Samsung GALAXY TAB Guide

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Table of Contents
2 .....My Carrier
3 .....Service
4 .....Samsung Care
5 .....Know your device
7 .....Device setup
11 .....Customize
13 .....Connections
18 .....Apps
19 .....Contacts
20 .....Messages
21 .....Camera
22 .....Internet
23 ..... Legal
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2
My Carrier
This guide provides you with the information you
need to get started. For more information and
additional support, visit t-mobile.com/support
where you can:
•Register at my.t-mobile.com to check your
minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your device, and
change your rate plan.
•Review your device’s User Manual and
troubleshooting FAQs.
•View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the
Support Forums or ask a question of your own.
Install the T-Mobile app:
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Play Store.
2. Enter T-Mobile in the search field and tap .
3. Tap Install and follow the prompts.
Access account information:
◆From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap T-Mobile to view account
information and features.
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Service
If you are a new T-Mobile®customer and your
service is not yet activated, call Customer Care
at 1.800.937.8997 and a T-Mobile Activations
representative will assist you.
You will need the following information when
activating service:
•Your Service Agreement and the agent code on
your Agreement
•Your name, home address, home phone number,
and billing address
Note: For business and government accounts,
please provide the name of the organization, the
address, and the tax ID.
•Your Social Security number, current driver’s
license number, and date of birth for credit
check purposes
•Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and
services (see t-mobile.com for the latest plan
information)
•SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on
the box barcode label)
Note: Service or use is your agreement to
T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions. T-Mobile requires
Arbitration of Disputes unless, for new customers,
you opt-out within 30-days, or for existing
customers, you previously opted-out. Failure to
activate service within 30-days from purchase will
also be considered acceptance. For details, see
T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions at
T-Mobile.com/terms-conditions.
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microSD Card
Slot
Front Camera
Samsung Care
How can we help you?
Get to know your product
•To access user manuals, tips and
morevisitsamsung.com/us/support.
Ask the community
•To ask questions and get solutions
fromotherSamsung customers visit
us.community.samsung.com.
Contact us for support
•For hardware or software support
callusat1.800.SAMSUNG or visit
samsung.com/us/support/contact.
•To find a service location near you visit
support-us.samsung.com/cyber/locator/
asc_locator.jsp.
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5
Know your device
Recent Back
Home
Power/Lock
microSD Card
Slot
SIM Card Slot
Volume
Front Camera
Front view
Devices and software are constantly evolving—the screen images and icons
you see here are for reference only.
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USB/Charging
Port
Headset
Jack
Camera
Speaker
Back view
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USB/Charging
Port
Device setup
Install the SIM card
Ifyou need to replace your SIM card, follow these
steps:
1. Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the
tablet and open the SIM card slot cover.
2. Position the SIM card with the carrier logo
facing up.
3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card
slot (as shown) until it clicks into place.
4. Close the SIM card slot cover.
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Optional: Insert memory card
1. Locate the microSD™card slot on the side
of the tablet and open the microSD card slot
cover.
2. Position the microSD card with the gold strips
facing down.
3. Carefully slide the microSD card into the
microSD slot (as shown) until it clicks into
place.
4. Close the microSD card slot cover.
microSD card sold separately.
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Charge the device
Before turning on your device, charge it fully.
Your device comes with a charger and a
USB cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into
the USB charger port on the top your device and
the other end into the charger. Plug the charger
into an electrical outlet.
Caution: Use only charging devices that are
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.
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Turn the device on and off
•To turn On, press and hold the Power/Lock
button.
•To turn Off, press and hold Power/Lock button
and follow the prompts.
Lock and unlock the device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure
your device.
•To Lock, press the Power/Lock button.
•To Unlock, press the Power/Lock button, and
then swipe your finger across the screen.
Configure your device
When you first turn on your device, you need to
set up a few things.
1. Select a language and tap START or
ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup
process.
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Customize
Wallpaper and widgets
Touch and hold a blank space on a home screen
to access options.
•Wallpapers: Change the
look of the Home and
Lock screens with a
variety of wallpapers.
•Widgets: Drag a widget
to an empty space on the
Home screen for quick
access to applications.
•Home screen settings:
Customize the look of
the Home screen.
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Volume and notification sounds
◆From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps
and then tap Settings gSounds and
vibration.
•Tap Volume to increase or decrease device
volume settings.
•Tap Notification sounds to select sounds
for notifications.
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Connections
Connect to Bluetooth
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Settings gConnections
gBluetooth.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth®.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and
tap OK. When connected, is displayed in
the status bar.
Connect to Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Settings gConnections
gWi-Fi.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi®.
3. Tap a network and enter the password if
prompted. When connected, is displayed
inthestatus bar.
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Smartphone Mobile HotSpot
Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. This feature
works best when used in conjunction with
4G/LTE™ data services.
Note: You must have qualifying service in order to
use Mobile HotSpot.
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot activation
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and tap Settings gConnections g
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering gMobile
HotSpot.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot.
3. Edit the Network name field and then create a
new Network SSID name.
4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID)
field if you would like to broadcast your SSID
name to nearby devices.
5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
6. Enter a new password and tap SAVE to store
the new settings. When connected, is
displayed in the status bar.
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Change the Mobile HotSpot password
1. From the Mobile HotSpot and Tethering screen,
tap Mobile HotSpot gPassword.
2. Delete the previous password, and then enter a
new one into the Password field.
3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.
Note: During the initial setup, the connection is
not secure. It is recommended that you maintain
a secure connection by using a password for
communication.
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USB Tethering
Share your Smartphone mobile data connection
through a direct USB connection between your
device and a single computer.
•If additional software or USB drivers are
required, go to: samsung.com/us/support/
downloads.
Connect using USB Tethering
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and tap Settings gConnections g
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.
2. Connect the computer to the device using the
USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
A Tethering or HotSpot active notification is
briefly displayed.
3. If prompted, read the notification regarding
data use and tap OK. When connected,
is displayed in the status bar.
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Disconnect USB Tethering
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and tap Settings gConnections g
Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.
2. Tap On/Off to turn off USB tethering.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.
Note: Using your 4G LTE service and smartphone
Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery. To
keep using the device as a HotSpot, connect it to a
power supply.
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Apps
Find new apps to download and install on your
device.
Play Store: Download new apps from the
Google Play™store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to
learn more.
Galaxy Apps: View and download
Samsung apps that are optimized for use
with Galaxy devices.
Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/
galaxy-apps.
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Contacts
Create a contact
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Contacts.
2. Tap Add New Contacts.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Tap SAVE to store the entry.
Edit a contact
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap EDIT.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Tap SAVE to update.
Delete a contact
1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps,
and then tap Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list,
and then tap DELETE.
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