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    							7Set 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 your existing Google Account or create a new 
    Google Account.
    – or –
    To create a new Google Account or set up your 
    Google Account on your device at any time, 
    use Accounts settings. For more information, 
    see Accounts.
     ►F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings  > Accounts > Add account > 
    Google.
    Samsung Account
    Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung 
    content and apps on your device. 
    When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
    up your existing Samsung account or create a new 
    Samsung account.
    – or –
    To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
    Samsung account on your device at any time, 
    use Accounts settings. For more information, 
    see Accounts .
     ►F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings  > Accounts > Add account > 
    Samsung account.
    Set Up Accounts on Your Device 
    Getting Started  
    						
    							Learn some of the key 
    features of your mobile 
    device, including the screens 
    and icons, as well as how to 
    navigate the device and enter 
    text using the keyboard.Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
    responds best to a light touch from the pad 
    of your finger or a 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.
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							9Home Screen
    Status bar
    Notification icons
    App shortcuts Status icons
    Widget
    Apps list
    Home screen indicator
    App folder
    • App folder: For your convenience, there are 
    several applications that are grouped into folders 
    on the main Home screen.
    • App shortcuts: Shortcuts to your favorite 
    applications.
    • Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
    applications.
    • Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
    Home screen is displayed.
    • Notification icons: Displays new messages and 
    emails, notifications, available software updates, 
    and more.
    • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
    and notification icons (left) .
    • Status icons: Display information about the 
    device, such as the network signal strength, 
    battery level, and the time.
    • Widget: Self-contained application (not a shortcut) 
    that runs on a Home screen.
    Home Screen 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							10Home 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.
    To access the Home Screen Manager:
     ►F
    
    rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
    – or –
    Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
    Manage Home Screens
    Your device comes with multiple Home screens to 
    hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home 
    screens in a different order.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
    2.
     Use t
    
    hese options to manage screens:
    • Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the 
    screens, and then tap 
     Add.
    • Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, 
    and then drag it to 
     Remove.
    • Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap 
     Main Home screen at the top of a screen. 
    This screen displays when you press the 
    Home key.
    • Change the order of screens: Touch 
    and hold a screen, and then drag to a 
    new position.
    • Flipboard Briefing: Scroll to the left of the 
    screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. 
    To activate this feature, tap the checkbox at 
    the top center of the screen.
    Wallpapers
    Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
    with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
    choose from preloaded wallpapers.
    1.
     F
    
    rom a Home screen, pinch the screen.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Wallpapers.
    For more information, see Wallpaper .
    To access Wallpaper settings:
     ► F
    
    rom a Home screen, tap 
     Apps > 
     Settings  > Wallpaper.
    Widgets
    Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a 
    Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, 
    including links to a specific contact, Internet 
    bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and 
    many others.
    Add a Widget to a Home Screen
    1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Widgets.
    3.
     
    T
     ouch and hold a widget, drag it to a Home 
    screen, and release it.
    Remove a Widget
    1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to  release it.
    2.
     Dr
    
    ag the widget to 
     Remove and release it.
    Important: Removing a widget does not delete 
    the widget, it just removes the widget from the 
    Home screen. 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							11Home 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.
     T
    
    ouch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
    Home screen, and release it.
    Remove a Shortcut
    1. Touch and hold a shortcut to release it.
    2.
     Dr
    
    ag the icon to 
     Remove and release it.
    Important: Removing a shortcut does not delete 
    the app, it just removes the shortcut from the 
    Home screen.
    Folders
    Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
    Add a Folder to a Home Screen
    1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app  icon and drag it on top of another app until a 
    highlighted box displays.
    2.
     Rele
    
    ase the app icon to create the folder.
    Manage and Use Folders
    1. From a Home screen, tap a folder to open it and access the shortcuts inside.
    • Tap Enter folder name to enter a name for the 
    folder.
    • Tap  Palette to change the color.
    2.
     T
    
    ap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
    To add more apps:
     ► F
    
    rom a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
    icon and drag it to the folder.
    To delete a folder:
     ► F
    
    rom a Home screen, touch and hold the folder 
    until it detaches, and then drag it to 
     Remove 
    and release it. 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							12Status Bar
    The Status bar at the top of the 
    Home screen provides device 
    information (such as network 
    status, battery charge, and time) 
    on the right side and notification 
    alerts on the left.
    Status Icons
    Battery is fully charged.
    Battery is low.
    Battery is charging.
    Vibrate mode is enabled.
    Mute mode is enabled.
    The device is connected to a 4G LTE 
    wireless network.
    Signal strength.
    Wi-Fi is active.
    Notification Icons
    New email has arrived.
    New Gmail has arrived.
    Download of a file or app is in progress.
    File is being uploaded or sent.
    Location service (GPS) is active.
    App updates are available from the 
    Google Play store.
    App installation or updates are complete.
    Keyboard is in use.
    Status Bar 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							13Navigation, Motions, and Gestures
    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.
    Ta p
    Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
    • Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
    • Tap an item to select it.
    • Tap an app icon to launch the application.
    Touch and Hold
    Activate items using a touch and hold gesture.
    • Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to 
    move it.
    • Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu 
    of options.
    Swipe or Slide
    To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or 
    horizontally across the screen.
    • Unlock the screen.
    • Scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
    Drag
    To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to 
    a new location.
    • Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
    • Move a widget on a Home screen.
    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 
    Web page.
    • Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
    Motions
    Control your device by making specific motions with 
    your hand on the device’s screen.
    Enable Motions
    1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
     Settings > Motions and gestures.
    2.
     T
    
    ap ON/OFF to enable each feature.
    For details, see Motions and Gestures .
    Navigation, Motions, and Gestures 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							14Notification Panel
    Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device 
    status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
    Quick settings
    Screen brightness Manage users Settings
    Clear notifications 
    Notification card
    Edit Quick settings
    • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications.
    • Edit Quick settings: Tap to change which 
    Quick settings buttons are visible.
    • Manage users: Tap to manage user accounts.
    • Notification card: Tap to see details about a 
    notification. Swipe a notification card to the right 
    to dismiss it.
    • Quick settings: Tap to quickly enable or disable a 
    feature. Swipe to the left to see more settings.
    • Screen brightness: Drag the slider to adjust 
    screen brightness. Tap Auto
     to have the tablet set 
    the screen brightness using its light sensor.
    • Settings : Tap to open the Settings screen.
    View the Notification Panel
    1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the 
    Notification panel.
    2.
     S
    
    croll down the list to see notification details.
    • Tap an item to open it.
    • To clear a single notification, drag the 
    notification left or right. Tap 
     Clear to clear 
    all notifications.
    3.
     
    T
    
    o close the Notification panel, swipe upward 
    from the bottom of the screen or tap 
     Back.
    Notification Panel 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							15Notification Panel
    Quick Settings
    In addition to notifications, the Notification panel 
    also provides quick access to device functions such 
    as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off.
    To view additional Quick settings:
     ► S
    
    wipe left or right across the visible icons.
    To customize Quick settings:
     ► On t
    
    he Notification panel, tap EDIT.
    S Finder
    Search your device for apps, contacts, messages, 
    email, files, settings, and more.
    1.
     S
    wipe down on the Status bar to display the 
    Notification panel.
    2.
     T
    
    ap S Finder.
    3.
     
    T
     ap the Search bar and type what you are 
    searching for. 
    You can narrow the search by tapping Category , 
    Time, Location, or Ta g  and using preset search 
    options. Items that match your search display 
    below.
    4.
     
    T
     ap items to open them.
    Quick Connect
    Search for nearby devices automatically to connect 
    to them quickly and easily.
    1.
     S
     wipe down on the Status bar to display the 
    Notification panel.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Quick Connect. 
    • Your device automatically scans for compatible 
    devices.
    • You may be asked to set device visibility. Tap 
    Always visible or Only when Quick connect 
    turned on.
    • Tap TURN ON QUICK CONNECT.
    • Tap REFRESH to manually scan.
    3.
     
    T
    
    ap a device from a list and follow the prompts.
    Customize Your Quick Connect
    1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the  Notification panel.
    2.
     T
    
    ap Quick connect.
    3.
     
    T
     ap SETTINGS and choose an option. 
    Know Your Device  
    						
    							16Multi Window
    Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time.
    Window controls
    Activate Multi Window
    Apps that support Multi window display together on 
    a split screen. You can switch between the apps, 
    adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 
    copy information from one app to the other.
    Note: Multi window is not available for all apps.
    1.
     F
    
    rom any screen, touch and hold 
     Recent.
    2.
     If y
    
    ou 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.
     T
    
    ap 
     Recent.
    2.
     Rec
    
    ently used apps that support Multi window 
    display a 
     Multi window icon in the title bar. 
    Tap the Multi window icon in the title bar to 
    launch the application in Multi window view.
    3.
     
    Ot
    
    her recently used apps that support 
    Multi window display below the launched app. 
    Tap the app icon to add it to the Multi window 
    view.
    Note : Only applications that support Multi window 
    display the Multi window icon.
    Multi Window 
    Know Your Device  
    						
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