TA B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents Getting Started ............................................................. 1 Smart Manager .............................................................49 Video Player ....................................................................50 Front View ........................................................................... 2 Back View ........................................................................... 3 Assemble Your Device ...............................................
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View Front camera Light sensor Power key Volume key Microphone Memory card slot Back Recent Home key and Finger scanner • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode. • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of yourself.
Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Simple clicker Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Accessory port Headset jack • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Simple clicker: These retractable circles securely attach optional covers (not included) to your device. • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).
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.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak 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 upper-right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Turn the Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays. 2. Tap Power off. 3. On the window that appears, tap POWER OFF. 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.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Google Account Samsung Account Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store. 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.
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 App folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • App folder: For your convenience, applications • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite • Status icons: Display information about the can be grouped into folders on the Home screens. and notification icons (left). applications.
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. – or – Manage Home Screens Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order. 2.
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Remove a Shortcut 1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
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 Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Tap Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Web page. • Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters • Zoom in or out while taking a picture. or text. • Tap an item to select it. • Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Manage users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. • Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which View the Notification Panel 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. Quick settings buttons are visible.
Quick Settings Connect to a Device 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. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Quick Connect. • To view additional Quick settings: ► Swipe left or right across the visible icons. If you are using this feature for the first time, select a visibility option and tap TURN ON QUICK CONNECT.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 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. 1. Tap the 2. 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. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Note: The available Options keys depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for all apps. Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Predicted text suggests words based on your typing. Predictive Text Predictive text Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically.
Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap EDIT.
Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the location you want. 4. Tap DONE when finished. Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT. 2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears. 3. Release the app icon to create the folder.
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.
Other Applications There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Milk Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free. Samsung+ Gain all the benefits of owning a Samsung Galaxy device and to get any guidance and support you need along the way.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. To view the result, tap the Equals key. Additional Functions To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: ► Tap CLEAR HISTORY.
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 videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Take a picture Timer Switch cameras Camera settings Shooting mode • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo • Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. • Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear or video. and front cameras. • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture.
Shooting Mode Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing). Take Pictures 1. From a Home screen, tap Take pictures with your device’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Both cameras 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
Camera Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Front camera 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: • Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images (front camera only). • • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • Gesture control: Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later.
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: • • • • 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. Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.
Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap STOPWATCH. 3. Tap START to begin timing. 4. Tap STOP to stop timing. • Additional options include LAP to keep track of laps, RESUME to continue timing, and RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero. Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap TIMER. 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 Add, 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 Name Card Favorites When you share a name card, 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 a message, or save it to a storage location. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2.
Rename a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Delete a Group Apps > Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 3. Tap MORE > Edit group and enter a new name. 2. Tap GROUPS. 4. Tap SAVE. 3. Tap DELETE. 4. Tap the group category to open. Add Contacts to a Group 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 5. Tap the groups to select them or tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to select all Apps > 6.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one application. Manage 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.
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 > Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps.
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. 3. Tap a video to view it. View Images and Videos Trim Segments of a Video Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to send the image or images.
Internet Access the Internet with a fully featured web browser. Browser Tabs Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. ► Tap Internet. Add tab. To close a tab: ► Tap Command Keys Close tab. The following command keys are available on the browser window: Bookmarks • To bookmark the current web page: Back or page. Back key to return to the previous 1. Tap BOOKMARKS > ADD.
Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. These tabs display Secret on their tab. Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device after you close a secret tab. To open a new secret tab: ► Tap MORE > New secret tab.
Memo Memo Options Use the Memo app to write and save notes on your device. ► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: • • • Compose a Memo 1. Tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap 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 Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Share: Share memos. Manage categories: Create and manage categories to organize your memos. Category.
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. More options Track queue Playback position Adjust volume Playback controls • Adjust volume: Tap to adjust the volume. • More options: Tap to view more options. • Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song.
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 playback again, tap Play. • Tap Rewind to move to the previous song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the next song. • Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose to play all songs once.
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. View Files Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: Recent Files Options • Recent files: View recently accessed files.
Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: ► Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then use one of these functions: • 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: DELETE: Delete files or folders. MOVE: Move files or folders to another folder.
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 • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps • Scanning for malware.
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. More options File name Video list Playback position Adjust volume Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Pause or Play • Adjust volume: Adjust the volume. • Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch • Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of the video. • Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in the pop- and hold to fast-forward the current video. up player window.
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 is several ways 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. • Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option ON ( ) or OFF ( ). • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options. • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a checkbox. When enabled, a check mark displays. Tap the check mark to remove it and disable the option.
How to Use Settings Access Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > – or – From a Home screen, 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 Settings. Apps > 2. Tap SEARCH. Settings • Enter a word or words in the Search box. As you type, settings that match will appear on the screen.
Wi-Fi Settings Manually 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. 3. Tap MORE > Add network. 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct connection between two or more devices using Wi-Fi.
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.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
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 online 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 control 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 > Data usage for options: Apps > Settings • 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. Change the Notification Sound Change the 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.
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.
Notifications on Lock Screen Choose what notifications can display while the device is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen, and then choose an option: • • • Show content Hide content Do not show notifications App Notifications 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > App notifications, and then choose an app to enable or disable notifications.
Display Settings Set the Screen Timeout Delay Configure the appearance of your phone’s display through Display settings. Choose how long the display screen remains lit after you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Display. Adjust the Screen Brightness 2. Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time period. 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. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options.
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 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 sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. • 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. • To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list, tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name. Application Manager • To reset all of your application preferences, tap MORE > Reset app preferences. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications.
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. • To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications. 2.
Users Delete a User or Profile Share this 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 so on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone, such as Wi-Fi. 3. Tap Remove to delete the user or profile. Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Switch User Profiles To access the device with a user profile: ► From a Lock screen, tap then tap a profile.
Wallpaper Settings 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. Set a Screen Lock 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap gesture you create and use to unlock your device. This option provides medium security. • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high security. • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security.
Change Backup Password Find My Mobile You can change the backup password for your fingerprint. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 3. Tap Change backup password and enter a new password.
Other Security Settings Device Administration Change other security settings, such as those for security updates and credential storage. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. Encrypt Your Data 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3.
Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: • • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. • 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.
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, Fingerprint, 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, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. Set Up Private Mode 1. From a Home screen, tap > Private mode. Apps > Settings 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on. 3. 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. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Vision • Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to help blind and low-vision users. - Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. • • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
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 tap gesture. • 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 Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Return your device to its factory defaults. Warning: 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. Backup and Restore Samsung Account 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Language and Input Settings Configure your device’s language and input settings. • Smart typing: Allow Predictive text to suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, complete common words automatically. 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 settings provide assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and much more.
Voice Input Mouse/Trackpad Settings Use Google voice recognition to perform Google searches using spoken commands. Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed. 3.
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 View the device memory and usage. Install a Memory Card You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card (not included) to add additional memory space to your device. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage. • • The Device memory displays Total space. The amounts of memory used are further divided into Available space, System memory, Used space, Cached data, and Miscellaneous files.
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 Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card. 3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out. 4. Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide the tray back into the slot.
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 Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature.
Date and Time Settings 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. 3. The following options are available: Settings • Automatic date and time: When enabled, the device takes date and time updates from the wireless network.
About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information.