Getting Started | Samsung SMT217TMKATMB, Tab3 instruction

Section 1: Getting Started

This section helps you to quickly start using your device.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 200.

Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 167, that you should know before using your device.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 13.

Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

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Samsung SMT217TMKATMB, Tab3 user manual This section helps you to quickly start using your device, Getting Started

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D R O I D T a B L E T TMOSM-T217TUMEngMK7TN011614F4 Intellectual PropertyOpen Source Software Safe Samsung Approved For Enterprise Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of LiabilityModification of Software Page Samsung Telecommunications America STA, LLC Page Table of Contents Camera Camcorder Gallery Messaging 136 192 Health and SafetyWarranty Information 187 167 Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device Special Text Display Screen timeoutTap to turn Bluetooth on Tap to turn Bluetooth OFF Certain features and options use an OFF/ON button Replace the slot cover once the card is securely inserted Installing the SIM Card Replace the memory card slot cover Installing a Memory CardMemory Card Open the memory card slot cover and turn to expose the slot Tip Tap the Time field to display battery charge status BatteryBattery Indicator Charging the Battery RAM manager, and Storage Task ManagerTask Manager Application Press and hold Home and then tap To access the Task ManagerTurning Your Device On and Off Turning Your Device On Turning Your Device Off Setting Up Your DevicePress and hold the Power/Lock Key At the Device options prompt, tap Power off Locking the Device Manually Galaxy Tab AccessoriesTroubleshooting Securing Your Device Inch Wsvga 1024x600 TFT PLS LCD tap screen FeaturesSupport for microSD and microSDHC memory cards Back Key Return to the previous screen or option Front ViewMedia devices. For more information, refer to Side Views Memory Card Slot Install a memory card for storage of files Back View and Bottom Apps Display the Apps screen Home screen is the starting point for using your deviceHome Screen Under Add to Home screen, tap Displays when you press HomeExtended Home Screen Customizing the Home Screen Pages Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages Display Settings Screen Navigation Command KeysNavigating Your Device Notification Panel Notifications Sound/Mute Tap to enable or disable sound mode Quick SettingsOr tap to list all of the Quick Settings Scroll left or right to display additional Quick Settings Hands-free mode New notifications are read aloud Tap the time and date at the top to configure Following table lists those icons GPS Active Displays when GPS is activeNotifications Icons Screenshot Captured a screenshot has been captured Driving Mode New notifications will be read by your deviceStatus Bar Tap the Apps tab Primary ShortcutsApp Shortcuts Removing App Shortcuts Removing Widgets WidgetsFolders Adding Widgets to a Home Screen Removing a Folder WallpapersManaging Folders Application Information Apps Screen Display Multi window Using the Multi WindowActivating and Deactivating Multi Window To activate Multi window To move the tab Activate the Multi window featureTo deactivate Multi window To rearrange the Multi window applications Customizing the Multi Window TrayTo relocate the Multi window tray Or removing them Exit Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps on the Same ScreenApp #2 Border Switch Bar Positions On-screen app Messages App #1 Multiple Users To view the screen shots Screen CaptureEntering Text Text Input Methods Keyboard Types Using the Samsung KeyboardConfiguring the Samsung Keyboard Tap Select input method Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters Entering Symbols and NumbersUsing Predictive Text Using Google Voice Typing from Samsung Keyboard Clipboard to display the text saved to the clipboard Editing TextTo editing existing text To copy, delete, or replace text If the Samsung keyboard is not displayed, tap Using the Handwriting FeatureTo paste previously copied text To paste text from the clipboard Closing the Keyboard Handwriting settingsHandwriting tips Tap Handwriting Tap on the keyboard Using Google Voice TypingWhile entering text using the Samsung keyboard Add account Setting Up Your AccountsAccounts Samsung Account Add your Samsung account Creating Contacts Contacts Managing Photo IDs Updating ContactsDeleting Contacts Linking Contacts Contacts Display Options and SettingsLinked Contacts Separating Contacts Sharing Contact Information Creating a New Group Create a new group when you add or edit a contactGroups Importing and Exporting Contacts Adding Group Members Renaming a Group Removing Favorites Accessing FavoritesFavorites Adding Favorites Compose Types of MessagesCreating and Sending Messages Message Icons on the Status Bar Draft messages Display the draft messages folder Message OptionsOptions Before Composing a Message Tap the Enter message field and enter a message View contact Display the current Contact’s details Options While Composing a MessageInsert smiley Add insert smiley icons images emoticons Contacts Add a Contact as a namecard .vcf file Adding Attachments to a MessageAdd subject Enter a subject Discard Close and discard the message To read a message When you receive a message, your phone notifies you byViewing Newly Received Messages Adding Additional Text To reply to a text message To access message thread optionsMessage Threads To delete multiple message threads To access additional Bubble optionsDeleting Messages To delete a single message thread Display Messages SettingsGeneral Settings Message Search From GSM Alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic Signature SettingsText Message SMS Settings Multimedia Message MMS Settings Spam Message Settings Emergency Alert ConfigurationPush Message Settings Notification Settings Touch a message from a phone number Tap Menu and then tap SettingsAssigning Messages as Spam There are three types of Emergency Alerts To register unknown numbers as spam Tap SaveTo register text phrases as spam Tap Add to spam phrases Add Text Templates Accessing your Spam FolderConfiguring Email Accounts To access Email Refreshing Your Email Account Managing Your Email Accounts Spam addresses Create a list of spam email addresses Email SettingsUse the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences Deleting Email Accounts Add a Google Account screen displays Setting Up Your Gmail AccountGmail Composing and Sending Email Tap Menu and then tap Refresh Gmail SettingsRefreshing Your Gmail Account Composing and Sending Gmail Taking Photos Camera GPS tag Tap to switch the GPS tag on or off Camera SettingsTo customize these shortcuts Tap Settings Edit shortcuts Configuring Camera Settings Camcorder Recording Videos Camcorder SettingsRecording Indicator flashes Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts Brightness Use the slider to set the brightness value Configuring Camcorder SettingsEffects Apply an effect to videos Selecting Photos and Videos to View To access GalleryGallery Instructions Viewing Groups of Photos and VideosViewing Photos and Videos Sweep across the screen to display the next or Slideshow View a slideshow of your photos and videos SettingsFavorite Mark the photo or video as a favorite Accounts Manage your account information Touch and hold to fast-forward the video Setting a Picture AsPlaying Videos Tap Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens Tap Share via Sharing Photos and VideosShare photos and videos with your friends Access your corporate network Wi-FiFinding Wi-Fi Networks Turning Wi-Fi On or Off Tap Connect Adding a Wi-Fi Network ManuallyWi-Fi ON, and then tap Wi-Fi Show advanced options Advanced Wi-Fi DirectConfiguring Wi-Fi Settings If the target device is already connected, tap Done End Wi-Fi Direct ConnectionsMy Files under Device storage/emulated/0/ ShareViaWifi For example, if you want to share a photo, view Highlighted green BluetoothTurning Bluetooth On or Off Pairing with a Bluetooth Device Options for paired devices Sharing Data with a Bluetooth DeviceReceiving Data from a Bluetooth Device To receive data from a Bluetooth device Menu and then tap Received files Bluetooth SettingsHelp Display help on using Bluetooth Managing Downloads Uninstall apps from the Apps screen Uninstalling an AppUninstall apps with Application Manager Uninstall apps with Google Play Store Synchronizing with Windows Media Player Connecting as a Mass Storage DeviceEnsure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC Mounting an SD Card Kies via Wi-FiConnecting with Samsung Kies Tap More settings Kies via Wi-Fi Storage Tap Unmount SD card Unmounting an SD CardFormatting a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card To disconnect USB tethering To connect using USB tetheringSettings More settings Tethering Mobile HotSpot USB Tethering Edit the Network Ssid name and then write it down To activate the Mobile HotSpot serviceMobile HotSpot To connect to the HotSpot To change the Portable HotSpot passwordTap Mobile HotSpot Configure Tap Save to store the new settings Connections Tap Mobile HotSpot Allowed devices To manage connected devices Applications Application Screen Menu SettingsApplications List Press Home to return to the Home screen Accessing Recently-Used AppsTap an icon to open the selected application Samsung This folder contains the following Application FoldersTap End all to close all background running applications GPS Applications To update the applicationsTap New updates Updating Applications Location of Internal Antennas Accessing the Apps ScreenAlarm Adding and Configuring Alarms Browser Selecting Items On a Using Browser WindowsZoom Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out Browser Quick Controls Entering a URLCreating Bookmarks Browser Menu Tap to clear the result Settings Labs and tap Quick controls to uncheck itEnter the first number using the numeric keys Calculator 102 Calendar Tap Today to return to the current date Edit Update the event detailsCreating an Event or Task Managing Events Add Additional Calendar Accounts Calendar SettingsThen tap Menu and then tap Settings Tap fields on the screen to configure the Calendar From a Home screen, tap Apps Chrome ChromeDownloads Game Hub Tap Menu Settings to configure your Drive preferencesDrive Flipboard Google folder Google + PhotosGoogle Google Now To initially set up Google NowTo configure the Google Now settings Press and hold Home, and then tap Samsung folder Group Play Google+Group Play Creating a Group Share via Group Play Using Group Play from an ApplicationTo share a file using Group Play Joining a group Help Hangouts Memo Viewing Options MapsMemo Composing a Memo Mobile HotSpot functionality To access MusicMessages Music Player To find music in your library Music Player Options and SettingsTo use Music Player options and configure settings Searching for Music Changing the Order of a Playlist Managing PlaylistsCreating a Playlist Renaming a Playlist Playing a Playlist Accessing the Music PlayerPlaying Music Music Player Controls Music Player Screen Options While Playing a Song Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate a file Enable list modeDisplay mode Enable thumbnails for each file My Files Play Games NavigationPlay Books Google folder Play Movies & TV Play MagazinesPlay Movies & TV Google folder Play Magazines From within the Play Music application, tap Play MusicSearching for Music in Your Library Tap Not now To play songs, albums, or playlists Tap Play Music Changing Library ViewPlay Music Menu Play Music Options To play a song Tap Play Music Accessing a Playing SongShopping for Music at the Play Store Tap Keep on device Play StoreMaking Online Music Available Offline Tap Play Music My Library Samsung folder S Translator Updated with the new translation ApplicationsPolaris Office Translator Voice Using S VoiceTo translate using your voice Review the Terms of Service and tap Agree to continue TripAdvisor SettingsSamsung Apps Story Album During playback, tap Menu for options Video PlayerVideo Player Tap the Thumbnails, List, or Folders tab Are displayed. Tap X to remove the search field Displays results or displays Retry Applications Settings Tap this option to view the followingVPN Client Voice Search WatchON Using WatchON Initial ConfigurationTap Set up WatchON From the top of the main screen, tap Using WatchONFollow the on-screen instructions To change channels 132 WatchOn SettingsAdd a New Room Locating your favorite programming Pop-up displays the city name, the current time World ClockDelete Connected TVs To configure YouTube settingsYouTube General Feedback Provide user feedback to YouTube SearchPreloading About Wi-Fi Accessing SettingsWireless and Network Settings Screen Data Usage BluetoothMore Settings Airplane Mode 138 Mobile Networks Tap Network operators Tap Default setup Using the LTE Network OptionUsing the Wcdma 3G Only Network Default Setup Options Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol From the Settings screen, tap More settings VPN Tap AddTap Save to save your VPN settings Adding a Basic VPN Nearby devices icon displays on the Status Bar To configure this featureKies via Wi-Fi Nearby Devices Device Blocking ModeHands-Free Mode Disable notifications for selected features System VolumeSound Notifications Multi Window DisplayWallpaper Notification Panel Option, tap to choose pictures to display Screen TimeoutBrightness Daydream Storage Tap Refresh to update the display Power Saving ModeBattery From the Settings screen, tap Battery 148 Application ManagerMemory Usage Downloaded Users Running ServicesSet Up the Owner Profile When you finish entering information, tap Save Delete a User Location ServicesPersonal Add a New User Swipe Options None No pattern, PIN, or password is requiredLock Screen Screen Lock 152 PIN and Password OptionsFace Unlock/Face and Voice Options Pattern Options SIM Card Lock Tap Set up SIM card lockSecurity Encryption Trusted Credentials PasswordsDevice Administration Credential Storage Language Install from Device StorageLanguage and Input Clear Credentials SwiftKey Flow Type words by swiping between letters Configuring Google Voice TypingFrom the Settings screen, tap Language and input When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box Recognition time Set the recognition time in milliseconds Mouse/Trackpad Speech Factory Data Reset Backup and ResetBackup Account Automatic Restore Collect diagnostics data for troubleshooting your device Collect DiagnosticsTap Collect diagnostics To add a new account Tap an account to view the sync settings for that accountManaging Accounts Adding an Account Voice Control AccessoryFrom the Settings screen, under System, tap System Date and Time AccessibilityConfigure the following settings From the Settings screen, tap Date and time To set vision options ServicesSpeak passwords Speaks passwords to enter them Vision Recognition About DeviceHearing Mobility Legal information Display Open source licences Software UpdateTo check for a software update Device name Modify your device’s name 167 Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsDo cell phones pose a health hazard? 168 Interphone Study 169 International Cohort Study on Mobile Phone Users Cosmos Hands-Free Kits Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other AccessoriesReduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone Cell Phone Industry Actions 171 Children and Cell Phones 172 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 173 On the Road Off the Tablet FCC Part 15 Information to UserSmart Practices While Driving Do not take notes or look up information while driving Battery Use and Safety175 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations 176 177 Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Charger 178 Display / Touch-Screen Emergency Communication Care and MaintenanceYour Location Navigation Responsible Listening 181 Email cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet Operating EnvironmentAmerican Academy of Audiology Street, S.W., Suite Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC Vehicles Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic DevicesImplantable Medical Devices Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments Restricting Childrens Access to Your Mobile DeviceWhen your Device is Wet Posted Facilities 185 Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice 186 What is not covered? Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long? 188 What must you do to obtain warranty service?What are SAMSUNGs obligations? 189 What are the limits on SAMSUNGs liability? 190 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? 191 Precautions for Transfer and DisposalSeverability 192 End User License Agreement for Software 193 194 195 196 197 Dispute Resolution 198 199 Back Up and Reset AccessoryBlocking Mode Bluetooth Context-Sensitive Menus Create Folder Care and Maintenance Children and Cell Phones ChromeDisplay Settings Docking Settings Downloads Game Hub Gestures + Photos Galaxy Tab Accessories GalleryGoogle Settings Google Talk Hangouts Health and Safety Information Help Locking and Unlocking Kies Via Wi-Fi Language and Input SettingsLocal Location Services Settings Lock Screen Infrared Blaster Keyboards and Input Methods 155 Keys Music App Quick Controls Quick Settings Reducing ExposureMobile Networks Mouse/Trackpad Multi Window Voice Remote Control WatchON ResetSmart Switch Software Update Sound Settings Responsible Listening Updating Applications USB Connections USB SettingsText Touch Screen World Clock WPA2 PSK 90 XT9 Predictive Text YouTube Wi-FiWi-Fi Direct 25 Windows Media Player Wireless Networking