TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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apps on your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
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online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1
Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 5
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 6
Know Your Device ..................................................... 7
Home Screen
.................................................................... 8
Status Bar .........................................................................11
Navigation .........................................................................12
Notification Panel .........................................................13
Multi Window ..................................................................15
Enter Text ..........................................................................17
Applications ...................................................................19
Apps List ...........................................................................20
Google Applications ..................................................22
Microsoft Applications ..............................................24
Additional Applications
.............................................25
Calculator ..........................................................................26
Calendar ............................................................................27
Camera ...............................................................................29
Clock ....................................................................................32
Contacts .............................................................................34
Email ....................................................................................37
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................39
Gallery .................................................................................40
Internet ................................................................................42
Memo ..................................................................................44
Music Player ....................................................................45
My Files ..............................................................................47
Video Player ....................................................................49
Settings ..............................................................................51
How to Use Settings ..................................................52
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................53
Bluetooth ...........................................................................55
Airplane Mode ...............................................................57
Data Usage ......................................................................58
More Connection Settings ......................................59
Smart Manager .............................................................61
Applications Settings .................................................62
Sound Settings ..............................................................64
Notifications .....................................................................66
Display ................................................................................67
Advanced Features .....................................................69
Users ....................................................................................70
Wallpaper ..........................................................................71
HomeScreenSettings ..............................................72
Lock Screen and Security ......................................73
Privacy ................................................................................76
Accessibility .....................................................................78
Accounts ............................................................................80
GoogleSettings ............................................................81
Backup and Reset
.......................................................82
Language and Input ...................................................84
Battery .................................................................................86
Storage ...............................................................................87
Date and Time ...............................................................89
User Manual ....................................................................90
About Device ..................................................................91
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
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Front View
Getting Started
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Recent
Home key
Front camera
Back
Front View
•
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
•
Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Multi window
™
.
•
Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
•
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB
charger (included) and other optional accessories
(not included).
•
Home key: Return to the Home screen.
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Back View
Getting Started
Speaker
Power key
Volume key
Microphone
Headset jack
Rear camera
Memory card slot
Back View
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Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
•
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Memory card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
•
Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
•
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds.
•
Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the
screen.
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Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
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Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
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Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD
™
or
microSDHC
™
memory card (not included) to expand
available memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time.
Itis not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use
the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
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. A solid
color indicates a full charge.
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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.
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Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the device
options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off and confirm if prompted.
Initial Set Up
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.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items to improve accessibility. During
setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by
pressing the Home key quickly three times.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,
seeSet a Screen Lock.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
touch and drag your finger across the screen.
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Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts >
Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to
fully utilize its Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
,
Google Hangouts
™
, 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
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account > Google.
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on.
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.
Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection
(FRP) security feature. For more information, see
google.com.
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 More > Remove account.
Know Your Device
Warning: 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 when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Widget
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
Status bar
App folder
Apps list
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
•
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left). For more information,
see Status Bar.
•
App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
•
App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
applications.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is currently visible.
•
Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
(nota shortcut) on a Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
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 displays when you press the
Home key.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new
position.
•
Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off
at the top of the screen.
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
For more information, see Wallpaper in Settings.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that run
on a Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home
screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and
releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create app folders 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 a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
•
Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Palette: Change the color.
•
Add application: 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.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Statusbar 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 is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is
available.
Notification Icons
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
active and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
App update successful: App installation
or updates are complete.
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Status Bar
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Navigation
Know Your Device
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Navigation
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.
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.
Touch and Hold
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen to swipe.
•
Swipe to unlock the screen.
•
Swipe to scroll through the Home screens or
menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location to drag.
•
Drag a shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to move it on a Home screen.
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.
•
More: Tap to view more menu options for a
screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.
•
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 .
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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.
•
Menu: Tap to view available options for
thefield.
•
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Notification settings
Manage users
View all
Quick connect
Clear
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
•
Manage users: Change users or display Users
settings.
•
Notification card: View details about a
notification.
•
View all: See all available Quicksettings.
•
Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
•
Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
connect with quickly and easily.
•
Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
feature.
•
Clear: Clear all notifications.
•
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
•
Notification settings: Enable or disable
notifications from each app. For more information,
see Notifications.
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
View the Notification Panel Quick Connect
You can access the Notification panel from any
Home screen.
Search for nearby devices automatically to connect
to them quickly and easily.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
•
To open an item, tap it.
•
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
•
To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back 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
Notification panel.
2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap
View all, and then tap Edit.
•
Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their
positions.
•
Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide
this feature on the Notification panel.
3. Tap Done to save.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.
•
Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible
devices.
•
Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices.
•
More:
-
Set device visibility: Configure device
visibility.
-
About Quick connect: View Quick connect
information.
3. Tap a device from the list and select options to
begin sharing.
To disconnect from a device:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick connect.
3. Tap Remove from list for the paired device.
Know Your Device
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the window to
display the window controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the application windows. Drag an
item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this
feature.
Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
Window controls
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window 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.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
2. If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap an app to add in split screen,
or tap two new apps to open in split view.
- or -
Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
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Multi Window
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap Recent.
•
Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have Multiwindow in the title bar.
2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch the
application in Multiwindow view.
•
Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app.
3. Tap the app icon to add it to the split screen
view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.
Know Your Device
Enter Text
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options key
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Control: Touch and hold for quick access
to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z),
redo (y), and select all (a).
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Voice typing mode: Use Google Voice
™
typing.
Handwriting mode: Use your handwriting
to enter text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Emoticon: Insert emoticons.
Special Keys
Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Note: Available options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for allapps.
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.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
For more information, see Samsung Keyboard.
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Enter Text
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
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.
Note: Tap
Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options.
For more information, see Google Voice Typing.
Applications
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.
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Apps List
Applications
Apps List
The Apps list displays all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information,
see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s shortcut to launch it.
3. Press the Home key to return to the main
Homescreen.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
• Play Store: Download new apps
fromtheGoogle Play store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
• Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsungapps that are optimized
for usewithGalaxy devices. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
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.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or
disabled show Uninstall/Disable on their
icon.
3. Tap
Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applications > Application manager.
2. Tap Menu, and choose Turned off, and then
tap the app you want to enable.
3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
For more information, see Application Manager
Options.
Search for Apps
To locate an app in your Apps list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Search.
• Enter a word or words in the Search field.
As you type, apps that match display on the
screen.
• Tap an entry to launch that app.
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Apps List
Applications
Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. T
ap apps to select them, and then
tapAdd.
Organize Your Apps
The Apps shortcuts can be organized into folders
and rearranged in a custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder and
drag it to a new location.
3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > A-Z.
2. Tap Save.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box displays.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
• Enter folder name: Name the folder.
• Palette: Change the folder color.
•
4. 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.
5. Tap Done when you are finished.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
To delete a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.
2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap
Deletefolder. Confirm when prompted.
3. Tap Done when finished.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
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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Google Applications
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain applications 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.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile
to learn more about Chrome
™
.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs
™
and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more
about Google Drive
™
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information,
see Location.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more
about Google Photos
™
.
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.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your
device.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to
learn more.
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Google Applications
Applications
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube
™
videos right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Microsoft Applications
Applications
Microsoft Applications
These Microsoft applications are
also preloaded on your device.
Excel
View, create, and edit spreadsheets on
your device. You can unlock the full
Excel
®
experience with an Office 365
™
subscription.
OneDrive
Store and share photos, videos,
documents, and more in your free online
OneDrive
®
account, which you can then
access from your personal computer,
tablet, or phone.
OneNote
Stay organized using text, pictures,
or audio notes. Create Quick Notes
or review and edit shared OneNote
®
notebooks using OneDrive.
PowerPoint
View, create, and edit presentations
on your device. You can unlock the full
PowerPoint
®
experience with an Office
365 subscription.
Skype
Hold video and voice calls, and send
instant messages to anyone around the
world.
Word
View, create, and edit documents on
your device. You can unlock the full
Word experience with an Office 365
subscription.
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Additional Applications
Applications
Additional Applications
There are also additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Samsung Milk Music
Stream music with Samsung Milk Music
™
,
a radio service that offers a simple way to
find the music that is right for you. With a
library of over 13 million songs and 200+
stations, the interactive dial makes it easy
to skim through stations to find the perfect
soundtrack for the moment.
Note: Support for Samsung Milk Music
ended September 22, 2016. You can
continue your music experience by signing
up for Slacker
™
Radio, the service that
powered Samsung Milk Music.
Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and
unlock promotions for your Samsung
device.
SideSync
Share screens, windows, and data
between a PC and Samsung Android
device.
Smart Manager
Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and
Device security information.
For more information, see Smart Manager.
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Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap the
Equals key to view the result.
6. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap Clear history.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap Copy.
Scientific Calculator
The device also provides advanced arithmetic
functions.
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Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap one of the following:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another
year.
• 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.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Tasks: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
Create an Event
You can use 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 Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.
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Calendar
Applications
Create a Task
You can use 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 Tasks (by default, Month is shown).
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for Today,
Tomorrow, or tap
Expand to set the following
options:
• Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for
the task.
• My tasks: Change the calendar on which the
task is saved. You can change the task to an
event by tapping My calendars.
• Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
• Notes: Save a note with your task.
• Priority: Assign a priority to the task.
5. Tap Save to save the task.
Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for
the day, or tap Tasks.
3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• To delete the task permanently, 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 Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera
Applications
Effect
Timer
Picture size
Settings
Gallery
Record video
Take a picture
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
Camera
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
• Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.
• Record video: Record a video.
• Take a picture: Take a picture.
• Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and
front cameras.
• Shooting mode: Change the shootingmode.
• Settings: Configure other camera settings.
• Picture size: Change the picture size (resolution
and screen ratio).
• Timer: Set the camera timer.
• Effect: Add an effect before taking a photo or
video.
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Camera
Applications
Take Pictures Shooting Mode
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera.
Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by
which camera is active (front or rear facing).
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Compose your shot by aiming the camera at
the subject and using the display screen as a
viewfinder. While composing your picture, use
the options or these gestures:
• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in and
out.
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap
icons to access various camera options and
settings. You can also touch the screen to move
the focus field to the area you touch.
4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to take a picture. This is the default function of the
Volume key while Camera is active. You can also set
the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a
zoom key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Mode to view the following options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.
Both cameras
• Auto: Take the best possible picture by setting
the device to adjust the exposure and color of
pictures automatically.
• Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with an
airbrushed effect.
• Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding
a few seconds of background sound.
Rear camera only
• Panorama: Create a linear panorama by taking
consecutive pictures in either a horizontal or
vertical direction.
• Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously
by pressing and holding the Camera button.
• Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving
subjects.
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Camera
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:
• Effect: Add special graphical effects. Available
for the rear camera only.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
3. Tap
Settings t
o configure settings for
C
amer
a
. Available options vary depending on the
camera/recording mode used.
Both cameras
• 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: Choose to store your
photos to your device or optional memory
card.
• Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
as the camera key, the record key, or as a
zoomkey.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Rear camera
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
• View mode: Choose between standard and
full screen view mode.
Front camera
• Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
• Save as horizontally flipped: Invert the image
to create a mirror-image of the original scene.
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Clock
Applications
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:
• 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
24 time zones around the world.
• 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 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.
• Options: Tap to view and set the following
options:
- Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
- Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.
- Snooze: Set interval and repeat values for
the alarm while snoozing.
- Increasing volume: Play a tone at a low
volume at an interval before the alarm time,
and slowly increase in volume. Available
when you have chosen an alarm type that
includes sound.
- Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right
corner of the alarm ent
ry.
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Clock
Applications
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 the Search field and enter the name of a
city. Tap the city to view it on the globe.
– or –
Touch and spin the globe to locate a city, and
then tap the city. A pop-up displays information
about the city.
4. Tap Add city.
• Repeat to add multiple cities.
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 tap Delete
in the upper right corner of the city entry.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
• Start: Begin timing.
• Stop: Stop timing.
• Lap: Keep track of lap times.
• Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
• 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:
• Start: Begin the Timer.
• Pause: Pause the Timer.
• Resume: Resume the Timer.
• Cancel: Stop the Timer.
• Reset: Reset the Timer.
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Contacts
Applications
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,
seeAccounts.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to ent
er information.
• 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.
• Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group.
- Tap Add to enter additional entries.
- Tap Remove to remove an entry.
- Tap More for additional fields.
- Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tapEdit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Applications
Share a Contact
When you share a contact, the contact’s information
is sent as a vCard file (VCF). You can share a vCard
via Bluetooth
®
or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an email,
or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Share contact.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap More > Link contacts.
4. Tap contacts to choose them.
5. Tap Link.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.
4. Tap
Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main c
ontact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
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.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites are displayed
together in Contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
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Contacts
Applications
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 for a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages
to the members of a group.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.
4. Tap Save.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the
contacts you want toadd. When finished,
tapDone.
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 >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the
Allcheckbox at the top of the screen to select
all, and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email
address in their records are displayed.
5. Choose an email account and follow the
prompts.
6. Type your message and tap Send.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete.
3. Tap More > Delete.
4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the group and
the contacts in the groups.
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contac
ts.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Email
Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add another Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings > Add account.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email is displayed in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to
display account settings.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined inbox screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current acc
ount mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
• Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.
• [Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Manage Your 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
email inbox.
• Tap More for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.
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Email
Applications
Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address, or tap Add recipient to select a
recipient from C
ontacts 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 placed in the
recipients field.
• Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the
keypad to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and
more to your email.
• Tap More for additional email options.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Email.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option and follow the
prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides
a quick and easy way to find and
download free premium apps
that are compatible with your
Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
applications available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate
andtap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the prompts to download
GalaxyEssentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
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Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section
are only available if there are images or videos in
theGallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
a Download folder is automatically created to
contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and
then tap an opt
ion to choose the way items are
displayed.
• In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the drop-down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap More >
Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.
• When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image orvideo.
Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
• Double tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
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 to play the video.
Edit Images
You can edit images stored on your device.
► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the following options:
• Favorite: Mark the image as a favorite, and
then access it from the Favorites view.
• Share: Send the image to your contacts
by email, messaging, social media, cloud
accounts, or other methods.
• Edit: View and use the editing tools.
• Delete: Delete the image from your device.
• More:
- Rotate left: Rotate the photo
counter-clockwise.
- Rotate right: Rotate the photo clockwise.
- Details: View and edit information about the
image, including the date created, location,
and properties.
- Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the
images and videos in the current folder.
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Gallery
Applications
- Set as contact picture: Set the image as
the photo for a contact.
- Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a
wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
- Move to Private/Remove from Private:
Move or remove the selected photo to or
from Private. This option is only available
when Private mode is enabled.
Delete Images and Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap More > Edit.
4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
images and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Delete.
Share Images and Videos
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images
and videos, and then tap Share to send them
to others or share them with social network
services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap
Shareto send it to others or share it with
social network services.
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Internet
Applications
Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully-featured web browser.
To access the Internet:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available on the
browser window:
• Back or Back: Return to the previous
page.
• Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
• Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
Webpage.
• Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
• Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved
pages, and history.
• More: Open a new secret tab, display Internet app
settings, and more.
• New tab: Open a new browser tab.
• Close tab: Close a browser tab.
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 share, save, or print the current web page:
► Tap More.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap New tab.
• If all tabs are closed, tap New tab.
• Tap a different tab to view it.
To close a tab:
► Tap Closetab.
Bookmarks Page
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks,
Savedpages, and History.
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 Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
► Tap Bookmarks, then tap an entry.
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Internet
Applications
Saved Web 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 More > Savewebpage.
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 More > 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.
Note: 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 More > Turn on Secret mode.
3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret
mode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap More > Turn off Secret mode.
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 More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Memo
Applications
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
You can create memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a memo.
Av
ailable options include:
• Category: Add or change the category.
• Tasks: Add tasks.
• Image: Insert an image into the memo.
• Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to
the memo.
• Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Memos
You can make edits to memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits.
4. When you are finished, tap Save.
Browse Memos
You can browse memos you create.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
• Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
• To search for a memo, tap Search.
Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage memos.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
• While browsing memos, tap More for the
following options:
- Edit: Select notes to delete or move.
- Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.
• Tap a memo, and then tap one of the following
options:
- Share: Send the memo to others using a
variety of sharing methods or social media.
- Delete: Delete the memo.
- More > Pin to Home screen: Place a
shortcut to the memo on a Home screen.
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Music Player
Applications
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
Song queue
More options
Sound quality
andeffects
Volume
Song length
Playback position
Favorite
Time elapsed
Playback controls
• Song queue: View the current song list being
played.
• Playback controls: Fast-forward or rewind, or
play or pause the current song.
• More options: View more options. • Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.
• Sound quality and effects: Customize options to
adjust sound effects. • Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.
• Volume: Adjust the volume. • Playback position: Skip to another part of the
current song.
• Song length: View the total length of the current
song.
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Music Player
Applications
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
4. Use these controls while playing music:
• Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
• Tap Rewind to move to the previous song.
Touch and hold Rewind to rewind through
the son
g. Tap Fast-forward to move to the
nextsong. Touch and hold Fast-forward
to move forward through the song.
• Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Repeat off to play all songs
once, Repe
at all to repeat all songs, or
Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.
• Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to
play son
gs in the order they appear in the list
or Shuffle on to play songs in random
order
.
• Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites
playlist.
• Tap Sound effects to access sound quality
and effects settings. For more information, see
Sound Quality and Effects.
• Tap Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the side of the tablet.
Note: When you close the Music screen, playback
continues in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your tablet. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
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My Files
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
songs, 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.
Manage Files
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
• Recent files: View recently saved files.
• Device storage: View folders and files located on
the device.
• SD card: View folders and files located on the
optional memory card (not included).
-
This option appears if an optional memory card
is installed.
• Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
• Documents: View document files.
• Images: View image files.
• Audio: View audio files.
• Videos: View video files.
Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.
My Files Options
Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles. Tap an option:
• Search: Search for a file or folder.
• More: Tap for the following options:
- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
• Storage usage: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
Note: If a file has been opened, the Recent files
category appears, and other options become available
under More.
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My Files
Applications
Category Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. After tapping a category, the following options
are available:
• Search: Search for a file in the selected
category.
• View as: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
• More: Tap for the following options (not all
categories support all options):
- Edit: Select files or folders.
- Share: Tap to select items to share, tap
Share, select a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
- Create folder: Create a new folder
(Localstorage).
- Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the
main My Files screen.
- Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
Options for Selected Files
andFolders
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap More > Edit.
3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and select one of
these functions:
• Delete: Delete files or folders.
• Move: Move files or folders to another folder.
• More: Select one of the following options:
- Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
- Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option only appears when just one file or
folder is selected.
- Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a
shortcut the Home screen.
- Move to Private/Remove from Private:
Move or remove the selected file or folder to
or from Private. This option is only available
when Private mode is enabled.
- Compress: Create a zip folder containing
the selected files. This option only appears
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
- Details: View details of the selected files or
folders.
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Video Player
Applications
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
Video list
More options
Volume
Video length
Move controls
Pop-up player
Fast-forward
File name
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Move controls
Screen ratio
Rewind
Pause or Play
• Video list: View the current video playlist. • Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
• More options: View more options. • Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous
video or rewind the video.
• Volume: Adjust the volume.
• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
• Video length: View the total length of the video.
• Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current video.
• Move controls: Move the Video player controls to
the right or to the left (landscape orientation only).
• Playback position: Skip to another part of the
video.
• Pop-up player: Open the video in a pop-up
window.
• File name: View the name of the video file.
• Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or
fast-forward through the current video.
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Video Player
Applications
Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-up Player
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video
continue to play, and the pop-up player can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
Pop-up to continue playing the video in a
floating w
indow.
• Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
• Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video during video
playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:
• Full: The entire screen is used, which may
cause some minor distortion.
• Fit to screen: The video is played in its
original size.
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
Home screens, apps, and
features.
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How to Use Settings
Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
Dr
ag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From 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
thescreen.
•
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Wi Fi
Settings
-
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).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also be displayed if there is
a communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
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 Wi-Fi on.
•
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-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More > 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.
•
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
Settings
-
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 Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap More for options:
•
Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
•
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 (not
configurable).
•
Advanced:
-
Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
-
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
-
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
-
MAC address: View your MAC address.
-
IP address: View your IP address.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
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.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
the Status bar.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and
wirelessdevices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is
displayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
•
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
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
continues 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
Bluetooth on.
•
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.
3. Tap the name of 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.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your tablet 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
Bluetooth on.
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to t
he previously paired device,
and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
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. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap
Settings next to t
he previously paired
device,and then tap Unpair to delete the
paireddevice.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
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.
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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Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Data usage for options:
•
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period displays on the
graph, along with usage by application below.
•
By application: View data usage by
application.
3. Tap More for the following option:
•
Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
More Connection Settings
This option displays additional
connectivity information.
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.
Note: 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 Moreconnection settings > Nearby device
scanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap
Download plug-in to install additional
print ser
vice drivers.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN,
or Password before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see Set a Screen Lock.
Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
Disconnect from a VPN
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.
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More Connection Settings
Settings
Edit or Delete a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.
3. Tap
Settings next t
o the VPN that you want to
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
Ethernet
Manage your Ethernet connections.
Note: An Ethernet connection is required in order to
configure this setting.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Ethernet and
follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet
network.
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Smart Manager
Settings
Smart Manager
Smart Manager provides an
overview of the status of your
device’s battery, storage, RAM,
and system security. You can
also automatically optimize your
device’s system resources.
Using Smart Manager
Access Smart Manager
To access Smart Manager:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager.
- or -
From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
SmartManager.
Quick Optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
•
Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
•
Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
•
Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager.
3. Tap Clean all.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SmartManager. Tap each of the following
for options:
•
Battery: Check the battery power and time
remaining to use the device. For devices with
low battery levels, conserve battery power by
activating power saving features and closing
apps that are consuming an excessive amount
of battery power.
-
The usage time remaining shows the
time remaining before the battery power
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary
depending on your device settings and
operating conditions.
•
Storage: Check the status of used and
available memory capacity. You can delete
unused or unneeded files, and uninstall apps
that you do not use any more.
•
RAM: Check the amount of available RAM.
You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up
your device.
•
Device security: Check the device’s security
status. This feature scans your device for
malware.
-
Tap Install My KNOX to activate KNOX
™
active protection on your device.
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Applications Settings
Settings
Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your device.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications on
your device. Use Application 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.
Application Manager Options
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether
to display them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. If you have disabled applications:
•
Tap All apps at the top left of the screen.
•
Tap All apps, Turned on, or Turned off.
4. Tap More for the following options:
•
Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide
system (background) apps.
•
Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps
that can run on top of other running apps.
•
Change system settings: Select which apps
can change system settings.
•
Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
Note: Options vary by application.
Manage Apps
You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.
3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
options are displayed:
•
Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
•
Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
•
Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
•
Data usage: View mobile data usage.
•
Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
•
Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
•
Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
•
Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
•
Memory: View memory usage.
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Applications Settings
Settings
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 Applications > Defaultapplications.
3. Tap the following to choose default apps:
•
Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
•
Default app selection: Choose default apps
for other functions.
•
Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.
•
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 Applications.
3. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
•
Calendar
•
Camera
•
Contacts
•
Email
•
Internet
•
Music
•
Weather
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Sound Settings
Settings
Sound Settings
Configure the sounds used to
indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other interactions.
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 Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a
mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you
have chosen in Sound settings for notifications
and alerts.
•
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for
notifications and other audio.
Tip: You can also set System volume from a Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Volume and drag the sliders to set
the default volume for:
•
Notifications
•
Media
•
System
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 Sound > Notification sounds and configure
the following options:
•
Default notificationsound: Choose a default
sound for all notifications.
•
Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for
Calendar notifications.
•
Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications. An email account must be
configured for this option to be available.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications and
alerts.
Enable Do Not Disturb
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> S
ounds.
2. Tap Do not disturb > Turn on now to enable this
option.
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Sound Settings
Settings
Scheduling
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Sounds
.
2. Tap Do not disturb > Turn on as scheduled,
and set the Days, Start time, and End time.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Sounds
.
2. Tap Do not disturb > Allow exceptions, and tap
one of the following options:
•
No exceptions
•
Alarms only
•
Custom
System Sounds
Set various other system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound, 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.
Key-Tap Sounds
Play tones when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Keyboard sound, and then tap
On/Off to enable.
Sound Quality and Effects
You can enable sound effects when connected to a
headset.
Note: 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 Sound > Sound quality and effects.
3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:
•
SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.
•
Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube
amplifier.
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Notifications
Settings
Notifications
Select which apps you want
to receive alerts from. Alerts
include notifications, sounds,
and vibrations.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable
notifications.
•
Tap Advanced to configure more notification
options for individual apps.
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Display
Settings
Display
Configure the tablet’s display
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Setting
2. Tap Display.
3. Touch and drag the Brightness slider to set a
custom brightness level,
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.
Outdoor Mode
Adjust the screen settings so the screen can be
viewed more easily while outdoors.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Setting
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap Outdoor mode to enable or disable the
feature.
Font Size and Style
You can set the font style and size for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Setting
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and
font style.
•
Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
•
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts.
3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.
Icon Backgrounds
You can show icons with a shaded background to
make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps
list screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Set
tings.
2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose
one of the following options:
•
Icons only: Show icons only.
•
Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with
shaded backgrounds.
3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
Screen Timeout
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Setting
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a
time period.
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Display
Settings
Smart Stay
Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen does not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Setting
2. Tap Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to
turn the feature on.
Screen saver
The Screen saver setting controls what is displayed
on the screen when the device is docked (dock
not included) or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or display photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. 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.
•
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
GooglePhotos account. Tap Settings for
options.
5. Tap Preview to see a demonstration of
Screensaver.
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Advanced Features
Settings
Advanced Features
Configure features on your
device that make it easier to use.
You can control certain device actions by picking up
the device and by touching the screen with the palm
of your hand or turning over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Advanced features.
3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
•
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.
•
Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by
covering the screen or turning over the device.
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Users
Settings
Users
Share your tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.
Users have their own space,
which they can customize with
their own apps, wallpaper, and
more. Users can also adjust
tablet settings that affect
everyone, such as Wi-Fi.
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 prompts
to set up a new user or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap
Delete to delete the user or profile.
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, and
then tap a pr
ofile.
– or –
Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel and tap
Manage Users,
and then tap a pr
ofile.
Change User Account
Nicknames andPhotoIDs
Each user’s profile includes a personal contact
entry listed under My profile at the top of their
Contacts list.
To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.
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Wallpaper
Settings
Wallpaper
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, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Homeand
lock screens.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap
Setaswallpaper.
•
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
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HomeScreenSettings
Settings
HomeScreenSettings
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.
To customize Home screen:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Home scr
een.
- or -
From a Home screen, either touch and hold an
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.
For more information, see Home Screen.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
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.
3. Select your notification settings if a secured
Lock screen is enabled.
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
4. Choose a screen lock option:
•
Info and app shortcuts: Display owner
information and app shortcuts on the
Lockscreen.
•
Notifications on lock screen: 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.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely,
visitfindmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts.
4. Tap an option to enable:
•
Remote controls: Activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
•
Google location service: Activate or
deactivate Google location service.
Thisservice must be on in order to find your
device.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
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.
Encrypt Device
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Encryptdevice.
3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
memory card (not included) when you first access it
after powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
EncryptSDcard.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Other Security Settings
Change other security settings, such as those for
security updates and credential storage.
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 > Make passwords 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.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung through Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
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 > Device administrators.
3. Tap Android Device Manager to enable it to
lock or erase a lost device.
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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings
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.
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 Credential storage
options:
•
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.
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. (Only displays
when a secure screen lock is set.)
-
To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, or Pattern). For
more information, see Set a Screen Lock.
•
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.
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Privacy
Settings
Privacy
Choose from various modes
designed to hide personal
content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device,
or to aid you in an emergency.
Location
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your
location is determined:
•
GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS and Wi-Fi networks.
•
Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only (no GPS).
•
GPS only: Use 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.
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 Privacy > 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 uses Location History to store and use 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 Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for options.
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Privacy
Settings
App Permissions
Control which apps have permissions to use certain
features of your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > App permissions.
3. Tap the following features to see which apps
have permission to access them:
•
Body sensors
•
Calendar
•
Camera
•
Contacts
•
Location
•
Microphone
•
Phone
•
SMS
•
Storage
•
Additional permissions
4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or
disable permissions for that feature.
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device.
Private mode is only available for certain
applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or
Password) is required to use Private Mode.
Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Private mode.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Private mode on.
4. Select an access type, and then follow the
prompts to configure it.
•
Tap Auto off to automatically turn off
Privatemode when the screen turns off.
Using Private Mode
When using Gallery, Video, Music, My Files, or
Internet, select items you want to move to Private,
and then tap More > Move to Private.
Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
tablet when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info.
3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes
to enable this feature or tap No thanks.
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Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
•
Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to
help 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.
-
You can turn on Voice Assistant from any
screen by pressing the Home key quickly
three times (triple-press).
•
Voice Assistant help: Tap for 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.
•
Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS
engine and options. For more information,
seeText-To-Speech Options.
•
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.
•
Font size: Set the font size.
•
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.
•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
•
Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors
from White text on a Black background to
Black text on a White background.
•
Color correction: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color correction for options.
Hearing
•
Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio.
•
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available
Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
•
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available. Tap
Google subtitles (CC) for options.
•
Left/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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Accessibility
Settings
Dexterity and Interaction
•
Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.
•
Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
•
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
•
Interaction control: Block areas of the screen
from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate
screen and hard key functions. Only show
application notifications in the Notification
panel and the Status bar.
More Settings
•
Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.
•
Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home Key three times
in quick succession.
•
Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
•
Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts.
•
Manage accessibility: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other
devices.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
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Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
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 > Add account.
3. Tap one of t
he 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 > [Account type].
•
Tap More > Sync all to synchronize all
accounts of this type.
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for
thataccount.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap
More > Sync now to synchronize the
account.
Note: Settings and options differ by account type.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers.
Contactyour service provider for more information on
your account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap More >
Removeaccount.
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GoogleSettings
Settings
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:
•
Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
•
Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
•
Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.
•
Search & Now: Configure your Google search
settings and Google Now settings.
•
Security: Configure the Android Device
Manager and apps security settings.
•
Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Note: These options may change if you are signed in
to your Google Account.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Use your Samsung account or
your Google Account to back
up or restore your data. You
can also reset your device to its
factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account or Google servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings
.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Samsung account
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of your
messages and more through your Samsung
account.
•
Restore: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
Google Account
•
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.
Auto Restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use
and battery power is more than 30%.
Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device
restarts.
To enable Auto restart:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Auto restart.
3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
•
Time: Restart your device at this time of day.
•
Days: Restart your device on these days of
theweek.
Reset
Restore your device to its default settings.
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 > Reset settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other network
settings to their defaults.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
settings.
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 memory card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
Formore information, see Factory Reset Protection.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
turned on, 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,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password
to perform a factory data reset on your device.
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 > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
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Language and Input
Settings
Language and Input
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
Set Your Default Language
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options:
•
Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and language.
Add input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the Space
bar sideways.
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•
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.
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Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
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Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see
character previews while typing.
•
Customization: Use 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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Language and Input
Settings
Google Voice Typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
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.
•
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.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-speech (TTS) options.
TTS is used for various accessibility features,
such as Voice Assistant. For more information,
seeAccessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
•
Choose either the Samsung or Google
text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next to
eac
h TTS engine for options.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
•
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Drag the Pointer speed slider to the right to go
fasteror to the left to go slower.
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Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
•
Power saving mode: Save battery power by
limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.
•
Ultra power saving mode: Save battery
power by using a minimal Home screen layout
and limiting the number of usable apps.
•
Percentage on status bar: Display the battery
charge percentage next to the battery icon on
the Status bar.
•
Past and predicted usage: View estimated
usage time remaining based on your usage
over the last 7 days.
•
Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view
details of its battery usage.
3. Tap More for the following options:
•
Refresh: Update the listing.
•
Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to
optimize their individual battery usage.
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Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory
andusage. Mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. Tap Storage.
2. Tap Internal storage, if an optional memory 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 space in your device’s
memory.
•
Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.
•
System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
•
Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.
•
Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.
•
Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
3. 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 memory card
is installed.
4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps.
5. Tap Delete to confirm.
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.
Note: The Portable storage option only appears when
an optional memory card is installed.
For more information, see Install an Optional
Memory Card.
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you
must mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Sett
ings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
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Storage
Settings
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. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
5. Gently press inward on the memory card so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the
card out.
6. Close the memory card slot cover.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all of
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Format and follow the prompts.
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Date and Time
Settings
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: Update the date
and time from the wireless network.
•
Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
•
Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when the Automatic setting is disabled).
•
Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone.
•
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time
displays.
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User Manual
Settings
User Manual
View tips and guidelines for
using your device.
To view the user manual for this device:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap User manual.
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About Device
Settings
About Device
View information about your
device, including status, legal
information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
•
Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
•
Scheduled software updates: Set a time to
automatically check for and install available
software updates.
•
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.
