SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9+ Tablet User Guide

SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S9+ Tablet

Product Information

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is a high-performance tablet designed with eco- conscious technology and innovation. Samsung aims to inspire customers to join them in building a better tomorrow by considering sustainability throughout the product’s life cycle.

Product Environmental Report
The Galaxy Tab S9+ has undergone a comprehensive life cycle assessment to understand its environmental impacts. This assessment includes the sourcing, production, distribution, product use, and recycling phases.

Product Carbon Footprint
Samsung Electronics aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the Galaxy Tab S9+ throughout its life cycle. Efforts include expanding the use of recycled materials during production, minimizing packaging volume and weight during distribution, and improving energy efficiency at the use stage.

Sourcing
To create a circular economy, Samsung uses recycled materials and collects e-waste to extract reusable materials. By 2030, Samsung aims for 50% of the plastic used in their DX products to incorporate recycled resin. By 2050, this figure is expected to increase to 100%.

Recycling
The Galaxy Tab S9+ is designed with a wide variety of recycled materials, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass, as well as post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles, and water barrels.

Plastic
The upper and lower parts of the speaker module are made from a minimum of 20% repurposed plastic sourced from discarded fishing nets and water barrels. The plastic part of the case rear is made from a minimum of 10% recycled PBT plastic.

Aluminum
A minimum of 30% of the aluminum used in the volume key, side key, SIM card tray, and camera deco components is recovered scrap sourced from the manufacturing processes.

Glass
The front screen of the Galaxy Tab S9+ contains an average of 10% pre- consumer recycled glass recovered from scrap in the manufacturing processes.

Chemical Management
Samsung has a rigorous chemical management system to prevent hazardous substances from entering their products. They inspect manufactured parts and raw materials to ensure compliance with global regulations and standards. Samsung has reduction plans inplace for potentially hazardous substances such as PVC, BFRs, beryllium, and antimony.

Production
Samsung is expanding the use of renewable energy at their business sites worldwide. Transition plans are tailored to regional energy infrastructure and regulations.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Power On/Off : Press and hold the power button located on the side of the device to turn it on or off.
2. Touchscreen Navigation: Use your finger to navigate through menus, apps, and webpages by tapping, swiping, or pinching on the screen.
3. Home Screen: The home screen displays app icons and widgets. Swipe left or right to access additional screens.
4. App Installation: Visit the app store and search for desired apps. Tap on an app to view details and tap “Install” to download and install it on your device.
5. Internet Connectivity: Connect to a Wi-Fi network by going to “Settings” > “Connections” > “Wi-Fi” and selecting a network. Alternatively, you can use mobile data by inserting a compatible SIM card.
6. Charging : Connect the included charger to the device’s USB-C port and plug it into a power outlet. The device will begin charging. Ensure the charger is compatible with the device to avoid damage.
7. Camera Usage : Open the camera app and use the on-screen controls to take photos or record videos. You can also access additional camera settings for customization.
8. Storage Management: To manage storage space, go to “Settings” > “Storage” and view the available storage and used space. You can uninstall unused apps or transfer files to external storage if needed.
9. Security : Set up a secure lock screen method (PIN, pattern, or biometrics) to protect your device and personal data. Go to “Settings” > “Lock Screen” > “Screen Lock Type” to configure.
10. Software Updates: Periodically check for software updates to ensure your device has the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches. Go to “Settings” > “Software Update” > “Download and Install” to check for updates.

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to the complete user manual provided with your Galaxy Tab S9+.

Product Carbon Footprint
To understand the environmental impacts of our products, at Samsung Electronics, we assess a product’s entire life cycle, including the sourcing, production, distribution, product use and recycling phases. At the production stage, we are aiming to expand the development and application of recycled materials with a lower carbon footprint. At the distribution stage, we are working to minimize packaging volume and weight to reduce carbon emissions. Through initiatives like improving the energy efficiency of chargers, we are trying to improve the environmental impact at the use stage.

Galaxy Tab S9+ life cycle carbon emissions

Sourcing
Across the product lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to disposal and recycling, we are continuing our efforts to create a circular economy. To build toward a circular system, we are using recycled materials and collecting e-waste to extract materials for reuse. By 2030, we aim for 50% of the plastic used in our DX products to incorporate recycled resin. By 2050, we anticipate to see this figure increase to 100%.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels :

Plastic
The upper and lower of speaker module are manufactured using a minimum of 20%repurposed plastic, by weight, sourced form discarded fishing nets and water barrels. The plastic part of case rear are made from a minimum of 10% plastic, by weight, from recycled PBT plastic. [3]

Aluminum
In the volume key, side key, SIM card tray and camera deco components of the device, a minimum of 30% of the aluminum, by weight, is recovered scrap sourced from the manufacturing processes.

Glass
The glass of front screen contains an average of 10% pre-consumer recycled glass, by weight, recovered from scrap in manufacturing processes.

To prevent hazardous substances from entering our products, we inspect manufactured parts and raw materials rigorously through our chemical management system. Our Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products[4] are based on global regulations and standards, and we voluntarily established reduction plans for the use of potentially hazardous substances, such as polyvinyl chloride(PVC), brominated flame retardants(BFRs), beryllium, and antimony, as well as legally regulated substances.

Production

We are expanding the use of renewable energy at our business sites around the world. Energy infrastructure and regulations, which vary widely by jurisdiction, require region-specific transition plans.

We plan to run all operations of the DX(Device eXperience) Division on renewable energy by 2027. [5]

Safety and health certification (ISO) at our production sites 100%
All of our business sites where Galaxy Tab S9+ is produced have attained ISO14001(environmental management system) and ISO50001(energy management system) certifications. [6] Company-wide, we plan to obtain a platinum-level Zero Waste to Landfill Certification, issued by safety certification organization Underwriters Laboratories(UL), for all global operations by 2025.

Distribution
To reduce the environmental impact of our product packaging, we are replacing plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials to the extent possible. We are also reducing the volume and weight of packaging to mitigate Greenhouse Gas emissions in the transportation and shipping process.

• Our goal is to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Since 2017, we have been exploring ways to eliminate single-use plastics in packaging by assessing every aspect of packaging design, down to the smallest details. [7]
• Plastic In packaging 2.4%: As a result, Galaxy Tab S9+ contains only 2.4% of plastic in terms of the total weight of packaging. [8]
• Reduced plastic in packaging 88.1%: Compared to Galaxy S7, when we began our plastic packaging elimination initiative, we reduced the use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy Tab S9+ by 88.1%. [9]
• Recycled paper 100%: Paper used for the Galaxy Tab S9+ packaging box is 100%recycled paper. [10]

Use

Environmental experts participate throughout product development at Samsung Electronics so that customer can more sustainably use our devices. During the product development phase, our stress tests help ensure the longevity and consistent performance of our products. This enables users to enjoy our products for longer periods of time.

Repairability is one of our main priorities in product development. In August 2022, we expanded the number of authorized and independent service providers, started a self-repair program in the US and will continue to expand this program.

Security Update & OS Upgrade [12] 5yrs & 4gens
Galaxy Tab S9+ has IP68 [12] water resistance and dust protection, and we provide four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates .

Recycling
To promote the circular economy and a low-carbon society, we are expanding responsible recycling globally. Samsung’s local recycling programs provide collection services tailored to each region for customers disposing e-waste, and we take back all electrical and electronic waste regardless of product brand.

Collection

Samsung Electronics has installed used mobile phone and accessory collection boxes at repair centers in 34 countries including the US, Brazil, and Spain, to take back e-waste from customers. We plan to expand the scope of our e-waste collection system from approximately 50 countries to about 180 countries by 2030.
Collected electronic goods are sorted, pre-processed, and shredded to be recycled as materials. Some of the materials like plastic are used for new product manufacturing. We also internally operate Requirements for Recycling Service Partners that specify requirements such as compliance obligations related to EHS-related laws and regulations, supplier management, and prohibition of illegal waste exportation.

Endnotes

• The Carbon Trust of the UK calculated greenhouse gases generated in the entire process from product production to disposal in accordance with the Carbon Footprint Evaluation Standard(PAS 2050) and obtained the ‘CO2 Measured’ certification to evaluate product carbon emissions. Based on the certification results, Samsung Electronics continues to make efforts in the product development stage to improve the environmental characteristics of the product.
  • PAS 2050:2011 – Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services
  • Product Carbon Footprints : Requirements for Certification v2
  • Database : Footprint Expert v4.4, Ecoinvent 3.8
• System boundary of Life Cycle Assessment
  • Production : Pre-manufacturing(Parts and materials constituting the products and its transportation) and Product assembly by Samsung Electronics / Distribution : From Vietnam to UK / Use : 3 years use / Disposal : Waste treatment of parts and material
• Recycled materials have undergone Environmental Claim Validation(ECV) by UL.
  • Method : Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Recycled content, UL 2809 – Fifth Edition
  • contains minimum 20% OBP : Key Bracket, Bracket PCB, Bracket Sub PCB, Deco Pen Charger
  • contains minimum 20% PCM : Top Bracket, Bottom Bracket, T Connector Bracket, PCB Mid Bracket, Cable
  • Holder, SIM Tray, Volume Key, Side Key
  • contains minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM : Top-Left Speaker Module, Top-Right Speaker Module, Bottom-Left Speaker Module, Bottom-Right Speaker Module
  • contains minimum 10% PCM : Case Rear
  • OBP : Ocean Bound Plastic
  • PCM : Post Consumer Material
• Standards for the Control of Substances Used in Products https://www.samsung.com/us/sustainability/environment/environment-data/
• Samsung Electronics has joined RE100, in a collaborative effort to reduce indirect carbon emissions from power consumption, and aims to match electric power needs with renewable energy by 2050 for all operations globally. As part of this initiative, Samsung Electronics plans to run all operations outside of Korea as well as the DX Division on renewable energy within five years. The company’s renewable energy sourcing methods will include, but not limited to, signing power purchase agreements(PPA), purchasing renewable energy certificates and participating in green pricing programs.
• Our factory sites are required to meet international standards for ISO14001(environmental management system) and ISO50001(energy management system) certifications. We also strive to ensure that our suppliers have robust occupational health and safety management systems in place by encouraging them to attain certification for international standards and reflect related outcomes in the comprehensive supplier evaluations. As of 2021, all business sites of Samsung Electronics have attained the certifications and 86% of suppliers subject to comprehensive evaluation of partner have acquired the certification.
• History of Galaxy S Eco-Conscious Packaging https://news.samsung.com/us/infographic-history-of-galaxy-s-eco-conscious-packaging/
• To meet the request of some clients, plastic shrink vinyl or PP sealing sticker is applied to certain packaging box variation. Percentage calculated based on total weight of plastic components used in packaging divided by total weight of packaging.
• Calculation based on total weight of all plastic packaging components for any of the Galaxy Tab S9 series compared to total weight of all plastic packaging components for the S7.
• 100% recycled paper was applied to the product package unit box, excluding PP sealing sticker and shrink vinyl at the request of some clients, and pulp tray inside packaging.
• Availability and timing of Android OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model and market.
• Rated IP68 under IEC standard 60529. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.

Recycling
Samsung established waste collection systems in each region as we work tirelessly to enhance the collection and recycling of waste products. We also offer product take-back and recycling services with local take-back legislation. We are always looking to expand to additional locations. https://www.samsung.com/us/sustainability/environment/environment-data/

Eco-Management
Samsung Electronics set the foundation for eco-management as a philosophy for the 21st century through the commitments made in the Samsung Environmental Declaration in 1992. Since then, we have gone beyond mere passive adherence to environmental regulations and laws. We have put eco-management into action and are leading the way to a sustainable future by offering our customers eco- friendly products. We believe a healthy environment is essential to the future of society.

Corporate Sustainability Management
Samsung is constantly striving to deliver innovative products and services across the value chain. This is rooted in our core values in economy, society and environment. Therefore, we monitor the financial and non-financial impacts that we exert on society in order to maximize our positive impacts while minimizing any negative ones. https://www.samsung.com/global/sustainability/main/

References

• [Infographic] History of Galaxy S Eco-Conscious Packaging - Samsung US Newsroom
• Sustainability | Samsung Electronics
• Environment Data | Environment | Samsung US

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