Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 User manual

Printed in Vietnam GH68-47394A
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Quick start
guide

Key Features
Recent Back
Home
Power/Lock Button
Volume Button
microSD Card Slot
Front Camera
Front View Back View

Key Features
USB/Charger Port Headset Jack
Speaker
Back Camera
Speaker
S Pen
The S Pen™enables fast, accurate, and precise input while providing a natural writing
experience.
Back View

S Pen
The S Pen™enables fast, accurate, and precise input while providing a natural writing
experience.
Use the S Pen
Use the S Pen to write and draw directly into emails or the calendar, as well as
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
• Create note: Quickly create short notes.
• View all notes: Quickly displays all notes.
• Smart select: Instantly outline and crop anything on the screen and freely edit
or share with others using a variety of apps.
• Screen write: Capture a screen image and write or draw on it.
• Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to view its denition and pronunciation.
• Add shortcuts: Select an app or function to open or turn on using Air command.
S Pen

Basic Functions
Charge the Battery
Before turning on your tablet, charge it fully.
Your tablet comes with a charger and a USB
cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into
the USB/charger port on your tablet and the
larger end into the charging head. Then plug
the charger into an electrical outlet.
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.
S Pen
The S Pen™enables fast, accurate, and precise input while providing a natural writing
experience.
Use the S Pen
Use the S Pen to write and draw directly into emails or the calendar, as well as
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
• Create note: Quickly create short notes.
• View all notes: Quickly displays all notes.
• Smart select: Instantly outline and crop anything on the screen and freely edit
or share with others using a variety of apps.
• Screen write: Capture a screen image and write or draw on it.
• Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to view its denition and pronunciation.
• Add shortcuts: Select an app or function to open or turn on using Air command.

Basic Functions
Charge the Battery
Before turning on your tablet, charge it fully.
Your tablet comes with a charger and a USB
cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into
the USB/charger port on your tablet and the
larger end into the charging head. Then plug
the charger into an electrical outlet.
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.
Install an optional microSD (not included)
Your device supports a removable microSD™ card for storage of music, photos and
other les.
1. Locate the microSD card tray.
2. Use the microSD removal tool that came
with your device to open the tray.
3. Carefully place the microSD card into the
tray and close.
Use the S Pen
Use the S Pen to write and draw directly into emails or the calendar, as well as
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents.
• Create note: Quickly create short notes.
• View all notes: Quickly displays all notes.
• Smart select: Instantly outline and crop anything on the screen and freely edit
or share with others using a variety of apps.
• Screen write: Capture a screen image and write or draw on it.
• Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to view its denition and pronunciation.
• Add shortcuts: Select an app or function to open or turn on using Air command.

Basic Functions
Charge the Battery
Before turning on your tablet, charge it fully.
Your tablet comes with a charger and a USB
cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into
the USB/charger port on your tablet and the
larger end into the charging head. Then plug
the charger into an electrical outlet.
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.
Turn Your Device On and Off
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn On.
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn Off.
Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process.
Lock and Unlock Your Device
To lock your device screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key.
To unlock your device from the lock screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen.
Install an optional microSD (not included)
Your device supports a removable microSD™ card for storage of music, photos and
other les.
1. Locate the microSD card tray.
2. Use the microSD removal tool that came
with your device to open the tray.
3. Carefully place the microSD card into the
tray and close.

Turn Your Device On and Off
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn On.
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn Off.
Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process.
Lock and Unlock Your Device
To lock your device screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key.
To unlock your device from the lock screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen.
Connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSettings gConnections g
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi On.
3. Tap a Wi-Fi connection from the list, enter a password if applicable, and
then tap Connect.
Connect to Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSettings gConnections g
Bluetooth.
2. Tap to turn Bluetooth On. If necessary, tap Scan.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. The devices automatically pair
once the external device accepts the connection.
Install an optional microSD (not included)
Your device supports a removable microSD™ card for storage of music, photos and
other les.
1. Locate the microSD card tray.
2. Use the microSD removal tool that came
with your device to open the tray.
3. Carefully place the microSD card into the
tray and close.

Turn Your Device On and Off
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn On.
◆Press and hold the Power/Lock key to turn Off.
Initial Device Configuration
1. Select a language and tap START or tap ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the set up process.
Lock and Unlock Your Device
To lock your device screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key.
To unlock your device from the lock screen:
◆Press Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen.
Connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSettings gConnections g
Wi-Fi.
2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi On.
3. Tap a Wi-Fi connection from the list, enter a password if applicable, and
then tap Connect.
Connect to Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSettings gConnections g
Bluetooth.
2. Tap to turn Bluetooth On. If necessary, tap Scan.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. The devices automatically pair
once the external device accepts the connection.

Customize Home & Lock Screen
Change Wallpaper and Add Widgets
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Wallpaper.
◆Touch and hold a blank space on a Home screen to access options.
●Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens.
●Widgets: Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen.
Select a widget for quick access to applications.
Multi User
Multiple User Mode allows multiple users for one device. Each registered user has
their own account information.
1. From the Home screen tap Apps g
Settings gCloud and accounts g
Users.
2. Follow the prompts to add a user.

Customize Home & Lock Screen
Change Wallpaper and Add Widgets
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with Wallpaper.
◆Touch and hold a blank space on a Home screen to access options.
●Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens.
●Widgets: Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Home screen.
Select a widget for quick access to applications.
Multi User
Multiple User Mode allows multiple users for one device. Each registered user has
their own account information.
1. From the Home screen tap Apps g
Settings gCloud and accounts g
Users.
2. Follow the prompts to add a user.
Email Account
Gmail
◆From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gGmail.
• 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.
Set up Your Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSamsung folder gEmail.
2. Enter your email address and password, then tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

Email Account
Gmail
◆From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gGmail.
• 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.
Set up Your Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSamsung folder gEmail.
2. Enter your email address and password, then tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.
Install Apps from Google Play Store
Download Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gPlay Store.
2. Tap an app you want to download and tap INSTALL or the app’s price.
Uninstall Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gMore gEdit g.
Note: Apps that can be uninstalled or turned off display .
2. Tap and follow the prompts to either uninstall or turn off the
application.
Note: Before you can access Google™ applications, you must sign into
or set up a new Gmail account.

Email Account
Gmail
◆From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gGmail.
• 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.
Set up Your Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gSamsung folder gEmail.
2. Enter your email address and password, then tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.
Install Apps from Google Play Store
Download Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gPlay Store.
2. Tap an app you want to download and tap INSTALL or the app’s price.
Uninstall Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gMore gEdit g.
Note: Apps that can be uninstalled or turned off display .
2. Tap and follow the prompts to either uninstall or turn off the
application.
Note: Before you can access Google™ applications, you must sign into
or set up a new Gmail account.
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Take a Photo
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps g.
• Tap Camera to take a photo.
• Swipe right or left to select a camera shooting mode.
Take a Video
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps gCamera.
• Tap Record to begin recording.
• Tap Pause to pause a recording.
• Tap Stop to nish recording a video.

Install Apps from Google Play Store
Download Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gPlay Store.
2. Tap an app you want to download and tap INSTALL or the app’s price.
Uninstall Apps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gMore gEdit g.
Note: Apps that can be uninstalled or turned off display .
2. Tap and follow the prompts to either uninstall or turn off the
application.
Note: Before you can access Google™ applications, you must sign into
or set up a new Gmail account.
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Take a Photo
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps g.
• Tap Camera to take a photo.
• Swipe right or left to select a camera shooting mode.
Take a Video
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps gCamera.
• Tap Record to begin recording.
• Tap Pause to pause a recording.
• Tap Stop to nish recording a video.
Gallery
Launching Gallery displays available folders. Folders are automatically created to
make it easier to organize your pictures.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gGallery.
2. Tap PICTURES, ALBUMS, or STORIES to open an image or video.
3. Tap More to access folder options.
4. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.

Internet
Launch the internet to view the latest news, get weather updates and followyour
stocks.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gChrome.
2. Type the website address in the URL eld and tap Go on the keyboard.
Navigation
• Go back: Tap the arrow.
• Go forward: Tap the arrow.
Camera and Video
Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.
Take a Photo
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps g.
• Tap Camera to take a photo.
• Swipe right or left to select a camera shooting mode.
Take a Video
◆From the Home screen, tap Apps gCamera.
• Tap Record to begin recording.
• Tap Pause to pause a recording.
• Tap Stop to nish recording a video.
Gallery
Launching Gallery displays available folders. Folders are automatically created to
make it easier to organize your pictures.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gGallery.
2. Tap PICTURES, ALBUMS, or STORIES to open an image or video.
3. Tap More to access folder options.
4. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.

Internet
Launch the internet to view the latest news, get weather updates and followyour
stocks.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Google folder gChrome.
2. Type the website address in the URL eld and tap Go on the keyboard.
Navigation
• Go back: Tap the arrow.
• Go forward: Tap the arrow.
Gallery
Launching Gallery displays available folders. Folders are automatically created to
make it easier to organize your pictures.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps gGallery.
2. Tap PICTURES, ALBUMS, or STORIES to open an image or video.
3. Tap More to access folder options.
4. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous image orvideo.