Table of Contents My Carrier........................................................3 Service..............................................................4 Device Functions............................................5 Setting Up Your Device.................................7 Turning Your Device On and Off........................... 9 Locking and Unlocking Screen............................. 9 Initial Device Configuration..................................... 9 Home Screen....................................
Apps & More..................................................20 Installing Apps.........................................................20 Samsung Smart Switch.........................................20 Gmail (Google Account)........................................20 Setting Up Your Email Accounts ........................21 Internet.......................................................................22 Multi Window............................................................23 Camera.......................
My Carrier This guide provides you with the information you need to get started. For more information and additional support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support/ where you can: ●● Register at my.t-mobile.com/ to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan. ●● Review your device’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs. ●● View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own. Access account information from: 1.
Service If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not yet been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: ●● Your Service Agreement and the agent code on your Agreement ●● Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address Note: For business and government accounts, please provide the name of the organization, the address, and the tax ID.
Device Functions Front-Facing Camera Sensors Menu* IR Transmitter Home microSD slot Back* *Recent and Back keys illuminate when navigating through the device.
Power/Lock S-Pen Flash SIM card slot Camera Lens Volume Charging/USB port Warning! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.
Setting Up Your Device Caution! Caution!: Do not attempt to remove the back cover as it can not be removed. Step 1. Install the SIM ●● Remove the slot cover (1) and slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it is secured into place (2). ●● Replace the slot cover once the card is securely inserted.
Step 2. Install the optional microSD card ●● Remove the slot cover (1) and slide the microSD™ card into the card slot until it is secured into place (2). ●● Replace the slot cover once the card is securely inserted. Step 3. Charging the Device ●● Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with the device.
Turning Your Device On and Off 1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key. 2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Locking and Unlocking Screen 1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key. 2. To Unlock, press the Power/Lock key then swipe your finger across the screen. Initial Device Configuration 1. Select a language and tap Next or tap Accessibility if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing. 2. Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the set up process.
Home Screen Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen. You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications. Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar. Notification Area Status Bar Status Area Notification Screen The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc).
S Pen Removing S Pen Use your fingernail to pull the end of the S Pen™ out of the tablet. Navigating with S Pen Navigate with just a touch from the S Pen. Communicate using handwriting or free-form drawings. You can also capture screenshots, create, and share information using the preloaded S Note app. S Pen button S Pen tip S Pen Shortcuts ●● Capturing screenshots: Press the S Pen button. With the S Pen, touch and hold the screen until you hear a click.
S Pen Air View Air View allows you to access previews of content without actually having to open it. Simply use the S Pen to hover across the screen to access the different preview capabilities. Air Command Air command allows you to quickly activate frequently used applications or perform actions. Scrap booker Screen write S Finder Action Memo Pen Window ●● Action Memo: Link short notes to applications. ●● Scrap booker: Capture, save and categorize clipped images.
Contacts Creating a New Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts g Add to Contacts. 2. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, or Add new account) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information). 3. Enter the desired information. 4. Tap Save to store the new entry. Adding a Number to an Existing Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Contacts. 2. Tap a contact name from the list and tap Edit. 3. Tap within the phone number area and enter a new phone number.
Messages Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Messages g Tap to compose message. 2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address. Note: If adding a recipient from among Logs, Contacts, or Groups, tap the contact to place a check mark alongside the entry and tap Done. The contact will be placed in the recipient field. 3. Tap the Enter message field and use the on‑screen keypad to enter a message. 4. Add more recipients by tapping the recipient field. 5.
Connections Connecting to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, tap Menu g Settings g Connections tab. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on ON ). ( 3. If necessary, tap Scan. Review the list of discovered in-range Bluetooth® devices. 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 5. Enter the passkey/PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. 6. The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used). Note: The Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-Fi. Please disconnect your Wi-Fi connection prior to activating this service. Note: You must have qualifying service on your account in order to use the Mobile HotSpot.
Note: By default, 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. Note: Using your 4G service and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot drains your device’s battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature combination. The best way to keep using the device as a HotSpot is to have it connected to a power supply. To change the Mobile HotSpot settings: 1.
USB Tethering This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer. The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices. ●● For more information on tethering with operating systems, go to: www.android.com/tether. ●● You cannot mount your device’s microSD card to your computer while using the USB Tethering feature.
To connect using USB Tethering: 1. From the Home screen, tap Menu g Settings g Connections tab g Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device. 3. Tap the USB tethering option. This places a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature. A Tethering or HotSpot active notification briefly appears on the screen. 4. If prompted, read the on-screen notification regarding data use and tap OK.
Apps & More Installing Apps Apps are available to download from Google Play™. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Play Store. 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen prompts to add an existing Google account. Samsung Smart Switch Easily move over your photos, videos, music, apps and more with Samsung Smart Switch™. Get started today at www.samsungsmartswitch.com. Gmail (Google Account) Before you can access Google™ applications, you must first sign into or set up a new Gmail account.
Setting Up Your Email Accounts Check email on the go with popular Internet-based email accounts, including Yahoo!® Mail, etc.. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps g Email. 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap Next. 3. At the Account options screen, select the frequency which the device should check for new email on the server and tap Next. 4. At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. 5.
Internet Take the Internet on the go. You can reach the latest news, get the weather and follow your stocks. ►►From the Home screen, tap Apps g Internet. To enter a URL: You can access a website quickly by entering the URL. Websites are optimized for viewing on your device. ►►From the homepage tap the URL field at the top of the screen, enter the URL and tap . To add a new window: 1. From your browser window, tap Add window at the top of the screen. A new browser window displays. 2.
Multi Window Run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time. Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel can be active atop another current application on the screen. 1. Activate the Multi Window feature: ●● Using two fingers, touch and drag the Status bar downwards. ●● Tap Open Grid View g Multi window entry to activate the feature. 2. To display the Multi window tab, press and hold the Back key to open the application panel.
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. ►►From the Home screen, tap Camera.
Lock Screen This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters. To secure data and limit device access, set the device to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device, or every time the device wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off). ►►From the Home screen, tap Menu g Settings g Device tab g Lock screen g Screen lock. The Screen lock menu allows to choose from a variety of locking features.
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 handsets and invites them to take advantage of the features available on this handset to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use.
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. Smartphone 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.
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.
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