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Phone:
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Table of Contents
Getting Started.................................................1

Settings............................................................. 49

Front View............................................................2
Back View............................................................3
Assemble Your Device......................................4
Set Up Your Device...........................................6
Set Up Accounts on Your Device....................7

How to Use Settings....................................... 50
Airplane Mode................................................. 51
Wi‑Fi................................................................... 52
Bluetooth........................................................... 54
Data Usage...................................................... 56
More Connection Settings............................. 57
Sounds and Notifications.............................. 58
Display.............................................................. 60
Applications Settings...................................... 62
Users................................................................. 64
Wallpaper......................................................... 65
Lock Screen and Security............................. 66
Privacy............................................................... 69
Accessibility..................................................... 70
Accounts........................................................... 72
Backup and Reset.......................................... 73
Language and Input....................................... 75
Battery............................................................... 77
Storage.............................................................. 78
Date and Time................................................. 79
User Manual..................................................... 80
About Device................................................... 81

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
Calendar........................................................... 28
Camera and Video.......................................... 30
Clock................................................................. 33
Contacts............................................................ 35
Email.................................................................. 38
Galaxy Apps.................................................... 40
Gallery............................................................... 41
Internet.............................................................. 43
Memo................................................................ 45
My Files............................................................. 46
Video................................................................. 47

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Getting Started
Learn about your
mobile device hardware,
assembly procedures, and
how to get started using
your new device.

Front View
Front camera

USB charger/
Accessory port

Back

Recent
Home key

• Front camera: Take self-portraits and record

• Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and

• Back: Return to the previous screen or close a

• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

videos of yourself.

hold for Multi window.

dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

USB charger (included) and other optional
accessories (not included).

• Home key: Return to the Home screen.

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Front View

Back View
Speaker

Headset jack

Power key

Rear camera
Memory card slot

Volume key

Microphone

• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

• Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s

• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory

• Power key: Press to lock or wake up the screen.

(not included).

sounds and audio playback.

Press and hold to turn the device on or off, restart
it, or for Airplane mode.

card (not included) for storage of files.

• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.

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Back View

Assemble Your Device
Charge the Battery

This section helps you to
assemble your device.

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.

Install an Optional Memory Card

The battery comes partially charged. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of
charge time. You can use the device while charging.

You can install an optional microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add
additional memory space to your device.

Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty
and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
1. 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.
Note: It is not necessary to install a memory card
prior to using the device. It can be installed at any
time.

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.

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Assemble Your Device

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.

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Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off

Secure Your Device

The instructions below explain how to turn your
device on or off.

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.

Turn the Device On

Lock the Device

►► Press and hold the Power key until the device
turns on.

By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:

Turn the Device Off

►► Press the Power key.

1. Press and hold the Power key until the
Device options menu is displayed.

Unlock the Device

2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Initial Set Up

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see
Set a Screen Lock.

The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics
of setting up your device.

To unlock your device:
►► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
drag your finger across the screen.

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: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
three times.

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Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account

Factory Reset Protection

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.

When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on.
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other
people from using your device if it is reset to factory
settings without your permission. For example, if
your device is lost or stolen and a factory reset is
performed, only someone with your Google Account
username and password can use the device.

– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see Accounts.

You will not be able to access the device after
a factory data reset if you do not have your
Google Account username and password. For more
information, see Factory Data Reset.

►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Samsung account.

Caution: You should remove your Google Account
before shipping your device to Samsung or any other
service provider for service and before resetting the
device to factory settings.

Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™,
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.

Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device
automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection
(FRP) security feature. For more information,
see google.com.

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.
– or –

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see Accounts.

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from
the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Google.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > Google.
3. Tap your Google Account.

•

If you have more than one Google Account set
up on your device, tap the account you want
to remove.

4. Tap More > Remove account.

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device
Learn some of the key
features of your mobile
device, including the
screens and icons, as
well as how to navigate
the device and enter text
using the keyboard.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a 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.
Notification icons

Status icons
Status bar

Widget

App folder

App shortcuts
Home screen indicator

Apps list

Primary app shortcuts

• Status icons: Displays information about the

• Home screen indicator: Indicates which

device, such as the network signal strength,
battery level, and the time.

•

Home screen is currently visible.

• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite

Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).

applications.

• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension

App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.

•
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your

• Notification icons: Displays new messages and

applications.

emails, available software updates, and more.

• Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts
on all Home screens.

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Home Screen

Customize your Home screens
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and custom
wallpapers.

Wallpapers

To access Home Screen Manager:

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

►► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

For more information, see Wallpaper.

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

To access Wallpaper settings:

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

►► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Wallpaper.

Manage Home Screens

Apps >

Widgets

Your device comes with multiple Home screens
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add,
remove, change the order of screens, as well as
choose a different main Home screen.

Widgets are application extensions that run on a
Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets,
including links to a specific contact, Internet
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and
many others.

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.

•

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
Home screen, and release it.

Change the order of screens: Touch
and hold a screen, and then drag it to a
new position.

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
release it.
2. Drag the widget to

Remove and release it.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget,
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.

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Home Screen

App Shortcuts

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from
any Home screen.

You can remove a folder that you added to a Home
screen.
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

2. Drag the folder to

Remove and release it.

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 release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

Remove and

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.

Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it on top of another app
shortcut until a highlighted box appears.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•
•

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the
folder.
Palette: Change the color.

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.

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Home Screen

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: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
New voicemail: New voicemail message
has been received.

Battery full: Battery is fully charged.

File download in progress: Download of
a file or app is in progress.

Battery low: Battery is low.

File upload in progress: File is being
uploaded or sent.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is
active.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

App updates available: App updates are
available from the Google Play store.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

App updates complete: App installation
or updates are complete.

Status Icons

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is
available.

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Status Bar

Navigation
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.

Drag

Touchscreen Navigation

• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.

Use the following motions and gestures on your
touchscreen to navigate the device.

Home screen.

Pinch and Spread

Tap

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

• 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.

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 menu options.

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Navigation

Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

• More: Tap to view more menu options for a

screen. This often allows you to select items to
delete or share.

• Delete: Tap to select items to delete.
• Share: Tap to select items to share, and then
choose a sharing method.

• Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
• On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on (
off (

) or

).

•

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
select all.

•

Menu: Tap to view available options for the
field.

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Navigation

Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.

Edit
Settings
User
Quick settings
Screen brightness

Notification card

Clear notifications

• Edit: Edit the Quick settings.
• Settings: Display the Settings screen.
• User: Select and change the user profile.
• Clear notifications: Clear all notifications.

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• Notification card: View details about a
notification.

• Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
• Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a
feature.

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Notification Panel

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 all notifications, tap Clear.

To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right.

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, and drag the icons to change their
positions.

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Notification Panel

Multi Window
Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window controls

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. From any screen, touch and hold

Recent.

2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open
them in split screen view.
‑ or ‑

Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.

If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap another app to add it in split
screen view.

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Multi Window

You can also launch recently used apps directly into
Multi window view:
1. Tap

•

Recent.

Recently used apps that support Multi window
have a
Multi window icon in their title bar.

2. Tap
Multi window in the title bar to launch an
application in split screen view.

•

Other recently used apps that support
Multi window display below the launched app.

3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.

Window Controls
Select an app window, and then tap
Window controls in the middle of the
window border.

Controls
Switch windows: Switch locations between
Multi window apps.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the app windows. Drag an item to
share from one window to another. Not all
applications support this feature.
Maximize window: Open the selected app
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected app.

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Multi Window

Enter Text
Text can be entered using a
keyboard or by speaking.

Special Keys
Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.
Touch and hold Options for the following:

Use the Samsung Keyboard

Voice input: Enter text using Google
Voice™ typing.

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Insert emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the
cursor position.
Keyboard layout: Change the layout of the
keyboard.
Keyboard settings: Access keyboard
settings.
Note: Available options depend on the app in use.
Not all options are available for all apps.

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.

Options

Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options.

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Enter Text

Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.

Settings

Delete text

To enable Google Voice typing:
1. Tap

•

Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

You may need to touch and hold Options
(left of 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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options.

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Enter Text

Applications
Learn how to change the
way apps display, organize
apps into folders, and
uninstall or disable apps.

Apps List
Uninstall or Disable Apps

The Apps list displays 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.

To uninstall or disable an app:

Access Apps

2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or
disabled display
Uninstall/Disable on their
shortcut.

1. From a Home screen, tap

You can access and launch all applications from the
Apps list.
1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap
Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts
to either uninstall or disable the app.

Apps.

To enable apps after disabling them:

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

•

Apps.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.

Download and Install New Apps

2. Swipe to the Disabled tab, and then tap the app
you want to enable.

Find new apps to download and install on your
device.

3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the
Apps list.

•

Play Store: Download new apps
from the Google Play store. Visit
play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.

•

Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized
for use with Galaxy devices. Visit
samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps
to learn more.

Applications

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Apps List

Organize Your Apps

To launch apps in a folder:
►► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to
launch it.

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your
own custom order.

To delete a folder:

To change the order apps are listed:
1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Edit.

2. Tap the folder to delete and tap Delete folder.
Confirm when prompted.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and
then drag it to a new location.

3. Tap Done when finished.

3. Tap Done when finished.
To alphabetize your apps:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Edit.

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

Apps > A-Z.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap OK.

Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home
screen, and then release it.

Use Folders to Organize Apps
You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home
screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > Edit.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it
on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box is displayed.
3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

•
•

Enter folder name: Name the folder.
Palette: Change the folder color.

4. 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.

5. Tap Done when finished.

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Apps List

Google Apps
Enjoy these apps from Google.

Google Now

Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit
google.com to learn more.

Works in the background to collect
information you regularly look up and
organize it into convenient cards that
appear when you need them.

Chrome

Visit google.com/landing/now to learn
more.

Browse the Internet and bring your open
tabs, bookmarks and address bar data
from your computer to your mobile device.

Note: When Google Now™ is enabled, you
can access it by tapping
Google.

Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn
more.

Google Settings
Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.

Drive

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.

Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs™ and files.
Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

Hangouts

Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail,
Google’s web-based email service.

Meet friends and family online, share
photos, host video calls, and send SMS
and Hangouts messages.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.

Google

Maps

Search not only the Internet, but also the
apps and contents of your device.

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 Google Maps™. For more information,
see Location.

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Google Apps

Photos
Automatically backs up your photos and
videos to your Google Account.
Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos 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/about/music to learn
more.

Play Store
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 from
your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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Google Apps

Additional Apps
There are additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Hancom Office Viewer
Opens and manages Hancom™ Office
Hanword (*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show)
documents.

Kids Mode
Create a child-friendly environment on
your device. The following apps are
available: Drawing, Gallery, Camera, and
Music. All content available to the child is
controlled in the Parental Controls section.

Radio
Listen to your favorite radio stations on
your device.

Smart Manager
Access information about your battery,
tablet storage, RAM, and device security.

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Additional Apps

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
Calculator.

Apps >

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.

Note: The Calculator app also provides advanced
arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.

Additional Functions
You can perform additional functions on your
calculator.
To clear the calculator history:
►► Tap Clear history.
To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:
►► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and
then tap
Copy.

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Calculator

Calendar
Share an Event

Manage your events and tasks.

You can share events you create from your
Calendar.

Calendar View

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

To choose a calendar view:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it.

Apps >

3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.

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.

•

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.

•

Tasks: Display all tasks.

Delete an Event
You can delete events you create from your
Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Create a Task
You can use your Calendar to create 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
You can use your Calendar to create events.

2. Tap

Apps >

2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap Delete.

3. Tap Today to return to the current date.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Tasks.

Add to add an event.

3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task.

3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save.

4. You can choose to set the task for Today,
Tomorrow, or tap
Expand to set the following
options:

•

Due date: Choose a date on the calendar for
the task.

•
•
•

Reminder: Set a reminder alert.
Notes: Save a note with your task.
Priority: Assign a priority to the task.

5. Tap Save to save the task.

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Calendar

Delete a Task
You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for
the day, or tap Tasks.
3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.

•

To delete the task permanently, tap the task to
open it, and then tap Delete.

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.

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Calendar

Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Gallery
Quick
settings

Record video
Take a picture
Switch
cameras

Camera
settings
Shooting
mode

• Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and

• Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.
• Camera settings: Change the camera settings.
• Quick settings: Select camera settings or

videos.

• Record video: Record a video.
• Take a picture: Take a picture.
• Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and

options.

front cameras.

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Camera and Video

Take Pictures

Rear camera

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
camera.
Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic
protective covering from the camera lens.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Camera.

Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the
surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the picture.

•

Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,
exposure value, white balance, and color tone
while taking pictures.

•

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking
pictures in either a horizontal or vertical
direction.

•

Continuous shot: Use this to take photos
continuously, four photos per second.

•

Beauty face: Take a picture with lightened
faces for gentler images.

•
•

Sports: Take fast action photos.

Apps >

2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder,
compose your shot by aiming the camera at the
subject. While composing your picture, use the
available options or these gestures:

•

Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch
or spread them on the screen to zoom in or
out.

•

Tap the screen to focus on the area you
touched. When you tap the screen, a
brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light
bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.

Animated GIF: Take several pictures and turn
them into GIFs.

Front camera

3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to
access various camera options and settings.
4. Tap

•

•

Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various
effects, such as an airbrushed effect.

Take a picture to take the picture.

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or
down to take a picture. This is the default action of the
Volume key while the camera is active. You can also
set the Volume key to act as the video record key or
as a zoom key.

Shooting Mode
Several visual effects are available. Some modes are
not available when taking self-portraits.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Camera.

Apps >

2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section
indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes
are available for.
Both cameras

•

Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding
background sounds for a few seconds.

•

Info: Read information about each available
camera mode.

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Camera and Video

Camera Settings

Rear camera

You can adjust your camera’s settings using the
icons on the main camera screen and the full
camera settings menu.

Front camera

1. From a Home screen, tap
Camera.

•
•

Gesture control: Detect palm and
automatically take a picture two seconds later.

•

Save pictures as previewed: Save the
self‑portrait or self‑recording as a reversed (or
‘mirrored’) image (front camera only).

Apps >

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:

•
•
•

Effect: Add special graphical effects.

•

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
pictures take up more memory.

Focus mode: Choose a focus mode.

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for
gentler images (front camera only).

3. Tap
Settings to configure settings for the
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera or recording mode used.
Both cameras

•

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher
resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution
videos take up more memory.

•

Focus mode: Choose between Auto focus and
Macro.

•

View mode: Choose between Full screen and
Standard.

•

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help
composition when selecting subjects.

•

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to
the picture.

•

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after
taking them.

•

Storage location: Select the memory location
for storage. This option only appears if an
optional SD card is installed.

•

Volume keys function: Use the Volume key
as the camera key, the record key, or as a
zoom key.

•

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Camera and Video

Clock
The Clock app offers features for
keeping track of time and setting
alarms.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•

-- Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of
the alarm.

-- Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the

Clock.

alarm.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

•
•

Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

•
•

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

-- Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and

repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

-- Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm

World clock: View the time of day or night in
other parts of the world. World clock displays
time in hundreds of different cities, within all
24 time zones around the world.

tone at a low volume at an interval before
the alarm time, and slowly increase in
volume. Available when you have chosen an
alarm type that includes sound.

-- Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).

3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

Alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

Set an alarm to ring at a specific time.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
Apps >

Apps >

Clock.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm
tab), and then tap
Delete in the upper right
corner of the alarm entry.

Create an Alarm

1. From a Home screen, tap

Options: Tap to view and set the following
options:

Clock.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

•
•
•

Date: Choose the day for this alarm.
Time: Set a time for the alarm.
Repeat weekly: Choose when to repeat the
alarm, if so desired.

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Clock

World Clock

Timer

The World clock lets you keep track of the current
time in multiple cities around the globe.

The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to
99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The
following options are available:

3. Tap a city to view it on the globe.
Add city in the pop-up for the city.

•
•
•
•
•

5. Repeat to add more cities.
To remove a city from the main World clock screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap Timer.

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

4. Tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

Start: Begin the Timer.
Pause: Pause the Timer.
Resume: Resume the Timer.
Cancel: Stop the Timer.
Reset: Reset the Timer.

3. Find the city to remove, and then tap
Delete
in the upper right corner of the city entry.

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.

•

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

Stop: Stop timing.
Lap: Keep track of lap times.
Resume: Continue timing after stopping the
clock.

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Clock

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
Create contact, and then tap contact
fields to enter information.

For more information on connecting with and
managing your accounts through your device,
see Accounts.

•

Choose a storage account for the contact. You
can store the contact on the device or sync it
with an account.

•

Tap
Contact photo to assign a picture to
the new contact.

•

Enter a name, phone number, email address,
and assign the contact to a group.

Manage Contacts

-- Tap Add to enter additional entries.
-- Tap Remove to remove an entry.
-- Tap More for additional fields.
-- Tap the label to the right of an entry to

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts
app. To access your Contacts list:
►► From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

choose a label for the field (for example,
Home or Work).

Find a Contact

•

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Tap Add another field to add more
information.

3. Tap Save.

Apps >

Edit a Contact

2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters
to find contacts that match.

When editing a contact, you can tap a field and
change or delete the information, or you can add
more fields to the contact’s list of information.

– 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.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit.
3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete
information.
4. Tap Save.

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Contacts

Share a Contact

Delete Contacts

When you share a contact, 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.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple
contacts to delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can
also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox
at the top of the screen to select all contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >
Share contact.

3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted.

3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.

Favorites
When you mark contacts as favorites, they are
easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display
together on the Favorites tab in Contacts.

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
Contacts.

Mark Contacts as Favorites
You can mark contacts as Favorites.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap

Apps >

Linked contact.

Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Add to Favorites (the star brightens

4. Tap Link another contact, and then tap contacts
to choose them.

).

Remove Contacts from Favorites

5. Tap Link.

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

Unlink Contacts

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Remove from Favorites (the star dims

Apps >

).

2. Tap the contact to display it.
3. Tap

Linked contact.

4. Tap
Separate beside contacts to unlink
them from the main contact.

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Groups

Send an Email to a Group

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.

You can send an email to members of a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > Send email.
4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all,
and then tap Done.

Create a Group
You can create your own contact groups.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

•

Apps >

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

6. Type your message and tap Send.

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.
Add member: Select contacts to add to the
new group, and then tap Done.

Delete a Group
Preset groups cannot be deleted.

4. Tap Save.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Rename a Group

Apps >

2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete.

You can rename a contact group.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Only group members that have an email
address in their records display.

5. Choose an email account and follow the
prompts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.

•
•

Apps >

3. Tap Delete.

Apps >

4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Group and members to delete the group and
the contacts in the groups.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap More > Edit group and enter a new name.

Contacts Settings

4. Tap Save.

These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Contacts app.

Add Contacts to a Group

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

You can add contacts to a group.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap More > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.
3. Tap Add, and then tap the contacts you want to
add. When finished, tap Done.
4. Tap Save.

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Email
Use the Email app to view and
manage all your email accounts
in one app.

View Multiple Email Accounts

To access Email:

1. From a Home screen, tap

►► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts
on the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.

3. Tap the account name to view:

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a
few steps.
Apps >

Email.

2. Tap
Menu at the top left of the screen to view
the current account mailbox.

Email.

Configure Email Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Email.

•

Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.

•

[Account Name]: View email for only one
email account.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.

Manage Your Inbox

To add an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap More > Settings >

Apps >

There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.

Email.

Add account.

►► From a Home screen, tap

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 > Settings. Tap the email account to
display its settings.

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Apps >

Email.

•
•

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

•

Tap More for additional message options like
sorting, deleting, sharing and more.

Tap Search to search for key words in your
email inbox.

Email

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
Compose.

Apps >

Email >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Email.

2. Tap More > Settings.

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

3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow
the prompts.
4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for
only that account.

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 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 > Settings.
3. Tap the account you want to remove.
4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted.

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Email

Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps 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
Galaxy Apps.

Apps >

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. Swipe across the Home screens and locate
and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Follow the instructions to download
Galaxy Essentials apps.
Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase
and download apps.

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Gallery
View, edit, and manage pictures
and videos.

Play Videos

Note: Some functions described in this section are
only available if there are images or videos in the
Gallery.

1. From a Home screen, tap

View Images and Videos

4. Tap

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.

Edit Images

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

You can play videos stored on your device.

3. Tap a video to view it.

►► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the following options:

Gallery.

In Albums view, you can create albums to
organize your images. On the drop-down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap More >
Create album.

•

Favorite: Apply adjustments determined by
built-in correction software.

•

Share: Send the image to your contacts
by email, messaging, social media, cloud
accounts, or other methods.

•
•
•

Edit: View and use the editing tools.
Delete: Delete the image from your device.
More:

-- Details: View and edit information about the

When viewing an image or video, you can
swipe left or right to view the next or previous
image or video.

image, including the date created, location,
and properties.

-- Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the

images and videos in the current folder.

Zoom In or Out

-- Set as contact picture: Set the image as

Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out
on an image:

•

Play to play the video.

You can edit images stored on your device.

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.

•

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

2. Tap
Menu in the upper left corner, and then
tap an option to choose the way items display.

•

Apps >

the photo for a contact.

-- Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a

Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or
zoom out.

wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.

• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in.
Pinch the screen to zoom out.

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Gallery

Share Images and Videos
You can share images and videos from your Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images
and videos, and then tap Share to send them
to others or share them with social network
services.
– or –
While viewing a single image or video, tap
Share to send it to others or share it with
social network services.

Delete Images and Videos
You can delete images stored on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.
3. Tap More > Edit.
4. Tap images and videos to select them or tap the
All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all
images and videos.
5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted.
– or –
When viewing a single image or video, tap
Delete.

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Internet
Access the Internet with a
fully featured web browser.

Browser Tabs

Access the Internet

To open a new tab:

►► From a Home screen, tap
Internet.

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the
same time.

►► Tap

Apps >

To close a window:
►► Tap

Command Keys
The following command keys are available:

•
•
•
•
•

Back or

New tab.

Close tab on the tab.

Bookmarks

Back: Return to the previous page.

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved
pages, and History.

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.
Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

Save and Open Bookmarks

Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages,
saved pages, and history.

Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.

Refresh: Refresh or reload the current Web
page.

To bookmark the current web page:
1. Tap

View a Web Site

Bookmarks > Add.

2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.

To view a web site:

To open a bookmarked web page:

►► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.

1. Tap

Bookmarks > Bookmarks.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

To zoom in or out:
►► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

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Internet

Saved Pages
Saving a web page stores the web page content on
your device so that you can access it offline.
To save the current web page:
►► Tap

More options > Save web page.

To view saved web pages:
1. Tap

Bookmarks > Saved pages.

2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.

View History
To view a list of recently visited web pages:
►► Tap

Bookmarks > History.

Share Pages
To share a web page address with others:
►► Tap More options > Share, and follow the
prompts.

Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear
within your browser history or search history, and
leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device.
Secret tabs are a darker shade than the normal
tab windows.
Note: Any downloaded files will remain on your device
after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
►► Tap

More options > New secret tab.

Internet Settings
These settings allow you to modify settings
associated with using the Internet app.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Internet.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Internet

Memo
Memo Options

Use Memo to write and save
notes on your device.

You can edit, share, or manage Memos.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Compose a Memo

2. Tap

•
•
•

Apps >

Memo.

2. While browsing memos, tap More for the
following options:

You can create Memos using the Memo app.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

•
•

Memo.

Create memo and type a memo.

Edit: Select notes to share, delete, or move.
Manage categories: Create and manage
categories to organize your memos.

Category: Add or change the category.
Image: Insert an image into the memo.
Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the
memo.
Tasks: Add tasks.

•

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.
►► From a Home screen, tap

•
•

Apps >

Memo.

Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.
To search for a memo, tap Search.

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Memo

My Files
My Files Options

Access files stored on your
device, including images, videos,
music, and sound clips.

Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history,
and more.
►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
My Files. The following options are available:

To view files in My Files:
1. From a Home screen, tap
My Files.

Apps >

•
•

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.

Search: Search for a file or folder.
More: Tap for the following options:

-- Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
files category.

3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

-- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.

File Groups

•

Files stored in the device are organized into the
following groups:

Storage usage: Tap to view memory
information for your device.

• Recent files: View recently saved files. This only

appears if one or more files have been accessed
recently.

• Images: View image files.
• Videos: View video files.
• Audio: View audio files.
• Documents: View document files.
• Download history: View all apps and files that
have been downloaded to the device.

• Device storage: View folders and files located on
the device.

• SD card: View folders and files located on the

optional SD card (not included). This only appears
if an optional SD card is installed.

• Google Drive: Use a Google account for cloud
storage.

Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services
you sign in to.

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My Files

Video
Play and manage videos stored on your device.
List videos
More options

File name

Playback
position
Length of video

Elapsed time
Move
controls left

Move
controls right

Screen ratio

Volume

Rewind

Fast-forward
Pause / Play

• List: View the video list.
• More options: View more options.
• Video length: View the total length of the video.
• Move controls right: Move all of the controls to

• Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous
video, or rewind the video.

• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
• Move controls left: Move all of the controls to the
left of the screen.

the right of the screen.

• Elapsed time: View the elapsed time of the video.
• Playback position: Skip to another part of the

• Volume: Adjust the volume.
• Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or

video.

fast‑forward through the current video.

• File name: View the name of the video file.

• Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.

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Video

Access the Video Player
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Video.

2. Scroll through the videos stored on your phone.
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 is several ways
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:

•

Full: The entire screen is used, which may
cause some minor distortion.

•

Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the
screen without becoming distorted.

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Settings
Configure your device’s
connections and settings,
add accounts, and
customize Home screens,
apps, and features.

How to Use Settings
Access Settings

Search for Settings

There are a couple of ways to access your device
settings.

If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain
setting, you can use the Search feature.

►► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Search.

– or –
Drag down from the Status bar to display the
Notification panel, and then tap
Settings.

Categories of Settings

•

Enter a word or words in the Search field. As
you type, settings that match display on the
screen.

•

Tap an entry to go to that setting.

Settings are grouped in to four 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.

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How to Use 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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to
enable or disable the option.
Note: You can also enable Airplane mode from the
Device options menu. Press and hold the Power key,
and then tap Airplane mode.

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Airplane Mode

Wi‑Fi
Wi‑Fi Networks

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).

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

•

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
Settings.

Apps >

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.

•

Apps >

When you select an open network, you are
automatically connected to the network.
Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on
or off.

Manually Connect to a Wi‑Fi Network

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
manually.

Status bar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi
connection status:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

communicating with a wireless Access Point (AP),
Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.

Apps >

3. Tap More > Add network.
4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your
Wi-Fi available
device is not connected to it,
is displayed. It may also display if there is a
communication issue with the target wireless
Access Point (AP).

•

Enter network name: 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 IP settings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and
connect to your target wireless AP.

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Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi Options

Wi-Fi Direct

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many
of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device‑to-device
connections through Wi-Fi, without having to
connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap More for options:

•
•
•

Settings

•

Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.

4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to
complete the connection.

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).

•
•

Always allow scanning: Scan for Wi-Fi even
when Wi-Fi is off.

•

Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.

Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.

WPS push button: Set up a connection to a
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other
equipment.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to
disconnect from Wi-Fi.

Apps >

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,
the Status bar.

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Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in

Wi‑Fi

Bluetooth
Scan for Bluetooth Devices

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.

When you want to pair with another Bluetooth
device, you can scan for nearby devices that are
visible.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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.

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.

Pair Bluetooth Devices

Turn Bluetooth On or Off

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s
Bluetooth on or off.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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.

Apps >

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn
Bluetooth on or off.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Bluetooth Status Indicator

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.

Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth
connection status:

• When Bluetooth is turned on,

Apps >

•

Bluetooth is

displayed in the Status bar.

Make sure that the target device is
discoverable so that your device can find it.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
device to find out how to set it to discoverable
mode.

3. Tap the name of the target device when you see
it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

•

Settings

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Your device automatically tries to pair with the
target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.

Bluetooth

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
Settings.

Apps >

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on
Bluetooth.
3. Tap
Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.

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Bluetooth

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
Settings.

Apps >

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.

•

By application: View data usage by
application.

3. Tap More for the following options:

•

Settings

Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks
that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict
apps from using these networks, and you can
configure apps to warn you before using these
networks for large downloads.

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Data Usage

More Connection Settings
The More connection settings
allow you to configure a variety
of connectivity settings for your
device.

Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap Connect.

Printing
Edit or Delete a VPN

Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can
edit or delete the connection.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap More connection settings > Printing.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.

2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.

Note: Tap
Download plug-in to install additional
print service drivers.

3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit
or delete.
4. Tap Edit network or Delete network.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).
Note: You must set a secured screen lock
before setting up a VPN. For more information,
see Lock Screen and Security.

Add a VPN
Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN
connection to your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap More connection settings > VPN.
3. Tap More > Add VPN and follow the prompts to
set up your VPN.

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More Connection Settings

Sounds and Notifications
Change the Notification Sound

Configure the Sounds and
notifications used to indicate
notifications, screen touches,
and other interactions.

Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds >
Default notification sound.

Change the Sound Mode

3. Tap a sound to hear a preview.

You can switch between sound modes, while
preserving the individual sound settings you have
made.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

4. Tap OK to select it.

Apps >

Set Notification Sounds for
Samsung Applications

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode,
and then choose a mode:

•
•

Apps >

Choose notification alerts for new messages,
calendar events, and email.

Sound: Use the sounds and volume levels you
have chosen in Sound settings for notifications
and alerts.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds, and
tap to configure each option:

Adjust the Volume

•

Set the system volume level and default volume for
call ringtones, notifications, and other audio.

Calendar notifications: Configure event
notifications.

•

Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.

Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a
Home screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Volume.
3. Drag the sliders to set the default volume for:

•
•
•

Settings

Notifications
Media
System

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Sounds and Notifications

System Sounds

Scheduling

Set various other system sound options.

This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode
on or off automatically at scheduled times.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sounds, and
tap to enable each option:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

•

Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or
tap the screen to make selections.

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

•

Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you
unlock the screen.

3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,
Start time, and End time.

•

Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the
Samsung keyboard is tapped.

Do Not Disturb
This setting allows you to block all notifications
and alerts. The options below determine what
notifications can make sounds, and during what time
periods you want to enter this mode.
To activate Do not disturb mode:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

Allow Exceptions
This option lets you customize which notifications
are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb
mode.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap On/Off to enable.
4. Tap one of the following options:

•
•
•
•
•
Settings

Alarms
Messages
Calls and/or messages from
Events and reminders
App notifications

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Display
Configure your display’s
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.

3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

Set the Screen Timeout

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.

Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a
time period.

2. Tap Display.

Select a Screen Mode

3. Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom
brightness level.

Choose a screen mode to match your type of
viewing.

Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Outdoor Mode

2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a
screen mode:

Adjust the screen settings so the screen can be
viewed more easily while outdoors.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Apps >

•

Apps >

2. Tap Outdoor mode to enable or disable the
feature.

Tap Adaptive display if you want your device
to automatically optimize the display to match
the type of image displayed and other criteria,
such as battery level.
– or –
Choose a specific type of screen mode based
on what your are viewing.

Change the Font Size and Style
You can set the font size and style for all text that is
displayed on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Apps >

2. Tap Font to choose a font size and style.

•

Settings

Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

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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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Display > Daydream.
3. Tap On/Off to enable Daydream.
4. Configure options:

•

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing
screen of colors.

•

Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table.
Tap
Settings for options.

•

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo
Settings for options.
frame. Tap

•

Photos: Display pictures from your
Google Account. Tap
Settings for options.

5. Tap Preview: See a demonstration of Daydream.

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Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your device.

2. Tap Downloaded to view a list of all the
downloaded applications on your device.

•

To switch the order of the Downloaded list, tap
More > Sort by size or Sort by name.

Application Manager

•

You can download and install new applications
on your device. Use Application manager settings
to manage your downloaded and preloaded
applications.

To reset all of your application preferences,
tap More > Reset app preferences.

•

Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and
permissions. The following options are
displayed:

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.

-- 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.

Memory Usage

-- Uninstall/uninstall updates: Delete the
application from the device or uninstall
updates made to apps that cannot be
deleted.

See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

-- Disable: Disable apps that cannot be
deleted.

-- Move to SD card: Move the app to an

2. Swipe across the screen to display Downloaded,
SD card, Running, or All to display memory
usage for that category of applications.

optional SD card (not included).

-- Clear data: Clear application data from
memory.

Downloaded

-- Clear cache: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.

Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.

-- Clear defaults: Clear an application’s
customization.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

Settings

-- Permissions: View information about the
application’s access to your device and
data.

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SD Card

Default Applications

Displays apps you have on your SD card.

If you have multiple applications of the same type,
such as email apps, you can select one app to be
the default.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Default applications.

2. Tap SD card to view a list of all the downloaded
applications on your device.

•

To switch the order of the SD card list, tap
More > Sort by size or Sort by name.

•

To reset all of your application preferences,
tap More > Reset app preferences.

•

Tap an application to view and update
information about the application, including
memory usage, default settings, and
permissions.

2. Your defaults are displayed.
3. To clear defaults you have set up, tap Clear.

Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.
2. Tap Running to view a list of running services.

•

All the applications that are currently running
on the device display.

•

The graph on the Running tab shows used and
free RAM.

3. Tap Show cached processes to display all the
cached processes that are running. Tap Show
services in use to switch back.
4. Tap one of the applications to view application
information.

•

Stop: Stops the application from running
on the device. This is usually done prior to
uninstalling the application. (Not all services
can be stopped. Stopping services may have
undesirable consequences on the application
or Android System.)

•

Report: Report failure and other application
information.

Note: Options vary by application.

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Users
Switch User Profiles

Share this tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.

To access the device with a user profile:
►► From a Lock screen, tap
then tap a profile.

Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so
on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that affect
everyone, such as Wi-Fi.

Manage Users, and

– or –
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.

Restricted profiles allow only limited access to apps
and content.

2. Tap

Set Up User Profiles

Change User Account
Nicknames and Photo IDs

Set up user profiles and then select one when
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Manage Users, and then tap a profile.

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.

Apps >

2. Tap Users.

To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.

3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the
instructions to set up a new user or profile.

Delete a User or Profile
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Users.
3. Tap

Remove to delete the user or profile.

Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or
profiles.

Settings

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Users

Wallpaper
Change the look of the Home
and Lock screens with wallpaper.
You can display a favorite picture
or choose from preloaded
wallpapers.
To change wallpaper:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Wallpaper.
3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screen.
4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as
wallpaper.

•

Settings

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

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Wallpaper

Lock Screen and Security
Find My Mobile

Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.

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, visit
findmymobile.samsung.com.

Set a Screen Lock

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Find My Mobile.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:

•

Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.

•

Pattern: 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.

•

None: Never use a Lock screen.

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if
you are not logged in to your Samsung account,
tap Add account and follow the prompts. The
following options are available:

•
•

Notifications: Show notifications on the
Lock screen.

•

Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time, and
Smart lock. This option is not available with
Swipe.

•

Remote controls: Allows you to access your
device remotely.

•

Google location service: Activate or
deactivate Google location service. This
service must be on in order to find your
device.

Unknown Sources

3. Choose a screen lock option:
Show information: Display weather, or owner
information on the Lock screen.

Apps >

Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknown sources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.

Settings

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Lock Screen and Security

Other Security Settings

Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.

Encrypt Device

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:

Apps >

•

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.

Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.

-- Automatic updates can also be limited to

3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.

only when your device is connected to a
Wi‑Fi network.

•

Encrypt External SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
SD card (not included) when you first access it after
powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.

Device Administration

Apps >

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

3. Tap Encrypt external SD card and follow the
prompts to encrypt all data on your memory
card.

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.

•
View Passwords

Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to
lock or erase a lost device.

Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.

Settings

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Lock Screen and Security

Credential Storage

Advanced Security Settings

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.

Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following advanced options:

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Credential storage
options:

Settings

•

Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.

•

View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device’s ROM and other certificates
you have installed.

•

Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.

•

Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.

Apps >

•

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected.

-- To view Trust agents, set up a secured

screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or
Fingerprints). For more information, see
Set a Screen Lock.

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•

Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
your device.

•

Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device’s usage history.

•

Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your device.

Lock Screen and Security

Privacy
Choose from various modes
designed to hide personal
content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device,
or to aid you in an emergency.

Recent Location Requests
Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.
3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

Location

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to
view the app’s settings.

Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require
one or more location services be turned on for full
functionality.

Location Services
Google Location History™ stores and uses 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.

Locating Method
Before using any features that require location
assistance, you must enable your device’s location
services.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Privacy > Location.

2. Tap Privacy > Location.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Locating method to select how your
location is determined:

4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your
Google Account for more options.

•
•
•

Settings

GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS and Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only.
GPS only: Use GPS only.

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Privacy

Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.

Hearing

Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accessibility for options:

•

Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.

•

Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung
subtitles with multimedia files when available.

•

Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles
with multimedia files when available.

•

Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to
set the left and right balance when using a
stereo device.

•

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.

Vision

•
•
•

Settings

Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all
times for privacy.

Dexterity and interaction

Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.
Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.

•
•

Font size: Set the font size.

•
•

Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.

•

Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color.

•

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps.

•

Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options. For more information,
see Text-to-Speech Options.

Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.

•

Assistant menu: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

•

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval
for this action.

•

Interaction control: Block areas of the
screen from touch interaction. Disable
Auto rotate screen and hard key functions.
Only show application notifications in the
Notification panel and the Status bar.

Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors
from white text on a black background to black
text on a white background.

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Accessibility

More settings

•

Direct access: Open your accessibility
settings by pressing the Home key three times
in quick succession.

•

Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to
remind you of any unread notifications.

•

Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms
and calendar events.

Services

•

TalkBack: When Talkback is on, your device
provides spoken feedback.

•

Switch Access: Control your device using
configurable key combinations.

Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility
services you install may be configured here.

Settings

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Accessibility

Accounts
Account Settings

Set up and manage accounts,
including your Google Account,
Samsung account, email, and
social networking accounts.

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.

Depending on the account, you
can choose to synchronize your
calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

Add an Account

3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync
settings.

You can add and manage all your email, social
networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Remove an Account

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > Add account.

You can remove accounts from your device.

3. Tap one of the account types.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and
set up the account.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

Apps >

3. Tap the account and then tap More >
Remove account.

Synchronize Accounts
You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and
other types of accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize
the account.
Note: Sync options and the location of the sync
command differ depending on the account type.

Settings

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Accounts

Backup and Reset
Auto Restart

Back up your data to Google
servers. You can also reset your
device to its factory defaults.

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at
set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use
and battery power is more than 30%.
Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device
restarts.

Samsung Account
Enable backup of your information to your Samsung
account.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

To enable Auto restart:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset > Auto restart.

2. Tap Backup and reset for options:

3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set
the following parameters:

Samsung account

•

Back up my data: Enable back up of your
phone log, messages and more through your
Samsung account.

•

Restore: Use your Samsung account to
restore your backup data.

Time: Set the time of day to restart your
device.

•

Days: Select the day of the week to
automatically restart your device..

You can reset your device to factory defaults,
erasing all data from your device.

Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.

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.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
Google account

Settings

•

Factory Data Reset

Google Account
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

•

Backup account: Select a Google Account to
be used as your backup account.

•

Back up my data: Enable back up of
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other
settings to Google servers.

•

Automatic restore: Enable automatic
restoration of settings from Google servers.
When enabled, backed-up settings are
restored when you reinstall an application.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your
device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This
protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen.
For more information, see Factory Reset Protection.
If you reset your device to factory default settings
with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature
turned on, you must enter the user name and
password for a registered Google Account to regain
access to the device. You will not be able to access
the device without the correct credentials.

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Backup and Reset

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password,
you must wait 72 hours after changing your password
to perform a factory data reset on your device.
Before resetting your device:
1. Verify that the information you want to keep has
transferred to your storage area.
2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your
user name and password.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to
set up your device.

Settings

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Backup and Reset

Language and Input
Samsung Keyboard

Configure your device’s
language and input settings.

Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Language

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard
for options:

You can select a default language for your device’s
menus and keyboards.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

Apps >

3. Select a language from the list.

•

Default Keyboard
You can select a default keyboard for your device’s
menus and keyboards.

Add input languages: Choose which
languages are available on the keyboard. To
switch between languages, slide the Space
bar sideways.

Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct
common typing mistakes to improve input.

-- 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.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.
3. Select a keyboard.
Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from
the Google Play store.

Settings

Input languages: Set the keyboard type and
language.

--

2. Tap Language and input > Language.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

-- Additional keyboard settings provide

assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.

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•

Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see
character previews while typing.

•

Customization: Use alternative characters,
text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or
use a high contrast keyboard.

•

Other settings: Reset keyboard settings.

Language and Input

Google Voice Typing

Text-to-Speech Options

Speak rather than type your text entries using
Google Voice typing.

Configure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTS
is used for various accessibility features, such
as Voice Assistant. For more information, see
Accessibility.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing
for options:

•

Language: 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.

•

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech
options for options:

Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

•

Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the
Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine.
Tap
Settings next to each TTS engine for
options.

•

Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text
is spoken.

•

Default language status: Display the default
language in use.

Offline speech recognition: Download and
install speech recognition engines, allowing
you to use voice input while not connected to
the network.

Pointer Speed

•

Block offensive words: Hide search results
that contain offensive words.

Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).

•

Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from
a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is
connected.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.

Voice Input

3. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the
left to go slower.

Use Google Voice recognition to perform Google
searches using spoken commands.

4. Tap OK to save your setting.

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.
3. Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice
interaction or Basic Google recognition for
simple voice recognition.
4. Tap
Settings next to the selected option to
configure its options.

Settings

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Language and Input

Battery
View how battery power is used
for device activities.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Battery for options:

•

Power saving mode: Save battery power by
limiting your device’s performance, limiting
vibration feedback, and restricting location
services and most background data.

•

Ultra power saving mode: Save battery
power by using a minimal Home screen layout
and limiting the number of usable apps.

•

Display battery percentage: Display the
battery charge percentage next to the battery
icon on the Status bar.

•

Past and predicted usage: View estimated
usage time remaining based on your usage
over the last 7 days.

•

Usage since last fully charged: Tap an item
to view details of its battery usage.

3. Tap Refresh to update the listing.

Settings

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Battery

Storage
View the device memory and
usage. Mount, unmount, or
format an optional memory card
(not included).

Mount a Memory Card
When you install an optional memory card, it is
automatically mounted (connected to the device)
and prepared for use. However, should you unmount
the card without removing it from the device, you will
need to mount it before it can be accessed.
Apps >

Device Memory

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

View and manage the memory used by the device.

2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Remove a Memory Card

2. Tap Storage.

•
•

The Device memory displays Total space.

Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.

The amounts of memory used are further
divided into Available space, System memory,
Used space, Cached data, and Miscellaneous
files.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.

To increase available memory:

3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops
out.

1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps. Tap Delete to confirm.

4. Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.

2. Tap Miscellaneous files and select a file to
delete. After selecting one file, you have the
option to select other files, or tap Select all to
select all miscellaneous files. Tap Delete.

Format a Memory Card
Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should
back up your music and photo files that are stored on
the card because formatting the SD card deletes all
the stored data.

Memory Card (SD Card)
Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory is
displayed as Total space and Available space.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

For more information, see Install an Optional
Memory Card.

Settings

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > Format SD card and follow the
prompts.

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Storage

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
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Date and time. The following options are
available:

Settings

•

Automatic date and time: Receive date and
time updates from the wireless network.

•

Set date: Enter the current date (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

•

Set time: Enter the current time (only available
when Automatic date and time is disabled).

•

Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone (only available when Automatic date and
time is disabled).

•

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for
displaying time.

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Date and Time

User Manual
View the User Manual for your
device online.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap User manual.

Settings

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User Manual

About Device
View information about your
device, including current status,
legal information, hardware and
software versions, and more.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more
details:

Settings

•

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.

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About Device



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