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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Index .........................................................191
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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
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 157, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to
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
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Sec
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.
5
uring Your Device” on page 9.
on page 191.
the
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.
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
Settings
Connections
OFF/ON
This button enables/disables a feature or turns a
setting on or off.
tab
• indicates that the feature is
• indicates that the feature is
For example:
OFF/ON
button to turn Bluetooth
Tou ch the
ON
or OFF .
Apps
Wi-Fi
.
OFF
.
ON
.
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.
Warning!
Use only Samsung-approved charging devices.
Approved accessories are designed to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate
your warranty 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
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 156.
Getting Started 6
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (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. Plug the flat end of the USB 3.0 Wall/USB Charger
(Charging Head and USB Cable) into the Charger/
Accessory Port.
Note:
If you are using the older style USB 2.0 Wall/USB
Charger to charge your battery, plug the flat end of the
right side
Wall/USB Charger into the port on the
Charger/Accessory Port.
2. Insert the USB 3.0 cable into the Charging Head.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC wall 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.
of the
4. When charging is complete, unplug
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
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the Charging Head
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
Note:
If the battery is completely discharged, allow it to charge
for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
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 10.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
2. On the Device options
menu, touch
.
.
Power off
.
Setting Up Your Tablet
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard will
guide you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up
accounts, choose location services, and learn more about
your device.
To uch
Skip
to skip some screens, or touch
them.
Note:
If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
key to continue.
Back
to re-display
Getting Started 8
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, pushing gently until it clicks
into place.
3. Close the Memory Card Slot cover.
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Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories
1. Go to
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually.
Unlock the tablet by swiping your finger across the screen.
This is the default Screen lock (Swipe), and offers no
security.
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data
and information stored in the device by using a secure
een Lock.
Scr
For more information a
Screen Lock, see “Lock Screen” on page 125.
For other settings related to secur
“Security” on page 152.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
bout creating and enabling a secure
ing your device,
see
.
Locking the Device Manually
Press the
Power/Lock Key
.
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
2. Swipe across the screen as shown. This is the default
Power/Lock Key
Swipe screen lock and offers no security.
. The Lock screen displays.
Getting Started 10
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
• 12.2-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) TFT (PLS) LCD touch
screen
• Android Version: KitKat 4.4
• Wi-Fi, 1.9 GHz-core processor
• Full HTML Web Browser
• Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. For more information,
refer to “Bluetooth” on page 82.
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
• 8 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 2 megapixel full
HD forward-facing camera for video chat
• 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
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–
Gmail
–
Email (corporate and personal)
–
Google Hangouts (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
• Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA,
Vorbis, FLAC, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, WAV
• Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards
• Preloaded applications such as Google Play Books, Google
Play Store, Samsung Hub, and more.
Front and Sides
5
6
8
9
5
4
7
1
The following items can be found on the front and sides of
your device as illustrated.
1. Light Sensor: Controls screen brightness
automatically when taking photos with the front-facing
Camera.
2. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Take self-portraits and
record videos.
3. Microphone: Used for video chat
4. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
5. External Speakers: Play music, notification tones, and
for other sounds.
6. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage
7. Recent Key: Display a list of recently-used
8. Home Key: Display the main Home screen. Touch and
9. Back: Return to the previous screen or option.
of files.
applications.
hold to display Google Now. See “Google Now” on
page 97.
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2 3
4
5
1
5
6
7
9
8
Understanding Your Device 12
Back, Top, and Bottom
The following items can be found on the back, top, and
bottom of your device as illustrated.
1. Flash: Provides adequate light when taking pictures in
dark places.
2. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording
videos.
3. Infrared Blaster: Emits infrared signals used for
controlling external devices.
4. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust
Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust
volume.
5. 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.
6. S Pen: A built-in stylus that allows you to perform
various functions. For more information, refer to
“S Pen” on page 23.
7. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for
charging or to sync music and files.
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3
12
1 2
6
6
7
7
4
4
5
5
Home Screen
Notifications
Widgets
Refresh
content
Status Bar
Stat
us
indicators
Google Search
App
shortcuts
App
screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It
consists of:
• Status Bar: The Status Bar displays notifications on the
left side and status indicators on the right side.
Note: The Status Bar is normally hidden. To display it,
touch and slide the top of the screen down. It will
disappear after a view seconds.
• Notifications: Notification icons appear on the Status Bar
at the top of the screen to report new messages, Calendar
events, device status, and more. Drag down from the
Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.
• Google Search: Search the web by typing or speaking. For
more information, refer to “Google” on page 97.
• Refresh Content: Touch to refresh the content of the Home
Screen App.
• Status indicators: Display your current network status,
signal strength, battery charge, and time.
• Widgets: Built-in apps which run on the Home screen.
• App Shortcuts: Touch to launch your favorite apps.
• App Screen: Access to all your apps and widgets.
Understanding Your Device 14
Additional Home Screens
The Home screen consists of the a main Home screen and
up to 6 additional screens.
• Main Home Screen: One Home screen is designated as
the main Home screen, and will display whenever you
Home key.
press the
• Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll
through the Home screens.
• The first three Pages to the left can host Home Screen
Apps—built-in apps which run on the Home screen.
• The rest of the pages are for app shortcuts and widgets.
Home Screen Apps Layouts
Home Screen Apps are built-in apps which run in multiple
windows on the first four Home screens. You can modify the
layout of each Home screen by adding/removing Home
Screen Apps and resizing the windows.
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To modify a Home Screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on a Home
Screen App until the Edit screen displays.
Drag to resize window
2. To uc h Change layout to randomly rearrange the Home
Screen Apps.
Main Home Screen
Active Page
Add Page
Home Screen Apps
To resize a window:
1. Touch and hold a Home Screen App until it “releases”
from the page. A gold box appears around the window.
2. Drag a side of the window to resize it. The other Home
Screen Apps will automatically adjust to accommodate
the resized window.
Note: Not all Home Screen Apps can be resized.
To relocate a Home Screen App:
1. Touch and hold a Home Screen App until it “releases”
from the page.
2. Drag the Home Screen App to a new location and
release. The other Home Screen Apps will
automatically adjust to accommodate it.
Customizing Home Screens
Your device comes with three default Home screens, which
contain Home Screen Apps.You can add two additional pages
of Home Screen Apps and up to five additional pages to hold
apps and widgets.
To customize the Home Screens:
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from diagonal
corners to the center to display the editing screen.
2. Touch a Home screen to activate it.
Understanding Your Device 16
Add or remove Home Screen Apps:
Home Screen Apps currently in use on the active page
display the
Change the layout of Home Screen Apps:
To rearrange the order of pages:
To set a new main Home screen:
Add or remove Home screens:
icon.
Touc h a Home Screen App to add it to the active page.
To uch
active page.
To uch Change layout to randomly rearrange theHome
Screen Apps on the active page.
Touch and hold, and then drag a page to a new
location.
To uch
main Home screen
To uch
Touch and hold, and then drag a page to
17
to remove the Home Screen App from the
on a Home screen to set it as the new
.
( )
to add a new page
.
to remove.
Screen Rotation
Many applications allow display in either portrait or
landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display
to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the
Notification Panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation. Some
applications display a different screen depending on the
orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a
scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
Navigating Your Device
Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Recent Apps
To display a list of recently used apps:
Tou ch Recent apps. Touch an app to open it.
To close an app:
Drag the app preview up or down.
To end all running apps:
To manage running apps, downloads, device memory, and
storage:
For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 38.
Home
To display the Main Home screen:
To launch Google Now:
Tou ch Close all.
Tou ch Recent apps Task Manager.
Tou ch .
Touch and hold .
Back
To return to the previous screen, option, or step:
Tou ch
.
Using the Touch Screen
Use only your fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.
Caution! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Warning! To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not touch it
with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to
it with your fingertips.
Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may
result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off
the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Understanding Your
Device 18
Finger Gestures
Touching
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an
onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen
keyboard, touch it with a finger.
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Touching and Holding
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access
available options.
Dragging Double-Tapping
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, Double-tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part.
touch and hold it and drag it to the target position. Double-tap again to zoom out again.
Understanding Your Device 20
Swipe Pinching and Spreading
Swipe left or right on the Home screen or the Applications
screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to scroll
through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
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Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to
zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Control Motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is
activated.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Controls tab Motions.
2. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn the feature
ON
Tilt
Touch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the
device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Pan
When an image is zoomed in, touch and hold a point on the
screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse
the image.
.
Apps Settings
Palm Motions
Use palm motions to control the device by touching the
screen.
Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is
activated.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Controls tab Palm motion.
2. Tou ch the OFF/ON button to turn the feature
Capture Screen
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot.
The image is saved in Gallery Screenshots album.
Mute/Pause
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
ON
.
Apps Settings
Understanding Your Device 22
SPen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing different
functions. By using the Pen button, you can minimize having
to switch between touch and pen input.
S Pen Button
S Pen Tip
S Pen button: Perform advanced S Pen actions.
S Pen tip: Perform basic S Pen actions.
Using the S Pen
The included S Pen can be used to easily select items or
perform functions. Actions using the S Pen with the button
pressed provide additional conveniences, such as screen
capture.
Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it.
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When you pull out the S Pen from the slot, the device detects
it and performs the following:
• Turns on the touch screen (if it is off).
• Launches action memo, or display general air commands.
Note: The pen tip of the S Pen is replaceable. If the pen tip
gets dull, replace it with a new one.
Capturing Screenshots
With the S Pen button pressed, touch the screen until you
hear a click.
It is possible to draw or write on or to crop a screenshot. The
edited image is saved in the Gallery Screenshots folder.
It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some
applications.
Launching Action Memo
With the S Pen button pressed, double-tap the screen to
launch action memo.
Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by
tapping
contacts or sending a email. With the memo selected, draw a
line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions with
the selected area.
to perform various actions, such as adding
Understanding Your Device 24
Selecting and Capturing an Image
With the S Pen button pressed, draw a line around an area to
select it.
If necessary, use one of the following options:
Restore the original selection.
Convert the selection to circular shape.
Convert the selection to rectangular shape.
Customize the selection.
Select an application to use with the selected area from the
icons that appear at the bottom of the screen.
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Using Air Command
Press the S Pen button while hovering the S Pen over the
screen.
In most cases, general air commands appear on the screen
when pressing the S Pen button.
Use the following actions:
• Action Memo: Launch action memo.
• Scrap booker: Select and capture an image, and then
save the image into Scrapbook.
• Screen Write: Capture a screenshot and edit it with the
SPen.
• S Finder: Launch S Finder.
• Pen Window: Launch multiple applications in specified
areas on the screen.
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