Samsung SM-T530NU User Manual

ANDROID TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

Warning!

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................4

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Holding the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....10

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front and Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Back, Top, and Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........33

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Section 4: Messaging ...............................41

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Section 5: Multimedia ............................... 46

Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Section 6: Camera and Video ................... 54

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Section 7: Applications ............................63

Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Hancom Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Section 8: Connections .............................78

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Samsung Kies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . .89

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . . 89

Section 9: Settings ....................................90

About Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

More Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Font . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Notification Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Smart Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

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 .

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.

Getting Started 6

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Features

• 10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen

• Android Version: Kit Kat 4.4

• 1.2 GHz quad-core processors

• Full HTML Web Browser

• Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. For more information,

refer to “Bluetooth” on page 82.

• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)

• 3.2 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.

Understanding Your Device 10

Front and Sides

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The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device.

1. Front-Facing Camera Lens: Takes photos or records

videos.

2. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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Folder s

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Adding Folders

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area

of the screen until the Home screen pop-up appears.

2. Touch Folder.

3. Enter a name for the folder and touch OK.

Using Folders

 Touch the folder to open it and access the shortcuts

inside.

 To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold the

shortcut, and then drag it to the folder and release.

 To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until it

detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.

Note: All shortcuts contained in the folder will also be deleted.

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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