Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guide

The Basics

Getting started Functions and settings Calls and contacts Messaging Tools and apps Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and data

First use

Inserting a SIM Turning my tablet on and off Charging the battery Inserting a memory card Activating a Google account on my tablet

Using my tablet

Guide to keys and sockets List of screen icons Ending running applications Turning the screen lock on or off Restarting my tablet

Internet settings

Setting up my tablet for internet Using my internet browser Clearing browser data

Sound settings

Choosing a ringtone Choosing a message tone Turning silent mode on or off Turning vibration on or off Setting the ring volume

Screen settings

Choosing a language Setting the date and time Setting the screen brightness

Security

Turning my PIN on or off Changing my PIN Unblocking my PIN Turning lock code on or off Checking SIM lock status

Software updates

Checking the software version Updating the software Restoring factory default settings

Network

Choosing a network Choosing network mode Turning flight mode on or off

Making calls

Calling a phone number Answering a call Turning call waiting on or off Turning caller identification on or off

Contacts

Creating a contact Copying contacts between my SIM and my tablet Merging identical contacts Copying contacts from social network sites and email accounts

Voicemail

Saving my voicemail number Diverting calls to your voicemail Calling my voicemail Cancelling all diverts

Call restrictions

Turning fixed dialing on or off Adding fixed numbers

SMS

Setting up my tablet for SMS Writing and sending SMS

MMS

Setting up my tablet for MMS Writing and sending MMS

Email

Setting up my tablet for POP3 email Setting up my tablet for Exchange email Choosing a default email account Deleting an email account Writing and sending email

Apps

Installing apps from Google Play Uninstalling apps Turning automatic update of apps on or off

Photo and video

Using my camera Using my video recorder Viewing photos and videos Sending photo or video in an email

Music

Using the music player

Location

Turning GPS on or off

Wi-Fi

Turning Wi-Fi on or off Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Using my tablet as a Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Bluetooth

Turning Bluetooth on or off Pairing a Bluetooth device with my tablet

Syncing

Transferring files between a computer and my tablet

Data

Checking data usage Turning mobile data on or off Turning data roaming on or off

APP Chat

Facebook

How to install Facebook on your tablet How to use Facebook on your tablet

Twitter

How to install Twitter on your tablet How to use Twitter on your tablet

Google Maps

How to use Google Maps on your tablet

YouTube

How to use YouTube on your tablet

Troubleshooting

I can't make voice calls

Possible Causes

Fixed dialing is turned on The selected network mode is not available There's an error at the receiving end There's a temporary network problem There is not sufficient network coverage There's no credit on your prepaid card Your number has been suspended Flight mode is turned on Roaming isn't activated in your rate plan The selected network is out of range

Possible causes

Fixed dialing is turned on

When you turn on fixed dialing, you can only call predefined numbers and do emergency calls.

Turn off fixed dialing.

Step of :

0000

0000

Turn off fixed dialing.

1. Find "Fixed dialing numbers"

Tap Phone.

Tap the menu icon.

Tap Settings.

Tap More settings.

Tap Fixed dialing numbers.

2. Turn fixed dialing on or off

Tap Enable FDN to turn on fixed dialing.

Key in your PIN2 and tap OK. The default PIN2 is 0000.

Tap Disable FDN to turn off fixed dialing.

Key in your PIN2 and tap OK. The default PIN2 is 0000.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

Yes thank you! Next cause

The selected network mode is not available

If you've set your tablet to use a specific network mode, it can't get a network connection if the selected network mode is out of range.

Turn on automatic network mode selection.

Step of :

Turn on automatic network mode selection.

1. Find "Network mode"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Tap the settings icon.

Tap Connections.

Tap Mobile networks.

Tap Network mode.

2. Select network mode

Tap the required network mode.

There may be different network modes available depending on where you are. If you set your tablet to automatic network selection, it will always find the network with the highest data speed and best signal.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

Yes thank you! Next cause

There's an error at the receiving end

If you're having problems calling a specific number, the error might be at the receiving end.

There's an error at the receiving end

Try calling another number.

Step of :

Turn off flight mode.

1. Turn flight mode on or off

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Tap the flight mode icon to turn the function on or off.

2. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

Yes thank you! Next cause

Roaming isn't activated in your rate plan

If you try to make calls to or from foreign countries, roaming needs to be activated in your rate plan.

Roaming isn't activated in your rate plan

Contact our customer service to activate roaming in your rate plan.

Did this solve your problem?

Yes thank you! Next cause

The selected network is out of range

If you've set your tablet to use a specific network, it can't get a network connection if the selected network is out of range.

Turn on automatic network selection.

Step of :

Turn on automatic network selection.

1. Find "Network mode"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Tap the settings icon.

Tap Connections.

Tap Mobile networks.

Tap Network operators.

2. Choose a network

Tap Search networks and wait while your tablet searches for networks.

Tap the required network.

If you want to select a network automatically, tap Select automatically.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

Yes thank you! Next cause

We are pleased that your problem was solved.

Unfortunately, we can't solve the problem with your tablet.

Contact customer service for more help.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 (Android 7.0)

Dimensions	237.3 x 169 x 6 mm
Weight	429 g

SIM type

Nano SIM

Storage	32 GB
Memory card slot	Up to 256 GB

Resolution	1536 x 2048 pixels
Screen size	9.7 inches

2G network	Yes
3G network	Yes
4G network	Yes

Bluetooth	Yes
NFC	No
USB data cable	Included
Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes

Flash	Yes
FM radio	No
Camera	13 MP
Music player	Yes
Video recorder	Yes

Operating system

Android 7.0 (Nougat)

Email messaging	POP3 / IMAP / Exchange
Picture messaging	Yes
Text messaging	Yes
Voice calls	Yes
Video calls	Yes

USB	Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot	Yes

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