Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference. -
Page 2: Legal Notices
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH owned by or which is otherwise the property of RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited... - Page 3 Trademarks of the SD Card Association. Samsung Knox is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google may be required.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Smart Manager .............49 ............. 1 Video Player Front View ..............50 ................2 Back View ................3 Settings ................52 Assemble Your Device ..........4 How to Use Settings ..........53 Set Up Your Device ............6 Wi-Fi Settings ..............54 Set Up Accounts on Your Device ...... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device. -
Page 6: Front View
Front View Front camera Light sensor Power key Volume key Microphone Memory card slot Recent Back Home key and Finger scanner • • Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. -
Page 7: Back View
Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Simple clicker Speaker Speaker USB charger/ Headset jack Accessory port • Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not included). • Rear camera: Take pictures and record videos. • Simple clicker: These retractable circles securely attach optional covers (not included) to your device. -
Page 8: Assemble Your Device
You can use the device while charging. Caution: Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. - Page 9 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen. When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.
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Page 10: Set Up Your Device
Set Up Your Device Turn Your Device On or Off Turn the Device On ► Press and hold the Power key until the device starts up. Turn the Device Off 1. Press and hold the Power key until the device options menu displays. -
Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account. – or – – or – To create a new Samsung account or set up your To create a new Google Account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. -
Page 12: Know Your Device
Know Your Device Learn some of the key Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad features of your mobile of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using device, including the screens excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the and icons, as well as how to... -
Page 13: Home Screen
Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Notification icons Status bar Status icons Widget App folder Home screen indicator Apps list App shortcuts • • App folder: For your convenience, applications Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) can be grouped into folders on the Home screens. -
Page 14: Change The Wallpaper
Change the Wallpaper Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens widgets, folders, and using with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. –... -
Page 15: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen. Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen Apps. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen, and release it. -
Page 16: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail has arrived. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification Download of a file or app is in progress. alerts on the left. -
Page 17: Navigation, Motions, And Gestures
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Touchscreen Navigation Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or spread by moving your fingers apart. • Lightly tap items to select or launch them. Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page. -
Page 18: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Edit Quick settings Settings Manage users Quick settings Screen brightness Notification card Clear notifications • Clear notifications: Tap to clear all notifications. View the Notification Panel •... -
Page 19: Quick Settings
Quick Settings Connect to a Device 1. Swipe down on the Status bar to display the In addition to notifications, the Notification panel Notification panel. also provides quick access to device functions such as Wi-Fi, allowing you to quickly turn them on or off. 2. Tap Quick Connect. -
Page 20: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Controls You can also launch recently used apps directly into Activate Multi Window Multi window view: Apps that support Multi window display together on 1. Tap the Recent key. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and 2. Recently used apps that support Multi window copy information from one app to the other. -
Page 21: Window Controls
Window Controls Select an application window and tap Control in the middle of the window to display the window controls. Control Buttons Switch windows: Switch the positions of two Multi Window applications. Drag and drop content: Move items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. -
Page 22: Enter Text
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Options key Settings > Language and input. 2. Tap Samsung keyboard for options. Special Keys Tap to insert numbers and symbols. Tap to insert letters. Touch and hold the Options key to: Use Google Voice Typing. - Page 23 Use Google Voice Typing Instead of typing, speak your text input. To enable Google voice typing: 1. On the Samsung Keyboard, tap Google Voice Typing. You may need to touch and hold the Options key (left of the Space key) to find it.
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Page 24: Applications
Applications The Apps list displays all applications installed on your device, both preloaded apps and apps you download and install yourself. Learn how to change the way apps appear, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 25: Apps List
3. Tap the app you want to enable, and from the Google Play store. Visit tap ENABLE. 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/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps to learn more. Applications Apps List... - Page 26 Organize Your Apps The Apps icons can be organized in folders and listed alphabetically or in your own custom order. Change the Order Apps Are Listed 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. Touch and hold an app icon to drag it to the location you want.
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Page 27: Google Applications
Google Applications Enjoy these applications from Google Now Google. Google Now works in the background to collect information you regularly look up and organize it into convenient cards that Note: Certain applications require a Google Account. appear when you need them. google.com Visit to learn more. -
Page 28: Play Music
Photos This application automatically backs up your photos and videos to your Google+ account. Visit photos.google.com to learn more. Play Movies & TV Watch movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play. You can stream them instantly, or download them for viewing when you are not connected to the Internet. -
Page 29: Microsoft Applications
Microsoft Applications These Microsoft applications are Word also preloaded on your device. The Microsoft Word app provides a core experience for viewing, creating and editing docs on tablets with a screen size Excel of 10.1 inches or smaller. You can unlock the full Word experience with an Office The Excel app provides a core 365 subscription. -
Page 30: Other Applications
Screen Saver When your tablet screen automatically times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the Galaxy Tab S2 Screen Saver, an action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features that you will find on your Galaxy Tab S2. -
Page 31: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic and advanced arithmetic functions. Basic Operation 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator. 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Tap the appropriate arithmetic function key. 4. Enter the next number. 5. -
Page 32: Calendar
Calendar Manage your calendar events Create a Task and tasks. Tasks are items you add to the calendar to be accomplished on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist item and is removed once you mark the task as complete. Create an Event 1. - Page 33 Calendar Settings These settings allow you to modify settings associated with using the Calendar. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. 2. Tap MORE > Settings. 3. Tap an option and follow the prompts. Applications Calendar...
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Page 34: Camera
Camera Take pictures and videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Take a picture Timer Switch cameras Camera Shooting mode settings • • Camera settings: Tap to change camera settings. Shooting mode: Tap to change the shooting mode. • Effect: Tap to add an effect before taking a photo •... -
Page 35: Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic protective covering from the camera lens. Several visual effects are available. Modes differ by which camera is active (front or rear facing). Take Pictures 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 36: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Front camera • Gesture control: Detect palm and 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Camera. automatically take a picture two seconds later. 2. Quick settings are listed across one side of • Save pictures as previewed: Save the the camera view finder. -
Page 37: Clock
Clock • The Clock app offers features for OPTIONS: Tap to view and set the following options: keeping track of time and setting Volume: If you have chosen an alarm type alarms. that includes sound, drag the slider to set the volume of the alarm. - Page 38 Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Clock. 2. Tap STOPWATCH. 3. Tap START to begin timing. 4. Tap STOP to stop timing. • Additional options include LAP to keep track of laps, RESUME to continue timing, and RESET to reset the stopwatch to zero.
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Page 39: Contacts
Add, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Email, Facebook, and your • Choose a storage account for the contact. You Samsung account. can store the contact on the device, or sync it with an account. For more information on connecting with and •... -
Page 40: Delete Contacts
Favorites Share a Name Card When you share a name card, the contact’s When you mark contacts as favorites, they are information is sent as a vCard file (.vcf). You can easily accessible from other apps. Favorites display share a vCard via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach it together on the Favorites tab in Contacts. - Page 41 Rename a Group Delete a Group Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Preset groups, such as Family, cannot be deleted. Contacts. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap GROUPS, and then tap a group. Contacts. 3.
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Page 42: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and Manage Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for all accounts on in one application. the Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually. Apps >... -
Page 43: Galaxy Apps
Galaxy device. To access the Samsung Galaxy Apps website: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Galaxy Apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps... -
Page 44: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. Apps > Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 3. - Page 45 Share Images Use one of the following methods: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. 2. Tap a folder or category to open it. 3. Tap MORE > Share. 4. Tap images to select them, and then tap SHARE. 5. Tap a sharing service and follow the prompts to send the image or images.
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Page 46: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a fully Browser Tabs featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. To open a new tab: Access the Internet ► Tap Add tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 47 Share Pages To share a web page address with others: ► Tap MORE > Share and follow the prompts. Secret Mode Pages viewed in secret mode do not appear within your browser history or search history, and leave no traces (such as cookies) on your device. These tabs Secret on their tab.
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Page 48: Memo
Memo Use the Memo app to write and Memo Options save notes on your device. ► While browsing memos, tap MORE for the following options: • Edit: Select notes to delete or move. Compose a Memo • Share: Share memos. 1. -
Page 49: Music Player
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. More options Track queue Playback position Adjust volume Playback controls • Adjust volume: Tap to adjust the volume. •... -
Page 50: Listen To Music
Listen to Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Music. 2. Tap a library category at the top of the screen to view your music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4. -
Page 51: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your To view files in My Files: device, including images, videos, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. songs, and sound clips. 2. Tap a category to view the relevant files or folders. - Page 52 Category Options Options for Selected Files and Folders After tapping on a category, the following options are available: ► Tap MORE > Edit, select a file or folder, and then • use one of these functions: SEARCH: Search for a file in the selected category.
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Page 53: Smart Manager
Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Using Smart Manager overview of the status of your Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap device’s battery, storage, RAM, Smart Manager. and system security. You can ► Tap each of the following for options: •... -
Page 54: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. More options File name Video list Playback position Adjust volume Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up player Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Adjust volume: Adjust the volume. Playback position: Drag to skip to another part of the video. - Page 55 Access the Video Player Change the Video Screen Size 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Video. You can change the size of the video is several ways during video playback. 2. Scroll through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
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Page 56: Settings
Settings • Configure your device’s Some options use an ON/OFF button to turn the option ON or OFF connections and settings, • For some options, you must tap a field, add accounts, and customize such as Email address, to display and set the home screen, apps, and options. -
Page 57: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – From a Home screen, drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. Search for Settings If you are not sure exactly where to find a certain setting, you can use the Search feature. -
Page 58: Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi is a term used for certain Manually Connect to a types of Wireless Local Area Wi-Fi Network Networks (WLAN). Wi-Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a Wireless Access Point 2. - Page 59 Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct The Wi-Fi settings menu allows you to set up many Wi-Fi Direct allows direct device-to-device of your device’s advanced Wi-Fi services. connections via Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 60: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range Pair Bluetooth Devices communications technology that The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to allows you to connect wirelessly establish trusted connections between your device and another Bluetooth device. to a number of Bluetooth Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time devices, such as headsets process. - Page 61 Delete a Paired Device (Unpairing) When you unpair from a Bluetooth device, the two devices will no longer recognize each other. To connect again, you’d need to pair the devices. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Settings next to the previously paired device, and then tap Unpair to delete the paired device.
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Page 62: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane mode disconnects your device from all networks and turns off connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. While in airplane mode, you can use other features, such as playing music, watching videos, and other online applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 63: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor your mobile data usage. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Data usage for options: • Data usage cycle: Tap the drop-down menu, and then choose a time period for data usage. Data usage for the period displays on the graph, along with usage by application below. -
Page 64: More Connection Settings
2. Tap VPN. Printing 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and tap CONNECT. Print images and documents to Samsung printers and other compatible printers (not included). Edit or Delete a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 65: Sounds And Notifications
2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Sound mode, select it. and then choose a mode: • Sound: Your device uses the sounds and Set Notification Sounds for Samsung volume levels you have chosen in Sound Applications settings for notifications and alerts. Choose notification alerts for new messages, •... -
Page 66: Sound Effects
3. Tap ON/OFF to enable this option. • Keyboard sound: Play a sound when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. Allow Exceptions This option lets you customize what notifications are allowed while your device is in Do not disturb mode. - Page 67 Notifications on Lock Screen Choose what notifications can display while the device is locked. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Sounds and notifications > Notifications on lock screen, and then choose an option: • Show content •...
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Page 68: Display Settings
Display Settings Configure the appearance of Set the Screen Timeout Delay your phone’s display through Choose how long the display screen remains lit after Display settings. you tap the screen or press any key. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 69 Daydream The Daydream setting controls what the screen displays when the device is docked (dock not included), or while charging. You can choose to display colors, or display photos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings >...
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Page 70: Motions And Gestures
Motions and Gestures Control certain device actions by touching the screen with the palm of your hand. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Motions and gestures. 3. Tap ON/OFF to enable each of the following: •... -
Page 71: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications 2. Tap DOWNLOADED to view a list of all the downloaded applications on your device. on your tablet. • To switch the order of the DOWNLOADED list, tap MORE > Sort by size or Sort by name. •... -
Page 72: Running Services
SD Card All Apps and Services Displays apps you have on your SD card. View and control all apps and services on your device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings > Applications > 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 73: Application Settings
Application Settings Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are available in one convenient location. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Applications. 2. Tap one of the following to display the settings for the selected app: • Calendar •... -
Page 74: Users
Users Share this tablet with Delete a User or Profile multiple people by creating Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap User accounts. Settings. 2. Tap Users. Users have their own space, 3. Tap Remove to delete the user or profile. which they can customize with Note: Only the device owner can delete other users or their own apps, wallpaper,... -
Page 75: Wallpaper Settings
Wallpaper Settings Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Wallpaper. 2. Tap HOME SCREEN, LOCK SCREEN, or HOME AND LOCK SCREENS. -
Page 76: Lock Screen And Security
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your • Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap identity when logging in to your Samsung account. gesture you create and use to unlock your device. This option provides medium security. -
Page 77: Unknown Sources
► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Fingerprints. Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and 3. Tap Change backup password and enter a enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. -
Page 78: Device Administration
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Security update service options: • Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates. • Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis. Settings Lock Screen and Security... - Page 79 Advanced Security Settings Use these options to configure advanced security settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings for the following Advanced options: • Trust agents: View or disable trusted agents. •...
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Page 80: Privacy
Privacy Choose from various modes Recent Location Requests designed to hide personal Apps that have requested your location are listed under Recent location requests. content from being accessed by anyone else using your device, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 81: Private Mode
You can assist Samsung in improving the quality and performance of its products and services by automatically collecting and submitting diagnostic and usage data from your device. Samsung can use this data for statistical analysis in order to improve product and service quality, track and address unexpected shutdowns and system errors. -
Page 82: Accessibility
Samsung subtitles (CC): Use Samsung screen by pressing the Home key quickly subtitles with multimedia files when available three times (triple-press). Tap Samsung subtitles (CC) for options. • • Voice Assistant help: Tap for help on using Google subtitles (CC): Use Google subtitles Voice Assistant. - Page 83 Dexterity and Interaction • Universal switch: Control your device with your customized switches. • Assistant menu: Improve the device accessibility for users with reduced dexterity. • Press and hold delay: Select a time interval for this tap gesture. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction.
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Page 84: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, Account Settings including your Google Account, Each account has its own set of settings. In addition, Samsung account, email, and you can configure common settings for all accounts of the same type. social networking accounts. -
Page 85: Backup And Reset
Account Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings . Enable backup of your information to Samsung servers. 2. Tap Backup and reset > Factory data reset. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 86: Language And Input Settings
2. Tap Language and input. Samsung Keyboard Settings 3. Tap Google voice typing for options: • Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. Google Now: Tap to activate Google Now. See Google Now for details. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 87: Voice Input
Voice Input Mouse/Trackpad Settings Use Google voice recognition to perform Google Configure settings for using an optional mouse or searches using spoken commands. trackpad (not included). To perform a voice search, tap in the Google 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 88: Battery
Battery View how battery power is used for device activities. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Battery for options: • Power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on, and customize options. • Ultra power saving mode: Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on. -
Page 89: Storage
Storage View the device memory Install a Memory Card and usage. You can use an optional microSD or microSDHC card (not included) to add additional memory space to your device. Device Memory View and manage the memory used by the device. 1. -
Page 90: Remove A Memory Card
Remove a Memory Card Warning: To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Storage > Unmount SD card. 3. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the Memory card tray, and push until the tray pops out. -
Page 91: Accessories
Accessories Configure options when using a book cover (not included). Flip the cover open to unlock the screen when secure lock is turned off. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Accessories > Automatic unlock to enable this feature. -
Page 92: Date And Time Settings
Date and Time Settings By default, your device receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using the date and time settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 93: About Your Device
About Your Device View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and a tutorial. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap About device, and then tap items for more details: • Software update: Check for and install available software updates.