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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide [Sprint UG template version 14a] Sprint_T807P_EN_UG_TN_NH1_081214_F4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ..............................1 Your Tablet at a Glance ........................1 Set Up Your Tablet ..........................1 Turn Your Tablet on ........................3 Activate Your Tablet ..........................3 Complete the Setup ..........................4 Tablet Basics ..............................5 Your Tablet’s Layout ..........................
  • Page 3 Touchscreen Keyboards ......................20 Text Input Methods ........................20 Google Voice Typing ........................20 Samsung Keyboard ........................21 Swype ............................22 Edit Text ............................23 Contacts ..............................25 Get Started with Contacts ........................25 Add a Contact ............................. 25 Edit a Contact ............................26 Add or Edit Information .......................
  • Page 4 Google Play Music ..........................38 Google Maps ............................38 Music Player ............................38 NYTimes ............................. 38 Paper Garden ............................39 Samsung Apps ............................ 39 Sprint Music Plus ..........................39 Sprint Zone ............................40 WatchON ............................. 40 WebEx ..............................41 Web and Data ............................. 42 Internet ..............................
  • Page 5 Sprint Spark LTE ......................... 42 Your User Name ......................... 43 Data Connection Status and Indicators ..................43 Wi-Fi ..............................43 Turn Wi-Fi on and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ................44 Wi-Fi Direct ............................45 Sprint Hotspot ............................. 45 Turn Sprint Hotspot On or Off ..................... 45 Connect a Device to Your Sprint Hotspot ...................
  • Page 6 Gallery ..............................56 View Photos and Videos ......................57 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ......................58 Work with Photos ........................58 Share Photos and Videos ......................59 Video Player ............................61 Tools and Calendar ............................. 62 Calculator ............................62 Calendar ..............................
  • Page 7 Vibration Intensity ........................75 Notifications..........................76 Touch Sounds ..........................76 Screen Lock Sound ........................76 Haptic Feedback ......................... 76 Samsung Applications Settings ....................76 Samsung Keyboard Settings ...................... 77 Display Settings ..........................77 Font ............................. 77 Brightness ........................... 77 Screen Rotation .......................... 77 Smart Stay ..........................
  • Page 8 Fingerprint Scanner..........................86 Accounts Settings ..........................87 Add an Account ........................... 87 Cloud ..............................87 Use Your Samsung Account ....................... 87 Use Your Dropbox Account ......................87 Back Up and Reset Settings ....................... 87 Language and Input Settings ......................88 Choose a Default Language .......................
  • Page 9 Memory Use ..........................100 Default Applications .......................... 100 Copyright Information ..........................101 Index ................................102 viii...

  • Page 10: Get Started

    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 to insert the SIM card and charge the battery.
  • Page 11 3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot (as shown) until the card locks into place. 4. Close the SIM card slot cover. Install a microSD Card Use the following procedure to install an optional microSD card (not included) in your tablet. For more information, see Storage.

  • Page 12: Turn Your Tablet On

    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 side of the tablet. Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 13: Complete The Setup

    Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung Account.

  • Page 14: Tablet Basics

    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.

  • Page 15: Turn Your Tablet On And Off

    ● Recent Apps Key displays apps you have. ● 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. ● Speaker plays notification tones and sounds. ●...

  • Page 16: Touchscreen Navigation

    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.

  • Page 17: Touch And Hold

    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. Tablet Basics...
  • Page 18 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. 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.

  • Page 19: Your Home Screen

    Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap and drag down the Notification Panel, then tap Screen rotation.

  • Page 20: Create Shortcuts

    Create Shortcuts Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen. Add Items from the Applications Menu 1. Press , and then tap Apps. 2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen. 3.

  • Page 21: Manage Home Screens

    Manage Home Screens Your device comes with multiple home screens by default, and you can additional screen. You can also rearrange the home screens in a different order. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen. 2.

  • Page 22: Status Bar

    Status Bar The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the Status Bar and drag it down.

  • Page 23: Recent Apps

    Recent Apps You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Press from any screen to display recently used apps. 2. Tap a preview to open the application. Notification Panel The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also has Quick settings buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings.

  • Page 24: Quick Connect

    Access the Notifications Panel 1. Tap and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. Slide the Notification Panel upward to close it. 2. Tap a notification to view details or to launch the related app or feature. Clear Notifications ■...
  • Page 25  Adaptive display: Optimize the screen based on what is being displayed. For more information, see Screen Mode.  U. power saving: Use Ultra power saving mode. For more information, see Power Saving Mode.  Multi window: Enable the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window.

  • Page 26: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Note: Only applications found within the Apps tray can be active atop another current application on the screen. When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from both files will be played simultaneously.

  • Page 27: Customize The Multi Window Apps

    You can also use these Multi Window options: ● Launch Multiple Apps: When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window.  While using one app, tap the tab to display Multi Window, and then tap and drag an app to the screen.

  • Page 28: Features

     for options: • To remove an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches, and then carefully drag it off the Multi window tray and onto the storage area. • To restore an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the storage tray, and then drag it onto the Multi window tray.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking. ● Samsung keyboard: Enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text.

  • Page 30: Samsung Keyboard

    Touch and hold delete a whole word or field.  By default, Samsung Keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap change the case of the text. Tap twice to switch to all capitals.

  • Page 31: Swype

    While entering characters, potential word matches display in the Predictive text area above the keyboard. ■ Tap a word to insert it into your text. Tap to display more words. Configure Samsung Keyboard You can configure options for Samsung keyboard. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. ■ Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 32: Edit Text

    Configure Swype ■ Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Language and input, and then tap next to Swype. – or – From the Swype keyboard, touch and hold Note: For more information about Swype settings, see Swype Settings.
  • Page 33 Paste Text 1. Tap the text at the point you want to edit. The selection cursor displays at the point you touched. 2. Tap and drag to a better position, if necessary. 3. Tap . A pop-up menu displays.  Tap Paste or tap Clipboard to view items on the Clipboard.

  • Page 34: Contacts

    Device contacts are stored in device memory.  Google contacts are shared with your Google Account.  Samsung account contacts are shared with your Samsung account.  Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are shared with your Exchange account. Access Contacts ■...

  • Page 35: Edit A Contact

     Email: Enter an email address.  Groups: Assign the contact to a group.  Add another field: Add new field(s) for the contact. 4. Tap Save to save the new contact. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry. Add or Edit Information You can modify existing contact information to keep your information up-to-date.

  • Page 36: Separate Linked Contacts

    Separate Linked Contacts You can separate linked contacts back into separate contacts. 1. Press and tap Apps > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap > Separate contact. 3. Tap next to a contact to separate it from the original contact. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page.

  • Page 37: Groups

    Groups This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user-created group. Create a New Group You can create new groups and add members. 1.

  • Page 38: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging Set up accounts on your tablet to synchronize information between your tablet and accounts. Google Many of your tablet’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications, you must set up your Google Account on your tablet. Setting up your account on your tablet syncs your tablet and your online Google Account.

  • Page 39: Send A Gmail Message

    Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail. 1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail. 2. From the Inbox, tap  Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add multiple recipients. Note: To send a carbon copy (CC) or a blind carbon copy (BCC) of the email to other recipients, tap +CC/BCC.

  • Page 40: Email

    Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email on your tablet. Add an Email Account Email allows you to send and receive email using various email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email.

  • Page 41: View And Reply To Email

    3. Tap the text area to compose your email.  To add an attachment, tap 4. To send the message, tap View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your tablet is as simple as on your computer. 1.

  • Page 42: Edit Email Settings

    Filter Email Messages 1. Press and tap Apps > Email. 2. From the email account Inbox, tap > Filter by. 3. Select from the options to filter email messages by: date received (most recent or oldest), by sender, read/unread status, attachments, starred favorites, priority, subject, flag, request, meeting requests, or size.

  • Page 43: Delete An Email Account

    Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your tablet, you can delete it through the email settings menu. Press and tap Apps > Email. > Settings. Tap the account(s) to delete. Tap Delete account. Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts.

  • Page 44: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your tablet’s features are accessible through the Apps list. Businessweek+ Read Bloomberg Businessweek+ weekly for all the content of the print edition of the magazine along with exclusive content and interactive features that enrich the reading experience. Visit bloomberg.com/mobile/businessweek to learn more.

  • Page 45: Google Play Store

    Google Play Store The Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your tablet. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app you want, you can easily download and install it on your tablet.

  • Page 46: Open An Installed App

    Open an Installed App Open a newly installed app via the apps menu. ■ Press and tap Apps and then tap the app icon. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. You cannot uninstall apps that are preloaded on your tablet.

  • Page 47: Google Play Movies & Tv

    Google Play Movies & TV The Google Play Movies & TV application allows you to connect to the Google Play Store and download a movie or TV show to watch instantly. Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows, including new releases and HD titles in Google Play and stream them instantly on your Android tablet.

  • Page 48: Paper Garden

    Connect to Samsung Apps and make your tablet even smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. Note: Access to this feature requires that you already be logged in to your Samsung account application. 1. Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 49: Sprint Zone

    Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content and updates. WatchON Use the Samsung WatchON application to use your phone as a remote control for your TV, set top box, DVR, Blu-Ray/DVD, stereo or other device. 1. Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 50: Webex

    WebEx Schedule, host, and attend meetings. View shared content and see who’s in the meeting. Meet face-to- face with two-way video. Join Cisco WebEx Training Center meetings. Visit webex.com to learn more. ■ Press and tap Apps > WebEx. Apps and Entertainment...

  • Page 51: Web And Data

    Web and Data The following topics address your tablet’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data- related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your tablet’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Internet Your tablet’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using...

  • Page 52: Your User Name

    Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors, including your distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. Press and tap Apps > Settings >...

  • Page 53: Turn Wi-Fi On And Connect To A Wi-Fi Network

    The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi on and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Turning on Wi-Fi allows your tablet to discover and connect to compatible in-range Wi-Fi networks (or WAPs—wireless access points).

  • Page 54: Wi-Fi Direct

    Note: The next time your tablet detects a known Wi-Fi network, it will connect automatically. You won't need to enter the details again unless you reset your tablet's settings. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.

  • Page 55: Connect A Device To Your Sprint Hotspot

    Connect a Device to Your Sprint Hotspot Use the other device’s Wi-Fi control to connect to your device’s mobile hotspot. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot and Tethering > Sprint hotspot. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Sprint hotspot on. 3.

  • Page 56: Pair With A Bluetooth Device

    Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down and tap the Bluetooth Quick settings button. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.

  • Page 57: Disconnect Or Unpair From A Bluetooth Device

    Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Follow these instructions to disconnect or unpair your tablet from a Bluetooth device. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth. 2. Tap the Bluetooth ON/OFF slider to turn Bluetooth on. 3.

  • Page 58: Receive Information Using Bluetooth

    3. Follow the steps for the type of item you want to send:  Photos and videos (in Gallery). On the Albums tab, tap an album, tap an item, and then tap > Bluetooth.  Calendar event: In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week view, tap the event and then tap Menu >...

  • Page 59: Set A Screen Lock

    Set a Screen Lock Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your tablet by unauthorized users. PIN or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage. For more information, see Lock Screen.

  • Page 60: Remove A Microsd Card

    3. Replace the microSD Card Slot cover. Important! You can easily damage the microSD 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.

  • Page 61: Format A Microsd Card

    Format a microSD Card Formatting permanently removes all files stored on an optional microSD card (not included). Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on an installed card, after which the files cannot be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format a card. 1.

  • Page 62: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Take photos and record videos using the camera and camcorder features. View your photos and videos using the Gallery and Video Player apps. Camera Use the Camera to take and share pictures and videos. Take Pictures Launch the Camera app to take pictures. Important Do not take photos of people without their permission.

  • Page 63: Record Videos

    Record Videos Use the Camera to record video. Important Do not take videos of people without their permission. Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed. Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with another person’s privacy. 1.
  • Page 64 • Picture stabilization: Activate or deactivate anti-shake. Anti-shake helps focus when the camera is moving. • Face detection: Set the device to recognize people’s faces and help you take photos of them. • ISO: Select an ISO value. This controls camera light sensitivity. It is measured in film- camera equivalents.

  • Page 65: Gallery

    • Volume Key: Use the Volume key as the Capture key. • Voice control: Set the camera to take photos with voice commands. • Help: View information on using the camera and camcorder. • Reset settings: Reset the camera settings. Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your tablet’s camera, downloaded, or copied to an optional memory card (not included).

  • Page 66: View Photos And Videos

    • Content to display: Select which content to display. Options are All content, Content in device, Content in Dropbox, Content in Facebook, and Content in Picasa. • Slideshow: Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos. •...

  • Page 67: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

     Rename: Rename the file.  Slideshow: Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder.  Set as: Set the image as wallpaper or a contact image.  Print: Print the image via a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Some printers may not be compatible with the device.

  • Page 68: Share Photos And Videos

    3. Tap > Crop. 4. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. 5. To move the crop box to the part of the photo that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired position.

  • Page 69: Share Photos On Picasa

    Share Photos or Videos on Google+ 1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3. Tap the photo or video you want to send. 4. Tap the screen and then tap >...

  • Page 70: Video Player

    Video Player The Video Player application plays video files stored on your tablet, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). ■ Press and tap Apps > Video. Camera and Video...

  • Page 71: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your tablet’s productivity-enhancing features. Calculator Your tablet comes with a built-in calculator. 1. Press and tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers by tapping the on-screen keyboard. Tap C to clear all numbers. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments.

  • Page 72: Add A Task To The Calendar

     Privacy: Set the privacy level for this event.  Repeat: Select a recurrence schedule for the event.  Description: Enter a description for the event.  Icon: Add an icon for the event.  Time zone: Select a time zone for the event. ...

  • Page 73: Delete Events

    Delete Events The following procedures show you how to delete your calendar events. 1. Press and tap Apps > Calendar. 2. In any Calendar view, touch and hold the event, then tap Delete event. – or – While viewing the event, tap >...

  • Page 74: Google Search

    Google Search Use Google Search to search the Internet. ■ Press and tap Apps > Google. Google Settings Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings. ■ Press and tap Apps > Google Settings. Help Help provides online information to help with your questions. ■...

  • Page 75: S Voice

    Tap the Speak button if the tablet does not hear you or to give it a command.  for options. SideSync 3.0 SideSync is a PC to Mobile solution that enables the screens, windows, and data to be shared easily between a PC and Samsung Android Device. ■ Press and tap Apps >...

  • Page 76: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your tablet’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your tablet’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” For more information about using Wi-Fi, see Wi-Fi.

  • Page 77: Bluetooth Settings

     WPS push button: Set up a connection to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) router or other equipment.  WPN PIN entry: View the PIN used by your tablet to set up a PIN-secured connection to a Wi-Fi router or other equipment. (Not configurable.) ...

  • Page 78: Hotspot And Tethering

    Hotspot and Tethering Mange your Sprint hotspot settings, USB tethering settings, and Bluetooth tethering settings. Sprint Hotspot Settings Mange your Sprint hotspot security and connection settings. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Hotspot and Tethering >...

  • Page 79: Data Usage

    Data Usage Monitor data usage and control your tablet’s connection to mobile data service. Note: Data is measured by your tablet. Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2.

  • Page 80: Location Settings

    Location Settings Control apps’ access to your location, and configure location sources. Some apps may require one or more location services be turned on for full app functionality. GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including: ● Buildings ● Tunnels or underground structures ●...

  • Page 81: More Networks

    More Networks The More networks menu provides additional wireless and network options. Mobile Networks Control your tablet’s access to networks, including mobile data service. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Mobile networks. 3.

  • Page 82: Roaming

    Roaming Set options for roaming, network, and APNs. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap More networks > Roaming for options:  Tap Roaming network to select a roaming network (Home or Automatic).  Tap Roaming settings to enable data roaming (domestic and international).

  • Page 83: Printing

    Apps > Settings > Connections tab. 2. Tap Printing, and then choose a print service from the list. The Samsung Print Service Plugin is available by default. Additional print services may be downloaded from the Google Play Store. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the service on or off. The service must be on to configure settings or print.

  • Page 84: Screen Mirroring

    Screen Mirroring With Screen mirroring, you can share your device’s screen with another device, using an optional AllShare Cast accessory (not included). 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Connections tab > Screen Mirroring. 2. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Screen mirroring on. 3.

  • Page 85: Notifications

    1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Sound, and then tap Haptic feedback to enable. Samsung Applications Settings Configure options for selected apps on your device. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab.

  • Page 86: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    Samsung Keyboard Settings You can choose whether sounds play or the device vibrates when you tap keys on the Samsung Keyboard while entering text. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Sound > Sound when tapped to enable the option.

  • Page 87: Smart Stay

    Smart Stay Using the front camera to detect your face, the screen will not time out as long as you are facing the screen. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Display > Smart stay to enable. Screen Timeout Screen timeout lets you select how long the display screen remains lit after you press any key.

  • Page 88: Daydream

    Daydream Use Daydream to control what the screen displays when the tablet is docked or charging. Choose to display Colors, Flipboard, or photos. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Display > Daydream. 3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn Daydream on. 4.

  • Page 89: Wallpaper

    Wallpaper Customize the background of the Home and Lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpapers or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with the Camera. 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Wallpaper, and then tap a screen to customize: Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
  • Page 90 • Lock automatically: Choose whether the screen will lock automatically immediately after the screen turns off (dims), or choose a time interval to delay locking. During the time interval, your device will still be unlocked, but the screen will be dim. •...

  • Page 91: Multi Window

    Multi Window Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows. Tip: You can also turn Multi window on and off through the Notifications panel. Drag the Notifications panel down and tap the Multi window Quick settings button. 1.

  • Page 92: Motions

    Use the Toolbox When Toolbox is turned on, you can use these options: 1. Press and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab. 2. Tap Toolbox.  To access a toolbox app, tap Toolbox , and then tap the app you want to run. ...
  • Page 93 • Samsung subtitles (CC): Display Samsung subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on, and then tap Samsung subtitles to configure options. • Google subtitles (CC): Display Google subtitles where available. Tap the ON/OFF switch to turn the feature on, and then tap Google subtitles to configure options.

  • Page 94: Blocking Mode

     Single tap mode: Tap to stop/snooze alarms and calendar events.  Manage accessibility: Save your accessibility settings to a file, import settings from a file, or share your settings with another device. Blocking Mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are blocked, and you only receive the notifications you choose.

  • Page 95: Private Mode

    Change alternative password: Modify the password you set to back up your fingerprints.  Screen lock: Select a screen lock.  Verify Samsung account: Choose to verify your identity using your fingerprints when logging in to your Samsung account. Settings...

  • Page 96: Accounts Settings

    Accounts Settings When you set up accounts on your tablet, such as your Google or Samsung accounts, email or social networking accounts, you can synchronize account information between your tablet and the account. Types of information you can synchronize include contacts, pictures, videos, and other types of files.

  • Page 97: Language And Input Settings

    Notifications, and then tap Select input method. Samsung Keyboard The Samsung Keyboard is an on-screen QWERTY keyboard, so you can enter text by “typing” on the keyboard. Samsung keyboard is enabled by default, and you can choose options for using it.
  • Page 98 • Personalized data: When enabled, predictive text uses personal language data you have entered to make better predictions. • Learn from Facebook: Log into Facebook to allow your tablet to learn your Facebook style. • Learn from Gmail: Log into Gmail to allow your tablet to learn from your Gmail email. •...

  • Page 99: Swype Settings

    Swype Settings Swype is a new way to enter text on touchscreens. Instead of tapping each key individually, use your finger to trace over the letters of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter.

  • Page 100: Google Voice Typing

    • Social integration: Log into your favorite social networking sites to use your entries there to update Swype, • Edit my dictionary: Modify words added to Swype. • Clear language data: Delete all the words you’ve added to the Swype dictionary. •...

  • Page 101: Voice Search

    Apps > Settings > General tab > Language and input. 2. Tap Text-to-speech options to configure:  Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech Engine. Tap to configure options.  Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.

  • Page 102: Date And Time Settings

    Date and Time Settings Your tablet obtains its time and date information by using the network-provided date, time, and time zone. These values can be manually altered. 1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Date and time for options: ...

  • Page 103: Power Saving Mode

    Use the battery settings menu to view apps or processes that are using battery power. 1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery for options:  Tap Show battery percentage to display the percentage of total battery power available on the battery icon in the Status bar.

  • Page 104: Storage

    Storage Manage the use of memory resources in your tablet’s memory, and on an optional installed memory card (not included). 1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage to view information about memory usage, and for other options: ...

  • Page 105: Make Passwords Visible

    1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Security for options:  Tap Encrypt device to encrypt data stored in your tablet’s internal memory.  Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data stored on an optional memory card (not included).

  • Page 106: Security Update Service

    Check for updates: Check for and install available security policy updates. Send Security Reports Your device can send security reports to Samsung, to assist in keeping security policies up to date. If you enable this option, security reports are only sent when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 107: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage You can install credentials from an optional installed memory card (not included), and use the Credential storage settings to allow applications to access the security certificates and other credentials. 1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab. 2.

  • Page 108: About Device

    Application Manager You can download and install applications from the Google Play Store or Samsung Apps and install them on your tablet. Use Application manager to manage applications on your tablet. Warning! Because this tablet can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.

  • Page 109: Running Services

    3. Tap the Downloaded tab, SD Card tab, Running tab, or All tab to view the status of apps and services.  Tap an app or service for more information, and for app options such as stopping and uninstalling. Running Services This service efficiently manages power consumption and processor/memory resources.

  • Page 110: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information ©2014 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. ©2014 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. 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.

  • Page 111: Index

    Index 4G, 42 Accessing, 25 About Device, 99 Add, 25 Accessibility Settings, 83 Add to Your Favorites, 27 Accounts, 29 Assign a Photo, 26 Email, 31 Basics, 25 Gmail, 29 Delete, 27 Google, 29 Edit, 26 Social Network, 34 Link, 26 Accounts and Sync, 87 Share, 27 Activation, 3, 98...
  • Page 112 Infrared Transmitter, 5 Picasa, 60 Internet, 42 Pinch and Spread, 10 Key Functions, 5 Play Books, 37 Keyboard, 90 Play Movies & TV, 38 Samsung, 88, 90 Play Music, 38 Touchscreen, 20 Play Newsstand, 37 Language and Input Pointer Speed, 92 Index...
  • Page 113 Google Voice Typing, 91 Rotate, 10 Haptic Feedback, 76 S Finder, 15 Hotspot and Tethering, 69 S Voice, 66 Increase Touch Sensitivity, 79 Samsung Apps, 39 Language and Input, 88 Samsung Keyboard, 90 Location, 71 Predictive Text, 22 Mobile Networks, 72 Settings, 88...
  • Page 114 Volume, 75 Flick, 9 VPN, 72 Keyboard, 20 Wallpaper, 80 Pinch and Spread, 10 Wi-Fi, 67 Rotate, 10 Setup Screens, 4 Slide, 8 Shortcuts, 11 Swipe, 8 SideSync 3.0, 66 Touch, 7 SIM Card Touch and Hold, 8 Slot Location, 6 Zooming, 10 Slide, 8 Touchscreen Navigation, 7...

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