Samsung SM-T210R User Guide

Download

ANDROID TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

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.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING

SM-T210R_UM_English_NF3_TN_080414_F2

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:

Toll Free Telephone:

Internet Address:

85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,

New Jersey 07660

1-800-SAMSUNG

http://www.samsung.com

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 Hangouts, Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Play Books, Google Play Games, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Play Newsstand, and YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Peel and the Peel logo are marks owned by Peel Technologies, Inc. and may be registered. Polaris Office and the Polaris Office logo are marks owned by Infraware and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Other company names, product names, and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be

trademarks or registered trademarks.

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

DivX Certified ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

Certified

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

device that plays DivX video. Visit

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX

www.divx.com

for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX

videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified 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

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-

Apps > Settings >

). Go to

vod.divx.com

for more information on how to

complete your registration.

Online Legal Information

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:

www.samsung.com

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................4

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .12

Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 12

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....17

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........41

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Section 4: Messaging ............................... 50

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Section 5: Music ....................................... 56

Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Section 6: Photos and Video .................... 62

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Section 7: Applications ............................ 78

Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Photos

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Polaris Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

S Planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Samsung Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Section 8: Connections ...........................104

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Synchronizing with Windows

Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . .112

Section 9: Settings .................................. 113

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Wireless and Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Index .........................................................150

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

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 with the tablet unlocked, at a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to

ock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing

unl Your Device” on page 15.

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.

page 150.

Note:

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

Special Text

In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Note

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,

or sub-menu.

•

Tip

: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.

•

Important!

feature that could affect performance.

•

Caution!

•

Warning!

help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.

: Points out important information about the current

: Provides information to avoid possible damage.

: Brings important information to your attention that can

Getting Started 4

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:

 Arrows are used to represent the sequence of

selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.

For example:

Apps



Screen timeout

From a Home screen, touch

Settings



Display

Certain features and options use an ON/OFF button. For example: Touch the ON/OFF button to turn Bluetooth

or OFF .

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery.

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 149

Tip:

Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.

Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet.

Note:

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.

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

Accessory Port.

3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power

outlet.

Warning!

While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.

Getting Started 6

4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head

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

Note:

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

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.

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On



Press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 15.

Note

: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold the

2. At the

3. At the

Device options Power off

Power/Lock Key

prompt, touch OK.

prompt, touch

Power off

Setting Up Your Device

When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some

screens can be skipped (touch

Back

). Some screens display depending on the options you

choose.

Welcome!

1. Touch the

and touch the language you want your device to use, such as, English (United States).

2. If required, touch

accessibility settings. “Accessibility” on page 147.

3. Touch

Select language

Accessibility

) or redisplayed (touch

field, scroll through the list,

to change the

For more information, refer to

Wi-Fi

Make sure the Wi-Fi choose one of the following options:



Tou ch

not listed.



Tou ch

Wi-Fi networks.



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

password, and touch

another Wi-Fi network or touch



Tou ch

information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 114.

ON/OFF

button is set to ON and

Add Wi-Fi network

Scan

to make sure you have an accurate list of

to perform this task later. For more

to enter a Network SSID that is

Connect

. Touch and connect to

to continue.

Getting Started

Date and Time

1. Touch

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch

Set date

and set the date (month, day, year),

if necessary.

Set time

and set the time (hour, minute, and

AM or PM), if necessary.

Select time zone

time zone.

and touch the correct

End User License Agreement

1. Read the End user license agreement and touch the I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above

check box.

2. If you do not agree to provide Samsung the error log data from any Software Update failure your device experiences, touch the

3. Touch

No thanks

button.

Got Google?

Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Google Hangouts, and Google Play.

The Got Google? screen allows you to sign in, if you already have a Google account.

Note:

If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen

displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.



Tou ch

Yes

and then enter the email address and

password of your existing account. Touch to continue.

– or –



Tou ch

to proceed to the next screen.

Make it Google

This screen displays if you did not sign in to your Google account.

The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new Google account.

Note:

If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.



Tou ch password of your existing account. – or –



Tou ch information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page

Get an account

Not now

50.

or enter the email address and

to perform this task later. For more

Google Services

This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.

1. Read the BACKUP & RESTORE, LOCATION, and

COMMUNICATION information.

2. Enable any or all options, which is indicated by a

check mark.

3. Touch

to continue.

Entertainment

This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.



Tou ch

Set up a credit card

for your Google Play account, and touch – or –

To uch

Not now

The Restoring screen displays while your information is being restored.

Google and Your Location

1. Read the information on the screen and enable any or

all of the Google location services.

2. Tou ch

, enter credit card information

Save

Getting Started 10

This Tablet Belongs To ...

This screen displays if you did not sign in to your Google account.

To personalize the tablet with your name:

1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the onscreen keyboard to enter you first and last name.

2. Touch

to continue.

Samsung Account

1. Touch

2. Touch

Learn more Create account

– or –

Touch

Restore

Touch – or –

Touch

Skip

information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung

count” on

to learn more.

to create a Samsung account.

if you already have a Samsung account.

and

Auto back up

to perform this task later. For more

page 145.

, if desired. Touch

Free Dropbox Account

To get a free 50 GB Dropbox account for two years:



Tou ch

Create account

touch – or –

Tou ch – or –

Skip

Tou ch

to skip this offer.

, enter the required fields, and

to sign in to Dropbox.

Setup Complete

Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.



Tou ch

Finish

The main Home screen displays.

Creating a New Google Account

In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will need to create a Google Account when you first use your device. With a Google Account, Google applications will always be in sync between your tablet and computer.

If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps:

Apps



1. From a Home screen, touch Add a Google Account

The

New

2. Touch

For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50.

to create a new Google account.

screen displays.

Gmail

Retrieving Your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:

1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to

navigate to

2. Once the URL loads, click on the account?

http://google.com/accounts

link and follow the onscreen instructions.

Can’t access your

Getting Started 12

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. Press and hold manager

2. Touch

Active applications

on your device. Touch

End all

to end all running applications.

Active applications, Downloaded

, and

Help

Home

and touch

to view applications running

End

to end an application or

Tas k

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

5. Tou ch

For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on page 32.

Downloaded

Google Play. Touch from your device.

RAM manager

Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Tou ch

Clear memory

processes.

Storage

external (SD card) storage memory statistics.

to view applications installed from

Uninstall

to remove an application

to display the amount of

to clear inactive and background

to view internal (Device memory) and

Memory Card

Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose

2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the

the slot.

memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place.

, touch

Apps

Unmount SD card



Settings

and then

Removing a Memory Card

Important!

To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

1. From a Home screen, touch



Storage

2. Under

3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose

4. Gently press down on the memory card, so that it pops

5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.

For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 111.

SD card

touch

the slot.

out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.

3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.

Getting Started 14

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 “Screen Lock” on page 132.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Location” on page 131.

Note:

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

Locking the Device Manually



Press the

Power/Lock Key

Unlocking the Device

1. Press the

2. Swipe across the screen as shown.

Power/Lock Key

The Lock screen displays.

The last screen you accessed displays.

Tip:

Touch one of the app shortcut icons and then swipe to

launch that application.

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 “Screen Lock” on page 132.

Troubleshooting Galaxy Tab Accessories

If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

•

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

for 8 to 10 seconds.

To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:

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

1. Go to

accessories

Galaxy Tab accessories display.

2. Use your model number to find compatible

accessories.

Getting Started 16

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device.

Features

•

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

• Android Version: KitKat 4.4.2

•

1.2 GHz dual-core processor

•

Full HTML Web Browser

•

Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 117.

•

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 GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and WEBP formats

•

Messaging Features:

–

Gmail

–

Email (corporate and personal)

– Google Hangouts (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)

•

HD Video Player (1080p)

–

Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, DivX, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark, MP43

–

Format: AVI, MP4, 3GP, MKV, WMV, ASF, FLV

•

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up premium content

•

Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, Vorbis,

FLAC, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, WAV

•

Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards

•

Preloaded applications such as Google Play Books, Google Play For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 78.

to HD 720p

Store, Music Hub, Polaris Office 5, and more.

, including

Front View

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

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 “Display” on page 124.

Menu Home

hold to display recent apps that have been accessed.

Back

: Used to control screen brightness

: Used when taking photos or

: The orientation of the display screen

: Display a list of options.

: Display the central Home screen. Touch and

: Return to the previous screen or option.

1 2

Understanding Your Device 18

Back, Top, Sides, and Bottom View

The following items can be found on the back, top, sides, and bottom of your device.

3.5mm Headset Jack

1. Camera Lens

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 to adjust volume.

Infrared Blaster

controlling external devices. For more information, refer to “Smart Remote” on page 101.

Memory Card Slot

files.

External Speakers

notification tones, and for other sounds.

Charger/Accessory Port

charging or to sync music and files.

: Plug in for headphones.

: Used when taking photos or recording

: Press and hold to turn the device on or

: From a Home screen, press to adjust

: Emits infrared signals used for

: Install a memory card for storage of

: Used for music or video playback,

: Plug in a USB cable for

Microphone

: Used for video chat.

1 2

97 7

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items on the Home screen to customize your device to your needs.

Note:

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

Notifications

: Notification icons display on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.

Status Bar

: The Status Bar displays notifications on the left side and status indicators on the right side. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on

Status indicators

: Display your current network status,

signal strength, battery charge, and time.

Widgets

: 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 28.

page 26.

Google Search

: Search the web by typing or speaking.

For more information, refer to “Google” on page 86.

Understanding Your Device 20

App Shortcuts

more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 29.

Current screen

displayed.

Primary Shortcuts

These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 28.

Apps

: Shortcuts to common applications. For

: Indicates which Home screen is being

: Shortcuts to common features.

: Display the Apps screen.

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 22.

Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the Current Screen indicator shows your current position.

Note:

The center panel displays when you touch

Home

Customizing the Home Screens

To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:

1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.

2. Touch and hold on the screen until the

pop-up displays.

3. Tou ch

4. Under

Set wallpaper

wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 31.

Add to Home screen

• Apps and widgets

Home screen.

•Folder

to add a folder on a Home screen. For more

information, refer to “Folders” on page 30.

•Page

to add a Home screen.

Display Settings

You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 124.

Home screen

to change the Home screen

touch:

to add app or widget shortcuts on the

Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels

Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can customize t he 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 up displays. Under

Add to Home screen

Home screen

, touch

Page

pop-

to add

a Home screen.

Use these controls to configure panels:

Default Home Page

: Touch the Home icon on a panel to

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.

To rearrange the order of panels:



Touch and drag a panel to a new location.

To return to the Home screen:



Tou ch

Back

Understanding Your Device 22

Navigating Your Device

Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.

Command Buttons

Back

Touch or step.

Home

Touch 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 launch Google Search, touch Touch

Context-Sensitive Menus

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

• Touch

• Touch an option in the list.

Back

to return to the previous screen, option,

Home

to display the center Home screen.

to display the Task Manager.

to clear all thumbnail images.

to display a list of options.

Screen Capture

Note:

To view the screen shots:

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.



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

A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the

clipboard.

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. To uc h

3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.



My Files

storage  emulated  O  Pictures

Screenshots



Power/Lock Key

and

Apps

Home

Screen Navigation

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•

Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.

•

Touch a menu item to select it.

•

Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate onscreen items. 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.

For example:

•

Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.

•

Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.

Understanding Your Device 24

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. For details about these notifications, open the Notification Panel.

Notification Panel

To view the Notification Panel:

1. Swipe downward from the top of the screen.

2. Scroll down the list to see additional notification

details.

3. Touch an item to open it.

4. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left

or right. – or –

Touch

Clear

to clear all notifications.

To close the Notification Panel:



Swipe upward from the bottom of the screen or touch

Back

Accessing Additional Panel Functions

In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also provides quick access to separate device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off. You can choose the functions that display.

From the Notification Panel:

1. To go to Settings, touch

information, refer to “Settings” on page 113.

2. Touch to display additional options.

The following functions can either be activated (green) or deactivated (gray): Wi-Fi, Location, Sound/Mute, Screen rotation, Bluetooth, Multi window, Sync, Power saving, Blocking mode, Airplane mode, and Hands-free mode.

then locate the Set quick setting buttons

3. Touch area located at the bottom of the Notification panel.

•

In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function, then drag it to the top two rows.

•

Touch

Brightness adjustment

you want to be able to adjust the screen brightness and volume from the Notification Panel.

Settings

to create a check mark if

. For more

•

Touch

Reset

to restore the edited menu to the default

setting.

4. Touch

your primary functions.

5. To set the display brightness, touch the slider and drag it to set the brightness or touch Auto to allow the device to set brightness automatically based on available light and battery charge status. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 124.

Notifications

The system notifications.



Touch a notification entry to display the details.



Tou ch

Clear

Status Bar. For more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on

page 25.

To close the Notification Panel:



Tou ch

Back

and then touch to display only

area of the Notification Panel displays

to remove Notification Icons from the

Back

or swipe up.

Brightness

Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides device information (such as network status, signal strength, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.

To display the Status Bar:



From a Home screen, swipe downward from the top of the screen. The grey Status Bar will appear. It will disappear after a few seconds.

Indicator Icons

Some common status and notification icons are shown below.

Connectivity Icons

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth enabled

Connected to computer

Understanding Your Device 26

Wi-Fi Direct is active and your tablet is connected to another device.

The Nearby devices setting is enabled.

Device Status Icons

Battery full

Error occurred or caution required

Messaging Icons

New email

New Gmail

Battery charging

Battery low

The device is connected 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.

GPS is active.

Mute mode enabled

Other Icons

Alarm activated

Airplane mode activated

Blocking mode activated

Music is playing.

A song is playing in the Music app. Touch the Status Details to see the song title and music player controls. For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 56.

When the keyboard is being displayed, touch this icon to display a menu of quick keyboard settings.

A screenshot has been captured. For more information, refer to “Screen Capture” on page 23.

This is a notification for one or more events. For more information, refer to “S Planner” on page 96.

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, Email, S Planner, Internet, and Apps.

Other App Shortcuts

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

Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 29.

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 78.

Understanding Your Device 28

Adding Widgets to a Home Screen

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

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.

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.

Apps

Removing Widgets



Touch and hold the Widget until then drag the widget to

Note:

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

Remove

displays,

App Shortcuts

Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or features, such as Email or other applications.

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

place the App Shortcut.

2. Tou ch

– 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 32.

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

application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.

Apps

tab.

Home screen

Apps and

Removing App Shortcuts



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

Remove

Folders

Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together.

Adding Folders

To create a folder on a Home page:

1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.

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 re nam e a fo l d e r :



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

To add an App shortcut to a folder:

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

folder is on.

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

and drop it.

To remove an App shortcut from a folder:

1. Touch the folder to view the contents.

2. Touch the App shortcut, drag it out of the folder, and

drop it on the Home screen.

Removing a Folder

Remove

displays,



Touch and hold the folder until then drag the folder to

Note:

Any App shortcuts in the folder are also removed.

Remove

Understanding Your Device 30

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.

2. Touch

3. Touch

Home screen

The

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

Cancel

to cancel.

Done

• Live wallpapers

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

wallpaper

the Live wallpapers menu.

•Photos

taken. Touch a photo to select it. Touch save the picture as wallpaper. Touch the Home screen.

•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

: (Home screen only) Choose from photos that you have

: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch

Back

SET WALLPAPER

Set wallpaper

to return to the Home screen.

to save it as

Back

Set

to return to

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 can be arranged in various ways. To change the arrangement of the Apps icons:

Apps

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch

3. Touch

Menu  View type

Customizable grid

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

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch

Menu  Edit

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

4. Touch

to save the changes.

Alphabetical grid

Apps

You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen for quick access to the application. For more information, ref

er to “App Shortcuts” on page 29.

view your downloaded applications:

1. From a Home screen, touch Downloaded applications

to view

Apps



downloaded apps.

2. Touch an icon on the

Downloaded applications

screen to launch the application. – or –

Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the App icon onto the Home Screen. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 29.

Understanding Your Device 32

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. For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 78. 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.

tab, scroll through the apps list, and

Apps



Settings

Multi Window

This feature can be used to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time.

Note:

Only applications found within the Multi window panel can be active atop another current application on the screen. When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from both files will be played simultaneously.

Activating and Deactivating Multi Window

To activate Multi window:

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch the check box next to Multi window to

4. Touch and hold

 Display.

enable it.

Home to return to the Home screen. 3. Tou ch

Back

panel showing all the available Multi window apps.

Apps

 Settings

to open the application

Tip:

Multi window can also be activated or deactivated by

touching the top of the screen, dragging downward to display the Notification Panel, and then touching

Multi window.

To deactivate Multi window:



Touch and hold Multi window tab from view.

Note:

Once you have set the Multi window option On, you only need to touch and hold Multi window feature.

Back

. This action hides the

Back

to re-activate the

Using Multi Window

You can use Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen.

Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current onscreen app.

Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a desired app.

In the following example, we will be launching both the Music and Chrome applications, but any two apps listed in the Multi window apps panel will work the same way.

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Activate the Multi window feature.

4. Touch and hold the

from the panel and, in a single motion, drag it over the current Music screen and drop it over either the left or right area of the screen.

Apps

 Music.

Back

to display the apps panel. 3. Touch and hold

Internet icon until it detaches

Understanding Your Device 34

App 1

App 2

Window Controls

Select an application window and touch in the middle of the windows. Window controls display:

Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

Share items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.

Maximize the application.

Close the application.

Window controls

Note:

Once the two applications are running, the device displays a split screen view containing both the initial Multi window app and the second Multi window app. Each application is still independent of the other.

Edit Control Panel

Creating a Paired Window

Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications.

Back

1. Touch and hold

2. Touch to access the panel controls. Create

3. To uc h

4. Enter a title and then touch

to display the apps panel.

Panel Configuration

You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window panel, add new apps or remove apps.

Back

1. Touch and hold

2. Touch to access the panel controls. Edit

.3. Touch

4. Configure apps:

•

To remove an app from the panel, drag it off of the panel and place it in the storage area.

•

To add an app to the panel, drag it from the storage area to the panel.

•

To relocate an app, drag it to a new location.

to display the apps panel.

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 the following text input methods.

•

Samsung keyboard

•

Google voice typing

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

Understanding Yo

ur Device 36

To choose a text input method while entering text:

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

The Notification Panel 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 onscreen keys with your finger or use speech recognition.

You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung keyboard match your key touches to common words and 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. Options on the keyboard,

Settings

Options

on the keyboard and then

from the pop-up

2. Touch and hold

touch , and then select Floating

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 139.

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 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 mode, then touch the corresponding key.

There are two pages of symbols. Touch 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 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.

to switch to symbol

where you can chose an

to toggle

to switch to the

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 139.

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.

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.

Understanding Your Device 38

Editing Existing Text

To edit text that you have entered:

Touch the text at the point you want to edit.

1. 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 te

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

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

Tip:

Touch Touch on another area of the screen or touch deselect the text.

Tip:

Swipe the pop-up to the left or right to see all options.

displays at the point you touched.

Cursor

to a better position, if

Delete

key.

xt or word you want to select.

Select all

in the pop-up to select all text in the field.

Done

tab at

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

selected text, in the pop-up 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.

•Paste

to paste previously copied text.

•Clipboard

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

selection with what you type. – or – Tou ch the

to display the text saved to the clipboard.

Delete

key to delete the selected text.

Pasting Text

To paste previously copied text:

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

copied text. The

Cursor

displays at the point you touched.

2. Touch the Cursor.

A pop-up displays.

3. Touch

To paste text directly from the clipboard:

1. Touch the

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

Paste

in the pop-up.

to the clipboard.

positioned.

Clipboard

key to display the text saved

Cursor

Closing the Keyboard

To close the keyboard:



Tou ch

Back

to close the keyboard.

Using Google Voice Typing

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

While entering text:

Options

1. Tou ch

in the pop-up menu For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on page 138.

2. At the

4. Touch

Tap to speak

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

Keep speaking to add more text.

to display the Samsung keyboard.

on the keyboard and then touch

prompt, touch

and speak

Understanding Your Device 40

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts

This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts.

Accounts

Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With synchronization, information on your device is updated with any information that changes in your accounts.

•

Samsung account

information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” on page 145.

•

Google

and Gmail. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 50.

•

Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.

: Add your Samsung account. For more

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

: Add your Exchange account to

Setting Up Your Accounts

Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the

Accounts

setting.

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch the account type.

3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to



Add account

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

Apps

area of the Settings

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

Apps



Settings



Contacts

Creating Contacts

1. Touch

The Save contact pop-up displays.

2. Touch

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

more informat on page 41.

3. Touch the Contact photo to set up a photo to identify

the contact.

4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter

information:

•

Contacts

Device

or an account.

ion, refer to “Setting Up Yo

Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value. For example, touch the a label for the field.

Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the onscreen keyboard to input information. Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.



Create

ur Accounts”

Label tab and touch

•

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. Tou ch

6. When you finish entering information, touch

– or – To uch

Tip:

Display a contact’s record and touch the send an email, the a map, or the

Back

Cancel  OK

Website

Add another field

on the keyboard to move to the next field.

to remove the keyboard.

to cancel and discard changes.

Address

field to display the address on

field to link to the website.

Updating Contacts

To update an existing contact:

Contacts

Edit

1. Tou ch

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

information.

3. Tou ch

4. Continue entering contact information.

to add other fields.

field to

Save

Contacts and Accounts 42

Deleting Contacts

To delete a contact:

Contacts

Delete

Contacts

list to view its

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

information.

3. Touch

4. At the prompt, touch

Managing Photo IDs

To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:

Contacts

Edit

, or

Contacts

Take picture

list to view its

1. Touch

2. Touch a contact in the

information.

3. Touch

4. Touch the Contact photo, then touch Pictures by people

Remove, Image

Contacts Display Options

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

Contacts

1. Touch Groups, Favorites

2. Tou ch

3. From the

4. From the

Contacts List, to view contacts various ways:

•Groups

: Displays the possible Groups, such as Not assigned, Co-workers, Family, Friends, and so on. The number of contacts in the group is displayed next to the group name. Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Group” on page 46.

•Favorites

more information, refer to “Favorites” on page 48.

•Contacts

enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.

display and manage Contacts settings.

, or

Contacts

, above the

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

: Show all your contacts. Touch the

Groups, Favorites

to display the options for each grouping.

Contacts

, or

list, touch

Contacts

list, touch

Menu  Settings

field and

Linked Contacts

Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers. When you synchronize contacts from these accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts for one person.

Linking imported contact records allows you to see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your contacts updated, because any changes that your contacts make to their information in the respective accounts is automatically updated the next time you synchronize with the account.

Linking Contacts

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a contact in the

3. Tou ch

4. Touch the contact you want to Link.

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

Separating Contacts

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a contact in the

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch

Contacts

information.

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

information.

A list of Linked contacts displays.

The contact is removed from the list.

Contacts

list to view its

Menu  Link contact.

Contacts

list to view its

Menu  Separate contact.



to separate a linked contact.

Contacts and Accounts 44

Sharing Contact Information

You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment.

Note:

Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check the target device’s documentation.

Contacts

.1. Touch

Menu  Share namecard via

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.

. 2. Touch

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.

Contacts

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

The Import/Export contacts pop-up displays.

4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts to

complete the operation.

Menu  Import/Export

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.

Contacts

1. Touch

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch the

5. Touch

Tip:

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 43.

Groups

enter a new Group name.

Save

Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch the contact’s

above the Contacts List.

Menu  Create

Group name

to save the new group name.

Groups

field and use the keyboard to

field and touch each group.

Renaming a Group

To rename a group that you created:

Contacts

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Tou ch

4. Tou ch the

5. To uc h

Groups

rename.

enter a new Group name.

Save

and then touch the group you want to

Menu  Edit group

Group name

to save the new group name.

field and use the keyboard to

Deleting Groups

To delete a group that you created:

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

delete.

3. Tou ch

The groups that can be deleted display.

4. To uc h

5. Tou ch Delete to delete the groups. Choose from Group only or Group and group members.

Contacts

Groups

Select all

and then touch any group you want to

Delete groups

or the name of each group to delete.

Contacts and Accounts 46

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 42.

To add multiple contacts to a group:

1. Touch

2. Touch

want to add members.

3. Touch

The contacts that can be added display.

4. Touch

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

Contacts

Groups

Add member

Select all

and then touch the group to which you

or the name of each contact to add.

Removing Group Members

To remove contacts from a group:

Contacts

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Touch

4. Tou ch

5. Tou ch Done to remove the contacts.

Groups

want to remove members.

Select all

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

and then touch the group from which you

Menu  Remove from group

or the name of each contact to remove.

Group

field.

Favorites

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

Adding Favorites

To add a contact to the Favorites list:

Contacts

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.

Star

next to the contact name so

Accessing Favorites

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

To view your favorites list:

Contacts

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

Note:

Favorites

Only your starred contacts display.

Tou ch

Groups

Starred in Android

saved on your Google account.

above the Contacts List.

above the Contacts List and then touch

to list the Favorites that are being

Contacts and Accounts 48

Removing Favorites

To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:

Contacts

1. Touch

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch

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

Favorites

Select all

is no longer gold

above the Contacts List.

Menu  Remove from Favorites

or the name of each contact to remove.

Contacts

Star

next to the contact’s name so that it

Section 4: Messaging

This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging.

Types of Messages

Your device supports these types of messages:

•

Gmail and Email Messages

•

Google+

•

ChatON

•

Hangouts

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

Apps



Gmail

Setting Up Your Gmail Account

If you did not set up a Google account during the initial configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device prompts you to set up your Google account.

Gmail

1. Tou ch

The Add a Google Account screen displays.

2. Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account. The device communicates with the Google server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When

complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.

Note:

You can use more than one Google account on your device. To add another account, touch

Menu  Settings  Add account

Messaging 50

Home



Refreshing Your Gmail Account

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

1. Tou ch

2. Touch

Gmail

Menu  Refresh

Gmail Settings

Use the Gmail settings to configure your Gmail preferences.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch

Tip:

Tou ch

Gmail

Menu  Help

Menu  Settings

for more information.

for settings.

Composing and Sending Gmail

1. Touch

2. To uc h

the message. While composing a message, touch

3. Touch

– or – Touch

message.

Gmail

Compose

for options.

SEND

Menu  Save draft

, then touch fields to compose

to send this message

to save a draft of this

Email

Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one application.

To access Email:



From a Home screen, touch

Configuring Email Accounts

You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.

1. Tou ch

2. The first time you set up an email account, at the Set

up account screen, enter an

Password

– or – For additional accounts, touch



3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email

account.

, then touch

Add account

Apps



Email address

and

Menu  Settings

4. Touch

Note:

5. Enter an account name and Your name, if required.

6. Touch

Note:

to go to the next screen or touch

go to the Apps screen.

For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device administrator? screen may appear. Read the information

Activate

and touch

Done

The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account.

To configure email account settings at any time, use

Menu  Settings

Account settings.

to continue.

. Touch the account to display

Managing Your Email Accounts

You can view email you receive for all accounts in the

Combined view

individually.

1. To uc h

2. To u ch the

Refreshing Your Email Account

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

1. To uc h

2. In the Application Bar, touch

screen or you can view email accounts

screen to select:

• Combined view

• <Account Name

drop-down menu at the top left of the

: View all email in a combined inbox.

>: View email for the account.

Refresh

Deleting Email Accounts

To delete an Email account:

1. To uc h

2. To uc h

Menu  Settings  Delete account

Messaging 52

Email Settings

Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.

Note:

Available settings depend on the email provider.

1. Touch

2. Touch settings

•

Display

–

Auto fit content

–

Message preview line

shown in the email preview.

–

Title line in list

Sender.

• Composing and sending

–

Default image size

attachments.

–

Delay email sending

they can be cancelled if needed. Also, set a length of delay (3, 5, 10, 20, or 30 seconds).

Menu  Settings

. The following options display:

: Shrink your email content to fit the screen.

: Set the title line to the Email Subject or the

, then touch

: Set the number of lines that are

: Set the default size for image

: Delay the sending of your emails so that

General

• Auto-advance

message. Choices are: Next email, Previous email, or Email list.

• Confirm deletions

before deleting email.

•

Priority senders

–

Set as the default folder

whenever you open the Email app.

–

Email notifications

appear within the Notifications area of the status bar when a new email (Gmail, and so on) is received.

–

Notification sound

• Spam addresses

your Spam folder.

3. Touch an account to configure specific settings.

Available options depend on the account.

: Set the screen to show after deleting a

: Check the box to ask for confirmation

: Display the priority sender inbox

: Activate the email notification icon to

: Choose a ringtone for email notifications.

: Touch

Add

to add an Email address to

Composing and Sending Email

1. Touch

2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an

account from the menu at the top of the screen.

3. Touch Compose, then touch fields to enter

recipients and the email text.

4. While composing a message:

•

5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your

email. Touch the text option buttons to edit and format your message text.

6. Touch Send to send the message.

– or – Touch Save to save the email to the Drafts folder. – or – Touch Cancel to discard the email.

Tou ch sending, Priority, and Security options.

Touch Attach to add a file to the message. Available options depend on the type of email account.

to display options: Schedule

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+.

Apps



Google+

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

refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50.

2. From a Home screen, touch

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+.

4. Tou ch

Google+ preferences.

5. Tou ch

information.

Menu  Settings

Menu  Help

to configure your

to display additional help

Messaging 54

ChatON

A smart-messaging app that gives you a host of innovative ways to stay connected with all your friends and family, regardless of their device or platform. Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number.



ChatON

1. From a Home screen, touch

If you are launching this application for the first time, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup.

2. Enter and send your message.

Apps

Hangouts

Hangouts is a free, web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends.

1. Sign in to your Google account, if you have not already

done so. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50.

2. From a Home screen, touch Hangouts

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Google+.

4. To

using Hangouts.

uc h

 Help for more information on

Apps



Section 5: 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 107.

Volume Key

Press the onscreen 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

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 Play Music options may not be available until you sign in to your Google account.

Accessing Google Play Music



From a Home screen, touch

Play Music

The Play Music app searches your online library and your device’s internal storage for music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the amount of new music added since you last opened the application.

For more information, visit

Apps



music.google.com

Music 56

music

Play Music Menu

While viewing a Play Music main screen:



To configure Play Music settings:



For more information touch

To uch

To uch Follow the onscreen instructions.

for options.

Menu  Settings



Help

Shopping for Music at the Play Store

To visit the Google Play

1. From the main Home screen, touch

2. Sign in to your Google account, if you have not already

3. Touch

4. Touch

signed in.

MUSIC

The Google Play Store music section displays.

finding and buying music.

Store where you can find and buy music

Play Store

Menu  Help

to view information about

Music

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

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Touch a tab, such as

The Music application searches your device’s internal storage or on an installed memory card for music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on the amount of new music added since you last opened the application. It then displays your music in several ways.

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

Apps



Songs, Playlists, Albums

Music

, and so

Searching for Music

To find music in your library:

Music

1. Touch

2. Touch

name of an artist, album, or song.

and use the keyboard to type the

Music Options and Settings

To use Music options and configure settings:

Music

1. Touch

2. Touch

•Delete

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

•Alarm tone

•Settings Advanced

–

SoundAlive

–

Adapt Sound

sound output. For more information, refer to “Sound” on page 123.

–

Play speed

to display the following options:

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

: Discover and connect directly to

: Choose a song to use as an alarm tone.

: The following settings display:

: View and set SoundAlive options.

: When enabled, this feature to fine tunes the

: Decrease or increase play speed.

–

Smart volume

an equal level.

–

Lyri cs

–

Music auto off

automatically by touching one of the time values.

Music menu

–

Music menu

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

•End

: Close the Music Player app.

: Automatically adjusts each track’s volume to

: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.

: Enable or disable the music display options that

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

Managing Playlists

To create, manage, or delete a playlist:



Tou ch

Creating a Playlist



Tou ch enter a name for the playlist.

Music

Create playlist

and use the keyboard to

Music 58

Renaming a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch a playlist, touch

the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist.

Adding Songs to or Removing Songs from Playlists

1. To uc h

2. Tou ch

3. Touch

Changing the Order of a Playlist

1. Touch the

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

4. Touch

Playlists

Add music

All songs are displayed.

Select all

– or – Tou ch

Done

new position in the list.

Done

Playlists

tab.

Menu  Edit title

, touch a playlist, and then touch .

next to each song you want to add or next to

to add all songs to the playlist.

to remove a song from the playlist.

to save the playlist.

Playlists

tab and touch a playlist.

Change order

to change the order and save the playlist.

.2. Touch

and use

Playing a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Tou ch

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

Deleting a Playlist

1. Touch the

2. Touch and hold the playlist you want to delete.

3. To uc h

Playlists

tab.

Favorite, Most played, Recently played

Recently added

created.

, or touch a playlist title that you

Playlists

tab and touch a playlist.

Delete

, and then touch OK.

Playing Music

To play a song:

Music

1. Tou ch

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 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.

2. Touch the song thumbnail to display the Music Player.

The Notification Panel displays.

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 25.

is displayed

Music Player Controls

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

1. Touch

2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.

The music player displays below the music listing.

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

Music

and various

The following Music controls are available:

Streams the current music file to another device via Samsung Link.

Volume control and SoundAlive

Volume control showing volume muted.

Touch the Volume control and then touch to view and set SoundAlive options.

Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.

Songs play in order and are not shuffled.

Assign the current song as a Favorite.

Plays the entire song list once.

Replays the current list when the list ends.

Repeats the currently playing song.

Music 60

Displays the current song in the player window.

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

Pause the song.

Start the song after pausing.

Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Touch to go to next song.

Lists the current playlist songs.

Options While Playing a Song

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

Music

1. To uc h

2. Touch a song or an album, and then a song.

3. Touch the music player to enlarge it.

• Add to playlist

playlist.

• Via Bluetooth

device.

• Play via Group Play

more information, refer to “Group Play” on page 87.

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

• Set as alarm tone

• Settings

refer to “Music Options and Settings” on page 58.

•End

: This option returns you to the home screen.

to display the following options: 4. To uc h

: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing

: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth

: Use Group Play to share your music. For

: Discover and connect directly to

: Use the current song as an alarm tone.

: Displays Music Player settings. For more information,

Section 6: Photos and Video

This section explains how to use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. It also contains an overview of the 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:



Camera

1. From a Home screen, touch

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

Apps

2. To uc h OK to change the storage location to

memory card.

– or –

Cancel

To uch pictures and videos.

Note:

If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 92.

The Camera screen displays.

to use the device storage for storing

Photos and Video 62

Camera Screen Taking Photos

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

1. Settings Shortcuts 5. Camera Button

2. GPS Active 6. Storage Indicator 7. Settings

4. Mode page 64.

Image Viewer

2 3

To take a photo:

1. To uc h

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

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

3. To take the photo, touch the

4. Touch

previous screen.

Camera

button.

Back

to leave the Camera and display the

Important!

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

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.

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

of the five settings s setting shortcut displays in the edit list.

, and

Shooting mode, Timer

Exposure value

Settings



Edit shortcuts

hortcuts to the left. The repl

are default settings

aced

Configuring Camera Settings

To configure Camera settings:



While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or

touch settings:

• Edit shortcuts

•Location tag

•Self-portrait

and take a photo of yourself.

Warning!

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

Settings

to configure the following camera

: Customize your settings shortcuts.

: Touch to switch the GPS tag on or off.

: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens

Photos and Video 64

• Shooting mode

–

Single shot

–

Panorama

the onscreen guideline to move the viewfinder and take the next 7 shots automatically.

–

Share shot

Wi-Fi Direct connection is required.

–

Buddy photo share

face detection.

–

Smile shot

the subject’s face and take the photo.

• Effects

• Scene mode

you want to take.

•Brightness

: 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

: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on

: Apply an effect to photos.

: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures

: Use the slider to set the brightness value.

: Take and share photos with friends via

•Timer

: Set a delay time to wait between touching the Camera

button and taking a photo.

•Resolution

• White balance

• Metering

• Guidelines

• Contextual filename

• Image quality

•Storage

• Reset

: Choose a size for the photo.

: Set the light source.

: Select a method for measuring light.

: Enable or disable an onscreen grid to aid in photo

composition.

: Add your location as part of the

filename. You must first activate Location tag described above.

: Choose a quality setting for photos.

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

your memory card, if one is installed.

: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.

Camcorder

In addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that allows you to record, view, and send videos.

To access the camcorder:

1. To uc h

Camera

2. Slide the

setting. The Camcorder screen displays.

Camcorder Screen

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

Settings Shortcuts 6. Settings

2. Storage Indicator 7. File size

3. Mode 8. Available Storage

4. Record Button 9. Recording Indicator

5. Image Viewer 10. Elapsed Time

Mode

button to the

Camcorder

Photos and Video 66

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.

4. To start recording, touch

During recording, the

5. To pause recording, touch

6. To stop recording, touch

7. Touch

the previous screen.

Important!

Camera

Mode

button to the

Recording Indicator

Back

to leave the Camcorder and display

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.

Record

Pause.

Stop

Camcorder

flashes.

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 Shortcuts

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

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

Shortcuts” on page 64.

Self-recording, Recording mode, Timer

, and

Effects

Exposure value

are default settings

Configuring Camcorder Settings

To configure Camcorder settings:



While in Camcorder mode, touch a settings shortcut or

Settings

touch Camcorder settings:

• Edit shortcuts

information, refer to “Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts” on page 64.

• 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

: Apply an effect to videos.

•Brightness

•Timer

: Set a delay to wait between touching Record and

starting recording.

•Resolution

• White balance

• Guidelines

composition.

to configure the following

: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more

: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera

: Set a recording mode. Options are:

: Use the slider to set the brightness value.

: Set a size for the video.

: Set the light source.

: Enable or disable an onscreen grid to aid in video

• Contextual filename

filename. You must first activate Location tag described above.

• Video quality

•Storage

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

your memory card.

• Reset

: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.

: Add your location as part of the

: Choose a quality setting for videos.

Using the Image Viewer

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

1. Tou ch

2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer

3. For photos, pinch and spread the screen with two

4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or

Image Viewer

options.

fingers or double-tap on the screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 24.

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

to view photos and videos.

Photos and Video 68

5. Touch

device (photos only).

6. To share photos or videos, touch

an option, such as Email, and follow the onscreen instructions. After using this option, the most recent Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.

7. To edit the photo being displayed, touch

then touch an app to launch and use to edit the photo. – or –

To trim the video being displayed, touch then use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video.

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

to exit.

9. For photos, touch

the photo as a 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 74.

Change player

Delete

and then touch OK to delete or

to select a DLNA-enabled

to select

Share via

Cancel

Set as

. Touch

Edit

Tri m

to assign

and

Note:

Photos and videos are stored on the device in the /storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg and mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 92.

10. To play a video:

•

Touch

•

Touch

•

Touch to resume playing the video.

11. To uch

set the sound quality.

12. Touch and drag the dot on the end of the

progress bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the right end of the progress bar to end the video playback. – or –

Tou ch

Play

Photos

Video Player

Pause

to pause the video and touch

Volume

Rewind

Fast Forward

and then touch

to restart the video or

to end the video.

SoundAlive

Resume

13. While the video is playing, touch the Display Mode

button on the right end of the control bar to change the Display Mode:

Full-screen in ratio view

as much as possible without becoming distorted.

Full-screen view

which may cause some minor distortion.

Original size view

its original size.

Stretch to fit

screen without becoming distorted.

14. Touch

while viewing another screen. Touch and drag the popup video to the desired location on the screen. Doubletap the pop-up to return to full screen mode.

15. Touch

: The video is enlarged to fit the

Pop up play

to play a video as a small pop-up

Back

to return to the Camcorder.

: The video is enlarged

: The entire screen is used,

: The video will be played in

Video

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

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. To uc h

3. To uc h

search term. The current folder is searched and results are displayed. Touch to clear the search field.

While viewing the list, touch

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

•Share via

Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.

• Delete

: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch

Select all

• Auto play next

videos in the order they appear.

Apps



Thumbnails, List Search

and use the keyboard to enter a

: Share the video. Touch an option, such as

to delete all videos.

: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of

, or

Folders

for options:

: Discover and connect directly to

Video

Photos and Video 70

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

the screen to display or hide onscreen playback controls.

6. Touch

device.

7. Touch

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. Touch

set the sound quality.

Change player

Pop up play

Volume

to select a DLNA-enabled

to play a video as a small pop-up

and then touch

SoundAlive

9. While the video is playing, touch the Display Mode

button on the right end of the control bar to change the Display Mode:

Full-screen in ratio view

as much as possible without becoming distorted.

Full-screen view

which may cause some minor distortion.

Original size view

its original size.

Stretch to fit

screen without becoming distorted.

: The video is enlarged to fit the

: The video is enlarged

: The entire screen is used,

: The video will be played in

10. During playback, touch

•Trim

: Trim the video being displayed. Use the sliders at the

bottom of the screen to trim the video.

•Share via

•Delete

• Listen via Bluetooth

• Subtitles (CC)

•Settings

: Share the video. Touch an option, such as

Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.

: Delete the video being displayed.

services.

: Select subtitles for the video when available.

: Touch this option to view the following:

–

Brightness Automatic brightness

–

Capture

: Use the slider to set the brightness or touch

: Turn On or Off the Capture mode.

: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth

for options:

–

Play speed

: Check the box to display Play speed on the screen, which defaults to 1.0x. Touch the Play speed and then touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase play speed.

–

Tag buddy: OFF/ON

–

Edit weather tag

enabled in Tab buddy. Choose No tabs or one of the weather descriptions to display on your videos.

–

Subtitles (CC)

the

•Details

Resolution, and so on. For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 76.

Assign a name to a person in a photo. Touch the

button to turn it ON .

: View subtitles for the video, if available. Touch

OFF/ON

button to turn it ON .

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

: This option displays when Weather is

Photos and Video 72

Gallery

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

Note:

Photos and videos are stored in the /storage/emulated/ 0/DCIM/Camera folder, photos as jpg files and videos as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 92.

To access Gallery:



From a Home screen, touch

Selecting Photos and Videos to View

1. To uc h

All albums display.

2. Touch and choose how you want to display your

photos and videos:

People, Favorites

3. Touch

a new album.

4. Touch

Gallery

Albums

Camera

Albums, All, Time, Locations

, or

Spiral

and then touch

to launch the Camera app.

Apps



New album

Gallery

to create

5. Touch

• Select album / Select item:

items that you want to share, share, or delete.

•Slideshow

videos.

• Content to display

• Scan for nearby devices

nearby devices.

• Show nearby devices / Hide nearby devices

any nearby devices.

• Settings

–

to display the following options:

Touch one or more albums or

: View a slideshow of the available pictures and

: Indicate the sources of content to display.

: Discover and connect directly to

: Display or hide

Accounts

: Touch

Add account

Facebook account. Touch an account to display and manage its sync settings.

Tag s

: Touch the

OFF/ON

, which allows you to

Face tag

ON in a photo. Touch pictures.

to add your Google or

button next to

to set whether to look for a face in

Tag buddy

to turn it

assign a name to a person

Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos

1. Tou ch

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

Thumbnails for each photo and video in the group display.

3. Touch

more items that you want to or use for a slideshow.

4. Touch

the available pictures and videos.

Gallery

Menu  Select item

Menu Slideshow

and then touch one or

Share via, Delete

to view a slideshow of

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. Touch the screen with two fingers or double tap on the

screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 24.

5. Sweep across the screen to display the next or

previous photo or video. Videos are indicated by the

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

6. Tou ch

device.

7. Tou ch

an option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the onscreen instructions.

8. To trim the video being displayed, touch

then use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video.

Gallery

Play

button. The current photo or video is outlined

Change player

Share via

to select a DLNA-enabled

to share the photo or video. Touch

Tri m

Photos and Video 74

and

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

Delete

Camera

10. While viewing a photo, touch

Camera app.

11. Touch

photos:

•Edit

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

•Favorite/Unfavorite

a Favorite. Touch

•Slideshow

photos and videos.

•Photo frame

when completed or

• Photo note

•Copy to clipboard

•Print

: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.

•Rename

• Buddy photo share

that person.

•Rotate left

90 degrees.

to display the following options for

: Assign or unassign this photo or video as



Favorites

: Set up and start a slideshow of the available

: Add a frame to the selected photo. Press

Cancel

: Add a note to a photo.

: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.

: Enter an new file name.

: Detect the face in this picture and email

: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise

to launch the

to view your favorites.

Save

•Rotate right

90 degrees.

•Crop

crop box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop area, then touch the photo.

• Get directions

when the photo was taken. Touch to launch Google Maps and view the location.

•Set as

Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.

•Details

Duration, and so on.

• Settings

information, refer to “Selecting Photos and Videos to View” on page 73.

For menu options while a video is playing and other video options, see “Video” on page 70.

12. To uch

: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise

: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the

Done

. Touch X to stop without cropping

: This option is available if Location tag was set

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

: Provides details about the video such as Title, Time,

: Touch to access various Gallery settings. For more

Back

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:

Gallery

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. Touch

5. Touch and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of

Tip:

Contact photo

– or – Touch

Home screen, Lock screen, Home and lock

screens

, or

A crop photo screen displays.

the crop box to create the crop area, then touch to save the cropped photo as the contact’s icon or wallpaper. Touch photo.

To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on page 42.

Menu Set as

Wallpaper

and then touch a contact entry.

Cancel

to stop without cropping the

Done

Tip:

To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 31.

Playing Videos

1. Tou ch

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

3. Touch a video thumbnail to play the video.

Note:

4. Tou ch

5. Tou ch

Gallery

Videos are marked with a

Photos

Video Player

Pause

to pause the video and touch

Resume

to resume playing the video.

To fast forward or rewind the video, touch and drag the dot on the end of the restart the video, touch the left end of the progress bar. To end the video playback, touch the right end of the progress bar. – or –

Rewind

To uch

Fast Forward

For more information, refer to “Video” on page 70.

to restart the video or

to end the video.

Play

button.

progress bar. To

Photos and Video 76

Sharing Photos and Videos

Share photos and videos with your friends.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a category and then a group to display

thumbnails.

3. Touch

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

for sharing.

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

onscreen instructions.

Gallery

Menu  Select item

Share via

.5. Touch

Section 7: Applications

This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that description is provided.

Managing Applications

The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your tablet, including apps you download and install.

From Apps, you can change the way apps appear on the screen, uninstall apps you have downloaded, and share apps with friends. When you install new apps, new screens are added to hold them.

Tip:

To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequentlyused applications to one of the Home screens, if it is not there by default. For details, see “App Shortcuts” on page 29.

Updating Applications

Once you have registered your device (see “Software Update” on page 149) and signed into your Google account

(see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50 see the there is a new version of one or more apps available or, when you open an application that is preloaded on your device, an

Update Available

To update the applications:

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

2. To uc h

Updates Available

message may be displayed.

The Notification Panel displays.

Updates available

notification in the Status Bar if

), you may

Applications 78

Updates to Downloaded Apps

You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the Google Play Store. Items that have a new version available

Update

will say You can also select apps that you would like to be updated

automatically. To do this:

1. Touch

2. Touch the

3. Touch an app and then touch

4. Touch

5. Touch

Play Store

and then touch

INSTALLED

installed on your device. Update is displayed if there is an update available for

the app.

Auto-update

OPEN UPDATE

device.

tab to list the Play Store apps

to enable automatic updating.

to open the app on your device.

to immediately update the app on your



My apps

Uninstalling Apps

You can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Tou ch

Menu  Uninstall

Apps that can be uninstalled show on their icon. Touch app. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

, and then follow the prompts to uninstall the

Customizing the Apps Screens

Choosing a View

The Apps icons can be arranged in various ways. To change the arrangement of the Apps icons:

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Tou ch

3. Touch an option:

Menu  View type

• Customizable grid

touch and hold on apps to move them from screen to screen.

• Alphabetical grid

: The default view, which allows you to

: Icons are arranged in a grid, in A-Z order.

Apps

Apps Screen Options

1. From a Home screen, touch Menu

2. Touch

•Play Store

to download.

•Edit

: Touch and hold an app icon then drag it to the Create folder icon to create a new folder. Drag it to the Create page icon to create a new apps screen and place the icon on it. Or drag it to App info to view information about this app.

•Create folder

• Uninstall

Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled. Touch the selected app.

•View type

• Share apps

for pre-loaded apps) to share via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, S Note, or Wi-Fi Direct.

• Hide applications/Show hidden applications

whether app icons are visible in Apps. Hiding an icon does not remove the app from your device.

for these options:

: Launch Google Play Store, to browse for new apps

: Create a new folder to hold the app icon.

: Remove an app that you downloaded to your tablet.

: Configure the apps screen.

: Select apps you have downloaded (not available

Apps

: Control

to remove

Accessing Applications

To access applications:

1. From a Home screen, touch

2. Locate the application’s icon and touch it to launch the

application.

Note:

This manual only addresses applications that have been loaded on your device as of the date of purchase. Information concerning third party applications that you may choose to download from the Google Play Store or otherwise should be obtained from the application provider directly and not from Samsung.

Apps

Applications 80

Alarm

Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times.

Adding and Configuring Alarms

1. Touch

2. To display the Create alarm screen, touch

– or – Touch an existing alarm to display the Edit alarm

screen.

3. Touch fields on the screen to configure the alarm.

•

4. Touch

The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or updated alarm.

Alarm

Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value.

Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the onscreen keyboard to input information.

Touching the check box next to some fields may make additional fields available.

Save

to save the alarm.

Create

Activating Alarms

1. Tou ch

2. To activate or deactivate the alarm, touch alarm on

3. Touch an alarm to change any of its settings and then touch

Alarm

Save

Tur n

. A gray alarm means the alarm is deactivated.

to save the updates.

Editing and Deleting Alarms

1. Tou ch

2. Touch and hold an alarm and then touch one of the

following options:

•Edit

•Delete

– or – Tou ch

to delete or touch

Alarm

: Edit the alarm.

: Delete the alarm.

Delete,

touch the existing alarms you want

Select all

, and then touch

Delete

Turning Off an Alarm

When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm:



Touch and drag to the right.

Setting the Snooze Feature

To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds:



Touch and slide to the left. Snooze must first be set in the alarm settings.

Calculator

The Calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions to solve simple arithmetic problems and advanced operators to solve more complex problems.

Calculator

1. Tou ch

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the +

(add), - (subtract), × (multiply), or ÷ (divide) key.

4. Enter the next number.

5. To view the result, touch the

6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as many times as required.

(equals) key.

To clear the result:



Tou ch .

For more advanced problems:



Rotate your device to landscape mode and use the advanced operators just as you would on a pocket calculator.

To copy or cut the contents of the display:



Touch and hold entries in the Calculator's display field.

and

The content to Cut or Copy, and then select review the Clipboard.

sin, ln, cos, log, tan

displays. Use the icons to select the

, and so on,

Clipboard

Camera

Take photos and record video with your device’s built in Camera.

For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 62.



Tou ch

Camera

Applications 82

ChatON

Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number.

For more information, refer to “ChatON” on page 55.



To uch

ChatON

Chrome

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



To uch

Follow the onscreen instructions.

Chrome

Contacts

Store contact information for your frie colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a message.

For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 41.



To uch

Contacts

nds, family and

Downloads

Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage. Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete what you have downloaded.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch an item to open it.

3. Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them.

4. Touch items you want to send, to check them, and then

touch

5. Touch items you want to delete, to check them, and

then touch The items are deleted from your tablet.

6. Tou ch

Downloads pop-up, to switch back and forth. Touch

Clear list

download history.

Downloads

Sort by size

to cancel the download and clear the

. Touch an option to share the item.

Delete

Sort by date

, at the bottom of the

Drive

Use the Google Drive app to open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files.

1. Touch

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

refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50. A product tour displays the first time you access Drive.

3. Touch to get started.

Tip:

Touc h tour at any time.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Drive.

5. Touch

preferences.

6. Touch information.

Drive

to view the product tour or touch

Menu  Product Tour

Menu  Settings

Menu  Help

to repeat the product

to configure your Drive

to display additional help

Go to Drive

Dropbox

Dropbox provides access to your personal computer files directly from your device. It allows you to take your files with you when you are on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your device, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files freely with family and friends.

The in-device application works together with a partner program placed on a target computer using an active Internet connection.

Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its contents across all of your connected devices on your account. Update a file to your dropbox on your computer, and it is automatically updated to the same folder on your other devices.

Applications 84

Download the Desktop Application

1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to:

http://www.dropbox.com/.

2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install this

application on your target computer containing the desired files.

Important!

Note:

The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the desired files and that computer must have an active Internet connection.

It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall settings to allow this application to gain access to the Internet.

Accessing Dropbox On Your Device

1. Tou ch

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Dropbox

Email

Send and receive email using popular email services. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 51.



Tou ch

Flipboard

This application creates a personalized digital magazine out of everything being shared with you. Access news stories, personal feeds and other related material. Flip through your Facebook newsfeed, tweets from your Twitter account, photos from friends and much more.

Flipboard

1. Tou ch

2. Tou ch

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

FLIP

select some onscreen categories, and touch

Build Your Flipboard

– or –

Tap to sign In

Tou ch profile.

and swipe across the screen to the left,

to create a new profile.

to log into your previously created

Gallery

Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 73.



Tou ch

Gallery

Game Hub

Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy free games with your friends.

1. Tou ch A Disclaimer screen displays.

2. Read the Disclaimer and touch

• Uninstall

• Legal notices

4. Touch a game and follow the onscreen instructions.

Game Hub

Confirm

to display the following options: 3. Touch

: Touch this option to uninstall a previously installed

game.

: Displays Game Hub legal information.

Gmail

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 50.



Tou ch

Gmail

Google

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 29.

1. From the main Home screen, touch

–

– or From a Home screen, touch Apps

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.



Applications 86

Google

3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.

– or – Touch

A browser window displays the search results.

To use Voice Search directly:

From a Home screen, touch



Speak the search criteria slowly and clearly. Goo searches for the information and displays results or displays search w

on the keyboard to start the search.

Apps

Voice Search

Retry

ords.

. Touch the to retry speaking the

Google Settings

Use this app to manage your G oogle settings.



To uch

Google Settings

Google+

gle

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

For more information, refer to “Google+” on page 54.

Tou ch



Group Play

Using Group Play, you can share documents or photos you are viewing, or music you are listening to, with other devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network with your device.

1. Touch

A Terms and conditions screen displays.

2. Tou ch

The

3. To uc h

progress or touch session.

For instructions on using Group Play:



Tou ch

Google+

Group Play

I agree

and then touch

Group Play Welcome screen displays.

Join group

Menu  Help

Confirm

to continue.

to join a Group Play session in

Create group

to create a Group Play

Hangouts

Hangouts is a free web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. You can connect with your friends across computers and various Android devices. You can have conversations or video calls with up to 10 friends.



Tou ch

For more information, refer to “Hangouts” on page 55.

Hangouts

Help

Use this app to learn more about your camera, change important settings, use key applications, and link to product videos.

Help

1. Touch

2. Touch a topic on the left side of the screen to view

information on the right side of the screen.

Internet

Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows you to access the Internet.



Navigating the Internet

The following options are available for Internet navigation.

Command Keys



Touching and Dragging

•

Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and to reposition pages within the screen.

Entering Text in a Field

•

While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text.

From a Home screen, touch – or –

From a Home screen, touch

Tou ch Touch and hold Tou ch Tou ch

Back

or to return to the previous page.

Back

Forward

to go forward to a recent page.

Refresh

to reload the current page.

Internet

Apps

display browser History.



Internet

Applications 88

Zoom

•

Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.

•

Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.

Tip:

For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to landscape mode.

Selecting Items On a Page

While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:

•

Touch an item to select it.

•

Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.

•

Touch and hold on a hyperlink or an image for options.

Using Browser Windows

screen.

Internet

You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows.

1. Touch

2. To open a new window, touch at the top of the

3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the

top of the screen.

4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of

the screen, and then touch .

Entering a URL

Access a website quickly by entering the URL.

1. Tou ch

2. Touch th e

the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard. As you enter characters, potential matches display.

Note:

Use the

necessary.

3. Touch a match to complete the URL.

– or – Continue entering characters and touch the

load the page.

Internet

URL

field at the top of the screen, then enter

Delete

key to clear the URL field, if

key to

Creating Bookmarks

While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.

Internet

1. Touch

Browse to a website, touch

the required information, and touch A gold star

Add bookmark

displays on the Bookmarked page.

, enter

Internet Menu

While viewing a webpage:



Tou ch

To configure web settings:



Tou ch Follow the onscreen instructions.

for options.

Menu  Settings

Internet Quick Controls

Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while browsing the internet.

1. Touch

2. While viewing a webpage, touch Settings

enable the function. The Application and URL bars are hidden.



Labs

Internet

, and then touch



Quick controls

3. Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen

to access quick controls.

4. Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then

lift your finger to initiate the option.

To ca n c e l :

1. Display the Quick controls.

2. Tou ch

uncheck it.

Settings  Labs

and touch

Quick controls

Applications 90

Maps

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



To uch

Note:

You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require Stand-alone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location” on page 131.

Memo

Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send memos to paired Bluetooth devices.

Composing a Memo

1. To uc h

2. To uc h

to save.

For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 36.

Memo Viewing Options

While viewing your Memos:

1. To find a word or term in your memos, touch

2. Touch

Touch an entry in the list on the left to view the memo on the right of the screen. – or –

Tou ch thumbnail mode.

Memo

Add

, compose the memo, then touch

List

to view your memos in a list mode.

Thumbnails

to view your memos in a

Done

3. To delete one or more memos, touch

one or all memos, and touch Delete.

4. Touch Share text via, Share via, Print, Import, Export, and Settings.

5. Touch and hold a memo thumbnail to display the following options: Delete, Lock/Unlock, Share text via, Share via, and Export.

for the following options: Sort by,

Delete

, select

Memo Options

While viewing a Memo, touch options: Delete, Color, Lock/Unlock, Print, Share text via, and Share via.

for the following

Music

Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Music” on page 57.



Tou ch

Music Hub

The Music Hub lets you purchase and download songs and albums.



Tou ch

Music Hub

My Files

Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files, photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your tablet. If the file is associated with an application on your device, you can launch the file in the application.

My Files

1. Tou ch

2. Touch a folder and scroll down or up until you locate

a file.

Note:

You may have to touch one or more subfolders before you encounter files.

3. Touch a file to launch it in the associated application, if

the file is associated with an application.

4. While browsing files, use these controls: Up

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

: Display a higher directory.

: Use the keyboard to enter a search

to remove the

Applications 92

Display mode

file. – or – Enable list mode.

Home

Create folder:

current folder.

Mark files

file or next to the folder to select all files in the folder. Then touch copy, cut, delete, or send via in the Application bar.

o view a photo file:

5. T

•

Touch the file. The Gallery app is used to open the photo. For more information,

refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 74.

6. To view a video file:

•

Touch the file. The Video Player is launched and plays the video. For more

information, refer to “Video” on page 70.

: Enable thumbnails for each

: Display the root directory.

Create a new folder in the

: Touch the box to the left of each

Photos

Automatically save every photo you take with your device to your Google+ account. Then it is easy to view, organize, and share them with friends and family of your choice.

Visit google.com/+/learnmore/photos to learn more.

Note:

This app requires a Google Account.



Tou ch Photos.

Play Books

Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online and offline.



Tou ch

Play Books

Play Games

Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store.

Visit play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME to learn more.

Note:

This app requires a Google Account.



Tou ch Play Games.

Play Movies & TV

Any movie you rent from the Google Play Store can be downloaded for offline viewing through this application. In addition, the Play Movies & TV app can be used to stream your Google Play movie rentals as well as play any of your personal videos stored on your tablet.

1. To u ch

Note:

If you are not already logged in with your Google account, see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 50.

Play Movies & TV

Menu Help

Applications 94

.2. For more information touch

Play Music

Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 56.



Touc h

Play Music

Play Newsstand

Play Newsstand brings you free and paid news, magazine subscriptions, and much more all in one place.

Visit play.google.com/store/newsstand to learn more.

Note:

This app requires a Google Account.



Touc h Play Newsstand.

Play Store

All your favorite apps, movies and tv shows, music, books, magazines, and games are available in Google Play Store.

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

Note:

This app requires a Google Account.



Touch

Play Store

Samsung SM-T210R User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding This User Manual

Battery

Turning Your Device On and Off

Setting Up Your Device

Creating a New Google Account

Retrieving Your Google Account Password

Task Manager

Memory Card

Securing Your Device

Troubleshooting Galaxy Tab Accessories

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

Front View

Home Screen

Navigating Your Device

Notifications

Status Bar

Primary Shortcuts

Other App Shortcuts

Widgets

App Shortcuts

Folders

Wallpapers

Apps Screen

Multi Window

Entering Text

Using Google Voice Typing

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts

Accounts

Contacts

Groups

Favorites

Section 4: Messaging

Types of Messages

Gmail

Email

Google+

ChatON

Hangouts

Section 5: Music

Listening to Music

Play Music App

MUSIC

Section 6: Photos and Video

Camera

Camcorder

Video

Gallery

Section 7: Applications

Managing Applications

Updating Applications

Accessing Applications

Alarm

Calculator

Camera

ChatON

Chrome

Contacts

Downloads

Drive

Dropbox

Email

Flipboard

Gallery

Game Hub

Gmail

Google

Google Settings

Google+

Group Play

Hangouts

Help

Internet

Maps

Memo