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StartedAll you need to know to get going.

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Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your Samsung Galaxy Tab® 3.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.

Welcome!

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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.

Using This Guide

Get Ready − page 5 − 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 8 − 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 15 − 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 27 − 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.

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Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

InfraredBlaster

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Display

MenuKey

Power/LockKey

USB Charger/Accessory Port

MemoryCard Slot

3.5mm Headset Jack

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Light Sensor

Volume Key

Back Key

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SIM Cardslot

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Get Your Tablet ReadyBefore you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to learn about transferring contacts, calendars, and more from your old device.

Charge the Battery1. 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

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Turn the Tablet Off• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

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

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Activate Your TabletActivate 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, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.

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When you first turn on your device, follow the prompts to set up your Google Account and preferences.*Complete the Setup Screens1. When you turn on your tablet, you’ll see the

Welcome screen. Choose a language, and then tap Next to begin.

2. You’ll see a Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the prompts to set your Wi-Fi options.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete each section. Tap Skip or Next to continue.• Got Google? - Create or sign in to a

Google Account. Select additional Google preferences, including Google Location options, as prompted.

• This tablet belongs to… - Enter your name to personalize your experience.

• Samsung account - Create or sign in to your Samsung user account.

• 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.

4. 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 OptimizerDuring 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.

Set Up Your Tablet

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Android Basics: Getting Around Your TabletMove Around Menus and ScreensYour 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.

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 Screen rotation 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 14 for instructions on using this continuous input method with the various keyboard types.

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Status BarThe status bar at the bottom of the Home screen lets you quickly see both your tablet status (connections, signal strength, battery, location) and any current notifications.

Viewing Your Home ScreenYour tablet’s Home screen extends horizontally up to seven full screens. This gives you room to customize your tablet and put the things you need front and center, just a swipe away.• To display the main Home screen, press

from any screen.• To view extended screens, swipe the screen

left or right. • To display thumbnails of all available screens,

pinch any home screen. Tap a thumbnail to display any screen.

Status areaNotification area

Your Home Screen

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Notifications PanelYou can expand the notification area to provide more detailed information about the current onscreen notification icons.1. Drag down from the top of the screen to

open the Notifications panel. 2. Tap a notification entry to open

the associated application.

Add Items to Your Home Screen1. Touch and hold an empty area on a

home screen.2. Tap an option under Add to home screen.

• Apps and widgets to add an app shortcut or a widget to the home screen. From the next screen, tap the Apps tab and then touch and hold an app icon and drag it to the home screen to add a shortcut. Tap the Widgets tab and drag a widget to the home screen to add a widget.

• Folder to add a folder to the home screen. Enter a folder name and tap OK to add the folder.

• Page (if available) to add a new home screen. Your tablet can support up to seven home screens.

Your Home Screen

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Open Apps• If an app is on one of your Home screens,

just tap it to open it.• If an app is not available from your Home

screen, tap > to display the apps list, and then tap the app icon from the list. You may have to scroll right or left to find the app you’re looking for.

Access Recently-Used AppsYour tablet keeps a running list of your most recently used apps.

1. Press and hold the button to open the recently-used apps window.

2. Tap an icon to open an app.

Open Apps with Multi WindowMulti Window allows you to use two apps on the same screen in separate, resizable windows.

1. Drag the Notifications panel down and touch > Multi window to enable the feature.

2. Touch and hold .3. Touch and hold an app and drag it to the

Home screen, and then touch and hold another app and drag it on top of the first one.

Your Home Screen

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Buttons and KeysButtons and KeysThe bottom front of your tablet contains a Home button and two static keys that let you perform basic functions. Above this row is a row of program icons that are available from every Home screen.

• Home Button ( ) — Press to return to the main Home screen.

• Back Key ( ) — Tap to return to the previous screen view.

• Menu Key ( ) — Tap to open context-specific menus.

• Contacts icon ( ) — Tap to open your Contacts list.

• Email icon ( ) — Tap to open your email account(s).

• Calendar icon ( ) — Tap to open your calendar.

• Internet icon ( ) — Tap to launch the Web browser.

• Settings ( ) — Tap to access the Settings menu.

• Apps icon ( ) — Tap to display the applications list.

Menu Key

Back Key

Home Button

Apps Icon

Contacts Icon

Email Icon

Calendar Icon

Internet Icon

Settings Icon

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Your QWERTY KeyboardsYour Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 comes loaded with two QWERTY keyboards: Samsung keyboard (default) and SwypeTM. When you select a field that requires text or numbers, an onscreen keyboard will appear. (If you don’t see the keyboard when, for instance, you’re entering contact information, just tap the field you’re working on to bring it up.) The tablet’s onscreen QWERTY keyboards can be used in either portrait or landscape mode.

Note: To switch between text entry methods while a keyboard is displayed, drag the notifications bar down from the top of the screen, touch Choose input method, and then select a text entry method.

Typing with Samsung KeyboardEntering text using the traditional Samsung QWERTY keyboard is easy: just tap the letters to type the words.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

2. If needed, select a text mode option: ABC to enter alphabetic characters or SYM to enter symbols or punctuation.

3. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin typing.• If you make a mistake, tap to erase.

Entering Text

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Using Swype to Enter TextSwype lets you enter words by tracing over the letters in a single motion.1. Touch an onscreen character, and then,

while maintaining your finger onscreen, drag to the next character in the desired word.

2. Repeat this process until the desired characters have been drawn over. Select from an onscreen list of possible word matches (if prompted). This occurs if your current action has generated more than one possible word match.

Using Google Voice to Enter TextUse your voice to enter text instead of typing.1. From any screen where you can enter text,

touch the input field to reveal the keyboard.2. Touch and speak clearly.

Entering Text

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Use Your Tablet: Contacts

Add a New Entry to Contacts1. Press and then tap Contacts >

Contacts.2. Tap . 3. Select an account for the contact, such as

Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Select Device to save the contact to your tablet only.

4. Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter the name, phone number, and other contact details.

5. Add more data fields or a picture if desired, and tap Save.

Edit a Contact Entry1. Press and then tap Contacts >

[contact you’d like to edit].2. Tap .3. Tap any field and use the onscreen

keyboard to edit the information. You can also add new fields or remove existing ones.

4. Tap Save to save your updates.Note: To add a phone number, email address, or other field to an existing contact, tap Add another field at the bottom of the entry and select a data type.

Your tablet’s Contacts function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Google and Corporate email accounts, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand.

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Your tablet’s Email applications let you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location. Although there is a separate Gmail application, the main email application can manage both Internet-based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook®). The tablet can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems.Set Up a Gmail Account1. Press and then tap > Gmail .2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in

to a Gmail account.Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features such as Google Play™, you do not have to use Gmail as the default account for your tablet.

Set Up a POP3/IMAP Email Account1. Press and then tap > Email .2. If another email account is already set up,

tap > Settings > Add account.3. Enter the Email address and Password for

the email account.4. Tap Next and follow the onscreen

instructions.

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EmailSet Up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® Account1. Press and then tap > Email .2. If another email account is already set up,

tap > Settings > Add account.3. Enter your Email address and Password

information and then tap Manual setup.• Contact your Exchange Server administrator

for required sign-in information.4. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.5. Enter a Domain\username, Password, and

Exchange server information, and then tap .

6. Follow the prompts to set additional options and permissions. Tap to continue.

7. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done.

Access Email Messages1. Press and then tap > Email .

• If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( ) and tap the email account you want to use.

2. From the inbox, tap the message you want to view.

Send an Email Message1. Press and then tap > Email .2. If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( )

and tap the email account you want to use.3. Tap .4. Enter an email address in the To field.5. Enter a subject and a message.

• To add attachments, tap and select an attachment.

6. Tap .

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Camera & VideoTake a Picture1. Press and then tap > Camera .2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the

camera lens at your subject, and tap .

View Pictures1. Press and then tap > Gallery to

view the Camera folders.2. Tap a picture and then tap to explore

other options. For sharing photos, tap at the top of the screen.

Record a Video1. Press and then tap > Camera .2. Using the tablet’s display screen as a

viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject, and tap to begin recording.

3. Tap to pause or to stop recording.

View Videos1. Press and then tap > Gallery .2. Tap a video icon to view the video.

Share Pictures and Videos1. Press and then tap > Gallery .2. Tap Camera to reveal your pictures and

videos, and then press and hold a picture or video to send.

3. Tap and select any of several methods such as Group Play, Add to Dropbox, Bluetooth, Email, Flipboard, Photos, Wi-Fi Direct, and more. Follow the onscreen instructions to send your picture or video clip.

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WebGo Online1. Press and then tap > Internet . 2. From the opening page, tap the address

bar and enter a website address.• Tap a link to open it.• For more options, tap from any page.

Options may include New tab, New incognito tab, Add shortcut, Share via, Find on page, Desktop view, Save for offline reading, Brightness, Downloads, Print, Settings, and Help.

• To scroll, slide your finger up or down the page.

• To zoom in or out, pinch the screen.

Note: Additional browser options, such as Google Chrome™, may also be available on your tablet.

Downloading Apps From the WebYou can download Apps while browsing the Web, but you must first set permissions in settings to allow applications from unknown sources. Applications downloaded from the Google Play Store (see page 22) do not require additional permissions.1. Press and then tap > Settings >

Security.2. Tap the Unknown sources check box.3. When the Attention dialog box opens, read

the disclaimer and tap OK.

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Wi-FiConnect to a Wi-Fi NetworkWhen you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network you can use your tablet’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services.

Note: You may already have signed in to Wi-Fi during the tablet’s setup process.

1. Press then tap > Settings .2. Tap the icon next to Wi-Fi and slide to the

ON position to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap Wi-Fi and then tap Scan to display a

list of available networks.

4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, enter the security key (password) and tap Connect.• When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi

network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status bar.

Note: To quickly toggle Wi-Fi on or off, flick the Notifications panel down from any screen and tap Wi-Fi. You can also toggle Bluetooth, Location, Screen rotation, and more from the panel menu.

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Mobile Hotspot

Set Up and Activate Your Mobile HotspotNote: Add-on to service plan required to access hotspot functionality.Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to the public Internet. Your tablet allows you to create a mobile hotspot. It is recommended that you use a password or other possible steps to protect against unauthorized access.

1. Press > > Settings > Hotspot and touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on the hotspot.

2. Touch Hotspot and enter your settings.• Network SSID – Enter a unique name for

your hotspot.• Security – Select the type of security you

want, and then enter a unique password.

Other users can access your mobile hotspot only if they enter the correct password.

• Broadcast channel – Select a channel that minimizes potential interference. You may need to try different channels.

3. Touch Save to save your settings.

Connect a Device to the Mobile Hotspot1. Enable Wi-Fi on your device (for example, a

laptop computer).2. Select the Network SSID for your mobile

hotspot and enter the password if prompted.

3. When “Connected” appears on your device, launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection.

Connect up to eight Wi-Fi-capable devices to the Internet using your Galaxy Tab 3 as a mobile hotspot.

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Google Play is the place to go to find new apps, games, movies, and more.

Use Google Play for Downloads1. Press and then tap > Play Store . 2. The first time you visit the Google Play

Store app, tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service.

3. Browse through featured apps and games, or tap to start a search.

4. Tap an item to read a description and reviews.

5. Tap INSTALL (for free apps) or the price (for paid applications) and follow the onscreen prompts.Note: You must have a Google Account set up on your tablet to purchase and download applications from Google Play.

Google Mobile ServicesYour Galaxy Tab 3 provides easy access to a variety of Google services.• Gmail – The Google mail service. Your

Gmail account lets you access many Google-related services as well as the Google Play.

• Google+™ Hangouts™ – Google’s versatile IM app. Press and then tap > Hangouts to begin using the service.

• Google Maps™ – The Google location app. Press and then tap > Maps to begin using the service.

• YouTube™ – View and share videos. Press and then tap > YouTube to

browse through and view available videos. Sign in with your Google Account to upload your own videos.

Google Play and Google Mobile™ Services

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Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth®-Capable Device1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Press

and tap > Settings > Bluetooth and then tap the ON/OFF slider to ON to turn on Bluetooth.)

2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the check box next to your tablet’s name to make it discoverable by other devices. Your tablet must be visible to successfully pair with an external device.

3. Tap Scan. (Your tablet will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)

4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, or verify the

shared key, and tap OK.6. The external device will then have to also

accept the connection and enter your tablet’s PIN code.

7. Once you’re paired with a device, your connection should launch. The Bluetooth icon shows your current connection status.

Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using Bluetooth1. Open the application containing the file

you want to share (for example, press and then tap > Contacts ).

2. Locate the file or entry you want to share.• You can send pictures and videos directly

from the camera or from Gallery, Calendar events, Contacts (as vCards), music tracks, and voice recordings. Not all devices will be able to receive all file types.

3. Depending on the application, tap > Bluetooth or press and hold the file and select Share via (or Send) > Bluetooth.

4. Tap the name of the device to which you’re sending the file. (If prompted, tap OK to turn Bluetooth on.)

Bluetooth

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Adding Music to Your Music FolderBefore you can listen to music with the Music application on your tablet, you will need to load songs into your Music folder.1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect

your tablet to an available USB port on your computer.

2. When you see the USB icon in the Notifications status, flick open the Notifications panel and make sure Connected as a media device is the selected mode.

3. On your computer, locate your tablet’s internal storage, and open or create the Music folder.

4. Copy music files from your computer to the music folder.

5. When you are done, follow your computer’s procedures to safely remove the drive, and then disconnect the tablet from the USB cable.

Listening to Music1. Press and then tap > Music .2. Tap Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists,

Genres, Folders, Composers, Years, or Music square.

3. Tap a song to begin playing. • Use the controls at the bottom or the

side to play, pause, or skip songs.Note: Your tablet includes additional music playing options, including Google Play™ Music (Play Music) and Sprint Music Plus (see page 26).

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You can set up and access all your favorite social media apps on the go.Set Up Social Networking AccountsBefore using your social networking accounts, you may need to download social media apps from the Google Play Store.

1. Press and then tap > Play Store .2. Browse or search for the app you want to

download, for example Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

3. Tap the app and then tap INSTALL. Follow the prompts to download and install the app.

Use Social Media Apps1. Press and then tap > Facebook

(or Twitter, Instagram, etc.).2. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign

into your account, for example, by entering a user name and password.

3. Update your status, post pictures, follow your favorite tweets, and more, all on your Galaxy Tab 3.Note: Tap the application’s menu icon to access settings for the app, depending on the account type.

Tip: You can add Home screen widgets for many social networking apps. Touch and hold an empty space on a home screen, tap Apps and Widgets, tap Widgets, and then drag the widget to the empty space.

Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter & More

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Access additional exclusive Sprint features right from your tablet.

Sprint Music PlusIn addition to the Music application (see page 24), your tablet offers Sprint Music Plus, an all-in-one music store and player for full songs, ringtones, and ringback tones.Get Sprint Music Plus1. Tap > Sprint Zone > Apps and

search for “Sprint Music Plus” .2. Tap INSTALL and follow the prompts to

download and install the app.

Use Sprint Music Plus• Press and then tap >

Sprint Music Plus .• Tap to access all your music, including

items you have purchased or loaded onto your tablet’s microSD card.

• Tap Music below Store to access the music store.

• For more information, tap > Settings > About or Help.

Sprint Applications

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Tools & Resources: SettingsExplore ways to customize your tablet, set permissions, update your tablet, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings1. Press and then tap >

Settings .2. Select the settings you

want to change.Settings may include:• Wi-Fi• Hotspot• Bluetooth• Data usage• More settings• Blocking mode• Hands-free mode

• Sound• Display• Storage• Power saving mode• Battery• Application manager• Default applications• Users• Location• Lock screen• Security• Language and input• Cloud

• Backup and reset• Add account• Voice control• Accessories• Date and time• Accessibility• Activate this device• System Update• About device

For detailed information about settings, please see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.

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Battery-Saving TipsManage the Display Brightness and Screen Timeout• Press and then tap > Settings >

Display > Brightness to modify the backlight setting as desired.

• To turn off the screen, press the Power Key. The tablet will continue to function.

• Turn on Power saving mode. Press and then tap > Settings > Power saving mode, slide the option to ON, and select additional power saving options.

Manage Your Tablet’s Wireless FunctionsDisable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Location functions of the tablet when you’re not using them.• Use the toggle options in the Notifications

panel to turn these off when not in use. Flick the Notifications panel down and tap Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Location to toggle these options on or off.

For more useful tips about battery care and safety, see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.

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Manage Your AccountOnline: www.sprint.com• Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in

online billing.• Check data usage and account balance.• See or modify the details of your Sprint

service plan.• Get detailed instructions and download

content.

On any Phone• Sprint Customer Service:

Dial 1-888-211-4727• Business Customer Service:

Dial 1-888-788-4727

We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint tablet.Within two weeks of your tablet purchase, please go to the website http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help us provide the wireless features and services you want most.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

Survey

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ResourcesResources For Your Tablet• This Get Started Guide to get you up

and running.

• Ready Now – Visit sprint.com/readynow for additional help to get started on your new tablet. You’ll find more information on basic setup, activation, maximizing your tablet’s performance, and personalization. Plus, you can even schedule a personalized one-on-one Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you.

• Online Support – For ongoing help over the life of your tablet, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.

• Community – Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. Here people help each other make the most of their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, and the latest news.

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At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce our carbon footprint and decrease our use of natural resources.

So where is my User Guide?We took the full printed User Guide out of the box and put it, along with expanded support resources, online for you. Less paper, more and better information. Just visit sprint.com/support from any computer to access your complete User Guide and the rest of our support materials.

What else has Sprint been doing?Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to, use your tablet to scan the QR Code® below or visit sprint.com/green for more information.

To scan the code, download and install a QR Code reader from the Google Play Store app, launch the reader, and aim your tablet’s camera at the image.

This guide is printed with soy inks and contains up to 30% post consumer paper.

Sustainability

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The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all devices. See sprint.com/coverage for more details.

Portions of this guide are reproductions of work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

Important Privacy Message. This tablet is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, press and then tap > Settings

> Location and turn the switch to ON or OFF. Follow any applicable prompts. These settings for the use of location information can be turned on and off. For some applications and services you select, a device must be turned on and set to allow collection of location information in order to function.

Please be advised that if you use a third party application, the application may collect your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information, including location information (when applicable), to the application provider or some other third party. Sprint’s policies do not apply to these third party applications. Please carefully review the application’s terms of use and/or the application provider’s policies for more information about how the application will collect, access, use or disclose your information before using a third-party application. Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider’s website.

©2014 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Samsung, and Galaxy Tab are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated.