Samsung Tab 4 User Guide

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Receive Data Using Bluetooth
Your tablet is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types 
with Bluetooth, including photos, audio files, and documents 
such as PDFs.
Note: Your tablet must already be paired to the target device 
in order to share files. For more information, refer to 
“Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” on page 83.
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.When your tablet receives a file transfer request 
notification, touch Accept.
4.When the file is transferred, a notification displays. To 
open the file immediately, slide down the Notification 
Panel, and then touch the relevant notification.
Accessing Files Received via Bluetooth
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.To u c h   Menu ➔ Received files.
3.Touch a file to open it. When you open a received file, 
what happens next depends on the file type:
Media files and documents are usually opened directly 
in a compatible application. For example, if you open a 
music track, it starts playing in the Music Player 
application.
For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you 
want to save the event, and then touch Import. The 
vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. 
For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files 
on your storage card, you can choose to import one, 
several, or all of those contacts to your Contacts list.
4.Received data is normally saved to the Bluetooth folder 
on your tablet. If you receive a contact, it is saved to 
your contacts automatically. 
						

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Bluetooth Settings
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
Connections tab ➔ Bluetooth.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON .
3.Touch  Menu for options:
 Visibility timeout: Set the length of time your tablet is 
visible to other devices when you turn on visibility.
 Received files: Show the list of files received using 
Bluetooth.
 Rename device: Change the name of your device.
: Display additional Bluetooth information.
Managing Downloads
Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, 
Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal 
storage. You can use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or 
delete what you have downloaded.
To manage the demands on their networks or to help you 
avoid unexpected charges, some mobile networks place 
restrictions on the size of the files you can download. When 
you are connected to such networks, and you try to 
download an oversized-file, you are asked or required to 
delay downloading the file until the next time you are 
connected to a Wi-Fi network. At that time, the download 
resumes automatically. The Downloads app can also be used 
to view and manage these queued files.
Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in 
your tablet’s internal storage. You can view and copy files 
from this directory when connected to a computer with a 
USB cable. 
						

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Uninstalling an App
Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can 
download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, 
you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and 
other sources.
There are several ways to uninstall an app:
1.From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings ➔ 
General tab ➔ Application manager.
2.Touch the DOWNLOADED tab.
3.Touch the app you want to uninstall.
4.Touch the Uninstall button.
A pop-up displays the message Application will be 
uninstalled.
5.Touch Uninstall to confirm you want to uninstall the 
app.
You can also use Google Play to uninstall apps you 
downloaded from there (see “Play Store” on page 74).Tip: To uninstall updates to pre-installed apps, touch the app 
and touch Uninstall updates. A pop-up displays the 
message All updates to this Android system app will 
be uninstalled. Touch OK to uninstall the updates.
To uninstall an app from the Apps screen:
1.From a Home screen, touch  .
2.To u c h   Menu ➔ Uninstall/disable apps to display 
the Uninstall screen.
– or –
To u c h   Download and then touch   Menu 
➔Uninstall.
A   appears on Apps that can be uninstalled or 
disabled.
3.Touch an app’s icon and then touch OK to uninstall and 
remove the app from your tablet.
Note: You cannot uninstall pre-loaded apps. You can only uninstall the apps you have downloaded. 
						

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Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your 
device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and 
from your device directly by connecting to your computer.
To learn more about Samsung Kies and to download the 
software (PC and Mac), visit samsung.com/kies
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Synchronizing with Windows 
Media Player
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
1.Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays 
the Auto Play screen. (If the Auto Play screen does not 
appear, manually launch the program.)
2.Click the option to Sync digital media files to this 
device to synchronize music files.
3.Select and drag the music files you want to the sync 
list and begin synchronizing.
4.When finished, exit Windows Media Player and 
disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and 
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the 
device, you can also access the files directory from the 
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as Card, separate from the internal memory, which is Ta b l e t.
1.Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files 
from or to the memory card.
2.Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays 
the AutoPlay screen.
3.Click the option to Open device to view files.
You should see a Card and a Tablet folder.
4.Copy files from the PC to the memory card 
(Card folder).
5.When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect the 
USB cable. 
						

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Section 9: Settings
About Settings
Use this application to configure the device, set application 
options, and add accounts.
Accessing Settings
  From a Home screen, touch   ➔  Settings.
– or –
From any screen, touch the top of the screen and 
swipe downward, to display the Notification Panel, and 
then touch  Settings. For more information, refer to 
“Notification Panel” on page 21.
The Settings screen displays.
Settings Tabs
The Settings are divided into four main groups. When the 
Settings screen displays, the following four tabs are located 
at the top of the screen.
Connections
Control your device’s wireless connections. For more 
information, refer to “Connections” on page 91.
Device
Personalize your device, including sounds and the display, 
accessibility, and input. For more information, refer to 
“Device” on page 97.
Controls
Access settings to configure Language and input, 
Voice control, Motions, Palm motion, and Smart screen. For 
more information, refer to “Controls” on page 106.
General
Create and modify your accounts (such as, Email, Google 
Account, Samsung Account, and so on). Manage security, 
location services, storage, and other features of the device. 
For more information, refer to “General” on page 110. 
						

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The Settings Screen
Some options are enabled or disabled by touching the 
OFF/ON button to turn the option ON   or OFF . 
For some options, you must touch the field, such as Wi-Fi, to 
display and set more options.
Some options are enabled or disabled by touching a check 
box. When enabled, a   check mark displays. Touch the 
check mark to remove it and disable the option.
Connections
Control your device’s wireless connections.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides 
access to local area networks. Your device supports Wi-Fi 
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. 
For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi 
features, see “Wi-Fi” on page 78.
Wi-Fi Direct Settings
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you 
can transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
for more information about using Wi-Fi Direct, see “Wi-Fi 
Direct” on page 81.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications 
technology for exchanging information over a distance of 
about 30 feet. 
For more information about using Bluetooth, see “Bluetooth” 
on page 82. 
						

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Airplane Mode
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s 
features, such as the camera, music and video apps, etc. 
when you are in an airplane or in any other area where 
accessing data networks is prohibited.
Important! When your tablet is in Airplane mode, it cannot 
access online information or applications.
  Press and hold the Power/Lock Key then touch 
Airplane mode.
– or –
Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward, 
to display the Quick Settings, and then touch 
Airplane mode.
For more information, refer to “Notifications” on 
page 21.
– or –
To u c h  Settings ➔ Connections tab ➔ 
Airplane mode, and then touch the OFF/ON button to 
turn Airplane mode ON .
Data Usage
View your Wi-Fi data usage.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
Data usage.
2.To u c h  t h e  Data usage cycle drop-down menu and 
select a date.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also 
displays a list of each application with a breakdown of 
data usage by application.
Slide the vertical bars over the graphic to adjust the 
date.
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider may account for data usage differently.
3.To u c h   Menu for options:
 Auto sync data: Automatically sync data. Disabling 
auto sync will reduce data usage and conserve battery 
power, but notifications and updates will need to be 
manually synchronized.
 Mobile hotspots: Display all mobile hotspots near you. 
						

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Location Ser vices
You must enable location services on your device for apps 
(such as Google Maps) to use your location.
Note: Some apps may require one or more location services 
be turned on for full functionality.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
Location.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Location services 
ON .
3.Touch Mode to select how your location is determined:
 High accuracy: Use GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile networks.
 Power saving: Use Wi-Fi and mobile networks (no 
GPS).
 GPS only: Use GPS only.
4.Apps that have requested your location are listed under 
Recent location requests. Touch an entry to view its 
settings.
Location Reporting
Google uses Location Reporting to store and use 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.
To manage your Location Reporting settings:
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
Location.
2.To u c h  t h e  OFF/ON button to turn Location services 
ON .
3.To u c h  Google Location Reporting for options:
 Location Reporting: Allow Google apps to use your 
device’s most recent location data. Touch the OFF/ON 
button to turn Location Reporting ON  .
 Location History: Allow Google to store a history of 
your location data. Touch the OFF/ON button to turn 
Location History ON  . Touch DELETE 
LOCATION HISTORY to permanently delete your 
location history. 
						

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My Places
You can save your favorite locations for use with services 
that require location information. This information can 
improve your search results and other location-related 
activities.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
Location.
2.Touch the OFF/ON button to turn Location services 
ON .
3.Touch My places.
4.Touch a category (Home, Office, or Car) to add a 
location:
Touch Select method to select how your location is 
determined for that particular place. 
Touch Save.
5.Touch  Add to add additional categories.
6.Touch  Menu ➔ Delete to delete a custom category.
Note: Home, Office, and Car cannot be deleted.
More Networks
This option displays additional Connectivity information.
  From the Settings screen, touch Connections ➔ 
More networks.
The following options display.
Printing
To manage your printers:
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
More networks ➔ Printing.
2.Touch a print service to configure. 
						

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VPN
The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage 
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Adding a VPN
Note: You must set a screen lock PIN or password before 
setting up a VPN. For more information, refer to “Screen 
Security” on page 99.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
More networks ➔ VPN.
2.Touch  Add.
3.Enter the information provided by your network 
administrator.
4.Touch Save to save your VPN settings.
Connecting to a VPN
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
More networks ➔ VPN.
2.Touch the VPN to which you want to connect.
3.In the pop-up window, enter any requested credentials.
4.Touch Connect.
Edit or Delete a VPN
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
More networks ➔ VPN.
2.Touch and hold the VPN that you want to edit or delete.
3.In the pop-up window, touch:
 Edit network, make the desired VPN setting changes, 
and touch Save.
– or –
 Delete network to delete the VPN.
VPN Options
  To u c h   Menu ➔ Always-on VPN to select a VPN 
profile to always stay connected.
Ethernet
Manage your ethernet connection and ethernet device.
1.From the Settings screen, touch Connections tab ➔ 
More networks ➔ Ethernet.
2.To u c h  Ethernet and follow the onscreen instructions to 
connect to an ethernet network.