Samsung SM-T580NZWAXAR Galaxy Tab A User Manual

TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating

your device and keep it for future reference.

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MOBILE DEVICE.

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location depends on the device, and is usually in the

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Settings > About phone or About device or

Abouttablet > Legal information > Samsung legal

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Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,

inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade

secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and

related documentation and other works of authorship.

You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights

secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you

agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)

modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,

decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create

source code from the software. No title to or ownership

in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All

applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall

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Open Source Software

Some software components of this product, including

but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,

incorporate source code covered under GNU General

Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public

License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and

other open source licenses. To obtain the source code

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of Liability

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this Product as sold, including the hardware and

software components as created and packaged for

sale. If the user changes these parameters through

a unique modication, Samsung will not be held

responsible for damages or issues that result from

these end-user changes.

Except as set forth in the Standard Limited Warranty

that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes

the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express

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merchantability of the product or its tness for

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performance of the product;

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of any law, rule, specication or contract

pertaining thereto.

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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be

construed to create an express or implied warranty

of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.

In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any

damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or

use of the product or arising from the breach of the

express warranty, including incidental, special or

consequential damages, or loss of anticipated prots

or benets.

Modication of Software

Samsung is not liable for performance issues or

incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry

settings, or your modication of Operating System

(OS) software.

Using custom OS software may cause your device and

applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not

permit users to download certain software, such as

custom OS.

Samsung Knox

Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is

a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with

enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be

required. For more information about Knox, please refer

to: samsung.com/us/knox

Restricting Children’s Access to

YourMobile Device

Your mobile device is not a toy. Do not allow children

under the age of 3 to play with it because they could

hurt themselves or others or damage the device. If

parents choose to allow children 3 or older to use the

device, they should make sure that there is adequate

supervision of children while using the device to guard

against damage to the device and use of services that

may increase wireless or other charges.

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WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD

- Small parts.

Not for children under 3 years.

Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and MultiWindow are all

trademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.

Other marks are the property of their

respectiveowners.

Parental control settings should be enabled to ensure

that children do not have access to services or content

not approved by the parent. Routinely check this device

to ensure it is working properly and is safe for children

to use.

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Some multimedia (audio/video) les contain Digital

Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you

have the right to use the les. Preloaded apps on your

device may not be compatible with DRM-protected

les.

Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device

may vary.

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is

less than the specied capacity because the operating

system and default applications occupy part of the

memory. The available capacity may change when you

upgrade the device.

Please check with your service provider to verify

qualifying services/features.

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Getting Started...............................1

Front View .....................................2

Back View......................................3

Assemble Your Device ..........................4

Set Up Your Device .............................7

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .................9

Know Your Device ...........................11

Home Screen..................................12

Customize the Home Screen....................13

Status Bar ....................................17

Navigation ...................................19

Table of Contents

Notification Panel .............................21

Multi Window ................................ 23

Enter Text.................................... 25

Applications ................................28

Apps List .................................... 29

Google Apps ................................. 33

Additional Apps .............................. 36

Calculator.................................... 38

Calendar..................................... 39

Camera and Video ............................ 42

Clock ........................................ 47

Contacts ..................................... 50

Email........................................ 57

Galaxy Apps...................................61

Gallery ...................................... 62

Internet ......................................67

Memo ........................................71

My Files ..................................... 73

Settings ..................................... 75

How to Use Settings ...........................76

Connections ..................................77

Sound .......................................88

Notifications ................................. 92

Display ...................................... 93

Wallpaper.................................... 96

Advanced Features ........................... 97

Device Maintenance

.......................... 99

Applications Settings ........................ 104

Lock Screen and Security..................... 106

Cloud and Accounts...........................112

GoogleSettings ..............................118

Accessibility .................................119

General Management.........................122

Software Update ............................ 130

About Tablet .................................131

Table of Contents vii

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device

hardware, assemblyprocedures,

and how to get started usingyour

new device.

Front View

1. Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record videos

of yourself.

2. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on

or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the

screen.

3. Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s

sounds and audio playback.

4. Back: Return to the previous screen or close a dialog

box, menu, or keyboard.

5. Home key: Return to the Home screen.

6. Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and

hold for Multiwindow

™

7. Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects

near the device.

Getting Started 2 Front View

Back View

1. Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not

included).

2. Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

3. Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments

when taking a photo or recording video.

4. Speakers: Play music and other sounds.

5. Memory card tray: Install an optional memory

card (notincluded) for storage of files. For more

information, see “Install an Optional Memory Card” on

page4.

6. Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

commands.

7. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

USBcharger (included) and other optional

accessories (not included).

Getting Started 3 Back View

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Install an Optional Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD

™

memory card

(notincluded) to add more memory space to your

device.

Warning: Small components such as Memory cards can

pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling

these cards to avoid damaging them.

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.

Getting Started 4 Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard

Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB

cable) is included with the device for charging the

battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the

device while charging.

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/

Accessory port.

Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved

by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for

your device to maximize battery life. Using other

accessories may void your warranty and may cause

damage.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and

then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and

remove the USB cable from the device when

charging is complete.

Getting Started 5 Assemble Your Device

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 to display a percentage value.

Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea

of the remaining charge on the battery. For more

information, see “Battery” on page100.

Getting Started 6 Assemble Your Device

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.

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 Volume down key and the

Power key at the same time for morethan seven

seconds.

Initial Set Up

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome

screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of

setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,

connect to a Wi-Fi

network, set up accounts, choose

location services, learn about your device’s features,

and more.

Getting Started 7 Set Up Your Device

Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and

descriptions of items on the screen to improve

accessibility. To enable or disable Voice Assistant

during setup, press 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” on page106.

To unlock the device:

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag

your finger across the screen.

Getting Started 8 Set Up Your Device

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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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google

™

Account to fully

utilize its Android

™

features, including Gmail

™

and the

Google Play

™

store.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set

up your existing Google Account or create a new

GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Google

Account on your device at any time, use Accounts

settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.

3. Tap Addaccount > Google.

Getting Started 9 Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,

Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset

Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using

your device if it is reset to factory settings without your

permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen

and a factory data reset is performed, only someone

with your Google Account username and password can

use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory

data reset if you do not have your Google Account

username and password. For more information, see

“Factory Data Reset” on page128.

Caution: Before shipping your device back to Samsung

or taking it to your nearest Samsung-authorized service

center, you should remove your Google Account before

resetting the device back to factory settings. For more

information, visit samsung.com/us/support/frp.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically

activates the Factory Reset Protection security feature.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the

device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts > Google.

•

If you have more than one Google Account set

up on your device, tap the Google Account you

want to remove.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account. Confirm

when prompted.

Getting Started 10 Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of

your mobile device, including the

screens and icons, as well as how to

navigate the device and enter text

using the keyboard.

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Home Screen

1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and

notification icons (left). For more information, see

“Status Bar” on page17.

2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your

applications.

4. Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on

all Home screens.

5. Home screen indicator: Indicates which Homescreen

is currently visible.

6. App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.

7. Widget: Runs as a simple application extension (nota

shortcut) on a Homescreen.

Know Your Device 12 Home Screen

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Customize the Home Screen

Manage your Home screen, use wallpapers, add widgets, and change the

screen grid dimensions.

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 Remove.

•

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

Main Home screen at the top of a screen.

This screen is displayed when you press the

Home key.

•

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a

screen, and then drag it to a newposition.

•

Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the

screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. To

enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at the

top of the screen.

Know Your Device 13 Customize the Home Screen

Wallpapers

Set visual themes for all system screens and icons

on your device. Change the look of the Home and

Lockscreens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite

picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page96.

Widgets

Widgets are simple application extensions that

run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of

widgets, including links to a specific contact,

Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and

manyothers.

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 Homescreen,

and then release it.

Remove a Widget

You can remove a widget that you added to a Home

screen. Removing a widget does not delete the widget,

itjust removes the widget from the Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to

releaseit.

2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.

Know Your Device 14 Customize the Home Screen

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any

Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

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. Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it

just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove shortcut and

releaseit.

Move a Shortcut

You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to

another.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Move apps and

releaseit.

3. Swipe to a new Home screen.

4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available

location, or drag it to a specific location and

releaseit.

Know Your Device 15 Customize the Home Screen

Folders

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app

shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut

until it is highlighted.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder.

•

Palette: Change the color.

•

Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps

to select them, and then tapAdd.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

•

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can remove a folder that you added to a

Homescreen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Delete and release it.

Know Your Device 16 Customize the Home Screen

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: Mute mode:

Battery low: Wi-Fi active:

Battery charging: Wi-Fi available:

Battery is fully charged. Mute mode is enabled.

Battery is low. Wi-Fi is active.

Battery is charging. A Wi-Fi network is available.

Know Your Device 17 Status Bar

Notification Icons

New email:

New Gmail:

File download in progress:

File upload in progress:

GPS active:

App updates available:

App updates complete:

New email has arrived.

New Gmail has arrived.

Download of a file

or app is in progress.

File is being

uploaded or sent.

Location service (GPS) is active

and acquiring a signal.

App updates are

available from the Google Play store.

App installation or

updates are complete.

Know Your Device 18 Status Bar

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Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.

Touchscreen Navigation

Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light

touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus.

Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch

screen may damage the tempered glass surface and

void the warranty.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

•

Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

•

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 Homescreens

or menu options.

Know Your Device 19 Navigation



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

Homescreen.

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or

spread by moving your fingers apart.

•

Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture

or a webpage.

•

Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while

viewing a picture or a web page.

Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform

common actions.

•

Moreoptions: Tap to view more menu options for

a screen. 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 .

( )

•

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 selectall.

•

Menu: Tap to view available options for the field.

Know Your Device 20 Navigation

Notification Panel

1. Users: Select and change the user profile.

2. Settings: Display the Settings screen.

3. View all: See all available Quicksettings, adjust

screen brightness, and more.

4. Clear all: Clear all notifications.

5. Block notifications: Enable or disable notifications

from each app. For more information, see

“Notifications” on page92.

6. Notification card: View details about a notification.

7. Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature.

Know Your Device 21 Notification Panel



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 all.

3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap

Back to close the Notification panel.

Quick Settings

In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also

provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi,

allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.

To view additional Quick settings:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the

Notificationpanel.

2. Drag View all downward.

•

Tap a setting to turn it on or off.

•

Tap More options to edit Quick settings or to

change the button layout.

3. Drag View all upward to close the

Quicksettings.

Know Your Device 22 Notification Panel

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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window Controls

Tap Window controls in the middle of the windowborder for

options.

Switch windows:

Open in pop-up view:

Close app:

Switch locations between Multiwindow apps.

Open the selected app in a pop-up

window.

Close the selected app.

Know Your Device 23 Multi Window



Use MultiWindow

Apps that support Multiwindow display together on

a split screen. You can switch between the apps and

adjust the size of their display on the screen.

1. Tap Recent apps.

•

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 to add it to the split screenview.

Know Your Device 24 Multi Window

Enter Text

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

Use the SamsungKeyboard

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Available options

depend on the app in use. Notall options are available

for all apps.

Options

Special Keys

Symbol:

Control:

Voice input:

Handwriting:

Clipboard:

Tap to insert symbols.

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:

Enter text using Google Voice

™

typing.

Use your handwriting to enter

text.

Access the clipboard.

Know Your Device 25 Enter Text



Special Keys

Emoticon:

Keyboard types:

Keyboard settings:

Insert an emoticon at the

cursorposition.

Change the layout of the

keyboard.

Access keyboard

settings.

Predictive Text

Predictive text suggests words that match your text

entries, and can automatically complete common

words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing

style from your contacts, messages, email, and

social networking sites — improving the accuracy of

predicting text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung keyboard:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language andinput>

On-screen keyboard > Samsung keyboard

foroptions.

For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on

page123.

Know Your Device 26 Enter Text



Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Settings

Delete text

To enable Google voice typing:

1. Tap

Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

•

You may need to touch and hold Options (leftof

the Space bar) to find it.

2. Speak your text.

To download additional languages for use with

Googlevoice typing:

► Tap Settings > Languages.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input>

On-screen keyboard > Google voice typing

foroptions.

For more information, see “Google Voice Typing” on

page124.

Know Your Device 27 Enter Text

Applications

Learn how to change the way

apps are displayed, organize

apps into folders, and uninstall

or disable apps.

Apps List

The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. 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” on page15.

Access Apps

You can access and launch all applications from the

Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

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To return to the main Home screen, press the

Home key.

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

Play Store: Download new apps from the

GooglePlay store. Visit

•

play.google.com/store/apps

tolearn more.

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Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung

apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.

Visitsamsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps

tolearn more.

Applications 29 Apps List

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Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and

install.

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Some preloaded apps can only be disabled, not

uninstalled.

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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 > Edit. Apps that

can be uninstalled or disabled display

Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.

3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts

to either uninstall or disable the app.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To enable apps after disabling them:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you

want to enable.

4. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the

Appslist.

Search for Apps

To locate an app in your Apps list:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Search for apps.

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Enter a word or words in the Search for apps

field. As you type, apps that match are displayed

on the screen.

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Tap an entry to launch that app.

Applications 30 Apps List

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.

2. Tap More options > Edit.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then

drag it to a new location.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To alphabetize your apps:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Sort > Alphabetical order.

Use Folders to Organize Apps

You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an

Appslist screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Edit.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on

top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted.

4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

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Enter folder name: Name the folder.

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Palette: Change the folder color.

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Add: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps

to select them, and then tapAdd.

5. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

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To add more apps, touch and hold an app

shortcut and drag it to the folder.

6. Tap Done when finished.

Applications 31 Apps List

To launch apps in a folder:

► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to

launchit.

To delete a folder:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap More options > Edit.

3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap

Removefolder. Confirm when prompted.

4. Tap Done when finished.

To add a folder to a Home screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Homescreen,

and then release it.

Applications 32 Apps List

Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.

Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com

to learn more.

Chrome

Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs,

bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to

your mobile device.

Visit support.google.com/chrome to learn more about

Chrome

™

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share your GoogleDocs

™

andfiles.

Visit support.google.com/drive to learn more about

GoogleDrive

™

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based

email service.

Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and

contents of your device.

Hangouts

Meet friends and family online, share photos, host

video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.

Visit support.google.com/hangouts to learn more.

Applications 33 Google Apps

Maps

Find your current location and get directions and other

location-based information.

Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more.

You must enable location services to use

GoogleMaps

™

. For more information, see

“Location” on page84.

Photos

Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your

Google Account.

Visit support.google.com/photos to learn more about

GooglePhotos

™

Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google

Play. You can stream them instantly or download them

for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet.

You can also view videos saved on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learnmore.

Play Music

Play music and audio files on your device.

Visit support.google.com/music to learn more.

PlayStore

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books,

magazines, and games in Google Play store.

Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.

Applications 34 Google Apps

YouTube

View and upload YouTube

™

videos right from your

device.

Visit support.google.com/youtube to learn more.

Applications 35 Google Apps

Additional Apps

There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on

your device.

CNN for Samsung

Stay informed on the latest news from around the

world, follow up-to-the-minute breaking news, catch

up on your favorite shows, and watch live video in one

place.

Excel

View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device.

You can unlock the full Excel

experience with an

Office365

™

subscription.

Kids Mode

Create a child-friendly environment on your device. The

following apps are available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera,

Music. All content available to the child is controlled in

the Parental Controls section.

OneDrive

Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more

in your free online OneDrive

account, which you can

then access from your personal computer, tablet, or

phone.

Applications 36 Additional Apps

OneNote

Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes.

Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote

notebooks using OneDrive.

PowerPoint

View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You

can unlock the full PowerPoint

experience with an

Office 365 subscription.

Samsung Kids

Samsung Kids is a monthly paid service which provides

easy access to age-appropriate activities while also

using parental security features. The Samsung Kids

subscription requires a Samsung Account and a Wi-Fi

connection in order to download and access Kids Mode

content.

Samsung+

Get live help, discover new features, and unlock

promotions for your Samsung device.

Skype

Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages

to anyone around the world.

Texture

brings the world’s greatest magazines to life

on your digital device.

Word

View, create, and edit documents on your device. You

can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365

subscription.

Applications 37 Additional Apps

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Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

Basic Operation

You can use your calculator to perform basic

operations.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator.

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.

4. Enter the next number.

5. Tap 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 Clearhistory.

Scientific Calculator

The Calculator app provides advanced arithmetic

functions.

Applications 38 Calculator

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Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Calendar View

To choose a calendar view:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap View, and then tap one of the following:

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Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

Swipe across the screen to display another year.

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Month: Display the current month. Swipe across

the screen to display another month. Events and

tasks are also displayed.

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Week: Display the current week. Swipe across

the screen to display another week.

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Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe

across the screen to display another day.

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Tasks: Display all tasks.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

Create an Event

You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap Create event to add an event.

3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.

Applications 39 Calendar

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Share an Event

You can share events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap an event to open it.

3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the

prompts.

Delete an Event

You can delete events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap an event to open it.

3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

Create a Task

You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are

items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on

a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is

removed once you mark the task as complete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap View > Tasks.

3. Tap Create task to add a task.

4. Enter details for the task, and then tap Save.

Applications 40 Calendar

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Delete a Task

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the

day, or tap View > Tasks.

3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as

complete and remove it from the calendar.

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To delete a task, tap the task to open it, and then

tap Delete. Confirm when prompted.

Calendar Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated

with using the Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Applications 41 Calendar

Camera and Video

1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for

gentler images.

2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos.

3. Take a picture: Take a picture.

4. Record video: Record a video.

5. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to change

the shooting mode or left to add an effects filter.

6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front

cameras.

7. Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash.

8. Settings: Configure other camera settings.

Applications 42 Camera and Video

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To add a shooting mode, swipe to the right and

select a mode.

Take Pictures

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera.

If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can

be stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures

and videos are saved to your tablet’s memory.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose

your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.

While composing your picture, use the available

options or these gestures:

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To zoom in or out, touch the screen with two

fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen.

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To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you

tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.

Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the

brightness.

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To add an effects filter, swipe to the left and tap

a filter to apply it to the screen.

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To quickly switch between the front and rear

cameras, swipe the screen up or down.

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To add a camera setting, tap a Quick settings

icon or Settings.

3. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.

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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.

Applications 43 Camera and Video

More options: See more options for the

camera modes.

Shooting Mode

Several visual effects are available. Some modes are

not available when taking self-portraits.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe to the right for the Mode options. Each

section indicates which camera (front or rear) the

modes are available for.

Rear camera

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Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the

surroundings and determine the ideal mode for

the picture.

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Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,

exposure value, white balance, and color tone

while taking pictures.

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Panorama: Create a linear image by taking

pictures in either a horizontal or vertical

direction.

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Continuous shot: Use this to take photos

continuously, four photos per second.

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HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity

and color depth features of the device to

produce a brighter and richer picture.

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Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened faces

for gentler images.

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Sports: Take fast action photos.

Front camera only

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Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various

effects, such as an airbrushed effect.

Both cameras

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Night: Take brighter, clearer pictures in low light

without flash.

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Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding

background sounds for a few seconds.

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Applications 44 Camera and Video

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Camera Settings

You can adjust your camera’s settings using the

icons on the main camera screen and the full camera

settings menu.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Tap Settings to configure settings for the

Camera. Available options vary depending on the

camera or recording mode used.

Rear camera

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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution

pictures take up more memory.

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Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution

videos take up more memory.

Front camera

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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution

pictures take up more memory.

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Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution

videos take up more memory.

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Save pictures as previewed: Save the

self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the

camera screen, not as flipped images.

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Ways to take pictures:

Tap to take pictures: Tap the screen to take

selfies easily.

Gesture control: Hold your hand out with

your palm facing the camera to have your

picture taken after a few seconds.

Applications 45 Camera and Video

Common

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Volume key function: Use the Volume key to

take pictures, record video, zoom, or control

system volume.

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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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Full screen view (16:9): Preview pictures and

videos using the full screen.

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Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help

composition when selecting subjects.

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Location tags: Attach, embed, and store

geographical location data within each picture

and video.

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Review pictures: View pictures immediately

after you take them.

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Storage location: Select the memory location

for storage. This option only appears if an

optional memory card (not included) is installed.

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Floating Camera button: Add an extra Camera

button that you can move anywhere on the

screen in Auto and Selfie modes.

Applications 46 Camera and Video

Clock

The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

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Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

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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.

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Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

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Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event

based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,

and seconds).

Alarm

Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

Create an Alarm

Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or

recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be

notified.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Add alarm.

3. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

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Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

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Time: Set a time for the alarm.

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Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.

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Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

Applications 47 Clock

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Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat

values for the alarm while snoozing.

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Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to

play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the

volume of the alarm.

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Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the

alarm rings.

4. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

You can delete an alarm that you have created.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under Alarm), and

then touch and hold it to select it.

3. Tap Delete.

World Clock

The World clock lets you keep track of the current time

in multiple cities around the globe.

To list a city on the World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Clock.

2. Tap Worldclock.

3. Tap Add city.

4. Tap a city, or tap Search for more cities.

5. Tap Add to add the city to your World clock.

To remove a city

from the World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Worldclock.

3. Find the city to remove, and then touch and hold it

to select it.

4. Tap Delete.

Applications 48 Clock

Stopwatch Timer

The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a

hundredth of a second.

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to

99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: 2. Tap Timer.

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Start: Begin timing. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes,

and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.

Thefollowing options are available:

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Stop: Stop timing.

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Lap: Keep track of lap times.

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Start: Begin the Timer.

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Resume: Continue timing after stopping

theclock.

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Pause: Pause the Timer.

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Resume: Resume the Timer.

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Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

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Cancel: Stop the Timer.

Applications 49 Clock

Manage Contacts

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Contacts

Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be

synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts.

For more information on connecting with and

managing your accounts through your device,

see

Find a Contact

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one

by name.

“Accounts” on page113.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to

find contacts that match.

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app.

To access your Contacts list:

– or –

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

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.

Applications 50 Contacts

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Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields

to enter information.

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Choose a storage account for the contact.

Youcan store the contact on the device, your

SIM card, or sync it with an account.

•

Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to the

new contact.

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Enter a name and other contact information.

Tap Add to enter additional entries.

Tap Remove to remove an entry.

Tap View more for additional fields.

Tap the label to the right of an entry to

choose a label for the field (for example,

Home or Work).

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 a contact, and then tap Edit.

3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete

information.

4. Tap Save.

Applications 51 Contacts

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Share a Contact

To link contacts:

You can share a contact using Bluetooth

or Wi-Fi

Direct, attach it to a mes

sage, or save it to a storage

location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Co

ntacts.

2. Tap a contact.

3. Tap More options > Link contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

4. Tap contacts to choose them.

2. Tap a contact, and then tap Share.

5. Tap Link.

3. Tap either vCard file (VCF) or Text.

To unlink contacts:

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

Link or Unlink Contacts

2. Tap a contact.

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.

3. Tap More options > Manage linked contacts.

4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them

from the main contact.

Applications 52 Contacts

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Mark Contacts as Favorites Delete Contacts

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are grouped

together for easy access.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple

contacts to delete.

To mark contacts as Favorites: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.

2. Tap a contact.

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You can also tap other contacts or tap the All

checkbox at the top of the screen to select all

contacts.

3. Tap Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).

To remove contacts from Favorites:

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap a contact.

3. Tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).

Applications 53 Contacts

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Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts.

Create a Group

You can create your own contact groups.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Groups.

3. Tap Create, and then tap fields to enter information

about the group.

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Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

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Add member: Select contacts to add to the new

group, and then tap Done.

4. Tap Save.

Add or Remove Group Contacts

You can add more contacts to a group, or remove

contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit.

•

To add a contact, tap Add member, and then tap

the contacts you want to add. When finished,

tapDone.

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To remove a contact, tap Remove next to a

contact.

4. Tap Save.

Applications 54 Contacts

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Rename a Group

You can rename a contact group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.

4. Tap Save.

Send an Email to a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More options > Send email.

4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the Allcheckbox

at the top of the screen to selectall, and then

tapDone.

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Only group members that have an email address

in their records are displayed.

5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts.

6. Type your message and tap Send.

Delete a Group

To delete a group:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap the

group to delete.

3. Tap More options > Delete.

4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap

Group and members to delete the group and the

contacts in the groups.

Applications 55 Contacts

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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 and follow the prompts.

Applications 56 Contacts

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Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app.

To access Email:

To configure another Email account:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.

2. Tap Mailbox > Settings > Add account.

Configure Email Accounts

3. Enter your email address and password.

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a

fewsteps.

•

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

amsung folder> Email.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.

Applications 57 Email

View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or

you can view email accounts individually.

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

•

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

2. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to

choose a different view:

•

Tap Search to search for key words in your

emailinbox.

•

[Account name]: View email for only one email

account.

•

Tap Edit for additional message options.

•

Tap Sort by to customize how messages display.

•

All accounts: View all email in a

combinedinbox.

Applications 58 Email

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Create and Send an Email

This section describes how to create and send an email

using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.

2. Tap Compose new email.

3. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or

tap Add from Contacts to select recipients from

Contacts, Groups, or Recents.

•

If manually entering recipients, enter additional

recipients by separating each entry with a

semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at

any time before the message is sent.

•

If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap

the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap

Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients

field.

•

Tap Show additional fields to add Cc and

Bcc fields.

4. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text.

•

Tap Attach to add files, images, audio, and more

to your email.

•

Tap More options for additional email options.

5. Review your message and tap Send.

Remove Email Accounts

To remove an email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > Email.

2. Tap Mailbox > Settings.

3. Tap the account you want to remove.

4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

Applications 59 Email

Email Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated

with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Tap Mailbox > Settings.

•

Under General, tap an option, and then follow

the prompts.

•

Tap an account to configure specific settings for

only that account.

Applications 60 Email

 

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.

A Samsung account is required to purchase and

download apps.

To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsung folder > GalaxyApps.

Applications 61 Galaxy Apps

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Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

Some functions described in this section are only

available if there are pictures or videos in the Gallery.

View Pictures and Videos

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When

another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download

folder is automatically created to contain the picture.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap Pictures, Albums, or Stories to choose the way

items are displayed.

•

In Albums view, you can create albums to

organize your pictures. Tap Albums, and then

tap More options > Create album.

3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a

picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or

folder and then tap a picture or video.

•

When viewing a picture or video, you can swipe

left or right to view the next or previous picture

or video.

Zoom In or Out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on

a picture:

•

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.

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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 Edit.

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 Save to save the video.

Edit Pictures

You can edit pictures stored on your device.

► While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see

the following options:

•

Share: Send the picture to your contacts by

email, social media, cloud accounts, or other

methods.

•

Edit: View and use the editing tools.

•

Delete: Delete the picture from your device.

•

Favorite: Mark the picture as a favorite, and

then access it form the Favorites view.

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More options:

Details: View and edit information about the

picture, including the date created, location,

and properties.

Rotate left: Rotate the picture

counter-clockwise.

Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.

Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the

pictures and videos in the current folder.

Set as contact picture: Set the picture as the

photo for a contact.

Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as a

wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.

Print: Send the picture to your connected

printer.

Share Pictures and Videos

You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. In pictures, albums, or stories, tap More options>

Share, select pictures and videos, and then tap

Share to send them to others or share them with

social network services.

– or –

While viewing a single picture, video, or story, tap

Share to send it to others or share it with social

network services.

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Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly using the

sharing panel from within any app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Direct share, and tap

On/Off to enable.

Once enabled, contacts you have shared with in the

past will appear as icons in the Share window for

eachapp.

Delete Pictures and Videos

You can delete pictures and videos stored on your

device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. Tap More options > Edit.

4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the

All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all

pictures and videos.

5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.

– or –

When viewing a single picture or video, tap

Delete.

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Take a Screenshot

Capture an image of your screen. It will automatically

create a Screenshots album in the Gallery app.

► From any screen, press and hold the Power and

Home keys.

Screenshot Options

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features.

3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

•

Smart capture: Capture an image of any

scrollable areas of the screen that are currently

hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and

crop and share the screenshot immediately.

•

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the

screen by swiping the edge of your hand across

it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the

screen.

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More options: Share, save, or bookmark a web

page, open a new secret tab, display Internet app

settings, andmore.

Internet

Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.

Access the Internet

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Samsungfolder > Internet.

Command Keys

The following commands are available:

Back or Back: Return to the previous page.

•

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

•

Add to Bookmarks: Add the current web page to

bookmarks.

•

Refresh: Refresh or reload the current webpage.

•

Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

•

Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved

pages, and history.

•

New tab: Open a new browser tab.

•

Close tab: Close a browser tab.

•

View a Web Site

To view a web site:

► Tap the address field, enter the web address, and

then tap Go on the keyboard.

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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 sametime.

To open a new tab:

► Tap New tab.

•

If all tabs are closed, tap New tab.

•

Tap a different tab to view it.

To close a tab:

► Tap Closetab.

Bookmarks

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages,

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 Add to Bookmarks.

– or –

Tap More options > Add to Bookmarks.

2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.

To open a bookmarked web page:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

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Saved Pages

Saving a web page stores the web page content on your

device so that you can access it offline.

To save the current web page:

► Tap More options > Save webpage.

To view saved web pages:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.

2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.

View History

To view a list of recently visited web pages:

► Tap Bookmarks > History.

To share a web page address with others:

► Tap More options > Share, and follow the

prompts.

Secret Mode

Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your

browser history or search history, and leave no traces

(such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs are a

darker shade than the normal tab windows.

Any downloaded files remain on your device after you

close the secret tab.

To turn on Secret mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

2. Tap More options > Turn on Secret mode.

3. Tap Set password to protect your Secret mode data

with a password.

– or –

Tap Don’t use password.

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To turn off Secret mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.

2. Tap More options > 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 options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Memo

Use Memo to write and save notes on your device.

Compose a Memo

You can create memos using the Memo app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available

options include:

•

Category: Add or change the category.

Tasks: Add tasks.

•

Image: Insert an image into the memo.

•

Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to

thememo.

•

Voice: Use your voice to insert text into

thememo.

3. Tap Save when finished.

Edit Memos

You can make edits to memos you create.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap a memo to view it.

3. Tap the content and make edits.

4. When you are finished, tap Save.

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Memo Options

3. Tap a memo, and then tap one of the following

options:

Browse Memos

You can browse memos you create.

•

Share: Send the memo to others using a variety

of sharing methods or social media.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

•

Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.

•

Delete: Delete the memo.

•

To search for a memo, tap Search.

•

More options:

Pin to Home screen: Place a shortcut to the

memo on a Home screen.

You can edit, share, or manage memos.

Print: Select a printer to print your memo.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. While browsing memos, tap More options for the

following options:

•

Edit: Select notes to delete or move.

•

Manage categories: Create and manage

categories to organize your memos.

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My Files

Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and

sound clips.

To view files in My Files:

•

Categories

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.

Images: View image files.

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders.

Audio: View audio files.

3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

Videos: View video files.

Documents: View document files.

File Groups

Installation files: View all APK files.

Files stored in the device are organized into the

following groups:

Downloads: View all apps and files that have

been downloaded to the device.

•

Recent files: View recently accessed files.

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•

Tablet

Internal storage: View folders and files located

on the device.

SD card: View folders and files located on the

optional SD card (not included).

My Files Options

Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history,

and more.

From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.

The following options are available:

Search: Search for a file or folder.

•

Grid/List: Choose a grid or list style for

viewing the category.

•

More options: Tap for the following options:

Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.

Share: Share files.

Manage storage usage: View memory

information for your device.

Create folder: Create a new folder.

Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.

Settings: View settings for the My Files app.

•

Clear history: Clear the Recent files category.

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Settings

Configure your device’s connections

and settings, addaccounts, and

customize Home screens, apps,

and features.



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 Statusbar to display the

Notification panel, andthen tap Settings.

Search for Settings

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain

setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Search.

•

Enter a word or words in the Search field. Asyou

type, settings that match are displayed on the

screen.

•

Tap an entry to go to that setting.

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Connections

Manage connections between your device and a variety of networks and

other devices.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local

Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires

access to a wireless Access Point (AP).

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

Turning Wi‑Fi on makes your device able to discover

and connect to compatible in‑range wireless APs.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to

turn Wi‑Fi onoroff.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi connection

status.

•

When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating

with a wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi active is

displayed in the Status bar.

•

If a Wi‑Fi access point is available, but your device is

not connected to it, Wi-Fi available is displayed.

It may also be displayed if there is a communication

issue with the target wireless Access Point.

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Wi-Fi Networks

To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to

turn on Wi‑Fi.

•

When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device

automatically scans for available networks and

displays them.

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

•

When you select an open network, you are

automatically connected to the network.

Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

Manually Connect to a Wi‑FiNetwork

You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network

manually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to

turn on Wi‑Fi.

3. Swipe to the bottom of the screen and tap

Addnetwork.

4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network:

•

Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi

network.

•

Security: Select a security option and enter your

password.

•

Auto reconnect: Connect to this network

automatically whenever available.

•

Show advanced options: Add advanced options

such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and

connect to your target wireless Access Point.

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Wi-Fi Options

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of

your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to

turn on Wi‑Fi.

3. Tap Advanced for options:

•

Network notification: Receive notifications

when open networks in range are detected.

•

Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi‑Fi

networks.

•

WPS push button: Set up a connection to a

WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other

equipment.

•

WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device

to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi

router or other equipment (notconfigurable).

•

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to

disconnect from Wi‑Fi.

•

Install network certificates: Install

authentication certificates.

•

Wi-Fi control history: View apps that have

turned Wi‑Fi on or off most recently.

•

MAC address: View your device’s MAC address,

which is required when connecting to some

secured networks (notconfigurable).

•

IP address: View your device’s IP address

(notconfigurable).

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Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections

using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi

network.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to

turn on Wi‑Fi.

•

Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans

for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices.

4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to

complete the connection.

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator

Statusbar 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.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology

that connects your device wirelessly to a number of

Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car

Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers,

printers, and wireless devices.

The Bluetooth communication range is approximately

30 feet.

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth

on or off.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off

to turn Bluetooth on or off.

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Bluetooth Status Indicator

Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth

connection status.

•

When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is

displayed in the Status bar.

Scan for Bluetooth Devices

When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device,

you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > 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.

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.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off

to turn on Bluetooth.

•

Make sure that the target device is discoverable

so that your device can find it. Refer to the

instructions that came with the device to find

out how to set it to discoverable mode.

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3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it

displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

•

Your device automatically tries to pair with the

target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter

the passcode supplied with the target device.

Rename a Paired Device

Once you have paired your device to another device,

you can rename the paired device to make it easier to

recognize.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off

to turn on Bluetooth.

3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired

device, and then tap Rename.

4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.

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.

2. Tap Connections > Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off

to turn on Bluetooth.

3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and

thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.

Tablet Visibility

You can make your device visible to allow other devices

to find it and share content.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Tablet visibility, and then tap

On/Off to turn on visibility.

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Data Usage

Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and

restrictions to conserve it.

Your service provider may account for data usage

differently.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Datausage for options:

•

Usage: Your total data usage is shown.

•

Wi-Fi data usage: The amount of Wi‑Fi data

usage by application is shown.

•

Restrict networks: Select Wi‑Fi networks to

prevent apps that are running in the background

from using them. Apps also warn you before

using these networks for large downloads.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Help to view help topics for

data usage.

Airplane Mode

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all

networks and turns off connectivity features, such as

Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.

While in Airplane mode, you can use other features

such as playing music, watching videos, and other

offline applications.

To enable or disable Airplane mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Airplane mode, and then tap

On/Off to enable or disable the option.

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Location

Some apps may require one or more location services

be turned on for full functionality.

Locating Method

To use any features that require location assistance,

you must enable your device’s location services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is

determined:

•

High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile

networks.

•

Battery saving: Uses Wi‑Fi and mobile networks

(no GPS).

•

Tablet only: Uses GPS only.

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for

determining your location:

•

Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan

for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when

Wi‑Fi is turned off.

•

Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and

connect to nearby devices automatically through

Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off.

Recent Location Requests

Apps that have requested your location are listed under

Recent location requests.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to

view the app’s settings.

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Location Services

Store and use your device’s most recent location data.

Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to

improve your search results based on places that you

have visited.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap an entry under Location services.

More Connection Settings

The More connection settings allow you to configure a

variety of connectivity settings foryour 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. This function uses

Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is

turned off on your device.

To enable nearby device scanning:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

Nearbydevicescanning.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature.

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Printing

Print images and documents to Samsung printers and

other compatible printers (notincluded).

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

Printing.

3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Set up and manage yourVirtual Private Networks

(VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before

setting up a VPN. For more information, see

“Set a Screen Lock” on page106.

Add a VPN

Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to

your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

VPN.

3. Tap Add VPN and follow the prompts to set up

yourVPN.

Connect to a VPN

To connect to a VPN:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

VPN.

3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap

Connect.

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Disconnect from a VPN

To disconnect from a VPN:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

VPN.

3. Tap the VPN, and then 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.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

VPN.

3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to

edit ordelete.

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.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings >

Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an

Ethernet network.

Screen Sharing

Share the screens of your devices with supported

devices using either Smart View or Screen Mirroring.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Connections > Moreconnection settings.

3. Tap Screen sharing and tap On/Off to enable this

feature.

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Sound

Configure the sound used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other

interactions.

Change the Sound Mode

You can switch between sound modes, while preserving

the individual sound settings you have made.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Sound mode, and then choose a mode:

•

Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume

levels you have chosen in Sound settings for

notifications and alerts.

•

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

•

Temporary mute: Set a time limit to keep your

tablet muted.

Adjust the Volume

Set the system volume level and default volume for

notifications and other audio.

You can also set the volume from a Home screen by

pressing the Volume key.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Volume and drag the sliders to set the

default volume for:

•

Notifications

•

Media

•

System

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Media Volume Limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You

can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from

changing this setting.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Volume.

3. Tap Moreoptions > Media volume limiter.

•

Tap On/Off to enable this feature.

When enabled, drag the Custom volume

limit slider to set the maximum output

volume.

•

Tap Set volume limit PIN to prevent changes to

the volume setting.

Change the Notification Sound

Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new

messages and event reminders.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Notification sounds and configure the

following options:

•

Default notification sound: Choose a default

sound for all notifications.

•

Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for

calendar notifications, and enable or disable

vibration alert.

•

Email notifications: Configure email account

notifications.

An email account must be configured

for this option to be available. For more

information, see “Configure Email Accounts”

on page57.

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Do Not Disturb System Sounds

Use these options to determine which notifications can

make sounds, and during which time periods you want

to enter this mode.

Set various other system sound options.

To activate Do not disturb mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Do not disturb and configure the

following:

•

Turn on now: Enable this option.

•

Turn on as scheduled: Configure Days,

Starttime, and Endtime to set up a do not

disturb schedule.

•

Allow exceptions: Customize which

notifications are allowed while your device is in

Donot disturb mode.

•

Hide visual notifications: Prevent notifications

silenced by Do not disturb from appearing on

the screen or turning on the LED indicator.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound, and tap to enable each option:

•

Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap

the screen to make selections.

•

Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you

unlock the screen.

•

Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is

connected.

Key-Tap Feedback

Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Keyboard sound, and tap On/Off to

enable.

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Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a

tube amplifier.

Advanced Sounds

You can enable sound effects when connected to

a headset. Sound effects are only available when

headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset

(notincluded) is connected.

•

Concert hall: Simulate the reverb of a

concerthall.

5. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to

customize your sound settings.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your

audio experience.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Sound > Sound quality andeffects.

3. Tap Equalizer and choose a setting, or tap

Advanced or Basic to customize your sound

settings.

4. Tap On/Off to enable each option:

•

UHQ upscaler: Enhance the sound resolution

of music and videos for a clearer listening

experience.

•

Surround: Recreate the effects of rich

surroundsound.

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Notifications

Select which apps you want to receive notifications from.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Notifications.

3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or

disable notifications.

•

Tap Advanced to configure more notification

options for individual apps.

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Display

Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display

settings.

Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings

or personal preference. You may alsowant to adjust

screen brightness to conservebattery power.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display.

3. Customize options under Brightness:

•

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom

brightness level.

•

Tap Auto brightness to allow the device to

adjust brightness automatically.

Screen Zoom and Font

You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and

style.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font to choose a

font size and style.

•

Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom

level.

•

Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of

text.

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Tap a font to select it, or tap Download fonts

to find new fonts from Galaxy Apps.

3. Tap OK to apply the new settings.

Home Screen

Manage your Home screen, use wallpapers, and add

widgets.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Home screen.

For more information, see “Customize the Home Screen”

on page13.

Icon Frames

You can show icons with shaded frames to make them

stand out on the Home screen and Appslist screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the

following options:

•

Icons only: Show icons only.

•

Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded

frames.

3. Tap Done.

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Status Bar

Set up Status bar functions.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Status bar.

3. Tap On/Off to enable the following options:

•

Show recent notifications only: Show only

the three most recent notification icons on the

Status bar.

•

Show battery percentage: Display the battery

charge percentage next to the battery icon on

the Status bar.

Screen Timeout

Turn the screen off after a set amount of time.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time

period.

Screen Saver

Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen

when the device is docked (dock not included) or while

charging. You can choose to display colors or photos.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Display > Screen saver.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Screen saver.

4. Configure options:

•

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing

screen of colors.

•

Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.

Tap Settings for options.

•

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame.

Tap Settings for options.

•

Photos: Display pictures from your Google

Photos account. Tap Settings for options.

5. Tap Preview to see a Screen saver demonstration.

Settings 95 Display

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Wallpaper

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.

2. Tap Wallpaper.

•

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

3. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose where

you want to use it:

•

Home screen

•

Lock screen

•

Home and lock screens

4. Review the preview, and then tap Set as wallpaper

to set the image as the wallpaper.

Settings 96 Wallpaper

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Advanced Features

Configure features on your device that make it easier to use.

Accessories

Configure options when using a book cover

(notincluded).

Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure

lock is turned off.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Accessories.

3. Tap Automatic unlock to enable or disable this

feature.

Smart Stay

Smart stay detects your face with the front camera so

that the screen stays on while you are looking atit.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features > Smart stay, and tap

On/Off to turn the feature on.

Settings 97 Advanced Features

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Other Features

Configure other useful features. For example, you can

control certain device actions by picking up the device

and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand

or turning over the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features.

3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following:

•

Multi window:

Split screen view action: Touch and hold

the Recent apps key to change the

current app from full screen view to split

screen view. While in split screen view,

touch and hold the Recent apps key to

close the app on the bottom.

Pop-up view action: When an app is open

on the screen, adjust the size of the app by

swiping down diagonally from either corner

of the screen.

•

Smart capture: Capture an image of any

scrollable areas of the screen that are currently

hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and

crop and share the screenshot immediately.

•

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the

screen by swiping the edge of your hand across

it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the

screen.

•

Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering

the screen or turning over the device.

•

Direct share: Share content with specific people

directly using the sharing panel from within

anyapp.

Settings 98 Advanced Features

Device Maintenance

View the status of your device’s battery, storage, memory, and device

security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

To use the quick optimization feature:

Access Device Maintenance

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance.

3. Tap Optimize now.

Quick Optimization

The quick optimization feature improves device

performance through the following actions:

•

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power

and clearing unneeded items from memory.

•

Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps running

in the background.

•

Scanning for malware.

Settings 99 Device Maintenance

Battery

View how battery power is used for device activities.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Battery for options:

•

Battery usage: View details of battery usage

byitem.

•

Power saving mode: Extend battery life by

selecting a power saving mode level. Choose

Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery

life for each mode is provided.

•

App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that

they do not use battery power when not in use.

Tap Save power to enable.

•

Unmonitored apps: Select apps to exclude from

being put to sleep by the App power monitor.

•

Moreoptions > Advanced settings: Configure

advanced battery settings.

Storage

View the device memory and usage.

Device Memory

View and manage the memory used by the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

To increase available memory:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap Clean now and follow the prompts.

Settings 100 Device Maintenance

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Memory Card (SD Card)

Once an optional memory card (not included) has been

installed in your device, the card memory is displayed

in the Storage setting.

For more information, see “Install an Optional Memory

Card” on page4.

Mount a Memory Card

When you install an optional memory card, it is

automatically mounted (connected to the device) and

prepared for use. However, should you unmount the

card without removing it from the device, you need to

mount it before it can be accessed.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then

tapMount.

Settings 101 Device Maintenance

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Remove a Memory Card

Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on

the memory card, unmount the card before removing it

from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card, and then

tap Unmount.

5. Remove your memory card from the device.

Format a Memory Card

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back

up your music and photo files that are stored on the

card because formatting the SDcard deletes all the

stored data.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Storage.

3. Tap More options > Storage settings.

4. Under Portable storage, tap your SD card,

tapFormat, and then follow the prompts.

Settings 102 Device Maintenance

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Memory

Check the amount of available memory. You can close

background apps and reduce the amount of memory

you are using to speed up your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Memory.

•

Used and available memory are shown.

3. To free up as much memory as possible, tap

Cleannow and follow the prompts.

•

The selected apps and services in the list will be

closed.

Device Security

Configure and monitor security settings for your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Device maintenance > Device security.

•

Follow the on screen instructions to get

award‑winning security apps, and more.

Settings 103 Device Maintenance

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Applications Settings

Manage settings for applications on your device.

You can download and install new applications on your

device. Use Application manager settings to manage

your downloaded and preloaded applications.

4. Tap Moreoptions for the following options:

•

Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size

orname.

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.

•

Default apps: Choose or change apps that are

used by default for certain features, like email or

browsing the Internet.

•

App permissions: Control which apps have

permissions to use certain features of your

device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Apps.

3. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen, and then

choose All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

•

Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system

(background) apps.

Settings 104 Applications Settings

•

Special access: Optimize battery usage for

individual apps, enable device administrator

apps, choose apps that can appear over other

running apps, select which apps can change

system settings, and more.

•

Reset app preferences: Reset options that have

been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.

5. Tap an application to view and update information

about the application. The following options may be

displayed:

•

Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the

application. Preloaded apps can only be

disabled.

•

Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.

Restart your device if stopping an app, process,

or service causes your deviceto stop working

correctly.

•

Data usage: View data usage.

•

Battery: View battery usage since the last full

charge.

•

Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

•

Memory: View memory usage.

•

Notifications: Configure notifications from

theapp.

•

Permissions: View permissions granted to the

app for access to your device’s information.

•

Set as default: Set the app as a default for a

certain category of apps.

Settings 105 Applications Settings

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Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security

settings.

•

PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.

This option provides medium to high security.

Set a Screen Lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a

Screen lock.

•

Password: Create a password for unlocking the

screen. This option provides high security.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

•

None: Do not lock the screen.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to

select a screen lock and level of security:

3. If you choose a secured lock screen option, select

your notification preference, and then tap Done.

•

Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option

provides no security.

•

Show content

•

Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on

the screen to unlock your device. This option

provides medium security.

•

Hide content

•

Do not show notifications

Settings 106 Lock Screen and Security

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4. Choose a screen lock option:

•

Smart Lock: Unlock your mobile device

automatically when trusted locations or other

devices have been detected. This option is not

available with Swipe.

•

Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock

functions, such as Auto lock and Lock instantly

with Power key.

•

Show information: Show the device owner’s

information, or app shortcuts, on the lock

screen.

•

Notifications: Show notifications on the

Lockscreen.

•

App shortcuts: Select apps to open from the

Lock screen.

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.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > FindMyMobile.

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you

are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap

Add account and follow the prompts. The following

options are available:

•

Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote

controls, which allows you to access your device

remotely.

Settings 107 Lock Screen and Security

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Google location service: Activate or deactivate

Google location service. This service must be on

in order to find your device.

•

Send last location: Allow your device to send its

last location to the Find My Mobile server before

it is turned off.

Unknown Sources

Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknownsources

to enable this option.

Warning: Enabling installation of third‑party

applications can cause your device and personal data to

be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

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

Fingerprints) is required to use Private mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Private mode.

3. Tap On/Off to enable Private mode.

4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up

Private mode.

Settings 108 Lock Screen and Security

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Secure Startup

Protect your device by using a screen lock when your

device turns on.

Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this

option to be available.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Secure startup.

3. Select an option, and then tap OK.

Encrypt SD Card

Protect your SD card by encrypting its data.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card.

3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to

encrypt all data on your memory card.

Other Security Settings

View Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings > Makepasswords visible to turn the

feature on.

Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following Security update service

options:

•

Security policy updates: Automatically or

manually check for security policy updates.

•

Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send

security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.

Settings 109 Lock Screen and Security

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Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application

installation privileges.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings > Device administrators.

3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.

Credential Storage

Manage your security certificates. If a certificate

authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some

other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or

remove it.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following Credential storage

options:

•

Storage type: Select a storage location for

credential contents.

•

View security certificates: Display certificates

in your device’s ROM and other certificates you

have installed.

•

User certificates: View user certificates.

•

Install from device storage: Install a new

certificate from storage.

•

Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents

from the device and reset the password.

Settings 110 Lock Screen and Security

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Knox Security

Get extra protection against malicious attacks.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings.

3. Tap Knox active protection to activate Knox.

Advanced Security Settings

Use these options to configure advanced security

settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following advanced options:

•

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when

trusted devices are connected.

This option is only displayed when a lock

screen is enabled. For more information,

see“Set a Screen Lock” on page106.

•

Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen,

preventing access to other features of your

device.

•

Usage data access: View the applications that

can access your device’s usage history.

•

Notification access: View the applications that

can access notifications you receive on your

device.

•

Do not disturb permission: View which apps

have permission to change the Do not disturb

settings.

Settings 111 Lock Screen and Security

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Cloud and 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.

3. Once a Samsung account is configured, the

following options are available:

•

Manage cloud storage: View how much cloud

storage your data is using.

Samsung Cloud

•

Backup settings: Tap the following items to

enable or disable syncing:

Keep your data safe by backing up and restoring your

device. You can also sync your data from multiple

devices.

Auto back up: Enable or disable auto back

to your Samsung account.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

•

Restore: Restore backed up data.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Samsung Cloud.

•

If a Samsung account has not been added,

tapStart and follow the prompts.

Settings 112 Cloud and Accounts

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Data to sync: Tap the following items to enable

or disable syncing:

Contacts (Samsung account): Sync contact

info.

Calendar (Samsung account): Sync your

events and tasks.

Memo: Sync your voice memos, images,

andtasks.

Internet: Sync bookmarks, saved pages,

and opened tabs from your browser.

Keyboard data: Sync predictive text data.

Gallery: Sync your images and videos.

Accounts

Configure email, social networking, and other

supported accounts.

Add an Account

You can add and manage all your email, social

networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >

Addaccount.

3. Tap one of the account types.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and

set up the account.

Settings 113 Cloud and Accounts

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Synchronize Accounts

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other

types of accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >

[Account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.

Account settings and available features vary between

account types and service providers. Contact your

service provider for more information on your account’s

settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >

[Accounttype].

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync

settings.

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

Remove an Account

You can remove accounts from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts >

[Accounttype].

3. Tap the account and then tap Moreoptions >

Remove account.

Settings 114 Cloud and Accounts

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Users

Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User

accounts.

Users have their own space, which they can customize

with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings. Users can

also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone, such

as Wi‑Fi.

Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps

and content.

Set Up User Profiles

Set up user profiles and then select one when

unlocking the device to use personalized settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Users.

3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the prompts

to set up a new user or profile.

Switch User Profiles

To access the device with a user profile:

► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for the

user or profile.

Change User Account Nicknames and

PhotoIDs

The photo and name each user uses in their personal

Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of

their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.

To change their ID photo and name, each user can edit

their personal Contact entry. For more information, see

“Edit a Contact” on page51.

Settings 115 Cloud and Accounts

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Delete a User or Profile

To delete a user or profile:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Users.

3. Tap Delete next to a user profile.

– or –

Tap Settings next to a user profile, tap

Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

Note: Only the device owner can delete other users

or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user

account from the device entirely. This includes the

user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any

other local accounts associated with the user.

Backup and Restore

Back up your data to your Samsung or Google accounts.

Samsung Account

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung

account.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore for

options:

•

Backup settings: Enable back up of application

data, Wi-Fi passwords, and more through your

Samsung account.

•

Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore

your backup data.

Settings 116 Cloud and Accounts

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Google Account

Enable backup of your information to your Google

account.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Backup and restore 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.

•

Google Account: Back up to Google Drive.

•

Automatic restore: Enable automatic

restoration of settings from Google servers.

When enabled, backed‑up settings are restored

when you reinstall an application.

Settings 117 Cloud and Accounts

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Google Settings

Configure your device’s Google settings.

Customize Google

•

Google Cast: Configure your Google Cast

settings.

To customize your Google settings:

•

Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect

with nearby devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize:

•

Search: Configure your Google search settings.

•

Location: Configure your Google location

settings.

•

Security: Configure the Android Device Manager

and apps security settings.

•

Set up nearby device: Set up another device

using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth.

•

Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile.

Settings 118 Google Settings

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Accessibility

Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier

for those with certain physical disabilities.

For more information about Accessibility

for Samsung products, please contact us at

[email protected].

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility for options:

Vision

•

Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback to assist

blind and low‑vision users.

Voice Assistant can collect all of the text

you enter, except passwords, including

personal data and credit card numbers. It

may also log your user interface interactions

with the device.

•

Voice Assistant help: View help on using

VoiceAssistant.

•

Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all

times for privacy.

•

Rapid key input: Use the Samsung Keyboard

and the keypad by tapping keys once.

•

Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud as

you enter your passwords.

•

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable

accessibility features in two quick steps.

•

Screen zoom and font: Set the zoom size, and

the font size and style.

Settings 119 Accessibility

•

High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and

outline of fonts to increase the contrast with

thebackground.

•

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of

the Samsung keyboard and change its colors

to increase the contrast between the keys and

thebackground.

•

Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded

backgrounds to make them stand out.

•

Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on

the screen.

•

Magnification gestures: Use gestures to

magnify content on the screen.

•

Large mouse/touchpad pointer: Enable to

display a large mouse or touchpad pointer.

•

Color inversion: Reverse the display of colors

from white text on a black background to black

text on a white background.

•

Color correction: Adjust the color of the screen

if you are color blind or have difficulty reading

the display because of the screen color.

Hearing

•

Flash notification: Set your camera light to

blink whenever you receive a notification.

•

Mute all sounds: Turn off all notifications and

audio for privacy.

•

Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles

with multimedia files when available.

•

Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with

multimedia files when available.

•

Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set

the left and right balance when using a stereo

device.

•

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono

for use with one earphone.

Settings 120 Accessibility

Dexterity and interaction

•

Universal switch: Control your device with your

customized switches.

•

Assistant menu: Improve the device

accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

•

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for

this action.

•

Click after pointer stops: If using a mouse

(notincluded), set your device to automatically

click when the mouse cursor stops moving.

•

Interaction control: Block areas of the

screen from touch interaction. Disable auto

screen rotation and hard key functions.

Only show application notifications in the

Notificationpanel and the Status bar.

More settings

•

Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS

engine and options. Formore information, see

“Text‑to‑Speech Options” on page125.

•

Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping

in a series of four to eight directions (up, down,

left, or right).

•

Direct access: Open your accessibility settings

by pressing the Home key quickly three times in

succession.

•

Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to

remind you of any unread notifications.

•

Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and

calendar events.

•

Manage accessibility: Import and export

your accessibility settings, or share them

withanother device.

Services

Other installed accessibility services may be listed

and configured under Services.

Settings 121 Accessibility

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General Management

Configure your device’s language and input settings, manage date and time,

and reset your device.

Language and Input

Configure your device’s language and input settings.

Language

You can add languages to your list, and organize them

according to preference. If an app does not support

your default language then it will move to the next

supported language in your list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >

Language.

3. Tap

Add l

anguage, and

then sel

ect a

language

from the list.

•

To change the default language, or remove a

language from your list, tap Edit.

Default Keyboard

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s

menus and keyboards.

Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the

Google Play store.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >

Default keyboard, and select a keyboard.

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Manage On-screen Keyboards

Enable or disable on‑screen keyboards.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input >

On-screen keyboard.

3. Tap an option to customize:

Samsung keyboard

Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.

•

Languages and types: Set the keyboard type

and choose which languages are available on

the keyboard. To switch between languages,

slide the Space bar sideways.

•

Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct

common typing mistakes to improve input.

Predictive text: Predictive text suggests

words that match your text entries, and

can automatically complete common

words. Predictive text can learn your

personal writing style from your contacts,

messages, Gmail, and social networking

sites — improving its accuracy of predicting

your text entries.

Additional keyboard settings provide

assistance with capitalization, punctuation,

and much more.

•

Customization: Use alternative characters, text

shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a

high contrast keyboard.

•

Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear

personalized data, and view information about

the Samsung keyboard.

Settings 123 General Management

Google Voice Typing

Speak rather than type your text entries using

Google Voice typing.

•

Languages: Select languages for Google voice

typing.

•

“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search

whenever you say “OK Google.”

•

Hands-free: Allow requests with the device

locked.

•

Speech output: Select options for spoken

feedback.

•

Offline speech recognition: Download and

install speech recognition engines, allowing you

to use voice input while not connected to the

network.

•

Block offensive words: Hide search results that

contain offensive words.

•

Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from

a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is

connected.

Manage keyboards

•

Select the keyboards to use, if more than one

keyboard is available. Additional keyboards can

be downloaded from the Google Play store.

•

Tap On/Off to enable or disable automatic

Google voice typing.

Settings 124 General Management

Physical Keyboards

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

Customize options when you have a physical keyboard

connected to your device (sold separately).

2. Tap General management > Language and input >

Text-to-speech for options:

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Settings.

•

Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the

Samsung or Google Text‑to‑speech engine. Tap

Settings next toeach TTS engine for options.

2. Tap General management > Language and input.

3. Tap Physical keyboard, and then choose an option:

•

Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is

spoken.

•

Show on-screen keyboard: Show the on‑screen

keyboard while a physical keyboard is also

beingused.

•

Pitch: Set the pitch at which the text is spoken.

•

Keyboard shortcuts: Show explanations of the

keyboard shortcuts on the screen.

•

Reset speech rate: Reset the speed at which the

text is spoken to the default setting.

•

Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is

spoken to the default setting.

Text-to-Speech Options

Configure your Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) options. TTSis

used forvarious accessibility features, such as

VoiceAssistant.

•

Listen to an example: Play a short

demonstration of speech synthesis.

•

Default language status: Display the default

language in use.

Settings 125 General Management

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Pointer Speed

Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or

trackpad (notincluded).

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Language and input.

3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to

go faster or to the left to go slower.

Date and Time

By default, your device receives date and time

information from the wireless network. When you are

outside network coverage, you can set date and time

information manually using the date and time settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Date and time.

Thefollowing options are available:

•

Automatic date and time: Receive date and

time updates from the wireless network.

When Automatic date and time is disabled, the

following options are available:

Set date: Enter the current date.

Set time: Enter the current time.

•

Select time zone: Choose your local timezone.

•

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for

displaying time.

Settings 126 General Management

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Report Diagnostic Information

This feature sends diagnostic information about your

device when you are having technical problems.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Report diagnostic

information.

3. Read and accept the consent information to enable

this feature.

Reset

Reset device and network settings. You can also reset

your device to its factory defaults.

Reset Settings

You can reset your device to its factory default settings,

which resets everything except the security, language,

and account settings. Personal data is not affected.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

Reset Network Settings

You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth

settings with Reset network settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset > Reset network

settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.

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Factory Data Reset

You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all

data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the

device, including Google or other account settings,

system and application data and settings, downloaded

applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and

other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is

not affected.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your

device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This

protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.

For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on

page10.

If you reset your device to factory default settings

with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature

activated, you must enter the user name and password

for a registered Google Account to regain access to

the device. You will not be able to access the device

without the correct credentials.

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,

you must wait 24 hours after changing your password

to perform a factory data reset on your device.

Before resetting your device:

1. Verify that the information you want to keep has

transferred to your storage area.

2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your

user name and password.

To reset your device:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset >

Factorydatareset.

3. Tap Reset 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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Auto Restart

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at

set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and

battery power is more than 30 percent.

Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device

restarts.

To enable Auto restart:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap General management > Reset > Autorestart.

3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set

the following parameters:

•

Time: Set the time of day to restart your device.

•

Day: Select the day of the week to automatically

restart your device.

Settings 129 General Management

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Software Update

Check for and install available software updates for your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Software update for the following options:

•

Download updates manually: Check for and

install available software updates.

•

Scheduled software updates: Set a time to

install software updates.

Settings 130 Software Update

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About Tablet

View information about your device, including current status, legal

information, hardware and software versions, and more.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap About tablet, and then tap items for more

details:

•

Status: View the status of the battery, network,

and other information about your device.

•

Legal information: View legal notices and other

legal information, including your embedded

Samsung legal information.

•

Device name: View and change your

device’sname.

•

Additional device information includes the

Model number, Android version, Build number,

and more.

Settings 131 About Tablet

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