Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab S2

Page 1: ...Available applications and services are subject to change at any time ...

Page 2: ...reen and Applications Apps List 14 Tablet Settings Menu 15 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 15 Capture Screenshots 16 Applications 17 Launch Applications 17 Apps List 17 Phone Number 20 Airplane Mode 22 Enter Text 23 Samsung Keyboard 23 Google Voice Typing 25 Tips for Editing Text 26 Google Account 26 Create a Google Account 26 Sign In to Your Google Account 33 Google Play Store 38 Find a...

Page 3: ...9 Quick Connect 60 Customize the Home Screen 61 Change the Wallpaper 61 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 63 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 63 Add Folders to the Home Screen 64 Contacts 66 Add a Contact 66 Check Contacts 68 Edit a Contact 70 Delete a Contact 71 Share a Contact 73 Import Contacts 74 Back Up Contacts 76 Messaging and Internet 78 Gmail 78 Create and Send a Gmail Message 78 Check Recei...

Page 4: ...Name 113 Data Connection Status and Indicators 115 Browser 115 Use the Browser 116 Add a Bookmark 116 View Browser History 118 Open New Browser Tab 119 Browser Settings 120 Chrome Browser 120 Camera and Video 123 Camera Overview 123 Take Pictures and Record Videos 125 Take a Picture 125 Record Videos 126 Shooting Modes 127 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery 129 Edit Pictures 132 Share Pictures...

Page 5: ...tiveSync Calendar 159 Clock 159 Set Alarms 161 World Clock 163 Stopwatch 163 Timer 164 Excel 165 Galaxy Apps 165 Gallery 165 Google Hangouts 167 Google Maps 169 Google Play Movies TV 171 Google Play Music 171 Google Search 174 Use Google Search 174 Use Google Voice Search 175 Instagram 176 Messenger 176 Milk Music 177 Music 177 My Files 181 OneDrive 181 OneNote 181 PowerPoint 182 SideSync 182 Vide...

Page 6: ... Enable Bluetooth 198 Pair Bluetooth Devices 200 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 203 Share Information Using Bluetooth 204 Receiving Data via Bluetooth 206 Settings 208 Basic Settings 208 Wi Fi Settings Menu 210 Bluetooth Settings 213 Hotspot Settings 215 Airplane Mode 220 Data Usage Settings 222 Mobile Networks Settings 224 More Connection Settings 225 Tethering Settings 227 Printing 229 Vir...

Page 7: ...en and Security Settings 269 Lock Screen and Security Overview 269 Screen Lock 271 Disable the Screen Lock 277 Device Security 279 Privacy 281 Location Settings 282 Private Mode 285 Report Diagnostic Info 286 Accessibility Settings 287 Vision Accessibility Settings 288 Hearing Accessibility Settings 290 Dexterity and Interaction Settings 292 Configure Other Accessibility Settings 294 Account Setti...

Page 8: ...0 Help 312 Activate This Device 313 System Update 314 About Device 315 For Assistance 318 Sprint Account Information and Help 318 Sprint Account Passwords 318 Manage Your Account 318 Sprint Support Services 319 Copyright Information 319 Index 320 ...

Page 9: ...this guide are based on your tablet s setup at the time of purchase Unless otherwise noted instructions begin from the tablet s home screen which is displayed by pressing the Home key Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your tablet Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and di...

Page 10: ...Introduction 2 2 From home tap Apps Settings Help 3 Tap a topic to view its contents or tap SEARCH to search for a topic ...

Page 11: ...screen or close a dialog box options menu the notification panel or keyboard Front camera Take pictures and record videos while facing the screen and video conference Headset jack Plug in a headset for convenient hands free conversations Home key fingerprint sensor Return to the home screen Press and hold to open Google Search Google Now Use to register fingerprints for security Light sensor Use t...

Page 12: ...able Volume key Adjust media volume CAUTION Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your tablet s battery using either the included charging head and USB cable or via a USB connection on your computer Note This tablet has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user Battery Cautions Storage Avoid storin...

Page 13: ...ection Before using a PC connection to charge your tablet ensure that the computer is turned on Depending on the type of connection your tablet s battery may not charge 1 Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger accessory port on the bottom of your tablet 2 Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 3 After charging remove the USB cable from both the t...

Page 14: ...Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock l The first time you turn the tablet on you will see the startup screens See Complete the Setup Screens for details l If your tablet is not yet activated see Activate Your Tablet for more information Turn Your Tablet Off 1 Press and hold the Power Lock key to open the tablet options menu ...

Page 15: ...ablet will power off Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off unless the battery is charging Note If your device is not responding press and hold both the Power Lock and Volume Down keys simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the device ...

Page 16: ...estures Tap or Touch When you want to type using the keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons simply tap or touch them with your finger Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item ...

Page 17: ... to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Drag To drag press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position ...

Page 18: ...gesture is always in a vertical direction such as when flicking the contacts or message list Rotate For most screens you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways When entering text you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard See Enter Text for more details ...

Page 19: ... your Sprint account n If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store it is probably activated and ready to use n If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service it is designed to activate automatically l When you turn the tablet on for the first time you should see a Hands Free Activation screen which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a...

Page 20: ...nd then tap to begin setup l Language Choose the default language for your tablet s operation l Accessibility Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your tablet s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic Tap Next or the right arrow to move through the steps You can skip options to con...

Page 21: ... Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the tablet without your permission l Google services Select Google service preferences including Backup Restore Location and Communication options l Samsung account Some apps and features use your Samsung account You can sign in to your Samsung account or follow the prompts to create a new account o To sign in to or set up a Samsung account you wi...

Page 22: ...s Apps List Most of your tablet s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list 1 From any screen press the Home key to display the home screen 2 Tap Apps to display the apps list For information about using the home screen see Home Screen Basics Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons keys and other items to open or activate the assigned function n Tap the Back key to return to...

Page 23: ...stomize your tablet s settings and options through the Settings menu n From home tap Apps Settings or Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings The Settings menu displays For more information see Settings Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your tablet s screen is portrait vertical but many apps will change to landscape orientation widescreen when you rota...

Page 24: ...n Capture Screenshots You can use your tablet s Power Lock and Home keys to capture screenshots n Press and hold the Power Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the tablet s Gallery From home tap Apps Gallery Depending on your settings you may also capture a screenshot by s...

Page 25: ...app icon to launch the corresponding application The application opens Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your tablet The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your tablet App Function Service 1Weather Receive real time local weather information at any location in the world Access 7 day and hourly weather forecasts for...

Page 26: ...ets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel Located in the Microsoft Apps folder in the apps list Facebook Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app Share updates photos and videos as well as text chat and play games Galaxy Apps Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device Gallery View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your tablet s camera or down...

Page 27: ...cation Located in the Samsung folder in the apps list NASCAR Mobile NASCAR Mobile is designed to bring you what you our fans want directly to your Android device Follow NASCAR News Video Highlights and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver informational stats plus more OneDrive OneDrive gives you free online storage for all your personal files so you can get to them ...

Page 28: ...SideSync is a PC Mobile solution that enables the screens windows and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device Sprint Music Plus Purchase download and play music and tones for your tablet Video View videos on your tablet Voice Search Search the Internet and your tablet using voice commands Located in the Google folder in the apps list Word Create and share word processing d...

Page 29: ...Basic Operations 21 2 Tap About device 3 Tap Status Sim card status ...

Page 30: ...or receive signals while leaving your tablet on so you can use apps that don t require a signal or data To turn on airplane mode 1 Press and hold the Power Lock key to display the device options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode Turnon to turn Airplane mode on Your tablet is now in airplane mode An airplane mode icon displays on the status bar ...

Page 31: ...ettings buttons to the left and then tap Airplane mode to turn Airplane Mode off Enter Text You can type on your tablet using the touchscreen Samsung keyboard or Google voice typing Samsung Keyboard Use the touchscreen Samsung keyboard for entering text The keyboard appears automatically when you tap a text entry field and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode You can also use the Googl...

Page 32: ...ps Settings Language and input Default keyboard and then choose Samsung keyboard While entering text 1 Drag down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel 2 Tap Select keyboard and then choose Samsung keyboard Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text n Tap keys to enter text While entering text use these options l Tap to delete incorrect characters Touch and hold to delete a whole word o...

Page 33: ...n the notification panel and then tap Select keyboard Google voice typing or Tap on the Samsung keyboard or Touch and hold on the Samsung keyboard and then tap 2 Speak into the microphone and watch your text being entered onscreen 3 If the text is incorrect tap Delete 4 Once you have completed entering your text tap The keyboard will reappear Note You can assign a new language to Google voice typi...

Page 34: ...et features such as Gmail Google Maps Hangouts and the Google Play applications Before you are able to access Google applications you must enter your account information These applications sync between your tablet and your online Google Account Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account you ca...

Page 35: ...Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account Create a Google Account Using Your Tablet 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 36: ...Basic Operations 28 3 Tap Google Or create a new account 4 Enter your First name and Last name and then tap Next ...

Page 37: ...Enter a desired Username and then tap Next 6 When prompted enter and re type a password Then tap Next 7 Enter a valid phone number to help you recover your Google Account and password if you ever forget it and then tap Next ...

Page 38: ...r email address from which you currently send and receive email This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your tablet 8 Read the Google Terms of Service Privacy Policy and other legal documents and then tap I agree ...

Page 39: ...Basic Operations 31 Your tablet connects with the Google servers and displays your account information 9 Tap Next ...

Page 40: ...0 Configure your Google data backup and communication and then tap Next 11 If desired you can set up payment options for purchases through the Google Play store and then tap Next You are signed in to your new Google Account ...

Page 41: ...t is listed in Apps Settings Accounts Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your tablet follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 42: ...Basic Operations 34 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 43: ...Basic Operations 35 3 Tap Google 4 Tap Enter your email enter your Gmail address and then tap Next ...

Page 44: ...Basic Operations 36 5 Enter your password and then tap Next 6 Read the Google Terms of Service Privacy Policy and other legal documents and then tap Accept ...

Page 45: ...gle data backup and communication and then tap Next 8 Set up payment information for use in the Google Play store and then tap Next You are now signed in to your Google Account and your tablet will start synchronizing with your Google Account ...

Page 46: ...ails Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your tablet from Google Play provided by Google Inc Sprint is not responsible in any way for user installed applications quality reliability legality fitness for a purpose credibility accuracy etc or resulting malfunctions viruses etc Important Our policies often do not apply to third party applications Third par...

Page 47: ...ing tablet setup or when adding your Google Account you will be prompted to add a payment method when making a purchase from Google Play 6 The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your tablet If you agree to the conditions tap Accept for free apps or Accept and then Buy for paid apps to begin d...

Page 48: ...screen for the app opens 4 Tap Refund and then tap Yes to confirm Your app is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled Update an App Depending on your settings many apps will update automatically or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app Update an App Directly 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 49: ...Basic Operations 41 3 Tap the app you want to update and then tap Update Accept The app update is downloaded and installed Set Automatic App Updates 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 50: ... Menu My apps 3 Tap the app you want to set for auto update and then tap More options Auto update The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available Note Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps ...

Page 51: ...Basic Operations 43 Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 52: ...ant to uninstall and then tap Uninstall OK The app is uninstalled and removed from your tablet Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 53: ...ogle Play Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use n To quickly turn the screen off press the Power Lock key Pressing the Power Lock key again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your tablet screen and show the Lock screen ...

Page 54: ...le You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the tablet s screen is off Note For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off see Display Settings Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1 To turn the screen on press the Power Lock key The Lock screen appears 2 Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it ...

Page 55: ... be used until the software update is complete It may take time to update your tablet s software Signal during update Update your tablet where signal reception is good and do not change location during the update process Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail An update failure may disable the...

Page 56: ...ation 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 2 Tap ON OFF to enable backup of each option Calendar Contacts Email Tasks 3 Tap More Sync now to sync your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync information To back up your Google apps 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps All tab 3 Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish...

Page 57: ...e update icon in notifications 2 Drag the status bar down 3 Tap to open the Software update screen 4 Tap Download and follow the onscreen instructions The downloading icon appears within the status bar to indicate the tablet is downloading the necessary files 5 Follow the prompts to install the update and restart your tablet Confirm Your Current Tablet Software 1 From home tap Apps Settings About ...

Page 58: ...version read only field Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online you must then update the user name on your tablet ...

Page 59: ...the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete Note If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly use this feature to reconnect with the network Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL preferred roaming list automatically 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update Update PRL ...

Page 60: ...Basic Operations 52 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The tablet will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete ...

Page 61: ...e the notification panel Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your tablet s applications functions and menus You can customize your home screen by adding application icons shortcuts folders widgets and more Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens ...

Page 62: ... static Status area The status area of the status bar on the right displays tablet and service status information such as signal strength battery status Wi Fi and data connectivity and time Status bar The status bar displays icons to notify you of your tablet s status on the right side and notifications on the left side Widget Widgets are self contained onscreen apps that reside on your tablet s h...

Page 63: ...e thumbnail screens to the right until you see a blank screen with a sign 3 Tap to add the screen A new blank home screen will be added to the far right of your screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Your tablet s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides tablet and service status information on t...

Page 64: ...Your Tablet Interface 56 Status Bar Layout Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi Fi active Downloading Mute mode Vibrate mode Network full signal Network roaming ...

Page 65: ... successful Keyboard active More notifications available drag down to view Notification Panel Your tablet s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar From there you can check notifications download updates open messaging apps use the quick settings menu and more Open the Notification Panel n Slide the statu...

Page 66: ...panel Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access to notifications settings and the quick settings menu Notification Panel Quick Settings The Quick Settings list at the top of the notification panel lets you quickly access frequently used settings options Scroll left or right to display all available settings and tap an icon to turn the selected feature on or off You can cust...

Page 67: ...panel options 3 Drag buttons to arrange the order in which options appear in the quick settings panel 4 Tap Done when you are finished S Finder Search your device for apps contacts messages email files settings and more 1 Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen The notification panel opens 2 Tap S Finder ...

Page 68: ... Quick Connect Quickly connect wirelessly to nearby devices that support Quick connect Wi Fi Direct and devices that can share media via Wi Fi 1 Open the notification panel by sliding your finger down from the top of the screen The notification panel opens 2 Tap Quick connect and set your device visibility ...

Page 69: ... screen Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add move or remove shortcuts widgets and folders from the home screen Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen n Moving Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location n Deleting Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove n Displaying the Home Screen...

Page 70: ... From home touch and hold an empty space and then tap Wallpapers Tip You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings From home tap Apps Settings Wallpaper 2 Tap home screen and then tap an option to select the wallpaper ...

Page 71: ... add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the home screen 1 From home tap Apps The Apps list opens 2 Touch and hold an app icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens 3 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens The shortcut is added to the home screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your tablet s home screen Wi...

Page 72: ...idget icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens 3 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens The widget is added to the home screen Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access 1 From home touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder and then drag it on top of another shortcut...

Page 73: ...he new folder The new shortcut is added to the folder Change Folder Names Once you have added folders you can change the name easily from the folder display 1 From home tap the folder to open it and then tap the folder name 2 Type a new name and then tap Done Change the Folder Color You can change the color of a folder 1 From home tap the folder to open it 2 Tap and select a color ...

Page 74: ...harged Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information Sprint is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts Add a Contact You can add contacts from the Contacts application Enter details such as name phone numbers email addresses mailing addresses and more 1 From home...

Page 75: ...Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want l Photo Tap to assign a picture to the contact l Name Enter the contact s name l Phone number Enter a phone number for the contact l Email Enter an email address l Groups If desired assign the contact to one or more contact groups l Add another field Add additional information such Organization Address Web address IM account Event e g birth...

Page 76: ...Contacts 68 The contact is added Check Contacts View a contact s details by displaying a contact entry 1 From home tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 77: ...Contacts 69 2 Tap a contact to view its details Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features ...

Page 78: ...dditional options Search Search contacts Edit a Contact Once you have added a contact you can add or edit any of the information in the entry assign a caller ID picture customize with a unique ringtone and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap Edit 4 Tap any field you want to change or add See Add a Contact ...

Page 79: ...ntacts 71 5 Add or edit the information and then tap Save Your changes are saved to the contact entry Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page 1 From home tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 80: ... 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap More Delete Delete The contact is deleted Tip You can also touch and hold the contact from the Contacts list and tap Delete Delete ...

Page 81: ...Contacts 73 Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth email Gmail or text messaging 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap More Share contact ...

Page 82: ... attachment See Compose and Send Email l Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment See Create and Send a Gmail Message l OneDrive Save the information to your OneDrive account l Quick connect Send the information to a nearby device l Wi Fi Direct to send the information to another device via Wi Fi Direct See Wi Fi Direct 4 Follow the prompts for the selected method The selected contact w...

Page 83: ...75 2 Tap More Settings Import Export contacts You will see the Import Export contacts menu 3 Tap Import 4 Select a destination for the imported contacts 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the import ...

Page 84: ...ntacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud you can manually back them up to your tablet s memory for re import if needed 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap More Settings Import Export contacts ...

Page 85: ...Contacts 77 You will see the Import Export contacts menu 3 Tap Export 4 Select an export location 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the export The contacts are exported ...

Page 86: ...ail Use Google s Gmail service and your Google Account to send receive and manage your Gmail messages Before using Gmail you must register a Google Gmail Account on your tablet See Google Account for details Gmail Cautions Gmail is handled as email from a PC Restricting email from PCs on your tablet prevents your tablet from receiving Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your tablet to create...

Page 87: ...Messaging and Internet 79 The Gmail composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent ...

Page 88: ...message is saved as a draft n Delete Mail Being Composed In the mail composition window tap More options Discard Discard Note To view your draft email messages in the inbox tap Menu Drafts Note To view your sent messages in the inbox tap Menu Sent Check Received Gmail Messages Your tablet allows you to access read and reply to all your Gmail messages Open New Gmail Messages When new Gmail arrives ...

Page 89: ...wo or more new Gmail messages tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox Open Gmail Messages You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 Tap the message thread you want to view ...

Page 90: ...l n Forwarding Gmail Messages With the Gmail message open tap Forward enter a recipient and an additional message and tap Send Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads For example when a new thread starts with a received mail the label Inbox is automatically added to the thread By then adding the label travel all...

Page 91: ...a checkmark to it and then tap More options Move to 3 Tap a label for the thread The thread is added to the selected label Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox When replies arrive for archived threads they appear in the inbox again 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 92: ...Messaging and Internet 84 The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap Archive The thread is now archived ...

Page 93: ...ot important mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox When new mail arrives that includes user s address as a recipient or in Cc mail will again appear in the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap More options Mute ...

Page 94: ...essaging and Internet 86 The thread is now hidden Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread you can simply delete it from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 95: ...ersation thread or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap Delete The thread is deleted Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread you can search Gmail from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 96: ...Messaging and Internet 88 The inbox opens 2 Tap Search ...

Page 97: ...rch text and tap Search The search results appear Tap a message or thread from the list to display it Report Spam or Phishing Gmail You can report spam or phishing Gmail messages from your tablet s Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 98: ...nternet 90 The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread or touch the thread s icon picture to add a checkmark to it and then tap More options Report spam The selected message is reported as spam or phishing ...

Page 99: ...net 91 Add Another Google Gmail Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your tablet you can add them from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account 2 Tap Google ...

Page 100: ...ng and Internet 92 3 Enter your Gmail username and then tap Next 4 Enter your password and then tap Next 5 Follow the prompts to review and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and then tap Accept ...

Page 101: ...ur tablet and then tap Next You are signed in to your Google Account and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app Switching Between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up you can switch between them in the Gmail app 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Primary inbox opens 2 Tap Menu ...

Page 102: ...ebmail or other accounts using POP3 or IMAP or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs Set Up an Email Account Your tablet supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time Before setting up an email account make sure you have the username user ID password server name etc so you can get set up successfully 1 Fr...

Page 103: ...email account The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts such as POP3 and IMAP accounts on your tablet Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app even if you have another email account set up 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 104: ...and Internet 96 The email inbox opens 2 Tap More Settings Add account 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account ...

Page 105: ...Messaging and Internet 97 Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Add account Email ...

Page 106: ...g Next prompts your tablet to attempt a regular email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers l If you have custom settings you need to configure tap Manual Setup and enter your settings These may include mail type user name password server security type etc 4 Select your sync settings and then tap Next ...

Page 107: ...ail account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account Important If the account type you want to set up is not in the tablet database you will be asked to enter more details You should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed ...

Page 108: ...d email in the same easy way as with a POP3 IMAP account However you can also access some powerful Exchange features Important Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account contact your company s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync ...

Page 109: ...s password case sensitive l Show password Display the password as you enter it l Exchange server Enter your system s Exchange server remote email address Obtain this information from your company network administrator l Use secure connection SSL Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system requires SSL encryption l Use client certificate Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system req...

Page 110: ... corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your tablet Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures videos or documents to your email messages 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 111: ...ferent email account tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account l You can also view multiple inboxes at once Tap the account name at the top of the screen and then tap Combined inbox to see messages from all your configured email accounts 2 Tap Compose ...

Page 112: ...Messaging and Internet 104 The email composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message 4 Tap SEND The email message is sent ...

Page 113: ... Messages You can open and read email messages directly from the email inbox Reading and replying to email on your tablet is as simple as on your computer 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap the message you want to view ...

Page 114: ...nbox touch and hold a message select any additional messages and then tap Delete Delete l When reading an email tap Delete Delete n Replying to Email Messages With an email message open tap Reply or Reply all compose your reply message and tap Send n Forwarding Email Messages With the email message open tap Forward enter a recipient and an additional message and tap Send Delete an Email Account Yo...

Page 115: ...Messaging and Internet 107 The email inbox opens 2 Tap More Settings ...

Page 116: ...t name and then tap Remove Remove The account is deleted from your tablet Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing sorting and deleting your email messages View Your Email Inbox 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 117: ... Select options for filtering email messages Delete Email Messages 1 On the email account inbox touch and hold the message you want to delete l Tap additional emails to delete 2 Tap Delete Priority Senders Messages from priority senders automatically display at the top of your email inbox Emails from priority senders display in their subject line To add priority senders 1 On the email account inbo...

Page 118: ...nly emails from priority senders n On the email account inbox tap Priority senders Exchange ActiveSync Email Features Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages including synchronization options out of office messages account settings and so on To access Exchange ActiveSync settings 1 From home tap Apps Email ...

Page 119: ... 111 2 Tap More Settings 3 Tap the Exchange ActiveSync account name to view its options l The following options are available o Sync account Keep the account synchronized on your tablet o Account name Change the account name ...

Page 120: ...iod for syncing your calendar with the server o Empty server trash Delete the content of the trash folder on the server o In case of sync conflict Select whether the device or the server has priority during a sync conflict o Sync Contacts Sync your Contacts with your Exchange account o Sync Calendar Sync your calendar with your Exchange account o Sync Task Sync your tasks with your Exchange accoun...

Page 121: ...distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes Your User Name When you buy your tablet and sign up for service you re automatically assigned a user name which is typically based on your name and a number followed by sprintpcs com For example the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003 sprintpcs com as his user nam...

Page 122: ...ur user name under the Username heading Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online or make any changes to your services you must then update the profile on your tablet 1 From home tap Apps Settings System Update ...

Page 123: ...th of the signal More bars mean a better signal Browser Your tablet s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 4G or Wi Fi data connections SSL TLS SSL Secure Sockets Layer and TLS Transport Layer Security are protocols for encrypting sent received data While in a screen connected by SSL TLS data is encrypted to safely send receive private informati...

Page 124: ...sy as tapping an icon n From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens l The first time you launch Internet you may be prompted to enter your 10 digit wireless phone number to access the Sprint Mobile home page l You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message email message or Gmail message Tip To change the tablet s default launch page to your current page tap More Settings Home...

Page 125: ...et 117 The browser opens 2 Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark and tap Bookmarks Add The add bookmark window opens 3 Check or change the bookmark title URL etc and then tap Save The Web page is added to bookmarks ...

Page 126: ...a bookmark tap More Edit bookmark edit the bookmark and then tap Save n Delete Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark and then tap Delete View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens 2 Tap Bookmarks ...

Page 127: ...Messaging and Internet 119 The bookmark window opens 3 Tap the History tab and then tap an entry The Web page opens Open New Browser Tab Use tabs to switch between websites quickly and easily ...

Page 128: ...home tap Apps Internet 2 Tap More Settings For more details see Internet Settings Chrome Browser In addition to the default Internet Web browser your tablet supports the Chrome mobile Web browser If you are signed in with a Google Account the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your tablet 1 From home tap Apps Chrome ...

Page 129: ...Messaging and Internet 121 Chrome opens 2 Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words for a Google search or a Web address URL The search results appear or a Web page opens ...

Page 130: ...t 122 Chrome Support n To find on tablet help with Chrome from Chrome tap More options Help feedback A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome Tip For more information from your computer visit google com chrome ...

Page 131: ...used camera settings l Effect Add a special graphical effect l Timer Take time delayed pictures or videos l Beauty Take a picture with lightened faces for gentler images front camera only l Picture size Change the resolution of pictures n Camera settings Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings See Camera Options and Settings n Gallery View your picture or vide...

Page 132: ...Camera and Video 124 Learn About Your Tablet s Camera For an overview of your tablet s camera and its features access the tablet settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Camera ...

Page 133: ... videos is MPEG4 mp4 Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty Fingerprints smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images videos Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods This may discolor color filter and affect color of images Take a Picture You can take high resolution pictures using your tabl...

Page 134: ... your subject and then tap The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your tablet Tip You can launch the camera from the lock screen Swipe up from the lock screen to open the camera Record Videos Record high quality videos using your tablet s video camera ...

Page 135: ...subject and then tap Record Video recording begins 3 Tap to pause recording Tap to stop recording The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your tablet Shooting Modes Your tablet s camera offers many shooting modes to make your pictures or videos special 1 From home tap Apps Camera ...

Page 136: ... determine the ideal mode for the picture l Pro Manually adjust the ISO sensitivity exposure value white balance and color tone while taking pictures l Panorama Create a linear image by taking pictures in either a horizontal or vertical direction l HDR Rich tone Take multiple shots in various exposures and combine them to create soft and rich colors l Shot more Browse the various affects available...

Page 137: ...the Gallery application you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your tablet s camera downloaded or copied to tablet memory You can also take a look at your pictures and your friends pictures that are on your social networks For pictures that are on your tablet you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture...

Page 138: ...of albums opens 3 Tap an album to view its contents l To select another album tap the Back key to return to the Albums 4 For a picture tap a thumbnail to view the picture While viewing a picture full screen you can use these options ...

Page 139: ...ile details o Slideshow Create a slideshow o Set as contact picture Set the picture as the photo for a contact o Set as wallpaper Set the picture as wallpaper for your Home or Lock screens 5 For a video tap a video to select it When the video is displayed full screen you can use these options l Tap Play to play the video l Favorite Tag a video as a favorite l Share Choose a method for sharing the ...

Page 140: ...wice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture n Viewing Videos Use the onscreen controls to play pause or stop the video playback After selecting an album from the Albums tab you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album Tap a picture or video to view it in full screen Note When viewing pictures you can tap a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do ...

Page 141: ...Camera and Video 133 The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to rotate 3 Tap Edit Rotate The picture is rotated and saved to the tablet ...

Page 142: ...Camera and Video 134 Crop a Picture 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to crop ...

Page 143: ...deo 135 3 Tap Edit Crop A crop box appears on the picture 4 To adjust the crop box size touch and hold the edge of the box When directional arrows appear drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box ...

Page 144: ...e to apply the changes to the picture The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy The original picture remains unedited Photo Editor Perform advanced edits on your pictures including straightening adjusting the tone adding visual effects and enhancing portraits 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the picture you want to edit ...

Page 145: ...Tap Edit Photo Editor Enhancement tools display 4 Adjust your picture with these tools l Adjustment Straighten and freely rotate your picture l Tone Adjust the brightness contrast saturation temperature and hue of the picture ...

Page 146: ...ffect Add color effects to your picture l Drawing Draw or write on your picture Collage Create a photo collage with your pictures 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap a picture you want to add to a collage ...

Page 147: ...ge 4 Tap or ADD to select additional pictures for the collage l Tap pictures to select them l Tap Done when you are finished selecting Your collage layout will be displayed 5 Use the tools at the bottom of the screen to adjust your collage ...

Page 148: ...cted picture from the collage l Effect Assign an effect to the picture l Adjustment Crop rotate flip reverse or resize the picture o With a picture selected you can also drag it to reposition it within its place in the collage 7 Tap Save to save the collage to the Photo editor album Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messag...

Page 149: ...l For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The Gallery app opens 2 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share l To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 3 Tap Share and then on the sharing menu tap Email or Gmail ...

Page 150: ... be used Check the From line to determine which account is being used For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures videos or both and send them to someone s tablet or your computer using Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 151: ...ery app opens 2 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share l To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 3 Tap Share and then on the sharing menu tap Bluetooth ...

Page 152: ...nd social media sites such as Facebook Hangouts Instagram and more Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your tablet 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want send 3 Select the items you want to send l To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 4 Tap the ...

Page 153: ... prompts to complete the share Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube Before you do this you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your tablet 1 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 154: ... then on the sharing menu tap YouTube 4 Enter the prompted information such as description and tags and select a privacy option 5 Tap Upload The upload is completed Camera Options and Settings You can adjust your camera s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu Switch Cameras Your tablet lets you switch between the front and rear cameras 1 From home tap...

Page 155: ...he camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap The camera switches type Set Camera Options You can configure your camera s settings to fit any situation and event 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Settings ...

Page 156: ...mory o View mode Change the view mode to Full screen or Standard o Grid lines Display viewfinder grid lines to help composition when selecting subjects o Location tags Attach a GPS location tag to the picture o Review pictures Set to show pictures after taking them o Storage location Select the memory location for storage o Volume keys function Use the Volume key as the capture key the record key ...

Page 157: ...the focus steady when the camera is moving l Front camera o Gesture control Detect palm and automatically take a picture two seconds later o Save pictures as previewed Save the self portrait or self recording as viewed on the camera screen For additional camera settings see Camera Settings ...

Page 158: ...The calculator app launches 2 Tap onscreen keys for calculations Calculation results appear Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events meetings and appointments Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events Depending on your synchronization settings your tablet s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web Exchange ActiveSync calendar Google Calendar an...

Page 159: ... the upper left corner and then tap Year Month Week Day or Tasks to change the current view n View the Next Previous Time Period Year Month Week Day view From the Calendar flick the screen left or right Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your calendar directly from the Calendar application 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens 2 Tap New ...

Page 160: ...Apps and Features 152 The add event window opens 3 Enter an event title start date time end date time etc and then tap Save The event is added to your calendar ...

Page 161: ...in Google Calendar on the Web you will be able to see them in the Calendar application on your tablet For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars visit calendar google com l Select Samsung Calendar to create an event that will sync with your Samsung account l Select your Outlook or Exchange account to create an event that will sync with these account types Note Avail...

Page 162: ...Apps and Features 154 The Calendar app opens 2 Tap an event The event details appear l Tap the event to view details and edit the event ...

Page 163: ...Apps and Features 155 Share Calendar Events Once you have created a Calendar event you can share it with others via a variety of methods 1 From home tap Apps Calendar 2 Tap an event to see its details ...

Page 164: ...Apps and Features 156 3 From the event details screen tap Share 4 Choose a Share as option Event file VCS or Text ...

Page 165: ...a sharing method and follow the prompts to send the Event information Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you d like to sync on your tablet along with what types of information you want to sync 1 From home tap Apps Calendar ...

Page 166: ...Apps and Features 158 The Calendar app opens 2 Tap More Manage calendars ...

Page 167: ...check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to be synchronized 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync l If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the tablet For information about adding an account see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 2 If your Exchange A...

Page 168: ...ght corner of the status bar Many widgets and Lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed Setting Date and Time Your tablet automatically receives the current date and time from the wireless network You can set the date by hand by overriding the default setting 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 169: ... To set the date and time tap ON OFF to turn Automatic data and time off l To select a time zone tap ON OFF to turn Automatic time zone off Your date and time settings are applied and saved Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your tablet s Clock app 1 From home tap Apps Clock Alarm ...

Page 170: ...Apps and Features 162 2 Set the alarm options including time days and repeat pattern For more options tap Options 3 When finished tap Save You will see the alarm icon in the status bar ...

Page 171: ... dismiss it World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe 1 From home tap Apps Clock World Clock 2 Tap a city and then tap Add City to add it to your list 3 Repeat to add multiple cities Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 From home tap Apps Clock Stopwatch ...

Page 172: ...op to stop timing l Additional options include LAP to keep track of laps RESUME to continue timing and RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 1 From home tap Apps Clock Timer ...

Page 173: ...gn in to a Samsung account in order to download Galaxy Apps n From home tap Apps Galaxy Apps Gallery Using the Gallery application you can view pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your tablet s camera or downloaded You can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also set a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends While viewing ...

Page 174: ...display style You can view by Albums Events Categories or Locations l Tap Camera to launch the Camera to take pictures or record video l Tap More for options Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing and may include o Edit Depending on the view tap albums or items to select them After selection you can tap More again for options you can use with the selected item s o Share S...

Page 175: ...tant messaging service Use to communicate with other Hangout users as well as for video calling Log in to a Google account beforehand see Google Account Using Hangouts 1 From home tap Apps Google Hangouts The Hangouts app will open 2 Tap Add to start a new Hangout ...

Page 176: ...8 3 Type a name email number or circle or select a contact from the list 4 Type a message or tap to start a video chat A chat window or a video chat window opens l Each time text is entered the corresponding friend appears ...

Page 177: ...ory To delete all your chat history in the chat window tap More options Delete Delete Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location find directions browse local businesses and attractions rate and review places and more Note To use Google Maps you will need to have your tablet s Location feature turned on See Location Settings for information about enabling Location on your tablet...

Page 178: ...may be prompted to accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Tap Accept continue to continue 2 Tap in the search box to start a search 3 Enter an address city facility name etc and then tap a candidate in the results list A map of the specified location opens ...

Page 179: ...tablet or download so you can watch from anywhere even when you are not connected Also get quick access to your personal video collection including those taken on your tablet Learn more about Google Play Movies TV at play google com about movies n From home tap Apps Google Play Movies TV Google Play Music The Google Play Music app lets you browse shop and play back songs purchased from Google Play...

Page 180: ...al music options tap Menu and select an option My Library Playlists Instant Mixes or Shop 2 Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song The song begins playing Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen ...

Page 181: ...f available Next song Play the next song Options menu Access the options menu Play pause Play or pause the current song Previous song Play the previous song Rate thumbs up thumbs down Rate the current song Song Length The length of the song Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion 1 From home tap Apps Google Play Music ...

Page 182: ...e playlist 6 To add more songs tap More options next to a song and then tap Add to Playlist playlist name Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist n From the player view tap More options Add to playlist and then tap the name of a playlist The music is added to the playlist Google Search Search information saved on the tablet and in tablet applications as well as on the Internet Use Google Sear...

Page 183: ... where to search n Using Google Now Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used your current location etc and presents search results in the search screen Google Now also informs users of scheduled events l To enable Google Now in the search window tap Menu Settings Tap Now cards and then tap ON OFF next to Show cards l To disable Google Now in the search window...

Page 184: ...stomize what you capture and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your friends Located in the Social folder in the apps list Install Instagram 1 From home tap Apps Instagram 2 Tap Download and then follow the prompts to accept access requirements and update the app Use Instagram n From home tap Apps Instagram Messenger Send instant messages with all your friends using Facebook s Messe...

Page 185: ...pps Milk Music Music The Music app plays music files Use Music to browse your music library play songs and create playlists You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls or as alarm tones Note For information about loading music onto your tablet see Transfer Files Between Your Tablet and a Computer When you close the Music screen playback will continue in the background so you can listen ...

Page 186: ...gory o The default categories are Playlists Tracks Albums Artists Genres Folders and Composers Tap the drop down list at the upper left corner and tap a category to display it 2 Scroll through the list and tap a song to begin While playing music use these controls ...

Page 187: ...le songs button to control the order songs are played Choose to play songs in the order they appear in the list Choose to play songs in random order l Tap to mark a song as a favorite Whenever a song is a favorite the star is bright Favorite songs are included in the Favorites playlist l Tap to set the volume You can also set volume by pressing the Volume key on the side of the tablet Use Playlist...

Page 188: ... To edit a playlist tap it from the list and then tap ADD to add more songs or tap More to access the Edit Rename and Settings options for the playlist Music Options and Settings 1 From home tap Apps Music 2 Tap More for options Available options depend on the category l Edit Edit the song or playlist l SoundAlive Choose a setting to match the type of music you re playing l Settings o Play speed T...

Page 189: ... l Downloadhistory View all apps and files that have been downloaded to the tablet l Local storage View folders and files in their storage locations l Cloud storage View folders and files store on the Internet Note Different folders may appear depending on how your tablet is configured To view files in My Files 1 From home tap Apps My Files 2 Tap a category to view its files or folders 3 Tap a fil...

Page 190: ...eos stored on your tablet or from your other devices you must sign in to your Samsung account to play videos synced from your other devices 1 From home tap Apps Video 2 Scroll through the videos stored on your tablet After a few seconds each video thumbnail begins playing a preview of the clip 3 Tap a video to view it Use Pop Up Play Multitask with Pop Up Play by transforming your video player int...

Page 191: ...h or spread to resize the floating window Word Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with Microsoft Word n From home tap Apps Microsoft Apps Word YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you are not signed in to a YouTube account 1 From home ta...

Page 192: ...ou want to see The video plays on your tablet screen l Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your tablet Before posting you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your tablet 1 From home tap Apps YouTube ...

Page 193: ...s and Features 185 The YouTube app launches 2 Tap Options Uploads The Uploads menu appears 3 Tap Upload to select a video from your tablet l Enter a title description and tags and select a privacy setting ...

Page 194: ...her tools n From home tap Apps 1Weather Facebook Post updates read what your friends are up to upload pictures and check ins and more with on the go Facebook access Sign In to Facebook 1 From home tap Apps Facebook or From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account Facebook 2 Tap Download Accept and install to download the app 3 If you have a Facebook account enter your user id and password and t...

Page 195: ...llow NASCAR news video highlights and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with driver stats and live leaderboards n From home tap Apps NASCAR Mobile Pages Manager The Pages Manager app lets you manage up to 50 Pages from your smartphone or tablet You can check Page activity share with your audience and see insights Install Pages Manager 1 From home tap Apps Pages Manager 2 Tap...

Page 196: ...computer that you want to listen to on your tablet with any of the music apps just attach your tablet to the computer and copy the files to the music folder Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table Method Description Media Device MTP Transfer files between your tablet and PC such as pictures videos and music Camera PTP Transfer picture and video files between your tablet a...

Page 197: ...ication in the notification panel to open the USB computer connection window and then tap the desired option 4 On your computer navigate to the detected device such as through the My Computer menu and open it 5 Select Tablet for internal tablet storage 6 Select a folder for example Music for songs and albums and copy files to it from your computer 7 When you are done disconnect your tablet from yo...

Page 198: ...er of factors including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Connections setting menu to enable your tablet s Wi Fi radio and connect to an available Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi ...

Page 199: ...n Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap ON OFF again 3 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect enter the password if it is not an open network and then tap Connect ...

Page 200: ...check with user s service provider l Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected Note The next time your tablet connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network you will not be prompted to enter the password again unless you reset your tablet to its factory default settings or you instruct the tablet to forget the network Wi Fi Settings Use the Wi Fi ...

Page 201: ...3 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap ON OFF again 3 Tap More Advanced The advanced Wi Fi settings menu appears ...

Page 202: ...Connectivity 194 4 Configure your Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved Disconnect Wi Fi You may want to remove a connected Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi ...

Page 203: ... settings are removed l After forgetting an access point you need to enter the correct password and other network settings if required to reconnect Wi Fi Direct Use Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices using only Wi Fi without a wireless access point network or via the Internet 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi ...

Page 204: ...Connectivity 196 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks 3 Tap Wi Fi Direct ...

Page 205: ...tain period the connection request is cancelled l To stop a connection tap the device name on the Wi Fi Direct list Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices such as headsets and hands free car kits and Bluetooth enabled handhelds computers printers and wireless tablets The Bluetooth communication range is ...

Page 206: ...put Listen to music etc wirelessly Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices Enable Bluetooth Use the settings menu to enable or disable your tablet s Bluetooth capabilities n Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for the tablet n The tablet may not connect properly depending on the other device n Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands free calls...

Page 207: ...Connectivity 199 2 Tap Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open 3 Tap ON OFF to turn Bluetooth on Bluetooth is enabled l To disable Bluetooth tap ON OFF again ...

Page 208: ...urn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power or in places where using a wireless tablet is prohibited such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices Saved Bluetooth devices can be connected simply Note Before pairing turn on Bluetooth on the other device and make sure it is visible or discoverable To pair Bluetooth dev...

Page 209: ...r discoverable appear in the Available devices list l If a target device is not detected tap Scan to search again 3 Tap a device from the Available devices list and follow the onscreen instructions to pair with the device Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the device used ...

Page 210: ...Connectivity 202 The Bluetooth device is paired to your tablet Unpairing from a Paired Device 1 From the Bluetooth settings menu tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair 2 Tap Unpair ...

Page 211: ...you will need to pair again Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset or have hands free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit It s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands free devices 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 212: ...u have connected you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive tablet calls Note Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices Share Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetoot...

Page 213: ...ng information via Bluetooth by describing how to share a contact Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth Note Your tablet must be paired with another Bluetooth enabled device in order to send information 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to send 3 Tap More Share contact Bluetooth ...

Page 214: ...eiving Data via Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to receive information from another Bluetooth enabled device such as a tablet or notebook computer Note Your tablet must be paired with another Bluetooth enabled device in order to send information 1 When another device attempts to send a file to your tablet via Bluetooth you will see a request to accept the file ...

Page 215: ...tion l When you open a received file what happens Next depends on the file type o Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application o For a vCalendar file select the calendar where you want to save the event and then tap Import The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events For more information on using the Calendar see Calendar o For a vCard contact file received c...

Page 216: ...g services and setting up a Virtual Private Network VPN Sounds and notifications Set notification sounds operation tones etc Display Set display features font brightness etc Motions and gestures Enable tablet controls by using motions and gestures Applications Manage applications default apps and system processes Users Manage and add User profiles to your device Wallpaper Set wallpaper for the Hom...

Page 217: ...o optional accessories not included Date and time Set your tablet s date and time Help View tips and guidelines for using your tablet Activate this device Activate your device with the Sprint network System Update Update your system s software PRL and Profile About device View device status legal information and hardware information about your device Access Settings n From home tap Apps Settings o...

Page 218: ... Menu The Wi Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi Fi on or off set up and connect to available Wi Fi networks and configure advanced Wi Fi options For more information about using Wi Fi see Wi Fi 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi ...

Page 219: ...1 2 Tap ON OFF to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap ON OFF again 3 Tap a Wi Fi network enter the password and tap Connect ...

Page 220: ...e the connection To connect using a Personal Identification Number PIN 1 From Wi Fi settings tap More WPS PIN entry 2 Enter the PIN displayed on your router 3 Follow the prompts to complete the connection Smart Network Switch Smart network switch lets your tablet automatically switch to the wireless network data connection when the current Wi Fi connection is unstable 1 From the Wi Fi settings men...

Page 221: ...all network certificates and select a certificate n Check MAC Address From Wi Fi settings tap More Advanced l MAC Address appears below MAC Address n Check IP Address From Wi Fi settings tap More Advanced l IP Address appears below IP Address Bluetooth Settings Your tablet s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets send and receive pictures and files and more For details on your tablet...

Page 222: ...in Available devices and follow the onscreen instructions l Depending on the device you may be required to enter or accept a passkey l If the target device does not appear tap Scan to search again l This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled n Change the Name of a Paired Device From Bluetooth settings tap Settings next to a paired device name tap Rename enter a new name and tap Rename l E...

Page 223: ...e option on n Search for Other Devices From Bluetooth settings tap Scan l This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled n Check Files Received via Bluetooth Transfer From Bluetooth settings tap More Received files and follow the onscreen instructions Hotspot Settings Use the Hotspot feature to share your tablet s data connection with other devices via Wi Fi Note Using the Hotspot feature con...

Page 224: ...Settings 216 2 Tap Mobile Hotspot The Hotspot settings open 3 Tap ON OFF to turn Hotspot on or off Note Turning on Hotspot will turn off Wi Fi ...

Page 225: ...Settings 217 Configure Hotspot Set up Hotspot to your preferences 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Mobile Hotspot ...

Page 226: ...es a password set a password o Show password When enabled the contents of the Password field are visible o Show advanced options When enabled you can access advanced options including Broadcast channel to specify the channel your device uses for Hotspot and you can set the maximum number of connections to your Hotspot l Timeout settings Choose a time period after which Hotspot will automatically t...

Page 227: ...ecting devices or enter a enter a valid IPv4 address When other devices connect to your device using DHCP the IP address your tablet assigns will be between the Starting IP and Ending IP o Lease time When DHCP is enabled set a length of time a connected device may use an assigned IP address o Maximum DHCP users When DHCP is enabled set the maximum number of devices allowed to connect to your Hotsp...

Page 228: ...plane mode your tablet disconnects from all networks meaning you cannot use make calls send or receive messages or access the Internet It also turns off other connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth While in airplane mode you can use other features of your tablet such as playing music watching videos or other applications To use Wi Fi and Bluetooth after enabling Airplane mode turn them ...

Page 229: ...nable Airplane mode Note You can also enable or disable Airplane Mode through the notification panel quick settings drag down the status bar and tap Airplane mode or though the Power Lock key press and hold the Power Lock key and then tap Airplane mode ...

Page 230: ...Settings 222 Data Usage Settings The Data usage menu lets you view your tablet s mobile and Wi Fi data usage set data limits restrict hotspot usage and more 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 231: ... When Data Usage Increases Tap ON OFF next to Alert me about data usage and then drag the horizontal warning slider up and down to set an amount l Data usage amounts are approximate Actual amounts may differ l This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled n Set Dates for Resetting Data Usage Tap the date range to set the data usage measuring cycle l This setting is available when Mobile da...

Page 232: ...More Show Wi Fi usage l When Show Wi Fi usage is enabled you will see a Wi Fi tab at the top of the Data usage window Tap the tab to view your tablet s Wi Fi data usage n Restrict networks Tap More Restrict networks l Restrict background apps from using selected Mobile Hotspots You can also set apps to warn you before using these networks for large downloads Mobile Networks Settings The Mobile net...

Page 233: ...ork Select a roaming default Choose Home only to only connect to the Sprint network or Automatic to allow connections to Sprint s partner networks when available o Roaming guard Choose options for displaying an onscreen roaming notice for certain functions Enable or disable roaming notices for Voice and Data for Domestic CDMA Voice Data and Outgoing text message for International CDMA networks and...

Page 234: ... Tethering Share your device s mobile data connection via USB or Bluetooth Printing Set up printers to print from your tablet VPN Add a Virtual Private Network VPN Ethernet Manage your Ethernet connections Access More Connection Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 235: ...mented Tethering Settings Use Tethering to share your device s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB cable or by Bluetooth Note Using the tethering feature consumes battery power and uses data services 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings ...

Page 236: ...he computer via Bluetooth Consult the computer s documentation for more information about configuring your computer to pair via Bluetooth Tap Bluetooth tethering to turn tethering on l USB tethering Connect the computer to your tablet via USB cable and then tap USB tethering to turn tethering on ...

Page 237: ... and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi Fi network Add a Printer Before you can print to a printer you must add and set it up on your tablet You will need to know the IP address of the printer consult the printer s documentation for this information 1 From home tap Apps Settings More connection settings ...

Page 238: ...he IP address of the printer and then tap OK Set Up a Printer Add a printer to a print service and configure settings Note Below settings are examples only Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using 1 From the Printing settings screen select a print service from the list 2 Tap ON OFF to turn the service on The service must be on to add a printer...

Page 239: ...ates before you can connect to your company s local network You can get this information from your network administrator Before you can initiate a VPN connection your tablet must first establish a Wi Fi or data connection For information about setting up and using these connections on your tablet see Browser and Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Set Up Secure Credential Storage If yo...

Page 240: ... PIN or Fingerprints screen lock types See Screen Lock 3 Enter a new password at least four characters long including at least one letter for the credential storage tap Continue confirm the password and then tap OK 4 Select your display option for notifications on the lock screen and then tap Done ...

Page 241: ...d is set allowing secure credential storage 5 On the Lock screen and security window tap Other security settings 6 Tap Trust agents and then tap your preferred system and user credentials Your secure credentials storage is set ...

Page 242: ...icates needed to access your local network Your network administrator can tell you how to do this Add a VPN Connection Use the More networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your tablet 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More connection settings VPN ...

Page 243: ...gs 235 The VPN settings window appears 3 Tap More Add VPN and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add l Information may include Name Type Server address PPP encryption MPPE and advanced options ...

Page 244: ...options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator 4 Tap Save Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window Access the VPN Settings Window 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 245: ...Settings 237 2 Tap More connection settings VPN The VPN settings window appears Connect to a VPN 1 From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window tap the VPN that you want to connect to ...

Page 246: ... will connect to the selected VPN l When you are connected a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area 3 Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network Disconnect from a VPN 1 Drag the status bar down to open the notification panel ...

Page 247: ...Settings 239 2 Tap the VPN connection to display the VPN connection window ...

Page 248: ...ifications settings menu allows you to configure the following options Sound Setting Description Sound mode Set the sound mode for the tablet Sound Vibrate or Mute Volume Set volume for media system features etc Sounds Set your notification sounds for your tablet apps keypad and other features Vibrations Configure vibration pattern feedback and other settings Sound quality and effects Set sound qu...

Page 249: ... mode l Sound Your tablet uses the sounds vibrations and volume levels you have chosen in Sound settings for notifications and alerts l Vibrate Your tablet vibrates for notifications and alerts This uses the Vibration intensity you choose in Sound settings l Mute Your tablet plays no sounds or vibrations Onscreen reminders will still occur Volume Set the system volume level and set default volume ...

Page 250: ...Settings 242 2 Tap Volume and then drag the sliders to set the default volume for l Media l Notifications l System ...

Page 251: ...Settings 243 Sounds Choose a system sounds and tones 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications 2 Tap Sounds for options ...

Page 252: ...the tablet vibrates when new emails arrive l Touchsounds Tones play when you tap the screen to make selections l Screen lock sounds Tones play when you tap the screen to lock or unlock it l Keyboard sound Tones play when you tap the keyboard Vibrations Choose vibrations to play for notifications such as for incoming calls new messages and event reminders 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and no...

Page 253: ...software actions l Keyboard vibration The tablet vibrates when you tap the keyboard Sound Quality and Effects Select options for sound quality while headphones or compatible Bluetooth headsets or speakers are connected Note Sound effects are only available when a set of headphones or a compatible Bluetooth headset is connected 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications ...

Page 254: ... use it during calls and while playing music or videos l SoundAlive Recreate the effect of rich surround sound l TubeAmp Simulate the soft timbre of a tube amplifier Notifications Choose a sound for notifications such as for new messages and event reminders 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sounds and notifications ...

Page 255: ...ant it can also help increase battery life Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options Display Setting Description Brightness Set the display brightness Font Set a default font and font size Screen timeout Set a screen timeout duration Note Longer durations discharge the battery more quickly Smart stay Set the tablet display to stay on for as l...

Page 256: ... Touch key light duration Set the length of time the Recent Apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them Daydream Select a screensaver to be displayed when the device is charging Access Display Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 257: ...looking at it l Screen mode Adjust the screen display according to what is being displayed l Touch key light duration Set the length of time the Recent Apps key and Back key remain lit after you touch them l Daydream Choose options for when the tablet is docked and or sleeping Motions and Gestures Enable or disable motions and gestures which provide tablet controls by moving the tablet or by gestu...

Page 258: ...gh the screens at the top to read about each motion and gesture 3 Tap ON OFF to turn a feature on When a feature is on tap the feature name to configure options l Mute Mute incoming calls and alarms by placing your hand on the screen or turning the tablet over ...

Page 259: ...across the screen from side to side keeping in contact with the screen Applications Settings View information and configure settings for all apps on your tablet The Application manager and Default applications menus are located here Access Applications Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 260: ...ns and running applications Items that can be checked in the Application manager are as follows Apps Setting Description Downloaded Check downloaded apps SD card Check apps that are saved to the SD card Running Check running apps All Check all apps Disabled Check disabled apps This page only appears if apps have been disabled Access the Application Manager 1 From home tap Apps Settings Application...

Page 261: ...3 Tap items to view details Check your application settings condition and access additional options Note Depending on the app and its location you may be able to force the app closed uninstall or disable the app clear cache and data and more ...

Page 262: ...Settings 254 Default Applications Set or clear default applications for certain built in features of the tablet 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications 2 Tap Default applications ...

Page 263: ...rvices or applications are available to set as the default l Home Choose a default home screen mode l Clear defaults Tap Clear to clear defaults Calendar Settings Configure settings for your tablet s Calendar app 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 264: ...ons l First day of week Choose a day to start each calendar week l Show week numbers Enable or disable display of week numbers on the calendar l Hide declined events When enabled events for which you declined the invitation are not shown on the calendar ...

Page 265: ...on Enable or disable vibration to play for calendar event notifications l Set default reminders Set default reminders for Events and All day events l Lock time zone When enabled event times will be locked to the time zone you select Times and dates will not change even if you travel to another time zone Camera Settings Configure settings for your tablet s Camera app 1 From home tap Apps Settings A...

Page 266: ...oto l Volume keys function Use the Volume key to take pictures record video or as a zoom key l Review pictures Show photos immediately after taking them l Help View help topics for using the Camera Note Additional Camera settings options are available within the Camera app See Camera Options and Settings Contacts Settings Configure options for contacts stored on your tablet Tip You can also access...

Page 267: ...gure options l Import Export contacts Import contacts from your tablet s internal memory and export contacts to your tablet s internal memory l Move device contacts to Move contacts saved on your device to your Google or Samsung accounts ...

Page 268: ... other devices such as via Bluetooth o As one file Multiple contacts are sent together This method can be faster but depends on whether the target device can accept multiple name cards If not only one contact will be sent o Individually Name cards are sent individually This method may take longer because the other device must accept each name card individually but it helps ensure that no name card...

Page 269: ...ons Notifications for new emails display in the status bar When disabled you can control notifications for each of your email accounts individually in the account s settings l Spam addresses Create and maintain a list of email addresses and domains to automatically block emails from those senders l Confirm deletions Ask for confirmation before deleting email Manage Email Account Settings You can e...

Page 270: ...y display embedded images in the body of an email l Auto download attachments Choose whether the tablet automatically downloads email attachments when you are connected to Wi Fi You might use this option to control how and whether you use your plan s data services to download attachments l Sync schedule Choose folders to synchronize between your tablet and account l Period to sync Email Choose the...

Page 271: ...ndar Choose whether calendar events are synchronized between your tablet and the account l Sync Task Choose whether emails are synchronized between your tablet and the account l Sync Messages Choose whether messages are synchronized between your tablet and the account l Security options Manage encryption and signature options for outgoing mail l Exchange server settings Configure the Domain user n...

Page 272: ...options l Homepage Choose a homepage to display when you launch Internet l Default search engine Choose a default search engine l My Auto fill profile Manage your Auto fill profile l Manual zoom Override website requests to control zoom level ...

Page 273: ... l Advanced Choose settings to control how the browser treats content Music Settings Set options for the Music application Tip You can also access Music settings from the Music app From home tap Apps Music Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 274: ... music playback l Music auto off Choose a time period for music to play after which Music will close l Smart volume Automatically adjust the volume of all songs to an equal level Weather Settings Configure weather settings for use with the Lock screen and the Calendar app 1 From home tap Apps Settings Applications ...

Page 275: ...elsius or Fahrenheit l Auto refresh Choose how often weather information is updated l Use current location Use your tablet s current location to get local weather information l Weather notifications Receive notifications when there is a chance of rain snow or hail ...

Page 276: ...w User 1 From home tap Apps Settings Users 2 Tap Add user or profile and then choose User or User restricted profile l If the new user is able to set up their space now tap Set up now Tapping Not now will create an empty user account that can be modified later l Follow the prompts to set up the tablet with the new user s preferences o The photo and name each user uses in their personal Contact ent...

Page 277: ...d Lock Screen and Security Settings The Lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your tablet customize Lock screen options determine whether to show tips for unlocking the tablet and enter your owner information to be displayed on the Lock screen The Security settings let you set encryption options password visibility administrator settings and credential storage options Lock Scr...

Page 278: ... secure lock functions such as Auto lock and Lock instantly with Power key Available only with Pattern PIN Password and Fingerprint locks Fingerprints Register your fingerprint on your tablet Unknown sources Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store app Other security settings Configure settings for encryption password visibility security updates credentials ...

Page 279: ... secure to most secure the available screen lock options are n None n Swipe n Pattern n PIN n Password n Fingerprints Important To protect your tablet and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that you use the highest security level available Password protection It is also recommended you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your tablet and personal data Access Screen ...

Page 280: ...Settings 272 2 Tap Screen lock type The Screen lock type settings window displays Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen n From the Screen lock type menu tap Swipe to save the setting The screen lock is set ...

Page 281: ...ern 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap Pattern 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical horizontal or diagonal direction Lift your finger from the screen when finished The tablet records the pattern ...

Page 282: ...ap Continue 4 When prompted draw the screen unlock pattern again and then tap Confirm The screen unlock pattern is saved 5 Enter a backup PIN tap Continue re enter the PIN and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern ...

Page 283: ... when you unlock it Note To change your unlock screen pattern from home tap Apps Settings Lock Screen and Security Screen lock type Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1 From the Screen lock type menu tap PIN 2 Enter a PIN tap Continue re enter your PIN and tap OK to save the setting The screen lock is set l If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds b...

Page 284: ...let and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that you use the screen unlock password highest security It is also recommended that you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your tablet and personal data Use a Fingerprint Screen Lock With a Fingerprint screen lock swipe your finger over the Home key Note Before using the Fingerprint screen lock option you will need to re...

Page 285: ...f 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 Disable the Screen Lock Follow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen and security ...

Page 286: ...78 The Lock screen and security settings window displays 2 Tap Screen lock type The Screen lock settings menu opens 3 Draw your unlock screen pattern enter your PIN or password or scan your fingerprint 4 Tap None ...

Page 287: ...nd security The Lock screen and security settings window displays 2 Tap ON OFF next to Unknown sources to enable installation of non Google Play applications Warning Enabling installation of third party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources 3 Tap Other security settings ...

Page 288: ...anage your device administrators and application installation privileges l Storage type Select a storage location for credential contents l View security certificates Display certificates in your device s ROM and other certificates you have installed l Install from device storage Install a new certificate from storage l Clear credentials Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the ...

Page 289: ...tion Location Select the method used to estimate your location You can also view the apps that have requested your location and review their history logs Private mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private You must configure a security lock to use Private mode Report diagnostic info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your tablet experie...

Page 290: ... how your tablet determines its location using the wireless networks GPS satellites both or neither Enable Location Services Before using any features that require location assistance you must enable your tablet s location services 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy 2 Tap Location ...

Page 291: ...n services are enabled l If you see a confirmation follow the onscreen instructions to connect Changing Location Method You can change the methods used for determining your location Note Location must be turned on to change locating method 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy ...

Page 292: ...ettings 284 2 Tap Location 3 Tap Locating method 4 Select a locating method Each mode has a description of which method or methods are used to estimate your location Your tablet s locating method is set ...

Page 293: ... on places that you have visited 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy 2 Tap Location 3 Tap Google Location History and sign in to your Google Account for more options Private Mode Private mode allows you to hide and protect content you want to keep private using supported apps You must configure a security lock to use Private mode Activate Private Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy Privat...

Page 294: ...the prompts to set security for Private mode Report Diagnostic Info You can choose to enable reporting of diagnostic info when your tablet experiences technical problems Enable Report Diagnostic Info 1 From home tap Apps Settings Privacy Report diagnostic info ...

Page 295: ...features for handling and interactions with the tablet Direction lock Unlock the screen by swiping in a series of directions Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession Notification reminder Set the tablet to beep or vibrate at set intervals to remind you of any unread notifications from selected applications Single tap mode Dismiss or sn...

Page 296: ...s Settings Accessibility 2 Set available accessibility options Your accessibility settings are applied and saved Vision Accessibility Settings Your tablet offers many features to assist users who are blind or low vision 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility ...

Page 297: ...ce Assistant is on your tablet speaks descriptions of items you tap or activate on your tablet to help blind and low vision users When Voice Assistant is turned on you may need to use a double tap to select items because a single tap is used to trigger Voice Assistant l Voice Assistant help View tutorials on using Voice Assistant ...

Page 298: ...s l Magnification gestures Use exaggerated gestures such as triple tapping double pinching and dragging two fingers across the screen l Magnifier window Magnify content shown on the screen l Grayscale Display screens in grayscale instead of color l Negative colors Screen colors are reversed l Color adjustment Adjusts the color of the screen if you have difficulty reading the screen because of the ...

Page 299: ...urn off all sounds Sounds made by the tablet during taps selections notifications etc is muted l Samsung subtitles CC Displays Samsung subtitles where available Tap ON OFF to turn the option on or off and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options ...

Page 300: ...right when using earphones l Mono audio Enable or disable the compression of stereo audio into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone l Auto haptic Automatically vibrates in response to the sounds of downloadable apps such as games Not all apps support this feature Dexterity and Interaction Settings Your tablet offers many features to improve accessibility related to the way you...

Page 301: ...ON OFF to turn the feature on or off When you turn on Assistant menu Single tap mode is also enabled o Dominant hand Choose whether the Assistant menu displays on the left or right side of the screen o Edit Re order or remove items from the Assistant menu o Assistant plus When turned on Assistant plus displays contextual menu options for some apps in Assistant menu Not all apps support this option...

Page 302: ...raction Automatic screen rotation and hard key functions Power Lock key Volume key etc will be turned off and app notifications will only be shown in the notification panel and status bar Configure Other Accessibility Settings Your tablet offers many features to improve tablet accessibility 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility 2 Configure additional accessibility options l Direction lock Un...

Page 303: ...file Note Additional accessibility services you have installed are displayed under the Services heading Account Settings The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts Set Up a New Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Add account ...

Page 304: ...nt window appears 3 Tap an account type and then follow the onscreen instructions to add the required account information The account is added to the accounts list Manage Existing Accounts 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 305: ...Settings 297 2 Tap the account type to see the existing accounts The account settings menu appears 3 View and configure your account settings as desired The account options are updated ...

Page 306: ... and other settings to your Samsung account Restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and data will be restored from your Samsung account Backup account Select the Google account used to back up data Back up my data Enable backup for application data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to your Google account Automatic restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and...

Page 307: ...Settings 299 2 Tap Backup and reset The Backup and reset settings window displays 3 Set options ...

Page 308: ...last registered Google Account to regain access to the device You will not be able to access the device without the correct credentials This Google Account verification prevents unauthorized users from accessing or using your device if it has been reset to factory settings without your permission for example if your device is lost or stolen You should remove your Google Account before shipping you...

Page 309: ...Settings 301 2 Read the factory data reset information page and tap Reset device 3 Tap Delete all Your tablet will power down and reset itself which may take up to 10 minutes ...

Page 310: ... set your tablet s mouse trackpad options Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus Default keyboard Set the default method for entering text Samsung keyboard Set Samsung keyboard options Google voice typing Set options for Google Voice te...

Page 311: ...Settings 303 2 Tap Language and input The Language and input settings window displays 3 Set options The language and input settings are applied and saved ...

Page 312: ...Google voice typing Tap to configure options for Google voice typing including language detection l Voice input Tap to configure voice input services Tap a settings option and follow the prompts l Text to speech Tap a settings option and follow the prompts to configure Text to speech options l Pointer speed Tap to configure the mouse trackpad pointer speed Drag the bar to adjust the speed and then...

Page 313: ...s 305 2 Tap Battery 3 Tap Display battery percentage to show the percentage of battery charge remaining on the status bar 4 Tap items to view details Check your battery condition and access additional options ...

Page 314: ...06 Power Saving Mode Save battery power by activating Power saving mode which reduces or turns off certain features to decrease battery consumption Turn On Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery ...

Page 315: ...r at a selected percentage of battery power Ultra Power Saving Mode Conserve power and extend your tablet s battery life by using a minimal home screen layout limiting the number of usable apps turning off mobile data when the screen is off and turning off connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery ...

Page 316: ...Settings 308 2 Tap Ultra power saving mode 3 Tap ON OFF to enable Ultra power saving mode Ultra power saving mode is activated ...

Page 317: ...ing options Storage Device Description Device memory n Total space View the total space free space in your tablet s memory n Available space The amount of storage space currently available n System memory The minimum amount of storage space required to run the system n Used space The amount of storage space currently being used n Cached data The amount of data currently cached n Miscellaneous file...

Page 318: ...open to unlock the screen when secured lock is turned off Date and Time Settings Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatically use the network provided date and time or manually set these values as well as select time and date format options Date and Time Overview The following Date and time options may be configured Date and Time Option Description Automatic date and time Set the da...

Page 319: ...d time option is disabled Set time Set the time manually only available when Automatic date and time option is disabled Select time zone Set the time zone manually only when Automatic time zone is disabled Use 24 hour format Enable or disable 24 hour format Access Date and Time Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 320: ...te and time 3 Set available date and time options Your date and time settings are applied and saved Help The Help menu provides tips and guidelines to help you use your tablet Access Help 1 From home tap Apps Settings Help ...

Page 321: ...ic to view its contents 3 Tap Search to search for a topic Activate This Device The Activate this device menu lets you activate a new tablet or use additional self service options such as checking the status of an in service tablet 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 322: ...view your summary Your tablet activates If already activated on an account you will see a usage and plan summary System Update The System Update menu provides settings for keeping your tablet up to date with the latest software Access System Update n From home tap Apps Settings System Update ...

Page 323: ...ck your current software version Hardware version Check your current hardware version Status Check your tablet s status Status information includes helpful information about battery status and level SIM card status network information service roaming addresses for IP MAC and Bluetooth and more It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your tablet Legal information Check copyright ...

Page 324: ... the current tablet build number SE for Android status Check the tablet s SE for Android status Security software version Check the tablet s security software version KNOX version Check the current KNOX version FCC certification Check the tablet s FCC certification RATED Check the tablet s power rating Battery capacity Check the tablet s battery capacity Access About Device Options 1 From home tap...

Page 325: ...Settings 317 2 Tap About device 3 Select or view available options Your tablet information is displayed ...

Page 326: ...word when you sign on to sprint com mysprint Click Register and follow the prompts to get started If you are not the account owner if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service you can get a sub account password at sprint com mysprint Data Services Password With your Sprint tablet you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases For m...

Page 327: ...d to a local telephone calling card or third party For more information or to see the latest in products and services visit us online at sprint com mysprint Copyright Information 2015 Sprint Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners 2015 Samsung Samsung Galaxy and S Voice are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Android Chrome Gmail Goog...

Page 328: ...gs 213 Share pictures and videos 142 Turn on or off 198 Unpair 202 Bookmark 116 Brightness 247 Browser Bookmark 116 History 118 Launch connection 116 Settings 120 Windows 119 C Calculator 150 Calendar 150 Add event 151 Settings 255 257 Sync 157 Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar 159 View events 153 Camera 123 Settings 146 Shooting modes 127 Switch Lens 146 Take a picture 125 Viewfinder 123 Camera O...

Page 329: ...s 165 Gallery 129 165 Gmail 78 Archive threads 83 Create account 26 Delete threads 86 Labels 82 Mute threads 85 New messages 80 Read and reply 80 Read messages 81 Report phishing 89 Report spam 89 Search 87 Send message 78 Share pictures 141 Switch accounts 93 Google Chrome 120 Create account 26 Hangouts 167 Sign in 33 Voice search 175 YouTube 183 Google Maps 169 Google Play Find and install apps ...

Page 330: ...181 OneNote 181 P Pages Manager 187 Phone Layout illustration 3 Phone Number 20 Phone Status 315 Phone Update PRL 51 Profile 50 Software 47 Pictures Crop 134 Rotate 132 Share via Bluetooth 142 Share via email 141 Take with camera 125 Pinch 11 Play Movies TV 171 Play Music 171 Play Store 38 Find and install apps 39 Power Key 4 Power Off 6 Power On 6 Power Saving Mode 306 307 PowerPoint 182 Printing...

Page 331: ...try 23 Time Settings 310 Timer 164 Touch 8 Touch and Hold 8 Touchscreen Turn off 45 Turn on 46 Turn Device Off 6 Turn Device On 6 Typing 23 U Uber 186 Ultra Power Saving Mode 307 Users Settings 268 V Vibration 244 Video App 182 Video Camera Record video 126 Videos Record 126 Share via Bluetooth 142 Share via YouTube 145 Virtual Private Networks VPN 231 Add connection 234 Secure credential storage ...

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