Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User manual

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

Legal Information
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
MOBILE DEVICE.
Arbitration Agreement - This Product is subject
to a binding arbitration agreement between you
and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
(“Samsung”). You can opt out of the agreement
within 30 calendar days of the first consumer
purchase by emailing [email protected] or
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the applicable information. For complete terms
and conditions that bind you and Samsung, refer to
the “Arbitration Agreement” section of the Terms &
Conditions, included with the Product.
Find Legal Information Online
The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA),
and Health & Safety Information foryour device are
available online:
Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited Warranty,
and Health & Safety Information:
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
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End User License Agreement:
• English: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4
• Spanish: samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-
EULA4/#SPANISH
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The full Arbitration Agreement, Standard Limited
Warranty, End User License Agreement (EULA) and
Health & Safety Information are also available on the
device, in the Samsung legal section of Settings. The
location depends on the device, and is usually in the
“About device” or “About phone” section, for example:
• Settings > About phone or  >
Legalinformation > Samsung legal
• Or, use the Search feature to search for “Legal”.
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.

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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 Product 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 Standard Limited Warranty
that accompanies the Product, the purchaser takes
the product “as is”, and Samsung makes no express
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respect to the product, including but not limited
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• 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.

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Nothing contained in the User Manual shall be
construed to create an express or implied warranty
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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
(OS) software.
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applications to work improperly. Your carrier may not
permit users to download certain software, such as
custom OS.
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
Restricting Children’s Access to
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Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to
play with it because they could hurt themselves and
others, damage the device, or make calls that increase
your device bill. Keep the device and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children.

vLegal
Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Address:
85 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park,
New Jersey 07660
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
Internet: samsung.com
©2017 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.
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.
Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device
may vary.
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 ...........................7
Set Up Accounts on Your Device ...............9
 ..........................10
Home Screen ...............................11
Customize the Home Screen .................12
Status Bar ..................................16
Navigation .................................18
Notification Panel.......................... 20
Multi Window.............................. 22
Enter Text ................................. 24
Applications ................................ 27
Apps List .................................. 28
Google Apps ............................... 32
Additional Apps............................ 35
Calculator ................................. 37
Calendar .................................. 38
Camera and Video...........................41
Clock .....................................46
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Contacts .................................. 49
Email ..................................... 55
Galaxy Apps ............................... 59
Gallery ....................................60
Internet ...................................64
Memo.....................................68
Music Player............................... 70
My Files ....................................72
Video Player ................................74
Settings ..................................... 77
How to Use Settings ........................ 78
Connections ............................... 79
Sound.....................................90
Notifications............................... 94
Display.................................... 95
Wallpaper ................................. 99
Advanced Features........................100
Device Maintenance....................... 103
Applications Settings......................108
Lock Screen and Security ...................110
Cloud and Accounts ........................118
GoogleSettings........................... 124
Accessibility .............................. 125
General Management ..................... 129
Software Update .......................... 136
About Device ..............................137

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 apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch and
hold for Multiwindow™.
7. Proximity sensor: Detect the presence of objects
near the device.
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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. 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4.
6. Microphone: Record audio and detect voice
commands.
7. 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 an Optional Memory Card
You can install an optional microSD™memory
card (notincluded) to add more memory space to
yourdevice.
1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the memory
card tray, and then push until the tray pops out.
Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to
eject an internal card tray.
2. Place the memory card on the tray, positioned as
shown.
3. Slide the tray back into the slot.

5 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.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB charger/
Accessory port.
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 void your warranty 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.

6 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104.

7 Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started
Set Up Your Device
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The instructions below explain how to turn your device
on or off.
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To turn the device on:
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
turnson.
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To turn the device off:
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
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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
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.

8 Set Up Your DeviceGetting Started
Note: 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.
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Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your
device.
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By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
To lock the device:
►Press the Power key.
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The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see “Set a
Screen Lock” on page110.
To unlock the device:
►Press the Power key or Home key, and then drag
your finger across the screen.

9 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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > .
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.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Cloud and accounts > Accounts.
3. Tap  > Google.

Know Your Device
Learn some of the key features of
your mobile device, including the
screens and icons, as well as how to
navigate the device and enter text
using the keyboard.

11 Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Home Screen
1. Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) and
notification icons (left). For more information, see
“Status Bar” on page16.
2. App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
3. Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your
applications.
4. Primary app shortcuts: Displays these shortcuts on
all Home screens.
5. Home screen indicator: Indicates which Homescreen
is currentlyvisible.
6. App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.
7. Widget: Runs as a simple application extension (nota
shortcut) on a Homescreen.
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12 Customize the Home ScreenKnow Your Device
Customize the Home Screen
Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, widgets, and
folders, andusing wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
►From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens to
hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, remove,
change the order of screens, as well as choose a
different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the screens,
and then tap Add.
• : Touch and hold a screen, and
then drag it to .
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap
Main Home screen at the top of a screen.
This screen is displayed when you press the
Homekey.
• Change the order of screens: Touch and hold a
screen, and then drag it to a newposition.
• Flipboard Briefing: Swipe to the left of the
screens to find the Flipboard Briefing screen. To
enable or disable this feature, tap On/Off at the
top of the screen.