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 RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG mobile device, including but not limited NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE... -
Page 3: Legal Information
Samsung KNOX ™ is Samsung’s security platform Important legal information can be accessed in and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com security with enterprise use in mind. Additional READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR licensing fee may be required. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Settings ............. 1 ................51 Front View How to Use Settings ................2 ..........52 Back View Wi-Fi ................3 ..................53 Assemble Your Device Bluetooth ..........4 ................55 Set Up Your Device Airplane Mode ............6 ...............57 Set Up Accounts on Your Device Data Usage ...... -
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 Proximity sensors Power key Volume key Microphone Recent Back Home key/ USB charger/ Finger scanner Accessory port Front camera: Take self-portraits and record USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the USB • • videos of yourself. charger (included) and other optional accessories (not included). -
Page 7: Back View
Back View Rear camera Simple clicker Memory card tray Simple clicker Speaker Speaker Headset jack Simple clicker: Securely attach optional covers Memory card tray: Install an optional memory • • (not included) to these retractable attachment card (not included) for storage of files. points. -
Page 8: Assemble Your Device
Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries For more information on installing a memory card, approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are Memory Card (SD Card). designed for your device to maximize battery life. - Page 9 When to Charge the Battery When the battery is low 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 Secure Your Device The instructions below explain how to turn your Use your device’s screen lock features to secure device on or off. your device. Turn the Device On Lock the Device To turn the device on: By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. -
Page 11: Set Up Accounts On Your Device
Google Account or create a new – or – Google Account. To create a new Samsung account or set up your – or – Samsung account on your device at any time, To create a new Google Account or set up your 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 capacitive 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. Status bar Widget App folder App shortcuts Home screen indicator Apps list Primary app shortcuts • • Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) Home screen indicator: Indicates which and notification icons (left). -
Page 14: Manage Home Screens
Wallpapers Customize your Home screens by adding application shortcuts, Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or widgets, folders, and custom choose from preloaded wallpapers. wallpapers. 1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen. 2. -
Page 15: App Shortcuts
App Shortcuts Folders You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from Place folders on a Home screen to organize items. any Home screen. Create a Folder Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen You can create an app folder on a Home screen. You can add a shortcut to a Home screen. -
Page 16: Status Bar
Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Notification Icons Home screen provides device New email: New email has arrived. information (such as network New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived. status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notification File download in progress: Download of alerts on the left. -
Page 17: Navigation
Navigation Learn the basics for how to Swipe navigate through your device. Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. • Swipe the screen to unlock the device. Touchscreen Navigation • Swipe the screen to scroll through the Home Use the following motions and gestures on your screens or menu options. - Page 18 Common Options The device uses basic command options to perform common actions. • More: Tap to view more menu options for a screen. This often allows you to select items to delete or share. • Delete: Tap to select items to delete. •...
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Page 19: Notification Panel
Notification Panel Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel. Settings Manage users View all Quick settings Screen brightness Quick connect Notification card Notification settings Clear notifications • • Settings: Display the Settings screen. -
Page 20: View The Notification Panel
View the Notification Panel Quick Connect You can access the Notification panel from any Search for nearby devices automatically to connect Home screen. to them quickly and easily. 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the 1. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel. -
Page 21: Multi Window
Multi Window Multitask by using multiple applications at the same time. Window 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 Recent. a split screen. You can switch between the apps, •... -
Page 22: Window Controls
Window Controls Select an app window, and then tap Window controls in the middle of the window border. Controls Switch windows: Switch locations between Multi window apps. Drag and drop content: Move items between the app windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Not all applications support this feature. -
Page 23: Enter Text
(y), and select all (a). Configure the Samsung Keyboard To customize the Samsung keyboard: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard for options. For more information, see Samsung Keyboard. Know Your Device... - Page 24 Instead of typing, enter text by speaking. Settings Delete text To enable Google voice typing: 1. Tap Voice input on the Samsung keyboard. • You may need to touch and hold Options (left of the Space bar) to find it. 2. Speak your text.
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Page 25: Applications
Applications Learn how to change the way apps are displayed, organize apps into folders, and uninstall or disable apps. -
Page 26: Apps List
• 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized 2. Tap Search. for use with Galaxy devices. Visit • samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps Enter a word or words in the Search field. - Page 27 Organize Your Apps To launch apps in a folder: ► Tap a folder, and then tap an app shortcut to App shortcuts can be listed alphabetically or in your launch it. own custom order. To delete a folder: To change the order apps are listed: 1.
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Page 28: Google Apps
Google Apps Enjoy these apps from Google. Hangouts Meet friends and family online, share Note: Certain apps require a Google Account. Visit photos, host video calls, and send SMS google.com to learn more. and Hangouts messages. Visit hangouts.google.com to learn more. Chrome Maps Browse the Internet and bring your open... - Page 29 Play Store Find new apps, movies and TV shows, music, books, magazines, and games in Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store to learn more. YouTube View and upload YouTube ™ videos from your device. Visit youtube.com to learn more. Applications Google Apps...
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Page 30: Additional Apps
SideSync CNN for Samsung Share screens, windows, and data between a PC and Samsung Android Stay informed on the latest news from device. around the world, follow up-to-the-minute breaking news, catch up on your favorite... -
Page 31: Calculator
Calculator The Calculator provides basic Scientific Calculator and advanced arithmetic The Calculator app also provides advanced arithmetic functions, such as sin, cos, and tan. functions. Basic Operation You can use your calculator to perform basic operations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 32: Calendar
Calendar Manage your events and tasks. Share an Event You can share events you create from Calendar. Calendar View 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Calendar. To choose a calendar view: 2. Tap an event to view it. 1. - Page 33 Create a Task Calendar Settings You can use Calendar to create tasks. Tasks are These settings allow you to modify settings items you add to the calendar to be accomplished associated with using Calendar. on a certain day. A task appears as a checklist 1.
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Page 34: Camera And Video
Camera and Video Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app. Effect Gallery Record video Timer Take a picture Picture size Switch cameras More settings Shooting mode • • Gallery: Open the Gallery to view photos and More settings: Configure other camera settings. videos. -
Page 35: Take Pictures
Take Pictures Rear camera • Auto: Allow the camera to evaluate the Take pictures with your device’s front or rear surroundings and determine the ideal mode camera, or combine shots with Dual camera mode. for the picture. Note: Prior to using the camera, remove the plastic •... -
Page 36: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Rear camera • Video stabilization: Activate anti-shake. You can adjust your camera’s settings using the Anti-shake helps to keep the focus steady icons on the main camera screen and the full when the camera is moving. camera settings menu. Front camera 1. -
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: Drag the slider to set the volume of alarms. the alarm. Alarm tone: Choose a sound to play for the 1. -
Page 38: World Clock
World Clock Timer The World clock lets you keep track of the current The Timer provides a countdown timer for up to time in multiple cities around the globe. 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 39: Contacts
Contacts. accounts, including Google, 2. Tap Create contact, and then tap contact fields to enter information. Email, and your Samsung • Choose a storage account for the contact. You account. can store the contact on the device or sync it with an account. -
Page 40: Share A Contact
Share a Contact Delete Contacts When you share a contact, the contact’s information You can delete a single contact or choose multiple is sent as a vCard file (VCF) or text file. You can contacts to delete. share a vCard using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, attach 1. -
Page 41: Delete A Group
Groups Send an Email to a Group You can send an email to members of a group. You can use groups to organize your contacts. Your device comes with preloaded groups, and you can Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap create your own. -
Page 42: Email
Email Use the Email app to view and View Multiple Email Accounts manage all your email accounts You can view email you receive for multiple accounts on the Combined inbox screen or you can view in one app. email accounts individually. 1. -
Page 43: Email Settings
Create and Send an Email Email Settings This section describes how to create and send an These settings allow you to modify settings email using the Email app. associated with using the Email app. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 44: Galaxy Apps
To access Galaxy Essentials: 1. Swipe across the Home screens and locate and tap the Galaxy Essentials widget. 2. Follow the prompts to download Galaxy Essentials apps. Note: A Samsung account is required to purchase and download apps. Applications Galaxy Apps... -
Page 45: Gallery
Gallery View, edit, and manage pictures Play Videos and videos. You can play videos stored on your device. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery. Note: Some functions described in this section are only available if there are images or videos in 2. - Page 46 Edit Images Delete Images and Videos You can edit images stored on your device. You can delete images and videos stored on your device. ► While viewing an image, tap the screen once to see the following options: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 47: Internet
Internet Access the Internet with a Browser Tabs fully‑featured web browser. Use tabs to view multiple web pages at the same time. Access the Internet To open a new tab: ► Tap New tab. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Internet. - Page 48 Saved Pages To turn off Secret mode: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Saving a web page stores the web page content on Internet. your device so that you can access it offline. 2. Tap More > Turn off Secret mode. To save the current web page: ►...
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Page 49: Memo
Memo Use Memo to write and save Browse Memos notes on your device. You can browse memos you create. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Memo. • Compose a Memo Browse memo entries by swiping up or down. •... -
Page 50: Music Player
Music Player Listen to your favorite songs with the Music player. Navigate through your music library, play songs, and create customized playlists. Song queue More options Playback position Sound quality and effects Volume Favorite Time elapsed Song length Playback controls • •... -
Page 51: 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. Swipe through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. 4. -
Page 52: My Files
My Files Access files stored on your My Files Options device, including images, videos, Use My File options to search, edit, clear file history, and more. music, and sound clips. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > My Files. The following options are available: To view files in My Files: •... -
Page 53: Video Player
Video Player Play and manage videos stored on your device. Video list File name More options Playback position Volume Time elapsed Video length Move controls Move controls Screen ratio Pop-up Rewind Fast-forward Pause or Play • • Video list: View the current video playlist. Pause or Play: Pause or play the current video. - Page 54 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. Swipe through the videos stored on your device. After a few seconds, each video thumbnail 1.
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Page 55: Settings
Settings Configure your device’s connections and settings, add accounts, and customize Home screens, apps, and features. -
Page 56: How To Use Settings
How to Use Settings Access Settings There are a couple of ways to access your device settings. ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. – or – Drag down from the Status bar to display the Notification panel, and then tap Settings. -
Page 57: Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Wi‑Fi is a term used for certain Wi-Fi Networks types of Wireless Local Area To scan for a Wi-Fi network and connect to it: Networks (WLAN). Wi‑Fi 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > communication requires access Settings. to a wireless Access Point (AP). - Page 58 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 using Wi-Fi, without having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >...
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Page 59: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short‑range Scan for Bluetooth Devices communications technology that When you want to pair with another Bluetooth device, you can scan for nearby devices that are connects your device wirelessly visible. to a number of Bluetooth 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 60 Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Rename a Paired Device Once you have paired your device to another device, you can rename the paired device to make it easier to recognize.
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Page 61: 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 offline applications. Enable Airplane Mode To enable or disable Airplane mode: Apps >... -
Page 62: Data Usage
Data Usage Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it. Note: Your service provider may account for data usage differently. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap Data usage for options: •... -
Page 63: More Connection Settings
Apps > Settings. Printing 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. Print images and documents to Samsung printers 3. Tap the VPN, enter your log in information, and and other compatible printers (not included). tap Connect. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 64 Edit or Delete a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, you can edit or delete the connection. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap More connection settings > VPN. 3. Tap Settings next to the VPN that you want to edit or delete.
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Page 65: Smart Manager
Smart Manager Smart manager provides an Use Smart Manager overview of the status of your To use the Smart Manager options: device’s battery, storage, RAM, 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > and device security. You can Settings. also automatically optimize your 2. -
Page 66: Applications Settings
Applications Settings Manage settings for applications Manage Apps on your device. You can view and update information about an application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. Application Manager 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. You can download and install new applications on your device. -
Page 67: Default Applications
Default Applications Application Settings If you have multiple applications of the same type, Shortcuts to the settings for various apps are such as email apps, you can select one app to be available in one convenient location. the default. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 68: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Configure the sounds used to Notification Sounds indicate notifications, screen Choose a sound for notifications, such as for new messages and event reminders. touches, and other interactions. Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. Sound Mode 2. Tap Sound > Notification sounds and configure the following options: You can switch between sound modes, while preserving the individual sound settings you have... - Page 69 Key-Tap Sounds Scheduling This option allows you to turn Do not disturb mode Play tones when the Samsung keyboard is tapped. on or off automatically at scheduled times. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Note: Scheduling is not available if Do not disturb Settings.
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Page 70: Notifications
Notifications Select which apps you want to receive alerts from. Alerts include notifications, sounds, and vibrations. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Notifications. 3. Tap On/Off next to an app to enable or disable notifications. •... -
Page 71: Display Settings
Display Settings Configure your display’s Icon Backgrounds brightness, screen timeout delay, You can show icons with a shaded background to make them stand out on the Home screen and Apps and other display settings. list screen. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... - Page 72 Screen Mode Choose a screen mode to match your type of viewing. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Display > Screen mode and choose a screen mode: • Tap Adaptive display if you want your device to automatically optimize the display to match the type of image displayed and other criteria, such as battery level.
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Page 73: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Configure features on your device that make it easier to use. You can control certain device actions by picking up the device and by touching the screen with the palm of your hand or turning over the device. 1. -
Page 74: Users
Deleting a user’s profile removes the user tablet settings like Wi‑Fi, which account from the device entirely. This includes the affects everyone. user’s Google Account, Samsung account, and any other local accounts associated with the user. Restricted profiles allow only Switch User Profiles limited access to apps and content. -
Page 75: Wallpaper
Wallpaper Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or choose from preloaded wallpapers. To change wallpaper: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. 2. Tap Wallpaper. 3. Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. -
Page 76: Home Screen Settings
Home Screen Settings Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and using wallpapers. To customize Home screen: ► From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Home screen. - or - From a Home screen, either touch and hold an empty space on a screen or pinch the screen. -
Page 77: Lock Screen And Security
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on You can also use your fingerprint to verify your the screen to unlock your device. This option identity when logging in to your Samsung account. provides medium security. • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique screen. -
Page 78: 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 • To add a fingerprint, tap Add fingerprint and enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile. -
Page 79: Encrypt Device
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your • Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send memory card (not included) when you first access it security reports to Samsung for threat after powering on your device. analysis. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 80: Credential Storage
Credential Storage Advanced Security Settings Manage your security certificates. If a certificate Use these options to configure advanced security authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or settings. for some other reason you do not trust it, you can 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 81: 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 82: Private Mode
App Permissions Private Mode Control which apps have permissions to use certain Hide personal content from being accessed by features of your device. anyone else using your device. Private mode is only available for certain applications. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >... -
Page 83: Accessibility
Accessibility • Accessibility services are special High contrast keyboard: Adjust the size of the Samsung keyboard and change its colors features that make using the to increase the contrast between the keys and device easier for those with the background. - Page 84 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 action. • Interaction control: Block areas of the screen from touch interaction.
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Page 85: Accounts
Set up and manage accounts, Note: Sync options and the location of the sync command differ depending on the account type. including your Google Account, Samsung account, email, and Account Settings social networking accounts. Each account has its own set of settings. In addition,... -
Page 86: Google Settings
Google Settings Configure your device’s Google settings. Customize Google To customize your Google settings: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings . 2. Tap Google, and select an option to customize: • Ads: Configure your Google advertising profile. • Location: Configure your Google location settings. -
Page 87: Backup And Reset
30%. Note: Any unsaved data is lost when the device Backup and Restore restarts. To enable Auto restart: Enable backup of your information to your Samsung account or Google servers. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . -
Page 88: Factory Data Reset
Reset Network Settings You can reset Wi-Fi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth settings with Reset network settings. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Backup and reset > Reset network settings. 3. Tap Reset settings, and confirm when prompted. Factory Data Reset You can reset your device to factory defaults, erasing all data from your device. -
Page 89: Language And Input
Configure options for using the Samsung keyboard. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. Set Your Default Language 2. Tap Language and input > Samsung keyboard You can select a default language for your device’s for options: menus and keyboards. •... -
Page 90: Google Voice Typing
• Preferred TTS engine: Choose either the • “Ok Google” detection: Launch a Google Samsung or Google Text-to-speech engine. search whenever you say “OK Google”. Settings next to each TTS engine for • options. Hands-free: Allow requests with the device locked. -
Page 91: 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: Save battery power by limiting your device’s performance, limiting vibration feedback, and restricting location services and most background data. -
Page 92: Storage
Storage View the device memory To increase available memory: and usage. Mount, unmount, or 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings. format an optional memory card 2. Tap Storage. (not included). 3. Tap Internal storage, if an optional memory card is installed. -
Page 93: 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 > SD card. 3. Tap Unmount. 4. -
Page 94: 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 95: Date And Time
Date and Time 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 96: User Manual
User Manual View the User Manual for your device online. To access the User manual: Apps > 1. From a Home screen, tap Settings. 2. Tap User manual. Settings User Manual... -
Page 97: About Device
Status: View the status of the battery, network, and other information about your device. • Legal information: View legal notices and other legal information, including your embedded Samsung legal information. • Device name: View and change your device’s name. •...