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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .............................5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Index ............................................................ 142
4
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 142.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
ault display settings. If you select other settings, na vigat ion
def
steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
me that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
assu
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Se
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.
curing Your Device” on page 14.
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:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu, or
sub-menu.
•
Tips
: 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.
Getting Started 5
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:
Apps
➔
From a Home screen, touch
Display
➔
➔
Screen timeout
.
Settings
Battery
You r dev ice 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.
6
Warning!
Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warran ty
and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device
s you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate
prompt
the device without charging, the device powers of f. For battery
use information, see “
Tip:
Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
About Device” on page 140.
Charging the Battery
Your dev ice 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 (1).
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.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (2).
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Getting Started 7
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
For more information, refer to
“Unlocking the Device” on
page 14.
Note
: You r 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.
information, refer to “GPS Applications” on page 93.
For more
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. At the prompt, touch
8
.
Power/Lock Key
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
Back
). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
Select Language
1. Touch the language field, scroll through the list, and
touch the language you want your device to use, such
as, English (United States).
Start
2. Touch
Wi-Fi
Make sure the Wi-Fi
choose one of the following options:
Touch
not listed.
Touch
Wi-Fi networks.
.
Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and touch
another Wi-Fi network or touch
.
OFF / ON
Add Wi-Fi network
Scan
to make sure you have an accurate list of
Skip
) or re-displayed (touch
icon is set to ON and
to enter a Network SSID that is
Connect
. Touch and connect to
Next
to continue.
Touch
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 112.
Set Date and Time
1. Touch
2. Touch
3. Touch
4. Touch
Samsung Account
Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services.
1. Touch
2. Touch
Set date
and set the date (month, day, year), and
then touch
or PM), and then touch
account.
– or –
Touch
Touch
Set
.
Set time
and set the time (hour, minute, and AM
Select time zone
Next
.
variety of services
Create new account
Sign in
if you already have a Samsung account.
Restore
and
Auto backup
Set
.
and select the correct time zone.
to learn more.
to create a Samsung
, if desired. Touch
Next
– or –
Touch
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” on page 135.
Got Google?
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its
Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google
Talk, and Google Play.
The Got Google? screen allows you to sign in, if you already
have a Google account.
Note:
If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
Touch
Yes
and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
Touch to continue.
.
– or –
Touch
No
to proceed to the next screen.
Getting Started 9
Make it Google
This screen displays if you did not sign into your Google
account.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new Google
account.
Note:
If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
Touch
Get an account
password of your existing account.
– or –
Touch
Not now
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”
on page 48.
Entertainment
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
Touch
Set up a credit card
for your Google Play account, and touch
– or –
Touch
Not now
10
or enter the email address and
to perform this task later. For more
, enter credit card information
Save
.
.
Backup and Restore
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google
account.
1. Read the backup and restore information.
2. Enable either or both options.
3. Touch to continue.
The Restoring screen displays while your information is
being restored.
Google & Location
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either or
both of the Google location services.
2. Touch to continue.
This Tablet Belongs To...
This screen displays if you did not sign into your Google
account.
To personalize the tablet with your name:
1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
2. Touch to continue.
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
Touch
Finish
.
The main Home screen displays.
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
2. Once the URL loads, click on the
account?
http://google.com/accounts
link and follow the on-screen instructions.
.
Can’t access your
Using Google Maps
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, you
must first connect Wi-Fi.
on page 112.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Some features require Standalone or Google location
services.
For more information, refer to “Location Services”
on page 124.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi”
Task Manager
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some
applications run in the background.
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on
your device and to end running applications to extend battery
life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and
see how much memory is used by applications.
Task Manager Pop-Up
The Task manager pop-up provides information about
applications
the Task Manager application.
To access the Task manager pop-up:
and includes a
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔
Task manager
– or –
Add the Application monitor widget to a Home screen
and then touch
monitor widget.
on page 31.
The Task manager pop-up displays.
RAM manager
.
Application monitor
For more information, refer to “Widgets”
. It also has a link to
Mini App Tray
on the Application
Getting Started 11
Active
2. Touch the
3. Touch the
4. Touch in the top right corner of the Task manager
5. Touch in the top left corner to display the Task
Active applications
running on your device. Touch to end an
application or
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
Clear memory
processes.
pop-up to close the application.
Manager application.
End all
RAM manager
to clear inactive and background
tab to view applications
to stop all running applications.
tab to display the amount of
Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
manager
,
Storage
To access the Task Manager:
1. Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up”
on page 11.
– or –
12
Active applications, Downloaded, RAM
, and
Help
.
Touch
manager
2. Touch
on your device. Touch
End all
3. Touch
Google Play. Touch
from your device.
4. Touch
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
memory
5. Touch
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
6. Touch
Navigation
.
Active applications
to end all running applications.
Downloaded
RAM manager
to clear inactive and background processes.
Storage
Help
to view useful tips for extending battery life.
and then touch
to view applications running
End
to end an application or
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
to view internal (Device memory) and
Task
Clear
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacity of 32 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 (1), pushing gently until it
clicks into place (2).
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
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
➔
Storage
.
Apps
➔
Settings
Getting Started 13
SD card
2. Under
touch
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
, touch Unmount SD card
OK
.
and then
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when th e screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for
increased security, use a per sonal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern,
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 124.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
see “Screen Lock” on page 124.
4. Gently press in on the memory card (1), so that it pops
out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2).
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 91.
14
Locking the device manually
Press the
Power/Lock Key
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
Power/Lock Key
.
.
The Lock screen displays.2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Tip:
Touch one of the app shortcut icons and then swipe to
launch that application.
Note:
Yo u can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Pattern,
PIN, or Password). For more informatio n, refer to “Screen Lock” on page 124.
Getting Started 15
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
16
for 10 to 15 seconds.
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.
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•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up
premium content
•
Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA,
OGG (vorbis), FLAC, AC-3 (only with video), and Vorbis formats
•
1GB RAM memory and 8GB on-board memory, which is used for
data storage and access
•
Support for microSD and microSDHC Memory Cards
•
Preloaded applications such as AllShare Play, Google Play Books,
Google Play
For more information, refer to
on page 36.
Warning!
Store, Music Hub, Polaris Office, and Readers Hub.
This device does not support some USB storage
media devices.
Understanding Your Device 17
to HD 720p
“More Application Information”
, including
Top and Front View
3
5
1
2
4
The following items can be found on the top and front of your
device as illustrated.
1.
Light Sensor
automatically and when taking photos with the
front-facing Camera.
2.
3.5mm Headset Jack
Microphone
3.
Front-facing Camera Lens
4.
recording videos.
Display Screen
5.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
“System” on page 136.
18
: Used to control screen brightness
: Plug in for headphones.
: Used for voice recording or video chat.
: Used when taking photos or
: The orientation of the display screen
Side Views
2
1
3
4
The following items can be found on the sides of your device
as illustrated.
1.
Memory Card Slot
files.
Power/Lock Key
2.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
Volume Key
3.
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Infrared Blaster
4.
controlling external devices. For more information, refer
to “Smart Remote” on page 109.
: Install a memory card for storage of
: Press and hold to turn the device on or
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Used to emit infrared signals used for
to adjust
Understanding Your Device 19
Back and Bottom Views
1
322
The following items can be found on the back and bottom of
your device as illustrated.
1.
Camera Lens
videos.
External Speakers
2.
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Charger/Accessory Port
3.
charging or to sync music and files.
: Used when taking photos or recording
: Used in music or video playback,
: Plug in a USB cable for
20
Home Screen
8
2
9
10
13
11
7
3
5
4
6
12
1
1415
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.
1.
System Bar
: The area along the top of the Home screen
where you can find icons that show notifications, battery
power, and connection details. For a list of icon s, see
“Status Bar” on page 30.
Widgets
2.
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Some widgets are found on the Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
page 31.
Google Search
3.
: Search the web by typing or speaking.
For more information, refer to “Google Search” on
page 54.
4.
Home screen
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
: The starting point for using your device.
Understanding Your Device 21
5.
App Shortcuts
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 32.
6.
Current screen
displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended
Home Screen” on page 22.
Primary Shortcuts
7.
These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 30.
8.
Navigation
have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Touch and hold to display the Apps screen. Touch and
then touch
Home
9.
to display the Task Manager pop-up.
10.
Back
Mini App Tray
11.
anytime, such as a calculator , email, an d a music pla yer .
For more information, refer to “Mini App Tray” on
page 34.
12.
Apps
22
: Shortcuts to common applications. For
: Indicates which Home screen is being
: Shortcuts to common features.
: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you
Task manager
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and hold
: Return to the previous screen or option.
: Shortcuts to apps that you can use
: Display the Apps screen.
to display the Task Manager.
Time
: The current time. For more information, refer to
13.
“Date and Time” on page 136.
14.
Status Icons
Status Details Panel
15.
swipe downward to display the Status Details panel.
Touch
For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 30.
: Indicate the status of your tablet.
: Touch the top of the screen and
Back
to remove the Status Details panel.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more
space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizon
left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top
of the display shows your current position.
Note:
The centre panel displays when you touch
tally across the screen to scroll to the
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
pop-up displays.
Home screen
.
3. Touch
4. Under
Set wallpaper
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 33.
Add to Home screen
• Apps and widgets
Home screen.
•Folder
to add a folder on a Home scre en. For mor e
information, refer to
•Page
to add a Home screen.
to change the Home screen
touch:
to add app or widget shortcuts on the
“Folders”
on page 32.
Display Settings
You can cust omize display screen settings to your
preferences.
page 119.
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.
For more information, refer to “Display” on
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
pop-up displays.
screen
Under
Add to Home
screen
, touch
a Home screen.
Home
Page
to add
Understanding Your Device 23
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
upper right corner of a panel to set it as t he default
home screen.
3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a
panel to a new location.
4. Touch
24
Back
: T ouch the Home icon at the
to return to the Home screen
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Navigation
Touch
apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Touch
Touch
Touch
Home
Touch Home
Back
Touch Back
step.
Note:
Mini App Tray
Touch
might need while working in other apps. For more information,
refer to “Mini App Tray” on page 34.
Navigation
to open a list of thumbnail images of
Task manager
Google
Delete all
When the on-screen keyboard is active,
Keyboard
displays.
Mini App Tray
to display the Task Manager.
to display the Google Search widget.
to clear all thumbnail images.
to display the default Home screen.
to return to the previous screen, option, or
to display shortcuts to apps that you
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