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TA B L E T
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.

Legal Notices
Disclaimer of Warranties;
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OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR BENEFITS.

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SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited
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licenses. To obtain the source code covered
under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com.

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Modification of Software

The actual available capacity of the internal memory
is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy
part of the memory. The available capacity may
change when you upgrade the device.

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY
YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR
YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
SOFTWARE.

Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized
“B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word
mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and
are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

Samsung Knox

microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of
the SD Card Association.

Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee
may be required. For more information about Knox,
please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android
logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google
Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google
Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.

Samsung Electronics America
(SEA), Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the
Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of the Microsoft
Corporation.

Address:
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Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660

NOOK®, NOOK Books®, NOOK Catalogs™, NOOK
Magazine®, NOOK Newspaper®, NOOK Newsstand®,
NOOK Store®, NOOK Video™, ArticleView®,
LendMe®, and the NOOK logos are trademarks of
Nook Digital, LLC or its affiliates. Your use of NOOK
is subject to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
located in the Settings section of your device and
here: NOOK.com/legal. Contains Reader® Mobile
technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Adobe®, Reader®, and Reader® Mobile are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or
other countries.

Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
samsung.com
©2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and Multi window are
all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.

Your NOOK includes the Merriam-Webster’s
Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, with
Geographic and Biographic Information. MerriamWebster and Collegiate are trademarks of MerriamWebster, Inc. and are used herein pursuant to
license. Copyright © 2009-2011 Merriam-Webster,
Inc. All rights reserved.

Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer
a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response
System) at: samsung.com/us/support.

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Ascender is a trademark of Ascender Corporation
which is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office and certain other jurisdictions.

The online version of the Health/Safety and
Warranty guide for your device can be found at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide

Georgia is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
which is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office and certain other jurisdictions.

Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP

Other company and product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.

Location of Legal Information on the device:

• Health and Safety Information

Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Health and Safety

Screen images used with permission of Nook Digital,
LLC.

• Warranty

Legal Information

Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Warranty

Important legal information can be accessed in
writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com.

• EULA

Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > End User License Agreement

Read this information before using your mobile
device.

• NOOK Device Terms of Service

Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is
covered under the applicable Samsung Limited
Warranty. Full written terms and detailed information
about the warranty and obtaining service are
available on the device at:
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal or at samsung.com.

Legal Notices

NOOK Settings > Legal > Device Terms

• NOOK Store Terms of Service

NOOK Settings > Legal > Store Terms

• NOOK Privacy Policy

NOOK Settings > Legal > Privacy Policy

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Table of Contents
Welcome.............................................................................. 1

Google Applications...................................................52
Microsoft Applications...............................................54
Additional Applications.............................................55
Calculator...........................................................................56
Calendar.............................................................................57
Camera................................................................................59
Clock.....................................................................................62
Contacts..............................................................................64
Email.....................................................................................67
Galaxy Apps....................................................................69
Gallery..................................................................................70
Internet.................................................................................71
Memo...................................................................................73
Music Player.....................................................................74
My Files...............................................................................76
Smart Manager..............................................................78
Video Player.....................................................................79

Getting Started.............................................................. 2
Front View............................................................................ 3
Back View............................................................................ 4
Assemble Your Device................................................ 5
Set Up Your Device....................................................... 6
Set Up Your NOOK........................................................ 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device......................... 9

Know Your Device....................................................10
Home Screen..................................................................11
Status Bar..........................................................................14
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures...................15
Notification Panel..........................................................17
Multi Window...................................................................19
Enter Text...........................................................................21

NOOK....................................................................................23
NOOK Features on the Home Screen.............24
NOOK Reader.................................................................27
NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store....................30
NOOK Apps.....................................................................33
NOOK Library..................................................................34
NOOK Video....................................................................36
NOOK Profiles................................................................38
NOOK Settings...............................................................42
NOOK Search.................................................................44
Sideloading Files...........................................................45
Dictionaries.......................................................................46
NOOK Legal Information..........................................47

Settings...............................................................................81
How to Use Settings...................................................82
Wi-Fi.......................................................................................83
Bluetooth............................................................................85
Airplane Mode................................................................87
Data Usage.......................................................................88
More Connection Settings.......................................89
Sounds and Notifications.........................................90
Display.................................................................................92
Motions and Gestures...............................................94
Applications Settings..................................................95
Users.....................................................................................98
Wallpaper...........................................................................99
Lock Screen and Security.................................... 100
Privacy.............................................................................. 103

Applications....................................................................48
Apps List............................................................................49
NOOK Applications.....................................................51
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Accessibility................................................................... 105
Accounts.......................................................................... 107
Backup and Reset.................................................... 108
Language and Input................................................. 109
Battery............................................................................... 112
Storage............................................................................. 113
Date and Time............................................................. 115
User Manual.................................................................. 116
About Device................................................................ 117

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Welcome
Welcome to the best of both
worlds. The Samsung Galaxy
Tab E NOOK® integrates
our award‑winning reading
experience with leading edge
technology, which means
you can connect to the world
when you need, and escape
from it when you want. And
with the fully integrated
NOOK experience, reading,
playing and purchasing
content has never been
easier. Enjoy your new
device, and please come visit
our NOOK centers at any
Barnes & Noble store with
your questions.

Contact Us

~ The NOOK Team

https://www.facebook.com/nook

If you have questions about your NOOK
that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to
visit the NOOK online support center at:
NOOK.com/support
The online support center offers additional
information about your NOOK, including:

• A PDF version of this guide that you can
download to your computer

• Tutorial videos
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Chat with a NOOK Expert
You can also contact Barnes & Noble
Customer Support by sending email to:
nook@barnesandnoble.com

Stay in Touch
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive
daily reviews, exclusive offers, and free NOOK
Books®.

https://www.twitter.com/nookbn

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

Front View
USB charger/
Accessory port

Front camera

Recent

Back

Home key

• Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of

• Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and

• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, close

• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

yourself.

hold for Home screen options.

a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).

• Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.

Getting Started

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Front View

Back View
Speaker

Headset jack

Power key

Rear camera

Volume key
Memory card slot

Microphone

• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your

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

• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on

(not included).

device’s sounds.

or off, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane
mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.

card (not included) for storage of files.

• Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

• Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.

Getting Started

4

Back View

Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to
assemble your device.

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it
is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card,
see Install a Memory Card.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,
then plug the charging head into a standard
AC power outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the power outlet and remove the USB
cable from the device.

Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head
and USB cable) is included with the device for
charging the battery.

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.

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

In this condition, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
►► For a quick check of your battery level, view
the battery charge indicator located in the
upper‑right corner of your device’s display. A
solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage
value. Viewing a percentage value can provide
a better idea of the remaining charge on the
battery. For more information, see Battery.

Getting Started

5

Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off

Unlock the Device
The default screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Turn the Device On

To unlock your device:

►► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.

►► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
touch and drag your finger across the screen.

Turn the Device Off

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

1. Press and hold the Power key until the device
options menu displays.

The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see Set a Screen Lock.

2. Tap Power off > POWER OFF.

Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.

Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
►► Press the Power key.

Getting Started

6

Set Up Your Device

Set Up Your NOOK
6. Tap NEXT.

The set-up process for your Samsung Galaxy Tab E
NOOK® guides you through setting up three types of
accounts:

Your NOOK prompts you to sign in to your
Google account or to create a Google account
if you do not have one. You need a Google
account to access Google Play and other Google
apps on your device.

• A Google/Gmail account for accessing Google
Play and the Google App Store.

• A Samsung account for buying and using

7. If you want to make use of Google apps, either
create a Google account or sign in to your
existing Google account.

Samsung apps.

• A NOOK account for accessing the NOOK® Store®
and NOOK content such as NOOK Books , the
NOOK Newsstand®, and NOOK apps.

8. Set up billing information for payments to the
Google Store or tap Remind me later.

Note: You have to connect to a Wi-Fi network to set
up your NOOK.

9. Tap NEXT.

When you first turn on your NOOK, it displays a
Samsung Galaxy welcome screen.

10. Set the date, time, and time zone for your NOOK.
Tap any of these items to call up a dialog box for
making changes.

1. Select your preferred language and tap the
yellow arrow to continue.

11. Tap NEXT.
12. Tap SET SCREEN LOCK NOW if you want to
further secure your device or tap SKIP.

Note: Accessibility options can be found by tapping
the ACCESSIBILITY button.

13. Select which Google services you want to
participate in by tapping on each checkbox to
select or deselect.

Your NOOK displays a list of the Wi-Fi networks
it detects in your area.

14. Tap NEXT.

2. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network to which you
want to connect. If the network displays a lock
symbol, you are prompted to enter a password
to connect to the network. If you do not know the
password, ask the network administrator. Once
you have entered the password in the password
dialog box, tap CONNECT.

15. Your NOOK prompts you to set up a Samsung
account for accessing Samsung Galaxy apps.
You can sign in, create a new account, or sign
in with your Google ID. Tap the button with your
choice. To skip setting up or signing in with a
Samsung account, tap SKIP.

3. Once your NOOK connects to the network, tap
NEXT.

16. Next your device displays a full-screen welcome
page for NOOK. (Until you have set up a NOOK
account, your NOOK displays this same welcome
page whenever you launch any NOOK app such
as the NOOK Library.)

4. Tap Learn more to read the End User License
Agreement (EULA) for Software. If you agree to
the EULA, tap AGREE. (If you do not agree to the
EULA, you cannot use your NOOK.)
5. The EULA screen also offers you a chance to
share diagnostic data with Samsung. Tap the
checkbox to indicate your decision.

Getting Started

7

Set Up Your NOOK

Set Up Your NOOK Account

Note: Next you will set up a credit card for your
account. You have the option of skipping this step,
but you will not be able to make any purchases in the
NOOK Shop until a credit card has been added to
your account.

Follow the steps below to set up your NOOK
account.

Registering an Existing NOOK Account

4. Add credit card information for your account.
Enter:

If you already have a Barnes & Noble or NOOK
account, tap Sign In.

•
•

1. On the Sign In screen, enter the email address
and password for your account.

•
•
•
•
•
•

Creating a New NOOK Account
If you do not already have a Barnes & Noble or
NOOK account, tap Create Account.
1. On the screen for creating your account, enter:
Ms., Mrs., or Mr.

•
•

A password

Your first name
Your last name

Visa
MasterCard
Amex
Discover
DinersClub
JCB

6. Tap pop-up menus to select the expiration date
for the credit card.

The email address you want to use for your
NOOK account

7. Tap Next.
8. Enter the billing address for the credit card.
Enter:

A security question and answer

•
•
•
•
•

2. Tap Submit. Your NOOK opens a dialog box
with links to legal notices, including the NOOK
Device Terms of Service, the NOOK Store Terms
of Service, and the NOOK Privacy Policy. To read
any of these notices, tap its link.
3. Read the legal notices. If you accept them, tap
Accept.

Street address
City
State
ZIP Code
Country (either the United States or Canada)

9. Tap Submit.

Note: If you do not accept the legal terms, you cannot
use your NOOK.

Getting Started

The last name on the credit card account.

5. Tap the pop-up menu to select the card type.
Choose from:

2. Tap Sign In.

•
•
•
•

The first name on the credit card account.

Your NOOK enters this information and creates your
account.

8

Set Up Your NOOK

Set Up Accounts on Your Device
NOOK Account

Samsung Account

Use your existing NOOK account or create a
new one to make the best use of the NOOK
features on your device. For more information,
see Set Up Your NOOK.

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.

For more information about the NOOK features,
see NOOK.

– 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.

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

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

When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. For more information,
see Accounts.
►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
> Accounts > Add account > Google.

Getting Started

Settings

9

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

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

Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Notification icons

Status bar
Status icons

Widget

NOOK Library widget

Apps folder
Home screen indicator
Apps list

App shortcuts

• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)

• Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home

• Status icons: Displays information about the

• NOOK Library widget: Displays books,

and notification icons (left).

screen is presently displayed.

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

•

Apps folder: Groups several applications on the
main Home screen.

•

Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.

periodicals, or apps from your Library.

• Widget: Self-contained application that runs on a
Home screen (not a shortcut).

• Notification icons: Displays emails, notifications,
available software updates, and more.

• App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
applications.

Know Your Device

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Home Screen

Change the Wallpaper

Customize your Home screen
by adding application shortcuts,
widgets, folders, and using
wallpapers.

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

Manage Home Screens

2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose HOME
SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK
SCREENS.

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home
screens in a different order.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
SET AS WALLPAPER.
For more information, see Wallpaper in Settings.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:

•
•

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 displays when you press the
Home key.

•
•

Widgets

Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap
Add.

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home
screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including
links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks,
Gmail and email accounts, and many others.

Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

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

2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home
screen, and release it.

Premium Services: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Premium Services set
up screen. To activate this feature, tap the
checkbox at the top center of the screen.

Remove a Widget
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.

Know Your Device

12

Home Screen

App Shortcuts

Folders

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

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap

You can create app folders on a Home screen.

Apps.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted
box displays.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a
Home screen, and release it.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to
release it.

Remove and

•

Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the
folder.

•

Tap

Palette to change the color.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

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

•

To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to

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Remove and release it.

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 has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.

Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.

Location service (GPS) is active.
Battery is low.
App updates are available from the
Google Play store.

Battery is charging.

App installation or updates are complete.

Mute mode is enabled.
Wi‑Fi is active.

Know Your Device

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Status Bar

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device,
and basics for how to customize
screens by editing, sharing, and
deleting items.

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

• Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
• Move a widget on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread

Touchscreen Navigation

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

Tap

• Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a
Web page.

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

• Zoom in or out while taking a picture.

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

Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen. For more
information, see Motions and Gestures in Settings.

Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold
gesture.

To access the Motions and gestures settings:

• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

►► From a Home screen, tap
> Motions and gestures.

move it.

Apps >

Settings

• 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 to unlock the screen.
• Swipe to scroll through the Home screens or
menu options.

Know Your Device

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

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

• MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a

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

• DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you
can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.

• SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a

sharing method. Often you can tap a checkbox at
the top of the screen to select all.

• EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.

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

Edit Quick settings

Manage users
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Clear notifications

• Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
• Manage users: Tap to manage user accounts.
• Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
• Notification card: Tap to see details about a

View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.

•
•

notification. Swipe a notification card to the right
to dismiss it.

•

Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Outdoors to enable
Outdoor mode. For more information, see
Outdoor Mode.

Tap an item to open it.
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right. Tap
Clear to clear
all notifications.

3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward
from the bottom of the screen or tap
Back.

• Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a
feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.

• Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which
Quick settings buttons are visible.

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Notification Panel

Quick Settings

Quick Connect

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.

Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly
connect to them.

• If the device you want to connect does not

support the Quick connect feature, activate
its Wi‑Fi Direct feature before launching Quick
Connect on your device.

To view additional Quick settings:
►► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

• Connection methods may vary depending on the

To customize Quick settings:

type of connected devices or the content being
shared.

►► On the Notification panel, tap EDIT.

S Finder

Connect to a Device

Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.

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

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

2. Tap Quick Connect.

•

2. Tap S Finder.
3. Enter a keyword in the Search device field, or
tap Google voice typing and say a keyword.

If you are using this feature for the first time,
select a visibility option and tap TURN ON
QUICK CONNECT.

When the Notification panel opens, Wi-Fi is
activated automatically and the tablet searches
for nearby devices.

You can narrow the search by tapping Category,
Time, Location, or Tag and using preset search
options. Items that match your search display
below.

3. Tap a device and follow the instructions.

4. Tap items to open them.

Use Search Location
You can search for content in specific locations.
►► Tap MORE > Select search locations and select
categories.

•

To change your device’s visibility setting, tap
SETTINGS > Device visibility, and then select
an option.

•

If the desired device does not appear in the
list, tap REFRESH.

Share Content
Share content with a connected device.
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel.
2. Tap Quick Connect.
3. Tap a device from the list of detected devices.
4. Tap Share content and select a media category.
5. Follow the instructions to send content to the
connected device.

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Notification Panel

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

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.

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 the title bar.

Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold

2. Tap the Multi window icon in the title bar
to launch the application in Multi window
view. Other recently used apps that support
Multi window appear below the launched app.

Recent.

2. If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap an app to add in split screen,
or tap two new apps to open in split view.
‑ or ‑

3. Tap the app icon to add it to the split screen
view.

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

Note: Only applications that support Multi window
have the Multi window icon.

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Multi Window

Window Controls
Select an application window and tap
Control
in the middle of the window to display the window
controls.

Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi Window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items
between the application windows. Drag an
item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this
feature.
Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.

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Multi Window

Enter Text
Text can be entered using
an onscreen keyboard or by
speaking.

Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Tap to insert letters.

Use the Samsung Keyboard

Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google voice typing.

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Use your handwriting to enter text.

Predictive text

Access the clipboard.
Insert emojis.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
Access keyboard settings.

Note: The available Options keys depend on the
application in use. Not all options are available for
all apps.

Options key

Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words matching your
text entries, and, optionally, completes common
words automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts, email, and
social networking sites — improving its accuracy of
predicting your text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.

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Enter Text

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

Languages
To enable Google voice typing:
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap
typing.

•

Google voice

You may need to touch and hold Options (left
of the Space key) to find it.

2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Languages to download additional
languages for use with Google voice typing.

Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.

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Enter Text

NOOK
The Samsung Galaxy
Tab E NOOK® integrates
NOOK’s award-winning
reading experience and
Barnes & Noble’s enormous
selection of content with
Samsung’s leading edge
technology, allowing you to
connect to the world when
you need and escape from it
when you want.

And with the fully integrated
NOOK® experience,
browsing, purchasing, and
enjoying your content has
never been easier. Enjoy
your new device, and please
visit your neighborhood
Barnes & Noble store where
our booksellers are always
ready to help.

NOOK Features on the Home Screen
The Home screen features widgets and apps shortcuts that
provide quick and easy access to your NOOK Library and to new
NOOK Content.

NOOK Library
widget

NOOK app
shortcuts
Current Read

NOOK Library Widget

Current Read

This widget displays books, periodicals, or apps
from your Library. A scrollable carousel presents
the items you have most recently purchased or
accessed.

The
Current Read shortcut in the lower
left‑hand corner of the main Home screen provides
a shortcut to the book or periodical you have been
reading most recently.

• To open a book or periodical, tap its cover.
• To see a broader selection of content, swipe left
or right to scroll through a carousel of recently
purchased or accessed items.

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NOOK App Shortcuts

NOOK Navigation Menu

The Home screen features shortcuts to these apps:

A
Menu in the upper left corner of several
NOOK apps makes it easy to move from one NOOK
feature to another. The NOOK Navigation Menu is
available in these apps:

NOOK Shop
Opens the NOOK Store where you can
shop for books, periodicals, and apps.

•
•
•
•

NOOK Search
Lets you search the NOOK Store and
your Library for keywords.

NOOK Home

NOOK Shop.
NOOK Library.
NOOK Settings.

The NOOK Navigation Menu is also available in the
current NOOK Book you are reading, as well as in
NOOK Magazines and NOOK Newspapers.

Presents new recommendations and
promotions from the NOOK Store.

Look for
Menu (three horizontal lines) in the
upper left corner of the screen. In a NOOK Book
or periodical, open the Reading Tools to see the
menu’s icon.

NOOK Home
The NOOK Home app presents recommendations
and special offers from the NOOK Store.

To open the menu, either touch its icon or swipe to
the right from the left edge of the screen.

To access NOOK Home:
►► From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Home.

Once opened, the menu displays these choices:
NOOK Home.

• Current Read
• Home
• Shop
• Library
• Messages
• Settings

By default, the NOOK Home app appears in the row
of app shortcuts on the Home screen.

Tap the choice to go to the NOOK feature or content
you want. For example, tap Current Read to return
to the book or periodical you were most recently
reading or tap Shop to visit the NOOK Store.

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NOOK Shortcut to Book
You can add a Home screen shortcut to a NOOK
Book or any other NOOK content. Tapping the
shortcut automatically opens the NOOK content
linked to the shortcut.
To add a shortcut to a NOOK Book, a NOOK
Magazine, or other NOOK content:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen, and then
tap Widgets.
2. Swipe through the widgets, and tap NOOK.
3. Touch and hold the widget called NOOK
Shortcut to Book to place it on a Home screen.
You can select a location on any Home screen
panel. Once you have placed the widget, a
scrollable panel opens, displaying the contents
of your Library.
4. Scroll through your Library and select the NOOK
item for which you want to create a shortcut.
If you do not see the item you want, tap more
at the bottom of the panel to open the full
contents of your Library. If you selected a NOOK
Magazine, you are prompted to pick either the
current issue or a specific back issue.
5. Once you have selected the content, a flexible
bounding box appears around the shortcut. To
resize the shortcut, drag one of the sides of the
bounding box.
6. Tap outside the shortcut to finish placing and
resizing it.
You can create as many shortcuts as you can fit on
your Home screen panels.

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NOOK Reader
Open a Book or Periodical

View a List of Bookmarks

To open a book or periodical in the Library or the
Library widget:

1. Tap the center of the page.
2. Tap
Table of Contents to open the Contents
window.

►► Tap the cover of the item.

3. Tap the BOOKMARKS.
4. Tap the page in the list of bookmarked pages to
open that page.

Turn Pages
To turn to the next page:
►► Tap the right side of the screen.

Change Type Size, Font,
Margins, and Other Page
Elements

- or Swipe from the right side of the screen.
To turn back to the previous page:

1. Tap the center of the page.

►► Tap the left side of the screen.

2. Tap
Text Settings to open the Text Options
window.

- or -

3. Select the type size, font, margins, line spacing,
and color theme you want. If the publisher has
recommended a page design, you can switch to
it by moving the Publisher Defaults slider to the
ON position.

Swipe from the left side of the screen.

Display the Table of Contents
1. Tap the center of the page.
2. Tap
Table of Contents to open the Contents
window.

Search a Book
1. Tap the center of the page.

3. Tap a chapter or section to open it.

2. Tap

3. Tap Find in Book.

Place a Bookmark

4. Type the word or phrase you want to find.

►► Tap the upper right hand corner of the screen
to add a Bookmark ribbon.

NOOK

More options to open the options menu.

5. Tap

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Search on the keyboard.

NOOK Reader

View the Details Page

Change the Page Turn Effect

1. Tap the center of the page.

Your NOOK offers a choice of three animated effects
when you turn a page in a NOOK Book or other
EPUB-formatted ebook or magazine. The page can
curl as though you were turning a paper page, one
page can slide smoothly to the other, or there can
be no special effect at all as the one page simply
flashes to the next.

2. Tap

More options to open the options menu.

3. Tap View Details.

Configure Reader Settings

To select the Page Turn Effect you want for Books:

1. Tap the center of the page.
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

More options to open the options menu.

3. Tap Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader.

4. Tap an option to configure the Reader.

3. Tap Books, and then select the Page Turn Effect
you want: None, Slide, or Curl.

Lend a Book to a Contact

To change this setting for Magazines, tap
Magazines & Newspapers, and select the turn
effect you want: Slide or Curl.

Barnes & Noble’s popular LendMe® feature
allows customers to lend eligible NOOK Books®
to a friend, at no cost, for up to 14 days. All
LendMe functionality is consolidated online at
MyNOOK.com. Visit MyNOOK.com to lend and
borrow eligible NOOK Books, as well as to accept
LendMe offers from friends. You read and enjoy
LendMe-eligible NOOK Books on your NOOK
devices and through the Free NOOK Reading Apps
registered to your NOOK account.

Read Newspapers and
Magazines
Newspapers and magazines use many of the same
reading features as books.

For more information about lending and borrowing
NOOK Books, visit MyNOOK.com.

Page View and ArticleView®

Display the Status Bar in Books

Page View presents an onscreen replica of the
printed page.

Some magazines and newspapers present two ways
of viewing content.

By default, your NOOK does not display the black
Status Bar with the battery and Wi-Fi icons, the
clock, and other notifications when you are reading
a book.

ArticleView displays the text of an article in an
easy-to-read, scrollable format. You can scroll up
and down to read the article. Swipe right and left to
move from one article to another.

To display the Status Bar in books:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

In publications that support these features, a button
at the bottom of the screen lets you toggle between
Page View and ArticleView.

Apps >

In publications that do not support Page View and
ArticleView, use the navigation tools and gestures
you use in books to move from page to page and
section to section.

2. Tap Reader.
3. Tap Always Show Status Bar, making sure that
the checkbox is selected.

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Additional Features in ArticleView

Open DRM-protected Files

In ArticleView, tap the center of the page to open
Reading Tools at the top of the Screen.

DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. DRM
software protects books from being copied, sold, or
distributed in an unauthorized manner.

• Tap

Text Settings to open controls for
formatting the page.

Your NOOK and the Barnes & Noble website
automatically make sure that when you buy
and download a NOOK Book, the NOOK Book
recognizes you as its legitimate owner and presents
its contents for you to read on your NOOK.

• Tap the grid icon (9 small squares) to display all

pages as thumbnail images in a scrollable grid. To
jump to a page in the grid, tap it.

• Tap

Table of Contents to see a scrollable
table of contents for the publication.

In some rare cases, you might need to unlock a
book or periodical that you have bought from Barnes
& Noble. In this case, you can enter the following
information to unlock the book or periodical:

Catalogs

• Your name as it appears on the billing address of

Your NOOK supports catalogs with interactive
hotspots. Tapping one of these hotspots opens a
browser that takes you to a Web page about an
item or topic in the catalog. By default, hotspots are
turned on.

your NOOK or BN.com account.

• The credit card number associated with your

NOOK or BN.com account when you downloaded
the book or periodical.

To turn hotspots for catalogs on or off:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader > Enable HotSpots to turn hotspots
on, making sure that the checkbox is selected.

Comics
Your NOOK supports comics. Zoom View
Letterboxing is a feature that lets you move from
frame to frame, even if the frames are different sizes.
To turn on Zoom View Lettering boxing:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader > Zoom View Letterboxing to
enable, making sure that the checkbox is
selected.

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NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store
To reach the NOOK Store®,
launch the NOOK Shop app or
tap Shop in the menu at the
top of the screen in any other
NOOK app.

Subscribe to a Magazine or
Newspaper

By default, the NOOK Shop app appears in the row
of app shortcuts on the Home screen.

3. Tap Free Trial.

2. Tap MAGAZINES, and tap the cover of
the magazine or newspaper to display its
Details page.

4. If the periodical offers a choice of annual
or monthly subscriptions, tap the type of
subscription you want.

Buy a Book in the Shop
1. From a Home screen, tap

5. Tap Start My Free Trial.

NOOK Shop.

2. Tap BOOKS, and tap a book’s cover to display
its Details page.

Buy or Rent a Movie

3. Tap the button with the purchase price.

Renting give you 30 days to start watching. Once
you begin watching, you have 24 hours to finish.

4. Tap Confirm.

1. From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Shop.

2. Tap MOVIES & TV, and tap the cover of the
movie to display its Details page.

Buy a Single Issue of a
Magazine or Newspaper
1. From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Shop.

1. From a Home screen, tap

3. Tap Buy or Rent. If the movie is available in SD
and HD formats, select the format you want. A
dialog box opens.

NOOK Shop.

2. Tap MAGAZINES, and tap the cover of
the magazine or newspaper to display its
Details page.

4. Confirm that you want to complete the purchase
or rental.

3. Tap Buy Issue.

Buy a TV Show

4. Tap Confirm.

You can buy either an entire season of a TV show or
individual episodes.
1. From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Shop.

2. Tap MOVIES & TV, and tap the TV show you
want to buy to display its Details page.
3. To see a list of individual episodes, swipe up the
Details page.

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View Your Wishlist
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

Manage Gift Cards
NOOK Shop.

You can apply a gift card to purchases on your
NOOK. A card number and a 4-digit PIN appear on
the back of gift cards.

More options > Wishlist.

Once the gift card is used up, new purchases will be
charged to the default credit card associated with
the primary profile.

Add a Shop Item to Your Wishlist
1. From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Shop.

3. Tap

NOOK Shop.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap the Details page for the item you want to add
to your Wishlist.

2. Tap

More options > Shop Settings.

3. Tap Gift Cards.

More options > Add to Wishlist.

4. Tap Add Gift Card.

Manage Credit Cards

5. Tap the Card or Certificate Number field and
enter the number for the gift card.

You can also manage your credit card on
NOOK.com.
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

6. Tap the PIN field and enter the 4-digit PIN for the
card.

NOOK Shop.

7. Tap Submit.

More options > Shop Settings.

3. Tap Credit Cards.

Redeem Access Codes

4. Tap Change.
5. Enter the first name and last name of the account
holder.

An access code is a 13-digit code that is available
on a receipt or a card you received in a store or in
the body of an email confirmation message.

6. Select the card type. Choose from:

To redeem an access code for a NOOK Book:

•
•
•
•
•
•

Visa

1. From a Home screen, tap

MasterCard

2. Tap

Amex

3. Tap Redeem Access Code.

Discover
DinersClub

4. Tap the Enter Access Code field and type the
13-digit number.

JCB

5. Tap Add Now.

NOOK Shop.

More options > Shop Settings.

7. Select the expiration month and year.
8. Tap Next.
9. Enter the billing address.
10. Tap Submit.

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Clear Recent Shop Searches
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

NOOK Shop.

More options > Shop Settings.

3. Tap Clear Search History.
4. Tap OK.

Clear Recent Browsing History
1. From a Home screen, tap
2. Tap

NOOK Shop.

More options > Shop Settings.

3. Tap Clear Browsing History.
4. Tap OK.

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NOOK Apps
The NOOK Apps application
displays the NOOK apps
you have purchased that are
supported on the Samsung
Galaxy Tab E NOOK.
If you have purchased NOOK apps, the NOOK Apps
application displays a shortcut button that takes you
directly to the Apps section of the NOOK Store.
To access NOOK Apps:
►► From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Apps.

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NOOK Library
In the NOOK Library app,
you can see all your books,
periodicals, TV shows and
movies, and catalogs. You can
also see all the NOOK apps
you have purchased that are
supported on the Samsung
Galaxy Tab E NOOK.

Manage the Content in a Shelf
To add or remove content in a shelf that you
previously created:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.

Apps >

2. Swipe up and tap My Shelves.
3. Tap a Shelf to open it.
4. Tap
More options > Manage Content in
Shelf.
5. Tap

To open any item in your Library,

Expand to view available items.

6. Use the checkboxes to select or deselect items
for the shelf.

►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
NOOK Library, and tap the cover of item.

7. Tap Save.

Organize Library Items in
Shelves

Rename a Shelf
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.

You can create shelves to organize Library content
as you wish. Items added to shelves remain visible
in the main areas of the Library.

2. Swipe up and tap My Shelves.
3. Tap a Shelf to open it.
4. Tap

Create a Shelf
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > Rename Shelf.

5. Type a new name for the shelf.

Apps >

6. Tap Rename.

More options > New Shelf.

Remove a Shelf

3. Type a name for the shelf.

Removing a shelf does not delete any of the items
on the shelf. They remain available in the Library.

4. Tap Save.
5. Select the items you want to include in the shelf.
Tap the names of content categories like Books
to see a list of all the items in that category.
Tap the checkbox next to an item to add it to
the Shelf.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.

Apps >

2. Swipe up and tap My Shelves.
3. Tap a Shelf to open it.

6. Tap Save.

4. Tap

More options > Remove Shelf.

5. Tap Remove.

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View Content in Your NOOK
Archive
You can archive books and periodicals in the
NOOK Cloud.
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > View Archive.

3. To download an item, tap its cover.
4. To return to the Library, tap the left arrow in the
top left-hand corner of the screen.

Refresh the Content in Your
Library
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.
2. Tap

Apps >

More options > Refresh.

Remove an Item from Your
Device
You can remove an item such as a book from your
device. An image of the item remains in your Library,
so that you can download it again later if you like.
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Library.

Apps >

2. Tap and hold on the cover of the item.
3. Tap Remove from device.

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NOOK Video
To configure your NOOK to download video content
to an SD card, rather than to internal storage:

NOOK Video™ is a streaming and download service
that allows you to rent movies and purchase movies
and TV shows for viewing on your NOOK. NOOK
Video offers a wide variety of popular movies and TV
shows.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Video.

NOOK Video supports both streaming and
downloading content. When you purchase or rent
a movie, you need to select how you will access
it: streaming or downloading. Unlike books and
periodicals, videos do not download automatically
when purchased.

3. Tap Video Download Location to enable.
Note: Downloading videos may take some time.
The speed of the download will depend on the
length of the video and the bandwidth of your Wi-Fi
network. If you are planning to download a movie to
watch it offline (for example, in a location without a
Wi-Fi network, such as in a car or on a plane), we
recommend that you connect your NOOK to a power
source and begin downloading the movie as soon as
you have purchased or rented it.

Streaming means that the content is delivered over
an active Wi-Fi connection. You must be connected
to a Wi-Fi Internet connection to watch streamed
content. Streaming videos does not require any
storage on your NOOK.
Note: When streaming content, it’s best to have to a
strong Wi-Fi connection.

Download Videos
Downloading means that you transfer the NOOK
Video content over a Wi-Fi connection to your
NOOK just as you download other content like
books and magazines. Once you have downloaded
a NOOK Video, you can watch it any time regardless
of whether or not your NOOK is connected to Wi-Fi
(though rented content must be watched within the
rental period, as described below). Unlike streamed
videos, downloaded videos do consume storage on
your NOOK.
If you plan to download many videos, you should
consider purchasing a microSD card to give your
NOOK extra storage.

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UltraViolet

Rent Movies

UltraVioletTM is an all-new way to collect, access,
and enjoy your movies and TV shows in the cloud.

You can rent movies on your NOOK.
Once you rent an item, you have 30 days to begin
watching it.

Purchase a Blu-ray, DVD, or digital video with
the UltraViolet logo, and you can stream or
download your movie or TV show to your
UltraViolet‑compatible devices, including
your NOOK.

Once you start watching it, you have 24 hours to
finish watching it before the rental expires. You can
watch the item as many times as you like within that
24-hour period.

Visit www.myuv.com to set-up an UltraViolet account,
and link your UltraViolet account to your NOOK
account from your NOOK.

You can stream an item to begin watching it right
away, or you can download an item to begin
watching it within the 30-day rental period.

To link your accounts:
1.

From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Note: You may download a rented movie to only
one device during the rental period, so be sure to
download only on the device on which you intend to
watch the movie. In contrast, you may stream movies
on all authorized NOOK devices during the rental
period. You may authorize up to five devices through
your NOOK account.

Apps >

2. Tap Video > UltraVioletTM Account, and follow
the prompts.
To add a DVD or Blu-ray to your digital collection,
simply follow the instructions inside the packaging.
If your UltraViolet account is linked on your NOOK,
digital purchases will be automatically added to your
UltraViolet collection, free with purchase.

Closed Captioning
Your NOOK supports closed captioning on select
NOOK Video titles.

Instantly stream or download UltraViolet movies and
TV shows from your NOOK Library on your NOOK.

Note: Not all titles include Closed Captioning data.

Manage NOOK Video on Your
Devices
NOOK Video allows you to access NOOK Video
content on up to five devices at a time. To select
which of your NOOK devices has access to NOOK
Video:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Video > Manage NOOK Video. The screen
lists the NOOK devices associated with your
account and authorized to access NOOK.
3. To remove a device from the list, tap its name. A
dialog box opens, asking you to confirm that you
want to deauthorize the device.
4. Tap Confirm.

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NOOK Profiles
A NOOK Profile™ tailors content
and shopping experiences on
your NOOK for an individual
user.

Set up a New or Existing Adult
Profile
To set up an adult profile:

Your NOOK supports up to six NOOK profiles,
enabling different people to use your NOOK in
different ways.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Profile
3. Tap the (+) sign in the upper right corner.

Types of Profiles
Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK supports three
types of NOOK Profiles:

4. Type a First Name for the new profile and
select if you want exisiting NOOK shop
content available on the new profile.

• Primary Profile: This is the profile created by

5. Tap Next to complete.

default when you register your NOOK. This profile
can view all the content on the device an. It can
also create and edit profiles for other users and
manage those profiles’ access to content. All
purchases made on the NOOK are processed
using the payment method associated with this
profile.

Switch Between Profiles
To switch between profiles:
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• Adult Profile: An adult profile can purchase

any type of content. An adult profile can also
control which content is visible to itself and which
content is visible to any child profile. It can also
set parental controls for child profiles. It cannot
control which content is visible to the primary
profile.

2. Tap the Name of the current Profile shown and a
list of additional Profiles for this device will be
shown.
3. Tap the Profile Name you wish to switch to.

• Child Profile: By default, a child profile can

only view and purchase content authorized by
the primary profile or through parental controls
configured by an adult profile. A child profile does
not have the ability to create or edit other profiles.
It cannot override parental controls.

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Create a Child Profile

To create a child profile:

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Simple-to-use parental controls help create a “kidsafe” experience on your NOOK. Using parental
controls, you can limit the types of content that child
profiles can view and purchase. You set up parental
controls when you create a child profile. You can
adjust them later if you like by editing the child
profile.

2. Tap Profile.
3. Tap the (+) sign in the upper right corner.
4. Type a First Name for the child profile, tap the
checkbox next to Child Profile, enter the child's
age, and accept the Terms & Conditions.

Using parental controls, you can control whether or
not a specific child profile can:

5. Tap Next.

• Browse the NOOK Shop
• Purchase from NOOK Shop only when using your

6. Select the permissions that you want to enable.
7. Tap Next to complete.

NOOK account password

• Shop only for kids’ content in the NOOK Shop
• Access Reads for kids
• Access Video for kids
• Access Apps for kids
• Access Games for kids

Switch Between Profiles
To switch between profiles:
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2. Tap the Name of the current Profile shown and a
list of additional Profiles for this device will be
shown.

In addition, you can select the TV and movie ratings
the child profile is allowed to access. Choices
include:

3. Tap the Profile Name you wish to switch to.

•G
• PG
• PG 13
• TV Y
• TV Y7
• TV G
• TV 14

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Delete a NOOK Profile

Assign Content to Other Profiles

Note: Deleting a user’s NOOK profile does NOT
remove the primary user account from the device.

The primary profile can assign content to adult
profiles and child profiles. An adult profile can
assign content to child profiles.

To delete a NOOK profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Manage Access to a Single Item
Apps >

To manage access to a particular book, magazine,
or other Library item:

2. Tap Profile.

1. From the NOOK Library, tap and hold on the cover
of the item.
2. Tap Assign to Profiles.

3. Tap the trash icon next to the Profile you wish
to delete and then tap Delete to confirm the
removal.

3. Tap the checkboxes to select which profiles
should have access to the item.
4. Tap Save.

Manage Content for a Profile

Manage Access to Many Items or Content Categories

Share Content

To manage access to many items or item
categories,:

The same content can be shared by multiple
profiles. Each profile may need to download
the content independently to access it.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Profile.

For example, if the Primary Profile owns a particular
NOOK Book and grants another profile access to
it, the book may appear in the other profile’s
Library with a download icon, indicating that the
book is available for download. To read the book,
the other profile simply has to tap its cover to
download it to the profile’s storage area on your
NOOK.

3. Tap the pencil icon next to the Profile you
want to edit and then select the content
that you want to make available for this
profile.
4. Tap Save.

Annotations, such as notes and highlights, are
specific to a profile. If one profile makes notes and
highlights in a book, they will not be visible to other
profiles reading the same book.
Similarly, if two profiles own the same book,
their reading positions in the book are tracked
independently. If one profile reads to page 17 and
the other profile reads to page 25, each profile
will be taken to his or her most recently read page
when the book is reopened. The first profile will be
returned to page 17; the second profile to page 25.

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Manage Parental Controls for a
Child Profile
To manage parental controls for a child profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Profile.
3. Tap the Lock Icon next to the child profile
you want to manage.
4. Use checkboxes to select the apps and content
the child profile should have access to.
5. Tap Done.
Note: NOOK parental controls do not control
non‑NOOK apps, such as apps in the
Google Play store.
Using parental controls, you can control whether or
not a specific child profile can:

• Browse the NOOK Shop
• Purchase from NOOK Shop only when using your
NOOK account password

• Shop only for kids’ content in the NOOK Shop
• Access Reads for kids
• Access Video for kids
• Access Apps for kids
• Access Games for kids
In addition, you can select the TV and movie ratings
the child profile is allowed to access. Choices
include:

•G
• PG
• PG 13
• TV Y
• TV Y7
• TV G
• TV 14
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NOOK Settings
Manage Credit Cards

NOOK Settings provides access
to the configuration settings
for NOOK Library, NOOK
Shop (e.g., credit cards and
gift cards), and other NOOK
features.

To change the credit card associated with your
Barnes & Noble or NOOK account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Credit Cards.
3. If you already have a credit card associated with
your account, tap the Change button. Otherwise,
tap Add New Credit Card.

View NOOK Account Information

4. Enter the information for the card you want to
associate with your account, and tap Submit.

To View Account information:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

Manage Gift Cards

2. Tap My Account to view:

•

The email address associated with the owner’s
Barnes & Noble or NOOK account.

•
•

The Profile name associated with the owner.

To add a gift card to your account:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Gift Cards.

The country of residence.

3. Tap Add Gift Card.
4. Enter the Card or Certificate Number and
the PIN, and tap Submit.

Configure the NOOK Library
Widget
To select the type of content displayed by the NOOK
Library widget on the Home screen:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Library Widget and customize the options.

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•

By default, the widget displays just one issue
or episode of any given magazine, TV show,
newspaper, or catalog. Tap More options to
change how many will display.

•

To hide selected content, such as a
particular book or app from the widget tap
Hide selected content item and tap the item
you want to hide, and then tap Save.

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Manage Shop Controls

Configure Adobe DRM Settings

To redeem an access code for NOOK content:

DRM stands for Digital Rights Management, a
system for managing publication and distribution
rights for digital content. To gain authorized access
to content protected with Adobe DRM on your
NOOK, you need to obtain a free Adobe ID from
Adobe and to enter that ID on your NOOK.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Redeem Access
Code.

Once you have your Adobe ID:

3. Enter the 13-digit access code and tap
Add Now.

1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

To clear the NOOK Search history of recent
searches:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader > Adobe DRM Settings.

Apps >

3. Tap Add Adobe ID and enter the email address
and password for your Adobe ID.

2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Clear Search History.

4. Tap OK.

3. Tap OK.
To clear your browsing history from the NOOK
Shop:
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Shop & Purchases > Clear Browsing
History.
3. Tap OK.

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NOOK Settings

NOOK Search
The NOOK Search app lets you
quickly search your Library and
the NOOK Store.
The NOOK Search app appears by default on your
Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

NOOK Search.

2. Type in the search field at the top of the screen.
As you type, your NOOK displays suggestions
for matching words and phrases in a pop-up
window.
3. When you see the word or phrase you are
searching for, tap it.

•

NOOK

If the word or phrase appears with a shopping
bag icon next to it, tapping the selection
searches for the word or phrase in the NOOK
Store.

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Sideloading Files
Sideloading means transferring
files from your personal
computer to your NOOK over
the USB cable.

3. Select the files you want to transfer from your
computer, then drag and drop them from your
computer to the My Files subfolder on your
NOOK.
4. Once you finish sideloading the files you want
to transfer, disconnect your NOOK from your
computer by using your computer’s file system
to eject your NOOK as if you are ejecting a disk.
Disconnect the USB cable.

Note: If your personal computer is a Mac, you will
need to install a free software program, Android File
Transfer (AFT), on your computer before you can
transfer files to and from your NOOK. AFT is available
here: https://www.android.com/filetransfer/.

5. View your personal files once you have copied
them to the My Files folder by opening your
NOOK Library on your device and swiping up to
the My Files section of your Library.

If your computer is a PC, it will automatically detect
your NOOK and install the software drivers it needs, if
they are not already installed.

Note: To view the amount of storage available on
your NOOK, from a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Storage.

To sideload content:
1. Connect your NOOK’s USB cable to a USB port
on your computer.

Note: You can also transfer files to your NOOK
using Dropbox or any other file-sharing app you
have installed on your device.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your
device’s Charger/Accessory Port on the top
edge of your NOOK.

•

NOOK

Once you have connected your NOOK to
your computer, you can access your NOOK’s
storage as though it were another drive
connected to your computer. The My Files
subfolder folder in the NOOK folder is for
personal files you have not purchased through
the NOOK Store. For example, if you have
created PDFs on your computer and want to
view them on your NOOK, you can drag them
to the My Files folder.

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Dictionaries
Your NOOK includes
Merriam‑Webster’s Collegiate®
Dictionary, Eleventh Edition. You
can download and install free
foreign‑language dictionaries as
well. Only one dictionary can be
active at a time.
To download a foreign language, make sure your
NOOK is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Download Dictionaries
1. From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader > Dictionaries.
3. Tap Download beside the language you want to
add.
4. Once the dictionary has been downloaded, tap it
to select it as the active dictionary.

Remove Dictionaries
To remove a dictionary:
1.

From a Home screen, tap
NOOK Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Reader > Dictionaries.
3. Tap Remove beside the language you want to
remove.

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Dictionaries

NOOK Legal Information
To read the NOOK Device Terms
of Service, the NOOK Store
Terms of Service, and the NOOK
Privacy Policy, open the NOOK
Settings app and tap Legal. Your
NOOK displays links to popup
windows with each of these
documents.
To view NOOK legal information online, visit:
NOOK.com/legal.

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Applications
The Apps list displays all
applications installed on your
device, both preloaded apps
and apps you download and
install yourself.
Learn how to change the way
apps appear, organize apps
into folders, and uninstall or
disable apps.

Apps List
Uninstall or Disable Apps

The Apps list shows all
preloaded apps and apps that
you downloaded. You can
uninstall, disable, or hide apps
from view.

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install.

• Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
• Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden
from view.

Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of
the Home screens. For more information, see
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.

To uninstall or disable an app:
1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled or
Uninstall/disable on
disabled show
their icon.

Access Applications
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps.

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

2. Tap an application’s icon to launch it.
3. Press the Home key to return to the main
Home screen.

To enable apps after disabling them:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings
> Applications > Application manager.

Download and Install New Apps

2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen, which only
displays if you have disabled apps.

Find new apps to download and install on your
device.

•

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

Apps.

3. Tap the app you want to enable, and tap
ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps list.
For more information, see Disabled Services.

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Apps List

Organize Your Apps

Remove Folders

The Apps icons can be organized into folders and
rearranged in a custom order.

Remove folders from an Apps screen without
deleting the apps inside.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Change the Order Apps Are Listed
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > EDIT.

2. Tap the folder.

Apps.

2. Tap EDIT.

3. Tap Delete folder, and then tap DELETE to
confirm.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder and
drag it to a new location.

4. Tap DONE.

4. Tap DONE when finished.

Apps inside the folder are listed at the end of the
Apps list.

To alphabetize your apps:
►► From a Home screen, tap

Apps > A-Z.

Use Folders to Organize Apps
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps > EDIT.

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

•
•

Tap Enter folder name to name the folder.
Tap

Palette to 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 you are finished.

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Apps List

NOOK Applications
The following NOOK applications
are preloaded on your device.

NOOK Library
Tap the NOOK Library app to open
your NOOK Library. In the Library, you
can see all your books, periodicals, TV
shows and movies, and catalogs. You can
also see all the NOOK apps you have
purchased that are supported on the
Samsung Galaxy Tab E NOOK.

Current Read
Tap to open the book or magazine you are
currently reading.

NOOK Apps

NOOK Search

The NOOK Apps app displays the NOOK
apps you have purchased that are
supported on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E
NOOK.

The NOOK Search app lets you quickly
search your Library and the NOOK Shop.

NOOK Settings

If you have purchased NOOK apps,
the NOOK Apps application displays a
shortcut button that takes you directly to
the Apps section of the NOOK Store.

NOOK Settings provides access to
the configuration settings for NOOK
Library, NOOK Shop (for example, credit
cards and gift cards), and other NOOK
features.

NOOK Highlights and
Notes

Note: To read the NOOK Device Terms of
Service, the NOOK Store Terms of Service,
and the NOOK Privacy Policy, open the
NOOK Settings app and tap Legal. Your
NOOK displays links to pop-up windows
with each of these documents.

This application shows all highlights and
notes you make in your books.

NOOK Home
View NOOK CHANNELS, books picked
for you based on recent library activity,
New York Times bestsellers, new
releases, and shop departments.

NOOK Shop
To reach the NOOK Store, launch the
NOOK Shop app or tap Shop in the
menu at the top of the screen in any
other NOOK app.

Tap
in the upper-left corner of most
NOOK screens to access Current Read,
Home, Shop, Library, Messages, and
Settings.

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NOOK Applications

Google Applications
Enjoy these applications from
Google.

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

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

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

Chrome

►► Press and hold the Home key.

Use Chrome to browse the Internet and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to
your tablet.

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

Google Settings

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

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.

Open, view, rename, and share your
Google Docs and files.

Hangouts

Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

Hangouts is an online place to meet
friends and family, share photos, and host
video calls.

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

Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Maps

Google

Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.

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

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.
Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information,
see Location.

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Google Applications

Photos
This application automatically backs up
your photos and videos to your Google
account.
Visit photos.google.com to learn more.

Play Movies & TV
Watch movies and TV shows purchased
from Google Play. You can stream them
instantly or download them for viewing
when you are not connected to the
Internet. You can also view videos saved
on your device.
Visit play.google.com/about/movies to
learn more.

Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can 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 right
from your device.
Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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Google Applications

Microsoft Applications
Word

These Microsoft applications are
also preloaded on your device.

The Microsoft Word app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing docs on tablets with a screen size
of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock
the full Word experience with an Office
365 subscription.

Excel
The Excel app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing documents on tablets with a
screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You
can unlock the full Excel experience with
an Office 365 subscription.

OneDrive
OneDrive gives you free online storage
for all your personal files so you can
get to them from your Android device,
computer, and any other devices you use.

OneNote
You can stay organized using text,
pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick
Notes or review and edit shared OneNote
notebooks using OneDrive.

PowerPoint
The PowerPoint app provides a core
experience for viewing, creating and
editing documents on tablets with a
screen size of 10.1 inches or smaller. You
can unlock the full PowerPoint experience
with an Office 365 subscription.

Skype
Use free Skype to hold video and voice
calls, as well as send instant messages to
anyone around the world. Just open the
app and start using it.

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Microsoft Applications

Additional Applications
There are also additional apps,
including several Samsung apps,
preloaded on your device.
Samsung Milk Music
Samsung Milk Music, powered by
Slacker, gives you more of the music you
love, curated by DJs and industry pros,
all free, exclusive to Samsung Galaxy
owners and available on Google Play.
Surf stations and genres by turning the
interactive dial to navigate with no lag
time between songs. Or customize it so
your favorites will always be on hand.

Samsung+
Get the most out of your Galaxy Tab E
with the Samsung+ app. Along with
one‑touch access to customer support,
you will discover device tips, a library of
resources and more. Plus you will have
access to complimentary music and
exclusive content. Samsung+ makes life
with a tablet even better.

SideSync 3.0
SideSync is a PC-Mobile solution that
enables the screens, windows, and data
to be shared easily between a PC and
Samsung Android Device.

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Additional Applications

Calculator
Additional Functions

The Calculator provides basic
and advanced arithmetic
functions.

To clear the results:
►► Tap

Clear.

To clear the calculator history:

Basic Operation
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calculator.

►► Tap CLEAR HISTORY.
Apps >

To copy all or part of the calculation to the
clipboard:

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

►► Touch and hold an entry in the display field.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the

Applications

Equals key.

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Calculator

Calendar
Create a Task

Manage your calendar events
and tasks.

Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be
accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as
a checklist item and is removed once you mark the
task as complete.

Create an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.
2. Tap

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap TASKS.

Add to add an event.

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

3. Tap the Enter new task field and type a name
for the task.

Delete an Event

4. You can choose to set the task for TODAY,
TOMORROW, or tap the
Expand icon to view
and set the following options:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

Apps >

2. Tap an event to view it, and then tap DELETE,
and then confirm by tapping DELETE.

Share an Event
1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

•

Due date: Tap the ON/OFF switch to select a
date on the calendar for the task.

•
•
•

Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.
Notes: Tap to save a note with your task.
Priority: Tap to assign a priority to the task.

5. Tap SAVE to save the task.

Apps >

Delete a Task

2. Tap an event to view it.
3. Tap SHARE and tap a sharing format.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Calendar.

4. In the Share as window, tap a sharing method
and follow the prompts.

Apps >

2. Tap TASKS.
3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.
4. To delete the task permanently, tap the task
to open it, tap DELETE, and then confirm by
tapping DELETE.

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Calendar

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
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Effect

Gallery

Timer

Record video
Take a picture

Picture size

Switch cameras

Camera
settings

Shooting mode

• Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos

Take Pictures

and videos.

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear
cameras.

• Record video: Tap to record a video.
• Take a picture: Tap to take a picture.
• Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear

1. From a Home screen, tap

Camera.

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

and front cameras.

• Shooting mode: Tap to change the
shooting mode.

•

• Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.
• Picture size: Tap to change the picture size
(resolution and screen ratio).

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

3. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap
icons to access various camera options and
settings. You can also touch the screen to move
the focus field to the area you touch.

• Timer: Tap to set the camera timer.
• Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo
or video.

Applications

Apps >

4. Tap

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Take a picture to take the picture.

Camera

Shooting Mode

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

Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by
which camera is active (front or rear facing).
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Camera.

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

•

Auto: Take the best possible picture by setting
the device to adjust the exposure and color of
pictures automatically.

•

Beauty face: Take portrait pictures with an
airbrushed effect.

•

Sound & shot: Enrich your pictures by adding
a few seconds of background sound.

Rear camera only

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

•

Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously
by pressing and holding the Camera button.

•

Sports: Take clearer pictures of fast moving
subjects.

Camera

Camera Settings
1. From a Home screen, tap

Both cameras
Apps >

Camera.

2. Quick settings are listed across one side of
the camera view finder. Available options vary
depending on the camera or recording mode
used. Default settings include:

•

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

•

Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for
gentler images (front camera only).

•
•

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.
Effect: Add special graphical effects.

3. Tap
SETTINGS to configure settings for
Camera. Available options vary depending on the
camera/recording mode used.

•

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: Choose to store your
photos to your device or optional memory
card.

•

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.

Rear camera

•

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

•

View mode: Choose between standard and
full screen view mode.

Front camera

•

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

•

Save as horizontally flipped: Invert the image
to create a mirror-image of the original scene.

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Clock
•

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

Apps >

-- Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type
that includes sound, drag the slider to set
the volume of the alarm.

Clock.

-- Alarm tone: If you have chosen an alarm

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

•
•
•
•

OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following
options:

type that includes sound, choose a sound
to play for the alarm.

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

-- Snooze: Allow snoozing, and set

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.

interval and repeat values for the alarm
while snoozing.

-- Increasing volume: When on, the alarm

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

STOPWATCH: Measure intervals of time.
TIMER: Use a timer to count down to an event
based on a preset time length (hours, minutes,
and seconds).

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

Alarm

3. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.

Set alarms by using the ALARM tab.

Delete an Alarm
1. From a Home screen, tap

Create an Alarm

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 event. You can set one-time or
recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be
notified.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm:

•
•
•

Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

•

KEYPAD: Tap to use a keypad to enter the
alarm time.

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

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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.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap WORLD CLOCK.

2. Tap TIMER.

3. Touch and spin the globe to locate a city, and
then tap a city. A pop-up displays information
about the city.

3. To set the length of the timer either tap the digits
or tap KEYPAD to use a numeric keypad.

4. Tap

•

4. Tap START to begin the timer.

Add City.

5. Tap either PAUSE or CANCEL to stop the timer.

Repeat to add multiple cities.

Stopwatch
The stopwatch lets you time events down to the
hundredth of a second.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Clock.

2. Tap the STOPWATCH tab 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 Expand 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 scroll the list to find
one by name.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to add additional
contact 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
additional fields to the contact’s list of information.

– or –

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly
to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also
press and slide across the alphabetical list to
select a letter with better precision.

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
via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to an email, 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. Next to the Contacts heading, tap MORE >
Delete.

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

3. Tap the contacts you want to delete, and then
tap DELETE.

3. Choose a sharing method and follow the
prompts.

Create a Shortcut to a Contact
You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home
screen to access their information directly from a
Home screen.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap the contact to display it.

Apps >

3. Tap MORE > Add shortcut to Home screen. The
new shortcut displays in an empty area of the
Home screen.

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

Apps >

Link contact.

4. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contacts to link to the original contact.

Favorites

5. Tap LINK.

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

Unlink Contacts
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Mark Contacts as Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

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

Link contact.

Apps >

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

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

Remove Contacts from Favorites
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star dims
).

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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 co-workers, or for 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.

Create a Group

4. Tap contacts to select them or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select
all, and then tap DONE. You only see group
members that have an email address in their
records.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.
3. Tap MORE > Send email.

Apps >

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD (on the
left side).

5. Choose an account and follow the prompts.

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

•

Tap Group name to enter a name for the new
group.

•

Tap Add member and select contacts to add
to the new group, and then tap DONE.

Delete a Group
Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

4. Tap SAVE.

3. Tap DELETE.
4. Tap the group category to open.

Apps >

5. Tap the groups to select them or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.

6. Tap DELETE.

3. Tap MORE > Edit group and enter a new name.

7. Tap Group only to delete just the group or tap
Groups and members to delete both the group
and the contacts it contains.

4. Tap SAVE.

Add Contacts to a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

2. Tap GROUPS.

Rename a Group
1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

Apps >

Apps >

Contact Settings

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.

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

3. Tap ADD (on the right side), and then tap the
contacts you want to add.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Contacts.

4. Tap DONE.

Apps >

2. Tap MORE (on the left side) > Settings.
3. Tap an option and follow the instructions.

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Contacts

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

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 all accounts on
the Combined view screen or you can view email
accounts individually.

Email.

3. Tap on the account name to view:

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

Email.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your
email account.

2. Tap MORE > Settings >

Apps >

Combined inbox: View all email in a combined
inbox.

•

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

There are several tools available from the Inbox
screen.

Email.

Add account.

►► From a Home screen, tap

The device communicates with the appropriate
server to set up your account and synchronize your
email. When complete, your email appears in the
Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any
time, tap MORE > Settings. Tap the email account to
manage to display its settings.

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•

Manage Your Inbox

To add another Email account:
1. From a Home screen, tap

Email.

2. Tap the drop-down menu at the top left of the
screen to view the current account mailbox.

Configure Email Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

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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
Add Recipient to select a
address, or tap
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 then
tap DONE. The contact is placed in the
recipients field.

•

Tap

3. Under General, tap an option and follow the
instructions.
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 and use the
onscreen keypad 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 by tapping REMOVE on
the prompt.

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Email

Galaxy Apps
Samsung Galaxy Apps is a
free storefront that provides
a quick and easy way to find
and download apps that are
compatible with your Galaxy
device.
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 applications available through Samsung
Apps.
From GALAXY Essentials, you can access and
download a collection of premium content, free of
charge.
To access Galaxy Essentials:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Galaxy Apps, and then swipe across
the Galaxy Apps screen and locate Galaxy
Essentials.
– or –
Swipe across the Home screens and locate and
tap the Galaxy Essentials widget.
2. Tap an app and 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.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

1. From a Home screen, tap

4. Tap

1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the image options.
2. Tap

Gallery.

Edit to view and use the editing tools.

Delete Images and Videos

2. Tap the drop-down menu in the upper left corner,
and then tap an option to choose the way
items display.

•
•

Play to play the video.

Edit Images

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
a Download folder is automatically created to
contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot
automatically creates a Screenshots folder.
Apps >

Gallery.

3. Tap a video to view it.

View Images and Videos

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

To launch the Camera app, tap CAMERA.

3. Tap MORE > Edit.

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

4. Tap images and videos to select them.
5. Tap DELETE.

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.

Share Images and Videos

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

1. From a Home screen, tap

Use one of the following methods:
Apps >

Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

Zoom In or Out

3. Tap MORE > Share.

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

4. Tap images and videos to select them, and then
tap SHARE.

• Double tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or

5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to
send the images or videos.

zoom out.

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

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Gallery

Internet
Browser Tabs

Access the Internet with a
fully‑featured web browser.

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

To access the Internet:
►► From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

To open a new tab:

Internet.

►► Tap

To close a tab:

Command Keys

►► Tap

The following command keys are available on the
browser window:

•
•
•

Back or

Add tab.

Close tab.

Bookmarks Page

Back: Return to the previous page.

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

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

Refresh: Refresh or reload the current
Web page.

Save and Open Bookmarks
Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so
that you can access it quickly.

Additional Options
The following options are also available:

To bookmark the current web page:

• HOME: Display your Internet Home screen.
• BOOKMARKS: Manage bookmarked pages, saved

1. Tap BOOKMARKS > ADD.
2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap SAVE.

pages, and history.

To open a bookmarked web page:

• MORE: Share, save, or bookmark a web page,

1. Tap BOOKMARKS.

open a new secret tab, display Internet app
settings, and more.

2. Tap a bookmark entry.

View a Web Site
To view a web site:
►► Tap the address field, enter the web address,
and then tap Go on the keyboard.
To zoom in or out:
►► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to
zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

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Internet

Saved Web Pages

Internet Settings

Saving a web page stores the web page content on
your device so that you can access it offline.

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

To save the current web page:

1. From a Home screen, tap

►► Tap MORE > Save web page.

2. Tap MORE > Settings.

To view saved web pages:

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Apps >

Internet.

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 a Web Page
You can share the current web page with others and
even print using the Share option.
1. Tap MORE > Share.
2. Tap a sharing method and follow the prompts.

Secret Mode
Pages viewed in secret mode are not listed in your
browser history or search history, and leave no
traces (such as cookies) on your device.
Secret
displays on Secret tabs.
Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device
after you close a secret tab.
To open a new secret tab:
►► Tap MORE > New secret tab.

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Internet

Memo
Memo Options

Use the Memo app to write and
save notes on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap

Memo.

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

Compose a Memo
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Apps >

•
•
•

Memo.

Create memo and type a memo.

•
•

To change the category, tap

•

To use your voice to insert text into the memo,
tap Voice.

•

To add tasks, tap

Category.

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

To insert an image into the memo, tap
Image.

Tasks.

3. When you finish creating the memo, tap SAVE.

Edit Memos
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
►► 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

Music Player
Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through
your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.
Song queue
Options

Sound quality
and effects

Playback position
Favorite
Time elapsed

Volume
Song length

Playback controls

• Song queue: Tap to view the current song list

• Playback controls: Tap the icons to change

being played.

shuffle or repeat modes, fast-forward or rewind, or
play or pause the current song.

• Options: Tap to view more options.
• Sound quality and effects: Tap for options to

• Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current song.
• Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite.
• Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of

adjust sound effects.

• Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.
• Song length: Length of the song.

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Music Player

Listen to Music
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Music.

2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to
view your music files.
3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry
to begin playback.
4. While playing music, use these controls:

•

Tap
Pause to pause playback. To start
Play.
playback again, tap

•

Tap
Rewind to move to the previous song.
Touch and hold
Rewind to rewind through
Fast-forward to move to the
the song. Tap
next song. Touch and hold
Fast-forward
to move forward through the song.

•

Tap the repeat button to control playback.
Choose
Repeat off to play all songs
once,
Repeat all to repeat all songs, or
Repeat 1 to repeat the current song.

•

Tap the shuffle button to control the order
Shuffle off to
songs are played. Choose
play songs in the order they appear in the list
or
Shuffle on to play songs in random
order.

•

Tap
Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.
Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold.
Favorite songs are included in the Favorites
playlist.

•

Tap
Sound effects to access sound quality
and effects settings. For more information, see
Sound Quality and Effects.

•

Tap
Volume to set the volume. You can
also set volume by pressing the Volume key
on the side of the tablet.

Note: When you close the Music screen, playback
continues in the background, allowing you to listen to
music while using other features of your tablet. When
music is playing in the background, you can access
playback controls from the Notification panel.

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Music Player

My Files
• Cloud storage: Contains shortcuts to FTP servers

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

or other cloud storage locations that you have
added.

--

Google Drive: Sign in to view folders and
files located in your Google Drive account.

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

Apps >

My Files Options
►► From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
My Files. The following options are available
for recently accessed files:

2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or
folders.
3. Tap a file or folder to open it.

•
•

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

MORE: Tap for the following options:

-- Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.
-- Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent
files category.

• Recent files: View recently accessed files.
• Category: Files are grouped into the following

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

categories:

------

SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.

•

Images: View image files.

STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory
information for your device.

Note: The Edit and Clear recent file history options
become available only after one or more files have
been accessed recently.

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.

• Local storage: View folders and files in their
storage locations.

--

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

--

SD card: View folders and files located
on an optional microSD memory card (not
included).

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My Files

Category Options
1. From a Home screen, tap
My Files.

Options for Selected Files
and Folders

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
My Files.

2. After tapping a category, the following options
are available:

•

SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected
category.

•

VIEW AS: Change the appearance of the files
or folders.

•

MORE: Tap for the following options (not all
categories support all options):

Apps >

2. Tap MORE > Edit.
3. Tap a file or folder to select it, and select one of
these functions:

•
•
•

-- Edit: Select files or folders.
-- Share: Tap to select items to share, tap

SHARE, select a sharing method, and follow
the prompts.

DELETE: Delete files or folders.
MOVE: Move files or folders to another folder.
MORE: Select one of the following options:

-- Copy: Copy files or folders to another folder.
-- Rename: Rename a file or folder. This
option only appears when just one file or
folder is selected.

-- Create folder: Create a new folder

-- Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a

-- Add shortcut: Add a shortcut folder to the

-- Compress: Create a zip folder containing

(Local storage).

shortcut the Home screen.

main My Files screen.

the selected files. This option only appears
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.

-- Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.
-- Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or
conceal hidden files.

-- Details: View details of the selected files or

Note: Options vary by category and folder.

folders.

Note: Options vary by category and folder.

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My Files

Smart Manager
Using Smart Manager

Smart manager provides an
overview of the status of your
device’s battery, storage, RAM,
and system security. You can
also automatically optimize your
device’s system resources.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Smart Manager.

►► Tap each of the following for options:

•

Quick Optimization

time remaining before the battery power
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary
depending on your device settings and
operating conditions.

• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power
and clearing unneeded items from memory.

• Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps

•

Storage: Check the status of used and
available memory capacity. You can delete
unused or unneeded files, and uninstall apps
that you do not use any more.

•

RAM: Check the amount of available RAM.
You can close background apps and reduce
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up
your device.

•

Device security: Check the device’s security
status. This feature scans your device for
malware.

running in the background.

• Scanning for malware.
To use the quick optimization feature:
Apps >

2. Tap CLEAN ALL.

Applications

Battery: Check the battery power and time
remaining to use the device. For devices with
low battery levels, conserve battery power by
activating power saving features and closing
apps that are consuming an excessive amount
of battery power.

-- The usage time remaining shows the

The quick optimization feature improves device
performance through the following actions:

1. From a Home screen, tap
Smart Manager.

Apps >

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

File name

Playback
position
Volume
Time elapsed

Video length

Move controls

Move controls

Screen ratio

Pop-up player

Rewind

Fast-forward
Pause or Play

• Video list: See the current video playlist.
• More options: Tap to view more options.
• Volume: Adjust the volume.
• Video length: Total length of the video.
• Move controls: Tap to move the Video player

• Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a

previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the
video.

• Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.
• Time elapsed: Time elapsed for the current video.
• File name: Name of the video file.
• Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of

controls to the right or to the left (landscape
orientation only).

the video.

• Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in the
pop‑up player window.

• Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch
and hold to fast-forward the current video.

• Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current
video.

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Video Player

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

Apps >

Change the Video Screen Size
Video.

You can change the size of the video during video
playback.

2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device.
After a few seconds, each video thumbnail
begins playing a preview of the clip.

1. From a Home screen, tap

Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the
screen size options:

Use Pop-up Player
Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your
video player into a pop-up window. The video
continue to play, and the pop-up player can be
resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap

Apps >

Apps >

•

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.

Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.
3. Tap
Pop-up player to continue playing the
video in a floating window.

•

Drag the window to any location on the
screen.

•

Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize
the floating window.

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

How to Use Settings
Access Settings
►► From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Search for Settings
Apps >

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

– or –

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

From a Home screen, drag down from the
Status bar to display the Notification panel, and
then tap
Settings.

2. Tap SEARCH.

Settings Options
• Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the
option ON (

) or OFF (

Apps >

•

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.

).

• For some options, you must tap a field, such as
Email address, to display and set options.

• Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping
a
checkbox. When enabled, a checkmark
displays. Tap the checkmark to remove it and
disable the option.

Categories of Settings
Settings are grouped into four categories.

• Connections: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, Mobile
networks, and other connections.

• Device: Display, Sounds and notifications,
Wallpaper, and other device settings.

• Personal: Accounts, Lock screen, Security, and
other personal settings.

• System: Language and input, Date and time,
Battery, Storage, and other system settings.

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How to Use Settings

Wi-Fi
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network

Wi-Fi is a term used for certain
types of Wireless Local Area
Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi
communication requires access
to a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF to turn Wi‑Fi
on. When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device
automatically scans for available networks and
displays them.

Wi-Fi Direct creates a direct
connection between two or
more devices using Wi-Fi.

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

Manually Connect to a
Wi‑Fi Network

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

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
or off.

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

Wi-Fi Status Indicators
Status bar icons show your current Wi-Fi connection
status:

• When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

communicating with a Wireless Access Point
displays.
(WAP),

• If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your device

•

Tap Enter network name to enter the name of
the Wi-Fi network.

•

Tap the Security field and select a security
option and enter your password.

•

Tap Show advanced options if you need to
add advanced options such as IP settings and
Proxy settings.

5. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.

is not connected to it,
displays. It may also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Settings

Apps >

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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 via 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.
Wi-Fi must be on to configure settings.

3. Tap MORE for options:

•
•
•

Settings

Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically
scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices. Wait for
scanning to finish and devices to be found.

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

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).

•

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

•

Always allow scanning: Allow Google location
service and other apps to scan for networks,
even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

•

Install network certificates: Install
authentication certificates.

Apps >

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator
When your device is connected to another device
displays in the Status bar.
using Wi-Fi Direct,

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Wi-Fi

Bluetooth
Pair Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth is a short-range
communications technology that
allows you to connect wirelessly
to a number of Bluetooth
devices, such as headsets
and hands-free car Bluetooth
systems, and Bluetooth-enabled
computers, printers, and
wireless devices.

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to
establish trusted connections between your device
and another Bluetooth device.
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time
process. Once a pairing is created, the devices
continues to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a
passcode.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is
approximately 30 feet.

•

Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

4. Tap the name of the target device displayed in
the Bluetooth devices section when it appears.
Your device then automatically tries to pair with
the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter
the passcode supplied with the target device.

Bluetooth Status Indicator
displays in the

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.

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

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 SCAN. Your device starts scanning for
Bluetooth devices within range.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.

When Bluetooth is turned on,
Status bar.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for
nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.

•
Settings

Tap SCAN to manually perform a new scan.

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Bluetooth

Rename a Paired Device

Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

Once you have paired your tablet to another device,
you can rename the paired device to make it easier
to recognize.

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 >

1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to the previously paired
device, and then tap Unpair to delete the
paired device.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on.
3. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Settings next to the previously paired device,
and then tap Rename.
4. Enter a new name, and tap RENAME.

Settings

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Bluetooth

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.
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.

Settings

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Airplane Mode

Data Usage
Monitor your mobile data usage.
Note: Your service provider may account for data
usage differently.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > 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 displays on the
graph, along with usage by application below.

•

By application: View data usage by
application.

2. Tap MORE for the following option:

•

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
This option displays additional
connectivity information.

Connect to a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.
2. Tap VPN.

Printing

3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and
tap CONNECT.

Print images and documents to Samsung printers
and other compatible printers (not included).

Edit or Delete a VPN

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.

2. Tap Printing.

2. Tap VPN.

3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.

3. Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or
delete.

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

Ethernet

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Manage your Ethernet connections.

Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks
(VPNs).

Note: An Ethernet connection is required in order to
configure this setting.

Note: You must set a screen lock Pattern, PIN,
or Password before setting up a VPN. For more
information, see Lock Screen and Security.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.
2. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect
to an Ethernet network.

Add a VPN
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > More connection settings.
2. Tap 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
Sounds

Configure the sounds used to
indicate notifications, screen
touches, and other activities.

Adjust sound levels and configure sound options for
applications and notifications.

Default Notification Sound

Sound Mode

Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new
messages and event reminders.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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

Apps >

3. Tap a sound to hear a preview. Tap OK to
select it.

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

•

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

Set Notification Sounds for Samsung
Applications

•

Mute: Your device mutes all sounds and
notifications.

Choose notification alerts for new messages,
calendar events, and email.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Volume

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

Set the system volume level, and set default volume
for notifications and other audio.
Note: You can also set System volume from the Home
screen by pressing the Volume key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

•

Calendar notifications: Configure event
notifications.

•

Email notifications: Configure email account
notifications.

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

•
•
•

Settings

Notifications
Media
System

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System Sounds

Do Not Disturb

Set various other system sound options.

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.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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

To activate Do Not Disturb mode:

•

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

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

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

•

Apps >

3. Tap ON/OFF next to Turn on now to enable this
option.

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

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

Sound Quality and Effects
Choose from advanced sound options to customize
your audio experience.

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb
mode has been turned on manually.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Sound Quality
Find the best sound setting for your preferences.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.

Apps >

3. Tap ON/OFF next to Turn on as scheduled, and
set the Days, Start time, and End time.

2. Tap Sounds and notification > Sound quality
and effects.

Allow Exceptions

3. Tap Adapt Sound and follow the prompts to
customize your sound settings.

This option lets you customize what notifications are
allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.

Sound Effects

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb.
3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap ON/OFF to
enable the exceptions you want to allow.

2. Tap Sound and notification > Sound quality
and effects.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each option:

Settings

•

SoundAlive+: Recreate the effects of rich
surround sound.

•

Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube
amplifier.

App Notifications
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Sounds and notifications >
App notifications, and then choose an app to
enable or disable notifications.

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Sounds and Notifications

Display
Font Size and Style

Configure the tablet’s display
brightness, screen timeout delay,
and other display settings.

You can set the font style and size for all text that
displays on the screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Brightness

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

•
•

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your
surroundings or personal preference. You may also
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery
power.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Apps >

Drag the slider to adjust the font size.
Tap a font style to select a font, or tap
Download fonts to find new fonts from
Galaxy Apps.

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

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

Screen Timeout

Note: You can also control Brightness from the
Notification panel. Drag down the Status bar at the top
of the screen to find the Brightness options.

Choose how long the display screen remains lit after
you tap the screen or press any key.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Outdoor Mode

Apps >

2. Tap Screen timeout and choose a time period.

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

Apps >

Smart Stay

Apps >

Using the front camera to detect your face, the
screen does not time out as long as you are facing
the screen.

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

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Apps >

2. Tap Smart stay, and tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on.

Settings

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Daydream
The Daydream setting controls what the screen
displays when the device is docked (dock not
included), or while charging. You can choose to
display colors, or display photos stored on your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Display.

Apps >

2. Tap Daydream.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Daydream on. Configure the
following options:

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

4. Tap PREVIEW to see a demonstration of
Daydream.

Settings

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Motions and Gestures
Control certain device actions
by touching the screen with the
palm of your hand or turning
over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Motions and gestures.
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following:

Settings

•

Mute: Mute alarms by placing your hand on
the screen while the screen is on.

•

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of
the screen when you sweep your hand left or
right across the screen.

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Motions and Gestures

Applications Settings
Manage settings for applications
on your tablet.

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

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

Tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name to
switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list.

•

Tap MORE > Reset app preferences to reset
all of your application preferences, t.

3. 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.

Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or
Running applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.
2. Swipe across the screen to display
DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL
to display memory usage for that category of
applications. If you have disabled applications, a
DISABLED tab also displays.

Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your
device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

Settings

•

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•

FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping
an app, process, or service causes your
device to stop working correctly.

•

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

•

DISABLE: Disable apps that cannot be
deleted.

•

Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.

•

MOVE TO SD CARD: Move the app to an
optional SD card (not included).

•

CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.

•

CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.

•

CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.

•

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

Applications Settings

SD Card

All Apps and Services

Displays apps you have on your SD card.

View and control all apps and services on your
device.

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

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

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

•

Tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name to
switch the order of the SD CARD list.

•

Tap MORE > Reset app preferences to reset
all of your application preferences.

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

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

Running Services

•

Tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name to
switch the order of the SD CARD list.

•

Tap MORE > Reset app preferences to reset
all of your application preferences, t.

•

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

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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Disabled Services

Default Applications

View and configure disabled apps on your device.

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

Note: This screen only displays if you have disabled
an app on the Apps screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Application manager.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications >
Default applications. Your defaults are
displayed.

2. Tap DISABLED to view a list of applications you
have disabled.

2. Tap CLEAR to clear each default.

•

To switch the order of the DISABLED list, tap
MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name.

•

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

Application Settings
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are
available in one convenient location.

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

•
•
•

1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings > Applications.
2. Tap one of the following to display the settings
for the selected app:

FORCE STOP: Stop an app that is
misbehaving. Restart your device if stopping
an app, process, or service causes your
device to stop working correctly.

•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ENABLE: Move the application back to the
Apps screen.
Show notifications: Tap the checkbox to
enable or disable notifications from the app.
Notifications display in the Status bar.

•

MOVE TO SD CARD: Move this app to your
microSD card.

•

CLEAR DATA: Clear application data from
memory.

•

CLEAR CACHE: Clear an application’s
temporary memory storage.

•

CLEAR DEFAULTS: Clear an application’s
customization.

•

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

Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Email
Internet
Music
Weather

Note: Options vary by application.

Settings

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Users
Delete a User or Profile

Share your tablet with multiple
people by creating User
accounts.

2. Tap Users.

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

3. Tap

Delete to delete the user or profile.

Note: Only the device owner can delete other users
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user
account from the device entirely. This includes the
NOOK profile, as well as the user’s Google account,
Samsung account, and any other local accounts
associated with the user.

Restricted profiles allow only
limited access to apps and
content.

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

Manage Users, and

– or –

Set Up User Profiles

Swipe down on the Status bar to display the
Notification panel and tap
Manage Users,
and then tap a profile.

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

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Change User Account
Nicknames and Photo IDs

2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the prompts
to set up a new user or profile.

Each user’s profile includes a personal contact
entry listed under My profile at the top of their
Contacts list.
To change their ID photo and name, each user
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more
information, see Edit a Contact.

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

Apps >

2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or
HOME AND LOCK SCREENS.
3. Tap a 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
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.

4. Choose a screen lock option:

Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Show information: Show information, such as
the weather information, on the lock screen.

•

Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)

5. After setting a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen
lock type (not Swipe), additional options
are available:

Apps >

•

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

Secure lock settings: Set the following
secure lock functions:

-- Make pattern visible: Display the pattern

•

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

•

Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock your device.
This option provides medium security.

-- Lock automatically: Set the time after the

•

PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.

-- Lock instantly with power key: Tap

•

Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.

•

None: Never use a Lock screen.

as you draw it. (This option is available with
Pattern only.)
screen is turned off to enable the screen
lock.

ON/OFF to enable or disable locking the
screen immediately when pressing the
Power key.

-- Smart Lock: Set your tablet to stay

unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it’s in a trusted place.

3. If you choose a secured lock screen option,
select your notification settings:

•
•
•

Settings

•

Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.

Show content
Hide content
Do not show notifications

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Lock Screen and Security

Find My Mobile

Other Security Settings

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.

Change other security settings, such as those for
security updates and credential storage.

►► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.

Encryption
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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

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

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

•

Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivate
Remote controls, which allows you to access
your device remotely.

•

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

Encrypt device: Follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.

•

Encrypt external SD card: Follow the prompts
to encrypt all data on a memory card (not
included).

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.

Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications.
Apps >

Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.

2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknown sources to enable this option, and
then tap OK to confirm.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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

Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Settings

•

Passwords

Unknown Sources
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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•

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

•

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

Lock Screen and Security

Device Administration

Advanced

Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.

Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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

Apps >

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

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

•

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected. (Only displays
when a secure screen lock is set.)

Credential Storage

•

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.

Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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.

Note: Trust agents only displays if you set up a screen
lock (PIN, Password, or Pattern). For more information,
see Set a Screen Lock.

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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

Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or
Password) is required to use Private Mode.

3. Tap ON/OFF to turn on Location services.

Apps that have requested your location are listed
under Recent location requests.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Privacy > Location.

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

Location

Location Services

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

Google uses Location History to store and use your
device’s most recent location data. Google apps,
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve
your search results based on places that you have
visited.

Locating Method
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

Apps >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

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 options.

•
•
•

Settings

GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS and Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only (no GPS).
GPS only: Use GPS only.

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Privacy

Private Mode
Hide personal content from being accessed by
anyone else using your device.
Private mode is only available for certain
applications.
Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or
Password) is required to use Private Mode.

Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Privacy > Private mode.
3. Tap ON/OFF to turn Private mode on.
4. Select an access type, and then follow the
prompts to configure it.

•

Tap Auto off to automatically turn off
Private mode when the screen turns off.

Using Private Mode
When using Gallery, Video, Music, My Files, or
Internet, select items you want to move to Private,
and then tap MORE > Move to Private.

Report Diagnostic Info
This feature sends diagnostic information about your
tablet when you are having technical problems.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info.
3. Tap YES to enable this feature or tap
NO THANKS.

Settings

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Privacy

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

•

Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on
the screen.

•

Color inversion: Reverse the display
of onscreen colors from White text on a
Black background to Black text on a White
background.

Note: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.

•

Color correction: Adjust the color of the
screen if you are color blind or have difficulty
reading the display because of the screen
color. Tap Color correction for options.

•

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
ON/OFF to turn the feature on.

Voice Assistant: Speak feedback aloud to
help blind and low-vision users.

•

Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options.

-- Voice Assistant can collect all of the text

Hearing

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision

•

you enter, except passwords, including
personal data and credit card numbers. It
may also log your user interface interactions
with the device.

-- You can turn on Voice Assistant from any

screen by pressing the Home key quickly
three times (triple-press).

Settings

•

Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using
Voice Assistant.

•

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

•

Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter
selection instead of double tapping.

•

Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.

•
•

Font size: Set the font size.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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

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Accessibility

Dexterity and Interaction

•

Universal switch: Control your device with
your customized switches.

•

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

•

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

More Settings

•

Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping
in a series of four to eight directions.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Manage accessibility: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.

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

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.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

Add an Account
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > Add account.

•

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

•

Tap other available options for the account.

Delete an Account

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.

Apps >

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account and then tap MORE >
Remove account.

Synchronize Accounts
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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
Backup and Restore with
Google Account

Use your Samsung account or
your Google Account to back
up or restore your data. You
can also reset your device to its
factory defaults.

Enable backup of your information to Google
servers.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Backup and reset.

Backup and Restore with
Samsung Account

3. Under Google account, tap one of the following
options:

Enable backup of your information to Samsung
servers.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset.
3. Under Samsung account, tap one of the
following options:

•

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

•

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

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.

Factory Data Reset
Return your device to its factory defaults.
Warning: This action permanently erases ALL data
from the device, including Google or other account
settings, system and application data and settings,
downloaded applications, as well as your music,
photos, videos, and other files.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap RESET DEVICE and follow the prompts to
perform the reset.

Settings

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Backup and Reset

Language and Input
Samsung Keyboard Settings

Configure your device’s
language and input settings.

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

Language
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.
Apps >

3. Tap Samsung keyboard for options:

2. Tap Language and input > Language.

•

Input languages: Choose which languages
are available on the keyboard. To switch
between languages, slide the space
bar sideways.

•

Smart typing: Allow Predictive text to
suggest words matching your text entries,
and, optionally, complete common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your
personal writing style from your contacts,
messages, Gmail, and social networking
sites — improving its accuracy of predicting
your text entries. Additional settings provide
assistance with capitalization, punctuation,
and much more.

•

Key-tap feedback: Adjust the sound and
character preview when you tap a key.

•

Customization: Create shortcuts for
your frequently used phrases and adjust
keyboard size.

•

Other settings: Reset settings to their
factory defaults.

3. Select a language from the list.

Default Keyboard
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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

Settings

Apps >

109

Language and Input

Google Voice Typing Settings

Voice Input

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

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

Note: Some of these settings do not appear until
you are logged in to a Google Account and use
Google Search.

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 >

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

2. Tap Language and input > Voice input for
options.

3. Tap Google voice typing for options:

Settings

•

Language: Select languages for Google voice
typing.

•

“Ok Google” detection: Tap to launch a
Google search whenever you say “Ok Google”.

Apps >

•

Tap Enhanced Google services for full voice
interaction or Basic Google recognition for
simple voice recognition.

•

Tap
Settings next to the selected
recognition service to configure its options.

•

Hands-free: Allow requests with the device
locked.

•

Speech output: Select options for spoken
feedback.

Text-To-Speech Options

•

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

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

•

Block offensive words: Hide recognized
offensive voice results.

1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

•

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

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

110

Apps >

•

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.

Language and Input

Mouse/Trackpad Settings
Configure settings for using an optional mouse or
trackpad (not included).
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Language and input > Pointer speed.
3. Touch and drag the slider to the right to go faster
or to the left to go slower.
4. Tap OK to save your setting.

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: Tap ON/OFF to turn the
feature on, and customize options.

•

Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to
turn the feature on.

•

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

Battery Chart
The battery level displays as a percentage. The
amount of time the battery has been used also
displays.
►► Tap REFRESH to update the listing.

Apps and System Usage
Battery usage displays in percentages per
application and system process.
1. Tap Screen, Android System, Android OS, or
an app to view how they are affecting battery
use.
2. Tap REFRESH to update the listing.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect
battery use.

Settings

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Battery

Storage
Memory Card (SD Card)

View the device memory
and usage.

Once an optional memory card (not included) has
been installed in your device, the card memory
displays as Total space and Available space.

Device Memory

Install a Memory Card

View and manage the memory used by the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

You can use an optional microSD card (not
included) to add additional memory space to your
device.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage.

•

The Device memory displays Total space,
which is the total space/free space in your
tablet’s memory.

•

The amounts of memory used are further
divided into:

-- Available space: The amount of storage
space currently available.

-- System memory: The minimum amount of

Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic
removal tool to eject the Memory card tray.

storage space required to run the system.

-- Used space: The amount of storage space
currently being used.

-- Cached data: The amount of data currently

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

-- Miscellaneous files: The amount of memory

2. Place the Memory card on the tray, and slide the
tray back into the slot.

cached.

used to store miscellaneous files.

To increase available memory:
1. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all
apps. Tap DELETE to confirm.
2. Tap Miscellaneous files, select unnecessary
files individually, or tap SELECT ALL, and then
tap DELETE.

Settings

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Storage

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
have to mount it before it can be accessed.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > Mount SD card.

Remove a Memory Card
Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on
the memory card, unmount the card before removing
it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card.
3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
Memory card tray, and push until the tray
pops out.
4. Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide
the tray back into the slot.

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.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

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

Settings

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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: Update the date
and time using 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 the Automatic setting is disabled).

•

Select time zone: Choose your local time
zone.

•

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

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Date and Time

User Manual
View tips and guidelines for
using your device.
To view the user manual for this device:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap User manual.

Settings

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User Manual

About Device
Software Updates

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

Use Software update to update your device’s
software.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.

Apps >

2. Tap About device > Software update for the
following options:

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.

Apps >

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•

Update now: Tap and follow the prompts
to check for available software updates to
download and install.

•

Auto update: Alerts you whenever there is a
new software update available.

About Device



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