Samsung SM-T817R4 User Manual

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The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the speciﬁed capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Table of Contents

Getting Started ............................................................. 1

Front View ...........................................................................2

Back View ........................................................................... 3

Assemble Your Device ...............................................4

Set Up Your Device ...................................................... 6

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ........................7

Know Your Device .....................................................8

Home Screen

Status Bar .........................................................................12

Navigation .........................................................................13

Notiﬁcation Panel .........................................................14

Multi Window ..................................................................16

Enter Text ..........................................................................18

.................................................................... 9

Applications ...................................................................20

Apps List ...........................................................................21

Google Apps ...................................................................23

U.S. Cellular Apps .......................................................25

Additional Apps .............................................................26

Calculator ..........................................................................27

Calendar ............................................................................28

Camera and Video ......................................................30

Clock ....................................................................................33

Contacts .............................................................................35

Email ....................................................................................38

Galaxy Apps ...................................................................40

Gallery .................................................................................41

Internet ................................................................................43

Memo ..................................................................................45

Music Player ....................................................................46

My Files ..............................................................................48

Settings ..............................................................................51

How to Use Settings ..................................................52

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................53

Bluetooth ...........................................................................55

Airplane Mode ...............................................................57

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering ..............................58

Data Usage ......................................................................60

Mobile Networks ...........................................................61

More Connection Settings ......................................62

SmartManager .............................................................64

Applications Settings .................................................65

Sounds and Vibrations .............................................67

Notiﬁcations .....................................................................70

Display ................................................................................71

AdvancedFeatures .....................................................73

Users ....................................................................................74

Wallpaper ..........................................................................75

HomeScreenSettings ..............................................76

Lock Screen and Security ......................................77

Privacy ................................................................................81

Accessibility .....................................................................83

Accounts ............................................................................85

Backup and Reset

Language and Input ...................................................88

Battery .................................................................................90

Storage ...............................................................................91

Accessories .....................................................................93

Date and Time ...............................................................94

Help ......................................................................................95

About Device ..................................................................96

.......................................................86

Video Player ....................................................................49

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Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your newdevice.

Getting Started

Front View

Proximitysensors

Front camera

Power key

Volume key

Microphone

Recent

Front camera: Take self-portraits and record

•

videos of yourself.

Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on

•

or oﬀ or to restart it. Press to lock or wake up the screen.

Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s

•

sounds and audio playback.

Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

•

commands.

Back

Home key/ Fingerscanner

Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a

•

dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

Home key/Finger scanner: Return to the Home

•

screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and

•

hold for Multi window™.

Proximity sensors: Detect the presence of

•

objects near the device.

Front View

Getting Started

Back View

Rear camera

Memory card tray

SIM card tray

Simple clicker

Speaker

USB charger/

Accessoryport

Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers

•

(not included) to these retractable attachment points.

Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

•

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

•

(notincluded).

USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB

•

charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included).

Simple clicker

Speaker

Headset jack

SIM card tray: Install the SIM card here. For more

•

information, see Install the Nano SIM Card.

Memory card tray: Install an optional memory

•

card (not included) for storage of ﬁles.

Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

•

Back View

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Install the Nano SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) , available optional services, and other features.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.

Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to eject the internal SIM card tray.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the SIMcard tray, and then push until the tray popsout.

Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place it back into the slot if it is not detected.

Install an Optional Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add more memory space to your device.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

For more information on installing a memory card, see Memory Card (SD Card).

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory card tray, and then push until the tray popsout.

2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned asshown.

2. Place the SIM card on the tray.

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face

•

down into the device and that the card is positioned as shown.

3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot.

3. Slide the tray back into the slot.

Caution: If the memory card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the memory card and place it back into the slot if it is not detected.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable) is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. A fully discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge time. You can use the device while charging.

Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the ﬁrst time.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ Accessory port.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns oﬀ.

For a quick check of your battery level:

► View the battery charge indicator located in the

top right corner of your device’s display. A solid color indicates a full charge.

You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see Battery.

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2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,

3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and

and then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

remove the USB cable from the device when charging is complete.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Oﬀ

The instructions below explain how to turn your device on or oﬀ.

Turn the Device On

To turn the device on:

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

turns on.

Turn the Device Oﬀ

To turn the device oﬀ:

1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options screen is displayed.

2. Tap Power oﬀ, and conﬁrm if prompted.

Initial Set Up

The ﬁrst time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

► Press the Power key.

Unlock the Device

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see

Set a Screen Lock.

To unlock the device:

► Press the Power key or Home key, and then

drag your ﬁnger across the screen.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly three times.

network, set up accounts,

Set Up Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see Accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

gs > Accounts.

2. Tap Add account > Samsungaccount.

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Hangouts

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up your existing Google Account or create a new Google Account.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see Accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

2. Tap Add account > Google.

™

, and the Google Play™ store.

gs > Accounts.

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount username and password. For more information, see Factory Data Reset.

Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

gs.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

If you have more than one Google Account set

•

up on your device, tap the Google Account you want to remove.

3. Tap More > Remove account.

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your ﬁnger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

Status bar

Widget

App shortcuts

Home screen

indicator

Primary app

shortcuts

Status bar: Displays device status icons (right)

•

and notiﬁcation icons (left). For more information, see Status Bar.

App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

•

Appslist: Allows quick access to all of your

•

applications.

Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts

•

on all Home screens.

App folder

Appslist

Home screen indicator: Indicates which

•

Homescreen is currently visible.

App shortcuts: Launches your favorite

•

applications.

Widget: Runs as a simple application extension

•

(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Customize your Home screens

Wallpapers

by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and custom wallpapers.

To access Home screen manager:

► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove, change the order of screens, as well as choose a diﬀerent main Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.

For more information, see Wallpaper.

To access Wallpaper settings:

► From a Home screen, tap

ngs > Wallpaper.



Setti

Apps >

Widgets

Widgets are simple application extensions that run on a Homescreen. There are many kinds of widgets, including links to a speciﬁc contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and manyothers.

Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the

•

screens, and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen,

•

and then drag it to Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

•

Main Home screen at the top of a screen.

This screen is displayed when you press the

Home key.

Change the order of screens: Touch

•

and hold a screen, and then drag it to a newposition.

Flipboard Brieﬁng: Swipe to the left of the

•

screens to ﬁnd the Flipboard Brieﬁng screen. To enable or disable this feature, tap On/Oﬀ at the top of the screen.

Add a Widget to a Home Screen

You can add a widget to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home

screen, and release it.

Remove a Widget

You can remove a widget that you added to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to

releaseit.

2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Homescreen.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.

Remove a Shortcut

You can remove a shortcut that you added to a Homescreen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the app shortcut to Remove and releaseit

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Homescreen.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

You can remove a folder that you added to a Home screen.

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.

Folders

Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create an app folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box appears.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Enter folder name: Enter a name for the

•

folder.

Palette: Change the color.

•

Add application: Place more apps in the

•

folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tapAdd.

3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

•

shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

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.

Status Icons

Battery full: Battery is fully charged.

Battery low: Battery is low.

Battery charging: Battery is charging.

Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

Notiﬁcation Icons

New email: New email has arrived.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

File download in progress: Download of

a ﬁle or app is in pr

File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is

ive and acquiring a signal.

act

App updates available: App updates are

vailable from the Google Play store.

App updates complete: App installation or upda

tes are complete.

ogress.

4G LTE active: The device is connected t

o a 4GLTE wireless network.

Signal strength: Cellular network signal

rength.

Network not available: No wireless

twork is available.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Wi-Fi Available: A Wi-Fi network is

vailable.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device.

Touchscreen Navigation

Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the keyboard to enter characters ortext.

•

Tap an item to select it.

•

Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

•

Touch and Hold

Touch and hold items on the screen to activate them.

Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

•

move it.

Touch and hold a ﬁeld to display a pop-up menu

•

of options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your ﬁnger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

•

Swipe the screen to scroll through the

•

Homescreens or menu options.

Drag

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new location.

Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

•

Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a

•

Homescreen.

Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and foreﬁnger or spread by moving your ﬁngers apart.

Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a

•

picture or a webpage.

Spread your ﬁngers on the screen to zoom in

•

while viewing a picture or a web page.

Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform common actions.

More: Tap to view more menu options for a

•

screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share.

Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

•

Share: Tap to select items to share, and then

•

choose a sharing method.

Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

•

On/Oﬀ button: Tap to turn the option on or

•

oﬀ . )

(

Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When

•

enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to selectall.

( )

Menu: Tap to view available options for

•

theﬁeld.

Navigation

Know Your Device

Notiﬁcation Panel

Notiﬁcation icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notiﬁcation panel.

Settings

Quick settings

Screen brightness

Quick connect

Notiﬁcation settings

Manage users

View all

Notiﬁcation card

Clear notiﬁcations

Manage users: Display the Users screen.

•

View all: See all available Quick settings.

•

Notiﬁcation card: View details about a

•

notiﬁcation.

Clear notiﬁcations: Clear all notiﬁcations.

•

Notiﬁcation settings: Enable or disable

•

notiﬁcations from each app. For more information, see Notiﬁcations.

Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to

•

connect with quickly and easily.

Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.

•

Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a

•

feature.

Settings: Display the Settings screen.

•

Notiﬁcation Panel

Know Your Device

View the Notiﬁcation Panel Quick Connect

You can access the Notiﬁcation panel from any Home screen.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notiﬁcation panel.

2. Swipe down the list to see notiﬁcation details.

To open an item, tap it.

•

To clear a single notiﬁcation, drag the

•

notiﬁcation left or right.

To clear all notiﬁcations, tap Clear.

•

3. Drag upward from the bottom of the screen or tap Back to close the Notiﬁcation panel.



Quick Settings

In addition to notiﬁcations, the Notiﬁcation panel also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or oﬀ.

Search for nearby devices automatically to connect to them quickly and easily.

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notiﬁcation panel.

2. Tap Quick connect. Your device automatically scans for compatible devices.

Scan for nearby devices: Scan for compatible

•

devices.

Refresh: Update the list of discovered devices.

•

Set device visibility: Conﬁgure device

visibility.

About Quick connect: View Quick connect

information.

Help: Read help topics for Quick connect.

3. Tap a device from the list and select an option:

To view additional Quick settings:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notiﬁcation panel.

2. Swipe left or right across the visible icons.

To customize the Quick settings that display:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notiﬁcation panel.

2. Tap

•

3. Tap Done to save.

View all, and then tap Edit.

Quick settings: Drag the icons to change their

positions. The ﬁrst ten icons appear on the Notiﬁcation panel.

Quick connect: Tap On/Oﬀ to show or hide this feature on the Notiﬁcation panel.

Share content: Choose a ﬁle to share with the

•

device.

Connect via SideSync: Share screens,

•

windows, and data with another device.

Share Wi-Fi proﬁle: Share available Wi-Fi

•

proﬁles with the device.

To disconnect from a device:

1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notiﬁcation panel.

2. Tap Quick connect.

3. Tap Disconnect next to a paired device.

Notiﬁcation Panel

Know Your Device

Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.

Window controls

Activate Multi Window

Apps that support Multi window display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.

Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.

1. From any screen, touch and hold Recent.

2. Tap two apps that support Multiwindow to open them in split screen view.

- or -

If you are currently using an app that supports Multiwindow, tap another app to add it in split screen view.

You can also launch recently used apps directly into Multiwindow view:

1. Tap

•

2. Tap Multiwindow in the title bar to launch an applicat



•

3. Tap an app icon to add it to the split screen view.

Note: Only applications that support Multi window have the Multi window icon.

Recent.



Recently used apps that support Multiwindow have a Multiwindow icon in their title bar.

Other recently used apps that support Multiwindow display below the launched app.

ion in split screen view.

Multi Window

Know Your Device

Window Controls

Select an app window, and then tap



Windowcontrols in the middle of the

windowborder.

Controls

Switch windows: Switch locations

between Multi window apps.

Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature.

Minimize window: Minimize the selected app window circular, movable icon that can be opened by tapping on it.

Maximize window: Open the selected app window in f

Close app: Close the selected app.

. This turns the app into a

ull screen view.

Multi Window

Know Your Device

Enter Text

Text can be entered using a keyboard or by speaking.

Use the SamsungKeyboard

Enter text using a QWERTY keyboard.

Predictive text

Options

Special Keys

Keyboard types: Change the layout of the

keyboard.

Keyboard settings: Access keyboard setting

Note: Available options depend on the app in use. Not all options are available for all apps.

Predicti ve Text

Predictive text suggests words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and social networking sites — improving the accuracy of predicting text entries.

Conﬁgure the Samsung Keyboard

To customize the Samsung keyboard:

Special Keys

Symbol: Tap to insert symbols.

Control: Touch and hold for quick access

to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and select all (a).

Touch and hold Options for the following:

Voice input: Enter text using Google Voice™ typing.

Handwriting: Use your handwriting to enter text.

Clipboard

Emoticon: Insert an emoticon at the

cursor position.

: Access the clipboard.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Setting

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options.

For more information, see Samsung Keyboard.

Enter Text

Know Your Device

Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, enter your text by speaking.

Settings

To enable Google voice typing:

1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard.

You may need to touch and hold Options

•

(leftof the Space bar) to ﬁnd it.

2. Speak your text.

Note: Tap additional languages f

Settings > Languages to download

or use with Google voice typing.

Delete text

Conﬁgure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Setti

ngs.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing

for options.

For more information, see Google Voice Typing.

Enter Text

Applications

Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps.

Applications

Apps List

The Apps list displays all preloaded apps and apps that you downloaded. You can uninstall, disable, or hide apps from view.

Shortcuts to apps can be placed on any of the Home screens. For more information, see

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen.

Access Apps

You can access and launch all applications from the Apps list.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap an app’s shortcut to launch it.

To return to the main Home screen, press the

•

Home key.

Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and install.

Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

•

Apps that are disabled are turned oﬀ and hidden

•

from view.

To uninstall or disable an app:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Edit. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled display Uninstall/disable on their shortcut.

3. Tap Uninstall/disable and follow the prompts to either uninstall or disable t

To enable apps after disabling them:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings > Devic

Applicationmanager.

he app.

e > Applications >

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

Play Store: Download new apps

•

from theGoogle Play store. Visit

play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.

Galaxy Apps: View and download

•

Samsungapps that are optimized forusewithGalaxy devices. Visit

samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps

tolearn more.

2. Tap All apps > Disabled, and then tap the app you want to enable.

3. Tap Enable. The app is displayed again in the Appslist.

Search for Apps

To locate an app in your Apps list:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap Search.

Enter a word or words in the Search ﬁeld.

•

As you type, apps that match display on the screen.

Tap an entry to launch that app.

•

Apps List

Applications

Organize Your Apps

App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

To launch apps in a folder:

► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to

launch it.

To change the order apps are listed:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder, and then drag it to a new location.

3. Tap Done when ﬁnished.

To alphabetize your apps:

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap Save.

Apps > A-Z.

Use Folders to Organize Apps

You can organize Apps in a folder on a Home screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Edit.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box is displayed.

To delete a folder:

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap the folder to delete, and then tap Deletefolder. Conﬁrm when prompted.

3. Tap Done when ﬁnished.

Apps > Edit.

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

To add a folder to a Home screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Homescreen, and then release it.

3. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Enter folder name: Name the folder.

•

Palette: Change the folder color.

•

Add application: Place more apps in the

•

folder. Tap apps to select them, and then tapAdd.

4. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

•

shortcut and drag it to the folder.

5. Tap Done when ﬁnished.

Apps List

Applications

Google Apps

Enjoy these apps from Google.

Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visitgoogle.com to learn more.

Chrome

Browse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks and address bar data from your computer to your mobile device.

Visit google.com/chrome/mobile to learn more about Chrome

™

Drive

Open, view, rename, and share your Google Docs™ and ﬁles.

Visit drive.google.com to learn more about Google Drive

™

Gmail

Hangouts

Meet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, and send SMS and Hangouts messages.

Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more.

Maps

Find your current location and get directions and other location-based information.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Note: You must enable location services to use Google Maps seeLocation.

™

. For more information,

Photos

Automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google Account.

Visit photos.google.com to learn more about Google Photos

™

Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service.

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of your device.

Google Now

Works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that appear when you need them.

Visit google.com/landing/now to learn more.

Note: When Google Now can access it by tapping Google.

™

is enabled, you

Play Movies & TV

Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. You can also view videos saved on your device.

Visit play.google.com/store/movies to learn more.

Play Music

Play music and audio ﬁles on your device.

Visit play.google.com/music to learn more.

Google Apps

Applications

PlayStore

Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store.

Visit play.google.com/store to learn more.

VoiceSearch

Use voice commands to search the web with Google.

YouTube

View and upload YouTube™ videos from your device.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

Google Apps

Applications

U.S. Cellular Apps

Enjoy these apps from U.S.Cellular.

Note: Certain apps require a data plan or paid subscription. Visit uscellular.com to learn more or contact your service provider for additional information.

Your Navigator Deluxe

Obtain turn-by-turn driving directions (including voice guided turn-by-turn directions) with GPS accuracy. Search for any destination (including gas stations, ATMs, restaurants, and more). View detailed maps of any location.

U.S. Cellular Apps

Applications

Additional Apps

There are additional apps, including several Samsung apps, preloaded on your device.

Amazon

Shop at amazon.com™ from your device.

Visit amazon.com to learn more.

Excel

View, create, and edit spreadsheets on your device. You can unlock the full Excel® experience with an Oﬃce 365 subscription.

OneDrive

Store and share photos, videos, documents, and more in your free online OneDrive® account, which you can then access from your personal computer, tablet, or phone.

Samsung Milk Music

Stream music with Samsung Milk Music™, a radio service that oﬀers a simple way to ﬁnd the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim through stations to ﬁnd the perfect soundtrack for the moment.

Samsung+

Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your Samsung device.

SideSync

Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android device.

Skype

Hold video and voice calls, and send instant messages to anyone around the world.

OneNote

Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or review and edit shared OneNote® notebooks using OneDrive.

PowerPoint

View, create, and edit presentations on your device. You can unlock the full PowerPoint® experience with an Oﬃce 365 subscription.

Smart Manager

Access your Battery, RAM, Storage, and Device security information.

For more information, see

SmartManager.

Word

View, create, and edit documents on your device. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Oﬃce 365 subscription.

Additional Apps

Applications

Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions.

Basic Operation

You can use your calculator to perform basic operations.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calcula

2. Enter the ﬁrst number using the numeric keys.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.

4. Enter the next number.

5. Tap

6. Tap Clear to clear the results.

tor.

Equals to view the result.

Scientiﬁc Calculator

The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan.

Additional Functions

You can perform additional functions on your calculator.

To clear the calculator history:

► Tap Clear history.

To copy all or part of the calculation to the clipboard:

► Touch and hold an entry in the displayﬁeld, and

then tap

Copy.

Calculator

Applications

Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Calendar View

To choose a calendar view:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap one of the following:

Year: Display all twelve months of this year.

•

Swipe across the screen to display another year.

Month: Display the current month. Swipe

•

across the screen to display another month. Events and tasks are also displayed.

Week: Display the current week. Swipe across

•

the screen to display another week.

Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Swipe

•

across the screen to display another day.

Share an Event

You can share events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it.

3. Tap Share, choose a sharing method, and follow

the prompts.

Delete an Event

You can delete events you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap an event to view it.

3. Tap Delete. Conﬁrm when prompted.

Tasks: Display all tasks.

•

3. Tap Tod ay to return to the current date.

Create an Event

You can use your Calendar to create events.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap Add to add an event.

3. Enter details for the event, and then tapSave.

Calendar

Applications

Create a Task

Calendar Settings

You can use your Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap Tasks (by default, Month is shown).

3. Tap the Enter new task ﬁeld to enter a new task.

4. You can choose to set the task for Today ,

Tomorrow, or tap options:

Set date: Choose a date on the calendar for

•

the task.

My task: Change the calendar on which the

•

task is saved. You can change the task to an event by tapping My calendars.

Reminder: Set a reminder alert.

•

Expand to set the following

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Notes: Save a note with your task.

•

Priority: Assign a priority to the task.

•

5. Tap Save to save the task.

Delete a Task

You can delete tasks you create from your Calendar.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Calendar.

2. Tap Tasks.

3. Tap the

complet

To delete the task permanently, tap the task to

•

open it, and then tap Delete.

Checkbox by the task to mark it as

e and remove it from the calendar.

Calendar

Applications

Camera and Video

Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Eﬀect

Timer

Picture size

More settings

Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and

•

videos.

Record video: Record a video.

•

Gallery

Record video

Take a picture

Switch cameras

Shooting mode

More settings: Conﬁgure other camera settings.

•

Picture size: Change the picture size (resolution

•

and screen ratio).

•

Take a picture: Take a picture.

Switch cameras: Switch between the rear and

front cameras.

Shooting mode: Change the shooting mode.

Timer: Set the camera timer.

•

Eﬀect: Add an eﬀect before taking a photo or

•

video.

Camera and Video

Applications

Take Pictures

Take pictures with your device’s front or rear camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode.

Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Camera

2. Using the display screen as a viewﬁnder,

compose your shot by aiming the camera at the subject. While composing your picture, use the available options or these gestures:

Info: Read information about each available

•

camera mode.

Rear camera

Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the

•

surroundings and determine the ideal mode for the picture.

Pro: Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity,

•

exposure value, white balance, and color tone while taking pictures.

Panorama: Create a linear image by taking

•

pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

Touch the screen with two ﬁngers and pinch

•

or spread them on the screen to zoom in orout.

Tap the screen to focus on the area you

•

touched. When you tap the screen, a brightness scale is displayed. Slide the light bulb up or down to adjust the brightness.

3. Before taking the photo, you can tap the icons to

access various camera options and settings.

4. Tap

Note: You can also press the Volume key up or down to take a picture. This is the default action of the Volume key while the camera is active. You can also set the Volume key to act as the video record key or as a zoom key.

Take a picture to take the picture.

Shooting Mode

Several visual eﬀects are available. Some modes are not available when taking self-portraits.

HDR (Rich tone): Enables the light sensitivity

•

and color depth features of the device to produce a brighter and richer picture.

Shot & more: Use various functions with

•

your burst shots after you take them, such as best photo, best face, drama, eraser, and panningshot.

Dual camera: Take pictures and record videos

•

in a variety of styles using the front and rear cameras at the same time.

Front camera

Selﬁe: Take selﬁe shots and apply various

•

eﬀects, such as an airbrushed eﬀect.

Interval shot: Select the best pictures from

•

a series of continuous shots taken at set intervals.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Mode for the following options. Each section

Camera



indicates which camera (front or rear) the modes are available for.

Both cameras

Virtual shot: Create multi-directional views of

•

objects.

Download: Download additional shooting

•

modes from the Galaxy Apps store.

Camera and Video

Applications

Camera Settings

You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Camera

2. Quick settings are listed across one side of

the camera view ﬁnder. Available options vary depending on the camera or recording mode used. Default settings include:

Eﬀect: Add special graphical eﬀects.

•

Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

•

Beauty: Take a picture with lightened faces

•

for gentler images. (Available only on the front camera.)

Rear camera

Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake.

•

Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady when the camera is moving.

Front camera

Gesture control: Detect your palm and

•

automatically take a picture two seconds later.

Save pictures as previewed: Save the

•

self-portrait or self-recording as viewed on the camera screen, not as ﬂipped images.

Dual Camera Mode

Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras at the same time. A variety of picture-in-picture styles are available.

Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

•

resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution pictures take up more memory.

3. Tap Settings to conﬁgure settings for the

Camer camera or recording mode used.

Both cameras

•

a. Available options vary depending on the

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher resolution for higher quality. Higher resolution videos take up more memory.

View mode: Choose between standard and full screen view mode.

Grid lines: Display viewﬁnder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects.

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to the picture.

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after taking them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Camera

2. Tap Mode > Dual camera.

3. Touch and drag the inset picture to another

position on the screen.

4. Tap the inset picture, and then touch and drag

the corners to enlarge or reduce the size of theinset.

5. Tap

picture.

Eﬀects, and then tap a style for the inset

Storage location: Choose to store your

•

photos to your device, or optional memory card.

Volume keys function: Use the Volume key

•

as the camera key, the record key, or as a zoomkey.

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

•

Help: View information on using the camera.

•

Camera and Video

Applications

Clock

The Clock app oﬀers features for keeping track of time and setting alarms.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

Options: Tap to view and set the following

•

options:

Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm uses

sound, vibration, or sound and vibration to alert you.

Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume of

the alarm.

Alarm: Set an alarm to ring at a speciﬁc time.

•

World clock: View the time of day or night in

•

other parts of the world. World clock displays time in hundreds of diﬀerent cities, within all 24 time zones around the world.

Stopwatch: Measure intervals of time.

•

Timer: Use a timer to count down to an event

•

based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds).

Alarm

Set an alarm to ring at a speciﬁc time.

Create an Alarm

Create an alarm event. You can set one-time or recurring alarms, and choose options for how to be notiﬁed.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the

alarm.

Snooze: Allow snoozing. Set interval and

repeat values for the alarm while snoozing.

Increasing volume: Start playing the alarm

tone at a low volume at an interval before the alarm time, and slowly increase in volume. This option is available when you have chosen an alarm type that includes sound.

Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

3. Tap Save to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

You can delete an alarm that you created.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Find the alarm in the alarm list (under the Alarm

tab), and then tap Delete in the upper right corner of the alarm entr



2. Tap the following items to conﬁgure an alarm:

Date: Choose the day for this alarm.

•

Time: Set a time for the alarm.

•

Repeat: Choose when to repeat the alarm.

•

Clock

Applications

World Clock

Timer

The World clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe.

To list a city on the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap World clock.

3. Tap a city to view it on the globe.

4. Tap

5. Repeat to add morecities.

To remove a city from the main World clock screen:

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap World clock.

3. Find the city to remove, and then tap in the upper right corner of the city entry.

Add city in the pop-up for the city.

Apps > Clock.

Delete



The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Timer.

3. Use the keypad and tap Hours, Minutes, and Seconds to set the length of the Timer. The following options are available:

Start: Begin the Timer.

•

Pause: Pause the Timer.

•

Resume: Resume the Timer.

•

Cancel: Stop the Timer.

•

Reset: Reset the Timer.

•

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch lets you time events down to a hundredth of a second.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock.

2. Tap Stopwatch and use the following options:

Start: Begin timing.

•

Stop: Stop timing.

•

Lap: Keep track of lap times.

•

Resume: Continue timing after stopping the

•

clock.

Reset: Reset the Stopwatch to zero.

•

Clock

Applications

Contacts

Store and manage your contacts with the Contacts app, which can be synchronized with a variety of your existing personal accounts, including Google, Email, and your Samsung account.

For more information on connecting with and managing your accounts through your device, seeAccounts.

Manage Contacts

Access your list of contacts by using the Contacts app. To access your Contacts list:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contact

Find a Contact

You can search for a contact or swipe the list to ﬁnd one by name.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contact



2. Tap the Search ﬁeld, and then enter characters to ﬁnd contacts that match.

– or –

Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contact



2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact ﬁelds to enter informa

Choose a storage account for the contact.

•

Youcan store the contact on the device, your SIM card, or sync it with an account.

Tap Contact photo to assign a picture to

•

the new contact.

Enter a name, phone number, email address,

•

and assign the contact to a group.

Tap Add to enter additional entries.

Tap Remove to remove an entry.

Tap More for additional ﬁelds.

Tap the label to the right of an entry to

choose a label for the ﬁeld (for example, Home or Work).

3. Tap Save.

tion.



Edit a Contact

When editing a contact, you can tap a ﬁeld and change or delete the information, or you can add more ﬁelds to the contact’s list of information.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contact



Tap a letter on the side of the list to jump directly to that letter in the alphabetical list. You can also slide your ﬁnger across the alphabetical list to select a letter with better precision.

2. Tap the contact to display it, and then tapEdit.

3. Tap any of the ﬁelds to add, change, or deleteinformation.

4. Tap Save.

Contacts

Applications

Share a Contact

Delete Contacts

When you share a contact, the contact’s information is sent as a vCard ﬁle (.vcf) or text ﬁle. You can share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it to a message, or save it to a storage location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap More >

Share contact.

3. Choose whether to send the contact as a vCard

ﬁle (.vcf) or text ﬁle.

4. Choose a sharing method and follow the

prompts.

Link Contacts

When you have contacts from various sources, such as Gmail or Facebook, you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Contacts lets you link multiple entries into a single contact.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.

3. Tap More > Link contacts.

You can delete a single contact or choose multiple contacts to delete.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it. You can

also tap other contacts or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all contacts.

3. Tap Delete, and then conﬁrm when prompted.

Favorites

When you mark contacts as favorites, they are easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display together under the Favorites tab in Contacts.

Mark Contacts as Favorites

You can mark contacts as Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.



2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap

Addto Favorites (the star brightens ).



4. Tap contacts to choose them.

5. Tap Link.

Unlink Contacts

You can unlink a contact that you previously linked.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap the contact to display it.

3. Tap More > Manage linked contacts.

4. Tap

from the main contact.

Separate beside contacts to unlink them

Remove Contacts from Favorites

You can remove contacts from Favorites.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.



2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap

Remove from Favorites (the star dims ).



Contacts

Applications

Groups

You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can create your own. You might create a group for your family, for coworkers, or a team. Groups make it easy to ﬁnd contacts, and you can send messages to the members of a group.

Create a Group

You can create your own contact groups.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap Create.

3. Tap ﬁelds to enter information about the group:

Group name: Enter a name for the new group.

•

Add member: Select contacts to add to the

•

new group, and then tap Done.

4. Tap Save.

Rename a Group

You can rename a contact group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.



2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit and enter a new name.

Send an Email to a Group

You can send an email to members of a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap More > Send email.

4. Tap contacts to select them, or tap the All

checkbox at the top of the screen to select all, and then tap Done.

Only group members that have an email

•

address in their records are displayed.

5. Choose an email account and follow

theprompts.

6. Type your message and tap Send.

Delete a Group

Preset groups cannot be deleted.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Contacts.

2. Tap Groups, and then tap the group to delete.

3. Tap More > Delete.

4. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap

Group and members to delete the group and the contacts in the groups.

4. Tap Save.

Add Contacts to a Group

You can add contacts to a group.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

2. Tap Groups, and then tap a group.

3. Tap Edit > Add member, and then tap the

4. Tap Save.



Contacts.

contacts you want to add. When ﬁnished, tapDone.

Contacts Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Contacts app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Contacts.



2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

Contacts

Applications

Email

Use the Email app to view and manage all your email accounts in one app.

To access Email:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

Conﬁgure Email Accounts

You can conﬁgure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your email account.

To add an Email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap

2. Tap More > Settings > Add account.

3. Enter your email address and password.

The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email is displayed in the Inbox for the account.

Note: To conﬁgure email account settings at any time, tap More > Settings. Tap the email account to display its settings.

Apps > Email.

View Multiple Email Accounts

You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view email accounts individually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to view

the current acc

3. Tap the account name to view:

Combined inbox: View all email in a combined

•

inbox.

[Account Name]: View email for only one

•

email account.

ount mailbox.

Manage Your Inbox

There are several tools available from the Inbox screen.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

Tap a message to read and reply or forward it.

•

Tap Search to search for key words in your

•

email inbox.

Tap More for additional message options like

•

sorting, deleting, sharing and more.

Applications

Create and Send an Email

Email Settings

This section describes how to create and send an email using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email > Compose.

2. Tap the To ﬁeld to manually add an email

address or tap Add recipient to select a recipient from Cont

If manually entering recipients, enter additional

•

recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;). More recipients can be added at any time before the message is sent.

If adding a recipient from your Contacts, tap

•

the contact to place a checkmark, and then tap Done. The contact is displayed in the recipients ﬁeld.

Tap More to add Cc and Bcc ﬁelds.

•

3. Tap the Subject and Message ﬁelds to enter

text.

acts or Groups.

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Email app.

1. From a Home screen

2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Under General, tap an option, and then follow the prompts.

4. Tap an account to conﬁgure speciﬁc settings for only that account.

, tap Apps > Email.

Tap Attach to add Files, Images, Audio, and

•

more to your email.

Tap More for additional email options.

•

4. Review your message and tap Send.

Remove Email Accounts

To remove an email account:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Email.

2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap the account you want to remove.

4. Tap Remove. Conﬁrm when prompted.

Applications

Galaxy Apps

Samsung Galaxy Apps provides a quick and easy way to ﬁnd and download free premium apps that are compatible with your Galaxy device.

To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



GalaxyApps.

Galaxy Essentials

Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen apps available through Samsung Apps.

From Galaxy Essentials, you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.

To access Galaxy Essentials:

1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate andtap the Galaxy Essentials widget.

2. Follow the prompts to download GalaxyEssentials apps.

Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and downloadapps.

Galaxy Apps

Applications

Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in the Gallery.

View Images and Videos

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When another app, such as Email, saves an image, a Download folder is automatically created to contain the image. Likewise, capturing a screenshot automatically creates a Screenshots folder.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap Menu in the upper left corner, and then tap an option t displayed.

•

o choose the way items are

In Albums view, you can create albums to organize your images. On the drop-down menu, tap Albums, and then tap More > Create album.

Play Videos

You can play videos stored on your device.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

3. Tap a video to view it.

4. Tap

Trim Segments of a Video

You can trim segments of a video.

1. Select a video, and then tap the screen once to see the video options.

2. Tap Edit, and then tap Trim.

3. Use the sliders at the bottom of the screen to trim the video. Move the left bracket to the desired starting point, and then move the right bracket to the desired ending point.

4. Tap Export to save the video. Modify the Filename or Resolution, and then tap Export to conﬁrm the changes.

Play to play the video.

3. Depending on the view mode selected, either tap an image or video to view it, or ﬁrst tap an album or folder and then tap an image or video.

When viewing an image or video, you can

•

swipe left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.

Zoom In or Out

Use one of the following methods to zoom in or out on an image:

Double-tap anywhere on the screen to zoom in or

•

zoom out.

Spread two ﬁngers apart on any place to zoom in.

•

Pinch the screen to zoom out.

Gallery

Applications

Edit Images

Delete Images and Videos

You can edit images stored on your device.

► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to

see the following options:

Auto adjust: Apply adjustments determined

•

by built-in correction software.

Share: Send the image to your contacts

•

by email, messaging, social media, cloud accounts, or other methods.

Edit: View and use the editing tools.

•

Delete: Delete the image from your device.

•

Favorite: Mark the image as a favorite, and

•

then access it from the Favorites view.

•

Rotate left: Rotate the picture

counter-clockwise.

Rotate right: Rotate the picture clockwise.

You can delete images stored on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.



2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. Tap More > Edit.

4. Tap images and videos to select them, or tap the All checkbox at the top of the screen to select all images and videos.

5. Tap Delete, and conﬁrm when prompted.

– or –

When viewing a single image or video, tap



Delete.

Details: View and edit information about the

image, including the date created, location, and properties.

Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the

images and videos in the current folder.

Set as contact picture: Set the image as

the photo for a contact.

Set as wallpaper: Set the image as a

wallpaper for the Home and Lock screens.

Share Images and Videos

You can share images and videos from your Gallery.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. In a folder, tap More > Share, select images and videos, and then tap Share to send them to others or share them with social network services.

– or –

While viewing a single image or video, tap



Share to send it to others or share it with

social network services.

Gallery

Applications

Internet

Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.

Access the Internet

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Internet.

Command Keys

The following command keys are available:

Back or Back: Return to the previous

•

page.

Forward: Go forward to a recent page.

•

Home: Display your Internet Home screen.

•

Bookmarks: Manage bookmarked pages, saved

•

pages, and history.

To zoom in or out:

► Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to

zoom out. Stretch the screen to zoom in.

Browser Tabs

Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the sametime.

To open a new tab:

► Tap New tab.

If all tabs are closed, tap New tab.

•

Tap a diﬀerent tab to view it.

•

To close a tab:

► Tap Close tab.

Bookmarks

Refresh: Refresh or reload the current

•

webpage.

New tab: Open a new browser tab.

•

Close tab: Close a browser tab.

•

View a Web Site

To view a web site:

► Tap the address ﬁeld, enter the web address,

and then tap Go on the keyboard.

To share, save, or print the current web page:

► Tap More.

The Bookmarks page stores Bookmarks, Saved pages, and History.

Save and Open Bookmarks

Bookmarking a web page saves the web address so that you can access it quickly.

To bookmark the current web page:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Add.

2. Type a title for the bookmark and tap Save.

To open a bookmarked web page:

► Tap Bookmarks, then tap an entry.

Internet

Applications

Saved Pages

To turn oﬀ Secret mode:

Saving a web page stores the web page content on your device so that you can access it oﬄine.

To save the current web page:

► Tap More > Savewebpage.

To view saved web pages:

1. Tap Bookmarks > Saved pages.

2. Tap a saved page to open it in the browser.

View History

To view a list of recently visited web pages:

► Tap Bookmarks > History.

To share a web page address with others:

1. From a Home screen, tap



Internet.

2. Tap More > Turn oﬀ Secret mode.

Apps >

Internet Settings

These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Internet app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Internet.

2. Tap More > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

► Tap More > Share, and follow the prompts.

Secret Mode

Pages viewed in Secret mode are not listed in your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. Secret tabs display the Secret tab icon.

Note: Any downloaded ﬁles remain on your device after you close the secret tab.

To enable Secret mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet.



2. Tap More > Turn on Secret mode.

3. Tap Create password to protect your Secret

mode data with a password.

– or –

Tap Do not use password.

Internet

Applications

Memo

Use Memo to write and save notes on your device.

Compose a Memo

You can create memos using the Memo app.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap Create memo and type a memo.

Available options include

Category: Add or change the category.

•

Tasks: Add tasks.

•



Image: Insert an image into the memo.

•

Drawing: Create a drawing and add it to

•

the memo.

Voice: Use your voice to insert text into the

•

memo.

Browse Memos

You can browse memos you create.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

Browse memo entries by swiping up or down.

•

To search for a memo, tap Search.

•

Memo Options

You can edit, share, or manage memos.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. While browsing memos, tap More for the following options:

Edit: Select notes to delete or move.

•

Manage categories: Create and manage

•

categories to organize your memos.

3. Tap Save when ﬁnished.

Edit Memos

You can make edits to memos you create.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo.

2. Tap a memo to view it.

3. Tap the content and make edits. When you are ﬁnished, tap Save.

Memo

Applications

Music Player

Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists.

Song queue

More options

Favorite

Playback position

Time elapsed

Playback controls

Song queue: View the current song list being

•

played.

More options: View more options.

•

Sound quality and eﬀects: Customize options to

•

adjust sound eﬀects.

Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.

•

Song length: View the total length of the song.

•

Sound quality andeﬀects

Volume

Song length

Playback controls: Change shuﬄe or repeat

•

modes, fast-forward or rewind, or play or pause the current song.

Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the

•

current song.

Playback position: Skip to another part of the

•

current song.

Favorite: Tag this song as a favorite.

•

Music Player

Applications

Listen to Music



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music.

2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music ﬁles.

3. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback.

4. While playing music, use these controls:

Tap Pause to pause playback. To start

•

playback again, tap Play.

Tap Rewind to move to the previous

•

song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the nextsong

Tap the repeat button to control playback.

•

Choose Repeat oﬀ to play all songs once. Choose Repea songs. Choose Repeat 1 to repeat the currentsong.

Tap the shuﬄe button to control the order

•

songs are played. Choose Shuﬄe oﬀ to play songs in the order they appear in the list. Choose Shuﬄe on to play songs in random order.

Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.

•

Whenever a song is a favorite, the star is gold. Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist.

t all to repeat all

Tap Volume to set the volume. You can

•

also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the tablet.

Note: When you close the Music screen, playback continues in the background, allowing you to listen to music while using other features of your tablet. When music is playing in the background, you can access playback controls from the Notiﬁcationpanel.

Music Player

Applications

My Files

Access ﬁles stored on your device, including images, videos, music, and sound clips.

To view ﬁles in My Files:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



MyFiles.

2. Tap a category to view the relevant ﬁles or folders.

3. Tap a ﬁle or folder to open it.

File Groups

Files stored in the device are organized into the following groups:

Recent ﬁles: View recently saved ﬁles.

•

Device storage: View folders and ﬁles located on

•

the device.

My Files Options

Use My File options to search, edit, clear ﬁle history, and more.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



MyFiles. The following options are available:

Search: Search for a ﬁle or folder.

•

More: Tap for the following options:

•

Clear recent ﬁle history: Clear the Recent

ﬁles category.

Show/Conceal hidden ﬁles: Show or

conceal hidden ﬁles.

Access cloud: Access your cloud server

data in Gallery and My Files on your device.

Storage usage: Tap to view memory

•

information for your device.

SD card: View folders and ﬁles located on the

•

optional SD card (not included) .

This option appears if an optional SD card is

installed.

Download history: View all apps and ﬁles that

•

have been downloaded to the device.

Documents: View document ﬁles.

•

Images: View image ﬁles.

•

Audio: View audio ﬁles.

•

Videos: View video ﬁles.

•

Google Drive: Use a Google Account for cloud

•

storage.

Note: Cloud drives vary depending on the services you sign in to.

My Files

Applications

Video Player

Play and manage videos stored on your device.

Video list

File name

More options

Playback

position

Volume

Time elapsed

Video length

Move controls Move controls

Screen ratio Pop-up

Rewind

Fast-forward

Pause or Play

•

Video list: View the current video playlist.

More options: View more options.

Volume: Adjust the volume.

Video length: View the total length of the video.

Move controls: Tap to move the Video player

controls to the right or to the left (landscape orientation only).

Pop-up: Open the video in a pop-up window.

Fast-forward: Skip to the next video or

fast-forward through the current video.

Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video.

•

Rewind: Restart the video, skip to a previous

•

video, or rewind the video.

Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.

•

Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the

•

current video.

Playback position: Skip to another part of the

•

video.

File name: View the name of the video ﬁle.

•

Video Player

Applications

Access the Video Player

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.

2. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip.

3. Tap a video to view it.

Manage Videos

Once you have recorded and saved at least one video, the following options are available:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.

2. Tap Edit, and then select one or more videos to edit or delete.

3. Tap More to share videos, search for videos, or sort your videos.

Change the Video Screen Size

You can change the size of the video during video playback.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap the screen ratio icon to cycle through the screen size options:

Full: The entire screen is used, which may

•

cause some minor distortion.

Fit to screen: The video is played in its

•

original size.

Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to ﬁt the

•

screen without becoming distorted.

Use Pop-Up Player

Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video player into a pop-up window. The video continues to play, and the pop-up window can be resized or moved anywhere on the screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video.

2. Tap a video to view it.

3. Tap ﬂoating window

•

Pop-up to continue playing the video in a

Drag the window to any location on the screen.

Use two ﬁngers to pinch or spread to resize the ﬂoating window.

Video Player

Settings

Conﬁgure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features.

Settings

How to Use Settings

Access Settings

There are a couple of ways to access your device settings.

► From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

– or –

Drag do Notiﬁcation panel, and then tap

wn from the Status bar to display the



Settings.

Search for Settings

If you are not sure exactly where to ﬁnd a certain setting, you can use the Search feature.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.



2. Tap Search.

Enter a word or words in the Search ﬁeld.

•

Asyou type, settings that match display on the screen.

Tap an entry to go to that setting.

•

How to Use Settings

Settings

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi communication requires access to a wireless Access Point (AP).

Turn Wi-Fi On or Oﬀ

Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover and connect to compatible in-range wireless APs.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn Wi-Fi on or oﬀ.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi connection status:

When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

•

communicating with a wireless Access Point,



Wi-Fi active is displayed in the Status bar.

If a Wi-Fi access point is available, but your

•

device is not connected to it, Wi-Fi available is displayed. It may also display if there is a communication issue with the target wireless Access Point.

Wi-Fi Networks

To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn Wi-Fi on.

When Wi-Fi is turned on, your device

•

automatically scans for available networks and displays them.

3. Tap the network you want to connect to.

When you select an open network, you are

•

automatically connected to the network. Otherwise, enter a password to connect.

Manually Connect to a Wi-FiNetwork

You can connect your device to a Wi-Fi network manually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap More > Addnetwork.

4. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

Network name: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi

•

network.

Security: Select a security option and enter

•

your password.

Show advanced options: Add advanced

•

options such as IPsettings and Proxy settings.

5. Tap Connect to store the new information and

connect to your target wireless Access Point.

Wi Fi

Settings

Wi-Fi Options

Wi-Fi Direct

The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap More for options:

Add network: Manually add a Wi-Fi network.

•

WPS push button: Set up a connection to a

•

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.

WPS PIN entry: View the PIN used by your

•

device to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment (not conﬁgurable).

Advanced:

•

Smart network switch: Connect

automatically to a mobile network connection when the Wi-Fi connection is unstable.

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn Wi-Fi on.

Wi-Fi must be on to conﬁgure settings.

•

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. Your device automatically

scans for nearby Wi-Fi Direct devices.

4. Select a device, and then follow the prompts to

complete the connection.

Wi-Fi Direct Status Indicator

Statusbar icons indicate your current Wi-Fi Direct connection status:

When your device is connected to another device

•

using Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Direct is displayed in the Stat

us bar.

Network notiﬁcation: Receive notiﬁcations

when open networks in range are detected.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when

to disconnect from Wi-Fi.

Install network certiﬁcates: Install

authentication certiﬁcates.

MAC address: View your device’s

MAC address, which is required when connecting to some secured networks (notconﬁgurable).

IP address: View your device’s IP address

(not conﬁgurable).

Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi

•

networks, and other settings.

Wi Fi

Settings

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that connects your device wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.



2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn on

Bluetooth.

When Bluetooth is ﬁrst turned on, it scans for

•

nearby Bluetooth devices and displays them.

and hands-free car Bluetooth systems, and Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, and wireless devices.

Note: The Bluetooth communication range is approximately 30 feet.

Turn Bluetooth On or Oﬀ

Use the settings menu to turn your device’s Bluetooth on or oﬀ.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn

Bluetooth on or oﬀ.

Bluetooth Status Indicator

Status bar icons indicate your current Bluetooth connection status:

When Bluetooth is turnedon, Bluetooth is

•

displayed in the Status bar.

To manually perform a new scan, tap Scan.

•

Pair Bluetooth Devices

The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device.

Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing is created, the devices continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn on

Bluetooth.

Make sure that the target device is

•

discoverable so that your device can ﬁnd it. Refer to the instructions that came with the device to ﬁnd out how to set it to discoverable mode.

3. Tap the name of the target device when you see

it displayed in the Bluetooth devices section.

Your device automatically tries to pair with the

•

target device. If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode supplied with the target device.

Scan for Bluetooth Devices

When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are visible.

Note: Due to diﬀerent speciﬁcations and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be diﬀerent, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.

Bluetooth

Settings

Rename a Paired Device

Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn on

Bluetooth.

3. Tap

device, and then tap Rename.

4. Enter a new name, and tap Rename.



Settings next to the pre

viously paired

Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you have to pair the devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.



2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap On/Oﬀ to turn on

Bluetooth.

3. Tap

thentap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.

Settings next to the paired de



vice, and

Bluetooth

Settings

Airplane Mode

Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns oﬀ connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

While in Airplane mode, you can use other features such as playing music, watching videos, and other oﬄine applications.

Enable Airplane Mode

To enable or disable Airplane mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap On/Oﬀ to

enable or disable the option.

Airplane Mode

Settings

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Use Mobile hotspot and Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with other devices.

Enable Mobile Hotspot

Activate Mobile hotspot to allow other devices to use your device’s Internet connection.

Note: You must have a tethering plan on your service account in order to use Mobile hotspot.

Warning: Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn Mobile hotspot on or oﬀ.

Connect a Device to Your MobileHotspot

Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to Mobile hotspot.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

Change the Mobile Hotspot Password

You can change your Mobile hotspot password.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Tap the password and enter a new password.

5. Tap Save.

Allowed Devices List

Control whether devices connect to your Mobile hotspot with the Allowed devices list. After you add devices to the list, they can scan for your device and connect using your device’s Mobile hotspot name and password.

Note: Using your device as a Mobile hotspot consumes battery power and uses data service. While Mobile hotspot is active, your device’s applications use the Mobile hotspot data service. Roaming while using your device as a Mobile hotspot incurs extra datacharges.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Mobile hotspot.

4. Tap More > Allowed devices, and then tap Add

to enter the other device’s Device name and MACaddress.

5. Scan for Wi-Fi hotspots and select the target device from the list.

6. Enter your device’s Mobile hotspot password on the target device.

5. Tap Add to add the device.

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Settings

Conﬁgure Mobile Hotspot

Timeout Settings

Settings

Manage your Mobile hotspot security and connecting settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering > Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap More > Conﬁgure mobile hotspot for the following settings:

Network name: View and change the name of

•

your Mobile hotspot.

Hide my device: Enable to make your Mobile

•

hotspot invisible to other Wi-Fi devices during a scan. When enabled, other devices can still connect to your Mobile hotspot, but have to set up the connection manually with your Network SSID and Password.

Security: Choose the security level for your

•

Mobile hotspot.

Password: If you choose a security level

•

that uses a password, enter the password. A default password is displayed on the Mobile hotspot screen.

Show password: Display your password

•

instead of masking it.

Automatically turn oﬀ Mobile hotspot if there are no connected devices.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering >

Mobilehotspot.

3. Tap More > Timeout settings, and then select

an interval.

Tethering Your Device

You can use Bluetooth or USB tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile hotspot and tethering and choose a

tethering option:

Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair

•

your device with the computer. For more information, see Bluetooth.

USB tethering: Connect the computer to the

•

device using the USB cable, and then tap

USBtethering to turn tethering on.

Show advanced options: Access advanced

•

options, including Broadcast channel, and to specify the channel your device uses for Mobile hotspot.

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Settings

Data Usage

Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it.

Note: Your service provider may account for data usage diﬀerently.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Datausage for options:

Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu,

•

and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period is displayed on the graph, along with usage by application at the bottom of the screen.

Mobile data: Enable mobile data.

•

Set mobile data limit: Your mobile data

•

connection is turned oﬀ when the speciﬁed limit is reached.

By application: View data usage by

•

application.

3. Tap More for the following options:

Restrict background data: Restrict some

•

apps and services from working unless you are connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Show/Hide Wi-Fi usage: Display or hide a

•

Wi-Fi tab that shows Wi-Fi usage.

Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks

•

that are mobile hotspots. You can restrict apps from using these networks, and you can conﬁgure apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads.

Help: View help topics for data usage.

•

Data Usage

Settings

Mobile Networks

Control your device’s access to networks and mobile data service.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Mobile networks for options:

Data Roaming: Allow your device to connect

•

to data services while roaming. Signiﬁcantly higher charges may result.

Network mode: Choose a preferred network

•

mode.

System select: Change CDMA roaming mode.

•

Mobile Networks

Settings

More Connection Settings

The More connection settings allow you to conﬁgure a variety of connectivity settings for your device.

Nearby Device Scanning

Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up easily. You receive a notiﬁcation when there are available devices to connect to.

Note: This function uses Bluetooth Low Energy scanning even if Bluetooth is turned oﬀ on your device.

To enable nearby device scanning:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Set up and manage your VirtualPrivate Networks (VPNs).

Note: You must set a secured screen lock before setting up a VPN. For more information, see Set a Screen Lock.

Add a VPN

Use the VPN settings menu to add a VPN connection to your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.

3. Tap Add VPN, and follow the prompts to set up

yourVPN.

Connect to a VPN

2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Nearby device scanning.

3. Ta p On/Oﬀ to enable the feature.

Printing

Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (notincluded) .

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Moreconnection settings > Printing.

3. Tap a print service and follow the prompts.

Note: Tap print service dri

Download plug-in to install additional

vers.

To connect to a VPN:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.

3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and

tap Connect.

Disconnect from a VPN

To disconnect from a VPN:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.

3. Tap the VPN, and tap Disconnect.

More Connection Settings

Settings

Edit or Delete a VPN

Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Moreconnection settings > VPN.

3. Tap

edit ordelete.

4. Edit the VPN and tap Save.

– or –

Tap Delete to delete the VPN.



Settings next to t

he VPN that you want to

Ethernet

Manage your Ethernet connections.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.



2. Tap Moreconnection settings.

3. Tap Ethernet and follow the prompts to connect

to an Ethernet network.

More Connection Settings

Settings

Smart Manager



Smart manager provides an overview of the status of your device’s battery, storage, RAM, and device security. You can also automatically optimize your device’s system resources.

Access Smart Manager

To access Smart Manager:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap SmartManager.

Quick Optimization

The quick optimization feature improves device performance through the following actions:

Identifying apps that use excessive battery power

•

and clearing unneeded items from memory.

Deleting unnecessary ﬁles and closing apps

•

running in the background.

Use Smart Manager

To use the Smart Manager options:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap SmartManager.

3. Tap each of the following for options:

Battery: Check the battery power and time

•

remaining to use the device. For devices with low battery levels, conserve battery power by activating power saving features and closing apps that are consuming an excessive amount of battery power.

The usage time remaining shows the

time remaining before the battery power runs out. Usage time remaining may vary depending on your device settings and operating conditions.

Storage: Check the status of used and

•

available memory capacity. You can delete unused or unneeded ﬁles, and uninstall apps that you no longer use.

RAM: Check the amount of available RAM.

•

You can close background apps and reduce the amount of RAM you are using to speed up your device.

Scanning for malware.

•

To use the quick optimization feature:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap SmartManager.

3. Tap Clean all.

Device security: Check the device’s security

•

status. This feature scans your device for malware.

Tap Install My KNOX to activate KNOX

active protection on your device.

SmartManager

™

Settings

Applications Settings

Manage settings for applications on your device.

Application Manager

You can download and install new applications on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage your downloaded and preloaded applications.

Warning: Because this device can be conﬁgured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, you operate this software at your own risk.

Application Manager Options

If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to display them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.

3. If you have disabled applications:

Tap All apps at the top left of the screen.

•

Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled.

•

4. Tap More for the following options:

Manage Apps

You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Applications > Applicationmanager.

3. Tap an application to view and update

information about the application. The following options are displayed:

Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the

•

application. Preloaded apps can only be disabled.

Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving.

•

Restart your device if stopping an app, process, or service causes your device to stop working correctly.

Storage: Manage the app’s storage usage.

•

Data usage: View mobile data usage.

•

Permissions: View permissions granted to the

•

app for access to your device’s information.

Notiﬁcations: Conﬁgure notiﬁcations from the

•

app.

Set as default: Set the app as a default for a

•

certain category of apps.

Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide

•

system (background) apps.

Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps

•

that can run on top of other running apps.

Change system settings: Select which apps

•

can change system endings.

Reset app preferences: Reset options that

•

have been changed. Existing app data is not deleted.

Note: Options vary by application.

Battery: View battery usage since the last full

•

charge.

Memory: View memory usage.

•

Applications Settings

Settings

Default Applications

Application Settings

If you have multiple applications of the same type, such as email apps, you can select one app to be the default.

You can also use a simpler Home screen that provides an easier user experience for ﬁrst-time smartphone users.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Applications > Defaultapplications.

3. Tap the following to choose default apps:

Browser app: Choose a default browser app.

•

Set as default: Choose default apps for other

•

functions.

Home screen: Choose a Home screen type.

•

Device assistance app: Choose an app that

•

provides assistance for using your device.

Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Applications.

3. Tap one of the following to display the settings

for the selected app:

Calendar

•

Camera

•

Contacts

•

Internet

•

Music

•

Weather

•

Google

•

Applications Settings

Settings

Sounds and Vibrations

Conﬁgure the sounds and vibrations used to indicate notiﬁcations, screen touches, and other interactions.

Change the Sound Mode

You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have made.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Sound mode, and

then choose a mode:

Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and

•

volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notiﬁcations and alerts.

Vibrate: Vibrate for notiﬁcations and alerts.

•

This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings.

Vibration Intensity

Set the amount of vibration for incoming calls, notiﬁcations, and haptic feedback.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Vibration

intensity.

3. Drag the sliders to set the various vibration

intensities.

Change the Notiﬁcation Sound

Choose a sound for notiﬁcations, such as for new messages and event reminders.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Notiﬁcation

sounds and conﬁgure the following options:

Default notiﬁcationsound: Choose a default

•

sound for all notiﬁcations.

Mute: Mute all sounds and notiﬁcations.

•

Adjust the Volume

Set the system volume level and default volume for call ringtones, notiﬁcations, and other audio.

Tip: You can also set the Ringtone volume from a Home screen by pressing the Volume key.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Volume and drag

the sliders to set the default volume for:

Notiﬁcations

•

Media

•

System

•

Calendar notiﬁcations: Choose a sound for

•

calendar notiﬁcations, and enable or disable vibration alert.

Email notiﬁcations: Conﬁgure email account

•

notiﬁcations. An email account must be conﬁgured for this option to be available.

Sounds and Vibrations

Settings

Do Not Disturb

System Sounds

This setting allows you to block all notiﬁcations and alerts. The options below determine what notiﬁcations can make sounds, and during what time periods you want to enter this mode.

To activate Do not disturb mode:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Turn on now to enable this option.

Scheduling

This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode on or oﬀ automatically at scheduled times.

Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb mode has been turned on manually.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Turn on as scheduled, and set the Days,

Start time, and End time.

Allow Exceptions

This option lets you customize which notiﬁcations are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

Set various other system sound options.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable

each option:

Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or

•

tap the screen to make selections.

Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you

•

unlock the screen.

Charging sound: Play a sound when a

•

charger is connected.

Vibration feedback: Vibrate when Back or

•

Recent are tapped, and for other actions.

Key-Tap Feedback

Play tones when the dialing keypad or the keyboard is tapped.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Settings.



2. Tap Sounds and vibrations, and tap to enable

each option:

Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the

•

Samsung keyboard is tapped.

Keyboard vibration: Vibrate when the

•

Samsung keyboard is tapped.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Do not disturb.

3. Tap Allow exceptions, and tap one of the following options:

No exceptions

•

Alarms only

•

Custom

•

Sounds and Vibrations

Settings

Sound Quality and Eﬀects

You can enable sound eﬀects when connected to a headset.

Note: Sound eﬀects are only available when headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset (notincluded) is connected.

Choose from advanced sound options to customize your audio experience.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Sounds and vibrations > Sound quality and eﬀects.

3. Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to customize your sound settings.

4. Tap On/Oﬀ to enable each option:

SoundAlive+: Recreate the eﬀects of rich

•

surround sound.

Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube

•

ampliﬁer.

Sounds and Vibrations

Settings

Notiﬁcations

Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notiﬁcations, sounds, and vibrations.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Notiﬁcations.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ next to an app to enable or disable notiﬁcations.

Tap Advanced to conﬁgure more notiﬁcation

•

options for individual apps.

Notiﬁcations

Settings

Display

Conﬁgure your display’s brightness, screen timeout delay, and other display settings.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

Adjust the screen brightness to suit your surroundings or personal preference. You may also want to adjust screen brightness to conserve batterypower.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Display.

3. Customize options under Brightness:

Tap Auto to allow the device to adjust

•

brightness automatically.

Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom

•

brightness level.

Enable Icon Backgrounds

You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps list screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Display > Icon backgrounds and choose

one of the following options:

Icons only: Show icons only.

•

Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with

•

shaded backgrounds.

3. Tap Done, and conﬁrm when prompted.

Set the Screen Timeout

Turn the screen oﬀ after a set amount of time.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

Note: You can also control Brightness from the

Notiﬁcation panel.

Change the Font Size and Style

You can set the font size and style for all text that is displayed on the screen.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Display > Font to choose a font size and

style.

Drag the slider to adjust the font size.

•

Tap a font style to select a font, or tap

•



Download fonts to ﬁnd new fonts from

GalaxyApps.

3. Tap OK to set the font size and style.

2. Ta p Display > Screen timeout and choose a time period.

Enable Smart Stay

The screen does not time out as long as you are facing the front camera.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Ta p Display > Smart stay, and tap On/Oﬀ to turn the feature on.

Display

Settings

Select a Screen Mode

Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Ta p Display > Screen mode and choose a

screen mode:

Tap Adaptive display if you want your device

•

to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level.

– or –

Choose a speciﬁc type of screen mode based on what you are viewing.

Screen Saver

The Screen saver setting controls what is displayed on the screen when the device is docked (dock not included) or while charging. You can choose to display colors or display photos.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Sett

ings.

2. Tap Display > Screen saver.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to enable the Screen saver.

4. Conﬁgure options:

Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing

•

screen of colors.

Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table.

•

Tap Settings for options.

Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo

•

frame. Tap Settings for options.

Photos: Display pictures from your Google

•

Photos account. Tap Settings for options.

5. Tap More for additional options:

Preview: See a demonstration of Screensaver.

•

Select when to use: Select when your device

•

can go into Screen saver mode.

Display

Settings

Advanced Features

Conﬁgure features on your device that make it easier to use.

You can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Advanced features.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to enable each of the following:

Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up

•

view by swiping downwards diagonally from either corner at the top of the screen while the app is open and shown on the screen.

Smart capture: Capture an image of any

•

scrollable areas of the screen that are currently hidden, as well as the area that is visible, and crop and share the screenshot immediately.

Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of

•

the screen by swiping the edge of your hand across it, from side to side, keeping in contact with the screen.

Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by

•

covering the screen or turning over the device.

AdvancedFeatures

Settings

Users

Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User accounts.

Users have their own space, which they can customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings like Wi-Fi, which aﬀects everyone.

Restricted proﬁles allow only limited access to apps and content.

Set Up User Proﬁles

Delete a User or Proﬁle

To delete a user or proﬁle:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

gs.

2. Tap Users.

3. Tap

delete it.

Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or proﬁles. Deleting a user’s proﬁle removes the user account from the device entirely. This includes the user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user.

Delete user next to a User proﬁle to

Switch User Proﬁles

To access the device with a user proﬁle:

► From a Lock screen, tap Manage users for

the user or proﬁle.

Set up user proﬁles and then select one when unlocking the device to use personalized settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

gs.

2. Tap Users.

3. Tap Add user or proﬁle and follow the

instructions to set up a new user or proﬁle.

Change User Account Nicknames and PhotoIDs

The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact entry (listed under My proﬁle at the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID and name.

To change their ID photo and name, each user can edit their personal Contact entry. For more information, see Edit a Contact.

Users

Settings

Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper.

You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

To change wallpaper:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Wallpaper.

3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Homeand

lock screens.

4. Tap a image to preview it, and then tap

Setaswallpaper.

Tap From Gallery for additional wallpapers.

•

Wallpaper

Settings

HomeScreenSettings

Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers.

To customize Home screen:



► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings

> Home screen.

- or -

From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen.

For more information, see Home Screen.

HomeScreenSettings

Settings

Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

Set a Screen Lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock

type to select a screen lock and level of security:

Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This

•

option provides no security.

Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on

•

the screen to unlock your device. This option provides medium security.

5. Choose a screen lock option:

Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,

•

or information such as the weather, on the Lockscreen.

Notiﬁcations on lock screen: Show

•

notiﬁcations on the Lockscreen.

Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock

•

functions such as Secured lock time and Smart lock. This option is not available with Swipe.

Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.

Fingerprints

Use ﬁngerprint recognition as an alternative to entering passwords in certain apps.

You can also use your ﬁngerprint to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung account.

PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the

•

screen. This option provides medium to high security.

Password: Create a password for unlocking

•

the screen. This option provides high security.

None: Never use a Lock screen.

•

Fingerprints: Use ﬁngerprint recognition

•

to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.

3. Select your notiﬁcation preferences, if you

choose a secured lock screen option:

Show content

•

Hide content

•

Do not show notiﬁcations

•

4. Tap Set up to set up and use ﬁngerprints to

unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or password. Tap Later to skip ﬁngerprints setup.

Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each ﬁngerprint to enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the ﬁngerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two diﬀerent ﬁngerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the

sensor may recognize a ﬁngerprint that is similar to a registered ﬁngerprint.

Lock Screen and Security

Settings

You can register up to three ﬁngerprints. A password is also set up as an alternative to your ﬁngerprint.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.

Find My Mobile

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely.

► To access your device remotely, visit

ﬁndmymobile.samsung.com.

To add a ﬁngerprint, tap Add ﬁngerprint

•

and follow the prompts to register a ﬁngerprint and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or password to protect your ﬁngerprints.

To rename a ﬁngerprint, tap the ﬁngerprint,

•

enter a new name, and then tap Rename.

To delete a ﬁngerprint, touch and hold the

•

ﬁngerprint, and then tap Remove. Conﬁrm when prompted.

Fingerprint Veriﬁcation

Fingerprint veriﬁcation can be used for other accounts accessed from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints.

Web sign-in: Access your online accounts

•

using your ﬁngerprint.

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security >

FindMyMobile.

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if

you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available:

Remote controls: Activate or deactivate

•

Remote controls, which allows you to access your device remotely.

Google location service: Activate or

•

deactivate Google location service. This service must be on in order to ﬁnd your device.

Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity

•

using your ﬁngerprint when logging in to your Samsung account.

Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/Oﬀ to enable or

•

disable ﬁngerprint security.

Unknown Sources

Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security >

Unknownsources to enable this option.

Warning: Enabling installation of third-party

applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Lock Screen and Security

Settings

Encrypt Device

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt

device.

3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to

encrypt all data on your device.

Encrypt SD Card

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your SD card (not included) when you ﬁrst access it after powering on your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security >

EncryptSDcard.

3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to

encrypt all data on your memory card.

Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following Security update service options:

Security policy updates: Automatically or

•

manually check for security policy updates.

Automatic updates can also be limited to

only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send

•

security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings > Device administrators.

Other Security Settings

View Passwords

Display password characters brieﬂy as you type them.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings > Make passwords visible to turn the feature on.

Tap Android device manager to allow it to

•

lock or erase a lost device.

Lock Screen and Security

Settings

Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings

Manage your security certiﬁcates. If a certiﬁcate authority (CA) certiﬁcate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following Credential storage options:

Storage type: Select a storage location for

•

credential contents.

View security certiﬁcates: Display certiﬁcates

•

in your device’s ROM and other certiﬁcates you have installed.

User certiﬁcates: View user certiﬁcates.

•

Install from device storage: Install a new

•

certiﬁcate from storage.

Clear credentials: Erase the credential

•

contents from the device and reset the password.

Use these options to conﬁgure advanced security settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.



2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security

settings for the following advanced options:

Trust agents: Perform selected actions when

•

trusted devices are connected.

To view Trust agents, set up a secured

screen lock (Password, PIN, Pattern, or Fingerprints). For more information, see Set a Screen Lock.

Pin windows: Pin an app on your device

•

screen, preventing access to other features of your device.

Usage data access: View the applications that

•

can access your device’s usage history.

Notiﬁcation access: View the applications

•

that can access notiﬁcations you receive on your device.

Do not disturb permission: View which apps

•

have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.

Lock Screen and Security

Settings

Privacy

Choose from various modes designed to hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, or to aid you in an emergency.

Location

Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality.

Locating Method

5. Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections

for determining your location:

Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to

•

scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even when Wi-Fi is turned oﬀ.

Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for

•

and connect to nearby devices automatically through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is turned oﬀ.

Recent Location Requests

Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your device’s location services.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Privacy > Location.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Locating method to select how your

location is determined:

GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks: Uses GPS,

•

Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.

Wi-Fi and mobile networks: Uses Wi-Fi and

•

mobile networks (no GPS) .

GPS only: Uses GPS only.

•

2. Tap Privacy > Location.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Location services.

4. Tap an entry under Recent location requests to view the app’s settings.

Location Services

Google Location History™ stores and uses your device’s most recent location data. Google apps, such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve your search results based on places that you have visited.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Privacy > Location.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to turn on Location services.

4. Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options.

Privacy

Settings

App Permissions

Report Diagnostic Info

Control which apps have permissions to use certain features of your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Privacy > App permissions.

3. Tap the following features to see which apps

have permission to access them:

Body sensors

•

Calendar

•

Camera

•

Contacts

•

Location

•

Microphone

•

Phone

•

SMS

•

This feature sends diagnostic information about your device when you are having technical problems.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Privacy > Report diagnostic info.

3. Read the consent information, and then tap Yes

to enable this feature or tap Nothanks.

Storage

•

Additional permissions

•

4. Tap On/Oﬀ next to each app to enable or disable permissions for that feature.

Private Mode

Hide personal content from being accessed by anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications.

Note: A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, Password, or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Privacy > Private mode.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to enable Private mode.

4. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up Private mode.

Privacy

Settings

Accessibility

Accessibility services are special features that make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of

•

the Samsung keyboard and change its colors to increase the contrast between the keys and the background.

Show button shapes: Show buttons with

•

shaded backgrounds to make them stand out.

Note: You can download additional accessibility applications from the Google Play store.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Accessibility for options:

Vision

Voice assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud

•

to assist blind and low-vision users.

Voice Assistant can collect all of the text

you enter, except passwords, including personal data and credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device.

Voice assistant help: View help on using

•

Voice Assistant.

Dark screen: Keep the screen turned oﬀ at all

•

times for privacy.

Rapid key input: Release your ﬁnger to enter

•

selection instead of double tapping.

Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud

•

as you enter your passwords.

Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS

•

engine and options. For more information, seeText-to-Speech Options.

Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable

•

accessibility features in two quick steps.

Magniﬁer window: Magnify content shown on

•

the screen.

Magniﬁcation gestures: Use exaggerated

•

gestures such as triple-tapping, double pinching, and dragging two ﬁngers across the screen.

Grayscale: Change all colors to gray.

•

Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors

•

from white text on a black background to black text on a white background.

Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the

•

screen if you are color blind or have diﬃculty reading the display because of the screen color.

Hearing

Turn oﬀ all sounds: Turn oﬀ all notiﬁcations

•

and audio for privacy.

Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung

•

subtitles with multimedia ﬁles when available.

Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles

•

with multimedia ﬁles when available.

Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to

•

set the left and right balance when using a stereo device.

Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to

•

mono for use with one earphone.

Font size: Set the font size.

•

High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and

•

outline of fonts to increase the contrast with the background.

Accessibility

Settings

Dexterity and interaction

Universal switch: Control your device with

•

your customized switches.

Assistant menu: Improve the device

•

accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.

Press and hold delay: Select a time interval

•

for this action.

Interaction control: Block areas of the

•

screen from touch interaction. Disable auto screen rotation and hard key functions. Only show application notiﬁcations in the Notiﬁcationpanel and the Status bar.

More settings

Direction lock: Unlock the screen by swiping

•

in a series of four to eight directions.

Direct access: Open your accessibility

•

settings by pressing the Home key quickly three times in succession.

Notiﬁcation reminder: Beep at set intervals to

•

remind you of any unread notiﬁcations.

Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms,

•

calendar events, and timer alerts.

Manage accessibility: Export your

•

accessibility settings and share them withanother device.

Services

Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility services you install may be conﬁgured here.

Accessibility

Settings

Accounts

Set up and manage accounts, including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and social networking accounts.

Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of content.

Add an Account

You can add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

Note: Sync options and the location of the sync

command diﬀer depending on the account type.

Account Settings

Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, you can conﬁgure common settings for all accounts of the same type.

Note: Account settings and available features vary between account types and service providers. Contact your service provider for more information on your account’s settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

3. Tap an account to conﬁgure that account’s sync

settings.

4. Tap other available options for the account type.

2. Tap Accounts > Add account.

3. Tap one of the account types.

4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account.

Synchronize Accounts

You can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other types of accounts.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that account.

4. Tap individual data items to sync.

5. Tap More > Sync all or Sync now to synchronize the account.

Remove an Account

You can remove accounts from your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].

3. Tap the account and then tap More >

Removeaccount.

Accounts

Settings

Backup and Reset

Back up your data to Google servers. You can also reset your device to its factory defaults.

Backup and Restore

Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account or Google servers.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Backup and reset for options:

Samsung account

Back up my data: Enable back up of your

•

messages and more through your Samsung account.

Restore: Use your Samsung account to

•

restore your backup data.

Auto Restart

Optimize your device by restarting it automatically at set times. The device only restarts if it is not in use and battery power is more than 30%.

Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device restarts.

To enable Auto restart:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Setti

ngs.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Auto restart.

3. Tap On/Oﬀ to activate Auto restart, and then set

the following parameters:

Time: Set the time of day to restart your

•

device.

Days: Select the day of the week to

•

automatically restart your device.

Google Account

Backup account: Select a Google Account to

•

be used as your backup account.

Back up my data: Enable back up of

•

application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

Automatic restore: Enable automatic

•

restoration of settings from Google servers. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application.

Reset

Restore your device to its default settings.

Reset Settings

You can reset your device to its factory default settings, which resets everything except the security, language, and account settings. Personal data is not aﬀected.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Setti

ngs.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and conﬁrm when prompted.

Backup and Reset

Settings

Reset Network Settings

To reset your device:

You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Sett

ings.

2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network

settings.

3. Tap Reset settings, and conﬁrm when prompted.

Factory Data Reset

You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device.

This action permanently erases ALL data from the device, including Google or other account settings, system and application data and settings, downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other ﬁles. Any data stored on an external SD card is not aﬀected.

Note: When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is activated. This protects your device in the event it is lost or stolen. Formore information, see Factory Reset Protection.

1. From a Home screen, tap



ings.

Sett

2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.

3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to

perform the reset.

4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to

set up your device.

Apps >

If you reset your device to factory default settings with the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) feature turned on, you must enter the user name and password for a registered Google Account to regain access to the device. You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials.

Warning: If you reset your Google Account password, you must wait 72 hours after changing your password to perform a factory data reset on your device.

Before resetting your device:

1. Verify that the information you want to keep has transferred to your storage area.

2. Log in to your Google Account and conﬁrm your user name and password.

Backup and Reset

Settings

Language and Input

Conﬁgure your device’s language and input settings.

Language

You can select a default language for your device’s menus and keyboards.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Language.

3. Select a language from the list.

Default Keyboard

You can select a default keyboard for your device’s menus and keyboards.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Default keyboard.

3. Select a keyboard.

Note: Additional keyboards can be downloaded from the Google Play store.

Samsung Keyboard

Conﬁgure options for using the Samsung keyboard.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options:

Languages and types: Set the keyboard type

•

and language.

English(US): Set the keyboard type: Qwerty

keyboard or 3x4 keyboard.

Add input languages: Choose which

languages are available on the keyboard. To switch between languages, slide the Space bar sideways.

Smart typing: Use predictive text and correct

•

common typing mistakes to improve input.

Predictive text: Predictive text suggests

words that match your text entries, and can automatically complete common words. Predictive text can learn your personal writing style from your contacts, messages, Gmail, and social networking sites — improving its accuracy of predicting your text entries.

Additional keyboard settings provide

assistance with capitalization, punctuation, and much more.

Key-tap feedback: Play a tone or see

•

character previews while typing.

Customization: Use alternative characters,

•

text shortcuts, change the keyboard size, or use a high contrast keyboard.

Other settings: Reset keyboard settings, clear

•

personalized data, and view information about the Samsung keyboard.

Language and Input

Settings

Google Voice Typing

Text-to-Speech Options

Speak rather than type your text entries using Google voice typing.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Google voice typing

for options:

Languages: Select languages for Google

•

voice typing.

“Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google

•

search whenever you say “OK Google”.

Hands-free: Allow requests with the device

•

locked.

Speech output: Select options for spoken

•

feedback.

Oﬄine speech recognition: Download and

•

install speech recognition engines, allowing you to use voice input while not connected to the network.

Conﬁgure your Text-to-Speech (TTS) options. TTSisused for various accessibility features, suchas Voice Assistant. For more information, seeAccessibility.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input > Text-to-speech for

options:

Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the

•

Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. Tap Settings next toeach TTS engine for options.

Speech rate: Set the speed at which the text

•

is spoken.

Default language status: Display the default

•

language in use.

Pointer Speed

Block oﬀensive words: Hide search results

•

that contain oﬀensive words.

Bluetooth headset: Use audio input from

•

a Bluetooth headset (not included) if one is connected.

Conﬁgure pointer speed for an optional mouse or trackpad (not included) .

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Language and input.

3. Drag the Pointer speed slider to the right to go

faster or to the left to go slower.

Language and Input

Settings

Battery

View how battery power is used for device activities.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Battery for options:

Power saving mode: Save battery power by

•

limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data.

Ultra power saving mode: Save battery

•

power by using a minimal Home screen layout and limiting the number of usable apps.

Percentage on status bar: Display the battery

•

charge percentage next to the battery icon on the Status bar.

Past and predicted usage: View estimated

•

usage time remaining based on your usage over the last 7 days.

Recent battery usage: Tap an item to view

•

details of its battery usage.

3. Tap More for the following options:

Refresh: Update the listing.

•

Optimize battery usage: Choose apps to

•

optimize their individual battery usage.

Battery

Settings

Storage

View the device memory andusage, or mount, unmount, or format an optional memory card (not included).

Device Memory

View and manage the memory used by the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Storage.

Device storage used out of the total space

•

available is displayed.

3. Tap Internal storage for the following:

Total space: The total space in your device’s

•

memory.

To increase available memory:

1. From a Home screen, tap



Settings.

2. Tap Storage.

3. Tap Internal storage > Cached data to clear

cached data for all apps.

4. Tap Delete to conﬁrm.

Apps >

Memory Card (SD Card)

Once an optional memory card (not included) has been installed in your device, the card memory is displayed as part of Total space and Available space.

For more information, see Install an Optional

Memory Card.

Mount a Memory Card

Available space: The amount of storage

•

space currently available.

System memory: The minimum amount of

•

storage space required to run the system.

Used space: The amount of storage space

•

currently being used.

Other: The space used by app data,

•

downloaded ﬁles, and Android system ﬁles.

Cached data: The amount of data currently

•

cached.

4. Tap Explore to launch My Files to view content stored on your device.

When you install an optional memory card, it is automatically mounted (connected to the device) and prepared for use. However, should you unmount the card without removing it from the device, you must mount it before it can be accessed.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settin

gs.

2. Tap Storage > SD card.

3. Tap Mount.

Storage

Settings

Remove a Memory Card

Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Set

tings.

2. Tap Storage > SD card.

3. Tap Unmount.

4. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

Memory card tray, and push until the tray popsout.

5. Remove the Memory card from the tray, and slide

the tray back into the slot.

Format a Memory Card

Warning: When formatting an SD card, you should back up your music and photo ﬁles that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >

Set

tings.



2. Tap Storage > SD card.

3. Tap Format and follow the prompts.

Storage

Settings

Accessories

Conﬁgure options when using a book cover (not included).

Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turnedoﬀ.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Set

tings.

2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable

this feature.

Accessories

Settings

Date and Time

By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network.

When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Date and time. The following options are

available:

Automatic date and time: Receive date and

•

time updates from the wireless network.

Set date: Enter the current date (only available

•

when Automatic date and time is disabled).

Set time: Enter the current time (only available

•

when Automatic date and time is disabled).

Select time zone: Choose your local time

•

zone (only available when Automatic date and time is disabled).

Use 24-hour format: Set the format for

•

displaying time.

Date and Time

Settings

Help

View tips and guidelines for using your device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap Help for information about:

New features

•

Getting started

•

Applications

•

Settings

•

Help

Settings

About Device

View information about your device, including current status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and more.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >



Settings.

2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more

details:

Download updates manually: Check for

•

software updates.

Scheduled software updates: Set a time to

•

automatically check for and install available software updates.

Status: View the status of the battery, network,

•

and other information about your device.

Legal information: View legal notices

•

and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information.

Device name: View and change your device’s

•

name.

Additional device information includes the

•

Model number, Android version, Build number, and more.

About Device

Samsung SM-T817R4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Front View

Back View

Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Status Bar

Navigation

Multi Window

Enter Text

Applications

Apps List

Google Apps

U.S. Cellular Apps

Additional Apps

Calculator

Calendar

Camera and Video

Clock

Contacts

Email

Galaxy Apps

Gallery

Internet

Memo

Music Player

My Files

Video Player

Settings

How to Use Settings

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth

Airplane Mode

Mobile Hotspot and Tethering

Data Usage

Mobile Networks

More Connection Settings

Smart Manager

Applications Settings

Sounds and Vibrations

Display

Advanced Features

Users

Wallpaper

Lock Screen and Security

Privacy

Accessibility

Accounts

Backup and Reset

Language and Input

Battery

Storage

Accessories

Date and Time

Help

About Device