Samsung Galaxy Tab3 User manual

Get

Started

All you need to know to get going.

With Sprint As You Go you can free yourself from long-term contracts

and enjoy more wireless ﬂexibility.

Some limitations apply, depending on your service plan and device.

Data roaming may not be enabled and certain applications that are

preinstalled on your device may not be available or operational. Also, to

purchase other subscription-based third-party content from application

stores (such as Google Play™), you will need to provide them with credit

card information.

For more information, visit sprint.com/asyougo.

Special note for Sprint As You Go customers

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics

of getting started with Sprint and your Samsung Galaxy Tab

ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your

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.

Infrared

Blaster

Front

Camera

Display

Key

Power/Lock

Key

USB Charger/Accessory Port

Memory

Card Slot

3.5mm Headset Jack

Camera

Light

Sensor

Volume Key

Back Key

Home Key

Speaker Speaker

SIM Card

slot

Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Using This Guide

This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. It’s divided into four sections to help you ﬁnd the

information you need quickly and easily.

Get Ready − page 6 − Find out what

you need to do before you use your

tablet the ﬁrst time, including activating

Sprint service on your device.

Android Basics − page 9 − Learn some

basics 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 17 − 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 30 − Find

useful tips for your tablet and discover

resources and other helpful Sprint

information. For additional information

including the full User Guide, videos,

tutorials, and community forums, visit

sprint.com/support.

Get Your Tablet Ready

Charge the Battery

1. Insert the USB cable into the charging head.

2. Insert the small end of the USB cable 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 unlock

screen, press the Power/Lock Key .

Turn the Tablet Off

• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

and then tap Power off > OK to turn the tablet off.

Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to

learn about transferring contacts, calendars,

and more from your old tablet.

Get Ready

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 7

Activate Your Tablet

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 a new Sprint account, your

tablet is designed to activate

automatically when you ﬁrst turn it on.

You will see a Sprint Connections

Optimizer notice. Tap I 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 or you do not

have access to the Internet, contact Sprint

Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for

assistance.

Set Up Your Tablet

When you ﬁrst turn on your device, follow the

prompts to set up your Google Account and

preferences.*

Complete the Setup Screens

1. When you turn on your tablet, you’ll see the

Welcome screen. Choose a language, and then

tap Next to begin.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete

each section. Tap Skip or Next to continue.

• Samsung account - Create or sign in to your

Samsung user account.

• Got Google? - Sign in to an existing Google

Account and select additional Google

preferences.

• Make it Google - If you do not have an existing

Google Account, you can create one now.

• Google & location - Check or uncheck the

desired settings related to location information.

• This tablet belongs to… - Enter your name to

personalize your experience.

• 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.

3. 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 Play™ Store app, you must link

your tablet to a Google Account.

Sprint Connections Optimizer

During or following the initial setup, you may see

a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the

notice and tap I Agree to allow your tablet to

connect automatically to the best available data

network, including Wi-Fi.

Note: You can turn off Sprint Connections

Optimizer at any time. Press and then tap

Apps >

Settings > More settings >

Mobile networks >

Connections optimizer.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 9

Android Basics

Tap

Flick

Touch and hold

Android Basics: Getting Around Your Tablet

Move Around Menus and Screens

Your tablet’s touchscreen lets you control

everything through various types of touches

and gestures.

Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen

keyboard, select items such as application and

settings icons, or press onscreen buttons,

simply tap them with your ﬁnger. A light touch

works best.

Touch and hold: To display the available options

for an item simply touch and hold the item.

Flick: Move your ﬁnger in lighter, quicker strokes

than swiping. This ﬁnger gesture is always used

in a vertical motion, such as when ﬂicking

through contacts or a list.

Rotate

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 auto-rotate feature to

automatically change the screen orientation

from portrait to landscape by turning the

tablet sideways.

Slide: This feature allows you to enter text by

sliding a ﬁnger from letter to letter, lifting only

between words. See page 15 for instructions

on using this continuous input method with

the various keyboard types.

Slide

Getting Around Your Tablet

Swipe Drag

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