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Special Instructions for the Samsung Tab 4
Special Instructions for Samsung Tab 4 (8” and 10.1”)
A Samsung Tab 4 Tablet which is powered off, cannot be turned on when the STS** is set to SimulCharge.
SimulCharge is the desired operational state, as it permits an active tablet to operate with USB accessories.
When a powered STS** in SimulCharge mode is connected to a Tab 4 tablet which is turned off, the tablet
screen may flicker every 2 or 3 seconds.
This procedure assumes the battery charge icon was previously enabled. If not enabled you must go into the
appropriate status screen to confirm the battery is charging.
A Samsung Tab 4 which is powered off, requires the following procedure be followed:
Step
Procedure
Observations
1
Connect the cables and power as described in
the earlier Hardware Setup procedures.
The SimulCharge light (yellow) is on.
2
Press the STS** Mode button for at least ¼
second, and no more than 4 seconds, to toggle
the STS** into the Charge-Only mode.
The Charge-Only light (green) is on.
The SimulCharge light (yellow) is off.
The table charging icon (a large battery picture)
appears in the center of the. A temporary icon
appears followed by one that indicates the
approximate charge level.
3
Turn on the tablet.
Enjoy the power on banner(s) and music.
The small battery indicator has a lighting bolt
through it to show the tablet is being charged.
The tablet could be left in this state to charge,
however no USB devise are permitted.
4
Press the STS** Mode button for at least ¼
second, and no more than 4 seconds, to toggle
the STS** into SimulCharge mode.
The SimulCharge light (yellow) is on
The Charge-Only light (green) is off.
The small battery indicator has a lighting bolt
through it to show the tablet is being charged.
The Tab 4 tablet is now operating as a USB Host and can operate USB accessories.
The Tab 4 is now being charge/powered by the external power supply along with the USB accessories.
The Tab 4 tablet can be reset and it will return to the operating state. The problems only recurs if the tablet
is shut down or is allowed to completely discharge, while the STS** is in SimulCharge.
