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  • Page 1 Get Started...
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet helps you get started with your Sprint Spark™ capable Samsung Galaxy Tab® 4. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new tablet, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow.

  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Samsung Galaxy Tab 4. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Use Your Tablet...
  • Page 4 Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Front 3.5mm Camera Headset Jack Power/Lock Camera Volume Key Display Infrared Blaster SIM Card slot Memory Speaker Card Slot Recent Back Key Apps Home Button USB Charger/Accessory Port...

  • Page 5: Unlock The Screen

    Get Your Tablet Ready Unlock the Screen Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow • Swipe the screen with your finger to to learn about transferring contacts, calendars, and more from your old device. unlock it. Turn the Screen On and Off Charge the Battery •...

  • Page 6: Activate Tablet

    Activate Your Tablet Activate Your Tablet If you received your tablet in the If you purchased your tablet at a mail and it is going to be activated Sprint Store, it is probably on an existing number (you’re activated and ready to use. swapping devices), go to sprint.com/activate and follow If you received your tablet in the...

  • Page 7: Complete The Setup Screens

    Set Up Your Tablet When you first turn on your device, follow • Samsung account - Create or sign in to your the prompts to set up your Google Account Samsung user account. and preferences.* • Dropbox™ - Create or sign in to your Complete the Setup Screens Dropbox cloud storage account.

  • Page 8: Home Screen Overview/Status Bar

    Android Basics: Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Status Bar Your tablet’s Home screen extends The status bar at the bottom of the Home horizontally up to seven full screens. This screen lets you quickly see both your tablet gives you room to customize your tablet and status (connections, signal strength, battery, put the things you need front and center, just...

  • Page 9: Notifications Panel

    Your Home Screen Notifications Panel Add Items to Your Home Screen You can expand the notification area to 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a provide more detailed information about home screen. the current onscreen notification icons. 2. Tap an option under Add to home screen. 1.
  • Page 10 Your Home Screen Open Apps Open Apps with Multi Window™ • If an app is on one of your Home screens, Multi Window allows you to use two apps just tap it to open it. on the same screen in separate, resizable windows.

  • Page 11: Buttons And Keys

    Entering Text Buttons and Keys Your QWERTY Keyboard The bottom front of your tablet contains a Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 comes loaded Home button and two static keys that let with the Samsung QWERTY keyboard. When you perform basic functions.

  • Page 12: Typing With Samsung Keyboard

    Entering Text Typing with Samsung Keyboard Using Google Voice to Enter Text Entering text using the traditional Samsung Use your voice to enter text instead QWERTY keyboard is easy: just tap the of typing. letters to type the words. 1. From any screen where you can enter text, touch the input field to reveal the keyboard.
  • Page 13 3. Select an account for the contact, such as 3. Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to edit the information. You Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft can also add new fields or remove Exchange ActiveSync. Select Device to existing ones.
  • Page 14 Email Set Up a POP3/IMAP Email Account Your tablet’s Email applications let you access and manage multiple email 1. Press and then tap > Email accounts simultaneously in one convenient 2. If another email account is already set up, location. Although there is a separate Gmail tap >...
  • Page 15 Email Set Up a Microsoft Exchange Access Email Messages ® ActiveSync Account ® 1. Press and then tap > Email > Email 1. Press and then tap • Tap the Account selection button on the top 2. If another email account is already set up, left of the screen to change the account.

  • Page 16: View Pictures

    Camera & Video Take a Picture View Videos 1. Press and then tap > Camera 1. Press and then tap > Gallery view the Camera folders. 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject, and tap 2.
  • Page 17 Go Online Downloading Apps From the Web 1. Press and then tap > Internet You can download Apps while browsing the Web, but you must first set permissions in 2. From the opening page, tap the address settings to allow applications from unknown bar and enter a website address.
  • Page 18 Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network • When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi in the status bar. network you can use your tablet’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other Note: To quickly toggle Wi-Fi on or off, data services.

  • Page 19: Mobile Hotspot

    Mobile Hotspot Connect up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices to the Internet using your Galaxy Tab 4 as a mobile hotspot. Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot Other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct password. Note: Add-on to service plan required to •...
  • Page 20 Google Play and Google Mobile Services Google Mobile™ Services Google Play is the place to go to find new apps, games, movies, and more. Your Galaxy Tab 4 provides easy access to a variety of Google services. Use Google Play for Downloads •...

  • Page 21: Using Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth®- 7. Once you’re paired with a device, your connection should launch. The Bluetooth icon Capable Device shows your current connection status. 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Press Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures >...

  • Page 22: Adding Music To Music Folder

    Music Adding Music to Your Music Folder 5. When you are done, follow your computer’s procedures to safely remove Before you can listen to music with the the drive, and then disconnect the tablet Music application on your tablet, you will from the USB cable.
  • Page 23 Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter & More Use Social Media Apps You can set up and access all your favorite social media apps on the go. 1. Press and then tap > Facebook (or Twitter, Instagram, etc.). Set Up Social Networking Accounts 2.

  • Page 24: Get/Use Sprint Music Plus

    Sprint Applications Use Sprint Music Plus Access additional exclusive Sprint features right from your tablet. • Press and then tap > Sprint Music Plus Sprint Music Plus • Tap to access all your music, including In addition to the Music application (see items you have purchased or loaded page 22), your tablet offers Sprint Music onto your tablet’s microSD card.

  • Page 25: Accessing Settings

    Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your tablet, set permissions, update your tablet, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings For detailed information about settings, please see the User Guide 1. Press and then tap > Settings at sprint.com/support.

  • Page 26: Battery Saving Tips

    Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Manage Your Tablet’s Wireless Functions Screen Timeout Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location functions of the tablet when you’re not • Press and then tap > Settings > using them. Device > Display > Brightness to modify the backlight setting as desired.

  • Page 27: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Survey Online: www.sprint.com We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint tablet. • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing. Within two weeks of your tablet purchase, please go to the website •...
  • Page 28 Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you. • Online Support – For ongoing help over the life of your tablet, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
  • Page 29 Sustainability What else has Sprint been doing? At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to reduce our carbon footprint and decrease to, use your tablet to scan the QR Code ® our use of natural resources.
  • Page 30 Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider’s website. ©2014 Sprint. Sprint, Sprint Spark and the logos are trademarks of Sprint. Samsung, Galaxy Tab and Multi Window are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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