Samsung SM-T677V Operating Guide

User guide.

DEVICE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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Modiﬁcation of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc.

Address:

85 Challenger Road Ridgeﬁeld Park, New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet Address:

samsung.com

Note: Screen images are simulated. Appearance of device may vary.

Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we oﬀer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: samsung.com/us/support

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the speciﬁed capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Nuance®, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its aﬃliates in the United States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark, ﬁgure mark (stylized “BDesign”) , and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

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microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Mail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Now, Chrome, Google Hangouts, Picasa, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the WirelessFidelity Alliance, Inc.

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Legal Information

Important legal information can be accessed in writing on the mobile device or at samsung.com

READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE DEVICE.

Samsung Limited Warranty - This product is

covered under the applicable Samsung Limited Warranty INCLUDING ITS DISPUTE RESOLUTION

PROCEDURE and your right to opt out of arbitration within 30 calendar days of the ﬁrst consumer purchase. You may opt out by either sending an email to optout@sea.samsung.com with the subject line “Arbitration Opt-Out” or by calling 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) . For more detailed

procedures, please refer to the “Dispute Resolution Procedures and Arbitration and Opt-Out” section of the Limited Warranty.

Legal Notices

Full written terms and detailed information about the warranty and obtaining service are available on the device at: Settings > About device > Legalinformation > Samsung legal or you may access the online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device at:

English

samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide

Spanish

samsung.com/us/Legal/Tablet-HSGuide- SP

The online version of the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your device can be found online at:

samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA4

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Front View ........................................................................ 2

Back View ........................................................................ 4

Assemble Your Device .................................................. 6

Set Up Your Device ....................................................... 9

Set Up Accounts on Your Device ............................ 10

Know Your Device

Home Screen ................................................................13

Status Bar ......................................................................19

Navigation ...................................................................... 21

Notiﬁcation Panel .........................................................23

Multi Window .................................................................26

Enter Text ....................................................................... 29

Applications

Apps List ........................................................................ 33

Google Applications .................................................... 37

Verizon Applications ....................................................40

.................................................. 1

.......................................12

.........................................................32

Other Applications ....................................................... 41

Calculator .......................................................................43

Calendar .........................................................................44

Camera and Video .......................................................46

Clock ...............................................................................49

Contacts ......................................................................... 52

Email ................................................................................59

Gallery ............................................................................62

Memo .............................................................................. 64

Message+ .......................................................................66

Music Player ..................................................................69

My Files .......................................................................... 72

Video Player .................................................................. 75

Settings

About Settings .............................................................. 79

Airplane Mode ...............................................................80

Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................ 81

Bluetooth ........................................................................85

Data Usage ....................................................................88

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Table of Contents

More Settings ................................................................89

Sounds and Notiﬁcations ........................................... 94

Display and Wallpaper ................................................98

Storage .........................................................................101

Battery ..........................................................................104

Applications Settings ................................................105

Users .............................................................................109

Location ........................................................................111

Lock Screen and Security .......................................113

Accounts ......................................................................117

Language and Input ..................................................119

Backup and Reset .....................................................122

Date and Time .............................................................124

Accessibility ................................................................125

Help ...............................................................................128

About Device ...............................................................129

System Updates .........................................................130

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Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your newdevice.

Getting Started

Front View

Volume key

Power key

Touchscreen

Camera

Light sensor

Front View

Getting Started

Here are some key features found on the front of yourdevice.

Camera: Take self-portraits and record videos of

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yourself.

Light sensor: Adjust the screen brightness based

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on environmental lighting conditions.

Touchscreen: Interact with the device by touching

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the screen.

Power key: Press and hold to turn the device on or

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oﬀ, restart it, or for quick access to Airplane mode. Press to lock or wake up the screen.

Volume key: Adjust the volume of your device’s

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sounds and audio playback.

Front View

Getting Started

Back View

Microphone

Speaker

Headset jack

Micro-USB

data port

Charging

port

SIM/Memory

card cover

Microphone

Speaker

Back View

Getting Started

Here are some key features found on the back of yourdevice.

Microphone: Record audio and detect voice

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commands.

Speaker: Play music and other sounds.

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SIM/Memory card cover: Install the SIM card, and

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an optional memory card (not included) for storage of ﬁles.

Charging port: Connect the charger (included) .

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Micro-USB data port: Connect a USB cable or

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other optional accessories (not included) .

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset (not

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included).

Note: Be careful not to get your ﬁngers caught between the device and the stand. Always leave the stand attached to the device.

Back View

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Optional: Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN) , available optional services, and other features.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIMcard to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards outof reach of small children.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

1. Open the SIM/Memory card slot cover.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the SIM card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into place.

3. Close the SIM/Memory card slot cover.

Caution: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device cannot detect it. Reorient the SIM card and place it back into the slot if it is notdetected.

Install a Memory Card

You can use an optional microSD™ or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

For more information on installing a memory card, see“Memory Card (SD Card) ” on page 101.

Charge the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A charger is included with the device for charging the battery from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

Caution: Use only charging devices and batteries that are approved by Samsung™. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Note: The micro-USB port does not support charging.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

1. Insert the charger into the charging port.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is low and has only a few minutes of battery power remaining, the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns oﬀ.

For a quick check of your battery level: ► View the battery charge indicator located in the

Statusbar of your device’s display. A solid color ( ) indicates a full charge.

2. Plug the charging head into a standard ACpower outlet.

3. Unplug the charging head from the power outlet and remove the charger from the charging port when charging is complete.

You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see “Battery” on page 104.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On or Oﬀ

Turn the Device On

► Press and hold the Power key until the device

vibrates and starts up.

Turn the Device Oﬀ

1. Press and hold the Power key until the Deviceoptions menudisplays.

2. Tap Power oﬀ and conﬁrm if prompted.

Initial Set Up

The ﬁrst time you turn your device on, the Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi® network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Note: Voice Assistant provides voice prompts and descriptions of items on the screen to improve accessibility. During setup, you can enable or disable Voice Assistant by pressing the Home key quickly threetimes.

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

The default screen lock is None, which oﬀers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see“Set a Screen Lock” on page 113.

To unlock your device: ► Press the Power key, and then drag your ﬁnger

across the screen.

Set Up Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up your existing Samsung account or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a Samsung account, or set up your Samsung account on your device, use Accounts settings. For more information, see

“Accounts” on page 117.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing Samsung account.

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google™ Account to fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up a connection with your existing Google Account, or create a new Google Account.

– or –

To create a Google Account, or set up your Google Account on your device, use Accounts settings. For more information, see “Accounts” on page 117.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your new or existing Google Account.

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Getting Started

Factory Reset Protection

When you sign in to a Google Account on your device, Factory Reset Protection is turned on. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) prevents other people from using your device if it is reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost or stolen and a factory data reset is performed, only someone with your Google Account username and password can use the device.

You will not be able to access the device after a factory data reset if you do not have your GoogleAccount username and password. For more information, see “Factory Data Reset” on page 122.

Caution: You should remove your Google Account before shipping your device to Samsung or any other service provider for service and before resetting the device to factory settings.

Enable Factory Reset Protection

Adding a Google Account to your device automatically turns on the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) security feature. For more information, see google.com.

Disable Factory Reset Protection

To disable FRP, remove all Google Accounts from the device.



1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2. Tap Accounts > Google.

3. Tap your Google Account.

4. Tap More > Remove account.

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your ﬁnger or a capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Notiﬁcation

icons

Widget

Home

screen

indicator

App

shortcuts

Status bar

Status icons

App folder

Apps list

TV and streaming services

Navigation

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Here are some features of the Homescreen.

Statusbar: Displays device status icons (right) and

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notiﬁcation icons (left).

Status icons: Displays information about the

•

device, such as the network signal strength, battery level, and the time.

App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.

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Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your

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applications.

TV and streaming services: Allows quick selection

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of a TVservice provider or streaming app.

Navigation: Tap Recent to display recent apps.

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Tap Home to return to the main Home screen. Tap Back to return to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, menu or keyboard.

App shortcuts: Launches your favorite applications.

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Home screen indicator: Indicates which Home

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screen is currently visible.

Widget: Runs as a self-contained application (not a

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shortcut) on a Home screen.

Notiﬁcation icons: Displays new messages and

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emails, available software updates, and more.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, andusing wallpapers.

Change the order of screens: Touch and

•

hold on a screen, and then drag to a new position.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens by default, and you can add more screens. You can also rearrange the Home screens in a diﬀerent order.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Scroll to the end of the

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screens, and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a

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screen, and then drag it to Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen:

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Tap Main home screen at the top of a screen. This screen displays when you tap



Home.

Wallpapers

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Tap Wallpapers, and then tap Home screen, Lockscreen, or Home and lock screens.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Setas wallpaper.

For more information, see “Wallpaper” on page 98.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the Home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a speciﬁc contact, browser bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and many others.

Remove a Widget

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to releaseit.

2. Drag the widget to Remove and releaseit.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widget from the Home screen.

Add a Widget to the Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen and release it.

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, and then drag it to a Home screen and release it.

Remove a Shortcut

1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the icon to Remove and then releaseit.

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Folders

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Create a Folder

You can create a folder on a Home screen.

1. Touch and hold an app shortcut and drag it on top of another app shortcut until a highlighted box displays.

2. Release the app shortcut to create the folder.

Tap Enter folder name to give the folder a

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name.

Tap Palette to change the color.

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3. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.

To add more apps, touch and hold an app

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shortcut and drag it to the folder.

Add a Folder to a Home Screen

Folders created on an Apps screen can be added to a Home screen

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold a folder, drag it to a Home screen, and then release it.

Use Folders

To open a folder and access the shortcuts inside,

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tap it.

To add app shortcuts to a folder, touch and hold

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the app shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.

To change the folder’s color scheme, tap

•



Palette.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Remove a Folder from a Home Screen

1. Touch and hold the folder until it detaches.

2. Drag the folder to Remove and release it.

Stream Videos

You can stream videos from your TV provider or streaming service.

1. From a Home screen, tap TV and streaming services, or swipe right.

2. Tap a service provider and follow the prompts to begin streaming videos.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Status Bar

The Statusbar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status and battery charge) on the right side and notiﬁcation alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery full: Batter y is fully charged.

Battery low: Battery is low.

Battery charging: Batter y is charging.

Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.

4G LTE active: The device is connected to a

4GLTE wireless network.

Status Icons

Signal strength: Cellular network signal strength.

Network not available: No wireless network is available.

Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.

Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is available.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Notiﬁcation Icons

New email: New email has arrived.

New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.

File download in progress: Download of a

ﬁle or app is in progress.

File upload in progress: File is being uploaded or sent.

GPS active: Location service (GPS) is active and acquiring a signal.

App updates available: App updates are available from the Google Play store.

App updates complete: App installation or updates are complete.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Navigation

Learn the basics for how to navigate through your device, and basics for how to customize screens by editing, sharing, and deleting items.

Touchscreen Navigation

Use the following motions and gestures on your touchscreen to navigate the device.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

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Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.

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Touch and Hold

Activate items by a touch and hold gesture.

Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to

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move it.

Touch and hold on a ﬁeld to display a pop-up menu

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of options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your ﬁnger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Unlock the screen.

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Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.

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Navigation

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