Samsung T377T User Manual

Table of Contents

Device Functions ................................................ 3

Front ...................................................................................3

Back ................................................................................... 4

Set Up Your Device ............................................ 5

Turn Your Device On and Off ....................................... 8

Lock and Unlock Screen .............................................. 8

Initial Device Configuration ...........................................8

Home Screen ....................................................... 9

Navigate the Home Screen ...........................................9

Status Bar ......................................................................... 9

Notification Panel ............................................................ 9

Customize Your Device ................................... 10

Widgets ........................................................................... 10

Wallpaper ....................................................................... 11

Language ....................................................................... 11

Contacts ............................................................. 12

Create a New Contact ................................................. 12

Add a Number to an Existing Contact .................... 12

Delete an Existing Contact ........................................ 12

Connections ...................................................... 13

Connect to Bluetooth .................................................. 13

Connect to Wi-Fi ........................................................... 13

Mobile HotSpot ............................................................. 14

USB Tethering ............................................................... 15

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Apps & More ...................................................... 17

microSD Card

Slot

SIM Card Slot

Install Apps .................................................................... 17

Gmail ............................................................................... 17

Set Up Your Email Accounts .................................... 18

Internet ............................................................................ 19

Multi Window ................................................................. 20

Camera ........................................................................... 21

Lock Screen .................................................................. 22

Legal .................................................................... 23

APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS ....................... 23

INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING

HANDSETS .................................................................... 23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION..................................... 24

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Device Functions

Front

Front Camera

SIM Card Slot

microSD Card

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Slot

Recent

Home

Power/Lock

Volume

Back

3

Back

Headset

4

Jack

USB/
Accessory
Port

CameraSpeaker

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Set Up Your Device

Step 1. Install the SIM

1. Locate the SIM card slot on the side of the

tablet and open the SIM card slot cover.

2. Position the SIM card with the carrier logo
facing up.

3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM
card slot (as shown) until it clicks into place.

4. Close the SIM card slot cover.

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Step 2. Install the optional microSD card

1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of

the tablet and open the microSD card slot
cover.

2. Position the microSD card with the gold
strips facing down.

3. Carefully slide the microSD card into the
microSD slot (as shown) until it clicks into
place.

4. Close the microSD card slot cover.

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Step 3. Charge the Device

Before turning on your device, charge it fully.

Your device comes with a charger and a USB
cable. Plug the smaller end of the cable into the
USB charger port on the top your device and the
other end into the charger; then plug the charger
into an electrical outlet.

Warning! Please use only an approved charging

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accessory to charge your device.
Improper handling of the charging port,
and the use of an incompatible charger,
may cause damage to your device and
void the warranty.

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Turn Your Device On and Off

1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock.

2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock

and follow the prompts.

Lock and Unlock Screen

1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock.

2. To Unlock, press the Power/Lock then

swipe your finger across the screen.

Initial Device Configuration

1. Select a language and tap START or tap
ACCESSIBILITY if you are visually impaired

or hard of hearing.

2. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

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Home Screen

Navigate the Home Screen

Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire
Home screen. Customize the screen with widgets
and shortcuts to your favorite applications.

Status Bar

The Status bar displays at the top of your Home
screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and
new notification alerts displays on the status bar.

Notification Panel

Notification icons on the Status bar display
calendar events, device status, and more. For
details, open the Notification panel. Swipe down on
the Status bar to display the Notification panel.

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Customize Your Device

Widgets

Widgets act as shortcuts for applications and
some device features.

► Tap and hold a widget to place on a home

screen.

Remove a Widget

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a

widget to release it.

2. Drag the widget to the Remove icon
(at the top of the display) and release it.

Note: Removing a widget does not delete the

widget, it just removes the widget from the
Home screen.

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Wallpaper

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

► Touch and hold a blank space on a home

screens to access options.

● Wallpapers: Change the look of the Home

and Lock screens. Display a favorite
picture or choose a preloaded wallpaper.

Language

► From the Home screen, tap Apps g

Settings g Language and input.

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Contacts

Create a New Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g

Contacts.

2. Tap

3. Tap a destination type to save the new

4. Enter the desired information.

5. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.

Add a Number to an Existing Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g

2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap

3. Tap

4. Tap SAVE to store the new entry.

Delete an Existing Contact

1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact name from the list

Add New Contact and enter the

desired information.

contact information.

Contacts.

EDIT.

and enter a new phone number.

and tap DELETE.

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Connections

Connect to Bluetooth

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings g Bluetooth.

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Bluetooth

3. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.

4. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if required, and
tap OK.

5. Once successfully paired to an external

device,

displays in the Status bar.

Connect to Wi-Fi

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g
Settings g Wi-Fi.

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Wi-Fi

3. Tap a network to connect and enter the

password if prompted. When connected

displays in the Status bar.

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Mobile HotSpot

Turn your device into a Smartphone Mobile
HotSpot. The feature works best when used in
conjunction with 4G/LTE

Note: You must have qualif ying ser vice on your

account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.

To activate the Mobile HotSpot service for the
first time:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Tethering

g

2. Tap On/Off to turn on Mobile HotSpot.

3. Edit the Network name field and then create

a new Network SSID name.

4. Enable the Broadcast network name (SSID)
field if you would like to broadcast your
SSID name to nearby devices.

5. Verify the Security field is set to WPA2 PSK.

6. Enter a new password then write it down.

7. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.

8. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon

displays in the Status bar.

Note: During the initial setup process,

the connection is not secure. It is
recommended that you maintain a secure
connection by using a password for
communication.

™

data services.

Apps g

Mobile HotSpot and

g

Mobile HotSpot.

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Note: Using your 4G service and Mobile HotSpot

drains your device’s battery. To keep using
the phone as a HotSpot, keep it connected
to a power supply.

To change the Mobile HotSpot password:

1. From the Mobile HotSpot screen, tap Mobile
HotSpot

MORE g Configure Mobile

g

HotSpot.

2. Delete the previous password and enter a
new one into the Password field.

3. Tap SAVE to store the new settings.

USB Tethering

Share your device’s mobile data connection via a
direct USB connection between your device and a
single computer.

● If additional software or USB drivers are

required, go to:

samsung.com/us/support/downloads.

● You must have qualifying service on your

account to use this feature.

To connect using USB Tethering:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Mobile HotSpot and

g

Tethering.

2. Connect the computer to the device using

the USB cable, and then tap USB tethering.
A Tethering or HotSpot active notification
briefly displays.

Apps g

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3. If prompted, read the notification regarding
data use and tap OK.
The

Tethering Active icon displays

in the Status bar.

To disconnect USB tethering:

1. From the Home screen, tap

Settings

Mobile HotSpot and

g

Apps g

Tethering

2. Tap USB tethering from the Tethering menu

to deactivate the feature.

3. Remove the USB cable from the device.

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Apps & More

Install Apps

Find new apps to download and install on your
device.

● Play Store: Download new apps from the

Google Play store. Visit play.google.com/store/

apps to learn more.

● Galaxy Apps: view and download Samsung

apps that are optimized for use with Galaxy
devices. visit samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/

galaxyapps.

Gmail

Use Gmail™ to send and receive email.

Before you can access Gmail, you must first sign in
or create a new Google account.

► From the Home screen, tap

Folder

Gmail g GOT IT.

g

● Tap Add an email address to create a new

account or to log into an existing Gmail™
account.

● Tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL if you have an

account setup on your device.

Google

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Set Up Your Email Accounts

Configure Email for most accounts in just a few
steps.

1. From the Home screen, tap
Email.

2. Enter your email address and password into
the appropriate fields and tap SIGN IN.

3. Follow the prompts to complete setup.

4. Tap DONE to store the new account.

Apps g

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Internet

Take the Internet on the go. Get the latest news,
weather and stock updates.

► From the Home screen, tap

To enter a URL:

You can access a website quickly by entering the
URL.

► From the homepage tap the URL field at the

top of the screen, enter the URL and tap Go
on your keyboard.

To add a new tab:

► From your browser window, tap the plus sign

on the tab to open a new tab.

Internet.

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Multi Window

To view apps in a split screen view tap on
the title bar of the app window that supports this
feature.

1. Tap the Recent key

2. Tap the Multi window icon

.

.

Tap for
additional
options.

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Camera

This device gives you the magic of professional
digital photography. With stunning photographic
output and a range of exceptionally rich
professional shooting modes, editing features and
various apps. Going pro has never been this easy
or this fun.

Take a Photo

► From the Home screen, tap Apps g

Camera.

● Tap Camera icon to take a photo.

● Tap

● Tap Mode icon to select camera

Take a Video

► From the Home screen, tap Apps g

Camera.

● Tap Camcorder icon to begin

● Tap Stop to finish recording a video.

Selfie icon to take self portraits.

shooting modes.

recording.

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Lock Screen

The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a
variety of locking features.

To secure data and limit phone access, set the
device to require an unlock pattern each time you
turn on the device.

► From the Home screen, tap

Settings g Lock screen and security g
Screen lock type.

Apps g

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Legal

APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS

This device will only operate with firmware versions
that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and
the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware
is placed on the device it will not function.

INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING
HANDSETS

T-Mobile encourages customers to take
appropriate measures to secure their devices
and invites them to take advantage of the features
available on this device to help secure it from theft
and/or other unauthorized access and use. This
device has a locking function (e.g., user-defined
codes or patterns) that can serve as a first line of
defense against unauthorized use or access to
stored information. Preloaded security applications
that allow customers to track or locate misplaced
devices can be found on several T-Mobile devices.
Lost or stolen devices should be immediately
reported to T-Mobile so that proper measures
can be taken to protect accounts. For additional
information, visit: www.t-mobile.com/devicesecurity
and http://www.t-mobile.com/Company/

PrivacyResources.aspx.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Use of some content or features may incur
separate, additional charges and/or require
qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection.

Mobile HotSpot: Qualifying service required. Plan
data allotment applies. Roaming and on-network
data allotments differ; see your selected service
for details. Use of connected devices subject to
T-Mobile Terms and Conditions.

Messaging/Data: You will be charged for all
messaging and data sent by or to you through
the network, regardless of whether or not data is
received. Character length/file size of messages/
attachments may be limited. T-Mobile is not liable
for content of messages/attachments or for any
failures, delays or errors in any T-Mobile generated
alerts or notifications. Your data session, plan, or
service may be slowed, suspended, terminated,
or restricted if you use your service in a way that
interferes with or impacts our network or ability to
provide quality service to other users, if you roam
for a significant portion of your usage, or if you use
a disproportionate amount of bandwidth during a
billing cycle. You may not use your plan or device
for prohibited uses.

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Downloads/Applications: T-Mobile is not
responsible for any third party content or Web
site you may be able to access using your device.
Additional charges may apply; not all downloads
available on all devices. You obtain no rights in
downloads; duration of use may be limited and
downloads may be stored solely for use with
your device. T-Mobile is not responsible for any
download lost due to your error. T-Mobile is
not responsible for Apps, including download,
installation, use, transmission failure, interruption
or delay, third party advertisements you may
encounter while using an App, alterations any
App may make to the functionality of your device,

including any changes that may affect your
T-Mobile plan, service, or billing, or any content
or website you may be able to access through
an App.

Wi-Fi: Device will not transition between Wi-Fi

and the cellular network. Devices using wireless
connections may be vulnerable to unauthorized
attempts to access data and software stored
on the device. Plan data allotment applies to
use by connected devices sharing Wi-Fi. Use of
connected devices subject to T-Mobile’s Terms
and Conditions.

Devices, accessories, and screen images are
simulated. See brochures and Terms and
Conditions (including arbitration provision) at
T-Mobile.com, for rate plan information, charges for
features and services, and restrictions and details.

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Notes

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