Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T357T Getting Started Manual
Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T357T Getting Started Manual

Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T357T Getting Started Manual

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My Carrier .......................................................3
Service .............................................................4
Device Functions ...........................................5
Front View .................................................................. 5
Back View .................................................................. 6
Setting Up Your Device ................................7
Turning Your Device On and Off ........................10
Locking and Unlocking Screen ..........................10
Initial Device Configuration ..................................10
Home Screen ................................................11
Contacts ........................................................13
Creating a New Contact .......................................13
Deleting an Existing Contact ...............................13
Messages ......................................................14
Create and Send a Message ..............................14
Connections .................................................15
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...............................................15
Mobile HotSpot .......................................................16
USB Tethering .........................................................18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents My Carrier ............3 Service .............4 Device Functions ...........5 Front View ..............5 Back View ..............6 Setting Up Your Device ........7 Turning Your Device On and Off ......10 Locking and Unlocking Screen ......10 Initial Device Configuration ........10 Home Screen ..........11 Contacts ............13 Creating a New Contact ........13...
  • Page 2 Apps & More ..........20 Installing Apps ............20 Samsung Smart Switch ........20 Gmail (Google Account) ........20 Setting Up Your Email Accounts .......21 Internet ..............22 Multi Window ............23 Camera ..............24 Lock Screen ............25 Legal ...............26 APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS ....26 INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS ......26...
  • Page 3: My Carrier

    My Carrier This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support/ where you can: ● Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to manage your account and change your rate plan. ● Review your device’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.
  • Page 4: Service

    Service If you are a new T-Mobile customer and your ® service has not yet been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: ● Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement ●...
  • Page 5: Device Functions

    Device Functions Front View Front Camera Power/Lock Volume Key microSD™ Card Slot SIM Card Slot Recent Back Speaker Headset Jack Home...
  • Page 6: Back View

    Back View Rear Camera USB/Charger Port...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Device

    Setting Up Your Device Caution! Do not attempt to remove the back cover as it cannot be removed. Step 1. Install the SIM 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Use the SIM/SD card removal tool that came with your phone to open the SIM card tray. 3.
  • Page 8 Step 2. Install the optional microSD card 1. Hold the device securely. 2. Use the SIM/SD card removal tool that came with your device to open the SD card tray. 3. Carefully place the new SD card into the tray with the logo facing up. 4.
  • Page 9 Step 3. Charging the Device ● Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with the device. Warning! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging port, ane the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
  • Page 10: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off 1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key. 2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Locking and Unlocking Screen 1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key. 2.
  • Page 11: Home Screen

    Home Screen Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen. You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications. Notification Area Status Bar...
  • Page 12: Notification Screen

    Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar. Notification Screen The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, etc).
  • Page 13: Contacts

    Contacts Creating a New Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. 2. Tap Add New Contacts. 3. Tap SYNC WITH YOUR ACCOUNTS, to merge contact with accounts that are synced on your device or IMPORT CONTACTS to import contacts from both a SIM card and application.
  • Page 14: Messages

    Messages Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages. 2. Tap to compose message. 3. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address. 4. Tap the Enter message field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. 5.
  • Page 15: Connections

    Connections Connecting to Bluetooth ® 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings. 2. Touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on. 3. If necessary, tap SCAN. Review the list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. ®...
  • Page 16: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile HotSpot Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services. Note: You must have qualifying service on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot. To activate the Mobile HotSpot service for the first time: 1.
  • Page 17 Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery. To keep using the phone as a HotSpot have it connected to a power supply. To change the Mobile HotSpot password: 1. From the Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile HotSpot MORE Configure Mobile...
  • Page 18: Usb Tethering

    USB connection between your device and a single computer. ● If additional software or USB drivers are required, go to: samsung.com/us/support/downloads. ● You must have qualifying service on your account to use this feature. To connect using USB Tethering: 1.
  • Page 19 To disconnect USB tethering: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Mobile HotSpot and Tethering. 2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu to remove the check mark and deactivate the feature. 3. Remove the USB cable from the device.
  • Page 20: Apps & More

    3. Tap ACCEPT after reviewing the app’s permissions. Samsung Smart Switch Easily move over your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Get started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com. Gmail (Google Account) Before you can access Google™ applications, you must first sign into or set up a new Gmail account.
  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Email Accounts

    Setting Up Your Email Accounts Check email on the go with popular Internet-based email accounts. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap NEXT. 3. Follow the prompts to complete setup. 4.
  • Page 22: Multi Window

    Multi Window To view apps in a split screen view tap the title bar of the app window that supports this feature. 1. Tap the Recent key 2. Tap the Multi window icon Tap for additional options.
  • Page 23: Camera

    Camera This device gives you the magic of professional like digital photography. With stunning photographic output and a range of exceptionally rich professional shooting modes, editing features and various apps. Going pro has never been this easy or this fun. ►...
  • Page 24: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters. To secure data and limit device access, set the device to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device, or every time the device wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off).
  • Page 25: Legal

    Legal APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate measures to secure their devices and invites them to take advantage of the features...
  • Page 26: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Use of some content or features may incur separate, additional charges and/or require qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection. Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required. Plan data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network data allotments differ; see your selected service for details.
  • Page 27 Downloads/Applications: T-Mobile is not responsible for any third party content or Web site you may be able to access using your device. Additional charges may apply; not all downloads available on all devices. You obtain no rights in downloads; duration of use may be limited and downloads may be stored solely for use with your device.
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