Samsung Tab 4 User Guide

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Section 5: Multimedia
This section explains how to use the music features of your 
device including the Play Music app and the Music Player. 
WatchON is also described.
Listening to Music
You can listen to music using your device’s built-in speakers, 
through a wired headset, or through a Bluetooth headset.
For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 82.
Press the Volume Key on the top of the device to activate 
onscreen volume control, then touch and drag on the scale to 
set the volume. You can also press the Volume Key to adjust 
playback volume.
Play Music
Note: Some options require a Google Account.
Google Play Music is a Google service that gives you instant 
access to your personal music collection stored on the 
Internet and your device. Google Play Music lets you browse, 
shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play 
Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own 
music library
Visit music.google.com
 to learn more.
  From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Play Music. 
						

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Music Player
Use the Music application to listen to music.
To access Music Player:
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Music.
Note: Some file formats are not supported depending on the 
software installed on the device. Some files may not 
play properly depending on the encoding method used.
The Music Player application searches your device’s 
internal storage or on an installed memory card for 
music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds 
to several minutes, depending on the amount of new 
music added since you last opened the application. It 
then displays your music in several ways.
2.Touch a tab, such as Playlists, Tr a c k s, Albums, and 
so on, to change the way you view the contents of your 
library.
Searching for Music
To find music in your library:
1.To u c h  Music.
2.To u c h   Search and use the keyboard to type the 
name of an artist, album, or song.
Music Player Options and Settings
To use Music Player options and configure settings:
1.To u c h  Music.
2.To u c h   Menu to display the following options:
 Create playlist / Add to playlist: Create a new 
playlist or add to a playlist.
 Via Bluetooth: Share music via Bluetooth.
: Delete selected or all items.
 Music square: Create a playlist based on mood.
 Scan for nearby devices: Share music with devices 
nearby.
: The following settings display:
Player
–SoundAlive: Configure SoundAlive.
–Adapt Sound: Enhance sound quality.  
						

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–Play speed: Decrease or increase play speed.
–Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music 
to turn off automatically by touching one of the time 
values.
–Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
–Smart volume: Automatically adjust volume to 
surroundings.
–Voice control: Use voice commands to control 
playback.
My music
–Ta b s: Customize the tabs that display on the main 
Music screen. Playlists and Tracks are not optional.
–Playlists: Customize the types of playlists that 
display. Favorites is not optional.
To rearrange Tabs or Playlists, touch the grid   for an 
entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list.
Managing Playlists
Create, manage, or delete a playlist:
  To u c h  Music.
Creating a Playlist
1.To u c h  t h e  Playlists tab.
2.To u c h   Menu ➔ Create playlist.
– or –
Under My playlists, touch Create playlist.
3.Use the keyboard to enter a name for the playlist and 
touch OK.
Adding Songs to a Playlist
1.To u c h  t h e  Playlists tab and, under My playlists, touch 
a playlist. Touch   Add tracks.
– or –
To u c h  t h e  Tr a c k s tab and touch   Menu ➔ 
Add to playlist.
2.Touch each song you want to add or touch Select all, 
and then touch Done.
3.If the ADD TO PLAYLIST screen displays, touch a 
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Renaming a Playlist
1.Touch the Playlists tab and, under My playlists, touch 
a playlist.
2.Touch  Menu ➔ Edit title.
3.Use the keyboard to enter a new name for the playlist 
and touch OK.
Changing the Order of a Playlist
1.Touch the Playlists tab and, under My playlists, touch 
a playlist.
2.Touch  Menu ➔ Change order.
3.Touch the grid   for an entry and drag the entry to a 
new position in the list.
4.Touch Done to change the order and save the playlist.
Playing a Playlist
1.Touch the Playlists tab.
2.Touch Favorites, Most played, Recently played, or 
Recently added, or touch a playlist title that you 
created.
3.Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
Removing Songs from Playlists
1.To u c h  t h e  Playlists tab and touch a playlist.
2.To u c h   Menu ➔ Remove.
3.Touch each song you want to remove or touch 
Select all.
4.To u c h  Done to save the playlist.
Deleting a Playlist
1.To u c h  t h e  Playlists tab.
2.To u c h   Menu ➔ Delete.
3.Touch each playlist you want to remove or touch 
Select all.
4.To u c h  Done. 
						

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Playing Music
1.To u c h  Music.
2.Touch a song or touch an album or genre and then 
touch a song in the list of songs on the album.
The song you touch starts to play. Unless you choose a 
repeat option, the tracks in the current list play in order 
until the end of the list is reached. Otherwise, playback 
stops only if you stop it, even when you switch 
applications.
Accessing the Music Player
If you navigate away from the Music Player application and 
music is playing, the Music notification icon   is displayed 
in the System Bar.
You can change songs or easily return to the Music Player:
1.Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Notification Panel displays.
2.Touch the song thumbnail to display the Music player. 
You can also pause and resume playback and skip to 
the next or previous song in the panel. For more 
information, refer to “Notifications” on page 21.
Music Player Controls
When a song is playing, the Music Player screen displays and 
various controls are available.
1.To u c h  Music.
2.Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
The music player displays below the music listing.
3.Touch the song thumbnail to enlarge the music player. 
						

							51 During playback, the following controls are available:
Scan for DLNA-enabled devices.
Volume control and SoundAlive.
Volume control showing volume muted.
Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
Access settings.
Assign the current song as a Favorite.
Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to scan 
forward or backward through the current song.
Lists the current playlist songs.
Touch and hold to rewind the song. Touch to go to 
previous song.
Pause the song.
Start the song after pausing.
Touch and hold to fast-forward the song. Touch to go 
to next song.
Shuffles the current list of songs randomly.
Songs play in order and are not shuffled.
Plays the entire song list once.
Replays the current list when the list ends.
Repeats the currently playing song. 
						

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Options While Playing a Song
There are various options and controls available while a song 
is playing:
1.To u c h  Music, touch a playlist or an album, and 
then a song.
2.Touch the music player to enlarge it.
3.Touch  Menu to display the following options:
 Via Bluetooth: Play the current song by using a 
Bluetooth device.
 Add to playlist: Add the song to a new playlist or an 
existing playlist.
: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
 Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect 
directly to nearby devices.
: Displays Music Player settings. For more 
information, refer to “Music Player Options and 
Settings” on page 47.
 Details: View song details.
: This option returns you to the Home Screen.
Playing Music by Mood
Play music grouped by mood. The playlist is automatically 
created by the device.
  To u c h   Music ➔  Menu ➔ Music square and 
select a cell of mood. 
– or –
Select multiple cells by dragging your finger across 
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WatchON
Enjoy all of your favorite movies and TV shows with 
WatchON.
Important! Before you use WatchON, verify that you have an 
active Internet connection available. For more 
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 78.
Before beginning your initial WatchON application setup, 
make sure that your TV is turned off.
To improve your recommendations, turn on seamless 
viewing across multiple screens, and simplify the purchase 
of content from Samsung WatchON, sign into your 
Samsung account before using WatchON. For more 
information, refer to “Your Samsung Account” on page 34.
Initial Configuration
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  WatchON.
The Set up WatchON screen displays.
2.To u c h  Set up WatchON. 
3.Follow the onscreen instructions.
WatchON Menu
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  WatchON.
2.To u c h   Menu for the following options.
 Sign in: Sign in to your Samsung account to improve 
your WatchON experience.
: Configure Samsung WatchON settings. 
Follow the onscreen instructions.
: Displays Samsung WatchON help information 
and a Contact us telephone number. 
						

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Section 6: Camera and Video
Camera
Use this application to take photos or videos.
Use Gallery to view photos and videos taken with the 
device’s camera. 
  From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Camera.
Note: The camera automatically shuts off when unused.
Camera Etiquette
Do not take photos or videos of other people without their 
permission.
Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited.
Do not take photos or videos in places where you may 
violate other people’s privacy.
Taking Photos
1.Touch the image on the preview screen where the 
camera should focus. When the subject is in focus, the 
focus frame turns green.
2.Touch   to take the photo.1.Change camera settings
2.Switch between the front and rear camera
3.Quick settings
4.Display current mode
5.Record video button
6.Camera button
7.Shooting mode
8.Open Gallery to view photos and videos
9.Select an effect
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Shooting Mode
Several photo effects are available. Some modes are not 
available when taking self-portraits.
  To u c h  MODE, and then scroll up or down the screen at 
the right side of the screen.
: Allow the camera to evaluate the surroundings 
and determine the ideal mode for the photo.
 Beauty face: Take a photo with lightened faces for 
gentler images.
 Sound & shot: Take a photo with sound.
–Touch   to take a photo. The device records a few 
seconds of audio after taking a photo.
Note: While taking photos in this mode, sound is recorded by 
the internal microphone.
 Panorama: Take a photo composed of many photos 
strung together. To get the best shot, follow these tips:
–Move the camera slowly in one direction.
–Keep the camera’s viewfinder within the guide frame.
–Avoid taking photos of a subject in front of 
unrecognizable backgrounds, such as empty skies or 
plain walls.
: Use this setting for fast-moving subjects.
: Take brighter, clearer pictures in low light 
without a flash.
Panoramic Photos
A panoramic photo is a wide landscape image consisting of 
multiple shots.
1.To u c h  MODE ➔ Panorama.
2.Touch   and move the camera slowly in one direction. 
When the blue frame aligns with the viewfinder, the 
camera automatically takes another shot in a 
panoramic sequence. 
3.To stop shooting, touch  . If the viewfinder is out of 
the direction, the device stops shooting.