Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User manual

User Guide
Guía del Usuario
GH68-44363G Printed in USA
User Guide

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

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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
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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, 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 BE INSTRUCTED
TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN
CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE
TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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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. [030115]
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Address:
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Phone:
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SamsungElectronics Co., Ltd. Screen images are
simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
Do you have questions about your
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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.
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“BDesign”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word
mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and
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Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music,
Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube,
and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity
Alliance, Inc.
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.
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 or at samsung.com.
The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty
guide for your device can be found at:
English
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide
Spanish
samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide-SP
Location of Legal Information on the device:
• Health and Safety Information
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Health and Safety.
• Warranty
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > Warranty.
• EULA
Settings > About device > Legal information >
Samsung legal > End User License Agreement.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................1
Front View........................................................................2
Back View........................................................................4
Assemble Your Device ..................................................6
Set Up Your Device .......................................................9
Set Up Accounts on Your Device .............................11
Know Your Device...................................................12
Home Screen................................................................13
Status Bar......................................................................19
Navigation......................................................................21
Notification Panel.........................................................24
Multi Window.................................................................28
Enter Text.......................................................................31
Applications.................................................................33
Apps List........................................................................34
Google Applications ....................................................37
Verizon Applications....................................................41
Other Applications.......................................................42
Calculator ......................................................................44
Calendar ........................................................................45
Camera and Video.......................................................47
Clock ..............................................................................52
Contacts.........................................................................55
Email...............................................................................61
Gallery............................................................................64
Memo..............................................................................67
Message+ ......................................................................68
Music Player .................................................................71
My Files..........................................................................74
Video Player..................................................................77
Settings..........................................................................80
About Settings..............................................................81
Airplane Mode ..............................................................82
Wi-Fi Settings................................................................83
Bluetooth .......................................................................87
Data Usage....................................................................90
More Settings ...............................................................91
Sound and Notification Settings...............................98
Display and Wallpaper Settings............................. 102
Motions and Gestures.............................................. 105
Storage ....................................................................... 106

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Table of Contents
Battery......................................................................... 109
Application Settings ................................................. 110
Users ........................................................................... 115
Location Settings...................................................... 117
Lock Screen and Security Settings...................... 119
Privacy Settings ........................................................ 124
Accounts..................................................................... 125
Language and Input Settings ................................. 127
Backup and Reset .................................................... 130
Date and Time Settings ........................................... 132
Accessibility ............................................................... 133
Accessories ............................................................... 136
Help ............................................................................. 137
About Your Device .................................................... 138
Software Updates ..................................................... 139

Getting Started
This manual documents
default settings. If you select
other settings, steps may be
different.

2Front View
Getting Started
Recent
Power key
Front camera
Back
Volume key
Home key/Fingerprint scanner
Lightsensor
Microphone
Memory card slot
SIM card slot
Front View

3Front View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the front of yourdevice.
• Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to
close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard.
• Front camera: Take pictures and record videos of
yourself.
• Home key/Fingerprint scanner: Press to return to
the Home screen. Use as a fingerprint scanner to
activate the Fingerprint security feature.
• Memory card slot: Install an optional memory card
(not included) for storage of files.
• Microphone: Records audio and detects voice
commands.
• Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or
off. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and
hold to turn the device off or restart it, or for quick
access to Airplane Mode.
• Light sensor: Uses the ambient light level to adjust
the screen brightness and contrast.
• Recent: Tap to display recently used apps or touch
and hold for Home screen options.
• SIM card slot: Hold the device’s SIM Card.
• Volume key: Press to adjust the volume of your
device’s sounds.

4Back View
Getting Started
Back View
USB charger/Accessoryport
Speaker Speaker
Rear camera
Headset jack
Simple clicker
Simple clicker

5Back View
Getting Started
Here are some key features found on
the back of yourdevice.
• Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not
included).
• Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos.
• Simple clicker: These retractable circles securely
attach optional covers (not included) to yourdevice.
• Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.
• USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the
Charger/USB cable (included), and other optional
accessories (not included).

6Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
This section helps you to assemble
your device.
Optional: Replace the SIMCard
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card.
Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card
to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of
small children.
Caution: Exercise care when using the metallic removal
tool to eject the internal SIM Card slot.
If you need to replace the SIM card:
1. Insert the SIM removal tool into the hole on the SIM
card tray, and push until the tray pops out.
2. Place the SIM card on the tray, and slide the tray
back into the slot.
Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down
into the device and that card is positioned as
shown.
Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device
cannot detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into
the slot if the SIM is not detected.
Assemble Your Device

7Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
Install a Memory Card
You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC
memory card (not included) to expand available
memory space.
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 106.
Charge the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard
Li-Ion battery. A Wall/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. A fully
discharged battery requires up to four hours of charge
time. You can use the device while charging.
Caution: Use only Samsung approved charging devices.
Samsung accessories are designed to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
1. Insert the USB cable into the port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and
then plug the charging head into a standard outlet.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging
head from the outlet and remove the USBcable
from the device.
Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you
remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

8Assemble Your Device
Getting Started
When to Charge the Battery
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
battery power remaining, 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, glance at
the battery charge indicator located in the Status
bar of your device’s display. A solid color ( )
indicates a full charge.
You can also choose to display a percentage value.
Having a percentage value onscreen can provide a
better idea of the remaining charge on the battery.
For more information, see “Battery” on page 109.

9Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
Turn the Device On
►Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and starts up.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power key until the device
vibrates and the Tablet Options menudisplays.
2. At the prompt, tap POWER OFF.
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard
guides you through the basics of setting up your
device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language,
set up accounts, choose location services, and learn
more about your device.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the
Screenlock option.
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.
►To unlock your device, press the Powerkey or
Home key, then touch and drag your finger across
the screen.

10 Set Up Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up a Secure Screen Lock
The default Screen lock is Swipe, which offers no
security. To choose a more secure screen lock,
see “Lock Screen” on page 119.

11 Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
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 a connection
with your existing Google Account, or create a new
Google Account.
To create a Google Account, or set up your Google
Account on your device, use Accounts settings.
For more information, see “Accounts” on page 125.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Google.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Google Account.
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung
content and apps on your device.
To create a Samsung account, or set up your
Samsung account on your device, use Accounts
settings. For more information,
see “Accounts” on page 125.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >
Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing
Samsung account.

Know Your Device
This section outlines some
key features of your device
and describes the screen and
icons as they appear when the
device is in use.
Learn how to navigate the
device and how to use special
features of this device.
Warning: Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the pad
of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
pressing on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.