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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started ............................................................. 1
Front View ........................................................................... 2
Back View ........................................................................... 3
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4
Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 7
Know Your Device ..................................................... 8
Home Screen
.................................................................... 9
Status Bar .........................................................................12
Navigation .........................................................................13
Notification Panel .........................................................15
Multi Window ..................................................................
17
Enter Text ..........................................................................19
Applications ...................................................................
21
Apps List ...........................................................................22
Google Apps
...................................................................24
Additional Apps .............................................................26
Calculator ..........................................................................27
Camera and Video ......................................................28
Clock ....................................................................................31
Contacts .............................................................................33
Email ....................................................................................
37
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................39
Gallery .................................................................................
40
Memo ..................................................................................42
My Files ..............................................................................43
S Planner ...........................................................................44
Video Player ....................................................................45
Settings ..............................................................................47
How to Use Settings ..................................................48
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................49
Bluetooth ...........................................................................
51
Airplane Mode ...............................................................53
Data Usage ......................................................................
54
Location .............................................................................55
Printing ................................................................................56
More Networks ..............................................................57
Sound Settings ..............................................................58
Display ................................................................................59
Multi Window Settings ..............................................61
Lock Screen ....................................................................62
Application Manager ..................................................63
Accounts ............................................................................66
Backup and Reset
.......................................................67
Accessibility .....................................................................68
Language and Input ...................................................69
Date and Time ...............................................................72
Users ....................................................................................73
Ultra Power Saving Mode .......................................74
Battery .................................................................................75
Storage ...............................................................................76
Security
...............................................................................78
About Device ..................................................................80
Getting Started
Learn about your mobile
device hardware, assembly
procedures, and how to
get started using your
newdevice.
2 Front View
Getting Started
Memory
cardslot
Recent
Home key
Power key
Volume key
Back
Front View
• Power key: Press to lock or wake up the screen.
Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart
it, or for quick access to Airplane mode.
• Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s
sounds and audio playback.
• Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a
dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold for
Multi window.
• Home key: Return to the Home screen.
• Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold to display Home Screen Manager.
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
3 Back View
Getting Started
USB charger/
Headset jack Accessoryport
Speaker Rear camera
Microphone
Back View
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB
charger (included) and other optional accessories
(not included).
• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
4 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Assemble Your Device
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 add
more memory space to your device.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, open the
memory 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 memory card slot cover.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and
USB cable) is included with the device for charging
the battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices approved by
Samsung™. 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. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
5 Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone
at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
► View the battery charge indicator located in the
top right corner of your device’s display. A solid
color indicates a full charge. ( )
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see Battery.
6 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Deviceoptions menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides 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.
Note: TalkBack provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
TalkBack by pressing the Home key quickly three
times.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Seta Screen Lock.
To unlock the device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.
7 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Accounts > Add account > Google.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
see Accounts.
►
Know Your Device
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage
thetempered glass surface and void the
warranty.
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the
screensand icons, as
wellashow to navigate
thedevice and enter text
using the keyboard.
9 Home Screen
Know Your Device
Status icons
Status bar
App shortcuts
Appslist
Notification icons
Widget
App folder
My Files shortcut
Home screen indicator
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
• Status icons: Displays information about the
device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, and the time.
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite
applications.
• Appslist: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which
Homescreen is currently displayed.
• My Files shortcut: Access My Files from any
Home screen.
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• Widget: Runs as a self-contained application
(nota shortcut) on a Home screen.
• Notification icons: Display new emails,
notifications, available software updates, and
more.
10 Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screens
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, andcustom
wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens
to hold apps shortcuts and widgets. You can add,
remove, change the order of screens, as well as
choose a different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap Add.
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Remove.
• Set a screen as the main Home screen:
Tap Main Home screen at the top of a
screen. This screen is displayed when you
press the Home key.
• Change the order of screens: Touch
and hold a screen, and then drag it to a
newposition.
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
For more information, see Wallpaper.
To access Wallpaper settings:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display > Wallpaper.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a
Homescreen. There are many kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
manyothers.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a
Homescreen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home
screen.
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 Homescreen.
11 Home Screen
Know Your Device
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can 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 then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a
Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and release
it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it
just removes the shortcut from the Homescreen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and
release.
• Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Add application: Place more apps in the
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap
Done.
•
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
• To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.
Know Your Device
Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the
Home screen provides device
information (such as network
status, battery charge, and time)
on the right side and notification
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Notification Icons
New email: New email message has
arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail message has
arrived.
File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
active and acquiring a signal.
App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.
App updates complete: App installation
or updates are complete.
Keyboard in use: Keyboard is in use.
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13 Navigation
Know Your Device
Navigation
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.
• 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
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home
screens or menuoptions.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a
Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
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Know Your Device
More options: Tap to view more menu options
for a screen. This often allows you to select items
to delete or share.
Share: Tap to select items to share, and a
sharing method.
Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
selectall.
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.
•
Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
•
•
Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
•
• On/Off button: Tap to turn the option
on or off .( ) ( )
•
• Menu: Tap to view available options for
thefield.
15 Notification Panel
Know Your Device
Volume: Adjust the volume.
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Edit Quick settings
Volume
Clear notifications
Settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
• Edit Quick settings: Change which Quicksettings • Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
buttons are visible.
• Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
•feature.
• Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. • Settings: Display the Settings screen.
• Notification card: View details about a
notification.
16 Notification Panel
Know Your Device
View the Notification Panel
You can access the Notification panel from any
Home screen.
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe down the list to see notification details.
• To open an item, tap it.
• To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.
• To clear all notifications, tap Clear.
3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or
tap Back to close the Notification panel.
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:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize the Quick settings that display:
1. Drag the Status bar down to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Edit Quick settings, and then tap
Edit.
17 Multi Window
Know Your Device
Multi window tray
Window controls
Edit Multi window
tray
Multi Window
Multitask 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 Back.
2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
- or -
If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.
Know Your Device
Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap
Windowcontrols in the middle of the
windowborder.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi window applications.
Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
Use Multi Window
After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run
multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You
can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen, and copy information from
one app to the other.
1. From any screen, touch and hold Back
to display the Multiwindow tray. (After a few
seconds, the tray is hidden again.)
2. Drag app shortcuts off of the tray and release.
Customize Multi Window
You can customize Multi window to suit your
preferences.
Change the Order of Apps in the
MultiWindow Tray
1. From any screen, touch and hold Back to
display the Multiwindow tray.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a new
position in the tray, and then release it.
Choose Apps to Display in the
MultiWindow Tray
1.
You can choose the apps you want to display in the
Multi window tray.
From any screen, touch and hold Back to
display the Multiwindow tray.
2. Tap Edit for options:
• To remove an app from the tray, touch and
drag it off of the tray and place it in the
storage area.
• To add an app to the tray, touch and drag it
from the storage area to the tray.
• To relocate an app, touch and drag it to a new
location.
3. Tap Done when finished.
18 Multi Window
Know Your Device
Enter Text
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Options
Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:
Google voice typing: Enter text using
Google voice™ typing.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Insert emoji: Insert an emoji at the
cursorposition.
Keyboard layout: Change the layout of
the keyboard.
Note: Available options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for allapps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words that match your text
entries, and can automatically complete common
words. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email,
and social networking sites — improving the accuracy
of predicting text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Settings next to Samsung keyboard
foroptions.
19 Enter Text
20 Enter Text
Know Your Device
Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Settings Delete text
To enable Google voice typing:
1. Tap Google voice typing on the Samsung
keyboard.
• You may need to touch and hold Options
(leftof the Space bar) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download
additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Settings next to Google voice typing
foroptions.
Applications
Learn how to change the
way apps display, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.
22 Apps List
Applications
Apps List
The Appslist displays 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 Apps
You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.
• To return to the main Homescreen, press the
Home key.
Download and Install NewApps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps
from theGoogle Play store. Visit
•
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsungapps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
•
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
tolearn 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.
To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps.
Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled show
Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut.
3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.
To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Applicationmanager.
2. Tap Disabled, and then tap the app you want to
enable.
3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Appslist.
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Applications
Organize Your Apps Apps List Options
App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.
The following options are available for the Apps list:
To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > View as.
3. Tap an option:
• Custom: The default view, which allows you
to touch and hold apps to move them from
screen to screen.
• Alphabetical order: Icons are arranged in a
grid, in A-Z order.
Hide or Show Apps
Hide (rather than uninstall or disable) apps you do
not want to see on the Apps list.
To hide apps from the Apps list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Hide apps.
3. Tap apps to hide, and then tapDone.
To show hidden apps on the Apps list:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap More options > Show hidden apps.
3. Tap apps to unhide, and then tap Done.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Tap the More options key for these options:
• Edit: Touch and hold an app shortcut, and
then drag it to:
- App info: View information about this
app.
- Disable: Disable the app.
- Uninstall app: Remove the app.
Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• View as: Choose how apps are listed.
• Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Tap a shortcut on the Downloaded apps
screen to launch the app.
• Uninstall/disable apps: Uninstall an app that
you downloaded to your device or disable a
preloaded app (preloaded apps cannot be
uninstalled). Touch Disable/Uninstall to
remove or disable the selected app.
• Share apps: Share an application with another
device.
• Hide apps: Hide apps from the Apps list.
• Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps.
This option can only be selected if apps have
been disabled.
• Show hidden apps: Display hidden apps. This
option can only be selected if apps have been
hidden.
24 Google Apps
Applications
Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.
Note: Certain apps require a Google Account.
Visitgoogle.com to learn more.
Chrome
Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.
Visit google.com/chrome/browser/mobile
to learn more.
Drive
Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.
Visit gmail.com to learn more.
Google
Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.
Google Now
Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.
Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.
Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you
can access it by tapping Google.
Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.
Google+
Chat with friends and family, post photos,
and see what others are sharing.
Visit google.com/mobile/+ to learn more.
Hangouts
Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.
Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.
Maps
Find your current location and get
directions and other location-based
information.
Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information,
seeLocation.
Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more.
Play Books
With Google Play Books, you can find
millions of free e-books and hundreds of
thousands more to buy in the eBookstore.
Visit play.google.com/store/books to learn
more.
25 Google Apps
Applications
Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download
and purchase from the GooglePlay store.
Visit play.google.com to learn more.
Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/store/movies to
learn more.
Play Music
Play music and audio files on your device.
Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.
Play Newsstand
Subscribe to your favorite magazines to
read on your device at your leisure.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to
learn more.
PlayStore
Find new apps, movies and TV shows,
music, books, magazines, and games in
Google Play store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Voice Search
Use voice commands to search the web
with Google.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube™ videos right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.
26 Additional Apps
Applications
Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Hancom Office Viewer
Open and manages Hancom Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.
27 Calculator
Applications
Tap More options > Clearhistory.
Calculator
The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.
Basic Operation
You can use your calculator to perform basic
operations.
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. Tap Equals to view the result.
6. Tap Clear to clear the results.
Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
►
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap Copy.
Scientific Calculator
The Calculator app also provides advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.
To use the advanced arithmetic functions:
► Tap More options > Scientific calculator.
To return to the simple calculator:
► Tap More options > Simple calculator.
28 Camera and Video
Applications
Quick
settings
Camera
settings
Storage
location
Record video
Take a picture
Shooting mode
Gallery
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
• Storage location: Indicates that pictures and
videos are being stored on a microSD card (not
included).
• Record video: Record a video.
• Take a picture: Take a picture.
• Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
• Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and
videos.
• Camera settings: Change the camera settings.
• Quick settings: Select camera settings or
options.
29 Camera and Video
Applications
Take Pictures Shooting Mode
Take pictures with your device’s camera. Several visual effects are available.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
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
displayed options or these gestures:
• Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in
orout.
• Tap the screen to focus on the area
youtouched.
3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings. You
can also touch the screen to move the focus field
to the area youtouch.
4. Tap Take a picture to take the picture.
Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down
to take a picture or record video. This is the default
action of the Volume key while the camera is active.
You can also set the Volume key to act as a zoom key.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Tap Shooting Mode for the following options.
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.
• Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened
faces for gentler images.
• Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.
• Best photo: Take a series of pictures, and
then select the best to save.
• Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously
by touching and holding the camera button.
• Night: Take brighter, clearer pictures in low
light without the flash.
30 Camera and Video
Applications
Camera Settings
You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full
camera settings menu.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Camera.
2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:
• Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.
• Effect: Add special graphical effects.
• Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
• Exposure value: Change the exposure value.
This determines how much light the camera’s
sensor receives. For low light situations, use a
higher exposure.
3. Tap Settings > More options to configure
settings for Camera. Available options vary
depending on the shooting mode used.
• White balance: Select an appropriate white
balance, so images have a true-to-life color
range. The settings are designed for specific
lighting situations. These settings are similar to
the heat range for white-balance exposure in
professional cameras.
• Metering modes: Select a metering
method. This determines how light values
are calculated. Center-weighted measures
background light in the center of the scene.
Spot measures the light value at a specific
location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
• Tap to take pics: Tap the screen to take a
picture.
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.
• Recording mode: Select Normal or Limit for
email mode.
• Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the photo.
• Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage.
• Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.
• The volume key: Use the Volume key as the
camera key, the record key, or as a zoom key.
• Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.
31 Clock
Applications
Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap a tab to use a feature:
• Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
• World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24time zones around the world.
• Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.
• Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).
Alarm
Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
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 Create to configure a new alarm:
• Time: Choose a time for the alarm.
• Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm, if
so desired.
• Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the
alarm.
• Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.
• Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and
repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.
• Smart alarm: Set this option and the alarm
starts playing a tone at a low volume at an
interval before the alarm time, and slowly
increases in volume. Choose a time interval
and a tone to use with smart alarm. Available
when you have chosen an alarm type that
includes sound.
• Name: Enter a name for the alarm.
3. Tap Save.
Delete an Alarm
To delete an alarm:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Touch and hold an alarm, and then tap
Delete.
World Clock
The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.
To list a city on the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Worldclock.
• A map of the world displays with the locations
you have added.
3. Tap Add city.
4. Tap a city or tap Search.
5. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Worldclock.
3. Find the city to remove, touch and hold the city,
and then tap Delete.
32 Clock
Applications
Stopwatch
The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:
• Start: Begin timing.
• Stop: Stop timing.
• Lap: Keep track of lap times.
• Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.
• Reset: Reset the stopwatch to zero.
Timer
The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.
2. Tap Timer.
3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:
• Start: Begin the Timer.
• Stop: Stop the Timer.
• Restart: Restart the Timer.
• Reset: Reset the Timer.
Applications
Contacts
Store and manage your contacts
with the Contacts app, which
can be synchronized with a
variety of your existing personal
accounts, including Google,
Email, Facebook, and your
Samsung account.
For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
seeAccounts.
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 swipe 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
slide your finger 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, and then tap contact fields to
enter information.
• Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.
• Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.
3. Enter a name, phone number, email address, and
assign the contact to a group.
• Tap Add to enter additional entries.
• Tap Delete to remove an entry.
• Tap Expand for additional fields.
• Tap Label to the right of an entry to
choose a label for the field (for example, Home
or Work).
4. Tap Addanother field to add additional contact
information.
5. 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
deleteinformation.
4. Tap Save.
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34 Contacts
Applications
Share a Contact
When you share a name card, the contact’s
information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can
share a vCard using Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi Direct,
attach it to a message, or save it to a storage
location.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More
options > Share namecard via.
3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.
Link Contacts
When you have contacts from various sources, such
as Gmail or Facebook, 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.
3. Tap Linked contact.
4. Tap Link another contact, and then tap contacts
to choose them.
Unlink Contacts
You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap Linked contact.
4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.
Delete Contacts
You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in the Contacts app.
Mark Contacts as Favorites
You can mark contacts as Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).
Remove Contacts from Favorites
You can remove contacts as Favorites.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).
35 Contacts
Applications
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 co-workers, or a team. Groups make it
easy to find contacts, and you can send messages
to the members of a group.
Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.
3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:
• Create group in All accounts: Choose where
to save the group. You can save it to a specific
account, to the device memory, or to all
accounts.
• Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
• Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Save.
Rename a Group
You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Edit group and enter a
new name.
4. Tap Save.
Add Contacts to a Group
You can add contacts to a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add member, and then tap the contacts
you want to add.
4. Tap Done.
Send an Email to a Group
You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More options > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap Select all,
and then tap Done. (You will only see group
members that have email addresses in their
contact records.)
5. Choose an account and follow the prompts.
Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Contacts.
2. Tap Groups.
3. Tap Delete, and tap the groups you want to
delete, or tap Select all.
4. Tap Delete.
• Tap Group only to only delete the group or
tap Group and group members to delete the
groups and the contacts in the groups.
36 Contacts
Applications
Contacts 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 options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
37 Email
Applications
Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one app.
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 prompts to set up your email account.
To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings >
Addaccount.
3. Enter your email address and password.
The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email is displayed in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap More options > Settings. Tap the email
account to manage to display its settings.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your email
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Refresh.
View Multiple Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.
3. Tap the account name to view:
• Combined view: View all email in a combined
inbox.
• [Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.
Manage Your Inbox
There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.
► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
• Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.
• Tap Refresh to update your email
accounts.
• Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.
• Tap More options for additional message
options.
38 Email
Applications
Create and Send an Email Email Settings
This section describes how to create and send an
email using the Email app.
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Email app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email >
Compose.
2. Tap the To field to manually add an email
address or tap Add Recipient to select a
recipient from Contacts or Groups.
• If manually entering recipients, enter additional
recipients by separating each entry with a
semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at
any time before the message is sent.
• If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap
the contact to place a checkmark, and then
tap Done. The contact is displayed in the
recipients field.
• Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.
3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter
text.
• Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio,
and more to your email.
• Tap More options for additional email
options.
4. Review your message and tap Send.
Remove Email Accounts
To remove an email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove account. Confirm when prompted.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.
39 Galaxy Apps
Applications
Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a
free storefront that provides a
quick and easy way to find and
download free premium apps
that are compatible with your
Galaxy device.
To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
Galaxy Essentials
Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen
apps available through Samsung Apps.
From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
GalaxyApps.
2. Swipe across the Galaxy Apps screens and
locate andtap Galaxy Essentials.
3. Follow the prompts to download
GalaxyEssentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and downloadapps.
40 Gallery
Applications
Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.
Note: Some functions described in this section
are only available if there are images or videos in
theGallery.
View Images and Videos
Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another app, such as Email, saves an image, a
Download folder is automatically created to contain
the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then
tap an option to choose the way items display.
• In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the Menu, tap
Album, and then tap New album.
3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap
an image or video to view it, or first tap an album
or folder and then tap an image or video.
• When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.
Zoom In or 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
You can play videos stored on your device.
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 the video.
Image Options
► While viewing an image, tap More options for
the following image options:
• Slideshow: View a slideshow of your photos
and videos.
• Print: Print the photo to a Samsung printer.
• Rename: Enter a new file name.
• Rotate left: Allows you to rotate the photo
counterclockwise 90 degrees.
• Rotate right: Allows you to rotate the photo
clockwise 90 degrees.
• Crop: Allows you to crop the image.
• Set as: Assign the photo as a Contact photo,
or as the Home screen and/or Lock screen
wallpaper.
• Details: Display details about the photo.
41 Gallery
Applications
Sharing Images and Videos
Use one of the following methods:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap More options > Select item, select
images and videos, and then tap Share via
to send them to others or share them through
social network services.
– or –
When viewing an image or video full screen,
tap Sharevia to send it to others or share it
through social network services.
Deleting Images and Videos
You can delete images and videos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.
2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap More options > Select item, select
images and videos, and then Delete.
– or –
When viewing an single image, tap Delete.
42 Memo
Applications
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
Memo
Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.
Compose a Memo
You can create memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap Create memo and type a memo.
Available options include:
Category: Add or change the category.
•
Image: Insert an image into the memo.
•
•
3. Tap Save when finished.
Edit Memos
You can make edits to memos you create.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap a memo to view it.
3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are
finished, tap Save.
Browse Memos
You can browse memos you create.
►
• Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
• To search for a memo, tap Search.
Memo Options
You can edit, share, or manage memos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. While browsing memos, tap More options for
the following options:
• Select: Select memos to share or delete.
• Delete: Delete the memo.
• Add category: Add a new category for
organizing memos.
Delete Memos
To delete multiple memos:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.
2. Tap More options > Select, and then choose
memos to delete.
3. Tap Delete.
43 My Files
Applications
My Files
Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
music, and sound clips.
To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.
File Groups
Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:
• Images: View image files.
• Videos: View video files.
• Audio: View audio files.
• Documents: View document files.
• Downloaded apps: View downloaded apps.
Download History
The following category is available enter Download
history:
• Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.
Local Storage
To view folder and files located on the device:
► Tap Folders > Device storage.
To view folders and files located on the optional
memory card (not included):
► Tap Folders > SD card.
My Files Options
► From a Home screen, tap Apps >
MyFiles.
The following options are available:
Search: Search for a file or folder.
•
Display mode: Choose whether to view
files as thumbnails or lists.
•
More options: Tap for more options.
•
44 S Planner
Applications
S Planner
Manage your events and tasks.
Calendar View
To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SPlanner.
2. Tap one of the following:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year.
Swipe across the screen to display another
year.
• Month: Display the current month. Swipe
across the screen to display another month.
Events and tasks are also listed.
• Week: Display the current week. Swipe across
the screen to display another week.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe
across the screen to display another day.
• Agenda: Display all events, tasks, and special
occasions.
3. Tap Today to return to the current date.
Create an Event or Task
You can use S Planner to create an event or task.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SPlanner.
2. Tap Add and use one of the following
methods:
• Event: Add an event with an optional
repeatsetting.
• Task: Add a task with an optional
prioritysetting.
3. Enter details for the event or task, and then
tapSave.
Sharing Events
You can share events you create from S Planner.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SPlanner.
2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More
options > Share via, select a sharing method,
and follow the prompts.
Delete an Event or Tasks
You can delete events you create from S Planner.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SPlanner.
2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More
options > Delete.
– or –
To delete multiple events or tasks, tap More
options > Delete, select events or tasks,
tapDelete, and confirm if prompted.
Calendar Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
SPlanner.
2. Tap More options > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
45 Video Player
Applications
Screen ratio
File name
Playback
position
Time elapsed
Rewind
Pause or Play
Volume
More options
Video length
Fast-forward
Video Player
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
• Volume: Adjust the volume.
• More options: View more options.
• Video length: View the total length of the video.
• Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or
fast-forward through the current video.
• Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.
• Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous
video, or rewind the video.
• Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the
current video.
• Playback position: Skip to another part of the
video.
• File name: View the name of the video file.
• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
46 Video Player
Applications
Full-screen in ratio view: The video
is enlarged as much as possible without
becoming distorted.
Full: The entire screen is used, which may
cause some minor distortion.
Original size view: The video is played in
its original size.
Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the
screen without becoming distorted.
Access the Video Player
Use Video Player to access and play videos stored
on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.
3. Tap a video to view it.
Change the Video Screen Size
You can change the size of the video during video
playback.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.
2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:
•
•
•
•
Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and customize
Home screens, apps, and
features.
48 How to Use Settings
Settings
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
How to Use Settings
Access Settings
There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.
►
– or –
Drag down from the Statusbar to display the
Notification panel, andthen tap Settings.
Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped into categories.
• Connections: Configure your connections to other
devices and networks.
• Device: Customize the device’s display, sounds
and more.
• Personal: Configure your personal accounts and
preferences.
• System: Customize the device’s system settings.
49 Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a wireless Access Point (AP).
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi
onor off.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:
• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
communicating with a wireless Access Point,
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.
• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point.
Wi-Fi Networks
To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays 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.
• To manually scan for networks, tap Scan.
Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork
You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:
• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi
network.
• Security: Select a security option and enter
your password.
• Show advanced options: Add advanced
options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.
5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless Access Point.
50 Wi-Fi
Settings
Wi-Fi Options
The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Menu for options:
• Advanced:
- Network notification: Receive notifications
when open networks in range are detected.
- 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 certificates: Install authentication
certificates.
- MAC address: View your device’s
MAC address, which is required when
connecting to some secured networks
(notconfigurable).
- IP address: View your device’s IP address
(not configurable).
• 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).
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device
connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect
to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From a Home screen, tap 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. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.
Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct
connection status:
• When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in
the Status bar.
51 Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
connects your device wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and wireless
devices.
Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Use the settings menu to turn your device’s
Bluetooth on or off.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:
• When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is
displayed in the Status bar.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
• 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 continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
• 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
discoverablemode.
3. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.
• Your device then automatically tries to pair
with the target device. If automatic pairing fails,
enter the passcode supplied with the target
device.
52 Bluetooth
Settings
Note: Due to different specifications and features
of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and
operations may be different, and functions such as
transfer or exchange may not be possible with all
Bluetooth compatible devices.
Rename a Paired Device
Once you have paired your device to another
device, you can rename the paired device to make it
easier to recognize.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.
Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)
When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two
devices no longer recognize each other. To connect
again, you have to pair the devices.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
Make Your Device Visible to
Other Bluetooth Devices
When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth
devices can find it in a scan and initiate pairing.
You can choose the length of time your device
remainsvisible.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. Tap the Menu > Visibilitytimeout.
4. Select a time period for your device to remain
visible after you turn on visibility.
Note: Under My device, tap the check box next
to your device. Your device is then visible to other
Bluetooth devices for the length of time set under
Visibility timeout.
Review Files Received through
Bluetooth
When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings
> Bluetooth.
2. Tap the Menu > Receivedfiles.
53 Airplane Mode
Settings
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disconnects your
device from all networks and
turns off connectivity features,
such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
While in Airplane mode, you
can use other features such as
playing music, watching videos,
and other offline applications.
Enable Airplane Mode
To enable or disable Airplane mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable theoption.
Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
the Device options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.
54 Data Usage
Settings
Data Usage
Monitor how your data is
being used, and set limits and
restrictions to conserve it.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Data usage for options:
• Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,
and then choose a time period for data usage.
Data usage for the period is displayed on the
graph, along with usage by application at the
bottom of the screen.
3. Tap More options for the following options:
• Auto sync data: Set your accounts to
automatically sync.
• Mobile hotspots: 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.
55 Location
Settings
Location
Some apps, such as
GoogleMaps™, may require one
or more location services be
turned on for full functionality.
Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. 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.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.
Location Services
Google uses Location History to store and use your
device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
your search results based on places that you have
visited.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.
4. Tap Google location reporting and sign in to
your Google Account for more options.
56 Printing
Settings
Printing
Print images and documents
to Samsung printers and
other compatible printers
(notincluded).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Printing.
3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.
Note: Tap Add printer to install additional print
service drivers.
57 More Networks
Settings
More Networks
This option displays additional
connectivity information.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN,
or Password, before setting up a VPN. Formore
information, see Lock Screen.
Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap More networks.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Tap Add and follow the prompts to set up
yourVPN.
Connect to a VPN
To connect to a VPN that you have set up:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap More networks.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
Disconnect from a VPN
To disconnect from a VPN that you have set up:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap More networks.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap More networks.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.
5. Tap either Edit network or Delete network.
58 Sound Settings
Settings
Sound Settings
Configure the sounds and
vibrations used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.
Adjust the Volume
Set the system volume level and set default volume
for media, notifications, and other audio.
Note: 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 Sound > Volume and drag the sliders to set
the default volume for:
• Music, video, games, and other media
• Notifications
• System
Default 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 Sound > Notifications.
3. Tap a sound to hear a preview. Tap Done to
selectit.
Touch Sounds
Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to
make selections.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Touch sounds to turn the
feature on.
Screen Lock Sound
Play a sound when you unlock the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Sound > Screen lock sound to turn the
feature on.
59 Display
Settings
From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Display >Notification panel.
Tap Reset.
Display
Configure your display’s
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.
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, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Homeand
lock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as
wallpaper.
• Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.
Notification Panel
Customize which Quicksetting buttons appear on
the Notification Panel.
►
– or –
From the Notification panel, tap View all >
Edit.
To customize which quick setting buttons appear at
the top of the Notification panel:
► Touch and drag buttons to reorder them.
To use the default layout:
►
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may
also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve
batterypower.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Brightness and drag the
Brightness level slider.
Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.
Screen Timeout
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.
2. Tap Display > Screen timeout, and then choose
a time period.
60 Display
Settings
Daydream
The Daydream™ setting controls what is displayed
on the screen when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors or display photos.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Daydream.
3. 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+™ account.
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
frame. Tap Settings for options.
• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap Settings for options.
4. Tap Preview to see a demonstration of
Daydream.
Change the Font Style
You can set the font style for all text that displays on
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Font style to choose a font style.
• Tap Download to find new fonts from Galaxy
apps.
Change the Font Size
You can set the font size for all text that displays on
the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Font size to choose a font size.
61 Multi Window Settings
Settings
Multi Window Settings
Turn on the Multi window feature.
To activate Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Display > Multi window.
3. Tap On/Off to enable.
• Tap Open in multi window view to
automatically view content in a Multi window
when you open files from My Files or Video, or
attachments from email.
For more information, see Multi Window.
62 Lock Screen
Settings
Lock Screen
Secure your device with Lock
Screen settings.
Seta Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock to select a
screen lock and level ofsecurity:
• None: Choose not to use a Lock screen.
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
• Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
• 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.
3. Configure screen lock options:
Swipe
• Show date: Display the date on your lock
screen.
• Shortcuts: Set shortcuts on lock screen.
• Owner Information: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen.
• Help text: Show help information on unlocking
the screen on the Lock screen.
Pattern, PIN, and Password
• Show date: Display the date on your lock
screen.
• Owner Information: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
• Lock automatically: Screen will be locked in
5 seconds after screen automatically turns off.
• Lock instantly with power key: Tap to enable.
Pattern Only
• Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
your draw it.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
63 Application Manager
Settings
Application Manager
You can download and install
new applications on your device.
Use Application manager
settings to manage your
downloaded and preloaded
applications.
Warning: Because this device can be configured
with system software not provided by or supported
by Google or any other company, you operate this
software at your own risk.
Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Swipe across the screen to display Downloaded,
SD card, Running, or All to display memory
usage for that category of applications.
• The graph on the Downloaded tab shows used
and free device memory. The graph on the
Running tab shows used and freeRAM.
• If you have disabled applications, a Turned off
tab is also displayed.
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Tap Downloaded to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.
• To switch the order of the Downloaded list, tap
More options > Sort by size.
• To reset all of your application preferences,
tap More options > Reset app
preferences.
Note: When you reset app preferences, you do not
lose any app data.
4. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
The following options are displayed (not all
applications support these options):
• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.
Restart your device if stopping an app,
process, or service causes your device to stop
working correctly.
• Uninstall/Uninstall updates: Delete the
application from the device or uninstall
updates made to apps that cannot be deleted.
• Turn off: Disable apps that cannot be deleted.
• Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.
• Move to SD card: Move this app to your
microSD card (not included).
• Clear data: Clear application data from
memory.
64 Application Manager
Settings
• 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.
SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
memory card (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Tap SD card to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your device.
• To switch the order of the SD card list, tap
More options > Sort by size.
• To reset your application preferences, tap
More options > Reset app preferences.
Note: When you reset app preferences, you will not
lose any app data.
4. Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Tap Running to view a list of running services.
• All the applications that are currently running
on the device display.
4. Tap Show cached processes to display all
the cached processes that are running. Tap
Showservices in use to switch back.
5. Tap one of the applications to view application
information.
• Stop: Stop 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.
65 Application Manager
Settings
Disabled Services
View and configure disabled apps on your device.
Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled
an app on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps>
Settings.
2. Tap Applicationmanager.
3. Tap Turned off to view a list of applications you
have disabled.
• To switch the order of the SD card list, tap
More options > Sort by size.
• To reset your application preferences, tap
More options > Reset app preferences.
4. 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.
• Turn on: This moves the application back to
the Apps screen.
• Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.
• Move to SD card: Move this app to your
microSD card.
• 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.
66 Accounts
Settings
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Add an Account
You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
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
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More options > Sync all or Sync now to
synchronize theaccount.
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].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account type.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap More options
>Removeaccount.
67 Backup and Reset
Settings
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
• Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.
• 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
You can reset your device to its factory defaults,
erasing all data from your device.
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. Any data stored on
an external SD card is not affected.
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.
68 Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
• Auto rotate screen: Automatically switch
between portrait and landscape views when
the device is rotated.
More settings
• Direct access: Press the Home key three
times to open the accessibility options screen.
• Single tap mode: Tap to stop or snooze
alarms and calendar events.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.
Vision
• 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.
• 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.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
ON 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: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available.
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
• Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left
and Right balance when using a stereo device.
Dexterity
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.
Interaction
• Interaction control: Set options for controlling
touch and other device interactions.
69 Language and Input
Settings
Language and Input
Configure your device’s
language and input settings.
Language
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Language.
3. Select a language from the list.
Default Keyboard
You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Default.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.
Samsung Keyboard
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input.
3. Tap Settings next to Samsung keyboard for
options:
• Input languages: Select the keyboard
language.
• Predictive text: Predictive text suggests
words that match your text entries, and can
automatically complete common words.
Predictive text can learn your personal writing
style from your contacts, messages, Gmail,
and social networking sites — improving its
accuracy of predicting your text entries.
• Additional keyboard settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.
70 Language and Input
Settings
Google Voice Typing
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 Settings next to Google voice typing for
options:
• Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google
search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is
connected.
Voice Search
Use Google voice recognition to perform Google
searches.
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 search for
options.
• Languages: Select languages for Google
voice typing.
• “Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.
• Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.
• Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.
• Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.
• Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.
• Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is
connected.
71 Language and Input
Settings
Text-to-Speech Options
Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options.
TTS is used for various accessibility features,
such as Voice Assistant. For more information,
seeAccessibility.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:
• Preferred TTS engine: Tap Settings next
to a text-tospeech engine for options.
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.
• Listen to an example: Play a sample of
speech synthesis (available if voice data is
installed).
• Default language status: Display the default
language in use.
Pointer Speed
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.
72 Date and Time
Settings
Date and Time
By default, your device receives
date and time information from
the wireless network.
When you are outside network
coverage, you may want to
set date and time information
manually using the date and time
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:
• Set date: Enter the current date.
• Set time: Enter the current time.
• Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone.
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.
• Select date format: Choose the format for the
order of day, month, and year.
73 Users
Settings
Users
Share this tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.
Users have their own space,
which they can customize with
their own apps, wallpaper, and
settings. Users can also adjust
tablet 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. Tap Add user or profile and follow the
instructions to set up a new user or profile.
Deleting a User or Profile
To delete a user or profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user
account from the device entirely. This includes the
user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any
other local accounts associated with the user.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for
the user or profile.
Change User Account
Nicknames andPhotoIDs
The photo and name each user uses in their
personal Contact entry (listed under Me at the top
of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and
name.
To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.
74 Ultra Power Saving Mode
Settings
Ultra Power Saving Mode
Conserve battery power by
automatically adjusting the
screen brightness, limiting the
performance of the CPU, and
other power reduction activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Ultra power saving mode.
3. Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
4. Read the displayed information and tap Turn on.
75 Battery
Settings
Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Battery for options:
• Show 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 is also displayed.
• Apps and OS Usage: Battery usage displays
in percentages per application.
3. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS,
or an app to view how they are affecting
batteryusage.
4. Tap Refresh to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.
76 Storage
Settings
Storage
View the device memory and
usage. 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.
• The amounts of memory used are further
divided into:
-System memory: The minimum amount of
storage space required to run the system.
-Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.
-Cached data: The amount of data currently
cached.
-Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory
used to store miscellaneous files.
- Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.
To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps. Tap OK to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary
files individually, or tap Select all, and then tap
Delete.
Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
displays as Total space and Available space.
For more information, see Install a Memory Card.
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
must mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.
Remove a Memory Card
Unmount a memory card before removing it from the
device.
Caution: 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.
77 Storage
Settings
Format a Memory Card
Format a memory card to erase its content and
make sure it works with your device.
Caution: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.
78 Security
Settings
Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for options:
• Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
• Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
• Verify apps: Block or warn before installing
apps that may cause harm.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encryption
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on. You can also
require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for the following options:
• Encrypt device: Follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.
• Encrypt external SD card: Follow the prompts
to encrypt all data on your SD card.
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 Security. The following options are available:
• Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.
• Go to website: Tap to launch the Find My
Mobile website in a Webbrowser.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.
79 Security
Settings
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Security for the following Credential storage
options:
• Trusted credentials: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
• Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
80 About Device
Settings
About Device
View information about your
device, including current status,
legal information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:
• Software update: Check for and install
available software updates.
• Status: View the status of the battery, network,
and other information about your device.
• Legal information: View legal notices and
other legal information.
• Device name: View and change your device’s
name.
• Additional device information includes the
Model number, Android version, Build number,
and more.
Software Updates
Use Software update to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap About device > Software update > Update.
3. Follow the prompts to check for available
software updates to download and install.