Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 NOOK Operating Guide

TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your device
and keep it for future reference.
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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
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Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, with
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com.
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Read this information before using your mobile device.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is
covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty. Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at:
Settings > About device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal or at samsung.com.
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
Location of Legal Information on the device:
Health and Safety Information
Settings > About device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal > Health and Safety
Warranty
Settings > About device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal > Warranty
EULA
Settings > About device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal > End User License Agreement
NOOK Device Terms of Service
NOOK Settings > Legal > Device Terms
NOOK Store Terms of Service
NOOK Settings > Legal > Store Terms
NOOK Privacy Policy
NOOK Settings > Legal > Privacy Policy
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Table of Contents

Welcome..............................................................................1
Getting Started ............................................................. 2
Front View ........................................................................... 3
Back View ........................................................................... 4
Assemble Your Device ............................................... 5
Set Up Your Device ......................................................6
Setting Up Your NOOK .............................................. 7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................ 9
Know Your Device ...................................................10
Home Screen..................................................................11
Status Bar .........................................................................14
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..................15
Notification Panel .........................................................17
Multi Window ..................................................................19
Enter Text ..........................................................................21
Google Applications ..................................................52
Microsoft Applications ..............................................54
Additional Applications.............................................55
Calculator ..........................................................................56
Calendar ............................................................................57
Camera ...............................................................................59
Clock ....................................................................................62
Contacts .............................................................................64
Email ....................................................................................67
Galaxy Apps ...................................................................69
Gallery ................................................................................. 70
Internet ................................................................................72
Memo ..................................................................................74
Music Player ....................................................................75
My Files ..............................................................................77
Smart Manager .............................................................79
NOOK ...................................................................................23
NOOK Features on the Home Screen ............24
NOOK Reader ................................................................27
NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store® ...............30
NOOK Apps ....................................................................33
NOOK Library ................................................................. 34
NOOK VideoTM ..............................................................36
NOOK Profiles ...............................................................38
NOOK Settings ..............................................................42
NOOK Search ................................................................44
Sideloading Files ..........................................................45
Dictionaries ......................................................................46
NOOK Legal Information .........................................47
Applications ...................................................................48
Apps List ...........................................................................49
Video Player ....................................................................80
Settings ..............................................................................82
How to Use Settings ..................................................83
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................84
Bluetooth ...........................................................................86
Flight Mode ......................................................................88
Data Usage ......................................................................89
More Connection Settings ......................................90
Sounds and Notifications ........................................91
Display ................................................................................93
Motions and Gestures...............................................95
Applications Settings .................................................96
Users ....................................................................................99
Wallpaper ....................................................................... 100
Lock Screen and Security ................................... 101
NOOK Applications ....................................................51
Privacy ............................................................................. 105
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Accessibility .................................................................. 107
Accounts ......................................................................... 109
Backup and Reset.................................................... 110
Language and Input Settings ............................ 111
Battery .............................................................................. 114
Storage ............................................................................ 115
Accessories .................................................................. 117
Date and Time ............................................................ 118
User Manual ................................................................. 119
About Device ............................................................... 120
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Welcome

Welcome to the best of both worlds. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK
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integrates our award‑winning reading experience with leading edge technology, which means you can connect to the world when you need, and escape from it when you want. And with the fully integrated NOOK experience, reading, playing and purchasing content has never been easier. Enjoy your new device, and please come visit our NOOK centers at any
Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOK that this guide doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOK online support center at:
NOOK.com/support
The online support center offers additional information about your NOOK, including:
A PDF version of this guide that you can download
to your computer
Tutorial videos
Frequently Asked Questions
Chat with a NOOK Expert
You can also contact Barnes & Noble Customer Support by sending email to:
nook@barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble store with your questions.
~ The NOOK Team
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Getting Started

Getting Started

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

Front View

Light sensor
Recent
Front camera
Power key
Volume key
Microphone
Memory card slot
Back
Home key and
Fingerscanner
Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of
yourself.
Home key and Finger scanner: Press to return to
the Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.
Light sensor: Use the ambient light level to adjust
the screen brightness and contrast.
Memory card slot: Install an optional memory
card (not included) for storage of files.
Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick access to Flight Mode.
Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and
hold for Home screen options.
Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds.
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Front ViewGetting Started

Back View

Microphone
Rear camera
Speaker Speaker
USB charger/
Accessoryport
Simple clicker
Simple clicker
Headset jack
Headset jack: Connect an optional headset
(notincluded).
Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Simple clicker: These retractable circles
securely attach optional covers (not included) to yourdevice.
Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional accessories (not included) .
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Back ViewGetting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card, see Install a Memory Card.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug the charging head into a standard ACpower outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can cause damage to the device.
The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
► For a quick check of your battery level, view
the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your device’s display. A solid color (
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see Battery.
) indicates a full charge.
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Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
► Press and hold the Power key until the device
starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays.
2. Tap Power off.
3. On the window that appears, tap POWER OFF.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Lock the Device
Unlock the Device
The default screen lock on your device is Swipe.
To unlock your device:
► Press the Power key or Home key, and then
touch and drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see Set a Screen Lock
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
To lock the device:
► Press the Power key.
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Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started

Setting Up Your NOOK

The set-up process for your Samsung Galaxy S2 NOOK® guides you through setting up four types of accounts:
A Google/Gmail account for accessing Google
Play and the Google App Store.
A Samsung account for buying and using
Samsung apps.
A NOOK account for accessing the NOOK Store
and NOOK content such as NOOK Books®, the NOOK Newsstand®, and NOOK apps.
Note: You have to connect to a Wi-Fi network to set up your NOOK.
When you first turn on your NOOK, it displays a Samsung Galaxy welcome screen.
1. Select your preferred language and tap the yellow arrow to continue.
Note: Accessibility options can be found by tapping on the Accessibility button.
2. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect. If the network displays a lock symbol, you are prompted to enter a password to connect to the network. If you do not know the password, ask the network administrator. Once you have entered the password in the password dialog box, tap Connect.
Your NOOK prompts you to sign in to your Google account or to create a Google account if you do not have one. You need a Google account to access Google Play and other Google apps on your device.
7. If you want to make use of Google apps, either create a Google account or sign in to your existing Google account.
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8. Setup billing information for payments to the Google Store or Skip.
9. Set the date, time, and time zone for your NOOK. Tap any of these items to call up a dialog box for making changes.
10. Tap Next.
11. Select what Google services you wish to participate in by tapping on each checkbox to select/deselect.
12. Tap Next.
13. Your NOOK prompts you to set up a Samsung account for accessing Samsung Galaxy apps. You can sign in, create a new account, or sign in with your Google ID. Tap the button with your choice. To skip setting up or signing in with a Samsung account, tap Skip.
14. Add fingerprint recognition if you wish to further secure your device or Skip.
3. Once your NOOK connects to the network, tapNext.
4. Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) for Software. If you agree to the EULA, tap the checkbox by I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above. (If you do not agree to the EULA, you cannot use your NOOK.)
5. The EULA screen also offers you a chance to share diagnostic data with Samsung. Tap the checkbox to indicate your decision.
6. Tap Next.
15. Next your device displays a full-screen welcome page for NOOK. (Until you have set up a NOOK account, your NOOK displays this same welcome page whenever you launch any NOOK app such as the NOOK Library.)
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Setting Up Your NOOKGetting Started
Follow the steps below to set up your NOOK account.
4. Add credit card information for your account. Enter:
The first name on the credit card account.
Registering an Existing NOOK Account
If you already have a Barnes & Noble or NOOK account, tap Sign In.
1. On the Sign In screen, enter the email address and password for your account.
2. Tap Sign In.
Creating a New NOOK Account
If you do not already have a Barnes & Noble or NOOK account, tap Create Account.
1. On the screen for creating your account, enter:
Your first name
Your last name
The email address you want to use for your
NOOK account
The last name on the credit card account.
5. Tap the pop-up menu to select the card type. Choose from:
Visa
MasterCard
Amex
Discover
DinersClub
JCB
6. Tap pop-up menus to select the expiration date for the credit card.
7. Tap Next.
8. Enter the billing address for the credit card. Enter:
Street address
City
A password
A security question
2. Tap Submit. Your NOOK opens a dialog box with links to legal notices, including the NOOK Device Terms of Service, the NOOK Store Terms of Service, and the NOOK Privacy Policy. To read any of these notices, tap its link.
3. If you have read the legal notices and accept them, tap Accept.
Note: If you do not accept the legal terms, you cannot use your NOOK.
Note: Next you will set up a credit card for your account. You have the option of skipping this step, but you will not be able to make any purchases in the NOOK Shop until a credit card has been added to your account.
State
ZIP Code
Country (either the United States or Canada)
9. Tap Submit.
Your NOOK enters this information and creates your account.
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Setting Up Your NOOKGetting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

NOOK Account
Use your existing NOOK account or create a new one to make the best use of the NOOK features on your device. For more information, see
Setting Up Your NOOK.
For more information about the NOOK features, seeNOOK.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, seeAccounts.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, seeAccounts.
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Accounts > Add account >
Samsungaccount.
Apps >
► From a Home screen, tap
> Accounts > Add account > Google.
Apps > Settings
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Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Status barNotification icons
Status icons
Widget
NOOK Library widget
Home screen indicator
App shortcuts
App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite
applications.
Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
Apps folder: For your convenience, there are
several applications that are grouped into a folder on the main Home screen.
Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home
screen is presently displayed.
NOOK Library widget: Displays books,
periodicals, or apps from your Library.
Apps folder
Apps list
Notification icons: Displays new messages and
emails, notifications, available software updates, and so on.
Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)
and notification icons (left).
Status icons: Displays information about the
device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, the time, and so on.
Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut)
that runs on a Home screen.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Customize your Home screen
Change the Wallpaper
by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a different order.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the
screens, and then tap
Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,
and then drag it to Remove.
Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen displays when you press the Home key.
Add.
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose HOME
SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap SET AS WALLPAPER.
For more information, see Wallpaper in Settings.
Widgets
Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
Change the order of screens: Touch and
hold on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
Premium Services: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Premium Services set up screen. To activate this feature, tap the checkbox at the top center of the screen. Tap
Contents settings and then tap NOOK or Flipboard Briefing.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to releaseit.
2. Drag the widget to
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.
Remove and releaseit.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device
App Shortcuts
Folders
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.
2. Drag the app shortcut to releaseit.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Remove and
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create app folders on a Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box displays.
2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.
Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the
folder.
Tap Palette to change the color.
3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
To add more apps, touch and hold an app
shortcut and drag it to the folder.
Remove a Folder from a Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.
2. Drag the folder to
Remove and release it.
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Home ScreenKnow Your Device

Status Bar

The Statusbar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Battery is charging.
Mute mode is enabled.
Wi-Fi is active.
Notification Icons
New email has arrived.
New Gmail has arrived.
Download of a file or app is in progress.
File is being uploaded or sent.
Location service (GPS) is active.
App updates are available from the Google Play store.
App installation or updates are complete.
Keyboard is in use.
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Status BarKnow Your Device

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and deleting items.
Touchscreen Navigation
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter characters
ortext.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Drag
To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location.
Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
Move a widget on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart.
Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web
page.
Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures with your hand above the device’s screen. For more information, see Motions and Gestures in Settings.
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
• Unlock the screen.
• Scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
To access the Motions and Gestures settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
> Motions and gestures.
Apps > Settings
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Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your Device
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.
MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a
screen. This usually allows you to select items to delete or share.
DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you
can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a
sharing method. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to select all.
EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.
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Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your Device
Notification Panel
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Edit Quick settings
Quick settings
Screen brightness
Notification card
Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which
Quicksettings buttons are visible.
Manage users: Tap to manage user accounts.
Settings
Manage users
Clear notifications
View the Notification Panel
1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the Notification panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.
Notification card: Tap to see details about a
notification. Swipe a notification card to the right to dismiss it.
Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a
feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust
screen brightness. Tap Auto to have the tablet set the screen brightness using its light sensor.
Settings: Tap to open the Settings screen.
Tap an item to open it.
To clear a single notification, drag the
notification left or right. Tap Clear to clear allnotifications.
3. To close the Notification panel, swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or tap
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Back.
Notification PanelKnow Your Device
Quick Settings
Connect to a Device
In addition to notifications, the Notification panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
To view additional Quick settings:
► Swipe left or right across the visible icons.
To customize Quick settings:
► On the Notificationpanel, tap EDIT.
S Finder
Search for a wide variety of content with a keyword.
1. Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the Notificationpanel.
2. Tap S Finder.
3. Enter a keyword in the Search device field, or tap
Google voice typing and say a keyword.
1. Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the Notificationpanel.
2. Tap Quick Connect.
If you are using this feature for the first time,
select a visibility option and tap TURN ON QUICK CONNECT.
When the Notificationpanel opens, Wi-Fi is activated automatically and the tablet searches for nearby devices.
3. Tap a device and follow the instructions.
To change your device’s visibility setting, tap
SETTINGS > Device visibility, and then select an option.
If the desired device does not appear in the
list, tap REFRESH.
Share Content
Share content with a connected device.
You can narrow the search by tapping Category, Time, Location, or Tag and using preset search options. Items that match your search display below.
4. Tap items to open them.
Use Search Location
You can search for content in specific locations.
► Tap MORE > Select search locations and select
categories.
Quick Connect
Automatically search for nearby devices and quickly connect to them.
If the device you want to connect does not
support the Quick connect feature, activate its Wi-Fi Direct feature before launching Quick Connect on your device.
1. Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the Notificationpanel.
2. Tap a device from the list of detected devices.
3. Tap Share content and select a media category.
4. Follow the instructions to send content to the connected device.
Connection methods may vary depending on the
type of connected devices or the content being shared.
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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
Controls
Activate Multi Window
Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.
Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
1. From any screen, touch and hold
2. If you are currently using an app that supports Multi window, tap an app to add in split screen, or tap two new apps to open in split view.
- or -
Tap two apps that support Multi window to open them in split screen view.
Recent.
You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multiwindow view:
1. Tap
2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow have a the Multiwindow icon in the title bar to launch the application in Multiwindow view.
3. Other recently used apps that support Multiwindow appear below the launched app. Tap the app icon to add it to the split screen view.
Note: Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon.
Recent.
Multiwindow icon in the title bar. Tap
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Window Controls
Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window to display the window controls.
Control Buttons
Switch windows: Switch the positions of
two Multi Window applications.
Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window. This turns the app into a circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.
Maximize window: Open the selected window in full screen view.
Close app: Close the selected application.
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Enter Tex t

Text can be entered using an onscreen keyboard or by speaking.
Use the SamsungKeyboard
Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.
Predictive text
Special Keys
Tap to insert numbers and symbols.
Tap to insert letters.
Touch and hold the Options key to:
Use Google voice typing.
Use your handwriting to enter text.
Access the clipboard.
Insert emojis.
Change the layout of the keyboard.
Access keyboard settings.
Options key
Note: The available Options keys depend on the application in use. Not all options are available for allapps.
Predictive Text
Predictive text suggests words matching your text entries, and, optionally, completes common words automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries.
Configure the Samsung Keyboard
To customize the Samsung Keyboard:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options.
Apps >
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Use Google Voice Typing
Instead of typing, enter text by speaking.
Languages
To enable Google voice typing:
1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Typing.
You may need to touch and hold Options (left
of the Space key) to find it.
2. Speak your text.
Note: Tap Languages to download additional languages for use with Google voice typing.
Google Voice
Configure Google Voice Typing
To customize Google voice typing:
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Language and input.
2. Tap Google voice typing for options.
Apps >
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NOOK

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK NOOK’s award‑winning reading experience and Barnes&Noble’s enormous selection of content with Samsung’s leading edge technology, allowing you to connect to the world when you need and escape from it when you want.
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integrates
And with the fully integrated NOOK browsing, purchasing, and enjoying your content has never been easier. Enjoy your new device, and please visit your neighborhood Barnes&Noble store where our booksellers are always
ready tohelp.
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