Table of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Know Your Device
- Applications
- Settings
- How to Use Settings
- Wi-Fi Settings
- Bluetooth
- Airplane Mode
- Data Usage
- More Connection Settings
- Sounds and Notifications
- Display Settings
- Motions and Gestures
- Applications Settings
- Users
- Wallpaper Settings
- Lock Screen and Security
- Privacy
- Accessibility
- Accounts
- Backup and Reset
- Language and Input Settings
- Battery
- Storage
- Accessories
- Date and Time Settings
- About Your Device
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1
Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 7
Know Your Device ..................................................... 8
Home Screen .................................................................... 9
Status Bar .........................................................................12
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................13
Notification Panel .........................................................14
Multi Window ..................................................................16
Enter Text ..........................................................................18
Applications ...................................................................20
Apps Screen ...................................................................21
Google Applications ..................................................23
Microsoft Applications ..............................................25
Other Applications ......................................................26
Calculator ..........................................................................27
Calendar ............................................................................28
Camera ...............................................................................30
Clock ....................................................................................33
Contacts .............................................................................35
Email ....................................................................................38
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................39
Gallery .................................................................................40
Internet ................................................................................42
Memo ..................................................................................44
Music Player ....................................................................45
My Files ..............................................................................47
Video Player ....................................................................49
Settings ..............................................................................51
How to Use Settings ..................................................52
Wi-Fi Settings ..................................................................53
Bluetooth ...........................................................................55
Airplane Mode ...............................................................57
Data Usage ......................................................................58
More Connection Settings ......................................59
Sounds and Notifications ........................................60
Display Settings ............................................................63
Motions and Gestures ...............................................65
Applications Settings .................................................66
Users ....................................................................................69
Wallpaper Settings ......................................................70
Lock Screen and Security ......................................71
Privacy ................................................................................75
Accessibility .....................................................................77
Accounts ............................................................................79
Backup and Reset .......................................................80
Language and Input Settings ...............................81
Battery .................................................................................84
Storage ...............................................................................85
Accessories .....................................................................87
Date and Time Settings ...........................................88
About Your Device ......................................................89
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
2 Front View
Getting Started
Front View
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of
yourself.
• Home key or Finger scanner: Press to return to
the Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security
feature.
• Light sensor: Use the ambient light level to adjust
the screen brightness and contrast.
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press
and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for
quick access to Airplane Mode.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and
hold for Home screen options.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds.
Recent
Light sensor
Power key
Front camera
Back
Volume key
Microphone
Memory card slot
Home key or Finger scanner
3 Back View
Getting Started
Back View
• • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not
included).
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Simple clicker: These retractable circles
securely attach optional covers (not included) to
yourdevice.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Speaker
Rear camera
Speaker
Headset jack
Simple clicker
Simple clicker
4 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
then plug the charging head into a standard
ACpower outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the power outlet and remove the USB
cable from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
5 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view
the battery charge indicator located in the
upper-right corner of your device’s display. A
solid color indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see
( )
Battery.
6 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the device
options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
3. On the window that appears, tap POWER OFF.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
1. Press the Power key.
2. Unlock the Device
The default screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see Set a Screen Lock.
7 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully
utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google
Hangouts, and the Google Play store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information,
see Accounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Google.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Samsung account or create a new
Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time, use
Accounts settings. Formore information,
see Accounts.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Know Your Device
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
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.
9 Home Screen
Know Your Device
Status bar
Status icons
Apps screen
App folder
Notification icons
App shortcuts
Widget
Home screen indicator
Home Screen
• App folders: For your convenience, there are
several applications that are grouped into folders
on the main Home screen.
• App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
applications.
• Apps screen: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is presently displayed.
• Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates,
and so on.
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
• Status icons: Display information about the
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, the time, and so on.
• Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut)
that runs on a Home screen.
10 Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting
point for using your device.
Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andusing
wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Remove.
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen displays when you press the
Home key.
• Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new
position.
• Flipboard Briefing: Scroll to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To activate this feature, tap the check box at
the top center of the screen.
Change the Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then tap HOMESCREEN,
LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK
SCREENS.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
SET AS WALLPAPER.
For more information, see Wallpaper Settings.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home
screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks,
Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home
screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to
releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
11 Home Screen
Know Your Device
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of
another app until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app icon to create the folder.
Use Folders
• Tap the folder to view the apps inside.
• Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the
folder.
• Tap Palette to change the color.
• Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch and hold an app icon
and drag it to the folder.
• To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release it.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Mute mode is enabled.
Wi-Fi is active.
Notification Icons
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the
Google Play store.
App installation or updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
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13 Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Know Your Device
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters
ortext.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold
gesture.
• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
• Unlock the screen.
• Scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move
it to a new location.
• Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
• Move a widget on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a
Webpage.
• Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
Motions
Control your device by making specific motions with
your hand on the device’s screen.
Enable Motions
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Motions and gestures.
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable each feature.
For details, see . Motions and Gestures
14 Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Edit Quick settings
Manage Users
Settings
Clear notifications
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Statusbar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notificationpanel.
• Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
• Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which
Quicksettings buttons are visible.
• Notification card: Tap to see details about a
notification. Swipe a notification card to the right
to dismiss it.
• Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a
feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
• Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Auto to have the tablet set
the screen brightness using its light sensor.
• Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
• Tap an item to open it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right. Tap Clear to clear
allnotifications.
3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap Back.
15 Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Quick Settings Connect to a Device
In addition to notifications, the Notificationpanel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize Quick settings:
► On the Notificationpanel, tap EDIT.
S Finder
Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Tap S Finder.
3. Enter a keyword in the Search device field, or
tap Google voice typing and say a keyword.
• Tap a location or category to filter your search.
Use Search Location
You can search for content in specific locations.
► Tap MORE > Select search locations and select
categories.
Quick Connect
Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly
connect to them.
• If the device you want to connect does not
support the Quick connect feature, activate
its Wi-Fi Direct feature before launching Quick
Connect on your device.
• Connection methods may vary depending on the
type of connected devices or the content being
shared.
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Tap Quick Connect. Your device automatically
scans for compatible devices.
• You may be asked to set device visibility. Tap
Always visible or Only when Quick connect
turned on.
• Tap TURN ON QUICK CONNECT.
When the Notificationpanel opens, Wi-Fi is
activated automatically and the tablet searches
for nearby devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the instructions.
• To change your device’s visibility setting, tap
SETTINGS > Device visibility, and then select
an option.
• If the desired device does not appear in the
list, tap REFRESH.
Share Content
Share content with a connected device.
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notificationpanel.
2. Tap a device from the list of detected devices.
3. Tap Share content and select a media category.
4. Follow the instructions to send content to the
connected device.
16 Multi Window
Know Your Device
Multi Window
Multi-task by using multiple applications at the same time.
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on
a split screen. You can switch between the apps,
adjust the size of their display on the screen, and
copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.
2. If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap an app to add in split screen,
or tap two new apps to open in split view.
Controls
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap the Recent.
2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have a Multiwindow icon in the title bar. Tap
the Multiwindow icon in the title bar to launch
the application in Multiwindow view.
3. Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app.
Tap the app icon to add it to the Multiwindow
view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.
Know Your Device
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap Control
in the middle of the window to display the window
controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi Window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the application windows. Drag an
item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this
feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected
app window. This turns the app into a
circular, movable icon that can be opened
by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
17 Multi Window
Know Your Device
Predictive text
Options key
Enter Text
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predicted text suggests words based on your typing.
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Tap to insert letters.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google Voice Typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Access the clipboard.
Insert emojis.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
Access keyboard settings.
Note: The available Options keys depend on the
application in use. Not all options are available for
allapps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggest words matching your text
entries, and, optionally, completes common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites — improving its accuracy
of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
18 Enter Text
19 Enter Text
Know Your Device
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, speak your text input.
To enable Google voice typing:
1. On the Samsung keyboard, tap Google voice
typing. You may need to touch and hold the
Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google Voice Typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
Applications
The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps appear, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.
21 Apps Screen
Applications
Apps Screen
The Apps screen shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.
Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.
Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps from the
Google Play store.
Visit to learn more.
•
play.google.com/store/apps
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
tolearn more.
•
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
Uninstall or Disable Apps
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled show
Remove on their icon.
3. Tap Remove and follow the prompts to either
uninstall or disable the app.
4. When you are finished, tap DONE.
View Disabled Apps
You can place disabled apps back on the Apps
screen, where they become active once again.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Applications > Application manager.
2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen. (This screen
only appears if you have disabled apps.)
3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap
ENABLE.
22 Apps Screen
Applications
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and
listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.
Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap EDIT.
3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the
location you want.
4. Tap DONE when finished.
To alphabetize the Apps screen:
► Tap Apps > A-Z.
23 Google Applications
Applications
Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google Account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Chrome to browse the Internet and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to
your tablet.
Visit to learn
more.
google.com/chrome/mobile
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.
Visit to learn more. drive.google.com
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit to learn more. gmail.com
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Google Now works in the background to
collect information you regularly look up
and organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.
Visit to learn
more.
google.com/landing/now
► Press and hold the Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you
can also access it by tapping Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the
application in which you want to configure.
For example, sign in to Google+ in order to
configure Google+ settings.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet
friends and family, share photos, and host
video calls.
Visit to learn more. google.com/hangouts
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.
Visit to learn more. google.com/maps
Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information,
see Location.
24 Google Applications
Applications
Photos
This application automatically backs up
your photos and videos to your Google+
account.
Visit to learn more. photos.google.com
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly, or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play
music and audio files on your device.
Visit to
learn more.
play.google.com/about/music
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit to learn more. play.google.com/store
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
Visit to learn more. youtube.com
25 Microsoft Applications
Applications
Microsoft Applications
These Microsoft applications are
also preloaded on your device.
Excel
The Excel app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing documents on tablets with a
screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You
can unlock the full Excel experience with
an Office 365 subscription.
OneDrive
OneDrive gives you free online storage
for all your personal files so you can
get to them from your Android device,
computer, and any other devices you use.
OneNote
You can stay organized using text,
pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick
Notes or review and edit shared OneNote
notebooks using OneDrive.
PowerPoint
The PowerPoint app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing documents on tablets with a
screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You
can unlock the full PowerPoint experience
with an Office 365 subscription.
Skype
Use free Skype to hold video and voice
calls, as well as send instant messages to
anyone around the world. Just open the
app and start using it.
Word
The Microsoft Word app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing docs on tablets with a screen size
of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock
the full Word experience with an Office
365 subscription.
26 Other Applications
Applications
Other Applications
There are also other apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Milk
Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is
a radio service that gives you more of the
music you love, curated by top DJs and
industry pros and all for free.
Samsung+
Gain all the benefits of owning a
Samsung Galaxy device and to get any
guidance and support you need along the
way.
Screen Saver
When your tablet screen automatically
times out, instead of a blank screen,
enable the Galaxy Tab S2 Screen Saver,
an action-packed video tour of all the
fantastic features that you will find on your
Galaxy Tab S2.
SideSync 3.0
SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that
enables the screens, windows, and data
to be shared easily between a PC and
Samsung Android Device.
Smart Manager
This apps provides shortcuts to your
Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device
security information.
27 Calculator
Applications
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the Equals key.
Additional Functions
To clear the results:
► Tap Clear.
To clear the calculator history:
► Tap CLEAR HISTORY.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the display field.
28 Calendar
Applications
Calendar
Manage your calendar events
and tasks.
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Add to add an event.
3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSAVE.
Delete an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap DELETE,
and then confirm by tapping DELETE.
Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap SHARE and tap a sharing format.
4. In the Share as window, tap a sharing method
and follow the prompts.
Create a Task
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 TASKS.
3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.
4. You can choose to set the task for TODAY,
TOMORROW, or tap Expand to view and set
the following options:
• Due date: Tap the ON/OFF switch to select a
date on the calendar for the task.
• Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.
• Notes: Tap to save a note with your task.
• Priority: Tap to assign a priority to the task.
5. Tap SAVE to save the task.
Delete a Task
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap TASKS.
3. Tap the check box by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
4. To delete the task permanently, tap the task to
open it, and then tap DELETE.
29 Calendar
Applications
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
30 Camera
Applications
Effect
Timer
Camera
settings
Record video
Gallery
Take a picture
Switch cameras
Shooting mode
Camera
Take pictures and videos with the Camera app.
• Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Shooting mode: Tap to change the
shootingmode.
• Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo
or video. • Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear
and front cameras.
• Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos
and videos. • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture.
• Record video: Tap to record a video. • Timer: Tap to set the camera timer.
31 Camera
Applications
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens. Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by
which camera is active (front or rear facing).
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or back
camera, or combine shots with Dual mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Camera.
2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
onscreen options or these gestures:
• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in and
out.
• Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched.
3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can
touch onscreen icons to access various camera
options and settings. You can also touch the
screen to move the focus field to the area you
touch.
4. Tap Capture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the
Volume key. You can also set the Volume key to act as
the video record key or as a zoom key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Camera.
2. Tap MODE to view the following options. Each
section indicates which camera (front or rear) the
modes are available for.
Both cameras
• Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of
objects.
• Download: Download additional shooting
modes from the Galaxy Apps store.
Rear camera
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
• 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.
• HDR (rich tone): Save the picture in HDR
(rich tone) only.
• 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
• Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.
• Interval shot: Select the best pictures from
a series of continuous shots taken at set
intervals.
32 Camera
Applications
Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:
• Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for
gentler images (front camera only).
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
• Effect: Add special graphical effects.
3. Tap Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera/recording mode used.
Both cameras
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
• 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.
• Volume keys function: Use the Volume key as
the camera key, the record key, or as a zoom
key.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
Rear camera
• Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.
Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady
when the camera is moving.
Front camera
• Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
• Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as seen on the
preview screen.
33 Clock
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
• ALARM: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
• 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.
• STOPWATCH: Measure intervals of time.
• TIMER: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set alarms by using the ALARM tab.
Create an Alarm
You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and
choose options for how to be notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat weekly: Choose when to repeat the
alarm, if so desired.
• KEYPAD: Tap to use a keypad to enter the
alarm time.
• OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following
options:
-Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.
-Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm
type that includes sound, choose a sound
to play for the alarm.
-Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set interval
and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.
-Increasing volume: When on, the alarm will
start playing a tone at a low volume at an
interval before the alarm time, and slowly
increase in volume. Available when you have
chosen an alarm type that includes sound.
-Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.
Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right
corner of the alarm entry.
34 Clock
Applications
World Clock
The world clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap WORLD CLOCK.
To list a city on the main World Clock screen:
1. Touch and rotate the globe and tap a city, or tap
the city name in the Search bar.
2. Tap Add City on the city pop-up.
3. Repeat to add more cities.
Tip: Tap Search cities and use the keyboard to find a
city. Tap an entry to add the city to your list.
To remove a city from the main World Clock screen:
► Tap Delete in the upper right corner of the
city thumbnail.
Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap STOPWATCH and use the following options:
• START: Begin timing.
• STOP: Stop timing.
• LAP: Keep track of lap times.
• RESUME: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
• RESET: Reset the stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap TIMER.
3. Tap the digits or tap KEYPAD to set the length of
the timer.
4. Tap START to begin the timer and use the
following options:
• PAUSE: Pause the countdown.
• RESUME: Resume the countdown
• CANCEL: Cancel the countdown.
• RESET: Reset the timer to all zeros.
35 Contacts
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see Accounts.
Manage Contacts
Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
Find a Contact
You can search for a contact, or scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.
– or –
Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.
Add a Contact
Use the following procedure to add a new contact.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter
information.
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, or sync it
with an account.
• Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
• Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group. Tap
ADDANOTHER FIELD to add additional
contact information.
-Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-Tap Expand for additional fields.
-Tap the label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).
3. Tap SAVE.
Edit a Contact
When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tapEDIT.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
36 Contacts
Applications
Share a Name Card
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it
to a message, or save it to a storage location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE >
Share name card.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources
(Gmail, Facebook, and so on), 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 >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Link.
3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contact(s) to link to the original contact.
4. Tap LINK.
Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap
Link.
3. Tap Remove beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact, or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Next to the Contacts heading, tap MORE >
Delete.
3. Tap the contacts you want to delete, and then tap
DELETE.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star turns bright gold ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star loses the gold color ).
Groups
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.
Create a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
• Tap Create group in to choose where to
save the group. You can save it to a specific
account, to the device memory, or to all
accounts. Tap the entries to select or deselect
them.
• Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
• Tap Add member and select contact(s) to add
to the new group, and then tap DONE.
4. Tap SAVE.
37 Contacts
Applications
Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Edit group and enter a new name.
4. Tap SAVE.
Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap ADD, and then tap the contacts you want
toadd.
4. Tap DONE.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the check
box at the top of the screen to select all, and
then tap DONE. You will only see group members
that have an email address in their records.
5. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap GROUPS.
3. Tap DELETE.
4. Tap the group category to open.
5. Tap the groups to select them or tap the check
box at the top of the screen to select all
6. Tap DELETE.
Contact Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
instructions.
38 Email
Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one application.
To access Email:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
Configure Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your
email account.
– or –
For additional accounts, tap MORE > Settings >
Add account.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email appears in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap MORE > Settings. Tap the email account to
manage to display its settings.
Manage Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap the drop down menu at the top left of the
screen to view the current account mailbox.
3. Tap on the account name to view:
• Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.
• [Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Delete Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap REMOVE. Confirm by tapping REMOVE on
the prompt.
Email Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
instructions.
39 Galaxy Apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a
free storefront that provides
a quick and easy way to find
and download apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy
device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the instructions to download Galaxy
Essentials apps specially chosen from
GalaxyApps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
40 Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section
are only available if there are images or videos in
theGallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap the drop-down menu in the upper left corner,
and then tap an option to choose the way
itemsdisplay.
• In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the drop down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap MORE >
Create album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.
4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll
left or right to view the next or previous image
orvideo.
Zoom In and Out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:
• Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.
• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.
Play Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap a video to view it.
4. Tap the Play icon to play the video.
Trim Segments of a Video
1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to
see the video options.
2. Tap Editor, and then tap Trim.
3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to
trim the video. Move the start bracket to the
desired starting point, move the end bracket to
the desired ending point.
4. Tap EXPORT to save the video. Modify the
Filename or Resolution, and then tap EXPORT
to confirm the changes.
Edit Images
1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the image options.
2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools.
Delete Images
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap MORE > Edit.
4. Tap images to select them.
5. Tap DELETE.
41 Gallery
Applications
Share Images
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap MORE > Share.
4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE.
5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to
send the image or images.
42 Internet
Applications
Internet
Access the Internet with a fully
featured web browser.
Access the Internet
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
Command Keys
The following command keys are available on the
browser window:
Back or Back key to return to the previous
page.
•
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
•
• HOME to display your Internet Home screen.
• BOOKMARKS to manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.
Refresh to refresh or reload the current
Webpage.
•
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
sametime.
To open a new tab:
► Tap Add tab.
To close a tab:
► Tap Closetab.
Bookmarks
To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap BOOKMARKS > ADD.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap SAVE.
To open a bookmarked web page:
► Tap BOOKMARKS, then tap an entry.
History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
► Tap BOOKMARKS > HISTORY.
Saved Pages
To save a web page:
► Tap MORE > Savewebpage.
To view a list of saved web pages:
► Tap BOOKMARKS > SAVED PAGES.
43 Internet
Applications
Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts.
Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within
your browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device. These tabs
display Secret on their tab.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
► Tap MORE > Newsecrettab.
Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
instructions.
44 Memo
Applications
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a memo.
• To change the category, tap Category.
• To insert an image into the memo, tap
Image.
• To use your voice to insert text into the memo,
tap Voice.
• To add tasks, tap Tasks.
3. When finished creating your memo, tap SAVE.
Manage Memos
• Tap a memo entry to open it.
• To edit a memo, tap the content of the memo.
• To delete memos, tap MORE > Edit, select
memos, and tap DELETE.
• To send a memo to others, tap MORE > Share,
select a memo, and then select a method to share
the memo.
Browse Memos
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Browse memo entries by scrolling up or down.
3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH.
Memo Options
► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the
following options:
• Edit: Select notes to delete or move.
• Share: Share memos.
• Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.
45 Music Player
Applications
Adjust volume
More options
Track queue
Playback controls
Favorite
Playback position
Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
• Adjust volume: Tap to adjust the volume. • Playback controls: Tap the icons to change
shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or
play or pause the current song.
• Favorite: Mark as favorite.
• More options: Tap to view more options. • Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the current song.
• Track queue: Tap to view the current song list
being played.
Applications
Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Music.
2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
4. While playing music, use these controls:
• Tap Pause to pause playback. To start
playback again, tap Play.
• Tap Rewind to move to the previous
song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the
nextsong.
• Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose Play once to play all songs
once.Choose Repeat all to repeat
allsongs. Choose Repeat song to repeat
the current song.
• Tap the shuffle button to control the order
songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to
play songs in the order they appear in the
list. Choose Shuffle on to play songs in
random order.
• Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites
playlist.
• Tap Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the side of the tablet.
Note: When you close the Music screen, playback will
continue in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your tablet. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notificationpanel.
46 Music Player
47 My Files
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
songs, and sound clips.
To access the My Files app:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
• Recent files: View recently accessed files.
• Category: Files are grouped into the following
categories:
Images: View image files.
Videos: View video files.
Audio: View audio files.
Documents: View document files.
Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
• Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.
Device storage: View folders and files located
on the device.
SD card: View folders and files located on an
optional microSD memory card (not included).
• Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers
or other cloud storage locations that you have
added.
Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and files
located in your Google Drive account.
View Files in My Files
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
My Files Options
On the main My Files screen, the following options
are available:
• SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.
• MORE: Tap for the following options:
−Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
−Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files
category.
−Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
• STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory
information for your device.
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Applications
Category Options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. After tapping on a category, the following options
are available:
• SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected
category.
• VIEW AS: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.
• MORE: Tap for the following options:
-Edit: Select files or folders.
-Share: Select files to share.
-Create folder: Create a new folder
(Localstorage).
-Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the
main My Files screen.
-Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
-Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.
Options for Selected Files
andFolders
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then
use one of these functions:
• DELETE: Delete files or folders.
• MOVE: Move files or folders to another folder.
• MORE: Select one of the following options:
-Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder
-Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option only appears when just one file or
folder is selected.
-Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a
shortcut the Home screen.
-Compress: Create a zip folder containing
the selected files. This option only appears
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.
-Details: View details of the selected file(s)
or folder(s).
49 Video Player
Applications
File name
Rewind
Playback
position
Screen ratio
Move controls
More options
Video list
Adjust volume
Pop-up player
Move controls
Fast-forward
Pause or Play
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
• File name: Customize the name of the video file.
• Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of
the video.
• Elapsed time: View the time elapsed for the
current video.
• Move controls: Tab to shift the controls to one
side.
• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
• Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a
previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the
video.
• Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current
video.
• Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch
and hold to fast-forward the current video.
• Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in the pop-
up player window.
• Total time: View the total time of the current video.
• Volume: Adjust the volume.
• More options: Tap to view more options.
50 Video Player
Applications
To access Video:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-Up Player
Multi-task 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap Pop-up player to continue playing the
video in a floating window.
• Drag the window to any location on the
screen.
• Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.
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Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the home screen, apps, and
features.
• Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn
the option ON or OFF .
• For some options, you must tap a field,
such as Email address, to display and set
options.
• Some options are enabled or disabled by
tapping a check box. When enabled, a
check mark displays. Tap the check mark to
remove it and disable the option.
52 How to Use Settings
Settings
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Statusbar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap SEARCH.
• Enter a word or words in the Search box. As
you type, settings that match will appear on
the screen.
• Tap an entry to go to that setting.
53 Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi
on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device will
automatically scan for available networks and
display them.
3. Tap the network you want to connect to.
When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.
Manually Connect to a
Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE > Addnetwork.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Tap Enter network name to enter the name of
the Wi-Fi network.
• Tap the Security field and select a security
option and enter your password.
• Tap Show advanced options if you need to
add advanced options such as IPsettings and
Proxy settings.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP), displays.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device
is not connected to it, displays. It may also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
54 Wi-Fi Settings
Settings
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap MORE for options:
• Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.
• WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.
• WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your
device to set up a PIN-secured connection
to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not
configurable).
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.
• Always allow scanning: Allow Google location
service and other apps to scan for networks,
even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a
Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.
3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.
4. After scanning for devices, select a device,
and then follow the prompts to complete the
connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Status bar.
55 Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and
wirelessdevices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
When Bluetooth is turnedon, displays in the
Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
• Tap SCAN to manually perform a new scan.
Pair Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
will continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Make sure that the target device is discoverable,
so that your device can find it. Refer to the
instructions that came with the device to find out
how to set it to discoverable mode.
4. Tap SCAN. Your device will start to scan for
Bluetooth devices within range.
5. When you see the name of the target device
displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, tap
the name. Your device then automatically tries to
pair with the target device. If automatic pairing
fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target
device.
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.
56 Bluetooth
Settings
Delete a Paired Device
(Unpairing)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices will no longer recognize each other. To
connect again, you’d need to pair the devices.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device,and then tap Unpair to delete the
paireddevice.
57 Airplane Mode
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 online applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
the Device options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
58 Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Data usage for options:
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period displays on the
graph, along with usage by application below.
• By application: View data usage by
application.
2. Tap MORE for the following option:
• Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.
59 More Connection Settings
Settings
More Connection Settings
This option displays additional
connectivity information.
Printing
Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More connection settings.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
service drivers.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password
before setting up a VPN. For more information, see
Lock Screen and Security.
Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More connection settings.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Tap ADD VPN and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More connection settings.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap CONNECT.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More connection settings.
2. Tap VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
Ethernet
Manage your Ethernet connections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> More connection settings.
2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect
to an Ethernet network.
60 Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Sounds and Notifications
Configure the sounds used to
indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other activities.
Change the Sound Mode
You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:
• Sound: Your device uses the sounds and
volume levels you have chosen in Sound
settings for notifications and alerts.
• Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and
notifications.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for notifications and other audio.
Tip: You can also set System volume from the home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume.
3. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:
• Notifications
• Media
• System
Sounds
Adjust sound levels and configure sound options for
applications and notifications.
Change the Notification Sound
Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds >
Default notificationsound.
3. Tap a sound to hear a preview. Tap OK to
selectit.
Set Notification Sounds for Samsung
Applications
Choose notification alerts for new messages,
calendar events, and email.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds, and
then tap to configure each option:
• Calendar: Configure event notifications.
• Email: Configure email account notifications.
61 Sounds and Notifications
Settings
System Sounds Do Not Disturb
Set various other system sound options. This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds, and
tap to enable each option:
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.
• Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.
Sound Quality and Effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.
Sound Quality
Find the best sound setting for your preferences
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
and effects.
3. Tap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.
Sound Effects
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound quality
and effects.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each option:
• SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.
• Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube
amplifier.
To activate Do Not Disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable this option.
Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize what notifications are
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap ON/OFF to
enable the exceptions you want to allow.
Set Schedule
This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on and off automatically at scheduled times.
Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Set schedule, and set the Days, Start time,
and End time.
62 Sounds and Notifications
Settings
Notifications on Lock Screen
Choose what notifications can display while the
device is locked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications
on lock screen, and then choose an option.
App Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
Appnotifications, and then choose an app to
enable or disable notifications.
63 Display Settings
Settings
Display Settings
Configure the appearance of
your tablet’s display through
Display settings.
Adjust the Screen Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Under Brightness:
• Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust
brightness automatically.
• To set a custom brightness level, clear the
Automatic brightness check mark and drag the
Brightness slider.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar at the top
of the screen to find the Brightness options.
Change the Font Style and Size
You can set the font style and size for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Tap Font to choose a font style and font size.
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
GalaxyApps.
3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.
Set the Screen Timeout Delay
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Tap Screen timeout, and then choose a time
period.
Smart Stay
Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen will not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Tap Smart stay, and tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on.
Select a Screen Mode
Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing. You can choose to have the device
automatically adapt the display depending on the
type of image being displayed, and other criteria
such as battery level.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Tap Screen mode, and then choose a screen
mode.
• To have your device automatically optimize
the display to match the type of image being
displayed and other criteria, such as battery
level, tap Adaptive display.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what your are viewing.
64 Display Settings
Settings
Daydream
The Daydream setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors, or display photos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Display.
2. Tap Daydream. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream
on. Configure options:
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.
• Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
• Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
• Photos: Display pictures from your Google+
account. Tap Settings for options.
3. Tap MORE > Preview to see a demonstration of
Daydream.
4. Tap MORE > Select when to daydream to
chose an option.
65 Motions and Gestures
Settings
Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions
by touching the screen with the
palm of your hand.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Motions and gestures.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following:
• Mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the
screen or turning over the device.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen when you sweep your hand left or
right across the screen.
66 Applications Settings
Settings
Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your tablet.
Application Manager
You can download and install new applications
on your device. Use Application manager settings
to manage your downloaded and preloaded
applications.
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.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Swipe across the screen to display
DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL
to display memory usage for that category of
applications.
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
• To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list,
tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
• To reset all of your application preferences,
tap MORE > Reset app preferences.
• Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and
permissions. The following options are
displayed:
-FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping
an app, process, or service causes your
device to stop working correctly.
-UNINSTALL/UNINSTALL UPDATES: Delete
the application from the device or uninstall
updates made to apps that cannot be
deleted.
-DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be
deleted.
-MOVE TO SD CARD: Move the app to an
optional SD card (not included).
-CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.
-CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.
-CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.
-Permissions: View information about the
application’s access to your device and
data.
67 Applications Settings
Settings
SD Card Default Applications
Displays apps you have on your SD card. 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 Apps>
Settings> Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap SD CARD to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your device.
• To switch the order of the SD CARD list, tap
MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.
• To reset all of your application preferences,
tap MORE > Reset app preferences.
• Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and
permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applications >
Applicationmanager.
2. Tap RUNNING to view a list of running services.
• All the applications that are currently running
on the device display.
• The graph on the RUNNING tab shows used
and free RAM.
3. Tap SHOW CACHED PROCESSES to display
all the cached processes that are running. Tap
SHOW SERVICES IN USE to switch back.
4. Tap one of the applications to view application
information.
• STOP: Stops the application from running
on the device. This is usually done prior to
uninstalling the application. (Not all services
can be stopped. Stopping services may have
undesirable consequences on the application
or Android System.)
• REPORT: Report failure and other application
information.
Note: Options vary by application.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applications >
Defaultapplications.
2. Your defaults are displayed.
3. To clear defaults you have set up, tap CLEAR.
68 Applications Settings
Settings
Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are
available in one convenient location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings> Applications.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:
• Calendar
• Camera
• Contacts
• Email
• Internet
• Music
• Weather
69 Users
Settings
Users
Share this tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.
Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so
on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect
everyone, such as Wi-Fi.
Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.
Set Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the
instructions to set up a new user or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Remove to delete the user or profile.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or
profiles.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
► From a Lock screen, tap Manage Users, and
then tap a profile.
– or –
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Manage Users, and then tap a profile.
Change User Account
Nicknames andPhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their
personal Contact entry (listed under ME at the top
of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and
name.
To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.
70 Wallpaper Settings
Settings
Wallpaper Settings
Change the look of the home
and lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Wallpaper.
2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or
HOMEAND LOCK SCREENS.
3. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap
SETASWALLPAPER.
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
71 Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
• Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
• Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
• Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
• None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
• Show content
• Hide content
• Do not show notifications
4. Choose a screen lock option:
• Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time, and
Smart lock. (This option is available for secure
lock options only.)
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But, in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to 4 fingerprints. A password will
also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
• To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and
follow the instructions to register a fingerprint
and password.
• To rename a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap RENAME.
• To delete a fingerprint, touch and hold the
fingerprint, and then tap REMOVE.
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Settings
Change Backup Password
You can change the backup password for your
fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
3. Tap Change backup password and enter a new
password.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other
accounts accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.
• Web sign-in: Access your online accounts
using your fingerprint.
• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity
using your fingerprint when logging in to your
Samsung account.
Device Security
Configure security for your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Devicesecurity.
3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to activate KNOX active
protection on your device.
Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely,
visitfindmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
FindMyMobile.
3. Enter your Samsung account password, or if you
are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap
Add account and follow the prompts.
4. The following options are available:
• Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
• Google location service: Tap to activate
or deactivate Google location service.
This service must be on in order to find
yourdevice.
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknownsources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
73 Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Other Security Settings
Change other security settings, such as those for
security updates and credential storage.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Encrypt device, and follow the
prompts to encrypt all data on your device.
Encrypt Your SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Encrypt external SD card, and follow
the prompts to encrypt all data on your SD card.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:
• Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
• Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.
3. Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to lock
or erase a lost device.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:
• Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
• View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates
you have installed.
• Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
74 Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Advanced options:
• Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents.
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
you device.
• Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.
• Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your device.
Note: To view Trust agents, set up a screen lock (PIN,
Password, or Pattern). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.
75 Privacy
Settings
Privacy
Choose from various modes
designed to hide personal
content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device,
or to aid you in an emergency.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint,
or Password) is required to use Private Mode.
Location
Some apps, such as Google maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.
Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Locating method to select how your
location is determined:
• GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS and Wi-Fi networks.
• Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only (no GPS).
• GPS only: Use GPS only.
Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use
your device’s most recent location data. Google
apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to
improve your search results based on places that
you have visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for options.
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Settings
Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device.
Private mode is only available for certain
applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint,
or Password) is required to use Private Mode.
Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Private mode.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on.
3. Select an access type, and then follow the
prompts to configure it.
• Tap Auto off to automatically turn off
Privatemode when the screen turns off.
Using Private Mode
When using Gallery, Video, Music, My Files, or
Internet, select items you want to move to Private,
and then tap MORE > Move to Private.
Report Diagnostic Info
You can assist Samsung in improving the quality
and performance of its products and services by
automatically collecting and submitting diagnostic
and usage data from your device. Samsung can use
this data for statistical analysis in order to improve
product and service quality, track and address
unexpected shutdowns and system errors.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Private mode.
2. To consent to providing diagnostic and usage
data, tap Report diagnostic info > YES.
77 Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to
help blind and low-vision users.
-Voice Assistant can collect all of the text
you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.
-You can turn on Voice Assistant from any
screen by pressing the Home key quickly
three times (triple-press).
• Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using
Voice Assistant.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.
• Font size: Set the font size.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
• Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.
• Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display
of onscreen colors from White text on a
Black background to Black text on a White
background.
• Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
• Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options.
Hearing
• Turn off all sounds: For privacy, turn off all
notifications and audio.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available
Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available. Tap
Google subtitles (CC) for options.
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to
set the Left and Right balance when using a
stereo device.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
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Settings
Dexterity and Interaction
• Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this tap gesture.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable
Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notificationpanel and the Status bar.
More Settings
• Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.
• Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home Key three times
in quick succession.
• Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.
• Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.
Services
• Additional accessibility apps may be
downloaded from the Google Play store.
Certain accessibility services you install may
be configured here.
79 Accounts
Settings
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.
Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > Add account.
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap MORE > Sync all or Sync now to
synchronize the account.
Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.
Account Settings
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.
Contactyour service provider for more information on
your account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
• Tap an account to configure that account’s
sync settings.
• Tap other available options for the account.
Delete an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap MORE >
Removeaccount.
80 Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore Samsung
Account
Enable backup of your information to Samsung
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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.
• Restore: Enable automatic restoration
of settings from Samsung servers. When
enabled, backed-up settings are restored
when you reinstall an application.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
• Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.
Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
Caution: If you reset your device to factory settings
with the FRP (Factory Reset Protocol) feature turned
on, you must enter the user name and password for
the last registered Google Account to regain access
to the device. You will not be able to access the
device without the correct credentials. This Google
Account verification prevents unauthorized users from
accessing or using your device if it has been reset to
factory settings without your permission (for example,
if your device is lost or stolen). You should remove
your Google Account before shipping your device to
Samsung or any other service provider for service and
before resetting the device to factory settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data
from the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files.
81 Language and Input Settings
Settings
Language and Input Settings
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Set Your Default Language
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Select Your Default Keyboard
orInput Method
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
Samsung Keyboard Settings
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options:
• Input languages: Choose which languages
are available on the keyboard. To switch
between languages, slide the space bar
sideways.
• Smart typing: Allow Predictive text to
suggest words matching your text entries,
and, optionally, complete common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries. Additional settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
• Key-tap feedback: Adjust the sound and
character preview when you tap a key.
• Other settings: Adjust the keyboard size and
reset settings to their factory defaults.
82 Language and Input Settings
Settings
Google Voice Typing Settings
Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google Voice Typing.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Google voice typing for options:
• Language: Select languages for Google voice
typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide words many
people find offensive are in results of Google
voice searches. Offensive words are replaced
in results with a placeholder (####).
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a
Bluetooth headset, if one is connected.
Voice Input
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.
To perform a voice search, tap in the Google
search bar or widget. Or say “Ok Google” to launch
a Google search (if the hotword detection option is
enabled).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.
3. Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice
interaction or Basic Google recognition for
simple voice recognition.
4. Tap Settings next to the selected option to
configure its options.
Text-To-Speech Options
Configure your Text-To-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such
as Voice Assistant. For more information, see
Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
• Tap Settings next to the Samsung
text-tospeech engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
• Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
83 Language and Input Settings
Settings
Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
84 Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
• Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on, and customize options.
• Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to
turn the feature on.
• Display battery percentage: Display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.
• Battery Chart: The battery level displays as
a percentage. The amount of time the battery
has been used also displays.
• Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Apps and OS Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per
application.
1. Tap an option to see how they are affecting
battery use.
2. Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
85 Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory
andusage.
Device Memory
View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage.
• The Device memory displays Total space.
• The amounts of memory used are further
divided into Available space, System memory,
Used space, Cached data, and Miscellaneous
files.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps. Tap DELETE to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files and select a file to
delete. After selecting one file, you have the
option to select other files, or tap SELECT ALL
to select all miscellaneous files. Tap DELETE.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
displays as Total space and Available space.
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
card (not included) to add additional memory space
to your device.
Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic
removal tool to eject the Memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops
out.
2. Place the Memory card on the tray, and slide the
tray back into the slot.
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Settings
Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you will
need to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.
Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops
out.
4. Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.
Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.
87 Accessories
Settings
Accessories
Configure options when using a
book cover (not included).
Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when
secure lock is turnedoff.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable
this feature.
88 Date and Time Settings
Settings
Date and Time Settings
By default, your device receives
date and time information from
the wireless network.
When you are outside network
coverage, you may want to
set date and time information
manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Date and time.
3. The following options are available:
• Automatic date and time: When enabled, the
device takes date and time updates from the
wireless network.
• Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).
• Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when the Automatic setting is disabled).
• Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when the Automatic
setting is disabled).
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time
displays.
• Select date format: Set the format for date
displays.
89 About Your Device
Settings
About Your Device
View information about your
device, including status, legal
information, hardware and
software versions, and a tutorial.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
• Software update: Check for and install
available software updates.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
• Legal information: View legal notices and
other legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
• Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
Software Updates
Use Software update to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device > Software update.
3. Tap Update now and follow the prompts
to check for available software updates to
download and install.
• Tap Auto update to be alerted whenever there
is a new software update available.