Samsung SM-T230 User Manual
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
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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
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Holding the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....10
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front and Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back, Top, and Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shortcuts and Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........30
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Section 4: Messaging ...............................38
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Section 5: Multimedia ............................... 42
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Section 6: Camera and Video ................... 46
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Section 7: Connections ............................ 56
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Section 8: Applications ............................63
Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Hancom Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 9: Settings ....................................77
About Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Hands-Free Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Palm Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Index .........................................................112
Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 112.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 119, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 9.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user
manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home
screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated.
Actual displays may vary depending on the software
version of your device and any changes to the device’s
settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
• Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful
shortcuts.
• Important: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning: Brings important information to your attention
that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or
damage to your device.
Getting Started 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:
From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings
➔ Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
Certain features and options use an OFF/ON
button.
For example:
Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth
ON or OFF .
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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 110.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head
and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard
AC power outlet.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time. After the first charge, you can use the device
while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
Important! You cannot charge the battery using the USB
cable and your PC.
Note: If the battery is completely discharged, allow it to
charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the
device.
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
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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.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
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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 9.
Turning Your
Device Off
1. Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
2. On the Device options
menu, touch Power o ff
➔ OK.
Setting Up Your Device
When you turn on your device for the first time, it displays a
Welcome screen. Follow the prompts to set up features and
preferences on your device.
Some screens can be skipped (touch Next) or re-displayed
(touch Back).
Note: If your screen dims or turns off, press the
Home key to continue.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB (not
included). Memory cards are used to store music, photos,
videos, and other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks
into place.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
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Holding the Device
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.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually.
Unlock the tablet by swiping your finger across the
screen. This is the default Screen lock (Swipe), and
offers no security.
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data
and information stored in the device by using a secure
Screen Lock.
For more information about creating and enabling a secure
Screen Lock, see “Lock Screen” on page 86.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Security” on page 106.
Locking the Device Manually
Press the Power/Lock Key.
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Unlocking the Device
1. Press the Power/Lock Key. The Lock screen displays.
2. Swipe across the screen as shown. This is the default
Swipe screen lock and offers no security.
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-inch WXGA (800 X 1280) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
• Android Version: KitKat 4.4
• Wi-Fi, 1.2GHz quad-core processor
• Full HTML Web Browser
• Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. For more information,
refer to “Bluetooth” on page 59.
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• 3 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 1.3 megapixel
full HD forward-facing camera for video chat
• Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, Google Now,
Google Settings, Google Maps, YouTube, and Voice Search)
• Photo gallery that supports
• Messaging Features:
– Gmail
– Email (corporate and personal)
– Google Hangouts (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
• HD Video player (1080p) that supports MP4, 3GP, WMV,
ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, and WEBM formats
• Music player that supports MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG,
WAV, WMA, and FLAC formats
• Support for microSHD and microSDHC
memory cards
• Preloaded applications such as Google Play Books, Google
Play Store, and more. For more information, refer to
“Applications” on page 63.
Note: This device does not support some USB storage media
devices. To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab 4, go to
Go to samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tabaccessories
and use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Understanding Your Device 10
Front and Sides
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The following items can be found on the front and sides of
your device.
1. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Takes photos or records
videos.
2. Microphone: Records audio.
3. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen
for unlocking.
4. Volume Key: From a Home Screen, press to adjust
master volume. During music playback, press to adjust
volume.
5. Infrared Blaster: Emits infrared signals used for
controlling external devices.
6. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage
of files (not included).
7. Back Key: Return to the previous screen or option.
8. Home Key: Display the central Home Screen.
9. Recent Key: Touch and hold to display recently
used apps.
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Back, Top, and Bottom
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3
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The following items can be found on the back, top, and
bottom of your device.
1. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
2. Camera: Takes photos or recording videos.
3. Speaker: Plays music, notification tones, and audio.
4. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for
charging or to sync music and files.
Understanding Your Device 12
Navigating Your Device
Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Recent Apps
To display a list of recently used apps:
To uch Recent apps. Touch an app to open it.
To close an app:
Drag the app preview up or down.
To end all running apps:
Touc h Close all.
To manage running apps, downloads, device memory, and
storage:
To uch Recent apps ➔ Task Manager.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 27.
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Home
To display the main Home screen:
Tou ch
To launch Google Now:
Touch and hold
Back
To return to the previous screen, option, or step:
Tou ch
Home.
Back.
Home.
Using the Touch Screen
Use only fingers to touch the screen.
Caution! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic
discharges can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
Caution! To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not touch it
with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it
with your fingertips.
Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may
result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off
the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Finger Gestures
Touching
To open an application, select a menu item, press an
onscreen button, or enter a character using the onscreen
keyboard, touch it with a finger.
Touching and Holding
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access
available options.
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location,
touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-Tapping
Double-tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part.
Double-tap again to zoom out again.
Swipe
Swipe left or right on the Home screen or the Applications
screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to scroll
through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching and Spreading
Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to
zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Understanding Your Device 14
Rotating the Screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or
landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display
to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot.
The image is saved in Gallery ➔ Screenshots album.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the
Notification Panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation. Some
applications display a different screen depending on the
orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a
scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Note: It may not be possible to capture a screenshot while
using some applications.
Covering
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Capturing Screenshots
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home
to capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screenshot:
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ My Files.
2. Under Categories ➔ touch Images.
3. Touch a screenshot file to display it.
Multi Window
Multi task by using up to four applications at the same time.
Note: Only applications displayed on the Multi window panel
can be used with the Multi window feature.
Activate Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔
Device tab.
2. Tou c h the OFF/ON button under Multi window to turn
Multi window ON .
3. If desired, touch Multi window and then touch Open
in multi window view to automatically view content in
Multi window when you open files from My Files or
Video player, or attachments from email.
Note: You can also activate Multi window from the Notification
Panel. For more information, refer to “Notification
Panel” on page 22.
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Multi Window
Controls
Panel
Controls
Multi Window
Panel
App 1
App 2
Note: Once Multi window is activated, to show the Multi
window panel, touch and hold Recent apps. The
Multi window panel appears at the right side of the
screen. To hide the Multi window panel, touch
Back.
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Multi Window Panel
Multi window apps are displayed on the Multi window panel.
Display the Multi window panel:
1. Activate Multi window (see “Activate Multi Window” on
page 16).
2. Swipe the right edge of the screen toward the center to
display the Multi window panel. After a few seconds,
the panel will be hidden again.
Using Multi Window Applications
You can use Multi window to run two applications at the
same time.
1. With Multi window activated, swipe the right edge of
the screen toward the center to display the Multi
window panel.
2. Drag an app off the panel and release. Drag up to three
more apps off of the panel and release them into one of
the highlighted windows.
Window Controls
Select an application window and touch in the middle of
the windows. Window controls appear:
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.
Panel Configuration
You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window panel, add
new apps, or remove apps.
On the Multi window panel:
1. Touch to access the panel controls.
2. Touch Edit.
Configuring Apps
To remove an app from the panel:
Touch and drag it off of the panel and place it in the
storage area.
To add an app to the panel:
Touch and drag it from the storage area to the panel.
To relocate an app:
Touch and drag it to a new location.
To save your changes:
Tou ch Done.
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Home Screen
Apps Screen
Refresh
Content
Status
Indicators
App
Shortcuts
Notifications
Status
Bar
Widgets
Current
Screen
Google
Search
The main Home screen is the starting point for many
applications and functions and it contains items like
application icons, shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets,
which gives you instant access to information and
applications. This is the default page and accessible from
any menu by pressing
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user
manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home
screen.
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Home.
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.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the
bottom of the display shows your current position.
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 Home screen
pop-up displays.
3. Touch Set wallpaper to change the Home screen
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 25.
4. Under Add to home screen touch:
• Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on
the Home screen.
•Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
information, refer to “Folders” on page 25.
•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 85.
Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can
customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Note: The default Home screen displays when you touch
Tip: Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
Home.
From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left
and right side to the center to display the editing
screen.
pop-up displays. Under Add to Home screen, touch
Page to add a Home screen.
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Use these controls to configure panels:
Remove
Default
Home
Screen
Add
1. Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to
remove the panel from the Home screen.
2. Default Home Page: Touch the Home icon on a panel
to set it as the default home screen.
3. 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.
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To rearrange the order of panels:
Touch and drag a panel to a new location.
To return to the Home screen:
Tou ch
Back.
Google Search Bar
The Google Search Bar provides an on-screen Internet
search engine powered by Google.
1. From the main Home screen, swipe the screen to the
left to bring up the next Home screen.
2. Touch the Google Search bar .
3. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the item you want
to search for, then touch .
4. Touch to use Google Voice Search. Follow the
onscreen instructions.
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. On the Home screen, touch and hold the Status Bar
and then drag downward to display the Notification
Panel.
2. Scroll down the list to see additional notification
details.
3. Touch an item to view or open it.
4. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left
or right. Touch 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 and ready access to separate device
functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by
toggling them on or off. You can also select which functions
are displayed.
1. To go to Settings, touch Settings. For more
information, refer to “Settings” on page 77.
2. Touch to display additional quick settings buttons.
• Touch to configure the Notification panel. For more
information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 89.
• Touch to display your primary quick settings
buttons and notifications.
3. To set the display brightness, touch the Brightness
slider and drag it to set the brightness. For more
information, refer to “Display” on page 85.
4. To adjust the system volume, touch the Sound
slider and drag it to set the Notification sound level or
touch to set the level for Notifications, Media, and
System sounds. For more information, refer to “Sound”
on page 83.
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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.
Status Bar Icons
Some common status and notification icons are shown
below.
Messaging Icons
New email
New Gmail
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Connectivity Icons
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth is active
Connected to computer
Wi-Fi Direct is active and your tablet is connected
to another device.
The Nearby device setting is enabled.
Device Status Icons
Battery full
Battery charging
Battery low
GPS enabled
Mute mode enabled
Error occurred or caution required
Other Icons
Alarm activated
Airplane mode activated
Blocking mode activated
Shortcuts and Widgets
You can add, reposition, or remove shortcuts and widgets
from the Home screen.
• Shortcuts: Icons on the Home screen that launch
applications.
• Widgets: Small applications that run on the Home screen.
Adding a Shortcut or Widget
You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts
and widgets.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays.
Touch Apps and Widgets.
– or –
To uch to display the Apps screen.
2. For shortcuts, touch the Apps tab. For widgets, touch
the Widgets tab.
3. Touch and hold the shortcut or widget, and then drag it
to the Home screen and release.
Removing a Shortcut or Widget
Shortcuts and widgets can be removed from the
Home screen.
Touch and hold the shortcut or widget until it detaches,
and then drag it to Remove and release.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the application;
it simply removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
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Folder s
Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.
Adding Folders
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up appears.
2. Touch Folder.
3. Enter a name for the folder and touch OK.
Using Folders
Touch the folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it to the folder and release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it
detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.
Note: All shortcuts contained in the folder will also be deleted.
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Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
from preloaded wallpapers, or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays.
2. Tou ch Home Screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screens for options:
• Gallery: Access the Gallery to select a photo.
• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive
animated wallpapers (Home screen only).
•Photos: Access Google Photos to select a photo (Home
screen only).
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper
images.
Note: You can also set the wallpaper in Settings. From a
Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Device tab
➔ Wallpaper.
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