Samsung Galaxy Tab S 105 Owners Manual

							6Set Up Your Device
Turn Your Device On or Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your 
device on or off.
Turn the Device On
 ►Press and hold the Power  key until the device 
turns on.
Turn the Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power  key until the 
Device options menu is displayed.
2. Tap Power off, and confirm if prompted.
Initial Set Up
The first time you turn your device on, the Welcome 
screen is displayed. It 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.
Secure Your Device
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure 
your device.
Lock the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the 
screen times out.
To lock the device:
 ► Press the Power  key.
Unlock the Device
The default Screen lock on your device is Swipe.
Note: To choose a more secure screen lock, see 
Set a Screen Lock.
To unlock your device:
 ► Press the Power  key or Home key, and then 
drag your finger across the screen.
Set Up Your Device
Getting Started   
						

							7Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account for access to Samsung 
content and apps on your device. When you turn on 
your device for the first time, set up your existing 
Samsung account or create a new Samsung 
account.
– or –
To create a new Samsung account or set up your 
Samsung account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts.
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> General.  
2. Tap Accounts >  Add account > 
Samsung account. 
Google Account
Your new device uses your Google™ Account to 
fully utilize its Android™ features, including Gmail™, 
Google Hangouts™, and the Google Play™ store.
When you turn on your device for the first time, set 
up your existing Google Account or create a new 
Google Account.
– or –
To create a new Google Account or set up your 
Google Account on your device at any time, 
use Accounts settings. For more information, 
see Accounts .
1. From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings  
> General.  
2. Tap Accounts >  Add account > Google. 
Set Up Accounts on Your Device
Getting Started   
						

							Learn some of the key 
features of your mobile 
device, including the screens 
and icons, as well as how to 
navigate the device and enter 
text using the keyboard.Warning: Please note that a touch screen 
responds best to a light touch from the pad 
of your finger or a capacitive stylus. Using 
excessive force or a metallic object when 
pressing on the touch screen may damage the 
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Know Your Device  
						

							9Home Screen
Know Your Device
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
• Status bar: Displays device status icons (right) 
and notification icons (left) . For more information, 
see 
Status Bar.
• Apps list: Allows quick access to all of your 
applications.
• App shortcuts: Launches your favorite 
applications.
• Home screen indicator: Indicates which 
Home screen is currently visible. Swipe right to 
open Flipboard Briefing.
• App folder: Groups multiple apps into a folder.
• My Files: Launch My Files to quickly create a new 
folder. For more information, see 
My Files.
• Widget: Runs as a simple application extension 
(not a shortcut) on a Home screen.
Home Screen
Home screen indicator Status bar
My 
Files Widget
Apps list
App 
shortcuts
App 
folder   
						

							10Home Screen
Know Your Device
Customize your Home screens 
by adding application shortcuts, 
widgets, folders, and using 
wallpapers.
To access Home screen manager:
 ► From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
Manage Home Screens
Your device comes with multiple Home screens 
to hold app shortcuts and widgets. You can add, 
remove, change the order of screens, as well as 
choose a different main Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Use these options to manage screens:
• Add a screen: Swipe to the end of the 
screens, and then tap  Add.
 
• Remove a screen: Touch and hold a screen, 
and then drag it to Delete.
 
• Set a screen as the main Home screen: 
Tap  Main Home screen at the top of 
a screen. This screen is displayed when you 
press the Home key.
 
• Change the order of screens: Touch 
and hold a screen, and then drag it to a 
new position.
Wallpapers
Change the look of the Home and Lock screens 
with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture or 
choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers to customize.
For more information, see Wallpaper Settings .
To access Wallpaper settings:
 ► From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Device > Wallpaper.  
Widgets
Widgets are simple application extensions that 
run on a Home screen. There are many kinds 
of widgets, including links to a specific contact, 
Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, 
and many others.
Add a Widget to a Home Screen
You can add a widget to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a 
Home screen, and release it.
Remove a Widget
You can remove a widget that you added to a Home 
screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to 
release it.
2. Drag the widget to  Delete and release it. 
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, 
it just removes the widget from the Home screen.  
						

							11Home Screen
App Shortcuts
You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from 
any Home screen.
Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen
You can add a shortcut to a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. 
2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a 
Home screen, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
You can remove a shortcut that you added to a 
Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app shortcut to release it.
2. Drag the app shortcut to Delete and 
release it. 
Note : Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it 
just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.
Folders
Place folders on a Home screen to organize items.
Create a Folder
You can create an app folder on a Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app 
shortcut.
2. Drag the shortcut onto  Create folder and 
release. 
• Enter folder name: Enter a name for the 
folder.
•  Add application: Place more apps in the 
folder. Tap apps to select them, and then 
tap S
ave .
A folder is created with the shortcuts inside.
Use Folders
• Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts 
inside.
• Tap  More options to change the folder’s color 
scheme. 
• To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until 
it detaches, and then drag it to  Delete and 
release.
 
Know Your Device   
						

							12Status Bar
The Status bar at the top of the 
Home screen provides device 
information (such as network 
status, battery charge, and time) 
on the right side and notification 
alerts on the left.
Status Icons
Battery full: Battery is fully charged.
Battery low: Battery is low.
Battery charging: Battery is charging.
Vibrate mode: Vibrate mode is enabled.
Mute mode: Mute mode is enabled.
Wi-Fi active: Wi-Fi is active.
Wi-Fi available: A Wi-Fi network is 
available.
Notification Icons
New email: New email has arrived.
New Gmail: New Gmail has arrived.
File download in progress: Download of 
a file or app is in progress.
File upload in progress: File is being 
uploaded or sent.
GPS active: Location service (GPS) is 
active and acquiring a signal. 
App updates available: App updates are 
available from the Google Play stor
e.
App updates complete: App installation 
or updates are complete.
Status Bar
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							13Navigation
Learn the basics for how to 
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on your 
touchscreen to navigate the device.
Ta p
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.
• Tap an item to select it.
• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate 
them.
• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to 
move it.
• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu 
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally 
across the screen.
• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
• 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.
• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on a 
Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or 
spread by moving your fingers apart.
• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a 
picture or a web page.
• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in 
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures 
with your hand above the device’s screen.
To enable Motions and Gestures:
 ►From a Home screen, tap  Apps > Settings 
> Device > Motions.   
For more information, see Mot

ions.
Navigation
Know Your Device   
						

							14Navigation
Common Options
The device uses basic command options to perform 
common actions.
•  More options: Tap to view more menu options 
for a screen. This often allows you to select items 
to delete or share.
•  Delete : Tap to select items to delete.
•  Share: Tap to select items to share, and then 
choose a sharing method.
•  Edit: Tap to customize the screen.
• On/Off: Tap to turn the option on  or 
off .( ON ) 
 ( OFF )
•  Checkbox: Tap to enable or select. When 
enabled, a checkmark is displayed. You can 
often tap a checkbox at the top of the screen to 
select all.
•  Menu: Tap to view available options for 
the field.
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							15Notification Panel
Notification Panel
• Manage users: Change users or display Users 
settings.
• Settings: Display the Settings screen.
• View all: See all available Quick settings.
• Quick connect: Search for nearby devices to 
connect with quickly and easily.
• Clear: Clear all notifications.
• Notification card: View details about a 
notification.
• S Finder: Search for a wide variety of content with 
a keyword.
• Screen brightness: Adjust screen brightness.
• Quick settings: Quickly enable or disable a 
feature.
Notification icons on the Status bar display calendar events, device 
status, and more. For details, open the Notification panel.
Screen brightnessQuick settings
Notification card S Finder View all Settings
Clear  Manage users
Quick connect
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