• User Gulde SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S2
SI\MSUNG 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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If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt to download software onto the device without authorization; you will be notified on the screen that the device will no longer operate and you will then be instructed to power down the device. You must then contact your carrier to restore the device to the carrier authorized settings. Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be construed to create an express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the Product.
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded apps on your device may not be compatible with DRM-protected files. Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the device, or make calls that increase your device bill.
Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Back View . . . . . . . . . .
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Email . . . . . . . . .
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View 8 SI\MSUNG • 1 1. Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record videos of yourself. 2 2. Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the screen. • 3 3. Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and audio playback. 4. Microphone: Record audio and detect voice commands. 4 5. Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. 6. Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home screen.
Back View 1. Simple clickers: Securely attach optional covers (not included) to these retractable attachment points. 7 --"------- (!) e --1 2. Speakers: Play music and other sounds. 3. Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). 4. USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). 6 5. SIM card tray: Install the SIM card. For more information, see “Install the SIM Card” on page 4. 5 6.
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Install the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details. Warning: Small components such as SIM and memory cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling these cards to avoid damaging them. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot. Install an Optional Memory Card You can also install an optional microSD™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to eject an internal memory card tray. 1.
Charge the Battery Caution: Use only charging devices approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage. 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. 2.
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 Restart the Device The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Volume down key and the Power key at the same time for more than seven seconds. To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on.
Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 123. To unlock the device: ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Samsung Account Google Account Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™ and the Google Play™ store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.
Factory Reset Protection Enable Factory Reset Protection When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.
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.
Home Screen 1 7 1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and notification icons (left). For more information, see “Status Bar” on page 18. 2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your applications. 4. Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens. 5. Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen is currently visible. 6 2 5 4 Know Your Device 3 6. App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications. 7.
Customize the Home Screen Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and folders, and using wallpapers. To access Home screen manager: ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Manage Home Screens Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2.
Wallpapers Add a Widget to a Home Screen 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. You can add a widget to a Home screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 109.
App Shortcuts Move a Shortcut You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to another. You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 2. Drag the app shortcut to release it. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Swipe to a new Home screen. Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. Move apps and 4.
Folders Remove a Folder from a Home Screen Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. Create a Folder 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. You can create an app folder on a Home screen. 2. Drag the folder to when prompted. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until it is highlighted. ® Delete and release it. Confirm 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. Status Icons D Battery full: Battery is fully charged. 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE™ wireless network. Battery low: Battery is low. Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength. Battery charging: Battery is charging. Network not available: No wireless network is available.
Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent.
Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Touchscreen Navigation Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Tap • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Common Options Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • • The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Home screen. Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a picture or a web page.
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View the Notification Panel Quick Settings You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. 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. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. To view additional Quick settings: 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. • • To open an item, tap it. • To clear all notifications, tap Clear all. 1.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window Controls n rJ !:.2nd el Rad log Tap Window controls in the middle of the window border for options. • X () 0 Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Open in pop-up view: Open the selected app in a pop-up ~ window. X Close app: Close the selected app. ' 11• "' Know Your Device .
Use Multi Window Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps and adjust the size of their display on the screen. 1. Tap • a Recent apps. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a CJ CJ Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap CJ CJ Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. • Other recently used apps that support Multi window display below the launched app. 3.
Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Use the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps. !#© Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Ctrl Control: Touch and hold for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a). Predictive text Touch and hold Options for the following: The 2• w Q 3. E s• A 'u' z Ctrl !#Q s• 4' You 6. .
Configure the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Q To customize the Samsung keyboard: Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. 2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. For more information, see “Samsung keyboard” on page 136. 3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
Use Google Voice Typing To download additional languages for use with Google voice typing: Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. ► Tap X Speak now Configure Google Voice Typing • To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard > Google voice typing for options. Googo Settings Settings > Languages. For more information, see “Google Voice Typing” on page 136. Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1.
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List The Apps list displays all preloaded and downloaded apps. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. Download and Install New Apps Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see “Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen” on page 16. Find new apps to download and install on your device. • Access Apps You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap . Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store.
Uninstall or Disable Apps To enable apps after disabling them: You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps > Application manager. • • 2. Tap Menu > Disabled, and then tap the app you want to enable. ::: Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. Search for Apps Apps. To locate an app in your Apps list: 2. Tap More options > Edit.
Organize Your Apps Use Folders to Organize Apps App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. You can organize App shortcuts in a folder on an Apps list screen. To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap -~::: Apps. 2. Tap 2. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • • • 4. Tap Done when finished. To alphabetize your apps: 2. Tap More options > Edit. 3.
To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. To delete a folder: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps. More options > Edit. 3. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Remove folder. Confirm when prompted. 4. Tap Done when finished. To add a folder to a Home screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap .~ Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. M Gmail Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. Chrome Visit support.google.com/mail to learn more. Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. G Google Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Visit support.google.
Maps Play Music Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information. Play music and audio files on your device. Visit support.google.com/music to learn more. Visit support.google.com/maps to learn more. Play Store You must enable location services to use Google Maps™. For more information, see “Location” on page 121. Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Photos Visit support.google.com/play to learn more.
Verizon Apps Enjoy these apps from Verizon Wireless. My Verizon Pre-installed apps may vary according to your plan. Visit verizonwireless.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. View details and manage your Verizon Wireless account. No airtime or minute charges apply when accessing My Verizon Mobile. Cloud Setup Wizard Back up and access your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud® to transfer content between other devices.
Additional Apps There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Amazon Hancom Office Viewer Shop at amazon.com from your device. View, edit, and create Hancom™ Office Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents. ™ Visit amazon.com to learn more. Help Amazon Kindle View information on using your device’s basic features and settings. Download books for reading right on your device. You must have an account with Amazon™ to use the Kindle™ application. ...
0 SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation Additional Functions You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. You can perform additional functions on your calculator. 1. From a Home screen, tap To clear the calculator history: Apps > fl Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. ► Tap Clear history. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. Scientific Calculator 4. Enter the next number. 5.
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Calendar View To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > Calendar. Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed. • • Tasks: Display all tasks. Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap 0 Apps > Calendar.
Share an Event Create a Task You can share events you create from your Calendar. You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap an event to open it. 3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 31 Calendar. 2. Tap View > Tasks.
Delete a Task Calendar Settings You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 31 Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap View > Tasks. 2. Tap 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • Apps > Calendar. More options > Settings. 3.
Camera and Video 7 1 2 3 4 6 5 5. Camera, Modes, or Effects: Swipe right to change the shooting mode. Swipe left to add an effects filter. 1. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images. 2. Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and videos. 6. Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and front cameras. 3. Take a picture: Take a picture. 4. Record video: Record a video. Applications 7. Settings: Configure other camera settings.
Take Pictures Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera. If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can be stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your tablet’s memory. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > • Camera. To zoom in or out, touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen. • To focus the shot, tap the screen. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed.
Record Videos Shooting Mode Record high-quality videos using your tablet’s video camera. Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > .• Camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Aim the camera at your subject, and then tap Record. • Tap Capture to take a picture while recording. • • • Tap Tap • •• Pause to pause recording. Resume to resume recording. 0 Applications Camera.
• HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture. • Shot & more: Use various functions with your burst shots after you take them, such as best photo, best face, drama, eraser, and panning shot. • Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos in a variety of styles using the front and rear cameras at the same time.
Front camera Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Common Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • • • • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. • Save pictures as previewed: Save the self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images.
• Floating Camera button: Add an extra Camera button that you can move anywhere on the screen in Auto and Selfie modes. • Volume key function: Use the Volume key to take pictures, record video, zoom, or control system volume. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Help: View information on using the camera.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. • • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Create an Alarm 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.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. • Alarm tone and volume: Choose a sound to play for the alarm, and drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. • Vibration: Choose whether the alarm uses vibration alert. • Read time aloud: Read the time aloud when the alarm rings. World Clock The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1.
Stopwatch Timer The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • • • • Start: Begin timing. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. Clock. 2. Tap Timer. 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer.
Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see “Accounts” on page 132. Find a Contact Manage Contacts 1. From a Home screen, tap Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contacts list: 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match.
- Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 0 Contacts. Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work). 3. Tap Save. 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. 0 Edit a Contact • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.
Share a Contact Link Contacts You can share a contact using Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap -~::: Apps > 0 Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a contact, and then tap Share. Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact. 3.
Favorites Unlink Contacts You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Contacts. 2. Tap a contact. Mark Contacts as Favorites 3. Tap You can mark contacts as Favorites. 4. ..• More options > Manage linked contacts. Tap '--:...1Separate beside contacts to unlink them 1. From a Home screen, tap from the main contact. 2.
Groups Rename a Group You can rename a contact 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 coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap ~ Apps > 2. Tap 2. Tap Apps > 0 Add Contacts to a Group You can add contacts to a group. Contacts. ::: Apps > 1.
Send an Email to a Group Delete a Group You can send an email to members of a group. Preset groups cannot be deleted. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 0 Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More options > Send email. 0 Contacts. 2. Tap More options > Groups, and then tap the group to delete. 3. Tap 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 app. To configure another email account: To access Email: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Configure Email Accounts ... Apps > • .... Email. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. Applications Apps > Settings > + Email. Add account. 3. Enter your email address and password. You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. 1.
View Multiple Email Accounts Manage Your Inbox You can view email you receive for multiple accounts, or you can view email accounts individually. There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap " . ::: 5 Apps > ► From a Home screen, tap Email. • • 2. Tap Mailbox at the top left of the screen to choose a different view: • [Account name]: View email for only one email account. • All accounts: View all email in a combined inbox.
Create and Send an Email 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Compose. • Apps > .... Email > If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. • Tap V Show additional fields to add Cc and Bcc fields. Applications • Tap .• More options for additional email options.
Email Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Mailbox > Apps > Email. Settings. 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Some functions described in this section are only available if there are pictures or videos in the Gallery. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap a picture or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap a picture or video. View Pictures and Videos • Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves a picture, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the picture.
Play Videos 4. Tap Save to save the video. You can play videos stored on your device. 5. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap Save to confirm the changes. ::: Apps > ~ 1. From a Home screen, tap ~ -Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Edit Pictures 3. Tap a video to view it. You can edit pictures stored on your device. 4. Tap ► While viewing a picture, tap the screen once to see the following options: Play to play the video.
• Share Pictures and Videos More options: - You can share pictures and videos from your Gallery. Details: View and edit information about the picture, including the date created, location, and properties. - Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter-clockwise. - Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. - Set as contact picture: Set the picture as the photo for a contact. - Set as wallpaper: Set the picture as a wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.
Delete Pictures and Videos You can delete pictures and videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More options > Edit. 4. Tap pictures and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all pictures and videos. 5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted. – or – When viewing a single picture or video, tap Delete.
Memo Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. Compose a Memo Edit Memos You can create memos using the Memo app. You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > LJ Memo. 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: • LJ Memo. 3. Tap the content and make edits. Category: Add or change the category. 4. When you are finished, tap Save. Tasks: Add tasks. Browse Memos Image: Insert an image into the memo.
Memo Options You can edit, share, or manage memos. 1. From a Home screen, tap ,"""1 Memo. ::: Apps > ',_j 2. While browsing memos, tap following options: • • .. More options for the Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Manage categories: Create and manage categories to organize your memos. 3. Tap a memo, and then tap one of the following options: • Share: Send the memo to others using a variety of sharing methods. • • Delete: Delete the memo.
Message+ This section describes how to create and send a message using the Verizon Messages app. Create and Send Messages • Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a postcard, picture, video, audio recording, Glympse location, location, contact card, or song. • Tap Emoticon to insert emoticons into your message. • Tap Voice to record and insert an audio recording into your message. Use the Verizon Messages app to send and receive messages with your friends and family. 1.
Read Messages Reply to Messages When you receive a message, your tablet notifies you by displaying the New message icon in the Status bar. Messages you exchange with another person are displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so you can see all the messages in one place. To access a new message: 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. ► Drag your finger down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap the message notification to open the message. Apps > 2.
Delete Conversations Protect a Message from Deletion You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged with another person. You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. Apps > 1. From the Home screen, tap Message+. 2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete and tap Delete Conversation > Delete. Confirm when prompted. Apps > 2. Tap a conversation to display it. 3.
Music Player 1. More options: View more options. 9 1 2. Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite. 3. Volume: Tap to adjust the volume. 4. Song length: View length of the song. 5. Playback controls: Change shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song. 8 7 6 5 Applications 2 3 4 6. Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the current song. 7. Playback position: Skip to another part of the current song. 8. Song queue: View the current song list being played. 9.
Listen to Music Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. Tap Pause to pause playback. To start playback again, tap Play. • Tap Tap • Tap the repeat button to control playback.
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. • To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap 5 Apps > 0 My Files. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: • Recent files: View recently accessed files. Applications 73 Categories - Images: View image files. Audio: View audio files. Videos: View video files.
• Tablet - • ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > The following options are available: Internal storage: View folders and files located on the device. • • SD card: View folders and files located on the optional SD card (not included). • Cloud - Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud storage. Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. My Files Options Use My Files options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. Options vary by category.
Video Player 1 2 11 3 10 9 4 8 5 7 1. List: Display a list of all videos. 6 6. Create AGIFs: Create an animated GIF. 2. More options: View more options. 7. Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window. 3. Playback controls: Restart the video, skip to a previous video, or rewind the video; pause or play the current video; or skip to the next video or fast-forward through the current video. 8. Lock video: Black out and lock the video screen. 4. Video length: View the total length of the video. 11.
• • Access the Video Player 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > D Video. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. Manage Videos Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, the following options are available: 2. Tap 3. Tap • • • Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap D Video. D Video. 3.
Change the Video Screen Size You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > a Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options: • Fit to screen: The video is fit to fill the screen while keeping its original proportions. • D Stretch: The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion. • Crop to fit: The video is enlarged to fit the screen without becoming distorted.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.
How to Use Settings . Access Settings 3. Tap More options > View as standard list to view • settings individually such as Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > This manual assumes the standard list when referring to settings. Settings. – or – Search for Settings Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other offline applications. To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option.
Wi‑Fi Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). Turn Wi‑Fi On or Off Wi‑Fi Status Indicators Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection status. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Wi‑Fi Networks Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually. To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. • Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. 3. Tap + Add network. 4.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. • WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). More options > Advanced for options: • • Show Wi‑Fi pop‑up: When opening apps, a pop-up indicates if Wi-Fi is available. Keep Wi‑Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi-Fi.
Wi‑Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 0 Settings. 2. Tap Wi‑Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi. • Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Wi‑Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. Bluetooth Status Indicator The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet. Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth connection status. Turn Bluetooth On or Off • Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth on or off. 1.
e Scan for Bluetooth Devices 1. From a Home screen, tap When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e • Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. • To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. m Apps > Settings.
Rename a Paired Device Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) Once you have paired your device 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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 2.
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering Use Mobile hotspot and tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices. Enable Mobile Hotspot Connect a Device to Your Mobile Hotspot Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use Mobile hotspot. 1.
Allowed Devices List 5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select your device’s Mobile hotspot. Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and password. 6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the target device. Change the Mobile Hotspot Password Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service.
Configure Mobile Hotspot Settings • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen. • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot. Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 0 Settings. 2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobile hotspot. 3.
Tethering Your Device You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering and choose a tethering option: • Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair your device with the computer. For more information, see “Bluetooth” on page 85. • USB tethering: Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn on tethering.
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Mobile data usage: Tap the date shown above the graph to change the time period of the data usage report. The amount of data usage by application is shown. • Billing cycle and data warning: Set up billing cycle information and data warning limits.
3. Tap • • .. More options for the following options: Show units: Change the unit format. Help: View help topics for data usage.
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: • Data roaming access: Connect to mobile networks while roaming. • Roaming: Current roaming status (not configurable). • Signal strength: View the current signal strength (not configurable). • Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. • • Access Point Names: Choose or add APNs.
More Settings The More settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Nearby Device Scanning Tablet Visibility Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device. You can make your device visible to allow other devices to find it and share content. 1.
Download Booster Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Download booster improves download speed by using both Wi-Fi and LTE networks at the same time when downloading files over 30 MB in size. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see “Set a Screen Lock” on page 123. Note: Download booster uses mobile data services. Add a VPN To turn on Download booster: 1.
Connect to a VPN Edit or Delete a VPN To connect to a VPN: Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More > VPN. Settings. 2. Tap More > VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 3. Tap Basic VPN or Advanced IPsec VPN. 4. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. 4. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. Disconnect from a VPN 5.
Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap === Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap More > Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. View Your Verizon Account View your Verizon account and data plan information. 1. From a Home screen, tap === Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap More > View Verizon Account.
Sounds and Vibration Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Change the Sound Mode Adjust the Volume You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. Set the system volume level and default volume for notifications and other audio. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > e Settings. Tip: You can also set the Notifications volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 2.
Vibration Intensity Media Volume Limiter Limit the maximum output of the device’s volume. You can also set a PIN to prevent unauthorized users from changing this setting. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set the amount of vibration for notifications and haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • • .• 3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration intensities. More options > Media volume limiter. Tap On/Off to enable this feature.
• • To activate Do not disturb mode: Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for calendar notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. 1. From a Home screen, tap • • An email account must be configured for this option to be available. For more information, see “Configure Email Accounts” on page 58. Do Not Disturb Use these options to determine which notifications can make sounds, and during which time periods you want to enter this mode. Settings Settings. 2.
System Sounds Key‑Tap Feedback Set various other system sound options. Play tones when the keyboard is tapped. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option: Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibration, and tap to enable each option: • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Advanced Sounds 4. Tap On/Off to enable each option: You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. • Surround: Recreate the effects of rich surround sound. • Tube Amp Pro: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier.
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app or All apps to enable or disable notifications. • Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps.
Display Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. Brightness Screen Mode Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery power. Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Display. • 3.
Screen Zoom and Font Home Screen You can set the screen zoom level and the font size and style. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap To customize Home screen: Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen zoom and font for the following options: • Drag the Screen zoom slider to adjust the zoom level. • Drag the Font size slider to adjust the size of text.
Icon Frames Status Bar You can show icons with shaded frames to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. Set up Status bar functions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Status bar. 2. Tap Display > Icon frames and choose one of the following options: • • 3. Tap On/Off to enable the following options: Icons only: Show icons only. Icons with frames: Show icons with shaded frames. 3. Tap Done.
Screen Saver 5. Tap • • Screen saver controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > e Settings. .. More options for additional options: Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. Set when to use: Set when your device can go into Screen saver mode. 2. Tap Display > Screen saver. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the Screen saver. 4.
Wallpaper You can change the appearance of your device with custom wallpapers. 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 m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. • Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. 3. Tap an image to choose it, and then choose where you want to use it: • • • Home screen Lock screen Home and lock screens 4.
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. Games Other Features Manage useful features while you play games. 2. Tap Advanced features > Games. 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. 3. Tap On/Off to enable or disable the following: 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > Settings.
- Pop‑up view action: When an app is open on the screen, adjust the size of the app by swiping down diagonally from either corner of the screen. • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.
Storage View the device memory and usage. Mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). • System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. Settings. • Apps: The amount of storage space currently being used by apps. 2. Tap Storage. Device storage used out of the total space available is displayed. • Pictures, videos: The amount of storage space currently being used by pictures and videos. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed.
Install a Memory Card 4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device. You can use a microSD card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. To increase available memory: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > For more information, see “Install an Optional Memory Card” on page 5. Settings. 2. Tap Storage. Mount a Memory Card 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed.
Remove a Memory Card Format a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all of the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Storage. Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. To configure advanced battery settings: 2. Tap Battery for options: • Battery usage: View details of battery usage by item. • Power saving mode: Extend battery life by selecting a power saving mode level. Choose Off, Mid, or Max. Estimated remaining battery life for each mode is provided. • App power monitor: Put apps to sleep so that they do not use battery power when not in use.
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. .. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. 4. Tap • Sort by size/name: Sort the apps by size or name. Warning: Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk.
5. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. The following options may be displayed: • • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. Mobile data: View mobile data usage. • • • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default.
• • Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Applications. 3.
Users Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. Switch User Profiles Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings like Wi-Fi, which affects everyone. To access the device with a user profile: ► From a Lock screen, tap a profile. Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps and content.
Delete a User or Profile To delete a user or profile: 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Users. 3. Tap Delete next to a user profile, and then confirm when prompted. 1Ir – or – Tap Settings next to a user profile, tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted. 1Ir © Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely.
Location Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Locating Method Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: High accuracy: Uses GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
Recent Location Requests Location Services Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. Google Location History stores and uses your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. m Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Location. 4.
Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. Set a Screen Lock • It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. Options vary based on the screen lock type. 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. • • None: Do not lock the screen. 1.
Fingerprints 4. Tap Set up to set up and use your fingerprints to unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup. Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. 5. Choose a screen lock option: • You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, owner information, or app shortcuts on the Lock screen.
Register a Fingerprint Fingerprint Verification To use your fingerprint to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or password. You can register up to four fingerprints. Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. If no fingerprints are registered, you are prompted to choose a secure screen lock and scan your fingerprint. Follow the prompts to complete setup.
Encrypt Device Other Security Settings Protect your device by encrypting its data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Set Up SIM Card Lock Settings. Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt device. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Apps > Settings. 3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.
Security Update Service Device Administration Automatically receive security updates. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • • 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device administrators.
Credential Storage Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > • View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed. • User certificates: View user certificates. Settings • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following advanced options: • • 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.
Privacy Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. • • • • • • App Permissions Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > 0 Settings. 2. Tap Privacy > App permissions. 3. Tap the following features to see which apps have permission to access them: • • • • Location Microphone Phone SMS Storage Additional permissions 4.
Private Mode Report Diagnostic Information Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. 1. From a Home screen, tap Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprints) is required to use Private mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap ... Apps > 0 m Apps > 0 Settings. 2.
Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. Synchronize Accounts Add an Account 1. From a Home screen, tap You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
Account Settings Remove an Account Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. You can remove accounts from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap === 3.
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Location: Configure your Google location settings. • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. • Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. • Restore contacts: Restore your Google Account contacts to your device.
Language and Input Configure your device’s language and input settings. Language Default Keyboard You can add languages to your list, and organize them according to preference. If an app does not support your default language then it will move to the next supported language in your list. You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2.
- Manage Virtual Keyboards Enable or disable virtual keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap === Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Virtual keyboard. 3. Tap an option to customize: Samsung keyboard Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. • Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways. • Smart typing: Predictive text corrects common typing mistakes and improves input.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback. • Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is connected. Physical Keyboards If you use a physical keyboard with your device, you can still show the virtual keyboard on the screen. 1.
Text‑to‑Speech Options • Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. Reset pitch: Reset the pitch at which the text is spoken to the default setting. • Listen to an example: Play a short demonstration of speech synthesis. 1. From a Home screen, tap • Default language status: Display the default language in use. m Apps > e Settings. 2.
Backup and Reset Back up your data to your Google account. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Google Account Reset Enable backup of your information to your Google Account. Reset device and network settings. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. Reset Settings 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Reset Network Settings Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see “Factory Reset Protection” on page 11. You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings.
To reset your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap m Apps > e Settings. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device.
Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. - When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap • : : Apps > e Settings. Select time zone: Choose your local time zone. Use 24‑hour format: Set the format for displaying time. 2. Tap Date and time.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. For more information about Accessibility for Samsung products, please contact us at accessibility@sea.samsung.com. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Vision Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud to assist blind and low-vision users.
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.
Dexterity and interaction Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. More settings Text-‑to-‑speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see “Text-‑to-‑Speech Options” on page 138. • • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Touch and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
Services TalkBack: Hear spoken feedback to describe what you touch, select, and activate. • • Switch access: Control your device using configurable key combinations. Other installed accessibility services may be listed and configured under Services.
Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable or disable this feature.
Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Help for information about: • • • • • • • New features User manual My Verizon Mobile Icon glossary Getting started Applications Settings 3. Tap Sort by to sort the topics by category or alphabetically. 4. Tap Search to search for a topic.
About Tablet View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap ::: Apps > 0 Settings. 2. Tap About tablet, and then tap items for more details: • My phone number: Your phone number is displayed. • Icon glossary: View a list of icons used on your device. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device.
System Updates Check for and install available software updates for your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap System updates > Check for system updates. • Tap Show system update history to view previous software updates. • Tap Use software upgrade assistant to install a tool to install system updates. 3. Follow the prompts to check for available software updates to download and install.
