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Table of Contents Welcome.............................................................................. 1 Google Applications...................................................52 Microsoft Applications...............................................54 Additional Applications.............................................55 Calculator...........................................................................56 Calendar.............................................................................57 Camera.......
Accessibility................................................................... 105 Accounts.......................................................................... 107 Backup and Reset.................................................... 108 Language and Input................................................. 109 Battery............................................................................... 112 Storage............................................................................. 113 Date and Time..
Welcome Welcome to the best of both worlds. The Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK® integrates our award‑winning reading experience with leading edge technology, which means you can connect to the world when you need, and escape from it when you want. And with the fully integrated NOOK experience, reading, playing and purchasing content has never been easier. Enjoy your new device, and please come visit our NOOK centers at any Barnes & Noble store with your questions. Contact Us ~ The NOOK Team https://www.
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View USB charger/ Accessory port Front camera Recent Back Home key • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of • Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, close • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the yourself. hold for Home screen options. a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included). • Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.
Back View Speaker Headset jack Power key Rear camera Volume key Memory card slot Microphone • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset • Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Memory card slot: Install an optional memory • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on (not included). device’s sounds. or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen. card (not included) for storage of files.
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. Install an Optional Memory Card You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. For more information on installing a memory card, see Install a Memory Card. 2.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Unlock the Device The default screen lock on your device is Swipe. Turn the Device On To unlock your device: ►► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. ►► Press the Power key or Home key, and then touch and drag your finger across the screen. Turn the Device Off Set Up a Secure Screen Lock 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays. The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security.
Set Up Your NOOK 6. Tap NEXT. The set-up process for your Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK® guides you through setting up three types of accounts: Your NOOK prompts you to sign in to your Google account or to create a Google account if you do not have one. You need a Google account to access Google Play and other Google apps on your device. • A Google/Gmail account for accessing Google Play and the Google App Store. • A Samsung account for buying and using 7.
Set Up Your NOOK Account Note: Next you will set up a credit card for your account. You have the option of skipping this step, but you will not be able to make any purchases in the NOOK Shop until a credit card has been added to your account. Follow the steps below to set up your NOOK account. Registering an Existing NOOK Account 4. Add credit card information for your account. Enter: If you already have a Barnes & Noble or NOOK account, tap Sign In. • • 1.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device NOOK Account Samsung Account Use your existing NOOK account or create a new one to make the best use of the NOOK features on your device. For more information, see Set Up Your NOOK. 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. For more information about the NOOK features, see NOOK.
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. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget NOOK Library widget Apps folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home • Status icons: Displays information about the • NOOK Library widget: Displays books, and notification icons (left). screen is presently displayed.
Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. Manage Home Screens 2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets.
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap You can create app folders on a Home screen. Apps. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box displays. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
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. Notification Icons New email has arrived. New Gmail has arrived. Download of a file or app is in progress. File is being uploaded or sent. Status Icons Battery is fully charged. Location service (GPS) is active. Battery is low. App updates are available from the Google Play store. Battery is charging.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and deleting items. Drag Touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location. • Add a shortcut to a Home screen. • Move a widget on a Home screen. Pinch and Spread Touchscreen Navigation Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. Tap • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page.
Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This usually allows you to select items to delete or share. • DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all. • SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing method. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all. • EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Edit Quick settings Manage users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen. • Manage users: Tap to manage user accounts. • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. • Notification card: Tap to see details about a View the Notification Panel 1.
Quick Settings Quick Connect 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. Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them. • If the device you want to connect does not support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi‑Fi Direct feature before launching Quick Connect on your device. To view additional Quick settings: ►► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls Activate Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 1. Tap Recent. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar.
Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi Window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature. Maximize window: Open the selected window in full screen view. Close app: Close the selected application.
Enter Text Text can be entered using an onscreen keyboard or by speaking. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters. Use the Samsung Keyboard Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google voice typing. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Use your handwriting to enter text. Predictive text Access the clipboard. Insert emojis. Change the layout of the keyboard. Access keyboard settings. Note: The available Options keys depend on the application in use.
Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Languages To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap typing. • Google voice You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2.
NOOK The Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK® integrates NOOK’s award-winning reading experience and Barnes & Noble’s enormous selection of content with Samsung’s leading edge technology, allowing you to connect to the world when you need and escape from it when you want. And with the fully integrated NOOK® experience, browsing, purchasing, and enjoying your content has never been easier. Enjoy your new device, and please visit your neighborhood Barnes & Noble store where our booksellers are always ready to help.
NOOK Features on the Home Screen The Home screen features widgets and apps shortcuts that provide quick and easy access to your NOOK Library and to new NOOK Content. NOOK Library widget NOOK app shortcuts Current Read NOOK Library Widget Current Read This widget displays books, periodicals, or apps from your Library. A scrollable carousel presents the items you have most recently purchased or accessed.
NOOK App Shortcuts NOOK Navigation Menu The Home screen features shortcuts to these apps: A Menu in the upper left corner of several NOOK apps makes it easy to move from one NOOK feature to another. The NOOK Navigation Menu is available in these apps: NOOK Shop Opens the NOOK Store where you can shop for books, periodicals, and apps. • • • • NOOK Search Lets you search the NOOK Store and your Library for keywords. NOOK Home NOOK Shop. NOOK Library. NOOK Settings.
NOOK Shortcut to Book You can add a Home screen shortcut to a NOOK Book or any other NOOK content. Tapping the shortcut automatically opens the NOOK content linked to the shortcut. To add a shortcut to a NOOK Book, a NOOK Magazine, or other NOOK content: 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen, and then tap Widgets. 2. Swipe through the widgets, and tap NOOK. 3. Touch and hold the widget called NOOK Shortcut to Book to place it on a Home screen. You can select a location on any Home screen panel.
NOOK Reader Open a Book or Periodical View a List of Bookmarks To open a book or periodical in the Library or the Library widget: 1. Tap the center of the page. 2. Tap Table of Contents to open the Contents window. ►► Tap the cover of the item. 3. Tap the BOOKMARKS. 4. Tap the page in the list of bookmarked pages to open that page. Turn Pages To turn to the next page: ►► Tap the right side of the screen.
View the Details Page Change the Page Turn Effect 1. Tap the center of the page. Your NOOK offers a choice of three animated effects when you turn a page in a NOOK Book or other EPUB-formatted ebook or magazine. The page can curl as though you were turning a paper page, one page can slide smoothly to the other, or there can be no special effect at all as the one page simply flashes to the next. 2. Tap More options to open the options menu. 3. Tap View Details.
Additional Features in ArticleView Open DRM-protected Files In ArticleView, tap the center of the page to open Reading Tools at the top of the Screen. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. DRM software protects books from being copied, sold, or distributed in an unauthorized manner. • Tap Text Settings to open controls for formatting the page.
NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store To reach the NOOK Store®, launch the NOOK Shop app or tap Shop in the menu at the top of the screen in any other NOOK app. Subscribe to a Magazine or Newspaper By default, the NOOK Shop app appears in the row of app shortcuts on the Home screen. 3. Tap Free Trial. 2. Tap MAGAZINES, and tap the cover of the magazine or newspaper to display its Details page. 4. If the periodical offers a choice of annual or monthly subscriptions, tap the type of subscription you want.
View Your Wishlist 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Manage Gift Cards NOOK Shop. You can apply a gift card to purchases on your NOOK. A card number and a 4-digit PIN appear on the back of gift cards. More options > Wishlist. Once the gift card is used up, new purchases will be charged to the default credit card associated with the primary profile. Add a Shop Item to Your Wishlist 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Shop. 3. Tap NOOK Shop. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
Clear Recent Shop Searches 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap NOOK Shop. More options > Shop Settings. 3. Tap Clear Search History. 4. Tap OK. Clear Recent Browsing History 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap NOOK Shop. More options > Shop Settings. 3. Tap Clear Browsing History. 4. Tap OK.
NOOK Apps The NOOK Apps application displays the NOOK apps you have purchased that are supported on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK. If you have purchased NOOK apps, the NOOK Apps application displays a shortcut button that takes you directly to the Apps section of the NOOK Store. To access NOOK Apps: ►► From a Home screen, tap NOOK Apps.
NOOK Library In the NOOK Library app, you can see all your books, periodicals, TV shows and movies, and catalogs. You can also see all the NOOK apps you have purchased that are supported on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK. Manage the Content in a Shelf To add or remove content in a shelf that you previously created: 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Library. Apps > 2. Swipe up and tap My Shelves. 3. Tap a Shelf to open it. 4. Tap More options > Manage Content in Shelf. 5.
View Content in Your NOOK Archive You can archive books and periodicals in the NOOK Cloud. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Library. 2. Tap Apps > More options > View Archive. 3. To download an item, tap its cover. 4. To return to the Library, tap the left arrow in the top left-hand corner of the screen. Refresh the Content in Your Library 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Library. 2. Tap Apps > More options > Refresh.
NOOK Video To configure your NOOK to download video content to an SD card, rather than to internal storage: NOOK Video™ is a streaming and download service that allows you to rent movies and purchase movies and TV shows for viewing on your NOOK. NOOK Video offers a wide variety of popular movies and TV shows. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Video. NOOK Video supports both streaming and downloading content.
UltraViolet Rent Movies UltraVioletTM is an all-new way to collect, access, and enjoy your movies and TV shows in the cloud. You can rent movies on your NOOK. Once you rent an item, you have 30 days to begin watching it. Purchase a Blu-ray, DVD, or digital video with the UltraViolet logo, and you can stream or download your movie or TV show to your UltraViolet‑compatible devices, including your NOOK. Once you start watching it, you have 24 hours to finish watching it before the rental expires.
NOOK Profiles • Adult Profile: An adult profile can purchase A NOOK Profile™ tailors content and shopping experiences on your NOOK for an individual user. any type of content. An adult profile can also control which content is visible to itself and which content is visible to any child profile. It can also set parental controls for child profiles. It cannot control which content is visible to the primary profile.
Create a Child Profile To set up a child profile: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Simple-to-use parental controls help create a “kid‑safe” experience on your NOOK. Using parental controls, you can limit the types of content that child profiles can view and purchase. You set up parental controls when you create a child profile. You can adjust them later if you like by editing the child profile. Apps > 2. Tap Users > Add user or profile. 3. Tap User (restricted profile).
Delete a NOOK Profile Assign Content to Other Profiles Note: Deleting a user’s NOOK profile does NOT remove the user account from the device. The lock screen will continue to display the user’s icon, and the user account can be used for other apps. However, if the user wants to access NOOK apps or content, he or she will have to sign in and set up a NOOK profile. The primary profile can assign content to adult profiles and child profiles. An adult profile can assign content to child profiles.
Overview of Parental Controls To view the parental controls for a child profile: Simple-to-use parental controls help create a “kid‑safe” experience on your NOOK. Using parental controls, you can limit the types of content that child profiles can view and purchase. You set up parental controls when you create a child profile. You can adjust them later if you like by editing the child profile. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Profile. 3. Tap Parental Controls.
NOOK Settings Manage Credit Cards NOOK Settings provides access to the configuration settings for NOOK Library, NOOK Shop (e.g., credit cards and gift cards), and other NOOK features. To change the credit card associated with your Barnes & Noble or NOOK account: 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Settings. 2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Credit Cards. 3. If you already have a credit card associated with your account, tap the Change button. Otherwise, tap Add New Credit Card. View NOOK Account Information 4.
Manage Shop Controls Configure Adobe DRM Settings To redeem an access code for NOOK content: DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, a system for managing publication and distribution rights for digital content. To gain authorized access to content protected with Adobe DRM on your NOOK, you need to obtain a free Adobe ID from Adobe and to enter that ID on your NOOK. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Redeem Access Code. Once you have your Adobe ID: 3.
NOOK Search The NOOK Search app lets you quickly search your Library and the NOOK Store. The NOOK Search app appears by default on your Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Search. 2. Type in the search field at the top of the screen. As you type, your NOOK displays suggestions for matching words and phrases in a pop-up window. 3. When you see the word or phrase you are searching for, tap it.
Sideloading Files Sideloading means transferring files from your personal computer to your NOOK over the USB cable. 3. Select the files you want to transfer from your computer, then drag and drop them from your computer to the My Files subfolder on your NOOK. 4. Once you finish sideloading the files you want to transfer, disconnect your NOOK from your computer by using your computer’s file system to eject your NOOK as if you are ejecting a disk. Disconnect the USB cable.
Dictionaries Your NOOK includes Merriam‑Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition. You can download and install free foreign‑language dictionaries as well. Only one dictionary can be active at a time. To download a foreign language, make sure your NOOK is connected to a Wi-Fi network. Download Dictionaries 1. From a Home screen, tap NOOK Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Reader > Dictionaries. 3. Tap Download beside the language you want to add. 4.
NOOK Legal Information To read the NOOK Device Terms of Service, the NOOK Store Terms of Service, and the NOOK Privacy Policy, open the NOOK Settings app and tap Legal. Your NOOK displays links to popup windows with each of these documents. To view NOOK legal information online, visit: NOOK.com/legal.
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List Uninstall or Disable Apps The Apps list shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen. To uninstall or disable an app: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
Organize Your Apps Remove Folders The Apps icons can be organized into folders and rearranged in a custom order. Remove folders from an Apps screen without deleting the apps inside. 1. From a Home screen, tap Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT. 2. Tap the folder. Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Tap Delete folder, and then tap DELETE to confirm. 3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder and drag it to a new location. 4. Tap DONE. 4. Tap DONE when finished.
NOOK Applications The following NOOK applications are preloaded on your device. NOOK Library Tap the NOOK Library app to open your NOOK Library. In the Library, you can see all your books, periodicals, TV shows and movies, and catalogs. You can also see all the NOOK apps you have purchased that are supported on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK. Current Read Tap to open the book or magazine you are currently reading.
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google. Google Now Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them. Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more. Chrome ►► Press and hold the Home key.
Photos This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google account. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device. Visit play.google.com/about/movies to learn more. Play Music With Google Play Music, you can play music and audio files on your device. Visit play.google.
Microsoft Applications Word These Microsoft applications are also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing docs on tablets with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. Excel The Excel app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing documents on tablets with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller.
Additional Applications There are also additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Samsung Milk Music Samsung Milk Music, powered by Slacker, gives you more of the music you love, curated by DJs and industry pros, all free, exclusive to Samsung Galaxy owners and available on Google Play. Surf stations and genres by turning the interactive dial to navigate with no lag time between songs. Or customize it so your favorites will always be on hand.
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ►► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. ►► Tap CLEAR HISTORY. Apps > To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. ►► Touch and hold an entry in the display field. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5.
Calendar Create a Task Manage your calendar events and 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. Create an Event 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap TASKS. Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap SAVE. 3. Tap the Enter new task field and type a name for the task.
Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Camera Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Timer Record video Take a picture Picture size Switch cameras Camera settings Shooting mode • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos Take Pictures and videos. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear cameras. • Record video: Tap to record a video. • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. • Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear 1. From a Home screen, tap Camera. 2.
Shooting Mode Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default function of the Volume key while Camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key. Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap MODE to view the following options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.
Camera Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Both cameras Apps > Camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include: • Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. • Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images (front camera only). • • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > -- Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. Clock. -- Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • • • OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. ALARM: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
World Clock Timer The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 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 WORLD CLOCK. 2. Tap TIMER. 3. Touch and spin the globe to locate a city, and then tap a city. A pop-up displays information about the city. 3.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see Accounts.
Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an email, or save it to a storage location. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 2. Next to the Contacts heading, tap MORE > Delete. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE > Share contact. 3.
Groups Send an Email to a Group You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for co-workers, or for a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. You can send an email to members of a group. Create a Group 4. Tap contacts to select them or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap DONE.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one application. View Multiple Email Accounts To access Email: 1. From a Home screen, tap ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can view email you receive for all accounts on the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Email. 3. Tap on the account name to view: You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Email. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account.
Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Compose. Apps > Email > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email Add Recipient to select a address, or tap recipient from Contacts or Groups.
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps is a free storefront that provides a quick and easy way to find and download apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►► From a Home screen, tap Galaxy Apps. Apps > Galaxy Essentials GALAXY Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps. From GALAXY Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Play Videos Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 1. From a Home screen, tap 4. Tap 1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the image options. 2. Tap Gallery. Edit to view and use the editing tools. Delete Images and Videos 2.
Internet Browser Tabs Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To access the Internet: ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > To open a new tab: Internet. ►► Tap To close a tab: Command Keys ►► Tap The following command keys are available on the browser window: • • • Back or Add tab. Close tab. Bookmarks Page Back: Return to the previous page. Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
Saved Web Pages Internet Settings Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. To save the current web page: 1. From a Home screen, tap ►► Tap MORE > Save web page. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. To view saved web pages: 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Apps > Internet. 1. Tap BOOKMARKS > SAVED PAGES. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
Memo Memo Options Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Memo. 2. While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: Compose a Memo 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps > • • • Memo. Create memo and type a memo. • • To change the category, tap • To use your voice to insert text into the memo, tap Voice. • To add tasks, tap Category. Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Share: Share memos.
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue Options Sound quality and effects Playback position Favorite Time elapsed Volume Song length Playback controls • Song queue: Tap to view the current song list • Playback controls: Tap the icons to change being played. shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song. • Options: Tap to view more options.
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4. While playing music, use these controls: • Tap Pause to pause playback. To start Play. playback again, tap • Tap Rewind to move to the previous song. Touch and hold Rewind to rewind through Fast-forward to move to the the song. Tap next song.
My Files • Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. or other cloud storage locations that you have added. -- Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files located in your Google Drive account. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. Apps > My Files Options ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. The following options are available for recently accessed files: 2.
Category Options 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. Options for Selected Files and Folders Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. 2. After tapping a category, the following options are available: • SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected category. • VIEW AS: Change the appearance of the files or folders. • MORE: Tap for the following options (not all categories support all options): Apps > 2. Tap MORE > Edit. 3.
Smart Manager Using Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and system security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. 1. From a Home screen, tap Smart Manager. ►► Tap each of the following for options: • Quick Optimization time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time remaining may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list More options File name Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • Video list: See the current video playlist. • More options: Tap to view more options. • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Video length: Total length of the video.
Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Change the Video Screen Size Video. You can change the size of the video during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip. 1. From a Home screen, tap Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 3.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Access Settings ►► From a Home screen, tap Settings. Search for Settings Apps > If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. 2. Tap SEARCH. Settings Options • Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option ON ( ) or OFF ( Apps > • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
Wi-Fi Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 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 (WAP). 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi‑Fi on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct connection between two or more devices using Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device‑to-device connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3.
Bluetooth Pair Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless 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.
Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your tablet to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 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 Settings. Apps > 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option. Note: You can also enable Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Data usage for options: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below. • By application: View data usage by application. 2.
More Connection Settings This option displays additional connectivity information. Connect to a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings. 2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > More connection settings. 1.
Sounds and Notifications Sounds Configure the sounds used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other activities. Adjust sound levels and configure sound options for applications and notifications. Default Notification Sound Sound Mode Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
System Sounds Do Not Disturb Set various other system sound options. This setting allows you to block all notifications and alerts. The options below determine what notifications can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and notification > Sounds, and tap to enable each option: To activate Do Not Disturb mode: • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. 1.
Display Font Size and Style Configure the tablet’s display brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Display. Brightness 2. Tap Font to choose a font size and font style. • • Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Display. Apps > 2. Tap Daydream. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on. Configure the following options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. Settings for options.
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: Settings • Mute: Mute alarms by placing your hand on the screen while the screen is on. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand left or right across the screen.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your tablet. 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. Application Manager You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. Tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name to switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list. • Tap MORE > Reset app preferences to reset all of your application preferences, t. 3.
SD Card All Apps and Services Displays apps you have on your SD card. View and control all apps and services on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. • Tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name to switch the order of the SD CARD list.
Disabled Services Default Applications View and configure disabled apps on your device. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled an app on the Apps screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Default applications. Your defaults are displayed. 2.
Users Delete a User or Profile Share your tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. 2. Tap Users. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and more. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone, such as Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Delete to delete the user or profile. Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely.
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Wallpaper. Apps > 2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS. 3. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER. • Settings Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. 4. Choose a screen lock option: Set a Screen Lock 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Show information: Show information, such as the weather information, on the lock screen. • Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when unlocking the screen. (This option is available with Swipe only.) 5.
Find My Mobile Other Security Settings Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. Change other security settings, such as those for security updates and credential storage. ►► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. Encryption Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.
Device Administration Advanced Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: 3.
Privacy Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency. Recent Location Requests Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services. Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy > Location. 4.
Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Privacy > Private mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on. 4. Select an access type, and then follow the prompts to configure it.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. • Color inversion: Reverse the display of onscreen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store.
Dexterity and Interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate screen and hard key functions. Only show application notifications in the Notification panel and the Status bar.
Accounts Account Settings Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings.
Backup and Reset Backup and Restore with Google Account Use your Samsung account or your Google Account to back up or restore your data. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset. Backup and Restore with Samsung Account 3. Under Google account, tap one of the following options: Enable backup of your information to Samsung servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Language and Input Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure your device’s language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Language 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input. Apps > 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options: 2. Tap Language and input > Language. • Input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the space bar sideways.
Google Voice Typing Settings Voice Input Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. Use Google voice recognition to perform Google searches using spoken commands. Note: Some of these settings do not appear until you are logged in to a Google Account and use Google Search. To perform a voice search, tap in the Google search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch a Google search (if the hotword detection option is enabled). 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3. Touch and drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. 4. Tap OK to save your setting.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. • Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. • Display battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. Battery Chart The battery level displays as a percentage.
Storage Memory Card (SD Card) View the device memory and usage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Device Memory Install a Memory Card View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. You can use an optional microSD card (not included) to add additional memory space to your device. Apps > 2. Tap Storage.
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 have to mount it before it can be accessed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card. 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.
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Date and time. The following options are available: Settings • Automatic date and time: Update the date and time using the wireless network.
User Manual View tips and guidelines for using your device. To view the user manual for this device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap User manual.
About Device Software Updates View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Use Software update to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap About device > Software update for the following options: 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Settings Software update: Check for and install available software updates.