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©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
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[Sprint UG template version 12c]

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide ©2013 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. [Sprint UG template version 12c]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Status Bar ..........................21 Enter Text ..........................22 Text Input Methods ....................... 22 Google Voice Typing ....................23 Samsung Keyboard ...................... 24 Swype ........................... 26 Tips for Editing Text ..................... 27 Contacts ............................29 Get Started With Contacts ....................29...
  • Page 3 Add a Contact ........................31 Edit a Contact ........................32 Add or Edit Information for a Contact ................32 Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ................32 Assign a New Picture to a Contact ................33 Join a Contact ......................33 Delete a Contact ......................
  • Page 4 Google Talk ........................50 Google+ ........................51 Applications and Entertainment ....................52 DivX ............................. 52 DivX Legal Information ....................52 Locate Your VOD Registration Number ............... 52 Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies ......53 Google Play Store........................ 54 Find and Install an App ....................
  • Page 5 Web and Data ..........................70 Wi-Fi ............................ 70 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............. 70 Check the Wireless Network Status ................71 Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................72 Sprint Connections Optimizer ..................72 Sprint Hotspot ........................73 Data Services (Sprint 3G) ....................
  • Page 6 Take a Picture ......................87 Close the Camera ......................88 Record Videos ........................88 Camera Settings ........................89 Camcorder Settings ......................91 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ................92 Open Gallery ........................ 92 View Photos and Videos ....................92 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ...................
  • Page 7 Unmount a microSD Card ..................114 Update Your Device ......................115 Update the PRL ......................115 Update Your Profile ....................115 Update Your Samsung Software ................115 Update Firmware ......................115 Settings ............................. 118 Wi-Fi Settings ........................118 Wi-Fi Direct ......................... 118 Bluetooth Settings......................
  • Page 8 More Settings........................121 Airplane Mode ......................121 Mobile Networks ......................121 Tethering ........................122 VPN ..........................123 Roaming ........................124 Nearby Devices ......................124 Kies via Wi-Fi ......................125 Blocking mode ........................125 Sound Settings ........................126 Volume ........................126 Default Notifications ....................
  • Page 9 Language and Input Settings ..................... 141 Language and Input ....................141 Default Input Method ....................142 Google Voice Typing Settings ..................142 Samsung Keyboard Settings ..................143 T9 Trace ........................144 Swype Settings ......................144 Voice Search ......................144 Text-to-speech Output ....................145 Pointer Speed ......................
  • Page 10 Monitoring Options ..................... 154 Application Options ....................155 Device Activation Settings ....................155 System Update Settings ....................155 Update PRL ........................ 155 Update Profile ......................156 Update Samsung Software ..................156 Update Firmware ......................156 About Device ........................156 Index ............................158...

  • Page 11: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the first time. Your Device at a Glance The following illustration outlines your device’s primary external features and buttons.. Set Up Your Device Charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
  • Page 12 2. Plug the USB end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a signal, and set up the device.

  • Page 13: Activate Your Device

    Activate Your Device Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. ● If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. ●...

  • Page 14: Complete The Setup Application

    Create new account - Follow the instructions to create a new Samsung account. • Sign in - Enter your credentials to sign in to your current Samsung account.  Got Google? – Tap Yes and sign in to your current Google account, or tap No to sign up for a new Google account right from your device.

  • Page 15: Sprint Account Information And Help

    • Not now - Skip this step. You can always set up a Google account on your device later, in Settings.  Google & location - Select your desired settings related to location information.  This tablet belongs to… Enter your name to personalize your experience. 3.

  • Page 16: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint device, or by phone. Online at sprint.com/mysprint ● Access your account information. ● Check your data usage (depending on your Sprint service plan). ● View and pay your bill. ●...

  • Page 17: Device Basics

    Device Basics Your device 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 device. Your Device’s Layout The following illustrations outline your device’s basic layout.
  • Page 18 Top View ● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional stereo headset (not included). ● Infrared Blaster emits infrared signals used for controlling external devices. For more information, see Peel Smart Remote. ● Memory Card Slot allows you to install an optional microSD card (not included), for additional storage.

  • Page 19: Turn Your Device On And Off

    Back View ● Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos. ● Microphone captures audio. ● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger/USB cable (included). Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your device on and off. Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging).

  • Page 20: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    Turn Your Screen On and Off Your device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ►...
  • Page 21 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. Device Basics...
  • Page 22 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. Swipe Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger.
  • Page 23 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
  • Page 24 Slide To slide means to quickly drag your finger across the screen (for example, when entering text with Swype or drawing on the screen). Device Basics...

  • Page 25: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen The home screen is the starting point for your device’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
  • Page 26 3. Scroll through the list and locate your desired application. 4. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications tab. 5. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the current page. Once complete, release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the current screen.

  • Page 27: Adding And Removing Primary Shortcuts

    Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts You can change any of your shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut. Note: Before replacing a primary shortcut, you must first add the replacement shortcut to the Home Screen. For more information, see Creating Shortcuts. Adding a Primary Shortcut 1.

  • Page 28: Adding And Removing Widgets

    Adding and Removing Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an onscreen application. Widgets can include Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.

  • Page 29: Extended Home Screens

    Extended Home Screens In addition to the main Home screen, your device can display up to six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move it from the main screen to an extended screen. To go directly to a particular screen: 1.

  • Page 30: Recently Used Applications

    Recently Used Applications You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Tap Recent apps from any screen to open the recently used applications window. 2. Tap an image to open the selected application. Mini App Tray There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might need while working in other apps, such as Alarm, Calculator, Calendar, Email, Music player, Task manager, and World clock.

  • Page 31: Status Bar

    2. Touch one of the icons to display a mini app pop-up. The pop-up varies depending on the application. Various controls display at the top of the pop-up and other information is displayed in the body of the pop-up. 3. Touch items in the body of the pop-up, such as an email entry or keys on the Calculator. 4.

  • Page 32: Enter Text

    Google voice typing allows you to speak your entries. ● Samsung keyboard allows you to 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 33: Google Voice Typing

    ● Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Select a Default Text Input Method You can select a default Text Input Method from Settings, or choose one at any time while entering text.

  • Page 34: Samsung Keyboard

    Status bar, and then tap next to Google voice typing. Samsung Keyboard With the Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers. Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap in the Status bar, and then tap Samsung keyboard.
  • Page 35 – or – From a screen where you can enter text, tap in the Status bar, and then tap next to Samsung keyboard. 2. Set any of the following options:  Input language: allows you to select the text input language. Choose from either English(US), Español.

  • Page 36: Swype

    Swype Swype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. You can also tap letters to enter words. Swype provides next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which can compensate for tapping the wrong keys on the virtual QWERTY keyboards.

  • Page 37: Tips For Editing Text

     Auto-spacing inserts spaces automatically when you pause while entering text. Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in each  sentence (standard English style).  Show complete trace briefly displays the Swype trace.  Next word prediction predicts the next word you are likely to enter. (A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.) ...
  • Page 38  copies the selected text. 5. Tap another area where you want to place text, and then tap an option:  pastes the copied text into the selected field.  stores the copied text. Tap this option to view and select any clipboard content.

  • Page 39: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
  • Page 40  Delete contacts: erases the currently selected contact or contacts.  Merge with Samsung: allows you to join your device contacts with an existing Samsung account.  Merge with Google: allows you to join your device contacts with an existing Google account.

  • Page 41: Add A Contact

    Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and tap > 2. From the top of the screen, tap 3. Tap a destination for the contact, such as Device, Google, or tap Add new account. Note: Available options depend on the accounts set up on your device.

  • Page 42: Edit A Contact

    7. Tap Groups and assign the contact to Not assigned, Co-workers, Family, or Friends, and tap Save. You may add other groups to the list. For more information, see Create Groups. 8. Tap Add another field and tap any of the following fields that you want to add to your new contact such as Phoenetic name, Organization, Email, IM, Address, Notes, Nickname, Website, Internet call, Events, or Relationship.

  • Page 43: Assign A New Picture To A Contact

    5. Touch and drag along the sides of the blue border box to begin cropping the desired area, tap Done, and then tap Save to assign selected picture. Assign a New Picture to a Contact Below is the procedure for adding a picture to a contact by taking a new photo. 1.

  • Page 44: Delete A Contact

    Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Press and tap > 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Delete. Tip: 3.

  • Page 45: Add Entries To Your Favorites

    To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts: 1. Press and tap > > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 2. Tap the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap the parameters you wish to immediately synchronize. • Sync Calendar synchronizes your Exchange calendar entries between your device and the remote Exchange server.

  • Page 46: Add Facebook Content To Your Contacts

    Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts You can add your Facebook contacts’ information, such as pictures, email, and phone numbers directly to your Contacts list. All of the current contacts’ information is then migrated over to your device. Note: You must first have an active Facebook page populated with friends sharing their contact information.

  • Page 47: Share A Contact

    To add an existing contact to a current group: 1. Press and tap > > Groups. 2. Tap the existing group and tap > Add member. 3. From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add. (A green check-mark appears next to the selected entries.) 4.
  • Page 48  Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Send a Gmail Message for details.  Wi-Fi Direct to send the information via a device-to-device connection. Note: You must enable Bluetooth before using it to send and the recipient’s device must be visible.

  • Page 49: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail / Google You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play applications.

  • Page 50: Sign In To Your Google Account

    Sign In to Your Google Account Below are procedures for signing into your Google account. 1. Press and tap > > Add account > Google > Existing, and then enter your Email address and tap Next. 2. Enter your Password and tap Done, and then follow the prompts to configure any additional options.

  • Page 51: Send A Gmail Message

    Send a Gmail Message Below are procedures for sending a Gmail message. 1. Press and tap > 2. From the Inbox, tap 3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. ...

  • Page 52: Email

    4. Tap SEND to send the message. Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email and other features on your device. Add an Email Account Email allows you to review and create email using various email services.

  • Page 53: Add A Corporate Email Account

    Add a Corporate Email Account The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, or 2010 as the corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.

  • Page 54: Compose And Send Email

    4. Tap the Use secure connection (SSL) check box if your network administrator requires a client certificate for messaging security. 5. Tap Next. 6. Read the Activation information pop-up and tap OK. 7. Configure your Account options (Peak schedule for synchronization, and Off-peak schedule for synchronization between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, and then tap Next.

  • Page 55: View And Reply To Email

    Note: To delete the current email message, tap and choose whether or not to save it in drafts. View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your device is as simple as on your computer. 1. Press and tap 2.

  • Page 56: Corporate Email Features

    Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account Inbox, tap > Sort by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages by Date (Most recent), Date (Oldest), Sender (A to Z), Sender (Z to A), Read/Unread, Attachments, Starred, Priority, Subject (A to Z), and Subject (Z to A).

  • Page 57: Edit Email Account Settings

    3. Tap Send out of office auto-replies if you want to automatically reply with a message.  Touch Send out of office auto-replies during this period, then set the Start time and End time. 4. Enter an internal, auto-reply message. 5.

  • Page 58: Delete An Email Account

    • Message preview line: lets you select how many lines of text to display in the message list. • Email title: lets you choose between Subject and Sender as the first, main line of each message. • Confirm deletions: allows you to choose whether to have your device prompt you to confirm when deleting emails.

  • Page 59: Social Networking Accounts

    Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about from YouTube, and more. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access.

  • Page 60: Youtube

    YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts, and other original videos.

  • Page 61: Google

    Note: The Network confirms your login and processes. This can take up to 5 minutes to complete. If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Talk application screen. Google+ Google+ makes messaging and sharing with friends easy. Set up Circles of friends, get updates from your Circles, and use Messenger for fast messaging with everyone.

  • Page 62: Applications And Entertainment

    Applications and Entertainment All your device’s features are accessible through the Applications list. DivX DivX is a digital media format that provides your device with high-quality videos. DivX Legal Information ® ® ® This device recognizes DivX encoded media files. DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

  • Page 63: Register Your Divx Device For Vod Playback Of Purchased Movies

    Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your device and your computer. 1. Write down the DivX registration code that appears onscreen. 2.

  • Page 64: Google Play Store

    Google Play Store Google Play Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, games, movies, music, and books for your device. 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 device.

  • Page 65: Create A Google Checkout Account

    6. If you selected a paid app, after tapping Accept & buy, you are redirected to the Google Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your device. Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with apps that have Warning! access to many functions or a significant amount of your data.

  • Page 66: Open An Installed App

    Open an Installed App There are several options for opening an installed app. ► Press and tap > (the application). – or – 1. Press and tap 2. Tap > INSTALLED, tap the application and then tap Open to open it. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.
  • Page 67 Search terms can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business  name (Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location. 3. Tap a result from the list of matches to see a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches now displayed on your screen with lettered pins.

  • Page 68: Google Navigation

    Google Navigation Navigation is another Google Maps navigation application available on your device. It uses your current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location- based services. 1. Press and tap > (Navigation). 2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Accept. 3.

  • Page 69: Google Play Music

    Playing Music 1. Press and tap > (Music Player). 2. Tap a library category at the side of the screen (Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders, Composers, Years, or Music Square) to view the available music files. 3. Scroll through the list of songs and tap an entry to begin playback. Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library.
  • Page 70 Changing Library View You can change the way you view the contents of your music library. 1. Press and tap > 2. Tap and then tap a view option: Recent, Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, or Genres. Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid or list view, depending on the view. Searching for Music in Your Library 1.
  • Page 71 Listening to Music You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset. Press the volume keys on the top of the device to activate onscreen volume control and then touch and drag on the scale to set volume.
  • Page 72  Artists: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, or Shop for artist.  Songs: Play, Add to queue, Add to playlist, Shop for artist, or Delete.  Playlists: Play, Add to queue, or Keep on device.  Genres: Play or Add to queue. ...

  • Page 73: Google Play Movies & Tv

    • Download queue: allows you to display the songs currently downloading. • Nexus Q settings: allows you to navigate to the Internet or Play Store in order to download the Nexus Q app. If already installed, this option allows you to assign settings to the app itself.

  • Page 74: Allshare Play

    > (AllShare Play). 2. Tap Sign in to sign in to your Samsung account or create a new account. If prompted, read the onscreen message about network charges and tap Yes to continue and return to the main AllShare Play screen.

  • Page 75: Set Up Web Storage

    Video quality settings: allows you to setup the video quality for streamed video content.  Lock AllShare Play: allows you to restrict access to AllShare Play by requiring the user to enter an active and associated Samsung account password.  Language: allows you to select a display language. ...

  • Page 76: Share Media Via Allshare Play To A Target Device

    Follow the procedures below to share media with a device through AllShare Play. Make sure all communicating devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Important! 1. Launch AllShare on a target device, such as an Internet TV, Samsung Tablet, etc. 2. On your device, press and tap >...

  • Page 77: Peel Smart Remote

    (Smart Remote). Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the stunning viewing quality Samsung is known for, Samsung Media Hub is your gateway to mobile video like you've never experienced it before.

  • Page 78: Use Media Hub

    Use Media Hub Follow the below procedures to use Media Hub. 1. Press and tap > (Media Hub). 2. What’s New displays recently-added media, or use the tabs at the top of the screen, to browse for content:  Home: displays the Media Hub main screen. Movies: displays movies that are available for rent or purchase.
  • Page 79 ● Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal. ● You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered. ●...

  • Page 80: Web And Data

    Web and Data The following topics address your device’s data connections and Internet use. Additional data- related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: Wi-Fi Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet.

  • Page 81: Check The Wireless Network Status

    To connect to a Wi-Fi network: 1. Press and tap > and tap the Wi-Fi ON/OFF slider to turn Wi-Fi On. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of detected Wi-Fi networks display. ...

  • Page 82: Connect To A Different Wi-Fi Network

    Note: If you want to remove the device’s wireless network settings, tap Forget on this window. You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network. 4. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Wi-Fi is connected and active.

  • Page 83: Sprint Hotspot

    Enable Sprint Connections Optimizer 1. Press and tap > > More settings > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer. 2. Read the disclaimer and tap I Agree to turn Sprint Connections Optimizer on. Disable Sprint Connections Optimizer 1. Press and tap >...

  • Page 84: Data Services (Sprint 3G)

    4. Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection. To adjust your Sprint Hotspot settings: 1. Press and tap > > Configure. 2. Configure the Sprint Hotspot name (Network SSID), visibility to other devices (Hide my device), security (Security, Password, Show password), and advanced options (including Broadcast channel and Maximum connections).

  • Page 85: Launch A Web Connection

    Launch a Web Connection Follow the below procedure to launch a Web connection. ► Press and tap (Internet). (Your data connection starts and you see the home page.) The Internet browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from an email. 4G Services 4G is a service that must be included in your service plan and also available within your area.

  • Page 86: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to the local network.

  • Page 87: Connect To A Vpn

    Connect to a VPN The following describes how to connect to a VPN. 1. Press and tap > > More settings > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN in which to connect. 3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.
  • Page 88 Scrolling As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll through a website’s page: ► Touch and drag across or up and down a page. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ►...

  • Page 89: Internet Options

    Save for offline reading: saves the Web page so you can read it later even when offline.  Downloads: displays the download history. Print: allows you to print the screen or Web page on a Samsung printer using Wi-Fi.   Settings: allows you to modify your Web settings. For more information, refer to Adjust Internet Settings.

  • Page 90: Go To A Specific Website

     (Share): Tap to share the item using one of the following options: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Memo, or Wi-Fi Direct.  Find: to search for all instances of the selected text within the Web page.  Web Search: to search for the selected text on the Web. Go to a Specific Website Just like any other browser, you can use the URL field to enter a website address and go to a specific website.
  • Page 91 • Show security warnings: Notifies you if there is a security issue with the current website. • Accept cookies: Allows sites that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device. • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. •...
  • Page 92  Advanced • Select search engine: allows you to set your default search engine to Google Search, Yahoo!, or Bing. • Open in background: New pages are launched in a separate page and displayed behind the current one. Remove the checkmark to disable this function.

  • Page 93: Reset The Internet Options To Default

    Reset the Internet Options to Default You always have the option to restore your browser to its default settings. 1. Press and tap (Internet). 2. Tap > Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. 3. Tap OK to complete the process. Set the Home Page Customize your Web experience by setting your browser’s home page.

  • Page 94: Create A New Homepage

    Create Bookmarks From Other Tabs 1. From any open Web page, tap 2. Tap either the History or Saved pages tab. 3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an onscreen popup menu. 4. Tap Add bookmark to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks. –...

  • Page 95: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, and then tapping the camera key.

  • Page 96: Review Pictures And Videos

    ● (Camera / Camcorder Mode): allows you switch between Camera mode to take pictures, and Camcorder mode, to record videos. Slide the button up for Camera, or down for Camcorder. ● (Shutter release): takes a picture, or starts recording video. Tap again to stop recording.

  • Page 97: Take A Picture

    Home screen, Lock screen, or both Home and Lock screens.  Buddy photo share: allows you to share the current image with people in the picture. Print: allows you to print the current image on a optional, compatible Samsung  printer (not included). ...

  • Page 98: Close The Camera

    Note: Tap > GPS tag > On to enable the GPS icon. Close the Camera Follow the procedure below to close your device’s camera. ► On the camera screen, tap Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your device’s built-in video camera.

  • Page 99: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Use Camera settings to configure Camera options. 1. Press and tap (Camera) and slide to activate camera mode. 2. Tap in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access more camera settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu. ...
  • Page 100  Resolution: allows you to set the image size, to 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M (2048x1152), 2M (1600x1200), W1.3M (1536x864), 1.3M (1280x960), W0.9M (1280x720), or 0.3M (640x480).  White balance: allows you to set this option to one of the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent.

  • Page 101: Camcorder Settings

    Camcorder Settings Configure options for recording video. 1. Press and tap (Camera) and slide to activate camcorder mode. 2. Tap in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access camcorder settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu: ...

  • Page 102: View Pictures And Videos Using Gallery

    View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your device’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card. For photos that are on your storage card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.

  • Page 103: Zoom In Or Out On A Photo

    Viewing Videos Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. 1. Touch and hold a video to select it. A light blue outline displays around the thumbnail. Choose from the following options: ...

  • Page 104: Working With Photos

    Working with Photos You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures.

  • Page 105: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions for pictures that you take on your device. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the picture. Follow the below procedures to use Photo Editor.

  • Page 106: Video Editor

     Share via: allows you to share your photo via options such as Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Google+, Group Play, Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct.  Set as: sets the new image as either your Contact photo, Home and lock, Home screen, or Lock screen.

  • Page 107: Send Photos Or Videos Using Bluetooth

    Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several photos, videos, or both and send them to someone’s device or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Press and tap (Gallery). 2. Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send. 3.

  • Page 108: Share Videos On Youtube

    5. Select the online album where you want to upload the pictures. 6. Tap Upload. You can view the photos online at picasaweb.google.com. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your device.

  • Page 109: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and Outlook calendar.

  • Page 110: Event Alerts

    • By default, new events are All day events. To set a start and stop time instead, tap All day to remove the checkmark, and then select From and To times for the event. • Select a Time zone. • Select recurrences for the event by tapping the Repeat field.

  • Page 111: Erase Events

    Day and List Views Day view displays a list of the events of one day. List view shows a list of all your events in chronological order. The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days.

  • Page 112: Alarm

    3. Tap Delete. 4. Tap OK in the Delete confirmation box. – or – If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event or All repetitive events, and tap OK. Alarm Set alarms for reminders. Set an Alarm Use the following methods to create an alarm event. 1.

  • Page 113: Delete An Alarm

    3. Tap Done to store the new alarm event. Delete an Alarm To delete an Alarm event: 1. Press and tap > (Alarm). 2. Touch and hold an alarm. 3. From the onscreen context menu, tap Delete. Calculator Your device comes with a built-in calculator. 1.

  • Page 114: S Suggest

     Print: Choose memos to print on an optional compatible Samsung printer (not included).  Sync memo: Choose memos to sync with Google docs.  PIN lock: Set a PIN to secure memo contents.  Font size: Choose the size for memo text.

  • Page 115: Transfer Files Between Your Device And A Computer

    Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer You can use the supplied USB charging/cable to connect your device directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your device with the music player, Google Play Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your device to the computer and copy the files to the music folder.

  • Page 116: My Files

    My Files Use My files to manage files stored on your device, or on an optional installed memory card (not included). You can launch a file if the associated application is already on your device. 1. Press and tap > (My files).

  • Page 117: Download The Dropbox Desktop Application

    Download the Dropbox Desktop Application Follow the procedures below to download the desktop application. 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: http://www.dropbox.com/. 2. Follow the prompts on your computer to install the application. The computer application must be installed on the computer containing the Important! desired files.

  • Page 118: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. ► Press and tap > > Bluetooth. Change the Device Name The device name identifies your device to other devices. 1. Press and tap > > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on. 3.

  • Page 119: Connect To A Paired Device

    The pairing and connection status is displayed below the target device name in the Paired devices section. When the target device is connected to your device, displays in the status bar. Connect to a Paired Device When you have paired another Bluetooth device with your device, you should be able to reconnect it automatically by turning on Bluetooth on both devices.

  • Page 120: Send Information Via Bluetooth

    Send Information via Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to transfer information between your device and another Bluetooth-enabled device paired with your device. Follow the instructions in Pair with a Bluetooth Device information about pairing with another Bluetooth device. Not all Bluetooth devices can accept all types of information. Depending on the device, you can share pictures and videos, Calendar events, Contacts, music, and other types of information.

  • Page 121: Receive Information Via Bluetooth

    The location where the information is saved depends on the type of information and the receiving device: ● If you send a calendar event or contact, it is normally added directly to the corresponding application on the receiving device. For example, if you send a calendar event to a compatible device, the event is shown in that device’s calendar application.

  • Page 122: Microsd Card

     For events (vCalendar) you can choose to open the event, or import it into the Calendar. For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.  For contact records (vCards), you can choose to import one, several, or all of the contacts to Contacts.

  • Page 123: Remove A Microsd Card

    3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. Remove a microSD Card Use the following procedures to remove a microSD card from your device. To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card Important! before removing it from the device. Unmounting a memory card prepares it for removal from the device.

  • Page 124: View Microsd Card Memory

    5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. View microSD Card Memory View total and available memory available on an installed microSD memory card. ► Press and tap > > Storage. See Device Memory for more information. Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.

  • Page 125: Update Your Device

    Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seem to stop unexpectedly, use this setting to reconnect with the network. Update Your Samsung Software This option allows you to update the Samsung software on your device via an over-the-air connection. 1. Press and tap >...
  • Page 126 Back up Gmail information: 1. Press and tap > > Google.  Tap the Sync all to synchronize all the listed Google accounts.  Tap the account name, tap each item to synchronize, then tap Sync now. Back up Exchange Mail information: 1.
  • Page 127 Update Device Firmware After backing up your information, use the Update Firmware option to update your device firmware. 1. Press and tap > > System Update. 2. Tap Update Firmware. Your device automatically downloads and installs any available updates. Follow the prompts to complete the update. You may be required to power your device off and back on to complete the software upgrade.

  • Page 128: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you control your device's Wi-Fi settings. Your device lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi for high-speed data access using available computer networks.

  • Page 129: Bluetooth Settings

    Advanced Wi-Fi Settings The advanced Wi-Fi settings allow you to set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Press and tap > > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap > Advanced. The following options are available:  Network notification: alerts you when a new open network is available. ...

  • Page 130: Data Usage Settings

    Data Usage Settings From this screen you can view the Mobile or Wi-Fi data usage. By default, only the mobile data usage displays. 1. Press and tap > > Data usage. 2. Tap Mobile data to enable the feature. 3. Tap Limit mobile data usage to disable a data connection when a certain level is reached.

  • Page 131: More Settings

    More Settings The More settings menu provides additional wireless and network options. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making data connections is prohibited.

  • Page 132: Tethering

    Before attempting a tethered connection: ● Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/ and visit the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 10.1 Product page, where you can navigate to the Download Center to obtain this driver. ● The online FAQ also provide detailed information about this driver.

  • Page 133: Vpn

    If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account (such as Outlook), or if you wish to use your device to access your corporate email through a VPN (Virtual Private Network), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account. Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, or IPSec Hybrid RSA.

  • Page 134: Roaming

    Roaming Your roaming settings allow you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access voice and data services when you are out of your service provider’s area of coverage. Roaming Network 1. Press and tap > > More settings. 2.

  • Page 135: Kies Via Wi-Fi

    ► Press and tap > > More settings > Kies via Wi-Fi. Note: Install Samsung Kies, available at http://www.samsung.com/kies (for Windows/Mac) to synchronize your device to a PC. Blocking mode When Blocking mode is enabled, notifications for selected features are disabled. Only incoming call notifications are received for people listed on the allowed list.

  • Page 136: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings The Sound settings menu lets you control your device’s audio, from ringtones and alerts to touch tones and notifications. Volume The Volume menu provides access to various volume settings within one onscreen popup menu. You can adjust the volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1.

  • Page 137: Screen Lock Sounds

    Screen Lock Sounds When enabled, sounds play when locking and unlocking the screen. 1. Press and tap > > Sound. 2. Tap the Screen lock sound checkbox to enable playing a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Display Settings Adjusting your device’s display settings not only allows you to personalize the look and feel of your device, it can also help increase battery life.

  • Page 138: Home And Lock Screens Wallpaper

    Note: You can also assign wallpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and tapping Set wallpaper > Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens. Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper This feature assigns the same image to both the Home screen and Lock screen. 1.

  • Page 139: Font Style

    Font Style You can set the font for all text that displays on your device. 1. Press and tap > > Display. 2. Tap Font style. Choose from Default font, Choco cooky, Helvetica S, or Rosemary. To acquire additional font options, tap Get fonts online to access new fonts in the Tip: Google Play Store app.

  • Page 140: Sd Card

    Applications Applications displays the amount of memory occupied by running applications. Pictures, videos Pictures, videos displays the amount of memory occupied by pictures and videos stored on your device. Audio (music, ringtones, podcasts, etc.) Audio displays the amount of memory occupied by any audible files. Miscellaneous files Miscellaneous files displays the amount of memory dedicated to files such as information stored on the clipboard or downloaded application files.

  • Page 141: Power Saving Settings

    Unmount SD Card 1. Press and tap > > Storage. 2. Tap Unmount SD card to release the microSD card from its use by the device. When the memory card is safe to remove, a notification displays in the status area. ...

  • Page 142: Battery Settings

    ● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery. ● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery.

  • Page 143: Application Manager

    Application Manager Manage your device's applications, control running applications, and monitor your memory use from the Application manager. Manage Applications Use the Application manager menu to quickly erase selected content and uninstall third-party applications stored in your device. To clear an application’s cache: 1.

  • Page 144: Memory Use

     Third-party Task Manager applications are also available from the Google Play Store app. Note: You can also access the most recently used applications by touching . For more information, refer to Recently Used Applications. Memory Use View storage used by currently running applications. 1.

  • Page 145: Use Gps Satellites

    Use GPS Satellites Use the following steps to enable your device's GPS location feature. 1. Press and tap > > Location services. 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled. Location and Google Search This option allows you to quickly refine your search results by permitting Google to use your location data.
  • Page 146 5. Face the screen toward yourself, hold the device at eye level, and position your face within the boundaries of the dotted oval. Note: If the device cannot detect all of your facial features, the screen will display, “Can’t find part of your face”.
  • Page 147 What if I Forget My Pattern? If you forget your lock pattern, you can unlock your device with the backup PIN you set up with your unlock pattern. To unlock the tablet using a PIN code: 1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the screen after five attempts at drawing your pattern).

  • Page 148: Lock Screen Options

    Lock Screen Options Works in conjunction with the With swipe lock option. You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you either swipe the screen, detect accessibility through facial recognition, draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen, enter the correct PIN, or enter the correct password to unlock the device’s control keys, buttons, and touchscreen.

  • Page 149: Security Settings

    Security Settings This menu contains features that allow you to configure the device’s security parameters. Encrypt Device Data encryption allows you to encrypt all data that is on your device to enhance security after you turn it off. Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security; Important! therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use device decryption.

  • Page 150: Device Administrators

    2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option). Device Administrators Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your device in a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your device was lost or stolen.

  • Page 151: Trusted Credentials

    Trusted Credentials Use this feature to allow applications to access secure certificates and other credentials. To use secure credentials: 1. Press and tap > > Security. 2. Tap Trusted credentials to display the list of your device’s trusted CA certificates. A green checkmark indicates the certificate is enabled.

  • Page 152: Default Input Method

    1. Press and tap > > Language and input. 2. Tap Default, and then select Samsung keyboard or Swype. – or – 1. From a screen where you can enter text, touch in the notification bar. 2. Tap an available input method.

  • Page 153: Samsung Keyboard Settings

    1. Press and tap > > Language and input. 2. Tap to the right of Samsung keyboard to access the following options:  Input language allows you to select the text input language. Choose from either English (US) or Español. ...

  • Page 154: T9 Trace

    T9 Trace T9 Trace is built into the Samsung keyboard. This method allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter and lifting it between words. T9 Trace uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word and includes a touch predictive text system.

  • Page 155: Text-To-Speech Output

    Google text-to-speech Engine: allows you to use and modify Google Text-to- speech settings. Tap to the right of Google text-to-speech Engine for additional settings. • Samsung TTS: allows you to use and modify Samsung Text-to-speech settings. to the right of Samsung TTS for additional settings.  General •...

  • Page 156: Back Up And Reset Settings

    Back Up and Reset Settings Your device’s Privacy menu includes the Factory Data Reset option. This option lets you reset your device to the original factory settings, which erases all data from the device’s application storage. Backup and Restore The device can be configured to back up your current settings, application data and settings. 1.

  • Page 157: Accounts And Sync Settings

    > 2. Tap Add account and tap an account type.  Samsung account, Dropbox, Email, Facebook (for syncing), Google, LDAP, and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. 3. Follow the prompts to enter the necessary information and complete the setup. ...

  • Page 158: Accessory Settings

    Accessory Settings Configure settings for attaching your device to optional accessories, such as a dock, or to another devices with an HDMI cable (accessories not included). 1. Press and tap > > Accessory. 2. Tap Dock sound to play sounds when inserting or removing the device from the dock. 3.

  • Page 159: Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility Settings Use Accessibility settings to configure options to simplify device use and improve accessibility for users with vision or hearing issues. This service is able to collect all the text you type (including personal data and credit card numbers) except passwords. It may also log your user interface interactions. With TalkBack, every interaction and key press is explained in audio.
  • Page 160  Tap Enhance web accessibility to allow applications to install Google scripts that make Web content more accessible.  Tap Mono audio to enable stereo audio to be compressed into a single mono audio stream for use with a single earphone. ...

  • Page 161: Talkback Settings

    TalkBack Settings TalkBack provides spoken feedback, to describe what you touch, select and activate on the device. 1. Press and tap > > Accessibility > TalkBack. 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to the ON position and tap OK to enable Explore by Touch. When enabled, you can hear or see descriptions of what is under your finger or perform gestures to interact with the tablet.

  • Page 162: Developer Options Settings

    Developer Options Settings Use the Developer Options to set options for application development. These features are used for development purposes only. Important! ► Press and tap > > Developer options. Development Options 1. Press and tap > > Developer options and tap the ON/OFF slider to the ON position.

  • Page 163: Allow Mock Locations

    Allow Mock Locations If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can use mock locations to tell the device that the device is at different GPS locations. In other words, the device is allowed to “mock” the coordinates. This feature is used for development purposes only.

  • Page 164: Drawing Options

    Drawing Options Configures drawing options for the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). Press and tap > > Developer options and tap the ON/OFF slider to the ON position. Select from the following options:  Show layout boundaries: Displays clip bounds, margins, and more. Show GPU view updates: Flashes views inside windows when drawn with the GPU.

  • Page 165: Application Options

    Activate Your Device. System Update Settings The system checks for updates to the Preferred Roaming List (PRL), Profile, Samsung software, or Firmware for this device and updates them. Update PRL This option allows you to download and update the preferred roaming list (PRL) automatically.

  • Page 166: Update Profile

    Use this feature to upgrade your device to the latest software. 1. Press and tap > > System Update > Update Samsung Software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Update Firmware Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update Firmware option to update your device firmware.
  • Page 167 Status In the About device menu, tap Status to view information such as Battery status, Battery level, Network, Signal strength, Mobile network type, Service state, Roaming, User name, Mobile network state, My phone number, MIN, PRL version, MEID, IMEI, ICCID, IP address, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, Up time, and Device status.

  • Page 168: Index

    Index 4G Services, 75 Menu, 79 About Device, 156 Navigating, 77 Accessibility, 149 Settings, 80 Settings, 149 Calculator, 103 TalkBack, 151 Camera, 85 Accessory Jack, 9 Photo Editor, 95 Account Settings, 89 Manage, 6 Take Pictures, 85 Account Passwords, 5 Viewing Pictures, 92 Accounts, 39 Charger/Accessory Jack, 9...
  • Page 169 Rotate, 13 Shortcuts, 15 S Memo, 103 Widgets, 18 Creating, 103 Infrared Blaster, 8 S Suggest, 104 Input Method Samsung Keyboard, 143 Changing, 142 Screen Unlock Keyboard, 143 Face, 135 Samsung, 143 Screen Unlock Password, 137 T9 Trace, 144 Screen Unlock Pattern, 136...
  • Page 170 Unmount, 131 Text Input Security Methods, 22 Settings, 139 Text-to-Speech, 145 Settings, 118 Tools, 99 Touch, 10 Accessibility, 149 Accounts and Sync, 147 Touch and Hold, 11 Backup and Reset, 146 Touchscreen Battery, 132 Turn off, 10 Data Usage, 120 Turn on, 10 Date and Time, 148 Turn Device On, 9, 10...

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