Samsung GALAXY TAB User manual

TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

Special Features..............................1
Users .......................................2
Getting Started.............................. 3
Set Up Your Device .............................1
Assemble Your Device ........................2
Start Using Your Device.......................5
Learn About YourDevice ........................9
Front View..................................10
Back View ..................................12
Navigation .................................13
Home Screen ...............................15
Customize Your Home Screen ................17
Notification Panel...........................21
Multi Window.............................. 23
Enter Text ................................. 25
Apps .........................................28
Use Apps .................................. 29
Applications Settings....................... 32
Calculator .................................34
Calendar .................................. 35
Camera and Video.......................... 38
Clock ..................................... 43
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iiiTable of Contents
Contacts ..................................46
Email ..................................... 52
Galaxy Apps ............................... 55
Gallery ................................... 56
Google Apps ...............................60
Internet ................................... 63
Memo.....................................68
My Files ................................... 70
Samsung+..................................72
Video Player ............................... 73
Additional Apps.............................76
Settings .....................................78
How to Use Settings ........................ 79
Connections .................................80
Wi‑Fi.......................................81
Bluetooth .................................84
Data Usage ................................86
Airplane Mode .............................88
Mobile Hotspot ............................ 89
Tethering...................................91
Mobile Networks........................... 92
Location................................... 92
Nearby Device Scanning .................... 94
Printing ................................... 94
Virtual Private Networks ................... 95
Ethernet .................................. 96
Sounds and Vibration ......................... 97
Sound Mode ............................... 98
Easy Mute ................................. 98
Volume ................................... 98

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Notification Sounds .......................100
Do Not Disturb............................100
System Sounds ............................101
Key‑Tap Feedback..........................101
Sound Quality and Effects ................. 102
Notifications................................ 103
Block App Notifications.................... 104
Customize App Notifications ...............104
Display ..................................... 105
Screen Brightness......................... 106
Screen Mode.............................. 106
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 107
Home Screen ............................. 107
Icon Frames ..............................108
Status Bar ................................108
Screen Timeout ...........................109
Screen Saver..............................109
Wallpaper .................................110
Device Maintenance ..........................111
Quick Optimization.........................112
Battery....................................112
Storage ...................................113
Memory ...................................115
Language and Input ........................116
Date and Time .............................118
Report Diagnostic Information ..............119
Reset .....................................119
Factory Data Reset ........................ 120
Software Update ...........................121

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Lock Screen and Security .....................122
Screen Lock Types......................... 123
Lock Screen Settings ...................... 124
Find My Mobile ........................... 124
Unknown Sources ......................... 125
Private Mode ............................. 125
Encrypt Device............................ 125
Encrypt SD Card ...........................126
View Passwords............................126
Security Update Service ....................126
Device Administration ......................127
Credential Storage .........................127
Knox Active Protection .................... 128
Advanced Security Settings ................ 128
Accounts ................................... 129
Samsung Cloud ........................... 130
My Profile .................................131
Add an Account ............................131
Users .................................... 133
Backup and Restore ....................... 135
Google Settings........................... 136
Accessibility .................................137
Vision .................................... 138
Hearing .................................. 139
Dexterity and Interaction ..................140
More Accessibility Settings ................ 140
Accessibility Services.......................141
Other Settings .............................. 142
About Tablet.............................. 143

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Help ..................................... 143
Getting Help ...............................144
Videos ................................... 145
Simulators ............................... 145
Tips ...................................... 145
Samsung Care ............................ 145
Legal ........................................146
Legal Information ..........................147

Learn about your mobile device’s
special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Users
Share this tablet with multiple people by creating User
accounts.
For more information, see “Users” on page133.

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

Set Up Your
Device
Learn how to set up your device for the first time.

2 Assemble Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
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. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details.
Warning: Small components such as SIM Cards can
pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling
these cards to avoid damaging them.
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.

3 Assemble Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install a microSD™ memory card (notincluded)
to add more memory space to yourdevice.
Warning: Small components such as memory cards can
pose a choking risk. Please be careful when handling
these cards to avoid damaging them.
1. With the tablet’s screen facing up, locate and open
the memory card slot cover and turn to expose the
slot.
2. Carefully slide the memory card into the memory
card slot (as shown) until it clicks into place.
3. Close the memory card slot cover.

4 Assemble Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB cable)
is included with the device for charging the battery
from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are approved
by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for
your device to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may void your warranty and may cause
damage.
While charging, the device and the charger may
become hot. This does not affect the device’s lifespan
or performance and is in the device’s normal range of
operation.
The charger may stop charging if the battery becomes
too hot.

5 Start Using Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
If the device heats up while charging the battery:
1. Disconnect the charger from the device and close
any running apps.
2. Wait for the device to cool down, and then begin
charging the device again.
• If the lower part of the device overheats,
check for damage to the connected USB cable.
Replace the damaged USB cable with a new
Samsung-approved cable.
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low, your device conserves its
remaining battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
►View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
Start Using Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.

6 Start Using Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
Lock or Unlock Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device. By default, the device locks automatically when
the screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
The default Screen lock on your device is
Swipe. Tochoose a more secure screen lock,
see“SetaSecureScreenLock” on page123.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.
Use the Set Up Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard
is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting
up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Add a Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully
utilize its Android™ features.
To set up a GoogleAccount on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Google.

7 Start Using Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
Factory Reset Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device,
Factory Reset Protection is activated. Factory Reset
Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using
your device if it is reset to factory settings without your
permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen
and a factory data reset is performed, only someone
with your Google Account username and password can
use the device. For more information, visit samsung.
com/us/support/frp.
You will not be able to access the device after a factory
data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount
username and password. For more information, see
“Factory Data Reset” on page120.
Enable Factory Reset Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device automatically
activates the FRP security feature.
Disable Factory Reset Protection
To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the
device.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts >
Accounts>Google.
3. Tap Moreoptions > Remove account.

8 Start Using Your DeviceSet Up Your Device
Add a Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
To set up a Samsung account on your device, use
Accounts settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Add account > Samsung account.
AddanEmailAccount
Use the Email app to view and manage all your email
accounts in one app.
To set up an email account on your device, use Accounts
settings.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap Addaccount > Email.

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

10Learn About YourDevice
Front View
Back
Power key
Recent apps
Front camera
Volume keys
Home
SIM card slot
Memory card slot
Devices and software are constantly evolving — the illustrations you see here are forreference only.

11Learn About YourDevice
• Power key
-Press to turn the screen on or off.
-Press and hold to select a power control option.
• Volume keys
-Adjust the volume of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
-In the camera app, press a volume key to take a
photo.