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Welcome! Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet helps you get started with your Sprint Spark™ capable* Samsung Galaxy Tab® S. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new tablet, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow.
Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Use Your Tablet...
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Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S Power/Lock Light Sensor USB Charger/Accessory Port Infrared Transmitter Volume Front Camera Speaker Flash Back Camera Recent Apps Back microSD Card Slot 3.5mm Headset Jack Speaker Home SIM Card Slot...
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 •...
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...
• Accept EULA or other agreements. • Sign in to (or set up) a Google Account. • Sign in to (or set up) a Samsung account. • Sign in to (or set up) a Dropbox account. 3. Enter a device name and tap Finish.
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Android Basics: Getting Around Your Tablet Move Around Menus and Screens Swipe: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control everything through various types of touches Drag: Press and hold your finger with some and gestures.
Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Status Bar Your tablet’s home screen extends The status bar at the top of the home horizontally up to five full screens. This gives screen lets you quickly see both your tablet you room to customize your tablet and put status (connections, signal strength, battery, the things you need front and center, just a location) and any current notifications.
Your Home Screen Notification Panel Customize Your Home Screen You can expand the notification area to • To add app shortcuts, tap Apps provide more detailed information about touch and hold an icon, and drag it the current onscreen notification icons. to the home screen.
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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.
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Keys and App Icons The bottom front of your tablet contains a • Chrome ( ) — Tap to use the home key and two static keys that let you Chrome browser. perform basic functions. Above this row is a •...
Entering Text Your QWERTY Keyboards Typing with Samsung Keyboard Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S comes loaded Entering text using the traditional Samsung with two QWERTY keyboards: Samsung QWERTY keyboard is easy: just tap the keyboard (default) and Swype™. When you letters to type the words.
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Entering Text Using Swype to Enter Text Using Google Voice to Enter Text Swype lets you enter words by tracing over Use your voice to enter text instead the letters in a single motion. of typing. 1. Touch an onscreen character, and then, 1.
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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.
Email Setup Set Up a Microsoft® Exchange Your tablet’s email applications let you access and manage multiple email ActiveSync® Account accounts simultaneously in one Note: Contact your company’s Exchange Server convenient location. administrator for required sign-in information. Set Up a Gmail™ Account 1.
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Email Access Email Messages Access Gmail Messages 1. From home, tap Apps > Email 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail 2. Select the inbox you want to view. 2. From the inbox, tap the message you want to view. 3.
Camera & Video Take a Picture View Videos 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the 2. Tap a video icon to view the video. camera lens at your subject, and tap Share Pictures and Videos View Pictures...
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Go Online Downloading Apps From the Web 1. From home, tap Apps > 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.
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Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, enter the security key When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi (password) and tap Connect. network you can use your tablet’s Wi-Fi • When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( data services.
Mobile Hotspot Connect up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices to the Internet using your Galaxy Tab S as a mobile hotspot. Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot • Security – Select the type of security you want, and then enter a unique password.
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Google Mobile™ Services Google Play is the place to go to find new apps, games, movies, and more. Your Galaxy Tab S provides easy access to a variety of Google services. Use Google Play for Downloads • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your 1.
Bluetooth® Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth- Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Capable Device Using Bluetooth 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. From home, 1. Open the application containing the file tap Apps > Settings > Connections you want to share (for example, from tab >...
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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.
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1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store your favorite tweets, and more, all on your Galaxy Tab S. 2. Browse or search for the app you want to download, for example Facebook, Twitter, Note: Tap the application’s menu icon to or Instagram.
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Sprint Applications Sprint Music Plus Access additional exclusive Sprint features right from your tablet. Sprint Music Plus is an all-in-one store and player for your tablet. Sprint Zone Get Sprint Music Plus Enhance your Sprint experience. The free Sprint Zone application makes it a snap to 1.
Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your tablet, set permissions, update your tablet, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings General – Accounts, Cloud, Backup and reset, Language and input, Date and time, 1. From home, tap Apps >...
Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Manage Your Tablet’s Wireless Screen Timeout Functions Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location • From home, tap Apps > Settings > functions of the tablet when you’re not Device tab > Display > Brightness to modify using them.
Manage Your Account Online: sprint.com/mysprint On any Phone • Sprint Customer Service: • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing. Dial 1-888-211-4727 • Check data usage and account balance. • Business Customer Service: Dial 1-888-788-4727 • See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan.
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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 S.
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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 to reduce our carbon footprint and decrease been up to, visit sprint.com/green for our use of natural resources. more information.