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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; Exclusion of Liability WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. 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To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: opensource.samsung.com Legal Notices SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE. 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. i TMO_T817T_EN_UM_TN_PF1_081516_FINAL Samsung KNOX Legal Information 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 [061616] Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com ™ READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE. Samsung Limited Warranty ‑ This product is covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the first consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864). For more detailed procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt‑Out” section of the Limited Warranty. Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. Address: 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 07660 Phone: 1‑800‑SAMSUNG (726‑7864) 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 you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at: Internet Address: samsung.com ©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, Multi Window, and Samsung Milk Music are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. English samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet‑HSGuide Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Spanish samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet‑HSGuide‑SP Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary. The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal‑EULA4 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 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. Legal Notices ii Table of Contents Getting Started ............................................................. 1 Internet ................................................................................45 Front View ........................................................................... 2 Memo ..................................................................................47 Back View ........................................................................... 3 Messages .........................................................................48 Assemble Your Device ............................................... 4 Music Player ....................................................................50 Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6 My Files ..............................................................................52 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 7 Video Player ....................................................................53 Know Your Device ..................................................... 8 Settings ..............................................................................55 Home Screen.................................................................... 9 How to Use Settings ..................................................56 Status Bar .........................................................................12 Wi-Fi......................................................................................57 Navigation .........................................................................13 Bluetooth ...........................................................................59 Notification Panel .........................................................15 Airplane Mode ...............................................................61 Mobile HotSpot and Tethering .............................62 Multi Window ..................................................................17 Data Usage ......................................................................64 Enter Text ..........................................................................19 Mobile Networks...........................................................65 Applications ...................................................................21 More Connection Settings......................................66 Apps List ...........................................................................22 Smart Manager .............................................................68 Google Apps...................................................................24 Applications Settings .................................................69 T-Mobile Apps ................................................................26 Sounds and Vibrations .............................................71 Additional Apps.............................................................27 Notifications .....................................................................74 Calculator ..........................................................................29 Display Settings ............................................................75 Calendar ............................................................................30 Advanced Features .....................................................77 Camera and Video ......................................................32 Users....................................................................................78 Clock....................................................................................35 Wallpaper ..........................................................................79 Contacts.............................................................................37 Home Screen Settings..............................................80 Email ....................................................................................40 Lock Screen and Security ......................................81 Galaxy Apps ...................................................................42 Privacy ................................................................................85 Gallery.................................................................................43 Accessibility.....................................................................87 Table of Contents iii Accounts............................................................................89 Google Settings ............................................................90 Backup and Reset.......................................................91 Language and Input ...................................................93 Battery.................................................................................95 Storage ...............................................................................96 Accessories .....................................................................98 Date and Time ...............................................................99 Help ................................................................................... 100 About Device ............................................................... 101 Table of Contents iv Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. Front View Proximity sensors Front camera Power key Volume key Microphone Recent Back USB charger/ Accessory port Home key/ Finger scanner • Front camera: Take self‑portraits and record • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB videos of yourself. charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). • Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on • Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home or off or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the screen. screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature. • Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s • Recent: Tap to display™ recent apps, or touch and • Microphone: Records audio and detects voice • Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of sounds and audio playback. hold for Multi window . commands. objects near the device. • Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Getting Started 2 Front View Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Memory card tray SIM card tray Simple clicker Speaker Speaker Headset jack • Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers • SIM card tray: Install the SIM card here. For more (not included) to these retractable attachment points. information, see Install the Nano SIM Card. • Memory card tray: Install an optional memory Speaker: Play music and other sounds. card (not included) for storage of files. • • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. (not included). Getting Started 3 Back View Assemble Your Device This section helps you to assemble your device. Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place it back into the slot if it is not detected. Install the Nano SIM Card Install an Optional Memory Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), available optional services, and other features. You can install an optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device. Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. For more information on installing a memory card, see Memory Card (SD Card). Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory card tray, and then push until the tray pops out. Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card tray. 2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned as shown. 1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIM card tray, and then push until the tray pops out. 2. Place the SIM card on the tray. • Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown. 3. Slide the tray back into the slot. 3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot. Getting Started 4 Assemble Your Device Charge the Battery When to Charge the Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet. When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off. Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. For a quick check of your battery level: Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. ► View the battery charge indicator located in the top right corner of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge. You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see Battery. 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ Accessory port. 2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet. 3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete. Getting Started 5 Assemble Your Device Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times. The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or off. Turn the Device On Secure Your Device To turn the device on: ► Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on. Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. Turn the Device Off Lock the Device To turn the device off: By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options screen is displayed. To lock the device: 2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted. ► Press the Power key. Unlock the Device Restart the Device The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. If your device stops responding to taps or finger gestures and you are unable to turn it off, you can restart your device. Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock. To unlock the device: ► Press and hold the Power key and the Volume down key at the same time for more than seven seconds. ► Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag your finger across the screen. Initial Set Up The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi‑Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more. Getting Started 6 Set Up Your Device Set Up Accounts on Your Device Samsung Account Factory Reset Protection Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account. When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device. – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. For more information, see Accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Accounts. 2. Tap Apps > You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your Google Account username and password. For more information, see Factory Data Reset. Settings Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings. Add account > Samsung account. Google Account Enable Factory Reset Protection Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store. Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account. Disable Factory Reset Protection – or – To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap > Accounts. 2. Tap Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accounts > Google. Settings • Add account > Google. If you have more than one Google Account set up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove. 3. Tap More > Remove account. Getting Started 7 Set Up Accounts on Your Device Know Your Device Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard. Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) • Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home and notification icons (left). For more information, see Status Bar. screen is currently visible. • App shortcuts: Launches your favorite App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. applications. • • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your • Widget: Runs as a simple application extension applications. (not a shortcut) on a Home screen. • Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on all Home screens. Know Your Device 9 Home Screen Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers. Wallpapers To access Home screen manager: 2. Tap Wallpapers to customize. ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen. For more information, see Wallpaper. Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – To access Wallpaper settings: Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. ► From a Home screen, tap > Wallpaper. Manage Home Screens Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Home screen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Use these options to manage screens: Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to Remove. • Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen is displayed when you press the Home key. • • Add a Widget to a Home Screen Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens, and then tap Add. • Settings Widgets Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a different main Home screen. • Apps > You can add a widget to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. Remove a Widget Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a screen, and then drag it to a new position. You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen. Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at the top of the screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release it. 2. Drag the widget to Remove and release it. Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen. Know Your Device 10 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 You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears. Apps. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. 2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • Remove a Shortcut You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Home screen. • • 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 2. Drag the app shortcut to release it. Remove and Enter folder name: Enter a name for the folder. Palette: Change the color. Add application: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add. 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. Move a Shortcut Remove a Folder from a Home Screen You can move a shortcut from one Home screen to another. You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it. 1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches. 2. Drag the app shortcut to release it. Move apps and 2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it. 3. Swipe to a new Home screen. 4. Tap the shortcut to place it in the next available location, or drag it to a specific location and release it. Know Your Device 11 Home Screen Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left. Notification Icons New email: New email has arrived. New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. New message: New text or multimedia message has arrived. Battery full: Battery is fully charged. File download in progress: Download of a file or app is in progress. Battery low: Battery is low. File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent. Battery charging: Battery is charging. GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal. Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled. App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store. Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete. Status Icons 4G LTE active: The device is connected to a 4G LTE™ wireless network. Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength. Network not available: No wireless network is available. Wi-Fi active: Wi‑Fi is active. Wi-Fi available: A Wi‑Fi network is available. Know Your Device 12 Status Bar Navigation Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device. Drag Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location. • Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen. • Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a Touchscreen Navigation Home screen. Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device. Pinch and Spread Tap Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. Lightly tap items to select or launch them. • Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text. • Tap an item to select it. • Tap an app shortcut to launch the application. picture or a web page. • Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in while viewing a picture or a web page. Touch and Hold Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them. • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to move it. • Touch and hold a field to display a pop‑up menu of options. Swipe Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home screens or menu options. Know Your Device 13 Navigation Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. • Share: Tap to select items to share, and then choose a sharing method. • Edit: Tap to customize the screen. • On/Off button: Tap to turn the option on ( off ( ) or ). • Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all. • Menu: Tap to view available options for the field. Know Your Device 14 Navigation Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Manage users Settings View all Quick settings Screen brightness Quick connect Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • Manage users: Display the Users screen. • View all: See all available Quick settings. • Clear notifications: Clear all notifications. • Notification settings: Enable or disable • Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to connect with quickly and easily. • Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness. • Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a feature. notifications from each app. For more information, see Notifications. • Settings: Display the Settings screen. • Notification card: View details about a notification. Know Your Device 15 Notification Panel View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Home screen. Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe down the list to see notification details. 2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically scans for compatible devices. • • To open an item, tap it. • To clear all notifications, tap Clear. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right. 3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notification panel. • Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible devices. • • Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices. Quick Settings In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi‑Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons. Quick connect: Tap On/Off to show or hide this feature on the Notification panel. About Quick connect: View Quick connect information. ‑ Help: Read help topics for Quick connect. • Share content: Choose a file to share with the device. • Share Wi-Fi profile: Share available Wi‑Fi profiles with the device. 2. Tap Quick connect. View all, and then tap Edit. • ‑ 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their positions. Set device visibility: Configure device visibility. To disconnect from a device: To customize the Quick settings that display: • ‑ 3. Tap a device from the list and select an option: To view additional Quick settings: 2. Tap More: 3. Tap More > Disconnect next to a paired device. 3. Tap Done to save. Know Your Device 16 Notification Panel Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window controls Activate Multi Window You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other. 1. Tap • Note: Multi window is not available for all apps. 1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent. Recently used apps that support Multi window have a Multi window icon in their title bar. 2. Tap Multi window in the title bar to launch an application in split screen view. 2. Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view. • – or – Other recently used apps that support Multi window display below the launched app. 3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view. If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap another app to add it in split screen view. Know Your Device Recent. Note: Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon. 17 Multi Window Window Controls Select an app window, and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border. Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it. Maximize window: Open the selected app window in full screen view. Close app: Close the selected app. Know Your Device 18 Multi Window Enter Text Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking. Special Keys Touch and hold Options for the following: Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing. Use the Samsung Keyboard Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text. Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard. Clipboard: Access the clipboard. Predictive text Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the cursor position. Keyboard types: Change the layout of the keyboard. Keyboard settings: Access keyboard settings. Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps. Options Predictive Text Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries. Special Keys Symbol: Tap to insert symbols. Control: Touch and hold for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a). Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device 19 Enter Text Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap • Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text. Note: Tap Settings > Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing. Configure Google Voice Typing To customize Google voice typing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options. For more information, see Google Voice Typing. Know Your Device 20 Enter Text Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. Apps List Uninstall or Disable Apps The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view. You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install. • Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. • Apps that are disabled are turned off and hidden from view. Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen. To uninstall or disable an app: Access Apps 2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list. 1. From a Home screen, tap 3. Tap Uninstall/Disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable the app. Apps. To enable apps after disabling them: 2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications > Application manager. To return to the main Home screen, press the Home key. 2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the app you want to enable. Download and Install New Apps 3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the Apps list. Find new apps to download and install on your device. • • Search for Apps Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/ apps to learn more. To locate an app in your Apps list: 1. From a Home screen, tap 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. Apps. 2. Tap Search. 22 • Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you type, apps that match display on the screen. • Tap an entry to launch that app. Apps List Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to launch it. App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Delete folder. Confirm when prompted. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location. 3. Tap Done when finished. 3. Tap Done when finished. Add a Folder to a Home Screen To alphabetize your apps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. To add a folder to a Home screen: Apps > A-Z. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap Save. Apps. 2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it. Use Folders to Organize Apps You can organize Apps in a folder on an Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit. 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed. 3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder. • • • Enter folder name: Name the folder. Palette: Change the folder color. Add application: Place more apps in the folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tap Add. 4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it. • To add more apps, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it to the folder. 5. Tap Done when finished. Applications 23 Apps List Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Maps Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit google.com to learn more. Find your current location and get directions and other location‑based information. Visit google.com/maps to learn more. Chrome Note: You must enable location services to use Google Maps™. For more information, see Location. Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device. Photos Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more about Chrome™. Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account. Drive Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Photos™. Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and files. Play Movies & TV Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive™. 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. Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web‑based email service. Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more. Visit gmail.com to learn more. Google Play Music Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device. Play music and audio files on your device. Hangouts Visit play.google.com/music to learn more. Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages. Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. Applications 24 Google Apps Voice Search Use voice commands to search the web with Google. YouTube View and upload YouTube™ videos from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications 25 Google Apps T-Mobile Apps Enjoy these apps from T‑Mobile. Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit t‑mobile.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information. Mobile HotSpot Use your device as a mobile hotspot, sharing data with other devices through a Wi‑Fi connection. For more information, see Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. Applications 26 T‑Mobile Apps Additional Apps PowerPoint There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device. View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You can unlock the full PowerPoint® experience with an Office 365 subscription. Samsung Milk Music Amazon Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that offers a simple way to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment. Shop at amazon.com™ from your device. Visit amazon.com to learn more. Excel View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. You can unlock the full Excel® experience with an Office 365 subscription. Samsung+ Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device. Lookout Configure and manage key security options, such as anti‑virus and anti‑malware technology, a lost and stolen device locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service. Applications SideSync Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device. OneDrive Skype Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive® account, which you can then access from your personal computer, tablet, or phone. Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world. OneNote Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information. Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote® notebooks using OneDrive. For more information, see Smart Manager. Smart Manager 27 Additional Apps Word View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office 365 subscription. Applications 28 Additional Apps Calculator Scientific Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calculator. Apps > 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. Tap Equals to view the result. 6. Tap Clear to clear the results. Additional Functions You can perform additional functions on your calculator. To clear the calculator history: ► Tap Clear history. To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard: ► Touch and hold an entry in the display field, and then tap Copy. Applications 29 Calculator Calendar Share an Event Manage your events and tasks. You can share events you create from your Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. To choose a calendar view: 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap an event to view it. Apps > 3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow the prompts. 2. Tap one of the following: • Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Swipe across the screen to display another year. • Month: Display the current month. Swipe across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed. • Week: Display the current week. Swipe across the screen to display another week. • Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe across the screen to display another day. • Tasks: Display all tasks. Delete an Event You can delete events you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap an event to view it. 3. Tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. 3. Tap Today to return to the current date. Create an Event You can use your Calendar to create events. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 2. Tap Apps > Add to add an event. 3. Enter details for the event, and then tap Save. Applications 30 Calendar Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings. Apps > 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 2. Tap Tasks (by default, Month is shown). 3. Tap the Enter new task field to enter a new task. 4. You can choose to set the task for Today, Tomorrow, or tap Expand to set the following options: • Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for the task. • My task: Change the calendar on which the task is saved. You can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars. • • • Reminder: Set a reminder alert. Notes: Save a note with your task. Priority: Assign a priority to the task. 5. Tap Save to save the task. Delete a Task You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Calendar. Apps > 2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the day, or tap Tasks. 3. Tap the Checkbox by the task to mark it as complete and remove it from the calendar. • To delete the task permanently, tap the task to open it, and then tap Delete. Confirm when prompted. Applications 31 Calendar Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Timer Record video Take a picture Picture size Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and • More settings: Configure other camera settings. • Picture size: Change the picture size (resolution videos. • Record video: Record a video. • Take a picture: Take a picture. • Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and and screen ratio). • Timer: Set the camera timer. • Effect: Add an effect before taking a photo or front cameras. video. • Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode. Applications 32 Camera and Video Take Pictures Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture. • Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity, exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures. • Panorama: Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction. • Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch or spread them on the screen to zoom in or out. HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture. • Tap the screen to focus on the area you touched. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the brightness. Shot & more: Use various functions with your burst shots after you take them, such as best photo, best face, drama, eraser, and panning shot. • Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos in a variety of styles using the front and rear cameras at the same time. Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Using the display screen as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures: • • 3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to access various camera options and settings. 4. Tap Front camera Take a picture to take the picture. Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key. • Selfie: Take selfie shots and apply various effects, such as an airbrushed effect. • Interval shot: Select the best pictures from a series of continuous shots taken at set intervals. Shooting Mode Several visual effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self‑portraits. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. 2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for. Both cameras • Virtual shot: Create multi‑directional views of objects. • Download: Download additional shooting modes from the Galaxy Apps store. • Info: Read information about each available camera mode. Applications 33 Camera and Video Camera Settings Rear camera • You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Front camera 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: • • • • Effect: Add special graphical effects. • Gesture control: Detect your palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later. • Save pictures as previewed: Save the self‑portrait or self‑recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as flipped images. Timer: Take time‑delayed pictures or videos. Note: Higher resolution pictures and videos use more memory. Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images. (Available only on the front camera.) Dual Camera Mode Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture‑in‑picture styles are available. 3. Tap Settings to configure settings for the Camera. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. 1. From a Home screen, tap Camera. 3. Touch and drag the inset picture to another position on the screen. 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. • 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. • Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter sound when pictures are taken. • • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Apps > 2. Tap Mode > Dual camera. Both cameras • Video stabilization: Activate anti‑shake. Anti‑shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving. 4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of the inset. 5. Tap Effects, and then tap a style for the inset picture. Help: View information on using the camera. Applications 34 Camera and Video Clock The Clock app offers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > • Clock. 2. Tap a tab to use a feature: Options: Tap to view and set the following options: ‑ Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses sound, vibration, or sound and vibration to alert you. ‑ Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. • • Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. ‑ World clock: View the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World clock displays time in hundreds of different cities, within all 24 time zones around the world. Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the alarm. ‑ Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and repeat values for the alarm while snoozing. • • Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time. ‑ Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. This option is available only when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound. ‑ Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm. Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). Alarm 3. Tap Save to save the alarm. Set an alarm to ring at a specific time. Delete an Alarm Create an Alarm You can delete an alarm that you have created. 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 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Apps > Clock. 2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the alarm entry. Clock. 2. Tap the following items to configure an alarm: • • • Date: Choose the day for this alarm. Time: Set a time for the alarm. Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm. Applications 35 Clock World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. To list a city on the main World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available: A map of the world displays with the locations you have added. • • • • • 3. Tap a city or tap Search. 4. Tap Add city. 5. Repeat to add more cities. To remove a city from the World clock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Timer. Clock. 2. Tap World clock. • Apps > Clock. Start: Begin the Timer. Pause: Pause the Timer. Resume: Resume the Timer. Cancel: Stop the Timer. Reset: Reset the Timer. 2. Tap World clock. 3. Find the city to remove, and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the city entry. Stopwatch The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options: • • • • Start: Begin timing. • Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero. Stop: Stop timing. Lap: Keep track of lap times. Resume: Continue timing after stopping the clock. Applications 36 Clock Contacts Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts. 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. Manage Contacts Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contacts list: ► From a Home screen, tap Contacts. • Choose a storage account for the contact. You can store the contact on the device, your SIM card, 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. ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ Apps > Find a Contact You can search for a contact or swipe the list to find one by name. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > Tap Add to enter additional entries. Tap Remove to remove an entry. Tap More for additional fields. Tap the label to the right of an entry to choose a label for the field (for example, Home or Work). 3. Tap Save. Apps > Edit a Contact 2. Tap the Search field, and then enter characters to find contacts that match. When editing a contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add more fields to the contact’s list of information. – or – Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also slide your finger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tap Edit. 3. Tap any of the fields to add, change, or delete information. 4. Tap Save. Applications 37 Contacts Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf) or text file. You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location. You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > Apps > 2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More > Share contact. 3. Tap Delete, and then confirm when prompted. 3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard file (.vcf) or text file. Favorites 4. Choose a sharing method and follow the prompts. When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together under the Favorites tab in Contacts. Link Contacts When you have contacts from various accounts, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Mark Contacts as Favorites You can mark contacts as Favorites. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Add to Favorites (the star brightens 2. Tap the contact to display it. ). 3. Tap More > Link contacts. 4. Tap contacts to choose them. Remove Contacts from Favorites 5. Tap Link. You can remove contacts from Favorites. Unlink Contacts 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. You can unlink a contact that you previously linked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Remove from Favorites (the star dims Apps > ). 2. Tap the contact to display it. 3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts. 4. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them from the main contact. Applications 38 Contacts Groups Send an Email to a Group You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to find contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group. You can send an email to members of a group. 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. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap More > Send email. You can create your own contact groups. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > • 2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create. 6. Type your message and tap Send. Group name: Enter a name for the new group. Add member: Select contacts to add to the new group, and then tap Done. Delete a Group Preset groups cannot be deleted. 4. Tap Save. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Rename a Group Apps > 2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete. You can rename a contact group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Only group members that have an email address in their records are displayed. 5. Choose an email account and follow the prompts. 3. Tap fields to enter information about the group: • • Apps > 3. Tap More > Delete. Apps > 4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap Edit and enter a new name. 4. Tap Save. Contacts Settings Add Contacts to a Group These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app. You can add contacts to a group. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Contacts. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap More > Settings. 2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. 3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the contacts you want to add. When finished, tap Done. 4. Tap Save. Applications 39 Contacts Email Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app. View Multiple Email Accounts To access Email: 1. From a Home screen, tap ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually. Email. 3. Tap the account name to view: You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps. Apps > Email. 2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view the current account mailbox. Configure Email Accounts 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. • Combined inbox: View all email in a combined inbox. • [Account Name]: View email for only one email account. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account. Manage Your Inbox To add an Email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap More > Settings > Apps > Email. There are several tools available from the Inbox screen. Add account. ► From a Home screen, tap 3. Enter your email address and password. The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email is displayed in the Inbox for the account. Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings. Applications 40 Apps > Email. • • Tap a message to read and reply or forward it. • Tap More for additional message options like sorting, deleting, sharing and more. Tap Search to search for key words in your email inbox. Email Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app. These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Compose. Apps > Email > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 2. Tap the To field to manually add an email address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Contacts or Groups. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent. • If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients field. • Tap 3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts. 4. Tap an account to configure specific settings for only that account. More to add Cc and Bcc fields. 3. Tap the Subject and Message fields to enter text. • Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and more to your email. • Tap More for additional email options. 4. Review your message and tap Send. Remove Email Accounts To remove an email account: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email. 2. Tap More > Settings. 3. Tap the account you want to remove. 4. Tap Remove. Confirm when prompted. Applications 41 Email Galaxy Apps Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to find and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Galaxy Apps. Apps > Galaxy Essentials Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps. From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge. To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications 42 Galaxy Apps Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures and videos. Play Videos Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap You can play videos stored on your device. Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap a video to view it. 4. Tap View Images and Videos Trim Segments of a Video Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > You can trim segments of a video. 1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options. 2. Tap Gallery. Edit, and then tap Trim. 3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, and then move the right bracket to the desired ending point. 2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then tap an option to choose the way items are displayed. • Play to play the video. 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 Export to save the video. Modify the File name or Resolution, and then tap Export to confirm the changes. 3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or first tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video. • When viewing an image or video, you can swipe left or right to view the next or previous image or video. Zoom In or Out Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image: • Double‑tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or zoom out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch the screen to zoom out. Applications 43 Gallery Edit Images Delete Images and Videos You can edit images stored on your device. You can delete images and videos stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the following options: • Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined by built‑in correction software. • Share: Send the image to your contacts by email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts, or other methods. • • • Edit: View and use the editing tools. • 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. Tap More > Edit. 4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all images and videos. 5. Tap Delete, and confirm when prompted. Delete: Delete the image from your device. – or – Favorite: Mark the image as a favorite, and then access it from the Favorites view. When viewing a single image or video, tap Delete. More: ‑ Rotate left: Rotate the picture counter‑clockwise. ‑ ‑ Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise. ‑ Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images and videos in the current folder. ‑ Set as contact picture: Set the image as the photo for a contact. ‑ Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens. Details: View and edit information about the image, including the date created, location, and properties. Share Images and Videos You can share images and videos from your Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder to open it. 3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services. – or – While viewing a single image or video, tap Share to send it to others or share it with social network services. Applications 44 Gallery Internet Access the Internet with a fully‑featured web browser. Browser Tabs Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. ► Tap Internet. • • Command Keys New tab. If all tabs are closed, tap New tab. Tap a different tab to view it. To close a tab: The following commands are available: ► Tap • Back or Back: Return to the previous page. • Forward: Go forward to a recent page. • Home: Display your Internet Home screen. • Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved Close tab. Bookmarks The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History. pages, and history. Save and Open Bookmarks • More: Share, save, or bookmark a web page, • open a new secret tab, display Internet app settings, and more. Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly. Refresh: Refresh or reload the current web page. To bookmark the current web page: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Add. 2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save. View a Web Site To open a bookmarked web page: To view a web site: ► Tap Bookmarks, and then tap an entry. ► 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. Applications 45 Internet Saved Pages Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it offline. To save the current web page: ► Tap More > Save web page. To view saved web pages: 1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages. 2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser. View History To view a list of recently visited web pages: ► Tap Bookmarks > History. Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap More > Share, 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 tabs are a darker shade than the normal tab windows. Note: Any downloaded files remain on your device after you close the secret tab. To turn on Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap More > Turn on Secret mode. 3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret mode data with a password. – or – Tap Do not use password. To turn off Secret mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. 2. Tap More > Turn off Secret mode. Applications 46 Internet Memo Browse Memos Use Memo to write and save notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Compose a Memo • • You can create memos using the Memo app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Memo. Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. To search for a memo, tap Search. Memo Options 2. Tap Create memo and type a memo. Available options include: • • • • Apps > You can edit, share, or manage memos. Category: Add or change the category. 1. From a Home screen, tap Tasks: Add tasks. 2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following options: Image: Insert an image into the memo. • • Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to the memo. Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the memo. Apps > Memo. Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Manage categories: Create and manage categories to organize your memos. 3. Tap Save when finished. Edit Memos You can make edits to memos you create. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. 2. Tap a memo to view it. 3. Tap the content and make edits. 4. When you are finished, tap Save. Applications 47 Memo Messages Create and Send Messages Learn how to send and receive different messages using the Samsung Messages app on your device. This section describes how to create and send a message using the Messages app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap Types of Messages Apps > Compose. 3. Tap the Enter recipients field to manually enter a recipient or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from your Contacts. You can also select the recipient based on Groups. The Samsung Messages app provides the following message types: • Text Messages (SMS) • Multimedia Messages (MMS) The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive text messages to and from other mobile devices or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s message service. The Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) lets you send and receive multimedia messages (such as picture, video, and audio messages) to and from other mobile devices or email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider’s multimedia message service. • If manually entering recipients, enter additional If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is placed in the recipients field. • Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) and then using the previous procedure. More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent. 4. Tap the Enter message field to enter a message. Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and indicate when messages are received and their type. • Attach: Add images, audio, and more to your message. • Add emoticon: Choose an available emoticon from the list and add it into your message at the cursor location. 5. Review the message and tap Send. Note: If you exit a message before you send it, the message is automatically saved as a draft. Applications 48 Messages View New Messages Messages Settings When you receive a new message, New message appears on the Status bar. Configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, push messages, and more. To view the message: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages > More > Settings. ► Open the Notification panel and tap the message. For more information, see Notification Panel. – or – From a Home screen, tap Apps > Messages, and then tap the new message to view it. • To play a multimedia message attachment (audio or video), tap Play. • To scroll through the list of messages, swipe up or down the page. Delete Messages To delete messages, follow these steps: 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. Apps > 2. Tap More > Delete. 3. Tap each message you want to delete or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all messages. 4. Tap Delete and confirm if prompted. Message Search You can search through your messages by using the Message Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Messages. Apps > 2. Tap Search. 3. Enter a word or phrase to search for, and then tap Search on the keyboard. Applications 49 Messages Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue More options Sound quality and effects Favorite Volume Playback position Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • Song queue: View the current song list being • Playback controls: Change shuffle or repeat • More options: View more options. • Sound quality and effects: Customize options to • Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the played. modes, fast‑forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song. current song. adjust sound effects. • Playback position: Skip to another part of the • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Song length: View the total length of the current current song. • Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite. song. Applications 50 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. Swipe 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 playback again, tap Play. • Tap Rewind to move to the previous song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the next song. • Tap the repeat button to control playback. Choose Repeat off to play all songs once. Choose Repeat all to repeat all songs. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the current song. • Tap the shuffle button to control the order songs are played. Choose Shuffle off to play songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose 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 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. Applications 51 Music Player My Files My Files Options Access files stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips. Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. The following options are available: To view files in My Files: 1. From a Home screen, tap My Files. Apps > 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. 3. Tap a file or folder to open it. • • Search: Search for a file or folder. • More: Tap for the following options: File Groups Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups: • Recent files: View recently saved files. • Device storage: View folders and files located on the device. • SD card: View folders and files located on the optional SD card (not included). — This option appears if an optional SD card is installed. • • Download history: View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the device. View as: Choose how you want to view file information. ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ ‑ Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files. ‑ ‑ Sort by: Change the sort order of the files. ‑ Access cloud: Access your cloud server data in Gallery and My Files on your device. Share: Share files. Create folder: Create a new folder. Add shortcut: Add a shortcut to a folder. Delete shortcut: Delete a shortcut you created. Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal hidden files. Storage usage: Tap to view memory information for your device. Note: Options vary by category. • Documents: View document files. • Images: View image files. • Audio: View audio files. • Videos: View video files. • Google drive: Use a Google Account for cloud storage. Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to. Applications 52 My Files Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. File name More options Video list Playback position Volume Move controls Move controls Pop‑up Screen ratio Fast‑forward Rewind Pause or Play • More options: View more options. • Video list: View the current video playlist. • Volume: Adjust the volume. • Move controls: Tap to move the Video player • Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video. • Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous video, or rewind the video. • Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio. • Playback position: Skip to another part of the controls to the right or to the left (landscape orientation only). video. • Pop-up: Open the video in a pop‑up window. • Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or • File name: View the name of the video file. fast‑forward through the current video. Applications 53 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 is several ways during video playback. 2. Swipe 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 Apps > 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: Manage Videos • Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, the following options are available: Full: The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion. • Fit to screen: The video is played in its original size. • Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the screen without becoming distorted. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap Edit, and then select one or more videos to edit or delete. 3. Tap More to share videos, search for videos, or sort for videos. Use Pop‑Up Play Multitask with Pop‑up player by transforming your video player into a pop‑up window. The video continues to play, and the pop‑up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. 2. Tap a video to view it. 3. Tap Pop-up 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. Applications 54 Video Player Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Search. Settings • Enter a word or words in the Search field. As you type, settings that match are displayed on the screen. • Tap an entry to go to that setting. 56 How to Use Settings Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi Networks Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP). To scan for a Wi‑Fi network and connect to it: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi‑Fi on. • Turn Wi‑Fi On or Off • Apps > 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi‑Fi on or off. 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 You can connect your device to a Wi‑Fi network manually. Wi-Fi Status Indicators 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi connection status: Apps > 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi‑Fi on. • When Wi‑Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a wireless Access Point, Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar. • When Wi‑Fi is turned on, your device automatically scans for available networks and displays them. 3. Tap the network you want to connect to. Turning Wi‑Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in‑range wireless APs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 3. Tap More > Add network. 4. Enter information about the Wi‑Fi network: If a Wi‑Fi access point is available, but your device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available is displayed. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the target wireless Access Point. • Network name: Enter the name of the Wi‑Fi network. • Security: Select a security option and enter your password. • Show advanced options: Add advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings. 5. Tap Connect to store the new information and connect to your target wireless Access Point. Settings 57 Wi‑Fi Wi‑Fi Options Wi‑Fi Direct The Wi‑Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi‑Fi services. Wi‑Fi Direct allows direct device‑to‑device connections using Wi‑Fi, without having to connect to a Wi‑Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi‑Fi on. 2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Off to turn Wi‑Fi on. 3. Tap More for options: • • • • • • Settings • Add network: Manually add a Wi‑Fi network. 4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to complete the connection. WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your device to set up a PIN‑secured connection to a Wi‑Fi router or other equipment (not configurable). Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator Status bar icons indicate your current Wi‑Fi Direct connection status: Smart network switch: Connect automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi‑Fi connection is unstable. • When your device is connected to another device using Wi‑Fi Direct, the Status bar. Advanced: Network notification: Receive notifications when open networks in range are detected. ‑ Hotspot 2.0: Automatically connect to Wi‑Fi access points that support Hotspot 2.0. ‑ Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from Wi‑Fi. ‑ Install network certificates: Install authentication certificates. ‑ MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable). ‑ IP address: View your device’s IP address (not configurable). Wi‑Fi must be on to configure settings. 3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically scans for nearby Wi‑Fi Direct devices. WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment. ‑ Apps > Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi‑Fi networks, and other settings. 58 Wi‑Fi Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands‑free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth‑enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. • When Bluetooth is first turned on, it scans for nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them. • To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan. Pair Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet. Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one‑time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re‑enter a passcode. Turn Bluetooth On or Off Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth on or off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > • Bluetooth Status Indicator Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth connection status: Make sure that the target device is discoverable so that your device can find it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to find out how to set it to discoverable mode. 3. Tap the name of the target device when you see it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section. Bluetooth is displayed in the Status bar. • Scan for Bluetooth Devices Your device automatically tries to pair with the target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device. 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. When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible. Settings Apps > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn Bluetooth on or off. • When Bluetooth is turned on, Apps > 59 Bluetooth Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Rename. 4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename. Delete a Paired Device (Unpair) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth. 3. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device. Settings 60 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. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Off to enable or disable the option. Settings 61 Airplane Mode Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Use Mobile HotSpot and Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices. Change the Mobile HotSpot Password Enable Mobile HotSpot 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot. Activate Mobile HotSpot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot. Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use Mobile HotSpot. 5. Tap Save. You can change your Mobile HotSpot password. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 4. Tap the password and enter a new password. Warning: Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Allowed Devices List Apps > Control whether devices connect to your Mobile HotSpot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile HotSpot name and password. 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot. 3. Tap On/Off to turn Mobile HotSpot on or off. Note: Using your device as a Mobile HotSpot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile HotSpot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile HotSpot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile HotSpot incurs extra data charges. Connect a Device to Your Mobile HotSpot Use the other device’s Wi‑Fi control to connect to Mobile HotSpot. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot. 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot. 4. Tap More > Allowed devices, and then tap Add to enter the other device’s Device name and MAC address. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot. 4. Activate Wi‑Fi on the target device. 5. Scan for Wi‑Fi HotSpots and select the target device from the list. 5. Tap Add to add the device. 6. Enter your device’s Mobile HotSpot password on the target device. Settings 62 Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Configure Mobile HotSpot Settings Tethering Your Device You can use USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer. Manage your Mobile HotSpot security and connecting settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. 3. Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable, and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on. 2. Tap Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot. 3. Tap More > Configure Mobile HotSpot for the following settings: Settings • Network name: View and change the name of your Mobile HotSpot. • Broadcast network name (SSID): Enable to make your Mobile HotSpot visible to other Wi‑Fi devices during a scan. When disabled, other devices can still connect to your Mobile HotSpot, but have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password. • Security: Choose the security level for your Mobile HotSpot. • Password: If you choose a security level that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile HotSpot screen. • Show password: Display your password instead of masking it. • Show advanced options: Access advanced options, including Broadcast channel, the number of devices that can connect to your Mobile HotSpot, and timeout settings. Apps > 63 Mobile HotSpot and Tethering Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Data usage for options: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop‑down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period is displayed on the graph, along with usage by application at the bottom of the screen. • Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also control Mobile Data at the Notification panel. • Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data connection is turned off when the specified limit is reached. • Upgrade data service: Explore data plan upgrade options for your rate plan. • By application: View data usage by application. 3. Tap More for the following options: Settings • Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi‑Fi network. • Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a Wi‑Fi tab that shows Wi‑Fi usage. • 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. • Help: View help topics for data usage. 64 Data Usage Mobile Networks Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Mobile networks for options: Settings • Data roaming: Allow your device to connect to data services while roaming. Significantly higher charges may result. • • Access Point Names: Add and edit APNs. • Network operators: Search, select and setup available networks. Network mode: Choose a preferred network mode. 65 Mobile Networks More Connection Settings Virtual Private Networks (VPN) The More connection settings allow you to configure a variety of connectivity settings for your device. Set up and manage your Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a Screen Lock. Nearby Device Scanning Add a VPN Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notification when there are available devices to connect to. Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned off on your device. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap Add VPN, and follow the prompts to set up your VPN. To enable nearby device scanning: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Apps > Connect to a VPN 2. Tap More connection settings > Nearby device scanning. To connect to a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the feature. Apps > 2. Tap More connection settings > 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). 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Disconnect from a VPN Apps > To disconnect from a VPN: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > Printing. 3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. Note: Tap Download plug-in to install additional print service drivers. Settings Apps > 3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect. 66 More Connection Settings Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete. 4. Edit the VPN and tap Save. – or – Tap Delete to delete the VPN. Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap More connection settings. 3. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet network. Settings 67 More Connection Settings Smart Manager Use Smart Manager Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources. To use the Smart Manager options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Smart Manager. 3. Tap each of the following for options: • Access Smart Manager To access Smart Manager: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 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. ‑ 2. Tap Smart Manager. Quick Optimization The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions: • Identifying apps that use excessive battery power and clearing unneeded items from memory. Storage: Check the status of used and available memory capacity. You can delete unused or unneeded files, and uninstall apps that you no longer use. • 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 > The usage time remaining shows the time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time remaining may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions. • • Deleting unnecessary files and closing apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Tap Install My KNOX to activate KNOX active protection on your device. 2. Tap Smart Manager. 3. Tap Clean all. Settings 68 Smart Manager Applications Settings Manage settings for applications on your device. Manage Apps Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications. 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. 3. Tap an application to view and update information about the application. 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. Application Manager Options • Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled. • 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. • • • Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage. • Notifications: Configure notifications from the app. • Set as default: Set the app as a default for a certain category of apps. If you have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Applications > Application manager. 3. If you have disabled applications: • • Tap Apps > All apps at the top left of the screen. Tap All apps, Turned on, or Disabled. 4. Tap More for the following options: Data usage: View mobile data usage. Permissions: View permissions granted to the app for access to your device’s information. • Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide system (background) apps. • Battery: View battery usage since the last full charge. • Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps that can run on top of other running apps. • Memory: View memory usage. • Change system settings: Select which apps can change system settings. • Reset app preferences: Reset options that have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted. Note: Options vary by application. Settings 69 Applications Settings Default Applications If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default. You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for first‑time users. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Applications > Default applications. 3. Tap the following to choose default apps: • • Browser app: Choose a default browser app. • Set as default: Choose default apps for other functions. • • Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. Messaging app: Choose a default messaging (text and multimedia) app. Device assistance app: Choose an app that provides assistance for using your device. Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Applications. 3. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • • • • • • • • • Settings Calendar Camera Contacts Email Internet Messages Music Weather Google 70 Applications Settings Sounds and Vibrations Vibration Intensity Configure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notifications, screen touches, and other interactions. Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, notifications, and haptic feedback. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Vibration intensity. Sound Mode 3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration intensities. You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Notification Sounds Apps > Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and then choose a mode: • 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts. • Vibrate: Vibrate for notifications and alerts. This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings. • Mute: Mute all sounds and notifications. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Notification sounds and configure the following options: Volume • Default notification sound: Choose a default sound for all notifications. • Messages notifications: Choose a sound for message notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Calendar notifications: Choose a sound for calendar notifications, and enable or disable vibration alert. • Email notifications: Configure email account notifications. An email account must be configured for this option to be available. Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and other audio. Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Volume and drag the sliders to set the default volume for: • • • Settings Notifications Media System 71 Sounds and Vibrations Do Not Disturb System Sounds 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. Set various other system sound options. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: To activate Do not disturb mode: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. • Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or tap the screen to make selections. • Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you unlock the screen. • Charging sound: Play a sound when a charger is connected. • Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or Recent are tapped, and for other actions. 3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option. Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or off automatically at scheduled times. Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Key‑Tap Feedback Apps > Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days, Start time, and End time. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable each option: Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize which notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Apps > • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. • Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb. 3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following options: • • • Settings No exceptions Alarms only Custom 72 Sounds and Vibrations Sound Quality and Effects You can enable sound effects when connected to a headset. Note: Sound effects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (not included) is connected. Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Sound quality and effects. 3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings. 4. 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. 73 Sounds and Vibrations Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. • Settings Tap Advanced to configure more notification options for individual apps. 74 Notifications Display Settings Icon Backgrounds Configure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings. You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Brightness 2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose one of the following options: 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. Apps > • • Apps > Icons only: Show icons only. Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with shaded backgrounds. 3. Tap Done, and confirm when prompted. 2. Tap Display. 3. Customize options under Brightness: • Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom brightness level. • Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust brightness automatically. Screen Timeout Turn the screen off after a set amount of time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Note: You can also control Brightness from the Notification panel. 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period. Font Size and Style Smart Stay You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen. The screen does not time out as long as you are facing the front camera. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Off to turn the feature on. 2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and style. • • 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. Settings 75 Display Settings Select a Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level. – or – Choose a specific type of screen mode based on what you are viewing. Screen Saver The Screen saver setting controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Display > Screen saver. 3. Tap On/Off to enable the Screen saver. 4. Configure options: • Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing screen of colors. • Photo Table: Display pictures in a photo table. Tap Settings for options. • Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo frame. Tap Settings for options. • Photos: Display pictures from your Google Photos account. Tap Settings for options. 5. Tap More for additional options: • • Settings Preview: See a demonstration of Screen saver. Select when to use: Select when your device can go into Screen saver mode. 76 Display Settings Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. You can control certain device actions by picking up the device and 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 Advanced features. 3. Tap On/Off to enable each of the following: Settings • Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop‑up view by swiping downwards diagonally from either corner at the top of the screen while the app is open and shown on the screen. • Smart capture: Capture an image of any scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately. • Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen. • Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by covering the screen or turning over the device. 77 Advanced Features Users Delete a User or Profile Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts. To delete a user or profile: Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings like Wi‑Fi, which affects everyone. 2. Tap Users. 3. Tap Delete user next to a User profile to delete it. Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. 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 the user or profile. Set Up User Profiles Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Manage users for Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs Apps > The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My profile at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name. 2. Tap Users. 3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the instructions to set up a new user or profile. To change their ID photo and name, each user can edit their personal Contact entry. For more information, see Edit a Contact. Settings 78 Users Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. 4. Tap an image to preview it, and then tap Set as wallpaper. • Settings Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers. 79 Wallpaper Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap > Home screen. Apps > Settings ‑ or From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. For more information, see Home Screen. Settings 80 Home Screen Settings Lock Screen and Security Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings. 5. Choose a screen lock option: Set a Screen Lock It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This option provides no security. • Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock your device. This option provides medium security. • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. This option provides medium to high security. • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security. • • None: Do not lock the screen. Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, owner information, or app shortcuts on the Lock screen. • Notifications on lock screen: Show notifications on the Lock screen. • Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock functions such as Secured lock time and Smart lock. This option is not available with Swipe. Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock type to select a screen lock and level of security: • • Fingerprints Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps. You can also use your fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account. Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two different fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to a registered fingerprint. Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security. 3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option: • • • Show content Hide content Do not show notifications 4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup. Settings 81 Lock Screen and Security Register a Fingerprint Find My Mobile You can register up to three fingerprints. A password is also be set up as an alternative to your fingerprint. Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > ► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 3. Set up a Pattern, PIN, or Password to unlock your device in addition to using your fingerprint. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 4. Follow the prompts to register a fingerprint. • 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Find My Mobile. You can register up to three fingerprints. Fingerprint Verification 3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available: Fingerprint verification can be used for other accounts accessed from your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > • Remote controls: Activate or deactivate Remote controls, which allows you to access your device remotely. • Google location service: Activate or deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device. • SIM change alert: Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to change data on your SIM card. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. • Web sign-in: Access your online accounts using your fingerprint. • Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity using your fingerprint when logging in to your Samsung account. • Settings Apps > Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Off to enable or disable fingerprint security. 82 Lock Screen and Security Unknown Sources Other Security Settings Enable installation of non‑Google Play applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Set Up SIM Card Lock Apps > Require both your SIM card PIN and your ordinary screen lock type when unlocking the device. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Unknown sources to enable this option. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts. • Encrypt Device Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Display password characters briefly as you type them. Apps > 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. 3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device. Security Update Service Encrypt SD Card Automatically receive security updates. Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your SD card (not included) when you first access it after powering on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt SD card. • 3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card. Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. ‑ • Settings To change your SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM card PIN. View Passwords 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 83 Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. Send security reports: Use Wi‑Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis. Lock Screen and Security Device Administration Advanced Security Settings 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. 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. • 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. 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. • • User certificates: View user certificates. • Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password. To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprints). For more information, see Set a Screen Lock. • 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. • Do not disturb permission: View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings. Apps > 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Credential storage options: • Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. ‑ Credential Storage 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Install from device storage: Install a new certificate from storage. 84 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. 5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections for determining your location: Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Fingerprint, or Password) is required to use Private Mode. • Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to scan for Wi‑Fi networks automatically, even when Wi‑Fi is turned off. • Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned off. Recent Location Requests Location Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Privacy > Location. Locating Method 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings. Apps > Location Services Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited. 2. Tap Privacy > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Locating method to select how your location is determined: Settings Apps > • GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS, Wi‑Fi, and mobile networks. • Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Uses Wi‑Fi and mobile networks (no GPS). • GPS only: Uses GPS only. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Privacy > Location. 3. Tap On/Off to turn on Location services. 4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options. 85 Privacy App Permissions Private Mode Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device. Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode. 2. Tap Privacy > App permissions. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 3. Tap the following features to see which apps have permission to access them: • • • • • • • • • • 2. Tap Privacy > Private mode. Body sensors 3. Tap On/Off to enable Private mode. Calendar 4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode. Camera Contacts Location Report Diagnostic Info Microphone This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems. Phone SMS Apps > Storage 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Additional permissions 2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info. 3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes to enable this feature or tap No thanks. 4. Tap On/Off next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature. Settings Apps > 86 Privacy Accessibility Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. • High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background. • Show button shapes: Show buttons with shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store. • Magnifier window: Magnify content shown on the screen. • Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple‑tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen. • • Grayscale: Change all colors to gray. • Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the screen if you are color blind or have difficulty reading the display because of the screen color. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accessibility for options: Vision • Voice Assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud to assist blind and low‑vision users. ‑ Settings Voice Assistant can collect all of the text you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device. • Voice Assistant help: View 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. • Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS engine and options. For more information, see Text‑To‑Speech Options. • Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features in two quick steps. • • Font size: Set the font size. Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors from white text on a black background to black text on a white background. Hearing • Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications and audio for privacy. • Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. • Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to set the left and right balance when using a stereo device. • Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to mono for use with one earphone. High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background. 87 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 screen rotation 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 quickly three times in succession. • Notification reminder: Beep at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications. • Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, calendar events, and timer alerts. • Manage accessibility: Import and export your accessibility settings, or share them with other devices. Services Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you install may be configured here. Settings 88 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]. 3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync settings. Add an Account 4. Tap other available options for the account type. You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Remove an Account Apps > 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. You can remove accounts from your device. 3. Tap one of the account types. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account. 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. Apps > 3. Tap the account and then tap More > Remove account. Synchronize Accounts You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accounts > [Account type]. 3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account. 4. Tap individual data items to sync. 5. Tap More > Sync now to synchronize the account. Settings 89 Accounts Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google Set up nearby device: Set up another device using Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth. • Smart Lock for Passwords: Configure your saved Google passwords and auto sign‑in settings. Note: These options may change if you are signed in to your Google Account. To customize your Google settings: 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Apps > 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: Settings • Sign-in & security: Configure how you sign in to your Google Account, device access and notifications, and connected apps and sites. • Personal info & privacy: Manage your personal information, activity controls, ads settings, account overview, and control your content. • Account preferences: Configure your Google account language, Google Drive storage, accounts and services. • Location: Configure your Google location settings. • • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Data management: Configure your Google Drive app. • Google Fit: Configure Google Fit apps and devices (not included). • Nearby: Use your device’s sensors to connect with nearby devices. • Search & Now: Configure your Google search settings and Google Now settings. • Security: Configure the Android Device Manager and apps security settings. Connected apps: Configure apps which use your Google account. 90 Google Settings Backup and Reset Auto Restart Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults. Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30%. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts. Backup and Restore To enable Auto restart: Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account or Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Auto restart. 2. Tap Backup and reset for options: 3. Tap On/Off to activate Auto restart, and then set the following parameters: Samsung account • Back up my data: Enable back up of your messages and more through your Samsung account. • Restore: Use your Samsung account to restore your backup data. Google Account • Back up my data: Enable back up of application data, Wi‑Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. • Backup account: Select a Google Account to be used as your backup account. • Apps > • Time: Set the time of day to restart your device. • Days: Select the day of the week to automatically restart your device. Reset Restore your device to its default settings. Reset Settings You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not affected. Automatic restore: Enable automatic restoration of settings from Google servers. When enabled, backed‑up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Settings 91 Backup and Reset Reset Network Settings To reset your device: You can reset Wi‑Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. Apps > 3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to perform the reset. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. 4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to set up your device. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on an external SD card is not affected. Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. For more information, see Factory Reset Protection. If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned on, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials. Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to perform a factory data reset on your device. Before resetting your device: 1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area. 2. Log in to your Google Account and confirm your user name and password. Settings 92 Backup and Reset Language and Input Samsung Keyboard Configure your device’s language and input settings. Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options: You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Language. 3. Select a language from the list. Default Keyboard • You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > Languages and types: Set the keyboard type and language. ‑ English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard. ‑ Add input languages: Choose which languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways. Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct common typing mistakes to improve input. ‑ Predictive text: Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries. ‑ Additional keyboard settings provide assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and much more. 2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard. 3. Select a keyboard. Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store. Settings Apps > 93 • Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see character previews while typing. • Customization: Use alternative characters, text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a high contrast keyboard. • Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear personalized data, and view information about the Samsung keyboard. Language and Input Google Voice Typing Text‑To‑Speech Options Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing. Configure your Text‑to‑Speech (TTS) options. TTS is used for various accessibility features, such as Voice Assistant. For more information, see Accessibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing for options: • Languages: Select languages for Google voice typing. • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google search whenever you say “OK Google”. • Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. • Apps > 2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for options: Speech output: Select options for spoken feedback. • Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the Samsung or Google text‑to‑speech engine. Tap Settings next to each TTS engine for options. • Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken. • Default language status: Display the default language in use. Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network. Pointer Speed • Block offensive words: Hide search results that contain offensive words. Configure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included). • Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is connected. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. • Apps > 2. Tap Language and input. 3. Under Pointer speed, drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower. Settings 94 Language and Input Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data. • Ultra power saving mode: Save battery power by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the number of usable apps. • Percentage on status bar: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar. • Past and predicted usage: View estimated usage time remaining based on your usage over the last 7 days. • Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view details of its battery usage. 3. Tap More for the following options: • • Settings Refresh: Update the listing. Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to optimize their individual battery usage. 95 Battery Storage View the device memory and usage, or mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included). To increase available memory: Device Memory 4. Tap Cached data to clear cached data for all apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed. View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 5. Tap Delete to confirm. Apps > Memory Card (SD Card) 2. Tap Storage. Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed as part of Total space and Available space. 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional SD card is installed. Device storage used out of the total space available is displayed. The amounts of memory used are further divided into: • Total space: The total space in your device’s memory. • Available space: The amount of storage space currently available. • System memory: The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system. • Used space: The amount of storage space currently being used. • Other: The space used by app data, downloaded files, and Android system files. • Cached data: The amount of data currently cached. Note: The SD card menu only appears when an optional memory card is installed. For more information, see Install an Optional Memory Card. Mount a Memory Card When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you must mount it before it can be accessed. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device. Settings Apps > 3. Tap Mount. 96 Storage 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 > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out. 5. 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 of the stored data. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Storage > SD card. 3. Tap Format and follow the prompts. Settings 97 Storage Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature. Settings 98 Accessories Date and Time By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Date and time. The following options are available: Settings • Automatic date and time: Receive date and time updates from the wireless network. • Set date: Enter the current date (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). • Set time: Enter the current time (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). • Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled). • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for displaying time. 99 Date and Time Help View tips and guidelines for using your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap Help for information about: • • • • Settings New features Getting started Applications Settings 100 Help About Device View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more. 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Apps > 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: Settings • Download updates manually: Check for and install available software updates. • Scheduled software updates: Set a time to automatically 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, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. • Additional device information includes the Model number, Android version, Build number, and more. 101 About Device
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