Samsung SM-T807PTSASPR, SM-T807P (Sprint) User Guide
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Tablet at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Tablet ................................................................................................................................ 1
Turn Your Tablet on ...................................................................................................................... 3
Activate Your Tablet .............................................................................................................................. 3
Complete the Setup .............................................................................................................................. 4
Tablet Basics ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Your Tablet’s Layout ............................................................................................................................. 5
Key Functions ............................................................................................................................... 5
Turn Your Tablet On and Off ................................................................................................................ 6
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................... 6
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................................... 7
Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 10
Create Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................... 11
Add and Remove Widgets .......................................................................................................... 11
Manage Home Screens .............................................................................................................. 12
Wallpapers .................................................................................................................................. 12
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................... 13
Recent Apps................................................................................................................................ 14
Notification Panel ................................................................................................................................ 14
Quick Connect ............................................................................................................................ 15
S Finder ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Quick Settings ............................................................................................................................. 15
Multi Window ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Enable Multi Window .................................................................................................................. 17
Display Multi Window .................................................................................................................. 17
Use Multi Window ....................................................................................................................... 17
Customize the Multi Window Apps ............................................................................................. 18
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Screen Capture ........................................................................................................................... 19
Smart Screen .............................................................................................................................. 19
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 20
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Touchscreen Keyboards ............................................................................................................. 20
Text Input Methods ..................................................................................................................... 20
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 20
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 21
Swype ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Edit Text ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 25
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 26
Add or Edit Information ............................................................................................................... 26
Assign a Photo to a Contact ....................................................................................................... 26
Link a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 26
Separate Linked Contacts ........................................................................................................... 27
Delete a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 27
Add Contacts to Your Favorites .......................................................................................................... 27
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................................. 27
Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Create a New Group ................................................................................................................... 28
Add a Contact to a Group ........................................................................................................... 28
Send an Email or Gmail to Group Members ............................................................................... 28
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 29
Google ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 29
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 29
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 30
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 30
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 31
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ......................................................................... 31
Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 31
View and Reply to Email ............................................................................................................. 32
Manage Your Email Inbox ........................................................................................................... 32
Edit Email Settings ...................................................................................................................... 33
Delete an Email Account ............................................................................................................. 34
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Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 34
Google+ ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 34
YouTube ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 35
Businessweek+ ................................................................................................................................... 35
eBay .................................................................................................................................................... 35
Evernote .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Flipbook ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Hancom Office Viewer ........................................................................................................................ 35
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 36
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 36
Create a Google Wallet Account ................................................................................................ 36
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................ 37
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 37
Google Play Books .............................................................................................................................. 37
Google Play Games ............................................................................................................................ 37
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 37
Google Photos .................................................................................................................................... 37
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 38
Google Play Music .............................................................................................................................. 38
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Music Player ........................................................................................................................................ 38
NYTimes ............................................................................................................................................. 38
Paper Garden ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Samsung Apps .................................................................................................................................... 39
Sprint Music Plus ................................................................................................................................ 39
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 40
WatchON ............................................................................................................................................. 40
WebEx ................................................................................................................................................. 41
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 42
Lumen Toolbar .................................................................................................................................... 42
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) ......................................... 42
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Sprint Spark LTE ......................................................................................................................... 42
Your User Name ......................................................................................................................... 43
Data Connection Status and Indicators ...................................................................................... 43
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 43
Turn Wi-Fi on and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network .......................................................................... 44
Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Sprint Hotspot ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Turn Sprint Hotspot On or Off ..................................................................................................... 45
Connect a Device to Your Sprint Hotspot ................................................................................... 46
Allowed Device List ..................................................................................................................... 46
Sprint Hotspot Settings ............................................................................................................... 46
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 46
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ............................................................................................................. 46
Pair with a Bluetooth Device ....................................................................................................... 47
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................... 47
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ........................................................................... 48
Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 48
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ......................................................................................... 49
Bluetooth Settings ....................................................................................................................... 49
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 49
Prepare Your Tablet for VPN Connection ................................................................................... 49
Set a Screen Lock ....................................................................................................................... 50
Add a VPN .................................................................................................................................. 50
Connect to a VPN ....................................................................................................................... 50
Memory Card ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Install a microSD Card ................................................................................................................ 50
Remove a microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 51
View the microSD Card’s Available Memory .............................................................................. 51
Format a microSD Card .............................................................................................................. 52
Unmount a microSD Card ........................................................................................................... 52
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 53
Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 53
Take Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 53
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 54
Camera Settings ......................................................................................................................... 54
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Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 56
View Photos and Videos ............................................................................................................. 57
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ......................................................................................................... 58
Work with Photos ........................................................................................................................ 58
Share Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 59
Video Player ........................................................................................................................................ 61
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 62
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 62
Add an Event to the Calendar ..................................................................................................... 62
Add a Task to the Calendar ........................................................................................................ 63
View Events ................................................................................................................................ 63
Delete Events .............................................................................................................................. 64
Clock ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................... 64
Google Search .................................................................................................................................... 65
Google Settings ................................................................................................................................... 65
Help ..................................................................................................................................................... 65
My Files ............................................................................................................................................... 65
Remote PC .......................................................................................................................................... 65
S Voice ................................................................................................................................................ 66
SideSync 3.0 ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Sprint ID .............................................................................................................................................. 66
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 67
Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 67
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................... 68
Hotspot and Tethering ........................................................................................................................ 69
Sprint Hotspot Settings ............................................................................................................... 69
USB Tethering and Bluetooth Tethering ..................................................................................... 69
Airplane Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Data Usage ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Location Settings ................................................................................................................................. 71
More Networks .................................................................................................................................... 72
Mobile Networks ......................................................................................................................... 72
VPN ............................................................................................................................................. 72
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Ethernet ....................................................................................................................................... 72
Roaming ...................................................................................................................................... 73
Nearby Devices ................................................................................................................................... 73
Printing ................................................................................................................................................ 74
Screen Mirroring .................................................................................................................................. 75
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................... 75
Sound Mode ................................................................................................................................ 75
Volume ........................................................................................................................................ 75
Vibration Intensity ....................................................................................................................... 75
Notifications................................................................................................................................. 76
Touch Sounds ............................................................................................................................. 76
Screen Lock Sound ..................................................................................................................... 76
Haptic Feedback ......................................................................................................................... 76
Samsung Applications Settings .................................................................................................. 76
Samsung Keyboard Settings ...................................................................................................... 77
Display Settings .................................................................................................................................. 77
Font ............................................................................................................................................. 77
Brightness ................................................................................................................................... 77
Screen Rotation .......................................................................................................................... 77
Smart Stay .................................................................................................................................. 78
Screen Timeout ........................................................................................................................... 78
Screen Mode ............................................................................................................................... 78
Reading Mode ............................................................................................................................. 78
Auto Adjust Screen Mode ........................................................................................................... 78
Daydream .................................................................................................................................... 79
Touch Key Light Duration ........................................................................................................... 79
Increase Touch Sensitivity .......................................................................................................... 79
Wallpaper ............................................................................................................................................ 80
Lock Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 80
Multi Window ....................................................................................................................................... 82
Notification Panel ................................................................................................................................ 82
Toolbox ............................................................................................................................................... 82
Motions ................................................................................................................................................ 83
Accessibility Settings........................................................................................................................... 83
Blocking Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 85
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Users ................................................................................................................................................... 85
Private Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 86
Fingerprint Scanner............................................................................................................................. 86
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................... 87
Add an Account ........................................................................................................................... 87
Cloud ................................................................................................................................................... 87
Use Your Samsung Account ....................................................................................................... 87
Use Your Dropbox Account ........................................................................................................ 87
Back Up and Reset Settings ............................................................................................................... 87
Language and Input Settings .............................................................................................................. 88
Choose a Default Language ....................................................................................................... 88
Default Input Method ................................................................................................................... 88
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 88
Swype Settings ........................................................................................................................... 90
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 91
Voice Search ............................................................................................................................... 92
Text-to-Speech Options .............................................................................................................. 92
Pointer Speed ............................................................................................................................. 92
Date and Time Settings ...................................................................................................................... 93
Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 93
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................... 93
Power Saving Mode ............................................................................................................................ 94
Storage ................................................................................................................................................ 95
Security Settings ................................................................................................................................. 95
Encryption ................................................................................................................................... 95
Make Passwords Visible ............................................................................................................. 96
Device Administration ................................................................................................................. 96
Security Update Service ............................................................................................................. 97
Credential Storage ...................................................................................................................... 98
Activate This Device ............................................................................................................................ 98
System Update Settings ..................................................................................................................... 98
About Device ....................................................................................................................................... 99
Application Manager ........................................................................................................................... 99
Manage Applications ................................................................................................................... 99
Running Services ...................................................................................................................... 100
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Memory Use .............................................................................................................................. 100
Default Applications .......................................................................................................................... 100
Copyright Information ................................................................................................................................ 101
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 102
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your tablet the first time.
Your Tablet at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Tablet
Prior to using the tablet, it is necessary to insert the SIM card and charge the battery. An optional
microSD™ memory card (not included) can also be installed at this time.
Install the SIM Card
Your SIM card contains your account details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many
others features.
Warning: The SIM card information and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so
be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small
children.
1. Open the SIM card slot cover on the side of the tablet.
2. Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face downward and that the notched corner of the
card faces as shown.
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3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot (as shown) until the card locks into place.
4. Close the SIM card slot cover.
Install a microSD Card
Use the following procedure to install an optional microSD card (not included) in your tablet. For more
information, see Storage.
1. Open the microSD card slot cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot, pushing gently
until it clicks into place.
3. Replace the microSD card slot cover.
Important: You can easily damage the microSD card and card slot by improper operation. Please be
careful when inserting, removing, or handling it. Do not over-insert the card as this can damage the
contact pins.
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Charge the Battery
You will need to charge the battery before using your tablet.
Plug the USB cable into the USB Charger/Accessory Port on the side of the tablet. 1.
Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an electrical 2.
outlet.
Turn Your Tablet on
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn your tablet on.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the tablet on.
If your tablet is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup
application.
If your tablet is not yet activated, see Activate Your Tablet for more information.
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 onscreen instructions to continue.
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● If you received your tablet in the mail and you are activating a new tablet for an existing number
on your account, 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. Your tablet will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen 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.
Tip: Do not press the Power key while the tablet is being activated. Pressing the Power key cancels the
activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your device and activate it, your device displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome
screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your device.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your device has been
activated on your Sprint account.
During setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and tap I
Agree to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck option if you do not wish to use
the Sprint Connections Optimizer.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to configure your device’s basic
options, such as language, accessibility, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
Google Account: Many of your device’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications,
you must set up your Google Account on your device. Complete the steps to sign in to your
current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.
Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps and
services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much more. Complete
the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for a new Samsung
Account.
2. Tap Finish to complete setup.
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Tablet Basics
Your tablet is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions
and features of your tablet.
Your Tablet’s Layout
The following illustration outlines your tablet’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset.
● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard.
● Back Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Flash adds extra illumination when taking pictures and recording videos in dim light.
● Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to access Google Now.
● Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs.
● Light Sensor detects the presence of objects near the tablet, and light conditions.
● microSD Card Slot uses microSD to add additional storage to your tablet.
● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the device on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen.
Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the tablet off or restart it, or for
easy access to Airplane mode, Data network mode, and to Mute and Sound modes.
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● Recent Apps Key displays apps you have.
● SIM Card Slot stores the tablet’s SIM Card.
CAUTION! The SIM Card should never be removed unless you are instructed to remove it by authorized
service personnel.
● Speaker plays notification tones and sounds.
● Volume Key adjusts the volume of your tablet’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust
master volume.
● USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the charger/USB cable (included) and other
optional accessories (not included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect port may damage the tablet.
Turn Your Tablet On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your tablet on and off.
Turn Your Tablet on
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Turn Your Tablet off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the Device options menu.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the tablet off. Your screen remains blank while your tablet is off
(unless the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your tablet allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
when you need it.
Turn the Screen off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key.
To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when
you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages while the tablet’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
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Turn the Screen on and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key.
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
password or PIN. For more information, see Lock Screen.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of tap gestures.
Tap
When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application and
settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply tap 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.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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Drag
To drag, touch 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.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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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.
Note: Screen rotation needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap and
drag down the Notification Panel, then tap Screen rotation.
Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when
viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
Tip: Pinching any Home screen will let you see thumbnails of all Home screens. Tap a thumbnail to go
straight to another Home screen.
Your Home Screen
The home screen is the starting point for your tablet’s applications, functions, and menus. You can
customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your
home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
Note: You can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main Home screen. The small
circles toward the bottom of the screen let you know your current screen position.
Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
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Create Shortcuts
Learn how to add, move, or remove items from the home screen.
Add Items from the Applications Menu
1. Press , and then tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an application icon, and then drag it to a Home screen.
3. Release the shortcut in its new position on the Home screen.
Remove a Shortcut
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut, and then drag it to Remove.
Note: This action does not delete the application; it simply removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Add and Remove Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that reside either in your Widgets tab or on the main or extended
Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen application. Widgets can include
Contacts shortcuts, bookmarks, music playlists, Gmail and email accounts, and many other types of apps.
Add a Widget
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen, and then tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, and then drag it to a Home screen. Release the widget to lock it on
the screen.
Remove a Widget
1. Press to display the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired widget, and then drag it to Remove.
Note: This action does not delete the widget; it simply removes it from the current screen.
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Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple home screens by default, and you can additional screen. 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 screens, and then tap Add.
Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag it to Remove.
Set a screen as the main home screen: Tap Main Home Screen at the top of a
screen. This screen display when you press the Home Key.
Change the order of screens: Touch and hold on a screen, and then drag to a new position.
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock
screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have downloaded or taken with
the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set wallpaper.
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Status Bar
Icon
Description
Bluetooth® active
Connected to another Bluetooth device
Wi-Fi® active
Mute
Network (full signal)
3G data service: The tablet is connected to a 3G network. The rays spin when data is
being transferred.
Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service. The rays spin when data is being transferred.
Airplane mode
Alarm set
Battery (full charge shown)
Icon
Description
New email
New Gmail
Event
USB connection
Updates available
Downloading
Keyboard active
The status bar at the top of the Home screen provides device and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch and hold the Status Bar and drag it
down.
Status Icons
Notification Icons
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Recent Apps
You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves.
1. Press from any screen to display recently used apps.
2. Tap a preview to open the application.
Notification Panel
The Notification Panel displays information about connections, alerts, new messages, and more. It also
has Quick settings buttons which allow you to quickly access and change common system settings.
● Settings: Access System settings. For more information, see Settings.
● Quick Settings (Grid): Display Quick setting buttons in a grid.
● Quick Settings (Scrolling): Display Quick setting buttons in a scrollable list.
● Brightness Control: Adjust the brightness of the display. Tap Auto to have the screen
automatically adjust its brightness based on your surroundings.
● Sound Control: Adjust the system volume.
● Clear All Notifications: Remove all notifications.
● Notifications: Display notifications, such as new email and software updates.
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Access the Notifications Panel
1. Tap and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel. Slide the
Notification Panel upward to close it.
2. Tap a notification to view details or to launch the related app or feature.
Clear Notifications
■ Tap and slide an item left or right to clear it.
– or –
Tap Clear to remove all notifications.
Quick Connect
View a list of all nearby devices. Quickly connect to a device to share data or media, or all them to
connect to your device.
1. Tap and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel.
2. Tap Quick Connect.
S Finder
Find content on your device using filters such as media type, date, tag, or location. Your search can also
be extended to the Internet.
1. Tap and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel.
2. Tap S Finder.
Quick Settings
Quickly enable/disable common system settings for your tablet.
1. Tap and slide downward from the top of the screen to display the Notification Panel.
2. Tap a Quick setting button to enable (green) or disable (grey). (To view all Quick setting buttons,
tap , or slide the Quick setting buttons to the left.)
Wi-Fi: Enable Wi-Fi connections. For more information, see Wi-Fi Settings.
Location: Enable or disable location services. For more information, see Location Settings.
Sound/Vibrate/Mute: Enable or mute system sounds, or enable haptic feedback (vibration).
Screen rotation: Automatically rotate the screen from landscape to portrait and vice versa
when the tablet is tilted.
Bluetooth: Activate Bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth.
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Adaptive display: Optimize the screen based on what is being displayed. For more
information, see Screen Mode.
U. power saving: Use Ultra power saving mode. For more information, see Power Saving
Mode.
Multi window: Enable the Multi window feature. For more information, see Multi Window.
Toolbox: Enable the Toolbox feature. For more information, see Toolbox.
Screen Mirroring: Share your device’s screen with another device using an optional
AllShare Cast accessory (not included). For more information, see Screen Mirroring.
Sync: Synchronize contacts, email, etc. with the network.
Reading Mode: Optimize the screen for reading with selected applications.
Smart stay: Set the screen to stay on as long as you are looking at it. For more information,
see Smart Stay.
Smart pause: Pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
Power saving: Activate Power saving mode. For more information, see Power Saving Mode.
Blocking mode: Disable notifications for selected features. For more information, see
Blocking Mode.
Airplane mode: Disable all wireless connections. For more information, see Airplane Mode.
Private mode: Enable Private mode.
Touch sensitivity: Increase the sensitivity of the touch screen for when you are wearing
gloves.
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Multi Window
Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Note: Only applications found within the Apps tray can be active atop another current application on the
screen. When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from both files
will be played simultaneously.
Enable Multi Window
Enable Multi window in the Display settings.
1. Press , and then tap Apps > Settings > Device tab.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Multi window to enable the option.
Display Multi Window
The Multi window tray normally automatically hides itself with not in use.
■ Swipe from the right side of the screen to display the Multi window Apps tray.
Use Multi Window
After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from
Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, and adjust the size of their
display on the screen.
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You can also use these Multi Window options:
● Launch Multiple Apps: When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both
apps display in a split window.
While using one app, tap the tab to display Multi Window, and then tap and drag an app to
the screen.
● Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: While using Multi Window, you can adjust the size of
the two apps on the screen.
Tap and drag to a new position.
● Recent apps: Replace the current window with a recently used app.
Tap > .
● Switch Multi Window App Positions: While using Multi Window, you can switch the position of
the app windows on the screen.
Tap > .
● Drag content from one app to the other: In selected apps, you can you can drag text or images
between apps.
Tap > to select content and drag it to the other app.
● Make a Multi Window App full-screen: Expand one of the apps to display in the full screen.
Tap one of the apps, and then tap > to make the app display full-screen.
● Close an app: Close one app, and make the other full-screen.
Tap > .
Customize the Multi Window Apps
The apps on the Multi window tray can be organized by either being rearranged or removed.
1. Activate Multi window.
2. Swipe from the right side of the screen to display the Multi window tray.
3. Configure the Multi window tray with these options:
To change the order of apps in the tray, touch and hold an app until it detaches, and then
drag it to a new location.
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Tap for options:
• To remove an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches, and then carefully drag it
off the Multi window tray and onto the storage area.
• To restore an app, touch and hold an app icon until it detaches from the storage tray, and
then drag it onto the Multi window tray.
Features
Discover new features for controlling and interacting with your tablet.
Screen Capture
Capture an image of the current screen at any time.
■ Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and the Home Key simultaneously to create an image of
the current screen. The screen border flashes briefly indicating a screen capture.
The screen capture is automatically saved to the Gallery in an Album labeled Screenshots.
A copy of the screen capture is also saved to the clipboard.
Smart Screen
Smart screen features allow you to have your tablet automatically detect when you are looking at the
screen.
● Smart stay: The screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it. Smart stay uses the
front camera to detect when you are facing the screen. Some factors that may affect the ability of
the front camera to detect your face are:
When the tablet is not docked (dock not included) or held upright, for example when placed
on a table.
When the front camera cannot detect your face and eyes.
When the front camera is being used for the current application.
When the source of light is behind you, or when using the tablet in the dark.
Configure Smart Stay
Enable the Smart stay feature.
1. Press and tap Apps > Settings > Device tab > Display.
2. Tap Smart stay to set the screen to stay on as long as you are looking at it.
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Enter Text
You can type on your tablet using the available touchscreen keyboards.
Touchscreen Keyboards
Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The Landscape
orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger on-screen keys. If you find that you prefer to
enter text via the on-screen keyboard, and need bigger keys, use this orientation.
Text Input Methods
Your tablet offers several text input methods.
● Google voice typing: Enter text by speaking.
● Samsung keyboard: Enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWERTY keyboard. Samsung
keyboard includes optional predictive text, which matches your key touches to common words so
you can select a word to insert it into your text.
● Swype keyboard: Enter text by sliding your finger across letters to spell words.
Select a Default Text Input Method
You can select a default Text Input Method from Settings, or choose one at any time while entering text.
From Settings:
■ Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Language and input >
Default, and then choose a text entry method.
While entering text:
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the
Notifications panel.
2. Tap Select input method, and then choose a text entry method.
Google Voice Typing
This feature uses Google voice recognition to convert your spoken words into text.
Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text, drag down from the top of the screen to open the
Notifications panel, and then tap Select input method > Google voice typing.
- or –
Tap on the Samsung Keyboard.
2. Speak and watch your text being entered on-screen.
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3. If the text is incorrect, tap DELETE.
4. Once you have completed entering your text, tap . The on-screen keyboard will reappear.
Note: Select a language by tapping the language displayed at the top of the Listening area. Tap Add
more languages to assign a new language via the Google voice typing menu. Removing the check mark
from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages.
Configure Google Voice Typing
Set Google Voice Typing options.
■ Press and tap Apps > Settings > General tab > Language and input, and
then tap next to Google voice typing.
Samsung Keyboard
With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols, and numbers.
Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text
1. From a screen where you can enter text drag down from the top of the screen to open the
Notifications panel, and then tap Select input method > Samsung keyboard.
2. Tap keys to enter text. While entering text, use these options:
If you make a mistake, tap to delete incorrect characters. Touch and hold to
delete a whole word or field.
By default, Samsung Keyboard starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap to
change the case of the text. Tap twice to switch to all capitals.
Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard. There are two symbol keyboards.
Tap with key for quick access to cut (x), copy (c), paste (v), undo (z), redo (y), and
select all (a).
Tap to switch to Google Voice typing and to enter text by speaking.
Touch and hold for additional options:
• Tap to switch to Google Voice typing.
• Tap to display a handwriting pad. Use your finger tip to write out each character. As
you write, suggestions are offered in the word options area in case the correct letters
were not recognized. (To properly recognize the written characters, do not use script.)
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