Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User manual

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

Legal
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Samsung KNOX
Samsung KNOX™is Samsung’s security platform and
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enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may
be required. For more information about KNOX, please
refer to: samsung.com/us/knox [061616]
Note: For additional assistance and information,
pleaserefer to the comprehensive User Guide found
inthe NOOK Library on your device as well as
on NOOK.com and samsung.com. You can alsocontact
Customer Service at 1-800-THE-BOOK to speak with a
Customer Service Representative.
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Inc.
Address:
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Samsung Galaxy, and Multi Window are all trademarks
of SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd.
Other marks are the property of their respective
owners.
Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of
device may vary.
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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.
NOOK®, NOOK Books®, NOOK Catalogs™, NOOK
Magazine®, NOOK Newspaper®, NOOK Newsstand®,
NOOK Store®, ArticleView®, LendMe®, and the NOOK
logos are trademarks of Nook Digital, LLC or its
affiliates. Your use of NOOK is subject to the Terms
of Service and Privacy Policy located in the Settings
section of your device and here: NOOK.com/legal.
Contains Reader®Mobile technology by Adobe Systems
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are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
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and/or other countries.
Your NOOK includes the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate®
Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, with Geographic and
Biographic Information. Merriam-Webster and
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Legal Information
Important legal information can be accessed in writing
on the mobile device or at 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.
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 oryou may access the online version
of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide foryour device
at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
The online version of the End User License Agreement
(EULA) for your device can be found online at:
samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
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Location of Legal Information on the device:
• NOOK Device Terms of Service
NOOK Settings > Legal > Device Terms
• NOOK Store Terms of Service
NOOK Settings > Legal > Store Terms
• NOOK Privacy Policy
NOOK Settings > Legal > Privacy Policy
Legal vi

Welcome ......................................1
Getting Started.............................. 3
Front View .....................................4
Back View......................................5
Assemble Your Device ..........................6
Set Up Your Device .............................9
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ................12
Know Your Device .......................... 15
Home Screen..................................16
Status Bar ....................................21
Navigation .................................. 23
Table of Contents
Notification Panel ............................ 25
MultiWindow ................................ 28
Enter Text....................................30
NOOK by Barnes & Noble ..................33
NOOK Features on the Home Screen ........... 34
NOOK Reader ................................ 38
NOOK Shop and the NOOK Store ...............44
NOOK Library ................................48
NOOK Profiles.................................51
NOOK Settings ............................... 59
NOOK Search ................................ 63
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Sideloading Files .............................64
Dictionaries .................................. 66
NOOK Legal Information .......................67
Applications ................................68
Apps List .................................... 69
Google Apps ................................. 73
NOOK Apps ...................................76
Additional Apps .............................. 79
Calculator .....................................81
Calendar ..................................... 82
Camera and Video ............................ 85
Clock ........................................90
Contacts ..................................... 93
Email ........................................ 99
Galaxy Apps................................. 103
Gallery .....................................104
Internet ....................................108
Memo .......................................112
My Files .....................................114
Settings .................................... 118
How to Use Settings ..........................119
Wi-Fi ....................................... 120
Bluetooth ................................... 124
Airplane Mode ...............................127
Data Usage ................................. 128
More Connection Settings .................... 129
Smart Manager ...............................132
Applications Settings ........................ 134
Sound Settings ...............................137
Notifications .................................141
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Display Settings ............................. 142
Advanced Features .......................... 146
Users........................................147
Wallpaper ................................... 149
Home Screen Settings ....................... 150
Lock Screen and Security......................151
Privacy ..................................... 159
Accessibility ................................ 163
Accounts ................................... 166
Google Settings ............................. 168
Backup and Reset ........................... 169
Language and Input ..........................173
Battery ......................................177
Storage ......................................178
Accessories ..................................181
Date and Time ............................... 182
About Device................................ 183
Table of Contents ix

Welcome
Welcome to our next generation
tablet for readers. The Samsung
Galaxy Tab S2 NOOK combines
Barnes & Noble’s bookselling
expertise with our award-winning
NOOK®digital reading software on
a powerful Samsung tablet. With
the fully integrated NOOK by Barnes
& Noble experience, you have the
power to take your library and our
bookstore with you wherever you go.
Enjoy your new NOOK, and please
come visit Barnes & Noble for any
help you might need.

Contact Us
If you have questions about your NOOK that this guide
doesn’t answer, be sure to visit the NOOK online
support center at: NOOK.com/support
The online support center offers additional information
about your NOOK, including:
• PDF version of this guide that you can download to
your computer
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Chat with a NOOK Expert
You can also contact Barnes & Noble Customer Support
by sending email to: [e-mail]
Stay in Touch
Follow NOOK and Barnes & Noble on Facebook™and
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Welcome 2

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

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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 orwake
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.
Getting Started 4 Front View

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6
2
3 3
5 4
Back View
1. Microphone: Record audio and
detect voice commands.
2. Simple clicker: Securely attach
optional covers (notincluded)
to these retractable attachment
points.
3. Speaker: Play music and other
sounds.
4. Headset jack: Connect an
optional headset.
5. USB charger/Accessory port:
Connect the USBcharger
(included) and other optional
accessories (not included).
6. Memory card tray: Install
an optional memory card
(notincluded) for storage
offiles.
7. Rear camera: Take pictures and
record videos.
Getting Started 5 Back View

Assemble Your Device
This section helps you to assemble your device.
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.
2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned as
shown.
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179.
Caution: Exercise care when using the removal tool to
eject the memory card tray.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
3. Slide the tray back into the slot.
Getting Started 6 Assemble Your Device

Charge the Battery 1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
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.
Note: It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries
approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are
designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using
other accessories may invalidate yourwarranty and
may cause damage.
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.
Getting Started 7 Assemble Your Device

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177.
Getting Started 8 Assemble Your Device
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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.
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.
Getting Started 9 Set Up Your Device

Set Up Your NOOK Account
During the setup, you will be asked to sign in to your
NOOKaccount.
► If you already have a Barnes & Noble or NOOK
account, tap Sign In and enter your login
information.
– or –
1. If you do not already have a Barnes & Noble or
NOOK account, tap Create Account.
2. Enter your information, and tap Submit.
• Your NOOK opens a dialog box with links to legal
notices, including the NOOK Device Terms of
Service, the NOOK Store®Terms of Service, and
the NOOK Privacy Policy. To read any of these
notices, tap its link.
3. Read the legal notices, and if you accept them,
tapAccept.
Note: If you do not accept the legal terms, you cannot
use your NOOK.
Note: Next you will set up a credit card for your
account. You have the option of skipping this step,
but you will not be able to make any purchases in the
NOOK Shop until a credit card has been added to your
account.
4. Add credit card information foryour account, and
tap Next.
5. Enter the billing address for the credit card, and tap
Submit.
Your NOOK enters this information and creates your
account.
Getting Started 10 Set Up Your Device