Samsung SM-T800P User manual

SM-T800P Galaxy Tab S
User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 13a]
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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................................1
Your Tablet at a Glance........................................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Tablet................................................................................................................................1
Turn Your Tablet On.....................................................................................................................2
Activate Your Tablet..............................................................................................................................3
Complete the Setup Screens................................................................................................................4
Tablet Basics.................................................................................................................................................6
Your Tablet’s Layout.............................................................................................................................6
Key Functions ...............................................................................................................................6
Turn Your Tablet On and Off ................................................................................................................7
Turn Your Screen On and Off...............................................................................................................7
Touchscreen Navigation.......................................................................................................................8
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................................14
Creating Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................14
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts...................................................................................15
Adding and Removing Widgets...................................................................................................16
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................................16
Recent Apps................................................................................................................................16
Wallpapers..................................................................................................................................17
Settings Menu.............................................................................................................................17
Status Bar ...................................................................................................................................17
Notification Panel................................................................................................................................19
Quick Settings.............................................................................................................................20
Multi Window.......................................................................................................................................20
Enable Multi Window ..................................................................................................................21
Display Multi Window..................................................................................................................21
Using Multi Window ....................................................................................................................21
Customizing the Multi Window Apps ..........................................................................................22
Features..............................................................................................................................................23
Assistant Menu .............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Screen Capture...........................................................................................................................23
Smart Screen..............................................................................................................................23
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Voice Control...............................................................................................................................23
Enter Text............................................................................................................................................24
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................................24
Text Input Methods.....................................................................................................................24
Google Voice Typing...................................................................................................................24
Samsung Keyboard ....................................................................................................................25
Swype .........................................................................................................................................26
Editing Text.................................................................................................................................27
Contacts......................................................................................................................................................29
Get Started with Contacts...................................................................................................................29
Add a Contact .....................................................................................................................................29
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................................30
Add or Edit Information...............................................................................................................30
Assign a Photo to a Contact .......................................................................................................30
Link a Contact.............................................................................................................................31
Delete a Contact.........................................................................................................................31
Add Contacts to Your Favorites..........................................................................................................31
Share a Contact..................................................................................................................................31
Groups ................................................................................................................................................32
Create a New Group...................................................................................................................32
Add a Contact to a Group...........................................................................................................32
Send an Email or Gmail to Group Members...............................................................................32
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................................34
Google.................................................................................................................................................34
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................34
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................................34
Send a Gmail Message...............................................................................................................35
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages..........................................................................................35
Email ...................................................................................................................................................35
Add an Email Account.................................................................................................................35
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account.........................................................................36
Compose and Send Email..........................................................................................................36
View and Reply to Email.............................................................................................................37
Manage Your Email Inbox...........................................................................................................37
Edit Email Settings......................................................................................................................38
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Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................................39
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................................39
Flipboard.....................................................................................................................................39
Google+ ......................................................................................................................................40
Hangouts.....................................................................................................................................40
Messenger ..................................................................................................................................40
YouTube......................................................................................................................................40
Apps and Entertainment..............................................................................................................................41
DivX.....................................................................................................................................................41
DivX Legal Information................................................................................................................41
Locating Your VOD Registration Number...................................................................................41
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies.........................................41
Game Hub...........................................................................................................................................42
Google Play Store...............................................................................................................................42
Find and Install an App...............................................................................................................42
Create a Google Wallet Account ................................................................................................43
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................43
Uninstall an App..........................................................................................................................43
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................................43
Google Play Games............................................................................................................................44
Google Play Newsstand......................................................................................................................44
Google Play Movies & TV...................................................................................................................44
Google Play Music..............................................................................................................................44
Group Play..........................................................................................................................................44
Music Hub...........................................................................................................................................45
Music Player........................................................................................................................................45
Google Maps.......................................................................................................................................46
Story Album.........................................................................................................................................46
TripAdvisor..........................................................................................................................................46
WatchON.............................................................................................................................................46
Smart Remote.....................................................................................................................................47
World Clock.........................................................................................................................................47
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................................48
Internet................................................................................................................................................48
Chrome ...............................................................................................................................................48
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Lumen Toolbar....................................................................................................................................48
Data Services (3G and 4G).................................................................................................................48
Your Data Services User Name..................................................................................................48
4G Services.........................................................................................................................................49
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................49
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network.........................................................................49
Wi-Fi Settings..............................................................................................................................50
Wi-Fi Direct .........................................................................................................................................50
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................51
Turn Bluetooth On or Off.............................................................................................................51
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device..................................................................................................51
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device ...............................................................................................52
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device...........................................................................52
Send Information Using Bluetooth..............................................................................................52
Receive Information Using Bluetooth .........................................................................................53
Bluetooth Settings.......................................................................................................................54
Memory Card ......................................................................................................................................54
Install a Memory Card.................................................................................................................54
Remove a Memory Card.............................................................................................................54
View the Memory Card’s Available Memory...............................................................................55
Format a Memory Card...............................................................................................................55
Unmount a Memory Card............................................................................................................55
Kies via Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................................55
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)...........................................................................................................56
Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection...................................................................................56
Add a VPN ..................................................................................................................................56
Connect to a VPN .......................................................................................................................56
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................................58
Camera ...............................................................................................................................................58
Take Pictures..............................................................................................................................58
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................58
Camera Settings.........................................................................................................................60
Gallery.................................................................................................................................................61
View Photos and Videos.............................................................................................................62
Zoom In or Out on a Photo.........................................................................................................63
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Working with Photos...................................................................................................................64
Share Photos and Videos...........................................................................................................64
Video Player........................................................................................................................................66
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................................67
Alarm...................................................................................................................................................67
Calculator............................................................................................................................................67
Calendar..............................................................................................................................................67
Add an Event to the Calendar.....................................................................................................67
Add a Task to the Calendar........................................................................................................68
View Events ................................................................................................................................69
Delete Events..............................................................................................................................69
Downloads ..........................................................................................................................................69
Dropbox...............................................................................................................................................69
Manually Upload a Picture to Dropbox.......................................................................................70
Google Search....................................................................................................................................70
Google Settings...................................................................................................................................70
Polaris Office.......................................................................................................................................70
Help.....................................................................................................................................................70
Memo..................................................................................................................................................70
Create a New Memo...................................................................................................................71
My Files...............................................................................................................................................72
S Translator.........................................................................................................................................72
S Voice................................................................................................................................................72
Voice Search.......................................................................................................................................72
Samsung Apps....................................................................................................................................73
VPN Client...........................................................................................................................................73
Settings .......................................................................................................................................................74
Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................................................74
Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................................75
Hotspot................................................................................................................................................75
Bluetooth Settings...............................................................................................................................75
Data Usage Settings...........................................................................................................................76
More Settings......................................................................................................................................76
Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................76
Mobile Networks .........................................................................................................................77
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Printing........................................................................................................................................77
Tethering.....................................................................................................................................78
VPN.............................................................................................................................................79
Roaming......................................................................................................................................79
Nearby Devices...........................................................................................................................79
Blocking Mode.....................................................................................................................................80
Hands-free Mode ................................................................................................................................80
Sound Settings....................................................................................................................................81
Volume........................................................................................................................................81
Notifications.................................................................................................................................81
Touch Sounds.............................................................................................................................81
Screen Lock Sound.....................................................................................................................81
Samsung Applications Settings ..................................................................................................81
Samsung Keyboard Settings ......................................................................................................82
Display Settings ..................................................................................................................................82
Wallpaper....................................................................................................................................82
Notification Panel........................................................................................................................82
Multi Window...............................................................................................................................83
Brightness...................................................................................................................................83
Screen Timeout...........................................................................................................................83
Daydream....................................................................................................................................83
Smart Screen..............................................................................................................................84
Font Style....................................................................................................................................84
Font Size.....................................................................................................................................84
Increase Legibility.......................................................................................................................84
Show Battery Percentage...........................................................................................................84
Storage................................................................................................................................................85
Power Saving Mode............................................................................................................................85
Power Saving Tips......................................................................................................................86
Battery Settings...................................................................................................................................86
Application Manager ...........................................................................................................................87
Manage Applications...................................................................................................................87
Running Services........................................................................................................................87
Memory Use................................................................................................................................87
Default Applications ............................................................................................................................87
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Users...................................................................................................................................................88
Location Settings.................................................................................................................................88
Lock Screen........................................................................................................................................89
Security Settings.................................................................................................................................91
Encryption...................................................................................................................................91
Make Passwords Visible.............................................................................................................91
Device Administration.................................................................................................................91
Security Update Service .............................................................................................................92
Send Security Reports................................................................................................................93
Credential Storage......................................................................................................................93
Language and Input Settings..............................................................................................................93
Choose a Default Language.......................................................................................................94
Default Input Method...................................................................................................................94
Google Voice Typing...................................................................................................................94
Samsung Keyboard ....................................................................................................................94
Swype .........................................................................................................................................95
Voice Search...............................................................................................................................96
Text-to-Speech Options..............................................................................................................97
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................................97
Cloud...................................................................................................................................................97
Back Up and Reset Settings...............................................................................................................97
Accounts Settings ...............................................................................................................................98
Add an Account...........................................................................................................................98
Voice Control.......................................................................................................................................98
Accessory Settings..............................................................................................................................98
Date and Time Settings ......................................................................................................................99
Accessibility Settings...........................................................................................................................99
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................................100
System Update Settings ...................................................................................................................101
About Device.....................................................................................................................................101
Copyright Information................................................................................................................................103
Index..........................................................................................................................................................104
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet the first time.
Your Tablet at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Tablet
Prior to using the tablet, it is necessary charge the battery. An optional microSD memory card (not
included) can also be installed at this time.
Install the Memory Card
Use the following procedure to install an optional memory card (not included) in your tablet. For more
information, see Memory Card.
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently
until it clicks into place.
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3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover
Important: You can easily damage the memory card and card slot by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the
contact pins.
Charge the Battery
You will need to charge the battery before using your tablet.
Plug the USB cable into the USB Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the tablet.1.
Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical2. outlet.
Turn Your Tablet On
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn your tablet on.
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■Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the tablet on.
If your tablet is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup
application.
If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information.
Activate Your Tablet
Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number
on your account, you can activate on your computer online or directly on your tablet.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet.
Activate on your tablet:
• Turn on your new tablet. Your tablet will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
If your tablet is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the
Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Tip:Do not press the Power button while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power button
cancels the activation process.
Note:If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
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Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your tablet. Once your tablet has
been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note:You may be able to complete the setup screens before your tablet has been activated on your
Sprint account.
Note:During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I
Agree to allow your tablet to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To
turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, touch > > Settings > More settings > Mobile
networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the box.
1. From the Welcome screen, select a language (if prompted) and touch Next to get started.
To skip any section, touch Next or Skip.
To go back to the previous screen, press the Back key.
Note: On the Welcome screen, there is also an Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or hard
of hearing, touch Accessibility to change the accessibility settings. For more information, see
Accessibility Settings.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Wi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For secured
Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details.
Samsung Account – Touch Sign in to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or touch
Create new account and follow the instructions to set up a new Samsung Account.
• Touch variety of services to learn more using your Samsung Account.
Got Google? – Touch Yes to sign in to your current Google Account, or touch No and follow
the instructions to set up a new Google Account.
Make it Google – Touch Get an account and follow the instructions to create a new Google
Account, or touch Not now.
• Touch to learn about Google Accounts.
• This screen only displays if you did not previously sign in to your Google Account.
Entertainment – Touch Set up credit card and follow the instructions to enter credit card
information for your Google Play account, or touch Not now.
• This screen only displays if you previously signed in to your Google Account.
Backup and Restore – Read the backup and restore information. Then enable either or both
options.
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• This screen only displays if you previously signed in to your Google Account.
Google & Location – Read the information about location services. Then enable either or
both location services.
This tablet belongs to… — Enter your first and last name. This information is used by the
tablet to personalize certain apps.
• This screen only displays if you did not previously sign in to your Google Account.
Dropbox Account — Touch Create account and follow the instructions to set up a new
Dropbox Account, or touch Sign in to sign into your Drop Box Account.
Learn about key features – Touch each feature to see more details. Touch ON/OFF to
enable/disable each feature.
Device name – Enter a name for the tablet. This name is used to identify the tablet when
using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.
3. Touch Finish. Your setup is now complete.
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Tablet Basics
Your tablet is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your tablet.
Your Tablet’s Layout
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
●Light Sensor detects the presence of objects near the tablet, and light conditions.
●Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
●Power/Lock Key lets you turn the device on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen.
Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the tablet off or restart it, or for
easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute and Sound modes.
●Volume Key adjusts the volume of your tablet’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust
master volume.
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●Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard.
●Speaker plays notification tones and sounds.
●Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to see recent apps, and access Task
Manager and Google Now.
●Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your tablet’s screens.
●Display provides a touch-sensitive interactive surface for your tablet.
●Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
●3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset.
●Memory Card Slot uses microSD to add additional storage to your tablet.
●SIM Card Slot stores the tablet’s SIM Card.
CAUTION! The SIM Card should never be removed unless you are instructed to remove it by authorized
service personnel.
●USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the charger/USB cable (included) and other
optional accessories (not included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet.
Turn Your Tablet On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off.
Turn Your Tablet On
■Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .
Turn Your Tablet Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu.
2. Touch Power off to turn the tablet off. Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off (unless
the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key ..
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To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when
you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages while the tablet’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key .
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
password or PIN. For more information, see Lock Screen.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and
settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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