Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual

							 
  
 
     
   
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
Users
 
Share this tablet with multiple 
people by creating User 
accounts. 
• Users have their own space, which they can 
customize with their own apps, wallpaper, and 
so on. Users can also adjust tablet settings that 
a�ect everyone, such as Wi-Fi. 
Set Up User Pro�les 
Set up user pro�les and then select one when 
unlocking the device to use personalized settings. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap User

s. 
3.  Tap 
Add user or pro�le and follow the 
instruct ions t

o set up a new user pro�le. 
Delete a User 
To delete a user pro�le: 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap User

s. 
3.  Tap  Settings next to a user pro�le. 
• To delete a restricted user pro�le, tap 
Settings  > Delet
 e. 
Note : Onl

y the device owner can delete other User 
accounts. 
Use User Pro�les 
To access the device with a user pro�le: 
1.	  Drag the Status bar down to display the 
Noti�cation panel. 
2.  Tap  Manage users, and then tap a pro�le. 
Change User Account 
Nicknames and Photo IDs 
The photo and name each user uses in their 
personal Contact entry (listed under My pro�le at 
the top of their Contacts list) is used as their User ID 
and name. 
To change their ID photo and name, each user 
can edit their personal Contact entry. For more 
information, see Edit a Contact . 
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Wallpaper
 
Change the look of the Home 
and Lock screens with wallpaper. 
You can display a favorite picture 
or choose from preloaded 
wallpapers. 
To change wallpaper: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap W

allpaper. 
3.	  Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and 
lock screens. 
4.	  Tap an image to preview it, and then tap 
Set as wallpaper. 
• Tap From Gallery to use a photo for 

wallpaper.
 
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Home Screen Settings
 
Customize your Home screen 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers. 
To customize Home screen: 
► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Home scr een

. 
- or ­
From a Home scr

een, either tap and hold an 
empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. 
For more information, see Home Screen . 
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Lock Screen and Security
 
Secure your device and protect 
your data with Lock Screen and 
Security settings. 
Set a Screen Lock 
It is recommended that you secure your device 
using a Screen lock. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Lock scr

een and security > Screen lock 
type to select a screen lock and level of security: 
• Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This 
option provides no security. 
• Pattern : Create a pattern that you draw on 
the screen to unlock your device. This option 
provides medium security. 
• PIN : Select a PIN to use for unlocking the 
screen. This option provides medium to high 
security. 
• Password: Create a password for unlocking 
the screen. This option provides high security. 
• None: Never use a Lock screen. 
• Fingerprints: Use �ngerprint recognition 
to unlock the screen. This option provides 
medium to high security. 
3.	  Select your noti�cation preferences, if you 
choose a secured lock screen option: 
• Show content 
• Hide content 
• Do not show noti�cations  4.	 
Choose a screen lock option: 
• Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock, 
owner information, and app shortcuts on the 
Lock screen. 
• Noti�cations on lock screen: Show 

noti�cations on the Lock screen.
 
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock 
functions such as Secured lock time, Auto 
factory reset, and Smart lock. This option is 
not available with Swipe. 
Note : Options vary based on the screen lock type. 
Fingerprints 
Use �ngerprint recognition as an alternative to 
entering passwords in certain apps. 
You can also use your �ngerprint to verify your 
identity when logging in to your Samsung account. 
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 
characteristics of each �ngerprint to enhance the 
security of your device. The likelihood of the �ngerprint 
sensor confusing even small areas of two di�erent 
�ngerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the 
sensor may recognize a �ngerprint that is similar 
to a registered �ngerprint. 
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Register a Fingerprint 
You can register up to three �ngerprints. A password 
is also set up as an alternative to your �ngerprint. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap L

ock screen and security > Fingerprints. 
• To add a �ngerprint, tap  Add �ngerprint 
and follow t
he prompts to register a �ngerprint 
and password. You must set a pattern, PIN, or 
password to protect your �ngerprints. 
• To rename a �ngerprint, tap the �ngerprint, 
enter a new name, and then tap Rename. 
• To delete a �ngerprint, touch and hold the 
�ngerprint, and then tap Remove. Con�rm 
when prompted. 
Fingerprint Veri�cation 
Fingerprint veri�cation can be used for other 
accounts accessed from your device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap L

ock screen and security > Fingerprints. 
• Web sign-in: Access your online accounts 
using your �ngerprint. 
• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity 
using your �ngerprint when logging in to your 
Samsung account. 
• Fingerprint unlock: Tap On/O� to enable or 
disable �ngerprint security. 
Find My Mobile 
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your 
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be 
deleted remotely. 
►	  To access your device remotely, visit 
�ndmymobile.samsung.com . 
Note : You must sign up for a Samsung account and 
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap L

ock screen and security > 
Find My Mobile. 
3.	  Enter your Samsung account password or, if 
you are not logged in to your Samsung account, 
tap Add account and follow the prompts. The 
following options are available: 
• Remote controls: Allows you to access your 
device remotely. 
• Google location service: Activate or 

deactivate Google location service. This 

service must be on in order to �nd your 

device.
 
Unknown Sources 
Enable installation of non- Google Play applications. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap L

ock screen and security > 
Unknown sources to enable this option. 
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party 
applications can cause your device and personal data 
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources. 
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Secure Startup 
Protect your device by using a screen lock when 
your device turns on. 
Note : You must have a secured screen lock for this 
option to be available. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Sec

ure startup and select an option. 
Encrypt SD Card 
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your 
SD card (not included) when you �rst access it after 
powering on your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Encrypt 
SD card. 
3.	  Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to 
encrypt all data on your memory card. 
Other Security Settings 
View Passwords 
Display password characters brie�y as you type 
them. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Other security 
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the 
feature on. 
Security Update Service 
Automatically receive security updates. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Security update 
service options: 
- Automatic updates can also be limited to 
only when your device is connected to a 
Wi-Fi network. 
• Security policy updates: Automatically or 
manually check for security policy updates. 
• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send 
security reports to Samsung for threat 
analysis. 
Device Administrators 
Manage your device administrators and application 
installation privileges. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Other security 
settings > Device administrators. 
• Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to 
lock or erase a lost device. 
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Credential Storage 
Manage your security certi�cates. If a certi�cate 
authority (CA) certi�cate gets compromised or 
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 
disable or remove it. 
1. 
From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following Credential storage 
options: 
• Storage type: Select a storage location for 
credential contents. 
• View security certi�cates: Display certi�cates 
in your device’s ROM and other certi�cates 
you have installed. 
• User certi�cates: View user certi�cates. 
• Install from device storage: Install a new 
certi�cate from storage. 
• Clear credentials: Erase the credential 

contents from the device and reset the 

password.
 
Advanced Security Settings 
Use these options to con�gure advanced security 
settings. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Loc

k screen and security > Other security 
settings for the following advanced options: 
• Trust agents: Perform selected actions when 
trusted devices are connected. 
- To view Trust agents, set up a 
secured screen lock (Password, PIN, 
or Pattern) . For more information, see 
Set a Screen Lock . 
• Pin windows: Pin an app on your device 
screen, preventing access to other features of 
your device. 
• Usage data access: View the applications that 
can access your device’s usage history. 
• Noti�cation access: View the applications 
that can access noti�cations you receive on 
your device. 
• Do not disturb permission: View which apps 
have permission to change the Do not disturb 
settings. 
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Privacy
 
Choose from various modes 
designed to hide personal 
content from being accessed by 
anyone else using your device. 
Location 
Some apps, such as Google Maps, may require 
one or more location services be turned on for full 
functionality. 
Locating Method 
Before using any features that require location 
assistance, you must enable your device’s location 
services. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pr

ivacy > Location. 
3.  Tap On/O� to turn on Location services. 
4.	  Tap Locating method to select how your 
location is determined: 
• GPS and Wi-Fi: Use GPS and Wi-Fi. 
• Wi-Fi only: Use Wi-Fi only. 
• GPS only: Use GPS only. 
5.	  Tap Improve accuracy to use other connections 
for determining your location: 
• Wi-Fi scanning: Allow apps and services to 
scan for Wi-Fi networks automatically, even 
when Wi-Fi is turned o�. 
• Bluetooth scanning: Allow apps to scan for 
and connect to nearby devices automatically 
through Bluetooth, even when Bluetooth is 
turned o�. 
Recent Location Requests 
Apps that have requested your location are listed 
under Recent location requests. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pr

ivacy > Location. 
3.  Tap On/O� to turn on Location services. 
4.	  Tap an entry under Recent location requests to 
view the app’s settings. 
Location Services 
Google Location History™ stores and uses your 
device’s most recent location data. Google apps, 
such as Google Maps, can use this data to improve 
your search results based on places that you have 
visited. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pr

ivacy > Location. 
3.  Tap On/O� to turn on Location services. 
4.	  Tap  Google Location History and sign in to your 
Google Account for more options. 
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App Permissions 
Control which apps have permissions to use certain 
features of your device. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pri

vacy > App permissions. 
3.	  Tap the following features to see which apps 
have permission to access them: 
• Body Sensors 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Location 
• Microphone 
• Phone 
• SMS 
• Storage 
• Additional permissions 
4.	  Tap On/O� next to each app to enable or 
disable permissions for that feature. 
Private Mode 
Hide personal content from being accessed by 
anyone else using your device. Private mode is only 
available for certain applications. 
Note : A secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or 
Password) is required to use Private mode. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pri

vacy > Private mode. 
3.  Tap On/O� to enable Private mode. 
4.	  Follow the prompts to learn about and set up 
Private mode. 
Report Diagnostic Info 
This feature sends diagnostic information about your 
device when you are having technical problems. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Pri

vacy > Report diagnostic info. 
3.	  Read the consent information, and then tap Ye s 
to enable this feature or tap No thanks. 
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Accessibility
 
Accessibility services are special 
features that make using the 
device easier for those with 
certain physical disabilities. 
Note
: You can download additional accessibility 
applications from the Google Play store. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Acc

essibility for options: 
Vision 
• Voice assistant: Give spoken feedback aloud 
to assist blind and low-vision users. 
- Voice Assistant can collect all of the text 
you enter, except passwords, including 
personal data and credit card numbers. It 
may also log your user interface interactions 
with the device. 
• Voice assistant help: View help on using 
Voice Assistant. 
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned o� at all 
times for privacy. 
• Rapid key input: Release your �nger to enter 
selection instead of double tapping. 
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud 
as you enter your passwords. 
• Text-to-speech: Set your preferred TTS 
engine and options. For more information, see 
Text-to-Speech Options . 
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable 
accessibility features in two quick steps. 
• Font size: Set the font size. 
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and 
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with 
the background. 
• High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of 
the Samsung keyboard and change its colors 
to increase the contrast between the keys and 
the background. 
• Show button shapes: Show buttons with 
shaded backgrounds to make them stand out. 
• Magni�er window: Magnify content shown on 
the screen. 
• Magni�cation gestures: Use exaggerated 
gestures such as triple-tapping, double 
pinching, and dragging two �ngers across the 
screen. 
• Grayscale: Change all colors to gray. 
• Negative colors: Reverse the display of colors 
from white text on a black background to black 
text on a white background. 
• Color adjustment: Adjust the color of the 
screen if you are color blind or have di�culty 
reading the display because of the screen 
color. 
Hearing 
• Turn o� all sounds: Turn o� all noti�cations 
and audio for privacy. 
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung 
subtitles with multimedia �les when available. 
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles 
with multimedia �les when available. 
• Left/right sound balance: Use the slider to 
set the left and right balance when using a 
stereo device. 
• Mono audio: Switch audio from stereo to 
mono for use with one earphone. 
Settings 76 Accessibility