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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Index .........................................................180
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 180.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 146, 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
een, you may need to unlock the device.
Home scr
in
formation, refer to “Securing Your Device” on 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.
For more
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to
your device.
: Brings important information to your attention that
Getting Started 5
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
From a Home screen, touch
Display Screen timeout
Apps
.
Settings
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Warning!
Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
6
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 144.
Tip:
Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet
Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your
device from any standard AC power outlet.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the
first time.
After the first charge, you can use the device
while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1).
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (2).
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC
power outlet.
When charging is complete, unplug th
4.
from the power outlet and r
the device.
Note:
You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
Note:
If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the USB power adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before you try to turn on the device.
emove the USB cable from
e Charging Head
Getting Started 7
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.
Caution!
Make sure that the SIM card’s gold contacts face
downward and that the notched corner of the card
goes in first.
Important!
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.
Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (1)
until the card locks into place (2). The illustration
shows the screen facing up.
8
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.
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the
For more information, refer to
“Unlocking the Device” on
page 14.
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
evel than is necessary.
l
m
ore information, refer to
“GPS Applications” on page 95.
For
Power/Lock Key
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
.
2. At the
3. At the
Device options
Power off
prompt, touch OK.
Power/Lock Key
prompt, touch
Power off
.
.
Setting Up Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up
a few things. To do that, the following screens display.
Skip
Some screens can be skipped (touch
Back
(touch
options you choose.
). Some screens display depending on the
) or re-displayed
Let’s Set Up Your Device
Use this screen to quickly and easily set up email accounts,
import contacts, and configure Wi-Fi.
Español
1. To uc h
2. Tou ch
Agreement for Ready2Go, then touch
, if desired. English is the default.
Terms & Conditions
, read the End User License
next
to begin.
Getting Started 9
3. Touch
4. Read and follow the instructions on each screen to set
5. Once set up is complete, touch
10
get started
– or –
Touch
Remind Later
touch
exit
To access this screen later, touch
AT&T Ready2Go
up your phone. Throughout the Ready2Go Setup
Wizard you can do the following:
•
Touch
•
Touch
•
Press
return to the Home screen.
Depending on your set up choices, some of the
following screens may not display.
to begin.
to set up your device later and then
.
.
next
to view the next screen.
back
to re-display the previous screen.
Home
to exit the Ready2Go Setup Wizard and
exit
.
Apps
Creating a New Google Account
In order to utilize your device to the fullest extent, you will
need to create a Google Account when you first use your
device. With a Google Account, Google applications will
always be in sync between your tablet and computer.
If you need to create a Google account, follow these steps:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
Using Google Maps
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps,
you
“Wi
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Some features require Standalone or Google location
services. For more information, refer to “Location Services”
on page 128.
Add a Google Account
The
New
to create a new Google account.
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 53.
must first connect Wi-Fi.
-Fi” on page 114.
Apps
screen displays.
For more information, refer to
Gmail
.
Task Manager
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some
applications r
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on
your device and to end running applications to extend battery
life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and
see how much memory is used by applications.
Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
RAM manager, Storage
To a c c ess th e Ta sk Mana ger :
1. Add the Active Apps Manager widget to a Home screen
un in the background.
and then touch
nager widget.
Ma
“Widgets
” on page 29.
– or –
and hold
Touch
Tas k ma na ge r
Active applications, Downloaded
, and
Help
.
Active applications
For more information, refer to
Home
.
on the Active Apps
and then touch
,
2. Tou ch
Active applications
on your device. Touch
End all
to end all running applications.
3. Tou ch
4. Tou ch
5. Tou ch
6. Tou ch
Downloaded
Google Play. Touch
from your device.
RAM manager
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
to clear inactive and background processes.
memory
Storage
to view internal (Device memory) and
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
Help
to view useful tips for extending battery life.
to view applications running
End
to end an application or
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
Clear
Getting Started 11
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and
other files.
Note:
You can only store music files that you own (from a CD
or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it
clicks into place (2).
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
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Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
Storage
.
, touch
Unmount SD card
touch
SD card
OK
.
Apps
Settings
and then
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
4. Gently press down on the memory card (1), so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card
out (2).
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on
page 92.
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories
1. Go to
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
.
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 129.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 128.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Getting Started 13
Locking the Device Manually
Press the
Power/Lock Key
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
14
The Lock screen displays.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Power/Lock Key
Tip:
.
.
Touch one of the app shortcut icons and then swipe to
launch that application.
Note:
You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Swipe, Face unlock,
F
ace and voice, Pattern, PIN, Password, or None).
more information, refer to “Lock Screen” on page 129.
For
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.
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.
Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer to
“Bluetooth”
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
•
3.2 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
on page 87.
•
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.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up
premium content
•
Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, Vorbis,
FLAC, AC-3, AMR-NB/WB, WAV
•
Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards
•
Preloaded applications such as Music Hub, Google Play Books,
Google Play
much more.
to HD 720p
Store, Google Play Movies & TV, Polaris Office, and
Understanding Your Device 15
, including
Warning!
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.
rota
informa
Menu Key
4.
or screen.
Home Key
5.
hold to display recent apps that have been accessed.
Back Key
6.
16
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used when taking photos or
: The orientation of the display screen
tes with the tablet as you turn it.
tion, refer to “System” on page 142.
: Display a list of options for the current app
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and
: Return to the previous screen or option.
For more
1
2
3
4
5 6
Side Views
3
2
4
1
5
6
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.
: Used for video chat.
: Press and hold to turn the device on
: Insert your SIM card here.
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
: Used to emit infrared signals used for
: Install a memory card for storage
Understanding Your Device 17
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.
18
: Used for headphones.
: Used when taking photos or
: Plug in a USB cable for
: Used in music or video playback,
2
1
3
4
Home Screen
2
7
1
3
5
4
6
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.
Status Bar
: The area along the top of the Home screen
which displays notifications (on the left side), battery
wer, and connection details (on the right side).
po
m
ore information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 27.
Time
: Displays the current time. For more information,
2.
to “Date and Time” on page 141.
refer
Widgets
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
: Applications that run on the Home screen. For
ore information, refer to “Widgets” on page 29.
m
App Shortcuts
formation, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 28.
in
Current Page
eing displayed.
b
“Ex
Primary Shortcuts
hich are displayed on all Home screens.
w
formation, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 28.
in
Apps
: Indicates which Home screen page is
tended Home Screen” on page 20.
: Display the Apps screen.
: Shortcuts to apps. For more
For more information, refer to
: Shortcuts to common features
For more
For
Understanding Your Device 19
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
shortc
uts and widgets. For more information, refer to
“Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages” on page 21.
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 touch
20
, 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. Tou ch
wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers”
on page 30.
4. Under
• Apps and widgets
Home screen.
•Folder
refer to
•Page
pop-up displays.
Set wallpaper
Add to Home screen
to add a folder to a Home screen. For more information,
“Folders”
to add a new Home screen.
to change the Home screen
to add app shortcuts or widgets to the
on page 29.
, touch:
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 touch
.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the
left and right side to the center to display the
editing screen.
2. Use these controls to configure pages:
Remove
: Touch and drag a page to the
Trash Can to remove the page from the
Home screen.
Add
: Touch 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.
: Touch the Home icon at
3. To rearrange the or
to a new location.
4. Tou ch
Back
der of pages, touch and drag a page
to return to the Home screen.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 121.
Understanding Your Device 21
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Back
•
Tou ch
Home
•
To uch
•
Touch and hold
–
A list of recently used apps is displayed. Touch an app to return
to it, or touch and slide the app left or right to close it.
–
Touch to display the
–
To l a unch
–
Touch to close all recently used apps.
Context-Sensitive Menus
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
• Touch
• Touch an option in the list.
22
Back
to return to the previous screen, option, or step.
Home
to display the main Home screen page.
Home
Google Now
Menu
to display a list of options.
:
Task Manager
, touch .
.
Screen Navigation
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
•
•
•
Touch and Hold
Activate on-screen items. For example:
•
•
Swipe, Flick, or Slide
Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. For example:
•
•
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:
•
•
Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Touch a menu item to select it.
Touch an application’s shortcut to launch the application.
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.
Unlocking the screen.
Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.
Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.
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.
ick Settings are also located on the Notification Panel.
Qu
re information, refer to “Quick Settings” on page 24.
mo
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel screen displays.
•Ongoing
: Lists all connections and background processes
currently running.
• Notifications
2. Touch a Notification to respond to it.
3. To delete a Notification, touch and slide it left or right.
– or –
To delete all Notifications, touch
4. Touch
the Notification Panel.
: Lists events and notifications from apps.
Clear
.
Home, Back
, or swipe up to close
For
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Quick Settings
Quick Settings allows you enable/disable common features
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Screen rotation, and more.
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel screen displays.
Touch 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 touch to list all of the Quick Settings.
To configure Quick Settings, touch . For more
information, refer to “Notif
Touch to return to a single row of Quick Settings.
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ication Panel” on page 122.
3. Th
e Quick Settings are:
•Wi-Fi
: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,
“Wi-Fi”
refer to
•GPS
: Touch to enable or disable Standalone GPS services. For
more information, refer to
page 128.
• 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
• Blocking mode
features w
“Blocking Mode”
• Power saving
analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve
battery
Mode”
on page 84.
“Location Services”
: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.
: When On the screen rotates automatically
: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more
“Bluetooth”
: When enabled, notifications for selected
ill be disabled.
on page 119.
: When enabled, your device automatically
For more information, refer to
power.
on page 124.
on page 87.
For more information, refer to
“Power Saving
on
•Multi window
more information, refer to
page 32.
• Driving mode
•Smart stay
For more information, refer to
page 123.
•Sync
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. Touch
more information, refer to “Settings” on page 114.
: Display two apps on the screen at once. For
“Using the Multi Window”
: New notifications are read aloud when enabled.
: Set the screen to stay on as long as you look at it.
“Smart Screen”
: Synchronizes your device with the network.
: Airplane mode allows you to use many of your
Settings
to open the Settings application. For
on
on
5. Tou c h t h e
6. Touch the time and date at the top to configure:
7. Tou ch
Brightness
brightness or touch
brightness automatically based on available light and
ttery charge status.
ba
“Brightnes
•
Touch
Automatic date and time
to use network-provided date and time or time zone.
•
Touch
Use 24-hour format
•
Touch
Manual setup
screen. For more information, refer to
page 141.
the Notification Panel.
slider and drag it to set the
Auto
to allow the device to set
For more information, refer to
s” on page 122.
to display the Date and time settings
Home, Back
or
Automatic time zone
to enable the 24-hour format.
“Date and Time”
, or swipe up to close
on
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Notifications display in the Status Bar and, in some cases,
under the Notifications heading on the Notifications Panel to
alert you to activity on the tablet such as new messages,
application downloads, software updates, and more.
The following table lists those icons:
System Alert
in the Quick Settings for alerts.
Download
or has been downloaded to the device.
Download Successful
or update completed successfully.
New Email Message
Reply to view and answer the email.
New Gmail Message
icon for additional information.
Music Player
Details to see the song title and music player
controls. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 72.
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: Check under the Notifications heading
: An application or file is being downloaded
: A recent application download
: You have new email. Touch
: You have new Gmail. Touch the
: Music is playing. Display the Status
Music App
: A song is playing in the Music app. Touch
the Music icon or touch the Status Details to see the
title and music player controls.
song
information, refer to “Play Music” on page 78.
GPS Active
Software Update
a
to “Softwar
Updates Available
have downloaded are available.
Select Input Method
displayed, open the Notification Panel screen to
displ
information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods”
on page 133.
Wi-Fi Direct
your tablet is
inf
: Displays when GPS is active.
: There may be a software update
vailable for this device.
e Update” on page 145.
ay a menu of quick keyboard settings.
: Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active and
connected to another device.
ormation, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 86.
For more information, refer
: Updates to the applications you
: When the keyboard is being
For more
For more
For more
Screenshot Captured
captured.
Nearby Devices
abled. For more information, refer to “Nearby
en
Devices” on page 118.
Blocking Mode
disabled. For more information, refer to “Blocking
Mode” on page 119.
Driving Mode
your device.
Event
: This is a notification for one or more events.
For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or Task” on page 100.
Navigation Active
more information, refer to “Navigation” on
page 109.
USB Connected
using a USB cable.
: A screenshot has been
: The Nearby devices setting is
: Notifications for selected features are
: New notifications will be read by
: The Navigation App is active. For
: Device is connected to a computer
Status Bar
The Status Bar displays icons to show network status,
battery power, and other details.
Battery Level
Charging Indicator
Device Power Critical
power remaining. At about 15 percent power
remaining, a pop-up is displayed to remind you to
charge immediately.
USB Connection Indicator
to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not
charging. The battery is only charged while
connected to a computer, if the device is turned off.
When the device is off, press the Power/Lock key to
see the battery charging indicator.
Battery Fully Charged
charged, this indicator is displayed.
Signal Strength
number of bars, the stronger the signal.
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: Battery has only three percent
: The device is connected
: When the battery is fully
: The greater the
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Airplane Mode
active, which allows you to use many of your
device’s features, but it cannot access online
information or applications.
Bluetooth Active
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 87.
Wi-Fi Active
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Alarm Set
a s
pecified time.
“Alarm” on page
Smart Stay
look a
Screen” on pa
: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is
: Bluetooth is turned on. For more
: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at
For more information, refer to
96.
: Set the screen to stay on as long as you
t it.
For more information, refer to “Smart
ge 123.
Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts display at the bottom of all Home screens.
The default Primary Shortcuts are: Email, Calendar, Browser,
Camera, Settings, and Apps.
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App Shortcuts
Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or
features, such as Email or other applications.
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the App Shortcut.
2. Tou ch
– or –
Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen until
the
Home screen
touch
3. To u ch the
4. Touch and hold the App Shortcut until the Home screen
displays, then drag the App Shortcut to where you
want to place it and release.
Removing App Shortcuts
Touch and hold the App Shortcut until
displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the
Remove
Apps
.
options pop-up displays and then
Apps and widgets
Apps
icon.
.
tab.
Remove
Widgets
When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets
on the center Home screen. They can also appear on the
Home screens to the left and right of the center Home
screen.
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place
on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 94.
Adding Widgets to a Home screen
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the Widget and touch
Widgets
2. Touch the
Note:
Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Widgets.
3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen
displays, then slide your finger where you want to
place the icon and release it.
Note:
There must be room on the screen where you want to
place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to
the Home screen.
tab.
Apps
.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the Widget until
then drag the widget to the
Note:
This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just
removes it from the current Home screen.
Remove
Folders
Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together.
Adding Folders
To create a folder on a Home page:
1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen until
Home screen
the
Folder
.
The Create folder pop-up displays.
3. Tou c h t h e
enter a name for the folder, and touch
A new folder displays on the Home screen.
pop-up displays and then touch
Unnamed folder
field, use the keyboard to
Remove
icon.
OK
.
displays,
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Managing Folders
To rename a folder:
Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the
keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.
To add an App Shortcut to a folder:
1. Add the App Shortcut to the Home screen that the
folder is on.
2. Touch and hold the App Shortcut, drag it to the folder,
and drop it.
To remove an App Shortcut from a folder:
1. Touch the folder to view the contents.
2. Touch the App Shortcut, drag it out of the folder, and
drop it on the Home screen.
Removing a Folder
Touch and hold the folder until
then drag the folder to the
Note:
Any App Shortcuts in the folder are also removed.
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Remove
Remove
icon.
displays,
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
2. Tou ch
of the screen until the
displays and touch
Home screen, Lock screen
.
screens
The
Select wallpaper from
following options:
• Gallery
: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to
select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch
save the picture as wallpaper.
• Live wallpapers
wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available,
Settings
touch
to save your choice.
wallpaper
•Wallpapers
an image to view it. Touch
wallpaper.
: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch
Home screen
Set wallpaper
: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated
to view options for the selection. Touch
Set wallpaper
options pop-up
.
, or
Home and lock
pop-up displays the
to save it as
Done
Set
to
Apps Screen
The
Apps screen
wireless device. Applications that you download and install
from Google Play or from the web are also added to a Home
screen.
The Apps icons are arranged in a customizable grid. To
arrange the Apps icons in alphabetical order:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
3. Touch
To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps
screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.
4.
You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen
for quick access to the a
to “App Shortcuts” on page 28.
refer
displays all applications installed on your
Menu View type
Alphabetical grid
Save
Touch
Menu Edit
to save the changes.
pplication.
.
.
For more information,
.
Apps
Apps
.
.
To view your downloaded applications:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Downloaded applications
2. Tou ch
downloaded apps.
3. Touch an icon on the
Downloaded applications
Apps
to launch the application.
– or –
Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the
App icon onto the Home
er to “App Shortcuts” on page 28.
ref
Screen.
For more information,
Application Information
To view information about an App, such as the amount of
storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and
clear data:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Application manager
All
tab, scroll through the apps list, and
2. Tou c h t h e
touch the app to open a screen with details about
the App.
Apps
.
.
to view
screen
Settings
Understanding Your Device 31
Using the Multi Window
This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the
current screen at the same time.
Note:
Only applications found within the Multi window panel
can be active atop another current application on the
screen.
When launching applications that contain multimedia
files (music/video), audio from both files will be played
simultaneously.
Activating and Deactivating Multi Window
To activate Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Display Multi window
A check mark displays when Multi window is activated.
2. Touch
3. Touch the Multi window t
panel showing all the available Multi window apps.
Note:
Initially, the entire Apps panel is briefly displayed, then
minimized to only show the tab.
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Home
Apps
Settings
.
to return to the Home screen.
ab to open the application
To deactivate Multi window:
Touch and hold
Multi window tab from view.
Note:
Once you have set the Multi window option On, you only
need to touch and hold
Multi window feature.
Tip:
You can also activate/deactivate Multi window using
Quick Settings. For more information, see “Quick
ings” on page 24.
Sett
Back
. This action hides the
Back
to re-activate the
Repositioning the Multi Window
The Multi window contains two components: tab and Apps
panel. The tab can be moved up and down along the side of
the Apps panel. The Apps panel can be relocated to either
the left or right side of the screen.
To m o v e the t a b:
1. Activate the Multi window feature.
2. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab
approximately one-second, then slowly drag it up or
down along the end of the Apps panel to reposition it.
for
Note:
This is a quick way to get the tab out of the way if you
can’t get to a button or opt
ion behind it.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold the tab for
approximat
ely one-second, then pull it toward the
center of the screen to detach it (1), then slowly drag it
to its new location on either the left or right edge of the
screen (2).
To relocate the Multi window Apps panel:
1. Activate the Multi window feature.
2. Touch the tab to display the Apps panel (containing the
scrollable apps).
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Customizing the Multi Window Apps
The applications found within the Apps panel of the
Multi window can be organized by either being rearranged
or removed.
To rearrange the Multi window applications:
1. Activate the Multi window feature.
2. Touch the tab to display the Apps panel.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it
detaches from the panel, then carefully drag it to a new
location in the list of apps.
To remove a Multi window application:
1. Activate the Multi window feature.
2. Touch the tab to display the Apps panel.
Edit
3. Touch the
to reveal a staging area that can house any removed
applications from the Multi window panel.
4. Touch
process.
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button (located at the bottom of the list)
Done
once you have completed the removal
To restore a Multi window application:
1. Activate the Multi window feature.
2. Touch the tab to display the Apps panel.
3. Tou c h the
to reveal the staging area containing any previously
removed apps.
4. Locate the desired application.
5. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it
detaches from the staging area, then carefully drag it
to a new location in the list of apps.
Edit
button (located at the bottom of the list)
Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps on
the Same Screen
Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be
run at the same time as a current on-screen app.
Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can
then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a
desired app.
Note:
Only applications found on the Multi window Apps panel
can be active atop another application on the screen.
When launching applications that contain multimedia
files (music/video), audio from both files will be played
simultaneously.
In this example we will be launching both the Internet and
Maps applications.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Activate the Multi window fea
3. Touch the tab to display the Apps panel.
4. Touch and hold
the panel.
5. In a single motion drag
and drop it on to either the top or bottom area of the
current on-screen app (
Note:
Once two applications are running, the device displays a
split screen view containing both the initial app and the
new Multi window app. Each application is now running
independent of the other.
ture.
Maps
until it detaches from
Maps
off of the Apps panel
Internet
).
Browser
To switch the arrangement of
the applications:
1. With the two
applications shown in a
split screen, touch the
Border Bar to show the
on-screen icons.
2. Touch the desired
.
application area (top or
bottom).
3. Locate and touch
Switch Apps
current apps are
switched.
App #1 Maximize
. The
pp #2 Exit
A
Border Switch
Bar Apps
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To increase the size of a desired application window:
1. With the two applications shown in a split screen,
locate the Border Bar indicating the edge of the app
window.
2. In a single motion, touch and hold the Border Bar, then
drag it to resize the desired window.
To split the current applications:
1. With the two applications shown in a split screen,
touch the Border Bar to show the on-screen icons.
2. Touch the desired application area (top or bottom).
3. Locate and touch
the both maximized.
To exit the Multi window app, touch .
Maximize
. The current apps are
Multiple Users
This device can be shared with multiple people by creating
User profiles. Users have their own space, which they can
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and so on. Users
can also adjust device settings like Wi-Fi that affect
everyone.
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To set up an Owner profile and profiles for other users:
From a Home screen, touch
Users
For more information, refer to “Users” on page 127.
.
Apps
Screen Capture
Touch and hold the
to capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note:
A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
Device storage storage emulated 0
Pictures Screenshots
Power/Lock Key
.
and
Apps
Settings
Home
My Files
.
Entering Text
Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry
called the Samsung keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter
letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text
entry fields or applications. Access the keyboard by touching
any text entry field.
You can also use voice input to speak your inputs.
The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the
screen. By default, when you rotate the device, the screen
orientation updates to display the keyboard at the bottom of
the screen.
Text Input Methods
Your device offers three text input methods.
•
Google voice typing
•
Samsung keyboard
•
Swype
You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more
informatio
page 133.
n, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on
To change to a different text input method while
entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to
display the Notifications Panel.
Select input method
To uch
2. Touch an input method to activate it.
.
Using the Samsung Keyboard
The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY
keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters
by touching the on-screen keys with your finger or use
speech recognition.
You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung
keyboard match your key touches to common words and
display them. Select a word from the display to insert it into
your text.
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Keyboard Types
In addition to the default QWERTY keyboard, there is also a
Floating keyboard.
To change the keyboard type:
1. Access the QWERTY
2. Touch and hold
the pop-up menu
3. Touch the tab at
move it.
Configuring the Samsung Keyboard
You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your
preferences. While entering text:
Touch and hold
touch
The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays.
For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 134.
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keyboard.
on the keyboard, select
, and then touch
the top of the Floating keyboard to
Options
Settings
.
Floating
on the keyboard and then
.
from
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters
The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower
case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key
the case, before touching the letter key(s).
•
Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode.
•
Touch twice to switch to ABC mode. When ABC mode is enabled,
the Shift key background turns blue.
Entering Symbols and Numbers
The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard
and are always available.
•
•
•
•
To enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol mode,
then touch the corresponding key.
There are two pages of symbols. Touch to switch to the
next page.
Touch and hold a vowel key (A, E, I, O, U, or Y) or the C, N, or S
key to open a small window where you can chose an accented
vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter until it is
highlighted, and release.
Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window with a
set of common symbols.
to toggle
Using Predictive Text
By using Predictive text, you can have next-letter prediction
and regional error correction, which compensates for
pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
Note:
Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings.
For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 134.
While entering characters, potential word matches display in
the Predictive text area above the keyboard.
Touch a word to insert it into your text.
Tip:
Touch to display more words.
Using Google Voice Typing from the
Samsung Keyboard
When you enable the Google voice typing setting, you can
use your voice to enter
For more information about enabling Voice input, see “Using Google Voice Typing” on page 42
text instead of the keyboard.
Editing Text
You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting,
copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed
within and across apps. However, some apps do not support
editing some or all of the text displayed while others may
offer their own way to select text.
Editing Existing Text
To edit text that you have entered:
1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.
Cursor
The
2. Touch and drag the
necessary.
3. Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly
touching the
displays at the point you touched.
Cursor
to a better position, if
Delete
key.
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Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text
To select and copy, delete, or replace text:
1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted between .
2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text.
Tip:
Touch
Select all
Touch on another area of the screen or touch
deselect the text.
3. Depending on the action you want to take for the
selected text, in the pop-up touch:
• Select all
•Cut
•Copy
•Paste
•Clipboard
•Translate
information, refer to
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in the pop-up to select all text in the field.
to highlight all text in the field.
to remove the selected text.
to save the selected text to the clipboard.
to paste previously copied text.
to display the text saved to the clipboard.
to translate the highlighted word. For more
“S Translator”
on page 111.
Done
– or –
Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the
selection with what you type.
– or –
Delete
Tou c h the
Pasting Text
to
To paste previously copied text:
1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the
copied text.
The
Cursor
displays at the point you touched.
2. Tou c h the Cur s or.
A pop-up displays.
3. To uc h
To paste text directly from the clipboard:
1. Touch and hold
2. Touch a text block to paste that text where the
Paste
from the pop-up menu
the clipboard.
positioned.
key to delete the selected text.
in the pop-up.
on the keyboard and then select
to display the text saved to
Cursor
is
Closing the Keyboard
To close the keyboard:
Tou ch
Back
to close the keyboard.
Using the Handwriting Feature
You can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite
letters on your screen.
1. From a screen where you can enter text, activate the
keyboard by touching a text input field on the screen.
If the Samsung keyboard is not displayed, touch
Select input method
then touch
Samsung keyboard
2. Touch and hold
Handwriting
on the Notifications Panel and
.
Options
, then touch
.
The handwriting pad displays.
3. Use your finger tip to write out each character.
Note:
To properly recognize the written characters, do not
use script.
As you write, suggestions are offered in the word options
area in case the correct letters were not recognized.
Handwriting Tips
•
For uppercase letters, write the letter larger than the lowercase
letters.
•
Write a dash (horizontal line) to add a space.
•
Delete words by sweeping backward across them.
•
To display numbers and symbols, touch
number or symbol key. Touch the button marked 1/2 or 2/2 to see
more symbols and emoticons. Touch
and symbols keyboard.
•
To return to the Samsung keyboard,
touch
#+
??#+
and then touch a
to exit the numb
Keyboard
ers
.
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Handwriting Settings
To change the Handwriting settings:
1. While entering text using the Handwriting feature,
touch the top of the screen and swipe downward
to display the Notifications Panel.
2. Touch
3. Touch
Samsung keyboard to display Samsung keyboard
settings.
4. Touch
For more information, refer to “Configuring the
Samsung Keyboard” on page 134.
5. Press
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Select input method
Set up input methods
Handwriting
.
repeatedly to return to your message.
.
, then touch next to
Using Google Voice Typing
You can use your voice to enter text using the Google voice
typing feature.
While entering text using the Samsung keyboard:
1. Touch
2. At the
clearly a nd distinctly into the microphone.
The software converts your voice to text, which is
displayed in t he message.
Keep speaking to a dd more text.
3.
4. Touch
on the keyboard.
Tap to speak
prompt, touch and speak
to display the Samsung keyboar
d.
Entering Text Using Swype
Swype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters on the
virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of touching each key, use
your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also
touch letters to enter words.
Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error
correction, which can compensate for touching the wrong
keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.
Enabling Swype
The Samsung keyboard is the default text input method, so
to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard
setting.
To enable Swype:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to
display the Notifications Panel.
2. Touch
3. Touch
displayed.
Select input method
Swype
to activate it. The Swype keyboard is
.
Using Swype to Enter Text
1. Swipe your finger continuously over the letters to form
a word. As you swipe over letters, words matching
your pattern display at the top of the Swype keyboard.
To enter a word, lift your finger, or touch a word at the
top of the keyboard.
2. While entering text, use these options:
•
If you make a mistake, touch to delete a single character.
Touch and hold
•
By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text.
Touch
enter all capi tals.
+!=
•
Touch
keys to enter symbols.
to delete an entire word or field.
to start with a capital letter or touch
to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then touch
twice to
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Swype Settings
For information on how you can configure your Swype
settings, see “Configuring the Swype Keyboard” on
page 136.
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Swype Text Entry Tips
•
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter
(such as pp in apple).
•
Touch and hold a key to view the punctuation menu then make a
selection.
•
Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter
contractions.
Double-tap on the word
word, then touch the delete key to erase one character. Touch and
hold the delete key to erase an entire word.
you want to change to correct a misspelled
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts
This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts.
Accounts
Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With
synchronization, information on your device is updated with
any information that changes in your accounts.
•
Samsung Account
formation, refer to
in
on page 140.
•
Email
: Add an Email account to sync Contacts. For more
formation, refer to
in
•
Google
: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,
nd Gmail.
a
•
LDAP
: Add an LDAP account to find entries in an LDAP directory
server.
•
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
•
Facebook
: Add your Samsung account. For more
“Signing In to your Samsung Account”
“Email”
on page 54.
“Gmail”
For more information, refer to
: Add your Exchange account to
: Add your Facebook account to sync Contacts.
on page 53.
Setting Up Your Accounts
Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the
Accounts
setting.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Add account
2. Touch the account type.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to
complete the set-up process.
Your tablet communicates with the appropriate account
servers to set up your account. When complete, your
account displays in the
screen.
.
Accounts
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Apps
Settings
area of the Settings
Contacts
Store contact information for your friends, family, and
colleagues to quickly access information or to send a
message.
To access Contacts:
Apps
From a Hom e screen, touch
Creating Contacts
1. Touch
The Save contact to pop-up displays.
2. Touch
– or –
Touch Add new account to add a different account. For
more information, refer to “Setting Up Y
on page 45.
3. Touch the Contact photo to set up a photo to identify
the contact.
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Conta cts
Device
or an account.
Create
.
our Accounts”
Contacts
4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboar
information:
•
Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the
Next
on the keyboard to move to the next field.
Back
to remove the keyboard.
inish entering information, touch
Cancel
OK to cancel and discard changes.
Address
Website
field to link to the website.
.
desired value. For example, touch the
a label for the field.
•
Other fields need information to be entered. Touch the field and
use the on-screen keyboard to input information.
•
Touching the check box next to some fields may make
additional fields available.
•
Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an
unused field. Also, touch
•
Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display additional
fields or touch
5. Tou ch
6. When you f
– or –
Tou ch
Tip:
Display a contact’s record and touch the
send an email, the
a map, or the
d and enter
Label
tab and touch
Add another field
to add other fields.
Save
Email
field to display the address on
field to
.
Updating Contacts
To update an existing contact:
Contacts
Edit
.
.
1. Touch
2. Touch a cont act in the Contacts list to view its
inform ation.
3. Touch
4. Continue ent ering contact information. For more
informati on, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 46.
Deleting Contacts
To delete a c
1. Touch
2. Touch a con tact in the
3. Touch
4. At the prompt, touch
ontact:
inform ation.
Contacts
Delete
.
Contacts
list to view its
.
OK
.
Managing Photo IDs
To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:
Contacts
Edit
.
.
Contacts
, or
Take picture
list to view its
1. Touch
Touch a contact in the
2.
information.
3. Touch
4. Touch the Contact photo, then touch
Pictures by people
Remove, Image
.
,
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Contacts Display Options
There are various ways to display your Contacts and general
Contacts settings.
T ouch
Contacts
1.
T ouch
2.
3.
4. From the
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Groups, Favorites
Contacts List, to view contacts various ways:
•G roups
: Displays the possible Groups, such as Not assigned,
Co-workers, Family, Friends, and so on. The number of
contacts in the group is displayed next to the group name.
Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For
more information, refer to
page 50.
•F avorites
more inf
•C ontacts
enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.
F rom the
Menu
display and manage Contacts settings.
.
, or
Contacts
, above the
“Creating a New Group”
: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For
ormation, refer to
: Show all your contacts. Touch the
Groups, Favorites
to display the options for each display.
Contacts
“Favorites”
list, touch
, or
on page 52.
Contacts
Menu
Search
field and
list, touch
Settings
on
Linked Contacts
Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts,
including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email
providers. When you synchronize contacts from these
accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts
for one person.
Linking, or joining, imported contact records allows you to
see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one
contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your contacts
updated, because any changes that your contacts make to
their information in the respective accounts is automatically
updated the next time you synchronize with the account.
to
Linking Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touch a contact in the
informati n.
3. Touch
4. Touch the contact you want to link.
The linked contact’s information is displayed with the
original contact’s information.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to link other contacts.
Separating Contacts
1. Touch
Touch a contact in the
2.
informati n.
3. Touch
A list of Joined contacts displays.
4. Touch
The contact is removed from the list.
Contacts
.
Contacts
list to view its
o
Menu Link contact.
Contacts
.
Contacts
list to view its
o
Menu Separate contact.
OK
to separate a joined contact.
Sharing Contact Information
You can send one or more contact’s information by way of
Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail
as an attachment.
Note:
Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all
devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check
the target device’s documentation.
Contacts
2. Tou ch
The Share namecard via pop-up displays.
Tip:
Set up a contact record for yourself to share your
information with others.
3. Tou ch
4. At the prompt, choose a sending method such as
5. Follow the prompts to send the contact information.
Selected contact
touch one or more contacts or touch
touch
Done
Bluetooth.
.1. To uc h
Menu Share namecard via
or touch
Multiple contacts
.
Contacts and Accounts
.
Select all
,
, and
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Importing and Exporting Contacts
To back up and restore your contacts information, you can
export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or
import your contacts list (previously exported) from a storage
device.
1. Use the USB cable to connect your device to the
storage device.
2. Touch
3. Touch
The Import/Export contacts pop-up displays.
4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts to
complete the operation.
Contacts
Menu Import/Export
.
.
Groups
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts
faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
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Creating a New Group
Create a new group when you add or edit a contact.
Contacts
1. Tou c h
2. To uc h
3. Tou ch
4. Tou c h the
5. Tou ch
6. Tou ch
Tip:
Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to
display only the contacts in that group. For more information,
re
fer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 48.
Groups
enter a new Group name.
Add member
For more information, refer to “Adding Group
Members” on page 51.
Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch
the contact’s
.
above the Contacts List.
Menu Create
Group name
Save
to save the new group name.
Groups
.
field and use the keyboard to
to add contacts to the new group.
field and touch each group.
Renaming a Group
To rename a group that you created:
Contacts
1. Touch
Groups
2. Touch
3. Touch
4.
5. Touch
rename .
Touch t he
enter a n ew Group name.
.
and then touch the group you want to
Menu
Edit
.
Group name
Save
field and use the keyboard to
to save the new group name.
Deleting Gr oups
To delete a gr oup that you created:
1. Touch
2. Touch
delete.
3. Tou ch
The gr oups that can be deleted display.
4. T
5. Touch Delete to delete the groups . Choose from
Group only or Group and group members.
ouch
Contacts
.
Groups
and then touch any group you want to
Delete groups
Select all
.
or the name of each group to delete.
Adding Group Members
To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field.
For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on
page 47.
To add multiple contacts to a group:
1. Touch
To uch
2.
want to add members.
3. Touch
The contacts that
4. Tou ch
5. Touch
Contacts
.
Groups
and then touch the group to which you
Add member
Select all
Done to add the contacts to the group.
.
can be added display.
or the name of each contact to add.
Removing Group Members
To remove contacts from a group:
Contacts
1. Touch
2. Tou ch
3. Tou ch
4. Tou ch
5. Tou ch
Groups
want to remove members.
Select all
.
and then touch the group from which you
Menu
Remove member
or the name of each contact to remove.
Done to remove the contacts.
.
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Favorites
Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as
favorites.
Adding Favorites
To add a contact to the Favorites list:
Contacts
1. Touch
2. Touc
h a cont act to display it.
Touch th e
3.
that it tu rns gold
Tip:
You do not h ave to edit the contact to change the Starred
status.
Accessing F avorites
You can view your favorites two ways for fast viewing or
messaging.
To view your fa
1. Touch
2. Touch
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Favorites
Only your starred contacts display.
.
Star
next to the contact name so
.
vorites list:
Contacts
.
above the Contacts List.
Note:
Tou ch
Groups
Starred in Android
saved on your Google account.
above the Contacts List and then touch
to list the Favorites that are being
Removing Favorites
To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:
1. Touch
2. Tou ch
3. Tou ch
4. Tou ch
5. Touch
To remove one contact from your favorites list:
1. Touch
2. Touch a contact to display it.
3. Touch the
is no longer gold
Contacts
.
Favorites
above the Contacts List.
Menu
Remove from favorites
Select all
or the name of each contact to remove.
Done to remove the contacts.
Contacts
.
Star
next to the contact’s name so that it
.
.
Section 4: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive messages
and other features associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your tablet supports these types of messages:
•
Email and Gmail Messages
•
Google+
•
Hangouts
•
Messenger
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email.
To access Gmail:
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Gmail
Setting Up Your Gmail Account
If you did not set up a Google account during the initial
configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device
prompts you to set up your Google account.
1. Tou ch
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Follow th
The device communicates with the Google ser
up your account and synchronize your email. When
complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.
Note:
You can use more than one Google account on your
.
device. To add another account, touch
Gmail
e prompts to sign in or create a new account.
Settings ADD ACCOUNT
.
ver to set
Menu
.
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Refreshing Your Gmail Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail
servers.
1. Touch
Gmail
Refresh
.
.2. Touch
Gmail Settings
Use the Gmail Settings to configure your Gmail preferences.
1. Touch
2. Touch
instructions.
Tip:
Tou ch
Gmail
Menu Settings
Menu Help
.
and follow the on-screen
for more information.
Composing and Sending Gmail
1. Touch
2. Tou ch
message. While composing a message, touch
3. Touch
– or –
Touch
message.
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Gmail
.
Compose
, then touch fields to compose the
Menu
for options.
SEND
to send this message.
Menu Save draft
to save a draft of this
Email
Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one
application.
To access Email:
From a Home s creen, touch Apps
Configuring Em ail Accounts
You can configur e Email for most accounts in just a few
steps.
Email
1. Tou ch
2. The first
up email scre
then tou ch
– or –
For addit ional accounts, touch
Add account
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email
account.
Tou ch
4.
Next
go to the Apps screen.
.
time you set
to go to the next screen or touch
up an email account, at the Set
en, enter an
Next
.
.
Email address
Menu
and
Password
Previous
Email
Settings
.
,
to
Note:
For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device
administrator? screen may appear. Read the information
Activate
and touch
5. Enter an account name and Y
6. Touch
Done
The device communicates with the appr
to continue.
our name, if required.
.
opriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the
account.
Note:
To configure email account settings at any time, use
Menu Settings
. Touch the account to display
Account settings.
Managing Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts in the
Combined view
screen or you can view email accounts
individually.
1. To uc h
Email
.
2. To u c h t h e
drop-down menu at the top left of the
screen to select:
• Combined view
• <Account Name
: View all email in a combined inbox.
>: View email for the account.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Email
servers.
1. To uc h
Email
.
Refresh
2. To uc h
in the Application Bar.
Deleting Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
Email
1. To uc h
2. To uc h
.
Menu Settings Delete account
.
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Email Settings
Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
Note:
Available settings depend on the email provider.
Email
1. Tou ch
2. Touch
settings
The following options display:
• Auto fit content
the screen.
• Auto-advance
message.
• Message preview line
amount.
• Title line in list
is shown as the title.
• Confirm deletions
confirm when you delete messages.
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.
Menu Settings
.
: When enabled, Email content shrinks to fit
: Set the screen to be shown after deleting a
: Set whether the Subject or Sender of the email
: When enabled, Email will prompt you to
, then touch
: Choose a message preview line
General
• Quick responses
•Spam addresses
• Delay email sending
canceled, if needed.
• Rules for filtering
names, address, or subject.
• Default image size
attachments.
• Priority senders
as a priority.
• Set as the default folder
sender inbox whenever you open email.
• Email notifications
for new emails in the Status bar.
• Select ringtone
notifications.
3. Touch an account to configure specific settings.
Available options depend on the account.
: Edit text that you frequently use in email.
: Manage your spam address list.
: Delay sending emails so they can be
: Create rules for filtering email based on
: Set the default size for image
: Enter email addresses that you want treated
: When enabled, show the priority
: Enable or disable display of notifications
: Choose a sound to play with new email
Composing and Sending Email
1. Tou ch
2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an
account from the menu at the top of the screen.
3. Touch
recipients and the email text.
4. While composing a message:
•
•
•
5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your
email. Touch the text option buttons to edit and format
your message text.
6. Touch
– or –
Touch
Email
Touch displayed buttons to set Scheduling options and Priority.
Touch
Touch
Security options.
Available options depend on the type of email account.
Send
Save
.
Compose
, then touch fields to enter
Attach
to add a file to the message.
Menu
to set Tracking options and
to send the message.
to save the email to the Drafts folder.
Google+
Google+ makes messaging and sharing with your friends a
lot easier. You can set up Circles of friends, visit the Stream
to get updates from your Circles, use Messenger for fast
messaging with everyone in your Circles, or use Instant
Upload to automatically upload videos and photos to your
own private album on Google+.
1. Sign in to your Google account. For more information,
ref
er to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 53.
Apps Google+
2. From a Home screen, touch
3. Select the account to use to sign in to Google+.
– or –
Add account
To uch
The Enrich your contacts screen displays.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Google+.
google.com/mobile/+
5. Visit
to create another account.
for more information.
.
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Hangouts
Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an updated
place to hangout, share photos, and even video calls. This is
a free application for instant messaging offered by Google.
Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in
your Gmail account. This allows you to search a chat log and
store them in your Gmail accounts.
Note:
Before using this application, you must first have an
active Gmail account available and be currently
logged in.
From a Home screen, touch
Hangouts
Apps
.
Messenger
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends
together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone
on the same page. When you get a new conversation in
Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your tablet.
To get started, touch the Messenger icon on the home screen
of the Google+ app or use the Messenger icon on your
Applications screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Messenger
The Messenger screen displays.
2. Sign in to your Google account if you are not already
signed in. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 53.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to use Messenger.
.
Apps
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Note:
Uploading over a mobile network uses a data connection
and charges may apply.
Section 5: Multimedia
This section describes the various multimedia applications
available on your tablet such as Camera and Camcorder,
Gallery, Video Player, Music Player, Google Play Music, and
Music Hub.
Camera
Camera
Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take
photos and record videos.
To access the Camera:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location
pop-up displays.
OK
2. Touch
to change the storage location to
memory card.
– or –
Touch
Cancel
to use the device storage for storing
pictures and videos.
The Camera screen displays.
1
3
2
4
5
.
7
6
1. Settings Shortcuts
2. GPS Acti
ve
3. Storage Indicator
4. Mode
5. Camera Button
6. Image Viewer
7. Settings
Multimedia
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Note:
If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the
/storage/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera
more info
rmation, refer to “My Files” on page 107.
folder as jpg files.
Taking Photos
To take a photo:
Camera
1. Tou ch
2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo
by aiming the lens at
To configure sett
page 60.
3. To take the p
4. Touch
previous screen.
Important!
Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are
not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
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.
the subject.
ings,
see “Camera Settings” on
Camera
hoto, touch the
Back
to leave the Camera and display the
button.
Camera Settings
For
Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to
configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are
represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts
The first five icons are actually shortcuts to camera settings.
These five shortcuts can be customized to fit your
preference.
Self-portrait
Effects
shortcuts.
To customize these shortcuts:
1. Tou ch
– or –
Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit the
2. Touch and hold a setting, then drag and drop it on one
of the five settings shortcuts to the left. The replaced
setting shortcut displays in the edit list.
,
, and
Settings Edit shortcuts
Shooting mode
Brightness
are default settings
,
Timer
,
.
m.
Configuring Camera Settings
To configure Camera settings:
While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or
Settings
touch
settings:
• Edit shortcuts
ormation, refer to
inf
Shortcuts”
• GPS tag
•Self-portrait
and take a photo of yourself.
• Shooting mode
are: Single shot, Panorama, Share shot, Buddy photo share,
and Smile shot.
• Effects
: Apply an effect to photos.
•Scene mode
you want to take.
•Brightness
to configure the following camera
: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
“Editing Camera Settings
on page 60.
: Touch to switch the GPS tag on or off.
: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens
: Choose an automatic shooting mode. Options
: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures
: Use the slider to set the brightness value.
•Timer
: Set a delay time to wait between touching the Camera
button and taking a photo.
•Resolution
• White balance
• Metering
• Guidelines
•Shutter sound
• Contextual filename
• Voice control
•Storage
• Reset
: Choose a size for the photo.
: Set the light source.
: Select a method for measuring light.
: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo
composition.
: Emit a sound when the camera takes a photo.
: When enabled, filenames include GPS
information. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual
filenames.
: Access voice control settings for using voice
mmands to take pictures and record video.
co
nformation, refer to
i
your memory card, if one is installed.
: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
“Voice Control”
: Set whether to store your photos on your device or on
For more
on page 140.
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Camcorder
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Camcorder
Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record
definition video in 1080p resolution. 3. Mode
1. To uc h
2. Slide the
Camera
Mode
.
button to the
setting.
The Camcorder screen displays.
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1. Settings Shortcuts
2. Storage Indicator
4. Record Button
5. Image Viewer
6. Settings
7. File Size
8. Available Storag
e
9. Recording Indicator
10. Elapsed Time
Recording Videos
1. Tou ch
2. Slide the
setting.
3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot
by aiming the lens at the subject.
To configure settings, see “Camcorder Settings” on
page 63.
4. To start
During recording, the
5. To pause recording, touch
6. To stop recording, touch
7. Touch
the previous screen.
Camera
.
Mode
button to the
recording, touch
Back
to leave the Camcorder and display
Record
Recording Indicator
Pause.
Stop
Camcorder
.
.
flashes.
Important!
Do not take videos of people without their
permission.
Do not take videos in places where cameras are
not allowed.
Do not take videos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
Camcorder Settings
Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to
configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings
, and
,
Brightness
are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts
As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts
to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be
customized to fit your preference.
Self-recording
Effects
shortcuts.
To customize these shortcuts, see “Editing Camera Settings
Shortcuts” on page 60.
Recording mode
,
are default settings
Timer
,
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Configuring Camcorder Settings
To configure Camcorder settings:
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While in Camcorder mode, touch a settings shortcut or
touch
Camcorder settings:
• Edit shortcuts
information, refer to
Shortcuts”
• Self-recording
lens and record a video of yourself.
• Recording mode
Normal and Limit for email, which limits the size of the video to
50 megabytes.
• Effects
: Apply an effect to videos.
•Brightness
Settings
to configure the following
: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
“Editing Camera Settings
on page 60.
: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera
: Set a recording mode. Options are:
: Use the slider to set the brightness value.
•Timer
: Set a delay to wait between touching Record and
starting recording.
•Resolution
• White balance
• Guidelines
• Contextual filename
•Storage
• Reset
: Set a size for the video.
: Set the light source.
: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in video
composition.
: When enabled, filenames include GPS
information. GPS tag must be enabled to use contextual
filenames.
: Set whether to store your videos on your device or on
your memory card.
: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
Using the Image Viewer
After taking a photo or recording a video, use the Image
Viewer to view or play, share, or delete your photos and
videos.
1. Touch
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer
3. For photos, pinch and spread the screen with two
4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
5. Touch
6.
Image Viewer
options.
fingers or double-tap on the screen to zoom all the way
i
For more information, refer to “Pinch and
n or out.
Spr
ead” on page 22.
previous photo or video. The current photo or video is
outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it
represents.
device (photos only).
To share photos or vid
an option, such as Email, and follow the on-screen
instructions. After using this option, the most recent
Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.
to view photos and videos.
Change player
to select a DLNA-enabled
eos, touch
Share via
. Touch
7. To edit the photo being displayed, touch
then touch an app to launch and use to edit the photo.
– or –
To trim the vide
then use the sliders at the bottom of
the video.
8. To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch
Delete
9. For photos, touch
the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen, Lock
screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.
For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 67.
Note:
Photos and videos are stored on the device in the
/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg and
mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on
page 107.
o being displayed, touch
and then touch OK to delete or
Menu
to select
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the
screen to trim
Cancel
Set as
Edit
and
Tri m
and
to exit.
to assign
Play
10. To play a video, touch
pause the vide
playing the video.
Touch
device.
Touch
Touch and dra
progress bar
the left end of the progress bar to restart the video.
Touch the right end of the progress bar to end the video
playback.
– or –
To restart the video, t
touch
For more information, refer to “Video Player” on
page 71.
11. Touch
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o and touch
Select device
SoundAlive
g the
to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch
ouch
Fast Forward
Back
to return to the Camera or Camcorder.
. Touch
Resume
to select a DLNA-enabled
to set the sound quality.
dot on the end of the
Rewind
.
Pause
to resume
or to end the video,
to
Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
Note:
Photos and videos are stored on the device in the
/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera folder. Photos are
stored as jpg files and videos are stored as mp4 files.
For more information, refer to “My Files” on page 107.
T
o access Gallery:
From a Home screen, touch
Selecting Photos and Videos to View
1. Tou c h
2. Choose items
menus in the Application Bar:
Locations,People, Favorites,or
3. Tou c h
Gallery
. All albums display.
to display by making selections from the
Camera
to launch the Camera app.
Apps
Albums, All, Time
Spiral
.
Gallery
,
.
4. Touch
• Select item
•Slideshow
•Sort by oldest/latest
• Content to display
• Scan for nearby devices
•Settings
Menu
to display the following options:
: Touch one or more items to share, stream to
another device, or delete.
: View a slideshow of pictures and videos.
: View items sorted by date.
: Select content to display.
: Discover and connect directly to
nearby devices.
: Set your account sync settings and limit syncing to
only when your tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos
1. Touch
2. Touch a categ
3. Touch
4. Touch
5. Touch
• Select item:
•Slideshow
Gallery
.
ory and then a group to view it.
Camera
to launch the Camera app.
Add Album
delete, or use for a slideshow.
: View a slideshow of pictures and videos.
to create a new Album.
Menu
for these options:
Touch one or more items that you want to share,
• Hide items
•Settings
: Allows you to hide one or more items. Touch the
items you want to hide to create a checkmark, then touch
Done.
: Allows you to modify the settings for Tags and Sound
& shot.
Viewing Photos and Videos
1. Tou c h
2. Touch a ca
touch a photo or video thumbnail.
3. Touch the screen to show or hide Gallery options.
4. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
screen to zoom all
inf
5. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the
in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a
thumbnail to view the photo or video it represents.
6. Tou c h
device.
Gallery
.
tegory and then a group to view it, and then
the way in or out.
ormation, refer to “Pinch and Spread” on page 22.
Play
button.) The current photo or video is outlined
Change player
to select a DLNA-enabled
For more
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Share
7. Touch
option, such as Email, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
8. To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch
Delete
9. To launch the Camera app, touch
10. Touch
photos and videos (options vary according to item
being viewed):
•Edit
: Edit the photo using Photo Editor (available for download
from Samsung Apps).
•Favorite
•Slideshow
• Photo frame
• Add note on back of image
the photo.
•Copy to clipboard
•Print
•Rename
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to share the photo or video. Touch an
.
Camera
Menu
to display the following options for
: Mark the photo or video as a favorite.
: View a slideshow of your photos and videos.
: Add a decorative frame to the photo.
: Write a note on the 'back' of
: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.
: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.
: Enter a new file name.
.
• Buddy photo share
that person.
•Rotate left
90 degrees.
•Rotate right
90 degrees.
•Crop
: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the crop
box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop
area, then touch
the photo.
•Set as
: Assign the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.
•Details
: Provides details about the photo, such as title, time
taken, size, and so on.
: Detect the face in this picture and email
: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise
: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise
Done
. Touch
Cancel
to stop without cropping
•Settings
:
–
Accounts
: Manage your account information.
–
SNS data management
sync photos and videos when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
–
Tag s
: Enable Tag buddy and Face tag. Tag buddy identifies
each photo with information such as the weather, location,
people in the photo, or date created. Face tag scans each
photo to detect people's faces, which you can then tag with
their name.
–
Sound & shot
taken in Sound & shot mode.
: Enable Sync only via Wi-Fi to only
: Play the recorded sound when viewing pictures
Setting a Picture As
You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as
wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen:
1. Touch
2. Touch a category
touch a photo to select it.
3. Touch
Gallery
.
then a group to view it, and then
and
Menu Set as
.
4. To uc h
5. A crop photo screen displays. Touch and drag the crop
Tip:
Tip:
Contact photo
– or –
To uch
Home screen, Lock screen,
screens
.
box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the
crop area, then touch
as the contact’s icon or wallpaper. Touch
without cropping the photo.
To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on
ge 47.
pa
To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 30.
and then touch a contact entry.
or
Home and lock
Done
to save the cropped photo
Cancel
to stop
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Playing Videos
1. Touch
2. Touc
touch a video thumbnail to play the video.
Note:
Videos are marked with a
3. To pause t
4. To r
5. To f
video, touch the left end of the progress bar. To end the
video playback, touch the right end of the progress bar.
– or –
To restart the video,
touch
For more information, refer to “Video Player” on
page 71.
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Gallery
.
h a category and then a group to view it, and then
Play
button.
Pause
Rewind
.
or to end the video,
he video, touch
esume playing the video, touch
ast forward or rewind the video, touch and drag the
white dot on the progress bar. To restart the
touch
Fast Forward
.
Resume
Sharing Photos and Videos
Share photos and videos with your friends.
Gallery
1. Tou c h
2. Touch
a category and then a group to display
thumbnails.
3. Tou ch
4. Touch
one or more photos and videos to highlight them
.
for sharing.
5. Tou c h
6. Touch an option, s
on-screen instructions.
.
Menu Select item
Share via
.
uch as Email, and follow the
.
Video Player
Your device’s 10.1-inch 1280x800 WXGA
screen provides playback of videos. Use Video Player to view
and manage videos stored on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Video Player
2. Touch the
3. Touch
search term. The current folder is searched and results
are display ed. Touch
4. While viewing the list, touch
•List by
•Share via
and follow the on-screen instructions.
•Delete
Select all
• Auto play next
videos in the order they appear.
• Scan for nearby devices
nearby devices.
.
Thumbnails, List
Search
and use the keyboard to enter a
X
to remove the search field.
: Display videos by Name (default), Date, Size, or Type.
: Share the video. Touch an option, such as Email,
: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch
to delete all videos.
: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of
: Discover and connect directly to
, or
TFT (PLS) LCD
Apps
Folders
tab.
Menu
for options:
Playing Videos
1. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch
2. Touch the icon
3. Tou ch
4. During playback, press
the screen to display or hide on-screen playback
controls.
in the lower left corner of the
display screen
Display Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or
full screen.
Normal, Voice, Movie, or Virtual 7.1 ch.
•Share via
and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Chapter preview
video file, display the chapters. Touch a chapter to begin
playing the video at that point.
•Trim
new video.
while the video is playing
SoundAlive
to set the sound quality to
: Share the video. Touch an option, such as Email,
: If chapter information is recorded in the
: Trim the original video or trim the video and create a
Menu
to change the
for options:
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• Via Bluetooth
• Video auto off
automatically by touching one of the time values.
• Settings
–
–
–
–
•Details
Resolution, Duration, Format, and Date modified.
For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 70.
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: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.
: Set the option Off or set your video to turn off
: Touch this option to view the following:
Capture
: Enable a button that can be used to capture
screenshots during the video playback.
Play speed
play speed.
Subtitles
Tag buddy
such as weather, location, and date.
: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size,
: Touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase
: View subtitles for the video, if available.
: Tag video with information when it was created
Music Player
Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed
memory card.
To access Music Player:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a tab, such as
3. Touch
Music Player
The Music Player application searches your device’s
internal storage or on an installed memory card for
music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds
to several minutes, depending on the amount of new
music added since you last opened the application. It
then displays your music in several ways.
on, to change the way you view the contents of your
library.
at the top left of the Application Bar to
return to the main Music screen.
Apps
.
Songs, Playlists, Albums
, and so
Searching for Music
To find music in your library:
1. Touch
return to the main Music screen.
2. Touch
name of an artist, album, or song.
at the top left of the Application Bar to
Search
and use the keyboard to type the
Music Player Options and Settings
To use Music Player options and configure settings:
1. Touch
return to the main Music screen.
•Delete
• Scan for nearby devices
•Alarm tone
at the top left of the Application Bar to
Menu
to display the following options: 2. Touch
: Delete a song, an album, or every song or album.
: Discover and connect directly to
nearby devices.
: Choose a song to use as an alarm tone.
•Settings
: The following settings display:
Advanced
–
SoundAlive
–
Play speed
–
Smart volume
an equal level.
–
Voice control
c
refer to
–
Lyri cs
–
Music auto off
automatically by touching one of the time values.
Music menu
–
Music menu
appear on the main music screen.
•End
: View and set SoundAlive options.
: Decrease or increase play speed.
: Automatically adjusts each track’s volume to
: Access voice control settings to use voice
ommands to control the music player.
“Voice Control”
: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
: Enable or disable the music display options that
: Close the Music Player app.
on page 140.
: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off
For more information,
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Managing Playlists
To create, manage, or delete a playlist:
1. Touch
at the top left of the Application Bar to
return to the main Music screen.
Creating a Playlist
To uch
Create playlist Create playlist
keyboard to enter a name for the playlist.
Renaming a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch a playlist, touch
Playlists
tab.
Menu Edit title
the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist.
Adding Songs to or Removing Songs from Playlists
1. Tou ch
Create playlist
and touch a playlist.
– or –
Playlists
Touch
Add music
, touch a playlist, and then touch
.
All songs are displayed.
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and use the
and use
2. Tou ch
Add all
next to each song you want to add or next to
to add all songs to the playlist.
– or –
to remove a song from the playlist.
Tou ch
Done
to save the playlist. 3. Tou ch
Changing the Order of a Playlist
1. To u ch the
2. Tou ch
3. Touch the grid for an entry and dr
Playlists
Change order
tab and touch a playlist.
.
ag the entry to a
new position in the list.
Done
4. To uc h
to change the order and save the playlist.
Playing a Playlist
1. To u ch the
2. Tou ch
Playlists
tab.
Favorites, Most played, Recently played
Recently added
, or touch a playlist title that you
created.
3. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
, or
Deleting a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch
3. Touch
Playlists
tab then touch and hold the playlist
that you want to delete.
Delete
when the pop-up displays.
OK
.
Playing Music
To play a song:
1. Touch
retu
2. Touch a song or touch an album or genre and then
touch a song in the list of s
The song you touch starts to play. The tracks in the
current list play in order until you reach the end of the
list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise,
playback stops only if you stop it, even when you
switch applications.
at the top left of the Application Bar to
rn
to the main Music screen.
ongs on the album.
Accessing the Music Player
If you navigate away from the Music Player application and
music is playing, the Music notification icon
in the System Bar.
You can change songs or easily return to the Music Player:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to
display the Notification Panel.
2. Touch the song thumbnail to display the Music Player.
You can also pause and resume playback and skip to
the next or previous song in the panel.
is displayed
Music Player Controls
When a song is playing, the Music Player screen displays
various controls are available.
1. Touch at the top left of the Application Bar to
return to the main Music screen.
2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to
the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.
3. Touch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player.
and
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Music Player Screen
During playback, use the sound and playlist controls:
1.
Song Title/Artist/Album
: Identifies the song, artist,
and album.
Info
: Touch to view information about the current song.
2.
Select Device
3.
Volume
4.
and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press
: Play music on DLNA-enabled devices.
: Touch to display the volume control, then touch
the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust
playback volume.
5.
6.
SoundAlive
Favorite
: Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
: Touch the star to mark the current song
as a favorite.
Progress Bar
7.
: Touch and drag the end of the
progress bar to scan forward or backward through the
current song.
8.
Shuffle
: When enabled, songs play in random order.
When disabled, songs play in the order they appear in
List view.
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1
3
2
4
v
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
1311
9.
Repeat
: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all
songs, or disable repeat mode.
Time Indicators
10.
length in minutes and seconds. 1. Touch
Main View
11.
screen. 2. Touch a song or an album, and t
Playback Controls
12.
•
Touch
scan forward through the current song.
•
Touch
To
•
uch
13.
List Mode
: Indicates elapsed time and total song is playing:
: Touch to return to the main Music Player
: 3. Touch the music player to enlarge it.
to advance to the next song. Touch and hold
to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold playlist.
to scan backward through the current so
to pause playback. Touch
: Touch to switch to the list of songs.
ng.
to resume playback. device.
Options While Playing a Song
There are various options and controls available while a song
at the top left of the Application Bar to
return to the main Music screen.
to
4. To uc h
•Add to playlist
• Via Bluetooth
• Play via Group Play
• Scan for nearby devices
• Alarm tone
•Settings
•End
Menu
to display the following options:
: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing
: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth
: Use Group Play to share your music. For
more information, ref
nearby devices.
: Displays Music Player settings.
: This option returns you to the home screen.
er to
: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
hen a song.
“Group Play”
: Discover and connect directly to
on page 105.
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Play Music
The Google Play Music app contains a music player that
plays
music and other audio files that you copy from your computer
or store online.
Note:
Some options described in this manual may not be
available until you sign in to your Google account.
Google Play Music
Google Play Music is a service from Google that gives you
instant access to your personal music collection on the
Internet and your compatible Android devices without the
hassle of wires or syncing. For more information, visit:
music.google.com
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.
Accessing the Music App
To access Play Music:
From a Home screen, touch
Play Music
The Play Music app searches your online library and
your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
This can take from a few seconds to several minutes,
depending on the amount of new music added since
you last opened the application.
.
Apps
Changing Library View
You can change the way you view the contents of your
library.
Play Music
h
1. Tou c
2. Near the top-left of the Ap
then touch an opt
vice only
On de
3. Touch an option to se
The choices are:
ALBUMS, SONGS
.
plication bar, touch
ion to set whether to view
.
t how you view your library.
PLAYLISTS, RECENT, ARTISTS
, or
GENRES
.
All music or
and
,
Play Music Menu
Tou ch
To conf
igure Play Music settings:
Tou ch
To get help using Play Music:
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu Settings
.
Menu Help
.
Play Music Options
Options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlists:
1. Touch
2. Touch an album or song.
3. Touch the label area
options.
Options display depending on the item view.
Play Music
.
under an it
em to display
lay a song:
To p
1. Tou c
2. Touch a song in your
– or –
While viewing a list of songs, touch next to a song
and touch
– or –
While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or
genres, touch the label area under an item and
touch
Play Music
h
Add to queue
Add to queue
.
library to listen to it.
.
.
Shopping for Music at the Play Store
To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and
buy music:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Play Store
2. Tou ch
Music
The Google Play Store music section displays.
.
.
Apps
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To view information about finding and buying music:
1. Touch
2. Touch
The Google Play Music help screen displays.
Play Music
MenuHelp
.
.
Making Online Music Available Offline
In addition to playing the music that you add to your online
library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal
storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no
Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online
music available offline.
Tip:
You can also copy music directly from your computer to
yo
ur device.
wi
th Windows Media Player” on page 91.
To make your online music available offline on your device:
1. Touch
2.
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For more information, refer to “Synchronizing
Play Music
Change your library view to Album
Playlists. For more information, refer to “Changing Library View” on page 78.
.
s, Artists, or
3. If you have signed in to your Google account, touch
Menu Choose on device music
album or playlist you want to make available offline.
4. Tou ch
finding and buying music.
MenuHelp
to view information about
and touch the
Music Hub
The Music Hub app lets you upload your music collection to
the cloud, stream and purchase songs from an extensive
catalog, and listen to personal radio.
Note:
You must sign up for an account before accessing some
of the Music Hub options.
1. Sign on to your Samsung account if you have not
already done so.
2. From the Home screen, touch
For more information, visit:
musichub.com
Music Hub
.
.
Section 6: Connections
This section describes the various connections your device
can make including accessing the Internet with your
Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting to your PC.
Browser
Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows
you to access the Internet.
From a Home screen, touch
Navigating the Internet
The following options are available for Internet navigation.
Command Keys
•
Tou ch
•
Tou ch
•
Tou ch
Touching and Dragging
•
Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and
to reposition pages within the screen.
Back
or to return to the previous page.
Forward
to go forward to a recent page.
Refresh
to reload the current page.
Apps
Browser
Entering Text in a Field
•
While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY
keyboard to enter text.
Zoom
•
Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger
.
and thumb, to zoom out by making an
inward pinching motion on the screen. To
zoom in, make an outward stretching motion by sliding
your fingers apart.
Tip:
For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
landscape mode.
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Selecting Items On a Page
While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:
•
Touch an item to select it.
•
Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
•
Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options.
Using Browser Windows
You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily
switch between windows.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. To open a new window, touch at the top of the
3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the
4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of
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screen.
top of the screen.
the screen, and then touch .
Apps
Browser
Entering a URL
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou
Note:
.
3. Touch a match to complete the URL.
URL
field at the top of the screen, then enter
ch t h e
the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
As you enter characters, potential matches display.
Use the
necessary.
– or –
Contin
load the page.
Delete
ue entering characters and touch the
key to clear the URL field, if
Apps
Browser
.
Go
key to
Creating Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Add bookmark
2. Browse to a website, touch
the website’s address at the top, then enter the
required information and touch
3. A gold star indicates th
added to your Bookmarks.
4. Touch to view your Bookmarks.
OK
.
at the website has been
Browser
next to
Browser Menu
While viewing a webpage:
Tou ch
To configure web settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Menu
for options.
Menu Settings
.
Browser Quick Controls
Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while
browsing the Internet.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Browser
Menu
2. While viewing a webpage, touch
Labs
Settings
.
.
enable the function.
The Application and URL bars are hidden.
3. Tou ch
4. Slowly swip
screen to access Quick controls.
5. Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then
lift your finger to initiate the option.
6. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch
Settings Labs
uncheck it.
, and then touch
Back
to return to the webpage.
e inward from the left or right edge of the
and touch
Quick controls
Quick controls
to
to
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
feature to:
•
Access the Internet for browsing or to send and receive email.
•
Access your corporate network.
•
Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
protocol.
Finding Wi-Fi Networks
You can have your device automatically notify you of
available networks. For more information, refer to
“Configuring Wi-Fi Settings” on page 85.
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Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
1. From a Home
2. Under
Wi-Fi
– or –
1. Touch the top of the scre
The Notification Panel screen displays.
2. Tou ch t he
ON/ OFF
green.)
screen, touch
Wireless and networks
ON
or touch to turn Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Quick Setting button to turn Wi-Fi
. (When enabled, the Wi-Fi icon is highlighted
Apps
, touch to turn
OFF
en and swipe downward.
.
Settings.
Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available
Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.
Settings.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
3. Your device automatically scans for available Wireless
4. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device automatically
Wireless and networks
ON
.
Wi-Fi
Access Points. When the scan is complete, touch a
Wi-Fi network to connect.
connects. If the Wi-Fi network is secured, enter the
password at the prompt to connect.
, touch to turn
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
3. Touch
Wireless and networks
Wi-Fi
ON
.
Add Wi-Fi network
information:
• Network SSID
Point (WAP).
•Security
: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
, then enter network
: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access
Apps
, touch to turn
Settings.
Note:
Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP,
additional network information may be required, such as
a Password.
•Password
• Show advanced options
4. To uc h
: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or
hex key.
–
Proxy settings
–
IP settings
Connect
: If required, select the appropriate proxy setting.
: If required, select the appropriate IP setting.
to save the settings.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
Set up and configure advanced Wi-Fi settings.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
3. Tou ch
Wireless and networks
ON
.
Wi-Fi
Menu
• Advanced
–
Network notification
Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Touch
to turn notifications On or Off.
for options:
:
:
Apps
, touch to turn
: Have your device alert you to new
Network notification
Settings.
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–
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep
Wi-Fi. Option are:
–
Auto network switch
networks and mobile networks.
–
MAC address
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
–
IP address
• WPS push button
Protected Setup) router or other equipment.
• WPN PIN entry
device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or
other equipment.
: View your device’s MAC address, required
: View your device’s IP address (not configurable).
: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi
: (Not configurable) View the PIN used by your
: Specify when to disconnect from
Always, Only when plugged in
: Automatically switch between Wi-Fi
, or
Never
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
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Wireless and networks
ON
.
Wi-Fi
Apps
, touch to turn
Settings.
3. Tou ch
Wi-Fi Direct
.
other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct connections.
•
To initiate a new scan, touch
4. Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1, 2, and 3) on the
device to which you want to connect.
5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed
under Available devices, touch it.
An Invitation to connect displays on the other device to
which you want to connect.
6. On the other device, touch
seconds to touch
Once connected, the other device will show as
Connected
icon will display on the Status Bar.
. Your device begins to search for
Scan
.
Accept
. (You have 30
Accept
on the other device.)
in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the
Sharing Information with Connected Device
To share videos, photos, or other information with the
connected device, follow these steps:
1. View the information that you want to share. For
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in
My Files
your camera viewer or
Share, Share via,
2. Touch the
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
3. Touch a connected device name, then touch
The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is
receiving the file.
The file is transf
the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note:
Depending on the other device model, the prompts and
shared folder information may differ.
or
Send via
Wi-Fi Direct
erred and can be found in
folder, then touch the
option.
option.
My Files
Done
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology for exchanging information over a distance of
about 30 feet.
You do not need to line up the devices to send information
with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can
exchange information between them, even if they are in
different rooms.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
1. From a Home screen, touch
.
in
2. Under
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
2. Tou c h t h e
Wireless and networks
ON
Bluetooth
– or –
The Notification Panel screen displays.
Bluetooth
highlighted green.)
, or touch to turn Bluetooth
Bluetooth
ON/ OFF
. (When enabled, the Bluetooth icon is
Apps
, touch to turn
Quick Setting button to turn
Settings.
OFF
.
Note:
When Bluetooth is on, the
the Status Bar.
Bluetooth
icon displays in
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Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it to exchange
information between your device and the target device.
Tip:
After pairing, your device and the target device recognize
each other and exchange information without having to
enter a passcode or PIN.
Scan
Settings.
. Touch
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
3. Enable the target device’s discoverable or
4. Touch the
5. From the list of found devices, touch the target device,
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Wireless and networks
Bluetooth
visible mode.
Stop
then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
•
ON
.
Bluetooth
tab and then touch
at any time to stop scanning.
If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target
OK
device and touch
target device.
. When prompted, enter the PIN on the
, touch to turn
•
If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your device
attempts to pair with the device automatically. Follow the
prompts on your device and the target device to complete the
pairing.
6. Once your tablet is paired with the target device, touch
next t
o the device name in the Paired devices list.
•
Touch
Rename
to change the named of the paired device.
•
Touch
Unpair
to unpair from the paired device.
Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device
To send data to a Bluetooth device:
1. Select a file or item from an appropriate application.
2. Select an option for sharing data with the Bluetooth
feature.
Note:
The method for selecting an option may vary by
data type.
3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device. For more
formation, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”
in
on page 88.
4. Follow the prompts to send data to the paired device.
Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device
To receive data from a Bluetooth device:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
Note:
3. Pair with the Bluetooth device from which you want to
4. Select
5. To see your transferred files, touch
Wireless and networks
Bluetooth
ON
.
To select the length of time that your device will be
visible, select
receive data. F
wi
A Bluetooth authorization request pop-up displays
when a Bluetooth device sends data to your device.
data. A File received message displays.
Received files
Menu Visible timeout
or more information, refer to “P
th a Bluetooth Device” on page 88.
Accept
to confirm that you are willing to receive
.
, touch to turn
.
Menu
Settings.
airing
Additional Bluetooth Settings
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Under
Wireless and networks
ON
Bluetooth
• Visibility timeout
automatically turn off the Discoverable option.
• Received files
Bluetooth.
.
Menu
for options: 3. Tou ch
: Use this setting to control when to
: Show the list of files received by using
Apps
, touch to turn
Settings.
Managing Downloads
Files, apps, and other items you download in Browser, Gmail,
Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal
storage. You can use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or
delete what you have downloaded.
To manage the demands on their networks or to help you
avoid unexpected charges, some mobile networks place
restrictions on the size of the files you can download. When
you are connected to such networks, and you try to
download an oversized-file, you are asked or required to
delay downloading the file until the next time you are
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connected to a Wi-Fi network. At that time, the download
resumes automatically. The Downloads app can also be used
to view and manage these queued files.
Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in
your tablet’s internal storage. You can view and copy files
from this directory when connected to a computer with a
USB cable.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Downloads
2. Touch an item to open it.
3. For more information about using the Downloads app,
see “Downloads” on page 102.
.
Uninstalling an App
Many apps come pre-installed on your device, and you can
download additional apps from Google Play Store. If you
decide to, you can uninstall apps you downloaded from
Google Play Store and other sources.
Uninstall Apps with Application Manager
1. From a Home screen, touch
Application manager
2. Touch the
3. Touch the app you want to uninstall.
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DOWNLOADED
Apps Settings
.
tab.
Uninstall
button.
4. Tou c h the
5. Tou ch
Uninstall Apps with Google Play Store
You can also use Google Play to uninstall apps you
downloaded from there (see “Play Store” on page 110).
Tip:
To uninstall updates to pre-installed apps, touch the app
and touch
updates.
Uninstall Apps from the Apps Screen
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
3. Touch an app’s icon and then touch
OK
to confirm you want to uninstall the app.
Uninstall updates
Menu Uninstall
screen.
– or –
Tou ch
A
remove the app from your tablet.
Downloaded applications
Menu Uninstall
appears on apps that can be uninstalled.
. Touch OK to uninstall the
Apps
to display the Uninstall
.
.
and then touch
OK
to uninstall and
Note:
You cannot uninstall the apps that are included with
Android. You can only uninstall the apps you have
downloaded.
Synchronizing with Windows
Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
1. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays
the Auto Play screen.
2. Click the option to
to synchronize music files.
3. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync
list and begin synchronizing.
4. When finished, exit Windows Media Player and
disconnect the USB cable.
Sync digital media files to this device
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the
device, you can also access the files directory from the
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note:
The file directory of the memory card displays as folder
Card
, separate from the internal memory, which is folder
Tab le t
.
1. Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files
from or to the memory card.
2. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays
the Auto Play screen.
3. Click the option to
You should see a Card and a Tablet folder.
4. Copy files from the PC to the memory card (Card
folder).
5. When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect the
USB cable.
Open device to view files
.
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Kies Via Wi-Fi
Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your
device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and
from your device directly by connecting to the PC.
To learn more about Samsung Kies and download the
Kies software (for both PC and Macintosh), visit:
samsung.com/us/support/downloads
Connecting with Samsung Kies
1. Install Samsung Kies software on your PC.
Warning!
Close any running applications before connecting
your device to a PC.
2. Run Samsung Kies.
3. From a Home screen, touch
4. Touch
5. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information.
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More settings Kies via Wi-Fi
Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.
.
Apps
Settings.
.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files.
Installing and Removing a Memory Card
For more information about installing and removing a
y card,
memor
Important!
see “Memory Card” on page 12.
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the device.
Mounting an SD Card
Note:
When an SD card is installed, it is automatically
mounted. You will only need to mount an SD card if you
have unmounted it but have not removed it from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
Storage
.
Mount SD card
.
Apps
Settings
Unmounting an SD Card
1. From a Home screen, touch
Storage
2. Touch
3. At the prompt, select
memory card.
4. Remove the SD card from the slot. For more
in
page 12.
Note:
Unmounting an SD card will stop some applications
from functioning. Applications may not be available until
you mount the SD card again.
.
Unmount SD card
OK
formation, refer to “Removing a Memory Card” on
Apps
.
to safely unmount the
Settings
Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Device
1. From a Home screen, touch
Storage
2. After mounting the SD card, touch
3. Follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of
the card.
Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Computer
Consult your computer and/or memory card reader
documentation for information about formatting
memory cards.
Apps
.
Format SD card
Settings
.
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting permanently erases all content from the memory
card and prepares it for use with your device.
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Section 7: Applications
This section contains a description of each application that is
available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to
navigate through that particular application. If the application
is already described in another section of this user manual,
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Note:
This manual only addresses applications that have been
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase.
Information concerning third party applications that you
may choose to download from the Google Play Store or
otherwise should be obtained from the application
provider directly.
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Updating Applications
Once you have registered your device (see “Software
Update” on page 145) and signed into your Google account
(see “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 53), you may
New updates
see the
is a new version of one or more apps available or, when you
open an application that is preloaded on your device, a
updates
To update the applications:
message may be displayed.
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel screen displays.
New updates
2. To uc h
notification in the Status Bar if there
.
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