Samsung SMT217TMKATMB User Manual
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Back View and Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notifications Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Multiple Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........43
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Section 4: Messaging ................................51
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . .51
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . . 55
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Messages Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Accessing your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Section 5: Multimedia ...............................68
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Section 6: Connections .............................78
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . . 86
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Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . .86
Kies via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Section 7: Applications ............................. 93
Applications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Accessing the Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .106
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
G+ Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
S Translator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Story Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
TripAdvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Section 8: Settings ..................................136
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
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About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Section 9: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................167
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . 167
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 174
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 177
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Restricting Children's Access to Your
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 185
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Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Section 10: Warranty Information ..........187
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
End User License Agreement for Software . . .192
Index .........................................................200
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 be
Also included is important safety information, beginn
page 167
, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device.
information, refer to “Securing Yo
gins on
ur Device” on
page 200.
ing on
For more
page 13.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Getting Started 5
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to
your device.
6
: Points out important information about the current
: Brings important information to your attention that
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
) (
.
.
OFF/ON
Settings
button.
From a Home screen, tap
Display Screen timeout
Certain features and options use an
For example:
Tap
Tap
to turn Bluetooth
to turn Bluetooth
.
ON
OFF
)
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided
with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN, available optional services, and many
others features.
Important!
Caution!
The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratching or bending,
so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach
of small children.
1. Remove the slot cover (1) and slide the SIM card into
the SIM card slot until it is secured into place (2).
2. Replace the slot cover once the card is securely
inserted.
Make sure that the SIM card’s gold contacts face
downward and that the notched corner of the card
goes in first.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not
detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot
if the SIM is not detected.
Getting Started 7
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (not
included). Memory cards are used to store music, photos,
videos, and other files.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 87.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it
clicks into place (2).
3. Replace the memory card slot cover.
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Warning!
You can damage the memory card by improper
installation. Please be careful when inserting,
removing, or handling it.
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 165.
Tip:
Tap 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 (1).
Getting Started 9
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (2).
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC
power outlet.
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.
10
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.
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
Active applications, Downloaded
, and
Storage
.
,
To a ccess t he Task M anager:
Add the Active (Apps) Manager widget to a Home
1.
screen and then tap
(Apps
) Manager widget. For more information, refer to
“Widgets” on page 28.
– or –
and hold (
Press
(
Tas k ma nag er).
Active applications
2. Tap
your device. Tap
end all running applications.
Downloaded
3. Tap
Google Play. Tap
from your device.
4. Tap
RAM manager
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Tap
to clear inactive and background processes.
memory
Storage
5. Tap
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
Active applications
Home) and then tap
to view applications running on
End
to end an application or
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
to view internal (Device memory) and
on the Active
End all
Clear
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
to
Press and hold the (
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on
page 13.
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. For
more information, refer to “GPS Applications” on
page 96.
Power/Lock Key
).
Getting Started 11
Turning Your Device Off
Power off
).
.
1. Press and hold the (
2. At the
Device options
prompt, tap
Power/Lock Key
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.
Skip
Some screens can be skipped (tap
Back
). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
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) or re-displayed (tap
Welcome!
At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen
instructions to configure your tablet’s basic options,
such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections,
location settings, etc.
• Google Account
Gmail, Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a
Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up
your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to
sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new
Google Account.
• Samsung Account
to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Apps,
WatchON, and much more. Complete the steps to sign in to
your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new
Samsung Account.
: Many of your tablet’s applications, such as
: Your Samsung Account is used for access
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can use the default
screen lock or set up a more secure screen unlock.
Locking the Device Manually
Press the (
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the (
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Power/Lock Key
Power/Lock Key
).
).
Note:
You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Swipe, Face unlock,
Face and voice, Pattern, PIN, Password, or No
more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 151.
ne).
For
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to
samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
.
Troubleshooting
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
•
If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the
(
Power/Lock Key) for 8 to 10 seconds.
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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 WSVGA (1024x600) TFT (PLS) LCD tap screen
•
Android Version 4.2.2
•
1.7 GHz dual-core processor
•
Full HTML Web Browser
•
Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer to
“Bluetooth” on page 82.
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
•
3 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 1.3 megapixel
forward-facing camera for video chat
•
Full integration of Google applications (Google Play Store, Gmail,
Google Maps, Google+, Hangouts, Voice Search, and YouTube)
•
Photo gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and
WEBP formats
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•
Smart Switch™ compliant. For more information, see
www.samsungsmartswitch.com
•
By creating User profiles, this device can be shared by multiple
people who can have their own space, which they can customize
with their own apps, wallpaper, and more.
•
Messaging Features:
–
Gmail
–
Email (corporate and personal)
–
Google+
•
HD Video Player (1080p)
–
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV9, Sorenson
Spark, MP43
–
Format: AVI, MP4, 3GP, MKV, WMV, ASF, FLV
•
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 Flipboard, Polaris Office,
TripAdviser, WatchON, and much more.
.
Warning!
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2
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This device does not support some USB storage
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 13.
Front View
The following items can be found on the front of your device
as illustrated.
1.
Light Sensor
automatically when taking photos with the
front-facing camera.
Front-Facing Camera Lens
2.
recording videos.
Display Screen
3.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. For more
information, refer to “System” on page 163.
Menu Key
4.
or screen.
Home Key
5.
hold to display recent apps that have been accessed.
Back Key
6.
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used when taking photos or
: The orientation of the display screen
: Display a list of options for the current app
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and
: Return to the previous screen or option.
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Side Views
The following items can be found on the sides of your device
as illustrated.
1.
Microphone
Power/Lock Key
2.
or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen
for unlocking.
SIM Card Port
3.
Volume Key
4.
Master Volume. During music playback, press to
adjust volume.
5.
Infrared Blaster
controlling external devices.
Memory Card Slot
6.
of files.
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: Used for video chat.
: Press and hold to turn the device on
: Insert your SIM card here.
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Transmits infrared signals used for
: Install a memory card for storage
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2
3
4
5
6
Back View and Bottom
The following items can be found on the back of your device
as illustrated.
1.
3.5mm Headset Jack
Camera Lens
2.
recording videos.
Charger/Accessory Port
3.
charging or to sync music and files.
External Speakers
4.
notification tones, and for other sounds.
: Used for headphones.
: Used when taking photos or
: Plug in a USB cable for
: Used in music or video playback,
2
2
1
1
3
3
4
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Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
1
2
1.
Status Bar
: The area along the top of the Home screen
which displays notifications (on the left side), battery
power and connection details (on the right side).
more information, refe
Time
: Displays the current time. For more information,
2.
refer to “Date and Time” on page 163.
Widgets
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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: Applications that run on the Home screen. For
more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 28.
App Shortcuts
information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 27.
Current Page
being displayed. For more information, refer to
“Extended Home Screen” on page 19.
Primary Shortcuts
which are displayed on all Home screens. For more
information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 27.
Apps
: Display the Apps screen.
r to “Status Bar” on page 26.
: Shortcuts to apps. For more
: Indicates which Home screen page is
: Shortcuts to common features
3
For
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5
6
7
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the main Home screen page,
indicated by
the display width to provide additional space for adding app
shortcuts and widgets. For more information, refer to
“Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages” on page 20.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right pages. As you scroll, the indicator at the
bottom of the display shows the current page.
Note:
The main Home screen page, indicated by , always
displays when you press
, plus additional pages that extend beyond
(
Home
).
Customizing the Home Screen Pages
You can customize the Home screen pages to suit your needs
and preferences.
1. Navigate to one of the Home pages.
2. Touch and hold on an empty part of the screen until the
Home screen
3. Ta p
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 29.
– or –
Under
• Apps and widgets
Home screen.
•Folder
refer to “Folders” on page 28.
•Page
pop-up displays.
Set wallpaper
Add to Home screen
to add a new Home screen.
to change the Home screen
to add app shortcuts or widgets to the
to add a folder to a Home screen. For more information,
, tap:
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Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages
Your device comes with seven Home screen pages. You can
customize the Home screen by removing or adding pages.
Note:
The main Home screen page, indicated by , always
(
Home
displays when you press
20
).
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the
2. Use these controls to configure pages:
3. To rearrange the order of pages, tap and drag a page to
left and right side to the center to display the
editing screen.
a new location.
Remove
: Tap and drag a page to the Trash
Can to remove the page from the Home
screen.
Add
: Tap to add a new page, up to a total of
seven. This option is available when less
than seven pages have been added.
Default Home Page
the top of a page to set it as the default
Home screen.
Back
) to return to the Home screen. 4. Tap
(
: Tap the Home icon at
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 144.
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the tap screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Back
•
Tap (Back) to return to the previous screen, option, or step.
Home
•
Press
•
Press and hold
–
A list of recently used apps is displayed. Tap an app to return to
it, or tap and slide the app left or right to close it.
–
Tap
–
To l aun c h
–
Tap to close all recently used apps.
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
•
Tap (
•
Tap an option in the list.
(
Home) to display the main Home screen page.
(
Home):
play the
to dis
Google Now
Menu
) to display a list of options.
Task Manager
, tap .
.
Screen Navigation
Tap
Tap items to select or launch them. For example:
•
Tap the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
•
Tap a menu item to select it.
•
Tap an application’s shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate on-screen items. For example:
•
Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to move it.
•
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Swipe, Flick, or Slide
Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. For example:
•
Unlocking the screen.
•
Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.
Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom
out, or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a
picture or a Web page. For example:
•
Pinch a web page to zoom out.
•
Spread a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
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Notifications
When you receive a Notification, a notification icon displays
on the left side of the Status Bar. Notifications indicate the
arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
Notification Panel
The Notification Panel displays ongoing connections and
events, as well as summaries of all current Notifications.
Quick Settings are also located on the Notification Panel.
more information, refe
1. Tap the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel screen displays.
• Ongoing
currently running.
• Notifications
2. Tap a Notification to respond to it.
3. To delete a Notification, tap and slide it left or right.
– or –
To delete all Notifications, tap
4. Press
close the Notification Panel.
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r to “Quick Settings” on page 23.
: Lists all connections and background processes
: Lists events and notifications from apps.
(
Home) or (Back
Clear
.
), or swipe up to
For
Quick Settings
Quick Settings allows you enable/disable common features
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Screen rotation, and more.
1. Tap the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel screen displays.
Tap a Quick Setting button to enable (green) or disable
(grey) a setting or feature.
2. Scroll left or right to display additional Quick Settings,
or tap
To configure Quick Settings, tap . For more
information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 144.
Tap to return to a single row of Quick Settings.
to list all of the Quick Settings.
3. The Quick Settings are:
•Wi-Fi
: Tap to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,
refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 78.
•GPS
: Tap to enable or disable Standalone GPS services. For
more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 150.
• Sound/Mute
• Screen rotation
from landscape to portrait and vice versa. When off, the screen
is fixed in the current mode—either portrait or landscape.
• Bluetooth
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 82.
• Blocking mode
features will be disabled. For more information, refer to
“Blocking Mode” on page 142.
• Power saving mode
analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve
battery power. For more information, refer to “Power Saving
Mode” on page 147.
•Multi window
more information, refer to “Using the Multi Window” on
page 31.
: Tap to enable or disable sound mode.
: When on, the screen rotates automatically
: Tap to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more
: When enabled, notifications for selected
: When enabled, your device automatically
: Display two apps on the screen at once. For
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• Hands-free mode
•Smart stay
For more information, refer to “Smart Screen” on page 146.
•Sync
: Synchronizes your device with the network.
Synchronizes contacts, email, time, and a variety of accounts.
• Airplane mode
tablet’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when
you are in an airplane or in any other area where accessing
data is prohibited.
4. Tap (
information, refer to “Settings” on page 136.
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: New notifications are read aloud.
: Set the screen to stay on as long as you look at it.
: Airplane mode allows you to use many of your
Settings
) to access Settings. For more
5. Tap the
6. Tap the time and date at the top to configure:
7. Press (
Brightness
slider and drag it to set the
brightness, or tap
brightness automatically based on available light and
battery charge status. For more information, refer to
“Brightness” on page 145.
•
Tap
Automatic date and time
use network-provided date and time or time zone.
•
Tap
Use 24-hour format
•
Tap
Manual setup
screen. For more information, refer to “Date and Time” on
page 163.
close the Notification Panel.
Auto
to allow the device to set
or
Automatic time zone
to enable the 24-hour format.
to display the Date and time settings
Home) or (Back
), or swipe up to
to
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