SAMSUNG
GalaxyTabS3
User manual
Table of contents
Special features
Getting started
Front view
Back view
Assemble your device
Install a memory card
Charge the battery
Start using your device
Use the Setup Wizard
Lock or unlock your device
Add a Google account
1
Add a Samsung account
10
2
Add an email account
10
3
Transfer data from your old device
10
4
S Pen
11
5
Navigation
12
5
Common options
13
Home screen
14
6
Customize your Home screen
15
8
Status bar
19
8
Notification panel
21
9
S Pen functions
23
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Fingerprint scanner
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Multi window
Enter text
Apps
Using apps
Access apps
Add an apps shortcut
Search for apps
Galaxy Essentials
Uninstall or disable apps
Sort apps
Create and use folders
App settings
Samsung apps
Calculator
Calendar
30
32
35
36
36
36
36
37
37
37
38
39
41
41
42
Camera and video
45
Clock
50
Contacts
54
Email
60
Galaxy Apps
63
Gallery
64
Internet
69
Kids Mode
73
My Files
74
PENUP
76
Samsung Flow
77
Samsung Kids
78
Samsung Notes
79
Samsung+
81
Secure Folder
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SmartThings
Google apps
Chrome
Drive
Gmail
Google
Hangouts
Maps
Photos
Play Movies & TV
Play Music
Play Store
YouTube
Microsoft apps
Excel
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87
87
87
87
87
87
88
88
88
88
88
89
90
90
OneDrive
90
OneNote
90
PowerPoint
90
Skype
90
Word
90
Additional apps
91
Soundcamp
91
Settings
92
Access Settings
93
Search for Settings
93
Connections
94
Wi-Fi
94
Bluetooth
97
Data usage
99
Airplane mode
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Location
Nearby device scanning
Connect to a printer
Virtual Private Networks
Ethernet
Sounds and vibration
Sound mode
Vibrations
Volume
Notification sounds
Do not disturb
System sounds
Key-tap feedback
Sound quality and effects
Separate app sound
100
101
102
102
104
104
104
105
105
106
107
107
108
108
109
Notifications
109
Manage notifications
109
Display
110
Screen off settings
110
Screen brightness
110
Blue light filter
111
Font and screen zoom
111
Smart stay
112
Device maintenance
112
Quick optimization
112
Battery
113
Storage
113
Memory
115
Device security
116
Language and input
116
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Date and time
121
Secure Folder
130
Report diagnostic information
Reset
Factory data reset
Auto restart
Software update
Lock screen and security
Screen lock types
Clock and information
Biometrics
Google Play Protect
Find My Mobile
Security update
Install unknown apps
Samsung Pass
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122
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125
126
126
126
127
128
128
128
129
129
130
App permission monitor
131
Secure startup
131
Encrypt SD card
131
View passwords
132
Security update service
132
Device administration
133
Credential storage
133
Advanced security settings
134
Accounts
135
Samsung Cloud
135
Add an account
135
Users
137
Backup and restore
138
Google settings
139
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Accessibility
140
Samsung Care
146
Vision
Hearing
Dexterity and interaction
More accessibility settings
Accessibility services
Other settings
Automatic unlock
Manage game features
Device assistance app
About tablet
Getting help
Videos
Smart Simulator
Tips
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144
144
144
145
145
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146
Legal
147
Intellectual property
148
Open source software
149
Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of
liability
149
Modification of software
150
Samsung Knox
150
Restricting children’s access to your mobile
device
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Special features
S Pen
The S Pen
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is a stylus designed for special
functions with Samsung Galaxy devices. See
S Pen functions on page 23.
Fingerprint scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can
also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung
account. For more information, see
Fingerprint scanner on page 29.
Direct Share
Share content with specific people directly.
See Direct share on page 59.
Multi window
Multitask by using two applications at the
same time. See Multi window on page 30.
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Front view
Power key
Front camera
Volume key
Light sensor
Back
Recent apps
Home/
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Back view
Rear camera
Flash
Memory card tray
USB charger/Accessory port
Headset jack
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Assemble your device
Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to get started using your new
device.
Install a memory card
You can install an optional microSD
™
memory card
(not included) to add more memory space to your
device. A memory card can be installed at any time.
It is not necessary to install it prior to using the
device.
Warning: Small components such as memory cards
can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when
handling these cards to avoid damaging them.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
memory card tray, and then push until the tray
pops out.
2. Place the memory card on the tray with the gold
contacts facing down.
3. Slide the memory card tray back into the slot.
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Charge the battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.
A charger (charging head and USB Type-C cable) is
included with the device for charging the battery
from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Note: Use only charging devices and batteries that
are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices
and batteries are designed for your device to
maximize battery life. Using other charging devices
and batteries may void your warranty and may cause
damage.
1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the USB
charger/Accessory port.
2
. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
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3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot and stop charging. This usually does not
affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in
the device’s normal range of operation.
Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for
the device to cool down. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.
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Start using your device
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
To turn the device on:
u Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.
Use the Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup
Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up
your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
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network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
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Lock or unlock your device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically
when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
u Press the Power key.
T
o unlock the device:
u Press the Power key, and then drag your finger
across the screen.
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To choose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure
s
creen lock on page 126
.
Add a Google account
Your new device uses your Google
™
account to fully
utilize its Android
™
features.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account > Google.
Note: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory
Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your
Google account information when resetting to
factory settings. For more information, see Factory
r
eset protection on page 124
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Add a Samsung account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account > Samsung account.
Note: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap
Settings > Samsung account.
Add an email account
View and manage all of your email accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts.
2.
Tap
Add account > Email.
Transfer data from your
old device
Use Smart Switch
™
to transfer contacts, photos, and
other content from your old device.
For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/smart-switch
.
T
o use Smart Switch:
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Smart Switch.
2. Follow the prompts and select the content to
transfer.
Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.
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S Pen
Replace the S Pen tip
You can replace the tip of the S Pen with the
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing
included kit.
various functions. For more information, see S Pen
functions on page 23.
1. Use tweezers to pull out the S Pen tip.
S Pen button
Note: The device must be turned on for the S Pen to
be placed here. The S Pen should be stored in its
protective cover when not in use.
2. Insert the new pen tip and press until it clicks in
place.
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Navigation
Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a
capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
l Tap an item to select it.
l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.
Double-tap
Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.
l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold items to activate them.
l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of
options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
l Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Home screens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.
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Pinch and spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
l 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 options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen.
l
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
l
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
l
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
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Menu: Tap to view available options for
the field.
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Home screen
Status bar
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
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Customize your
Home screen
Your device has multiple Home screens to hold app
shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change
the order of screens, as well as choose a different
main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• To align shortcuts into a line at the top
of a screen, tap
Align top.
• To align shortcuts into a line at the bottom
of a screen, tap
Align bottom.
•
To remove a Home screen, tap
Remove.
• To set a screen as the main Home screen, tap
Main. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
• To change the order of screens, touch and hold
a screen, and then drag it to a new position.
• To add a screen, swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap
Add.
• To enable or disable Flipboard Briefing, swipe
to the left of the screens to find the Briefing
screen, and tap On/Off at the top of the
screen.
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App shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any
Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
To remove a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from Home.
• Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
it just removes the shortcut from a Home
screen.
To move a shortcut from one Home screen to
another:
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to a new Home screen, and
then release it.
Use folders
You can organize App shortcuts in folders on an
Apps list screen and Home screen.
For more information, see Create and use folders on
page 38.
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Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with
wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
3. Tap an image to choose it.
• Tap the screen or screens you want to apply
the wallpaper to.
4. Tap Set as wallpaper, and confirm when
prompted.
Icon frames
You can show icons with shaded frames to make
them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list
screen.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display > Icon frames and
choose one of the following options:
• Icons only: Show icons only.
• Icons with frames: Show frames around icons.
2. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted.
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Widgets are simple application extensions that run Customize your Home and Apps screens.
on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
To add a widget to a Home screen:
2. Tap Home screen settings to customize:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
To remove a widget from a Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
open the options menu.
2.
Tap
Remove from Home screen.
• Home screen layout: Set your device to have
separate Home and Apps screens, or only a
Home screen where all apps are located.
• Apps button: Add a button to the Home screen
for easy access to the Apps screen.
• App icon badges: Select how to show icon
badges when apps receive notifications.
• Add apps to Home screen: Automatically add
newly downloaded apps to the Home screen.
• Quick-open notification panel: Enable this
feature to open the Notification panel from
the Home screen by swiping down.
• Hide apps: Select apps to hide.
• About Home screen: View version information.
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Status bar
The Status bar provides device information on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
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Battery full
Battery low
Battery charging
Vibrate mode
Mute mode
Wi-Fi active
Location service active
New email
File download in progress
File upload in progress
Wi-Fi available
App updates available
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Status bar display
Configure display options for the Status bar.
u
From Settings, tap Display > Status bar for the
following options:
l Tap Show recent notifications only to display
only the three most recent notification icons
on the Status bar.
l Tap Show battery percentage to display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
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Quick settings
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View the Notification panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap
Back to close the Notification panel.
Quick settings
The Notification panel also provides quick access to
device functions, allowing you to quickly turn them
on or off.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2.
Drag
View all downward.
• Tap a setting to turn it on or off.
•
Tap
More options to reorder Quick settings
or to change the button layout.
3.
Drag
View all upward to close Quick settings.
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S Pen functions
The S Pen provides a variety of helpful functions. Use
your S Pen to launch apps, take notes, or draw a
picture.
Air view
Hover the S Pen over the screen to preview content
or view information about an item on the screen. The
following Air view features are available:
l Preview an email message before opening it.
l Preview the contents of a photo album or enlarge
a picture.
l Preview a video and navigate to a specific scene
by hovering over the timeline.
l View the name or description of an icon or a
button.
Note: The preview function is only available when the
S Pen’s on-screen pointer is a solid color.
Direct pen input
When entering text, you can open a Handwriting
window that allows you to write with the S Pen.
To use the Handwriting window:
1. Hover the S Pen over a text field until
Handwriting is displayed.
2.
Tap
Handwriting. The Handwriting window is
displayed.
3. Use the space provided in the window to write an
entry by hand using the S Pen. While writing, your
entries are converted into text.
• To edit the converted text, use the Space,
Delete, and Enter icons.
• To change the position of the cursor, drag the
pointer below the cursor to the desired
position for editing.
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Configure S Pen settings
To configure S Pen settings:
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > S Pen
to configure the following settings:
l Air view: Turn Air view on or off.
l Direct pen input: Turn the Direct pen input
feature on or off.
l Pointer: Turn the pointer on or off. The pointer
appears on the screen when the tip of the
S Pen is near the screen, showing available
actions.
l Screen off memo: Create Screen off memos by
detaching the S Pen while the screen is turned
off and then writing on the screen. Screen off
memos are saved in Samsung Notes.
Air Command
l Shortcuts: Configure the Air command menu
with S Pen features, apps, and functions.
l Floating icon: Show an Air command icon that
you can move around the screen.
Feedback
l Sound: Set your device to make sounds when
writing on the screen.
l Learn about S Pen features: Find out how to
use S Pen features.
l About S Pen: View version information for the
S Pen features.
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To launch the Air command menu:
1.
Tap
Air command.
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Hold the S Pen near the screen so that the
pointer appears, and then press the S Pen button
once.
2. Tap an option:
Create note: Launch a new note in the
Samsung Notes app.
•
View all notes: Launch the Samsung Notes
app and view a listing of the notes you have
created.
•
Smart select: Draw around an area of the
screen to collect it in the Gallery app.
•
Screen write: Capture screenshots and
write or draw on them.
•
Live message: Create a short animated
message by drawing or writing with the S Pen.
•
Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to
see it translated into another language and
listen to its pronunciation.
•
Add shortcuts: Add more apps or functions
to the Air command menu.
•
Settings: Customize Air command by
configuring apps and functions, and by
changing how the Air command menu
appears.
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Create note
Launch a new note directly in the Samsung Notes
app. For more information, see Samsung Notes on
page 79.
u
Tap Air command > Create note.
View all notes
Launch the Samsung Notes app and view a listing of
the notes you have created.
u
Tap Air command > View all notes.
Smart select
The Smart select feature provides a capture tool to
collect content on a screen. You can then add it to
your Gallery app or share it with your contacts.
To launch the Smart select tool:
1.
Tap
Air command > Smart select.
2. Tap a shape at the top of the screen, and then
drag the S Pen to select content. The following
options appear:
• Auto select: Allow Smart select to
automatically select content to extract.
• Extract text: Identify and extract text from the
selected content.
• Pin to screen: Place a shortcut to the collected
content on a Home screen.
• Draw: Draw on the captured content.
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• Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
3. Tap Save.
Screen write
Screen write allows you to capture screenshots and
write or draw on them.
To use Screen write:
1.
Tap
Air command > Screen write.
2. The current screen is captured, and a pen tool
appears. The following editing tools are provided:
• Pen: Draw on the screenshot. Press the Pen
icon a second time to change the pen tip, size,
and color, and to save presets.
• Eraser: Erase the writing or drawings on the
screenshot. Tap the Eraser icon a second time
for additional options, including Erase all.
• Undo: Reverse the last action.
• Redo: Repeat the last action that was undone.
• Crop: Crop the captured content.
• Share: Choose a sharing method to share your
content.
3. Tap Save. The content is saved to the Gallery app.
Live message
Record an animated drawing or written message.
To launch the Live message tool:
1.
Tap
Air command > Live message.
l Draw an image or write a message, which is
recorded to create an animation.
2. Tap Done to save.
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Hover over words with the S Pen to translate them
and listen to their pronunciation. To access Translate:
1.
Tap
Air command > Translate.
2. Tap the source and target languages to change
them to the desired languages.
3. Hover the S Pen over a word.
•
Tap
Sound to hear the word pronounced in
the source language.
4.
Tap
Close to close Translate.
Add shortcuts
You can customize the Air command menu by adding
shortcuts to apps and functions.
To use Add shortcuts:
1.
Tap
Air command > Add shortcuts.
2. Tap the apps or functions you would like to add
to the Air command menu.
•
To remove an app shortcut, tap
Remove.
3.
Tap
Back to save your selection.
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Fingerprint scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use
your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging
in to your Samsung account.
Register a fingerprint
To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you
must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can
register up to three fingerprints.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Fingerprint scanner.
2. Follow the prompts to register your fingerprint.
Fingerprint management
Add, delete, and rename fingerprints.
u
From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Fingerprint scanner for the following options:
l To rename a fingerprint, tap the fingerprint,
enter a new name, and then tap Rename.
To add a fingerprint, tap
Add fingerprint
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and follow the prompts to register a
fingerprint.
l To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap Remove.
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Fingerprint verification
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in
supported apps and actions.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Fingerprint scanner.
l Samsung Pass: Use your fingerprint for
identification when using supported apps.
l Fingerprint unlock: Use your fingerprint for
identification when unlocking your device.
Multi window
Multitask by using two apps at the same time. Apps
that support Multi window
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can be displayed
together on a split screen. You can switch between
the apps and adjust the size of their windows.
1.
From any screen, tap
Recent apps.
2.
Tap
Multi window in the title bar to launch an
app in split screen view.
• Recently opened apps are displayed in the
lower window. Apps that support Multi
window have the Multi window icon in their
title bar.
• If there are no recently opened apps that
support Multi window, or if you want to launch
a different app, tap App list.
3. Tap an app in the lower window to add it to the
split screen view.
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The Window controls modify the way app windows
are displayed in split screen view.
u Tap the middle of the window border for the
following options:
Add app pair on Home screen: Add the
open pair of apps as a shortcut to the
Home screen.
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Switch windows: Swap the two windows.
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Open in pop-up view: Open the selected
app in a pop-up window.
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From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Multi window, and then tap On/Off to enable
each of the following options:
l Split screen view action: Configure the Recent
apps key to switch between full screen view
and split screen view.
Toolbar functions
l Pop-up view action: Swipe down diagonally
from either the right or left top corner of the
u Tap a field to display the Samsung keyboard.
sc
reen to put the app into pop-up view.
Ta
p
Show predictive text to view suggested
words while you type.
l
Tap Show toolbar functions to view all
keyboard options.
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Toolbar functions
The toolbar provides additional helpful functions.
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From the Samsung keyboard, tap Expand
toolbar for the following options:
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
l
Emojis: Insert an emoji.
l
GIF keyboard: Add animated GIFs.
l
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to
enter text.
l
Live message: Record an animated
drawing or written message.
l
Modes: Select a keyboard layout.
l
Settings: Access keyboard settings.
l
Voice input: Use Google Voice
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typing.
l
Configure the Samsung keyboard
Set customized options for the Samsung keyboard.
u
From the Samsung keyboard, tap Settings for
the following options:
l Languages and types: Set the keyboard type
and choose which languages are available on
the keyboard.
– To switch between languages, slide the
Space bar sideways.
l Smart typing: Use predictive text and
auto-correction features to prevent common
typing mistakes. Type by swiping between
letters.
l Keyboard layout and feedback: Customize the
appearance and function of the keyboard.
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l Reset to default settings: Return keyboard to
original settings and clear personalized data.
l About Samsung keyboard: View version and
legal information for the Samsung keyboard.
Use Google Voice typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Voice input.
2. Tap the screen and speak your text.
Configure Google Voice typing
Set customized options for Google voice typing.
1.
From the Samsung keyboard, tap
Voice input.
2.
Tap
Settings for options.
• Languages: Choose the language for the
keyboard.
• Offline speech recognition: Download
languages for offline Google voice typing.
• Block offensive words: Hide potentially
offensive words with asterisks.
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Using apps
The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded
apps. You can uninstall or disable apps from this list.
Access apps
Access and launch all apps from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down to
access Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Home screen press
the Home key.
Add an apps shortcut
In addition to swiping to access apps, you can add an
Apps button to the Home screen.
1.
From Apps, tap
More options > Home screen
settings > Apps button.
2. Tap Show Apps button > Apply.
Search for apps
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From Apps, tap
Search tablet.
2. Enter a word or words in the Search tablet field.
As you type, apps that match are displayed on
the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that app.
l To customize the Finder search settings, tap
More options > Settings.
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Galaxy Essentials
View and download Samsung apps that are
optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
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From Apps, tap More options > Galaxy
Essentials.
Uninstall or disable apps
Uninstall or disable apps you have download.
u From Apps, touch and hold an app to open the
options menu.
l To uninstall an app, tap Uninstall.
l To disable an app, tap Disable.
Note: Some preloaded apps can only be disabled,
not uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off
and hidden from view.
Sort apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
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From Apps, tap More options > Sort.
l Custom order: Arrange apps manually.
– To remove empty spaces between apps, tap
More options > Clean up pages.
l Alphabetical order: Sort apps alphabetically.
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Create and use folders
Create a folder to organize App shortcuts on an
Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold an app shortcut, and
then drag it on top of another app shortcut until
it is highlighted.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
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En
ter folder name: Name the folder.
•
Palette: Change the folder color.
Add apps: Place more apps in the folder.
Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add.
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3.
Tap
Back to close the folder.
Copy a folder to a Home screen
Create a folder and copy it to a Home screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to open the
options menu.
2.
Tap
Add to Home.
Delete a folder
When you delete a folder, the app shortcuts are
returned to the Apps list screen.
1. From Apps, touch and hold a folder to delete.
2.
Tap
Delete folder, and confirm when
prompted.
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App settings
Manage your downloaded and preloaded apps.
1.
From
Settings, tap Apps.
2.
Tap
Menu to set which apps to view, and then
choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
3.
Tap
More options for the following options:
• Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size
or name.
• Default apps: Choose or change apps that are
used by default for certain features, like email
or browsing the Internet.
• App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system
(background) apps.
• Special access: Select which apps can have
special access permissions to features on your
device.
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
4. Tap an app to view and update information about
the app. The following options may be displayed:
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the app.
Some preloaded apps can only be disabled,
not uninstalled.
• Force stop: Stop an app that is not working
correctly.
• Data usage: View data usage.
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
• Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
• Memory: View memory usage.
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• Notifications: Configure notifications from
the app.
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
Note: Options vary by app.
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Samsung apps
The following apps come pre-installed or downloaded
over-the-air to your device.
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.
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From Apps, tap Calculator.
Convert units of measurement
Quickly convert units of measurement using the unit
converter.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calculator > Unit converter.
2. Select a category and use the drop-down menus
to choose units of measurement.
3. Enter a numeric value to view the conversion.
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Calendar view
Manage your events and tasks.
There are several ways the calendar can be viewed.
1
.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > View, and then tap
Add calendars
an option:
Add existing calendars to the Calendar app.
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
1.
From Apps, tap Calendar >
More options.
Swipe across the screen to display
2.
Tap Manage calendars > Add
account, and
a
nother year.
select an account type.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe
3.
Enter your account information and follow the
a
cross the screen to display another month.
prompts.
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.
2. Tap Today to return to the current date.
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Create an event
Use your Calendar to create events.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > Add to add an
event.
2. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.
Share an event
Share events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, tap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.
Delete an event
Delete events from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, tap an event, and
tap again to edit it.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Create a task
Use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items
you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a
certain day. A task displays as a checklist item and is
removed once you mark the task as complete.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > View > Tasks.
2.
Tap
Add to add a task.
3. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.
Delete a task
Delete tasks from your Calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar, and tap a day on the
calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap
View > Tasks.
2.
Tap the
Checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
• To delete a task, tap the task to open it, tap
Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Calendar settings
Use Calendar settings to customize your calendar.
1.
From Apps, tap
Calendar > More options >
Settings.
2. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Camera and video
Take a picture
Gallery
Switch cameras
Settings
Record video
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Take pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera.
2. Use the display screen as a viewfinder.
• To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you
tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Slide the light bulb to adjust the brightness.
• To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and
tap a preview filter to apply it to the screen.
• To change the shooting mode, swipe to the
right and select a mode.
• To quickly switch between the front and rear
cameras, swipe the screen up or down.
•
To change a camera setting, tap
Settings.
3.
Tap
Take a picture.
Record videos
Record high-quality videos using your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Camera and aim the camera
at your subject.
2.
Tap
Record to begin recording a video.
• To take a picture while recording, tap
Capture.
•
To temporarily stop recording, tap
Pause.
To continue recording, tap
Resume.
3.
Tap
Stop when you are finished recording.
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Configure shooting mode
Allow the camera to determine the ideal mode for
your pictures or choose from several shooting modes.
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From Apps, tap Camera, and swipe to the right
to see shooting modes.
Rear camera
l Auto: Allow the camera to determine the ideal
mode for the picture.
l Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.
l Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
l Hyperlapse: Create your own time lapse video
by recording at various frame rates. The frame
rate is adjusted depending on the scene being
recorded and the movement of the device.
l Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
l HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity
and color depth features of the device to
produce a brighter and richer picture.
l Food: Take pictures that emphasize the vivid
colors of food.
l Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
l Download: Find and download more shooting
modes.
Front camera
l Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
l Wide selfie: Take wide-angle selfie shots to fit
more people into your pictures.
l Continuous shot: Touch and hold the Camera
button to take pictures continuously.
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l Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
l Download: Find and download more shooting
modes.
Camera settings
Use the icons on the main camera screen and the
settings menu to configure your camera’s settings.
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From Apps, tap Camera > Settings.
Rear camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Front camera
l Picture size: Select a resolution. Selecting a
higher resolution for higher quality requires
more memory.
l Video size: Select a resolution. Higher
resolution requires more memory.
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l Save pictures as previewed: Save self-portraits
or self-recordings as viewed on the camera
screen, not as flipped images.
l Shooting methods:
– Tap screen: Tap the screen to take selfies.
– Show palm: Hold your hand out with your
palm facing the camera to have your
picture taken.
l Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Common
l Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake to
keep the focus steady when the camera is
moving.
l Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and
videos using the full screen.
l Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
compose a picture or video.
l Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the
picture.
l Review pictures: Review pictures after
takingthem.
l Storage location: Select the memory location.
– A memory card (not included) must be
installed to view Storage location.
l Floating Camera button: Add a camera button
that you can move anywhere on the screen.
l Volume key function: Use the Volume key as
the camera key, the record key, a zoom key, or
for system volume.
l Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
The Clock app offers features for keeping track of
time and setting alarms.
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From Apps, tap Clock, and tap a tab to use a
feature.
Alarm
Use the Alarm tab to set one-time or recurring
alarms, and choose options for how to be notified.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Add alarm.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.
• Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
• Alarm sound: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
• Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses
vibration alert.
• Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when
the alarm rings.
3. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Turn off alarm
At the set alarm time, the tablet sounds the alarm
and/or vibrates.
1. To stop an alarm, tap Dismiss, or swipe
Dismiss to the left or right.
2. To postpone the alarm, tap Snooze.
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Delete an alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock, and find the alarm in
the alarm list (under Alarm), and then touch and
hold it to select it.
2. Tap Delete.
World clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
Tap
Add city.
3. Tap Search and enter the name of the city.
4. Tap the city name in the list, and then tap Add.
• To remove a city, touch and hold it, and tap
Delete.
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Time zone converter
Set a time in a city on your World clock list to see
what the local times would be in the other listed
cities.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > World clock.
2.
Tap
Time zone converter.
3.
Tap Menu to choose a different city.
• To add a city to the list, tap Add city.
4. Swipe the hours, minutes, and period (AM or PM)
on the clock to set a time. Local times for the
other cities listed are automatically updated.
• To return the clock to the current time,
tap Reset.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Stopwatch.
2. Tap Start to begin timing.
• To keep track of lap times, tap Lap.
3. Tap Stop to end timing.
• To continue timing after stopping the clock,
tap Resume.
• To reset the Stopwatch to zero, tap Reset.
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Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1.
From Apps, tap
Clock > Timer.
2. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
3. Tap Start to begin the Timer.
• To temporarily stop the Timer, tap Pause. To
continue timing after pausing, tap Resume.
• To stop and reset the Timer, tap Cancel.
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Contacts
Store and manage your contacts. You can
synchronize with personal accounts added to your
device. For more information, see Add an account on
page 135.
Add a contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Create contact,
and then tap contact fields to enter 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 or an
animated GIF to the new contact.
• Enter a name and other contact information.
–
Tap
Add field to enter additional
entries.
–
Tap
Remove field to remove an entry.
–
Tap View more for additional fields.
– Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
2. Tap Save.
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Edit a contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete information, or you can add more
fields to the contact’s list of information.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2. Tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
Share a contact
Share a contact by using various sharing methods.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2. Tap Share.
3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.
4. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Import contacts
Your device can import contacts from an installed
memory card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Import and follow the prompts.
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Export contacts
Manually back up contacts to an installed memory
card (not included).
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Manage contacts.
2. Tap Import/Export contacts.
3. Tap Export and follow the prompts.
Link or unlink contacts
Consolidate contact information from multiple
sources into one contact by linking entries into a
single contact.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap the
contact to select it.
2.
Tap
More options > Link contacts.
3. Tap contacts to choose them.
4.
Tap Link.
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o unlink contacts:
1
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From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap the
contact to select it.
2.
Tap
More options > Manage linked contacts.
3. Tap Unlink beside contacts to unlink them from
the main contact.
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Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then tap a
contact.
2.
Tap
Add to Favorites to mark the contact as a
favorite. The star brightens
.
• To remove the contact from Favorites, tap
Remove from Favorites. The star then
dims .
Delete contacts
Delete a single contact or multiple contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts, and then touch and
hold a contact to select it.
• You can also tap other contacts to select them
for deletion.
2. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts.
Create a group
Create your own contact groups.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups.
2. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter
information about the group:
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
3. Tap Save.
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Add or remove group contacts
Add more contacts to a group, or remove contacts.
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From Apps, tap Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
l To remove a contact, touch and hold a contact
to select it, and then tap Remove.
l To add a contact, tap Edit > Add member, and
then tap the contacts you want to add. When
finished, tap Done > Save.
Send an email to a group
Send an email to members of a group.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
More options > Send email.
3. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap Done.
• Only group members that have an email
address in their records are displayed.
4. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.
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Delete a group
Delete a group you have created.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > Groups, and then
tap a group.
2.
Tap
More options > Delete.
• To only delete the group, tap Group only.
• To delete the group and the contacts in the
group, tap Group and members.
Contacts settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Contacts > More options >
Settings.
2. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Direct share
Share content directly with your contacts from within
any app. Once enabled, your frequent contacts are
displayed in the Share window.
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From Apps, tap Settings > Advanced features >
Direct share, and tap On/Off to enable.
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Email
View and manage all of your email accounts in one
app. To add an email account, see Add an email
account on page 10.
Create and send an email
Learn how to create and send email messages.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email >
Compose new email.
• Different email account may have
additional steps and options.
2. Tap the To field to add an email address or tap
Add from Contacts to select a recipient from
your contacts.
• When adding multiple recipients, separate
them with a semicolon (;) after each. More
recipients can be added at any time before
the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.
•
Tap
Show additional fields to add Cc and
Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.
• Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and
more to your email.
•
Tap
More options for additional email
options.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
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Manage the inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Email.
l Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
l Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
l Tap Edit for additional message options.
l Tap Sort by to customize how messages
display.
View multiple email accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts,
or you can view email accounts individually.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox at the top left of the screen to
choose a different view:
• [Account name]: View email for only one
email account.
• All accounts: View all email in a combined
inbox.
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Remove email accounts
Email accounts can be removed from your device.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove, and confirm when prompted.
Email settings
Modify settings associated with using the Email app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Email.
2.
Tap
Mailbox > Settings.
• Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
• Tap an account to configure specific settings
for only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Find and download premium apps that are exclusive
to Galaxy devices. A Samsung account is required to
download from Galaxy Apps.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Galaxy Apps.
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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.
The following categories allow you to organize your
content:
l Pictures: View pictures and videos in the order
they were saved. Content is organized by date.
l Albums: Create custom albums to organize your
pictures and videos.
l Stories: Create custom collections of related
pictures and videos and share them with your
contacts.
View pictures
Pictures stored on your device are viewable in the
Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a picture to view it. Swipe left or right to
view other pictures or videos.
• To mark the picture as a favorite, tap
Favorite. The picture is added to
Favorites under the Albums tab.
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To access the following features, tap
More
options:
– Details: View and edit information about
the picture.
– Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as
wallpaper.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your pictures.
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– Print: S
end the picture to a connected
Edit pictures
printer. Edit pictures stored on your device.
– Open in Photo Editor Pro: Edit the picture in
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
Pho
to Editor Pro.
2. T
ap a picture to view it.
Transform: Rotate, flip, crop, or make other
changes to the overall appearance of the
picture.
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Effects: Add color effects.
•
Stickers: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
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Draw: Add handwritten text or hand drawn
content.
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Play video
Play videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it. Swipe left or right to view
other pictures or videos.
•
To mark the video as a favorite, tap
Favorite.
The video is added to Favorites under the
Albums tab.
•
To access the following features, tap
More
options:
– Details: View and edit information about
the video.
– Show date and location tags: See date and
location tags when viewing your videos.
3.
Tap
Play video to play the video.
Edit video
Edit videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3.
Tap
Edit to use the following tools:
Trim: Cut segments of the video.
•
Effects: Add visual effects to the video.
•
•
Beauty face: Enhance faces.
•
Sti
cker: Overlay illustrated or animated
stickers.
Audio: Adjust the volume levels and add
background music to the video.
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4. Tap Save, and then confirm when prompted.
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Share pictures and videos
Share pictures and videos from the Gallery app.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery > Pictures.
2.
Tap
More options > Share, and then tap pictures
and videos to select them.
3. Tap Share, and then choose an app or connection
to use for sharing your selection. Follow the
prompts.
Delete pictures and videos
Delete pictures and videos stored on your device.
1.
From Apps, tap
Gallery.
2.
Tap
More options > Edit.
3. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
pictures and videos.
4. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
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Take a screenshot
Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically
create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.
u From any screen, press and hold the Power and
Volume down keys.
Screenshot options
There are multiple ways to take a screenshot.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced features.
2. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:
• Smart capture: Capture an image of any
scrollable areas of the screen that are
currently hidden, as well as the area that is
visible, and crop and share the screenshot
immediately.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen by swiping the edge of your hand
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact
with the screen.
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Access the Internet with a fully-featured web
b
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samsung.com/us/
support/owners/app/samsung-internet
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1
.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2. Tap the address field, enter the web address, and
then tap Go on the keyboard.
Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web
page to bookmarks.
•
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
web page.
•
Back or Back: Return to the
previous page.
•
Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
•
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
•
Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
•
Quick menu
Access common features of your browser.
u
Tap Quick menu for the following options:
Share: Share the web page with others.
l
New tab: Open a new tab.
l
Turn on Night mode: Switch to Night mode.
l
Webpage text size: Change the text size.
l
Close: Close the Quick menu.
l
Settings: Change Quick menu options.
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Browser tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
New tab.
•
To close a tab, tap
Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved
pages, and History.
Save a Bookmark
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Add to Bookmarks.
Open a Bookmark
Quickly launch a web page from the Bookmarks
page.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
3. Tap a bookmark entry.
Save a web page
Saving a web page stores its content on your device
so that you can access it offline.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More options > Save webpage.
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Open a saved web page
View a web page that has been saved.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
Bookmarks > Saved pages.
3. Tap a saved page.
View history
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
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Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share pages
Web pages can be shared with your contacts.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.
Secret mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no traces
(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a
darker shade than the normal tab windows.
Any downloaded files remain on your device after
you close the secret tab.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More options > Turn on secret mode.
3. Tap Set password t
o protect your Secret mode
data with a password.
– or –
Tap D
on’t use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1.
Fr
om Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More options > Turn off secret mode.
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Internet settings
Modify settings associated with using the
Internet app.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Internet.
2.
Tap
More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Kids Mode
Create a child-friendly environment on your device.
The following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery,
Camera, Music. All content available to the child is
controlled in the Parental Controls section.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Kids Mode.
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My Files
View and manage files stored on your device,
including images, videos, music, and sound clips.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
My Files.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
l Recent files: View recently accessed files.
–
This option displays if one or more files have
been accessed recently.
l Categories: View your files based on the file type.
l Tablet: View folders and files located on the
device and optional memory card (not included).
l Cloud: View files saved on your cloud accounts.
–
Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.
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My Files options
Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > My Files.
The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
l
More options:
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– Get more space: View storage information
for your device.
– Settings: View settings for the app.
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PENUP
Share photos, comment on other creations, or just
browse through the pages for something to add to
your personal collection. This community brings
together anyone that uses the S Pen to draw, sketch,
scribble or paint.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > PENUP.
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Samsung Flow
Connect your phone and tablet with Samsung Flow.
You can then view notifications and reply to
messages from your phone on your connected tablet.
You can also use Mobile hotspot to access the
Internet on your tablet through your phone’s network
connection when other networks are not available.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung
Flow.
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Samsung Kids
Samsung Kids is a monthly service that provides easy
access to age-appropriate activities while also using
parental security features. The Samsung Kids
subscription requires a Samsung account and a Wi-Fi
connection in order to download and access Samsung
Kids content.
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From Apps, tap Samsung folder > Samsung
Kids.
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Samsung Notes
Use Samsung Notes to write and save notes. For
mo
re information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/
owners/app/samsung-notes
.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Notes.
2.
Tap
Create and type a note. Available options
include:
l Text: Use the keyboard to type text.
l Pen: Use your finger to write text.
l Brush: Create a drawing.
Attach: Insert an image or voice file.
l
More options > Turn on/off Rich text: Use
enhanced text formatting.
l
More options > Turn on/off S Pen only:
Choose to draw only with the S Pen or also
with your finger and compatible styluses.
l
3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit notes
Make edits to notes you create.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Notes.
2. Tap a note to view it.
3. Tap Edit to make changes.
4. Tap Save.
Browse notes
Browse notes you create.
u
From Apps, tap Samsung Notes.
l Browse note entries by swiping up or down.
To search for a note, tap
Search.
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Notes options
You can edit, share, or manage notes.
1.
From Apps, tap
Samsung Notes.
2.
Tap
More options for the following options:
• Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
• Sort by: Change the way notes are organized.
• List/Grid view: Switch between List view and
Grid view.
• Trash: View deleted notes.
• Settings: View settings for the Samsung
Notes app.
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Samsung+
Samsung+ allows you to access live customer
support, view device diagnostics, and learn about
your registered Samsung devices. For support, visit
samsung.com/us/samsung-plus.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2. Follow the prompts to log in with either a
Samsung account or a Google Account.
Plus help
The plus icon is at the bottom of every screen to
provide you quick access to the help you need.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Samsung+.
2.
Tap
Plus for the following options:
• Search: Enter keywords to find the
information you need.
• Community: View community boards where
you can ask questions and give answers to
other Samsung users.
• Text chat: Chat with an automated support
system by texting.
• Video chat: Start a video call with customer
service.
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Quick tabs
The app will open to your Home page. Swipe left and
right across the tabs to view Help topics.
l Home: Register your Samsung devices and view
customized cards.
l Learn: View Articles about your device to help you
get the most out of it.
l Community: View community boards where you
can ask questions and give answers to other
Samsung users.
l Get help: View quick links to call, video, and
community support for your device.
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Secure Folder
Secure folder is a private encrypted space on the
device that can store your private data, files, and
apps.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2. Follow the prompts to create a secure lock for
your folder.
Add apps to the Secure Folder
Add apps to the Secure folder to add an extra level
of security.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2. Tap Add apps and tap the apps you want to add
to the Secure folder.
3. Tap Add.
• To remove apps from the Secure folder, tap
Edit apps, select the apps, and tap
Uninstall/Disable.
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Add files to the Secure Folder
Add files to the Secure folder to add an extra level of
security.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2. Tap Add files and tap the location of your files.
3. Tap the file you want to add, and tap Done.
• Secured files are accessed through the
My Files app.
Lock the Secure Folder
Prevent unauthorized access to the Secure folder by
locking it.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2. Tap Lock to close the Secure folder app and
lock it.
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Customize Secure Folder
For added security, you can change the app image
and name for Secure folder.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2.
Tap
More options > Customize icon.
• To change the app name, tap under Enter app
name and type a new name, and tap Apply.
• To change the app icon, tap an icon, and tap
Apply.
Secure Folder settings
Customize your Secure folder settings.
1.
From Apps, tap Samsung folder >
Secure
Folder.
2.
Tap
More options > Settings and tap an option
to customize.
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SmartThings
Control your devices by monitoring them in one
place. Check the status of your devices by looking at
the dashboard.
Note: Non-Samsung connected device errors or
defects are not covered by the Samsung warranty;
contact the non-Samsung device manufacturer for
support.
1.
From Apps, tap
SmartThings, and sign in with
your Samsung account.
2. Follow the prompts to begin using SmartThings.
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Google apps
Enjoy these apps from Google. Certain apps require a
Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet with Chrome
™
and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks, and
address bar data from your computer to
your mobile device.
Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn
more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share files saved
to your Google Drive
™
cloud account.
Visit support.google.com/drive to learn
more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Google’s web-
based email service.
Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.
Google
Find online content with tools that learn
what interests you. Turn on your
personalized feed to receive customized
content.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send
Hangouts
™
messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
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Get directions and other location-based
information. You must enable location
services to use Google Maps
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ore
information, see Location on pag
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Vi
sit support.google.com/maps to learn
more.
Photos
Store and back up your photos and videos
automatically to your Google Account with
Google Photos
™
.
Visit support.google.com/photos to learn
more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can also view videos
saved on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn
more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit support.google.com/music to learn
more.
Play Store
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in the
Google Play
™
store.
Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
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Microsoft apps
Enjoy these Microsoft
®
apps.
Excel
View, create, and edit spreadsheet 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, accessible 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
®
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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 apps
The following apps are preloaded or downloaded
over-the-air to your device.
Soundcamp
Play, record, and share music using
preloaded touch instruments.
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Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
u From a Home screen, swipe up to access
Apps, and then tap
Settings.
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or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1.
From
Settings, tap Search.
2. Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you
type, settings that match display on the screen.
3. Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Connections
Manage connections between your device and a
variety of networks and other devices.
Wi-Fi
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks
and displays them.
2. Tap the network you want to connect to.
• When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network
Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network that is
hidden.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap
Add network at the bottom of the list.
3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the network name.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Auto reconnect: Connect to this network
automatically.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced
options, such as IP settings and Proxy settings.
4. Tap Connect.
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Wi-Fi preferences
Customize advanced Wi-Fi services.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2.
Tap
More options > Advanced. To view all
network settings, tap View more.
• Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
• Manage networks: View your saved Wi-Fi
networks.
• Wi-Fi control history: View devices that have
turned your Wi-Fi on or off.
• WPS push button: Connect to a Wi-Fi network
by pressing the WPS button on a router.
• WPS PIN entry: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by
entering your WPS PIN.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify whether
to disconnect from Wi-Fi when the device is
asleep.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,
which is required when connecting to some
secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct uses Wi-Fi capability to share data
between devices. A Wi-Fi network connection is not
required.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and
then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.
• Your device scans for discoverable Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
3. Tap a device, and then follow the prompts to
connect.
Share files with Wi-Fi Direct
Share files with another device using Wi-Fi Direct.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap
More options > Share.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Wi-Fi Direct
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Wi-Fi Direct, your device begins
downloading the file.
u To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
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Disconnect from Wi-Fi Direct
Disconnect your device from a Wi-Fi Direct device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Wi-Fi >
Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Tap a device to disconnect it.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth allows you to pair your device to another
Bluetooth-enabled device. Once a pairing is created,
the devices continue to recognize their partnership
and exchange information without having to re-enter
a passcode.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
• Your device scans for discoverable Bluetooth
devices. To scan again, tap Scan.
2. Tap a device, and follow the prompts to connect.
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Rename a paired device
Rename a paired device to make it easier to
recognize.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
3. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Share files with Bluetooth
Use Bluetooth to transfer information to a paired
device.
1.
From an app, tap
Share.
– or –
Tap
More options > Share.
2. Tap Bluetooth and follow the prompts.
Receive files with Bluetooth
When another device attempts to send a file to your
device using Bluetooth, you will see a request to
accept the file.
1. Tap Accept.
2. To open the file, drag down the Status bar and
tap File received.
Unpair from a Bluetooth device
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Bluetooth,
and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
2.
Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
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Data usage
View your current mobile and Wi-Fi data usage.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
View your Wi-Fi data usage and set restrictions for
Wi-Fi networks.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > Data usage.
The following options are available:
l Wi-Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi-Fi
connections.
l Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent
apps that are running in the background from
using them.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode disconnects your device from all
networks and turns off connectivity features.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Airplane
mode.
2. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
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Location
Some apps may require one or more location services
be turned on for full functionality.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Locating method to select how your location
is determined:
• High accuracy: Uses GPS and Wi-Fi.
• Battery saving: Uses Wi-Fi.
• Tablet only: Uses GPS only.
4. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
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Recent location requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
3. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location services
Location services store and use your device’s most
recent location data. Google apps can use this data
to improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > Location.
2. Tap an entry under Location services to use as a
location service.
Nearby device scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Nearby device scanning.
2. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
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Connect to a printer
Connect your device to a printer on the same Wi-Fi
network.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Printing.
2.
Tap
Add service and follow the prompts to
add a print service.
3.
Tap the print service, and then tap
More
options > Add printer.
Virtual Private Networks
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a
secure screen lock on page 126.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up
your VPN.
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Manage a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to edit or delete a VPN
connection.
1.
Tap
Settings > Connections > More connection
settings > VPN.
2.
Tap
Settings next to a VPN.
3. Edit t
he VPN and tap Save.
– o
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Tap D
elete to delete the VPN.
Connect to a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting
to and disconnecting from a VPN is easy.
1.
From
Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > VPN.
2. Tap
a VPN, enter your log in information, and tap
Connect.
l To disconnect, tap the VPN, and then tap
Disconnect.
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Ethernet
Connect to a network using an Ethernet connection.
u
From Settings, tap Connections > More
connection settings > Ethernet, and follow the
prompts.
Sounds and vibration
Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches, and other interactions.
Sound mode
Switch between sound modes, while preserving the
individual sound settings you have made.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound mode, and then choose a mode:
l Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume
levels you have chosen in Sound settings for
notifications and alerts.
l Vibrate: Use vibration only for notifications
and alerts.
l Mute: Set your device to make no sounds.
– Temporary mute: Set a time limit for
muting the device.
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Easy mute
Mute sounds and videos by covering the screen or
turning over the device.
u
From Settings, tap Advanced features > Easy
mute, and tap On/Off to enable.
Vibrations
Configure your device’s vibrations.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap options to customize:
• Vibration intensity: Set vibration intensity
levels for notifications and feedback by
dragging the sliders.
Volume
Set the volume level for notifications and other
audio.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume, and drag the sliders.
Note: You can also use the Volume key to adjust
the volume. Tap More to customize all volume
options.
Use Volume keys for media
Set the default of the Volume key to control the
media volume.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap Use Volume keys for media to enable this
feature.
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Media volume limiter
Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume
while using headphones or Bluetooth speakers
(not included).
1.
From
Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Volume.
2.
Tap
More options > Media volume limiter.
3. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
l To set the maximum output volume, drag the
Custom volume limit slider.
l To require a PIN to make changes to the
volume setting, tap Set volume limit PIN.
Notification sounds
Customize notification sounds for certain apps or
choose a default for all notifications.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Notification sounds and tap a sound to choose it.
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Do not disturb
Set your device to mute all or some notifications and
sounds during specific time periods.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Do not disturb and configure the following:
l Turn on now: Enable this option.
l Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a regular
schedule.
l Allow exceptions: Customize which
notifications are allowed while your device is
in Do not disturb mode.
l App rules: Manage rules set by apps.
l Hide visual notifications: Select options for
preventing visual notifications for apps
silenced by Do not disturb.
System sounds
Set various other system sound options.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration for
the following options:
l Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
l Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
l Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger
is connected.
l Vibration feedback: Enable vibration when the
navigation keys are tapped.
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Key-tap feedback
Play tones when keys are tapped.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration, and
tap an option to customize:
l Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
l Keyboard vibration: Enable vibrations when
the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound quality and effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
u
From Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Sound quality and effects. The following options
are available:
l Dolby Atmos: Transform your experience with
audio that surrounds you.
l Equalizer: Choose an audio preset that is
customized to different genres of music.
l Advanced/Basic: Manually adjust various
sound qualities.
l UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution of
music and videos for a clearer listening
experience.
l Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a
tube amplifier.
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l Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a
concert hall.
l Adapt Sound: Customize your sound settings.
Separate app sound
You can choose to have an app play sound on a
speaker or headphones separate from the rest of the
sounds on your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Sounds and vibration >
Separate app sound.
2. Tap On/Off to enable Separate app sound, and
then set the following options:
• App: Choose an app to play its sound on a
separate audio device.
• Audio device: Choose the audio device that
you want the app’s sound to be played on.
Notifications
Select which apps you want to receive alerts from.
Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations.
Manage notifications
Allow or block notifications from apps and services.
u
From Settings, tap Notifications.
l To customize App icon badges, tap App icon
badges.
l To enable notifications, tap All apps, or tap
On/Off next to an app.
l To configure additional notification settings,
tap Advanced.
l To customize individual notification settings,
tap an app or service.
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Display
Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout
delay, and other settings.
Screen off settings
Customize when the screen turns off.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display.
2. Tap an option to customize:
• Screen timeout: Turn the screen off after a set
amount of time.
– Note: Prolonged display of non-moving
images, excluding Always on Display, may
result in permanent ghost-like afterimages
or degraded image quality. Turn off the
display screen when not in use.
• Screen saver: Display colors or images after
the screen has turned off or while charging.
Screen brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display.
2. Customize options under Brightness:
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.
• Tap Auto brightness to automatically adjust
the screen brightness based on the lighting
conditions.
– Reset usage patterns: Clear your brightness
adjustment history. Your device begins
learning your preferences again after the
reset.
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Blue light filter
Use the Blue light filter at night to help you sleep
better. You can set a schedule to automatically turn
this feature on and off.
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From Settings, tap Display > Blue light filter,
and then choose one of the following options:
l Drag the Opacity slider to set the opacity of
the filter.
l Tap Turn on now to enable this feature.
l Tap Turn on as scheduled to set a schedule for
when Blue light filter should be enabled. You
can choose Sunset to sunrise or Custom
schedule.
Font and screen zoom
You can set the screen zoom level and the font size
and style.
1.
From
Settings, tap Display > Font and screen
zoom for the following options:
• Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the
zoom level.
• Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size
of text.
•
Tap a font to select it, or tap
Download
fonts to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.
2. Tap OK to set the screen zoom and font.
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Smart stay
Smart stay uses the front camera to detect your face
so that the screen stays on while you are looking at
it.
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From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Smart stay, and tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Device maintenance
View the status of your device’s battery, storage, and
memory. You can also automatically optimize your
device’s system resources.
Quick optimization
The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:
l Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.
l Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps
running in the background.
l Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance.
2. Tap Optimize now.
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Battery Storage
View how battery power is used for device activities. View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount,
or format an optional memory card (not included).
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From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Battery for options:
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From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
l Battery usage: View power usage by item.
l Power saving mode: Select a power mode to
extend battery life.
l App power monitor: View power usage by app.
l Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude
from being put to sleep by the App power
monitor.
l Always sleeping apps: Select apps to put to
sleep immediately when not being used.
More options > Advanced settings: Configure
advanced battery settings and notifications.
l
Storage.
l To increase available memory, tap Clean now.
Memory card (SD card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed in the Storage setting.
For more information, see Install a memory card on
page 5.
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Mount a memory card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device) and
prepared for use. However, should you unmount the
card without removing it from the device, you need to
mount it before it can be accessed.
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options > Storage settings.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
Remove a memory card
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options > Storage settings.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount.
4. Remove your memory card from the device.
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Format a memory card
When formatting an SD card, you should back up your
music and photo files that are stored on the card
because formatting the SD card deletes all the
stored data.
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Storage.
2.
Tap
More options > Storage settings.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, tap
Format, and then follow the prompts.
Memory
Check the amount of available memory. You can
close background apps and reduce the amount of
memory you are using to speed up your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Memory.
• The used and available memory are shown.
2. To free up as much memory as possible, tap
Clean now and follow the prompts.
• The selected apps and services in the list will
be closed.
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Device security
Enable and configure security services for your
device.
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From Settings, tap Device maintenance >
Device security for the following options:
l Tap Scan tablet to scan for security threats.
l Tap Tap here to see for additional security
options.
Language and input
Configure your device’s language and input settings.
Change the device language
You can add languages to your list and organize
them according to preference. If an app does not
support your default language, then it will move to
the next supported language in your list.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Language.
2.
Tap
Add language, and select a language
from the list.
3. Tap Set as default to change the device
language.
• To switch to another language on the list, drag
Move next to the desired language to the
top of the list, and then tap Done.
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Default keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards. Additional keyboards can be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. Tap Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.
Google Voice typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. Tap On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing.
• Languages: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• Voice Match: Train Google Assistant to
recognize your voice when you say
“Ok Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
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• 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: Records audio through a
Bluetooth headset, if available.
Manage on-screen keyboards
Enable or disable on-screen keyboards.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2.
Tap On-screen keyboard >
Manage keyboards.
3. Tap each keyboard to enable or disable.
Physical keyboards
Customize options when you have a physical
keyboard connected to your device (sold separately).
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an
option:
• Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on-screen
keyboard while a physical keyboard is also
being used.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the
keyboard shortcuts on the screen.
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Autofill service
Save time entering information using autofill
services.
1.
From
Settings, tap General Management >
Language and input.
2. Tap Autofill service and select your preferred
service.
Handwriting recognition
Change the language used for handwriting
recognition in Samsung Notes.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Language (under
Handwriting recognition).
2. Tap a language to set it.
• To load more languages, tap Select input
languages.
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Text-to-speech
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is
used for various accessibility features, such as Voice
Assistant.
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From Settings, tap General management >
Language and input > Text-to-speech for options:
l Preferred engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap
Settings for options.
l Language: Set the default speech language.
l Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is
spoken.
l Pitch: Set the pitch of the speech.
l Play: Tap to play a short demonstration of
speech synthesis.
l Reset: Reset the speech rate and pitch.
Pointer speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Language and input.
2. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right
to go faster or to the left to go slower.
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Date and time
By default, your device receives date and time
information from the wireless network. Outside of
network coverage, you can set the date and time
manually.
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From Settings, tap General management >
Date and time. The following options are
available:
l Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from your wireless network.
When Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
l Select time zone: Choose a new time zone.
l Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
Report diagnostic
information
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
device when you are having technical problems.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Report diagnostic information.
2. Read and accept the consent information to
enable this feature.
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Reset
Reset device and network settings. You can also
reset your device to its factory defaults.
Reset settings
You can reset your device to its factory default
settings, which resets everything except the security,
language, and account settings. Personal data is not
affected.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Reset settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Reset network settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Reset network settings.
2. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
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Factory data reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing
all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from the
device, including Google or other account settings,
system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an
external SD card is not affected.
Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
activated, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.
If you reset your Google Account password, it can
take 24 hours for the password reset to sync with all
devices registered to the account.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
Note: Performing a Factory data reset on your device
prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card.
Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to
decrypt the installed SD card first.
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To reset your device:
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Factory data reset.
2. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the
reset.
3. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
Factory reset protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without
your permission. For example, if your device is lost or
stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only
someone with your Google Account username and
password can use the device.
You will not be able to access the device after a
factory data reset if you do not have your Google
Account username and password.
Caution: Before shipping your device back to
Samsung or taking it to your nearest Samsung-
authorized service center, remove your Google
Account before performing a factory data reset. For
more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.
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Enable factory reset protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically activates the FRP security feature.
Disable factory reset protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Google account].
2. Tap Remove account.
Auto restart
Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. Any unsaved data will be lost when the
device restarts.
1.
From
Settings, tap General management >
Reset > Auto restart.
2. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:
• Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.
• Day: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device.
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Software update
Check for and install available software updates for
your device.
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From Settings, tap Software update for the
following options:
l Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
l Download updates automatically: Update
software automatically.
l Scheduled software updates: Install software
updates at a time you set.
l Last update information: View information
about the last software update.
Lock screen and
security
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock
screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or
no security. Choose from the following: Swipe,
Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using
a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock
type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN,
or Password).
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2.
Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on Secure lock settings: Customize your secure
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the lock screen. The following options are lock settings. A secure screen lock is required
available: for this feature.
• Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
• Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
• Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
• Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
3. Tap Done when finished.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically
when trusted locations or other devices have
been detected. A secure screen lock is
required for this feature.
Clock and information
Configure features for the Lock screen.
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From Settings, tap Lock screen for options:
l Clock style: Set the type and color of the clock
on the Lock screen.
l FaceWidgets: Enable widgets on the Lock
screen to get quick access to useful
information.
l Contact information: Show your contact
information, such as your phone number or
email address.
l Notifications: Select which notifications to
display on the Lock screen.
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l App shortcuts: Select which apps to open from
the Lock screen.
Biometrics
The following biometric lock types and options are
available:
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security.
l Fingerprint scanner: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. For more information, see
Fingerprint scanner on page 29.
Google Play Protect
Configure app safety checks from Google Play.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Google Play Protect.
2. Tap options to customize security.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/find-my-mobile.
You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable
Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
To access your device remotely, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Find My Mobile.
2. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:
l Remote controls: Activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
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l Google location service: Activate or deactivate
Google location service. This service must be
on in order to find your device.
l Send last location: Allow your device to send
its last location to the Find My Mobile server
when the battery falls below a certain level.
Security update
Check the date of the last security software update.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Security update to see if the latest security
update is installed.
Install unknown apps
Allow selected apps to install unknown third-party
apps.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Install unknown apps.
2. Tap an app.
3. Tap Allow from this source to enable apps to be
installed using this app.
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Samsung Pass
Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services
with biometric data. For more information, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-pass.
You must sign in to your Samsung account to use
Samsung Pass.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Samsung Pass.
2. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Samsung
account and add your biometric data.
Secure Folder
Lock your private content and apps to enhance
security. You must sign in to your Samsung account
in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a
secure lock for your device.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure
content on your device.
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App permission monitor
Get notified when permissions you select are being
used by apps running in the background.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
App permission monitor.
2. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be
notified about when they use certain
permissions.
Secure startup
Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN,
pattern, or password to be entered before it starts
up. You must have a secured screen lock for this
option to be available.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Secure startup and select an option.
Encrypt SD card
Protect your optional memory card (not included) by
encrypting its data.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Encrypt SD card.
2. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Note: Performing a Factory data reset on your device
prevents it from accessing an encrypted SD card.
Before initiating a Factory data reset, make sure to
decrypt the installed SD card first.
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Decrypt SD card
If an optional memory card (not included) has been
encrypted by the device, it can be decrypted. This
option is only available if the memory card was
encrypted by this device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Decrypt SD card.
2. Tap Decrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
decrypt all data on your memory card.
View passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings > Make passwords visible
to enable the feature.
Security update service
Automatically receive security updates.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following Security
update service options:
l Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
– Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
l Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
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Device administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1.
From
Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings > Device admin apps.
2. Tap an option to enable it as a device
administrator.
Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. You can disable or
remove certificates.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following options:
l Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
l View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
l User certificates: View user certificates.
l Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
l Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
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Advanced security
settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
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From Settings, tap Biometrics and security >
Other security settings for the following
advanced options:
l Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
– This option is only displayed when a lock
screen is enabled. For more information,
see Set a secure screen lock on page 126.
l Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,
preventing access to other features of your
device.
l Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
l Notification access: View the applications that
can access notifications you receive on your
device.
l Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, including your Google
Account, Samsung account, email, and social
networking accounts.
Samsung Cloud
Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your
device. You can also sync your data from multiple
devices. For more information, visit samsung.com/
us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud
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1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Samsung Cloud.
l If a Samsung account has not been added,
follow the prompts to add one.
2. Once a Samsung account is configured, you
can view and manage items stored in the
SamsungCloud.
Add an account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts >
Add account.
2. Tap one of the account types.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
l Tap Auto sync data to enable automatic
updates to your accounts.
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Account settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers.
Contact your service provider for more information
on your account’s settings.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
3. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Accounts > [Account type].
2. Tap the account and then tap Remove account.
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Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating
User accounts.
Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and
settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings that
affect everyone, such as Wi-Fi.
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.
Users
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Users.
2.
Tap
Add user or profile and follow the
prompts to set up a new user or profile.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a different user profile:
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From a Lock screen, tap Manage users and
tap a user or profile from the list.
Change User Account Nicknames
and Photo IDs
The photo and name each user uses in their personal
Contact entry is used as their User ID and name.
To change their ID photo and name, each user can
edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a contact on page 55.
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Delete a User or Profile
1.
From
Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Users.
2.
For a restricted account, tap
Settings next to
the user profile.
3.
Tap
Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
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.
Backup and restore
Configure your device to backup data to your
personal accounts.
Samsung account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
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From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up data: Configure your Samsung
account to back up your data.
l Restore data: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
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Google account
Enable backup of your information to your Google
account.
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From Settings, tap Cloud and accounts >
Backup and restore for options:
l Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
l Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
l Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
Google settings
Configure your device’s Google settings. Available
options depend on your Google account.
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From Settings, tap Google, and select an
option to customize.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features that make
using the device easier for those with certain
physical disabilities.
For more information about Accessibility for
Samsungproducts, please contact us at
accessibility@sea.samsung.com.
Vision
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
visual aspects of the device.
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From Settings, tap Accessibility > Vision and
tap an option:
l Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to
assist blind and low-vision users.
l Voice Assistant help: View help on using Voice
Assistant.
l Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
l Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
l Font and screen zoom: Configure the screen
zoom level and font size and style.
l High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
l High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the
Samsung keyboard and change its colors to
increase the contrast between the keys and
the background.
l Show button shapes: Show buttons with
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.
l Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
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l Magnification: Use exaggerated gestures such
as triple-tapping, double pinching, and
dragging two fingers across the screen.
l Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable a large
pointer for a connected mouse or touchpad.
l Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to
black text on a white background.
l Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.
l Color lens: Adjust the screen colors if you have
difficulty reading the text.
Hearing
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
audio aspects of the device.
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From Settings, tap Accessibility > Hearing and
tap an option:
l Flash notification: Set the camera light or
screen to blink whenever you receive a
notification.
l Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and
audio for privacy.
l Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
l Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
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l Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set
the left and right balance when using a stereo
device.
l Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono
for use with one earphone.
Dexterity and interaction
You can turn on Accessibility features to assist with
dexterity and interaction aspects of the device.
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From Settings, tap Accessibility > Dexterity
and interaction and tap an option:
l Universal switch: Control your device with your
customized switches.
l Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
l Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
l Click after pointer stops: Automatically click
on an item after the pointer stops over it.
l Interaction control: Customize interactable or
non-interactable areas, hardkeys, and the
keyboard.
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More accessibility settings
Customize additional accessibility features for your
device.
u
From Settings, tap Accessibility and tap an
option:
l Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine
and options. For more information, see Text-to-
speech on page 120.
l Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping in
a series of directions.
l Direct access: Open your accessibility settings
by pressing the Volume up key and the Power
key together.
l Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features using the Volume keys.
l Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
l Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,
calendar events, and timer alerts with a
single tap.
l Accessibility settings backup: Import and
export your accessibility settings, or share
them with other devices.
Accessibility services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store.
1.
From
Settings, tap Accessibility.
2. Other installed accessibility services may be
listed and configured under Services.
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Other settings
Configure features on your device that make it easier
to use.
Automatic unlock
Enable an optional cover (not included) to unlock the
device when the cover is opened. This feature is
disabled if a secure screen lock is set or if Smart
Lock is keeping your device unlocked.
1.
From
Settings, tap Advanced features >
Accessories.
2. Tap Automatic unlock to enable the feature.
Manage game features
Automatically arrange all your games in one place.
For more information on Game Launcher, visit
samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/game-launcher.
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From Settings, tap Advanced features >
Games.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Launcher.
l Tap On/Off to enable Game Tools.
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Device assistance app
Device assistance app helps you by gathering
information from the screen currently shown.
1.
Tap
Settings > Apps > More options > Default
apps > Device assistance app.
2. Tap an option to customize:
• Device assistance app: Select your default
assistance app.
• Analyze on-screen text: Analyze text shown on
the screen to provide related content.
• Analyze on-screen images: Take and analyze
images of the screen.
About tablet
View information about your device, including current
status, legal information, hardware and software
versions, and more.
1.
From
Settings, tap About tablet, and then
view your model number, serial number, and IMEI
information.
2. Tap additional items to view more information
about your device.
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Legal
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject to a
binding arbitration agreement between you and
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“Samsung”).
You can opt out of the agreement within 30 calendar
days of the first consumer purchase by emailing
optout@sea.samsung.com or calling 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864) and providing the applicable information.
For complete terms and conditions that bind you and
Samsung, refer to the “Arbitration Agreement”
section of the Terms & Conditions, included with the
Product.
Find legal information online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA), and
Health & Safety Information for your device are
available online.
Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty,
and Health & Safety Information:
Phone:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
Tablet:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
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End User License Agreement:
l English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-
EULA4
l Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-
EULA4/#SPANISH
Find legal information on the mobile device
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for
example:
l Settings > About phone or About device or
About tablet > Legal information > Samsung legal
l Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
Intellectual property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile
device, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “mobile
device”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected
under federal laws, state laws, and international
treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship.
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You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse
engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise
attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
transferred to you. All applicable rights of the
Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and
its suppliers.
Open source software
Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source
code covered under the open source licenses, please
visit: opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of
warranties; exclusion
of liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this Product as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through a
unique modification, Samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with
respect to the Product, including but not limited
to the:
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l merchantability of the Product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
l design, condition or quality of the Product;
l performance of the Product;
l workmanship of the Product or the components
contained therein; or
l compliance of the Product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.
Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the Product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
Modification of
software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of Operating System
(OS) software.
Using custom OS software may cause your device and
applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may
be required. For more information about Knox, please
refer to: samsung.com/us/knox.
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Restricting children’s
access to your mobile
device
WARNING:
Not for children under 3 years.
- Small parts.
CHOKING HAZARD
!
Your mobile device is not
a toy. Do not allow
children under the age of
3 to play with it because they could hurt themselves
or others or damage the device. If parents choose to
allow children 3 or older to use the device, they
should make sure that there is adequate supervision
of children while using the device to guard against
damage to the device and use of services that may
increase wireless or other charges.
Parental control settings should be enabled to
ensure that children do not have access to services
or content not approved by the parent. Routinely
check this device to ensure it is working properly and
is safe for children to use.
Samsung Electronics
America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2018 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung,
Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, S Pen, and Smart
Switch are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital
Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you
have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on
your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory
is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.
Please check with your service provider to verify
qualifying services/features.
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