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    							TABLET
     
    User Manual
     
    Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.  
    						
    							i Legal Notices
     
    Legal Notices
     
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    Table of Contents
      
    Table of Contents  
    						
    							Getting Started
     
    Learn about your 
    mobile device hardware, 
    assembly procedures, and 
    how to get started using 
    your new device.   
    						
    							2 Front View 
     
     
     
      
     
    Front View
     
    USB charger/ 
    Accessory port 
    Recent 
    Home key  Proximity sensor 
    Front camera 
    Back 
    • Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects 
    near the device. 
    • Front camera: Take self-portraits and record 
    videos of yourself. 
    • Back: Return to the previous screen, or close a 
    dialog box, menu, or keyboard. 
    • Home key: Return to the Home screen. 
    • Recent: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and 
    hold for Multi window. 
    • USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the 
    USB charger (included) and other optional 
    accessories (not included) .  
    Getting Started  
    						
    							3 Back View 
     
     
     
      
     
     
     
    Back View
     
    Microphone 
    Power key 
    Volume key 
    Memory card slot 
    Speaker  Headset jack 
    Rear camera 
    Flash 
    Speaker 
    • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset 
    (not included) . 
    • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. 
    • Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light 
    environments when taking a photo or recording 
    video. 
    • Speaker: Play music and other sounds. 
    • Memory card slot: Install an optional memory 
    card (not included) for storage of �les. 
    • Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s 
    sounds and audio playback. 
    • Power key : Press to lock or wake up the screen. 
    Press and hold to turn the device on or o�, restart 
    it, or for Airplane mode. 
    • Microphone: Record audio and detect voice 
    commands.  
    Getting Started  
    						
    							4 Assemble Your Device 
      
       
      
    Assemble Your Device
     
    This section helps you to 
    assemble your device. 
    Install an Optional Memory Card 
    You can install an optional microSD™ or 
    microSDHC™ memory card (not included) to add 
    additional memory space to your device. 
    Note : A memory card can be installed at any time; it 
    is not necessary to install it prior to using the device. 
    1.	  Open the memory card slot cover and turn to 
    expose the slot. 
    2.	  With the gold contacts facing down, carefully 
    slide the memory card into the slot, pushing 
    gently until it clicks into place. 
    3.	 Close the memory card slot cover. 
    Caution: If the memory card is not inserted correctly, 
    the device cannot detect it. Reorient the memory card 
    and place it back into the slot if it is not detected. 
    Charge the Battery 
    Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard 
    Li-Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and 
    USB cable) is included with the device for charging 
    the battery from any standard outlet. 
    The battery comes partially charged. A fully 
    discharged battery requires up to four hours of 
    charge time. You can use the device while charging. 
    Note : It is recommended you fully charge the battery 
    before using your device for the �rst time. 
    Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries 
    approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are 
    designed for your device to maximize battery life. 
    Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty 
    and may cause damage. 
    1.	  Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/ 
    Accessory port. 
    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.  
    Getting Started  
    						
    							5 Assemble Your Device 
        
    When to Charge the Battery 
    When the battery is low and only a few minutes of 
    operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone 
    at regular intervals. 
    In this condition, your device conserves its 
    remaining battery power by dimming the screen. 
    When the battery level becomes too low, the device 
    automatically turns o�. 
    For a quick check of your battery level: 
    ►	 V
    
    iew the battery charge indicator located in the 
    top right corner of your device’s display. A solid 
    color  indicates a full charge. 
    (  ) 
    You c
    
    an also choose to display a percentage 
    value. Viewing a percentage value can provide 
    a better idea of the remaining charge on the 
    battery. For more information, see Battery .  
    Getting Started  
    						
    							6 Set Up Your Device 
     
       
     
       
       
    Set Up Your Device
     
    Turn Your Device On or O� 
    The instructions below explain how to turn your 
    device on or o�. 
    Turn the Device On 
    ►	 Press and hold the Power  k ey until the device 
    turns on. 
    Turn the Device O� 
    1.	  Press and hold the Power  key until the 
    Device options menu is displayed. 
    2.	  Tap Power o�, and con�rm if prompted. 
    Initial Set Up 
    The �rst time you turn your device on, the Welcome 
    screen 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. 
    Note : Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and 
    descriptions of items on the screen to improve 
    accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable 
    Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly 
    three times. 
    Secure Your Device 
    Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
    your device. 
    Lock the Device 
    By default, the device locks automatically when the 
    screen times out. 
    To lock the device: 
    ►	 Pres
    
    s the Power  key. 
    Unlock the Device 
    The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe. 
    Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
    Set a Screen Lock. 
    To unlock your device: 
    ►	 Pres
    
    s the Power  key or Home key, and then 
    drag your �nger across the screen.
      
    Getting Started  
    						
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