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A N D R O I D T A B L E T
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your tablet, and keep it for future reference.
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OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
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AT&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T services to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit http://www.att.com/privacy .
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The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at: www.samsung.com
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 10
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
App Shortcuts on the Home Screen . . . . . . . . .28
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Navigating Through the Home Screens . . . . . .34
Navigating Through the Apps Screens . . . . . . .34
Pop-Up Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ........... 43
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 4: Messaging ............................... 52
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 5: Music ....................................... 58
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Section 6: Photos and Video .................... 65
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Section 7: Connections ............................ 82
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Section 8: Applications .............................92
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
AT&T AllAccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
AT&T FamilyMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
AT&T Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
AT&T Ready2Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Beats Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Device Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
For Kids! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hancom Office Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Keeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
myAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
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S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
YP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Section 9: Settings .................................. 114
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Palm Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Back Up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Browser Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Registration ..........................................157
Index .........................................................158
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 158.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or sub-menu.
• Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
• Important!: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning!: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.
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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
For example:
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Device ➔ Display ➔
Screen timeout.
Note that Device is a tab at the top of the Settings screen.
Certain features and options use an OFF/ ON button.
For example:
Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth
ON ON or OFF OFF .
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 155.
Tip: Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet
Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
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3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outlet.
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Important! The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
� Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
(as shown) until the card locks into place. The illustration shows the screen facing up.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face downward and that the notched corner of the card goes in first.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Getting Started 8
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
� Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
.
2. At the prompt, touch
Power off ➔ OK.
Setting Up Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some screens can be skipped (touch Skip) or re-displayed (touch
Back). Some screens display depending on the options you choose.
1. When you first turn on your tablet, the Let’s set up your
device! screen displays.
2. The default language for your tablet is English. If you would like to select Spanish, touch Español on the bottom right-hand side of the screen.
3. Touch Terms & Conditions, read the End User License
Agreement for Ready2Go, then touch Back.
4. Touch get started.
– or –
Touch Remind Later ➔ exit to set up your tablet later.
You can access Ready2Go by touching Apps ➔
AT&T Ready2Go .
5. Read and follow the instructions on each screen to set up your tablet.
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Creating a Samsung Account
An active Samsung account is required to begin accessing various Samsung applications. If you did not create a
Samsung account when you first set up your tablet, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
➔ Gene ral ➔ Accounts ➔ Add account
.
Settings
3. Touch Learn more for more information.
4. Touch Create account.
5. Enter the required information and touch Sign up.
Your Samsung account is created.
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google Account when you first use your device. With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in sync between your tablet and computer.
If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Add account .
The Add Account screen displays.
2. Touch Google to create a new Google account.
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail
Retrieving Your Google Account
Password
A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to http://google.com/accounts .
2. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your
account? link and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
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Removing a Memory Card
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Storage.
2. Under SD card, touch
Unmount SD card and then touch OK.
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot.
4. Gently press down on the memory card, so that it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 35.
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Locking and Unlocking the Touch
Screen
1. Press the Power/Lock Key .
2. Press again to display the lock screen then swipe your finger across the screen to unlock.
Note: Swipe is the default screen locking method. To change
your screen lock, see “Screen Lock” on page 127.
Tip: From the Lock screen, touch and swipe one of the app shortcut icons to launch that application.
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
• If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the
Power/Lock Key and the Volume Down Key at the same time for
8 to 10 seconds.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device
This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device.
Features
• 10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
• Android Version 4.4.2
• 4G Network with 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• Full HTML Web Browser
• Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless technology. For more information, refer to
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• 3 megapixel camera and camcorder plus 1.3 megapixel forward-facing camera
• Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube,
Google Maps, and Voice Search)
• Photo Gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and WEBP formats
• Messaging Features:
– Gmail
– Email (corporate and personal)
– Google Hangouts (Instant Messaging)
• HD Video Player (1080p) that supports MP4, 3GP, WMV, ASF, AVI,
FLV, MKV, and WEBM formats
• Music player that supports MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA,
AMR, and FLAC formats
• Support for microSD and microSDHC Memory Cards
• Preloaded applications such as Google Play Books, Google
Play Store, and Samsung Apps. For more information, refer to
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Front View
The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated.
1. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds.
2. Front-facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos.
3. Display Screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
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Back and Bottom Views
The following items can be found on the back and bottom of your device.
1. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording videos.
2. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
3. Microphone: Used for video chat.
4. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging or to sync music and files.
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Top View
The following items can be found on the top of your device.
1. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.
2. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust volume.
3. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage of files.
4. Infrared Blaster: Used to emit infrared signals used for controlling external
devices. For more information, refer to
5. SIM Card Slot: Install your SIM card here.
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Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch Menu to display a list of options.
• Touch an option in the list.
Recent
Touch apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Home
Press Home to display the Home screen.
Press and hold
Back
Home to launch Google search.
Touch step.
Application Bar
The Application Bar is the area along the top of various application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options and settings.
Using Motions and Gestures
By activating the various motion and gesture features, you can access a variety of time saving functions.
Terms Used in This User Manual
Touch
Lightly touch items to select or launch them. For example:
• Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Touch a menu item to select it.
• Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example:
• Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.
• Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
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Swipe and Palm Swipe
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Use swipe when:
• Unlocking the screen
• Scrolling through the Home screen or a menu
To palm swipe, swipe the side of your hand horizontally across the screen. Use palm swipe when:
• Capturing the screen
Pinch
Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to make an inward pinch motion on the screen, as if you are picking something up, or an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
For example:
• Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
• Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.
Motion Control
Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended results.
To learn how to properly control motions:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Controls.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Under MOTION CONTROL, touch Palm motion or Smart
screen.
When touched, each entry comes with an onscreen tutorial.
Activating Palm Motion
Use Palm motion to control your device by touching the screen with your entire hand.
To activate Palm motion:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Controls.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button next to Palm motion to turn it
ON .
3. Touch Palm motion.
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4. Touch the OFF / ON button to the right of each feature to turn it ON ON .
For more information, refer to “Palm Motion” on page 138.
Smart Screen
With Smart screen activated your phone automatically adjusts screen time-out and rotation when it detects you are looking at the screen.
Smart screen features include:
• Smart stay: The screen does not time out as long as you are looking at it.
Smart screen uses the front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors may affect the ability of the front camera to detect your face:
• When the device is not docked or held upright. For example, when placed on a table.
• When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes.
• When the front camera is used for the current application.
• When the light source is behind you or when using the device in the dark.
Configure Smart Screen
To enable Smart screen features:
� From a Home screen, touch
➔ Display ➔ Smart screen.
Apps ➔ Settings
For more information, refer to “Smart Screen” on page 139.
Screen Capture
� Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and
Home to capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ My Files.
2. Under Folders, touch Device storage ➔ Pictures
➔ Screenshots.
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
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Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
2. Time: Displays the current time.
3. Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by default. AT&T AllAccess allows you to view and manage
your AT&T data plan. For more information, refer to
4. Home screen: The starting point for using your device.
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize your device to your needs.
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4
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6. Current screen indicator: Indicates which Home screen
is being displayed. For more information, refer to
“Extended Home Screen” on page 21.
7. Apps: Display the Apps screen.
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Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.
Note: The center panel displays when you touch
Home.
Customizing the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays.
3. Touch Set wallpaper to change the Home screen
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 29.
4. Under Add to Home screen touch:
• Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on the
Home screen.
• Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more information, refer to “Folders” on page 28.
• Page to add a Home screen.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 126.
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Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Note: The panel in the center position displays when you touch
Home.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left and right side to the center to display the editing screen.
Tip: Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays. Under Add to Home screen, touch Page to add a Home screen.
2. Use these controls to configure panels:
Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash
Can to remove the panel from the Home screen.
Add: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven. This option is available when less than seven panels have been added.
Default Home Page: Touch the Home icon at the top of a panel to set it as the default home screen.
To rearrange the order of panels:
� Touch and drag a panel to a new location.
To return to the Home screen:
� Touch Back.
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Google Search Bar
The Google Search Bar provides an onscreen Internet search engine powered by Google.
1. From the main Home screen, swipe the screen to the left to bring up the next Home screen.
2. Touch the Google Search bar .
3. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the item you want to search for, then touch .
4. Touch to use Google Voice Search. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Notifications
Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. For details about these notifications, open the Notification Panel.
Notification Panel
To view the Notification Panel:
1. Swipe downward from the top of the screen.
2. Scroll down the list to see additional notification details.
3. Touch an item to open it.
4. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left or right.
– or –
Touch Clear to clear all notifications.
To close the Notification Panel:
� Swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or touch
Back.
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Accessing Additional Panel Functions
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to separate device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off. You can choose the functions that display.
From the Notification Panel:
1. To go to Settings, touch
Settings. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 114.
2. Touch to display additional options.
The following functions can either be activated (green) or deactivated (gray): Wi-Fi, Location, Sound/Vibrate/
Mute, Screen rotation, Bluetooth, Multi window,
Screen Mirroring, Sync, Smart stay, Power saving,
Blocking mode, and Airplane mode.
3. Touch and locate the Notification Panel area at the bottom of the Notification Panel screen.
• In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function, such as
Airplane mode, then drag it to the top two rows.
• Touch Brightness and volume to create a check mark if you want to be able to adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification Panel.
• Touch
4. Touch
Back to exit the Notification Panel.
to display only your primary functions.
5. To set the display brightness, touch the Brightness
slider and drag it to set the brightness. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 114.
6. To adjust the system volume, touch the Sound slider and drag it to set the Notification sound level or touch to set the level for Notifications, Media, and
System sounds. For more information, refer to “Sound” on page 124.
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Notifications displays system notifications.
� Touch a notification entry to display the details. Touch
to remove Notification Icons from the Status Bar.
For more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 23.
To close the Notification Panel:
� Touch Back, or swipe up.
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides device information (such as network status, signal strength, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
To display the Status Bar:
� From a Home screen, swipe downward from the top of the screen. The grey Status Bar will appear. It will disappear after a few seconds.
Status Bar Icons
Some common status and notification icons are shown below.
Connectivity Icons
Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Wi-Fi connected
An open Wi-Fi network is in range.
Bluetooth enabled
Bluetooth paired
Connected to computer
Wi-Fi Direct is active and your tablet is connected to another device.
The Nearby devices setting is enabled.
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Device Status Icons
Battery full
Battery charging
Battery low
Location
Vibrate mode enabled
Mute mode enabled
Error occurred or caution required
Messaging Icons
New email
New Gmail
Other Icons
Alarm activated
Airplane mode activated
Blocking mode activated
Music is playing.
A song is playing in the Music app. Touch the
Status Details to see the song title and music
player controls. For more information, refer to
When the keyboard is being displayed, touch this icon to display a menu of quick keyboard settings.
A screenshot has been captured. For more information, refer to “Screen Capture” on page 19.
This is a notification for one or more events. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on page 98.
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Widgets
When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets on the main Home screen. They can also appear on the
Home screens to the left and right of the center Home screen.
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
Adding Widgets to a Home Screen
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to place the Widget and touch Apps.
2. Touch the Widgets tab.
Note: Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Widgets.
3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen displays, then slide your finger where you want to place the icon and release it.
Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to the Home screen.
Removing Widgets
� Touch and hold the Widget until the Remove icon displays, then drag the widget to the Remove icon.
Note: This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen.
App Shortcuts
Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or features, such as Email or other applications.
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to place the App Shortcut.
2. Touch Apps.
– or –
Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen options pop-up displays and then touch Apps and
widgets.
3. Touch the Apps tab.
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4. Touch and hold the application icon until the Home screen displays, then slide your finger where you want to place the icon and release it.
For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 33.
5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.
Removing App Shortcuts
� Touch and hold the App Shortcut until
Remove displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the
Remove icon.
App Shortcuts on the Home Screen
Various App Shortcuts display at the bottom and right side of the main Home screen.
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 92.
Folders
Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together.
Adding Folders
To create a folder on a Home page:
1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays and then touch Folder.
The Create folder pop-up displays.
3. Touch the Unnamed folder field, use the keyboard to enter a name for the folder, and touch OK.
A new folder displays on the Home screen.
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Managing Folders
To rename a folder:
� Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.
To add an App shortcut to a folder:
1. Add the App shortcut to the Home screen that the folder is on.
2. Touch and hold the App shortcut, drag it to the folder, and drop it.
To remove an App shortcut from a folder:
1. Touch the folder to view the contents.
2. Touch the App shortcut, drag it out of the folder, and drop it on the Home screen.
Removing a Folder
� Touch and hold the folder until the
Remove icon displays, then drag the folder to the Remove icon.
Note: Any App shortcuts in the folder are also removed.
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen.
The Home screen options pop-up displays.
2. Touch Set wallpaper.
The Set wallpaper pop-up displays.
3. Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock
screens.
The Select wallpaper from pop-up displays the following options:
• Gallery: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch Done to save the picture as wallpaper. Touch Cancel to cancel.
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• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available, touch Settings to view options for the selection. Touch Set
wallpaper to save your choice. Touch the Live wallpapers menu.
Back to return to
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch an image to view it. Touch Set wallpaper to save it as wallpaper. Touch Back to return to the Home screen.
Note: Live wallpapers is not available for the Lock screen.
Multi Window
This feature can be used to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time.
Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel can be active atop another current application on the screen.
When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from both files will be played simultaneously.
Activating and Deactivating Multi Window
To activate Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Device ➔ Multi window.
2. Touch the OFF/ON button next to Multi window to turn it ON .
Tip: Multi window can also be activated or deactivated by touching the top of the screen, dragging downward to display the Notification Panel, and then touching
Multi window.
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3. Press Home to return to the Home screen.
4. Press and hold Back to open the application panel showing all the available Multi window apps.
Note: The application panel showing all available Multi window apps can also be accessed by swiping in from the right hand side of the screen.
To deactivate Multi window:
� Press and hold
Back. This action hides the Multi window tab from view.
Note: Once you have set the Multi window option On, you only need to press and hold Back to re-activate the
Multi window feature.
Using Multi Window
You can use Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen.
Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current onscreen app.
Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a desired app.
In the following example, we will be launching both the
Internet and Maps applications, but any two apps listed in the Multi window apps panel will work the same way.
1. From a Home screen, touch Internet.
2. Activate the Multi window feature.
3. Touch the tab to display the apps panel.
4. Touch and hold the from the panel.
Maps icon until it detaches
5. In a single motion, drag it over the current Internet screen and drop it over either the top or bottom area of the screen.
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Note: Once the two applications are running, the device displays a split screen view containing both the initial
Multi window app and the second Multi window app.
Each application is still independent of the other.
App 1 App 2
Window Controls
Select an application window and touch in the middle of the windows. Window controls display:
Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
Share items between the application windows.
Drag an item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this feature.
Maximize the application.
Close the application.
Multi
Window
Controls
Edit
Control
Panel
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Customizing Multi Window Control Panel
To remove a Multi window app:
1. Enable the Multi window feature and open the
Multi window control panel.
2. Touch Edit, located at the bottom of the control panel, to reveal the staging area containing any additional apps.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it detaches from the control panel, then carefully drag it to the staging area.
4. When you are finished, touch Done.
To add a Multi window app:
1. Enable the Multi window feature and open the
Multi window control panel.
2. Touch Edit (located at the bottom of the list) to reveal the staging area containing any previously removed apps.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it detaches from the staging area, then carefully drag it to a new location in the current list of apps.
4. When you are finished, touch Done.
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Apps Screen
The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your wireless device. Applications that you download and install from Google Play or from the web are also added to a Home screen.
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 92.
Customizing the Apps Screen
The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. To change the arrangement of the Apps icons:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Menu ➔ View type.
3. Touch Customizable grid or Alphabetical grid.
To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Edit.
3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.
4. Touch Save to save the changes.
You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen
for quick access to the application. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 27.
To view your downloaded applications:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Downloaded apps to view downloaded apps.
3. Touch an icon on the Downloaded applications screen to launch the application.
– or –
Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the
App icon onto the Home Screen. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 27.
Application Information
To view information about an App, such as the amount of storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and clear data:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
➔ General ➔ Application manager.
Settings
2. Touch the ALL tab, scroll through the apps list, and touch the app to open a screen with details about the App.
Navigating Through the Home Screens
Your tablet originally has two home screens, but you can expand up to seven home screens. If you like, you can place different applications on each of the home screens.
� From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with your finger in either direction. The main Home screen is the first Home by default. To change the main Home
screen, see “Adding and Removing Home Screen
Navigating Through the Apps Screens
Your tablet initially has two Apps screens available. To navigate through the Apps screens:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
The first Apps screen displays.
2. Sweep the screen left or right to access other Apps screens.
3. Touch an apps icon to launch the app.
Note: As you add apps, the number of Application menus that you have available will increase.
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Pop-Up Video
Multitask with pop-up video by transforming your video player into a pop-up window floating on the screen. The video continues to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.
To use Pop-Up Video:
� While watching a video, touch the
Pop-up Video icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD (SD) or microSDHC memory cards to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange photos, videos, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This section addresses the features and options of your device’s
SD functionality. The device has a USB SD card mode.
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, always unmount the card before removing it from the device.
Mounting the SD Card
To store additional photos, music, videos, and other applications, you must mount (install) the SD card prior to use. Mounting the SD card establishes a USB connection with your computer.
2. Your SD card is scanned to see the available information on it.
Unmounting the SD Card
Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the SD card while removing it from the slot.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ General ➔ Storage.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Scroll to the bottom of the display and touch
Unmount SD card.
3. Touch OK.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 11.
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SD Card Available Memory Status
To view the memory allocation for your external SD card:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ General ➔ Storage.
2. The available memory for Device and SD card displays under the Total space and Available space headings.
Erasing Files from the SD Card
You can erase files from the SD card using the tablet.
1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 11.
2. From a Home screen, touch
➔ General ➔ Storage.
3. Touch Format SD card.
Apps ➔ Settings
4. At the Format SD card confirmation prompt, touch
Format SD card.
Warning! Performing the next step erases all data stored on the SD card.
5. Touch Delete all to format or touch cancel.
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Entering Text
This section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your tablet. This section also describes the predictive text entry system that reduces the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.
Your tablet comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the tablet is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text.
Text Input Methods
There are three text input methods available:
• Samsung keyboard (default): Samsung’s onscreen
QWERTY keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation.
• Swype: Instead of touching each key to enter text, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word.
• Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking.
To change the input method, see “Keyboards and Input
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To choose a text input method while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel displays.
The Select input method pop-up displays.
3. Touch an input method to activate it.
For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input
Using the Samsung Keyboard
The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters by touching the onscreen keys with your finger or use speech recognition.
You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and display them. The Personalization option learns from Gmail,
Facebook, and Twitter. Log into these applications to enable the Samsung keyboard to learn from your text input.
Keyboard Types
In addition to the default QWERTY keyboard, there are two other types of the Samsung keyboard: a Floating keyboard and a Split keyboard.
To change the keyboard type:
1. Access the QWERTY keyboard.
2. Touch and hold Options on the keyboard, touch
, and then select Floating or Split from the pop-up menu.
3. Touch the tab at the top of the Floating or Split keyboard to move it.
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Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard
From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. The onscreen
QWERTY keyboard displays.
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Changing the Text Input Mode
There are two main keyboard layout keys that will change the onscreen keys within the QWERTY keyboard.
The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc.
Sym
Symbol/Numeric Mode: Activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys.
ABC
ABC Mode: Activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to Abc or abc by using the shift ( ) key.
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Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button appears. When in
Sym mode, the Abc/ABC/abc button appears.
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1. Delete key
2. Display more words
3. Text input mode
4. Voice typing and more options
5. New paragraph
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Using ABC Mode
1. If desired, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a
Landscape orientation.
2. When you touch the Enter message field, the following screen displays:
3. Touch the desired alphabetic characters.
4. The screen initially opens in ABC mode. After typing the first letter, the shift key ( ) will change to and following letters will be lowercase.
5. Touch to input another upper-case letter or doubletap to switch to ABC mode. The shift key will change to in ABC mode. All following letters will be uppercase until you touch the shift key again.
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode
Use Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons.
1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
2. Touch Sym at the bottom of the screen. The following screen displays:
3. Touch the desired number, symbol, or emoticon characters.
4. Touch the 1/2 button to access additional symbols.
5. Touch ABC to return to Abc mode.
Configuring the Samsung Keyboard
Configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences.
� While entering text, touch and hold Options, then select
information, refer to “Samsung Keyboard” on page 134.
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Predictive Text
The Predictive Text option provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for touching the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard. Predictive text is turned on by default.
1. Touch and hold Options on the keyboard, then touch Settings . The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays.
2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Predictive text
ON ON .
3. While entering characters, potential word matches display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard.
Touch a word to insert it into your text.
Note: Predictive Text mode is available for landscape or portrait orientation.
Entering Text Using Handwriting
You can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite letters on your screen.
1. From the keyboard, touch and hold Options on the keyboard and then touch .
The handwriting pad displays.
2. Use your finger tip to write out each character. You can
3. print or use cursive.
You can write out your entire message using the
Handwriting feature or touch to switch back to
Samsung keyboard mode.
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Using the Google Voice Typing Feature
You can use your voice to enter text using the Google Voice typing feature.
1. From the keyboard, touch the top of the screen and drag downward to display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch Choose input method.
3. Touch Google voice typing.
4. At the Speak now prompt, speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone.
5. If the red microphone turns gray, then the feature has timed out and you should touch the microphone icon to start again.
The text displays in the message as you are speaking.
6. After you have quit speaking for several seconds, touch
to return to the keyboard.
Note: The feature works best when you break your message down into smaller segments.
Entering Text Using Swype
Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a touch predictive text system.
Enabling and Configuring Swype
To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Notification Panel.
The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch Select input method.
The Choose input method pop-up displays.
3. Touch Swype.
The Swype keyboard displays.
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Swype Tips
The following example shows how to enter the word “This”.
Put your finger down on the “T”, and without lifting, glide it to the “h”, then to the “i” then over to the “s”.
Here are a few tips to get you started:
• Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter
(such as pp in apple).
• Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a selection.
• Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter contractions.
• Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled word, then touch the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.
Swype Settings
To configure Swype to your preferences.
� While entering text, touch and hold the Swype
Key to display the Settings screen.
For more information, refer to “Swype” on page 136.
Swype Help
While entering text, you can get information about Swype.
1. Touch and hold the Swype Key to access the
Swype options menu.
2. Touch Help ➔ How to Swype.
The Swype tutorial displays.
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Section 3: Contacts and Accounts
This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts.
Accounts
Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With synchronization, information on your device is updated with any information that changes in your accounts.
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Email: Add an Email account to sync Contacts. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 54.
• Google: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,
and Gmail. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 52.
• LDAP: Add an LDAP account to find entries in an LDAP directory server.
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Add your Exchange account to sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
• Facebook: Add your Facebook account to sync Contacts.
• Twitter: Add a Twitter Account.
Setting Up Your Accounts
Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the
Accounts setting.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Add account.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the account type.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to complete the set-up process.
Your tablet communicates with the appropriate account servers to set up your account. When complete, your account displays in the Accounts area of the Settings screen.
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Contacts
Store contact information for your friends, family, and colleagues to quickly access information or to send a message.
To access Contacts:
� From the Home screen, touch
– or –
Contacts.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Creating Contacts
Use the following procedure to add a new contact:
Contacts ➔ Create.
Contacts.
The Save contact to pop-up displays.
2. Touch Device, SIM, or an account name.
– or –
3. Touch the Contact photo to set up a photo to identify the contact.
4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter information:
• Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value. For example, touch the Label tab and touch a label for the field.
• Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the onscreen keyboard to input information.
• Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.
• Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an unused field. Also, touch Add another field to add other fields.
• Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display additional fields or touch Next on the keyboard to move to the next field.
5. Touch Back to remove the keyboard.
6. When you finish entering information, touch Save.
– or –
Touch Cancel ➔ OK to cancel and discard changes.
Tip: Display a contact’s record and touch the Email field to send an email, the Address field to display the address on a map, or the Website field to link to the website.
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Updating Contacts
To update an existing contact:
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information.
Deleting Contacts
To delete a contact:
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information.
3. Touch Delete.
4. At the prompt, touch OK.
Managing Photo IDs
To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:
1. Touch Contacts.
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information.
3. Touch Edit.
4. Touch the Contact photo, then touch Remove, Image,
Pictures by people, or Take picture.
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Contacts Display Options
There are various ways to display your Contacts and general
Contacts settings.
1.
2. T ouch Groups, Favorites, or Contacts, above the
C ontacts List, to view contacts various ways:
• Groups: Displays the possible Groups, such as Not assigned,
Co-workers, Family, Friends, and so on. The number of contacts in the group is displayed next to the group name.
• F avorites: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts.
For more information, refer to “Favorites” on page 50.
3.
• C ontacts: Show all your contacts. Touch the Search field and enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.
Fr om the Groups, Favorites, or Contacts list, touch
Menu to display the options for each grouping.
4. From the Contacts list, touch Menu ➔ Settings to display and manage Contacts settings.
Linked Contacts
Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts for one person.
Linking imported contact records allows you to see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your contacts updated, because any changes that your contacts make to their information in the respective accounts is automatically updated the next time you synchronize with the account.
Linking Contacts
1. Touch Contacts.
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its informa t ion.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Link contact.
4. Touch the contact you want to Link.
The linked contact’s information is displayed with the original contact’s information.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to link other contacts.
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Separating Contacts
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its informa tio n.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Separate contact.
A list of Linked contacts displays.
The contact is removed from the list.
Sharing Contact Information
You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment.
Note: Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check the target device’s documentation.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Share namecard via.
Tip: Set up a contact record for yourself to share your information with others.
3. Touch Selected contact or Multiple contacts.
4. At the prompt, choose a sending method such as
Bluetooth.
5. Follow the prompts to send the contact information.
Importing and Exporting Contacts
To back up and restore your contacts information, you can export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or import your contacts list (previously exported) from a storage device.
1. Use the USB cable to connect your device to the storage device.
2. Touch Contacts.
3. Touch
The Import/Export contacts pop-up displays.
4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts to complete the operation.
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Synchronize Contacts with Accounts
To synchronize your contacts with an account:
2. Touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Accounts.
The Accounts screen displays.
3. Touch Add account to add a new account.
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your
– or –
Touch an account to view it Sync Contacts setting.
Groups
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
Creating a New Group
Create a new group when you add or edit a contact.
1. Touch Contacts.
2. Touch Gr o ups above the Contacts List.
3. Touch Create.
4. Touch the Group name field and use the keyboard to enter a new Group name.
5. Touch Save to save the new group name.
Tip: Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch the contact’s Groups field and touch each group.
Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to
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Renaming a Group
To rename a group that you created:
2. Touch Groups and then touch the group you want to
3. Touch Menu ➔ Edit group.
4. Touch the Group name field and use the keyboard to enter a new Group name.
5. Touch Save to save the new group name.
Deleting Groups
To delete a group that you created:
2. Touch Groups and then touch any group you want to delete.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Delete groups.
The groups that can be deleted display.
4. Touch Select all or the name of each group to delete.
5. Touch Done to delete the groups. Choose from Group
only or Group and group members.
Adding Group Members
To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field.
For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on page 45.
To add multiple contacts to a group:
1. Touch Contacts.
2. Touch Groups and then touch the group to which you want to add members.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Add member.
The contacts that can be added display.
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to add.
5. Touch Done to add the contacts to the group.
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Removing Group Members
To remove contacts from a group:
2. Touch Gr o ups and then touch the group from which you want to remove members.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Remove member.
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to remove.
5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.
Contacts are removed from the group and the group name is removed from each contact’s Group field.
Favorites
Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as favorites.
Adding Favorites
To add a contact to the Favorites list:
2. Touch a contact to display it.
3. Touch th e Star next to the contact name so that it turns gold .
Tip: You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred status.
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Accessing Favorites
You can view your favorites two ways for fast viewing or messaging.
To view your fa vorites list:
2. Touch Favorites above the Contacts List.
Only your starred contacts display.
Note: Touch Groups above the Contacts List and then touch
Starred in Android to list the Favorites that are being saved on your Google account.
Removing Favorites
To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:
2. Touch Fav orites above the Contacts List.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Remove from Favorites.
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to remove.
5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.
To remove one contact from your favorites list:
1. Touch Contacts.
2. Touch a contact to display it.
3. Touch the Star next to the contact’s name so that it turns gray .
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Section 4: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your device supports these types of messages:
• Email and Gmail Messages
• Google+
• Hangouts
• AT&T Messages
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email.
To access Gmail:
� From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔ Gmail.
Setting Up Your Gmail Account
If you did not set up a Google account during the initial configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device prompts you to set up your Google account.
1. Touch Gmail.
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account.
The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.
Note: You can use more than one Google account on your device. To add another account, touch Menu
➔ Settings ➔ ADD ACCOUNT.
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Refreshing Your Gmail Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers.
Gmail Settings
Use the Gmail Settings to configure your Gmail preferences.
2. Touch instructions.
Tip: Touch Menu ➔ Help for more information.
Composing and Sending Gmail
1. Touch Gmail.
2. Touch Compose, then touch fields to compose the message. While composing a message, touch
Menu for options.
3. Touch
– or –
SEND to send this message. message.
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Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one application.
To access Email:
� From the Home screen, touch
– or –
Email.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Configuring Email Accounts
Email.
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.
1. Touch il .
2. The first t ime you set up an email account, at the Set up email screen, enter an Email a ddress and Password, then touch Next.
– or –
For additional account s, touch Menu ➔ Settings
➔ Add account.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account.
4. Touch Next to go to the next screen or touch Previous to go to the Apps screen.
Note: For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device administrator? screen may appear. Read the information and touch Activate to continue.
5. Enter an account name and Your name, if required.
6. Touch Done.
The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time, use
Menu ➔ Settings. Touch the account to display
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Managing Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts in the
Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually.
2. Touch th e drop-down menu at the top left of the screen to select:
• Combined view: View all email in a combined inbox.
• <Account Name>: View email for the account.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Email servers.
2. In the A pplication Bar, touch Refresh.
Deleting Em ail Accounts
To delete an Em ail account:
2.
3. Touch the account you want to delete and then touch
Delete account.
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Email Settings
Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
Note: Available settings depend on the email provider.
1. Touch Email.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Settings, then touch General
settings. The following options display:
• Display: Set how email is shown in the email list and when you open them.
• Composing and sending: Set what functions are available while composing and sending email.
• Auto advance: Set the screen to show after deleting a message. Choices are: Next email, Previous email, or
Email list.
• Confirm deletions: Ask for confirmation before deleting email.
• Priority senders: Enter email addresses that you want treated as a priority.
• Spam addresses: Manage your spam address list.
• Rules for filtering: Create rules for filtering email based on names, address, or subject.
3. Touch an account to configure specific settings.
Available options depend on the account.
Composing and Sending Email
2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an account from the menu at the top of the screen.
3. Touch Compose, then touch fields to enter recipients and the email text.
4. While composing a message:
• Touch displayed buttons to set Priority, Tracking options,
Security options, and so on.
Available options depend on the type of email account.
5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your email. Touch the text option buttons to edit and format your message text.
6. Touch Send to send the message.
– or –
Touch Save to save the email to the Drafts folder.
Google+
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your own private album on Google+.
2. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google+.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+.
4. Touch Menu ➔ Settings to configure your Google+ preferences.
5. Touch Menu ➔ Help to display additional help information.
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Hangouts
Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends.
Note: The first time you use Hangouts, you will need to download the updated application from the Play Store.
1. Log on to your Google account, if you have not already
done so. “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 52
2. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Han g outs.
3. The first ti me you access Hangouts, touch Confirm to confirm your mobile number. If the number is not cor rect, touch Edit Number to change it.
4. Begin using Hangouts.
5.
Hangouts.
Messages
AT&T Messages brings your texts, calls, and voicemail messages together into a single conversation thread and is accessible by phone or computer.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Messages.
Apps ➔
2. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already
signed in. For more information, refer to “Setting Up
Your Gmail Account” on page 52.
Note: The first time you use the Messages app, touch
Update AT&T Messages to download the updated application from the Play Store. When the Play Store
page displays, touch UPDATE ➔ ACCEPT ➔ OPEN. For more information, refer to “S Voice” on page 110.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use the
Messages app.
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Section 5: Music
This section explains how to use the music features of your device.
Listening to Music
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless
Bluetooth stereo headset.
For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 86.
Press the Volume Key on the side of the device to activate onscreen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the
Volume Key to adjust playback volume.
Play Music App
The Play Music app contains a music player that plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer or store online.
Note: Some Play Music options may not be available until you sign in to your Google account.
Accessing Google Play Music
� From a Home screen, touch
➔ Play Music.
Apps
The Play Music app searches your online library and your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
This can take from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the amount of new music added since you last opened the application.
For more information, visit music.google.com
.
Play Music Menu
While viewing a Play Music main screen:
� Touch
Menu for options.
To configure Play Music settings:
� Touch
Menu ➔ Settings.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
For more information touch Menu ➔ Help.
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Shopping for Music at the Play Store
To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy music:
1. From the main Home screen, touch Play Store .
2. Sign in to your Google account, if you have not already signed in.
3. Touch MUSIC.
The Google Play Store music section displays. finding and buying music.
Music
The Music app plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed memory card.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Music.
The Music application searches your device’s internal storage or on an installed memory card for music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the amount of new music added since you last opened the application. It then displays your music in several ways.
2. Touch a tab, such as Playlists, Tracks, Albums, and so on, to change the way you view the contents of your library.
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Searching for Music
To find music in your library: name of an artist, album, or song.
Music Options and Settings
To use Music options and configure settings:
• Create playlist / Add to playlist: Create a new playlist or add to a playlist.
• Via Bluetooth: Scan for devices and pair with a Bluetooth headset.
• Delete: Delete the music file.
• Music square: Create a playlist based on mood.
• Settings: The following settings display:
Player
– SoundAlive: Set a type of equalization.
– Adapt Sound: Enhance sound quality.
– Play speed: Decrease or increase play speed.
– Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off automatically by touching one of the time values.
– Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
– Smart volume: Automatically adjust volume to surroundings.
My music
– Tabs: Customize the tabs that display on the main
Music screen. Playlists and Tracks are not optional.
– Playlists: Customize the types of playlists that display.
Favorites is not optional.
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Managing Playlists
To create, manage, or delete a playlist:
� Touch Music.
Creating a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab.
– or –
Under My playlists, touch Create playlist.
3. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the playlist and touch OK.
Renaming a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab.
2. Touch a playlist, touch Menu ➔ Edit title, use the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist, and touch OK.
Adding Songs to a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab and, under My playlists, touch a playlist. Touch Add tracks.
– or –
Touch the Tracks tab and touch Menu ➔
Add to playlist.
2. Touch each song you want to add or touch Select all, and then touch Done.
3. If the ADD TO PLAYLIST screen displays, touch a playlist, Create playlist, or Now playing list.
Changing the Order of a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab and, under My playlists, touch a playlist.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Change order.
3. Touch the grid for an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list.
4. Touch Done to change the order and save the playlist.
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Playing a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab.
2. Touch Favorites, Most played, Recently played, or
Recently added, or touch a playlist title that you created.
3. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
Removing Songs from Playlists
1. Touch the Playlists tab and touch a playlist.
3. Touch each song you want to remove or touch
Select all.
4. Touch Done to save the playlist.
Deleting a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Delete.
3. Touch each playlist you want to remove or touch
Select all.
4. Touch Done.
Playing Music
To play a song:
1. Touch Music.
2. Touch a song or touch an album or genre and then touch a song in the list of songs on the album.
The song you touch starts to play. Unless you choose a repeat option, the tracks in the current list play in order until the end of the list is reached. Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch applications.
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Accessing the Music App
If you navigate away from the Music application and music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed in the
System Bar.
You can change songs or easily return to Music:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch the song thumbnail to display the Music player.
You can also pause and resume playback and skip to
the next or previous song in the panel. For more information, refer to “Notifications” on page 23.
Music Controls
When a song is playing, the Music screen displays and various controls are available.
2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
The music player displays below the music listing.
3. Touch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player.
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The following Music controls are available:
Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link.
Volume control and SoundAlive.
Volume control showing volume muted.
Touch the Volume control and then touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
Assign the current song as a Favorite.
Lists the current playlist songs.
Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go to previous song.
Pause the song.
Start the song after pausing.
Touch and hold to fast-forward the song.
Touch to go to next song.
Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.
Songs play in order and are not shuffled.
Plays the entire song list once.
Replays the current list when the list ends.
Repeats t he curren tly playing song.
Options While Playing a Song
There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: a song.
2. To uch the music player to enlarge it.
3. Touch Menu to display the following options:
• Via Bluet ooth: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth device.
• Add to pl aylist: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing playlist.
• Set as alarm tone: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
• Details: View song details.
• End: End the Music app.
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Section 6: Photos and Video
This section explains how to use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. It also contains an overview of the Photo Editor app and Video Editor apps.
Camera
Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos.
To access the Camera:
1. From a Home screen, touch
– or –
Camera.
From a Home screen, touch ➔ Camera.
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location pop-up displays.
2. Touch OK to change the storage location to memory card for storing photos and videos.
– or –
Touch Cancel to use the device storage.
The Camera screen displays.
Important! Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.
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Camera Screen
The following items can be found on the Camera screen:
1. Camera and Camcorder settings
2. Switch between the front and rear camera.
3. View more options.
4. Display current mode.
5. Switch between Camera and Camcorder
6. Camera button
7. Shooting mode
8. Image viewer
9. Viewfinder
10. Select an available effect.
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8 9 10
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5
6
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Taking Photos
Taking photos with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the Camera button.
To take a photo:
2. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
3. Before you take a photo, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the photo up to four times (400 percent).
– or –
Use two fingers to make an inward pinch motion on the screen to zoom out or an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out to zoom in.
4. If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch onscreen icons to access various camera options and settings.
5. You can also touch the screen to move the focus to the area you touch.
6. Press the Camera button ( ) until the shutter sounds. The photo is automatically stored within your designated storage location. If no microSD is installed, all photos are stored on the tablet.
7. While viewing a photo, after you have taken it, pinch the screen outwards to zoom in or pinch the screen inwards to zoom out.
You can magnify the photo up to four times
(400 percent).
8. Touch Back to return to the viewfinder.
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Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.
� Touch MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at the right side of the screen.
• Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
• Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for gentler images.
• Sound & shot: Take a photo with sound.
– Touch to take a photo. The device records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo.
Note: While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by the internal microphone.
• Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos strung together.
To get the best shot, follow these tips:
– Move the camera slowly in one direction.
– Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.
– Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of unrecognizable backgrounds, such as empty skies or plain walls.
• Sports: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
• Night: Use this to take photos in low-light conditions, without using the flash. Press the Shutter button to take multiple photos. Photos are automatically merged into a single photo.
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Panoramic Photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of multiple shots.
1. Touch MODE ➔ Panorama.
2. Touch and move the camera in one direction.
When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the camera automatically takes another shot in a panoramic sequence. To stop shooting, touch . If the viewfinder is out of the direction, the device stops shooting.
Applying Filter Effects
Use the filter effects to take unique photos or videos.
� Touch and select a filter effect. The available options vary by mode.
Recording Videos
1. Touch Camera to activate the camera mode.
2. Using the camera’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject.
3. Before you record a video, use the Up and Down
Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the video up to four times (400 percent).
– or –
Use two fingers to make an inward pinch motion on the screen to zoom out or an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out to zoom in.
4. To start recording, touch .
During recording, the Recording Indicator flashes.
5. You can touch the screen to move the focus to the area you touch.
6. To pause recording, touch Pause.
7. To continue recording, touch Record.
8. To stop recording and save the video file to your
Camera folder, touch Stop.
9. Once the file has been saved, touch the image viewer, then touch to play your video for review.
10. Touch Back to return to the viewer.
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Recording Mode
� Touch Options ➔ the recording mode.
Recording mode to change
• Normal: Use this mode for normal quality.
• Limit for email: Use this mode to lower quality for sending via messages.
Zooming In and Out
Use one of the following methods:
� Use the Volume button to zoom in or out.
� Spread two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in, and pinch to zoom out.
Note: The zoom in and out effect is available when using the zoom feature while shooting video.
Share Shot
� Touch Options ➔ and select one of the following:
• Share shot: Send a photo directly to another device via
Wi-Fi Direct.
• Buddy photo share: Set the device to recognize a person’s face that you have tagged in a photo and send it to that person.
• Remote viewfinder: Set a device to control the camera remotely.
Controlling the Camera Remotely
Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely.
1. Touch Options ➔ ➔ Remote viewfinder, and then connect the device and the camera using
Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Touch to take a photo remotely using the device as a viewfinder.
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Configuring Settings for Camera
� Touch to configure settings for Camera. Not all of the following options are available in both still camera and video camera modes. The available options vary depending on the mode used.
Camera
• Photo size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution photos take up more memory.
• Metering: Select a metering method. This determines how light values are calculated. Center-weighted measures background light in the center of the scene. Spot measures the light value at a specific location. Matrix averages the entire scene.
Video recorder
• Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.
Settings
• Location tag: Attach a GPS location tag to the photo.
Note: To improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed, such as between buildings or in low-lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
Tip: Your location may appear on your photos when you upload them to the Internet. To avoid this, deactivate the GPS tag setting.
• Review: Set to show photos or videos after taking them.
• Volume key: Set the device to use the Volume button to control the shutter or zoom function.
• Timer: Use this for delayed-time shots.
• White balance: Select an appropriate white balance, so images have a true-to-life color range. The settings are designed for specific lighting situations. These settings are similar to the heat range for white-balance exposure in professional cameras.
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• Brightness: Adjust the brightness level by moving the slider.
• Guidelines: Display viewfinder guides to help composition when selecting subjects.
• Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands.
• Contextual filename: Set the camera to display contextual tags. Activate this to use Tag Buddy in Gallery.
• Save as flipped: Invert the image to create a mirror-image of the original scene.
• Storage: Select the memory location for storage.
• Shutter sound: Turn the shutter sound on or off.
• Reset: Reset the camera settings.
Shortcuts
Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’s various options.
1. Touch Options.
2. Touch and hold a shortcut icon to display all shortcuts.
3. Touch and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the screen.
Note: The other icons can be moved within the list by touching and dragging them.
Tip: Touch Reset to reset the quick settings layout to the default settings.
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Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer
After taking a photo, use the Image Viewer to view, share, delete, or edit photos.
1. Touch Image Viewer to view the photo.
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer options.
3. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 18.
4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or previous photo. The current photo is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo it represents. option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions. After using this option, the most recent
Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.
6. Touch Menu ➔ Slideshow to display a slide show of the available pictures and videos.
7. To delete the photo being displayed, touch Delete and then touch OK to delete the photo or Cancel to exit.
8. Touch Menu to select Set as to assign the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen, Lock screen, or
Home and lock screens wallpaper.
Note: Photos are stored in the Device storage/DCIM/Camera
folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My
9. Press photos.
Back to return to the Camera to take more
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Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer
After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share, or delete your video.
1. Touch Image Viewer to view the video.
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewe r options.
3. Sweep across the screen to display the next or previous video. The current video is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a thumbnail to view the video it represents.
4. Touch to share the video. Touch an optio n, such as Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions. After using this option, the mos t recent
Share option is displayed in the Application B ar.
5. Touch ➔ Slideshow to display a slide show of the available pictures and videos.
6. To delete the video being displayed, touch Delete.
Note: Videos are stored in the Device storage/DCIM/Camera
folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My
7. To play a video, touch Play.
Resume to resume
playing the video.
9. Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.
– or –
Touch Rewind to restart the video or
Fast
Forward to end the video.
10. Press Back to return t o the Camcorder.
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Video
Use the Video app to view and manage videos stored on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Video.
Folders. search term. The current folder is searched and results are displayed. Touch X to remove the search field.
4. While viewing the list, touch Menu for options:
• Share via: Share the video. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Delete: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch
Select all to delete all videos.
• Auto play next: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of videos in the order they appear.
5. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch the screen to display or hide onscreen playback controls.
6. While the video is playing, touch the Display Mode button on the right end of the control bar to change the
Display Mode:
Full-screen in ratio view. The video is enlarged as much as possible without becoming distorted.
Full-screen view. The entire screen is used, which may cause some minor distortion.
Original size view. The video will be played in its original size.
Stretch to fit. The video is enlarged to fit the screen without becoming distorted.
7. Touch Volume and then touch set the sound quality.
SoundAlive to
8. Touch Pop up play to play a video as a small pop-up while viewing another screen. Touch and drag the pop-up video to the desired location on the screen.
Double-tap the pop-up to return to full screen mode.
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9. During playback, press Menu for options:
• Trim: Trim the video being displayed. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video.
• Share via: Share the video. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Chapter preview: If chapter information is recorded in the video file, display the chapters. Touch a chapter to begin playing the video at that point.
• Listen via Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.
• Subtitles (CC): Select subtitles for the video when available.
• Settings: Touch this option to view the following:
– Brightness: Use the slider to set the brightness.
– Capture: Turn On or Off the Capture mode.
– Play speed: Check the box to display Play speed on the screen, which defaults to 1.0x. Touch the Play speed and then touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase play speed.
– SoundAlive: Set SoundAlive to Normal, Voices, Music, or
Virtual 7.1 ch.
– Tag buddy: Assign a name to a person in a photo. Touch the
OFF/ON button to turn it ON .
– Subtitles (CC): View subtitles for the video, if available. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn it ON .
• Details: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size,
Resolution, and so on.
For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 80.
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Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
Note: Photos and videos are stored in the Device storage/
DCIM/Camera folder, photos as jpg files and videos as mp4 files.
For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 107.
Selecting Photos and Videos to View
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
All albums display.
3.
New album to create a new album.
4. menus in the Application bar: Albums, All, Time,
Locations, People, or Favorites.
Select album: Touch one or more albums or groups that you want to share, stream to another device, or delete.
Slideshow: View a slideshow of the available pictures and videos.
Content to display: Indicate the sources of content to display.
Settings: Touch to access various Gallery settings.
– SNS data management: Manage your social network services. Touch Sync only via Wi-Fi to only sync your photos
and videos when connected to a W i-Fi network. Touch
Add account to add your Google or Facebook account. Touch an account to display and manage its sync settings.
– Tags: Touch the OFF/ON button next to Tag buddy to turn it
ON , which allows you to assign a name to a person in a photo. Touch Face tag to set whether to look for a face in pictures.
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Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos
1. From a Home scr een, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
2. Touch a categ ory and then a group to view it.
Thumbn ails for each photo and video in the group display .
more items that you want to Share via , or use for a slideshow.
4. Touch Slideshow to view a slidesho w of the available pictures and videos.
Viewing Photos and Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then touch a photo or video thumbnail.
3. Touch the screen to show or hide Gallery options.
4. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 18.
5. Sweep across the screen to display the next or previous photo or video. Videos are indicated by the
Pl ay button. The current photo or video is outlined in the t humbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it represents.
6. Touch video. Touch an o ption, such as Bluetooth, and follo w the onscreen instr uct ions.
7. To tr im t he video being displayed, touch Trim and then use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video.
8. To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch
Delete.
9. While viewing a photo, touch Camera to launch the
Camera app.
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10. Touch photos:
• Favorite/Unfavorite: Assign or unassign this photo or video as a Favorite. A gold star displays on photos and videos marked as a Favorite.
• Slideshow: Set up and start a slideshow of the available photos and videos.
• Photo frame: Add a frame to the selected photo. Press Save when completed or Cancel.
• Add note on back of image: Add a note to a photo.
• Copy to clipboard: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.
• Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.
• Rename: Enter an new file name.
• Buddy photo share: Detect the face in this picture and email that person.
• Rotate left: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise
90 degrees.
• Rotate right: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise 90 degrees.
• Crop: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop area, then touch Done. Touch X to stop without cropping the photo.
• Set as: Assign the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.
• Details: Provides details about the video such as Title, Time,
Duration, and so on.
For menu options while a video is playing and other
video options, see “Video” on page 75.
11. Touch Back to return to the category screen.
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Setting a Picture As
You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
2. Touch a categor y and then a group to view it, and then touch a photo to select it.
3. Touch Set as.
4. Touch Contact photo and then touch a contact entry.
– or –
Touch Home screen, Lock screen, Home and lock
screen, or Wallpaper.
A crop photo screen displays.
5. Touch and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop area, then touch Done to save the cropped photo as the contact’s icon or wallpaper. Touch Cancel to stop without cropping the photo.
Tip: To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on page 45.
Tip: To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 29.
Playing Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it.
3. Touch a video thumbnail to play the v ideo.
Note: Videos ar e mar ked with a Play button.
4. Touch Phot os or Video Playe r.
5. Touch Pause to pause the video and touch
Resume to resume playing the video.
6. To fast forward or rewind the video, touch and drag the
dot on the end of the progress bar. To restart the video, touch the left end of the progress bar. To end the video playback, touch the right end of the progress bar.
– or –
To uc h Rewind to restart the video or
Fast
Forward to end the video.
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Sharing Photos and Videos
Share photos and videos with your friends.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery.
2. Touch a category and then a group to display thumbnails.
4. Touch one or more photos and videos to highlight them for sharing.
6. Touch an option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.
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Section 7: Connections
This section describes the various connections your tablet can make including accessing Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and
Connecting your PC.
Wi-Fi
About Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi (short for “wireless fidelity” and sometimes referred to as wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local
Area Networks (WLAN). These device types use an 802.11 wireless specification to transmit and receive wireless data.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Hot Spots, or
Secured (requiring knowledge of the Router name and password).
Turning Wi-Fi On
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning
Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON ON
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔
.
Settings
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.
2. Touch the network you want to connect to.
Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
3. Enter a wireless password, if necessary.
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Manually Add a New Network Connection
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Touch Add Wi-Fi network.
3. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your
Wireless Access Point.
4. Touch the Security field and select a security option.
This must match the current security setting on your target WAP.
5. If secured, you will also need to enter your WAP’s password.
6. Touch Show advanced options, if you need to add advanced options such as Proxy settings, IP settings, or Key management.
7. Touch Connect to store the new information and connect to your target WAP.
Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings.
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Turning Wi-Fi Off
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi OFF OFF .
Note: Use of wireless data connections such as Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth can cause an added drain to your battery and reduce your use times.
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch Scan.
All available Wi-Fi networks are displayed.
Wi-Fi Status Indicators
The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance:
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP).
Displays when there is a Wi-Fi access point available, but you are not connected to it. May also display if there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Displays when connected to another device using
Wi-Fi Direct. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings
The Advanced Wi-Fi menu can be used to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.
To access the Advanced Wi-Fi menu:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2.
For more information, refer to “Advanced Wi-Fi Settings” on page 115.
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Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for
Wi-Fi Direct.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON ON .
3. At the bottom of the Wi-Fi screen, touch Wi-Fi Direct.
4. Repeat Steps 1 - 3 on the other device with which you want to connect.
The steps on the other device may vary depending on the device. Refer to the documentation for that device.
5. On your tablet, touch Scan.
The device scans for other Wi-Fi Direct devices.
6. Once the device you want to connect to displays, touch it.
7. The other device has 2 minutes to touch Accept for the connection to be made.
8. Once connected, the other device will show as
Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will display at the top of your screen.
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Sharing Information with Connected Device
To share Videos, Photos, or other information with the connected device, follow these steps:
1. View the information that you want to share. For example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in your camera viewer or My Files folder, then touch the
2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.
3. Touch the connected device name. For example,
Android_55ca.
4. Touch Done.
The file is transferred and the other device will receive a screen notification that a Wi-Fi file has been received. The file can be found in My Files ➔ All files ➔
Device storage in the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and shared folder information may differ.
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that is used to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and
Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off
To turn Bluetooth on:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Bluetooth.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Bluetooth ON
.
Note: When enabled, the Bluetooth icon displays in the
Status Bar.
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To turn Bluetooth off:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Bluetooth.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Bluetooth
OFF OFF .
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:
Displays when Bluetooth is active.
Displays when Bluetooth is connected (paired) and communicating.
Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth settings menu is used to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including:
• Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description
• Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth Settings Menu
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Connections ➔ Bluetooth.
Apps ➔ Settings
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Bluetooth ON
.
3. Touch the checkbox next to SAMSUNG-SM-T537A, if you want your tablet to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Change Bluetooth Name
To change your Bluetooth name:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings
2. Use the keyboard to modify your device name and touch OK.
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Make Your Device Visible
To make your device visible:
1. From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch Menu
➔ Visibility timeout.
Making your device visible allows it to be detected by other devices for pairing and communication.
2. Select a time that you would like your device visibility to time-out.
Show Received Files
To show received files:
� From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch
Menu
➔ Received files.
A list of all files received from Bluetooth displays.
Scan for Bluetooth Devices
To scan for Bluetooth devices:
1. Verify that Bluetooth is ON .
2. From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch Scan to search for visible external Bluetooth-compatible devices such as headsets, devices, printers, and computers.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Use the Bluetooth pairing process to establish a trusted connection between your device and another Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.
To pair your device with another Bluetooth device:
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. Touch Scan. Your device will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.
3. Touch a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and touch OK.
5. The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
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.
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Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode again.
Rename or Unpair a Paired Device
Unpair a paired device to break the connection between the device and your tablet, but retain the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you want to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again.
Note: Disconnections often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your tablet or it is powered off. Upon reconnection, you may be required to re-enter all the previous pairing information.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings screen, touch next to the previously paired device. This opens the connected device’s menu options.
3. Touch Rename to change the name of the paired device.
4. Touch Unpair to unpair from the paired device.
Sending Contacts with Bluetooth
Depending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you may be able to send photos, Contact information, or other items using a Bluetooth connection.
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Home screen, touch Contacts .
3.
4. Touch each contact that you would like to send via
Bluetooth. A green check mark will appear next to each entry you select.
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5. Touch Done.
6. Touch Bluetooth.
7. Select the paired device to send the contacts to.
Note: The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful.
A Bluetooth share notification will appear in your notifications list.
PC Connections
You can connect your device to a PC using your PC data cable using various USB connection modes.
Storage: Use the onboard storage capacity of the tablet to store and upload files. This option allows your computer to detect the tablet as a removable storage drive.
Kies: Use Kies to manage music, movies and photos. You can also backup precious contacts and calendars, download apps and podcasts and automatically upgrade device firmware. Kies conveniently syncs your life across all your devices.
Note: To sync your device to a PC, it is highly recommended that you install Samsung Kies, which is available at samsung.com/us/kies (for Windows or Mac).
Note: If you are a Windows XP user, ensure that you have
Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer. Also, ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.
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Connecting as a Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.
1. Connect the USB cable to the device and connect the cable to the computer. After a few seconds, a pop-up window displays on the PC when connected.
2. On the PC pop-up, click Open device to view files.
3. Copy files from the PC to the memory card.
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Section 8: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that description is provided.
Managing Applications
The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your tablet, including apps you download and install.
From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, uninstall apps you have downloaded, and share apps with friends. When you install new apps, new screens are added to hold them.
Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequentlyused applications to one of the Home screens, if it is not
there by default. For details, see “App Shortcuts” on page 27.
Updating Applications
Once you have registered your device (see “Software
Update” on page 156) and signed into your Google account
(see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 52), you may
see the Updates Available notification in the Notification
Bar if there is a new version of one or more apps available or, when you open an application that is preloaded on your device, an Update Available message may be displayed.
To update the applications:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel displays.
2. Touch Updates available.
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Uninstalling Apps
You can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Menu ➔ Uninstall/disable apps.
3. Apps that can be uninstalled show on their icon.
Touch , and then follow the prompts to uninstall the app. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Customizing the Apps Screens
Choosing a View
The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. To change the arrangement of the Apps icons:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Menu ➔ View type.
3. Touch an option:
• Customizable grid: The default view, which allows you to touch and hold on apps to move them from screen to screen.
• Alphabetical grid: Icons are arranged in a grid, in A-Z order.
Apps Screen Options
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Touch Menu for these options:
• Edit: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it to the Create folder icon to create a new folder. Drag it to the Create page icon to create a new apps screen and place the icon on it. Or drag it to App info to view information about this app.
• Create folder: Create a new folder to hold the app icon.
• Uninstall/disable apps: Remove an app that you downloaded to your phone. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Touch
to remove the selected app.
• View type: Configure the apps screen.
• Show disabled apps: Display disabled apps. Touch an app to make it visible again.
• Set wallpaper: Set the Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.
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Accessing Applications
To access applications:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps.
2. Locate the application’s icon and touch it to launch the application.
3. To return to the main Home screen, touch
Home .
Note: This manual only addresses applications that have been loaded on your device as of the date of purchase.
Information concerning third party applications that you may choose to download from the Google Play Store or otherwise should be obtained from the application provider directly and not from Samsung.
Application Folders
The applications in this section are described alphabetically as they appear on the Apps screen. Also, for your convenience, there are several applications that are grouped into folders on the main Home screen. The following Home screen folders contain the indicated applications:
Samsung: Alarm, Calculator, Memo, S Voice, and
World Clock.
Google: Gmail, Google+, Play Music, Play Movies & TV,
Play Books, Play Newsstand, Play Games, Drive,
YouTube, Photos, and Hangouts.
AT&T: AT&T Locker, Device Help, myAT&T,
Messages, and Beats Music.
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Alarm
Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times.
Adding and Configuring Alarms
1. T ouch
2. T o display the Create alarm screen, touch
Create alarm.
– or –
Touch an existing alarm to display the Edit alarm screen.
3. Touch fields on the screen to configure the alarm.
• Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value.
• Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the onscreen keyboard to input information.
• Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.
4. Touch Done to save the alarm.
The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or updated alarm.
Activating Alarms
alarm me ans the alarm is deactivated.
3. Touch an alarm to change any of its settings and then touch Don e to save the updates.
Editing and Deleting Alarms
1. Touch Alarm.
2. Touch and hold an alarm and then touch one of the following options:
• Edit: Edit the alarm. For more information, refer to “Adding and
Configuring Alarms” on page 95.
• Delete: Delete the alarm.
– or –
Touch Delete, touch the existing alarms you want to delete or touch Select all, and then touch Delete.
Turning Off an Alarm
When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm:
� Touch and drag to the right.
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Setting the Snooze Feature
To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds:
� Touch and slide
Z Z Z to the left. Snooze must first be set in the alarm settings.
Amazon Kindle
Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for reading, right on your device.
Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle application.
� Touch
Amazon Kindle.
AT&T AllAccess
AT&T AllAccess is the easy-to-use, all-in-one tool that helps you view and manage your data plan.
� Touch
AT&T AllAccess.
Your Data plan and Data Usage is displayed. You can manage your account, view your bill, and contact customer support.
AT&T FamilyMap
AT&T FamilyMap provides peace of mind because you can use it to conveniently locate a family member on a map from your wireless device. Plus, AT&T FamilyMap is secure and private. Only authorized users have permission to locate your family members.
Note: FamilyMap requires a paid subscription. To sign up for service, visit www.att.com/familymap for more information or contact your AT&T Customer Service Representative.
1. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already
signed in. For more information, refer to “Creating a
New Google Account” on page 10.
2. Touch AT&T FamilyMap.
The AT&T FamilyMap screen displays.
3. Touch Get FamilyMap to update the software.
4. Touch UPDATE on the Play Store AT&T FamilyMap screen, and then touch ACCEPT.
The AT&T FamilyMap app is downloaded and installed.
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5. At the AT&T FamilyMap Sign In screen, touch
Get Started to create an account.
– or –
Touch Sign In if you already have an account.
6. Follow the onscreen instructions.
AT&T Locker
Use AT&T Locker to store, share, and sync all of your photos, videos, and documents in one safe, convenient place – the
AT&T cloud.
1. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already
signed in. For more information, refer to “Creating a
New Google Account” on page 10.
AT&T Ready2Go
AT&T Ready2Go allows you to quickly and easily setup your tablet by using the web browser on your PC. You can set-up email accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure
Wi-Fi and many more features.
� Touch
AT&T Ready2Go
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Device” on page 9.
Beats Music
1. Touch Beats Music.
2. Sign in to your Google account, if you are not already
signed in. For more information, refer to “Creating a
New Google Account” on page 10.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Beats Music.
3. At the AT&T Locker home screen, touch Sign Up to create an account.
– or –
Touch Log In if you already have an account.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to use AT&T Locker.
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Calculator
The Calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions to solve simple arithmetic problems and advanced operators to solve more complex problems. The Calculator also keeps a history of recent calculations.
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the corresponding onscreen arithmetic function key.
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, touch the = (equals) key.
6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as many times as required.
7. Touch to clear the result.
8. To clear the calculator history, touch Clear history.
9. For more advanced problems, use the advanced operators sin, ln, cos, log, tan, and so on, just as you would on a pocket calculator.
10. Touch and hold entries in the Calculator's display field to copy or cut the contents of the display.
Copied to clipboard displays. Paste the copied value in another app.
Calendar
Your device includes a powerful calendar to help you organize your schedules more conveniently and effectively.
Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events and tasks.
To access Calendar:
1. Touch Calendar.
2. The following tabs are available:
• Year: Display the Year view.
• Month: Display the Month view.
• Week: Display the Week view.
• Day: Display the Day view.
• Agenda: Display a list of events and tasks.
3. Swipe left or right across the screen to view other years, months, weeks, or days. Swipe up or down the week or day screens to view other events.
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4. To find an event or task, touch Search.
Use the onscreen keyboard to enter a search term.
Possible events display as you type.
Touch on the keyboard to remove it.
Touch an event to send, edit, or delete the event.
5. Touch event to your calendar.
6. Touch Menu for these options:
• Go to: Display a specific date.
• Delete: Delete events for the year, month, week, day, and so on, depending on the Calendar view.
• Calendars: Displays a list of available calendars to display events from.
• Settings: Display a list of configurable settings.
7. Touch Today to return to the current date.
Camera
Take photos and record video with your device’s built in
Camera.
� Touch
Camera.
For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 65.
Chrome
The Google Chrome app allows you to use the Google
Chrome web browser on your tablet.
� Touch Chrome.
Contacts
Store contact inf ormation for your friends, family and colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a message.
� Touch
Contacts.
For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 44.
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Device Help
AT&T Device Help provides online information to help with your tablet questions.
1. Touch Device Help.
The Device Help screen displays.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions for accessing helpful information.
Drive
Use the Google Drive app to open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files.
A product tour displays the first time you access Drive.
3. Touch Next to view the product tour or touch Go to Drive to get started.
Tip: Touch Menu ➔ Product Tour to repeat the product tour at any time.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Drive.
5. Touch Menu ➔ Settings to configure your Drive preferences.
6. Touch Menu ➔ Help to display additional help information.
Send and receive email using popular email services.
� Touch
Email.
For more information, refer to “Email” on page 54.
For Kids!
Famigo creates a safe and fun mobile environment for your kids by blocking ads, social networking, and unsafe apps.
Famigo also provides recommendations for kid-safe apps and content.
� Touch For Kids!
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Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
� Touch
Gallery.
For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 77.
Games
free games with your friends.
2. Touch a game and follow the onscreen instructions.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email.
� Touch
Gmail.
For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 52.
Search the internet using the Google search engine.
Tip: The Google Search widget displays by default on the main
Home screen. For information about displaying widgets on
the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to a Home
1. From the main Home screen, touch
.
– or –
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google.
2. Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display matching searches.
– or –
Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google searches for the information and displays results.
Suggestions display below the text entry area.
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3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.
– or –
Touch on the keyboard to start the search.
A browse r window displays the search results.
To use Voice Search directly:
1.
2.
From a Home screen, touch
➔ Voice
Search.
Apps
Speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google searches for the information and displays results or displays Retry. Touch the to retry speaking the search words.
Google Settings
Use this app to manage your Google settings.
1. Touch Google Settings.
2. Follow the onscreen prompts to modify your
Google Settings.
Google+
Share updates and see what is going on around you with
Google+ for mobile.
� Touch
Google+.
For more inform ation, refer to “Google+” on page 56.
Hancom O ffice Viewer
Hancom Office Viewer opens and manages Hancom Office
Hanword (*.hwp
) and Hanshow (*.show) documents.
The app is installed.
2. For more i nformation, touch About Hancom Viewer ➔
Online S upport.
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Hangouts
Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends.
� Touch
Hangouts.
For more information, refer to “Hangouts” on page 57.
Internet
Your device is eq uipped with a full HTML Browser that allows you to access the Internet.
To access Int e rnet:
� Touch Internet.
Navigating the Internet
The following options are available for Internet navigation.
Command Keys
� Touch
Back or to return to the previous page.
� Touch and hold
Back to display browser History.
� Touch
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
� Touch
to reload the current page.
Touching and Dragging
• Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and to reposition pages within the screen.
Entering Text in a Field
• While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text.
Zoom
• Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to landscape mode.
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Selecting Items On a Page
While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:
• Touch an item to select it.
• Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
• Touch and hold on a hyperlink or an image for options.
Using Browser Windows
You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows.
2. To open a new window, touch at the top of the screen.
3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the top of the screen.
4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of the screen, and then touch .
Entering a URL
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
1. Touch Internet.
2. Touch the URL field at the top of the screen, then enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
As you enter characters, potential matches display.
Note: Use the necessary.
Delete key to clear the URL field, if
3. Touch a match to complete the URL.
– or –
Continue entering characters and touch the Go key to load the page.
Creating Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
1. Touch Internet.
2. Browse to a website, touch Add bookmark, enter the required information, and touch OK.
A gold star displays on the Bookmarked page.
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Internet Menu
While viewing a webpage:
� Touch Menu for options.
To configure web settings:
� Touch Menu ➔ Settings.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Keeper
Keeper is an secure password manager for your phone and works seamlessly across your mobile phones, tablets, computers, and web browsers.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your account and use Keeper.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information.
� Touch
Maps.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require Stand-alone or Google location
services. For more information, refer to “Location” on page 118.
Memo
Use this application to record important information to save and view at a later date.
� Touch
Memo.
Viewing a Memo
1. Touch the memo thumbnail to open it.
2. To edit the memo, touch the content of the memo.
3. To delete the memo, touch Delete
4. To send the memo to others, t ouch Share via.
5. To send the memo to a Google or Samsung printer,
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Composing a Memos
� Touch a memo, and then touch Sa ve.
� To chan ge the category, touch .
� To insert an image into the memo, touch .
� To use your voice to insert text into the memo, touch .
Browsing Memos
� Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down.
� To edit a memo, touch a memo thumbnail, and then touch the content of the memo.
� To search for a memo, touch .
Memo Options
� While browsing memo, touch Menu for options:
• Select: Select memos to share, print, or delete.
• Delete: Delete memos.
• Add category: Create new categories.
• Edit categories: Update your categories.
Messages
The AT&T Messages app brings your texts, calls, and voicemail messages together into a single conversation thread and is accessible by phone or computer.
� Touch
Messages.
For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 57.
Music
Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.
� Touch Music.
For more information, refer to “Music” on page 59.
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My Files
Use this application to access all kinds of files stored in the device, including images, videos, songs, and sound clips.
� Touch My Files.
Viewing Files
Files stored in the device are sorted by criteria.
1. From the left pane of the screen, select one of the following categories:
• Timeline: View files that are grouped by date.
• Favorite folders: View shortcuts to folders or FTP servers.
• Folders: View files stored in the internal memory or a memory card.
• Categories: View files sorted by their types.
• Apps: View files stored or created in specific applications.
2. Touch a file or folder to open it.
4. Touch Menu ➔ Select, and select a file or folder.
Then select an option to share, delete, move, or copy a file, or select additional options.
5. Additional options:
• Touch device and memory card.
• Touch to change the view mode.
• From the Folders category, touch Create folder, enter a name for the folder, and then touch OK.
• To add a shortcut to frequently-used folders in Favorite
folders, select a folder and then touch Menu ➔
Add to Favorite folders.
• To add an FTP server shortcut in Favorite folders, touch
Menu ➔ Add FTP, enter details for the FTP server, and then touch Done.
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myAT&T
Use myAT&T to manage your own AT&T account. You can review and pay your bill, check minutes and data usage, upgrade to a new device, or change your rate plan.
Using myAT&T
2. Use the Chrome or Internet app to access the myAT&T website.
3. Enter your User ID and Password, using the onscreen keyboard, and touch Log in.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Photos
Automatically save every photo you take with your device to your Google+ account. Then it is easy to view, organize, and share them with friends and family of your choice.
Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to learn more.
Note: This app requires a Google Account.
� Touch
Photos.
Play Books
Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online and offline.
� Touch
Play Books.
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Play Games
Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME to learn more.
Note: This app requires a Google
Account.
� Touch
Play Games.
Play Movies & TV
The Play Movies & TV app is a new application for select
Android devices. Any movie you rent from the Google
Play Store can be downloaded for offline viewing through this application. In addition, the Play Movies & TV app can be used to stream your Google Play movie rentals as well as play any of your personal videos stored on your tablet.
2. For more information touch Menu ➔ Help.
Play Music
With Google Play Music, you can play music you’ve downloaded, and music you copied from your computer.
Visit play.google.com/about/music to learn more.
Note: This app requires a Google
Account for some features.
For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 58.
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Play Newsstand
Play Newsstand brings you free and paid news, magazine subscriptions, and much more all in one place.
Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more.
Note: This app requires a Google
Account.
Play Store
All your favorite apps, movies and tv shows, music, books, magazines, and games are available in Google Play Store.
Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.
Note: This app requires a Google
Account.
� Touch Play Store.
S Voice
With the S Voice application you can use your voice to perform operations that you would normally have to do by hand such as dialing a phone number, texting a message, playing music, and so on.
2. Read the Samsung Disclaimer then touch Confirm to continue.
3. Read the Terms of Service then touch Agree to continue.
4. Read the information on the Say what you want,
Wake up S Voice, and Edit what you said screens, and touch Next to display the next screen.
5. Read the information on the Help screen, then touch
Finish.
6. At the S Voice screen, touch
“Hi Galaxy” to wake up S voice.
or say
7. Speak into the device and follow the onscreen instructions.
8. Touch Menu for Settings.
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Samsung Apps
Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more.
� Touch
Samsung Apps.
Settings
Configure your device to your preferences.
� Touch Settings.
For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 114.
Video
View and manage videos stored on your tablet.
� Touch
Video.
For more information, refer to “Video” on page 75.
Voice Search
To use Voice Search:
1. Touch Voice Search.
2. Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google searches for the information and displays results or displays Retry.
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WatchON
Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your tablet as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device.
Important! Before initiating use, verify you have an active
Internet connection available (either mobile
network or Wi-Fi connection). For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 82.
Set Up WatchON
2. Follow the prompts to configure WatchON options, such a s countr y/r egion, TV service provider, channel list setup, and s o on.
Note: Touch Menu ➔ Help to learn more about WatchON.
World Clock
View the date and time in any time zone.
1. Touch World Clock.
A map of the world displays with the locations you have added flagged.
2. Touch Add to add a city to display.
A list of world cities displays in landscape mode.
3. Scroll through the list and touch the city you want to add.
Tip: Touch the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the list, to find the city more quickly.
To change the order of the cities:
1. Touch Menu ➔ Change order.
2. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list.
3. Touch Done to change the order.
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To delete one or more cities:
1. Touch Menu ➔ Select.
2. Touch the box next to each city you want to delete so that a check mark displays
4. Touch and hold an entry to delete it or to set the
DST settings, which enable or disable Daylight Savings
Time adjustments.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device.
YP
The Yellowpages Mobile application provides quick and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of your favorite searches. Use YP to tap into local businesses, locations, and events, and connect to your search in real-time.
� Touch YP.
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Section 9: Settings
This section explains the settings used for customizing your device. If settings are described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that description is provided.
Accessing Settings
� From the main Home screen, touch
– or –
Settings.
From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings.
– or –
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, to display the Notification Panel, and then touch Settings.
The Settings screen displays.
Settings Tabs
The Settings are divided into four main groups. When the
Settings screen displays, the following four tabs are located at the top of the screen.
Connections
Control your device’s wireless connections and location
services. For more information, refer to “Connections” on page 115.
Device
Personalize your device, including sounds, the display, and
accessibility. For more information, refer to “Device” on page 124.
Controls
Access settings to configure Language and input,
Palm motion, and Smart screen. For more information, refer to “Controls” on page 133.
General
Create and modify your accounts (such as, Email, Google
Account, Samsung Account, and so on). Manage security,
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The Settings Screen
Some options are enabled or disabled by touching the
OFF / ON button to turn the option ON ON or
OFF OFF . For some options, you must touch the field, such as Wi-Fi, to display and set more options.
Some options are enabled or disabled by touching a check box. When enabled, a check mark displays. Touch the check mark to remove it and disable the option.
Connections
Control your device’s wireless connections.
Wi-Fi
This section describes the Wi-Fi settings. For information on
how to use Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi” on page 82.
Activating Wi-Fi
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON ON .
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Touch Smart network switch to automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to maintain a stable Internet connection.
3. Touch Menu ➔ Advanced.
The following options are available:
• Network notification: Alerts you when a new WAP is available.
• Sort by: Sort Wi-Fi networks by alphabet or RSSI (received signal strength indicator).
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from
Wi-Fi.
• Always allow scanning: Allow Google location service and other apps to scan for networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
• Install certificates: Install authentication certificates.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, required when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
• IP address: View your device’s IP address.
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Activating Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔ Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Wi-Fi ON ON .
3. At the bottom of the Wi-Fi screen, touch Wi-Fi Direct.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 85.
Bluetooth
In this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discover it, or scan for other, available Bluetooth devices with which to pair.
Activating Bluetooth
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button, located to the right of the
Bluetooth field, to turn Bluetooth ON ON .
Note: When enabled, the Bluetooth icon displays in the
Status Bar.
Additional Bluetooth Settings
When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Bluetooth.
2. Touch Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices.
3. After searching, touch a device to pair with it.
For more information, refer to “Pairing Bluetooth
4. Touch Menu and select a Bluetooth setting to configure:
• Visibility timeout: Use this setting to control when to automatically turn off the Discoverable option: 2 minutes,
5 minutes, 1 hour, or Never time out.
• Received files: Shows the list of files received by using
Bluetooth.
• Rename device: Change the name of your device.
5. Touch the check box next to SAMSUNG-SM-T537A to create a check mark, if you want your phone to be visible to other Bluetooth devices.
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Airplane Mode
Use Airplane mode when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When Airplane mode is active, you can still use many of your phone’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more.
Important! When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information or applications.
� Press and hold the Power button then touch
Airplane mode.
– or –
From a Home screen, touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display the Notification Panel.
Touch to display additional options and then touch
Airplane mode.
– or –
From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Airplane mode and touch the OFF / ON button to turn
Airplane mode ON ON .
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Note: When enabled, the Airplane mode icon the Status Bar. displays in
Data Usage
From this screen you can view your Mobile data usage and turn your Mobile data capability On or Off.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Data usage.
2. Touch Mobile data to create a check mark and turn
Mobile data usage on.
3. Touch Set mobile data limit to create a check mark and allow a data limit to be set.
4. Touch and drag the red limit bar up or down to the desired GB limit.
5. Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and select a date.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also displays a list of each application with a breakdown of how much data was used per application.
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
6.
Touch
Menu to display additional options. Touch to activate.
• Data roaming: Enable data roaming on your device.
• Restrict background data: Restrict some apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Auto sync data: Set your accounts to automatically sync.
• Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that shows
Wi-Fi usage.
• Mobile hotspots: Display available mobile hotspots.
Location
You must enable location services on your device for apps, such as Google Maps, to use your location.
Note: Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Location.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Location services
ON .
3. Touch Mode to select how your location is determined:
• High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
• Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks
(no GPS).
• GPS only: Use GPS only.
4. Apps that have requested your location are listed under
Recent location requests. Touch an entry to view its settings.
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Location Reporting
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as
Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.
To manage your Location Reporting settings:
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Location.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Location services
ON ON .
3. Touch Google Location Reporting for options:
• Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to use your device’s most recent location data. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Location Reporting ON .
• Location History: Allow Google to store a history of your location data. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Location
History ON . Touch DELETE LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete your location history.
• Touch Menu ➔ Help for more information.
My Places
You can save your favorite locations for use with services that require location information. This information can improve your search results and other location-related activities.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Location.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Location services
ON .
3. Touch My places.
4. Touch a category (Home, Work, or Car) to add a location:
• Touch Select method to select how your location is determined for that particular place.
• Touch Save.
5. Touch Add to add additional categories.
6. Touch Menu ➔ Delete to delete a custom category.
Note: Home, Work, and Car cannot be deleted.
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More Networks
This option displays additional Connectivity information.
� From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks.
The following options display.
Printing
With the Printing option, you can set your device to print on compatible Samsung Wi-Fi printers.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ Printing.
2. Touch Samsung Print Service Plugin.
3. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Printing ON ON .
Your device will search for compatible printers.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
5. Touch Menu for additional options.
Mobile Networks
Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options.
� From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ Mobile networks to display the following options:
• Mobile data: Touch to create a check mark and activate the feature. To enable data access over the mobile network, this option must be selected. It is set on by default.
• Data roaming: Touch to create a check mark and activate the feature. Data roaming causes your device to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage.
• Access Point Names: To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless access point (hotspot). Touch to display a list of the
Access Point names. The active access point displays a green, filled circle to the right of the name.
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• Network operators: Using this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to
Automatic. The current network connection displays at the bottom of the list.
Important! You must deactivate data service prior to searching for an available network.
Note: Connecting to 3G networks slows the data transfer speed and time.
Default Setup Options
Your phone default is set to Automatic, which causes your phone to automatically search for an available network.
To select a network each time you connect, set this option to
Manual:
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Touch Network operators.
3. Touch Default setup.
4. Touch Manual to locate and connect to a network manually or touch Automatic to allow the device to automatically select a network.
AT&T MicroCell
To search for an AT&T MicroCell:
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ Mobile networks.
2. Touch Network operators.
3. Touch Search for AT&T MicroCell.
Your AT&T MicroCell must be installed and activated before you can connect to it.
For more information, visit att.com/esupport .
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VPN
The VPN settings menu can be used to set up and manage
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Before using VPN, you must first set up a screen unlock PIN
or password. For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 127.
Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one.
Adding a Basic VPN
Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA,
IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ VPN.
2. Touch Basic VPN.
3. Touch Add.
4. Enter a name for the VPN network in the Name field.
5. Select a VPN type from the Type drop-down menu.
6. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Type you entered previously.
7. Touch the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options.
8. Touch Save to save your VPN settings.
Adding an IPsec VPN
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔ More
networks ➔ VPN.
2. Touch Advanced IPsec VPN.
3. Touch Add VPN Connection.
4. Enter a name for the VPN connection in the
VPN connection name field.
5. Select a IPsec connection type from the drop-down menu.
6. Enter any other required information.
7. Touch Show advanced options to display additional VPN options.
8. Touch Save to save your VPN settings.
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Ethernet
Manage your ethernet connection and ethernet device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
More networks ➔ Ethernet.
2. Touch Ethernet and follow the onscreen instructions to connect to an ethernet network.
Nearby Devices
Share your media files with nearby devices using DLNA
(Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, refer to “Activating Wi-Fi” on page 115.
2. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Nearby devices.
The Nearby devices screen displays.
3. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Nearby devices
ON ON , which activates file sharing.
The device name displays under Device name. The default is the model number: SAMSUNG-SM-T537A.
Note: When enabled, the Nearby devices icon the Status Bar. displays in
4. In the Advanced section, set the following options:
• Shared contents: Select the content to share. Choices are:
Videos, Photos, and Music.
• Allowed devices: Indicate the devices accessible to your device.
• Denied devices: Indicate the devices not accessible to your device.
• Download to: Set whether to download data to Device or
SD card.
• Download from other devices: If a nearby device attempts to download data, this setting indicates the response. Options are:
Always accept, Always ask, and Always reject.
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Screen Mirroring
Use the Screen Mirroring feature to share media files on your phone with an HDMI device, such as an HDMI TV.
Note: This feature requires an optional AllShare Cast dongle accessory. See your AT&T Customer Service
Representative for more information.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔
Screen Mirroring.
2. Connect the AllShare Cast dongle to the HDMI device using an HDMI A-to-A cable.
Device
This section of the Settings screen contains settings for your device.
Sound
From this menu you can control the sounds on the phone.
� From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Sound.
The following options display:
• Volume: Change the volume for all phone sounds in one easy location. Touch and drag the sliders to adjust the sound volume for Music, video, games and other media, Notifications, and
System. Touch OK.
• Vibration intensity: Set the vibration intensity of notifications, and Haptic feedback.
NOTIFICATIONS
• Notifications: Set the tone that will sound for notifications and alarms. Touch a ringtone and touch OK.
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FEEDBACK
Touch any of the following options to create a check mark and activate the feature:
• Touch sounds: Makes a sound when you touch the screen.
• Screen lock sound: Makes a sound when your screen is locked or unlocked.
• Haptic feedback: Makes a vibration when you touch soft keys and on certain UI interactions.
SAMSUNG APPLICATIONS
Set the applications sounds. Touch any of the following options to display more options for the feature:
• Email: Configure Email notifications, select a ringtone, and set vibration.
• Calendar: Set Calendar alerts and notifications, select a ringtone, and set vibration.
SAMSUNG KEYBOARD
Set the keyboard sounds. Touch either of the following options to create a check mark and activate the feature:
• Sound when tapped: Enables auditory feedback when you touch an onscreen key.
• Vibrate when tapped: Enables the device to vibrate when you touch an onscreen key.
MORE SETTINGS
• Adapt Sound: The Adapt sound feature allows you to customize your call sounds. Read the instructions and touch
Start. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your personal call sound.
Display
In this menu, you can change various settings for the display.
� From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Display.
The following options display:
• Brightness: Configure the LCD Brightness levels.
• Screen timeout: Adjust the delay time before the screen automatically turns off.
• Daydream: Control what your screen does when your device is docked or sleeping. Touch the OFF / ON button next to
Daydream to turn it ON . Follow the onscreen instructions.
• Show battery percentage: Display the battery charge percentage next to the battery charge icon at the top of the display.
Multi Window
Set the device to use Multi window.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔
Multi window.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Multi window
ON .
3. Touch Open in multi window view to automatically view content in a multi window when you open files from
My Files or Video, or attachments from email and messages.
For more information, refer to “Multi Window” on page 30.
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Lock Screen
Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more
information about using the lock and unlock features, see
“Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen” on page 13.
Screen Lock
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Lock screen.
2. Touch Screen lock for these options then follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Screen lock:
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
• Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
• Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen.
• None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. The screen will never lock.
Lock Screen Options
The following options are available depending on the
Screen Lock type that you have selected.
Swipe Options
The options available when Screen lock is set to Swipe are:
• Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whether to show the date.
• Shortcuts: Set shortcuts to appear at the bottom of the Lock screen. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn it ON .
• Personal message: Display a personal message.
• Owner Information: Show owner information on the lock screen.
– Touch Owner information and then touch Show owner info
on lock screen to enable or disable the option.
– Touch the text field and enter the owner information to display.
• Unlock effect: Set the effect you receive when unlocking the phone.
You can select None, Blind, Popping colors, Watercolor, or Ripple.
• Help text: Show help information on the Lock screen.
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Pattern Options
These options are available when Screen lock is set to
Pattern:
• Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whether to show the date.
• Personal message: Display a personal message.
• Owner Information: Show owner information on the lock screen.
– Touch Owner information and then touch Show owner info
on lock screen to enable or disable the option.
– Touch the text field and enter the owner information to display.
• Make pattern visible: See the pattern as you draw it.
• Secured lock time: Set a time-out for lock screen.
PIN and Password Options
These options are available when Screen lock is set to Pin or
Password:
• Clock widget options: Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whether to show the date.
• Personal message: Display a personal message.
• Owner Information: Show owner information on the lock screen.
– Touch Owner information and then touch Show owner info
on lock screen to enable or disable the option.
– Touch the text field and enter the owner information to display.
• Secured lock time: Set a time-out for lock screen.
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Wallpaper
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or to both the Home and lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Wallpaper.
2. Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock
screens.
The Select wallpaper from screen displays the following options: Gallery, Live wallpapers, Photos,
Travel wallpaper, and Wallpapers.
For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 29.
Font
Set the font for screen displays and the size you want it to display.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Font.
2. Touch Font style then touch a font or touch Download to browse and download a new font.
3. Touch Font size and select a font size.
Notification Panel
Customize the Notification panel.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔
Notification panel.
2. Touch Brightness and volume to create a check mark if you want to be able to adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification Panel.
3. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Recommended apps
ON to show recommended apps on the
Notification Panel after certain actions, such as connecting earphones. Touch Recommended apps for options:
• Earphones: Touch to select which apps to display on the Notification Panel when you insert earphones.
• Docking: Touch to select which apps to display on the Notification Panel when you dock the tablet.
4. To customize which quick setting buttons appear at the top of the Notification Panel, touch and drag buttons to reorder them. Touch use the default layout.
For more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 23.
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Accessibility
Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
Note: You can download accessibility applications from
Play Store and manage their use here.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔ Accessibility.
2. The following options are available:
• Auto rotate screen: Automatically rotate the screen from landscape to portrait when you rotate your phone.
• Screen timeout: Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock).
• Secured lock time: Lock the screen after the selected amount of inactivity time.
Note: Secured lock time option only displays after you set a
Screen Lock other than Swipe or None. For more information, refer to “Screen Lock” on page 127.
• Speak passwords: Read out password information.
• Single tap mode: Tap the screen once to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events.
• Show shortcut: Add Accessibility and Talkback as shortcuts under the device options available after pressing and holding the Power/Lock key.
• Manage accessibility: Save and update your accessibility settings or share them with another device. You can export your settings, import a previously saved file, or share your file with another device.
SERVICES
• TalkBack: Activate the TalkBack feature.
Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback to help blind and low-vision users.
Important! TalkBack 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.
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VISION
• Font size: Change the size of the fonts used on the device within menus, options, and so on. Choose from: Tiny, Extra small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra large, or Huge.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two fingers across the screen.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display of onscreen colors from
White text on a Black background to Black text on a White background.
• Notification reminder: Play a beep when a notification for a call, message, and so on, has been missed. Touch the
OFF / ON button to turn it ON ON .
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable accessibility features in two quick steps. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn it
ON ON . Follow the onscreen instructions.
• Text-to-speech options: Adjust your text-to-speech settings.
For more information, refer to “Speech” on page 137.
HEARING
• Sound balance: Use the slider to set the Left and Right balance when using a stereo device.
• Mono audio: Enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earbud or earphone.
• Turn off all sounds: Mute every sound made by the device.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles with multimedia files when available. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn the feature ON ON options.
. Touch Google subtitles (CC) for
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung subtitles with multimedia files when available. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn the feature ON . Touch Samsung subtitles
(CC) for options.
DEXTERITY
• Assistant menu: allows you to improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. Touch the
OFF / ON button to turn it ON . Follow the onscreen instructions.
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this action.
RECOGNITION
• Interaction control: allows you to enable or disable motions and screen timeout. You can also block areas of the screen from touch interaction. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn it
ON . Follow the onscreen instructions.
Blocking Mode
When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are disabled. You only receive notifications of incoming calls from people on your allowed list.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Device ➔
Blocking mode.
The Blocking mode screen displays.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Blocking mode
ON .
Note: When enabled, the Blocking mode active icon displays in the Status Bar.
3. Touch Turn off notifications or Turn off alarm to place a check mark adjacent to those features you would like to enable.
4. Configure a timeframe for these features to be active.
Remove the check mark from the Always field to configure the From and To time fields.
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Controls
Access settings to configure Language and input, Palm motion, and Smart screen.
Language and Input
Use this menu to configure the language used to display text on your phone. You can also set onscreen keyboard options.
� From the Settings screen, touch Controls ➔
Language and input.
The following options display.
Language
You can change the language used by your device by following these steps:
1. From the Language and input screen, touch Language.
2. Touch a language from the list.
Keyboards and Input Methods
You can change the keyboard used by your device by following these steps:
1. From the Language and input screen, touch Default and select a keyboard.
Select Samsung keyboard or Swype.
– or –
Touch Set up input methods.
2. Touch Settings next to the input method that you would like to configure.
Depending on the input method selected, the appropriate settings display and are explained below.
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Samsung Keyboard
To configure the Samsung keyboard:
� From the Language and input screen, touch next to
Samsung keyboard.
The following options are available:
INPUT LANGUAGES
• Select input languages: Set the input language. Touch a language from the available list. The keyboard is updated to the selected language.
SMART TYPING
• Predictive text: Enable predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to gain access to the advanced settings. Touch and hold to access the advanced settings. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn it ON ON .
The following options are available:
– Live word update: Automatically update predictive text with popular new words daily.
– Personalized data: Use personal language that you have added to make your prediction results better.
– Learn from Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account so your phone can learn your Facebook style.
– Learn from Gmail: Log in to your Gmail account so your phone can learn your Gmail style.
– Learn from Twitter: Log in to your Twitter account so your phone can learn your Twitter style.
– Learn from Contacts: Allow your device to learn from your
Contacts.
– Clear server data: Delete anonymous data that is stored on the personalization server.
– Clear personal data: Remove all personalized data that you have entered.
– Privacy Policy: Read the privacy policy. Follow the onscreen instructions.
• Auto replacement: Complete or replace the word you are typing with the most probable word when you touch the space bar. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn it
ON .
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• Auto capitalization: Automatically capitalize the first letter of the first word in each sentence (standard English style).
• Auto spacing: Automatically insert spaces between words.
• Auto punctuate: Automatically insert a full stop in a sentence by touching the space bar twice when using the onscreen
QWERTY keyboard.
KEYBOARD SWIPE
Touch one of the following:
• None: Turn Keyboard swipe off.
• SwiftKey Flow: Enable the SwiftKey Flow feature. When enabled, you can enter text by sliding your finger across the keyboard.
• Cursor control: Move the cursor by sliding your finger across the keyboard.
KEY-TAP FEEDBACK
Select one or more of the following:
• Sound: Enable or disable auditory feedback when you touch an onscreen key.
• Vibration: Enable or disable vibration when you touch an onscreen key.
• Character preview: Provide an automatic preview of the current character selection within the text string. This is helpful when multiple characters are available within one key.
MORE SETTINGS
• Reset settings: Reset the keyboard settings back to their original configuration.
Swype
To configure Swype settings:
� From the Language and input screen, touch to Swype to display the following options: next
• Settings: Configure basic Swype settings. When an option is enabled, a check mark appears in the check box.
• Themes: Set keyboard options.
• My Words: Set options for managing your dictionary and data.
• Languages: Manage the language used for Swype. The default language is English. Touch Download languages, to download additional languages.
• Gestures: Display helpful information on using gestures while using Swype.
• Help: Touch How to Swype to view an onscreen manual for
Swype. Touch Show helpful tips for more Swype information.
• Updates: Check for available Swype updates.
Google Voice Typing
To configure Google voice typing:
� From the Language and input screen, touch next to
Google voice typing.
The following options are available:
• Choose input languages: Touch a language that you want to input. Select Automatic to use the local language or select a language from the list.
• Block offensive words: Create a check mark and enable the blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input Google typing.
• Offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while offline.
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Speech
Use this menu to set the speech settings for Voice input.
Voice Search
� From the Language and input screen, touch
Voice search to configure the following:
• Language: Choose a language for your voice input.
• “Ok Google” Hotword detection: Enable to being able to launch voice search by saying “Ok Google”.
• Speech output: Sets whether you will use speech output always or only when using Hands-free mode.
• Block offensive words: Enable or disable blocking of recognized offensive words from the results of your voice-input
Google searches.
• Offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while offline.
• Bluetooth headset: Record audio through a Bluetooth headset, if available.
Text-to-Speech Options
Voice output provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of email messages.
1. From the Language and input screen, touch
Text-to-speech options and select the preferred TTS engine, Samsung text-to-speech engine or
Google Text-to-speech Engine.
2. Touch next to the preferred TTS engine and configure.
3. Under General, configure the following:
• Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
• Listen to an example: Play a sample of speech synthesis
(available if voice data is installed).
• Default language status: Display the default language in use.
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Mouse/Trackpad
This option sets your Pointer speed for your mouse or trackpad when you are using a keyboard dock accessory.
1. From the Language and input screen, touch
Pointer speed.
2. Drag the slider to the right to go faster or to the left to go slower.
3. Touch OK to save your setting.
Palm Motion
Palm motion allows you to control your device by touching your screen with the palm of your hand.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Controls ➔
Palm motion.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button next to Palm motion to turn it
ON .
The following options are available:
• Capture screen: Once enabled, you can capture any onscreen information swiping across the screen. In a single motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe form left to right. The image is then copied to the clipboard. Touch the
OFF / ON button to turn it ON .
• Mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any onscreen video or mute any current sound by simply covering the screen with your hand. Once you remove your hand from the screen, the device goes back to normal by either continuing to play the current video or unmuting the current sound. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn it ON ON .
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Smart Screen
The Smart screen options allow you to customize your screen settings to make the screen more responsive and easier to use.
1. From the Settings screen, touch Controls ➔
Smart screen.
2. Touch the following option to create a check mark and activate the feature:
• Smart stay: Set the screen to stay on as long as you look at it.
General
Create and modify your accounts (such as, Email, Google
Account, Samsung Account, and so on). Manage security, applications, storage, and other features of the device.
Accounts
Use this option to set up, manage, and synchronize accounts, including your Google and email accounts.
Adding an Account
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Accounts ➔
Add account.
2. Touch one of the account types.
3. Use the keyboard and follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.
A green button appears next to the account type once you have created an account. Your accounts are also displayed in the My accounts section of the main
Accounts menu.
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Synchronizing Accounts
Select the items you want to synchronize on your account such as Books, Calendar, Contacts, and more.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Accounts.
2. Touch the account type, which is located in the
My accounts section.
3. Touch the account name.
• Touch the items you want to synchronize with your account to create a check mark then touch Sync now.
This includes items such as app data, calendar, contacts, gmail or email, photos, and so on.
• Touch Cancel sync to stop the synchronization.
Note: The items that are available to Sync depends on the type of account.
4. Touch Settings or Account Settings to access the account settings.
5. Touch Storage usage, if available, to see your storage usage for different applications.
6. Touch Sync all to synchronize all accounts of this type.
Removing an Account
Important! Removing an account also deletes all of its messages, contacts, and other data from the device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Accounts.
2. Touch the account type, which is located in the
My accounts section.
3. Touch the account name.
4. At the bottom of the screen, touch Remove account, then touch Remove account at the prompt to remove the account and delete all its messages, contacts, and other data.
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Configure options for Google accounts and privacy settings.
Note: To display these options, you must have a Google account set up on your phone.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Accounts.
2. Touch Google.
Configure the following options:
• ACCOUNTS: View Google accounts set up on your device.
Touch a Google account to configure syncing or to remove the account.
• PRIVACY: Configure Search, Location settings, Google+, and
Ads.
Signing In to Your Samsung Account
Several applications and options require that you create and sign in to a Samsung Account.
To sign in to your Samsung account:
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Accounts ➔
Add account.
2. Touch Samsung account.
The Samsung account sign in screen displays.
3. Touch Learn more to display information about
Samsung services that are available.
4. If you have a Samsung account, touch Sign in.
– or –
If you have no Samsung account, touch Create account.
The Samsung account screen displays.
5. Use the keyboard to enter the required information and touch Sign in or Sign up.
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Tip: The password is for your Samsung account, not the password you use for the email address you are entering.
Plus, you can use only letters, numbers, !, @, $, %, &, ^, and * for your Samsung account password.
6. If you are creating a new account, the Terms and
Conditions screen displays. Read the Terms and conditions, Special terms, and Privacy policy and touch
I accept all the terms above.
The Settings screen displays with Samsung account listed under Accounts.
Back Up and Reset
The Back up and reset settings allow you to back up your data, back up accounts, automatically restore your phone, and reset your phone settings to the factory settings.
� From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Back up and reset.
The following options display:
• Back up my data: By setting this option, the Google server will back up all of your settings and data, such as application data,
WI-Fi passwords, and other settings, to the Google server.
• Backup account: If you have enabled the Back up my data option, then the Backup account option is available. Touch
Backup account and touch your Google Gmail account or touch Add account to set your Google Gmail account to be backed up to the Google server.
• Automatic restore: By setting this option, when you reinstall an application, all of your backed up settings and data will be restored from the Google server.
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Factory Data Reset
From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Back up and reset.
2. Touch Factory data reset.
The Factory data reset screen displays reset information.
3. Touch Reset device, then follow the prompts to perform the reset.
Warning! Performing a Factory data reset erases all data from your phone and internal SD card, including your
Google account, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. It does not erase current system software, bundled applications, and external SD card files such as music and photos.
Date and Time
To change the current time and date displayed:
� From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Date and time.
The following options display:
• Automatic date and time: Allow the network to set the date and time. Disable this option to set date and time manually.
– Set date: Enter the current date.
– Set time: Enter the current time.
• Automatic time zone: When enabled, the phone takes the time zone from the wireless network. Disable this option to set time zone manually
– Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled).
• Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. If this option is not selected, the phone automatically uses a 12-hour format.
• Select date format: Set the format for date displays.
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Accessories
To select the Audio output mode when using a car or desk dock:
� From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Accessories.
The following options display:
DOCK
• Dock sound: Play sounds when inserting or removing the phone from the dock.
• Audio output mode: Use the external dock speakers when the phone is docked.
BOOK COVER
• Automatic unlock: Set this option If you are using a phone cover and you want your phone to unlock when you open the cover.
Browser Bar
Use the Browser Bar option to set up your Browser Bar for your web browser.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Browser Bar.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up or modify your Browser Bar.
Application Manager
You can download and install applications from Play Store or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage applications.
Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
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Memory Usage
See how memory is being used by Downloaded or Running applications.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Application manager.
2. Touch DOWNLOADED, SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL to display memory usage for that category of applications.
The graph at the bottom of the DOWNLOADED tab shows used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom of the RUNNING tab shows used and free RAM.
Downloaded
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Application manager.
2. Touch the DOWNLOADED tab to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.
3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the
Downloaded tabs, touch Menu ➔ Sort by size or
Sort by name.
4. To reset your application preferences, touch
➔ Reset app preferences.
Note: This will reset the preferences for disabled apps, disabled app notifications, default applications for actions, and background data restrictions for apps. You will not lose any app data.
5. Touch an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
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SD Card
Displays apps you have downloaded onto your SD card.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Application manager.
2. Touch the SD CARD tab to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device.
3. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the
SD CARD tab, touch Menu ➔ Sort by size or
Sort by name.
4. To reset your application preferences, touch
➔ Reset app preferences.
Menu
Note: When you Reset app preferences, you will not lose any app data.
5. Touch an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions.
Running Services
View and control services running on your device.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Application manager.
2. Touch the RUNNING tab. All the applications that are currently running on the device display.
3. Touch Show cached processes to display all the cached processes that are running. Touch Show services in use to switch back.
4. Touch one of the applications to view application information.
The following options display:
• Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. This is usually done prior to uninstalling the application.
Warning! Not all services can be stopped. Stopping services may have undesirable consequences on the application or Android System.
• Report: Report failure and other application information.
Note: Options vary by application.
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Default Applications
Set and manage your default applications.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Default applications.
2. Touch an app to set it as the default application.
– or –
Touch an app to remove it as the default application.
Users
You can share this tablet with multiple people by creating
User accounts and Profiles.
• Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users can also adjust tablet settings like Wi-Fi that affect everyone.
• Restricted profiles are User accounts that allow only limited access to apps and content.
Setting Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings. By setting up multiple user profiles, several users can share the device without affecting the personal settings of others, such as email accounts, wallpaper preferences, and more.
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1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Users ➔
Add user.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a new user profile.
To access the device with a user profile, select a profile at the top right of the locked screen.
Tip: You can also switch between users by sliding down the
Notification Panel and touching the current User.
Change User Account Nicknames and Photo IDs
Each user can set up their account nickname, which is displayed on the Lock screen as their User ID.
The photo each user uses in their personal Contact entry
(listed under ME at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID photo.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Users.
2. Touch the current User’s profile.
3. Touch Add another field and then touch Nickname to check the box and add a Nickname field.
4. Touch Nickname and enter a new name.
5. Touch Save.
To change an ID photo, each user much edit their personal
Contact entry’s picture. For more information, refer to
“Updating Contacts” on page 45.
Deleting a User or Profile
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Users.
2. Touch touch Delete user next to the User profile, and then touch OK.
Note: Only the Device Owner can delete other User accounts.
Battery
See how much battery power is used for device activities.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Battery.
The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the battery has been used also displays.
Battery usage displays in percentages per application.
2. Touch Screen, Android System, Android OS, or any other listed application to view how it is affecting battery use.
Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery use.
3. Touch Refresh to update the listing.
4. Touch Show battery percentage to display the battery charge percentage next to the battery charge icon in the Status Bar.
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Power Saving Mode
Use Power saving mode to manage your phone to conserve power.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
Power saving mode.
The Power saving mode screen displays.
2. Touch the OFF / ON button to turn Power saving mode
ON .
3. Touch Select when turned on to set Always or
Auto enable, which automatically turns on Power saving mode when the battery falls below 20%.
4. Touch the following options to create a check mark and conserve power:
• CPU performance: Limit the maximum performance of the CPU.
• Screen output: Lower the screen power level.
• Disable haptic feedback: Turn off vibration when you touch the screen.
5. Touch Learn about power saving to learn about various ways to conserve battery power.
Storage
From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card and USB as well as mount or unmount the
SD card.
Device Memory
To view the memory allocation for your phone:
� From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Storage.
The Device memory displays as Total space,
System memory, Used space, Cached data,
Miscellaneous files, and Available space.
SD Card
Once a memory card has been installed in your device, the SD card memory displays as Total space and
Available space.
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Mounting an SD Card
1. Install an SD card. For more information, refer to
“Installing a Memory Card” on page 11.
2. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Storage.
3. Touch Mount SD card.
Unmounting an SD Card
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Storage.
2. Touch Unmount SD card.
3. At the prompt, select OK to safely unmount the memory card.
4. Remove the SD card from the slot.
Note: Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications from functioning. Applications may not be available until you mount the SD card again.
Formatting an SD Card
When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Storage.
2. Touch Format SD card and then touch Format SD card again on the warning screen.
3. Touch Delete all.
Note: The Format SD card option is only available when your
SD card is mounted.
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Security
The Security settings allow you to determine the security level for your phone.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected:
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security.
2. You must first set up a screen lock type, if you have not
already done so. For more information, refer to “Screen
3. Touch Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen.
4. Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption on SD card data that requires a password be entered each time the microSD card is connected.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent.
Encryption may take an hour or more.
Set Up or Change Password
Use this option to set up your password when one is first required or change your current password.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security ➔
Set up/change password.
2. Enter a new password and touch Confirm.
3. Enter the new password again and touch Confirm.
Set Up SIM Card Lock
To prevent another person from using your SIM card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your SIM card, you can protect the information by using a
PIN code.
When enabled, your phone asks for a PIN number each time you use the phone. Using this option you can also change your SIM PIN number.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security ➔
Set up SIM card lock.
2. Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then touch OK.
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Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code.
To change your SIM PIN code:
1. Touch Change SIM PIN.
2. Enter your old SIM PIN code and touch OK.
3. Enter your new SIM PIN code and touch OK.
4. Re-type your new SIM PIN code and touch OK.
Forgotten SIM PIN Password
If you enter the wrong SIM PIN more than 3 times, you must contact your AT&T Customer Service Representative to get the PUK code for your device.
1. Each time you enter a wrong SIM PIN number the phone displays how many attempts you have remaining.
2. After the third incorrect attempt, SIM is now disabled,
Enter PUK code to continue. Contact carrier for details displays and your SIM card is locked.
3. When you receive the new PUK code from your
AT&T Customer Service Representative, enter it in the PUK code field.
4. Enter a new PIN code in the Enter a new PIN field and touch OK.
5. Enter the new PIN code again in the Confirm your new
PIN field and touch OK.
Note: While your SIM PIN is locked, you can still make
Emergency calls, if necessary.
Make Passwords Visible
When enabled, password characters display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security.
2. Touch Make passwords visible to enable or disable brief displays of password characters.
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Device Administration
Use the Device Administration feature to select one or more administration applications that control your device for security purposes (for example, if your phone is lost of stolen). These applications enforce remote or local device security policies.
Some of the features a device administration application might control are:
• Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
• Automatically locking the device.
• Restoring factory settings on the device.
Note: If a device uses multiple enabled administration applications, the strictest policy is enforced.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security.
2. Touch Device administrators, to select a device administrator, and follow the prompts.
If no device administrators are listed, you can download them from the Play Store.
3. Touch Unknown sources to download and install non-Market applications.
Warning! Enabling this option causes your phone and personal data to be more vulnerable to attack by applications from unknown sources.
4. Touch Verify apps to cause your phone to either block or warn you before installing apps that may cause harm to your phone.
Security Update Service
To set security update service settings:
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security.
2. Touch Security policy updates to automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security and service.
3. Touch Send security reports to send security reports to
Samsung, using Wi-Fi, for threat analysis.
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Credential Storage
If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔ Security.
2. Touch Storage type to set a storage type for credential contents.
3. Touch Trusted credentials.
The trusted credentials screen has two tabs:
• System: Displays CA certificates that are permanently installed in the ROM of your device.
• User: Displays any CA certificates that you installed, for example, in the process of installing a client certificate.
4. Touch a CA certificate to examine its details.
A scrolling screen displays the details.
Scroll to the bottom of the details screen and touch
Turn off to disable a System certificate.
Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the
Turn off button changes to Turn on, so you can enable the certificate again, if necessary.
Touch OK to return to the certificate list.
5. Touch Install from phone storage, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.
Note: You must have installed a memory card containing encrypted certificates to use this feature.
6. Touch Clear credentials to erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.
Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted certificates.
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About Device
This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, and other phone information such as the model number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, and software build number.
To access phone information:
� From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
About device.
The following information displays:
• Software update: Update your phone software, if available. For more information, refer to “Software Update” on page 156.
• Status: View the status of your device. Battery status, Battery level, Network, Signal strength, and so on, are displayed as described on the screen.
• Legal information: Display Open source licenses and Google legal information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google
Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered
Phones, and much more pertinent information as a reference.
• Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is the model number: SAMSUNG-SM-T537A.
• Model number: Phone’s model number.
• Android version: Android version loaded on this phone.
• Baseband version: Baseband version loaded on this phone.
• Kernel version: Kernel version loaded on this phone.
• Build number: Software build number.
• SE for Android status: Display Security Enhancements for
Android status information.
Note: Baseband, kernal, and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your AT&T service representative.
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Software Update
The AT&T Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option.
1. From the Settings screen, touch General ➔
About device ➔ Software update.
2. Touch Check for updates.
3. At the AT&T Software update prompt, touch OK to continue.
4. The phone automatically updates the software (if available), otherwise, when the Current software is up
to date prompt displays, touch OK.
When updating software, once the update file is downloaded, you can delay the update on the start screen by postponing it for a certain period of time. If you want to resume the update before the selected time, touch Continue update.
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Section 10: Samsung Product Registration
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Index
A
Alarm
Application Settings
Apps
B
Battery
Bigger Font
C
,
Contacts
namecards 47 separating joined 47
setting a photo as contact icon 80
D
Display
Display Settings
158
E
Entering Text
changing the text entry mode 38
F
Font Size
G
159
Gestures
composing and sending 53 refreshing your account 53
Google Voice Typing Settings 136
Google+
Groups
H
,
I
K
Keyboard
L
Language and Input keyboards and input
methods 133 select language 133
Location Services Settings 118
Lock Screen
M
Memory Card
Menu
Messaging
Mono
Motion
Multi Window
customizing 33 removing apps 33 restoring apps 33
N
Namecards
terms used 17 touch gestures 17
P
Palm Motion
Photo ID
Photos
Playlists
Q
160
R
Reset
S
Samsung Account
Samsung Keyboard
Securing Your Device
Security Settings
161
SIM Card
SWYPE
Swype
T
Text
Text Input
Abc mode 39 numeric mode 39 symbol mode 39
Touch Screen 13 lock/unlock 13
Turning Your Device On and Off 9
U
USB Settings
V
Videos
,
W
Y
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