Samsung SM-T237PZWASPR, SM-T237PYKASPR User Manual
User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 15b]
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Table of Contents
Get Started 1 ....................................................................................................................................................
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Your Tablet at a Glance
Set Up Your Tablet ................................................................................................................................
Turn Your Tablet On .....................................................................................................................
Activate Your Tablet ..............................................................................................................................
Complete the Setup ..............................................................................................................................4
Tablet Basics .................................................................................................................................................5
Your Tablet’s Layout
Key Functions ...............................................................................................................................5
Turn Your Tablet On and Off ................................................................................................................6
Turn Your Screen On and Off ...............................................................................................................6
Touchscreen Navigation .......................................................................................................................7
Your Home Screen ..............................................................................................................................13
Create Shortcuts .........................................................................................................................
Add and Remove Widgets ..........................................................................................................13
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................14
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Recent Apps................................................................................................................................14
Wallpapers ..................................................................................................................................14
Status Bar ...................................................................................................................................14
Notification Panel ................................................................................................................................16
Quick Settings .............................................................................................................................17
Multi Window .......................................................................................................................................18
Enable Multi Window ..................................................................................................................18
Display Multi Window ..................................................................................................................18
Using Multi Window ....................................................................................................................19
Customize the Multi Window Apps .............................................................................................
Features ..............................................................................................................................................20
Screen Capture ...........................................................................................................................20
Smart Screen ..............................................................................................................................20
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................................21
Text Input Methods .....................................................................................................................21
Google Voice Typing ...................................................................................................................22
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Swype .........................................................................................................................................23
Tips for Editing Text ....................................................................................................................
Contacts ......................................................................................................................................................
Get Started with Contacts ...................................................................................................................
Add a Contact .....................................................................................................................................
Edit a Contact ......................................................................................................................................
Add or Edit Information ...............................................................................................................
Assign a Photo to a Contact .......................................................................................................
Link a Contact .............................................................................................................................
Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................................27
Add Contacts to Your Favorites ..........................................................................................................27
Share a Contact ..................................................................................................................................27
Groups ................................................................................................................................................28
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................30
Google .................................................................................................................................................30
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................30
Sign In to a Google Account .......................................................................................................30
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Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................................30
Send a Gmail Message ...............................................................................................................31
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..........................................................................................31
Email ...................................................................................................................................................32
Add an Email Account .................................................................................................................32
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account .........................................................................32
Compose and Send Email ..........................................................................................................33
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................................33
Manage Your Email Inbox ...........................................................................................................34
Edit Email Settings ......................................................................................................................
Remove an Email Account ..........................................................................................................
Samsung Account ...............................................................................................................................
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................................
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................36
Google+ ......................................................................................................................................37
Hangouts .....................................................................................................................................37
YouTube ......................................................................................................................................37
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Apps and Entertainment ..............................................................................................................................38
Google Play Store ...............................................................................................................................38
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Find and I
Open an I
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nstalled App
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Uninstall an
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Newsstand
Google Play Movies &
Google Play Musi
Google Maps .......................................................................................................................................40
Music Player
NextRadio
Spotify
Sprint Music Plus
World Clock
Web and Data
Internet
Chrome
Data Services General Infor
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4G LTE
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mation (Sprint 4G LTE and 3G Networks)
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Your User Name
Data Connect
Wi-Fi
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Turn Wi-Fi on
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................................46
Turn Bluetooth On or Off
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth
Send Information Using B
Receive Information Using
Virtual Private Networks (
Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection
Add a VPN
Connect to a
Memory Card ......................................................................................................................................50
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ion Status and Indicators ......................................................................................44
and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
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Device
luetooth
Bluetooth
VPN) ...........................................................................................................49
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VPN
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Install a Mem
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View the Memory Card’s Available Memory............................................................................... 52
Format a Memory Card...............................................................................................................
Unmount a Memory Card............................................................................................................
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................................
Camera ...............................................................................................................................................
Take Pictures..............................................................................................................................
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................................
Gallery.................................................................................................................................................
View Photos and Videos.............................................................................................................
Zoom In or Out on a Photo......................................................................................................... 58
Working with Photos................................................................................................................... 58
Share Photos and Videos...........................................................................................................
Video Player........................................................................................................................................
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................................
Alarm...................................................................................................................................................
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................61
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Calendar ..............................................................................................................................................62
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................................
Add a Task to the Calendar........................................................................................................
View Events................................................................................................................................
Delete Events.............................................................................................................................. 63
Drive.................................................................................................................................................... 64
Dropbox...............................................................................................................................................
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Google Search....................................................................................................................................
Google Settings...................................................................................................................................
Google Voice Search..........................................................................................................................
1Weather .............................................................................................................................................
BaconReader......................................................................................................................................
eBay....................................................................................................................................................
Help.....................................................................................................................................................
Lookout Security .................................................................................................................................
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My Files ............................................................................................................................................... 67
NASCAR Mobile..................................................................................................................................
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Remote
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S Voice................................................................................................................................................
Samsung Apps....................................................................................................................................
Sprint Zone
Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and
Settings
Settings Tabs......................................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................................................
Hotspot................................................................................................................................................
Bluetooth Settings...............................................................................................................................
Tethering.............................................................................................................................................
Airplane Mode.....................................................................................................................................
Data Usage Settings...........................................................................................................................
Location Settings.................................................................................................................................
More Networks....................................................................................................................................
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Printing........................................................................................................................................
Mobile Networks .........................................................................................................................
VPN Settings...............................................................................................................................
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Ethernet.......................................................................................................................................
Roaming......................................................................................................................................
Nearby Devices...................................................................................................................................
Screen Mirroring..................................................................................................................................
Sounds and Notifications....................................................................................................................
Volume........................................................................................................................................
Sound Mode................................................................................................................................
Notification Ringtone...................................................................................................................
Other Sounds..............................................................................................................................
Do Not Disturb ............................................................................................................................
Notifications on Lock Screen ......................................................................................................
Application Notifications..............................................................................................................
Adapt Sound...............................................................................................................................
Display Settings ..................................................................................................................................
Brightness...................................................................................................................................
Screen Timeout...........................................................................................................................
Daydream....................................................................................................................................
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Auto Rotate Screen.....................................................................................................................
Show Battery Percentage...........................................................................................................
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Multi Window Settings
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Lock Screen Settings .......................................................................................................................... 83
Wallpaper............................................................................................................................................
Font Style............................................................................................................................................
Notification Panel Settings..................................................................................................................
Accessibility Settings...........................................................................................................................
Language and Input Settings.............................................................................................................. 88
Configure Vision Accessibility
Configure Hearing Accessibility Settings....................................................................................
Configure Dexterity and Interaction Settings..............................................................................
Configure Other Accessibilit
Configure Accessibility S
Choose a Default Language....................................................................................................... 88
Default Input Method...................................................................................................................
Samsung Keyboard Settings......................................................................................................
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................................
Google Voice Typing Settings.....................................................................................................
Voice Input Settings....................................................................................................................
Settings
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Text-to-Speech Options ..............................................................................................................
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................................
Palm Motion Settings..........................................................................................................................
Smart Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................... 93
Add an Account........................................................................................................................... 93
Cloud...................................................................................................................................................
Back Up and Reset Settings...............................................................................................................
Factory Data Reset.....................................................................................................................
Date and Time Settings ......................................................................................................................
Accessories.........................................................................................................................................
Application Manager...........................................................................................................................
Manage Applications...................................................................................................................
Running Services........................................................................................................................
Memory Use................................................................................................................................
Default Applications............................................................................................................................
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Battery Settings................................................................................................................................... 98
Power Saving Mode............................................................................................................................
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Security Settings.................................................................................................................................
Device Administration.................................................................................................................
Encryption.................................................................................................................................
Make Passwords Visible...........................................................................................................
Security Update Service ...........................................................................................................101
Credential Storage
Advanced Security Sett
Activate This Device ..........................................................................................................................102
System Update Settings
About Device
Copyright Information
Intellectual Property
Open Source Software
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Modification of Software
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Do you have questions about
Legal Information
For Assistance
Sprint Account Information and Help
Index..........................................................................................................................................................109
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Sprint Account Passwo
Manage Your Account
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet the first time.
Your Tablet at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Tablet
Prior to using your new tablet, it is necessary to charge the battery. An optional microSD ™ memory card
(not included) can also be installed at this time.
SIM Card Information
Your tablet comes with a preinstalled SIM card for service with your Sprint account. If there is a need to
uninstall or reinstall the SIM card, follow the instructions below.
Important: Only perform SIM card maintenance if instructed to do so by a Sprint representative. The
preinstalled SIM card is required for Sprint service.
Use the following procedure to a SIM card in your tablet.
1. Open the SIM card slot cover and turn to expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the SIM card into the slot, pushing gently until
it clicks into place.
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3. Replace the SIM card slot cover.
Important: You can
when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the contact pins.
easily damage the SIM card and card slot by improper operation. Please be careful
Install a Memory Card
Use the following procedure to install an optional memory card (not included) in your tablet. For more
information, see Storage Settings.
1. Open the microSD card slot cover and turn to expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently
until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the memory card slot cover
Important: You can easily damage the memory card and card slot by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the
contact pins.
Charge the Battery
You will need to charge the battery before using your tablet.
1. Plug the USB cable into the USB Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the tablet.
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2. Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical
outlet.
Turn Your Tablet On
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn your tablet on.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn the tablet on.
If your tablet is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup
application.
If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information.
Activate Your Tablet
Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the instructions to continue.
● If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number
on your account, you can activate on your computer online or directly on your tablet.
Activate on your computer:
Activate on your tablet:
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• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet.
• Turn on your new tablet. Your tablet will automatically attempt Hands Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
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If your tablet is still
Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
not activat
ed, visit sprint.com/support
for assistance. If you do not have access to the
Tip: Do
cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
not press the Power/Lock key while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock key
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your tablet and activate it, your tablet displays a welcome screen. From the
welcome screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your tablet.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your device has been
activated on your Sprint account.
During setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and tap I
agree to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck the option if you do not wish to
use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the instructions to configure your tablet’s basic options, such as
language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
Google Account: Many of your tablet’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Talk, and the Google Play store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you
must set up your Google Account on your tablet. Complete the steps to sign in to your current
Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.
Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and
services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more.
Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new
Samsung Account.
2. Tap Finish to complete setup.
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Tablet Basics
Your tablet is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your tablet.
Your Tablet’s Layout
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● Front camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
● Microphone records voice and other sounds.
● Power/Lock key lets you turn the device on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen.
Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the tablet off or restart it, or for
easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute and Sound modes.
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ume key adjusts
Vol
master volume.
Ba
ck key lets you
notification panel, or keyboard.
Home key returns
Task Manager and Google Now.
cent Apps key displays
Re
the volume of your tablet’s sounds. From the home screen, press to adjust
return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
you to the home screen. Press and hold to see recent apps, and access
apps you have.
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● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you t
● Rear camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
o plug in an optional headset.
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Speaker pl
USB ch
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optional accessories (not included).
Memor
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SI
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M card slot stores the tablet’s
CAUTION: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet.
ays notification tones and sou
arger/accessory port allows y
y card slot uses microS
D to add additional storage to your tablet.
preinstalled SIM card.
nds.
ou to connect the charger/USB cable (included) and other
Turn Your Tablet On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off.
Turn Your Tablet on
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
Turn Your Tablet off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the Device options menu.
2.
Tap Po
the battery is charging).
wer off to turn t
he tablet off. Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off (unless
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key.
To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when
you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages while the tablet’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
3. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key.
Swipe t
4.
he screen in any direction to unlock the screen.
you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
If
passwor
d or PIN. For more information, see Lock Screen.
Screen T
imeout
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Touchscreen Navigation
Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of gestures.
Tap
When you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press
buttons, simply tap them with your finger.
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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
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Note: Screen rotation nee
drag down the notification panel, and then tap Screen rotation.
ds to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Touch and
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. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
Tip: Pinching any home screen will let you see thumbnails of all home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go
straight to another home screen.
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Your Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your tablet’s applications, functions, and menus. You can
customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your
home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main home screen. The small circles
toward the bottom of the screen let you know your current screen position.
Tip: Press the
Home key to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
Create Shortcuts
Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Add Shortcuts from Apps
1. From home, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a home screen.
3. Release the icon to lock it into its new position on the home screen.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Press the Home key to display the home screen.
Touch
2.
Note: This action does not delete the application; it simply removes the shortcut from the home screen.
and hold the desired shortcut, and then drag it to the Delet
e icon and release it.
Add and Remove Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended
home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like application on a home screen. Widgets can
include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, music playlists, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types
of apps.
Add Widgets from the Home Screen
1. From home, touch and hold an empty area of the home screen, and then tap Widgets.
Touch
2.
and hold a widget, and then drag it to a home screen. Release the widget to lock it on the
n.
scree
Remove a Widget
■ From home, touch and hold the desired widget, and then drag it to the Delete icon.
Note: This action does not delete the widget; it simply removes it from the current screen.
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Extended Home Screens
Icon
Description
Bluetooth: Bluetooth is active.
Bluetooth Connected: The tablet is connected to another Bluetooth device.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is active.
In addition to the main home screen, your tablet can have up to six extended home screens to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across
the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
To go directly to a particular screen:
1. From any home screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens.
2. Tap the
screen you want to open.
Recent Apps
You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves.
1. Tap
2. Tap a preview to open the application.
from any screen to display recently used apps.
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the home screen, home 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 any home screen, touch and hold on an empty area of the screen, and then tap
2. Tap Home screen, Lock scree
Wallpapers.
n,
or Home and lock screen.
3. Select a wallpaper, and then tap Set as wallpap
4. The wallpaper is set.
er.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides device and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the status bar and drag it
down.
Status Icons
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Icon
Description
Mute: All sounds are muted.
Network: The tablet has full signal strength.
3G data service: The tablet is connected to a 3G data network.
4G LTE data service. The tablet is connected to a 4G LTE data network.
Airplane mode: Airplane mode is active.
Alarm set: An alarm is close to sounding.
Full battery: The battery is fully charged.
Icon
Description
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
Event: An event has occurred.
Updates: Software or app updates are available.
Downloading: Data is currently being downloaded.
Keyboard: A keyboard is active.
Notification Icons
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Notification Panel
The notification panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also
has Quick settings buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings.
● Manage users: Add, remove, or configure user accounts.
Sett
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● Brightness control: Adjust the brightness of the display.
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ings: Access sett
Quick s
Quick
see all the Quick settings.
Not
Clear
ettings (grid):
settings (scrolling): Displ
ifications: View notifications, s
notifications: Remove all notifications.
ings. For more information, see Settings.
Display Quick setting buttons in a grid.
ay Quick setting buttons in a scrollable list. Swipe right or left to
uch as new email and software updates.
Access the Notification Panel
1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the notification panel. Slide the
notification panel upward to close it.
Tap a notif
2.
ication to vi
ew details or to launch the related app or feature.
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Clear Notifications
■ Touch and slide an item left or right to clear it.
– or –
Tap Clear to remove all notifications.
Quick Settings
Quickly enable/disable common system settings for your tablet.
1. Touch and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the notifica
2. Tap a Quick setting button to turn on (lit) or turn off
buttons, tap
Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi conne
Location
Sound/Vibrate/Mute: Turn on or m
Screen rotation: Automatically rotate the screen from landscape to portrait and vice versa
when the t
Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, see Bluetooth.
Multi w
Screen Mirroring: Share your devi
AllShare Cast accessory (not included). For more information, see Screen Mirroring.
: Turn location services on. For more information, see Location Settings.
indow: Turn Multi window on. For more
(dim) settings. (To view all Quick setting
, or scroll the Quick setting buttons to the left.)
ctions on. For more information, see Wi-Fi Settings.
ute system sounds, or turn on haptic feedback (vibration).
ablet is tilted.
information, see Multi Window.
ce’s screen with another device using an optional
tion panel.
Sync: Synchronize contacts, email, etc. with the network.
Smart stay: Turn
Po
wer saving: Turn Power sa
Do not di
Airplane mode: Turn A
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sturb: Turn Do not disturb mode on. For more information, see Do Not Disturb.
Smart st
ay on. For more information, see Smart Screen.
ving mode on. For more information, see Power Saving Mode.
irplane mode on. For more information, see Airplane Mode.
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Multi Window
Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Note: Only applications found within the Apps tray 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.
Enable Multi Window
Enable Multi window in the Display settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > D
2. Tap ON/OFF beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Tip: You can also enable or disable Multi window from Quick settings. Touch and slide downward from
the top of the screen to display the notification panel, and then tap Multi window in the Quick settings
list.
evice tab.
Display Multi Window
The Multi window tray normally automatically hides itself with not in use.
■ Swipe from the right side of the screen to display the Multi window Apps tray.
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Using Multi Window
After enabling Multi window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from
Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their
display on the screen.
You can also use these Multi window options:
● Launch multiple apps: When you drag an app f
apps display in a split window.
While using one app, tap the tab to display Multi window, and then touch and drag an app to
the screen.
● Adjust the size of apps in multi windo
the two apps on the screen.
Touch and drag
● Swit
● Drag content from one app to the other: In selecte
ch multi window app positions:
the app windows on the screen.
Tap
between apps.
Tap
>
>
.
to select
to a new position.
content and drag it to the other app.
w: While using Multi window, you can adjust the size of
While using Multi window, you can switch the position of
rom Multi window on top of an open app, both
d apps, you can you can drag text or images
● Make a multi window app full-screen: Expand one of the apps to display in the full screen.
Tap one of the apps, and t
● Close an app: Close one app, and make the other full-screen.
Tap
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.
hen tap
>
to make t
he app display full-screen.
Customize the Multi Window Apps
The apps on the multi window apps tray can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
1. With Multi window turned on (see Enable Multi Window), swipe from the right side of the screen
to dis
play the Multi window apps tray.
2. In the apps tray,
To change the order of apps in the tray, touch and hold an app until it detaches, and then
drag it to a new location in the apps tray.
Tap > Edit for options:
To remove an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches, and then carefully drag it
•
off the
• To restore an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the storage tray, and
then drag it ont
Features
Discover new features for controlling and interacting with your tablet.
Screen Capture
Capture an image of the current screen at any time.
■ Press and hold the Pow
image of the current screen. A white border flashes briefly around the edge of the screen
indicating a screen capture.
you can use these options:
apps tray and onto the storage area.
o the apps tray.
er/Lock key and the Home key simultaneously to create an
The screen capture is automatically saved to the Gallery in an album labeled Screenshots.
A copy of the screen capture is also saved to the clipboard.
Smart Screen
Smart screen features allow you to have your tablet automatically detect when you are looking at the
screen.
■ Smart stay: The screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. Smart screen uses the
front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of
the front camera to detect your face are:
When the tablet is not docked or hel
When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes.
When the front camera is being used for the current application.
When the source of light is behind you, or when using the tablet in the dark.
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Configure Smart Stay
Enable smart stay, and learn about using it.
From home, tap Apps > Settings >
■
Tap Smart stay to set the screen to stay on as long as you are looking at it.
Tap
>
Help for more information.
Controls tab > Smart screen.
Enter Text
You can type on your tablet using the available touchscreen keyboards.
Touchscreen Keyboards
Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The Landscape
orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger keys. If you find that you prefer to enter text
via the keyboard, and need bigger keys, use this orientation.
Text Input Methods
Your tablet offers several text input methods.
● Google voice typing: Enter tex
t by speaking.
● Samsung keyboard: Ente
keyboard includes optional Predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so
you can select a word to insert it into your text.
● Swype keyboard: Ent
r text by tapping keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung
er text by sliding your finger across letters to spell words.
Select a Default Text Input Method
You can select a default Text Input Method from Settings, or choose one at any time while entering text.
From Settings:
■ From home, tap
then choose a text entry method.
While entering text:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, dr
notification panel.
2. Tap Select k
Apps > Setting
eyboard, and then choose a text entry method.
s > Controls tab > Language and input > Default, and
ag down from the top of the screen to open the
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Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into text.
Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the
notification panel, and then tap Select keyboard > Google voice typing.
– or –
Tap
2. Speak and watch your text being entered on the screen.
3. If the text is incorrect, tap
4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap . The keyboard will reappear.
Note: Tap
Configure Google Voice Typing
Set Google voice typing options.
on the Sa
to ass
msung k
ign a ne
eyboard or on the S
.
w language via the Google voice typing menu.
wype keyboard.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Controls tab > Language and input > Google
voice typing.
Samsung Keyboard
With Samsung keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers.
Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the
notification panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard.
2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:
If you make a mistake, tap
delete a whole word or field.
By default, Samsung keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap
the case of the text. Tap
Tap
to sw
itch to a symbols keyboard. There are two symbol keyboards.
to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold
twice to switch to all capitals.
to
to change
Tap
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to sw
itch to Google voice typing and to enter text by speaking.
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