Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual

							  
 
     
 
   
 
 
Edit or Delete a VPN 
Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can 
edit or delete the connection. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Mor

e connection settings > VPN . 
3.  Tap 
Settings  next to t
 he VPN that you want to 
edit or delete. 
4.	  Edit t

he VPN and tap Save . 
– or – 
Tap Delete  to delete the VPN. 
Ethernet 
Manage your Ethernet connections. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Mor

e connection settings > Ethernet and 
follow the prompts to connect to an Ethernet 
network. 
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Smart Manager 
Smart manager provides an 
overview of the status of your 
device’s battery, storage, RAM, 
and device security. You can 
also automatically optimize your 
device’s system resources. 
Access Smart Manager 
There are a couple of ways to access 
Smart manager. 
►  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Smar t mana

ger. 
Quick Optimization 
The quick optimization feature improves device 
performance through the following actions: 
• Identifying apps that use excessive battery power 
and clearing unneeded items from memory. 
• Deleting unnecessary �les and closing apps 
running in the background. 
• Scanning for malware. 
To use the quick optimization feature: 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Smar

t manager. 
3.  Tap Clean all. 
Using Smart Manager 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Smar

t manager. 
3.  Tap each of the following for options: 
• Battery: Check the battery power and time 
remaining to use the device. For devices with 
low battery levels, conserve battery power by 
activating power saving features and closing 
apps that are consuming an excessive amount 
of battery power. 
- The usage time remaining shows the 
time remaining before the battery power 
runs out. Usage time remaining may vary 
depending on your device settings and 
operating conditions. 
• Storage : Check the status of used and 
available memory capacity. You can delete 
unused or unneeded �les, and uninstall apps 
that you no longer use. 
• RAM: Check the amount of available RAM. 
You can close background apps and reduce 
the amount of RAM you are using to speed up 
your device. 
• Device security: Check the device’s security 
status. This feature scans your device for 
malware. 
- Tap On/O� to activate KNOX active 
protection on your device. 
Settings 58 Smart Manager   
						

							 
 
 
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Applications
 
Manage settings for applications 
on your device. 
Application Manager 
You can download and install new applications 
on your device. Use Application manager settings 
to manage your downloaded and preloaded 
applications. 
Warning: Because this device can be con�gured 
with system software not provided by or supported 
by Google or any other company, you operate this 
software at your own risk. 
Application Manager Options 
If have disabled apps, you can choose whether to 
display them. 
1.   From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti n

gs . 
2.  Tap Applicat

ions > Application manager. 
• If you have disabled applications:  Tap  All apps near the top of the screen. 
- Tap All apps, Enabled, or Disabled. 
3.  Tap More for the following options: 
• Show/Hide system apps: Show or hide 
system (background) apps. 
• Apps that can appear on top: Choose apps 
that can run on top of other running apps. 
• Change system settings: Select which apps 
can change system endings. 
• Reset app preferences: Reset options that 
have been changed. Existing app data is not 
deleted. 
Note : Options vary by application. 
Manage Apps 
You can view and update information about an 
application, including memory usage, default 
settings, and permissions. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Setti n

gs . 
2.  Tap Applicat

ions > Application manager. 
3.	  Tap an application to view and update 
information about the application. The following 
options are displayed: 
• Uninstall/Disable: Uninstall or disable the 
application. Preloaded apps can only be 
disabled. 
• Force stop: Stop an app that is misbehaving. 
Restart your device if stopping an app, 
process, or service causes your device to stop 
working correctly. 
• Storage : Manage the app’s storage usage. 
• Data usage: View mobile data usage. 
• Permissions: View permissions granted to the 
app for access to your device’s information. 
• Noti�cations: Con�gure noti�cations from 
the app. 
• Set as default: Set the app as a default for a 
certain category of apps. 
• Battery: View battery usage since the last full 
charge. 
• Memory: View memory usage. 
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Default Applications 
If you have multiple applications of the same type, 
such as email apps, you can select one app to be 
the default. 
1.   From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t

ings . 
2. Tap Applic

ations > Default applications. 
3.  Tap the following to choose default apps: 
• Browser app: Choose a default browser app. 
• Set as default: Choose default apps for other 
functions. 
• Home screen: Choose a Home screen type. 
• Device assistance app: Choose an app that 
provides assistance for using your device. 
Application Settings 
Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are 
available in one convenient location. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Set t

ings . 
2. Tap Applic

ations. 
3.	  Tap one of the following to display the settings 
for the selected app: 
• Calendar 
• Camera 
• Contacts 
• Email 
• Internet 
• Weather 
• Google 
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Sound
 
Con�gure the sound used to 
indicate noti�cations, screen 
touches, and other interactions. 
Change the Sound Mode 
You can switch between sound modes, while 
preserving the individual sound settings you have 
made. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap S

ound > Sound mode, and then choose a 
mode: 
• Sound: Use the sounds, vibrations, and 
volume levels you have chosen in Sound 
settings for noti�cations and alerts. 
• Mute: Mute all sounds and noti�cations. 
Adjust the Volume 
Set the system volume level and default volume for 
call ringtones, noti�cations, and other audio. 
Tip: You can also set the system volume from a Home 
screen by pressing the Volume key. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap S

ound > Volume. 
3.  Drag the sliders to set the default volume for: 
• Noti�cations 
• Media 
• System 
Change the Noti�cation Sound 
Choose a sound for noti�cations, such as for 
Messages, Calendar, and Email. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap S

ound > Noti�cation sounds and con�gure 
the following options: 
• Default noti�cation sound: Choose a default 
sound for all noti�cations. 
• Calendar noti�cations: Choose a sound for 
calendar noti�cations, and enable or disable 
vibration alert. 
• Email noti�cations: Con�gure email account 
noti�cations. An email account must be 
con�gured for this option to be available. 
System Sounds 
Set various other system sound options. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap S

ound, and tap to enable each option: 
• Touch sounds: Play tones when you touch or 
tap the screen to make selections. 
• Screen lock sounds: Play a sound when you 
unlock the screen. 
• Charging sound: Play a sound when a 

charger is connected.
 
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Key-Tap Feedback 
Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is 
tapped. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap S

ound > Keyboard sound, and tap On/O� 
to enable. 
Sound Quality and E�ects 
You can enable sound e�ects when connected to a 
headset. 
Note : Sound e�ects are only available when 
headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is 
connected. 
Choose from advanced sound options to customize 
your audio experience. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap S

ound > Sound quality and e�ects. 
3.	  Tap Adapt sound and follow the prompts to 
customize your sound settings. 
4.  Tap On/O� to enable each option: 
• SoundAlive+: Recreate the e�ects of rich 
surround sound. 
• Tube Amp: Simulate the soft timbre of a tube 
ampli�er. 
Settings 62	 Sound   
						

							  
 
   
 
Noti�cations
 
Select which apps you want 
to receive alerts from. Alerts 
include noti�cations, sounds, 
and vibrations. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap N

oti�cations. 
3.	  Tap On/O� next to an app to enable or disable 
noti�cations. 
• Tap Advanced to con�gure more noti�cation 
options for individual apps. 
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Display 
Con�gure your display’s 
brightness, screen timeout delay, 
and other display settings. 
Adjust the Screen Brightness 
Adjust the screen brightness to suit your 
surroundings or personal preference. You may also 
want to adjust screen brightness to conserve battery 
power. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Displa

y. 
3.  Customize options under Brightness: 
• Drag the Brightness slider to set a custom 
brightness level. 
• Tap Auto  to allow the device to adjust 

brightness automatically.
 
Note : You can also control Brightness from the 
Noti�cation panel. 
Change the Font Size and Style 
You can set the font size and style for all text that is 
displayed on the screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Displa

y > Font to choose a font size 
and style. 
• Drag the slider to adjust the font size. 
• Tap a font style to select a font, or tap  Download fonts to �nd new fonts from 
Galaxy Apps
 . 
3. Tap OK 

to set the font size and style. 
Enable Icon Backgrounds 
You can show icons with a shaded background to 
make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps 
list screen. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Displa

y > Icon backgrounds and choose 
one of the following options: 
• Icons only: Show icons only. 
• Icons with backgrounds: Show icons with 
shaded backgrounds. 
3.  Tap Done. 
Set the Screen Timeout 
Choose how long the display screen remains lit after 
you tap the screen or press any key. 
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Displa

y > Screen timeout and choose a 
time period. 
Enable Smart Stay 
The screen does not time out as long as you are 
facing the front camera. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Displa

y > Smart stay, and tap On/O� to 
turn the feature on. 
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Select a Screen Mode 
Choose a screen mode to match your type of 
viewing. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2.	 Tap Dis

play > Screen mode and choose a 
screen mode: 
• Tap Adaptive display if you want your device 
to automatically optimize the display to match 
the type of image displayed and other criteria, 
such as battery level. 
– or – 
Choose a speci�c type of screen mode based 
on what you are viewing. 
Screensaver 
Screensaver controls what is displayed on the 
screen when the device is docked (dock not 
included) or while charging. You can choose to 
display colors or display photos. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap Dis

play > Screensaver. 
3.  Tap On/O� to enable Screen saver. 
4.  Con�gure options: 
• Colors: Tap the selector to display a changing 
screen of colors. 
• Photo table: Display pictures in a photo table. 
Tap  Settings for options. 
• Photo frame: Display pictures in a photo 
frame. Tap  Settings for options. 
• Photos: Display pictures from your 

Google Account. Tap 
 Settings for options. 
5. Tap 

More for additional options: 
• Preview: See a demonstration of Screensaver. 
• Select when to use: Select when your device 
can go into Screen saver mode. 
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Advanced Features
 
Con�gure features on your 
device that make it easier to use. 
Con�gure other useful features. For example, you 
can control certain device actions by picking up the 
device and by touching the screen with the palm of 
your hand or turning over the device. 
1.  From a Home screen, tap  Apps > 
Settings . 
2. Tap A

dvanced features. 
3.  Tap the following to con�gure: 
• Pop-up view gesture: View an app in pop-up 
view by swiping downwards diagonally from 
either corner at the top of the screen while the 
app is open and shown on the screen. 
• Smart capture: Show additional options after 
capturing a screenshot. You can capture 
hidden areas of the screen, crop your 
screenshot, or share it. 
• Palm swipe to capture: Capture an image of 
the screen by swiping the edge of your hand 
across it, from side to side, keeping in contact 
with the screen. 
• Easy mute: Mute sounds and video by 
covering the screen or turning over the device. 
Settings 66 Advanced Features