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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Index .........................................................128
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 128.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 128, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 8.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user
manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home
screen. All screen images in this manual are simulated.
Actual displays may vary depending on the software
version of your device and any changes to the device’s
settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
• Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful
shortcuts.
• Important!: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance.
• Warning!: Brings important information to your attention
that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or
damage to your device.
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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive,
procedures.
For example:
From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings
➔ Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi.
Certain features and options use an OFF/ON button.
For example:
Tou ch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON
or OFF .
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Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
Battery Indicator
The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device
prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate
the device without charging, the device powers off. For
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 126.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head
and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard
AC power outlet.
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time. After the first charge, you can use the device
while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Note: You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
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Note: If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the USB power adapter
connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few
minutes before you try to turn on the device.
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your
Device On
Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
For more information, refer to
“Unlocking the Device” on
page 9.
Turning Your
Device Off
1. Press and hold the
Power/Lock Key.
2. On the Device options menu,
touch Power off ➔ OK.
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Setting Up Your Device
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard will
guide you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up
accounts, choose location services, and learn more about
your device.
Touch Skip to skip some screens, or touch Back to redisplay
them.
Note: If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
Key to continue.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC
memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and
other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks
into place.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
accessories.
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually.
Unlock the tablet by swiping your finger across the screen.
This is the default Screen lock (Swipe), and offers no
security.
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data
and information stored in the device by using a secure
Screen Lock.
For more information about creating and enabling a secure
Screen Lock, see “Lock Screen” on page 99.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Security” on page 122.
Getting Started 8
Locking the Device Manually
Press the Power/Lock Key.
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the Power/Lock Key. The Lock screen displays.
2. Swipe across the screen as shown. This is the default
Swipe screen lock and offers no security.
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Holding the Device
Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back
of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect
signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a
higher power level than is necessary.
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” on page 82.
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
• 3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder, plus 1.2 megapixel
full HD forward-facing camera for video chat
• Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, Google Now,
Google Settings, Google Maps, YouTube, and Voice Search)
• Photo gallery
• Messaging Features:
– Gmail
– Email (corporate and personal)
– Google Hangouts(Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
• HD Video Player (1080p) that supports MP4, 3GP, WMV,
ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, and WEBM
• Music player that supports MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG,
WAV, WMA, and FLAC
• Support for microSHD and microSDHC
memory cards
• Preloaded applications such as Google Play Books, Google
Play Games, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music,
Google Play Newsstand, Play Store, and more.
Warning! This device does not support some USB storage
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 8.
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Front and Sides
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The following items can be found on the front and sides of
your device.
1. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Takes photos or records
videos.
2. Speaker: Plays music, notification tones, and audio.
3. Back Key: Return to the previous screen or option.
4. Home Key: Display the central Home Screen.
5. Recent Key: Touch and hold to display recently
used apps.
6. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
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Back, Top, and Bottom
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The following items can be found on the back, top, and
bottom of your device.
1. Camera: Takes photos or recording videos.
2. Infrared Blaster: Controls other devices.
3. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage
of files (not included).
4. Volume Key: From a Home Screen, press to adjust
master volume. During music playback, press to adjust
volume.
5. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on
or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen
for unlocking.
6. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for
charging or to sync music and files.
7. Microphone: Records audio.
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Home Screen
Status
Indicators
Notifications
Status Bar
Refresh
Content
Widgets
Apps
Screen
App
Shortcuts
Current
Panel
Google
Search
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It
consists of:
• Status Bar: The Status Bar displays notifications on the
left side and status indicators on the right side.
Note: The Status Bar is sometimes hidden. To display it,
touch and drag the top of the screen down. It will disappear
after a view seconds.
• Notifications: Notification icons appear on the Status Bar
status, and more. Drag down from the Status Bar to open
the Notification Panel.
at the top of the screen to report calendar events, device
• Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some
widgets are found on the Home screen by default.
• Refresh Content: Touch to refresh the content of the Home
Screen App.
• Status indicators: Display your current network status,
battery charge, and time.
• Google Search: Search the web by typing or speaking. For
more information, refer to “Google” on page 68.
• Current Screen: Shows which Home screen is presently
displayed.
• App Shortcuts: Touch to launch your favorite apps.
• App Screen: Access to all your apps and widgets.
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Extended Home Screen
Touch and hold a
panel, and then drag
it here to delete it
Set this panel as the main
Home screen (the panel
with will display
when you press the
Home Key)
Add a new panel
(up to a total of seven)
Touch and hold a
panel, and then
drag it to a different
location
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels
that extend beyond the display width to provide more space
for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the
bottom of the display shows your current position.
Home Screen Panels
You can customize the Home screen to include up to seven
panels.
From a Home screen, pinch the screen from diagonal
corners to the center to display the editing screen.
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Navigating Your Device
Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Recent Apps
To display a list of recently used apps:
To uch Recent apps. Touch an app to open it.
To close an app:
Drag the app preview up or down.
To end all running apps:
Touc h Close all.
To manage running apps, downloads, device memory, and
storage:
To uch Recent apps➔ Task Manager.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 27.
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Home
To display the main Home screen:
Touch Home.
To launch Google Now:
Touch and hold
Back
To return to the previous screen, option, or step:
Tou ch
Back.
Home.
Using the Touch Screen
Use only your fingers or a stylus with the touch screen.
Caution! Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not touch it
with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it
with your fingertips.
Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may
result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off
the touch screen when you do not use the device.
Finger Gestures
Touching
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an
onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen
keyboard, touch it with a finger.
Touching and Holding
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access
available options.
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location,
touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
Double-Tapping
Double-tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part.
Double-tap again to zoom out again.
Swipe
Swipe left or right on the Home screen or the Applications
screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to scroll
through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching and Spreading
Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to
zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
Understanding Your Device 16
Control Motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is
activated.
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔
Controls tab ➔ Palm Motion.
2. Touch to turn the feature ON.
Note: Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in
unintended inputs. Control motions properly.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the
Notification Panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation. Some
applications display a different screen depending on the
orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a
scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
Tilting
Touch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the
device back and forth to zoom in or out.
Rotating the Screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or
landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display
to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
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Note: To move an icon to a new location, touch and hold it and
drag it to the target position. For more information, refer
to “Dragging” on page 16.
Panning to Browse
When an image is zoomed in, touch and hold a point on the
screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse
the image.
Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot.
The image is saved in Gallery ➔ Screenshots album.
Covering
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Capturing Screenshots
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home
to capture and save an image of the current screen.
Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔
2. Tou ch Categories ➔ Images.
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
Understanding Your Device 18
My Files.
Multi Window
Multi Window
Controls
Panel
Controls
Multi Window
Panel
App 1
App 2
Multi task by using two applications at the same time.
Note: Only applications displayed on the Multi window panel
can be used with the Multi window feature.
Activate Multi Window
1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔
Device tab.
2. Touch Multi window.
3. If necessary, touch to turn Multi window ON.
4. If desired, touch Open in multi window view to
automatically view content in Multi window when you
open files from My Files or Video player, or attachments
from email.
Note: You can also activate Multi window from the Notification
Panel. For more information, refer to “Notification Panel” on page 21.
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Multi Window Panel
Multi window apps are displayed on the Multi window panel.
Display the Multi window panel:
1. Activate Multi window (see “Activate Multi Window” on
page 19).
2. Swipe the right edge of the screen toward the center to
display the Multi window panel. After a few seconds,
the panel will be hidden again.
Using Multi Window Applications
You can use Multi window to run two applications at the
same time.
1. With Multi window activated, swipe the right edge of
the screen toward the center to display the Multi
window panel.
2. Drag an app off the panel and release. Drag another
app off of the panel and release it into one of the
highlighted windows.
Window Controls
Select an application window and touch in the middle of
the windows. Window controls appear:
Switch Multi window applications.
Share items between the application windows. Drag
an item to share from one window to another. Some
applications may not support this feature.
Maximize the application.
Close the application.
Panel Configuration
You can rearrange the apps on the Multi window panel, add
new apps, or remove apps.
On the Multi window panel:
1. Touch to access the panel controls.
2. Touch Edit.
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Configuring Apps
To remove an app from the panel:
Touch and drag it off of the panel and place it in the
storage area.
To add an app to the panel:
Touch and drag it from the storage area to the panel.
To relocate an app:
Touch and drag it to a new location.
To save your changes:
To uch Done.
To download new Multi window apps:
From a Home screen, touch ➔ Play Store.
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the
screen to report calendar events, device status, and more.
For details about these notifications, open the Notification
Panel.
Notification Panel
To view the Notification Panel:
1. Swipe downward from the top of the screen to display
the Status Bar.
2. Swipe downward again on the Status Bar to display the
Notification Panel.
3. Scroll down the list to see additional notification
details.
4. Touch an item to open it.
5. To clear a single notification, drag the notification left
or right. Touch to clear all notifications.
6. To close the Notification Panel, swipe upward from the
bottom of the screen or touch
Back.
Accessing Additional Panel Functions
In addition to notifications, the Notification Panel also
provides quick and ready access to separate device
functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by
toggling them on or off. You can choose the functions that
display.
From the Notification Panel:
1. To go to Settings, touch Settings. For more
information, refer to “Settings” on page 90.
2. Touch to display additional options.
The following functions can either be activated (green)
or deactivated (gray): Wi-Fi, GPS, Sound/Mute,
Screen rotation, Bluetooth, Reading mode,
Blocking mode, Power saving, Multi window,
Screen Mirroring, Smart stay, Smart pause, Sync, and
Airplane mode.
3. Touch and locate the Notification Panel area at the
bottom of the Notification Panel screen.
• In a single motion, touch and hold a desired function,
such as Airplane mode, then drag it to the top two
rows.
• Touch Brightness and volume to create a check
mark if you want to be able to adjust the screen
brightness and volume from the Notification Panel.
• Touch Back to exit the Notification Panel.
4. Touch to display only your primary functions.
5. To set the display brightness, touch the Brightness
slider and drag it to set the brightness or touch Auto to
allow the device to set brightness automatically based
on available light and battery charge status. For more
information, refer to “Display” on page 98.
6. To adjust the system volume, touch the Sound
slider and drag it to set the Notification sound level or
touch to set the level for Notifications, Media, and
System sounds. For more information, refer to “Sound”
on page 97.
To displays notifications
Touch a notification entry to display the details. Touch
to remove Notification Icons from the Status Bar.
To close the Notification Panel:
Tou ch
Back, or swipe up.
Understanding Your Device 22
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides device
information (such as network status, battery charge, and
time) on the right side and notification alerts on the left.
To display the Status Bar:
From a Home screen, swipe downward from the top of
the screen. The grey Status Bar will appear. It will
disappear after a few seconds.
Status Bar Icons
Some common status and notification icons are shown
below.
Connectivity Icons
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth enabled
Bluetooth paired
Connected to computer
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Wi-Fi Direct is active and your tablet is connected
to another device.
The Nearby devices setting is enabled.
Device Status Icons
Battery full
Battery charging
Battery low
GPS enabled
Mute mode enabled
Error occurred or caution required
Messaging Icons
New email
New Gmail
Other Icons
Alarm activated
Airplane mode activated
Blocking mode activated
Music is playing.
Apps and Widgets
You can add, reposition, or remove shortcuts and widgets
from the Home screen.
• Shortcuts: Icons on the Home screen that launch
applications.
• Widgets: Self-contained applications. They appear as
onscreen applications.
Adding a Shortcut or Widget
You can customize the Home screen by adding shortcuts
and widgets.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays.
Touch Apps and Widgets.
– or –
Touch to display the Apps screen.
2. For shortcuts, touch the Apps tab. For widgets, touch
the Widgets tab.
3. Touch and hold the shortcut or widget, and then drag it
to the Home screen and release.
Removing a Shortcut or Widget
Shortcuts and widgets can be removed from the
Home screen.
Touch and hold the shortcut or widget until it detaches,
and then drag it to Remove and release.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the application;
it simply removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Understanding Your Device 24
Folder s
Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.
Adding Folders
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up appears.
2. Touch Folder.
3. Enter a name for the folder and touch OK.
Using Folders
Touch the folder to open it and access the shortcuts
inside.
To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the
shortcut, and then drag it to the folder and release.
To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it
detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.
Note: All shortcuts contained in the folder will also be deleted.
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Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
from preloaded wallpapers, or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area
of the screen until the Home screen pop-up displays.
2. Tou ch Home Screen, Lock screen, or Home and
lock screens for options:
• Gallery: Access the Gallery to select a photo.
• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive
animated wallpapers (Home screen only).
•Photos: Access Google Photos to select a photo (Home
screen only).
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper
images.
Note: You can also set the wallpaper in Settings. From a
Home screen, touch ➔ Settings➔ Device tab ➔Wallpaper.
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