Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T357T User manual

Table of Contents
My Carrier ....................................................... 3
Service.............................................................4
Device Functions...........................................5
Front View .................................................................. 5
Back View .................................................................. 6
Setting Up Your Device................................7
Turning Your Device On and Off ........................10
Locking and Unlocking Screen..........................10
Initial Device Configuration..................................10
Home Screen................................................ 11
Contacts ........................................................13
Creating a New Contact .......................................13
Adding a Number to an Existing Contact.........13
Deleting an Existing Contact ...............................13
Messages ......................................................14
Create and Send a Message ..............................14
Connections .................................................15
Connecting to Bluetooth®.....................................15
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...............................................15
Mobile HotSpot.......................................................16
USB Tethering.........................................................18

Apps & More .................................................20
Installing Apps ........................................................20
Samsung Smart Switch ........................................20
Gmail (Google Account).......................................20
Setting Up Your Email Accounts .......................21
Internet......................................................................22
Multi Window...........................................................23
Camera .....................................................................24
Lock Screen............................................................25
Legal...............................................................26
APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS .................26
INFORMATION ABOUT
SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS.............................26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...............................27

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My Carrier
This guide provides you with the information you
need to get started. For more information and
additional support, please visit
www.t-mobile.com/support/ where you can:
●Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to manage your
account and change your rate plan.
●Review your device’s User Manual and
troubleshooting FAQs.
●View the latest troubleshooting solutions in
the Support Forums or ask a question of
your own.
Access account information from:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
T-Mobile My Account.
2. If prompted, follow the on-screen information
for support and what’s new in the app.
3. Choose from an available category such as:
Account Info, Device Support, Notifications,
and others.
Note: Devices and software are constantly
evolving—the screen images and icons you
see here are for reference only.

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Service
If you are a new T-Mobile®customer and your
service has not yet been activated, call Customer
Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations
representative will assist you.
You will need the following information when
activating service:
●Your Service Agreement and the agent code
on your Agreement
●Your name, home address, home phone
number, and billing address
Note: For business and government accounts,
please provide the name of the
organization, the address, and the tax ID.
●Your Social Security number, current driver’s
license number, and date of birth for credit
check purposes
●Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and
services (see www.t-mobile.com for the latest
plan information)
●SIM serial number and IMEI number (located
on the box barcode label)
Note: Service or use is your agreement to
T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions. T-Mobile
requires ARBITRATION of disputes UNLESS
YOU OPT OUT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
ACTIVATION. See T-Mobile’s Terms and
Conditions for details at www.T-Mobile.com/
terms-conditions.
Headset
Jack

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Device Functions
Recent
Speaker
Home
Back
Front Camera
Headset
Jack
Power/Lock
Key
Volume Key
microSD™
Card Slot
SIM Card
Slot
Front View

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USB/Charger Port
Rear Camera
Back View

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Setting Up Your Device
Caution! Do not attempt to remove the back cover
as it cannot be removed.
Step 1. Install the SIM
1. Hold the device securely.
2. Use the SIM/SD card removal tool that came
with your phone to open the SIM card tray.
3. Carefully place the new SIM card into the
tray with the logo facing up.
4. Gently push the tray into the slot.

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Step 2. Install the optional microSD card
1. Hold the device securely.
2. Use the SIM/SD card removal tool that came
with your device to open the SD card tray.
3. Carefully place the new SD card into the
tray with the logo facing up.
4. Gently push the tray into the slot

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Step 3. Charging the Device
●Before turning on your device, charge it fully.
Be sure to use the charger that came with
the device.
Warning! Please use only an approved charging
accessory to charge your device.
Improper handling of the charging port,
ane the use of an incompatible charger,
may cause damage to your device and
void the warranty.

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Turning Your Device On and Off
1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock
key.
2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock
key and follow the prompts.
Locking and Unlocking Screen
1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key.
2. To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then
swipe your finger across the screen.
Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap or tap
ACCESSIBILITY if you are visually impaired
or hard of hearing.
2. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

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Home Screen
Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire
Home screen. You can customize the screen with
widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications.
Notification Area Status Bar

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Status Bar
The Status bar appears at the top of your Home
screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and
new notification alerts appear on the Status bar.
Notification Screen
The Notification area indicates new message
events (data sync status, new messages, calendar
events, etc). You can expand this area to display
the Notification screen that provides more detailed
information.

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Contacts
Creating a New Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Contacts.
2. Tap Add New Contacts.
3. Tap SYNC WITH YOUR ACCOUNTS,to merge
contact with accounts that are synced
on your device or IMPORT CONTACTS to
import contacts from both a SIM card and
application.
4. Enter the desired information.
5. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.
Adding a Number to an Existing Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Contacts.
2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap
EDIT.
3. Tap within the phone number area and
enter a new phone number.
4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.
Deleting an Existing Contact
1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list
and tap DELETE.

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Messages
Create and Send a Message
1. From the Home screen, tap Messages.
2. Tap to compose message.
3. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or
e-mail address.
4. Tap the Enter message field and use the
on-screen keypad to enter a message.
5. Add more recipients by tapping the recipient
field.
6. Tap Attach to insert various file types
to your message (such as images, videos,
audio files, etc.)
7. Tap Add emoticons to choose an
available emoticon from an on-screen list
and then add it into your message (at the
cursor location).
8. Review your message and tap .

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Connections
Connecting to Bluetooth®
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings.
2. Touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the
right to turn it on.
3. If necessary, tap SCAN. Review the list of
discovered in-range Bluetooth®devices.
4. Tap a device to initiate pairing.
5. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if needed, and
tap OK.
6. The external device will then have to also
accept the connection and enter your
device’s PIN code. Once successfully paired
to an external device, appears within
the Status area.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings.
2. Touch and slide the Wi-Fi slider to the right
to turn it on.
3. Your device will scan for Wi-Fi networks
in-range.
4. Tap a network to connect and enter the
password if prompted. When connected you
will see in the status bar.

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Mobile HotSpot
Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature
works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE
data services.
Note: You must have qualifying service on your
account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.
To activate the Mobile HotSpot service for the
first time:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile HotSpot and
Tethering gMobile HotSpot.
2. Touch and slide the On/Off slider to turn it
on.
3. Edit the Network name field and then create
a new Network SSID name.
4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID)
field if you would like to broadcast your
SSID name to nearby devices.
5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
6. Enter a new password then write it down.
7. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
8. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon
appears at the top of the screen.
Note: During the initial setup process,
the connection is not secure. It is
recommended that you maintain a secure
connection by using a password for
communication.

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Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile HotSpot
drains your device’s battery. To keep using
the phone as a HotSpot have it connected
to a power supply.
To change the Mobile HotSpot password:
1. From the Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile
HotSpot gMORE gConfigure Mobile
HotSpot.
2. With security enabled, delete the previous
password and enter a new one into the
Password field.
3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.

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USB Tethering
Share your device’s mobile data connection via a
direct USB connection between your device and a
single computer.
●If additional software or USB drivers are
required, go to:
samsung.com/us/support/downloads.
●You must have qualifying service on your
account to use this feature.
To connect using USB Tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile HotSpot and
Tethering.
2. Plug in the USB cable between your
computer and your device.
3. Tap the USB tethering option. This places
a green check mark next to the entry and
activates the feature. A Tethering or HotSpot
active notification briefly appears on the
screen.
4. If prompted, read the on-screen notification
regarding data use and tap OK.
●Look for (Tethering Active) in the
Status bar area of the screen.
5. Read the on-screen notification regarding
data use and tap OK.

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To disconnect USB tethering:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings gMobile HotSpot and
Tethering.
2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu
to remove the check mark and deactivate
the feature.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.

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Apps & More
Installing Apps
Apps are available to download from Google Play™
Store.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Play Store.
2. Tap an app you want to download and tap
INSTALL or the app’s price.
3. Tap ACCEPT after reviewing the app’s
permissions.
Samsung Smart Switch
Easily move over your photos, videos, music, apps
and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Get
started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com.
Gmail (Google Account)
Before you can access Google™ applications, you
must first sign into or set up a new Gmail account.
►From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Gmail.
●Tap Add an email address to create a new
account or to log into an existing Gmail
account.
●Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an
account setup on your device.