Samsung SM-T837R4 US Cellular Operating instructions

SAMSUNG

User manual

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Table of contents

Special features

1

Getting started

2

Front and back views

3

Assemble your device

4

Install a SIM card and memory card

5

Charge the battery

5

Start using your device

7

Use the Setup Wizard

7

Lock or unlock your device

8

Add a Google account

8

Add a Samsung account

9

Add an email account

9

Transfer data from your old device

9

S Pen

10

Navigation

11

Common options

12

Navigation bar

13

Home screen

15

Customize your Home screen

16

Status bar

20

Notification panel

22

S Pen functions

24

Bixby

31

Flexible security

32

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Apps

Using apps

Access apps

Add an apps shortcut

Search for apps

Galaxy Essentials

Uninstall or disable apps

Sort apps

Create and use folders

App settings

Samsung apps

Calculator

Calendar

36

38

41

42

43

44

45

47

48

Camera and video

51

Clock

57

Contacts

61

Email

68

Galaxy Apps

71

Gallery

72

Internet

77

Kids Mode

81

My Files

82

PENUP

84

Samsung Flow

85

Samsung Notes

86

Samsung+

88

Secure Folder

90

SmartThings

93

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Google apps

Chrome

Drive

Gmail

Google

Hangouts

Maps

Photos

Play Movies & TV

Play Music

Play Store

YouTube

U.S. Cellular apps

USCC Protect

Microsoft apps

94

95

96

97

98

Skype

98

Additional apps

99

Amazon

99

Settings

100

Access Settings

101

Search for Settings

101

Connections

102

Wi-Fi

102

Bluetooth

105

Tablet visibility

107

Data usage

107

Airplane mode

109

Mobile hotspot

109

Tethering

112

Mobile networks

112

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Location

Nearby device scanning

Connect to a printer

Download booster

Virtual Private Networks

Ethernet

Sounds and vibration

Sound mode

Vibrations

Volume

Notification sounds

Do not disturb

System sounds

Key-tap feedback

Sound quality and effects

113

114

115

116

117

118

119

120

121

Separate app sound

122

Notifications

122

Manage notifications

122

Display

123

Screen off settings

123

Screen brightness

123

Blue light filter

124

Font and screen zoom

124

Screen quality

125

Smart stay

125

Device maintenance

125

Quick optimization

125

Battery

126

Storage

126

Memory

128

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Language and input

129

Secure Folder

141

Date and time

Reset

Factory data reset

Auto restart

Software update

Lock screen and security

Screen lock types

Clock and information

Biometrics

Google Play Protect

Find My Mobile

Security update

Install unknown apps

Samsung Pass

133

134

136

137

138

139

140

141

App permission monitor

142

Secure startup

142

Encrypt SD card

142

View passwords

143

Security update service

143

Device administration

144

Credential storage

144

Advanced security settings

145

Accounts

146

Samsung Cloud

146

Add an account

146

Users

148

Backup and restore

149

Google settings

151

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Accessibility

151

Smart Simulator

159

Vision

Hearing

Dexterity and interaction

More accessibility settings

Accessibility services

Other settings

Samsung DeX

Automatic unlock

Daily Board

Manage game features

Device assistance app

About tablet

Getting help

Videos

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

159

Tips

159

Samsung Care

159

Legal

160

Intellectual property

161

Open source software

162

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability

162

Modification of software

163

Samsung Knox

163

Restricting children’s access to your mobile

device

164

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

164

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Special features

Meet Bixby

Bixby can help you understand your settings

and set up your Samsung device. See Bixby

on page 31.

S Pen

The S Pen

™

is a stylus designed for special

functions with Samsung Galaxy devices. See

S Pen functions on page 24.

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly.

See Direct share on page 67.

Flexible security

Use a combination of screen and biometric

locks to secure your device. See Flexible

security on page 32.

Special features 1

Getting started

Front and back views

3

Assemble your device

4

Start using your device

7

Front and back views

SIM/microSD

card

tray

Rear

camera

F

lash

USB charger/Accessory port

Headset jack

Iris

scanner

Power key

Front

camera

Volume

key

Proximity sensor

Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee here are forreference only.

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Assemble your device

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Devices and software are constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee here are forreference only.

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Install a SIM card and

memory card

Charge the battery

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are

provided with a SIM card. You may be able to use

your previous SIM card.

Warning: Small components such as memory cards

can pose a choking risk. Please be careful when

handling these cards to avoid damaging them.

You can install an optional microSD

™

memory card

(not included) to add more memory space to your

device. A memory card can be installed at any time.

It is not necessary to install it prior to using the

device.

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

A charger (charging head and USB Type-C cable) is

included with the device for charging the battery

from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the

device while charging.

Note: Use only charging devices and batteries that

are approved by Samsung. Samsung charging devices

and batteries are designed for your device to

maximize battery life. Using other charging devices

and batteries may void your warranty and may cause

damage.

1. Insert the USB Type-C cable into the USB

charger/Accessory port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head,

and then plug the charging head into a

standard outlet.

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3. Unplug the charging head from the outlet and

remove the USB cable from the device when

charging is complete.

While charging, the device and the charger may

become hot and stop charging. This usually does not

affect the device’s lifespan or performance and is in

the device’s normal range of operation.

Disconnect the charger from the device and wait for

the device to cool down. For more information, visit

samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00076952.

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Start using your device

The instructions below explain how to turn your

device on or off.

To turn the device on:

u Press and hold the Power key until the device

turns on.

To turn the device off:

1. Press and hold the Power key.

2. Tap Power off, and confirm when prompted.

Use the Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup

Wizard guides you through the basics of setting up

your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language,

connect to a Wi-Fi

®

network, set up accounts, choose

location services, learn about your device’s features,

and more.

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Lock or unlock your device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your

device. By default, the device locks automatically

when the screen times out.

To lock the device:

u Press the Power key.

To unlock the device:

u Press the Power key, and then drag your finger

across the screen.

The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.

To choose a secure screen lock, see Set a secure

screen lock on page 137.

Add a Google account

Your new device uses your Google

™

account to fully

utilize its Android

™

features.

1.

F

rom

Settings, tap C

loud and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

T

ap

Add account > G

oogle.

Not

e: When you sign in to a Google account, Factory

Reset Protection (FRP) is activated. FRP requires your

Google account information when resetting to

factory settings. For more information, see Factory

reset protection on page 135.

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Add a Samsung account

Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung

content and apps on your device.

1.

From

Settings, tap C

loud and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

T

ap

Add account > S

amsung account.

Not

e: To quickly access your Samsung account, tap

Settings > Sa

msung account.

Add an email account

View and manage all of your email accounts.

1.

From

Settings, tap C

loud and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

T

ap

Add account > Em

ail.

Transfer data from your

old device

Use Smart Switch

™

to transfer contacts, photos, and

other content from your old device.

For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/

owners/app/smart-switch

.

To use Smart Switch:

1.

From

Settings, tap C

loud and accounts >

Smart Switch.

2. F

ollow the prompts and select the content to

transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

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S Pen

Replace the S Pen tip

You can replace the tip of the S Pen with the

included kit.

The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in performing

various functions. For more information, see S Pen

functions on page 24.

1.

Us

e t

weezers to pull out the S Pen tip.

S Pen button

2. Insert the new pen tip and press until it clicks in

place.

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Navigation

Please note that a touchscreen responds best to a

light touch from the pad of your finger or a

capacitive stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic

object on the touchscreen may damage the tempered

glass surface and void the warranty.

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

l Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.

l Tap an item to select it.

l Tap an app shortcut to launch the app.

Double-tap

Lightly tap items twice to select or launch them.

l Double-tap an image to zoom in or out.

Touch and hold

Touch and hold items to activate them.

l Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu

of options.

Swipe

Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally

across the screen.

l Swipe the screen to unlock the device.

l Swipe the screen to scroll through the

Home screens or menu options.

Drag

Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new

location.

l Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.

l Drag a widget to place it in a new location.

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Pinch and spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or

spread by moving your fingers apart.

l Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a

picture or a web page.

l Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in

while viewing a picture or a web page.

Common options

The device uses basic command options to perform

common actions.

More options: Tap to view more menu options

for a screen.

l

Delete: Tap to select items to delete.

l

Share: Tap to select items to share, and then

choose a sharing method.

l

Edit: Tap to customize the screen.

l

On/Off: Tap to turn the option on or

off .

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l

Menu: Tap to view available options for

the field.

l

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Navigation bar

Full screen mode

The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.

The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,

displays the navigation keys.

To

e

nter

or

exit

full

screen

mode:

Hide/Show

Navigation keys

u Double-tap the Hide/Show icon to the left of the

navigation keys.

To view the navigation keys in full screen mode:

u Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to

display the Navigation bar.

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