Samsung SM-T387AA AT&T User manual

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

6

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

Navigation

10

Common options

11

Navigation bar

12

Home screen

14

Customize your Home screen

15

Status bar

19

Notification panel

21

Bixby

23

Multi window

23

Enter text

25

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Apps

28

Contacts

47

Using apps

29

Email

54

Galaxy Apps

57

Access apps

29

Gallery

58

Add an apps shortcut

29

Hancom Office Viewer

63

Search for apps

30

Internet

64

Galaxy Essentials

30

My Files

68

Uninstall or disable apps

30

Phone

70

Sort apps

31

Samsung Flow

81

Create and use folders

31

S

amsung Notes

A

pp settings

32

82

Samsung+

84

Samsung apps

34

SmartThings

86

Calculator

34

Secure Folder

87

Calendar

35

Google apps

90

Camera and video

38

Chrome

90

Clock

43

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Drive

Gmail

Google

Hangouts

Maps

Photos

Play Movies & TV

Play Music

Play Store

YouTube

AT&T apps

AT&T AllAccess

AT&T ProTech

Device Help

DIRECTV

90

91

92

93

Messages

93

myAT&T

93

Setup & Transfer

93

Additional apps

94

Facebook

94

Settings

95

Access Settings

96

Search for Settings

96

Connections

97

Wi-Fi

97

Bluetooth

100

Tablet visibility

102

Data usage

102

Airplane mode

104

Mobile networks

104

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Location

Nearby device scanning

Connect to a printer

Virtual Private Networks

Ethernet

Sounds and vibration

Sound mode

Vibrations

Volume

Ringtone

Notification sounds

Do not disturb

System sounds

Key-tap feedback

Sound quality and effects

105

106

107

109

110

111

112

113

114

Separate app sound

115

Notifications

116

Manage notifications

116

Smart alert

116

Display

117

Screen off settings

117

Screen brightness

118

Blue light filter

118

Font and screen zoom

119

Device maintenance

120

Quick optimization

120

Battery

120

Storage

121

Memory

123

Language and input

123

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Date and time

127

Encrypt SD card

136

Reset

Factory data reset

Auto restart

Software update

Lock screen and security

Screen lock types

Clock and information

Google Play Protect

Find My Mobile

Security update

Install unknown apps

Secure Folder

App permission monitor

Secure startup

128

129

131

132

133

134

135

136

Factory data reset password

137

Set up SIM card lock

137

View passwords

137

Security update service

138

Device administration

138

Credential storage

139

Advanced security settings

139

Accounts

141

Samsung Cloud

141

Add an account

141

Users

143

Backup and restore

144

Google settings

146

Accessibility

147

v

Vision

147

Legal

155

Hearing

Dexterity and interaction

More accessibility settings

Accessibility services

Other settings

TV Mode

Device assistance app

About tablet

Getting help

Videos

Smart Simulator

Tips

Samsung Care

149

150

151

152

153

154

Legal information

156

Intellectual property

157

Open source software

158

Disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of

liability

158

Modification of software

159

Notice from AT&T

160

Samsung Knox

161

Restricting children’s access to your

mobile device

161

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

162

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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 23.

Media volume limiter

Limit the maximum output of the device’s

volume. See Media volume limiter on

page 111.

Multi window

Multitask by using two applications at the

same time. See

Multi window on page 23

.

Direct Share

Share content with specific people directly.

See

D

irect share on page 53

.

Special features 1

Getting started

Front and back views

3

Assemble your device

4

Start using your device

7

Front and back views

Rear camera

USB charger/Accessory port

Headset jack

Front camera

Power key

Volume keys

SIM/microSD

card tray

Microphone

Devices andsoftwareare constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee hereare forreference only.

Getting started 3

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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 andsoftwareare constantly evolving —the illustrations yousee hereare forreference only.

Getting started 4

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Install a SIM card and

memory car

d

Whe

n you subscribe to a cellular network, you are

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

your previous SIM card.

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.

Caution: Be careful when using the removal tool to

eject an internal card tray.

1. Insert the removal tool into the hole on the

SIM card/Memory card tray, and then push until

the tray pops out.

2.

Place the SIM card on the tray with the gold

co

ntacts facing down.

3. Place the memory card on the tray with the

go

ld contacts facing down.

4.

Slide the SIM card/Memory card tray back into

the slot.

Getting started 5

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Charge the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable battery.

A charger (charging head and USB 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 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.

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.

Getting started 6

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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 132.

Add a Google account

Your new device uses your Google

™

account to fully

utilize its Android

™

features.

1.

From

Settings, tap C

loud and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

T

ap

Add account > G

oogle.

No

te: 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 o

n page 130.

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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 Clou

d and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

Tap

Ad

d account > Sams

ung account.

Note: T

o quickly access your Samsung account, tap

Settings > Samsung account.

Add an email account

View and manage all of your email accounts.

1.

From

Settings, tap Clou

d and accounts >

Accounts.

2.

Tap

Ad

d account > Email.

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

us

e Smart Switch:

1.

From

Settings, tap Clou

d and accounts >

Smart Switch.

2. Fol

low the prompts and select the content to

transfer.

Visit samsung.com/smartswitch for more information.

Getting started 9

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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.

l

More options: Tap to view more menu options

for a screen.

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 .

)

( )

(

l

Menu: Tap to view available options for

the field.

l

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Navigation bar

The Navigation bar, at the bottom of the screen,

displays the navigation keys.

Hide/Show

Navi

gation keys

Full screen mode

The navigation keys are hidden in full screen mode.

To

enter or exit full screen mode:

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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Navigation bar settings

You can configure the Navigation bar background

color and button layout.

u

From Settings, tap Display > Navigation bar

for the following settings:

l Show and hide button: Add a button on the

left side of the navigation bar to show or hide

the Navigation bar.

l Background color: Choose a color for the

background of the Navigation bar.

l Button layout: Choose the order of the

navigation keys.

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