Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual

7 Set Up Accounts on Your Device 
 
 
  
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
 
Samsung Account 
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the �rst 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 . 
►   From a Home screen,...

Know Your Device 
Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your �nger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage the 
tempered glass surface and void the warranty. 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.   

9 Home Screen 
 
 
  
 
 
Home Screen
 
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
 
Status bar 
Apps folder Apps list
Widget 
App shortcuts 
Home screen indicator  App shortcuts 
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and noti�cation icons (left) . For more information, 
see Status Bar . 
• Apps folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder. 
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications. 
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is...

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Customize your Home screens 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and custom 
wallpapers. 
To access Home Screen Manager: 
►  From 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 app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, 
remove, change the order of screens, as well as 
choose a di�erent main Home screen. 
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Widgets 
Widgets are simple application extensions that 
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds 
of widgets, including links to a speci�c contact, 
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, 
and many others. 
Add a Widget to a Home Screen 
You can add a widget to a Home screen. 
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 
2.  Tap Widgets. 
3.	  Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it. 
Remove a Widget 
You can...

Status 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 noti�cation 
alerts on the left. 
Status Icons 
Battery full: Battery is fully charged. 
Battery low: Battery is low. 
Battery charging: Battery is charging. 
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled. 
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active. 
Noti�cation Icons 
New email: New email has arrived. 
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. 
File download...

13 Navigation 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Navigation
 
Learn the basics for how to 
navigate through your device. 
Touchscreen Navigation 
Use the following motions and gestures on your 
touchscreen to navigate the device. 
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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 shortcut to launch the application. 
Touch and Hold 
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate 
them. 
• Touch and hold a...

14 Noti�cation Panel 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
Noti�cation Panel
 
Noti�cation icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device 
status, and more. For details, open the Noti�cation panel. 
Settings 
Manage users 
View all 
Quick settings 
Screen brightness 
Noti�cation card 
Noti�cation settings  Clear noti�cations 
• Settings: Display the Settings screen. • Noti�cation card: View details about a 
noti�cation. 
• Manage users:...

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View the Noti�cation Panel 
You can access the Noti�cation panel from any 
Home screen. 
1.	  Drag the Status bar down to display the 
Noti�cation panel. 
2.  Swipe down the list to see noti�cation details. 
• To open an item, tap it. 
• To clear a single noti�cation, drag the 

noti�cation left or right. 

• To clear all noti�cations, tap Clear. 
3.	  Drag upward from the bottom of the...

16 Multi Window 
  
   
 
 
 
   
 
Multi 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.  From any screen, touch and hold  Recent. 
2.	 Tap two apps that support Multi windo

w to open 
them...