Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User manual

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User Manual
Please read this manual before operating
your device and keep it for future reference.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. For more information, please
call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).
Opt-Out Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing
on the mobile device or on samsung.com
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is covered
under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty
INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
and your right to opt out of arbitration within
30calendar days of the first consumer purchase.
Youmay opt out by either sending an email to
[email protected] with the subject line
“Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG
(726-7864).
For more detailed procedures, please refer to the
“Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and
Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.
Health & Safety and Warranty
Full written terms and detailed information about the
warranty and obtaining service are available on the
device at: Settings > About device > Legalinformation
> Samsung legal.
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Legal

iiLegal
You may also access the online version foryour
deviceat:
PHONE
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP
TABLET
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
EULA
The online version of the End User License Agreement
(EULA) for your device can be found online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by
or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile
device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts,
or software relating thereto (the “mobile device”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and
related documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

iiiLegal
Open Source Software
Some software components of this product, including
but not limited to ‘PowerTOP’ and ‘e2fsprogs’,
incorporate source code covered under GNU General
Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public
License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and
other open source licenses. To obtain the source code
covered under the open source licenses, please visit:
opensource.samsung.com
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion
of Liability
The information below explains that a user accepts
this device as sold, including the hardware and
software components as created and packaged for
sale. If the user changes these parameters through
a unique modification, samsung will not be held
responsible for damages or issues that result from
these end-user changes.
Except as set forth in the express warranty contained
on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the
purchaser takes the product “as is”, and samsung
makes no express or implied warranty of any kind
whatsoever with respect to the product, including
but not limited to the:
• Merchantability of the product or its fitness for
any particular purpose or use;
• Design, condition or quality of the product;
• Performance of the product;
• Workmanship of the product or the components
contained therein; or
• Compliance of the product with the requirements
of any law, rule, specification or contract
pertaining thereto.

ivLegal
Nothing contained in the instruction manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product.
In addition, samsung shall not be liable for any
damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or
use of the product or arising from the breach of the
express warranty, including incidental, special or
consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits
or benefits.
Modification of Software
Samsung is not liable for performance issues or
incompatibilities caused by your editing of registry
settings, or your modification of operating system
software.
Using custom operating system software may cause
your device and applications to work improperly. Your
carrier may not permit users to download certain
software, such as customOS.
If your carrier prohibits this, and if you attempt
to download software onto the device without
authorization; you will be notified on the screen that
the device will no longer operate and you will then
be instructed to power down the device. You must
then contact your carrier to restore the device to the
carrier authorized settings. [110116]
Samsung Knox
Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is
a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with
enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be
required. For more information about Knox, please refer
to: samsung.com/us/knox [090116]

vLegal
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone:
1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet Address:
samsung.com
©2016 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Samsung, Samsung Galaxy, and MultiWindow are all
trademarks of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Note: Some multimedia (audio/video) files contain
Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology to
verify you have the right to use the files. Preloaded
apps on your device may not be compatible with
DRM-protected files.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.
Do you have questions about your Samsung
Mobile Device?
For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new
FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:
samsung.com/us/support
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is
less than the specified capacity because the operating
system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you
upgrade the device.

Getting Started...............................1
Front View .....................................2
Back View......................................3
Assemble Your Device ..........................4
Set Up Your Device .............................8
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................10
Know Your Device .......................... 12
Home Screen..................................13
Customize the Home Screen....................14
Status Bar ....................................18
Navigation ................................... 20
Notification Panel ............................ 22
MultiWindow ................................ 25
Enter Text.....................................27
Applications ................................30
Apps List .....................................31
Google Apps ................................. 35
Verizon Apps ................................. 38
Additional Apps .............................. 39
Calculator....................................40
Calendar......................................41
Camera and Video ............................44
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Chrome...................................... 49
Clock ........................................50
Contacts ..................................... 54
Email........................................60
Gallery ......................................64
Memo .......................................68
Message+.................................... 70
My Files ..................................... 73
Settings .....................................75
How to Use Settings ...........................76
AirplaneMode ................................77
Wi‑Fi ........................................ 78
Bluetooth.................................... 82
Mobile Hotspot and Tethering ................. 85
Data Usage .................................. 89
More Settings .................................91
Sounds and Vibrations ........................ 96
Notifications .................................101
Display and Wallpaper ....................... 102
Advanced Features .......................... 106
Storage..................................... 107
Battery ......................................110
Applications Settings .........................111
Users........................................114
Location .....................................116
Lock Screen and Security......................118
Privacy ..................................... 125
Accounts ....................................127
Google Settings ............................. 129
Language and Input ......................... 130

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Backup and Reset ........................... 134
Date and Time................................137
Accessibility ................................ 138
Accessories ..................................141
Help........................................ 142
About Device................................ 143
System Updates ............................. 144

Learn about your mobile device
hardware, assemblyprocedures,
and how to get started usingyour
new device.
Getting Started

2Front ViewGetting Started
Front View
1. Front camera: Take
self‑portraits and record videos
of yourself.
2. Power key: Press and hold to
turn the device on or off, or
to restart it. Press to lock or
wakeup the screen.
3. Volume key: Adjust the volume
of your device’s sounds and
audio playback.
4. Back: Return to the previous
screen, or close a dialog box,
menu, or keyboard.
5. Home key/Finger scanner:
Return to the Home screen.
Activate the Fingerprint
security feature.
6. Recent: Tap to display recent
apps, or touch and hold for
Multiwindow™.
7. Light sensor: Use the ambient
light level to adjust the screen
brightness and contrast.
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3 Back ViewGetting Started
Back View
1. Simple clicker: Securely attach
optional covers (not included)
to these retractable attachment
points.
2. Speaker: Play music and other
sounds.
3. Headset jack: Connect an
optional headset (not included).
4. USB charger/Accessory port:
Connect the USBcharger
(included) and other optional
accessories (not included).
5. SIM card tray: Install the
SIM card here. For more
information, see “Install the
Nano SIM Card” on page4.
6. Memory card tray: Install
an optional memory card
(notincluded) for storage of
files. For more information, see
“Install an Optional Memory Card”
on page5.
7. Microphone: Record audio and
detect voice commands.
8. Rear camera: Take pictures and
record videos.
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4 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
Install the Nano SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug‑in SIM card. During activation,
your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details,
such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN),
available optional services, and other features.
Warning: Small components such as SIM and memory
cards can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when
handling these cards to avoid damaging them.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the
SIMcard tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray.
• Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face
down into the device and that the card is
positioned as shown.
3. Slide the SIM card tray back into the slot.

5 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Install an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD™or microSDHC™
memory card (notincluded) to add more memory space
to yourdevice.
Note: A memory card can be installed at any time. It is
not necessary to install it prior to using the device.
For more information on installing a memory card, see
“Memory Card (SD Card)” on page108.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned as
shown.
3. Slide the tray back into the slot.

6 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li‑Ion battery. A USB charger (charging head and USB
cable) is included with the device for charging the
battery from any standard outlet.
The battery comes partially charged. You can use the
device while charging.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed foryour device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may invalidate yourwarranty and
may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and
remove the USB cable from the device when
charging is complete.

7 Assemble Your DeviceGetting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is low and only a few minutes of
operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at
regular intervals.
In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power by dimming the screen.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
For a quick check of your battery level:
►View the battery charge indicator located in the top
right corner of your device’s display. Asolid color
( ) indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea
of the remaining charge on the battery. For more
information, see “Battery” on page110.

8Set Up Your Device Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
Turn the Device On
To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
Turn the Device Off
To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the
deviceoptions screen is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Restart the Device
If your device stops responding to taps or finger
gestures and you are unable to turn it off, youcan
restart your device.
►Press and hold the Power key and the
Volumedown key at the same time for morethan
seven seconds.

9Set Up Your Device Getting Started
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome
screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of
setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose
location services, learn about your device’s features,
and more.
Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and
descriptions of items on the screen to improve
accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable
Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly
threetimes.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock,
see “Set a Screen Lock” on page118.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.

10 Set Up Accounts on Your DeviceGetting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device. When you turn on
your device for the first time, set up your existing
Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your
Samsung account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
see “Accounts” on page127.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts.
2. Tap Addaccount > Samsungaccount.
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™Account to fully
utilize its Android™features, including Gmail™,
GoogleHangouts™, and the Google Play™store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set
up your existing Google Account or create a new
GoogleAccount.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your
Google Account on your device at any time,
use Accounts settings. Formore information,
see“Accounts” on page127.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts.
2. Tap Addaccount > Google.