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Table of Contents Getting Started.............................................................. 1 Video Player.....................................................................48 Front View............................................................................ 2 Back View............................................................................ 3 Assemble Your Device................................................ 4 Set Up Your Device.......................................................
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.
Front View • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode. • Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of yourself. • • Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and Home key and Finger scanner: Press to return to the Home screen.
Back View • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Simple clicker: These retractable circles securely attach optional covers (not included) to your device. • Speaker: Plays music and other sounds. • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included).
Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. 1. Insert the USB cable into the port. Install an Optional Memory Card You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space. Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. For more information on installing a memory card, see Install a Memory Card. 2.
When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. ►► For a quick check of your battery level, view the battery charge indicator located in the upper‑right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Turn the Device On ►► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Turn the Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays. 2. Tap Power off. 3. On the window that appears, tap POWER OFF. Secure Your Device Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Lock the Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. To lock the device: ►► Press the Power key.
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. 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.
Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive 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 The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. • App folder: For your convenience, applications • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite • Status icons: Display information about the can be grouped into folders on the Home screens. and notification icons (left). applications. device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and so on.
Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using 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. – or – Manage Home Screens Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order. 2.
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Remove a Shortcut 1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the icon to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen. Folders Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
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. Notification Icons New email has arrived. New Gmail has arrived. Download of a file or app is in progress. File is being uploaded or sent. Status Icons Battery is fully charged. Location service (GPS) is active. Battery is low. App updates are available from the Google Play store. Battery is charging.
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 onscreen 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.
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. • Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which View the Notification Panel 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. Quick settings buttons are visible. • Manage users: Tap to manage user accounts. • Notification card: Tap to see details about a 2.
Quick Settings Connect to a Device In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel. 2. Tap Quick Connect. • To view additional Quick settings: ►► Swipe left or right across the visible icons. If you are using this feature for the first time, select a visibility option and tap TURN ON QUICK CONNECT.
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: 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. 1. Tap 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in the title bar.
Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi Window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.
Enter Text Use the Samsung Keyboard Predictive Text Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard. Predicted text suggests words based on your typing. Predictive text suggest words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung Keyboard: 1.
Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.
Apps List Uninstall or Disable Apps The Apps list shows all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. 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. Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap EDIT.
Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the location you want. 4. Tap DONE when finished. Use Folders to Organize Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > EDIT. 2. Touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of another app until a highlighted box appears. 3. Release the app icon to create the folder.
Microsoft Applications Word These Microsoft applications are also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing docs on tablets with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. Excel The Excel app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing documents on tablets with a screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller.
Other Applications There are also other apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. Milk Exclusive to Galaxy owners, Milk Music is a radio service that gives you more of the music you love, curated by top DJs and industry pros and all for free. Samsung+ Gain all the benefits of owning a Samsung Galaxy device and to get any guidance and support you need along the way.
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. To view the result, tap the Equals key. Additional Functions To clear the results: ►► Tap Clear. To clear the calculator history: ►► Tap CLEAR HISTORY.
Calendar Create a Task Manage your calendar events and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 2. Tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap TASKS. Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap SAVE. 3. Tap the Enter new task field and type a name for the task.
Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.
Camera Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. • Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo • Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. • Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear or video. and front cameras. • Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos • Take a picture: Tap to take a picture. • Timer: Tap to set the camera timer. and videos. • Record video: Tap to record a video.
Shooting Mode Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing). Take Pictures 1. From a Home screen, tap Take pictures with your device’s front or back camera, or combine shots with Dual mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Both cameras 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject.
Camera Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Front camera Apps > Camera. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of the camera view finder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include: • Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images (front camera only). • • Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos. • Gesture control: Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later.
Clock • The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > -- Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. Clock. -- Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: • • • • type that includes sound, choose a sound to play for the alarm. ALARM: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.
Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap STOPWATCH. 3. Tap START to begin timing. 4. Tap STOP to stop timing. • Additional options include LAP to keep track of laps, RESUME to continue timing, and RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero. Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap TIMER. 3.
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. Add a Contact Use the following procedure to add a new contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information. For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, see Accounts.