Samsung Galaxy Tab S 105 Owners Manual

							76Toolbox
The Toolbox is a floating 
shortcut menu that displays on 
every screen, giving you quick 
access to your favorite apps.
To enable the Toolbox feature:
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap On/Off next to Toolbox.
3. Tap Edit to choose up to five apps to display 
in Toolbox. 
Toolbox
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							77Motions
Control certain device actions 
by touching the screen with the 
palm of your hand or turning 
over the device.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Motions.
3. Tap an option, and then tap On/Off to enable 
each of the following:
• Mute: Mute incoming calls and alarms by 
turning the device over or by covering the 
screen with your hand.
• Palm swipe to capture: Create a copy of the 
current screen by swiping the side of your 
hand across the screen. The screenshot is 
saved to the clipboard and to the Screenshots 
folder in the Gallery app.
Motions
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							78Accessibility
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  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Accessibility for options:
Vision
• Switch access: Use this option to control your 
device using configurable key combinations. 
Tap On/Off to turn the feature on. Tap 
Settings for more options.
• TalkBack: Speak feedback aloud to help blind 
and low-vision users. Tap On/Off to turn the 
feature on. Tap Settings  for more options.
 -TalkBack 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.
• Dark screen: Keep the screen turned off at all 
times for privacy. TalkBack must be enabled in 
order to configure this option.
• Rapid key input: Release your finger to enter 
selection instead of double tapping. TalkBack 
must be enabled in order to configure this 
option.
• Speak passwords: Read the characters aloud 
as you enter your passwords. TalkBack must 
be enabled in order to configure this option.
• Font size: Set the font size.
• High contrast fonts: Adjust the color and 
outline of fonts to increase the contrast with 
the background.
• Magnification gestures: Use exaggerated 
gestures such as triple-tapping, double 
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the 
screen.
• Notification reminder: Play a beep when a 
notification for a call or message has been 
missed.
• Negative colors: Reverse the display of 
screen 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 difficulty 
reading the display because of the screen 
color. Tap Color adjustment for options.
• Accessibility shortcut: Quickly enable 
accessibility features in two quick steps. 
Tap On/Off to turn the feature on.
• Text-to-speech options: Set your preferred 
TTS engine and options. For more information, 
see 
Text-to-Speech Options.
Hearing
• Flash notification: Set your camera light to 
blink whenever you receive a notification.
• Turn off all sounds: Turn off all notifications 
and audio for privacy.
• Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung 
subtitles with multimedia files when available.
• Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles 
with multimedia files when available.
• 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.
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							79Accessibility
Dexterity and interaction
• Assistant menu: Improve the device 
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. 
• Press and hold delay: Select a time interval 
for this action.
• Interaction control: Block areas of the 
screen from touch interaction. Disable auto 
screen rotation and hard key functions. 
Only show application notifications in the 
Notification panel and the Status bar.
More settings
• Direct access: Open your accessibility 
settings by pressing the Home key quickly 
three times in succession. 
• Single tap mode: Dismiss or snooze alarms, 
calendar events, and timer alerts with a single 
tap.
• Manage accessibility: Import and export your 
accessibility settings, or share them with other 
devices.
Services
Additional accessibility apps may be downloaded 
from the Google Play store. Certain accessibility 
services you install may be configured here.
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							80Users
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 
settings. Users can also adjust tablet settings like 
Wi-Fi, which affects everyone.
• Restricted profiles allow only limited access to 
apps and content.
Set Up User Profiles
Set up user profiles and then select one when 
unlocking the device to use personalized settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Users.
3. Tap Add user or profile and follow the 
instructions to set up a new user or profile.
Delete a User or Profile
To delete a user or profile:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Users. 
3. Tap Delete user next to a User profile. 
Note: Only the device owner can delete other users 
or profiles. Deleting a user’s profile removes the user 
account from the device entirely. This includes the 
user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any 
other local accounts associated with the user.
Switch User Profiles
To access the device with a user profile:
 ► From a Lock screen, tap  Manage users for 
the user or profile. 
Change User Account 
Nicknames and Photo IDs
The photo and name each user uses in their 
personal Contact entry (listed under Me 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 .
Users
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							81Private Mode
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, Password, 
or Fingerprint) is required to use Private mode.
Set Up Private Mode
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Private mode.
3. Follow the prompts to learn about and set up 
Private mode.
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							82Finger Scanner
Finger Scanner
Use fingerprint recognition as an 
alternative to entering passwords 
in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint 
to verify your identity when 
logging in to your Samsung 
account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique 
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the 
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint 
sensor confusing even small areas of two different 
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the 
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar 
to a registered fingerprint.
Register a Fingerprint
You can register up to three fingerprints. A 
password is also set up as an alternative to your 
fingerprint.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Finger Scanner > Fingerprint manager.
3. Swipe your finger over the Home key to register 
your first fingerprint or to continue to the next 
screen.
Change Backup Password
To change the backup password:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > Device . 
 
2. Tap Finger Scanner > Change backup 
password.
3. Scan your fingerprint.
4. Enter a new backup password.
Fingerprint Verification
Fingerprint verification can be used for other 
accounts accessed from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap   Apps > 
Settings  > Device .
 
2. Tap Finger Scanner for options.
• Screen lock: Change your Screen lock 
and access Screen lock settings. For more 
information, see Set a Screen Lock .
• Web sign-in: Access your online accounts 
using your fingerprint.
• Verify Samsung account: Verify your identity 
using your fingerprint when logging in to your 
Samsung account.
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							83Accounts
Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, 
including your Google Account, 
Samsung account, email, and 
social networking accounts.
Depending on the account, you 
can choose to synchronize your 
calendar, contacts, and other 
types of content.
Add an Account
Set up an existing account on your device or create 
a new account.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings  > 
General.
 
 
2. Tap Accounts > Add account. 
3. Tap one of the account types.
4. Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and 
set up the account.
Synchronize Accounts
Ensure that the information on your device is 
updated with any information that changes in your 
accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General.  
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
• Tap Sync all to synchronize all accounts of 
this type.
3. Tap an account to view the sync settings for that 
account.
4. Tap individual data items to sync.
5. Tap  More options > Sync now to synchronize 
the account. 
Note : Settings and options differ by account type.
Account Settings
Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, 
you can configure common settings for all accounts 
of the same type.
Note: Account settings and available features vary 
between account types and service providers. Contact 
your service provider for more information on your 
account’s settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > 
General.
 
 
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap an account to configure that account’s sync 
settings.
4. Tap other available options for the account.
Remove an Account
You can remove accounts from your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > 
General.
 
 
2. Tap Accounts > [Account type].
3. Tap the account, and then tap  More options > 
Remove account. 
4. At the prompt, tap Remove account.
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							84Cloud Settings
Back up your personal data 
using your Samsung Account or 
Dropbox.
Use Your Samsung Account
Set up or sign in to your Samsung account.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > 
Settings  > General. 
 
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Samsung account to manage your sync 
settings and backup options.
• Tap Add Samsung account, if you have not 
signed in to your Samsung account.
• Tap your account to configure settings.
• Tap Backup to manage your back up and 
restore options.
• Tap Restore  to retrieve data from your 
Samsung account.
Use Your Dropbox Account
For more information about Dropbox,  
visit dropbox.com .
1. From the Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings  > General. 
 
2. Tap Cloud.
3. Tap your Dropbox account to manage your sync 
settings and backup options. 
• Tap Link Dropbox account, if you have not 
signed in to your Dropbox account.
• Follow the prompts to set up and use Dropbox.
Cloud Settings
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							85Backup and Reset
Backup and Reset
Back up your data to Google 
servers. You can also reset your 
device to its factory defaults.
Backup and Restore
Enable backup of your information to Google 
servers.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings 
> General.  
2. Tap Backup and reset for options:
• Back up my data: Enable back up of 
application data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other 
settings to Google servers.
• Backup account: Select a Google Account to 
be used as your backup account.
• Automatic restore: Enable automatic 
restoration of settings from Google servers. 
When enabled, backed-up settings are 
restored when you reinstall an application.
Personal Data
Restore your device to its default settings.
Reset Network Settings
You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth 
settings with Reset network settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General.  
2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network 
settings.
3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted.
Factory Data Reset
You can reset your device to factory defaults, 
erasing all data from your device.
This action permanently erases ALL data from 
the device, including Google or other account 
settings, system and application data and settings, 
downloaded applications, as well as your music, 
photos, videos, and other files. Any data stored on 
an external SD card is not affected.
To reset your device:
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General.  
2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset.
3. Tap Reset device and follow the prompts to 
perform the reset.
4. When the device restarts, follow the prompts to 
set up your device.
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