Samsung Galaxy Tav3, Get Started

Page 1: ...Get Started All you need to know to get going ...

Page 2: ...ur new tablet take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint com readynow You can even schedule a one on one appointment at a Sprint Store near you For ongoing support and resources visit sprint com support There you ll find guides tutorials and more to help you get the most out of your tablet Note Available applications and services are subject to change at any time Welcome ...

Page 3: ...about how to move around on your tablet use the home screen and enter text If you re familiar with Android devices you can probably skip these pages although a refresher course never hurt anyone Use Your Tablet page 15 Take advantage of your tablet s features and Sprint services from the basics going online to the more advanced using Google Play Wi Fi and more Tools Resources page 27 Find useful t...

Page 4: ...alaxy Tab 3 Infrared Blaster Front Camera Display Menu Key Power Lock Key USB Charger Accessory Port Memory Card Slot 3 5mm Headset Jack Camera Light Sensor Volume Key Back Key Home Button Speaker Speaker SIM Card slot ...

Page 5: ...le into the charger accessory jack at the bottom of the tablet 3 Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet Turn the Tablet On Press and hold the Power Lock Key Unlock the Screen Swipe the screen with your finger to unlock it Turn the Screen On and Off To quickly turn the display screen off press the Power Lock Key on the top right side of the tablet To turn the screen on and display the unl...

Page 6: ... agree to allow your tablet to connect to a data network To confirm your activation launch the Web browser If you received your tablet 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 finished launch the Web browser to confirm your activation If your tablet is still not activated visit spri...

Page 7: ...personalize your experience Samsung account Create or sign in to your Samsung user account Dropbox Create or sign in to your Dropbox cloud storage account Learn about key features Tap a function in the list to see more details about it 4 Enter a name for your device and then tap Finish You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your tablet however to download content from the Google Pl...

Page 8: ...s than swiping This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion such as when flicking through contacts or a list Swipe Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Drag Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Rotate Activate the Screen rotation feature to automati...

Page 9: ... Your Home Screen Your tablet s Home screen extends horizontally up to seven full screens This gives you room to customize your tablet and put the things you need front and center just a swipe away To display the main Home screen press from any screen To view extended screens swipe the screen left or right To display thumbnails of all available screens pinch any home screen Tap a thumbnail to disp...

Page 10: ...y area on a home screen 2 Tap an option under Add to home screen Apps and widgets to add an app shortcut or a widget to the home screen From the next screen tap the Apps tab and then touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the home screen to add a shortcut Tap the Widgets tab and drag a widget to the home screen to add a widget Folder to add a folder to the home screen Enter a folder name and ta...

Page 11: ...cess Recently Used Apps Your tablet keeps a running list of your most recently used apps 1 Press and hold the button to open the recently used apps window 2 Tap an icon to open an app Open Apps with Multi Window Multi Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen in separate resizable windows 1 Drag the Notifications panel down and touch Multi window to enable the feature 2 Touch and hold 3...

Page 12: ...Home screen Back Key Tap to return to the previous screen view Menu Key Tap to open context specific menus Contacts icon Tap to open your Contacts list Email icon Tap to open your email account s Calendar icon Tap to open your calendar Internet icon Tap to launch the Web browser Settings Tap to access the Settings menu Apps icon Tap to display the applications list Menu Key Back Key Home Button Ap...

Page 13: ...in either portrait or landscape mode Note To switch between text entry methods while a keyboard is displayed drag the notifications bar down from the top of the screen touch Choose input method and then select a text entry method Typing with Samsung Keyboard Entering text using the traditional Samsung QWERTY keyboard is easy just tap the letters to type the words 1 From a screen where you can ente...

Page 14: ... 2 Repeat this process until the desired characters have been drawn over Select from an onscreen list of possible word matches if prompted This occurs if your current action has generated more than one possible word match Using Google Voice to Enter Text Use your voice to enter text instead of typing 1 From any screen where you can enter text touch the input field to reveal the keyboard 2 Touch an...

Page 15: ...ields or a picture if desired and tap Save Edit a Contact Entry 1 Press and then tap Contacts contact you d like to edit 2 Tap 3 Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to edit the information You can also add new fields or remove existing ones 4 Tap Save to save your updates Note To add a phone number email address or other field to an existing contact tap Add another field at the bottom of t...

Page 16: ... connect to other email systems Set Up a Gmail Account 1 Press and then tap Gmail 2 Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a Gmail account Note Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features such as Google Play you do not have to use Gmail as the default account for your tablet Set Up a POP3 IMAP Email Account 1 Press and then tap Email 2 If another email account is already set...

Page 17: ...Exchange server information and then tap 6 Follow the prompts to set additional options and permissions Tap to continue 7 Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done Access Email Messages 1 Press and then tap Email If necessary tap the selection arrow and tap the email account you want to use 2 From the inbox tap the message you want to view Send a...

Page 18: ...the tablet s display screen as a viewfinder aim the lens at your subject and tap to begin recording 3 Tap to pause or to stop recording View Videos 1 Press and then tap Gallery 2 Tap a video icon to view the video Share Pictures and Videos 1 Press and then tap Gallery 2 Tap Camera to reveal your pictures and videos and then press and hold a picture or video to send 3 Tap and select any of several ...

Page 19: ...ttings and Help To scroll slide your finger up or down the page To zoom in or out pinch the screen Note Additional browser options such as Google Chrome may also be available on your tablet Downloading Apps From the Web You can download Apps while browsing the Web but you must first set permissions in settings to allow applications from unknown sources Applications downloaded from the Google Play ...

Page 20: ...next to Wi Fi and slide to the ON position to turn Wi Fi on 3 Tap Wi Fi and then tap Scan to display a list of available networks 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect If necessary enter the security key password and tap Connect When you re connected to a Wi Fi network you ll see the Wi Fi icon in the status bar Note To quickly toggle Wi Fi on or off flick the Notifications panel down from any screen a...

Page 21: ...k SSID Enter a unique name for your hotspot Security Select the type of security you want and then enter a unique password Other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct password Broadcast channel Select a channel that minimizes potential interference You may need to try different channels 3 Touch Save to save your settings Connect a Device to the Mobile Hotspot 1 Enable...

Page 22: ... set up on your tablet to purchase and download applications from Google Play Google Mobile Services Your Galaxy Tab 3 provides easy access to a variety of Google services Gmail The Google mail service Your Gmail account lets you access many Google related services as well as the Google Play Google Hangouts Google s versatile IM app Press and then tap Hangouts to begin using the service Google Map...

Page 23: ...p OK 6 The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your tablet s PIN code 7 Once you re paired with a device your connection should launch The Bluetooth icon shows your current connection status Share Contacts Files or Pictures Using Bluetooth 1 Open the application containing the file you want to share for example press and then tap Contacts 2 Locate the file or ent...

Page 24: ...ocate your tablet s internal storage and open or create the Music folder 4 Copy music files from your computer to the music folder 5 When you are done follow your computer s procedures to safely remove the drive and then disconnect the tablet from the USB cable Listening to Music 1 Press and then tap Music 2 Tap Songs Playlists Albums Artists Genres Folders Composers Years or Music square 3 Tap a ...

Page 25: ...low the prompts to download and install the app Use Social Media Apps 1 Press and then tap Facebook or Twitter Instagram etc 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to sign into your account for example by entering a user name and password 3 Update your status post pictures follow your favorite tweets and more all on your Galaxy Tab 3 Note Tap the application s menu icon to access settings for the app ...

Page 26: ...ringback tones Get Sprint Music Plus 1 Tap Sprint Zone Apps and search for Sprint Music Plus 2 Tap INSTALL and follow the prompts to download and install the app Use Sprint Music Plus Press and then tap Sprint Music Plus Tap to access all your music including items you have purchased or loaded onto your tablet s microSD card Tap Music below Store to access the music store For more information tap ...

Page 27: ...nt to change Settings may include Wi Fi Hotspot Bluetooth Data usage More settings Blocking mode Hands free mode Sound Display Storage Power saving mode Battery Application manager Default applications Users Location Lock screen Security Language and input Cloud Backup and reset Add account Voice control Accessories Date and time Accessibility Activate this device System Update About device For de...

Page 28: ... Power saving mode slide the option to ON and select additional power saving options Manage Your Tablet s Wireless Functions Disable the Wi Fi Bluetooth and Location functions of the tablet when you re not using them Use the toggle options in the Notifications panel to turn these off when not in use Flick the Notifications panel down and tap Wi Fi Bluetooth or Location to toggle these options on o...

Page 29: ...etailed instructions and download content On any Phone Sprint Customer Service Dial 1 888 211 4727 Business Customer Service Dial 1 888 788 4727 We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint tablet Within two weeks of your tablet purchase please go to the website http labs sprint com sprintphonesurvey to complete a brief survey Your feedback will help us provide the wireless fea...

Page 30: ...n Plus you can even schedule a personalized one on one Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you Online Support For ongoing help over the life of your tablet visit sprint com support to find videos tutorials troubleshooting tips and the complete User Guide for your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Community Visit community sprint com to join the discussion about all things Sprint Here people help each ...

Page 31: ...you Less paper more and better information Just visit sprint com support from any computer to access your complete User Guide and the rest of our support materials What else has Sprint been doing Plenty To find out just what we ve been up to use your tablet to scan the QR Code below or visit sprint com green for more information To scan the code download and install a QR Code reader from the Googl...

Page 32: ...ormation 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 applic...