Samsung TAB E User Manual

User Guide

ANDROID TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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other reproductive harm. For more information, please
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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
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but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
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covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

opensource.samsung.com.

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Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE
ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR
EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR
MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS
TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY
NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN
SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU
ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE
DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL
BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE DEVICE
WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED
TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung Knox

Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and
is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security
with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee
may be required. For more information about Knox,
please refer to: samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

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(SEA), Inc.

Address:

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Phone:
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Internet Address:

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Samsung Galaxy, and MultiWindow are all trademarks
of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.

Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.

Do you have questions about your
Samsung Mobile Device?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a
new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System)
at: samsung.com/us/support.

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.

Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United
States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized
“BDesign”) , and combination mark (Bluetooth word
mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and
are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

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microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the
SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android
logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google
Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google
Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are
trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the
WirelessFidelityAlliance, Inc.

Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype,
Inc. © 2010 Swype, Inc. All rights reserved.

Legal Information

Important legal information can be accessed in writing
on the mobile device or at samsung.com.

Read this information before using your mobile
device.

Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered

under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty.
Full written terms and detailed information about
the warranty and obtaining service are available
on the device at: Settings > About device > Legal
Information > Samsung legal
or at samsung.com.

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty
guide for your device can be found at:

English

samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide

Spanish

samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide- SP

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Location of Legal Information on the device:

Health and Safety Information

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Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Health and Safety

Warranty

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Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Warranty

EULA

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Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > End User License Agreement

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Table of Contents

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

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

Back View ................................................................. 4

Assemble Your Device .................................. 6

Set Up Your Device ......................................... 9

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ..... 11

Know Your Device .......................................12

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

Status Bar ............................................................... 19

Navigation ............................................................... 21

Notification Panel ............................................. 24

Multi Window ....................................................... 26

Enter Text ................................................................29

Table of Contents

Applications ......................................................... 32

Apps List .................................................................. 33

Google Applications ...................................... 36

Verizon Applications .....................................39

Other Applications .......................................... 40

Calculator ................................................................42

Calendar ..................................................................43

Camera and Video .......................................... 45

Chrome .....................................................................49

Clock ........................................................................... 50

Contacts ................................................................... 53

Email ............................................................................ 60

Gallery ....................................................................... 63

Memo .......................................................................... 65

Message+ ................................................................66

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Music Player .........................................................69

My Files ....................................................................72

Video Player..........................................................75

Settings ...................................................................... 78

About Settings .................................................... 79

Airplane Mode .................................................... 80

Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................... 81

Bluetooth ................................................................. 85

Data Usage ............................................................ 88

More Settings ...................................................... 89

Sounds and Notifications ......................... 95

Display and Wallpaper ................................98

Motions and Gestures ...............................101

Storage ....................................................................102

Battery .....................................................................105

Applications Settings .................................106

Users .........................................................................111

Location ..................................................................112

Lock Screen and Security ....................114

Privacy Settings ..............................................119

Accounts ................................................................120

Language and Input ....................................122

Backup and Reset ........................................126

Date and Time...................................................128

Accessibility........................................................129

Help ............................................................................132

About Your Device ........................................133

System Updates ..............................................134

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Getting Started

This manual documents default
settings. If you select other settings,
steps may be different.

Front View

Getting Started

Headset jack

Recent

Home key

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USB charger/
Accessory port

Front camera

Back

Front View

Here are some key features found on the
front of yourdevice.

Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to

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close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.

Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of

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yourself.

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not

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included).

Home key: Press to return to the Home screen.

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Recent: Tap to display recent apps or touch and

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hold for Home screen options.

USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

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Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional
accessories (not included) .

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Front View

Back View

Speaker Rear camera

Getting Started

Power key

Volume key

Microphone

SIM card slot

Memory card slot

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Back View

Here are some key features found on the
back of yourdevice.

Memory card slot: Install an optional memory card

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(not included) for storage of files.

Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

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commands.

Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on.

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Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and
hold to turn the device off, restart it, or for quick
access to Airplane mode.

Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.

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SIM card slot: Holds the device’s SIM Card.

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Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.

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Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your

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device’s sounds.

Getting Started

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Back View

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your
device.

Install the SIMCard

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card.

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

Getting Started

1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, locate and open
the SIM card slot cover.

2. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot
(as shown) until it clicks into place.

3. Close the SIM card slot cover.

Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
cannot detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into
the slot if the SIM is not detected.

Install a Memory Card

You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.

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) ” on page 102.

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Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/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.

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

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USBcable
from the device.

Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

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Assemble Your Device

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and has only a few minutes of
battery power remaining, 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, glance

at the battery charge indicator located in the
Statusbar of your device’s display. A solid color
( ) indicates a full charge.

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

“Battery” on page 105.

Getting Started

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Assemble Your Device

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Off

Turn the Device On

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

vibrates and starts up.

Turn the Device Off

1. Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and the Options menudisplays.

2. At the prompt, tap POWER OFF.

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard
will guide you through the basics of setting up your
device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
set up accounts, choose location services, and learn
more about your device.

Getting Started

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the
Screenlock option.

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.

► To unlock your device, press the Powerkey or

Home key, then touch and drag your finger across
the screen.

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Set Up Your Device

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see

“Set a Screen Lock” on page 114.

Getting Started

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Set Up Your Device

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google Account to fully
utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google
Hangouts, and the Google Play store. When you turn
on your device for the first time, set up a connection
with your existing Google Account, or create a new
Google Account.

To create a Google Account, or set up your Google
Account on your device, use Accounts settings. For
more information, see “Accounts” on page 120.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Google Account.

Getting Started

Samsung Account

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

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

“Accounts” on page 120.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Samsung account.

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Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

This section outlines some key
features of your device and
describes the screen and icons as
they appear when the device is in
use.

Learn how to navigate the device and
how to use special features of this
device.

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

Home Screen

Notification icons

Widget

Statusbar
Status icons

Home screen indicator

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App shortcuts

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Apps folder

Apps list

Home Screen

Here are some features of the Homescreen.

App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite

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applications on the Home screen.

Apps folder: Apps can be grouped together in

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folders and placed on a Homescreen.

Apps list: Allows quick access to all of the

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Applications available.

Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home

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screen is presently displayed.

Notification icons: Displays new emails,

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notifications, available software updates, and more.

Statusbar: Displays device status icons (right) and

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notification icons (left).

Status icons: Displays information about the

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device, such as the network signal strength, battery
level, the time, and more.

Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut)

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that runs on a Home screen.

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Home Screen

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

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

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens by
default, and you can add more screens. You can also
rearrange the Home screens in a different order.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the

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screens, and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a

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screen, and then drag it to Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

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Main home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen displays when you press the
Homekey.

Change the order of screens: Touch and

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hold on a screen, and then drag to a new
position.

Flipboard Briefing: Scroll to the left of the

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screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen.
To activate this feature, tap the checkbox at
the top center of the screen.

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Home Screen

App Shortcuts

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

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

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

Remove a Shortcut

1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the icon to Remove and then releaseit.

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

Change the Wallpaper

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

1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,
and then tap Wallpapers.

2. Tap HOMESCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME
AND LOCK SCREENS.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap
SETAS WALLPAPER.

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Home Screen

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a
Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates
right on the Home screen. There are all kinds of
widgets, including links to a specific contact, browser
bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many
others.

Add a Widget to the Home Screen

1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen,
and then tap Widgets.

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

Remove a Widget

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.

Folders

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create a folder on a Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on
top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box
displays.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Tap Enter folder name to give the folder a

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name.

Tap Palette to change the color.

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

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

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shortcut and drag it to the folder.

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Home Screen

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a
Home screen

1. From an Apps screen, touch and hold an app
folder.

2. Drag the folder onto a Home screen and releaseit.

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detatches.

2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.

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Home Screen

Status Bar

The Statusbar at the top of the Home
screen provides device information (such as
network status and battery charge) on the
right side and notification alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is charging.

Battery is low.

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Status Icons

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GPS is enabled.

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Mute mode is enabled.

Wi-Fi is active.

A Wi-Fi network is available.

Wi-Fi Direct is active.

Status Bar

Notification Icons

New Gmail has arrived.

New email has arrived.

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Status Bar

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through
your device, and basics for how to customize
screens by editing, sharing, and deleting
items.

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.

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Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

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Know Your Device

Touch and Hold

Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture.

Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

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move it.

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

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of options.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.

Unlock the screen.

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Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.

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Navigation

Drag

To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it
to a new location.

Add a shortcut to the Home screen.

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Move a widget on the Home screen.

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Pinch and Spread

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

Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a

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Webpage.

Zoom in or out while taking a picture.

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Motions

Control your device by making specific gestures with
your hand above the device’s screen.

Enable Motions

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >

Motions and gestures.

For more information, see

“Motions and Gestures” on page 101.

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Navigation

Common Options

The device uses basic command options to perform
common actions.

MORE: Tap to view more menu options for a

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screen. This will usually also allow you to select
items to delete or share.

DELETE: Tap to select items to delete. Often you

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can tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to
select all.

SHARE: Tap to select items to share, and a sharing

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method. Often you can tap a checkbox at the top of
the screen to select all.

EDIT: Tap to customize the screen.

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Navigation

Notification Panel

Quick settings

Adjust screen

Tap notification

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Edit Quick

settings

brightness

tolaunch

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Settings

Manage users

Outdoor mode

Clear all
notifications

Notification Panel

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

View the Notification Panel

1. Swipe down on the Statusbar to display the
Notificationpanel.

2. Scroll down the list to see notification details.

Tap an item to open it.

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To clear a single notification, drag the

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notification left or right. Tap Clear to clear
allnotifications.

3. To close the Notificationpanel, swipe upward from
the bottom of the screen or tap Back.

Quick Settings

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

► To view additional Quick settings, tap Edit.

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Notification Panel

Multi Window

Window controls

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Multi Window

Multitask by using multiple applications at
the same time.

Use 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. If you are currently using an app that supports
Multi window, tap an app to add in split screen, or
tap two new apps to open in split view.

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

1. Tap the Recent key.

2. Recently used apps that support Multiwindow
have Multiwindow in the title bar. Tap

Multiwindow in the title bar to launch the

application in Multiwindow view.

3. Other recently used apps that support
Multiwindow appear below the launched app. Tap
the app shortcut to add it to the Multiwindow view.

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

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Multi Window

Window Controls

Select an application window and tap Control
in the middle of the window to display the window
controls.

Control Buttons

Switch windows: Switch locations between

Multi window applications.

Drag and drop content: Move items
between the application windows. Drag an
item to share from one window to another.
Some applications may not support this
feature.

Maximize window: Open the selected
window in full screen view.

Close app: Close the selected application.

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Multi Window

Ente r Tex t

Use the SamsungKeyboard

Type your text input using a QWERTY keyboard.

Predictive text

Options key

Special Keys

Tap to insert numbers and symbols.

Tap with key for quick access to cut (x),
copy (c), paste (v), undo (z) , redo (y), and
select all (a).

Know Your Device

Touch and hold the Options key to:

Use Google voice typing.

Use your handwriting to enter text.

Access the clipboard.

Insert emojis.

Change the layout of the keyboard.

Access keyboard settings.

Note: The available Options key options depend on the
application in use. Not all options are available for all
apps.

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Enter Text

Predictive Text

Predictive text suggests words matching your text
entries and optionally completes common words
automatically. Predictive text can learn your personal
writing style from your contacts, messages, email, and
social networking sites — improving its accuracy of
predicting your text entries.

Configure the Samsung Keyboard

Customize the Samsung Keyboard.
For more information, see

“Samsung Keyboard Settings” on page 122.

Use Google Voice Typing

Instead of typing, speak your text input.

Languages

To enable Google voice typing:

1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google voice
typing.

2. Speak your text.

Configure Google Voice Typing

To customize Google voice typing, see

“Google Voice Typing Settings” on page 123.

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Enter Text

Use Swype

Swype is a text input method that makes it possible to
enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter
to letter, lifting your finger between words.

For example, to enter the word “this”, simply slide your
finger or stylus across t-h-i-s.

Enable Swype

To enable the Swype keyboard while entering text:

1. Touch the top of the screen and drag downward to
display the Notification panel.

2. Tap Select keyboard.

3. Tap Swype.

Configure Swype

To customize Swype, see

“Swype Keyboard Settings” on page 123.

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Enter Text

Applications

The Apps screen displays all
applications installed on your device,
both preloaded apps and apps you
download and install yourself.

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

Apps List

Access Applications

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

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

3. To return to the main Home screen, press the
Home key.

Download and Install NewApps

Find new apps to download and install on your device:

Play Store: For more information, see

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“PlayStore” on page 38.

Applications

Uninstall or Disable Apps

You can uninstall or disable apps you download and
install. Preloaded apps cannot be uninstalled.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap EDIT. Apps that can be uninstalled or disabled
show Uninstall/Disable on their shortcut.

3. Tap Uninstall/Disable, and then follow the
prompts to uninstall or disable the app.

4. Tap DONE when finished.

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Apps List

To enable apps after disabling them:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Applications > Application manager.

2. Swipe to the DISABLED screen and tap the app
you want to enable.

3. Tap ENABLE. The app displays again in the Apps
list.

For more information, see “Disabled Services” on

page 109.

Organize Your Apps

The Apps shortcuts can be organized in folders and
listed alphabetically or in your own custom order.

Change the Order Apps Are Listed

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap EDIT.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut or folder and drag
it to the location you want.

4. Tap DONE when finished.

To arrange apps in alphabetical order:

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > A-Z.

2. Tap OK.

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Apps List

Use Folders to Organize Apps

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap EDIT.

3. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top
of another app until a highlighted box displays.

4. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Tap Enter folder name to name the folder.

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Tap Palette to change the color

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(ifdesired).

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

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

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shortcut and drag it to the folder.

6. Tap DONE when you are finished.

Remove Folders

Remove folders on an Apps screen without deleting
the apps inside.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Tap EDIT.

3. Tap the folder you want to remove, and then tap
Remove folder.

4. Tap REMOVE. Apps that were inside the folder are
listed at the end of the Apps screen.

5. Tap DONE when finished.

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Apps List

Google Applications

Enjoy these applications from Google.

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

Chrome

Use Chrome to browse the Internet and
bring your open tabs, bookmarks and
address bar data from your computer to
your tablet.

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

Drive

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

Visit drive.google.com to learn more.

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Gmail

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

Visit gmail.com to learn more.

Google

Search not only the Internet, but also
applications and their contents on the
device as well.

Google Applications

Google Now

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.

► Press and hold the Home key.

Note: When Google Now is enabled, you
can also access it by tapping Google.

Google Settings

Quickly and easily change Google app
settings to suit your preferences.

Note: You must be signed in to the
application in which you want to configure.
(For example, sign in to Google+ in order to
configure Google+ settings.)

Hangouts

Hangouts is an online place to meet friends
and family, share photos, and host video
calls.

Visit google.com/hangouts to learn more.

Maps

Use Google Maps to find your current
location, get directions, and other
location-based information.

Visit google.com/maps to learn more.

Note: You must enable location services
to use Maps. For more information, see

“Location” on page 112.

Photos

This application automatically backs up
your photos and videos to your Google+
account.

Visit photos.google.com to learn more.

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Google Applications

Play Movies & TV

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

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

Play Music

With Google Play Music, you can play
music you’ve downloaded, and music you
copied from your computer.

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

PlayStore

All your favorite apps, movies and TV
shows, music, books, magazines, and
games are available 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, right from
your device.

Visit youtube.com to learn more.

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Google Applications

Verizon Applications

Enjoy these applications from
VerizonWireless.

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

Cloud

Use Verizon Cloud to back up and access
your data. You can also use Verizon Cloud
to transfer content between other devices.

Message+

Use Message+ to send text messages
at a whole new level. Draw on pictures,
share locations in real time, send audio
messages, and much more.

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Mobile Hotspot

Use your device as a Mobile Hotspot. For
more information, see “Mobile Hotspot” on

page 89.

My Verizon Mobile

View details and manage your Verizon
Wireless account.

Note: No airtime or minute charges apply
when accessing My Verizon Mobile.

VZ Navigator

Use VZ Navigator to find, share and
navigate to millions of locations, avoid
traffic and drive, or walk with ease.

Verizon Applications

Other Applications

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

Amazon

Shop at Amazon.com from your device.

Amazon Kindle

Use the Amazon Kindle application to
download books for reading right on your
device. You must have an account with
Amazon to use the Kindle application.

Amazon Music

Shop for music at Amazon.com.

Appstore

Browse and download applications, games
and more from the Amazon application
store.

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Audible

Download audio books to enjoy on your
device.

Hancom Office Viewer

Open and manage Hancom Office Hanword
(*.hwp) and Hanshow (*.show) documents.

Help

View information on your device’s basic
features and settings.

IMDb

Search movies and actors, view trailers and
show times, explore top charts and box
office information, and add movies and TV
to your personal Watch list.

Other Applications

Samsung Milk Music

Samsung Milk Music is a streaming 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.

Setup Wizard

Configure basic settings for your device.

SideSync 3.0

SideSync enables screens, windows,
and data to be shared easily between a
GalaxyTab and Galaxy smartphone.

You can see exactly the same screen
displayed on your smartphone or tablet
on the other device. You can then drag
and drop files, type text messages on your
keyboard, and much more.

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Other Applications

Calculator

The Calculator provides basic and advanced
arithmetic functions.

Basic Operation

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Calculator.

2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key.

4. Enter the next number.

5. To view the result, tap the Equals key.

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Additional Functions

To clear the results:

► Tap Clear.

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.

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Calculator

Calendar

Manage your events and tasks.

Create an Event or Task

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap Add, and then enter the details for the

event.

3. TapSAVE.

Delete an Event or Tasks

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap to view an event, and then tap DELETE.

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Share an Event

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap to view an event.

3. Tap SHARE, and then tap a sharing format.

4. Select a sharing method, and follow the prompts.

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Calendar

Create a Task

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

> TAS KS.

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

3. You can choose to set the task for TODAY,

TOMORROW, or tap Expand to view and set
the following options:

Due date: Tap the ON/OFF switch to select a

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date on the calendar for the task.

Reminder: Tap to set a reminder alert.

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Notes: Tap to save a note with your task.

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Priority: Tap to assign a priority to the task.

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4. Tap SAVE to save the task.

Delete a Task

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar.

2. Tap a day on the calendar to view the tasks for the
day, or select Tasks from the drop down menu.

3. Tap the checkbox by the task to mark it as
complete and remove it from the calendar.

To delete the task permanently, tap the task

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to open it, tap DELETE, and then tap DELETE
again to confirm.

Calendar Settings

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.

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Calendar

Camera and Video

Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Picture size

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Effect

Timer

Camera
settings

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Gallery

Record video

Take picture

Switch
cameras

Shooting
modes

Camera and Video

Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings.

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Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo

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or video.

Gallery: Tap to open the Gallery to view photos and

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videos.

Picture size: Tap to change the picture size

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(resolution and screen ratio).

Record video: Tap to record a video.

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Shooting modes: Tap to change the

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shootingmode.

Switch cameras: Tap to switch between the rear

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and front cameras.

Take picture: Tap to take a picture.

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Timer: Tap to set the camera timer.

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Take Photos

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

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 photo, use the onscreen
options, or these gestures:

Tap the screen with two fingers and pinch or

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spread them on the screen to zoom in or out.

Tap the screen to focus on the area you

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touched.

3. Tap Take picture, or press the Volume key up
or down to take the photo.

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Camera and Video

Shooting Modes

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Tap MODE and select a shooting mode:

Both cameras

Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the

•

surroundings and determine the ideal mode
for the photo.

Beauty face: Enhance facial features

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automatically when taking pictures.

Sound & shot: Enrich pictures by adding

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background sounds for a few seconds.

Rear camera only

Panorama: Take a photo composed of many

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photos strung together.

Continuous shot: Take pictures continuously

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by pressing and holding the Camera button.

Sports: Take pictures of fast movement.

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Camera Settings

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera.

2. Tap Settings to configure settings for Camera.

Note: Not all of the following options are available in
both camera and video camera modes. The available
options also vary depending on the camera used.

Quick settings (on the viewfinder)

Effect: Add special graphical effects.

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Timer: Take time-delayed pictures or videos.

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Picture size: Select a resolution. Use higher

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resolution for higher quality.

Rear camera only

Video size: Select a resolution. Use higher

•

resolution for higher quality.

View mode: View your photos and video in

•

standard ratio or use the full screen.

Front camera only

Gesture control: Detect palm and

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automatically take a picture two seconds later.

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Camera and Video

Save as horizontally flipped: Save the

•

self-portrait or self-recording as a reversed
(or‘mirrored’) image.

Both cameras

Grid lines: Display viewfinder grid lines to help

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composition when selecting subjects.

Location tags: Attach a GPS location tag to

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the picture.

Review pictures: Set to show pictures after

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taking them.

Storage location: Select the memory location

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for storage.

Volume keys function: Use the Volume key

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

Shutter sound: Enable or disable a shutter

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sound when pictures are taken.

Reset settings: Reset the camera settings.

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Help: View information on using the camera.

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Note: Higher resolution pictures and videos use more
memory.

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Camera and Video

Chrome

The Google Chrome app allows you to
use the Google Chrome web browser on
yourdevice.

1. From a Home screen, tap Chrome.

2. Read the Google Chrome Terms of Service and tap
ACCEPT & CONTINUE.

3. If you have an existing Chrome account, tap
ADDAN ACCOUNT to bring your open tabs,
bookmarks, and omnibox data from your computer
to your tablet. Otherwise tap NO THANKS.

4. Use Google Chrome to surf the Internet.

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Chrome

Clock

The Clock app features an Alarm and a
World Clock.

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

2. Tap a tab to use a feature:

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

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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.

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TIMER: Use a timer to count down to an event

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

Alarm

Set alarms by using the ALARM tab.

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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.

2. Tap following items to configure an alarm:

Time: Set a time for the alarm.

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Repeat weekly: Choose when to repeat the

•

alarm.

DATE : Choose the day for this alarm.

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OPTIONS: View and set the following options:

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Alarm type: Choose whether the alarm

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

Volume: Drag the slider to set the volume

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of the alarm.

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Clock

Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for

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the alarm.

Snooze: Allow snoozing and set interval

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and repeat values for the alarm while
snoozing.

Increasing volume: Increase the alarm

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volume at slow intervals.

Alarm name: Enter a name for the alarm.

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3. Tap SAVE to save the alarm.

Delete an Alarm

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

2. Tap ALARM.

3. Tap Delete in the upper right corner of the
alarm entry you want to delete.

World Clock

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

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

2. Tap WORLD CLOCK.

3. Touch and rotate the globe, and then tap a city.

4. Tap Add city on the city pop-up.

5. Repeat to add morecities.

Note: Tap Search and use the keyboard to type a city
name. Tap an entry to add the city to your list.

To remove a city from the main World Clock screen:

► Tap Delete in the upper right corner of the city

thumbnail.

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Stopwatch

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

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

2. Tap STOPWATCH and use the following options:

STA RT : Begin timing.

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STOP: Stop timing.

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LAP: Keep track of lap times.

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RESUME: Continue timing after stopping the

•

clock.

RESET: Reset the stopwatch to zero.

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Timer

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. Tap the digits or KEYPAD to to set the length of
the timer.

4. Tap STAR T to begin the timer.

5. Tap either PAUSE to pause the timer, or CANCEL
to stop the timer.

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Clock

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,
Facebook, and your Samsung account.

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

“Accounts” on page 120.

Manage Contacts

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

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts.

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Find a Contact

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

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

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

– or –

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

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Add a Contact

Use the following procedure to add a new contact.

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

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

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

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the new contact.

Enter a name, phone number, email address,

•

and assign the contact to a group.

Tap Add to enter additional entries.

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Tap Remove to remove an entry.

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Tap Expand for additional fields.

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Tap the label to the right of any entry

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to choose another label for the field
(forexample, Mobile, Home or Work).

Tap ADDANOTHER FIELD to add more

•

contact information.

3. Tap SAVE.

Edit a Contact

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

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

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.

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Contacts

Share a Contact

When you share a contact, the contact’s information is
sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can share a vCard via
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 a sharing method and follow the prompts.

Link Contacts

When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail,
Facebook, and more), 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, and then tap

Linked contact.

3. Tap LINK ANOTHER CONTACT, and then select
contacts to link to the original contact.

4. Tap LINK.

Unlink Contacts

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

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

Linked contact.

3. Tap Separate beside contacts to unlink them
from the main contact.

Create a Shortcut to a Contact

You can create a shortcut to a contact on a Home
screen to access their information directly from a
Home screen.

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

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap MORE >
Add shortcut to Homescreen. The new shortcut
displays in an empty area of the Home screen.

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Contacts

Delete Contacts

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

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

2. Tap a contact to select it, and then tap MORE >
Delete.

– or –

To delete multiple contacts, touch and hold a
contact, tap the checkbox next to each contact to
be deleted, and then tap DELETE.

Favorites

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

Mark Contacts as Favorites

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

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star brightens ).

Remove Contacts from Favorites

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

2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap
Favorite (the star dims ).

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Contacts

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.

Rename a Group

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

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.

3. Tap MORE > Edit group and enter a newname.

4. Tap SAVE.

Create a Group

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

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap ADD (next to the
Groups heading on the left) .

3. Tap fields to enter information about the group:

Tap Group name to enter a name for the new

•

group.

Tap Add member, select contacts to add to

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the new group, and then tap DONE.

4. Tap SAVE.

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Add Contacts to a Group

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

2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group.

3. Tap MORE > Edit group.

4. Tap Add member, and then tap the contacts you
want toadd, and then tap DONE.

5. Tap SAVE.

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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
email addresses in their records are shown.

5. Choose an email account to use and follow
theprompts.

Delete a Group

Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted.

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

2. Tap GROUPS.

3. Tap DELETE.

4. Tap the groups to select them or tap the All
checkbox at the top of the screen to select
allgroups.

5. Tap DELETE.

6. Tap Group only to only delete the group or tap
Groups and members to delete the groups and
the contacts in those groups.

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Contacts

Contact Settings

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

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

2. Next to the Contacts heading on the left side, tap
MORE > Settings.

3. Tap an option and follow the prompts.

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Contacts

Email

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

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 instructions to set up your email
account.

3. Tap DONE WITH ACCOUNTS when finished to
open the inbox.

To add another email account, tap MORE >

•

Settings > Add account.

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

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

Manage Multiple Email Accounts

You can view email you receive for all email accounts
on the Combined view screen, or you can view email
accounts individually.

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

2. Tap the drop down menu on the left side of the
screen to select:

Combined view: View all email accounts in a

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combined inbox.

[Account Name]: View email for only this

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account.

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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.

Create and Send an Email

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
Contacts or Groups.

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 placed in the
recipients field.

Tap More to add Cc and Bcc fields.

•

3. Tap the Subject and Message fields and use the
keypad to enter text.

Tap ATTAC H to add Files, Images, Audio, and

•

more to your email.

Tap MORE for additional email options.

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4. Review your message, and then tap SEND.

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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 delete, and then tap
REMOVE.

Email Settings

Use the Email Settings to configure your Email
preferences.

Note: Available settings depend on the email provider.

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

2. Tap MORE > Settings.

3. Tap an option, and then follow the prompts to
customize.

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Gallery

View, edit, and manage pictures and videos.

View Images and Videos

Launching Gallery displays available folders. When
another application, such as Email, saves an image,
the 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 > Galler y.

2. Tap the drop down menu in the upper left
corner, and then tap Time or Albums to choose
how videos and images are displayed. Other view
options may be available.

In Albums view, you can create albums to

•

organize your images. On the drop down
menu, tap Albums, and then tap MORE >
Create album.

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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.

4. When viewing an image or video, you can scroll
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.

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Play Videos

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galler y.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. Tap a video to view it.

Edit Images

1. While viewing an image, tap the screen once to
see the image options.

2. Tap Edit to view and use the editing tools.

Delete Images

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galler y.

2. Tap a folder or category to open it.

3. Tap MORE > Edit.

4. Tap images to select them.

5. Tap DELETE, and then confirm by tapping DELETE
again.

Share Images

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galler y.

2. Tap a folder to open it.

3. In a folder, tap MORE > Share, select images, and
then tap SHARE.

4. Tap a service for sharing the images selected.

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Gallery

Memo

Use the Memo app to write and save notes
on your device.

Compose a Memo

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

2. Tap Create memo, and type a memo.

To change the category, tap Category.

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To insert an image into the memo, tap

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Image.

To use your voice to insert text into the memo,

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tap Voice.

To add tasks, tap Ta sk s.

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3. When you finish creating the memo, tap SAVE.

Applications

Manage Memos

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

2. Browse memos by scrolling up or down.

3. To search for a memo, tap SEARCH.

4. View the list of memo entries.

To edit a memo, tap the memo and then tap

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the content of the memo.

To delete memos, tap MORE > Edit, select

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memos, tap DELETE, and then tap DELETE
again.

To send a memo to others, tap MORE > Share,

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select a memo, and then select a method to
share the memo.

To manage categories, tap MORE >

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Managecategories.

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Message+

This section describes how to create and
send a message using the Message+app.

Create and Send Messages

Use the Message+ app to send and receive messages
with your friends and family.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.

2. Tap Newmessage.

3. Tap the To: field, and then enter a contact name,

a mobile phone number, or an email address
using the keyboard. As you enter letters, possible
matches from your accounts and contacts display
on the screen. Touch a match to add it to the
message.

Applications

4. Tap Type a message, and then enter your
message.

Tap Attach to attach an item, such as a

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postcard, picture, video, audio recording,
Glympse location, location, contact card, or
song.

Tap Emoji to insert emojis into your

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message.

Touch and hold Voice to record and insert

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an audio recording into your message.

5. Review your message, and then tap Send.

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Read Messages

When you receive a message, your device notifies you
by displaying New message in the Statusbar.

To access a new message:

► Drag your finger down from the Statusbar to

display the Notificationpanel, and then tap the
message notification to open the message.

– or –

From the Home screen, tap Apps >

Message+, and then tap the message to

openit.

Reply to Messages

Messages you exchange with another person are
displayed as conversations in the Messages app, so
you can see all the messages in one place.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >

Message+.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Tap the Type a message field, and then type your
reply message.

4. When the message is complete, tap Send.

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Message+

Protect a Message from Deletion

You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other messages in the
conversation.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock,

and then tap Lock message on the pop-up menu.
A lock icon displays on the message.

Delete Messages

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.

2. Tap a conversation to display it.

3. Touch and hold the message you want to delete,

and then tap Delete messages on the pop-up
menu. Follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

Delete Conversations

You can delete all the messages you’ve exchanged
with another person.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Message+.

2. Touch and hold a conversation you want to delete,

and then tap Delete Conversation > Delete.

Note: Locked messages will not be deleted unless you
select Delete locked messages before confirming the
deletion.

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Message+

Music Player

Playback position

Song queue

Options

Sound quality
andeffects

Playback controls

Applications

Favorite

Time elapsed

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Volume
Song length

Music Player

Favorite: Tap to tag this song as a favorite.

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Options: Tap to view more options.

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Playback controls: Tap the icons to change shuffle

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

Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of

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the current song.

Song length: View the length of the song.

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Song queue: Tap to view the current song list being

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played.

Sound quality and effects: Tap to configure sound

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quality and sound effects options.

Time elapsed: View the time elapsed for the

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current song.

Volume: Tap to adjust the volume.

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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. Scroll 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

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playback again, tap Play.

Tap Rewind to move to the previous song.

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Touch and hold Rewind to rewind through
the song. Tap Fast-forward to move to the
nextsong. Touch and hold Fast-forward to
move forward through the song.

Tap the repeat button to control playback.

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Choose Repeat off to play all songs
once, Repeat all to repeat all songs, or

Repeat1 to repeat the currentsong.

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Music Player

Tap the shuffle button to control the order

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

Tap Favorite to mark a song as a favorite.

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

Tap Volume to set the volume. You can

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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.

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Music Player

My Files

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

View Files

To view files in My Files:

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.

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

Recent files: View recently accessed files.

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Category: Files are grouped into the following

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categories:

Images: View image files.

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Videos: View video files.

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Audio: View audio files.

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Documents: View document files.

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Download history: View all apps and files that

­have been downloaded to the device.

Local storage: View folders and files in their

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storage locations.

Device storage: View folders and files located

­on the device.

SD card: View folders and files located on an

­optional microSD memory card (not included) .

Cloud storage: View shortcuts to FTP servers or

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other cloud storage locations that you have added.

Google Drive: View files saved to your Google

­Drive account.

STORAGE USAGE: Tap to view memory information

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for your device.

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My Files

Recent Files Options

On the main My Files screen, the following options are
available for recently accessed files:

SEARCH: Search for a file or folder.

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MORE: Tap for the following options:

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Edit: Edit files shown in Recent files.

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Clear recent file history: Clear the Recent files

­category.

Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or conceal

­hidden files.

Note: The Edit and Clear recent filehistory options
become available only after one or more files have been
accessed recently.

Category Options

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.

2. Tap a category for the following options:

SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected

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category.

VIEW AS: Change the list style.

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MORE: Tap for the following options:

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Edit: Select files or folders.

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Share: Share files or folders.

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Sort by: Change the sort order of the files.

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Show/Conceal hidden files: Show or

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conceal hidden files.

Note: Options vary by category and folder.

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My Files

Options for Selected Files and
Folders

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > MyFiles.

2. Tap a folder in Local storage.

3. Tap MORE > Edit, and then tap one or more files
or folders. The following functions are available:

DELETE: Delete files or folders.

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MOVE: Move files or folders to another folder.

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MORE: Select one of the following options:

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Copy: Copy files or folders to another

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folder

Rename: Rename a file or folder. This

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option only appears when just one file or
folder is selected.

Add shortcut on Home screen: Add a

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shortcut to the folder/file on the main
Home screen.

Compress: Create a zip folder containing

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the selected files. This option only appears
in Local Storage categories. A selected zip
folder has the additional options of Extract
and Extract to current folder.

Details: View details of the selected files

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or folders.

Note: Options vary by category and folder.

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My Files

Video Player

Play videos stored on your device.

File name

Playback

position

Move controls

left

Screen ratio

Video list

More options

Volume
Move controls
right

Pop-up player

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Rewind

Pause or Play

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Fast-forward

Video Player

Fast-forward: Tap to skip to the next video. Touch

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and hold to fast-forward the current video.

File name: View the name of the video file.

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More options: Tap to view more options.

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Move controls: Tap to move the Video player

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

Pause or Play: Tap to pause or play the current

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video.

Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of

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the video.

Pop-up player: Tap to open the video in the pop-up

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player window.

Rewind: Tap to restart the video or skip to a

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previous video. Touch and hold to rewind the video.

Screen ratio: Change the screen ratio.

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Video length: View the total length of the video.

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Video list: See the current video playlist.

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Volume: Adjust the volume.

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Access the Video Player

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

2. Scroll 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.

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Video Player

Use Pop-up Player

Multitask with Pop-up player by transforming your video
player into a pop-up window. The video will continue 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 Pop-up player to continue playing the
video in a floating window.

Drag the window to any location on the

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screen.

Use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize

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the floating window.

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

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cause some minor distortion.

Keep ratio: The video is enlarged to fit the

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screen without becoming distorted.

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Video Player

Settings

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

About Settings

Access Settings

► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

– or –

From a Home screen, drag down from the
Statusbar to display the Notificationpanel, and
then tap Settings.

Settings Options

Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping

•

the ON/OFF button to turn the option ON ON or

OFF.

For some options, you must tap a field, such as

•

Email address, to display and set options.

Some options are enabled or disabled by tapping a

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checkbox. When enabled, a checkmark displays.

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About Settings

Airplane Mode

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

While in airplane mode, you can use other
features, such as playing music, watching
videos, or other applications.

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

2. Tap Airplane mode, and then tap ON/OFF to
enable or disable the option.

Note: You can also control Airplane mode from
theDevice options menu. Press and hold the
Power key, and then tap Airplane mode.

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Airplane Mode

Wi-Fi Settings

Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain types of
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN).
Communication requires access to a
Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

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

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

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap ON/OFF beside Wi-Fi to
turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Settings

Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network

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

2. Tap Wi-Fi, and then tap the network you want to
connect to.

When you select an open network, you are

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automatically connected to the network.

Enter a wireless password, if necessary.

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Wi-Fi Settings

Manually Connect to a
Wi-FiNetwork

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

2. Tap Wi-Fi > MORE > Add network.

3. Enter information about the Wi-Fi network:

Tap Enter network name to enter the name of

•

the Wi-Fi network.

Tap the Security field and select a security

•

option. This must match the current security
setting on your target WAP. If secured, you will
also need to enter your WAP’s password.

Tap Show advanced options, if you need

•

to add advanced options such as Proxy and
IPsettings.

4. Tap CONNECT to store the new information and
connect to your target WAP.

Wi-Fi Options

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 ON/OFF to turn Wi-Fi on.

3. Tap MORE for options:

Add network: Manually enter the credentials

•

for 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

•

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

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Wi-Fi Settings

Advanced:

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Smart network switch: Automatically

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switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi to
maintain a stable Internet connection.

Show Wi-Fi pop-up: Display a pop-up

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when opening apps if Wi-Fi is available.

Wi-Fi notifications: Receive a notification

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when new Wireless Access Points (WAPs)
are available.

Passpoint: Automatically connect to

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Passpoint-certified Wi-Fi access points.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when

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to disconnect from Wi-Fi.

Always allow scanning: Allow Google

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location service and other apps to scan for
networks, even when Wi-Fi is turned off.

Install network certificates: Install

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authentication certificates.

MAC address: View your device’s

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

IP address: View your device’s IP address

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(not configurable).

Manage networks: Manage your saved Wi-Fi

•

network connections.

Help: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi

•

networks, and other settings.

Wi-Fi Status Indicators

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

When Wi-Fi is connected, active, and

•

communicating with a Wireless Access Point
(WAP), displays.

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

•

is not connected to it, displays. It may also
display if there is a communication issue with the
target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

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Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device connections
through 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

When your device is connected to another device
using Wi-Fi Direct, displays in the Statusbar.

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Wi-Fi Settings

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short‑range communications
technology that allows you to connect
wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices,
such as headsets 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

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

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on or off.

Settings

Scan for Bluetooth Devices

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

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

2. Tap Bluetooth, and then tap ON/OFF to turn
Bluetooth on. Your tablet automatically scans
for other discoverable Bluetooth devices, which
display when found.

3. Tap SCAN to scan again.

Review Files Received with
Bluetooth

When you receive files from another device through
Bluetooth, you can access them from Bluetooth
settings.

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

2. Tap Bluetooth > MORE > Received files.

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Bluetooth

Change Your Device’s Name

Device names are used to identify devices during
pairing, and when using Wi-Fi Direct or other Wi-Fi
based features. This is the name others will use when
pairing with your device via Bluetooth.

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

2. Tap Bluetooth > MORE > Renamedevice.

3. Use the keyboard to edit your device name.

View Help

You can access Help for the Bluetooth feature.

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

2. Tap Bluetooth > MORE > Help.

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 will
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
Bluetooth on.

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 SCAN. Your device starts scanning for
Bluetooth devices within range.

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Bluetooth

4. Tap the name of the target device.Your device then
automatically tries to pair with the target device.
If automatic pairing fails, enter the passcode
supplied with the target device.

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.

Delete a Paired Device (Unpair)

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

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

2. Tap Settings next to the paired device, and
then tap Unpair to delete the paireddevice.

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Bluetooth

Data Usage

Monitor your mobile data usage.

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

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

2. Tap Data usage for options:

Mobile data: Enable mobile data. You can also

•

control Mobile Data at the Notificationpanel.

Limit mobile data usage: Drag the red limit

•

line to set the data usage limit. When enabled,
your mobile data connection will be disabled
when the specified limit is reached.

Alert me about data usage: Receive an alert

•

when mobile data usage reaches the warning
limit you set. Drag the orange warning line to
set the data usage warning limit.

Data usage cycle: Tap the menu, and then

•

choose a time period for data usage. Data
usage for the period displays on the graph,
along with usage by application below.

Settings

3. Tap MORE for other options:

Restrict background data: Restrict some

•

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

Show Wi-Fi usage: Display a Wi-Fi tab that

•

shows Wi-Fi usage.

Restrict networks: Select Wi-Fi networks that

•

are Mobile Hotspots and restrict background
apps from using these networks.

Show units: Automatically switch between

•

megabytes and gigabytes (MB/GB), or show
only megabytes or gigabytes.

Help: Read help topics for Data Usage.

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More Settings

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

Mobile Hotspot

Use Mobile Hotspot to share your device’s Internet
connection with other devices using your device as a
Mobile Hotspot.

Note: Mobile Hotspot may require a subscription to
Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service.
Formore information, contact Verizon Wireless.

Warning: Using your device as a mobile hotspot
consumes battery power and uses data service. While
Mobile Hotspot is active, your device’s applications will
use the Mobile Hotspot data service. Roaming while
using your device as a mobile hotspot will incur extra
data charges.

Settings

Turn Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Onor Off

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on oroff.

Warning: By default, your device’s Mobile Hotspot
has no security applied, and any device can connect.
To set a password for your Mobile Hotspot, see

“Change the Mobile Hotspot Password” on page 91.

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More Settings

Connect a Device to Your MobileHotspot

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

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap ON/OFF to turn Mobile Hotspot on.

3. Activate Wi-Fi on the target device.

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

5. On the target device, enter your device’s Mobile
Hotspot password.

Allowed Devices List

Control whether devices can connect to your Mobile
Hotspot with the Allowed device 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.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap MORE > Allowed devices, and then tap
ADD to enter the other device’s Device name and
MACaddress.

3. Tap OK to add the device.

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More Settings

Change the Mobile Hotspot Password

Change your mobile hotspot password to protect your
portable network.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap MORE > Configure Mobile Hotspot.

3. Tap the Security field, select WPA2 PSK.

4. Tap the Password field, and enter a new
password.

Turn Off Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot
Automatically

Set your device to automatically turn off Mobile Wi-Fi
hotspot if there are no connected device.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap MORE > Timeout settings and select an
amount of time.

Tethering

Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet
connection with a computer that connects to your
device with a USB cable or by Bluetooth.

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
More > Tethering.

2. Choose a tethering method:

Bluetooth tethering: Use Bluetooth to pair

•

your device with the computer. (Consult
the computer’s documentation for more
information about configuring your computer
to pair with Bluetooth.) Tap Bluetooth

tethering to turn tethering on.

USB tethering: Connect the computer to

•

the device with a USB cable, and then tap

USBtethering to turn tethering on.

Note: Using tethering requires a separate subscription.

For more information, contact Verizon Wireless.

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More Settings