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Table of Contents Getting Started.............................................................. 1 Settings...............................................................................48 Front View............................................................................ 2 Back View............................................................................ 3 Assemble Your Device................................................ 4 Set Up 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 sensors Microphone Power key Volume key Recent Back USB charger/ Accessory port Home key/ Finger scanner • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB videos of yourself. charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on • Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane and Emergency modes.
Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Memory card slot Simple clicker Speaker Speaker Headset jack • Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers • Memory card slot: Install an optional memory (not included) to these retractable attachment points. card (not included) for storage of files. • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. Speaker: Play music and other sounds. • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included).
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Charge the Battery Install an Optional Memory Card The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. You can use the device while charging. Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. For a quick check of your battery level: ►► View the battery charge indicator located in the top right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Secure Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device ►► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. Turn the Device Off To lock the device: 1. Press and hold the Power key until the Device options menu is displayed. ►► Press the Power key.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Samsung Account Factory Reset Protection 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. When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission.
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 capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget Apps folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator App shortcuts Apps list • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • Home screen indicator: Indicates which • Apps folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your • App shortcuts: Launches your favorite and notification icons (left). For more information, see Status Bar. Home screen is currently visible.
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers. App Shortcuts To access Home Screen Manager: You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. ►► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Widgets Folders Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. Create a Folder You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a widget to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. 1.
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: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Battery full: Battery is fully charged. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Battery low: Battery is low.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Touchscreen Navigation Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Home screen. Pinch and Spread Tap Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Manage users View all Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • Settings: Display the Settings screen. • Manage users: Change users or display Users • Notification card: View details about a notification. • Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
View the Notification Panel You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • • To open an item, tap it. • To clear all notifications, tap Clear. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right. 3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 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 • Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. 1.
Window Controls Select an app window, and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border. Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. 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 Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Special Keys Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing. Use the Samsung Keyboard Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Predictive text Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings.
Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap • Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Settings > 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 Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Language and input. 3.
Applications Learn how to change the way apps display, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List Uninstall or Disable Apps The Apps list displays 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: Access Apps 2. Tap Edit.
Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ►► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Options are: 2. Tap the folder to delete and tap Delete folder. Confirm when prompted. Custom: The default view, which allows you to touch and hold apps to move them from screen to screen. 3.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. Visit google.
Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube™ videos from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more.
Additional Apps Skype There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world. Word CNN for Samsung View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. Stay informed on the latest news from around the world, follow up-to-the-minute breaking news, catch up on your favorite CNN shows, and watch live video in one place.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. 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. Tap Equals to view the result. 6. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 2. Tap an event to view it. Apps > 3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. 2. Tap one of the following to change the view: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month.
Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings. Apps > 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 2. Tap Tasks. 3.
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Gallery Quick settings Record video Take a picture Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and • Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. • More settings: Configure other camera settings. • Quick settings: Select camera settings or videos. • Record video: Record a video. • Take a picture: Take a picture. • Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and options. front cameras.
Take Pictures • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously by pressing and holding Capture. • HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR (rich tone) only. Take pictures with your device’s camera. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. 1.
Both cameras • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. • View mode: Choose between standard and full screen view mode. • Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects. • Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture. • Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them. • Storage location: Choose to store your photos to your device, or optional memory card.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > -- Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. -- Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the Clock. alarm. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. Options: Tap to view and set the following options: -- Snooze: Allow snoozing.
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 To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available: A map of the world displays with the locations you have added. • • • • • 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, and your Samsung account. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Create, and then tap contact fields to 2. Tap 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 name card, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, 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. Touch and hold a contact to select it. 3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted. 2.
Groups Add Contacts 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 a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. You can add contacts to a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add. When finished, tap Done.
Contacts Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings (next to Contacts on the left). 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Email View Multiple Email Accounts Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen, or you can view email accounts individually. 1. From a Home screen, tap To access Email: ►► From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Tap the account name to view: You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox.
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 address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups.
Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ►► From a Home screen, tap Galaxy Apps. Apps > Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1.
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. 1. From a Home screen, tap View Images and Videos 4. Tap Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. Edit Images 1.
Sharing Images and Videos Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services. – or – When viewing an image or video full screen, tap Share to send it to others or share it through social network services. Deleting Images and Videos 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap More > Edit. 3.
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 Internet. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. ►► Tap Apps > Add tab. To close a tab: Command Keys ►► Tap The following command keys are available: Bookmarks • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home: Display your Internet Home screen.
Saved Pages To enable Secret mode: Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. 1. From a Home screen, tap Internet. Apps > 2. Tap More > Turn on Secret mode. To save the current web page: 3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. ►► Tap More > Save web page. – or – To view saved web pages: Tap Do not use password. 1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.
Memo Browse Memos Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ►► From a Home screen, tap • • Compose a Memo You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. To search for a memo, tap Search. You can edit, or manage memos. Category: Add or change the category. ►► From a Home screen, tap • Tasks: Add tasks. Image: Insert an image into the memo. Apps > Memo.
My Files Recent Files Options Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. The first category by default is for recently accessed files: Apps > ►► From a Home screen, tap My Files > Recent files. To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. • Search: Search for a file or folder. • More: Tap for the following options: -- Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files. -- Share: Share files shown in Recent files.
Other Category Options Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. Apps > ►► From a Home screen, tap My Files. The following options are available for most categories: • • • Search: Search for a file or folder. View as: Change the list style. More: Tap for the following options: -- Edit: Select files or folders. -- Share: Share files or folders. -- Sort by: Change the sort order of the files. -- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal hidden files.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ►► From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Search. Settings • Enter a word or words in the Search field.
Wi‑Fi Wi‑Fi Networks Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. • Turn Wi‑Fi On or Off Turning Wi‑Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct connection status: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • When your device is connected to another device Apps > using Wi-Fi Direct, the Status bar. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in 3. Tap More for options: • • Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
Bluetooth Scan for Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3.
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. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap 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 is displayed on the graph, along with usage by application at the bottom of the screen. • By application: View data usage by application. 3.
More Connection Settings Virtual Private Networks (VPN) The More connection settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen and Security. Nearby Device Scanning Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to.
Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. – or – Tap Delete to delete the VPN. Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap More connection settings > Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network.
Smart Manager Using Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Smart manager. 3. Tap each of the following for options: • Access Smart Manager There are a couple of ways to access Smart manager. ►► From a Home screen, tap > Smart manager.
Applications Manage settings for applications on your device. Manage Apps You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. 3.
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. 3. Tap the following to choose default apps: • • Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • • Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions. Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device.
Sound Change the Notification Sound Configure the sound used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Choose a sound for notifications, such as for Messages, Calendar, and Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Change the Sound Mode 2. Tap Sound > Notification sounds and configure the following options: You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2.
Key-Tap Feedback Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sound > Keyboard sound, and tap On/Off to enable. Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Note: Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Settings Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Display Enable Icon Backgrounds Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Adjust the Screen Brightness 2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose one of the following options: Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference.
Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level. – or – Choose a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Configure other useful features. For example, you can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Advanced features. 3.
Users Use User Profiles Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. To access the device with a user profile: 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. • Users have their own space, which they can 2. Tap customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect everyone, such as Wi-Fi.
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Settings Tap From Gallery to use a photo for wallpaper.
Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ►► From a Home screen, tap > Home screen. Apps > Settings - or From a Home screen, either tap and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. For more information, see Home Screen.
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 It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no security. • Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock your device. This option provides medium security.
Register a Fingerprint Find My Mobile You can register up to three fingerprints. A password is also set up as an alternative to 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 > ►► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
Secure Startup Security Update Service Protect your device by using a screen lock when your device turns on. Automatically receive security updates. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Note: You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: Apps > • 2. Tap Secure startup and select an option.
Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > • Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. 2.
Privacy Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Recent Location Requests Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy > Location. Location 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. 4.
App Permissions Report Diagnostic Info Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Privacy > App permissions. 2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info. 3. Tap the following features to see which apps have permission to access them: 3.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. • Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. 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 Auto Restart Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30%. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts. Backup and Restore Samsung Account To enable Auto restart: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Enable backup of your information to Samsung servers. 1.
Reset Network Settings Before resetting your device: You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Language and Input Samsung Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Apps > 3. Select a language from the list. • Default Keyboard Add input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard.
Google Voice Typing Pointer Speed Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you say “OK Google”.
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: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data. • Ultra power saving mode: Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the number of usable apps.
Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). To increase available memory: Device Memory 4. Tap Delete to confirm. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings.
Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose the slot. 5. Gently press inward on the memory card so that it pops out from the slot and carefully pull the card out. 6. Close the memory card slot cover.
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 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: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network.
User Manual View the User Manual for your device online. To access the User manual: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap User manual.
About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: Settings • Download updates manually: Check for and install available software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Schedule a time to check for updates and automatically install them.