About the User Guide ........................................................................................................................... 1
Access Instructions on Tablet ............................................................................................................... 1
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts and Functions .............................................................................................................................. 3
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Delete a Contact ................................................................................................................................. 70
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................................. 72
Back Up Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 77
Messaging and Internet ............................................................................................................................... 79
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................................... 124
Camera Overview ............................................................................................................................. 124
Take Pictures and Record Videos .................................................................................................... 125
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Take a Picture ........................................................................................................................... 126
Record Videos .......................................................................................................................... 127
Set Camera Options ................................................................................................................. 147
Apps and Features .................................................................................................................................... 150
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 177
Samsung Milk Music ......................................................................................................................... 178
Video ................................................................................................................................................. 179
Word .................................................................................................................................................. 179
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 189
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 190
Bluetooth Information ................................................................................................................ 191
Enable Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 191
Pair Bluetooth Devices .............................................................................................................. 192
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ...................................................................................... 194
Share Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 195
Receiving Data via Bluetooth .................................................................................................... 197
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 286
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 287
Activate This Device .......................................................................................................................... 288
System Update .................................................................................................................................. 289
About Device ..................................................................................................................................... 290
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 293
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 293
Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc. ............................................................................... 295
Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? ................................................. 295
Legal Information ...................................................................................................................... 296
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 297
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new tablet.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy Tab E. The following topics explain how best to use
this guide to get the most out of your tablet.
Before Using Your Tablet
Thoroughly read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your
tablet for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your tablet's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the tablet's home screen, which is displayed by pressing the
Home key. Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your tablet. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your tablet's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the tablet may be referred to either as “tablet” or “device.”
Access Instructions on Tablet
Whether you are new to Android or just new to your Galaxy Tab E, your tablet can help you learn how to
use it.
Access Help
Use the tablet's Help menu to learn about your tablet.
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1. Press to display the home screen.
2. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Help.
3. Tap a topic to view its contents, or tap Search to search for a topic.
Introduction 2
Part
Description
Touchscreen
Display information needed to operate your tablet, such as the call
status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-tap
access to all of your features and applications.
Recent Apps key
Access recently used apps.
Home key
Return to the home screen. Press and hold to open Google
Search/Google Now.
Microphone
Record your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos.
Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet and wireless service the
first time.
Parts and Functions
These topics illustrate your tablet’s primary parts and key functions.
Tablet Layout
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons.
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Part
Description
Back key
Return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the notification panel, or keyboard.
Front camera
Take pictures and record videos while facing the screen. May also be
used for video conference apps.
Headset jack
Plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
Speaker
Play sounds.
Power/Lock key
Turn the tablet or screen on or off, or switch your tablet to airplane
mode.
Volume key
Adjust media volume.
SD card
Location of the SD card.
Rear camera
Take pictures and videos.
SIM card
Location of the SIM card.
USB charger/accessory port
Connect the tablet to the charger via a USB cable.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the tablet.
Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your tablet’s battery using either the included charging head and USB
cable or via a USB connection on your computer.
Note: This tablet has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user.
Battery Cautions
Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the tablet with no battery charge remaining. Saved information and
settings may become lost or changed, or the tablet may become unusable. Charge once every six
months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.
Charge Using the USB Charger
Use the charger that came with your tablet.
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1. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the top of your tablet.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head.
3. Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.
4. After charging, disconnect the tablet from the charger.
Unplug the charging head from the outlet, and remove the USB cable from both the tablet
and the charging head.
Charge Using a PC Connection
Before using a PC connection to charge your tablet, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on
the type of connection, your tablet’s battery may not charge.
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the top of your
tablet.
2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the tablet and the computer.
Turn Your Tablet On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off.
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Turn Your Tablet On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key.
Your tablet will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the Lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen
lock.
The first time you turn the tablet on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.
If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information.
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Turn Your Tablet Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to open the tablet options menu.
2. Tap Power off to turn the tablet off.
Your tablet will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off (unless the battery is charging).
Note: If your device is not responding, press and hold both the Power/Lock and Volume down keys
simultaneously for more than seven seconds to restart the device.
Use the Touchscreen
Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press
buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
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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.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to move your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard. See Enter Text for more details.
Note: Screen rotation must be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. To enable
screen rotation, slide your finger down from the status bar to display the Notification table, and then tap
Screen rotation to enable the option.
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Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen by moving two fingers inward to zoom out, or spread by moving two fingers outward to
zoom in.
Activate Your Tablet
Follow the instructions below to activate your tablet if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your tablet, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your tablet in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the tablet on for the first time, you should see a Hands free activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL update screen and a Firmware update screen.
Follow the instructions to continue.
● If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number
on your account (you are swapping tablets), you can activate on your computer online or directly
on your tablet.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your tablet.
Activate on your tablet:
• Turn on your new tablet. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your tablet will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
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• Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
If your tablet is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the
Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another tablet.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock key
cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your tablet. Once your tablet has
been turned on, you will see a welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your tablet has been activated on your
Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap to begin setup:
Language: Choose the default language for your tablet’s operation.
Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your
tablet’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
2. Follow the instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move
through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the Next one. During setup, you may see
these options:
Note: Screens may vary based on the activation status of your tablet.
Wi-Fi: By default, your tablet prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a
Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your tablet’s connection
to the wireless network.
Terms and conditions: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and consent for
diagnostic and usage data. If you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung,
tap the check box. Tap Next to proceed, and then tap Agree to confirm that you understand
and agree to the terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the EULA, you cannot continue
with setup.
Hands free activation: Automatically connect to Sprint network and set up voice and data
services.
• After Hands Free Activation completes, tap OK to continue.
• You may see a message indicating your tablet needs to restart. Tap OK again and wait
for your tablet to restart.
Add your account (Google): Your tablet uses your Google Account to provide access to
many features and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or
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sign up for a new Google Account right from your tablet. You can also skip signing in to your
Google Account, or sign in later.
• To sign in to an existing Google Account, you will need your account name (Gmail
address) and password.
• For both new and existing accounts, you will need to review and accept the Terms of
Service and Privacy Policy by tapping Accept when prompted.
Name: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and apps.
Protect your tablet: Set up a screen lock to prevent others from using the tablet without your
permission.
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & restore, Location
and Communication options.
Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
• To sign in to or set up a Samsung account, you will have to review and agree to the
Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree when prompted.
3. Tap Finish to complete setup.
Your tablet is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access
additional options through the Apps list or through Settings.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your tablet. However, to download apps
from the Google Play store app, you must link your tablet to a Google Account.
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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your tablet.
Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your tablet’s basic operations.
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List
Most of your tablet’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
1. From any screen, press the Home key to display the home screen.
2. Tap Apps to display the apps list.
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■ Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen.
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Recent Applications
You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key.
■ Tap the Recent Apps key to view a list of recently used applications.
Tablet Settings Menu
You can customize your tablet’s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings.
– or –
Drag the notification panel down and tap Settings.
The Settings menu displays.
For more information, see Settings.
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation
The default orientation for your tablet’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to
landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the tablet sideways.
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Turn Screen Rotation On or Off
1. Open the notification panel by dragging down from the top of the screen.
2. Tap Screen rotation to turn the option on or off.
You may need to scroll left or right to see the Screen rotation option.
If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap Edit to display the full options list.
Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
Capture Screenshots
You can use your tablet’s Power/Lock and Home keys to capture screenshots.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot of
the current screen.
The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the tablet’s
Gallery. From home, tap Apps > Gallery.
Depending on your settings, you may also capture a screenshot by swiping your palm across the screen
from side to side.
To set up Palm swipe screen capture:
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Motions and gestures and then tap ON/OFF next to Palm swipe to capture.
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App
Function/Service
1Weather
Receive real-time local weather information at any location in the world.
Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area.
Calculator
Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.
Applications
The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your tablet.
Launch Applications
All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
1. From home, tap Apps.
The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application.
The application opens.
Apps List
The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your tablet. The following table
outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your tablet.
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App
Function/Service
Calendar
Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and
appointments, organize your time, and be reminded of important events.
Camera
Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.
Chrome
Browse the Internet using Google’s Chrome Web browser.
Clock
Set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch,
and set a timer.
Contacts
Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts
you enter and save directly in your tablet as well as contacts
synchronized with your Google Account, compatible email programs
(including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
Drive
Store, sync, and access your data across multiple devices with Google
Drive’s cloud storage.
Email
Send and receive email from a variety of email service providers.
Excel
Create and share spreadsheets quickly and easily with Microsoft Excel.
Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.
Facebook
Keep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Share updates,
photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.
Galaxy Apps
Discover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device.
Gallery
View and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken with your
tablet’s camera or downloaded.
Gmail
Send and receive messages using Google’s Gmail service.
Google
Search the Internet using Google Search.
Google Settings
Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings.
Hangouts
Instant message with your friends and family using Google Hangouts.
Help
View tips and guidelines to help you use your tablet.
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App
Function/Service
Instagram
Capture and share photos and videos with your friends. Customize what
you capture, and then share it on your feed or post it directly to your
friends.
Internet
Browse the Internet using a full-featured browser.
Lookout
Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options, such as anti-virus
and anti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, an
application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
Maps
Use Google Maps to determine your current location with or without GPS,
get driving and transit directions, and find phone numbers and addresses
for local businesses.
Memo
Organize your life by creating, editing, and managing memos.
Messenger
Instantly reach your friends and family with Facebook Messenger.
My Files
Manage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and
other data in one convenient location.
NASCAR Mobile
NASCAR Mobile is designed to bring you what you, our fans, want
directly to your Android device. Follow NASCAR News, Video Highlights,
and immerse yourself even further into the NASCAR experience with
driver informational stats, plus more.
NextRadio
NextRadio is an FM tuner application that receives FM radio broadcasts
in your local area. NextRadio also provides a data service for radio
broadcasters to share information about their station and their broadcast
content so that listeners can receive real-time updates as they listen.
OneDrive
OneDrive gives you free online storage for all your personal files so you
can get to them from your Android device, computer, and any other
devices you use. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.
OneNote
Stay organized using text, pictures, or audio notes. Create Quick Notes or
review and edit shared OneNote notebooks using OneDrive. Located in
the Microsoft folder in the apps list.
Pages Manager
Pages Manager lets you manage up to 50 social media pages from your
smartphone or tablet. You can check page activity, share with your
audience and see insights.
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App
Function/Service
Photos
View photos and videos on your tablet, and sync them with your Google+
account.
Play Movies & TV
Google Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows
purchased on Google Play. You can stream instantly on your Android
tablet or download so you can watch from anywhere, even when you are
not connected.
Play Music
Use the Google Play Music app to browse, shop, and play back songs
purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your
own music library.
Play Store
The Google Play store app is the place to go to find new Android apps,
games, movies, music, and books for your tablet. Choose from a wide
variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.
PowerPoint
Create and share presentations quickly and easily with Microsoft
PowerPoint. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.
Samsung Milk Music
Samsung Milk Music is a streaming radio service that offers a simple way
to find the music that is right for you. With a library of over 13 million
songs and 200+ stations, the interactive dial makes it easy to skim
through stations, to find the perfect soundtrack for the moment.
Samsung+
Get live help, discover new features, and unlock promotions for your
Samsung device.
Settings
Configure settings and options on your tablet.
Sprint Family Locater
Sprint Family Locator lets you locate any phone on your Sprint family plan
instantly—from your mobile phone, tablet or computer.
Sprint Music Plus
Purchase, download, and play music and tones for your tablet.
Video
View videos on your tablet.
Voice Search
Search the Internet and your tablet using voice commands.
Word
Create and share word processing documents quickly and easily with
Microsoft Word. Located in the Microsoft folder in the apps list.
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App
Function/Service
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.
Note: Available apps are subject to change.
SIM Card Phone Number
Follow the instructions below to display your tablet’s wireless phone number.
Note: Your tablet cannot make or receive calls. The phone number is assigned to the SIM card for
account identification purposes only.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings.
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2. Tap About device.
3. Tap Status > SIM card status.
You will see the number listed under My phone number.
Airplane Mode
Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your tablet on so you can
use apps that don’t require a signal or data.
To turn on airplane mode:
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