Sprint Slate Get Started

Slate 8” Tablet
Get Started
Thank you for choosing Sprint. This booklet helps you get started with Sprint and your new Slate 8” Tablet.
Visit sprint.com/support for ongoing support and resources. There, you’ll ind user guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of your device.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Welcome!
Volume Buttons
Rear Camera
Touchscreen
3.5mm Headset Jack
Speaker
NanoSIM Card/ MicroSD Card Slots
Back Key
Home Key
Recent Apps Key
Charger/Accessory Jack
Front Camera
Power/Lock Button
LED Indicator
Light Sensor
Your Slate 8” Tablet
Activate Your Device
Charge the Battery
Your device’s battery should have enough charge to get started, but it’s a good idea to charge it fully before you get going. Insert the USB cable into the charging head. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the charger/accessory jack at the top of the tablet and plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.
Before turning on your device:
If you purchased your device at a Sprint
Store, it is probably activated and ready
to use.
If you received your device in the mail, and
it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, your device is designed to
activate automatically when you irst turn it on. You will see a Hands Free Activation screen at startup. When it’s inished, tap OK to continue. To conirm your activation, launch the Web browser.
If you received your device in the mail and
it is going to be activated on an existing number (you’re swapping devices), go
to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions. When you have inished, launch the Web browser to conirm your activation.
If your device is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Set Up Your Device
Complete the Setup Screens
The device’s setup screens will guide you through the setup process. Follow the prompts to:
Set up a Wi-Fi® connection.
Sign in to (or set up) a Google® Account.
Transfer or restore content.
Protect your phone by setting a screen lock.
Personalize your device.
When setup is inished, you’ll see your device’s home screen.
Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and then review the TalkBack navigation screen, or tap NEXT to bypass.
Select a language, tap NEXT, and then follow the prompts to complete the setup screens.
Your Home Screen
Tap from any screen to return to the home screen.
Status
Apps Launcher
Tap to display all apps
Dock Menu
Tap to open apps
App Shortcuts
Tap to open
Swipe for more screens
Swipe for more screens
Notifications
Drag down to open menu
Notifications
When you see a notiication icon on the left side of the status bar, drag the status bar down to display the notiication panel. Tap a notiication to open it.
Notifications
Drag down to open the notification panel
Notification Panel
Open
1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts.
2. Tap Add account and then select an account type.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your
account information.
Important: Before setting up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for required sign-in information.
Note: The Accounts screen will show any accounts that have already been set up, including Google Accounts that may have been conigured during setup.
Email Setup
Email
Tap > > Email to access your email accounts.
Tap to compose a new email message.
Tap to compose new email
Send
Tap to
send email
Enter recipients and subject
Type message
Email Inbox
Add contact
Contacts
Tap > > Contacts to access and manage your contacts.
Add a Contact
Select a location to save contact
Type a name
Add a photo
Add more information
Add multiple numbers or emails
Camera and Video
Tap > Camera to open the Camera app.
Slide from left to right on the viewinder screen
to access more options.
Slide from right to left on the viewinder screen to access the gallery. You can also access the gallery
by tapping
> > Photos .
Camera
Tap to take a photo
Modes
Tap to select a camera mode
Camera Settings
Google Play
Google Play is the place to go to ind new apps, games, movies, and more.
Use Google Play for Downloads
1. Tap > > Play Store .
2. The irst time you visit the Google Play Store app,
tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service.
3. Browse through featured apps and games, or
tap the Google Play search bar to start a search.
4. Tap an item to read a description and reviews.
5. Tap INSTALL (for free apps) or the price (for paid
applications) and follow the onscreen prompts.
Note: You must have a Google Account set up on your tablet to purchase and download apps from the Google Play store.
Calendar
Tap > Calendar to open the Calendar app.
Tap to add a new calendar event.
Tap to set the date
Tap to enter the event name
Tap to add location
Tap to save event details
Tap to invite contacts to the event
Tap to color code and add a note or attachment
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online billing.
Check data usage and account balance.
See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan.
Get detailed instructions and download content.
Manage Your Account
Online Support
For ongoing help over the life of your device, visit
sprint.com/support to ind videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete user guide for your Slate 8” Tablet.
Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. Here people help each other make the most of their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, and the latest news.
Customer Service
Sprint Customer Service: Dial 1-888-211-4727
Business Customer Service: Dial 1-888-788-4727
Help
Sprint & Sustainability
Focus On Driving
At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. For information on Sprint’s commitment to sustainability and the environment, visit sprint.com/green.
This guide is printed with soy inks and contains 30% post consumer paper.
Be a hero. Don’t drive distracted.
sprint.com/focusondriving
The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all devices. See sprint.com/coverage for more details.
Important Privacy Message.
This device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, tap
> Apps > Settings > Location,
tap the
O/On
switch so it’s in the On position, and then tap Mode, and select your location options from the list. Follow any applicable prompts. These settings for the use of location information can be turned on and o. For some applications and services you select, a device must be turned on and set to allow collection of location information in order to function.
Please be advised that if you use a third-party application, the application may collect your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information, including location information (when applicable), to the application provider or some other third party. Sprint’s policies do not apply to these third-party applications. Please carefully review the application’s terms of use and/or the application provider’s policies for more information about how the application will collect, access, use or disclose your information before using a third-party application. Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider’s website.
©2015 Sprint. Sprint, Sprint and the Sprint logo are trademarks of Sprint. Google, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary.
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