Gallery app.
3. Tap Save when finished.
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Translate
Translate words by hovering over them with the SPen.
To access Translate:
1. Tap Air command > Translate.
2. Tap the Source and Target languages to change
them to the desired languages.
3. Hover the S Pen over a word.
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Tap Sound to hear the word pronounced in
the Source language.
4. Tap Close to close Translate.
Add Shortcuts
You can add shortcuts to apps and functions to the Air
command menu.
To use Add shortcuts:
1. Tap Air command > Add shortcuts.
2. Swipe the screen up or down, and tap the apps or
functions you would like to add to the Aircommand
menu.
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To delete an app shortcut tap Remove.
3. Tap Back to save your selection.
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Air Command Settings
Configure settings for Air command.
To access Settings:
► Tap Air command > Settings. Thefollowing
options are available:
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Shortcuts: Choose and arrange the shortcuts
that appear on the Air command menu.
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Floating icon: Choose to enable the
Aircommand menu to appear as a floating icon
that can be moved around the screen.
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and uninstall
or disable apps.
Apps
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Using Apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.
Some features may not be available. Please consult
your carrier.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
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To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your device.
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Play Store: Download new apps from the
GooglePlay store. Visit play.google.com/store/apps
tolearnmore.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
•
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
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To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit. Apps that
can be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps > Application manager.
3. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you
want to enable.
4. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
Search for Apps
To locate an app in your Apps list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Search for apps.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search forapps
field. As you type, apps that match are
displayedon the screen.
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Tap an entry to launch that app.
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Organize Apps
Arrange the Order
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then
drag it to a new location.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Sort > Alphabetical order.
Use Folders
You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps
list screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
3. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on
top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.
4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
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Enter folder name: Name the folder.
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Palette: Change the folder color.
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Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tapapps
to select them, and then tapAdd.
5. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
•
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
6. Tap Done when finished.
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To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launchit.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap
Removefolder. Confirm when prompted.
4. Tap Done when finished.
To add a folder to a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Homescreen,
and then release it.
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Apps Settings
You can download and install new applications on your
device. UseApplication manager settings to manage
your downloaded and preloaded applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured with
system software not provided by or supported by
Google or any other company, you operate this software
at your own risk.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps > Application manager.
3. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen.
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Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
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Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or
name.
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Memory: View memory usage over various time
frames.
•
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
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Special access: Enable various special access
settings.
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Reset app preferences: Reset options that have
been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.
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5. Tap an application to view and update information
about the application. The following options may be
displayed:
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Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
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Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app, process,
or service causes your deviceto stop working
correctly.
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Mobile data: View mobile data usage.
•
Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
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Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
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Memory: View memory usage.
•
Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
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Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
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Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
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Default Applications
If you have multiple applications of the same type, such
as email apps, you can select one app to be the default.
You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides
an easier user experience for first-time users.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps > Default apps.
3. Tap the following to choose default apps:
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Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
•
Default app selection: Set default apps
automatically.
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Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.
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Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.
•
Device assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device.
Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available
in one convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Apps.
3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for
the selected app:
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Calendar
•
Camera
•
Contacts
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Email
•
Samsung Internet
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Weather forecast
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Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic operations
and advanced arithmetic functions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys, tap
the appropriate arithmetic function key, and enter
the next number.
3. Tap Equals to view the result.
4. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap Clearhistory.
Convert Units of Measurement
You can quickly convert units of measurement using
the unit converter.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.
2. Tap Unit converter.
3. Select a category and use the drop down menus to
choose units of measurement.
4. Enter the numeric value to view the conversion.
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Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Add Calendars
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Moreoptions.
3. Tap Manage calendars > Add account, and
select an account type.
4. Enter your account information and follow the
prompts.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap View, and then tap an option:
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Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another year.
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Month: Display the current month. Swipe across
the screen to display another month. Events and
tasks are also displayed.
•
Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
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Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
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Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an Event
You can use your Calendar to create events.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
Share an Event
You can share events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to editit.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the
prompts.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap again to editit.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are
items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on
a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap Add to add a task.
4. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.
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Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or tap View > Tasks.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
•
To delete a task, tap the task to open it, and then
tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and Video
Settings
Gallery
Beauty
Take a picture
Record video
Switch cameras
Modes, camera, or effects
Flash
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Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your tablet’s memory.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose
your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
While composing your picture, use the available
options or these gestures:
•
To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the
brightness.
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To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap
a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
•
To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and
select a mode.
•
To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
•
To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings
icon or Settings.
3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
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Record Videos
Record high-quality videos using your tablet’s video
camera.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and
videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed,
pictures and videos are saved to your tablet’s memory.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap
Record.
3. The following actions are available:
•
Tap Capture to take a picture while
recording.
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Tap Pause to pause recording.
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Tap Resume to resume recording.
•
Tap Stop to stop recording.
Configure Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.
Rear camera
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Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the picture.
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Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
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Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
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Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is automatically adjusted depending on the
scene being recorded and the movement of the
device.
•
HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
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Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.
Front camera
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Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
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Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
Common
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Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
•
Moreoptions: See more options for the
camera modes.
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Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
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Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
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Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you share pictures and
videos on your social networks and messaging apps.
You can also send them to another tablet, phone, or
computer using Bluetooth.
For more information, see “Share Pictures and Videos” on
page73.
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full camera
settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
Rear camera
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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
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Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
Front camera
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the
camera screen, not as flipped images.
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Ways to take pictures:
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Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take
selfies.
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Gesture control: Detect your palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds
later.
Common
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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when
the camera is moving.
•
Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and
videos using the full screen.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
•
Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage. This option only appears if an
optional memory card (not included) is installed.
•
Floating camera button: Add an extra camera
button that you can move anywhere on the
screen in Auto and Selfie modes.
•
Volume key function: Use the Volume key to
take pictures, record video, zoom, or control
system volume.
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Shutter sound: Play a tone when you take a
picture.
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Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time
and setting alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
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Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
•
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
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Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Add alarm.
3. 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.
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Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
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Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat
values for the alarm while snoozing.
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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to
play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the
volume of the alarm.
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Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
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Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the
alarm rings.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you have created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and
then touch and hold it to select it.
3. Tap Delete.
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current time
in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Tap Add city.
4. Tap a city, or tap Search for more cities.
5. Tap Add to add the city to your World clock.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap World clock.
3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it
to select it.
4. Tap Delete.
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Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
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Start: Begin timing.
•
Stop: Stop timing.
•
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
•
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
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Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:
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Start: Begin the Timer.
•
Pause: Pause the Timer.
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Resume: Resume the Timer.
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Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts
app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your
existing personal accounts.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device, see
“Accounts” on page144.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields
to enter information.
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Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the
new contact.
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Enter a name and other contact information.
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Tap Add field to enter additional entries.
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Tap Remove field to remove an entry.
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Tap View more for additional fields.
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Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
3. Tap Save.
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Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change
or delete the information, or you can add more fields to
the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Share a Contact
You can share a contact using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct,
attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Share.
3. Tap either vCardfile(VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.
Import Contacts
Your tablet can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
Export Contacts
If you are saving contacts to an account that does
not automatically back them up to the Cloud, you can
manually back them up to an optional installed SD card
for re-import if needed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings >
Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
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Link or Unlink Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts, you
may have multiple similar entries for a single contact.
Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single
contact.
To link contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Moreoptions >
Linkcontacts.
3. Tap contacts to choose them.
4. Tap Link.
To unlink contacts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap Moreoptions >
Manage linked contacts.
3. Tap Disconnect beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
To mark contacts as Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap Addto Favorites (thestar brightens ).
To remove contacts from Favorites:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap a contact.
3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
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Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also
tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the
top of the screen to select all contacts.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy
to find contacts, and you can send messages to the
members of a group.
Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups.
3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information
about the group:
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Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
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Add member: Select contacts to add to the new
group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Edit a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.
4. Tap Save.
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Add to or Remove Contacts from a Group
You can add more contacts to a group, or remove
contacts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit.
•
To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap
the contacts you want to add. When finished,
tapDone.
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To remove a contact, tap Delete next to a
contact.
4. Tap Save.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all, and then
tapDone.
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Only group members that have an email address
in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow theprompts.
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Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Groups, and then tap the
group to delete.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and the
contacts in the groups.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app. To add an email account, see
“Add an Email Account” on page12.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Create and Send an Email
This section describes how to create and send an email
using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Compose newemail.
3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address
or tap Add from Contacts to select a recipient
from Contacts or Groups.
•
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). 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 additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.
4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
•
Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more
to your email.
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Tap Moreoptions for additional email options.
5. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
•
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
•
Tap Search to search for key words in your
emailinbox.
•
Tap Edit for additional message options.
•
Tap Sort by 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to
choose a different view:
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[Account name]: View email for only one email
account.
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All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
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Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Mailbox > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the
prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
Some functions described in this section are only
available if there are pictures and videos in the Gallery.
View Pictures and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download
folder is automatically created to contain the picture.
Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates
a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way
items are displayed.
•
In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your pictures. Tap Albums, and then
tap Moreoptions > Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a
picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or
folder, and then tap a picture or video.
•
When viewing a picture or video, you can swipe
left or right to view the next or previous picture
or video.
Edit Pictures
You can edit pictures stored on your device.
► While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see
the following options:
•
Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined
by built-in correction software.
•
Share: Send the picture to your contacts by
email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts,
or other methods.
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Edit: View and use the editing tools.
•
Delete: Delete the picture from your device.
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Favorite: Mark the picture as a favorite, and
then access it from the Favorites view.
•
Moreoptions:
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Details: View and edit information about the
picture, including the date created, location,
and properties.
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Rotate left: Rotate the picture
counter-clockwise.
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Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.
-
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
pictures and videos in the current folder.
-
Set as contact picture: Set the picture as the
photo for a contact.
-
Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as a
wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
-
Print: Send the picture to your connected
printer.
Play Videos
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap Play video to play the video.
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Edit Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see
the video options.
2. Tap Edit, and then tap Trim.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim
the video. Move the left bracket to the desired
starting point, and then move the right bracket to
the desired ending point.
4. Tap Save to save the video.
5. Modify the Filename or Resolution, and then tap
Save to confirm the changes.
Share Pictures and Videos
You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap Moreoptions > Share, select
pictures and videos, and then tap Share to send
them to others or share them with social network
services.
– or –
While viewing a single picture or video, tap
Share to send it to others or share it with social
network services.
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Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly using the
sharing panel from within any app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Direct share, and tap
On/Off to enable.
Once enabled, contacts you have shared with in the
past will appear as icons in the Share window for
eachapp.
Delete Pictures and Videos
You can delete pictures and videos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
– or –
When viewing a single picture or video, tap
Delete.
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Take a Screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots folder in the Gallery app.
► From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
Screenshot Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. 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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Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs,
bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Chrome.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more about
Chrome
™
.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your GoogleDocs
™
andfiles.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Drive.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about
GoogleDrive
™
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email service.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gmail.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and
contents of your device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Google.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share photos, host
video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Hangouts.
Visit support.google.com/hangouts to learn more.
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Maps
Find your current location and get directions and other
location-based information.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Maps.
Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.
You must enable location services to use Google Maps.
For more information, see“Location” on page107.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your
Google Account.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Photos.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about
GooglePhotos
™
.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google
Play. You can stream them instantly or download them
for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.
You can also view videos saved on your device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
PlayMovies & TV.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learnmore.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Music.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.
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PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,
magazines, and games in Google Play store.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Play Store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube
™
videos right from your
device.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > YouTube.
Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.
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Internet
Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.
Access the Internet:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available:
•
Back or Back: Return to the previous page.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to
bookmarks.
•
Page info: View the address and certificate for
this page.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current webpage.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.
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Moreoptions: Share, save, or bookmark a web
page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app
settings, and more.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom
out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
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Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Addtab.
•
If all tabs are closed, tap New tab.
•
Tap a different tab to view it.
To close a tab:
► Tap Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, History, and
Saved pages.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Add to Bookmarks.
– or –
Tap Moreoptions > Add to Bookmarks.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on your
device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
► Tap Moreoptions > Save webpage.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap Moreoptions > 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.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Turn on Secret mode.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Turn off Secret mode.
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Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings associated
with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Message+
This section describes how to create and send a
message using the Verizon Messages app.
Create and Send Messages
Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive
messages with your friends and family.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap Newmessage.
•
Tap the To: field and then enter a contact name,
a mobile phone number, or an email address
using the keyboard. As you enter letters,
possible matches from your accounts and
contacts display on the screen. Touch a match to
add it to the message.
•
Tap Type a message and enter your message.
•
Tap Attach to attach an item, such as
a postcard, picture, video, audio recording,
Glympse location, location, contact card, or
song.
•
Tap Emoticon to insert emoticons into your
message.
•
Touch and hold Voice to record and insert an
audio recording into your message.
3. Review your message and tap Send.
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Read Messages
When you receive a message, your tablet notifies you by
displaying the New message icon in the Statusbar.
To access a new message:
► Drag your finger down from the Status bar to
display the Notification panel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.
– or –
From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+, and then tap the message to openit.
Reply to Messages
Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you
can see all the messages in one place.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Tap the Type a message field and then type your
reply message.
4. When the message is complete, tap Send.
Delete Messages
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,
and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.
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Delete Conversations
You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with
another person.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete
and tap Delete Conversation. Follow the prompts
to confirm the deletion.
Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Delete locked messages before confirming the
deletion.
Protect a Message from Deletion
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted
even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.
2. Tap a conversation to display it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,
and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
Alock icon displays on the message.
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My Files
Access files stored on your device, including images,
videos, music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
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:
•
Recent files: View recently saved files.
•
Categories
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Images: View image files.
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Audio: View audio files.
-
Videos: View video files.
-
Documents: View document files.
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Installation files: View all APK files.
-
Downloads: View all apps and files that have
been downloaded to the device.
•
Tablet
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Internal storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
-
SD card: View folders and files located on an
optional memory card (not included).
•
Cloud
-
Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.
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My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.
The following options are available:
•
Search: Search for a file or folder.
•
Grid: Display files in a grid or a list
•
Moreoptions: Tap for the following options:
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Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
-
Share: Share files.
-
Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
-
Storage usage: View memory information for
your device.
-
Settings: View settings for the My Files app.
•
Clear history: Clear the Recent files category.
This option only appears if files have been
accessed recently.
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PEN.UP
Share photos, comment on other creations, or just
browse through the pages for something to add to your
personal collection. This community brings together
anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch, scribble, or
paint.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > PEN.UP.
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, while other
networks are not available.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungFlow.
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Samsung Notes
Use SamsungNotes to write and save notes on your
device.
Compose a Note
You can create notes using the SamsungNotes app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. Tap Create and type a note. Available options
include:
•
Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
•
Pen: Use your finger or a stylus (not included) to
write text.
•
Brush: Create a drawing.
•
Image: Insert an image into the note.
•
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into thenote.
3. Tap Back, and then tap Save when finished.
Edit Notes
You can make edits to notes you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits.
4. When you are finished, tap Save.
Browse Notes
You can browse notes you create.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
•
Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
•
To search for a note, tap Search.
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Notes Options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SamsungNotes.
2. While browsing notes, tap More options for the
following options:
•
Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
•
Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
•
List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
•
Settings: View settings for the SamsungNotes
app.
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Verizon Apps
Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless.
Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription.
Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your
service provider for additional information.
Cloud
Back up and access your data. You can also use
VerizonCloud to transfer content between other
devices.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Cloud.
Hancom Office Viewer
View, edit, and create Hancom
™
Office Hanword (*.hwp)
and Hanshow (*.show) documents.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
HancomOffice Viewer.
My Verizon
View details and manage your Verizon Wireless
account. No airtime or minute charges apply when
accessing My Verizon.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Verizon.
Configure your device’s connections
and settings, addaccounts, and
customize Home screens, apps,
andfeatures.
Settings
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How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, andthen 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search field. Asyou
type, settings that match display on the screen.
•
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
Connections
Manage connections between your device
and a variety of networks and other devices.
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Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires
access to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network
To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi‑Fi.
•
When Wi‑Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. 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‑FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network:
•
Network name: Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi
network.
•
Security: Select a security option and enter your
password.
•
Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically whenever available.
•
Show advanced options: Add advanced options
such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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Wi‑Fi Options
The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of
your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi‑Fi.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Advanced for options:
•
Show Wi‑Fi pop‑up: When opening apps, a
pop‑up indicates if Wi‑Fi is available.
•
Smart network switch: Connect automatically
to a mobile network connection when the Wi‑Fi
connection is unstable.
•
Wi‑Fi notifications: Receive notifications when
open networks in range are detected.
•
Hotspot 2.0: Connect automatically to Wi‑Fi
access points that support Hotspot 2.0.
•
Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi
networks.
•
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
•
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device
to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi
router or other equipment (notconfigurable).
•
Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi‑Fi.
•
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
•
Wi‑Fi control history: View apps that have
turned Wi‑Fi on or off most recently.
•
MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (notconfigurable).
•
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(notconfigurable).
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Wi‑Fi Direct
Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections
using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi
network.
Connect to a Device with Wi‑Fi Direct
Use Wi‑Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi‑Fi
Direct devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi‑Fi.
•
Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans
for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Share Data with Wi‑Fi Direct
Share data with another device using Wi‑Fi Direct.
1. Connect your tablet to the device using Wi‑Fi Direct.
2. From an app, tap Share or Moreoptions >
Share.
•
Sharing options may vary.
3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Disconnect from Wi‑Fi Direct
Disconnect your tablet from a Wi‑Fi Direct device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Wi‑Fi > Wi‑Fi Direct.
3. Tap a device to disconnect it.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology
that connects your device wirelessly to a number of
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car
Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers,
printers, and wireless devices.
The Bluetooth communication range is approximately
30 feet.
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish
trusted connections between your device and another
Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re‑enter a passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
•
Make sure that the target device is discoverable
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find
out how to set it to discoverable mode.
•
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
•
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
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Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share Data withBluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your
tablet and another Bluetooth‑enabled device.
To send data to another device using Bluetooth:
1. From an app, tap Share or Moreoptions >
Share.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
To receive data with another device using Bluetooth:
1. When another device attempts to send a file to your
tablet using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
2. Tap Accept.
3. To open the file, drag down the Notification panel
and tap File received.
Connect with a Bluetooth Device
Listen to music using a Bluetooth stereo headset, or
have hands‑free conversations using a compatible
Bluetooth headset or car kit.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap a device from the “Paired devices” list.
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Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a Bluetooth device from your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn off
Bluetooth.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Your service provider may account for data usage
differently.
Turn Data Saver On or Off
Data saver prevents some apps from sending or
receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the
frequency of data use.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Datausage > Data saver.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Data saver on or off.
4. Tap Allow app while Data saver on, and then tap
On/Off next to each app that you want to permit to
have unrestricted data usage.
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Turn Mobile Data On or Off
Enable or disable mobile data use on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Datausage > Mobile data to turn mobile data
on or off.
Set or Remove Limits to Mobile
DataUsage
Limit mobile data use on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Datausage > Billing cycle and data warning.
3. Tap Limit mobile data usage to enable the feature.
4. Tap Data limit to set the data usage limit.
Create an Alert for Mobile Data
Usage
Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning
amount you set.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Datausage > Billing cycle and data warning.
3. Tap Data warning to set the data usage warning
amount.
Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps
Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Datausage > Mobiledatausage.
3. Tap an app to view details.
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Additional Data Usage Options
Configure more options for mobile data usage.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Data usage. The following options are also
available:
•
Usage: Your total data usage is shown.
•
Alert me about data usage: Receive alerts when
your device has reached the set warning amount
of data usage.
•
Wi‑Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi‑Fi
connections.
•
Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features, such as
Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.
While in Airplane mode, you can use other features
such as playing music, watching videos, and other
offline applications.
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable
or disable the option.
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Mobile Hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and
uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot on or off.
Connect a Device to Your
MobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to
Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi‑Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for Wi‑Fi hotspots and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the
target device.
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Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap the password and enter a new password.
4. Tap Save.
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and
password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes
battery power and uses data service. While Mobile
hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the
Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your
device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra data charges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Allowed devices, and then
tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name
and MAC address.
4. Tap Add to add the device.
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Tap Allowed devices only to enable Allowed
devices only.
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Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Configure mobile hotspot for
the following settings:
•
Network name: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
•
Hide my device: Make your device invisible to
others.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level that
uses a password, enter the password. A default
password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot
screen.
•
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, and to
specify the channel your device uses for Mobile
hotspot.
Timeout Settings
Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Timeout settings, and then
select an interval.
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Tethering
You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your
device’s Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering, and choose a
tethering option:
•
Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair your
device with the computer.
•
USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable, and then tap
USBtethering to turn on tethering.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and mobile
data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Mobile networks for options:
•
Data roaming access: Connect to mobile
networks while roaming.
•
Roaming: Current roaming status
(notconfigurable).
•
Signal strength: View the current signal
strength (notconfigurable).
•
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
•
Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
•
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks.
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Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. 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.
5. 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google Location History
™
stores and uses your device’s
most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google
Maps, can use this data to improve your search results
based on places that you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
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. This function uses
Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is
turned off on your device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Nearbydevicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
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Tablet Visibility
You can make your device visible to allow other devices
to find it and share content.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Tablet visibility, and then tap On/Off to
turn on visibility.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Printing.
3. Tap Download plug‑in, and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
Download Booster
Download booster improves download speed by using
both Wi‑Fi and 4G LTE networks at the same time when
downloading files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Download booster.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Download booster.
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Virtual Private Networks
(VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs). You must set asecured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page137.
Set Up and Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add, edit, or delete a VPN
connection to your device.
To add a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
To edit or delete a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
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Connect to or Disconnect from
YourVPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting to
and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and then tap Disconnect.
Ethernet
Configure an Ethernet connection with your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > Ethernet, and follow the prompts.
Data Plan
View your Verizon account information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap More > View Verizon account.
Sounds and
Vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to
indicate notifications, screen touches, and
other interactions.
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Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while preserving
the individual sound settings you have made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound mode, and then
choose a mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
•
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This
uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound
settings.
•
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Easy Mute
Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Easy mute, and tap
On/Off to enable.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
Vibration Intensity
Set vibration intensity levels for calls, notifications, and
feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Vibration intensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the intensity for each setting.
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Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for call
ringtones, notifications, and other audio.
Set the Volume
Set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by
pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume and drag the
sliders to set the default volume for:
•
Notifications
•
Media
•
System
Media Volume Limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You
can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from
changing this setting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Volume.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Media volume limiter.
•
Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
-
When enabled, drag the Custom volume
limit slider to set the maximum output
volume.
•
Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to
the volume setting.
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Notification Sounds
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Notificationsounds
and configure the following options:
•
Default notification sound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.
•
Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
calendar notifications, and enable or disable
vibration alert.
•
Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.
-
An email account must be configured for this
option to be available. For more information,
see “Add an Email Account” on page12.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts. The options below determine what notifications
can make sounds, and during what time periods you
want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Do not disturb and
configure the following:
•
Turn on now: Enable this option.
•
Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,
Starttime, and Endtime to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
•
Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is in
Donot disturb mode.
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Hide visual notifications: Prevent notifications
silenced by Do not disturb from appearing on
the screen.
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each
option:
•
Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap
the screen to make selections.
•
Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
•
Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is
connected.
•
Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
navigation keys are tapped.
Key‑Tap Feedback
Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is
tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and then tap to enable
each option:
•
Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
•
Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
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Sound Quality and
Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to
a headset. Sound effects are only available when
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset
(notincluded) is connected.
Choose from advanced sound options to customize your
audio experience.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and vibration > Sound quality
andeffects.
3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap
Advanced or Basic to customize your sound
settings.
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
•
UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution
of music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.
•
Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround
sound.
•
Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
•
Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concerthall.
5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts
from. Alerts include notifications, sounds,
andvibrations.
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Block App Notifications
Block notifications for apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or
disable notifications.
•
Tap Advanced to configure more notification
options for individual apps.
Customize App
Notifications
Customize notification settings for each application
individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap an app, and select an option:
•
Allow notifications: Receive notifications from
this app.
•
Show silently: Do not make a sound or vibrate,
and block previews in pop‑ups.
•
On lock screen: Show content from this app on
the lock screen. (This option is only displayed
when a lock screen is enabled).
•
Set as priority: Allow notifications from this app
to sound and turn on the screen while Do not
disturb is turned on.
Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen
timeout delay, and other displaysettings.
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Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings
or personal preference. You may alsowant to adjust
screen brightness to conservebattery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Customize options under Brightness:
•
Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
•
Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions.
Blue Light Filter
Use Blue light filter at night to help you sleep better.
You can set a schedule to automatically turn this
feature on and off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Blue light filter, and then choose one
of the following options:
•
Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
•
Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule
for when Blue light filter should be enabled.
You can choose Sunset to sunrise or
Customschedule.
3. Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of the
filter.
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Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen
mode:
•
Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to
automatically optimize the display to match the
type of image displayed and other criteria, such
as battery level.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based on
what you are viewing.
Screen Zoom and Font
Set the screen zoom level and the font size and style.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font for the
following options:
•
Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom
level.
•
Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of
text.
•
Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts
to find new fonts from GalaxyApps.
3. Tap OK to set the screen zoom and font.
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Home Screen
Customize your Home screen by adding application
shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Home screen.
For more information, see “Customize Your Home Screen”
on page22.
Icon Frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make them
stand out on the Home screen and Appslist screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the
following options:
•
Icons only: Show icons only.
•
Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded
frames.
3. Tap Done.
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Smart Stay
Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so
that the screen stays on while you are looking at it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to turn
the feature on.
Status Bar
Configure display options for the Status bar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Status bar.
•
Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons on
the Status bar.
•
Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time
period.
Screen Saver
Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen
when the device is docked (dock not included) or while
charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Display > Screen saver.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.
4. Configure options:
•
Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
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•
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap Preview to see a Screen saver demonstration.
Device
Maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery,
storage, and memory. You can also
automatically optimize your device’s system
resources.
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Battery
View how battery power is used for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
•
Battery usage: View details of battery usage by
item.
•
Power saving mode: Extend battery life by
selecting a power saving mode level. Choose
Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery
life for each mode is provided.
•
App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that
they do not use battery power when not in use.
Tap Save power to enable.
•
Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from
being put to sleep by the App power monitor.
•
Moreoptions > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications,
such as showing a battery percentage in the
Status bar.
Storage
View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (notincluded).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
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3. Tap Internal storage if an optional SD card is
installed. Device storage used out of the total space
available is displayed. The amounts of memory
used are further divided into:
•
Total space: The total amount of memory on
your device.
•
Available space: The amount of storage space
currently available.
•
System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
•
Apps: The amount of storage space currently
being used by apps.
•
Pictures, videos: The amount of storage space
currently being used by pictures and videos.
•
Audio: The amount of storage space currently
being used by audio.
•
Other: The space used by app data, downloaded
files, and Android system files.
•
Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.
To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage if an optional SD card is
installed.
4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps.
5. Tap Clear to confirm.
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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 the SIM Card and a
MemoryCard” on page5.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Mount.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then
tap Unmount.
4. Remove your memory card from the device.
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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 SDcard deletes all the
stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Tap Add language, and select a language from
the list.
•
To change the default language, or remove a
language from your list, tap Edit.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard, and
select a keyboard.
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Manage Virtual Keyboards
Enable or disable virtual keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Virtual 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:
•
Show virtual keyboard: Show the virtual
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
beingused.
•
Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
Handwriting Recognition Language
Handwriting can be recognized in S Note and Action
Memo. Use this option to select a language that will be
used by the device to recognize your handwriting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Under Handwriting recognition, tap Language.
•
Tap Select input languages to select a new
language.
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Text‑to‑Speech Options
Configure your Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) options. TTSis
used for various accessibility features, such as
VoiceAssistant.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text‑to‑speech for
options:
•
Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine.
Tap Settings next toeach TTS engine for
options.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
•
Pitch: Set the pitch at which the text is spoken.
•
Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the
text is spoken to the default setting.
•
Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is
spoken to the default setting.
•
Listen to an example: Play a short
demonstration of speech synthesis.
•
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to
go faster or to the left to go slower.
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Date and Time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. When you are
outside network coverage, you may want to set date
and time information manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:
•
Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the 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 your local time
zone.
•
Use 24‑hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
Report Diagnostic
Information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Reportdiagnosticinformation.
3. Read and accept the consent information to enable
this feature.
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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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Resetsettings.
3. 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Resetnetworksettings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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.
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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.
Formore information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on
page10.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factorydatareset.
3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set
up your device.
System Updates
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap System updates > Check for system updates.
Lock Screen
and Security
Secure your device and protect your data
with Lock Screen and Security settings.
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Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock
type.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to
select a screen lock and level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option
provides no security.
•
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
This option provides medium to high security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking the
screen. This option provides high security.
•
None: Do not lock the screen.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen. This option provides medium
to high security.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a
secured lock screen option:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
4. Tap Set up to set up and use your fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.
5. Choose a screen lock option:
•
Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
owner information, or app shortcuts on the
Lockscreen.
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•
Notifications: Show notifications on the
Lockscreen.
•
Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and Smart
lock. This option is not available with Swipe.
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in
to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the sensor
may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a
registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must
set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to
four fingerprints.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
•
If no fingerprints are registered, you are
prompted to choose a secure screen lock and
scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to
complete setup.
•
To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
follow the prompts to register a fingerprint.
•
To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
•
To delete a fingerprint, tap edit, tap the
fingerprint to remove, and then tap Remove.
Confirm when prompted.
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Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts
accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints for the
following options:
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Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprints to verify
your identity when using Internet and other
supported apps.
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Samsung account: Verify your identity using
your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
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Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or
disable fingerprint recognition to unlock the
screen.
Samsung Pass
Use biometric authentication to verify your identity
easily and securely.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Samsung Pass.
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Sign in to your Samsung account to use
Samsung Pass. Tap Sign in and follow the
prompts.
3. Follow the prompts to use Samsung Pass.
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Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknownsources
to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third‑party
applications can cause your device and personal data to
be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure Folder
and follow the prompts to secure content on your
device.
Secure Startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
password, or pattern to be entered before it starts up.
Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup and
select an option.
Encrypt SD Card
Protect your SD card by encrypting its data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SDcard.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
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Set Up SIM Card Lock
Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your
SIMcard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > SetupSIM card lock and follow the
prompts.
3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Makepasswords visible to turn the
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update service
options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
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Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a Wi‑Fi
network.
•
Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.
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Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Deviceadministrators.
•
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
or erase a lost device.
•
Tap Secure Folder to allow it to perform various
operations such as erase all data and more.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some
other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or
remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:
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Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
•
View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
•
User certificates: View user certificates.
•
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
•
Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents
from the device and reset the password.
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Advanced Security
Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following advanced options:
•
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
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To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For
more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on
page137.
•
Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.
•
Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
•
Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.
•
Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your
Google Account, Samsung account, email,
and social networking accounts.
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Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts, and then tap Addaccount.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other
types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap Moreoptions > Sync now to synchronize the
account.
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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Accounttype].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
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Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Accounttype].
3. Tap the account and then tap Moreoptions >
Removeaccount.
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 like Wi‑Fi, which affects
everyone.
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.
Set Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the
instructions to set up a new user or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
To delete a user or profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Delete user next to a User profile.
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Note: Only the device owner can delete other users
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user
account from the device entirely. This includes the
user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any
other local accounts associated with the user.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the
user or profile.
Change User Account Nicknames
and PhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their personal
Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of
their Contacts list) 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 page63.
Backup and Restore
Back up your data to your Google Account.
Google Account
Enable backup of your information to your
GoogleAccount.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of application
data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to
Google servers.
•
Backup account: Select a Google Account to be
used as your backup account.
•
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed‑up settings are restored
when you reinstall an application.
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Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:
•
Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
•
Security: Configure the Android Device Manager
and apps security settings.
•
Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.
•
Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
•
Google Cast: Configure your tablet for playing
media on a cast device.
•
Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.
•
Search: Configure your Google search settings.
Note: These options may change if you are signed in to
your GoogleAccount.
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Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Vision, and tap an option:
•
Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist
blind and low‑vision users.
-
Voice Assistant can collect all of the text you
enter, except passwords, including personal
data and credit card numbers. It may also
log your user interface interactions with the
device.
•
Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.
•
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
•
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
•
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as
you enter your passwords.
•
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.
•
Screen zoom and font: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
•
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the
background.
•
High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and the
background.
•
Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded
backgrounds to make them stand out.
•
Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
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•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple‑tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
•
Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to
display a large mouse or touchpad pointer.
•
Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
•
Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.
•
Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen
if you are color blind or have difficulty reading
the display because of the screen color.
Hearing
To set accessibility settings related to hearing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Hearing.
•
Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
•
Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
•
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
•
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with
multimedia files when available.
•
Left and right sound balance: Use the slider
to set the left and right balance when using a
stereo device.
•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
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Dexterity and
Interaction
To set accessibility settings related to dexterity and
interaction:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction.
•
Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.
•
Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
•
Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for
this action.
•
Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse
(notincluded), set your device to automatically
click when the mouse cursor stops moving.
•
Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto
screen rotation and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notificationpanel and the Status bar.
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More Accessibility
Settings
To set more accessibility settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
•
Text‑to‑speech: Set your preferred TTSengine
and options. For more information, see
“Text‑to‑Speech Options” on page132.
•
Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
•
Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Home key quickly three times in
succession.
•
Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
•
Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts, and answer or
reject incoming calls with a single tap.
•
Manage accessibility: Import and export
your accessibility settings, or share them with
another device.
Services
•
TalkBack: Hear spoken feedback to describe
what you touch, select, and activate.
•
Switch access: Control your device using
configurable key combinations.
Other installed accessibility services may be listed
and configured under Services.
Other Settings
Configure features on your device that make
it easier to use.
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S Pen Settings
Configure options and settings for the S Pen.
To configure settings for the SPen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap S Pen to configure the following settings:
General
•
Air command: Configure the Air command
menu. For more information, see “Air Command”
on page37.
•
Air view: Turn Air view on or off.
•
Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input
feature on or off. This feature allows you to
switch from the keyboard to the SPen when
filling in form fields.
•
Pointer: Turn the pointer on or off. The pointer
appears on the screen when the tip of the SPen
is hovering close enough. Holding the pointer
over some features can reveal what an item is or
what it does.
•
Screen off memo: Create notes by detaching
the S Pen while the screen is turned off and then
writing on the screen. Screen off notes are saved
in Samsung Notes.
Feedback
•
S Pen sound: Select a sound for the device to
make when the S Pen is detached from the
device.
For more information on using the S Pen, see
“SPen” on page34.
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About Tablet
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap About tablet, and then tap items for more
details:
•
My phone number: View your phone number.
•
Icon glossary: View details about the icons seen
on the Status bar.
•
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
•
Legal information: View legal notices and other
legal information, including your embedded
Samsung legal information.
•
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
•
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
Help
View your device’s user manual on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Help.
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Manage Game Features
Manage useful features while you play games.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features > Games.
3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following:
•
Game launcher: Automatically arranges all your
games in one place.
•
Game tools: When enabled, a button floating
over top of your game provides convenient game
features.
Accessories
Configure options when using a book cover (not
included).
Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure
lock is turnedoff.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this
feature.
Additional resources for your device.
Getting Help
View legal information foryour
device.
Legal
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Find Legal Information Online
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Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
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Using custom OS software may cause your device and
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If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt
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the device will no longer operate and you will then
be instructed to power down the device. You must
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carrier authorized settings.
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enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
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YourMobile Device
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play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.
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