Samsung SM-T2105 Instruction Manual

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ANDROID TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

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http://opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc

Address:

85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,

New Jersey 07660

Toll Free Telephone:

Internet Address:

1-800-SAMSUNG

http://www.samsung.com

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Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:

www.samsung.com/us/support

Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, XT9® Smart Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth

word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are

registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

microSD

, microSDHCTM, and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Local, Google Maps, Google Play Books, Google Play Magazines, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Talk, Hangout, Picasa, and YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Polaris Office and the Polaris Office logo are marks owned by Infraware and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

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DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

DivX Certified

to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. Visit

www.divx.com

for more information and software tools to convert your

files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-

Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. (

> About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register

). Go to

vod.divx.com

for more information on how to

Apps > Settings

complete your registration.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Standard Mode Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....14

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 3: Kids Mode ................................17

Getting Started in Kids Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Kids Mode Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Navigating the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Accessing Kids Mode Applications . . . . . . . . . . 20

Kids Mode Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Create! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dolphin Readers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Fruit Ninja . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Hair Salon 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Inventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Inventions 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Kids Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Kids Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Kids Planet Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Kids' Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Kids Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Kids World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Ocean! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Toca Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Toy story Smash It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Where's My Perry? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Wipeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Kids Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Volume Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Configure the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Edit cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 4: Standard Mode ........................ 35

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Contacts and Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Internet and Social Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Chrome Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Photos and Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . .102

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 102

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Kids Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

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System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Section 5: Health and Safety

Information ........................................... 149

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 149 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 156

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 159

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Children's Access to this Mobile Device . . . . 166

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 166

Section 6: Warranty Information ............ 169

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

End User License Agreement for Software . . 174

Index ........................................................ 182

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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 182.

Also included is important Warranty information, beginning on page 169, that you should know before using your device.

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 Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 12.

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:

•

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.

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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

➔

Display

➔

Screen timeout

Apps

➔

Settings

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 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 148.

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.

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1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.

2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/

Accessory Port.

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.

3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power

outlet.

Note:

You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and your PC.

4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head

from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Note:

If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

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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.

Note:

You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased with the device) on a memory card.

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. 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.

Apps

➔

1. From a Home screen, touch

➔

Storage

SD card

2. Under

touch

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 101.

, touch Unmount SD card

Settings

and then

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On



Press and hold the

For more information, refer to “Locking and Unlocking the Device” on page 13.

Note: 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.

Power/Lock Key

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Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold the

2. At the

3. At the

Device options Power off

Power/Lock Key

prompt, touch

prompt, touch OK.

Power off

Initial Device Configuration

When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To complete setup, read and follow the instructions on the screen. You can touch screens, while others require reading or other information (touch

). Touch

Back

to re-display the information. Some

screens display depending on the options you choose.

Welcome!

1. Select a language and tap

2. If required, touch

accessibility settings.

3. Tap the ON/OFF slider to activate Wi-Fi and tap

4. If prompted, assign the Next

Accessibility

Date and time

to change the

Skip

on some

settings and tap

5. Understand and agree to the terms and conditions of Next

the EULA and tap

6. At the Samsung account screen, select

Create new account

Ye s

7. Ta p

8. At the

9. Select

10. Enter a

11. At the

12. Tap to select

at the

continue.

Make it Google

account

Google & location

First

Dropbox

Disclaimer

Finish

Not now

and

, or tap

Got Google?

screen, select either

to continue.

services and tap

Last

name and tap

screen, select

Skip

Kids mode

Skip

screen to login, or No to

Get an

Create account, Sign in

Standard mode

Getting Started 10

and tap

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Standard Mode Instructions

If you selected Kids mode after initial setup, change the Kids default password, see “Getting Started in Kids Mode” on page 17; otherwise continue to “Understanding Your Device” page 14 and “Standard mode” page 35.

Important!

If you selected Kids Mode, we recommend you change the default password to protect your child's safety. Otherwise, your child could use the default password to access the Standard Mode features and apps, as well as the Parental Control settings, and could purchase applications from the Kids Store. For more information, refer to “Changing the Password” on page 31.

Wi-Fi

Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON and choose one of the following options:

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the

4. Tou ch

Add Wi-Fi network

is not listed.

Scan

to make sure you have an accurate list of

Wi-Fi networks.

password, and touch another Wi-Fi network or touch Next to continue.

to perform this task later.

to enter a Network SSID that

Connect

. Touch and connect to

Samsung Account

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

variety of services Create new account

account.

Tou ch

Skip

to learn more.

to create a Samsung

if you already have a Samsung account.

and

Auto backup

to perform this task later.

, if desired. Touch

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Galaxy Tab Accessories

To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:

1. Go to

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-

accessories

Galaxy Tab accessories display.

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. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.

For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock pattern, see “Lock Screen” on page 134.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Location Services” on page 134.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

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Locking and Unlocking the Device

1. Press the

screen. The Lock screen displays.

2. Swipe your finger across the screen in any direction to

unlock it. The last screen accessed displays.

3. Press the

Note:

You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password). For more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 134.

Power/Lock Key

once to display the Lock

again to lock the screen.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features on the device on the Kids tablet tat are easy to use and kid friendly. It also describes the screen and the icons that display when the device is in use.

Features

•

7.0-inch WSVGA (1024x600) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen

•

Android Version 4.1.2

•

Wi-Fi, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor

•

Android Chrome browser

•

Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer to

“Bluetooth”

•

Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)

•

3 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 1.3 megapixel

forward-facing camera for video chat

•

Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube,

Google Maps, and Voice Search)

•

Photo gallery that supports BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and WBMP

formats

on page 96.

•

Messaging Features:

–

Gmail

–

Google Talk (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)

•

HD Video Player (1080p)

–

Codec: H.263, H.264, and MPEG4

–

Format: MP4

•

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up

premium content

•

Music playback supporting the following formats: AAC, AAC+,

AMR, AMR-NB, MP3, and WMA

•

Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards

•

Preloaded applications such as Samsung Apps: Alarm, Calculator, Camera, Chrome, Contacts, Dropbox, Gallery, Music Player, My Files, Calendar, Samsung Apps, Settings, Video Player.

Warning!

This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 12.

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, including

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Front View

The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated.

Light Sensor

automatically when taking photos with the front-facing Camera.

Front-facing Camera Lens

recording videos.

Display Screen

rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off. For more information, refer to “System” on page 128.

Back

4. Home

to display recent apps that have been accessed.

6. External Speakers

notification tones, and for other sounds.

: Used to control screen brightness

: Used when taking photos or

: The orientation of the display screen

: Return to the previous screen or option.

: Display the central Home screen. Press and hold

: Display a list of options.

: Used in music or video playback,

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Back View

3.5mm Headset Jack Front Facing Camera Lens

recording videos.

Power/Lock Key

off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.

Volume Key

Master Volume. During music playback, press volume.

Charger/Accessory Port

charging or to sync music and files.

Memory Card Slot

files.

: Plug in for headphones.

: Used when taking photos or

: Press and hold to turn the device on or

: From a Home screen, press to adjust

: Plug in a USB cable for

: Install a memory card for storage of

to adjust

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Section 3: Kids Mode

Enter your name

Primary Shortcuts

Apps

Date & Time

This section introduces you to the Kids mode tablet and all it’s functions.

Getting Started in Kids Mode Kids Mode Home Screen

The Kids Mode Home screen is the starting point for using the device in Kids mode.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Kids Mode Home screen.

Name

: Tap to personalize your tablet with a name and

photo.

Menu icon

controls.

Primary Shortcuts

applications and features from the Kids Mode Home screen. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 19.

Apps

: Tap to display Settings and Parental

: These are shortcuts that the

: Displays the Apps panel.

Date and Time

For more information, refer to “Date and Time” on page 144.

: The current time and date display.

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Navigating the Device

Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.

Command Buttons

Back

Touch Back

Home

Touch

The menu key is not active in Kids Mode.

to return to the previous screen or option.

Home

to display the Kids Mode Home screen.

Screen Capture



Touch and hold the to capture and save an image of the current screen.

Note:

A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard. In Kids Mode a screenshot cannot be used for any of the Kids applications.

To view the screen shots:

1. Switch to Standard mode. Touch Parental controls

2. Enter your password then touch

3. From a Standard Mode Home screen, touch

➔

My Files

4. To uch

5. Touch a screen capture file to display it.

sdcard0

Power/Lock Key

➔

Pictures

and

Standard home screen

➔

Screenshots

Kids Mode 18

Home

➔

Apps

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Screen Navigation

Tap / Touch



Tap or touch items to select or launch them. For example: Tap / Touch a card on the Kids Mode Home screen to open the application.

Date and Time

The current time and date displays in the upper-right portion of the Kids Mode Home Screen but is not configurable from this mode. You can modify the time and date from Standard Mode in the Settings menu. For more information, refer to “Date and Time” on page 144.

Primary Shortcuts

Primary Shortcuts are the cards that display in the middle of the Kids Mode Home screen.

Touch and slide a card left or right to view additional cards. Touch and Hold a card to open the application associated

with this card.

Adding Cards to the Kids Mode Home screen

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Settings

➔

Edit cards

Add card

icon.

2. Tou ch

3. Tap the card to add to the Home screen and then touch

the

➔

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Removing Cards from the Kids Mode Home

Tou ch to display Apps

Screen

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Settings

➔

Edit cards

Remove

2. Touch the

of a card to remove the card from the Kids Mode Home screen.

Note:

This action does not actually delete the Card, it just removes it from the current Home screen.

icon in the upper-right corner

Accessing Kids Mode Applications

The

Apps

➔

screen displays all applications installed for children on your wireless device. Applications that you download and install from the Kids Store are also referred to as Cards and display on both the Apps and Home screens.

1. From the Home screen, tap a preloaded App.

– or – To uch

Apps

to display the Applications screen.

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Tap an icon to open

2. Touch the application icon to open it.

– or –

Apps

From the Home screen, touch

Note:

The instructions on the following page begin access to each App from the Apps screen, and not the Home page.

➔

Kids Mode Applications

The following are the applications that display when you touch

Apps

from the Kids Mode Home screen.

You can activate other Kids apps to display on the Home screen. For more information, refer to “Application manager” on page 34.

Create!

Filimundus Creative corner is a powerful drawing application where kids use their own creative skills to combine drawings, add stickers and create cutouts.

The free version contains 8 black-and-white pictures, 18 stickers and a several papers to cut.



From the Home screen, touch

Create!

Apps

➔

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Dolphin Readers

Dolphins are interactive books designed for different grades of reading and are designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners.

Dolphin Reader display full-color illustrations and crosscurricular content that keep your childs interest and attention, while English introduces them to new language points in a fun context.

There are integrated activities for every page of story text that encourage students to practise new language skills.



From the Home screen, touch

Dolphin Readers

Apps

➔

Fruit Ninja

Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game with squishy, splatty and satisfying fruit carnage! Become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction with every slash.

Fruit Ninja features Classic, Zen and the amazing new Arcade mode, along with online multi-player for Game Centerenabled devices! It also has awesome global leader boards and achievements to unlock.



From the Home screen, touch

Fruit Ninja

Apps

➔

Hair Salon 2

Cut, curl, color and style – any way you want! This version offers new characters, new tools, new accessories and even more hairstyling fun!



From the Home screen, touch

Hair Salon 2

Apps

➔

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Inventions

Help old man Pettson build challenging inventions. Figure out which items to use and where they fit while you drag and drop parts to their right spot and watch the invention as it’s created.



From the Home screen, touch

Inventions

Apps

➔

Inventions 2

Help old man Pettson and his cat Findus build 37 different inventions. Figure out which items to use and where they fit while you drag and drop parts to their right spot and watch the invention being created. As usual, there’s a secret to unlock for those who manage to complete everything. This app teaches logic and stimulates creativity.



From the Home screen, touch

Inventions 2

Apps

➔

Kids Camera

Take pictures, using the front or back camera. Apply stickers such as a hat, bowtie, crown, sunglasses, silly faces, and other items that make your child look like they wearing those items in their picture.Then view your fun and creative pictures from the Kids Gallery.



From the Home screen, touch

Kids Camera

Apps

➔

Kids Gallery

Your child can view the photos and videos they took from the Kid’s Gallery.



From the Home screen, touch

Kids gallery

Apps

➔

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Kids Planet Discovery

This app challenges critical thinking skills through puzzles and games that teach about different continents, music, animals, and videos about the world and different cultures.



From the Home screen, touch

Kids Planet Discovery

Apps

➔

Kids' Store

Download paid or free apps and games for learning, play, stories, and other types of apps.

Important!

During initial configuration by changing the 4-digit PIN code, you can restrict a child or other user (using the tablet in Kids mode) from purchasing paid applications. To do this, change the default PIN code.



From the Home screen, touch

Kids’ Store

Apps

➔

Kids Video

Your child can record a video that automatically saves to the Kid’s Gallery.



From the Home screen, touch

video

Apps

➔

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Kids World

Kids World is a Multimedia app portal that has Korean and international characters where children are entertained and learn through interactive play.

1. From the Home screen, touch Kids World

2. Touch a region,

Important!

You can only set the region once during initial setup. After setup you must reset the device if you want to change the region.

3. Touch

use.

4. Read the Kids world Service User Agreement, touch

, and then touch OK.

Agree

5. Begin playing.

USA, UK

, or

Ye s

at the prompt if this is the region you want to

Korea

Apps

➔

Ocean!

Match pairs of ocean animals quickly and with the least mistakes to achieve the highest score.



From the Home screen, touch

Ocean!

Toca Train

Your child plays the train driver in this fun and friendly train simulator. The controls are intuitive and there are no written instructions. Just pull the levers, push the buttons and start exploring the island with your train!



From the Home screen, touch

Toc a Tra in

Apps

➔

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Toy story Smash It

Toy Story: Smash it!” is an all-new, 3D physics-based puzzle game featuring your favorite “Toy Story” characters. The free version offers levels not found in the full game.



From the Home screen, touch

Toy story Smash I t

Apps

➔

Where's My Perry?

Help Agent P get to headquarters for mission briefing by guiding water or steam to power his secret transportation tubes! Transform water in cool forms like ice, steam and solids to solve all sorts of mind-bending puzzles!



From the Home screen, touch

Where’s My Perry?

Apps

➔

Wipeout

In this game your player has to reach the finish line in the shortest period of time. You can control your hero using gestures and make your hero run, jump, retreat, or bend down. If you fail during the game, the new game starts where you stopped. Earn reward money and spend it to purchase costumes or other protective gear.



From the Home screen, touch

Wipeout

Apps

➔

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Kids Mode Settings

Quick Settings

This section explains Settings for customizing your device.

Accessing Kids Mode Settings

To access Settings:



From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch

Settings

The Settings Screen

The Settings screen displays the Quick settings menu, as well as the brightness, Lock screen, Home screen, and Edit cards options.

Quick Settings

You can activate Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Screen rotation, Sound, and Power saving from the Kids’ settings screen. You can also lock the screen, set a new wallpaper for the Home

➔

screen, or edit cards from this menu. These features are all referred to as Quick Settings.

1. From the Kids Home screen, touch

Note:

2. Tap one of the Quick Settings to turn it on or off.

➔

Settings

The Quick Settings display.

This screen displays both Status Details and Quick Settings and is referred to by both names in this manual.

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3. The Quick Settings are:

•Wi-Fi

: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,

refer to

“Wi-Fi”

on page 93.

• Bluetooth

• Screen rotation

• Sound

• Power saving

4. Touch the

the brightness or touch automatically set the brightness based on available light and battery charge status. For more information, refer to “Brightness” on page 129.

: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more

information, refer to

from landscape to portrait and vice versa. When Off the screen is fixed in the current mode, either portrait or landscape. For more information, refer to

: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.

analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. For more information, refer to page 145.

“Wi-Fi”

on page 93.

: When On the screen rotates automatically

“System”

on page 145.

: When enabled, your device automatically

Brightness

slider and drag it right or left to set

Auto

to allow the device to

“System”

5. To uch

Lock screen, Home screen

For more information, refer to “Configure the Home screen” on page 29.

Edit cards

Add or remove cards from the Kids mode

Home screen. See “Adding Cards to the Kids Mode

Home screen” on page 19 or see “Removing Cards from the Kids Mode Home Screen” on page 20.

, or

Edit cards

Volume Settings

Any time you need to increase or decrease the volume while in Kids mode:

1. Navigate to the Kids Mode Home screen.

2. Touc h th e

3. Slide the Volume slider left to decrease or right to

increase volume.

Volume

icon.

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Configure the Home screen

Changing the Lock Screen Wallpaper

1. Navigate to the Kids Mode Home screen.

➔

Settings

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch a photo or wallpaper, then touch and hold a blue

5. Touch the

Lock screen

wallpaper (Kids gallery or Wallpapers).

diamond in the corner and drag the blue box to crop the area of the photo or wallpaper you want to display on the screen.

the way you want it. This photo or wallpaper displays on the Home screen.

and then touch the source of the

icon when the screen is cropped

Changing Wallpaper on the Kids Mode Home screen

1. Navigate to the Kids Mode Home screen. Menu

➔

Settings

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Touch a background to select it or touch the

5. Touch the

6. Touch a photo or wallpaper, then touch and hold a blue

7. Tou ch t he

Home screen

background from the Kids gallery or Kids camera folder. A red check mark displays on the right upper corner of the selected background.

surrounds the background (if desired).

diamond in the corner and drag the blue box to crop the area of the photo or wallpaper you want to display on the screen.

the way you want it. This photo or wallpaper displays on the Lock screen.

then touch the

Frames

tab, and then touch a frame that

icon when the screen is cropped

Background

tab.

to add a

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Inserting Frames

You can change the frames that surround the Cards displayed on the Kids mode Home screen.

1. Navigate to the Kids Mode Home screen.

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch a frame to view a sample of what the cards look

like using this frame selection.

5. Press

display using the newly selected frame.

➔

Settings

Home screen

then touch the

Back

or the Home key icon until the cards

Frames

tab.

Edit cards

The Edit cards option allows you to add or remove cards from the Kids mode Home screen.

Adding and Removing Cards

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Settings

➔

Edit cards

Add card

2. Touch

3. Touch the red

remove the card from the Kids Mode Home screen.

and touch a card name to add.

in the upper-right corner of a card to

Important!

Passwords

Default Password

The default password for Kids Mode is set to 0000. This password allows you to access the Parental Controls screen, where you can change the password for Kids Mode. You can use the Parental Controls to keep your child safe.

Changing the default password for the Kids Mode can prevent your child from using the default password to access the Parental Controls settings and the features and apps in the Standard Mode, and from purchasing paid applications.

➔

Removing a card from the Kids Mode Home screen does not permanent delete the application from the tablet.

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Changing the Password

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Parental controls

2. Enter the default 4-digit password (PIN code) and then

tap

Change PIN

3. Enter the 4-digit password again to confirm.

4. Enter the new password.

5. Enter the new password to confirm.

Note:

Once the password is changed, you must enter this new password to access parental controls or purchase paid applications from the Kids Store.

Parental Controls

➔

Parental controls allow adults to protect their children by selecting the folders of media content you want shared with your child, blocking menus or keys in Kids mode, and whether new applications are automatically downloaded to the Kids apps section. You can also restrict the amount of time children can use the tablet, and applications they can access.

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Settings

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Parental controls

2. Enter the password.

Settings

3. Ta p

➔

5. Tap th e

6. Ta p

Kids mode.

7. Ta p

add all downloaded apps to the Kids mode.

Note:

Add apps to Kids mode

manually add each app.

icon to confirm your selections.

Block keys

Add apps to Kids mode

to block the menu and back keys in

is not selected you must

if you want to automatically

Kids content

4. Ta p

right of each type of content to allow in Kids mode. A green checkmark displays when selected.

, then tap the checkbox on the top

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Time manager

Use the Time manager to set limits on the amount of time your child uses the tablet. You can set limits in ten minute increments, set a time period for use, or select No time limit for unlimited use.

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Parental controls

2. Enter the password.

Time manager

3. Tap

➔

4. Tap one of the following options’ radio buttons:

• Always lock

you to enter the password before use.

• Set time limits for use

increment up to 1 hour and 20 minutes of use.

• Set time period for use

time use.

• No time limit

: automatically locks the Kids mode and requires

: tap one space for each ten minute

: enter the starting time and ending

: the tablet operates without time restrictions.

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Application manager

The Application manager controls the apps that display on the Apps screen.

When you first access this screen, the apps that display a red check mark in the upper-right corner of the app are enabled and display on the Apps screen.

To add additional Apps to the Kids Mode Home screen:

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Parental controls

2. Enter the password.

Application manager

3. Ta p

4. Tap each app that you want to display on the

Kids mode Apps screen, then tap the to confirm your selection(s).

5. Tap an app with a check mark displayed to deselect

the app. This app will not display on the Kids mode Apps screen until selected again.

Switching to Standard Home Screen Mode

➔

1. From the Kids Mode Home screen, touch Parental controls

2. Enter the 4-digit password.

Standard home screen

3. Ta p

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icon

➔

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Section 4: Standard Mode

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.

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.

System Bar

screen where you can find navigation buttons and icons that show notifications, battery power, and connection details.

Status Icons

the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status Details panel. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 43.

: The area along the bottom of the Home

: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch

Time

: The current time. For more information, refer to

“Date and Time” on page 144.

Apps

: Display the Apps screen.

4. Primary Shortcuts

These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 44.

Current screen

displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended Home Screen” on page 36.

: Shortcuts to common features.

: Indicates which Home screen is being

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Current screen

displayed.

: Indicates which Home screen is being

Home screen

: The starting point for using your device.

Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize

your device to your needs.

Google Search

: Search the web by typing or speaking. For more information, refer to “Google Search” on page 67.

Widgets

10.

: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some widgets are found on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 45.

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. For more information, refer to “Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels” on page 37.

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

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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.

3. Touch

Set wallpaper

wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 48. – or –

Add to Home screen

Under

• Apps and widgets

Home screen.

•Folder

to add a folder on a Home screen. For more

information, refer to

•Page

to add a Home screen.

to change the Home screen

touch:

to add app or widget shortcuts on the

“Folders”

Home screen

on page 47.

Display Settings

You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 129.

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



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. Under add a Home screen.

Use these controls to configure panels:

Default Home Page

set it as the default 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.

Remove

: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to

remove the panel from the Home screen.

Add to Home screen

: Touch the Home icon on a panel to

Home screen

, touch

Page

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To rearrange the order of panels:



Touch and drag a panel to a new location.

To return to the Home screen:



Tou ch Back

Navigating Your Device

Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.

Command Buttons

Back

To uch Back step.

Home

To uch Touch and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of apps

you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it. Touch to display the Task Manager. To launch Google Search, touch . Touch to clear all thumbnail images.

Context-Sensitive Menus

Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens. To access context-sensitive menus:

• Touch

• Touch an option in the list.

to return to the previous screen, option, or

Home

to display the center Home screen.

to display a list of options.

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Screen Capture



Touch and hold the 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

➔

My Files

2. Touch

3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.

storage

Power/Lock Key

➔

sdcard0

➔

Apps

Pictures

and

➔

Home

Screenshots

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.

Screen Navigation

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•

Touch the on-screen 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 on-screen items. 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.

Swipe, Flick, or Slide

Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. For example:

•

Unlocking the screen.

•

Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.

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.

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For example:

•

Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.

•

Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.

Notifications

When you receive a notification, the Notification icon displays in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications indicate the arrival of Gmail, alarms, and more.

Status Details

To display the current date and time, battery status, and Wi-Fi connectivity status, open Status Details.

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.

The Status Details screen displays. If you have any current notifications, their summaries are listed below the Notifications title.

2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it.

3. Press

close the Status Details screen.

Home, press

Back

, or swipe up to

Quick Settings

To view and control the most common settings for your tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings application, open the Quick Settings panel.

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.

The Quick Settings screen displays.

Note:

This screen displays both Status Details and Quick Settings and is referred to by both names in this manual.

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2. The Quick Settings are:

•Wi-Fi

: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,

refer to

“Wi-Fi”

on page 93.

•Sound / Mute

• Screen rotation

from landscape to portrait and vice versa. When Off the screen is fixed in the current mode, either portrait or landscape. For more information, refer to

•Bluetooth

information, refer to

• Power saving

analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. For more information, refer to page 145.

Sweep the pop-up to the left to see additional settings.

• Blocking mode

features will be disabled.

: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.

: When On the screen rotates automatically

“System”

on page 145.

: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more

“Bluetooth”

: When enabled, your device automatically

: When enabled, notifications for selected

on page 96.

“System”

•Sync

: Synchronizes your device with the network.

Synchronizes contacts, time, and a variety of accounts.

• Driving mode

• Airplane mode

3. Touch

For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 119.

4. Touch the

brightness or touch brightness automatically based on available light and battery charge status. For more information, refer to “Brightness” on page 129.

Notifications

notification entry to display the details. Touch remove Notification Icons from the System Bar.

For more information, refer to “Notifications” on page 40.

6. Touch

the Status Details screen.

: New notifications are read aloud when enabled.

: All wireless communications are disabled.

Settings

to open the Settings application.

Brightness

slider and drag it to set the

Auto

to allow the device to set

displays system notifications. Touch a

Home

Back

, or swipe up to close

Clear

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Notifications display in the System Bar and, in some cases, under the Notifications heading in the Quick Settings to alert you to activity on the tablet such as new messages, application downloads, software updates, and more. The following table lists those icons.

System Alert

in the Quick Settings for alerts.

Download

downloaded or has been downloaded to the device.

Download Successful

or update completed successfully.

New Gmail Message

icon for additional information.

Hangouts Invitation

chat using Google Hangouts. For more information, refer to “Hangouts” on page 66.

Music player

Details to see the song title and music player controls. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 74.

: Check under the Notifications heading

: An application or file is being

: A recent application download

: You have new Gmail. Touch the

: Someone has invited you to

: Music is playing. Display the Status

Music App

: A song is playing in the Music app. Touch the Music icon or touch the Status Details to see the song title and music player controls. For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 71.

GPS Active

Software update

available for this device. For more information, refer to “Software Update” on page 148.

Updates Available

have downloaded are available.

Choose input method

displayed, open the Quick Settings screen to display a menu of quick keyboard settings. For more information, refer to “Text Input Methods” on page 50.

Wi-Fi Direct

and your tablet is connected to another device. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 95.

: Displays when GPS is active.

: There may be a software update

: Updates to the applications you

: When the keyboard is being

: Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active

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Screenshot Captured

captured.

Nearby Devices

enabled. For more information, refer to “Nearby Devices” on page 126.

Blocking Mode

are disabled. For more information, refer to “Blocking Mode” on page 127.

Event

: This is a notification for one or more events. For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or Tas k” on page 108.

Navigation Active

USB Connected

using a USB cable.

: A screenshot has been

: The Nearby devices setting is

: Notifications for selected features

: The Navigation App is active.

: Device is connected to a computer

Status Bar

The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons to show network status, battery power, and other details.

Battery Level

Charging Indicator

Device Power Critical

power remaining. At about 15 percent power remaining, a pop-up is displayed to remind you to charge immediately.

USB Connection Indicator

to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not charging. The battery is only charged while connected to a computer, if the device is turned off. When the device is off, press the Power/Lock key to see the battery charging indicator.

: Shown fully charged.

: Battery is charging.

: Battery has only three percent

: The device is connected

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Battery Fully Charged

charged, this indicator is displayed.

Airplane Mode

active, which allows you to use many of your device’s features, but it cannot access online information or applications.

Bluetooth Active

information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 96.

Wi-Fi Active

communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Alarm Set

: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For more information, refer to “Alarm” on page 104.

: When the battery is fully

: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is

: Bluetooth is turned on. For more

: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

Primary Shortcuts

Primary Shortcuts display at the bottom of the Home screens.

Tip:

The main Home screen is usually the center Home screen.

The default Primary Shortcuts are: Contacts, Calendar, Camera, Settings, and Apps.

Other App Shortcuts

There are also other application shortcuts on the Home screens, such as Kids mode, Alarm, Gallery, Dropbox, Samsung Apps, and Play Store.

For more information, refer to “More Application Information” on page 50.

Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 46.

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Widgets

When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets on the center 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.

For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 103.

Adding Widgets to a Home screen

1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to Apps

place the Widget and touch

Widgets

2. Touch the

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.

tab.

Removing Widgets



Touch and hold the Widget until the displays, then drag the widget to the

Note:

This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen.

Remove

icon.

icon

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App Shortcuts

Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or features.

1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to

place the App Shortcut.

Apps

2. Touch

– or – Touch and hold on the screen until the

options pop-up displays and then touch

widgets

3. Touch the

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 49.

5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the

application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.

Home screen

Apps and

Apps

tab.

Removing App Shortcuts



Touch and hold the App Shortcut until displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the icon.

Remove Remove

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Folder s

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.

Folder

Home screen

2. Touch and hold on the screen until the

pop-up displays and then touch The Create folder pop-up displays.

3. Touch the

enter a name for the folder, and touch A new folder displays on the Home screen.

Unnamed folder

field, use the keyboard to

Managing Folders

To rename a folder:



To add an App shortcut to a folder:

1. Add the App shortcut to the Home screen that the

2. Touch and hold the App shortcut, drag it to the folder,

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

Removing a Folder



Note:

Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.

folder is on.

and drop it.

drop it on the Home screen.

Touch and hold the folder until the displays, then drag the folder to the

Any App shortcuts in the folder are also removed.

Remove

icon

icon.

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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

2. Touch

3. Touch

Set wallpaper

The Set wallpaper pop-up displays.

Home screen, Lock screen

screens

Select wallpaper from

The following options:

•Gallery

select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch save the picture as wallpaper. Touch

options pop-up displays.

, or

Home and lock

pop-up displays the

: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to

Done

Cancel

to cancel.

• Live wallpapers

wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available, touch

wallpaper

the Live wallpapers menu.

• Wallpapers

an image to view it. Touch wallpaper. Touch

Note:

Live wallpapers is not available for the Lock screen.

: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated

Settings

to view options for the selection. Touch

to save your choice. Touch Back

: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch

Set wallpaper

Back

to return to the Home screen.

to save it as

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Set

to return to

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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.

The Apps icons are arranged in a customizable grid. To arrange the Apps icons in alphabetical order:

1. From a Home screen, touch Menu

2. Touch

3. Touch

To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen:

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch

3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.

4. Touch

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 46.

Alphabetical grid

Save

➔ View type

➔ Edit

to save the changes.

Apps

To view your downloaded applications:

Apps

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Tou ch

downloaded apps.

3. Touch an icon on the

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 46.

Downloaded applications

to view

screen

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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

➔

Application manager

All

2. Touch the

touch the app to open a screen with details about the App.

tab, scroll through the apps list, and

Apps

➔

Settings

More Application Information

For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 103. In that section, each application that is available on the

Applications screen is listed and described. If the application is also described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided. Various widgets are also described.

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

Your device offers two text input methods.

•

Google voice typing and

•

Samsung keyboard.

You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 138.

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To choose a text input method while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.

The Quick Settings screen displays. Touch The Choose input method pop-up displays.

2. Touch an input method to activate it.

For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 138.

Choose input method

Using the Samsung Keyboard

The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring optional predictive text or continuous input. Input characters by touching the on-screen 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 displays 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 is also a Floating keyboard.

To change the keyboard type:

1. Access the QWERTY keyboard.

2. Touch and hold on the keyboard and then select

from the pop-up menu

3. Touch the tab at the top of the Floating keyboard to

move it.

Configuring the Samsung Keyboard

You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences. While entering text:



Touch and hold touch The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays.

For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 138.

Settings

Options

on the keyboard and then

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Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters

The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the case, before touching the letter key(s).

•

Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode.

•

Touch twice to switch to ABC mode. When ABC mode is enabled,

the Shift key background turns blue.

Entering Symbols and Numbers

The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard and are always available.

To enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol mode, then touch the corresponding key.

There are two pages of symbols. Touch to switch to the next page.

Touch and hold a vowel key (A, E, I, O, U, or Y) or the C, N, or S key to open a small window where you can chose an accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter until it is highlighted, and release.

Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window with a set of common symbols.

Using Predictive Text

By using Predictive text, you can have next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for touching the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.

Note:

Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings. For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 138.

While entering characters, potential word matches display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard.



Touch a word to insert it into your text.

Tip:

Touch to display more words.

Using Google Voice Typing from the Samsung Keyboard

When you enable the Google voice typing setting, you can use your voice to enter text instead of the keyboard.

For more information about enabling Voice input, see “Using Google Voice Typing” on page 54.

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Editing Text

You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed within and across apps. However, some apps do not support editing some or all of the text displayed while others may offer their own way to select text.

Editing Existing Text

To edit text that you have entered:

1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.

Cursor

The

2. Touch and drag the

necessary.

3. Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly

touching the

Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text

To select and copy, delete, or replace text:

1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select.

The selected text is highlighted with a tab at each end of the selection.

displays at the point you touched.

Cursor

to a better position, if

Delete

key.

2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text.

Tip:

Tou ch

Select all

in the Application bar to select all text in

the field. Touch on another area of the screen or touch

Done

to deselect the text.

3. Depending on the action you want to take for the

selected text, in the Application bar touch:

•Select all

to highlight all text in the field.

•Cut

to remove the selected text.

•Copy

to save the selected text to the clipboard.

•

Touch

–

– or – Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the

selection with what you type. – or –

Tou ch the

More options

Paste

to paste previously copied text.

Delete

key to delete the selected text.

to display:

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Pasting Text

To paste previously copied text:

1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied

text.

Cursor

The

2. Touch the Cursor.

A pop-up displays.

3. Touch

To paste text directly from the clipboard:

1. Touch the

to the clipboard.

2. Touch a text block to paste that text where the

positioned.

displays at the point you touched.

Paste

in the pop-up.

Clipboard

key to display the text saved

Cursor

Closing the Keyboard

To close the keyboard:



Tou ch

Close Keyboard

Using Google Voice Typing

You can use your voice to enter text using the Google voice typing feature.

While entering text:

1. Touch on the keyboard.

For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 138.

2. At the

3. Keep speaking to add more text.

4. Touch to display the Samsung keyboard.

Tap to speak

clearly and distinctly into the microphone. The software converts your voice to text, which is

displayed in the message.

prompt, touch and speak

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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 Application

The Task Manager application provides information about applications, including

RAM manager, Storage

To access the Task Manager:

1. Add the Active apps manager widget to a Home screen

and then touch manager widget. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 45. – or –

Press and hold the

Task manager

Active applications, Downloaded

, and

Help

Active applications

Home

icon.

on the Active apps

key, and then touch the

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

5. Tou ch

6. Tou ch

For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 49.

Active applications

on your device. Touch

End all

to end all running applications.

Downloaded

Google Play. Touch from your device.

RAM manager

Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch

memory

to clear inactive and background processes.

Storage

to view internal (System storage) and

external (SD card) storage memory statistics.

Help

to view useful tips for extending battery life.

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

Clear

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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.

•

Samsung account

information, refer to on page 143.

•

Dropbox

“Dropbox”

•

Facebook

•

Google

and Gmail. For more information, refer to

•

Server

: Add your Samsung account. For more

“Signing In to your Samsung Account”

: Add your Dropbox account. For more information, refer

on page 111.

: Add your Facebook account to sync Contacts.

: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,

“Gmail”

on page 64.

: Add a server to sync and access your data.

Setting Up Your Accounts

Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the

Accounts

setting.

1. From a Home screen, touch

➔ Add account

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 screen.

Accounts

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Apps

➔

Settings

area of the Settings

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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 a Home screen, touch

Contacts

Creating Contacts

1. Touch

The Save contact to pop-up displays.

2. Touch

– or – Touch Add new account to add a different account. For

more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Accounts” on page 56.

3. Touch the

the contact.

4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter

information:

Contacts

➔

Device

or an account.

Contact photo to set up a photo to identify

Create

Apps

➔

•

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 on-screen 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

•

Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display additional fields or touch

5. Touch

6. When you finish entering information, touch

– or – Tou ch

changes.

Tip:

Display a contact’s record and touch the display the address on a map, or the to the website.

Back

Cancel

Add another field

on the keyboard to move to the next field.

to remove the keyboard.

➔ OK to cancel and discard

to add other fields.

Address

Website

Save

field to

field to link

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Updating Contacts

To update an existing contact:

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its

information.

3. Touch

4. Continue entering contact information.

Contacts

Edit

Deleting Contacts

To delete a contact:

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

information.

3. Touch

4. At the prompt, touch

Contacts

Delete

Contacts

list to view its

Managing Photo IDs

To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

information.

3. Touch

Contacts

Edit

Contacts

list to view its

4. Touch the Contact photo, then touch Take picture

, or

Pictures by people

Remove, Image

Contacts Display Options

There are various ways to display your Contacts and general Contacts settings.

1. Touc h

2. To uch

Contacts List, to view contacts various ways:

•Groups

•Favorites

•Contacts

Contacts

Groups, Favorites

: 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. Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For more information, refer to page 61.

: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For

more information, refer to

: Show all your contacts. Touch the

enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.

, or

Contacts

, above the

“Creating a New Group”

“Favorites”

on page 63.

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3. From the

4. From the

Groups, Favorites

to display the options for each grouping.

Contacts

display and manage Contacts settings.

, or

Contacts

list, touch

Menu ➔ Settings

Linked Contacts

Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including your Samsung account, Google, or the Server. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts for one person.

Linking, or joining, 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.

Joining Contacts

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

3. Tou ch

4. Touch the contact you want to Join.

5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to join other contacts.

Separating Contacts

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

3. Tou ch

4. Touch ➔

Contacts

list to view its

information.

➔

Join contact.

The joined contact’s information is displayed with the original contact’s information.

Contacts

list to view its

information.

➔

Separate contact

A list of Joined contacts displays.

to separate a joined contact.

The contact is removed from the list.

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Sharing Contact Information

You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in 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.

Contacts

➔

Share namecard via

1. Touch

2. Touch

Tip:

Set up a contact record for yourself to share your information with others.

3. At the prompt, choose a sending method such as

Bluetooth.

4. 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. Touc h

3. To uch

The Import/Export contacts pop-up displays.

4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts to

complete the operation.

Contacts

➔

Import/Export

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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

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch the

enter a new Group name.

5. Touch

Tip:

Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch

the contact’s

Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to display only the contacts in that group. For more information, refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 58.

Contacts

Groups

above the Contacts List.

Create

Group name

Save

Groups

field and use the keyboard to

to save the new group name.

field and touch each group.

Renaming a Group

To rename a group that you created:

1. Touch

2. Tou ch

rename.

3. Tou ch

4. Touch the

enter a new Group name.

5. Touch

Contacts

Groups

and then touch the group you want to

➔

Edit

Group name

Save

field and use the keyboard to

to save the new group name.

Deleting Groups

To delete a group that you created:

Contacts

1. Touch

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

5. Touch Delete to delete the groups. Choose from

Groups

delete.

Delete groups

The groups that can be deleted display.

Select all

Group only or Group and group members.

and then touch any group you want to

or the name of each group to delete.

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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 58.

To add multiple contacts to a group:

Contacts

1. Touch

2. Touch

3. Tou ch

4. Touch

5. Touch Done to add the contacts to the group.

Groups

want to add members.

The contacts that can be added display.

Select all

and then touch the group to which you

➔

Add member

or the name of each contact to add.

Removing Group Members

To remove contacts from a group:

1. Touc h

2. To uch

want to remove members.

3. To uch

4. To uch

5. Touc h Done to remove the contacts.

Contacts are removed from the group and the group name is removed from each contact’s

Contacts

Groups

and then touch the group from which you

Select all

➔

Remove member

or the name of each contact to remove.

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Favorites

Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as favorites.

Adding Favorites

To add a contact to the Favorites list:

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact to display it.

3. Touch the

that it turns gold .

Tip:

You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred

status.

Accessing Favorites

You can view your favorites two ways for fast viewing or messaging.

To view your favorites list:

1. Touch

2. Touch

Only your starred contacts display.

Contacts

Star

Contacts

Favorites

above the Contacts List.

next to the contact name so

Note:

Tou ch

Groups

Starred in Android

saved on your Google account.

above the Contacts List and then touch

to list the Favorites that are being

Removing Favorites

To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:

1. Touch

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.

To remove one contact from your favorites list:

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact to display it.

3. Touch the

that it is no longer gold .

Contacts

Favorites

above the Contacts List.

Select all

➔

Remove from favorites

or the name of each contact to remove.

Contacts

Star

next to the contact’s name so

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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:

•

Gmail Messages

•

Google Hangouts

•

Google+

•

Google Messenger

Note:

Your Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling and messaging services. Please disregard any “dial” and “message” related menus because some Gmail options are identically set in all Android devices.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email.

To access Gmail:



From a Home screen, touch

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. Touc h

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

Settings

Gmail

➔

ADD ACCOUNT

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➔

Gmail

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Refreshing Your Gmail Account

Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers.

1. Touch

2. Touch

Gmail

Menu ➔ Refresh

Gmail Settings

Use the Gmail Settings to configure your Gmail preferences.

Gmail

➔ Settings

➔ Help

for more information.

for settings.

1. Touch

2. Touch

Tip:

Tou ch

Composing and Sending Gmail

1. Touch

2. Tou ch

the message. While composing a message, touch

3. Touch

– or – Touch

message.

Gmail

Compose

for options.

SEND

to send this message.

, then touch fields to compose

➔ Save draft

to save a draft of this

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+.

1. Sign in to your Google account. For more information,

refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 64.

2. From a Home screen, touch

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+. Menu

➔

Settings

Help

4. Touch

Google+ preferences.

5. Touch

information.

Apps

➔

Google+

to configure your

to display additional help

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Hangouts

Hangouts is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat service. You can use it to communicate, in real time, with other people who also use Hangouts on another Android tablet or phone or on a computer.

Tip:

Hangouts requires that you have a Google account. To set up your Google account on your device use settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts” on page 142.

Open Hangouts and Sign In

1. From a Home screen, touch Hangouts

. If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a Google Account screen displays.

Note:

If you have already set up your Google account, you are automatically logged in. Just touch the account.

Once sign in is complete, the Hangouts main screen displays.

Apps

Accounts

➔

Messenger

With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone on the same page. When you get a new conversation in Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your device.

To get started:

1. Login to your Google account.

“Gmail” on page 64.

2. From a Home screen, touch Messenger

The Messenger screen displays.

3. Touch Add to invite friends to connect.

You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your friend in Google Hangouts, so you can chat with each other and view each other’s online status.

For more information, refer

Apps

➔

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Internet and Social Networking

This section describes the various Internet and social networking applications available on your device such as Google and Voice Search, Google+, Maps, Google Play Books, Play Magazines, and YouTube.

Using the Chrome Browser

Use Chrome to browse the internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and omnibox data from your computer to your device.

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Apps

➔

Chrome

Google Search

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 screen” on page 45.

1. From the main Home screen, touch

– or – From a Home screen, touch

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➔

Google

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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.

3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.

– or – Touch on the keyboard to start the search. A browser window displays the search results.

To use Voice Search directly:

1. From a Home screen, touch Voice Search

2. Speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Google

searches for the information and displays results or displays search words.

Retry

. Touch the to retry speaking the

Apps

➔

Google+

Share updates and see what is going on around you with Google+ for mobile.

To get started:

Apps

1. From a Home screen, touch Google+

2. For more information, refer to “Google+” on page 65.

➔

Maps

Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information.

Note:

You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 134.



From a Home screen, touch

Apps

➔

Maps

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Navigating the Map

Zooming

•

Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.

•

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:

Rotate the device to landscape mode for convenient

browsing.

Scrolling

•

Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.

Touch

•

Touch an icon on the map to display information about the location. For example, your location is indicated by a flashing icon.

Play Books

Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internetbased Google Play Books service. Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online and offline.



From a Home screen, touch

Play Books

The Google Play Books main screen displays.

Note:

You may be asked to create or sign on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 64.

Play Books Menu

From the Play Books main screen:



Tou ch

To configure Play Books settings:



Tou ch Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information touch

for options.

Menu ➔ Settings

➔

Apps

Help

➔

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Play Magazines

Google Play Magazines helps you subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them available to read on your tablet at your leisure.

Play Magazines requires that you log on to your Google account. For more information, refer to “Accounts” on page 142.



From a Home screen, touch

Play Magazines

The Play Magazines Welcome screen displays.

Play Magazines Menu

From the Play Magazines main screen:



Tou ch Menu

To configure Play Magazines settings:



Tou ch Menu ➔ Settings Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information touch

for options.

Apps

➔

Help

YouTube

View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.



From a Home screen, touch

You Tub e

Note:

After initial access to YouTube the icon displays as .

To find a YouTube video.



Tou ch keyword or phrase. Touch on the keyboard to initiate the search.

and use the keyboard to enter a

YouTube Menu

From the YouTube main screen:



Tou ch

To configure YouTube settings:



Tou ch Follow the on-screen instructions.

For more information touch

for options.

Menu ➔ Settings

Apps

➔

Menu ➔ Help

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Music

This section explains how to use the music features of your device including the Music app, the Music Player, and the Music Hub.

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 96.

Volume Key

Press the screen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key to adjust playback volume.

on the side of the device to activate on-

Play Music App

The Play Music app contains a music player that plays and other audio files that you copy from your computer or store online.

Note:

Some options described in this manual may not be available until you sign in to your Google account.

music

Google Play Music

Google Play Music is a new service from Google that gives you instant access to your personal music collection on the Internet and your compatible Android devices without the hassle of wires or syncing. For more information, visit

music.google.com

Accessing the Music App

1. From a Home screen, touch Play Music

2. Follow the prompts to set up the application.

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.

The screen displays Listen Now, My Library, Playlists, Instant Mixes, and Shop.

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Changing Library View

You can change the way you view the contents of your library.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch an option to set how you view your library.

The choices are:

Play Music

GENRES, ARTISTS, ALBUMS

Play Music Menu

While viewing a Play Music main screen:



Tou ch to use the following options:

•Refresh

•Settings

•Help

and follow the on-screen instructions

: Refreshes the screen.

: Configure Play Music settings.

: Get more information about the Play Music app.

, or

SONGS

Play Music Options

Options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlists:

1. To uch

Play Music

2. Touch an album or song.

3. Touc h

To play a song:

1. To uch

2. Touc h

3. Touch a song in your library to listen to it.

Options display depending on the item view.

Play Music

to display options:

and select

All music

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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 a Home screen, touch Play Store

Music

2. Touch

The Google Play Store music section displays.

To view information about finding and buying music:

1. Touch

2. Touch

The Google Play Music help screen displays.

Play Music

➔

Help

Apps

➔

Making Online Music Available Offline

In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online music available offline.

Tip:

You can also copy music directly from your computer to your device. For more information, refer to “Synchronizing with Windows Media Player” on page 102.

To make your online music available offline on your device:

Play Music

➔

1. Touch

2. If you have signed in to your Google account, touch

you want to make available offline.

3. Touch

listening to music offline.

On device

and touch the album or playlist

➔

Help

to view information about

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Music Player

Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed memory card.

To access Music Player:

1. From a Home screen, touch Music Player

The Music Player 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

on, to change the way you view the contents of your library.

3. Touch the Music application icon at the top-left of

the Application bar to return to the previous Music screen.

Songs, Playlists, Albums

Apps

➔

, and so

Searching for Music

To find music in your library:

1. To uch

2. Touc h

name of an artist, album, or song.

Music Player Search

and use the keyboard to type the

Music Player Options and Settings

To use Music Player options and configure settings:

1. To uch

2. Touc h

• Delete

• Set as alarm tone

• Scan for nearby devices

Music Player

: Delete a song, an album, or every song or album.

song as an alarm tone.

nearby devices.

to display the following options:

: Choose a song and touch

: Discover and connect directly to

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Set

to use the

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• Settings

: The following settings display:

Advanced

–

SoundAlive

: View and set SoundAlive options.

–

Play speed

: Decrease or increase play speed.

–

Lyr ics

: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.

–

Music auto off

automatically by touching one of the time values.

Music menu

–

Music menu

appear on the main music screen. A check mark an option means that it is enabled.

•End

: Close the Music Player app.

: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off

: Enable or disable the music display options that

Managing Playlists

To create, manage, or delete a playlist:



To uch

Creating a Playlist



To uch keyboard to enter a name for the playlist.

Music Player

Add to playlist

➔ Create playlist

next to

and use the

Renaming a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch a playlist, touch

Adding Songs to or Removing Songs from Playlists

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Touch

Playlists

tab.

➔ Rename playlist

and use the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist.

Add to playlist

– or – Tou ch

Playlists

, touch a playlist, and then touch

Add music

(portrait mode).

All songs are displayed.

next to each song you want to add or next

Add all

to add all songs to the playlist.

– or – Tou ch

to remove a song from the playlist.

Done

and touch a playlist.

(landscape mode) or

to save the playlist.

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Changing the Order of a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch

3. Touch the grid for an entry and drag the entry to a

new position in the list.

4. Touch

Playing a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch

touch a playlist title that you created.

3. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.

Deleting a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch

3. Touch the box next to a playlist title, touch

Remove

Playlists

tab and touch a playlist.

Change order

➔ Change order

Done

to change the order and save the playlist.

Playlists

Favorites, Most played

Playlists

Remove

, and then touch OK.

(landscape mode) or

(portrait mode).

tab.

, or

Recently added

tab and touch a playlist.

in the Application bar.

, or

Playing Music

To play a song:

1. To uch

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. The tracks in the

current list play in order until you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise, playback stops only if you stop it, even when you switch applications.

Accessing the Music Player

If you navigate away from the Music Player application and music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed in the System Bar.

You can change songs or easily return to the Music Player:

1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.

The Status Details screen 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 40.

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Music Player Controls

When a song is playing, the Music Player screen displays various controls are available.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.

The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.

3. Touch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player.

Music Player

Music Player Screen

and

During playback, use the sound and playlist controls:

Volume

: Touch to toggle Silent and Sound mode, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust playback volume.

Info

: Touch to view information about the current song.

List Mode

: Touch to switch to the list of songs.

SoundAlive

: Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.

Repeat

: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or disable repeat mode.

Time Indicators

length in minutes and seconds.

Playback Controls

of songs:

•

Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song.

•

Touch to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold

•

Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playback.

: Indicates elapsed time and total song

: These buttons control the playback

to scan backward through the current song.

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Shuffle

: When enabled, songs play in random order. When disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view.

Progress Bar

: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to scan forward or backward through the current song.

Song Title

Artist

Album

10.

: Identifies the song, artist,

and album.

11.

Favorite

: Touch the star to mark the current song

as a favorite.

Options While Playing a Song

There are various options and controls available while a song is playing:

1. To uch

Music Player

, touch a song or an album,

and then a song.

2. Touch the music player to enlarge it.

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3. Touch

• Add to playlist

playlist.

• Via Bluetooth

device.

• Set as alarm tone

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

• Settings

refer to page 74.

•End

: This option returns you to the home screen.

to display the following options:

: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing

: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth

: Use the current song as an alarm tone.

: Discover and connect directly to

: Displays Music Player settings. For more information,

“Music Player Options and Settings”

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 Video Player and Gallery apps.

Camera

Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take photos and record videos.

To access the Camera:

Apps

1. From a Home screen, touch

If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location pop-up displays.

2. Tou ch

Note:

If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the /storage/extSdcard0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 114.

to change the storage location to memory card. – or –

Cancel

Tou ch pictures and videos.

The Camera screen displays.

to use the device storage for storing

➔

Camera

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Camera Screen

The following items can be found on the Camera screen as illustrated:

1. Settings Shortcuts

2. GPS Active (displays when connected to the computer)

3. Storage Indicator

4. Mode

5. Camera Button

6. Image Viewer

7. Settings

Taking Photos

To take a photo:

1. To uch

2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo

by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, see “Camera Settings” on

page 81.

3. To take the photo, touch the

4. Touc h

previous screen.

Important!

Camera

button.

Back

to leave the Camera and display the

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 Settings

Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.

Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts

The first five icons are actually shortcuts to camera settings. These five shortcuts can be customized to fit your preference.

Self-portrait Effects

shortcuts. To customize these shortcuts:

1. Touch

– or – Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit them.

2. Touch and hold a setting, then drag and drop it on one

of the five settings shortcuts to the left. The replaced setting shortcut displays in the edit list.

, and

Shooting mode, Timer

Brightness

Settings

are default settings

➔

Edit shortcuts

Configuring Camera Settings

To configure Camera settings:



While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or touch settings:

• Edit shortcuts

•Self-portrait

Warning!

• Shooting mode

Settings

to configure the following camera

: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more

information, refer to

Shortcuts”

and take a photo of yourself.

If the battery is low, the flash is not available. For more information, refer to “Charging the Battery” on page 6.

–

Single shot

–

Panorama

the on-screen guideline to move the viewfinder and take the next 7 shots automatically.

–

Share shot

Wi-Fi Direct connection is required.

“Editing Camera Settings

on page 81.

: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens

: Choose an automatic shooting mode, from:

: Take a single photo.

: Touch the Camera button to take a photo, then use

: Share photos with other users via Wi-Fi Direct. A

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–

Smile shot

: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on

the subject’s face and take the photo.

• Effects

: Apply an effect to photos.

•Scene mode

you want to take.

•Brightness

•Timer

button and taking a photo.

•Resolution

• White balance

• Metering

• Guidelines

composition.

• Image quality

•Storage

your memory card, if one is installed.

• Reset

: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures

: Use the slider to set the brightness value.

: Set a delay time to wait between touching the Camera

: Choose a size for the photo.

: Set the light source.

: Select a method for measuring light.

: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo

: Choose a quality setting for photos.

: Set whether to store your photos on your device or on

: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.

Camcorder

Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record highdefinition video in 1080p resolution.

Camera

Mode

button to the

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1. To uch

2. Slide the

setting. The Camcorder screen displays.

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Camcorder Screen

The following items can be found on the Camcorder screen as illustrated:

1. Settings Shortcuts

2. GPS Active (displays when connected to the computer)

3. Storage Indicator

4. Camcorder mode

5. Record Button

6. Image Viewer

7. Settings

Recording Videos

1. Tou ch

2. Slide the

setting.

3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot

by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, see “Camcorder Settings” on

page 84.

4. To start recording, touch

During recording, the

5. To pause recording, touch

6. To stop recording, touch

7. Touch

the previous screen.

Camera

Mode

button to the

Record

Recording Indicator

Pause.

Stop

Back

to leave the Camcorder and display

Camcorder

flashes.

Important!

Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy.

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Camcorder Settings

Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.

Editing Camcorder Settings Shor tcuts

As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be customized to fit your preference.

Self-recording Effects

shortcuts. To customize these shortcuts, see “Editing Camera Settings

Shortcuts” on page 81.

Configuring Camcorder Settings

To configure Camcorder settings:



While in Camcorder mode, touch a settings shortcut or touch Camcorder settings:

• Edit shortcuts

information, refer to

Shortcuts”

Recording mode, Timer

, and

Brightness

Settings

: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more

on page 81.

are default settings

to configure the following

“Editing Camera Settings

• Self-recording

lens and record a video of yourself.

• Recording mode

Normal and Limit for email, which limits the size of the video to 50 megabytes.

• Effects

•Brightness

•Timer

starting recording.

•Resolution

• White balance

• Guidelines

composition.

• Video quality

•Storage

your memory card.

• Reset

: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera

: Set a recording mode. Options are:

: Apply an effect to videos.

: Use the slider to set the brightness value.

: Set a delay to wait between touching Record and

: Set a size for the video.

: Set the light source.

: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in video

: Choose a quality setting for videos.

: Set whether to store your videos on your device or on

: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.

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Using the Image Viewer

After taking a photo or recording a video, use the Image Viewer to view or play, share, delete, or edit your photos and videos.

1. Touch

2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer

3. For photos, touch the screen with two fingers or

4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or

Tip:

5. To set the photo or video as a favorite, touch

Image Viewer

options.

double-tap on the screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 39.

previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the

Play

button.)

The current photo or video is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it represents.

Favorites

to view the photo and videos.

6. Touch

option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions. After using this option, the most recent Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.

7. Touch

available pictures and videos.

8. To delete the photo or the video being displayed, touch

9. Touch

Contact photo or a Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 90.

Note:

Photos and videos are stored in the /storage/sdcard0/ DCIM/Camera folder as jpg and mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 114.

Delete

to share the photo or video. Touch an

Slideshow

to display a slide show of the

to select

Set as

to assign a photo as a

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10. To play a video, touch

pause the video and touch playing the video.

Touch the icon ( , , or ) in the lower left corner of the display screen while the video is playing to change the Display Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full screen.

Touch and drag the white dot on 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

Fast Forward

Play

. Touch

Resume

to restart the video or

to end the video.

to resume

Pause

11. Touc h

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.

12. While the video is playing, touch

mark your favorite areas of the video. A yellow mark displays on the progress bar.

13. Touc h

screen.

Pop up play

Back

to play a video as a small

Bookmark

to return to the Camera or Camcorder

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Video Player

Use Video Player to view and manage videos stored on your tablet.

1. From a Home screen, touch

➔

Video Player

2. Touch the

3. Touch

search term. The current folder is searched and results are displayed. Touch

4. While viewing the list, touch

•List by

: Display videos by Name (default), Date, Size, or Type.

•Share via

Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.

•Delete

: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch

Select all

• Auto play next

videos in the order they appear.

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

Thumbnails, List

and use the keyboard to enter a

to clear the search field.

: Share the video. Touch an option, such as

to delete all videos.

: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of

Apps

, or

Folders

tab.

for options:

: Discover and connect directly to

5. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch

the screen to display or hide on-screen playback controls.

6. Touch the icon ( , , or ) in the lower left

corner of the display screen while the video is playing to change the Display Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full screen.

7. Touch

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.

8. While the video is playing, touch

mark your favorite areas of the video. A yellow mark displays on the progress bar.

Pop up play

to play a video as a small

Bookmark

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9. During playback, touch

•Share via

•Trim

• Via Bluetooth

• Video auto off

• Scan for nearby devices

•Settings

•Details

For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 92.

: Share the video. Touch an option, such as

Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.

: Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the

video.

: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.

: Set the option Off or set your video to turn off

automatically by touching one of the time values.

nearby devices.

: Touch this option to view the following:

–

Play speed

: Touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase

play speed.

–

Subtitles

: View subtitles for the video, if available.

–

Auto play next

–

Capture

Resolution, and so on.

: Enable or disable auto play of the next video.

: Captures a frame of the video and saves it as a photo.

: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size,

for options:

: Discover and connect directly to

Gallery

Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.

Note:

Photos and videos are stored in the /storage/sdcard0/ DCIM/Camera folder, photos as jpg files and videos as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 114.

To access Gallery:



From a Home screen, touch

Selecting Photos and Videos to View

1. To uch

All albums display.

2. Choose items to display by making selections from the

menus in the Application bar:

Group

3. To launch the Camera app, touch

4. Touch the icon next to Camera to change the way your

albums are displayed (

, and

Gallery

Favorites

Grid, Timeline

Apps

➔

Gallery

Albums, Time, Person

Camera

, or

Spiral

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5. Touch

•Slideshow

•New album

•Hidden Items

•View by

• Select album:

• Scan for nearby devices

• Settings

: View a slideshow of the available pictures and

videos.

: Create a new album. Use the keyboard to enter a

name for the album.

: Touch this icon to show items that have been

hidden.

: View content from all sources or set a single source,

such as in your device.

Touch one or more albums or groups that you

want to share, share, or delete.

nearby devices.

: Set your account sync settings.

to display the following options:

: Discover and connect directly to

Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos

1. Touch

2. Touch a category and then a group to view it.

Thumbnails for each photo and video in the group display.

3. To launch the Camera app, touch

4. Touch

available pictures and videos.

5. Touch

keyboard to enter a name for the album.

6. Tou ch

• Select item:

• Hidden items

Gallery

Slideshow

to view a slideshow of the

New album

delete, or use for a slideshow.

to create a new album. Use the

for these options:

Touch one or more items that you want to share,

: View hidden photos or videos.

Camera

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Viewing Photos and Videos

1. Tou ch

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. Sweep across the screen to display the next or

previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the

Tip:

The current photo or video is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it represents.

5. Touch to assign this photo or video as a Favorite.

6. Touch

an option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.

7. Touch the to choose from Start slideshow and

Slideshow settings.

8. To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch

Play

Delete

Gallery

button.)

Share via

to share the photo or video. Touch

9. Touc h

photos:

• Face tag

•Copy to clipboard

•Rotate left

•Rotate right

•Crop

•Edit

•Set as

•Print

•Rename

• Scan for nearby devices

•Details

to display the following options for

: Set whether to look for a face in this picture.

: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.

: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise 90 degrees.

: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise

90 degrees.

: 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 photo.

: Use Photo Editor or Paper Artist to edit your photo.

Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.

: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.

nearby devices.

taken, size, and so on.

Done

. Touch X to stop without cropping the

: Assign the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen,

: Enter an new file name.

: Discover and connect directly to

: Provides details about the photo, such as title, time

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The options for videos that are not playing are:

•Rename

: Enter an new file name.

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

•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 Player” on page 87.

10. Touch

Back

: Discover and connect directly to

to return to the category screen.

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. Tou ch

2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then

touch a photo to select it.

3. Touch

4. Tou ch

– or – Tou ch

screen

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 to save the cropped photo as the contact’s icon or wallpaper. Touch photo.

Tip:

To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on page 58. To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 48.

Gallery

➔ Set as

Contact photo

Home screen, Lock screen,

and then touch a contact entry.

Cancel

to stop without cropping the

Home and lock

Done

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Playing Videos

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then

touch a video thumbnail to play the video.

Note:

Videos are marked with a

3. Touch

4. To resume playing the video, touch

5. To fast forward or rewind the video, touch and drag 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 restart the video, touch video touch

For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 87.

Gallery

Play

button.

Pause

to pause the video.

Resume

white dot on the progress bar. To restart the

Rewind

or to end the

Fast Forward

Sharing Photos and Videos

Share photos and videos with your friends.

1. To uch

2. Touch a category and then a group to display

thumbnails.

3. Touc h

4. Touch one or more photos and videos to highlight them

for sharing.

5. Touc h

6. Touch an option, such as Gmail, and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Gallery

➔ Select item

Share via

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Connections

Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to:

•

Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email.

•

Access your corporate network.

•

Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.

Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi protocol.

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

For more information about configuring your device’s Wi-Fi settings, see “Wi-Fi” on page 119.

Finding Wi-Fi Networks

You can have your device automatically notify you of available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced Settings” on page 120.

Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).

Turning Wi-Fi On

1. From any screen, touch the top of the screen and

swipe downward. The Status Details screen displays.

Wi-Fi

2. Tou ch

Turning Wi-Fi Off

1. From any screen, touch the top of the screen and

swipe downward. The Status Details screen displays.

2. Tou ch

to turn Wi-Fi On.

Wi-Fi

to turn Wi-Fi Off.

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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.

1. From any screen, touch the top of the screen and

swipe downward. The Status Details screen displays.

2. Touch

3. When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to

Wi-Fi

to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically

scans for available Wireless Access Points.

connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.

Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually

1. From a Home screen, touch Settings.

➔

2. Under

3. To uch

Note:

Wireless and network

OFF / ON

icon to turn Wi-Fi on.

Add Wi-Fi network

information:

• Network SSID

Point (WAP).

•Security

: Select the type of security used by the WAP.

Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, additional network information may be required, such as a Password.

, then enter network

: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access

Apps

, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the

•Password

key.

4. To uch

: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or hex

Save

to save the settings.

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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.

Apps

➔

1. From a Home screen, touch

➔

Wi-Fi

OFF / ON

2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct

3. Tou ch

Your device begins to search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections.

4. Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1, 2, and 3) on the

device to which you want to connect.

icon to turn Wi-Fi on.

to display available devices.

Settings

5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed,

touch on it. An Invitation to connect displays on the device to which

you want to connect.

6. On that device, touch

You have 30 seconds to touch which you want to connect for the connection to be made.

Once connected, the other device will show as

Connected

in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the

icon will display in the System Bar.

on the device to

Samsung SM-T2105 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding This User Manual

Battery

Memory Card

Turning Your Device On and Off

Initial Device Configuration

Standard Mode Instructions

Galaxy Tab Accessories

Securing Your Device

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

Front View

Section 3: Kids Mode

Navigating the Device

Date and Time

Primary Shortcuts

Accessing Kids Mode Applications

Kids Mode Applications

Create!

Dolphin Readers

Fruit Ninja

Hair Salon 2

Inventions

Inventions 2

Kids Camera

Kids Gallery

Kids Planet Discovery

Kids' Store

Kids Video

Kids World

Ocean!

Toca Train

Toy story Smash It

Where's My Perry?

Wipeout

Kids Mode Settings

Quick Settings

Volume Settings

Configure the Home screen

Edit cards

Passwords

Parental Controls

Section 4: Standard Mode

Home Screen

Navigating Your Device

Notifications

Status Details

Quick Settings

Status Bar

Primary Shortcuts

Other App Shortcuts

Widgets

App Shortcuts

Folder s

Wallpapers

Apps Screen

Entering Text

Using Google Voice Typing

Task Manager

Contacts and Accounts

Accounts

Contacts

Groups

Favorites

Messaging

Types of Messages

Gmail

Google+

Hangouts

Messenger

Internet and Social Networking

Using the Chrome Browser

Google Search

Google+

Maps

Play Books