A N D R O I D TA B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device. Your tablet is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your tablet being shared.
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................1 WatchON ...........................................................................49 Front View ........................................................................... 2 Back View ........................................................................... 3 Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4 Set Up Your Device ......................................................
Power Saving ..................................................................90 Storage ...............................................................................91 Security...............................................................................93 About Your Device ......................................................96 Applications .....................................................................97 Default Applications ...................................................
Getting Started This manual documents default settings. If you select other settings, steps may be different.
Front View Proximity and Gesture Sensors Front Camera 3.5mm Headset Jack Speaker Speaker Memory Card Slot SIM Card Slot Recent Apps Home Back • 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Connect an optional • Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to • Proximity and Gesture Sensors: Detects the • Front Camera: Take pictures and videos of • Recent Apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch • Home: Tap to return to the home screen.
Back View Infrared Blaster Volume Power/Lock Camera Flash USB Charger/ Accessory Port Microphone • Camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light • Power/Lock: Press and hold to turn the device • Infrared Blaster: Controls external devices using • USB Charger/Accessory Port: Connect the on or off, or press to lock or wake up the screen.
Assemble Your Device Prior to use, it is necessary to install the SIM card and optional memory card (not included), and charge the battery. Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. Install a Memory Card You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the back light, but by entering the dimming mode. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. 2.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On and Off Secure Your Device Turning the Device On Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and starts up. Turning the Device Off Lock the Device 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and the Device Options menu displays. By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
Set Up Accounts on Your Device Google Account Samsung 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 a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account. Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.
Know Your Device This section outlines some key features of your device and describes the screen and icons as they appear when the device is in use. Learn how to navigate the device and how to use special features of this device. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Home Screen Widgets App Folders Notification Icons Status Bar My Files Home Screen Indicator Status Icons App Shortcuts Apps Screen • App Folders: For your convenience, there are • Notification Icons: Displays new messages and • Apps Screen: Allows quick access to all of the • Status Bar: Display device status icons (right) and • App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite • Status Icons: Display information about the several applications that are grouped into folders on the main Home screen.
The Home screen (or Home) is the starting point for using your device. App Shortcuts Customize your home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it. Remove a Shortcut 1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it. Manage Home Screens 2.
Folders Change the Wallpaper Place folders on the Home screen to organize items. Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers. Adding Folders 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an app shortcut. 2. Drag the shortcut onto release. – or – Create folder and Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. - Enter a folder name. 2.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Tap Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Web page. • Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters • Zoom in or out while taking a picture. or text. • Tap an item to select it. • Tap an app icon to launch the application.
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. Device Status Icons Battery is fully charged. Battery is charging. Battery is Low. GPS is active. Connectivity Icons Connected to a 4G LTE network. Vibrate mode is enabled. Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Wi-Fi is active. Mute mode is enabled.
Other Icons Alarm activated Airplane mode activated Blocking mode activated Music is playing. A song is playing in the Music app. When the keyboard is being displayed, touch this icon to display a menu of quick keyboard settings. A screenshot has been captured. This is a notification for one or more events. Private mode is enabled. For more information, see Private Mode.
Notification Panel Settings View additional Quick settings Quick settings Volume Adjust screen brightness Clear all notifications Tap notification to launch app or view detail Quick Settings Notification icons display on the Status Bar displaying calendar events, device status, and more. For details about these notifications, open the Notification Panel.
Multi Window Multi Window Tray Window Controls Using Multi Window Multi task by using multiple applications at the same time. After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run multiple apps at the same time. Note: Only apps located on the Multi Window tray can be used together. Additional Multi Window apps are available from the Google Play Store. Activate Multi Window 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Device tab > Multi window. Settings The apps display together on a split screen.
Window Controls Select an application window and tap middle of the windows. Change the Order of Apps in the Multi Window Tray in the 1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray. 2. Tap an hold an app, drag it to a new position in the tray and then drop it. Window Controls Open a recently-used application in the selected window. Choose Apps to Display in the Multi Window Tray Switch locations between Multi window applications. You can choose the apps you want to display in the Multi window tray.
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard Special Keys Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Predicted text suggests words based on your typing. Tap once to use Google Voice Typing. Touch and hold to access keyboard settings and advanced keyboard features, such as handwriting. Predictive Text Enter text using Google Voice Typing. Use your handwriting to enter text. Display the contents of the clipboard. Access keyboard settings.
Using Google Voice Typing Using Swype Instead of typing, speak your text input. Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Enabling and Configuring Swype To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Typing. 1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel. Google Voice 2. Touch Select input method. 2.
Applications The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your device, including apps you download and install. From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, and uninstall/disable apps you have downloaded.
Apps Screen The Apps screen contains preloaded apps, plus apps you have downloaded. You can uninstall or disable apps, or hide them from view. Uninstall or Disable Apps You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More options > Uninstall/disable apps. Apps that can be uninstalled show Delete on their icon. Shortcuts to app can be placed on any of the Home screens.
Apps Screen Options Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap More options > Create folder. 2. Tap 3. Enter a folder name. Touch the folder to view its apps. Touch an app to launch it. - Touch folder. to select a background color for the Hide Apps from View Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it to Create folder to create a new folder. Drag it to App info to view information about this app.
Google Applications Chrome Google Settings Use Chrome to browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your tablet. Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit your preferences. Visit google.com/chrome/browser to learn more. Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you want to configure. (For example, sign in to Google+ in order to configure Google+ settings.
Photos Play Newsstand Automatically save every photo you take with your device to your Google+ account. Then it is easy to view, organize, and share them with friends and family of your choice. Subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them available to read on your device at your leisure. Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more. Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to learn more.
AT&T Applications AT&T AllAccess AT&T Ready2Go AT&T AllAccess is the easy-to-use, all-in one tool that helps you view and manage your data plan. AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your device by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure Wi-Fi and many more features. Your Data plan and Data Usage is displayed. You can manage your account, view your bill, and contact customer support.
Other Applications Amazon Kindle Keeper Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for reading right on your device. You must have an account with Amazon to use the Kindle application. Keeper is a secure password manager for your device and works seamlessly across your mobile phones, tablets, computers, and web browsers. Visit Amazon.com to learn more.
Camera Current Shooting Mode Current flash mode Switch between the front and back cameras Record video Take a picture Quick settings Change shooting mode Camera settings View pictures and videos in the Gallery Taking Photos Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos. Take photos with your device’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap To access the Camera: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2.
Shooting Mode Camera Settings Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap MODE Apps > MODE and select a shooting mode: Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo. • Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images. • Camera. 2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera.
Video Recorder • Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory. • Recording mode: Select Normal, Limit for email, or Fast motion mode. • Video stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. General • Effects: Access to pre-installed and downloaded effects. • • • Flash: Activate or deactivate the flash. • Storage location: Select the memory location for storage.
Accounts and Contacts Contacts Your device provides the ability to synchronize information, from a variety of accounts, including Google, Email, Facebook, and your Samsung account. The Contacts app lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly on your device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, compatible email programs (including Microsoft Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
• • • • • Tap the Phone number field, and then enter the phone number. Tap to add another phone number. Tap to choose a label for the number. Save a Business Card as a Contact Tap beside Email to enter an email address. If you add more than one email address, you will be prompted to choose a default email address. 2. Tap More options > Business cards > Add. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 3. When the camera opens, center the business card in the guidelines on the screen.
Delete Contacts Groups You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 2. Touch and hold on a contact to select it.
Send an Email to a Group Contact Settings You can send an email to members of a group. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab, and then tap a group. 3. Tap 2. Tap More options > Send email. 4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap Select all, and then tap Done. Apps > More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
Calculator Additional Functions The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. To clear the results: ► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. ► Tap Clear history. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number.
Calendar Sharing Events Manage your events and tasks. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Create an Event or Task 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap to view an event or task. Tap More options > Share via, select a sharing method, and follow the prompts. Apps > 2. Tap Create new and use one of the following methods: Calendar Settings • Event: Enter an event with an optional repeat setting. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar.
Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm will use sound, vibration, or vibration and sound to alert you. • Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. • Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm.
Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one application. Managing Your Email Accounts To access Email: If you have set up more than one email account: ► From the Home screen, tap Apps > You can view email you receive for all accounts in the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Email. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Email. 2.
Composing and Sending Email 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email Settings Email. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. 3. Tap Compose, then tap fields to enter recipients and the email text. 1. From a Home screen, tap Tap More options to Schedule sending or set Priority and Security options, and so on. • Tap Email. 2.
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Zooming In and Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or Viewing Images zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another application, such as Email, saves an image, the Download folder is automatically created to contain the image.
Editing Images ► While viewing an image, tap the following functions: Sharing Images More options for • • • Edit: Use basic tools to edit your photo. • • • • Studio: Edit your photo with advanced tools. • • Rename: Rename the file. • Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image. • Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device. • Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2.
Internet Browser Tabs Access the Internet with a fully featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > ► Tap Internet. Tap a different tab to view it. To close a tab: Command Keys ► Tap The following command keys are available: • Back or previous page. • • • More options > New tab. Back key to return to the Close. Bookmarks Forward to go forward to a recent page.
Sharing Pages Internet Settings To share a web page address with others: These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app. ► Tap More options > Share via and follow the prompts. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Incognito Tabs Apps > Internet. More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
Music Player Stream the song to another device More options Volume Mark as favorite Playback position Shuffle songs Elapsed playing time Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive View playlist Repeat the song or playlist Rewind song or go to previous song Length of song Add to playlist Pause/Play Scan forward or go to next song Listen to Music Listen to your favorite songs with the Music app. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. 1.
My Files Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. Group Options ► After selecting a group, tap options: View Files Files stored in the device are sorted into groups: • Timeline: View files that are grouped by date. • FAVORITE FOLDERS: View shortcuts to folders or FTP servers. • FOLDERS: View files stored in the internal More options for • • • Select: Select files or folders. • Scan for nearby devices: Search for devices that have media sharing activated.
Additional Functions Add Shortcuts to Folders The following functions are available: Add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favorite folders. • • • • Create folder: Create a new folder. ► Select a folder and tap More options > Add to Favorite folders. View: Change the view mode. Storage usage: View memory information for your device and memory card (not included). Search: Search for a file or folder.
S Voice S Voice Settings Speak commands to perform operations on your device and speak criteria for searches and other operations. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using S Voice. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Use S Voice to find everything from directions to trivia answers to the current weather forecast. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps > S Voice. More options > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the onscreen instructions. S Voice. 2. Speak a command. 3.
Samsung Apps With Samsung Apps, you can download hundreds of applications from a variety of categories. Note: To use this feature to download applications, you must have a Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, tap Samsung Apps. Apps > The Disclaimer screen displays. 2. Read the Terms and conditions and the Privacy policy and tap Accept. 3. Tap an application that you would like, then follow the onscreen instructions to download. 4. Tap More options > Help for additional information.
Video Pop up play Change player AMOLED cinema More options Video File Name Volume Playback Position Adjust the sound quality with SoundAlive Video List Rewind video or go to previous video Change Screen Ratio Pause/Play Scan forward or go to next video Play and manage videos stored on your device. Use Pop-Up Play Multi task with Pop-Up Play — transform your video player into a pop-up window. The video will continue to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
WatchON Configure Your Device as a Remote WatchON turns your tablet into a remote control. Not only can you control your TV, set-top box, DVR and other devices from your tablet, but it will recommend great shows and movies based on your preferences and past viewing behavior. 1. From the WatchON tool bar, tap Control. Remote 2. Tap Setup at the prompt. 3. Follow the instructions to find your TV or other devices and configure your phone to control their operation.
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize the Home screen, apps, and features. • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping the ON/OFF button to turn the ON ON or OFF option OFF. • For some options, you must tap a field, such as Email address, to display and set options. • Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a checkbox. When enabled, a check mark displays. Tap the check mark to remove it and disable the option. Accessing Settings 1.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct Manually Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a Wireless Access Point (WAP). 1. From a Home screen, tap > Connections tab. 3. Tap Add Wi-Fi network. 4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
Wi-Fi Settings 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 > Connections tab. Apps > Settings • 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 tablet to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on. 3.
Bluetooth Making Your Device Visible to Other Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. When you make your device visible, other Bluetooth can find it in a scan and initiate pairing. You can choose the length of time your device remains visible. 1.
Pair Bluetooth Devices Disconnect a Paired Device The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your device, but retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one time process.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Connections tab. Settings 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to enable or disable the option. Note: You can also control Airplane mode from the Device options menu. Press and hold the Power/Lock key, and then tap Airplane mode.
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. 2. Tap Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Data usage for options: • Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your device. • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel.
Location Services Location Reporting Some apps, such as Google maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Connections tab > Location. Locating Method 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Connections tab > Location. 2.
Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Connections tab. Apps > Default Setup Options Your device default is set to Automatic, which causes your tablet to automatically search for an available network. To select a network each time you connect, set this option to Manual: Settings 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks for options: • Mobile data: Allow your device to connect to a mobile data network.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Connect to a VPN Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN. Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Lock Screen. 2. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap Connect. Edit or Delete a VPN Adding a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN. 1.
Ethernet Connections Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Connections tab > More networks. Settings 2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network.
Nearby Devices Share your media files with nearby devices via Wi-Fi. 3. Set the following options: • Content to share: Select the content to share. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. Warning: If file sharing is enabled, other devices can access your data. Use this option with care. • Allowed devices: Indicate the devices accessible to your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Nearby devices. • Denied devices: Indicate devices not allowed access to your device.
Printing Print to Samsung and other printers (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > > Connections tab > Printing. Settings 2. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers.
Screen Mirroring Share your device’s screen with another device. To enable Screen Mirroring: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable Screen Mirroring. Available devices are listed. To find more devices: ► Tap Scan to find more devices. To connect: ► Tap a device and follow the prompts.
Sound Settings Adjust the Volume Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other activities. Set the system volume level, and set default volume for notifications and other media. Tip: You can also set System volume from the home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Change the Sound Mode • • • Tip: Sound modes are also available from the Device options menu.
Play Tones When Touching or Tapping the Screen Set Notification Sounds for Samsung Applications Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. Set your applications’ notification sound settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Settings Apps > Settings 2. Tap Sound for options: 2. Tap Sound > Touch sounds to enable. • Email: Configure your email account notifications.
Display Settings Change the Font Style and Size Automatically Rotate the Screen You can set the font style and size for all text that displays on the screen. Use the front camera to rotate the screen based on the orientation of your face. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. 2. Tap Display > Font for options. Settings 2.
Select a Screen Mode Daydream (Screen Saver) Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. You can choose to have the device automatically adapt the display depending on the type of image being displayed, and other criteria such as battery level. The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos stored on your device. Apps > Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab.
Increase the Touch Sensitivity of the Screen Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen to improve results when wearing gloves. 1. From Home, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Increase touch sensitivity to enable.
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 > Device tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap Set wallpaper. • Tap More images for additional wallpapers. For more information, see Change the Wallpaper.
Lock Screen Swipe Options Choose settings for unlocking your screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > These options are available when Swipe is selected: Settings 2. Tap Lock screen 3. Tap Screen lock to select a screen lock and level of security: Settings • Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no security. • Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap gesture you create and use to unlock your device. This option provides medium security.
Pattern Options PIN, Password, or Fingerprint Options These options are available when Pattern is selected: • Settings These options are available when Fingerprint, PIN, or Password is selected: Lock screen card: Display up-to-date information on your lock screen. • Lock screen card: Display up-to-date information on your lock screen. • • Pattern type: Select a pattern type. Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens and whether to show the date.
Multi Window Turn on the Multi window feature. For more information, see Using Multi Window. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap ON/OFF to enable. 3. Tap Multi window for options. • Settings 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.
Notification Panel Recommended Applications Customize which Quick setting buttons appear on the Notification Panel. When you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones, the Notification panel can display shortcut to your favorite related apps, such as Music Player or Google Play Music. You can also customize which apps appear on the Recommended applications menu on the Notification Panel when you perform certain actions, such as plugging in earphones.
Toolbox The Toolbox is a floating shortcut menu that displays on every screen, giving you quick access to your favorite apps. To customize the Toolbox applications: 1. From the active Toolbox screen, tap Edit to select which apps to include in the Toolbox. Some default apps are selected. 2. Tap Done when you a finished making your selections. To activate the Toolbox: 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > Note: A maximum of five apps can be selected at one time.
Motions Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: Settings 2. Tap Motions. Settings 75 • Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand left or right across the screen.
Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • Negative colors: Reverse the display of onscreen colors from White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background. • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of the screen color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
Dexterity and Interaction • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. • Interaction control: Enable motions and screen timeout. You can also block areas of the screen from tap interaction. More Settings • Direct Access: Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession. • Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events.
Blocking Mode Turn off notifications for selected features. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Blocking mode. 3. Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. 4. Configure options: • Tap Turn off notifications to block all notifications. • • Tap Turn off alarm to block all alarms. The Set time option allows you to set Blocking mode for a specific time range or always. – Tap the Always field to disable it and configure the From and To time fields.
Users Use User Profiles Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. To access the device with a user profile, select a profile at the top right of the locked screen. Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users can also adjust tablet settings like Wi-Fi which affect everyone.
Private Mode Set Up Private Mode Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Settings 2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on. Private mode is only available for certain applications. 3. Tap Private mode. 4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode. Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode.
Finger Scanner Additional Settings Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab. Register a Fingerprint You can register up to 3 fingerprints. A password will also set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Finger Scanner for options: You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Device tab.
Accounts Synchronize Accounts Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Accounts > (Account Type). 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content. • • Check individual data items to sync. Tap Sync now to synchronize the account.
Backup and Reset Factory Data Reset Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Return your device to its factory defaults. Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Backup and Restore Enable backup of your information to Google servers. 1.
Language and Input Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings Configure your device’s language and input settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > 3. Tap Settings 3. Select a language from the list. Select input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the space bar sideways. • Predictive text: Allow Predictive text to suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, complete common words automatically.
Swype Keyboard Settings Voice Search Configure options for using the Swype keyboard. Use Google voice recognition to perform Google searches. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Settings 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). 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Tap next to Swype for options: • • • Settings: Configure basic options. • Languages: Set the current language.
Mouse/Trackpad Settings Configure settings for using an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Language and input for options: • Mouseover: Show more information when you move the pointer over items on the screen. – Preview and icon labels: Show previews, progress information, speed dial information and icon labels. – List scrolling: Scroll down or up lists by holding the mouse pointer over the edge of the screen.
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Settings 2. Tap Date and time. 3. Set the date, time, time zone, time format, and date format. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings.
Accessories Configure options when listening to HDMI audio or using a book cover (not included). 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Accessories for options: Settings • Audio output: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your device to optional HDMI devices (not included). Some devices may not support the surround sound setting. • Automatic unlock: Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off.
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. 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 also displays. • Apps and OS Usage: Battery usage displays in percentages per application.
Power Saving 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 > General tab. Settings 2. Tap Power saving for options: Ultra power saving mode saves even more battery power by using a gray scale theme to your home screen and limiting the number of usable apps. Settings Apps > • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. Tap Power saving mode to select options.
Storage Memory Card (SD Card) View the device memory and usage, or mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). Once a memory card has been installed in your device, the card memory displays as Total space and Available space. Install a Memory Card You can use a microSD or microSDHC card (not included) to add additional memory space to your device. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Settings 2.
Mount a Memory Card Remove a Memory Card When you install a memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you will need to mount it before it can be accessed. Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab.
Security Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings. Locate a Lost Device Encrypt Your Data Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected. 1.
Set Up SIM Card Lock Device Administration To prevent another person from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card, you can protect the information by using a PIN code. Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. When enabled, your tablet asks for a PIN number each time you use the tablet. Using this option you can also change your SIM PIN number. 1.
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 > General tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap Security for options: Settings • Storage type: Select a storage location for credential contents. • Trusted credentials: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.
About Your Device Software Update View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Apps > Use Software update to update your device’s software. 1. From a Home screen, tap > General tab. Settings Settings Software update: Update your tablet software, if available. • Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information.
Applications Access the Application manager, default applications, and settings for various apps. Downloaded Application Manager 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. You can download and install applications from Google Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device.
Running Services View and control services running on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Application manager. 2. Tap the RUNNING tab. All the applications that are currently running on the device display. 3. Tap Show cached processes to display all the cached processes that are running. Tap Show services in use to switch back. 4. Tap one of the applications to view application information. • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device.
Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen which provides an easier user experience for firsttime tablet users. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications tab > Default Applications. 2. Tap an app to set it as the default application. – or – Tap an app to remove it as the default application. 3. To clear defaults that you have set up, touch Clear.
Applications Settings Shortcuts Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. To quickly access the settings for Contacts, Email, Gallery, Internet, Calendar, or S Voice: 1. From a Home screen, tap > Applications tab. Apps > Settings 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: Settings • Contacts: For more information, see Contact Settings. • Email: For more information, see Email Settings.