TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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may be required. For more information about Knox,
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change when you upgrade the device.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1
Front View
........................................................................... 2
Back View
........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device
...............................................
4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
........................ 7
Know Your Device
..................................................... 8
Home Screen
.................................................................... 9
Status Bar
.........................................................................12
Navigation
.........................................................................13
Notification Panel
.........................................................
15
Multi Window ..................................................................
17
Enter Text ..........................................................................19
Applications
...................................................................
21
Apps List ...........................................................................22
Google Apps
24
...................................................................
Additional Apps
.............................................................26
Calculator
..........................................................................27
Calendar
............................................................................28
Camera and Video
......................................................29
Clock
....................................................................................32
Contacts
.............................................................................34
Email
....................................................................................
38
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................40
Gallery
.................................................................................41
Internet
................................................................................43
Music Player
....................................................................45
My Files
..............................................................................
47
SVoice ...............................................................................49
Video Player
....................................................................50
Settings
..............................................................................52
How to Use Settings
..................................................53
Wi-Fi
......................................................................................54
Bluetooth
...........................................................................56
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
..................................
58
Airplane Mode ...............................................................60
Download Booster
.......................................................61
Data Usage
......................................................................62
Location Settings
63
..........................................................
More Networks
..............................................................65
Nearby Devices
.............................................................67
Printing
................................................................................68
Screen Mirroring
...........................................................69
Sounds and Notifications
........................................70
Display Settings
............................................................72
Wallpaper Settings
......................................................75
Lock Screen ....................................................................76
Multi Window Settings ..............................................77
Notification Panel
.........................................................78
Toolbox
...............................................................................79
Motions
...............................................................................80
Accessibility
.....................................................................81
Users
....................................................................................83
Private Mode
...................................................................84
Finger Scanner
..............................................................85
Accounts
............................................................................86
Cloud Settings ...............................................................87
Backup and Reset
88
.......................................................
Language and Input
...................................................89
Date and Time
...............................................................91
Accessories
.....................................................................92
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Battery .................................................................................93
Power Saving ..................................................................94
Storage ...............................................................................95
Security 97 ...............................................................................
About Device ..................................................................99
Application Manager ............................................... 100
Default Applications ................................................
101
Application Settings ................................................ 102
Google Settings ......................................................... 103
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
Getting Started
FPO
Front View
Proximitysensor
Speaker
Recent
Front camera
Speaker
Memory card slot
SIM card slot
Back
Home key/
Fingerscanner
•
Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
•
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
•
Memory card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
•
SIM card slot: Install the SIM card here.
•
Back: Return to the previous screen, or close
adialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and
holdfor Multi window
™
.
•
Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the
Homescreen. Activate the Fingerprint security
feature.
•
Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Home screen options.
•
Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
•
Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects
near the device.
2
Front View
3
Back View
Getting Started
Back View
Infrared
transmitter
Rear camera
Flash
USB charger/
Accessory port
Simple clicker
Microphone
Volume key
Power key
Headset jack
Simple clicker
•
Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds.
•
Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.
•
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
•
Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers
(notincluded) to these retractable attachment
points.
•
Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
•
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB
charger (included) and other optional accessories
(not included).
•
Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light
environments when taking a photo or recording
video.
•
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
•
Infrared transmitter: Control external devices
using infrared transmissions.
4
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Install the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional
services, and other features.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM
card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of
reach of small children.
1. Open the SIM card slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot until the card locks into place.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into
the device and that the upper-left angled corner
of the card is positioned as shown.
3. Close the SIM card slot cover.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the
device cannot detect the SIM card. Re-orient the
card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is
notdetected.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD
™
or
microSDHC
™
memory card (not included) to add
more memory space to your device.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Memory Card (SD Card).
1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
5
Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
( )
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
USB cable) is included with the device for charging
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use
the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid
color indicates a full charge.
You can also choose t
o display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better
idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For
more information, see Battery.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
6
Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions screen is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can
restart your device.
► Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for more
than seven seconds.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi
®
network, set up accounts,
choose location services, learn about your device’s
features, and more.
Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.
7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > Addaccount >
Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google
™
Account to
fully utilize its Android
™
features, including Gmail
™
,
GoogleHangouts
™
, and the Google Play
™
store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
seeAccounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > Addaccount > Google.
Know Your Device
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
9
Home Screen
Know Your Device
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
•
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left). For more information,
see Status Bar.
•
App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
applications.
•
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
•
Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is currently visible.
•
My Files: Launches the My Files app. For more
information, see My Files.
•
App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
•
Widget: Runs as a simple application extension
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
Status bar
Home screen
indicator
My Files
Widget
Apps list
App shortcuts
App folder
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screens
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add,
remove, change the order of screens, as well as
choose a different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
•
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
•
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Delete.
•
Set a screen as the main Home screen:
Tap Main Home screen at the top of
a screen. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
•
Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold a screen, and then drag it to a new
position.
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.
For more information, see Wallpaper Settings.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings
> Device > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that
run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds
of widgets, including links to a specific contact,
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a
Homescreen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to
Delete and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
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Home Screen
Know Your Device
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a
Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Delete and
releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app,
itjust removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto
Create folder and
release.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap
Add application to place additional apps
in the folder.
5. Tap Save.
•
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.
Use Folders
•
Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
•
To add shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and
release.
•
Tap More options to change the folder’s color
scheme.
•
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to Delete and
release it.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
4G LTE active: The device is connected
t
o a 4G LTE
™
wireless network.
Signal strength: Cellular network signal
strengt
h.
Network not available: No wireless
network is av
ailable.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is
available.
Notification Icons
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.
GPS acti
ve: Location service (GPS) is
active and acquirin
g a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
available from the G
oogle Play store.
App updates complete: App installation
or updates are com
plete.
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Status Bar
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Navigation
Know Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
•
Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
•
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
•
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a webpage.
•
Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Motions
Control your device by making specific motions with
your hand above the device’s screen.
To enable Motions and Gestures:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device > Motions.
For more information, see Motions.
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Navigation
Know Your Device
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen. This often allows you to select items
to delete or share.
•
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•
Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.
•
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
•
•
On/Off: Tap to turn the option on or
off . ) (
OFF
(
ON
)
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
selectall.
•
Menu: Tap to view available options for the
field.
•
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Notification Panel Features
•
Manage users: Change users or display Users
settings.
•
Settings: Display the Settings screen.
•
View all: See all available Quick settings.
•
Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to
connect with quickly and easily.
•
Clear: Clear all notifications.
•
Notification card: View details about a
notification.
•
S Finder: Search for a wide variety of content with
a keyword.
•
Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
•
Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
feature.
View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Home 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
Screen brightness
View all
Quick connect
Settings
Clear
Notification card
Manage users
S Finder
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Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
®
, allowing you to quickly turn
them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Viewall.
S Finder
Find content on your device using filters such as
media type, date, tag, or location. Your search can
also be extended to the Internet.
Quick Connect
View a list of all nearby devices. Quickly connect to
a device to share data or media, or allow them to
connect to your device.
Customize Notification Panel
To customize Notification panel settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device > Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
View all >
Edit.
For more information, see Notification Panel.
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Multi window
tray
Window
controls
Tray controls
Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and
copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Back.
2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view:
1. T
ap Recent.
•
Recently used apps that support Multi window
have a Multi window icon in their title bar.
2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.
•
Other recently used apps that support Multi
window display below the launched app.
3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.
Know Your Device
Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder.
Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations
between Multiwindow apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view
.
Close app: Close the selected app.
Customize Multi Window
You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.
Create a Window Group
If you like to use two apps together in Multi window
often, you can create a window group to quickly
display the two apps in Multi window.
The window group is stored in the Multi window tray,
so you can choose it any time to display the two
apps.
1. Touch and hold Back to display the
Multiwindow tray, and then drag apps to the
windows.
2. At the bottom of the Multi window tray, tap
Tray controls > Create.
Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray
1. Touch and hold Back to display the
Multiwindow tray.
2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position
in the tray, and then drop it.
Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.
1. Touch and hold Back to display the
Multiwindow tray.
2. Tap Tray controls > Edit for options:
•
To remove an app from the tray, touch and
drag it off of the tray and place it in the
storage area.
•
To add an app to the tray, touch and drag it
from the storage area to the tray.
•
To relocate an app, touch and drag it to a new
location.
Multi Window Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Multiwindow for options:
•
Tap Open in Multi window view to
automatically view content in a multi window
when you open files from My Files or Video, or
attachments from email.
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Multi Window
Know Your Device
Enter Text
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Control: Touch and hold for quick access
to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z),
redo (y), and select all (a).
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Voice input: Enter text using Google
Voice
™
typing.
Handwriting: Use your handwriting to
enter text.
Clipboard: Access the clipboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Special Keys
Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard types: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Note: Av
ailable options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for allapps.
Predictive Tex t
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites — improving the accuracy
of predicting text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
For more information, see Samsung Keyboard.
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Enter Text
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Enter Text
Know Your Device
Note: Tap
Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings
Delete text
Use Swype
Swype
™
is a text input method that makes it
possibleto enter a word by sliding your finger or
stylus (notincluded) from letter to letter, lifting your
finger or stylus between words.
For example, to enter the word “this”, slide your
fingers between the letters “t-h-i-s”.
To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap Voiceinput on the Samsung keyboard.
•
You may need to touch and hold Options
(leftof the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options.
For more information, see Google Voice Typing.
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notification panel.
2. Tap Select keyboard.
3. Tap Swype.
Configure Swype
To customize Swype:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Swype for options.
For more information, see Swype.
Applications
Learn how to change the way
apps are displayed, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.
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Apps List
Applications
Apps List
The Apps list displays all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the
Home screens. For more information, see Add a
Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
•
To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps
fromtheGoogle Play store. Visit
•
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsungapps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
•
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn more.
Uninstall or Disable Apps
You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.
•
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
•
Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.
Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display
Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applications > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap Menu, choose Disabled, and then tap
the app you want to enable.
3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
Organize Your Apps
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Moreoptions > View as.
2. Tap Customizable grid.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Edit.
4. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and
then drag it to a new location.
5. Tap Save when finished.
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Apps List
Applications
To alphabetize your apps:
Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Moreoptions > View as.
2. Tap Alphabetical order.
Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list
screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Moreoptions > Create folder.
•
Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then
tapSave.
•
•
Tap Moreoptions to change the folder’s
color scheme.
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.
To launch apps in a folder:
► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.
To delete a folder:
1. Tap Moreoptions > Edit.
2. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
3. Drag the folder to
Delete and release, and
then tap OK.
4. Tap Save.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap Moreoptions for these options:
•
Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut then
drag it to:
-
Create folder: Create a new folder.
-
Create page: Create a new Apps screen
and place the shortcut on it.
-
App info: View information about this app.
-
Disable: Disable the app.
-
Uninstall: Uninstall an app you have
downloaded.
•
Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the
app icon.
•
View as: Configure the apps screen.
•
Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Tap a shortcut on the Downloaded apps
screen to launch the app.
•
Uninstall/disable apps: Remove an app that
you downloaded to your device or disable a
preloaded app (preloadedapps cannot be
uninstalled). Tap Uninstall/disable to
remove or disable the selected app.
•
Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps list.
•
Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
This option displays only if apps have been
disabled.
•
Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This
option displays only if apps have been hidden.
•
Galaxy Essentials: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized for use with
Galaxy devices.
•
Help: View information about your device.
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Google Apps
Applications
to learn more about Chrome
™
.
Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account.
Visitgoogle.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs
™
and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more about
Google Drive
™
.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google+
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.
Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more
about Google+
™
.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services to
use Google Maps
™
. For more information,
see Location Services.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more
about Google Photos
™
.
Play Books
Find millions of free e-books and
hundreds of thousands more to buy in the
eBookstore.
Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase through the GooglePlay
store.
Visit play.google.com to learn more.
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Google Apps
Applications
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
VoiceSearch
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube
™
videos from
your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
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Additional Apps
Applications
Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Amazon
Shop at amazon.com
™
from your device.
Visit amazon.com to learn more.
Dropbox
Save and share files with others using the
Dropbox
™
cloud storage. When you save
files to Dropbox, your device automatically
syncs with the web server and any other
computers that have Dropbox installed.
Evernote
Create, synchronize, and share multimedia
notes. You can add tags to the notes, or
sort the notes into a notebook so that you
can manage your ideas efficiently.
Visit evernote.com to learn more.
Flipboard
Access your personalized magazines.
Visit flipboard.com to learn more.
Hancom Office Viewer
Open and manage Hancom
™
Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.
Help
View information on using your device’s
basic features and settings.
Mobile Hotspot
Configure your device as a mobile
hotspot.
NY Times
Read the latest web edition of the The
New York Times newspaper.
Visit nytimes.com/services/mobile to learn
more.
SideSync
Share screens, windows, and data
between a PC and Samsung Android
device.
Smart Manager
Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and
Device security information.
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Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations. The Calculator app also provides
advanced arithmetic functions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. Tap
Equals to view the result.
6. Tap
Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap Clearhistory.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield,
andthen tap
Copy.
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Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap one of the following to change the view:
•
Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another
year.
•
Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
•
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.
•
Agenda: Display all tasks.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
Create an Event or Task
You can use your Calendar to create events or
tasks.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Create new and use one of the following
methods:
•
Event: Enter an event with an optional repeat
setting.
•
Task: Enter a task with an optional priority
setting.
3. Enter details for the event or task, and then
tapDone.
Share Events
You can share events or tasks you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event or task.
3. Tap
More options > Share via, select a
sharing method, and then follow the prompts.
Delete an Event or Task
You can delete events or tasks you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event or task to view it.
3. Tap More options > Delete. Confirm when
prompted.
To delete multiple events or tasks:
1. Tap Moreoptions > Delete.
2. Select events or tasks.
3. Tap Done. Confirm when prompted.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option to configure it.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Current
shooting
mode
Switch
cameras
Quick
settings
More settings
•
Record video: Record a video.
•
Take a picture: Take a picture.
•
Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
•
Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.
•
More settings: Configure other camera settings.
Record video
Take a picture
Shooting
mode
Gallery
•
Quick settings: Select camera settings or
options.
•
Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and
front cameras.
•
Current shooting mode: Displays the current
shooting mode setting.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
available options or these gestures:
•
Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in or
out.
•
Tap the screen to focus on the area you
tapped.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the
Volume key while the camera is active. You can also
set the Volume key to act as the video record key or
as a zoom key.
Quick Settings
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the
camera’s various options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap Settings to quickly change Camera
settings. The available options vary by mode.
3. Touch and hold a settings icon and drag it to the
left side of the screen.
4. Touch and drag a Quick setting icon to change
the position of the icon or to change which Quick
settings to use.
Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap Mode to display the Shooting Modes.
MODE
3.
Tap each mode to see a description of that
mode.
Dual Camera Mode
Take pictures and record videos using the front
and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of
picture-in-picture styles are available.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.
2. Tap Mode > Dual camera.
MODE
3. Touch and drag the inset picture to another
position on the screen.
4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag
the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of the
inset.
5. Tap
Effects, and then tap a style for the inset
picture.
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Camera and Video
Applications
Camera and Video Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
•
Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
•
Burst shots: Take a series of pictures of
moving subjects.
•
Low-light detection: Automatically detects low
light levels and adjusts the camera accordingly
to take clear pictures.
•
Face detection: Detect faces in pictures for
tagging with the person’s name.
•
ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls
camera light sensitivity. It is measured in
film-camera equivalents. Low values are for
stationary or brightly-lit objects. Higher values
are for fast-moving or poorly-lit objects.
•
Metering modes: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
•
Tap to take pics: Tap anywhere on the screen
to take a picture.
•
Save as: Save picture in HDR (rich tone) only.
HDR enables the light sensitivity and color
depth features of the device to produce a
brighter and richer picture.
•
Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
•
Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for
email, or Fast motion mode.
•
Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate
anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the
camera is moving.
•
Effects: Access to pre-installed and
downloaded effects.
•
Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.
•
Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
•
View mode: View pictures and videos in
standard ratio or full screen.
•
Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.
•
Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
•
Review pics/videos: Set to show pictures or
videos after taking them.
•
Remote viewfinder: Take pictures using the
viewfinder of a connected device. Wi-Fi Direct
is required.
•
White balance: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
•
Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
•
Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
•
The Volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
•
Voice control: Set the camera to take pictures
with voice commands.
•
Help: View information on using the camera.
•
Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
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Clock
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
•
Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
•
World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.
•
Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
•
Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Alarm.
3. Tap
Create to configure a new alarm:
•
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
•
Days: Choose the days to repeat the alarm.
•
Repeat weekly: Choose to repeat the alarm
every week.
•
Type: Choose whether the alarm uses sound,
vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you.
•
Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.
•
Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
•
Snooze: Enable snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
•
Smart alarm: Set this option and the alarm
starts playing a tone at a low volume at an
interval before the alarm time, and slowly
increases in volume. Choose a time interval
and a tone to use with smart alarm. This option
is available when you have chosen an alarm
type that includes sound.
•
Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
4. Tap Save to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
You can delete an alarm that you created.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap
Delete.
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Clock
Applications
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Worldclock.
•
A map of the world displays with the locations
you have added.
3. Tap Add.
4. Swipe through the list or tap Search to find a
specific city.
5. Tap the city to add it to the World clock list.
6. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Clock.
2. Tap Worldclock.
3. Touch and hold a city entry, and then tap
Delete.
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
•
Start: Begin timing.
•
Stop: Stop timing.
•
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
•
Resume: Continue timing after stopping
theclock.
•
Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the
length of the Timer.
4. Thefollowing options are available:
•
Start: Begin the Timer.
•
Pause: Pause the Timer.
•
Resume: Resume the Timer.
•
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
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Contacts
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
seeAccounts.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app, which is a shortcut to the Contacts tab.
Toaccess your Contacts list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Contacts tab, if necessary.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
slide your finger across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Create, and then tap contact fields to
enter information.
•
Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, your SIM
card, or sync it with an account.
•
Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
•
Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group.
-
Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-
Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-
Tap Expand for additional fields.
-
Tap Label to choose a label for the field
(for example, Home or Work).
•
Tap Add another field to add more contact
information.
3. Tap Save.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
more fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.
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Contacts
Applications
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach
it to an email, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Moreoptions > Share name card via.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Save a Business Card as a Contact
You can save a business card as a contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Business cards >
Business card recognition.
3. When the camera opens, center the business
card in the guidelines on the screen. If the
Camera can recognize the business card, it
takes the picture automatically, or you can take
the picture manually.
4. Your device analyzes the picture of the business
card to create a new contact. You can also add
more information to the contact.
5. Tap Save. The business card is displayed as the
picture for the contact.
Note: You can view all your business cards by tapping
Moreoptions > Business cards.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various accounts,
you may have multiple similar entries for a single
contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a
single contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Link contact.
4. Tap contacts to link to the original contact.
5. Tap Done.
Unlink Contacts
You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Unlink contacts.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts, or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all contacts.
3. Tap
Delete, and confirm if necessary.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily
accessible from other apps. Favorites also display
together on the Favorites tab in the Contacts app.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
You can mark contacts as Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can remove contacts from Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
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Contacts
Applications
Create a Shortcut to a Favorite
You can create a shortcut to a favorite on the home
screen, to access their information directly from the
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Favorites tab, and then touch and hold a
contact to select it.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Add shortcut to Home
screen. The new shortcut displays in an empty
area of the Home screen.
Groups
You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your
device comes with preloaded groups, and you can
create your own. You might create a group for your
family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages
to the members of a group.
Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group.
•
Tap Create group in All Accounts in to
choose where to save the group. You can save
it to a specific account, to the device memory,
or to all accounts.
•
Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
4. Tap Add member and select contacts to add to
the new group, and then tap Done.
5. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Edit group and enter a
new name.
4. Tap Save.
Add Contacts to a Group
You can add contacts to a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Add member, and then
tap the contacts you want to add.
4. Tap Done when finished adding members.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox to select all contacts, and then tap
Done. Only group members that have email
addresses in their records are shown.
5. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
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Contacts
Applications
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Delete groups.
4. Select groups to delete and tap Done.
5. Tap Group only to only delete the group, or tap
Group and group members to delete the group
and the contacts in the group.
Contacts Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option to configure it.
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Email
Applications
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one app.
To access Email:
►
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.
To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings >
Addaccount.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email is displayed in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap More options > Settings. Tap the email
account to display its settings.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined view or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
•
Combined view: View all email in a combined
inbox.
•
[Account name]: View email for only one
email account.
Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
•
Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
•
Tap Show 3 panes or Show 2 panes to
change how email is displayed.
•
Tap Compose to create a new email.
•
Tap Refresh to update your email
accounts.
•
Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
•
Tap More options for additional message
options.
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Email
Applications
Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap Add recipient to select a
recipient from Contacts or Groups.
•
If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
•
If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.
•
Tap More 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.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove account. Confirm when prompted.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Under General settings, tap an option, and then
follow the prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
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Galaxy Apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps provides
a quick and easy way to find and
download free premium apps
that are compatible with your
Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
apps available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
2. Swipe across the screens and locate
GalaxyEssentials.
3. Follow the prompts to download
GalaxyEssentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and downloadapps. For more information, see
Samsung Account.
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Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section are
only available if there are images or videos in the
Gallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves an image, a
Download folder is automatically created to contain
the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and
then tap an option to choose the way items
aredisplayed.
•
In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the Menu,
tapAlbum, and then tap Moreoptions >
Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.
•
When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image orvideo.
Zoom In or Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
•
Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
•
Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
You can play videos stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap
Play to play the video.
Trim Segments of a Video
You can trim segments of a video.
1. Select a video, and then tap
Trim.
2. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen
to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the
desired starting point, and then move the right
bracket to the desired ending point.
3. Tap Done to save the video. Modify the Filename,
and then tap OK to confirm the changes.
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Gallery
Applications
Edit Images
You can edit images stored on your device.
► While viewing an image, tap Moreoptions:
•
Edit: Use basic tools to edit your picture.
•
More info: View image details.
•
Studio: Edit your picture with advanced tools.
•
Rotate left: Rotate the photo
counter-clockwise.
•
Rotate right: Rotate the photo clockwise.
•
Crop: Resize the frame to crop the image.
•
Rename: Rename the file.
•
Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
and videos in the current folder.
•
Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or as a
contact’s photo.
•
Print: Print the image using a USB or Wi-Fi
connection. Some printers may not be
compatible with the device.
•
Settings: Change the Gallery settings.
Share Images and Videos
You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap
Moreoptions > Select, select
images and videos, and then tap Share via
to send them to others or share them with social
network services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap
Share via to send it to others or share it with
social network services.
Delete Images and Videos
You can delete images and videos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Delete, select images and
videos, and then tap Done.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Delete.
Gallery Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Moreoptions > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
4. Tap
Moreoptions > Add account to add a
Samsung, Dropbox, or Google Account.
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Internet
Applications
Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully-featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Commands
The following commands are available:
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.
•
More: Share, save, or bookmark a web page,
open a new secret tab, display Internet app
settings, and more.
Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
webpage.
•
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Addtab.
To close a tab:
► Tap Close tab.
Bookmarks
The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks,
Savedpages, and History.
Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Add.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.
To open a bookmarked web page:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.
2. Tap a bookmark entry.
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Internet
Applications
Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on
your device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
► Tap More > Save web page.
To view saved web pages:
1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.
2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap Bookmarks > History.
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap More > Share, and follow the prompts.
Secret Mode
Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret
tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab
windows.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device
after you close the Secret tab.
To enable Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap More > Turn on Secret mode.
3. Tap Create password to protect your
Secretmode data with a password.
– or –
Tap Do not use password.
To turn off Secret mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap More > Turn off Secret mode.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
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Music Player
Applications
Change player
Favorite
Shuffle
Time elapsed
View playlist
Playback
position
Volume
More options
Sound quality
andeffects
Repeat
Song length
Add to playlist
Playback
controls
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
More options: View more options.
•
Sound quality and effects: Customize options to
adjust sound effects.
•
Repeat: Control playback.
•
Song length: View the total length of the current
song.
•
Add to playlist: Add the song to a playlist.
•
Playback controls: Fast-forward or rewind, or
play or pause the current song.
•
Playback position: Skip to another part of the
current song.
•
View playlist: View the current playlist.
•
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current song.
•
Shuffle: Shuffle songs in the current playlist.
•
Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.
•
Change player: Play the song on a connected
device.
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Music Player
Applications
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
4. Tap the record cover to the left of the progress
bar to display the Music player screen. The
following controls are available:
•
Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
•
Tap Rewind to move to the previous song
or touch and hold Rewind to rewind
through the song. Tap Fast-forward to
move to the nextsong or touch and hold
Fast-forward to move forward through
thesong.
•
Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Repeat off to play all songs
once, Repeat all to repeat all songs, or
Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.
•
Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to
play songs in the order they appear in the list
or Shuffle on to play songs in random
order.
•
Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites
playlist.
•
Tap Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the top of the tablet.
Note: When you close the Music screen, playback
continues in the background, allowing you to listen
to music while using other features of your device.
Whenmusic is playing in the background, you can
access playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
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My Files
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are sorted into groups:
•
Timeline: View files that are grouped by date.
•
Favorite folders: View shortcuts to folders or FTP
servers.
•
Folders: View files stored in the internal memory
or a memory card.
•
Categories: View files sorted by their types.
•
Apps: View files stored or created in specific
applications.
Shortcuts
When you add shortcut folders, Shortcut
displays on the Home screen.
To delete a shortcut:
1. Touch and hold Shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut to Delete and release it.
Group Options
After selecting a group:
► Tap More options for the following options:
•
Select: Select files or folders.
•
Delete: Delete files or folders.
•
Sort by: Sort files or folders.
•
Add to favorite folders: Add a shortcut to a
folder in the Favorite folders group.
•
Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a
folder on the Home screen.
•
Add FTP: Add an FTP server shortcut in
Favorite folders.
•
Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices
that have media sharing activated.
•
Display options: Change the file manager
settings.
Note: Options vary by category and folder.
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My Files
Applications
File Options
► Tap More options > Select, select a file or
folder, and then use one of these functions:
Share via: Send files to others or share
them.
Delete: Delete files or folders.
Move: Move files or folders to another
folder.
Copy: Copy files or folders to another
folder.
Tap More options for additional options:
•
Go to folder: Go to the folder in which the file
resides.
•
Rename: Rename a file or folder.
•
Add to favorite folders: Add a shortcut to
frequently-used folders in Favorite folders.
•
Add shortcut to home: Add a shortcut to a
file or folder to the Home screen.
•
Zip: Create a Zip file of the selected items.
•
Details: View file or folder details.
Additional Functions
The following functions are available:
Create folder: Create a new folder.
(Onlyavailable in a folder gr
oup.)
View: Change the view mode.
Storage usage: View memory information
for your device and memory c
ard
(notincluded).
Search: Search for a file or folder.
Note: Options vary by category and folder.
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SVoice
Applications
SVoice
Speak commands to perform
operations on your device, and
to speak criteria for searches
and other operations.
Access S Voice
You can access S Voice
™
from the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice.
2. Speak a command.
3. Tap
Microphone if the device does not hear
you, or to give it another command.
Note: Tap More options for help.
S Voice Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the S Voice app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > S Voice.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Pop-up player
AMOLED cinema
File name
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Move controls
Video list
Rewind
Change player
Volume
More options
Video length
Move controls
Screen ratio
Fast forward
Pause or Play
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Video Player
Applications
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
•
Change player: Play the video on a connected
device.
•
Volume: Adjust the volume.
•
More options: View more options.
•
Video length: View the total length of the video.
•
Move controls: Tap to move the Video player
controls to the right or to the left (landscape
orientation only).
•
Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
•
Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or
fast-forward through the current video.
•
Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
•
Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous
video, or rewind the video.
•
Video list: See the current video playlist.
•
Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current video.
•
Playback position: Skip to another part of the
video.
•
File name: View the name of the video file.
•
AMOLED cinema: Activate AMOLED cinema
screen mode.
•
Pop-up player: Open the video in a pop-up
window.
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Video Player
Applications
Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Manage Videos
Once you have recorded and saved at least one
video, you can manage them in the Video app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap More options > Select, and then tap
videos to chose them for the following options:
•
Tap Share via to share the videos.
•
Tap Delete to delete the videos.
•
Tap More options to edit, rename, or view
more details.
Use Pop-Up Play
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video
continues to play, and the pop-up window can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
Pop-up to continue playing the video in
a floating window.
•
Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
•
Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video is several ways
during video playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:
Full-screen in ratio view: The video
is enlarged as much as possible without
becoming distorted.
•
Full-screen view: The entire screen is
used, which may cause some minor distortion.
•
Original size view: The video is played in
its original size.
•
Stretch to fit: The video is enlarged to fit
the screen without becoming distorted.
•
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
Home screens, apps, and
features.
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How to Use Settings
Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
Settings.
Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped into four categories.
•
Connections: Control your device’s wireless
connections and location services.
•
Device: Personalize your device, including
sounds, the display, and accessibility.
•
General: Create and modify your accounts
(suchas email, Google Account, and Samsung
account). Access settings to configure Language
and input and manage security, storage, and other
features of the device.
•
Applications: Access the Application manager,
default applications, and settings for various apps.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Search.
•
Enter a word or words in the Search field. As
you type, settings that match are displayed on
the screen.
•
Tap an entry to go to that setting.
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Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
•
When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
•
If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also be displayed if there is
a communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
•
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
4. To manually scan for networks, tap
Moreoptions > Scan.
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap
AddWi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
•
Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
•
Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
•
Show advanced options: Add advanced
options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
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Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Smart network switch to automatically
switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to
maintain a stable Internet connection.
4. Tap
More options for options:
•
Scan: Start another scan for nearby Wi-Fi
networks.
•
Wi-Fi Direct: Configure a Wi-Fi Direct
connection with a nearby device.
•
Advanced:
-
Network notification: Receive a notification
when new wireless Access Points are
available.
-
Sort by: Choose how detected Wi-Fi
networks are listed.
-
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when
to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
-
Smart network switch: Automatically switch
between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to
maintain a stable Internet connection.
-
Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
-
MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks
(notconfigurable).
-
IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
•
WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
•
WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment
(notconfigurable).
•
Share Wi-Fi profile: Share Wi-Fi profiles you
have created with others.
•
Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi
networks, and other settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
•
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap More options > Wi-Fi Direct. Your device
automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct
devices.
– or –
Tap Scan to start scanning.
4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:
•
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
the Status bar.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
connects your device wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
To turn your device’s Bluetooth service on or off:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:
•
When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is
displayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
•
When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
•
To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.
Make Your Device Visible to
Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
devices can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You
can choose the length of time your device remains
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap the
Checkbox under My device to make
your device visible to nearby devices.
4. Tap More options > Visibilitytimeout.
5. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.
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Bluetooth
Settings
Review Files Received through
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More options >
Receivedfiles.
Change Your Device’s Name
Change the name others use when pairing with your
device using Bluetooth.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth > More options >
Renamedevice.
3. Tap the device name field to rename your device.
4. Tap OK to save changes.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a
one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the
devices continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
•
Make sure that the target device is
discoverable so your device can find it. Refer
to the instructions that came with the device to
find out how to set it to discoverable mode.
3. Tap Scan. Your device starts scanning for
Bluetooth devices within range.
4. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
•
Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth-compatible devices.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another
device, you can rename the paired device to make it
easier to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap OK.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.
4. Tap the device name field and edit your device
name.
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Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Settings
Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Use Mobile hotspot and
tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with other
devices.
Enable Mobile Hotspot
Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use
your device’s Internet connection.
Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service
account in order to use the Mobile hotspot.
Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power
and uses data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilhotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile hotspot onoroff.
Warning: By default, your device’s Wi-Fi
hotspot has no security applied, and any
device can connect. For more information,
seeConfigure Mobile Hotspot Settings.
Connect a Device to
YourMobileHotspot
Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to
your device’s Mobile hotspot.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.
5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target
device from the list.
6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on
the target device.
Change the Mobile Hotspot
Password
You can change your Mobile hotspot password.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap
Configure.
5. Tap the Security field, select WPA2 PSK, and
enter a new password.
.
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Tethering and Wi-Fi Hotspot
Settings
Allowed Devices List
Control whether devices connect to your Mobile
hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add
devices to the list, they can scan for your device and
connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name
and password.
Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications
use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra
data charges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile hotspot.
4. Tap Allowed devices, and then tap
Add
to enter the other de
vice’s Device name and
MACaddress.
5. Tap OK to add the device.
Configure Mobile Hotspot
Settings
Manage your Mobile hotspot security and
connecting settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap
Configure for the following options:
•
Network SSID: View and change the name of
your Mobile hotspot.
•
Hide my device: Enable to make your Mobile
hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during
a scan. When enabled, other devices can
still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but have
to set up the connection manually with your
Network SSID and Password.
•
Security: Choose the security level for your
Mobile hotspot.
•
Password: If you choose a security level
that uses a password, enter the password. A
default password is displayed on the Mobile
hotspot screen.
•
Show password: Display your password
instead of masking it.
•
Show advanced options: Access advanced
options, including Broadcast channel, the
number of devices that can connect to your
Mobile hotspot, and timeout settings.
Timeout Settings
Automatically turn off Mobile hotspot if there are no
connected devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot >
Mobilehotspot.
3. Tap
More options > Timeout settings, and
choose a time period.
Tethering Your Device
You can use USB tethering to share your device’s
Internet connection with a computer.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Choose a tethering method:
•
USB tethering: Connect the computer to the
device using the USB cable, and then tap
USBtethering to turn tethering on.
•
Bluetooth tethering: Share your device’s
Internet connection through Bluetooth. For
more information, see Bluetooth.
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Airplane Mode
Settings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
While in Airplane mode, you
can use other features, such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other offline applications.
Enable Airplane Mode
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
the Device options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
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Download Booster
Settings
Download Booster
Download Booster improves
download speed by using both
Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the
same time when downloading
files over 30 MB in size.
Note: Download Booster uses mobile data services.
To turn on Download Booster:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Download booster, and then tap On/Off to
turn Download Booster on or off.
•
If you want to turn off download speed info,
tap Do not show speed info.
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Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Data usage for options:
•
Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also
control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
•
Set mobile data limit: Disable your mobile
data connection when the specified limit is
reached. Drag the red limit line to set the data
usage limit.
•
Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.
•
By application: View data usage by
application.
3. Tap More options for the following options:
•
Restrict background data: Restrict some
apps and services from working unless you
are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
•
Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab
that shows Wi-Fi usage.
•
Mobile hotspots: Select Wi-Fi networks that
are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps
from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
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Location Settings
Settings
Location Settings
Some apps, such as Google
Maps, may require one or more
location services be turned on
for full functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:
•
High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
•
Power saving: Uses Wi-Fi and mobile
networks (no GPS).
•
GPS only: Uses GPS only.
5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections
for determining your location:
•
Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even
when Wi-Fi is turned off.
•
Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for
and connect to nearby devices automatically
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is
turned off.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google Location History
™
stores and uses your
device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.
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Location Settings
Settings
Location Sources
You can save your favorite locations for use with
services that require location information. This
information can improve your search results and
other location-related activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap My places.
•
Tap a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a
location.
•
Tap Add to add more categories.
•
To delete a custom category, tap
Moreoptions > Select, tap a category to
delete, and then tap Delete. Confirm if
prompted.
Note: Home, Work, and Car cannot be deleted.
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More Networks
Settings
More Networks
The More networks settings
allow you to configure a variety
of connectivity settings for your
device.
Nearby Device Scanning
Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them
up easily. You receive a notification when there are
available devices to connect to.
Note: This function uses Bluetooth low energy
scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your
device.
To enable nearby device scanning:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Morenetworks > Nearbydevicescanning.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
Mobile Networks
Control your device’s access to networks and
mobile data service.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for
options:
•
Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a
mobile data network.
•
Data roaming: Allow your device to connect
to data services while roaming. Significantly
higher charges may result.
•
Network mode: Choose a preferred network
mode.
•
System select: Choose a CDMA roaming
mode.
•
Access point names: Select the Access Point
Name for mobile connection to the Internet.
•
Network operators: Choose available and
preferred networks
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a secured screen lock before
setting up a VPN. For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap
Add, and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
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More Networks
Settings
Disconnect from a VPN
To disconnect from a VPN:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > VPN.
3. Tap
Settings next to the VPN that you want to
edit ordelete.
4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.
– or –
Tap Delete to delete the VPN.
Ethernet
Manage your Ethernet connections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap More networks > Ethernet.
3. Follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet
network.
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Nearby Devices
Settings
Nearby Devices
Share your media files with
nearby devices using Wi-Fi,
Wi-FiDirect, or Mobile hotspot.
Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can
access your data. Use this option with care.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Nearby devices.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Nearby devices.
4. Set the following options:
•
Content to share: Select the content to share.
Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music.
•
Allowed devices: Indicate the devices
accessible to your device.
•
Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed
access to your device.
•
Download to: Allow downloading of data
to your device or optional memory card
(notincluded).
•
Receive files from other devices: Set a
default for receiving files.
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Printing
Settings
Printing
Print images and documents
to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap
Download plug-in to install additional
print service drivers.
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Screen Mirroring
Settings
Screen Mirroring
Share your device’s screen with
another device.
To enable Screen Mirroring:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings
> Connections.
2. Tap ScreenMirroring.
•
Available devices are listed.
3. Tap Scan to find more devices.
4. Tap a device and follow the prompts to connect.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level and default volume for
notifications and other audio.
Note: You can also set the system volume from a
Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications.
3. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
•
Notifications
•
Media
•
System
Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
•
Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and
volume levels you have chosen in sound
settings for notifications and alerts.
•
Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts.
This uses the vibration intensity you choose in
sound settings.
•
Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.
Vibration Intensity
Set the vibration intensity of notifications and Haptic
feedback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Vibrationintensity.
3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration
intensities.
4. Tap OK to save.
Notification Ringtone
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Notificationringtone.
3. Tap a sound to preview it, and then tap OK to set
it as your default notification sound.
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Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Other Sounds
Set various other sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Other sounds.
3. Tap the checkbox next to the options under
Feedback and Samsung keyboard to indicate
whether to enable the sound or vibration.
4. Configure notifications for Samsung applications:
•
Email: Configure email account notifications.
An email account must be configured to use
this option.
•
Calendar: Choose a sound for Calendar
notifications.
Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine which
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to turn the feature on.
4. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and then tap Days,
Start time, and End time to set up a do not
disturb schedule.
5. Tap Allow exceptions to allow alarms,
messages, or events and reminders.
Notifications on Lock Screen
Choose which notifications can be displayed while
the device is locked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications
on lock screen and choose an option.
Application Notifications
Set whether application notifications are displayed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Application
notifications.
3. Swipe through the alphabetical list of apps and
tap the app to enable or disable notifications.
Notification Access
Allow apps to read notifications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notification
access.
3. Tap On/Off next to an app to turn the feature on.
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Display Settings
Settings
Display Settings
Configure your display’s
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.
Change the Font Style and Size
You can set the font style and size for all text that is
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font style and
font size.
•
Font style: Choose another font style, or
tap Download to find new fonts from the
GooglePlay store.
•
Font size: Choose a different font size.
Adjust the 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 a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Brightness to customize options:
•
Tap Automatic brightness to allow the device
to adjust brightness automatically.
•
Drag the Brightness level slider to set a
custom brightness level.
3. Tap OK to save.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.
Screen Rotation
Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on
the orientation of your face.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Screen rotation.
3. Tap On/Off, and then tap Smart rotation to
enable.
Smart Stay
Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen does not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Smart stay to turn the feature on.
Screen Timeout
Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a
time period.
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Display Settings
Settings
Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing. You can choose to have the device
automatically adapt the display depending on the
type of image being displayed, and other criteria
such as battery level.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a
screen mode.
•
Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image being displayed and other
criteria, such as battery level.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what you are viewing.
Reading Mode
Optimize the screen for reading with selected
applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Reading mode.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Reading mode.
4. Tap
Edit to select additional applications for
use with Reading mode.
Auto Adjust Screen Tone
Your device analyzes the images displayed on the
screen and automatically adjusts the brightness to
conserve battery power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Auto adjust screen tone to turn
on the feature.
Daydream
The Daydream
™
setting controls what is displayed
on the screen displays when the device is docked
(dock not included) or while charging. You can
choose to display colors or display photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Daydream.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Daydream.
4. Configure the following options:
•
Colors: Display a changing screen of colors.
•
Desk Home screen: Select items to display
while the device is docked. Tap Settings
for options.
•
Flipboard: Display pictures from Flipboard.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
•
Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
•
Photos: Display pictures from your Google
Photos account. Tap Settings for options.
5. Tap More options for additional options:
•
Preview: See a demonstration of Daydream.
•
Select when to daydream: Select when your
device can go into Daydream mode.
Touch Key Light Duration
Set the length of time Recent and Back
remain lit after you tap them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Touch key light duration to
choose a timeout period.
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Display Settings
Settings
Increase Touch Sensitivity
Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to
improve results when wearing gloves.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to turn
the feature on.
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Wallpaper Settings
Settings
Wallpaper Settings
Change the look of the Home
and Lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it.
•
Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
•
Tap Bubbles or Phase beam for animated
wallpaper. Animated wallpaper consumes
additional battery power.
•
Tap Travel wallpaper to see recommended
travel destinations (Lock screen only).
5. Tap Set as wallpaper to select an image.
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Lock Screen
Settings
Lock Screen
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen
settings.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock to select a
screen lock and level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
•
None: Do not lock the screen.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
3. If you choose a secured lock screen option,
select your notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
4. Choose a screen lock option:
Swipe only
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen.
•
Help text: Show help information on unlocking
the screen on the Lock screen.
Pattern only
•
Pattern type: Select a pattern type.
•
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
you draw it.
•
Vibration feedback: Vibrate the tablet when
the unlock pattern is entered incorrectly.
Pattern, PIN, Password, and Fingerprint only
•
Lock automatically: Set a time-out for the
lock screen.
•
Lock instantly with power key: Instantly lock
the device after pressing the power key.
All screen lock types
•
Clock widget options: Set the size of the
Clock widget that is displayed on your Home
screens, and whether to show the date.
•
Owner Information: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
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Multi Window Settings
Settings
Multi Window Settings
Turn on the Multi window feature.
To activate Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Multi window.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Multi window. The following
option is available:
•
Open in Multi window view: Automatically
open content in a Multi window view when an
application is open in full screen view, if the
applications support Multi window.
For more information, see Multi Window.
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Notification Panel
Settings
Notification Panel
Customize which Quicksetting
buttons appear on the
Notification panel.
You can also customize
which apps appear on the
Recommended applications
menu on the Notification panel
when you perform certain
actions, such as plugging in
earphones.
To access Notification panel settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device > Notification panel.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
View all >
Edit.
The following options are available:
•
Brightness adjustment: Adjust the screen
brightness from the Notification panel.
•
Recommended apps: Show selected apps
on the Notification panel after certain actions,
such as connecting earphones. Tap On/Off to
turn the feature on.
To customize which quick setting buttons appear at
the top of the Notification panel:
► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them.
To use the default layout:
► Tap
Reset.
For more information, see Notification Panel.
Recommended Apps
When you perform certain actions, such as plugging
in earphones, the Notification panel can display
shortcuts to your favorite related apps, such as
MusicPlayer or Google Play Music.
To customize which shortcuts appear on the
Recommended apps menu:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Notification panel > Recommended apps.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Tap
Edit and choose which apps to display
on the Notification panel when you insert
earphones or dock your device.
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Toolbox
Settings
Toolbox
The Toolbox is a floating
shortcut menu that displays on
every screen, giving you quick
access to your favorite apps.
To enable the Toolbox feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Toolbox.
3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.
•
When activated, Toolbox is displayed on
the screen.
To customize the Toolbox applications:
1. From the active Toolbox screen, tap Edit to
select which apps to include in the Toolbox.
•
Some default apps are selected.
2. Tap Done when you a finished making your
selections.
Note: A maximum of five apps can be selected at
one time. Just uncheck and reselect to customize the
Toolbox to your needs.
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Motions
Settings
Motions
Control certain device actions
by touching the screen with the
palm of your hand or turning
over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Motions.
3. Tap an option, and then tap On/Off to enable
each of the following:
•
Mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the
screen or turning over thedevice.
•
Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the current screen by swiping the side of your
hand across the screen. The screenshot is
saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots
folder in the Gallery app.
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Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
•
Switch access: Use this option to control your
device using configurable key combinations.
Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. Tap
Settings for more options.
•
TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind
and low-vision users. Tap On/Off to turn the
feature on. TapSettings for more options.
-
TalkBack can collect all of the text you
enter, except passwords, including personal
data and credit card numbers. It may also
log your user interface interactions with the
device.
•
Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy. TalkBack must be enabled in
order to configure this option.
•
Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack
must be enabled in order to configure this
option.
•
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords. TalkBack must
be enabled in order to configure this option.
•
Font size: Set the font size.
•
High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with
the background.
•
Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
•
Notification reminder: Play a beep at
set intervals to remind you of any unread
notifications.
•
Negative colors: Reverse the display of
screen colors from white text on a black
background to black text on a white
background.
•
Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.
•
Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
to turn the feature on.
•
Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options. For more information,
see Text-to-Speech Options.
Hearing
•
Flash notification: Set your camera light to
blink whenever you receive a notification.
•
Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.
•
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available.
•
Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
•
Sound balance: Use the slider to set the left
and right balance when using a stereo device.
•
Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
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Accessibility
Settings
Dexterity and interaction
•
Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
•
Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
•
Interaction control: Block areas of the screen
from touch interaction. Disable auto screen
rotation and hard key functions. Only show
application notifications in the Notification
panel and the Status bar.
More settings
•
Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home key quickly
three times in succession.
•
Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms
and calendar events with a single tap.
•
Manage accessibility: Import and export your
accessibility settings, or share them with other
devices.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
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Users
Settings
Users
Share this tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.
•
Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and
settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings like
Wi-Fi, which affects everyone.
•
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to
apps and content.
Set Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap
Add user orprofile and follow the
instructions to set up a new user or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
To delete a user or profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap
Delete user next to a User profile.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user
account from the device entirely. This includes the
user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any
other local accounts associated with the user.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users and
tap a profile.
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap
Manage
users and tap a profile.
Change User Account
Nicknames andPhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their
personal Contact entry (listed under Me at the
top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID
andname.
To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.
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Private Mode
Settings
Private Mode
Hide personal content from
being accessed by anyone else
using your device.
Private mode is only available for
certain applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password,
or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.
Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up
Private mode.
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Finger Scanner
Settings
Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an
alternative to entering passwords
in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint
to verify your identity when
logging in to your Samsung
account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to three fingerprints. A
password is also set up as an alternative to your
fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager.
•
If no fingerprints are registered, you are
prompted to scan your fingerprint. Follow the
prompts to complete setup.
•
To register a fingerprint, tap Add and follow
the instructions to register a fingerprint and
password.
Rename a Fingerprint
To rename a fingerprint:
► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then
tap Rename.
Delete a Fingerprint
To delete a fingerprint:
► Touch and hold the fingerprint, and then
tap Delete.
Change Your Backup Password
To change the backup password:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Finger Scanner > Change backup
password.
3. Scan your fingerprint.
4. Enter a new backup password.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other
accounts accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Device.
2. Tap Finger Scanner for the following options:
•
Screen lock: Change your Screen lock
and access Screen lock settings. For more
information, see Set a Screen Lock.
•
Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.
•
Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
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Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
Set up an existing account on your device or create
a new account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
Ensure that the information on your device is
updated with any information that changes in your
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
•
Tap Sync all to synchronize all accounts of
this type.
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More options > Sync now to synchronize
the account.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,
you can configure common settings for all accounts
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary
between account types and service providers. Contact
your service provider for more information on your
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account, and then tap
More options >
Removeaccount.
4. At the prompt, tap Remove account.
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Cloud Settings
Settings
Cloud Settings
Back up your personal data
using your Samsung Account or
Dropbox.
Using Your Samsung Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
•
Tap Add Samsung account, If you have not
signed in to your Samsungaccount.
•
Tap your account to configure settings.
•
Tap Backup to manage your back up and
restore options.
•
Tap Restore to retrieve data from your
Samsung account.
Using Your Dropbox Account
For more information about Dropbox,
visitdropbox.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync
settings and backup options.
•
Tap Link Dropbox account, If you have not
signed in to your Dropbox account.
•
Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.
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Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account or Google servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
•
Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
•
Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
•
Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Personal Data
Restore your device to its default settings.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults,
erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from
the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on
an external SD card is not affected.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.
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Language and Input
Settings
Language and Input
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
Language
2. Tap Language and input.
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for the following
options:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings
> General.
•
Select input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the space bar
sideways.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
•
Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct
common typing mistakes to improve input.
Default Keyboard
-
Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and
can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries.
Select your default keyboard or input method.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input > Default.
3. Select a keyboard.
-
Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
•
Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see
character previews while typing.
•
More settings: Reset all keyboard settings.
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Language and Input
Settings
Swype
Configure options for using the Swype keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Swype for the following options:
•
Settings: Configure basic options.
•
Themes: Change the keyboard layout.
•
My Words: Manage your personal dictionary,
new word updates, as well as how Swype can
learn from your writing style in various apps.
•
Languages: Set the current language.
Additional languages can be downloaded.
•
Gestures: Learn about using Swype gestures.
•
Help: View information on using Swype.
Google Voice Typing
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google voice typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for the following
options:
•
Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
•
“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google
search whenever you say “OK Google”.
•
Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
•
Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
•
Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
•
Block offensive words: Hide recognized
offensive voice results.
•
Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset (not included), if one is
connected.
Text-to-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such as
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for the following settings:
•
Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google text-to-speech engine.
Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for
options.
•
Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
•
Listen to an example: Play a sample of
speech synthesis (available if voice data is
installed).
•
Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Pointer speed, and then drag the slider to
the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
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Date and Time
Settings
Date and Time
By default, your device receives
date and time information from
the wireless network.
When you are outside network
coverage, you may want to
set date and time information
manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Date and time.
The following options are available:
•
Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network. When
Automatic date and time is disabled, the
following options are available:
-
Set date: Enter the current date.
-
Set time: Enter the current time.
•
Automatic time zone: Receive time zone
information from the wireless network. When
Automatic time zone is disabled, the following
option is available:
-
Select time zone: Choose your preferred
time zone.
•
Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
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Accessories
Settings
Accessories
Configure options when
using HDMI audio devices
(notincluded), or a book cover
(not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Accessories for options:
HDMI
•
Audio output: Select a sound output format to
use when connecting your device to optional
HDMI devices (not included). Some devices
may not support the surround sound setting.
Book cover
•
Automatic unlock: Flip the cover open
to unlock the screen when secure lock is
turnedoff.
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Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Battery for options:
•
Percentage on status bar: Display the battery
charge percentage next to the battery icon on
the Status bar.
•
Battery chart: The battery level is displayed
as a percentage. The amount of time the
battery has been used is also displayed. Tap
the Battery chart to view History details.
3. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
•
Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to
optimize their individual battery usage.
•
Refresh: Update the listing.
Apps and System Usage
Battery usage is displayed in percentages per
application and system process.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Battery, and then tap Screen, Android
System, Android OS, or an app to view how they
are affecting battery use.
3. Tap
Moreoptions > Refresh to update the
listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
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Power Saving
Settings
Power Saving
Conserve battery power by
automatically adjusting the
screen brightness, limiting the
performance of the CPU, and
other power reduction activities.
Ultra power saving mode saves
even more battery power by
using a grayscale theme on the
Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Power saving.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on the following features:
•
Power saving mode: Save battery power by
limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.
•
Ultra power saving mode: Save battery
power by applying a simplified grayscale
theme to your Home screen and limiting the
number of usable apps.
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Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory and
usage. Mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is
installed. Device storage used out of the total
space available is displayed.
The amounts of memory used are further divided
into:
•
Total space: The total space in your device’s
memory.
•
Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.
•
System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
•
Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.
•
Other: The space used by app data,
downloaded files, and Android system files.
•
Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content
stored on your device.
To increase available memory:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is
installed.
4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for
allapps.
5. Tap Delete to confirm.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed in the Storage setting.
Note: The Portable storage option only appears when
an optional memory card is installed.
Install a Memory Card
You can use a microSD or microSDHC card
(notincluded) to add more memory space to your
device.
For more information, see
Install an Optional Memory Card.
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you
need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Mount.
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Storage
Settings
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Unmount.
4. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
5. Gently press inward on the memory card so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the
card out.
6. Close the memory card slot cover.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card (not included),
you should back up your music and photo files that
are stored on the card because formatting the SD
card deletes all of the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and
then tap Format and follow the prompts.
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Security
Settings
Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play apps.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encryption
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Encrypt device: Encrypt all data on your
device.
•
Encrypt SD card: Encrypt data on a memory
card (not included).
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security.
3. Under Find My Mobile, the following options are
available:
•
Remote controls: Lock and erase your data
remotely if your device is lost or stolen.
•
Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile
website.
•
Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung
account to prevent anyone from reactivating
your device.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security.
3. Tap Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
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Security
Settings
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung using Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
•
Trusted credentials: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
•
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
•
Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced Security
Protect your device with these advanced security
options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.
-
To view Trust agents, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
•
Pin windows: Pin a specific app on your
device screen. Follow the prompts.
•
Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
•
Smart Lock: Set your device to stay unlocked
when you have trusted devices connected or
when it is in a trusted place. (Only available
when a secure screen lock is set.)
-
To view Smart Lock, set up a secured
screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
•
Do not disturb permission: View which apps
have permission to change the Do not disturb
settings.
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About Device
Settings
About Device
View information about your
device, including current status,
legal information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> General.
•
Download updates manually: Check for
software updates.
•
Scheduled software updates: Enable
automatic installation of available software
updates at the time of your choosing.
•
Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
•
Legal information: View legal notices
and other legal information, including your
embedded Samsung legal information.
•
Report diagnostic info: Consent to send
diagnostic and usage data about your device
to Samsung.
•
Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
•
Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
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Application Manager
Settings
Application Manager
You can download and install
new applications on your device.
Use Application manager
settings to manage your
downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.
Application Manager Options
If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether
to display them.
1.
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Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide
system (background) apps.
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App permissions: Control which apps have
permissions to use certain features of your
device.
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Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps
that can run on top of other running apps.
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Change system settings: Select which apps
can change system settings.
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Reset app preferences: Reset options that
have been changed. Existing app data is not
deleted.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applications.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. If you have disabled applications:
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Tap Menu at the top of the screen.
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Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.
4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:
Manage Apps
You can view and update information about an
application, including memory usage, default
settings, and permissions.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applications.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application. The following
options are displayed:
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Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the
application. Preloaded apps can only be
disabled.
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Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
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Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.
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Data usage: View mobile data usage.
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Permissions: View permissions granted to the
app for access to your device’s information.
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Notifications: Configure notifications from
theapp.
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Set as default: Set the app as a default for a
certain category of apps.
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Battery: View battery usage since the last full
charge.
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Memory: View memory usage.
Note: Options vary by application.
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Default Applications
Settings
Default Applications
If you have multiple applications
of the same type, such as email
apps, you can select one app to
be the default.
You can also use a simpler
Home screen that provides
an easier user experience for
first-time users.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings
> Applications.
2. Tap Default applications.
3. Tap the following to choose default apps:
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Browser app: Choose a default browser app.
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Set as default: Choose default apps for other
functions.
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Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.
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Device assistance app: Choose an app that
provides assistance for using your device.
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Application Settings
Settings
Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for
various apps are available in one
convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings
> Applications.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
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Contacts
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Email
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Gallery
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Internet
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Calendar
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S Voice
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Google Settings
Settings
Google Settings
Configure your device’s Google
settings.
Customize Google
To customize your Google settings:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings
> Applications.
2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:
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Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.
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Location: Configure your Google location
settings.
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Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect
with nearby devices.
•
Search & Now: Configure your Google search
settings and Google Now settings.
•
Security: Configure the Android Device
Manager and apps security settings.
•
Set up nearby device: Set up another device
using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Note: These options may change if you are signed in
to your Google Account.
