Table of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual
- Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Know Your Device
- Applications
- Settings
- Wi-Fi Settings
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- Airplane Mode
- Data Usage
- Printing
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
- Ethernet Connection
- Sounds and Notifications
- Display Settings
- Motions and Gestures
- Application Manager
- Default Applications
- Applications Settings Shortcuts
- Users
- Wallpaper Settings
- Lock Screen and Security
- Location Settings
- Private Mode
- Report Diagnostic Info
- Accessibility
- Accounts
- Backup and Reset
- Language and Input Settings
- Battery
- Storage
- Accessories
- Date and Time Settings
- About Your Device
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Getting Started .................................................................1
Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 5
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 6
Know Your Device ......................................................... 7
Home Screen.................................................................... 8
Status Bar .........................................................................11
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................12
Notification Panel .........................................................13
Multi Window ..................................................................14
Enter Text ..........................................................................16
Applications ...................................................................... 18
Apps Screen ...................................................................19
Google Applications ..................................................21
Other Applications ......................................................23
Calculator .......................................................................... 24
Calendar ............................................................................25
Camera and Video ......................................................27
Clock .................................................................................... 29
Contacts .............................................................................30
Email ....................................................................................34
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................35
Gallery ................................................................................. 36
Internet ................................................................................38
Memo ..................................................................................40
Music Player .................................................................... 41
My Files ..............................................................................42
Video Player ....................................................................44
Settings .................................................................................. 45
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................. 46
Wi-Fi Direct ....................................................................... 48
Bluetooth ...........................................................................49
Airplane Mode ...............................................................51
Data Usage ......................................................................52
Printing ................................................................................ 53
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) .........................54
Ethernet Connection ..................................................55
Sounds and Notifications ........................................ 56
Display Settings ............................................................59
Motions and Gestures...............................................61
Application Manager .................................................. 62
Default Applications ...................................................64
Applications Settings Shortcuts .......................... 65
Users .................................................................................... 66
Wallpaper Settings ......................................................67
Lock Screen and Security ......................................68
Location Settings..........................................................70
Private Mode ................................................................... 71
Report Diagnostic Info ..............................................72
Accessibility .....................................................................73
Accounts ............................................................................75
Backup and Reset.......................................................76
Language and Input Settings ...............................77
Battery .................................................................................79
Storage ...............................................................................80
Accessories .....................................................................82
Date and Time Settings ...........................................83
About Your Device ......................................................84
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your new
device.
2Front ViewGetting Started
Recent apps
Power/Lock key
Front camera
Back
Volume key
Home key
Proximity and
gesturesensors
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record
videos of yourself.
• Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.
• Power/Lock 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.
• Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the
presence of objects near the device.
• Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps or touch
and hold to launch split screen view.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds and audio.
Front View
3Back ViewGetting Started
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Speaker
Rear camera
Speaker
Microphone
MicroSD card slot
Headset jack
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
• MicroSD card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).
Back View
4Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
This section helps you to
assemble your device.
Install a 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 from any standard outlet.
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,
and then plug the charging head into a standard
outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the 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.
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.
Assemble Your Device
5Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
►Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the
device vibrates and the Device options menu
displays.
2. Tap Power off.
Welcome Screen
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
Screen displays. It will guide you through the basics
of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
►To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
►To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock
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.
Set Up Your Device
6Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
GoogleHangouts, 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
GoogleAccount.
– 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.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the screens
and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter
text using the keyboard.
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.
8Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Home Screen
Status Bar
Notification icons
Home screen indicator
Status icons
Widget
Apps screen
App shortcuts
App folders
• Apps Folder: For your convenience, there are
several applications that are grouped into a folder
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
Homescreen is presently displayed.
• Notification icons: Display 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 that runs on
the Home screen (not a shortcut).
9Home ScreenKnow 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. 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 on 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.
3. To stop editing the Home screens, tap Back.
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 releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,
and then tap Widgets.
2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen 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.
10 Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Add a Folder to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto another app shortcut and
release.
3. Enter a folder name.
4. Tap Back.
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.
Use Folders
1. Tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
2. To add shortcuts to a folder, drag each app
shortcut onto the folder and release.
3. Tap Folder colors to change the folder’s
color scheme.
4. To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until
it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and
release.
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 choose Home screen,
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
Text-To-Speech Options.
11 Status BarKnow Your Device
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.
Vibrate mode is enabled.
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.
Status Bar
12 Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your Device
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. For example:
• 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.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move
it to a new location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Homescreen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while
viewing a picture or a webpage.
• Pinch or spread the screen to zoom in or out while
taking a picture.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen.
Enable Motions and Gestures
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Motions and gestures.
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable each feature:
Fr details, see Motions and Gestures.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
13 Notification PanelKnow Your Device
Quick settings
Adjust screen brightness
View additional
Quicksettings
Settings
Clear all notifications
Tap notification to launch
app or view detail
Search for content on
yourdevice
View additional
Quick settings
Change or add users
Notification icons on the Status
Bar display calendar events,
device status, and more. For
details, open the Notification
Panel.
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
all notifications.
3. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap Back.
Quick Settings
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel
also provides quick access to device functions such
as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
►Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that appear:
►Tap EDIT.
Notification Panel
14 Multi WindowKnow Your Device
App 1
Window controls
App 2
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
Recentapps.
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.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multiwindow view:
1. Tap the Recentapps key.
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.
Multi Window
15 Multi WindowKnow Your Device
Window Controls
Select an application window and tap Control
button in the middle of the window to display the
window controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch locations
between 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.
16 Enter TextKnow Your Device
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.
Options key
Predictive Text
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 emoticons.
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 all
apps.
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.
Enter Text
17 Enter TextKnow 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.
19 Apps ScreenApplications
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.
• Google Play Store: Download new
apps from the Google Play store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
• GALAXY Apps: View and download Samsung
apps that are optimized for use with GALAXY
devices. Visit apps.samsung.com to learn more.
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 or
disabled show Uninstall/Disable on their
icon.
3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
Organize Your Apps
The Apps icons can be organized in folders and
rearranged 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 or folder and drag it
to the location you want:
4. Tap DONE when finished.
Apps Screen
20 Apps ScreenApplications
Use Folders to Organize Apps
To create a folder:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT.
2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of
another app icon until a highlighted box appears.
3. Release the app icon to create the folder.
• Tap Enter folder name to name the folder.
• Tap the Palette icon to change the color
(if desired).
4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch an hold an app icon
and drag it to the folder.
5. Tap DONE when you are finished.
21 Google ApplicationsApplications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.
Note: Certain applications require a Google account.
Visit google.com to learn more.
Chrome
Use Google Chrome to browse the
Internet and bring your open tabs,
bookmarks and address bar data from
your computer to your mobile device.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
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.
►Press and hold the Home key.
Note: When Google Now is enabled, you
can also access it by touching Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Note: You must be signed in to the
application you want to configure. For
example, sign in to Google+ to configure
Google+ settings.
Google+
Stay connected and share with Google+.
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.
Hangouts
Hangouts is an online place to meet
friends and family, share photos, and
host video calls. Conversation logs are
automatically saved to a Chats area in
your Gmail account.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.
Note: You must enable location services to
use Maps. Please see Location Settings.
Photos
This application automatically backs up
your photos and videos to your Google+
account.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find
millions of free e-books and hundreds of
thousands more to buy in the eBookstore.
Google Applications
22 Google ApplicationsApplications
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase through the Google Play
Store.
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.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play
music and audio files on your device.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right
from your device.
23 Other ApplicationsApplications
Hancom Office Viewer
Opens and manages Hancom Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.
Microsoft Apps
Download and use Microsoft applications
on your tablet.
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.
Netflix
Watch TV shows and movies, streaming
from Netflix.
OneDrive
OneDrive is a place to easily store and
share photos, videos, documents, and
more, which you can then access from
your personal computer, tablet, or phone.
OneNote
You can stay organized using text,
pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick
Notes or review and edit shared OneNote
notebooks using OneDrive.
Screen Saver
When your tablet screen automatically
times out, instead of a blank screen,
enable the Galaxy Tab A Screen Saver,
an action-packed video tour of all the
fantastic features that you will find on your
Galaxy Tab A.
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
Access information about your battery,
tablet storage, and device security.
Other Applications
24 CalculatorApplications
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 HISTORY > CLEAR HISTORY.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
►Touch and hold an entry in the displayfield.
Calculator
25 CalendarApplications
Calendar
Manage your events and tasks.
Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap Add and enter details for the event.
3. When finished, tap SAVE.
Delete an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calendar.
2. Tap to view an event and tap DELETE.
Share Events
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 via 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 the drop down menu in the top left corner
(by default, the Month and Year are shown) and
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 the Expand icon 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 to view your tasks.
3. Tap the checkbox 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.
26 CalendarApplications
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.
27 Camera and VideoApplications
Switch between
the front and
back cameras
Hide or
show
settings
Record video
Take a picture
Change
shooting mode
View pictures
and videos in
the Gallery
Camera
settings
Quick
settings
Take Pictures
Take pictures with your device’s front or back
cameras.
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.
Camera and Video
28 Camera and VideoApplications
Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap MODE to display the following options:
Rear camera
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode for
the picture.
• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
• Continuous shot: Use this to take photos
continuously, four photos per second.
• Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened
faces for gentler images.
• Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding
background sounds for a few seconds.
• Sports: Take fast action photos.
Front camera only
• Interval shot: Select the best pictures from
a series of continuous shots taken at set
intervals.
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.
3. Tap Settings to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera/recording mode used.
• 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.
• Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.
• Save as horizontally flipped: Save the
self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed (or
‘mirrored’) image.
• 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: Select the memory location
for storage.
• Volume key function: Use the Volume key to
take pictures, record video, or to zoom in and
out.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
29 ClockApplications
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: This feature allows you to set an
alarm to ring at a specific time.
• WORLD CLOCK: View the time of day or
night in other parts of the world. WorldClock
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).
Create an Alarm
Create an alarm event. 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 to configure an alarm:
• Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
• Time: Set a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Repeat the alarm every week.
• Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, choose a sound to play
for the alarm.
• 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.
Clock
30 ContactsApplications
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 Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device, your SIM
card, 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 any 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 tap EDIT.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap SAVE.
Contacts
31 ContactsApplications
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
Linked contacts.
3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contacts 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
Linked contacts.
3. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Create a Shortcut to a Contact
You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home
screen to access their information directly from a
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.
3. Tap MORE > Add shortcut to Home screen. The
new shortcut displays in an empty area of the
home screen.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold on a contact to select it. You can
also tap the checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.
3. 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 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 gold color is removed ).
32 ContactsApplications
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 [location] to choose
where to save the group. You can save it to a
specific account, to the device memory, or to
all accounts. Tap entries to select or unselect
them.
• Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.
• Tap Add member and select contacts to add
to the new group, and then tap DONE.
4. Tap SAVE.
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 agroup.
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 selected
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap DONE. Only group members that
have email addresses in their records are shown.
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 Select
group checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all
6. Tap DELETE.
7. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the groups and
the contacts in the groups.
33 ContactsApplications
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 > Contacts.
3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen
instructions.
34 EmailApplications
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.
To add additional accounts:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap MORE > Settings.
3. Tap 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
display its settings.
Refresh Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your email
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Refresh.
Manage Your 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 view: 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.
35 Galaxy AppsApplications
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.
Galaxy Essentials is a collection
of specially chosen applications
available through Samsung
Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you
can access and download a
collection of premium content,
free of charge.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screen and then
tap Galaxy Essentials.
– or –
Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to download
Galaxy Essentials apps specially chosen from
Samsung Apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.
Galaxy Apps
36 GalleryApplications
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 Time, Albums, Events, or
Categories to choose the way items display.
3. To create a new album, tap Albums, and then tap
MORE > Create album.
4. To launch the Camera app, tap CAMERA.
5. When in Albums view, tap an album to open it.
6. Tap an image or video to view it in fullscreen
mode. Scroll left or right to view the next or
previous image or video.
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 Play to play a video.
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.
Image Options
While viewing an image:
►Tap MORE:
• Details: Information about the picture or video
such as title, type, size, and so on.
• Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images
and videos in the current folder.
• Set as contact picture: Set the image as a
contact’s photo.
• Set as wallpaper: Set the image as wallpaper.
Gallery
37 GalleryApplications
Share Images and Videos
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.
Deleting Images and Videos
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder or category to open it.
3. Tap MORE > Edit.
4. Tap images and videos to select them.
5. Tap DELETE.
38 InternetApplications
Access the Internet with a fully
featured web browser.
Access the Internet
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Internet.
Command Keys and Options
The following command keys and options are
available on the browser window:
• Back or Back key to return to the
previous page.
• Forward to go forward to a recent page.
• Refresh to refresh or reload the current
Webpage.
• HOME to display your Internet Home screen.
• BOOKMARKS to manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and browsing history.
View a Web Site
To view a web site:
►Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
►Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out and stretch the screen to zoom in.
Browser Tabs
Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same
time.
To open a new tab:
►Tap Newtab.
To close a window:
►Tap Close tab on the tab.
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 and tap an entry.
Saved Pages
To save a web page:
►Tap MORE > Saveweb page.
To view a list of saved web pages:
►Tap BOOKMARKS > SAVED PAGES.
History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
►Tap BOOKMARKS > History.
Internet
39 InternetApplications
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.
Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal
tabwindows.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
►Tap MORE > Newsecret tab.
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.
40 MemoApplications
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap New 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
1. Tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo entry to open it.
3. To edit a memo, tap the content of the memo.
4. To delete memos, tap MORE > Edit, select
memos, and tap DELETE.
5. 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.
41 Music PlayerApplications
Rewind song or go
toprevious song
Scan forward or
gotonext song
Pause/Play
Volume
More options
Length of song
Repeat mode for the
song or playlist
Shuffle songs
Elapsed playing time
Mark as favorite
Playback position
Add songs to
theQueue
Listen to your favorite songs
with the Music player. Navigate
through your music library, play
songs, and create customized
playlists.
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.
Music Player
42 My FilesApplications
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 in the following
categories:
• Images: View image files.
• Videos: View video files.
• Audio: View music and sound 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.
• 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.
To 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.
My Files
43 My FilesApplications
Category Options
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.
• Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
• Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal
hidden files.
Options for Selected Files and
Folders
►Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then
use one of these functions:
• DELETE: Delete files or folders.
• MORE: Select one of the following options:
-Move: Move files or folders to another
folder.
-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).
44 Video PlayerApplications
More options
Pop-up player
Scan forward or
gotonext video
Pause / Play
Playback
position
Change
screen ratio
Video file
name
Elapsed
playing time
Length of video
Adjust volume
List videos
Rewind
video or go
to previous
video
Move
controlsright
Move
controls left
Play and manage videos stored
on your device.
To access Video:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Use Pop-Up Player
Multi-task with Pop-Up Player —transform 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, and then tap Pop-up 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.
Video Player
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
the home screen, apps, and
features.
• Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn
the option on ( ) or off ( ).
• For some options, you must tap a field,
such as Email address, to display and set
options.
• Some options are enabled or disabled by
tapping a checkbox. When enabled, a
check mark displays. Tap the check mark to
remove it and disable the option.
How to Use Settings
To access Settings:
►From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
– or –
From a Home screen, drag down from the
Status Bar to display the Notification Panel,
and then tap Settings.
Search for Settings
If you are not sure exactly where to find a
certain setting, you can use the Setting 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.
Settings
46 Wi-Fi SettingsSettings
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).
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 first 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-FiNetwork
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 > Add network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Show advanced options: Tap if you need to
add advanced options such as Proxy settings,
IPsettings, or Key management.
5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.
Wi-Fi Settings
47 Wi-Fi SettingsSettings
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 Wi-Fi Direct to configure a Wi-Fi Direct
connection with a nearby device.
4. 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 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).
48 Wi-Fi DirectSettings
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.
49 BluetoothSettings
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 wireless
devices.
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.
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
Bluetooth on.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.
To manually perform a new scan:
►Tap 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
Bluetooth on.
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.
50 BluetoothSettings
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. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap
Settings next to the previously paired device,
and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
When Bluetooth is turnedon, displays in the
Status Bar.
51 Airplane ModeSettings
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as Wi-Fi.
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.
3. 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/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode.
Airplane Mode
52 Data UsageSettings
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 > Datausage for the following
information:
• 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 options:
• 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.
53 PrintingSettings
Print images and documents
to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap More connection settings > Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print
service drivers.
Printing
54 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)Settings
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
You can set up and configure
VirtualPrivate Networks on your
device.
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.
2. Tap More connection settings > 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.
2. Tap More connection settings > 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.
2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
55 Ethernet ConnectionSettings
Ethernet Connection
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.
56 Sounds and NotificationsSettings
Configure the sounds and
vibrations 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,
vibrations, 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 call ringtones, 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:
• Ringtone
• Notifications
• System
Ringtones and Sound
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 > Ringtones and
sounds > Default notificationsound.
3. Tap a sound to preview it, and select it.
Sounds and Notifications
57 Sounds and NotificationsSettings
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 > Ringtones and
sounds, and tap to configure each option:
• Calendar: Configure event notifications.
• Email: Configure email account notifications.
System Sounds
Set various system sound options.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Ringtones and
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.
Adapt Sound
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.
Other Advanced Options
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.
Do Not Disturb
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.
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.
58 Sounds and NotificationsSettings
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.
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 choose an option:
• Show content
• Hide content
• Do not show notifications
App Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > App
notifications, and choose an app to enable or
disable notifications.
59 Display SettingsSettings
Adjust display options and
features, including the wallpaper,
Multiwindow, screen brightness,
and font options.
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. Tap Brightness for options:
• 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 StatusBar 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.
Display Settings
60 Display SettingsSettings
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 Display > Smart stay 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 Adapt display.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what your are viewing.
Daydream (Screen Saver)
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.
• Google Photos: Display pictures from your
Google Photos account. Tap Settings for
options.
• Photo Frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
• Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
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.
61 Motions and GesturesSettings
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 an option and tap ON/OFF to enable each of
the following:
• Mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the
screen with your hand.
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen when you sweep your hand left or
right across the screen.
Motions and Gestures
62 Application ManagerSettings
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, end-users operate
these devices at their 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,
DISABLED, or ALL to display memory usage for
that category of applications.
The graph on the DOWNLOADED tab shows
used and free device memory. SD CARD shows
used and free memory on an optional SD card
(ifinstalled). The graph on the RUNNING tab
shows used and free RAM. DISABLED shows any
apps you have disabled from the Apps list.
Downloaded Apps
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.
-INSTALL/UNINSTALL: 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 (if installed) to free up
space on your tablet.
-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.
63 Application ManagerSettings
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.
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.
Disabled Apps
View and configure disabled apps on your device.
Note: This screen only appears if you have disabled
an app on the Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps> Settings>
Applications > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap DISABLED to view a list of applications you
have disabled.
• To switch the order of the DISABLED list, tap
MORE > Sort by size or Sort by date.
• 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.
-ENABLE: This will move the application
back to the Apps screen.
-MOVE TO SD CARD: Move the app to an
optional SD card (if installed) to free up
space on your tablet.
-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.
Note: Options vary by application.
64 Default ApplicationsSettings
Default Applications
If you have multiple applications
of the same type, such as email
apps, you can select one app to
be the default.
You can also use a simpler
Home screen which provides
an easier user experience for
first-time users.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications >
DefaultApplications.
2. Tap Home and select a Home screen mode:
• TouchWiz easy home: Provides an easier user
experience for the first-time tablet users.
• TouchWiz home: The Home screen that
originally displays on your device.
3. To clear defaults you have set up, tap CLEAR.
65 Applications Settings ShortcutsSettings
Shortcuts to the settings for
various apps are available in one
convenient location.
To quickly access the settings for Calendar, Camera,
Contacts, Email, Internet, Music, or Weather.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings > Applications.
2. Under Application settings, tap one of the
following to display the settings for the selected
app:
• Calendar
• Camera
• Contacts
• Email
• Internet
• Music
• Weather
Applications Settings Shortcuts
66 UsersSettings
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
settings like Wi-Fi which affect
everyone.
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. To add a new user or profile, tap Add user or
profile.
Deleting a User or Profile
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Delete next to a User profile to delete it.
Note: Only the Device Owner can delete other User
accounts.
Use User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile, select a
profile at the top right of the locked screen.
Owner
New
user 1
New
user 2
New
user 3
You can also switch between users by sliding down
the Notification Panel and tapping the current User.
For more information, see Notification Panel.
Change User Account
Nicknames andPhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their
personal Contact entry 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.
Users
67 Wallpaper SettingsSettings
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.
2. Tap Wallpaper, and then choose Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
Set wallpaper.
• Tap From Gallery to select an image from the
Gallery (if any are available).
Wallpaper Settings
68 Lock Screen and SecuritySettings
Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different Screen
Locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen.
3. Tap Screen lock 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.
Show or Hide Sensitive
Notification Content
After choosing, you can select whether to show
or hide sensitive notification content on the lock
screen.
1. Tap Show content, Hide content, or Do not
show notifications.
2. Tap DONE.
Screen Lock Options
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
• Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
• Secure lock settings: Set the following secure
lock functions:
-Lock automatically: Set the time after
the screen is turned off to enable the
screenlock.
-Lock instantly with power key: Tap the
ON/OFF switch to enable or disable locking
the screen immediately when pressing the
Power key.
-Smart Lock: Set your device to stay
unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it’s in a trusted place.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
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.
Lock Screen and Security
69 Lock Screen and SecuritySettings
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.
• If you are not logged in to your Samsung
account, tap Add account and follow the
prompts.
3. 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 your
device.
• SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized
changes to your SIM card by being alerted
whenever an app or service attempts to
change data on your SIM card.
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.
Other Security Settings
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.
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.
70 Location SettingsSettings
Location Settings
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 > Privacy and safety > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap Mode to select how your location is
determined:
• High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile
networks.
• Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(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 > Privacy and safety > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Location services on.
3. Tap an entry 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 > Privacy and safety > Location.
2. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.
3. Tap Google Location Reporting for options:
• Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to
use your device’s most recent location data.
• Location History: Allow Google to store a
history of your location data. Tap DELETE
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete
your location history.
71 Private ModeSettings
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 > Privacy and safety.
2. Tap Private mode.
3. If prompted, configure a secure lock screen. The
following options are available in Private mode:
• Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Private mode
on or off.
• Tap Private mode access type to change the
lock screen type.
• Tap the ON/OFF switch for Auto off to enable
or disable this feature, which automatically
turns off Private mode when the screen turns
off.
72 Report Diagnostic InfoSettings
Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic
information about your tablet
when you are having technical
problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and safety, and then tap ON/OFF
for Report diagnostic info to either enable or
disable this feature.
73 AccessibilitySettings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features to 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
• Galaxy TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to
help blind and low-vision users.
-TalkBack 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.
• Galaxy TalkBack help: Tap for help on using
Galaxy TalkBack.
• 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. For more information,
see Text-To-Speech 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.
74 AccessibilitySettings
Dexterity and Interaction
• Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.
• Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this tap gesture.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the screen
from touch interaction. Disable Auto rotate
screen and hard key functions. Only show
application notifications in the Notification
Panel and the StatusBar.
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.
75 AccountsSettings
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.
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. Contact
your 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
settings.
• Tap Settings or other available options to
configure common settings for all accounts of
this type.
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.
76 Backup and ResetSettings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
1. Tap Backup and reset for options:
• Samsung account: Configure backup and
restore options using a Samsung account.
-Back up my data: Enable back up of your
device log, messages, and more through
your Samsung account.
-Restore: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.
• Google account: Configure backup and
restore options using a Google account.
-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.
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.
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.
77 Language and Input SettingsSettings
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. Tap Select
input languages to add languages to the
keyboard. To switch between languages, slide
the space bar sideways.
• Smart typing: Select smart features to assist
your typing.
-Predictive text: 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.
-Auto replace: Automatically replace
misspelled words.
-Auto check spelling: Check spelling as you
type.
-Text shortcuts: Create shortcuts for your
frequently used phrases.
-Auto capitalize: Automatically capitalize the
first letter of each sentence.
-Auto spacing: Automatically insert spaces
between words.
-Auto punctuate: Automatically insert a full
stop by tapping the space bar twice.
-Keyboard swipe: Configure keyboard swipe
to type by sliding your finger across the
keyboard.
• Key-tap feedback: Configure feedback
features for typing.
-Sound: Play a sound when you tap a key.
-Character preview: Show a big character
bubble when a key is tapped.
• Other settings: Configure other keyboard
settings.
-Adjust keyboard size: Adjust the size of
the keyboard on the screen. Tap RESET to
return to the default size.
-Reset settings: Reset all settings for the
Samsung keyboard.
78 Language and Input SettingsSettings
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:
• Choose input languages: Select languages
for Google voice typing.
• 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 (####).
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
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
TalkBack. For more information, see Accessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech 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.
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. Set the speed of the pointer by moving the slider
toward Slow or Fast.
4. Tap OK to save.
79 BatterySettings
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 the Battery chart to view History details.
Apps and OS Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per
application.
1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or
an app to view how they are affecting battery
use.
2. Tap Refresh to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
Battery
80 StorageSettings
Storage
View the device memory and
usage, or mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).
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 and
Available space.
• The amounts of memory used by Applications,
Pictures and videos, Audio, Downloads,
Cached data, and Miscellaneous files are also
displayed.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear all cached data for all
apps. Tap OK to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary
files (or tap SELECT ALL), and then
tapDELETE.
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.
1. Open the microSD card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully
slide the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it clicks into place.
3. Close the microSD card slot cover.
81 StorageSettings
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.
Unmount an SD Card
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
Unmounting an SD card may stop some applications
from functioning until you mount the SD card again.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Unmount 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. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to
expose the slot.
4. Gently press inward on the memory card so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the
card out.
5. Close the memory card slot cover.
Format an SD Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
backup 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.
82 AccessoriesSettings
Accessories
Configure options when using a
cover (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessories for options:
• Automatic unlock: Unlock the screen when
the cover is opened (and secure lock is
turnedoff).
83 Date and Time SettingsSettings
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. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and
date format.
Date and Time Settings
84 About Your DeviceSettings
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 your device’s open
source licenses and Google 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 Update
Use Software update to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device > Software update.
3. Follow the prompts to check for available
software updates to download and install.