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Using 

This Guide

Using This Guide

This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new  
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the 
information you need quickly and easily.

 

Get Ready

 − page 6 − Find out what  

you need to do before you use your 
tablet the first time, including activating 
Sprint service on your device.

 

Android Basics

 − page 9 − Learn some 

basics about how to move around on 
your tablet, use the home screen, and 
enter text. If you’re familiar with Android 
devices, you can probably skip these 
pages (although a refresher course  
never hurt anyone).

 

Use Your Tablet

 − page 17 − Take 

advantage of your tablet’s features 
and Sprint services, from the basics 
(Going Online) to the more advanced 
(using Google Play™, Wi-Fi, and more).

 

Tools & Resources

 − page 30 − Find 

useful tips for your tablet and discover 
resources and other helpful Sprint 
information. For additional information 
including the full 

User Guide

, videos, 

tutorials, and community forums, visit 
sprint.com/support.

Summary of Contents for Galaxy Tab3

Page 1: ...Get Started All you need to know to get going...

Page 2: ...aming may not be enabled and certain applications that are preinstalled on your device may not be available or operational Also to purchase other subscription based third party content from applicatio...

Page 3: ...your new tablet take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint com readynow You can even schedule a one on one appointment at a Sprint Store near you For ongoing support and resources visi...

Page 4: ...r Front Camera Display Menu Key Power Lock Key USB Charger Accessory Port Memory Card Slot 3 5mm Headset Jack Camera Light Sensor Volume Key Back Key Home Key Speaker Speaker SIM Card slot Your Samsun...

Page 5: ...out how to move around on your tablet use the home screen and enter text If you re familiar with Android devices you can probably skip these pages although a refresher course never hurt anyone Use You...

Page 6: ...Unlock the Screen Swipe the screen with your finger to unlock it Turn the Screen On and Off To quickly turn the display screen off press the Power Lock Key on the top right side of the tablet To turn...

Page 7: ...ill see a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice Tap I agree to allow your tablet to connect to a data network To confirm your activation launch the Web browser If you received your tablet in the mail an...

Page 8: ...tion information This tablet belongs to Enter your name to personalize your experience Dropbox Create or sign in to your Dropbox cloud storage account Learn about key features Tap a function in the li...

Page 9: ...gestures Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard select items such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons simply tap them with your finger A light touch works best...

Page 10: ...e target position Rotate Activate the auto rotate feature to automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways Slide This feature allows you to ente...

Page 11: ...Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Your tablet s Home screen extends horizontally up to seven full screens This gives you room to customize your tablet and put the things you need front and center just a...

Page 12: ...area on a home screen 2 Tap an option under Add to Home Screen Apps and widgets to add an app shortcut or a widget to the home screen From the next screen tap the Apps tab and then touch and hold an...

Page 13: ...ot available from your Home screen tap to display the apps list and then tap the app icon from the list You may have to scroll right or left to find the app you re looking for Access Recently Used App...

Page 14: ...ess to return to the main Home screen Back key Tap to return to the previous screen view Menu key Tap to open context specific menus Contacts icon Tap to open your Contacts list Email icon Tap to open...

Page 15: ...n either portrait or landscape mode Note To switch between text entry methods while a keyboard is displayed drag the notifications bar down from the top of the screen touch Select input method and the...

Page 16: ...wn over Select from an onscreen list of possible word matches if prompted This occurs if your current action has generated more than one possible word match Using Google Voice to EnterText Use your vo...

Page 17: ...t Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Select Device to save the contact to your tablet only 4 Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the name phone number and other contact details 5...

Page 18: ...ed to connect to other email systems Set Up a Gmail Account 1 Press and then tap Gmail 2 Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a Gmail account Note Although you need a Gmail account to use c...

Page 19: ...information and then tap Next 6 Follow the prompts to set additional options and permissions Tap Next to continue 7 Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text the...

Page 20: ...e tablet s display screen as a viewfinder aim the lens at your subject and tap to begin recording 3 Tap to pause or to stop recording View videos 1 Press and then tap Gallery 2 Tap a video icon to vie...

Page 21: ...om in or out pinch the screen Note Additional browser options such as Google Chrome may also be available on your tablet Downloading Apps From the Web You can download Apps while browsing the Web but...

Page 22: ...icon next to Wi Fi and slide to the ON position to turn Wi Fi on 3 Tap Wi Fi and then tap Scan to display a list of available networks 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect If necessary enter the security...

Page 23: ...ue name for your hotspot Security Select the type of security you want and then enter a unique password Other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct password Hotspot frequ...

Page 24: ...cription and user reviews 4 Tap Install for free apps or the price for paid applications and follow the onscreen prompts Note You must have a Google Gmail Account set up on your tablet to purchase and...

Page 25: ...Hangouts Tap Update to download and install Google Hangouts Google Maps and Google Navigation The Google location programs let you track your current location view real time traffic situations and re...

Page 26: ...l device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your tablet s PIN code 7 Once you re paired with a device your connection should launch The shows your current connection status Share C...

Page 27: ...the selected mode 3 On your computer locate your tablet s internal storage and open or create the Music folder 4 Copy music files from your computer to the music folder 5 When you are done follow your...

Page 28: ...1 Press and then tap Facebook or Twitter Instagram etc 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to sign into your account for example by entering a user name and password 3 Update your status post pictures...

Page 29: ...Zone Sprint Suggests Sprint Music Plus 2 Tap Install and follow the prompts to download and install the app Use Sprint Music Plus Press and then tap Sprint Music Plus Tap My Library to access all you...

Page 30: ...od tap the check box Settings may include Wi Fi Hotspot Bluetooth Data usage More settings Blocking mode Driving mode Sound Display Storage Power saving mode Battery Application manager Users Location...

Page 31: ...r saving mode Press and then tap Settings Power saving mode slide the option to ON and select additional power saving options Manage YourTablet s Wireless Functions Disable the Wi Fi Bluetooth and GPS...

Page 32: ...tent On any Phone Sprint Customer Service Dial 1 888 211 4727 Business Customer Service Dial 1 888 788 4727 We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint device Within two weeks of...

Page 33: ...t s performance and personalization Plus you can even schedule a personalized one on one Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you Online Support For ongoing help over the life of your tablet v...

Page 34: ...mation Just visit sprint com support from any computer to access your complete User Guide and the rest of our support materials Sustainability What else has Sprint been doing Plenty To find out just w...

Page 35: ...tion of location information in order to function Please be advised that if you use a third party application the application may collect your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your c...

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