Samsung Galaxy Tab E Manual

Know your device

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Front view

Back view

Device setup

Install the SIM card

If you need to replace your SIM card, follow these steps:

1. Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the tablet and open the SIM card slot cover.
2. Position the SIM card with the carrier logo facing up.
3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot (as shown) until it clicks into place.
4. Close the SIM card slot cover.

Optional: Insert memory card

microSD card sold separately.

1. Locate the microSD ™ card slot on the side of the tablet and open the microSD card slot cover.
2. Position the microSD card with the gold strips facing down.
3. Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot (as shown) until it clicks into place.
4. Close the microSD card slot cover.

Charge the device

Before turning on your device, charge it fully.
Your device comes with a charger and a USB cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the USB charger port on the top your device and the other end into the charger. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

Use only charging devices that are approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories are designed for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may void your warranty and may cause damage.

Turn the device on and off

• To turn On, press and hold the Power/Lock button.
• To turn Off, press and hold Power/Lock button and follow the prompts.

Lock and unlock the device

Use your device's screen lock features to secure your device.

• To Lock, press the Power/Lock button.
• To Unlock, press the Power/Lock button, and then swipe your finger across the screen.

Configure your device

When you first turn on your device, you need to set up a few things.

1. Select a language and tap START or ACCESSIBILITY.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

Customize

Wallpaper and widgets

Touch and hold a blank space on a home screen to access options.

• Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with a variety of wallpapers.
• Widgets: Drag a widget to an empty space on the Home screen for quick access to applications.
• Home screen settings: Customize the look of the Home screen.

Volume and notification sounds

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps and then tap Settings > Sounds and vibration.
  • Tap Volume to increase or decrease device volume settings.
  • Tap Notification sounds to select sounds for notifications.
    

Connections

Connect to Bluetooth

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth^®.
3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and tap OK. When connected, is displayed in the status bar.

Connect to Wi-Fi

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi^®.
3. Tap a network and enter the password if prompted. When connected, is displayed in the status bar.

Smartphone Mobile HotSpot

Turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. This feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE^™ data services.
Note: You must have qualifying service in order to use Mobile HotSpot.

Smartphone Mobile HotSpot activation

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and tap Settings > Connections > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering > Mobile HotSpot.
2. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot.
3. Edit the Network name field and then create a new Network SSID name.
4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID) field if you would like to broadcast your SSID name to nearby devices.
5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.
6. Enter a new password and tap SAVE to store the new settings. When connected, is displayed in the status bar.

Change the Mobile HotSpot password

1. From the Mobile HotSpot and Tethering screen, tap Mobile HotSpot > Password.
2. Delete the previous password, and then enter a new one into the Password field.
3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.

Note: During the initial setup, the connection is not secure. It is recommended that you maintain a secure connection by using a password for communication.

USB Tethering

Share your Smartphone mobile data connection through a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer.

• If additional software or USB drivers are required, go to: samsung.com/us/support/downloads.

Connect using USB Tethering

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and tap Settings > Connections > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.
2. Connect the computer to the device using the USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
   A Tethering or HotSpot active notification is briefly displayed.
3. If prompted, read the notification regarding data use and tap OK. When connected, is displayed in the status bar.

Disconnect USB Tethering

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and tap Settings > Connections > Mobile HotSpot and Tethering.
2. Tap On/Off to turn off USB tethering.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device.

Note: Using your 4G LTE service and smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your device's battery. To keep using the device as a HotSpot, connect it to a power supply.

Apps

Find new apps to download and install on your device.

Play Store: Download new apps from the Google Play^™ store.
Visit play.google.com/store/apps to learn more.

Galaxy Apps: View and download Samsung apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy devices.
Visit samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/galaxy-apps.

Contacts

Create a contact

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Contacts.
2. Tap Add New Contacts.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Tap SAVE to store the entry.

Edit a contact

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Contacts.
2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap EDIT.
3. Enter the desired information.
4. Tap SAVE to update.

Delete a contact

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Contacts.
2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list, and then tap DELETE.

Messages

Gmail

Use Gmail^™ to send and receive email.

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Google folder > Gmail.
  • Tap Add an email address to create a new account or to log in to an existing Gmail account.
  • Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an account set up on your device.

Set up Email accounts

Configure Email for most accounts in just a few steps.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Email.
2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
4. Tap DONE to store the new account.

Camera

Take pictures and record videos with the Camera app.

Take a photo

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Camera.
  • Tap to take a photo.
  • Drag left or right to zoom in or out.
  • Tap or swipe up to take selfies.
  • Swipe right to select a mode.
  • Swipe left to select an effect.

Note: When using the camera in landscape mode drag up or down to zoom in or out.

Take a video

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Camera.
  • Tap to begin recording.
  • Tap to pause a recording.
  • Tap to finish recording a video.

Internet

Access the Internet with a fully-featured web browser.

• From the Home screen, tap Internet.

Enter a URL

• From any webpage, tap the address field, enter the web address, and then tap Go on the keyboard.

Add a new tab

• From the browser, tap Quick menu > New tab. A new window is displayed.

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 handsets and invites them to take advantage of the features available on this handset to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use. This handset has a locking function (e.g., user-defined codes or patterns) that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information. Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several T-Mobile devices. Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to T-Mobile so that proper measures can be taken to protect accounts. For additional information, visit: www.t-mobile.com/devicesecurity and http://www.t-mobile.com/Company/PrivacyResources.aspx.

EMERGENCY DIALING

Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.*
* Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the

1. wireless network and
2. 9-1-1 calling system

that are required to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not be available everywhere within our wireless coverage area or your roaming area. This approximation of the phone's location and the transmittal of location information are subject to emergency situations, transmission limits, network problems/limitations, interconnecting carrier problems, your phone, buildings/ tunnels, signal strength and atmospheric/topographical conditions, and may be curtailed, interrupted, dropped or refused. The phone's approximate location is transmitted to the local 9-1-1 response agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this approximation is intended solely to aid the PSAP in dispatching emergency assistance or to limit the search area for emergency services personnel. You should not rely solely on a phone for essential communications (such as a medical or other emergency). Please see T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for additional service restrictions and details.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Use of some content or features may require qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection.
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required. Plan data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network data allotments differ; see your selected service for details. Use of connected devices subject to T-Mobile Terms and Conditions.
Wi-Fi: Device will not transition between Wi-Fi and the cellular network. Devices using wireless connections may be vulnerable to unauthorized attempts to access data and software stored on the device. Plan data allotment applies to use by connected devices sharing Wi-Fi. Use of connected devices subject to T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions.
Device and screen images simulated. Coverage not available in some areas. See Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com, for rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details.
T-Mobile and the magenta color are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG.

My Carrier

This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, visit t-mobile.com/support where you can:

• Register at my.t-mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your device, and change your rate plan.
• Review your device's User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.
• View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own.

Install the T-Mobile app:

1. From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap Play Store.

2. Enter T-Mobile in the search field and tap .
3. Tap Install and follow the prompts.

Access account information:

• From the Home screen, swipe up for Apps, and then tap T-Mobile to view account information and features.

Service

If you are a new T-Mobile^® customer and your service is not yet 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
• Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address

Note: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of the organization, the address, and the tax ID.

• Your Social Security number, current driver's license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes
• Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see t-mobile.com for the latest plan information)
• SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box barcode label)

Note: Service or use is your agreement to T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions. T-Mobile requires Arbitration of Disputes unless, for new customers, you opt-out within 30-days, or for existing customers, you previously opted-out. Failure to activate service within 30-days from purchase will also be considered acceptance. For details, see T-Mobile's Terms and Conditions at T-Mobile.com/terms-conditions.

Samsung Care

How can we help you?
Get to know your product

• To access user manuals, tips and more visit samsung.com/us/support.

Ask the community

• To ask questions and get solutions from other Samsung customers visit us.community.samsung.com.

Contact us for support

• For hardware or software support call us at 1.800.SAMSUNG or visit samsung.com/us/support/contact.
• To find a service location near you visit support-us.samsung.com/cyber/locator/asc_locator.jsp.