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1 Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5 Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Turning Yo ur Device On and Off . . . . . . . . .
2 Twitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Section 5: Connections ............................. 46 Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 SketchBook for Galaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started 5 Section 1: Getting Star ted This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Understanding T his User Manual The sections of this manual generally follo w the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 170.
6 • Warn ing : Brings impor tant information to your attention that ca n help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device. T ext Conv entions This manual provides condensed information about ho w to use your device.
Getting Started 7 Note: The battery comes partially charged. Y o u must f ully charge the battery before usin g your device for the first time. After th e first charge, you can use the d evice while charging. 1. Plug the flat end of the USB 3.0 cable into the USB P ort.
8 T ur ning Y our Device On and Off T ur ning Y our Device On Press and hold the Power/Lock Key . For more informati on, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 10. T ur ning Y our Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key . 2. On the Device options menu, touch Pow er of f .
Getting Started 9 Memor y Car d Y our device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards with ma ximum capacities of 64 GB (depending on the memory ca rd manufacturer and type). Memory cards are used to s tore music, photos, videos, and other files.
10 Note: Unless stat ed otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start wi th the device unlocked, at the Home screen. Locking the De vice Manually Press the Power/Lo ck Key . Unlocking the De vice 1. Press the Pow er /L oc k K ey . The Lock screen displays.
Understanding Y our Device 11 Section 2: Understanding Y our Device This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also sho ws how to navigate through the device. F eatures • 12.
12 F r ont and Sides The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustra ted. Back, T op, and Bottom The following items can be found on the back, top, and bottom of your device as illustra ted.
Understanding Y our Device 13 Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. I t consists of: • Status bar : The Status Bar displays notifications on the left side and status indicators on the right side. Note : The Statu s Bar is normally hidden.
14 Additional Home Screens The Home screen consists of the a main Home screen and up to 6 additional screens. • Main Home Screen : One Home screen is designated as the main Home screen , and will display whenever you press the Home key . • Slide your finger horizontally acr oss the screen to scroll through the Home s creens.
Understanding Y our Device 15 T o resize a window: 1. T ouch and hold a Home Screen App until it “releases” from the page. A gold box appears ar ound the window. 2. Drag a side of the window to resize it. The other Home Screen Apps will autom atically adjust to accommodate the resized window .
16 Add or remove Home Scre en Apps: Home Screen Apps curr ently in use on the active page display the icon. To u c h a Home Screen App to add it to the active page.
Understanding Y our Device 17 Naviga ting Y our Device Use command keys and the touch s creen to navigate. Command K eys Recent Apps T o displa y a list of recently used apps: To u c h Recent apps . T ouch an a pp to open it. T o close an app: Drag the app preview up or down.
18 Finger Gestures T ouching T o open an appl ication, to select a menu item, to press an onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen keyboard, touch it with a finger . T ouching and Holdi ng T ouch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
Understanding Y our Device 19 Note: Excessive shaking or impact to the device may res ult in unintended inputs. Control motions properly . Tilt T ouch and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Note: T o move an icon to a new loca tion, touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
20 Mute/Pause Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback. Multi W indo w Multi task by using up to four applications at the same time. Note: Only applications displayed on the Mult i window panel can be used with the Multi window f eature. Activ ate Multi Windo w 1.
Understanding Y our Device 21 Multi Window P anel Multi window apps are displaye d on the Mu lti window panel. Display the Multi Wi ndow panel: 1. Activate Multi Windo w . 2. Swipe the righ t edge of the screen toward the center to display t he Multi window pa nel.
22 Panel Configuration Y ou can rearrange the apps on the Multi window panel, add new apps or remove apps. On the Multi Window panel: 1. T ouch to access the panel controls. 2. T ouch Edit . 3. Configure apps: • T o remove an app from the panel, d rag it off of the panel and place it in the storage area.
Understanding Y our Device 23 Accessing Additional P anel Functions In addition to n otifications, the Not ification Panel also provides quick and ready access to se parate device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated by toggling them on or off.
24 T ouch a notification entr y to display the details. T ouch to remove Notifica tion Icons from the Sta tus Bar . For more informati on, refer to “Notif ication Panel” on page 22. T o close the Notification Panel: To u c h Back , or swipe up.
Understanding Y our Device 25 Messaging Icons Other Ico ns Apps and Widg et s Y ou can add, reposition, or remove sh ortcuts and widg ets from the Home screen. • Shortcuts : Icons on the Home screen that launch applications. • Widgets : Self-con tained applications .
26 Adding a Shor tcut or W idget Y ou can customize the Home s creen by adding shortcuts and widgets. 1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area of the screen until th e Home screen pop-u p appears . – or – T ouch Apps to display the Apps screen.
Understanding Y our Device 27 Wallpapers Y ou can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpa pers, or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera . 1.
28 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps . 2. T ouch Samsung folder ➔ Downloads to view downloaded apps. 3. T ouch an icon on the Downloaded applications screen to launch the applica tion. – or – Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the App icon onto the Home screen.
Understanding Y our Device 29 Moving a Magazine W idget 1. T ouch and hold a Magazine widget. 2. Drag it to a new location. 3. Resize it by dragging th e frame, if necessary . 4. T a p t o sa ve the location of the Magazine widget. Remo ving a Ma gazine Widget 1.
30 To u c h Menu for options: • Save Image to Device : Save a copy of all images on the current page to Gallery. • Read Later : Save this article to your article list for later . • V iew on Web : View the Internet source of the article. •R e p o r t : Flag this article as inappropriate for review by Flipboard.
Understanding Y our Device 31 6. Storage : View internal (Syste m storag e) and external (SD card) storage me mory statistics. Screen Captur e Press and hold the Pow er/ Loc k Ke y and Home key to capture and save an ima ge of the current screen. Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically sa ved to the clipboard.
32 Handwriting T ouch and hold ➔ , and then write a word with a finger or stylus (not included ). Suggested words appear as characters are entered. Select a suggested word. Use handwriting gestures to perf orm actions, such as editing or deleting characters and inserting spaces.
Accounts and Contac ts 33 Section 3: Accounts and Contacts This section explains how to ma nage accounts and contacts. Accounts Y our device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With synchronization, in formation on your device is updated with any informa tion that changes in your accounts.
34 Y our Google Account In order to utilize your device to the fulles t extent, you will need to create a Google Account when you first use your device. With a Google Account, Google a pplications will always be in sync between your tablet and computer .
Accounts and Contac ts 35 3. T ouch each field to enter information. T o uch to add another entry, or to remo ve an entry . T ouch to choose a label. •P i c t u r e : T ouch the picture icon to assign a picture to the new co ntact. •N a m e : Enter the nam e.
36 Contacts Display Options There are various ways to display your contacts. 1. T ouch Contacts . 2. T ouch the Groups tab, Favorites tab, or Contacts tab to view contacts in various ways: • Groups : Display contacts sorted into groups — such as Not assigned, Co-workers, Family , Friends, etc.
Accounts and Contac ts 37 Linking Contacts 1. T ouch Contacts . 2. T ouch a contact in the Contacts list to display it. 3. T ouch Menu ➔ Link con tact. 4. T ouch the contact you want to link. The linked contact’ s information is displayed w ith the original contact’ s information.
38 Impor ting and Exporting Contacts T o back up and restore your contacts, you can export your contacts list to a stora ge device (such as a PC), or import your contacts list from a storage device. 1. Use the USB cable to connect your de vice to the storage device.
Accounts and Contac ts 39 Adding Group Members T o add a contact t o a group, just edit a contact ’ s Group field. For mor e information, refer to “Updating Contacts ” on page 35. 1. T ouch Contacts ➔ Groups tab. 2. T ouch the group to which you want t o add members.
40 Favo ri te s Mark contac t records with a go l d star to identify them as favorite s. Mark a Contact as a Fav orite 1. T ouch Contacts . 2. T ouch a contact in the Contacts l ist to display it. 3. T ouch the Star so that it turns gold . Tip: Y ou do not ha ve t o edit the contact to mark it as a favorite .
Messaging 41 Section 4: Messaging This section describes ho w to send and receive messages and other features as sociated with messaging. Types of Messages Y our device supports these types of messages: • Email • Gmail • Hangouts • Google+ • Tw i t t e r Note: Y our Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling and messaging ser vices.
42 Note: For Exchang e ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device administrator? scr een may a ppear . Read the information and touch Activ ate to continue. 5. Enter an account name and your name, if required. 6. T ouch Done . The device co mmunicates with the appropriat e server to set up your account and synchronize your email.
Messaging 43 Email Settings Use email settings to configure your email pr eferences. Note: Available settings depend on the email provider . 1. T ouch Email . 2. T ouch Menu ➔ Settings , then touch General set tings . The following options display: •D i s p l a y : Set how email is shown in the email list and when you op en them.
44 Gmail Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based email service. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Gmail . Setting Up Y our Gmail Account If you did not set up a Google Account during t he initial configuration, the first time yo u launch Gmail, your device prompts you to set up your Google Account.
Messaging 45 Hangouts Previously know n as Google T a lk, Hangouts is an online place to meet friends and family , share photos, and host video calls. Conversation logs are auto matically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. Fro m a Home screen , touch Apps ➔ Google folder ➔ Hangouts .
46 Section 5: Connections Y our device includes features to connect to the internet and to other dev ices by using Wi-F i, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. Wi - Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technolog y that provides access to local area networks.
Connections 47 Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Netw or k When you turn on Wi-F i, yo ur device searches for and displays available W i-F i connecti ons. 1. From any screen, touch th e top of the screen and swipe downward. The Notification Panel displays. 2.
48 Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following icons sho w yo ur cur rent Wi-Fi connection status at a glan ce: Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many of your device’ s advanced Wi-Fi services. 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Wi-Fi .
Connections 49 – Wi-Fi timer : Specify the Startin g time and the Ending time for Wi-Fi to be automatically connected. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn Wi-Fi timer ON . T ouch Wi-Fi Timer for options . – Install certificates : Install authentication certificates.
50 6. On the target device, touch Accept (you have 30 seconds to touch Accept ). Once connected, the target device w ill show as Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the icon will display on the St atus Bar .
Connections 51 From Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON or OFF .
52 Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth c onnection status at a glance: R econnect to a Bluetooth De vice When you have paired your tabl et with another device, you should be able to reconnect it au toma tically by t urning on Bluetooth on your tablet.
Connections 53 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth De vice Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your tablet from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth .
54 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetoot h ON . 3. Set the target device to discoverable mode. Refer to the target device's documentation for instructions on receiving inform ation over Bluetooth.
Connections 55 Accessing Files Received via Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth . 2. T ouch Menu ➔ Received files .
56 Managing Downloads Files, apps, and other it ems you download in Internet, Gmail, Email, or in other ways, are stor ed on your tabl et’ s internal storage.
Connections 57 Connecting as a Mass Stora ge De vice Y ou can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the file s directory from the memory card by using the device as a memor y card reader .
58 Section 6: Applications This section contains a descriptio n o f eac h appl icati on th at is available on the A pps screen , its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to tha t description is provided.
Applications 59 Updating Applica tions Once you have registered your de vice (see “Software Update” on page 135) and signed into your Google Account (see “Y our Google Account” on page 34), yo.
60 T o uninstall an app from the Apps screen: 1. From a Home screen, touch . 2. T ouch Menu ➔ Uninstall/disable apps to display the Uninstall screen. – or – T ouch Download and then touch Menu ➔ Uninstall . A appears on A pps that can be uninstalled or disabled.
Applications 61 Alar m Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times. 1. T ouch Samsung folder ➔ Alarm . 2. T ouch Tu r n a l a r m o n to activate the alarm. A gray alarm means the alarm is deacti vated. 3. T ouch an alarm to change an y of its settings and then touch Save to save the updates.
62 9. For more advanced problems, use the advanced operators sin , ln , co s , log , tan , and so on, just as you would on a pocket calculato r . 10. T ouch and hold e ntries in the Calculator's display field to copy or cut the contents of the display .
Applications 63 Changing Calendar T ype At the top of the screen: 1. T ouch a calendar type: Ye a r , Month , Wee k , or Day . 2. T ouch List to list all ev ents or Ta s k to l ist all tasks. Searching for Ev ents To u c h Search , and then enter a keyword to use for the search.
64 T aking Photos 1. T ouch the ima ge on the preview screen where the camera should focus. When the subject is in fo cus, the focus frame turns green. 2. T ouch to take the photo. 1. Change camera settings. 2. Switch between the front and rear camera.
Applications 65 – T ouch to take multiple photos . T o get the best shot, hold the camera steady and remain still whi le taking photos. When Gallery opens, touch the yellow frame on each face, and choose the best individual pose for the subject.
66 • Rich tone (H DR) : T ake photos witho ut losing details in bright and dark areas. •E r a s e r : Erase the movements of moving subjects in the background. – T ouch to take a series of photos. The device erases traces of movement from a moving subject.
Applications 67 Applying Filter Effects Use the filter effect s to ta ke unique photos or videos. T ouch and select a filter effect. The a vailable options vary by mode. R ecor ding Videos T o record a video, touch to record a video. T o pause recording, touch .
68 Dual Camera Mode When you take a landscape photo with the rear ca mera, the photo or video captured by th e front camer a appears in an inset window, or vice versa. Use this feature to take a beautiful landscape photo and a self-portrait simultaneously .
Applications 69 Controlling the C amera R emotely Set a device as a viewfinder to control the camera remotely. 1. T ouch Options ➔ ➔ Remote viewfinder , and then connect the device and the camera us ing Wi-F i Direct. 2. T ouch to take a photo remotel y using the device as a viewfind er .
70 Settings : •L o c a t i o n t a g : Attach a GPS location ta g to the photo. Note: T o improve GPS signals, avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be ob structed, such as between buildings or in low- lying areas, or in poor weather conditions.
Applications 71 Shor tcuts Reorganize shortcuts for easy access to the camera’ s vari ous options . 1. T ouch Options . 2. T ouch and hold a shortcut ic on to display all s hortcuts. 3. T ouch and hold an option and drag it to a slot at the top of the scr een.
72 Downloads Use this applica tion to see what files are do wnloaded through the applications. 1. T ouch Sams ung folder ➔ Downloads . 2. Select a file to open it with an a ppropriate application. Driv e Use the Google Drive a pp to open, view , rename, and shar e your Google Docs and files.
Applications 73 Flipboar d Use this application to a ccess your personalized magazines. Important! Before you use Flipboard, verify that you have an active Internet connection available. For more information, refer to “Wi-F i” on page 46. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Flipboard .
74 Galler y Use Galler y to view , capture, and manage photos and videos. For more informati on, refer to “Gallery” on page 70. To u c h Gallery . Viewing Images Launching Gallery displays avai lable folde rs. When another application, such as Email, sa ves an image, the Download folder is automati cally created to contain the image.
Applications 75 Playing Videos Video files show t he icon on their t humbnails. Select a video to watch it and touch . T rimming Segments of a V ideo 1. Select a video, and then touch Tr i m . 2. Move the start bracket to th e desired starti ng point, move the end bracket to the desired ending point, and then save the video.
76 Modifying Images While v iewing an image, touch Men u ➔ Edit and use the following functions: •R o t a t e : Rotate the ima ge. •C r o p : Crop the image. • Color : Adjust the saturation or b rightness of the image. •E f f e c t : Apply effects to the ima ge.
Applications 77 T agging Faces 1. T ouch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Ta g s ➔ Fac e ta g . A yellow frame a ppears around the recognized face. 2. T ouch the face, touch Add name , and then select or add a contact. 3. When the face tag appear s on an ima ge, touch the face tag and use ava ilable options, such as sending messages.
78 Note: When Google Now is enabled, you can also access it by touching Google folder ➔ Google . Google Settings Use this applica tion to configure settings for some features provided by Google. To u c h Google folder ➔ Google Settings . Google+ Share updates and see what is going on around you with Google+ for mobile.
Applications 79 Inter net Y our d evice is equipped with a fu ll HTML browser tha t gives you access to t he Internet. To u c h Interne t . Command K eys To u c h Back or to return to the previous page. To u c h Forward to go forward to a recent page.
80 Browsing Memos Browse memo thumbnails by s crolling up or down. T o edit a memo, touch a mem o thumbnail, and then touch the content of the memo. T o search for a memo, touch . Editing the Categor y List T o edit the cat egory list: To u c h .
Applications 81 Music Play er Options and Settings T o use Musi c Player options and configure settings: 1. To u c h Music . 2. T ouch Menu to display the f ollowing options: • Sign in : Sign in to your Samsung account. • Create playlist / Add to playlist : Create a new playlist or add to a playlist.
82 Managing Playlists Create, manage, or delete a playlist: To u c h Music . Creating a Playlist 1. T ouch the Playlists tab. 2. T ouch Menu ➔ Create playlist . – or – Under My playlists , touch Create playlist . 3. Use the keyboard to enter a name for the playlist a nd touch OK .
Applications 83 Remo ving Songs fr om Playlists 1. T ouch the Playlists tab and touch a playlist. 2. T ouch Menu ➔ Remove . 3. T ouch each song you want to remove or touch Select all . 4. T ouch Done to save t he playlist. Deleting a Pla ylist 1. T ouch the Playlists tab.
84 Music Play er Contr ols When a song is playing, the Mu sic Player screen dis plays and various controls are av ailable. 1. To u c h Music . 2. T ouch a song or playlist to begin playback. The music player displa ys below the music listing. 3. T ouch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player .
Applications 85 Options While Playing a Song There are various options and controls a vailable while a song is playing: 1. To u c h Music , touch a pl aylist or an album, and then a song.
86 • Categories : View f iles sorted by their type s. • Apps : View files stored or created in specific applica tions. Select a categor y , and then select a file or folder to open it. After selecting a category , touch Menu , and then use one of the following options: • Select : Select files or folde rs.
Applications 87 Netflix Watch TV shows and movies, streami ng from Netflix. Note: This app requires a Netflix mem bership. F or more information, visit netflix.com . To u c h Netflix . Photos Use this application to v iew and share images or videos via Google’ s social network services.
88 Play Games Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase through the Google Play Store. Visit play .google. com/store/apps/categor y/GAME to learn more. Note: This app re quires a Goog le Account. To u c h Google folder ➔ Play Games . Play Mo vies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play.
Applications 89 Play Store All your favor ite apps, movies and tv shows, music, books, magazines, and games are a vailable in Google Play Store. Visit play .google.com/store to learn mo re. Note: This app requir es a Google Account. Sk etchBook f or Galaxy Use this application to crea te a quick concept or sketch out your idea for a project.
90 1. Create and save a sketchbook. 2. Display SketchBook information and se ttings. 3. Undo the last action. 4. Redo the last action. 5. Use SketchBook tools. 6. Change the brush types and settin gs. 7. Change a brush color . 8. Add or dele te layers.
Applications 91 Using Wak e-Up Commands on the Lock ed Screen On the locked screen, you can use various functions with preset wake-up commands. T o activate this feature: 1. From a Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Device tab ➔ Lock screen . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn W ake up in lock screen ON .
92 Screen Saver When your tablet screen automa tically times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the Galaxy T ab Pro Screen Saver — an action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features that you will find on your Galaxy T ab Pro. To u c h Screen Saver .
Applications 93 Playing Videos Select a video to play . 1. Fil e nam e 2. Use the pop-up player 3. Scan DLNA-enabled devices 4. Access additional options 5. T ouch to display the volume control, and then touch and drag on the scale to se t volume. Y ou can also press the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust playback volume 6.
94 Deleting Videos 1. T ouch Menu ➔ Delete . 2. T ouch individual videos or touch Select all . 3. T ouch Delete . Sharing Videos 1. T ouch Menu ➔ Share via . 2. T ouch individual videos or touch Select all . 3. T ouch Done and select a sharing method.
Applications 95 2. T o improve y our recommenda tions, turn on seamless viewing across multiple screens, a nd simplify the purchase of content from Samsung WatchON, sign into your Samsung account before using W atchON. For more informa tion, refer to “Y our Samsung Account” on page 34.
96 Deleting Clocks T ouch and hold the cloc k, and then touch Delete . Y ouT ube Watch videos from the Y ouT ube website. To u c h Y ouT ube ..
Settings 97 Section 7: Settings About Settings Use this application to conf igure the device, set application options, and add accounts. Acce ssing S etting s Fro m a Home screen , touch ➔ Settings . – or – From any screen, touch th e top of the screen and swipe downwa rd, to display the Notification Panel, and then touch Setting s .
98 The Settings Screen Some options are enabled or disabled by touching the OFF/ON button to turn the option ON or OFF . For some options, you must touch the field, such as Wi-Fi, to display and set more options. Some options are enabled or disabled by touching a check box.
Settings 99 Air plane Mode Airplane mode allows you to use many of y our tablet’ s features, such as the camera , music and vide o apps, etc. when you are in an airpl ane or in any other area where accessing data networks is pr ohibited. Important! When your tablet is in Airplane mode, it cannot access online informatio n or applications.
100 Locati on Ser vices Y ou must enable loca tion services on your device for apps (such as Google Maps) to use your l ocation. Note: Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full functionality . 1. From the Settings screen, touch Con nections tab ➔ Location .
Settings 101 My Places Y ou can save your favorite locations for use with ser vices that require location inform ation. This information can improve your search results and o ther location-related activities. 1. Fro m the Settings sc reen, touch Connections tab ➔ Location .
102 VPN The VPN settings menu allows you t o set up and manage Virtual Private Network s (VPNs). Adding a VPN Note: Y ou must set a screen lock PIN or pas sword before setting up a VPN. For more inf orma t ion, refer to “Scree n Security” on page 107.
Settings 103 Nearby De vices This option allows you to shar e your media files with nearby DLNA (Digital Living Netw ork Alliance) enabled devices. Warn ing ! If file sharing is enabled, other de vices can access your data. Use this option w ith care.
104 De vice This sect ion of the Settin gs scr een contains settings for your device. Sound Vo l u m e Set the volume level for all types of sounds. 1.
Settings 105 System Set touch screen sounds, screen lock sounds, and haptic feedback. From the Settings screen, touch Device tab ➔ Sound . The following options ar e available: • T ouch sounds : Play a sound when you touch the screen. • Screen lock sound : Play a sound when your screen is locked or unlocked.
106 Display Use the Display settings to configure the w ay your device’ s screen operates. From the Sett ings screen, touch Device tab ➔ Display . The following options are available: • Brightne ss : T ouch and drag the slider to set the brightness or touch Automatic brightne ss .
Settings 107 Multi W indo w Set the device to use Multi window . 1. Fro m the Settings screen, touch Device tab ➔ Multi window . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn Multi window ON .
108 Swipe Options The options are available w hen Swipe is selected: • Lock screen card : Display up-to-date information on your lock screen such as weather and new s. • Clock widget options : Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whet her to show the date .
Settings 109 PIN Options The options are avail able when PIN is selected: • Lock scr een card : Display up-to-date informa tion on your lock screen such as weather and news. • Clock widget options : Set the size of the Clock widget that is displayed on your Home screens, and whether to show the date.
110 Wallpaper Y ou can choose a pictur e to display on the Home screen, Lock screen, or on both the Ho me and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpap er images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camer a. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Device tab ➔ Wallpaper .
Settings 111 Accessibility Accessibility ser vices are specia l features to make using the device easier for t hose with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activa te these services. Note: Y ou can do wnload accessibility applica tions from the Google Play and manage their use here.
112 Services • T alkBack : Activate the T alkBack feature, which speaks feedback aloud to help blind and low-vision u sers. Important! T alkBack can collect all of the text you enter , except passwords, inc ludi ng personal data and credit card numbers.
Settings 113 • Samsung subtitles (CC) : Use Samsung subtitles with multimed ia files when avai lable. T ouch th e OF F/ON button to turn the feature ON . T ouch Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. Mobility • Assistant menu : Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity .
114 Controls Access settings to configure Language and input, Voice control, Motions, P alm m otion, and Smart screen. Language and Input Language Set the language used by your devic e. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Con trols tab ➔ Language and input ➔ Lan guage .
Settings 115 – Learn from T w itter : Log in to let your device learn your T witter style. – Learn from Contact s : Allow your device to learn your Contacts style. – Clear remote data : Delete your anonymous data stored on the personalization server .
116 Google Voice T yping 1. From the Settings screen, touch Con trols tab ➔ Language and input . 2. T ouch Google voice typing to automatically use Google voice typing. 3. T ouch next to Google voice typing. The following opti ons are available: • Choose input languages : Select languages for Google voice typing.
Settings 117 T ext-T o-Speech Options 1. Fro m the Settings sc reen, touch Controls tab ➔ Language and input . 2. T ouch T ext-to-speech options and select the preferred TTS engine. 3. T ouch next to the preferred TTS engine and configure. 4. Under General, configure the f ollowing: • Speec h rate : Set the speed at which the text is spoken.
118 V oice Contr ol Set the devic e to recognize voice commands for controlling your device. Y ou can select the features to control with voice commands. 1. From the Settings screen, touch Controls tab ➔ Voice Control . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn th e feature ON .
Settings 119 Pal m Mo tion Activate the palm motion feature to control the devic e by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. Fro m the Settings screen, touch Controls tab ➔ Pal m mo tio n . 2. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn the feature ON .
120 General Create and modify your accoun ts (such as, Email, Google Account, Samsung Account, and so on). Manage security, location ser vices, storage, and other features of the device. Accounts Set up and manage accounts, inc luding your Google Accounts, Samsung accounts, and email account s.
Settings 121 Cloud Back up your personal data using your Samsung Account or use Dropbox to sync your device content. 1. Fro m the Settings sc reen, touch General tab ➔ Cloud . 2. Under P ersonal dat a management : • If you have not signed in to your Sam sung Account, touch Add acco unt .
122 3. T ouch Backup account and touch you r Google Gmail account or touch Add account to set your Google Gmail account to be backed up to the Goo gle server . 4. T ouch Automatic restore to enable automatic restoration of set tings from the Google server .
Settings 123 Date and Time By default, your device receiv es date and time in formation from the wireless network. When y ou are outside network coverage, you may want to se t date and time information manually using the Da te & time settings. 1. Fro m the Settings sc reen, touch General tab ➔ Date and time .
124 Application Manager Y ou can dow nload and install applications from Google Play or create a pplications using the Android SDK and install them on your device.
Settings 125 •M o v e t o S D c a r d : Move this app to y our microSD card. • Clear data : Clear application data from memory . • Clear cache : Clear an app’ s temporary memor y storage. • Clear def aults : Clear an app’ s customization. • Permissions : View information about the app’ s access to your d evice and dat a.
126 4. T ouch one of the a pplicatio ns to view application informatio n. The following opti ons display: •S t o p : Stops the application from running on the device. This is usually done prior to uninstalling the applic ation. War ni ng ! Not all ser vices can be st opped.
Settings 127 Changing Users T o access the device w ith a user profile, select a profile at the top right of the locked screen. Tip: Y o u can also switch between users by sliding dow n the Notification Panel and touching the current User .
128 Bat ter y See how much batter y power is used for device activities. 1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Battery . The battery level displays as a percentage. The amount of time the batter y has been used also displays. Batter y usage displays in percentages per application.
Settings 129 Storage View the device memor y and usage, or mount, unmount, or format an optional memor y card (not inc luded). De vice Mem or y From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storag e . The Device memor y displays as T otal space, System memory, Used space, Cached data, Miscellaneous files, and Available space.
130 Remo vi ng a Memor y Card Important! T o pr event damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before r emoving it from the device. 1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Storage . 2. Under SD card , touch Unmount SD c ard and then touch OK .
Settings 131 Security Use the Security settin gs to secure your device. Encr yption T o requi re a numeric PIN or password to decrypt yo ur tablet each time you power i t on or encrypt the data on your SD card each time it is connected: 1. Fro m the Settings sc reen, touch General tab ➔ Security .
132 4. T ouch the OFF/ON button to turn th e feature ON 5. T ouch Use wireless networks to enable location information using the w ireless network. Find My Mobile Web Page T o launch the Find My Mob ile web page: 1. From the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Security ➔ Go to the Find my mobile webpage .
Settings 133 Security Update Ser vice T o set security update service settings: 1. Fro m the Settings screen, touch General tab ➔ Security . 2. T ouch Security policy updates for these options: • Automatic updates : Automatically ch eck for chan ges to the security policy and download any updates to improve s ecurity .
134 Note: Y ou must have installe d a memory card containing encrypted certifica tes to use this feature. 6. T ouch Clear credentials to erase the credential contents from the device and reset the pass word. Note: This setting only appears if yo u have installed encrypted cert ificates.
Settings 135 Softwa r e Upda te The Software Update feature enables you to use your device to connect to the network and down load any new software directly to your device. The device automatically updates with the latest availa ble software when you access this option.
136 Section 8: Health a nd Safety Inf or mation This device is capable o f operating in Wi-Fi ™ mode in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, in order to avoi d interference with Mobi le Satellite Ser vices (MSS).
Health and Safety Information 137 mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce heal th effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
138 Results of this study did NO T show that cell phone s caused brain cancer . In this study , most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones . F or people with the heaviest use of cell phon es (an average of mo re than ½ hour per day , every day, for over 10 years) the study suggested a slight increase in brain cancer .
Health and Safety Information 139 Cell Phone Industr y Actions Although the existing scientific dat a do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA ha s u rged the c ell phone industr y to take a num.
140 Because there are no known risks fr om exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe tha t hands-free kits reduce risks. Ha nds-free kits can be used for convenience and comfort. They are also required by law in many states if you want to use your phone while driving.
Health and Safety Information 141 • Environmental Protecti on Agency (EP A): http://www .epa.gov/radto wn/wireless-tech.html . • Occupational Safety and Heal th Administration (OSHA): http://www.osha.gov/SL T C/radiofrequencyradiation/ . (Note: This web address is case sensit ive.
142 The FCC SAR limit incorporat es a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the pu blic and to account for any varia tions in measurements. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the mo bile device transmitting a t its highest certified power level in all tes ted frequenc y bands.
Health and Safety Information 143 obtaine d at http://www.fcc.gov/enc yclopedia/specific-absorption-ra te-sar - cellul ar-t elephones. FCC Par t 15 Inf or mation to User Pursuant to part 15.21 of th e FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes or modifica tions not expressly approved by Samsung could void your authority to oper ate the device.
144 The primar y responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle. Responsible drivers under stand that no secondary task should be performed while dr iving whether it be ea .
Health and Safety Information 145 Never use wireless data services such as Web browsing or e-mail while o perating a vehicl e. Never watch video s, such as a movie or clip , or play video games while opera ting a vehicle. For more in formation, go to http://www .
146 • Avoi d dropping the GALAXY . Dropping the GALAXY , especially on a hard surf ace, can potentially caus e damage to the GALAXY . If you suspect damage to the G A L A XY or ba ttery , take it to a serv ice center for inspection. • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way .
Health and Safety Information 147 T o find the nearest recyc ling location, go to: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call 1-877-278-0799. Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fi re because they may explode. UL Cer tified T r av el Charger The T ravel Charger for this mobi le devic e has met applicable UL safety requirements.
148 WARRA NTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER U SE OF A TOUCH-SCR EEN MOBILE DEVICE If your mobile device has a touch-scree n display , please note that a t ouch-sc reen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your fi nger or a non-metallic stylus.
Health and Safety Information 149 Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) ser vices which may be used on GALAXY to make phone calls do not support 911 calls and are only intended for talking with friends. Care and Maintenance Y our mobi le device is a prod uct of superior design and craftsmanship and should be tr ea ted wit h care.
150 Pai nt Do not paint the mobile device. P aint can clog the device’ s moving parts or vent ilation openings and preven t proper operation. Responsible Listeni ng Caution! Avoid pote ntial hearing loss . Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time.
Health and Safety Information 151 • Do not turn the volu me up to block out noisy surroun dings. If you choose to l isten to your po rtable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling h eadphones to block out background environmental noise.
152 Operating En vironment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always s witch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference o r danger . When connecting the mobi le device or any accessor y to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Health and Safety Information 153 • Should read and follo w the directions from the manufacturer of your implantabl e medical device. If you have an y questions about using your wi reless mobile device with an implantable medical device, cons ult your health care provider .
154 (such as propane or butane) mu st comply with the National Fir e Protection Standard (NFP A-58). Fo r a copy of thi s standard, contact the National F ire Protectio n Association.
Health and Safety Information 155 • Ensure tha t any mobile devices or re lated equipment used in y our vehicle are securely mounted. • Check regularl y that all wireless m obile device equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating p roperly .
156 • If your device has a camer a flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets. [122011].
Warranty Information 157 Section 9: W ar r anty In for mation Standard Limited War ranty What is covered and for how long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICA TIONS AMERICA, LLC (“SAMSUNG”) warrants that SAMSUN.
158 or transmission, or viru ses or other software problems introduced into the Pr oduct; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States. Th is Limi ted W arranty covers batteries only if .
Warranty Information 159 What are the l imits on SAMSUNG's liability? THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SE TS OUT THE FULL EXTENT OF SAMSUNG'S RESPONSIBILITIE S, AND THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY REGARDING THE PRODUCTS.
160 This Limited Warranty gives you specif ic legal rights, and you may also have other rights t hat vary from state t o state. What is the procedure for resolving disputes? ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG .
Warranty Information 161 This arbitration provision also a pplies to claims against SAMSUNG’ s employees, representatives and affiliates if any such claim arises from the Product’ s sale, condition or performance.
162 Important! Please provide warranty in formation (proof of purchase) to Samsung’ s Customer Care Center in order to provide this ser vice at no charge. If the warranty has expired on the device, charges may appl y . Samsung T eleco mmunications America, LL C 1301 E.
Warranty Information 163 Certain items of the Software may be subject to open source licenses. The open source license provisions m ay override some of the terms of this EU LA. We make the applicable open source licenses a vailable to you on the Legal Notices section of the Settings menu of your d evice.
164 provided through Update, you mu s t first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible fo r the Update. After the Update, you may n o longer use the Software that formed the basis for your Upda te eligibility . The updated Software version may add new functions and, in some limited cases, may delete existing functions.
Warranty Information 165 8. EXPORT RESTRI CTIONS . Y ou acknowledge tha t the Software is subject to export restr ictions of various countries. Y ou agr ee to comply with all applicable international and national la ws that apply to the Software, including all the applicabl e export restriction laws and regulatio ns.
166 to you to take precautions to ensure that wha tever you select to use is free of such items as viruses, worms, T rojan horses, and other items of a destructive nature.
Warranty Information 167 TO CONNECT , NETWORK CHARGES, IN-APP PURCHASES, AND ALL OTHER DIRECT , INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, EXEMPLARY , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
168 where you are a resident. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent type of urgent legal rel ief) in any jurisdiction.
Warranty Information 169 you must send notice by e-mail t o optout@sta.samsung.com, with the subject line: "Arbitra tion Opt Out." Y ou must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your name and a.
170 Index A Accounts setting up 33 Antenna 10 Application Folders 58 Application Manager settings downloaded apps 124 running services 125 Applications 27 Apps Play Store 89 B Back Button 17 Battery c.
171 refreshing your account 44 setting up your account 44 Google Drive 7 2 Gmail 41 , 44 Google Account 34 Photos 87 Play Gam es 88 Play Movies & TV 88 Play Music 88 Play Store 89 GPS 148 GPS Appl.
172 Personal Localiz ed Alerting Network (PLAN) 143 Photos (App) 87 Play Games 88 Play Movies & TV 88 Play Music 88 Play Store 89 Playlists creating 82 Power/Lock Key 8 , 12 Powering On and Off 8 .
173 W Warranty Information 157 WatchON help 95 Initial C onfiguration 95 settings 95 Wi-Fi adding a connection manually 47 Direct settings 98 scanning and connecting 47 settings 48 , 98 turning on or .
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