Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 2 7.0 (Wi-Fi) 8GB-GT-P3113TSYXAR - GT-P3113 Model User Manual
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User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started
5
Navigating Your Device
24
Understanding This User Manual
5
Notifications
26
Battery
6
Status Details
26
Turning Your Device On and Off
8
Quick Settings
27
Setting Up Your Device
8
Status Bar
29
Retrieving Your Google Account Password
11
Primary Shortcuts
30
Using Google Maps
11
Widgets
30
Task Manager
11
App Shortcuts
34
Memory Card
13
Wallpapers
35
Galaxy Tab Accessories
14
Mini App Tray
35
Securing Your Device
14
Apps Screen
37
Troubleshooting
16
Applications
38
Android System Recovery
16
Section 3: Entering Text
43
Section 2: Understanding Your Device
17
Samsung Keyboard
43
Features
17
Text Input Methods
43
Top and Front View
18
Changing the Input Method
43
Side Views
19
Using the Samsung Keyboard
44
Back and Bottom Views
20
Using Speech Recognition
48
Home Screen
21
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Section 4: Contacts and Accounts
49
Search
95
Accounts
49
YouTube
95
Contacts
50
Section 7: Music
97
Groups
56
Play Music App
97
Favorites
58
Viewing Your Music Library
105
Section 5: Messaging
60
Music Player
109
Types of Messages
60
Music Hub
111
Gmail
60
Section 8: Photos and Video
113
Email
65
Camera
113
Google Talk
72
Video Player
120
Messenger
76
Gallery
122
ChatON
76
Photo Editor
126
Section 6: Internet and Social
Media Hub
128
Networking
77
Video Maker
130
Google+
77
Section 9: Connections
131
Internet
77
Wi-Fi
131
Latitude
85
Wi-Fi Direct
132
Maps
87
Bluetooth
134
Navigation
90
Managing Downloads
136
Places
92
Kies Via Wi-Fi
137
Play Books
92
Memory Card
138
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Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . 138
Maps
149
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
139
Media Hub
150
Section 10: Applications and Widgets ..140
Memo
150
Update Available
140
Messenger
151
GPS Applications
140
Music Hub
151
Alarm
141
Music Player
152
AllShare Play
143
My Files
152
Amazon Kindle
145
Navigation
153
Calculator
145
Netflix
153
Camera
145
Next Issue
153
ChatON
146
Photo Editor
154
Contacts
146
Places
154
Downloads
146
Play Books
154
Dropbox
146
Play Movies
154
Dual Clock
148
Play Music
154
Email
148
Play Store
155
Gallery
148
Polaris Office
156
Game Hub
148
Readers Hub
156
Gmail
149
S Planner
157
Google+
149
S Suggest
160
Internet
149
Samsung Apps
161
Latitude
149
Screensaver
161
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Search
162
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Settings
162
Information
204
Smart Remote
162
FCC Part 15 Information to User
206
Talk
163
Smart Practices While Driving
206
Task Manager
163
Battery Use and Safety
207
Video Maker
163
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 209
Video Player
163
UL Certified Travel Charger
209
World Clock
163
Display / Touch-Screen
209
Yahoo! Finance
164
GPS
210
Yahoo! News
166
Care and Maintenance
211
YouTube
167
Responsible Listening
212
Section 11: Settings
168
Operating Environment
214
Accessing Settings
168
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Wireless and Network
168
Mobile Device
216
Device
174
FCC Notice and Cautions
216
Personal
181
Other Important Safety Information
216
System
192
Section 13: Warranty Information
218
About Device
197
Standard Limited Warranty
218
Section 12: Health and Safety
End User License Agreement for Software . . 223
Information
199
Index
229
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 199
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
Understanding This User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 229.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
displays may vary depending on the software version of
page 199, that you should know before using your device.
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
Special Text
navigation steps may be different.
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
special text is intended to point out important information,
assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 14.
• Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
and may vary from your device depending on the
• Important: Points out important information about the current
software version on your device and any changes to the
feature that could affect performance.
device’s settings.
• Warning: Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.
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Text Conventions
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved
This manual provides condensed information about how to
accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
Using other accessories may invalidate your
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
warranty and may cause damage.
? Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
Battery Indicator
example:
The Battery icon
in the Status Bar shows the battery
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device
? Display ? Screen timeout.
prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate
the device without charging, the device powers off. For
battery use information, see “About Device” on page 197.
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
Tip: Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are included with the device for charging the battery.
Charging the Battery
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet
charge the battery before using your device for the first
Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your
time.
device from any standard AC power outlet.
After the first charge, you can use the device while
charging.
Getting Started
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Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first
time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while
charging.
Correct
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1).
Incorrect
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
Correct
outlet.
Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
Incorrect
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Charging
Head
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
Accessory Port (2).
the device.
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Turning Your Device On and Off
Setting Up Your Device
Turning Your Device On
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a
few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some
Press and hold the
screens can be skipped (touch Skip) or re-displayed (touch
Power/Lock Key
Back). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
For more information, refer to
Select Language
“Unlocking the Device” on
1. Touch the language field, scroll through the list, and
page 15.
touch the language you want your device to use, such
Note: Your device’s internal
as, English (United States).
antenna is located along the
2. Touch Start.
top back of the device. Do not
Wi-Fi
block the antenna; doing so
may affect signal quality and
Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON
and
may cause the device to
choose one of the following options:
operate at a higher power level
Touch Add network to enter a Network SSID that is not
than is necessary. For more
listed.
information, refer to “GPS
Touch Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of
Applications” on page 140.
Wi-Fi networks.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and touch Connect. Touch and connect to
2. At the prompt, touch Power off ? OK.
another Wi-Fi network or touch Next to continue.
Getting Started
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Touch Skip to perform this task later. For more
- or -
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 168.
Touch Skip to perform this task later. For more
Set Date and Time
information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung
1. Touch Set date and set the date (month, day, year), and
Account” on page 197.
then touch Set.
Make it Google
2. Touch Set time and set the time (hour, minute, and AM
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its
or PM), and then touch Set.
Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google
3. Touch Select time zone and select the correct time
Talk, and Google PlayTM.
zone.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new
4. Touch Next.
Google account or sign in, if you already have a Google
Samsung Account
account.
Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services.
Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen
1. Touch variety of services to learn more.
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
2. Touch Create new account to create a Samsung
account.
Touch Sign in and then enter the email address and
- or -
password of your existing account.
Touch Sign in if you already have a Samsung account.
- or -
Touch Restore and Auto backup, if desired. Touch Next.
Touch Get an account or enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
- or -
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Touch Not now to perform this task later. For more
Use Google Location
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either
on page 60.
or both of the Google location services.
Enable Purchases
2. Touch Next to continue.
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
This Tablet Belongs To ...
Enter purchase information for your Google Play
To personalize the tablet with your name:
account and touch Save.
1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
- or -
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
Touch Skip.
2. Touch Next.
Setup Complete
Backup and Restore
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google
account.
Touch Finish.
1. Read the backup and restore information.
The main Home screen displays.
2. Enable either or both options.
3. Touch Next.
The Restoring screen displays while your information is
being restored.
Getting Started
10
Retrieving Your Google Account
Task Manager
Password
Your device can run applications simultaneously and some
A Google account password is required for Google
applications run in the background.
applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account
Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on
password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:
your device and to end running applications to extend battery
1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to
life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and
navigate to http://google.com/accounts.
see how much memory is used by applications.
2. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your
Task Manager Pop-Up
account? link and follow the on-screen instructions.
The Task manager pop-up provides information about Active
applications and includes a RAM manager. It also has a link to
Using Google Maps
the Task Manager application.
In order to use some applications related to Google Maps,
To access the Task manager pop-up:
you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to
1. From a Home screen, touch
Mini App Tray
“Wi-Fi” on page 168.
? Task manager.
You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Some features require Standalone or Google location
The Task manager pop-up displays.
services. For more information, refer to “Location Services”
2. Touch the Active applications tab to view applications
on page 182.
running on your device. Touch
to end an
application or End all to stop all running applications.
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3. Touch the RAM manager tab to display the amount of
- or -
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
Touch
Navigation and then touch Task manager.
Clear memory to clear inactive and background
2.
Touch Active applications to view applications running
processes.
on your device. Touch End to end an application or
4. Touch
in the top right corner of the Task manager
End all to end all running applications.
pop-up to close the application.
3.
Touch Downloaded to view applications installed from
5. Touch
in the top left corner to display the Task
Google Play. Touch Uninstall to remove an application
Manager application.
from your device.
Task Manager Application
4.
Touch RAM manager to display the amount of Random
The Task Manager application provides information about
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch Clear
applications, including Active applications, Downloaded, RAM
memory to clear inactive and background processes.
manager, Storage, and Help.
5.
Touch Storage to view internal (Device memory) and
To access the Task Manager:
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
1. Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up.
6.
Touch Help to view useful tips for extending battery life.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up”
on page 11.
- or -
Add the Application monitor widget to a Home screen
and then touch Active applications on the Application
monitor widget. For more information, refer to
“Widgets” on page 30.
Getting Started
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Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB
(depending on the memory card manufacturer and type).
Incorrect
Correct
Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and
other files.
Note: You can only store music files that you own (from a CD
or purchased with the device) on a memory card.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
Removing a Memory Card
memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the
clicks into place (2).
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
from the device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
? Storage.
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2.
Under SD card, touch Unmount SD card.
Galaxy Tab Accessories
3.
Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
the slot.
Galaxy Tab accessories display.
2. Use your model number to find compatible
accessories.
Securing Your Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen
times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the
device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for
increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
4.
Gently press down on the memory card (1), so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card
For more information about creating and enabling a Screen
unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 183.
out (2).
For other settings related to securing your device, see
5.
Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
“Location Services” on page 182.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 138.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Getting Started
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Locking the device manually
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
Press the Power/Lock Key
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the Power/Lock Key
The Lock screen displays.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Tip: Touch one of the app shortcut icons and then swipe to
launch that application.
Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Pattern,
PIN, or Password). For more information, refer to
“Security” on page 183.
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Troubleshooting
Tip: Volume Up is the end closest to the Power/Lock Key.
If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may
need to reset the device to regain functionality.
3.
Once the SAMSUNG logo appears, release the Power/
• If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the
Lock key while continuing to press the Volume Up key.
Power/Lock Key
for 10 to 15 seconds.
4.
Continue to press the Volume Up key until the Android
Android System Recovery
system recovery screen displays.
Android System Recovery is used for Google updates. The
5.
Release the Volume Up key.
average user should never need to perform a system
The following options are available:
recovery.
• reboot system now: Turns on your device.
Note: If you entered this menu by mistake, use the Volume Up/
• apply update from external storage: Allows you to apply
Down key to select reboot system now, then press the
updates to your device.
Power/Lock Key
. Your device then continues
• wipe data/factory reset: Deletes all data from the device
to boot up.
except captured pictures and videos. For more information,
refer to “Factory Data Reset” on page 192.
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these
• wipe cache partition: Deletes all cache data, such as log files.
steps:
1. Turn the device off.
• apply update from cache: Allows you to apply updates form
the device cache.
2. Press the Volume Up Key
and then press
the Power/Lock Key
at the same time until
6.
Press the Volume Up/Down key to scroll up or down,
the device switches on.
then press the Power/Lock key to make a selection.
Getting Started
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device
This section outlines key features of your device and
• HD Video Player (1080p)
describes the screen and the icons that appear when the
- Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, DivX, VP8, WMV7/8,
device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the
Sorenson Spark
device.
- Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI (DivX), MKV, FLV, WEBM
Features
• DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including
• 7.0-inch WSVGA (1024x600) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
premium content
• AndroidTM Version 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
• Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA,
• Bluetooth® 3.0 Wireless technology. For more information, refer
OGG (vorbis), FLAC, AC-3 (only with video), and Vorbis formats
to “Bluetooth” on page 170.
• 1GB RAM memory and 8GB on-board memory, which is used for
• Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 b/g/n)
data storage and access
• 3.2 Megapixel camera and camcorder plus 0.3 Megapixel
• Support for microSDTM and microSDHCTM Memory Cards
forward-facing VGA camera
• Polaris® Office provides a central place for managing your
• Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTubeTM,
documents online or offline
Google MapsTM, and Voice Search)
• Preloaded applications such as Google PlayTM Store, Google
• Messaging Features:
PlayTM Books, Polaris® Office, AllShare PlayTM, and Samsung
- GmailTM
Media Hub. For more information, refer to “Applications” on
- Email (corporate and personal)
page 38.
- Google TalkTM (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
• Photo Gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP,
and WEBP formats
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Warning! This device does not support some USB storage
1
2
3
4
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 14.
Top and Front View
The following items can be found on the top and front of your
device as illustrated.
1. Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness
automatically and when taking photos with the
front-facing Camera.
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2.
3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
3. Microphone: Used for voice recording or video chat.
4. Front-facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or
recording videos.
5. Display Screen: The orientation of the display screen
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
“Auto-Rotate Screen” on page 176.
Understanding Your Device
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Side Views
The following items can be found on the sides of your device.
1. Memory Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage of
files.
2
2. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
3
unlocking.
3. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust
1
Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust
4
volume.
4. Infrared Blaster: Used to emit infrared signals used for
controlling external devices. For more information,
refer to “Smart Remote” on page 162.
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Back and Bottom Views
1
The following items can be found on the back and bottom of
your device.
1. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording
videos.
2. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback,
notification tones, and for other sounds.
3. Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for
charging or to sync music and files.
2
3
2
Understanding Your Device
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Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
1
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2
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
3
1. Google Search: Search your tablet and the web by
typing or speaking. For more information, refer to
“Search” on page 95.
2. Home screen: The starting point for using your device.
4
Place shortcuts, widgets and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
3. App Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common applications. For
5
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on
page 34.
4. Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Some widgets are found on the Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
6
8
10
12
14
page 30.
7
9
11
13
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5.
Primary Shortcuts: Shortcuts to common features.
11. System Bar: The area along the bottom of the Home
These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by
screen where you can find navigation buttons and
default. For more information, refer to “Primary
icons that show notifications, battery power, and
Shortcuts” on page 30.
connection details.
6.
Back: Return to the previous screen or option.
12. Notification Icons: Presents icons to show notifications
7.
Home: Display the central Home screen.
from the system or from an application. Touch a
8.
Navigation: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps
Notification Icon to display more detail. For a list of
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open
icons, see “Status Bar” on page 29.
it. Touch and then touch Task manager to display the
13. Time: The current time. For more information, refer to
Task Manager.
“Date and Time” on page 192.
9.
Quick Launch: This softkey can be set to launch several
14. Status Icons: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
different applications. The default setting is Screen
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status
capture. For more information, refer to “Quick Launch”
Details panel. For more information, refer to “Status
on page 177.
Bar” on page 29.
10. Mini App Tray: Shortcuts to apps that you can use
15. Apps: Display the Apps screen.
anytime, such as a calculator, email, and a music
player. For more information, refer to “Mini App Tray”
on page 35.
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Extended Home Screen
Set a new wallpaper. For more information, refer to
The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four
“Wallpapers” on page 35.
panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more
Display Settings
space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
You can customize display screen settings to your
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the
page 175.
top of the display shows your current position.
Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Note: The center panel displays when you touch
Home.
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can
customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Customizing the Home Screens
Note: The panel in the center position displays when you touch
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
Home.
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
pop-up displays.
3. Touch Add to Home screen, and then touch:
• Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on the
Home screen
• Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
information, refer to “Adding and Removing Home
Screen Panels” on page 23.
- or -
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1.
From a Home screen,
3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a
pinch the screen from the
panel to a new location.
left and right side to the
4. Touch
Back to return to the Home screen
center to display the
Navigating Your Device
editing screen.
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
- or -
Command Buttons
Touch and hold on the
Back
screen until the Home
Touch
Back to return to the previous screen, option, or
screen pop-up displays.
step.
Under Add to Home
screen, touch Page.
2.
Use these controls to
configure panels:
Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash
Can to remove the panel from the Home screen.
Add: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of
seven. This option is available when less than
seven panels have been added.
Default Home Page: Touch the Home icon at the
upper right corner of a panel to set it as the
default home screen.
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Home
Other Buttons
Touch
Home to display the first center Home screen.
Google Search
Navigation
Touch
Google to search the web or your device.
Touch
Navigation to open a list of thumbnail images of
Context-Sensitive Menus
apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or
Touch Remove all to clear all thumbnail images.
screens. To access context-sensitive menus:
Touch Task manager to display the Task Manager.
• Touch
Menu to display a list of options.
Screen Capture
• Touch an option in the list.
Touch
Screen Capture to capture an image of the
Application Bar
current screen and edit the image, then touch
to
The Application Bar is the area along the top of various
save the image. Touch and hold to capture and add an
application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu
image of the current screen to the clipboard.
icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options
and settings.
Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
Screen Navigation
clipboard.
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
To view the screen shots:
• Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Touch a menu item to select it.
?
My Files.
• Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.
2. Touch sdcard ? Pictures ? Screenshots.
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
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Touch and Hold
Notifications
Activate on-screen items. For example:
When you receive a notification, the Notification icons display
• Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.
in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications
• Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
indicate the arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
Swipe, Flick, or Slide
Touch a Notification icon for more detail. For example, touch
a Gmail Notification icon to see who sent the message.
Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. For example:
Touch the Time field to open the Notifications list to view all
• Unlocking the screen.
of your current notifications. Touch a Notification in the list to
display the item. For example, touch a Gmail entry to open
• Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.
the Gmail application and view the message.
Pinch
Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google
Use two fingers, such as your index finger
Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the
and thumb, to make an inward pinch
settings for individual applications in the applicable section
motion on the screen, as if you are picking
of this user manual.
something up, or an outward motion by
Status Details
sweeping your fingers out.
To display the current date and time, battery status, and
For example:
Wi-Fi connectivity status, open Status Details.
• Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
1. Touch the Time in the Status Bar.
• Pinch a web page to zoom in or out.
The Status Details display. If you have any current
notifications, their summaries are listed below the
Notifications title.
2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it.
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3. Touch outside the Status Details screen to close the
2.
Touch the time at the top of the pop-up to display a
window.
Date and time pop-up. Touch Use 24-hour format to
Quick Settings
enable the 24-hour format. Touch Set date and time to
display the Date & time settings screen. For more
To view and control the most common settings for your
information, refer to “Date and Time” on page 192.
tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings
application, open the Quick Settings panel.
3.
The Quick Settings are:
1. Touch the Time in the System Bar.
• Wi-Fi: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,
The Quick Settings pop-up displays.
refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 168.
• GPS: Touch to enable or disable Standalone GPS services.
For more information, refer to “Use GPS Satellites” on
page 183.
• Sound / Mute: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.
• Screen rotation: When On the screen rotates automatically
from landscape to portrait and vice versa. When Off the screen
is fixed in the current mode, either portrait or landscape. For
more information, refer to “Auto-Rotate Screen” on
page 176.
• Power saving: When enabled, your device automatically
analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve
battery power. For more information, refer to “Power
Saving” on page177.
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Sweep the pop-up to the left to see additional settings.
6. Close the Quick Settings by touching X in the upper,
right corner of the Quick Settings pop-up or by
• Notification: Touch to enable or disable system and application
touching outside the Quick Settings screen.
notifications. For more information, refer to “Notifications”
on page 26.
Quick Settings also display icons under the Notifications
heading to alert you to activity on the tablet such as new
• Bluetooth: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more
messages, application downloads, software updates, and
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 134.
more. The following table lists those icons.
• Driving mode: New notifications are read aloud when enabled.
• Sync: Synchronizes your device with the network.
Download Successful: A recent application download
Synchronizes contacts, email, time, and a variety of accounts.
or update completed successfully.
• Brightness: Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or
New Email Message: You have new email. Touch
touch Auto to allow the device to set brightness automatically
Reply to view and answer the email.
based on available light and battery charge status. For more
New Gmail Message: You have new Gmail. Touch the
information, refer to “Brightness” on page 175.
icon for additional information.
• Settings: Touch to open the Settings application. For more
Google Talk Invitation: Someone has invited you to
information, refer to “Settings” on page 168.
chat using Google Talk.
• Notifications: Displays system notifications. For more
Wi-Fi networks available: An open Wi-Fi network is in
information, refer to “Notifications” on page 26.
range.
4.
Touch Clear to remove Notification Icons from the
Samsung account: Set up your Samsung account. For
System Bar.
more information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung
5.
Touch a notification entry to display the details.
Account” on page 197.
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Software update: There is a software update
USB Connection Indicator: The device is connected
available for this device.
to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not
charging. The battery is only charged while
Updates Available: Updates to the applications you
connected to a computer, if the device is turned off.
have downloaded are available.
When the device is off, press the Power/Lock key to
see the battery charging indicator.
Status Bar
Battery Fully Charged: When the battery is fully
The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons
charged, this indicator is displayed.
to show network status, battery power, and other details.
Download in progress: An application is being
Battery Level: Shown fully charged.
downloaded to the device.
Airplane Mode: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is
Charging Indicator: Battery is charging.
active, which allows you to use many of your
device’s features, but it cannot access online
Device Power Critical: Battery has only three percent
information or applications.
power remaining. At about 15 percent power
Set up input methods: When the keyboard is being
remaining, a popup is displayed to remind you to
displayed, touch this icon to display a menu of quick
charge immediately.
keyboard settings.
Bluetooth Active: Bluetooth is turned on. For more
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 134.
Bluetooth Connected: Your device is connected to a
Bluetooth device.
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Wi-Fi Active: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
Primary Shortcuts
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main Home
screen.
Wi-Fi Direct: Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active
and your tablet is connected to another device. For
Tip: The main Home screen is usually the center Home screen.
more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on
page 132.
The default Primary Shortcuts are: Readers Hub, YouTube,
GPS Active: Displays when GPS is active.
Maps, Internet, Samsung Apps, and Play Store.
There are also application shortcuts on the second Home
Alarm Set: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at
screen, which are: Email, S Planner, Amazon Kindle,
a specified time. For more information, refer to
Dropbox, Smart Remote, and Netflix.
“Alarm” on page 141.
For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 38.
Event: This is a notification for one or more events.
Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For
For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 34.
Task” on page 158.
Widgets
Screenshot Captured: A screenshot has been
When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets
captured. For more information, refer to “Screen
on the center Home screen. They can also appear on the
Capture” on page 25.
Home screens to the left and right of the center Home
Nearby Devices: The Nearby devices setting is
screen.
enabled. For more information, refer to “Nearby
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place
Devices” on page 174.
on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
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Adding Widgets to a Home screen
Widget Options
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
The following widgets are available.
place the Widget.
• AccuWeather.com: Display the forecast from AccuWeather.
2. From that Home screen, touch
Apps.
Touch the widget to choose locations.
3. Touch the Widgets tab.
• Application monitor: This application acts as a task manager
4. Touch and hold the widget’s icon, then slide your finger
that monitors and controls active or downloaded programs, RAM,
where you want to place the icon and release it.
or Storage. For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on
page 11.
Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to
• Book: Touch this widget and then touch a book for quick access
place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to
to the book. For more information, refer to “Play Books” on
the Home screen.
page 92.
• Bookmark: Choose one of your bookmarks then touch the widget
5. Touch
Back to return to the Home screen.
to open the website. For more information, refer to “Internet” on
6. Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all
page 77.
Widgets.
• Calendar: Displays a list of your events. For more
Removing Widgets
information, refer to “S Planner” on page 157.
Touch and hold the Widget until the
Remove icon
• Clock (simple): Display a simple, analog clock.
displays, then slide it toward the top of the screen and
• Clock (Unique): Display a unique, analog clock.
drop the application over the icon.
• Contact: Display a link to one of your contacts to quickly
compose an Email or Gmail message. For more information, refer
to “Messaging” on page 60.
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• Contact: Display a shortcut to one of your contact entries. For
• Game Hub: Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to
more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 50.
enjoy free games with your friends. For more information, refer to
• Digital clock: Display the digital time, the day, and the date.
“Game Hub” on page 148.
• Directions & Navigation: Get directions and navigation from
• Gmail: Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
Google Maps. For more information, refer to “Maps” on
email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 60.
page 87.
• Gmail label: Access a Gmail label. Displays once a Gmail account
• DropboxTM Folder: An application that let’s you take your photos,
is set up. Touch the label to which you want to link. For more
docs, and videos anywhere. For more information, refer to
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on
“Dropbox” on page 146.
page 60.
• Dual clock (analog): Display the date and time for two
• Google Play Books: Read eBooks from the web-based
different locations using analog clocks. For more
Google Play Books service. For more information, refer to
information, refer to “Dual Clock” on page 148.
“Play Books” on page 92.
• Dual clock (digital): Display the date and time for two
• Google Play Music: Use this widget to control the playback of
different locations using a digital format. For more
songs playing in the Music app. For more information, refer to
information, refer to “Dual Clock” on page 148.
“Options While Playing a Song” on page 101.
• Email: Display your email inbox. For more information, refer to
• Google Search: Display a Google Search bar. For more
“Email” on page 65.
information, refer to “Search” on page 95.
• Email account: Access an Email account. Appears once an Email
• Google+TM photos: Display a shortcut to Google+ photos. For
account is set up. If you have more than one Email account set
more information, refer to “Google+” on page 149.
up, touch the one to which you want to link. For more information,
• Google+ posts: Display a shortcut to Google+ posts. For more
refer to “Email” on page 65.
information, refer to “Google+” on page 149.
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• Join Group Cast: Join an AllShare Play - Group Cast. For more
• Music playlist: Choose a music playlist to access from a home
information, refer to “Using Group Cast” on page 144.
screen. For more information, refer to “Playing, Renaming, or
• LatitudeTM: Displays your current location. Touch the location to
Deleting a Playlist” on page 103.
open Maps, touch the check mark to open the Check in at
• Picture frame: Allows you to select one or more pictures and then
pop-up, or touch the Refresh button to update your Latitude list of
touch the arrow on the widget for a slide show. For more
friends. For more information, refer to “Latitude” on page 85.
information, refer to “Gallery” on page 122.
• Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest
• Play Store: Download applications from the Google Play™ Store.
movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite
For more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 155.
content and watch from the convenience of anywhere. For more
• S Bookmarks: Create bookmarks for your favorite websites. For
information, refer to “Media Hub” on page 128.
more information, refer to “Using Bookmarks” on page 80.
• Memo: Create and save a memo on a Home screen. For more
• S Planner (mini today): Use S Planner to organize events and
information, refer to “Memo” on page 150.
tasks for a day. For more information, refer to “S Planner” on
• Mono audio: Enable mono sound when listening to audio with
page 157.
one earbud.
• S Planner (month): Use S Planner to organize events and tasks for
• Music Hub: Allows you to purchase and download songs.
a month. For more information, refer to “S Planner” on
For more information, refer to “Music Hub” on page 111.
page 157.
• Music Player: The Music Player allows you to play music files
• S Planner (task): Use S Planner to view and edit tasks. For more
that you have stored on your device and memory card. You can
information, refer to “S Planner” on page 157.
also create playlists. For more information, refer to “Music
Player” on page 109.
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• S Suggest: Recommends popular applications, when your device
• YouTube: Search YouTube and watch videos. For more
is connected to a Wi-Fi, that are guaranteed to be compatible with
information, refer to “YouTube” on page 95.
your device. For more information, refer to “S Suggest” on
App Shortcuts
page 160.
Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or
• Settings shortcut: Allows you to create a shortcut to a particular
features, such as Email or other applications.
Settings item. For more information, refer to “Settings” on
1.
Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
page 168.
place the App Shortcut.
• Software update: This shortcut makes updating your device
2.
Touch
Apps.
software even easier. For more information, refer to “Software
- or -
Update” on page 197.
Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
• Traffic: Enter a name for the widget and a destination, and then
options pop-up displays.
touch Save. Touch the widget to use the Traffic component of the
Touch Add to Home screen ? App and widgets.
Maps application. For more information, refer to “Maps” on
page 87.
3.
Touch the Apps tab.
• Video player: Play and manage videos stored on your tablet. For
4.
Touch and hold the application icon, then slide your
more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 120.
finger where you want to place the icon and release it.
• Yahoo! Finance: Search for and add stocks. For more
For a list of applications, see “Apps Screen” on
information, refer to “Yahoo! Finance” on page 164.
page 37.
• Yahoo! News: Display current news and much more from Yahoo!
5.
Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the
For more information, refer to “Yahoo! News” on page 166.
application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.
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Removing App Shortcuts
• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated
wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available,
Touch and hold the App Shortcut until
Remove
touch Settings to view options for the selection. Touch Set
displays at the top of the screen, then drag the App
wallpaper to save your choice. Touch
Back to return to
Shortcut to the Remove icon.
the Live wallpapers menu.
Wallpapers
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
an image to view it. Touch Set wallpaper to save it as
Lock screen, or to both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
wallpaper. Touch
Back to return to the Home screen.
from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
Note: Live wallpapers is not available for the Lock screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen.
The Home screen options pop-up displays.
Mini App Tray
2. Touch Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock
There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might
screens.
need while working in other apps, such as Alarm, Calculator,
The Select wallpaper from pop-up displays the
Email, Music player, S Planner, Task manager, and World
following options:
clock. In some cases, these shortcuts are actually links to the
part of the app you need most and they contain a link to the
• Gallery: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to
actual app where you can use other functions.
select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch Done to
1. From any screen, touch
Mini App Tray at the
save the picture as wallpaper. Touch Cancel to cancel.
bottom, center of the screen.
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The Mini App Tray icons display.
5. Touch items in the body of the pop-up, such as an
email entry or keys on the Calculator.
6. Touch
to link to the application. For more
information, refer to “Applications” on page 38.
7. Touch
to close the mini app pop-up.
Customizing the Mini App Tray
2.
Touch Edit at the right side of the tray to customize the
You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray
Mini App Tray. For more information, refer to
and arrange them in any order.
“Customizing the Mini App Tray” on page 36.
1. From any screen, touch
Mini App Tray at the
bottom, center of the screen.
3.
Touch one of the icons to
display a mini app pop-up.
2. Touch Edit at the right side of the tray.
The pop-up varies depending
3. Touch and drag apps in and out of the tray or to
on the application. Various
another position in the tray.
controls display at the top of
4. Touch Done to save your changes.
the pop-up and other
information is displayed in
the body of the pop-up.
4.
Touch options (such as
) to create new app items
(such as alarms or events).
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Apps Screen
3. Touch an icon on the Downloaded applications screen
to launch the application.
The Apps screen holds all applications installed on your
wireless device. Applications that you download and install
- or -
from Google Play™ or from the web are also added to a
Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the
Home screen.
App icon onto the Home Screen. For more information,
The Apps icons are arranged in a customizable grid.
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 34.
To change the order of the icons on the Apps screen:
Application Information
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps.
To view information about an App, such as the amount of
2. Touch
Menu ? Edit.
storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and
3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.
clear data:
4. Touch
Save to save the changes.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps.
You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen
2. Touch and hold an App icon, then drag it to
for quick access to the application. For more information,
App info to open a screen with details about
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 34.
the App.
To view your downloaded applications:
3. Touch
Back to return to the Home screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps.
2. Touch
Menu ? Downloaded applications to view
downloaded apps.
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Applications
Camera: Take photos or record videos. For more
The following is an alphabetical list of the applications that
information, refer to “Camera” on page 113.
come preloaded on your device.
ChatON: A smart-messaging app that gives you a
Alarm: Schedule alarms to remind you of
host of innovative ways to stay connected with all
appointments or events, or as a wake-up. For more
your friends and family, regardless of their device or
information, refer to “Alarm” on page 141.
platform. For more information, refer to “ChatON”
on page 146.
AllShare PlayTM: Share your on-device media content
with other external devices using DLNA (Digital Living
Contacts: Save and manage contact information for
Network Alliance) and built-in AllShare Play
your friends and colleagues. For more information,
technology. For more information, refer to “AllShare
refer to “Contacts and Accounts” on page 49.
Play” on page 143.
Downloads: Files, apps, and other items you
Amazon Kindle: Download Amazon® books to read
download in Internet, Gmail, Email, or in other
on your device. A shortcut to Amazon KindleTM
ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage.
displays on a Home screen by default. For more
Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete
information, refer to “Amazon Kindle” on page 145.
what you have downloaded. For more information,
refer to “Downloads” on page 146.
Calculator: The calculator provides the basic
arithmetic functions to solve simple arithmetic
Dropbox: Provides access to your personal
problems and advanced operators to solve more
computer files directly from your device. Let’s you
complex problems. For more information, refer to
take your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. A
“Calculator” on page 145.
shortcut to Dropbox displays on a Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Dropbox”
on page 146.
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Email: Send and receive email from your device. A
Latitude: Use Google Latitude to locate your friends
shortcut to Email displays on a Home screen by
on a map and share or hide your location. For more
default. For more information, refer to “Email” on
information, refer to “Latitude” on page 85.
page 65.
Maps: Find locations and get directions with Google
Gallery: View and manage photos stored on your
maps. A shortcut to Maps displays on the Home
device. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on
screen by default. For more information, refer to
page 148.
“Maps” on page 87.
Game Hub: Access social and premium games. Join
Media Hub: Browse the latest movies and TV shows,
Game Hub to enjoy free games with your friends.
then rent or purchase the media for viewing on your
For more information, refer to “Game Hub” on
device. For more information, refer to “Media Hub”
page 148.
on page 150.
Gmail: Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s
Memo: Create text memos and use Bluetooth to send
web-based email. For more information, refer to
memos. For more information, refer to “Memo” on
“Gmail” on page 60.
page 150.
Google+: Share updates and see what is going on
Messenger: With Google MessengerTM, you can
around you with Google+. For more information, refer
bring groups of friends together into a simple group
to “Google+” on page 149.
conversation. For more information, refer to
“Messenger” on page 151.
Internet: Access the Internet. A shortcut to Internet
displays on the Home screen by default. For more
Music Hub: Allows you to purchase and download
information, refer to “Internet” on page 77.
songs. For more information, refer to “Music Hub”
on page 111.
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Music Player: Play music and other audio files that you
Places: Use Google PlacesTM and Google Maps to
copy from your computer. For more information, refer
find places of interest and to add your own favorite
to “Viewing Your Music Library” on page 105.
places. For more information, refer to “Places” on
page 92.
My Files: Find, view and manage files stored on an
optional installed memory card. For more
Play Books: Read eBooks from the web-based
information, refer to “My Files” on page 152.
Google Play Books service. For more information,
refer to “Play Books” on page 92.
Navigation: Use Google Maps NavigationTM to
search for locations, with turn-by-turn directions.
Play Movies: Use the Play Movies app to view
For more information, refer to “Navigation” on
movies you rent from Google Play™ Movies or play
page 90.
any of your personal videos stored on your tablet.
For more information, refer to “Play Movies” on
Netflix: Instantly watch TV shows and movies,
page 154.
streaming from Netflix. A shortcut to Netflix displays
on a Home screen by default. For more information,
Play Music: Play music and other audio files that you
refer to “Netflix” on page 153.
copy from your computer with the Music app. For more
information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 97.
Next Issue: Offers enhanced editions of the world’s
most popular magazines, optimized for tablets. For
Play Store: Browse, download, and install Android
more information, refer to “Next Issue” on page 153.
applications. A shortcut to Play Store displays on
Photo editor: To perfect any photos stored on your
the Home screen by default. For more information,
tablet, use Photo editor to crop, rotate, resize,
refer to “Play Store” on page 155.
adjust color and contrast, and much more. For more
information, refer to “Photo Editor” on page 126.
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Polaris Office: This application provides a central
Samsung Apps: Connect to Samsung Apps and
place for managing your documents online or
make your smart device even smarter. Simply and
offline. For more information, refer to “Polaris
easily download an abundance of applications to
Office” on page 156.
your device such as games, news, reference, social
networking, navigation, and more. A shortcut to
Readers Hub: Provides access to millions of books
Samsung Apps displays on the Home screen by
and novels, global and local newspapers languages,
default. For more information, refer to “Samsung
and popular magazines in multiple languages. A
Apps” on page 161.
shortcut to Reader’s Hub displays on the Home
screen by default. For more information, refer to
Screensaver: When your tablet screen automatically
“Readers Hub” on page 156.
times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the
Galaxy Tab Screensaver, which is actually an
S Planner: Record events and appointments to
action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features
manage your schedule. A shortcut to S Planner
that you will find on your Galaxy Tab. For more
displays on a Home screen by default. For more
information, refer to “Screensaver” on page 161.
information, refer to “S Planner” on page 157.
Search: Search your tablet and the web by typing or
S Suggest: Recommends popular applications,
speaking. For more information, refer to “Search”
when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi, that are
on page 95.
guaranteed to be compatible with your device. For
more information, refer to “S Suggest” on page 160.
Settings: Configure your device to your preferences.
For more information, refer to “Settings” on
page 168.
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Smart Remote: Locate and watch programming on
Video player: Play and manage videos stored on
your tv and then control your entertainment system
your tablet. For more information, refer to “Video
with gestures from the device. A shortcut to Smart
Player” on page 120.
Remote displays on a Home screen by default. For
World clock: View the date and time in any time
more information, refer to “Smart Remote” on
zone. For more information, refer to “World Clock”
page 162.
on page 163.
Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users. For more
YouTube: View and upload YouTube videos, right
information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 72.
from your device. A shortcut to YouTube displays on
Video maker: Create a movie, using a video you
the Home screen by default. For more information,
download or record with Camera, or by combining
refer to “YouTube” on page 95.
images. Add audio, to create a soundtrack, then
share your movie with your friends. For more
information, refer to “Video Maker” on page 163.
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Section 3: Entering Text
This section describes how to enter words, letters,
Text Input Methods
punctuation and numbers when you need to enter text.
Your device offers two text input methods.
Samsung Keyboard
• Google voice typing: You can use your voice to enter text
Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry
using the Voice input feature. Your device recognizes your
called the Samsung keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter
speech and enters text for you. For more information, refer
letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text
to “Using Speech Recognition” on page 48.
entry fields or applications. Access the keyboard by touching
• Samsung keyboard: The Samsung keyboard is also a virtual
any text entry field.
QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text by touching keys
The keyboard displays at the bottom of the screen. By
on the screen. The Samsung keyboard includes predictive text,
default, when you rotate the device, the screen orientation
which matches your key touches to common words so that you
updates to display the keyboard at the bottom of the screen.
can select the word to enter it into your text.
Changing the Input Method
When entering text, you can select the text input method.
1. Touch
Set up input methods in the Status bar.
The Set up input methods pop-up displays.
2. Touch an input method to activate it.
3. Touch
to display that input method’s settings.
For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input
Methods” on page 188.
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Using the Samsung Keyboard
Configuring the Keyboard
The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY
To configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences:
keyboard, featuring predictive text. Input characters by
Touch
Set up input methods in the Status bar and
touching the on-screen keys with your finger or use speech
then touch
next to Samsung keyboard in the Set
recognition.
up input methods pop-up.
As you enter characters, predictive text matches your key
- or -
touches to common words and displays them. Select a word
Touch
Settings on the keyboard.
from the display to insert it into your text. For more
information, refer to “Using XT9 Predictive Text” on page 45.
The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays.
For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung
Delete
Keyboard” on page 189.
Key
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters
New
The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower
Paragraph
case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key
to toggle
Shift
the case, before touching the letter key(s).
Key
• Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode.
• Touch twice to switch to ABC mode. When ABC mode is enabled,
Text
Settings
Space Bar
Select
Clipboard
the Shift key background turns blue.
Input
Language
Mode
Entering Text
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Entering Symbols and Numbers
Using XT9 Predictive Text
The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard
XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction
and are always available.
and regional error correction, which compensates for users
To enter common symbols, touch
?123
to switch to Symbols
pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards.
mode, then touch the corresponding key.
1. Touch
Set up input methods in the Status bar.
There are two pages of symbols. Touch
1/2
to switch to the
The Set up input methods pop-up displays.
next page.
2. Touch Set up input methods.
Touch and hold a vowel key (A, E, I, O, U, or Y) or the C, N, or
The Language and input settings screen displays.
S key to open a small window where you can chose an
3. Touch
next to Samsung keyboard to display
accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter
until it is highlighted, and release.
Samsung keyboard settings.
Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window
4. Touch the Predictive text OFF / ON icon
to turn
with a set of common symbols.
Predictive text ON.
Other Keyboard Functions
5. Touch the Predictive text field to modify XT9 associated
settings. For more information, refer to “Configuring
Touch
to select the language, if more than one language
has been set. The current language displays on the space
the Samsung Keyboard” on page 189.
bar.
Note: The XT9 option is available only when ABC mode has
Touch
to view the clipboard and manage saved text.
been selected.
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6.
Begin typing a word.
Adding Words To Your Word List
A list of word options displays.
To add more word options:
1. Touch
Set up input methods in the Status bar.
The Set up input methods pop-up displays.
2. Touch Set up input methods.
The Language and input settings screen displays.
3. Touch
next to Samsung keyboard to display
Samsung keyboard settings.
4. Touch Predictive text ? My word list.
5. Touch
Add word.
6. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the word.
7. Touch Done.
Deleting Words From Your Word List
7.
Touch
to display more words.
To delete words from your word list:
To add more words, see “Adding Words To Your Word
1. Navigate to My word list. For more information, refer to
List” on page 46.
“Adding Words To Your Word List” on page 46.
8.
Continue typing your message. XT9 mode can be used
2. Touch
Delete.
in portrait or landscape mode.
3. Touch the existing words you want to delete or touch
Select all, and then touch Done.
4. Touch Delete.
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Editing Text
Tip: Touch Select all in the Application bar to select all text in
You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting,
the field. Touch on another area of the screen or touch
copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed
Done to deselect the text.
within and across apps. However, some apps do not support
editing some or all of the text displayed while others may
3.
Depending on the action you want to take for the
offer their own way to select text.
selected text, in the Application bar touch:
Editing Existing Text
• Select all to highlight all text in the field.
To edit text that you have entered:
• Cut to remove the selected text.
1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.
• Copy to save the selected text to the clipboard.
The Cursor displays at the point you touched.
- or -
2. Touch and drag the Cursor to a better position, if
Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the
necessary.
selection with what you type.
3. Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly
- or -
touching the
Delete key.
Touch the
Delete key to delete the selected text.
Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text
To select and copy, delete, or replace text:
1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted with a
tab at
each end of the selection.
2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text.
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Pasting Text
1. Touch
Set up input methods in the Status Bar and
To paste previously copied text:
then touch Google voice typing in the Set up input
1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied
methods pop-up to enable Voice Input.
text.
- or -
The Cursor displays at the point you touched.
Touch and hold
Settings and slide to
to
enable Voice Input.
2. Touch the Cursor.
A pop-up displays.
For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input
Methods” on page 188.
3. Touch Paste in the pop-up.
2. At the Listening prompt, speak clearly and distinctly
To paste text directly from the clipboard:
into the microphone.
1. Touch the
Clipboard key to display the text saved
to the clipboard.
The software converts your voice to text, which is
displayed in the message.
2. Touch a text block to paste that text where the Cursor is
positioned.
3. Keep speaking to add more test.
Closing the Keyboard
4. Touch Done to display the Samsung keyboard.
To close the keyboard:
Note: The Speech Recognition feature works best when you
Touch
Close Keyboard.
break your message down into smaller segments.
Using Speech Recognition
You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input
feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. The Samsung
keyboard recognizes your speech and enters text for you.
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Section 4: Contacts and Accounts
This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts.
• Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Add your Exchange account to
Accounts
sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With
• Server: Add a server to sync and access your data.
synchronization, information on your device is updated with
Setting Up Your Accounts
any information that changes in your accounts.
Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the
• Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. For more
Accounts and sync setting.
information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account”
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
on page 197.
? Accounts and sync.
• ChatON: Add your ChatON account. For more information, refer to
2. Touch
Add account, then touch the account type.
“ChatON” on page 76.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to
• Dropbox: Add your Dropbox account. For more information, refer
complete the set-up process.
to “Dropbox” on page 146.
4. The device communicates with account servers to set
• Email: Add an Email account to sync Contacts. For more
up your account. When complete, your account
information, refer to “Email” on page 65.
displays in the Manage accounts area of the Accounts
• Facebook: Add your Facebook account to sync Contacts.
and sync screen.
• Google: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,
and Gmail. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 60.
• LDAP: Add an LDAP account to find entries in an LDAP directory
server.
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Contacts
Tip: Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display
Store contact information for your friends, family, and
additional fields or touch Next on the keyboard to move to
colleagues to quickly access information or to send a
the next field.
message.
To access Contacts:
• Name: Enter a first name for the contact. Touch
to enter a
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Name prefix, First name, Middle name, Last name, and
?
Contacts.
Name suffix.
• Phone: Enter a telephone number, then touch the
Label
Creating Contacts
tab to choose a label from Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax,
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom, or Callback.
?
Contacts ?
• Email: Enter an email address, then touch the
Label tab
2.
Touch Device or an account.
to choose a label from Home, Work, Other, or Custom to
3.
Touch the Photo ID to set up a photo to identify the
create a custom label.
contact.
• Address: Enter an address, then touch the
Label tab to
• Picture: Choose a photo from the Gallery.
choose a label from Home, Work, Other, or Custom to create
• Take picture: Display the Camera and take a photo of the
a custom label.
contact.
• Events: Touch
to display an event label and field. Enter
4.
Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter
the event date, then touch the
Label tab to choose a label
information:
from Birthday, Anniversary, Other, or Custom to create a
custom event. Touch
to add additional events.
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• Groups: Touch this field to display the Select group screen. To
Updating Contacts
assign the contact to one or more groups, touch the check box
To update an existing contact:
next to each group. When enabled, a check mark
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
appears in the check box. For more information about Groups,
?
Contacts.
see “Groups” on page 56.
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its
5.
Touch
to add additional fields.Touch
to remove an
information.
unused field.
3. Touch
Menu ? Edit in portrait mode.
6.
Touch Add another field to add these additional fields:
- or -
Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname,
Touch
Edit in landscape mode.
Website, Internet call, and Relationship.
4. Continue entering contact information. For more
7.
Touch
Back to remove the keyboard.
information, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 50.
8.
When you finish entering information, touch
Save.
Deleting Contacts
- or -
To delete a contact:
Touch
Cancel ? OK to cancel and discard
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
changes.
?
Contacts.
Tip: Display a contact’s record and touch the Email field to
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its
send an email, touch the Address field to display the
information, and then touch
Delete. At the prompt,
address on a map, or touch the Website field to link to the
touch OK.
website.
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Managing Photo IDs
• Groups: Displays the possible Groups, such as Not assigned,
To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:
Co-workers, Family, Friends, and so on. The number of
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
contacts in the group is displayed next to the group name.
?
Contacts.
Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For
more information, refer to “Creating a New Group” on
2. Touch
Menu ? Edit in portrait mode.
page 56.
- or -
• Contacts: Show all your contacts. Touch the Find contacts
Touch
Edit in landscape mode.
field and enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that
3. Touch the Photo ID, then touch Remove, Picture, or Take
keyword.
picture.
• Favorites: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For
Contacts Display Options
more information, refer to “Favorites” on page 58.
There are various ways to display your Contacts and general
3.
From the Contacts list, touch
Menu to display all or
Contacts settings.
some of these options:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Delete contacts. Touch and check mark the box next to each
?
Contacts.
contact you want to delete or touch Select all, touch
2. Touch Groups, Contacts, or Favorites, above the
Delete, and then touch OK.
Contacts List, to view contacts various ways:
• Merge with Samsung account: Merges the current contact
with your Samsung account contacts.
• Merge with Google: Merges the current contact with your
Google account contacts.
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• Send email: Sends an email to the selected contact.
• Settings: Configure contact settings:
• History: Displays information about the selected contact.
- Only contacts with phones: Touch to check the box to only
• Edit: Make changes to update an existing contact.
display contacts that have phone numbers.
• Join contact: Join a contact to one or more other contacts. For
- List by: List contacts by First name or Last name.
more information, refer to “Joining Contacts” on page 55.
- Display contacts by: Display contact names as First name or
• Mark as default: If a contact has multiple email addresses, for
Last name first.
example, touch the field that should be the default value.
- Contact sharing settings: Sets parameters for sending
• Share namecard via: Shares the selected namecard using
contact information:
Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, or through Wi-Fi
- Send all namecards: Allows you to transmit all of your
Direct.
current Contact entries at a single time. If the recipient device
• Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and
does not support this feature, some or all Contact entries might
then touch Print. You can only print on a Samsung printer.
not be received.
- Send individual namecards: Allows you to transmit single
• Contacts to display: Select the contacts you want to display in
contacts, one at a time. The recipient must accept each
this inbox (All contacts, Google, Device, or Customized list).
namecard as it is received. This method of transmission ensures
• Import/Export: Use the USB cable to import your contacts
all contacts are received.
from, or export your contacts to, a storage device, such as a
PC. For more information, refer to “Importing and
Exporting Contacts” on page 56.
• Accounts: Displays the Accounts and sync screen so you can
manage or synchronize this account.
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4.
From the Groups list, select a group and then touch
Linked Contacts
Menu to display these Group-specific options:
Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts,
• Search: Search the group for a contact.
including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email
• Delete: Touch one or more groups and touch
Done.
providers. When you synchronize contacts from these
accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts
• Edit: Change the Group name or touch Add member to add or
for one person.
delete group members.
Linking, or joining, imported contact records allows you to
• Add member: Add a new member to this group.
see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one
• Remove member: Remove a selected member from this
contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your contacts
group.
updated, because any changes that your contacts make to
• Send email: To send an email to one or more members of the
their information in the respective accounts is automatically
group, touch and check mark the box next to each contact you
updated the next time you synchronize with the account.
want to send to, or touch Select all, and touch
Done.
Touch Compose Gmail or Compose Email as the method for
sending the email.
• Change order: Changes the order of how the groups display.
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Joining Contacts
Sharing Contact Information
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to
?
Contacts.
other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its
attachment.
information.
Note: Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all
3. Touch
Menu ? Join contact.
devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check
4. Touch the contact you want to Join.
the target device’s documentation.
The joined contact’s information is displayed with the
original contact’s information.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
Contacts.
5. Repeat Step 3 and 4 to join other contacts.
2. Touch
Menu ? Share namecard via.
Separating Contacts
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Tip: Set up a contact record for yourself to share your
?
Contacts.
information with others.
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its
information.
3. At the prompt, choose a sending method. Options are:
3. Touch
Menu ? Separate contact.
• Bluetooth: For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on
A list of Joined contacts displays.
page 134.
• ChatON: To send the contact information to your ChatON
4. Touch
? OK to separate a joined contact.
account. For more information, refer to “ChatON” on
The contact is removed from the list.
page 76.
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• Dropbox: To send the contact information to a Dropbox
4. Touch Import from USB storage, Export to USB storage,
account. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on
Import from SD card, Export to SD card, or Send
page 146.
namecard via, then follow the prompts to complete the
• Email: For more information, refer to “Email” on page 65.
operation.
• Gmail: For more information, refer to “Composing and
Groups
Sending Gmail” on page63.
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts
• Wi-Fi Direct: To send Contacts entries directly to an external
faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
device through a Wi-Fi connection.
Creating a New Group
4. Follow the prompts to send the contact information.
Create a new group when you add or edit a contact.
Importing and Exporting Contacts
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
To back up and restore your contacts information, you can
?
Contacts.
export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or
2. Touch Groups above the Contacts List.
import your contacts list (previously exported) from a storage
3. Touch
device.
4. Touch the Group name field and use the keyboard to
1. Use the USB cable to connect your device to the
enter a new Group name.
storage device.
5. Touch
to save the new group name.
2. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
Contacts.
Tip: Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch
3. Touch
Menu ? Import/Export.
the contact’s Groups field and touch each group.
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Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to
3. Touch
Menu ? Delete.
display only the contacts in that group. For more information,
The groups that can be deleted display.
refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 52.
4. Touch Select all, Starred in Android, or the name of
Renaming a Group
each group to delete.
To rename a group that you created:
5. Touch
Delete to delete the groups. Choose from
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Group only or Group and group members.
?
Contacts.
Adding Group Members
2. Touch Groups and then touch the group you want to
To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field.
rename.
For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on
3. Touch
Menu ? Edit.
page 51.
4. Touch the Group name field and use the keyboard to
To add multiple contacts to a group:
enter a new Group name.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
5. Touch
to save the new group name.
?
Contacts.
Deleting Groups
2. Touch Groups and then touch the group to which you
To delete a group that you created:
want to add members.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
3. Touch
Menu ? Add member.
?
Contacts.
The contacts that can be added display.
2. Touch Groups and then touch any group you want to
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to add.
delete.
5. Touch
Done to add the contacts to the group.
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Removing Group Members
2. Touch a contact to display it.
To remove contacts from a group:
3. Touch the
Star next to the contact name so that it
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
turns gold
?
Contacts.
Tip: You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred
2. Touch Groups and then touch the group from which you
status.
want to remove members.
3. Touch
Menu ? Remove member.
Accessing Favorites
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to remove.
To view your favorites list:
5. Touch
Done to remove the contacts.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Contacts are removed from the group and the group
?
Contacts.
name is removed from each contact’s Group field.
2. Touch Favorites above the Contacts List.
Favorites
Only your starred contacts display.
Mark contact records with a
gold star to identify them as
Note: Touch Groups above the Contacts List and then touch
favorites.
Starred in Android to list the Favorites that are being
Adding Favorites
saved on your Google account.
To add a contact to the Favorites list:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
Contacts.
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Removing Favorites
To remove one contact from your favorites list:
To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
Contacts.
?
Contacts.
2. Touch a contact to display it.
2. Touch Favorites above the Contacts List.
3. Touch the
Star next to the contact’s name so that it
3. Touch
Menu ? Remove from favorites.
turns gray
to remove it from the Favorites list.
4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to remove.
5. Touch
Delete to remove the contacts.
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Section 5: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive messages
Gmail
and other features associated with messaging.
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
Types of Messages
email.
Your device supports these types of messages:
Tip: To set up your Google account on your device, use
• Gmail: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account.
Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to
• Email: Send and receive email from your email accounts,
“Accounts and Sync” on page 181.
including Corporate Exchange mail.
• Google Talk: Chat with other Google Talk users.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
• Google Messenger: Use Google Messenger to bring groups of
Setting Up Your Gmail Account
friends together into a simple group conversation.
If you did not set up a Google account during the initial
• ChatON: Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from
configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device
any device that has a mobile phone number.
prompts you to set up your Google account.
Note: Your Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling
Note: You can use more than one Google account on your
and messaging services. Please disregard any “dial”
device. To add another account, touch
Menu
and “message” related menus because some Gmail
? Settings ? ADD ACCOUNT.
options are identically set in all Android devices.
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1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
Refreshing Your Gmail Account
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail
servers.
2.
Touch Existing to sign in to an existing account.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
• At the Sign in screen, use the on-screen keyboard to enter
your Google Email name and Password, then touch Sign in.
2. Touch
Refresh in the Application Bar.
- or -
Managing Your Gmail Account
Touch New to create a new account.
Use menu options to manage your Gmail account.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
• At the Your name screen, enter your first and last name, and
2. Touch
Menu for these options:
touch Next.
• Manage labels: Determine settings for each label.
• At the Create email address follow the prompts to create a
• Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to
new account.
“Gmail Account Settings” on page 63.
The Backup and restore screen displays.
• Help: Learn about using Gmail.
3.
Read the backup and restore information, touch the
• Send Feedback: Fill out a Google feedback form.
option to enable or disable it, and then touch Next.
4.
The device communicates with the Google server to set
up your account and synchronize your email. When
complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.
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Managing Your Gmail Conversations
3.
Touch
Menu for these options:
In addition to managing your Gmail account, there are
• Add star / Remove star: Mark (or unmark) conversations with
options for changing the status of one or more Gmail
a yellow star. Starred conversations are listed in the Starred
conversations in an account.
folder. Touch
Done to remove check marks.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
• Mark important / Mark not important: Change the
2. Touch the gray box to the left of one or more
importance indicator
. Yellow indicates important.
conversations and then choose one of the following
• Mute: New messages added to muted conversations bypass
options:
your inbox so that the conversation stays archived in the All
• Archive
: Archive the conversations. Archived
Mail folder.
conversations are assigned to the All Mail folder.
• Report spam: Report the conversations as spam, which are
• Delete
: Delete the conversations. Deleted conversations
emails that violate the Gmail Program Policies and/or Terms of
are moved to the Trash folder.
Use.
• Change labels
: Relocate the conversations to the Inbox,
• Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to
Personal, Receipts, Travel, or Work folder and then touch OK.
“Gmail Account Settings” on page 63.
• Mark as Read
/ Mark as Unread
: Mark the
• Help: Learn about using Gmail.
conversations as read or unread. Once a conversation is
• Send feedback: Fill out a Google feedback form.
marked as read, it has a gray background. Touch
Done to
remove the check marks.
Tip: To move a conversation to another folder, touch and drag
it to the folder tab.
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Composing and Sending Gmail
8. Touch SEND to send this message.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
- or -
2.
Touch
Compose.
Touch SAVE DRAFT to save a draft of this message.
3.
Touch the To field to enter recipients. As you enter
Gmail Account Settings
names or email addresses, matching contacts display.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
Touch a contact to add it to the field.
2.
Touch
Menu? Settings for settings:
4.
Touch the Subject field to enter a subject.
General settings
5.
Touch Compose email to enter the text of your email.
• Confirm before deleting: Have your device prompt you to
6.
While composing a message, the following options are
confirm Delete actions.
displayed:
• Confirm before archiving: Have your device prompt you to
• + CC/BCC: Create Cc (copy) and Bcc (blind copy) fields in the
confirm archiving actions.
message. After creating the fields, touch to enter recipients.
• Confirm before sending: Have your device prompt you to
•
Attach: Launch Gallery to select a photo to add to the
confirm Send actions.
message.
• Auto-advance: Choose a screen to show after you delete or
7.
Touch
Menu for the following options:
archive a conversation.
• Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to
• Message text size: Set the size of text in message displays.
“Gmail Account Settings” on page 63.
• Clear search history: Remove previous searches you
• Help: Learn about using Gmail.
performed.
• Send feedback: Fill out a Google feedback form.
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• Ask to show pictures: Restores the default setting (do not
• Signature: Create a text signature to add to outgoing
show pictures automatically) for all the people who send you
messages.
email, including those whose Show pictures setting you may
• Gmail sync is ON/OFF: Indicates whether you have Gmail
have changed when reading messages from them.
synchronization turned on for this account in the Account and
(Gmail account settings)
sync settings. Touch to open those settings.
Each account has independent settings:
• Days of mail to sync: Set the number days to sync email for
this Gmail account.
• Priority Inbox: This setting is only available if you have
• Manage labels: Choose which labels are synchronized.
configured Gmail on the web to show Priority Inbox. If available,
• Download attachments: Enable or disable auto-download of
you can set Priority Inbox as the conversation list to open when
files attached to recent messages when connected through
you have new mail, rather than Inbox.
Wi-Fi.
• Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new email
About Gmail
appear in the Status Bar.
• Ringtone & vibrate: If Email notifications is enabled, touch this
• Displays information about the Gmail (Version, copyright
field to set the following options:
information, Send feedback, Report a problem, Open source
- Sync messages: Sync options are: None, Last 30 days, or All.
licenses).
- Email notifications: When enabled, notifications for new email
Experiments
appear in the Status Bar.
• Enable full text search: Enable indexing message content to
- Ringtone: Choose a ringtone for new email notifications or use
allow a local search.
the default ringtone and then touch OK.
• Enable drag and drop contact chip: Enables you to drag and
- Notify once: When enabled, a notification appears in the Status
drop a contact chip between To, CC, and BCC.
Bar for new email, not for every new message.
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Messaging
Email
• Peak schedule: Set how often to check for new email sent to
this account during peak times. Options are: Push (Automatic),
Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one
application.
Manual, every 5 or 15 minutes, or every 1, 4, or 12 hours.
Configuring Email Accounts
• Off-peak schedule: Set how often to check for new email sent
to this account during off-peak times. Options are: Push
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Email.
(Automatic), Manual, every 5 or 15 minutes, or every 1, 4, or
- or -
12 hours.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Email.
• Period to sync Email: For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, set
2.
At the Set up email screen, enter an Email address and
whether to store All, 1 or 3 days, 1 or 2 weeks, or 1 month of
Password, then touch Next.
email on the tablet.
3.
Your account’s incoming server settings are different
• Emails retrieval size: Set the maximum email retrieval size.
depending on the kind of email service for the account.
Options are: Headers only, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, or100 KB,
If you are asked What type of account?, touch the type
or All.
of account: POP3 account, IMAP account, or Microsoft
• Period to sync Calendar: Set how much of the calendar for
Exchange ActiveSync.
this account to sync with your tablet. Options are: 2 weeks, 1,
The Server settings screen displays. Enter the required
3, or 6 months, or All calendar.
settings and touch Next. For more information, refer to
• Send email from this account by default: When enabled,
“Incoming Server Settings” on page 71.
email from your device is automatically sent from this account.
4.
Review the Account options screen. Available options
• Notify me when email arrives: When enabled, you receive
vary, depending on the provider:
notifications when you receive new email sent to this account.
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• Sync email: When enabled, email from your account is
7. Touch Done.
synchronized with your device’s email.
The device communicates with the appropriate server
• Sync contacts: When enabled, contacts from your account are
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
synchronized with your device’s Contacts.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the
• Sync calendar: When enabled, events from your account are
account.
synchronized with your device’s Calendar.
Note: To configure email account settings at any time, use
• Automatically download attachments when connected to
Menu ? Settings. Touch the account to display
Wi-Fi: Enable or disable auto-download of files attached to
Account settings.
recent messages when connected through Wi-Fi.
5. Touch Next to go to the next screen or touch Previous to
Adding Additional Email Accounts
go to the Apps screen.
To add additional email accounts:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Email.
Note: For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device
administrator? screen may appear. Read the information
2. Touch
Menu ? Settings ? Add account.
and touch Activate to continue.
3. Enter the Email address, Password, and so on.
6. Enter an account name for the email account just
added, which is displayed on the email screen, and
enter Your name, if required.
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Managing Your Email Accounts
• Mark as Read
/ Mark as Unread
: Mark the
You can view email you receive for all accounts in the
conversations as read or unread. Once a conversation is
Combined view screen or you can view email accounts
marked as read, it has a gray background.
individually.
• Move to
: Relocate the conversations to another folder in
1. From a Home screen, touch
Email.
the current email account or in a folder within another email
2. Touch the
drop-down menu at the top left of the
account.
screen to select:
• Delete
: Delete the conversations.
• Combined view: View all email in a combined inbox.
3.
Touch
Menu for these options:
• <Account Name>: View email for the account.
• Sort by: Choose a method for listing your email conversations.
Managing Your Email Conversations
• View mode: Choose how to view your email conversations.
In addition to managing your Email account, there are
Choices are: Standard view and Conversations view.
options for changing the status of one or more Email
• Create folder: Create a new main folder or touch an existing
conversations in an account.
folder to create a sub-folder.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Email.
Note: This option is not available for all email accounts.
2. Touch the box to the left of one or more conversations
• Settings: Display the settings for this email account. For more
and then choose one of the following options:
information, refer to “Account Settings” on page 69.
• Star
: Mark the conversations with a gold star and list
• Delete all: Delete all items for this email account.
them in the Starred folder. Touch
to make the changes.
– or -
Flag
: Touch Clear to clear all flags and check marks, touch
Complete to mark all conversations with a blue check mark, or
touch Set to set all flags. Set flags are gold.
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Composing and Sending Email
Tracking options: Touch Read receipt or
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Email.
Delivery receipt and then touch OK to set the
2.
Touch an account, if you have more than one account
tracking options for this email.
set up, then touch
Compose.
Security options: Set the email security
3.
Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field.
options. Options are: Encrypt and Sign.
• If you are sending the email message to several recipients,
Attach: Choose an attachment to add to the
separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as
message from the listed apps, such as Memo,
many message recipients as you want.
My Files, Picture, Audio, Video, and so on.
• Touch
to add a contact to the field.
Undo: Erase the previous input.
• Touch +Cc/Bcc to add additional carbon copy recipients.
- Use the Cc field to carbon copy additional recipients.
Redo: Restore the previously erased input.
- Use the Bcc field to blind copy additional recipients.
• Touch +Send email to myself to add yourself as a recipient.
Insert: Choose an item to insert into the
message from the listed apps, such as
4.
Touch the Subject field to enter a subject.
Picture, Memo, Contacts, and so on.
5.
Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your
email.
Insert quick response: Insert text that you
frequently use in emails. For more
6.
While composing a message, the following options
information, refer to “Account Settings” on
may be displayed:
page 69.
Priority: Set the email priority. Options are:
High, Normal, or Low.
Font size: Choose a text font size of 9, 10,12,
14, 16, 20, 24, 28, or 36 points.
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2.
Touch
Menu ? Settings, then touch General
Bold: Bold the following text. Touch again to
turn off bold.
Preferences. The following options display:
• Display after deleting message: Set the screen to show after
Italics: This action italicizes the subsequent
deleting a message. Choices are: Next message, Previous
entered text.
message, or Message list.
Font color: Set the color of the text font. The
• Message preview line: Choose a message preview line
bar changes to the selected color.
amount. Options are: None or 1, 2, or 3 lines.
Background color: Set the color of the
• Email title: Set whether the Subject or Sender of the email is
background of the email.
shown as the time.
• Quick responses: Edit text that you frequently use in emails.
7.
Touch Send to send the message or touch Save to save
Touch an email account to display the following
the email to the Drafts folder.
settings:
Account Settings
Common settings
Account settings lets you configure handling of email on your
device.
• Account name: Enter a name to identify this account.
• Your name: Enter a name to be used on emails.
Note: Available settings may depend on the email account and
• Signature: Enter a signature to add to email from this account.
include setting how much email to synchronize, creating
• Default account: When enabled, email from your device is
signatures for email you send, and other handling
automatically sent from this account.
options.
• Always Cc/Bcc myself: Lets you manage whether your email
1. From a Home screen, touch
Email.
address is included in the Cc or Bcc lines.
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• Forward with files: Touch the check box to include any file
• Sync schedule: Set up your peak and off-peak schedule
attachments when you forward an email.
controls, which determines when your tablet checks the email
• Recent messages: Limit the number of recent messages that
service for new email.
are displayed on your device. Options are: 25, 50, 75, 100,
• Out of office settings: Lets you set how email is handled for a
200, or Total.
defined period of time, while you are unable to check your
• Show images: Display images in an email.
email.
Data usage
• Size to retrieve emails: Set the maximum email retrieval size.
Options are: Headers only, 0.5, 1, 2, 5,10, 20, 50, or 100 KB,
• Email check frequency: Set how often to check for new email
or All.
sent to this account during. Options are: Never, every 5, 10, 15,
• Period to sync Calendar: When enabled, events from your
or 30 minutes, every hour, every 4 hours, or once a day.
account are synchronized with your device’s Calendar.
• Auto download attachments: Enable or disable
• Security options: Set various security options for the account.
auto-download of files attached to recent messages when
connected through Wi-Fi.
• In case of Sync Conflict: Set whether to update the server or
your tablet if there is a conflict of information between them.
• Size to retrieve emails: Set the maximum email retrieval size.
Options are: 2, 50, or 100 KB.
• Auto resend times: Set the number of auto send times.
Options are: No limit or 1, 3, 5, or 10 times.
Exchange ActiveSync settings
Notification settings
• Period to sync Email: Set whether to store All, 1 or 3 days, 1
or 2 weeks, or 1 month of email on the tablet.
• Email notifications: When enabled, the New Email icon
appears in the Status Bar when a new email arrives.
• Empty server trash: If available, indicates whether to delete
the contents in the server trash.
• Select ringtone: Choose a ringtone for email notifications for
this account.
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Messaging
Server settings
Incoming Server Settings
• Exchange server settings: Configure incoming server
Your account’s exchange or incoming server settings are
different, depending on the kind of email service for the
settings.
account: POP3, IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync.
- or -
• Domain\ user name: If your Exchange ActiveSync server requires
Incoming settings: Configure incoming server settings. For more
information, refer to “Incoming Server Settings” on
that you specify a domain, enter it before the backslash.
page 71.
Otherwise, just enter your username (the part before
• Outgoing settings: Configure outgoing server settings. For
@emailprovider.com in your email address) after the backslash.
more information, refer to “Outgoing Server Settings” on
The backslash is optional when only entering your username. The
page 72.
Email app enters the correct syntax for domains and usernames
• Sync Email: When enabled, email from your account is
when communicating with the server.
synchronized with your device’s email.
• Password: The password for your email account, which should be
• Sync Contacts: When enabled, contacts from your account
filled in.
are synchronized with your device’s Contacts.
• Exchange server / IMAP server: The fully resolved domain
• Sync Calendar: When enabled, events from your account are
name of your email service provider’s server, for example,
synchronized with your device’s Calendar.
mail.emailprovider.com.
• Sync task: When enabled, tasks from your account are
• Use secure connection (SSL) / Security type: Check this option if
synchronized with your device’s tasks.
your server requires you to connect to the server securely, or if
you prefer to connect securely.
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• Use client certificate: Use a client certificate for messaging
• Port: Set the Security type first to enter the typical server port
security.
number in this field automatically. Or enter a different port
• Port: Set the Security type first to enter the typical server port
number if your email service provider requires it.
number in this field automatically. Or enter a different port
• Require sign-in: Check this option to enter a username and
number if your email service provider requires it.
password for your SMTP server, if your email service provider
• IMAP path prefix: Enter an IMAP path prefix, if required.
requires that you enter them to send email.
Outgoing Server Settings
• User name: Your username on the SMTP server (this may not be
If you use an IMAP or POP3 account for receiving email, you
the same as your username on the POP3 or IMAP server for
typically use an SMTP server to send email from that
incoming mail). Visible only if Require sign-in is checked.
account. Exchange ActiveSync accounts do not have
• Password: Your password on the SMTP server (this may not be the
separate outgoing server settings.
same as your username on the POP3 or IMAP server for incoming mail).
• SMTP server: The fully resolved domain name of your email
Visible only if Require sign-in is checked.
service provider’s SMTP server, for example,
Google Talk
smtp.emprovider.com.
Talk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat
• Security type: Select the security type required by your email
service. You can use it to communicate, in real time, with
service provider. Select the SLL (Accept all certificates) option
other people who also use Google Talk on another Android
for your security type to accept a server certificate from your
tablet or phone or on a computer.
SMTP server that is self-signed, out of date, or in some other way
not accepted by the Email application.
Tip: Talk requires that you have a Google account. To set up
your Google account on your device use Accounts and
sync settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts
and Sync” on page 181.
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Open Talk and Sign In
Your friend’s address in Talk is a Gmail or other email
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Talk.
address that is configured to connect to Google Talk.
If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a
If your friend accepts your invitation, they are added to
Google Account screen displays.
your Friends list in Talk and you can share each others
2. Touch Existing, if you already have a Google account,
status in Talk and other applications.
or New to create a Google account.
View and Accept an Invitation to Become a
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail
Friend
Account” on page 60.
When a contact invites you to become a friend in Google Talk,
you receive a
notification in the System Bar and the
Note: If you have already set up your Google account, you are
invitation displays in your Friends list.
automatically logged in. Just touch the account.
1. Touch the invitation.
2. Touch Accept, if you want to accept the invitation and
Once sign in is complete, the Talk main screen
chat, Decline, if you do not want to chat with and share
displays.
your Google Talk status with the sender right now, or
Invite a Friend to Chat
Block, if you do not want to receive any more
You can invite anyone with a Google Account to become your
invitations from that person.
friend in Google Talk, so you can chat with each other and
If you touch Accept, the friend is added to your Friends
view each other’s online status.
list in Talk and you can share your status in Talk and
1. While viewing your Friends list, touch
Add friend.
other applications.
2. Enter your friend’s address and touch DONE.
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Options While Chatting
• Clear chat history: Remove the history of this chat from your
There are several options that are available while you are
device.
chatting.
Note: If you touch the REMOVE option, touch
Add friend ?
1.
Touch
to search your chats for a word,
to
Send chat invitation to, to make the Friend visible again.
invite another friend to chat,
to invite this friend to
video chat, or
to invite this friend to voice chat.
Additional Talk Options
2.
Touch
Menu to display the following options,
1.
While viewing your Friends list, touch
to search
which are available while chatting. For more
your Talk messages. Use the on-screen keyboard to
information, refer to “Additional Talk Options” on
enter a search term. Touch
on the keyboard to
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search your Talk messages.
• End chat: End this chat session.
2.
Touch
Menu to display the following options:
• Go off the record/Stop chatting off the record: Set whether
• Display options: To set the way your friends list is sorted,
you want to stop saving your chat to the chat history.
touch Availability, Name, or Recency.
• Friend info: Display information about the friend with which
• End all chats: End all chats in which you are engaged.
you are chatting. The following options are also displayed:
• Sign out: Sign out of Google Talk and display the Talk main
- BLOCK: Keeps this person from sending you messages and
screen.
removes the person from your Friends list.
• Settings: Offers various settings for Google talk. For more
- REMOVE: Remove the friend as if you never accepted their
information, refer to “Google Talk Settings” on page 75.
invitation. However, the friend is not blocked.
• Help: Displays additional help information.
• Add to chat: Choose another friend to invite to this
• Send feedback: Fill out a Google feedback form.
conversation.
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3. Touch a Friend’s entry to display the Chat entries for
CHAT NOTIFICATIONS
that Friend.
• IM notifications: Set whether to open a dialog, display a
Google Talk Settings
notification in the System Bar, or neither, when you receive a
Use Google Talk Settings to configure your Talk account. If
text chat.
you have more than one account, each maintains its own
• Notification ringtone: Set a ringtone to sound, or silent, when
Talk settings.
you receive a text chat.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Talk.
VOICE & VIDEO CHAT
2. Touch
Menu ? Settings, then touch an account for
• Video chat notifications: Set whether to open a dialog or
options:
display a notification in the System Bar when you are invited to
GENERAL
a video chat.
• Mobile indicator: Check and your friends see an outline of an
• Video chat ringtone: Set a ringtone to sound, or silent, when
android next to your name in their Friends list when you are
you receive an invitation to a video chat.
signed into Google Talk on a tablet or phone.
• Default video effect: Set the video image stabilization.
• Away when screen off: Check to change your Talk status to
Away when your screen turns off. When unchecked, your
status is not changed.
• Invitation notifications: Show notification when a friend
invitation arrives.
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ACCOUNT
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Messenger.
• Blocked friends: Displays a list of friends you have blocked.
Touch a blocked friend and then touch OK to unblock the
The Messenger screen displays.
friend.
2. Touch Learn more in the center of the screen and then
• Clear search history: Erases your search history. No previous
touch a topic to learn more about using Google
searches are shown until you search for new words.
Messenger.
• Manage account: Opens the Accounts and sync settings. For
ChatON
more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on
A smart-messaging app that gives you a host of innovative
page 181.
ways to stay connected with all your friends and family,
ABOUT
regardless of their device or platform. Use ChatON to send
and receive instant messages from any device that has a
• Terms & privacy: Displays the Google Talk terms of use and
mobile phone number.
privacy policies.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
ChatON.
Messenger
If you are launching this application for the first time,
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone
account setup.
on the same page. When you get a new conversation in
Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your device.
2. Enter and send your message.
To get started, touch the Messenger icon on the home screen
of the Google+ app or use the Messenger icon on your
Applications screen.
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Section 6: Internet and Social Networking
This section describes the various Internet and social
To get started:
networking applications available on your device such as
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Google+, Internet, Latitude, Maps, Navigation, Places,
? Google+.
Google Play™ Books, Google and Voice Search, and
The Google+ home screen displays.
YouTube.
2. Touch
Menu ? Help and then touch a topic to
Google+
learn more about using Google+.
Share updates and see what is going on around you with
Google+ for mobile.
Internet
• Share your thoughts and location.
Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows
you to access the Internet.
• Instantly upload your photos and videos as you take them.
• Get updates from your circles in the stream.
Tip: Internet displays by default as a Primary shortcut on the
• Check in to a place.
Home screen.
• Make plans on-the-go with group messaging.
• View posts from people around you.
From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
– or -
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Internet.
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The Most visited screen displays.
Touching and Dragging
• Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and
to reposition pages within the screen.
Entering Text in a Field
• While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY
keyboard to enter text.
Zoom
• Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger
and thumb, to zoom out by making an
inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom
in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Navigating the Internet
The following options are available for Internet navigation.
Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
Command Keys
landscape mode.
• Touch
Back or
to return to the previous page.
Selecting Items On a Page
• Touch and hold
Back to display browser History. For more
While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:
information, refer to “Accessing Bookmarks and History” on
• Touch an item to select it.
page 81.
• Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
• Touch
Forward to go forward to a recent page.
• Touch
Refresh to reload the current page.
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• Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options:
4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of
- Open: Open the linked page.
the screen, and then touch
- Open in new window: Open a new window to display the linked
Entering a URL
page.
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
- Save link: Save the linked page to Download history.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
- Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.
- Select text: Copy the link text to the clipboard.
2. Touch the URL field at the top of the screen, then enter
• Touch and hold an image for the additional options:
the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
- Save image: Download an image. View downloaded images in
As you enter characters, potential matches display.
Gallery.
- Copy image: Copy an image to the clipboard.
Note: Use the
Delete key to clear the URL field, if
- View image: View the image source.
necessary.
- Set as wallpaper: Use the image as your home screen
wallpaper.
3. Touch a match to complete the URL.
Using Browser Windows
- or -
You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily
Continue entering characters and touch the Go key to
switch between windows.
load the page.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
Copying Fields or Text
2. To open a new window, touch
at the top of the
Copy information from a webpage to the clipboard for
screen.
pasting, searching, or sharing.
3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the
top of the screen.
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Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text
4. To paste the copied link or URL, navigate to the desired
1. From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
field (or to another application), then touch and hold in
2. Browse to a webpage.
a text field and touch Paste on the pop-up menu.
3. On the webpage, touch and hold on the text until you
Using Bookmarks
see the text you want highlighted, then stop touching
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
the screen.
Creating a bookmark
The text is highlighted.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
4. Touch and drag the
tabs to the left or right to
2. Browse to a website, then touch
Add bookmark.
select more or less text.
The Add bookmark options list displays. Confirm the
5. Touch Copy at the top of the screen to copy the
Name and URL Address for the bookmark.
selected text or touch Done to stop.
3. In the Add to field, touch the drop-down menu, and
6. To paste the copied text, navigate to the desired field
touch Homescreen, Bookmarks, or a folder.
(or to another application), then touch and hold in a text
4. Touch OK to save the bookmark.
field and touch Paste in the pop-up.
A gold star
displays on the Bookmarked page.
Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL
1. From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
2. Browse to a webpage.
3. Touch and hold on the link or URL, then touch Copy link
URL on the pop-up menu.
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Accessing Bookmarks and History
4.
On the History tab, touch Today, Yesterday, Last month,
Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages.
Older, or Most visited to use these options:
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
• Touch a page to reload it.
2.
Touch
Bookmarks, History, and Saved pages.
• Touch the
next to a page to bookmark it. Touch a gold
3.
On the Bookmarks tab, use these options:
star
next to a page to remove the bookmark.
• Touch a bookmark to load the page.
• Touch and hold on a page for these options:
• Touch and hold on a bookmark for these options:
- Open: Open the webpage.
- Open: Open the bookmarked page.
- Open in new tab: Launch the webpage in a new window.
- Open in new tab: Open the linked page in a new window.
- Add bookmark/Remove from Bookmarks: Bookmark the
- Edit bookmark: Make changes to the bookmark description.
page or remove the bookmark for this page.
- Add shortcut to home: Create a bookmark on the Home
- Share link: Use Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail,
screen.
Google+, or Wi-Fi Direct to send the link.
- Share link: Use Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail,
- Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.
Google+, or Wi-Fi Direct to send the link.
- Remove from history: Remove the record of this page.
- Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard.
- Clear history: Remove all pages from history.
- Delete bookmark: Remove the bookmark.
- Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home
- Set as homepage: Assign the bookmarked link as the home
page.
page.
5.
On the Saved pages tab, use these options:
• Touch a page to reload it.
• Touch and hold on a page and then touch Delete saved page
to remove the page from Saved pages.
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Internet Menu
• Settings: Configure web settings. For more information, refer to
While viewing a webpage, touch
Menu for the following
“Internet Settings” on page 82.
options:
Internet Settings
• New tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under a new tab.
Use the browser settings to customize the browser.
• New incognito tab: Open the webpage in a new window, under a
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
new tab, and the pages you view in the new window will not
2.
While viewing a webpage, touch
Menu ? Settings.
appear in your browser history or search history. See the on-
Customize the Browser by using the following options:
screen explanation of going incognito.
General
• Add shortcut to home: Add the URL for this webpage as a
shortcut on the first home screen.
• Set home page: View and set the default first page that
displays when you launch the Browser.
• Share page: Use Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail,
Google+, or Wi-Fi Direct to send the webpage URL.
• Form auto-fill: Enable or disable form auto-fill to complete
Internet forms with a single click.
• Find on page: Search for content on the current page.
• Auto-fill text: If Form auto-fill is enabled, set up the following
• Desktop view: Your browser displays a website in a modified
information:
format that makes it easier to read. Desktop view displays a
website the same way it would appear on a PC.
- Full name: Enter your name.
• Save for offline reading: Saves the webpage so you can read it
- Company name: Enter a company name.
later even when offline.
- Address line 1: Enter your address.
• Downloads: View and manage recent downloads.
- Address line 2: Enter any additional address information.
• Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer.
- City/Town: Enter your city and town.
- County: Enter your county.
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- Postcode: Enter your ZIP code.
• Remember passwords: When enabled, saves user names
- Country: Enter your country.
and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier.
- Phone number: Enter your telephone number.
• Clear passwords: Clear all saved user names and passwords.
- Email: Enter a valid email address.
• Enable notifications: Set web notifications access information
Privacy and Security
as Always on, On demand, or Off.
• Clear notifications: Remove web notification access
• Clear cache: Delete content and databases stored on the
information.
device.
Accessibility
• Clear history: Delete the list of previously-visited pages.
• Show security warnings: When enabled, the Browser warns
• Force zoom: Override the website's request to control zoom.
you if there is a problem with a site’s security.
• Text size: Use the Preview field and the following controls to
• Accept cookies: When enabled, allows Browser to save and
configure text size:
read cookie information used by webpages.
- Scale text up and down: Scale the text size up or down using
• Clear all cookie data: Delete cookie information saved to the
a slider bar.
device.
- Zoom amount on double tap: Set how much to zoom when
• Remember form data: When enabled, stores information you
you double-tap the screen, from 75 to 125 percent.
enter into forms to make future forms easier.
- Minimum font size: Set the minimum font size, which can
• Clear form data: Deletes saved form information.
range from 1 point to 24 points.
• Enable location: When enabled, sites you visit can request
• Inverted screen rendering: Use the Preview screen and the
access to your location.
following controls to configure inverted screen rendering:
• Clear location access: Clear location access for all websites.
- Inverted rendering: Enable the display of websites with
inverted colors - black becomes white and vice versa.
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– Contrast: If Inverted rendering is enabled, use this slider to set
• Block pop-ups: When enabled, blocks pop-up windows.
the contrast, which can range from 100 to 300 percent.
• Text encoding: Choose a default character set for webpages.
Advanced
• Reset to default: Clear all browser data and reset all settings to
• Select search engine: Choose a search engine from Google,
the factory defaults.
Yahoo!, or Bing.
Bandwidth management
• Open in background: When enabled, new windows open
• Preload search results: Enable the browser to preload high
behind the current window.
confidence search results in the background to help speed up
• Enable JavaScript: When enabled, the Browser automatically
searches. Options are: Never, Only via Wi-Fi, or Always.
runs JavaScript scripts on pages you visit.
• Load images: When enabled, images are automatically loaded
• Enable plug-ins: When enabled, the Browser automatically
when you visit a page. When disabled, images are indicated by
loads and runs plug-ins on pages you visit.
a link, which you can touch to download the picture.
• Default storage: Select where Internet stores files.
Labs
• Website settings: View and manage settings for individual
• Quick controls: When enabled, the Application and URL bars
websites.
are hidden. To access the hidden controls, swipe inward from
• Default zoom: Adjusts the zoom feature. Set to Far, Medium,
the left or right edge of the screen to access Quick Controls. For
or Close.
more information, refer to “Internet Quick Controls” on
• Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview
page 85.
of newly-opened pages.
• Google Instant: When enabled, you can use Google Instant
• Auto-fit pages: When enabled, the Browser automatically
when you use Google Search to show results as you type.
sizes webpages to fit your device’s display.
Enabling this option can increase data use.
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Internet Quick Controls
5. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch
Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while
Menu ? Settings ? Labs and touch Quick controls
browsing the internet.
to uncheck it.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
Latitude
2.
While viewing a webpage, touch
Menu ? Settings
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your
? Labs, and then touch Quick Controls to enable the
friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your
function.
location.
The Application and URL bars are hidden.
You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to
help pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when
3.
Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen
Wi-Fi is enabled.
to access quick controls.
To enable Wi-Fi:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Settings.
2. Touch Location services ? Use wireless networks.
A green check mark
indicates the feature is
enabled.
3. Under Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the
OFF / ON icon
to turn Wi-Fi on.
4.
Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 168.
lift your finger to initiate the option.
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4. Log on to your Google account.
4. At the Send sharing requests prompt, touch Yes.
To create a Google account or set up your Google
Your friend will receive an email or text message with your
account on your device use Accounts and sync settings.
location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions
For more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on
on how to view your location from the Internet or use
page 181.
Latitude on their device, if it is available. Once they
acknowledge your request, their location will display on your
5. Touch
Home ?
Apps ? Latitude.
tablet. They can share their location from their computer,
Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30
phone, or tablet.
meters.
For more information, go to http://www.google.com/latitude.
Sharing Your Location with Friends
Latitude Menu
1. From the Latitude map screen, touch
Latitude
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ? Latitude.
to display your Latitude list of friends. At first, only your
2. Touch
Latitude
, if necessary.
name is displayed.
3. Touch
Menu for these options:
2. Touch
Menu ? Add friends.
• Map view: Display the map screen.
3. Touch Select from Contacts and touch a contact.
• Add friends: Share your location with friends. For more
- or -
information, refer to “Sharing Your Location with
Touch Add via email address, enter an email address,
Friends” on page 86.
and touch the Send key or close the keyboard and
• Check in: Touch a location to check-in so others will know your
touch Add friends.
location.
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• Refresh friends: Update your Latitude list of friends.
Maps
• Show stale friends / Hide stale friends: Show or hide friends
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions,
depending on the accuracy of their Latitude information.
and other location-based information.
• Location settings: Configures the location reporting settings.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some
For more information, refer to “Maps Settings” on page 89.
features require Standalone or Google location services.
• Help: Launches Google mobile Help.
For more information, refer to “Location Services” on
• Clear Map: Remove search results from the map.
page 182.
• Places: Launch the Places app. For more information, refer to
“Places” on page 92. This option only displays in portrait
From the Home screen, touch
Maps.
mode.
– or -
• Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Maps.
Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps,
Navigating the Map
Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait
Zooming
mode.
• Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
• Latitude: Allows you to find your friends and family on a map
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger
and share with people you choose.
and thumb, to zoom out by making an
• My Places: Displays a list of Starred places.
inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom
• Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to
in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
“Maps Settings” on page 89.
• Help: Launches Google mobile Help.
Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
landscape mode.
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Scrolling
• Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to
• Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
“Maps Settings” on page 89.
Touch
• Help: Learn about Google maps.
• Touch an icon on the map to display information about the
Other Map Options
location. For example, your location is indicated by a flashing
Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options:
and a pop-up that displays your name.
Search Maps: Use the keyboard to enter your request
Maps Menu
to Search the map for a city, location, and so on.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Maps.
Suggestions are displayed as you type.
2. While viewing a map, touch
Menu for these
Speak: Just speak a city, location, and so on, to
options:
display.
• Clear Map: Remove search results from the map.
Compass: Set the map to always display north at the
• Places: Launch the Places app. For more information, refer to
top of the screen or to automatically rotate like a
“Places” on page 92. This option only displays in portrait
compass, keeping north on the map facing north,
mode.
and so on. Your device may have to be calibrated the
first time you use this feature. Follow the on-screen
• Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from
instructions.
Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps,
Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait
Places: Launch the Places app. For more
mode.
information, refer to “Places” on page 92.
• Join Latitude/Latitude: Join Latitude, to share your location
with friends you choose and Google.
• My Places: Display starred locations.
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- Scale bar: If enabled, the scale bar is displayed on the map,
Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter
Start point and End point or touch the button to the
which shows the scale of the map in feet and meters.
right of the fields to choose your current location, a
• Cache
contact’s location, or to touch a point on the map.
- Clear map tile cache: Touch OK to clear map tile cache.
Touch the automobile, bus, bicycle, or walking icon
• Location settings: These settings display if you have joined
for the appropriate directions. Then touch Go to
Latitude.
display a list of directions. Touch the Directions list
- Location reporting: To update your location automatically, set
and scroll up or down. Touch an entry in the
Directions list to show the point mentioned on the
the following options:
map.
• Detect your location: Enable or disable whether your
Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display.
location is updated automatically.
Choose from Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines,
• Set your location: Set your location manually.
Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, or Wikipedia.
• Do not update your location: Your friends cannot see
your automatic location.
Maps Settings
- Enable location history: This history is only seen by you.
Use the Maps settings to customize your Maps application.
- Manage your friends: Add or remove friends who can see
1. From the Home screen, touch
Maps.
your location.
2. Touch
Menu ? Settings to set the following Maps
- Sign out of Latitude: Signs you out of Latitude and launches
options:
the Maps application.
• Display: Set the following Maps display options:
- Automatic check-ins: Checks you in to places that you have
- Zoom Buttons: If enabled, the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-)
designated.
buttons are displayed on the map.
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– Check-in notifications: Enables notifications that suggest
Navigation
places to check in.
Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get
- Manage your places: View and modify your automatic check-
walking or driving directions.
ins and muted places.
Note: You must first create a Wi-Fi connection to use
• Switch Account: Choose a different Google account. This
Navigation.
option only appears if you have added more than one Google
account on your device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Labs: Access experimental features.
? Navigation.
• What’s New: Link to Google Play Store where you can check
2. Touch Accept to accept the Google Maps Navigation
for a Maps update.
beta message.
• About: View information about Maps.
3. Touch
in the Application bar and then touch either
• Feedback: Display a Maps feedback form.
Driving or Walking to describe the type of directions
• Terms, Privacy & Notices: View information about Google
you want.
Maps, including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal
4. Touch
Map in the Application bar to see a map
Notices, and Web History.
(Driving) or a satellite image (Walking) of your area.
5. Touch
Menu for the following options:
• Route options: Set whether directions should Avoid
highways and Avoid tolls.
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• Settings: Display Navigation settings:
SHOW MAP: Return to the map view after viewing
- Screen dimming: Enable or disable screen dimming, which
ROUTE AND ALTERNATES or the directions list.
lets the screen dim between instructions to save power.
Layers: Choose map layers to display.
- Terms, privacy & notices: View Google’s Terms and
conditions, Privacy policy, and Legal notices.
Menu: To display these options:
• Help: Display Navigation help information.
• Turn off voice/Turn on voice: Enable or
6.
To find a destination, touch an option:
disable voice-guided prompts.
• Speak destination: Say the name or address of your
• Exit navigation: Close Navigation and
destination.
discard route information.
• Type destination: Enter the destination.
• Search: Find a location.
• Contacts: Choose a destination from a contact record.
• Set destination: Choose or enter a
• Starred places: Choose destinations you have marked as
destination.
favorites.
• Settings: Enable or disable screen dimming
• Recent destinations: Choose from recent destinations. This
and view Google’s Terms and conditions,
Privacy policy, and Legal notices.
option is not available until a destination has been requested.
• Help: Display Navigation help information.
7.
While navigating, touch:
ROUTE AND ALTERNATES: View information
about the current route and alternate routes.
Directions List: View directions in a step-by-step
list.
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Places
4. Touch a business in the list to see more details about it.
Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your
The business details such as address, phone, website,
location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars,
and location are displayed. You can also see reviews
Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add your own
from around the web and from Google users.
locations.
5. Touch your location at the bottom of the Places pop-up
The Places application allows you to find the best sources for
to write a review, check in here, view reviews and
business information across the web, including business
details, or choose another location nearby.
listing details, reviews, photos, nearby public transit, and
Play Books
other related information. Business owners can provide
additional details, such as photos, hours of operation, and
Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internet-
coupons.
based Google Play™ Books service. Google eBooks is a new
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ? Places.
way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online
and offline.
2. Touch
Choose your location and touch My current
location or Enter an address. To enter an address, use
You can read books online or mark them for availability
offline, so you can read them when you have no Internet
the on-screen keyboard and then touch OK.
connection (such as on an airplane). You can also use Books
3. Touch one of the business categories to search for a
as your starting point for browsing or searching for books on
particular business.
line.
All of the businesses in that category that are close to
you display.
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1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
3.
To find a book by title or author name, touch
? Play Books.
Search on the Play Books main screen or touch SHOP
The Google Play Books main screen displays.
? Search.
4.
On the Play Books main screen, touch
Menu for
Note: You may be asked to create or sign on to your Google
these options:
account. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your
• Make available offline: Mark books to make them available
Gmail Account” on page 60.
offline. Touch below a book cover to mark it with
a pin and
then touch
. Just reverse this process to remove books
2.
To add more books to your library, touch SHOP in the
from your device.
Application bar.
• View as list / View as carousel: Set how you want to view
A pop-up displays links to the Google Play™ Terms of
your books.
Service, the Google Music Terms of Service, the Google
• Refresh: If a book in your library does not appear on your
Books Terms of Service, and the YouTube Rentals
device, use this option to update the display.
Terms of Service. Read each document and touch
• Accounts: Set the account to use.
Accept.
• Help: Displays various Book help information. Touch Help
Browse the selection of Google eBooks, which are
Center to get additional Google Play Books information.
arranged in categories like Featured, Top Paid, Top
5.
Touch the cover of a book to start reading.
Free, Top Grossing, and many more.
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Reading a Book
• Share: Share the book by using Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox,
Once the book displays:
Email, Gmail, Google+, or Wi-Fi Direct.
1. Sweep across the screen to turn the page.
• Available offline: Touch the check box to make the book
2. Touch the screen to display or hide the following
available offline.
options.
• Read aloud / Stop reading aloud: Touch to let your device
3. Touch
for a table of contents.
read the book to you.
4. Touch
to set THEME (day or night), BRIGHTNESS,
• Help: Touch Help center, Contact us, or Report a problem to
TYPEFACE, FONT SIZE, TEXT ALIGNMENT, and LINE
link the appropriate website. Touch Terms of Service, Privacy
HEIGHT.
Policy, or Open source licenses to read those documents. The
Play Books version number is also displayed.
5. Touch
Search on the Play Books main screen or
touch SHOP ?
Search.
7.
Touch and drag the slider at the bottom of the page to
display a different page, which is indicated by the
6. Touch
Menu for these additional options:
pop-up.
• Original pages / Flowing text: Display the pages of the book
in their original format or use your format settings.
8.
To contact customer support, report an issue, and
display more Google eBooks information, from a Home
• About the book: Displays the Google Play description of the
screen, touch
Apps ?
Play Books
book.
? Menu ? Help.
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Search
3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.
- or -
Search the internet, and your device, using the Google
search engine.
Touch
on the keyboard to start the search.
A browser window displays the search results.
Tip: The Google Search widget displays on a Home screen by
default. For information about displaying widgets on the
YouTube
Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to a Home screen” on
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
page 31.
1.
From the Home screen, touch
YouTube.
– or -
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Google.
– or -
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
YouTube.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Search.
2.
Touch the HOME tab to return to the main YouTube
2.
Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display
page.
matching searches.
3.
Touch the BROWSE tab to browse videos by categories
- or -
like Comedy, Education, Music, and so on. Touch the
Touch
and speak the search criteria slowly and
desired category to display video thumbnails.
clearly. Google searches for the information and
4.
Touch the ACCOUNT tab to choose which Google
displays results.
account you would like to use or add an account. Once
Suggestions display below the text entry area.
you are signed in, touch ACCOUNT to display your
subscriptions, see your favorites, see you watch later
list, manage your playlists, or upload a video.
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5. Touch
Search YouTube and use the keyboard to
3.
Touch
Menu for these options:
enter a keyword or phrase to find a YouTube video.
• Copy URL: Copy the URL of the video to the clipboard. For
Touch
on the keyboard to initiate the search.
more information, refer to “Copying and Pasting a
6. While browsing, touch
Menu for these options:
Hyperlink or URL” on page 80.
• Sign in / Sign out: Sign in, sign out, or add an account. You
• Flag: Flag the video for YouTube review.
may have to sign in to use certain options.
• Settings: Configure display and search settings and view
• Settings: Configure display and search settings and view
information about the application.
information about the application.
• Help: Display YouTube help information.
• Help: Display YouTube help information.
• Feedback: Display a YouTube feedback form.
• Feedback: Display a YouTube feedback form.
7. Touch a video thumbnail to view the video.
Options While Viewing a Video
Use these options while viewing a video:
1. Touch
Add to, which lets you add the video to your
watch later list or your favorites, or add a new playlist.
2. Touch
Share (in landscape mode) or touch
Menu ? Share (in portrait mode) to use ChatON,
Google+, Wi-Fi Direct, Dropbox, Bluetooth, Gmail, or
Email to send the video’s URL.
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Section 7: Music
This section explains how to use the music features of your
Accessing the Music App
device including the Music app, the Music Player, and the
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Music Hub.
? Play Music.
Play Music App
The Play Music app searches your online library and
The Play Music app contains a music player that plays music
your device’s internal storage for music and playlists;
and other audio files that you copy from your computer or store
this can take from a few seconds to several minutes,
online.
depending on the amount of new music added since
you last opened the application.
Note: Some options described in this manual may not be
available until you sign in to your Google account.
It then displays a carousel view of your new and recent
music, organized by album.
Google Play Music
Google PlayTMeMusic is a new service from Google that gives
music.google.com.
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2. Swipe left or right to spin the carousel and browse
Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid,
through your new and recent music.
list, or carousel, depending on the view.
3. Touch an album to open it.
4. Return to the Library screen from most other screens
Searching for Music
in the Music application by touching the Music
To find music in your library:
application icon
at the top-left of the Application
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
bar.
? Play Music.
Changing Library View
2. Touch
Search.
3. Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist.
You can change the way you view the contents of your
library.
Touch
on the keyboard to remove the keyboard.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search
? Play Music.
box.
2. Touch the name of the current view, such as Recent,
4. Touch a matching song to play it, touch a matching
near the top-left of the Application bar.
album, artist, or playlist to view a list of its songs, or
3. Touch an option to set how you view your library.
touch
next to an item in the list to play it, add it to
The choices are: Recent, Albums, Artists, Songs,
a playlist, or shop for other music by the artist online.
Playlists, or Genres.
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Changing Music Settings
• Offline music only: Display only the music that is available
To change settings in the Music application:
offline.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Hide labels / Show labels: Hide or show labels. This option is
? Play Music.
not available in all library views.
2.
Touch
Menu.
• Settings: Displays the Settings screen. Choose a Google
The following options display depending on the library
account to use to connect to Google PlayTM Music and set the
view:
Music settings as indicated on the screen. The Music app
version is also displayed.
• Shuffle all: Play all songs in a random order.
• Help: Opens the Browser with information about the Music
• Hide now playing bar / Show now playing bar: Hide or show
application.
the Now Playing bar that displays at the bottom of the screen.
Listening to Music
You can return to the Now playing screen from other Music
screens by touching the name of the current song in the Now
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in
Playing bar.
speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless
Bluetooth stereo headset. For more information, refer to
• Make available offline: In addition to playing the music that
“Bluetooth” on page 134.
you add to your online library, you can play music stored on
Touch the Volume Key
on the side of the device
your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music
to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on
when you have no Internet connection. To do this, make some
the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key
of your online music available offline. For more information,
to adjust playback volume.
refer to “Making Online Music Available Offline” on
page 104.
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Options While Selecting a Song
Playing Music
The following options are available for playing songs,
To play a song:
albums, or playlist, finding more information about artists,
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
finding more music, and deleting songs:
? Play Music.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
2.
Touch a song in your library to listen to it.
? Play Music.
- or -
2.
Touch an album or song.
While viewing a list of songs, touch
next to a song
3.
Touch the label area
under an item.
and touch Play.
The following options display depending on the item
- or -
view:
While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or
• Play: Plays the selected song, album, or playlist.
genres, the label area
under an item and touch
• Add to playlist: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing
Play.
playlist.
The Now playing screen opens and the song you
• More by artist: View any other music in your library by the
touched or the first song in the album or playlist starts
artist that performs this song.
to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until
• Shop for artist: Launches Google to search for more songs by
you reach the end of the list (unless you choose a
the selected artist.
repeat option). Otherwise, playback stops only if you
• Delete: Delete the song.
stop it, even when you switch applications.
• Search: Search the Internet, Music Player, Play Music, or
YouTube for an artist, album, or song.
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Options While Playing a Song
Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the
When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays.
Music application, the Now Playing bar displays at the
There are various options and controls available while a song
bottom of the screen. You can use this to control
is playing:
playback or touch
Menu ? Hide now playing bar.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Displaying the Now Playing Screen
? Play Music.
If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return
2.
Play a song. For more information, refer to “Playing
to the Now playing screen from other Music screens:
Music” on page 100.
Touch the name of the current song in the Now Playing
The Now playing screen displays.
bar.
3.
Touch the SONG title to add the song to a playlist.
- or -
4.
Touch the ARTIST name to view information about the
Touch the Music notification icon
in the System
artist associated with this song.
Bar, and in the Status Details panel, touch the song
5.
Touch ALBUM to list and play the songs on the album.
title.
6.
Touch
Menu to display the following options:
You can also pause and resume playback and skip to
• Sound effects: Touch and slide the various controls to adjust
the next or previous song in the Status Details panel.
various sound effects.
For more information, refer to “Notifications” on
• Settings: Displays the Music settings screen.
page 26.
- Google Play account: Choose a Google account to use to
connect to Google PlayTM Music and then set the Music settings
as indicated on the screen.
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– Open source licenses: Displays the open source licenses for
Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and
Google Play Music.
hold to scan forward through the current song.
- Music version: The Google Play Music app version is
displayed.
Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all
• Help: View online help from Google.
songs, or disable repeat mode.
7.
The Now playing screen contains several buttons that
When Shuffle mode is enabled, songs play in
you can touch to control the playback of songs,
random order. When disabled, songs play in the
albums, and playlists:
order they appear in List view.
Touch Thumbs up or Thumbs down to add the
Creating a Playlist
song to a Thumbs up or Thumbs down playlist.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Touch to go back to the previous song. Touch
? Play Music.
and hold to scan backward through the current
2. Touch the Playlists library view.
song.
3. Touch
Touch to pause playback.
The New playlist pop-up displays.
4. Touch the NAME field to enter a name for the playlist.
Touch to resume playback
5. Touch OK to save the new playlist.
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Adding Songs To a Playlist
3. Touch
next to a playlist title.
To add a song to a new or existing playlist while the song is
• Touch Play to play the songs in the playlist.
playing:
• Touch Rename and use the keyboard to enter a new name for
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
the playlist.
? Play Music.
• Touch Delete and then touch OK to delete the playlist. Only the
2. Touch an album or song list and play a song.
playlist is deleted. To delete individual songs, see “Options
3. Touch SONG.
While Selecting a Song” on page 100.
4. If the Add to new playlist pop-up displays, touch the
Shopping for Music at the Play Store
NAME field to enter a name for the playlist.
To visit the Google PlayTM Store where you can find and buy
- or -
music:
If the Add to playlist pop-up displays, touch the playlist
1. From a Home screen, touch
Play Store.
to which you want to add the song or touch New
2. Touch Music.
playlist to create a new playlist.
The Google Play Store music section displays.
5. Touch OK.
To view information about finding and buying music:
The playlist is saved with the song added to it.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Play Music.
Playing, Renaming, or Deleting a Playlist
2. Touch
Menu ? Help.
To play, rename, or delete a playlist:
3. Touch Music.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Play Music.
2. Display the Playlists library view.
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Making Online Music Available Offline
3.
Touch
Menu ? Make available offline and touch
In addition to playing the music that you add to your online
the album or playlist you want to make available
library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal
offline.
storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no
A green pin
indicates that the item is already
Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online
available offline.
music available offline.
Gray pins appear next to the items you can make
Tip: You can also copy music directly from your computer to
available offline. A bar at the bottom of the screen
your device. For more information, refer to “Synchronizing
shows how much space is available on your device for
with Windows Media Player” on page 138.
music and other files.
Dim green pins indicate songs or albums that you
To make your online music available offline on your device:
copied directly from a computer to your device.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Play Music.
4.
Touch the gray pin next to each item you want to make
available offline or touch a green pin to stop making it
2. Change your library view to Albums, Artists, or
available offline. You can switch to other views of your
playlists. For more information, refer to “Changing
library to make other kinds of items available offline as
Library View” on page 98.
well.
5.
Touch Done in the bar at the bottom of the screen.
The Music application starts downloading the items to
your device.
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Viewing Your Music Library
Managing Your Music
The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy
Searching for Music
from your computer.
To find music in your library:
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Music Player.
? Music Player.
The Music Player application searches your device’s
2. Touch
Search.
internal storage for music and playlists. This can take
3. Type the name of an artist, album, or song.
from a few seconds to several minutes, depending on
Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search
the amount of new music added since you last opened
box.
the application. It then displays your music in several
4. Touch a matching song to play it. Touch a matching
ways.
album, or artist to view a list of its songs.
2.
Touch Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders,
Creating a Playlist
Composers, Years, or Music square to change the way
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
you view the contents of your library.
? Music Player ? Playlists.
3.
Touch the Music application icon
at the top-left of
2. Touch
? New playlist.
the Application bar to return to the previous Music
3. Touch the name field to enter a name for the playlist.
screen.
4. Touch OK to save the new playlist.
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Renaming a Playlist
4. Touch Done to save the playlist.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Removing Songs from Playlists
? Music Player.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
2. Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch
? Music Player.
Menu ? Rename playlist.
2. Touch
and touch a playlist.
3. Touch the name field to enter a new name for the
All songs are displayed to the left of the playlist and the
playlist.
songs in the playlist are displayed on the right, under
4. Touch OK to save the new playlist.
the playlist name.
Adding Songs to Playlists
3. Touch
to remove a song from the playlist.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
4. Touch Done to save the playlist.
? Music Player.
Changing the Order of a Playlist
2. Touch
and touch a playlist.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
- or -
? Music Player.
Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch
2. Touch Playlists and touch a playlist.
Add music.
3. Touch
Reorder to change the order of the songs.
All songs are displayed.
Touch the grid
on an entry and drag the entry to a
new position in the list.
3. Touch
next to each song you want to add or next to
Add all to add all songs to the playlist.
4. Touch Done to change the order and save the playlist.
The songs appear under the playlist to the right of the
songs list.
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Playing a Playlist
Changing Music Settings
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
To change settings in the Music application:
? Music Player.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
2. Display the Playlists library view.
? Music Player.
3. Touch Favorites, Most played, or Recently added, or
2. Touch
Menu to display the following options:
touch a playlist title that you created.
• Delete: Touch the box for any song or album you want to delete
4. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
or touch the box for Select all to select every song or album. A
Deleting a Playlist
check mark
indicates the song or album is to be deleted.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Touch Delete to delete the selected items.
? Music Player.
• Share via: Share your music by using Group Cast, Dropbox,
2. Touch Playlists and touch a playlist.
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Gmail, or Email. Select the songs you
want to share and touch Share.
3. Touch
Delete in the Application bar.
• Set as alarm tone: Choose a song and touch Set to use the
4. Touch the box next to a playlist title. A check mark
song as an alarm tone.
indicates the playlist is to be deleted.
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
5. Touch Remove and then touch OK to delete the selected
nearby devices.
playlist.
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• Settings: The following settings display:
Playing Music
Advanced
To play a song:
- Sound settings: Choose SoundAlive and Play speed
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
settings.
? Music Player.
- Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
2.
Touch a song in your library to listen to it.
- Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off
- or -
automatically after 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and
While viewing a list of albums or genres, touch the
30 minutes, or 2 hours.
album thumbnail and then touch a song in the list of
Music menu
songs on the album.
- Music menu: Enable or disable the music display options that
The song you touch starts to play. The tracks in the
appear on the main music screen. A check mark
next to
current list play in order until you reach the end of the
an option means that it is enabled.
list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise,
Listening to Music
playback stops only if you stop it, even when you
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in
switch applications.
speakers, through a wired headset or through a wireless
Bluetooth stereo headset.
For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 134.
Touch the Volume Key
on the side of the device
to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on
the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key
to adjust playback volume.
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Accessing the Music Player
Volume
Info
List Mode
If you navigate away from the Music Player application and
5.1
music is playing, you can change songs or easily return to
SoundAlive
the Music Player:
Favorite
1. Touch the Music notification icon
in the System
Bar.
Song Title
2. In the Status Details, touch the song title to display the
Artist /
Music Player. You can also pause and resume playback
Album
and skip to the next or previous song in the panel. For
more information, refer to “Notifications” on page 26.
Music Player
The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy
from your computer.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Progress
? Music Player.
Bar
Repeat
2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
Time
The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to
Shuffle
Indicators
the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.
3. Touch the music player to enlarge it and touch the
screen to display the sound and playlist controls.
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4.
During playback, use the sound and playlist controls:
• List Mode: Touch to switch to the list of songs.
• Volume: Touch to toggle Vibration or Silent mode and Sound
• Info: Touch to view information about the current song.
mode, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can
Options While Playing a Song
also press the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust
There are various options and controls available while a song
playback volume.
is playing:
• Favorite: Touch the star
to mark the current song as a
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
favorite.
? Music Player, touch a song or an album, and
• Progress Bar: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to
then a song.
scan forward or backward through the current song.
2.
Touch the music player to enlarge it.
• Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in random order. When
3.
Touch
Menu to display the following options:
disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view.
• Add to playlist: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing
• Playback Controls: These buttons control the playback of
playlist.
songs:
• Via Bluetooth: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth
- Touch
to advance to the next song. Touch and hold
to
device.
scan forward through the current song.
• Share via: Share the current song by using Group Cast,
- Touch
to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold
Dropbox, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Gmail, or Email.
to scan backward through the current song.
- Touch
to pause playback. Touch
to resume playback.
• Repeat: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or
disable repeat mode.
• SoundAlive: Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
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• Set as alarm tone: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
3.
Touch one of the following options:
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
• Featured: This is the Music Hub home screen. Displays top
nearby devices.
albums, featured albums, top tracks, new releases, and more.
• Settings: Displays Music Player settings. For more information,
Touch an item to display more information and prices.
refer to “Changing Music Settings” on page 107.
• Genres: Displays bestsellers and new releases by genre, such
as pop, rock, jazz, comedy, and blues.
Music Hub
• Playlists: Displays downloaded playlists and your library of
Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music
songs and albums. Touch New to create a new playlist.
manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of
music tracks. Access top albums, top tracks, featured
• My page: Displays the following options:
albums, and new releases. Music Hub allows you to search
- Basket: Displays songs that you have selected to buy. Touch
for tracks, albums, and artists. Enjoy music samples before
Buy to start the purchase process. Touch
Menu ?
you download them directly to your Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab.
Delete all to clear your basket or touch
Remove to delete
songs from your basket.
Note: You must sign up for an account before accessing some
of the Music Hub options.
- Purchase List: Displays a list of your purchases.
- Payment information: Allows you to set up your payment
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
method. Touch Add card to enter your payment information.
? Music Hub.
- Help: Display help information for Music Hub.
2. Read the Disclaimer and touch Confirm to continue or
Back to exit.
The Music Hub Home screen displays.
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Making a Purchase
Note: You have to be signed in to use some options. To sign in,
You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks.
touch Sign in and use the keyboard to enter your Email
You can also build your own album from various tracks.
address and Music Hub Password. Touch Sign in. Touch
Create account to set up a new account.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Music Hub.
2. Touch an album or a track.
4. Touch
Search and use the keyboard to enter a key
3. Touch
next to an album to add the album to your
word or phrase to search for tracks, albums, or artists.
basket or next to each track that you want to add to
Touch
on the keyboard to search Music Hub.
your basket.
Touch an item to play a sample, add an item to your
4. Touch
next to an album to add the album to your
basket, or add an item to your album.
album or next to each track that you want to add to
your album. Touch New to create a new album.
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Section 8: Photos and Video
This section explains how to use your device’s built-in
Note: If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the
camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and
/Root/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. For
manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and
more information, refer to “My Files” on page 152.
manage photos and videos. It also contains an overview of
the Photo Editor app, Media Hub, and Video Maker apps.
The Camera screen displays.
Camera
Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take
Settings
GPS
Storage
Shortcuts
Active
Indicator
photos and record videos.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Camera.
Mode
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage setting
pop-up displays.
2. Touch OK to change the storage setting to memory
Camera
card.
- or -
Image
Touch Cancel to use the device storage for storing
Viewer
pictures and videos.
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Taking Photos
Camera Settings
To take a photo:
Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Camera.
configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are
represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your
Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts
picture by aiming the lens at the subject.
• To zoom in and out on the current subject, press the Volume
The first five icons are actually shortcuts to camera settings.
These five shortcuts can be customized to fit your
key Up or Down, or touch the viewfinder image with two
preference.
fingers, then sweep them apart to zoom in or pinch them
Self-portrait,
Shooting mode,
Timer,
together to zoom out.
Effects, and
Exposure value are default settings
• To configure settings, see “Camera Settings” on page 114.
shortcuts.
3. To take the photo, touch the Camera button.
To customize these shortcuts:
4. Touch
Back to leave the Camera and display the
1. Touch
Settings ? Edit shortcuts.
previous screen.
- or -
Important! Do not take photos of people without their
Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit them.
permission.
2. Touch and hold a setting, then drag and drop it on one
Do not take photos in places where cameras are
of the five settings shortcuts to the left. The replaced
not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may
setting shortcut displays in the edit list.
interfere with another person’s privacy.
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Configuring Camera Settings
• Scene mode: Choose an automatic scene mode from None,
To configure Camera settings:
Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset,
Dawn, Fall Color, Firework, Candlelight, or Backlight.
While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or
touch
Settings to configure the following camera
• Exposure value: Use the slider to set the exposure value from
settings:
-2.0 to +2.0.
• Edit shortcuts: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
• Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before taking a photo.
information, refer to “Editing Camera Settings
Options are: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.
Shortcuts” on page 114.
• Effects: Apply an effect to photos. Options are: None, Negative,
• Self-portrait: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens
Black and white, or Sepia.
and take a photo of yourself.
• Resolution: Set a size for the image. Options are: 3.2M
• Shooting mode: Choose an automatic shooting mode, from:
(2048x1536), w2.3M (2048x1104), 2M (1600X1200),
- Single shot: Take a single photo.
w1.4M (1632x880), 1.3M (1280x960), w0.8M (1248x672),
or 0.3M (640x480).
- Smile shot: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on
the subject’s face and take the photo.
• White balance: Set the light source. Options are: Auto,
Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent.
- Panorama: Touch the Camera button to take a photo, then use
the on-screen guideline to move the viewfinder and take the
• Metering: Set how the camera measures or meters the light
next 7 shots automatically.
source: Center-weighted, Spot, or Matrix.
- Buddy photo share: Take and share photos with friends via
• Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo
face detection.
composition.
• GPS tag: Enable or disable tagging of photos with your GPS
location.
displays on the screen when this option is active.
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5.
Touch
Share to use Group Cast, ChatON, Dropbox,
Caution! Be aware that your location may be present on a
Picasa, Photo editor, Google+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct,
photo when posting your photos on the internet.
Gmail, or Email to share the photo.
• Storage: Set whether to store you photos on your device or on
6.
Touch
Slideshow to display a slide show of the
your memory card.
available pictures and videos.
• Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
7.
To delete the photo being displayed, touch
Delete
and then touch Delete to delete the photo or Cancel to
Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer
exit.
After taking a photo, use the Image Viewer to view, share,
8.
Touch
Menu to select Set picture as to assign the
delete, or edit photos.
photo as a Contact photo, Home and lock screens,
1. Touch Image Viewer to view the photo.
Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper.
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer
For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and
options.
Videos” on page 123.
3. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more
Note: Photos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera
information, refer to “Pinch” on page 26.
folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My
4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
Files” on page 152.
previous photo. The current photo is outlined in the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a
9. Press
Back to return to the Camera to take more
thumbnail to view the photo it represents.
photos.
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Camcorder
Recording Videos
Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high-
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Camera.
definition video in 1080p resolution.
2.
Slide the
Mode button to the
Camcorder
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Camera.
setting.
2. Slide the
Mode button to the
Camcorder
3.
Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot
setting.
by aiming the lens at the subject.
The Camcorder screen displays.
• To zoom in and out on the current subject, touch the viewfinder
image with two fingers, then sweep them apart to zoom in or
Settings
Current or
Storage
pinch them together to zoom out.
Shortcuts
Elapsed Time
Indicator
• To configure settings, see “Camcorder Settings” on
page 118.
Mode
4.
To start recording, touch
Record.
During recording, the Record button flashes.
Record
5.
Touch
Record to stop recording.
6.
Touch
Back to leave the Camcorder and display
Image
the previous screen.
Viewer
Settings
File Size
Available
Storage
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Configuring Camcorder Settings
Important! Do not take videos of people without their
To configure Camcorder settings:
permission.
Do not take videos in places where cameras are
While in Camcorder mode, touch a settings shortcut or
not allowed.
touch
Settings to configure the following
Do not take videos in places where you may
Camcorder settings:
interfere with another person’s privacy.
• Edit shortcuts: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
information, refer to “Editing Camera Settings
Camcorder Settings
Shortcuts” on page 114.
Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to
• Self-recording: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera
configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings
lens and record a video of yourself.
are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
• Recording mode: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal
Editing Camcorder Settings Shortcuts
and Limit for email, which limits the size of the video to 50
As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts
megabytes.
to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be
• Exposure value: Use the slider to set the exposure value from
customized to fit your preference.
-2.0 to +2.0.
Self-recording,
Recording mode,
Timer,
• Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before recording a
Effects, and
Exposure value are default settings
video. Options are: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec.
shortcuts.
• Effects: Apply an effect to videos. Options are: None, Negative,
To customize these shortcuts, see “Editing Camera Settings
Black and white, or Sepia.
Shortcuts” on page 114.
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• Resolution: Set a size for the video. Options are: 1280x720,
4. Touch
Share to use ChatON, Dropbox, Google+,
720x480, 640x480, or 320x240.
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube, Gmail, or Email to
• White balance: Set the light source. Options are: Auto,
share the video.
Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent.
5. Touch
Slideshow to display a slide show of the
• Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in video
available pictures and videos.
composition.
6. To delete the video being displayed, touch
Delete
• Storage: Set whether to store you videos on your device or on
and then touch Delete to delete the video or Cancel to
your memory card.
exit.
• Reset: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
Note: Videos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera
Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer
folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My
After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share,
Files” on page 152.
or delete your video.
1. Touch Image Viewer to view the video.
7. To play a video, touch
Play. Touch
Pause to
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer
pause the video and touch
Resume to resume
options.
playing the video.
3. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
8. Touch
SoundAlive to set the sound quality to
previous video. The current video is outlined in the
Normal, Voice, Movie, or Virtual 7.1 ch.
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a
thumbnail to view the video it represents.
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9. Touch and drag the
white dot on the progress
• Share via: Share the video with Dropbox, Google+, Bluetooth,
bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left
Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube, Gmail, or Email.
end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the
• Delete: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch
right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.
Select all to delete all videos. Touch Delete to deleted the
- or -
selected videos.
Touch
Rewind to restart the video or
• Auto play next: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of
Fast Forward to end the video.
videos in the order they appear.
10. Press
Back to return to the Camcorder.
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
nearby devices.
Video Player
5.
Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch
Your device’s 7.0-inch 1024x600 WSVGA TFT (PLS) LCD screen
the screen to display or hide on-screen playback
provides playback of videos. Use Video player to view and
controls.
manage videos stored on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
6.
Touch the icon in the upper left corner of the display
? Video player.
screen while the video is playing to change the Display
Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full
2. Touch the Thumbnails, List, or Folders tab.
screen.
3. Touch
Search and use the keyboard to enter a
• Original Size (
): Changes the display mode to the original
search term. The current folder is searched and results
size.
are displayed. Touch X to remove the search field.
• Full-Screen in Ratio View (
): Changes the display mode
4. While viewing the list, touch
Menu for options:
to the full-screen in ratio option. The video is enlarged as much
• List by: Display videos by Name (default), Date, Size, or Type.
as possible without becoming distorted.
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• Full-Screen View (
): Changes the display mode to full
- Play speed: Touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase
screen. That is, the entire screen is used, which may cause
play speed.
some minor distortion.
- Subtitles: View subtitles for the video, if available.
7.
Touch
SoundAlive to set the sound quality to
- Auto play next: Enable or disable auto play of the next video.
Normal, Voice, Movie, or Virtual 7.1 ch.
• Details: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size,
8.
While the video is playing, touch
Bookmark to
Resolution, Duration, Format, and Date modified.
mark your favorite areas of the video. A yellow mark
• Video auto off: Automatically turn off the video. Options are:
displays on the progress bar.
Off, After playing, After 15 min, After 30 min, After 1 hr.
9.
During playback, press
Menu for options:
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
• Share via: Send the video by ChatON, Dropbox, Google+,
nearby devices.
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube, Gmail, or Email.
For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 125.
• Trim: Trim the original video or trim the video and create a new
video.
• Via Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.
• Video maker: Open this video in the Video maker app. For
more information, refer to “Video Maker” on page 130.
• Bookmarks: If bookmarks have been set for this video, a
thumbnail and time are displayed for each bookmark. Touch
to remove a bookmark.
• Settings: Touch this option to view the following:
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Gallery
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
nearby devices.
Your device’s 7.0-inch 1024x600 WSVGA TFT (PLS) LCD screen
provides a high-resolution display of photos and videos.
• View by: View albums by All content, Content in device, or
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
Content in Facebook.
Selecting Photos and Videos to View
Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
All albums display.
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it.
Thumbnails for each photo and video in the group
2. Touch Albums to display other ways to group your
display.
photos and videos. Options are:
• Albums: Based on the folder in which they are stored.
3. Touch
Slideshow to view a slideshow of the
• Locations: Based on where taken.
available pictures and videos.
• Time: Based on the time taken.
4. Touch
Menu for these options:
• Person: Based on pictures in which a face was detected.
• Select item: Touch one or more items that you want to share,
stream to another device, or delete.
• Group: Based on the contact group of the person in the picture.
• Group by: Further group this group by Location, Time, Person,
3. Touch
Camera to launch the Camera app.
or Group, depending on the way you chose the group.
4. Touch
Menu to display the following options:
• Select album / Select group: Touch one or more albums or
groups that you want to share, stream to another device, or
delete.
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Viewing Photos and Videos
8.
Touch
Slideshow to view a slideshow of photos
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
and video thumbnails in the group. Touch the screen to
2.
Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
stop the slideshow and view the photo or video being
touch a photo or video thumbnail.
displayed.
3.
Touch the screen to show or hide Gallery options.
9.
Touch
Menu to display the following options for
photos:
4.
Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
• Face tag: Set whether to look for a face in this picture.
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more
information, refer to “Pinch” on page 26.
• Copy to clipboard: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.
5.
Sweep across the screen to display the next or
• Rotate left: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise 90
previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the
degrees.
Play button.) The current photo or video is
• Rotate right: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise 90
outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
degrees.
Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it
• Crop: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the crop
represents.
box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop
6.
Touch
Share to use Group Cast, ChatON, Dropbox,
area, then touch Done. Touch X to stop without cropping the
Picasa (photos), Photo editor (photos), Google+,
photo.
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube (videos), Gmail, or
• Edit: Use Photo studio or Video maker to edit your photo or
Email to share the photo or video.
video.
7.
To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch
• Set picture as: Assign the photo as a Contact photo, Lock
Delete and then touch Delete to delete the item or
Screen, or Wallpaper.
Cancel to exit.
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• Buddy photo share: Detect the face in this picture and email
There is only three options for videos that are not
that person.
playing:
• Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.
• Rename: Enter an new file name.
• Show on map: This option displays if a Location exists for the
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
photo. A Location is added to the photo if GPS tag is set On in
nearby devices.
the Camera settings. Touch this option to open the Map app
• Details: Provides details about the video such as Title, Time,
and display the Location where the photo was taken. For more
Duration, File Size, and so on. Touch the Close to close the
information, refer to “Camera Settings” on page 114.
pop-up.
For menu options while a video is playing and other
Caution! Be aware that your location may be present on a
video options, see “Video Player” on page 120.
photo when posting your photos on the internet.
Note: Videos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera
• Rename: Enter an new file name.
folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My
• Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to
Files” on page 152.
nearby devices.
• Details: Provides details about the photo such as Title, Time,
10. Press
Back to return to the category screen.
Location, Width, Height, File Size, and so on. Touch the Close
to close the pop-up.
Note: Photos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera
folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My
Files” on page 152.
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Setting a Picture As
Tip: To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 35.
You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as
wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen:
Playing Videos
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
2.
Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
touch a photo to select it.
touch a video thumbnail to play the video.
3.
Touch
Menu ? Set picture as.
4.
Touch Contact photo and then touch a contact entry.
Note: Videos are marked with a
Play button.
- or -
3.
Touch
Pause to pause the video.
Touch Home and lock screens, Home screen wallpaper,
4.
Touch
Resume to resume playing the video.
or Lock screen wallpaper.
5.
Touch and drag the
white dot on the progress
The Crop picture screen displays.
bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left
5.
Touch and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of
end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the
the crop box to create the crop area, then touch Done
right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.
to save the cropped photo as the contact’s icon or
- or -
wallpaper. Touch Cancel to stop without cropping the
Touch
Rewind to restart the video or
photo.
Fast Forward to end the video.
Tip: To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on
page 51.
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Sharing Photos and Videos
2.
Touch Select picture to edit a photo in your Gallery.
Share photos and videos with your friends.
- or -
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
Touch Take picture to take a photo with the camera.
2. Touch a category and then a group to display
3.
Touch the photo to load it into the Photo editor.
thumbnails.
4.
Use the following Photo editor controls to edit your
3. Touch
Menu ? Select item.
photo:
4. Touch one or more photos and videos to highlight them
Selection: Touch the selection icon and then
for sharing.
touch Magnetic, Lasso, Brush, Round, or
5. Touch
Share.
Square to set how to mark an area for cropping,
rotating, and so on. Touch
to select a
6. Touch Group Cast, ChatON, Dropbox, Picasa (photos
single area,
to add to a selected area, or
only), Photo editor (photos only), Google+, Bluetooth,
to remove part of a selected area.
Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube (videos only), Gmail, or Email,
Selection Size: Set the size of the Grab selection
then follow the prompts.
area. Drag the slider from small to large.
Photo Editor
Inverse: Select the entire picture except for the
The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions
selected area.
for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic
image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also
Undo: Remove the last change.
provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the photo.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Redo: Restore a removed change.
?
Photo editor.
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5.
When all updates to the photo have been made, touch
Rotate: Rotate a photo to the left or to the right
or create a mirror image of the photo.
Save. Use the keyboard to name the edited photo
and touch OK to save it.
Resize: Touch and then drag the corners of the
6.
While editing a photo, touch
Menu to display the
photo to resize it.
following options:
Crop: Touch to crop (cut-out) an area of a photo.
• Select picture: Open a new photo for editing.
• Take picture: Open the Camera and take a new photo.
Color: Set the Auto adjustment, Exposure,
• Share via: Send photos to another device or another person.
Saturation, Contrast, Brightness, and Hue of a
photo. You can also make it Grey-scale or add
Options are: Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail,
a Temperature effect.
Google+, Group Cast, Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct.
• Set as: Use this photo as a Contact photo, a Home and lock
Effects: Add various effects to your photo, such
as Blur, Motion, Distortion, Filter, or Frames.
screens, Home screen wallpaper, or Lock screen wallpaper
image.
Tools: Copy and Paste to another image or to
the original image. You can use the Spot
healing option.
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Media Hub
3.
To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung
account. Touch
Menu ? My Profile to sign in to
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie
and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your
your Samsung account or to create an account. Follow
fingertips, entertaining on the go has never been easier. You
the prompts to complete log-in.
can rent or purchase your favorite content and conveniently
4.
Browse content using these options:
watch anywhere. Featuring the stunning viewing quality
• What’s new: Recently-added titles for rent or purchase.
Samsung is known for, Samsung Media Hub is your gateway
• Movies: Movies you can rent or purchase.
to mobile video like you have never experienced it before.
• TV Shows: TV shows you can rent or purchase.
Tip: A shortcut to Media Hub displays on the main Home
• My Media: Content you have previously purchased or rented.
screen by default.
5.
When you find media you want to view, use these
options:
Note: Media Hub service requires a Samsung account and
• View trailer: View a short clip from the movie or show.
depends on service availability.
• Buy: Purchase the media for unlimited viewing on your device.
Follow the prompts to enter payment details.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Rent: Purchase a time-limited download of the media. Follow
? Media Hub.
the prompts to enter payment details.
2. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA), touch
6.
For additional information about Media Hub, touch
I agree to the Terms and Conditions, and then touch
Menu ? Help.
Accept to continue or Decline to exit.
The Media Hub screen displays.
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Media Hub Notices
• You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as
• Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after
a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the
you create an account in Media Hub.
Media Content has been buffered.
• Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on
• You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24
up to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to
consecutive hours of start of playback.
the same account.
- Stopping, pausing, or restarting rented Media Content does not
extend the available viewing time.
• You may choose to remove a device from your account no more
- In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period
than once every 90 days.
of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis)
• You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as
after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin
you like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media
viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental
Content at a later point in time subject to content re-download
transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented
availability and studio permissions.
Media Content may not be available for the entire twenty-four
• You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you
(24) consecutive hour period if such period would extend the
have acquired through the Service.
viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window).
• You cannot play any media content downloaded from Media Hub
• You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity in order to download
through any output on your mobile device, including All Share.
Media Content.
• Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be
viewable on only 1 device in your account.
• Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card.
• Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks
where there is a weak signal.
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Video Maker
Video Maker lets you custom-make your own videos. You can
add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Video maker.
2. Touch New Project.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Section 9: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
Finding Wi-Fi Networks
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
You can have your device automatically notify you of
Wi-Fi
available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
Settings” on page 169.
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
feature to:
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
• Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email.
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
• Access your corporate network.
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
• Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Turning Wi-Fi On
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
The Status Details displays.
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On.
credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
Turning Wi-Fi Off
protocol.
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
The Status Details displays.
For more information about configuring your device’s Wi-Fi
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi Off.
settings, see “Wi-Fi” on page 168.
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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP,
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available
additional network information may be required, such as
Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.
a Password.
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details displays.
• Password: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or hex
key.
2. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically
scans for available Wireless Access Points.
4. Touch Save to save the settings.
3. When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to
Wi-Fi Direct
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
? More settings ? Wi-Fi Direct.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
2. Touch the OFF / ON icon
to turn Wi-Fi Direct
? Settings.
on.
2. Under Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the
If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a
OFF / ON icon
to turn Wi-Fi on.
prompt displays Start Wi-Fi Direct operation. This will
turn off Wi-Fi client/hotspot operation.
3. Touch Add network, then enter network information:
• Network SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access
3. Touch OK to continue.
Point (WAP).
Your device will begin to search for other devices
• Security: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections.
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4.
Touch the Wi-Fi Direct tab to display Available devices.
Sharing Information with Connected Device
5.
Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1 and 2) on the
To share videos, photos, or other information with the
device to which you want to connect.
connected device, follow these steps:
6.
Once the device you want to connect to is displayed,
1.
View the information that you want to share. For
touch on it.
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in
your camera viewer or My Files folder, then touch the
An Invitation to connect displays on the device to which
Share, Share via, or Send via option.
you want to connect.
2.
Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option.
7.
On that device, touch Accept.
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct
You have 2 minutes to touch Accept on the device to
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
which you want to connect for the connection to be
made.
3.
Touch a connected device name. For example,
Android_XXXX.
Once connected, the other device will show as
4.
The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is
Connected in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the
receiving the file.
icon will display at the bottom of your screen.
The file is transferred and can be found in My Files in
the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note: Depending on the other device model, the prompts and
shared folder information may differ.
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Bluetooth
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange
technology for exchanging information over a distance of
information between your device and the target device.
about 30 feet.
Tip: After pairing, your device and the target device recognize
You do not need to line up the devices to send information
each other and exchange information without having to
with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange
enter a passcode or PIN.
information between them, even if they are in different
rooms.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Configuring Bluetooth Settings
? Settings.
Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. For more
2.
On the Bluetooth tab, touch the OFF / ON icon
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 170.
to turn Bluetooth on.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
3.
Enable the target device’s discoverable or visible
To turn Bluetooth on or off:
mode.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
4.
Touch the Bluetooth tab and then touch Scan. Touch
? Settings.
Stop at any time to stop scanning.
2. Under Wireless and network, on the Bluetooth tab,
5.
From the list of found devices, touch the target device,
touch the OFF / ON icon
to turn Bluetooth on or
then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
off.
• If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target
device and touch OK. When prompted, enter the PIN on the
Note: When Bluetooth is on, the Bluetooth icon
displays in
target device.
the Status Bar.
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• If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your device
Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device
attempts to pair with the device automatically. Follow the
To receive data from a Bluetooth device:
prompts on your device and the target device to complete the
1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to
pairing.
“Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 134.
Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device
Note: To select the length of time that your device will be
To send data to a Bluetooth device:
visible, select
Menu ? Visible time-out.
1. Select a file or item from an appropriate application.
2. Select an option for sharing data with the Bluetooth
2. Pair with the Bluetooth device from which you want to
feature.
receive data. For more information, refer to “Pairing
with a Bluetooth Device” on page 134.
Note: The method for selecting an option may vary by data
A Bluetooth authorization request pop-up displays
type.
when a Bluetooth device sends data to your device.
3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device. For more
3. Select Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive
information, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”
data.
on page 134.
A File received message displays.
Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive
a contact, it is saved to your contacts automatically.
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Managing Downloads
Uninstalling an App
Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail,
Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can
Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal
download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to,
storage. You can use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or
you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and
delete what you have downloaded.
other sources.
To manage the demands on their networks or to help you
There are several ways to uninstall an app:
avoid unexpected charges, some mobile networks place
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
restrictions on the size of the files you can download. When
? Application manager.
you are connected to such networks, and you try to
2. Touch the Downloaded tab.
download an oversized-file, you are asked or required to
3. Touch the app you want to uninstall.
delay downloading the file until the next time you are
4. Touch the Uninstall button.
connected to a Wi-Fi network. At that time, the download
resumes automatically. The Downloads app can also be used
A pop-up displays the message This application will be
to view and manage these queued files.
uninstalled.
Downloaded files are stored in the Download directory in
5. Touch OK to confirm you want to uninstall the app.
your tablet’s internal storage. You can view and copy files
You can also use Google Play to uninstall apps you
from this directory when connected to a computer with a
downloaded from there (see “Play Store” on page 155).
USB cable.
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To uninstall an app from the Apps screen:
To learn more about Samsung Kies and Samsung
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps.
applications, browse featured applications and download
Kies at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads .
2. Touch
Menu ? Downloaded applications.
The Downloaded applications screen displays.
Note: Samsung Kies works on both PC and Macintosh
3. Touch
Menu ? Uninstall.
computers.
A
appears on Apps that can be uninstalled.
Connecting With Samsung Kies
4. Touch an app’s icon and then touch OK to uninstall and
1. Install Samsung Kies software on your PC.
remove the app from your tablet.
Warning! Close any running applications before connecting
Note: You cannot uninstall the apps that are included with
your device to a PC.
Android. You can only uninstall the apps you have
downloaded.
2. Run Samsung Kies.
3. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Kies Via Wi-Fi
? Settings.
Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your
4. Touch More settings ? Kies via Wi-Fi.
device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and
from your device directly by connecting to the PC.
Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.
5. Follow the prompts from Kies to update your device
Note: Some features will be supported through the System
firmware.
Updates feature in the future. For more information,
6. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information.
refer to “Software Update” on page 197.
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Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Computer
Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™
Consult your computer and/or memory card reader
memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files.
documentation for information about formatting memory
cards.
Installing and Removing a Memory Card
Synchronizing with Windows Media
For more information about installing and removing a
Player
memory card, see “Memory Card” on page 13.
Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC.
Important! To prevent damage to information stored on the
1. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
memory card, always unmount the card before
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays
removing it from the device.
the AutoPlay screen.
Formatting a Memory Card
2. Click the option to Sync digital media files to this device
Formatting erases all content from the memory card and
to synchronize music files.
prepares it for use with your device.
3. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync
Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Device
list and begin synchronizing.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
4. When finished, exit Windows Media Player and
? Storage.
disconnect the USB cable.
2. After mounting the SD card, touch Format SD card.
3. Follow the prompts to confirm the formatting of the
card.
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Connecting as a Mass Storage Device
3. Click the option to Open device to view files.
You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and
You should see a Card and a Tablet folder.
access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the
4. Copy files from the PC to the memory card (Card
device, you can also access the files directory from the
folder).
memory card by using the device as a memory card reader.
5. When finished, close the PC folder and disconnect the
Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as folder
USB cable.
Card, separate from the internal memory, which is folder
Tablet.
1. Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files
from or to the memory card.
2. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable.
Your computer recognizes the connection and displays
the AutoPlay screen.
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Section 10: Applications and Widgets
This section contains a description of each application that is
GPS Applications
available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to
GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS-
navigate through that particular application. If the application
enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local
is already described in another section of this user manual,
searches based on a variety of category parameters.
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
Various widgets are also described.
following conditions:
Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-
• inside a building or between buildings
used applications to one of the Home screens. For details,
• in a tunnel or underground passage
see “App Shortcuts” on page 34.
• in poor weather
• around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
Update Available
• in a vehicle with tinted windows
When you open an application that is preloaded on your
Global GPS turn-by-turn navigation, mapping, and Point of
device, an Update Available message may be displayed if
Interest content is available for three continents, including
there is a new version of the app available.
North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Western Europe,
Touch Upgrade to update the app or touch Not Now to
and China, where wireless coverage is available.
open the app without updating.
For more information, refer to “Updates to Downloaded
Apps” on page 155.
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Alarm
Important! If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna
while using GPS services, it may impede the GPS
Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times.
signal resulting in the GPS services not working in
Adding and Configuring Alarms
an optimal manner. Refer to the following diagram
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Alarm.
to locate the approximate location of the internal
2.
Touch
Create alarm or touch an alarm that is
GPS antenna.
already set.
3.
Touch fields to configure the alarm:
Location of Internal
• Set time: Set a time for the alarm to sound. Touch the buttons
GPS Antenna
above or below the hour and minute, and above AM / PM.
• Alarm repeat: Choose days for the alarm to repeat. Alarm days
are blue.
• Repeat weekly: Set the alarm to repeat at the same time every
week.
(Back view
• Volume: Touch and drag the slider to set alarm volume.
of device)
• Alarm tone: Choose a tone for the alarm.
• Snooze: Enable or disable the snooze option for the alarm. If
enabled, set the following options:
- Duration: Set the snooze duration to 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30
minutes.
- Snooze repeat: Set the snooze to repeat 1, 2, 3, 5, or 10
times.
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• Smart alarm: Activates simulated nature sounds prior to the
Editing and Deleting Alarms
main alarm. If enabled, set the following options:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Alarm.
- Duration: Set the duration to 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes.
2. Touch and hold an alarm and then touch one of the
- Tone: Set the Smart alarm tone.
following options:
• Name: Touch the field and use the keyboard to enter a name
• Edit: Edit the alarm. For more information, refer to “Adding
for the alarm.
and Configuring Alarms” on page 141.
4. Touch Done to save the alarm.
• Delete: Delete the alarm.
The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or
- or -
updated alarm.
Touch
Delete, touch the existing alarms you want
Activating Alarms
to delete or touch Select all, and then touch Delete.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Alarm.
Turning Off an Alarm
2. Touch
Turn alarm on to activate the alarm. A gray
When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm:
alarm means the alarm is deactivated.
Touch and drag
to the right.
3. Touch an alarm to change any of its settings and then
Setting the Snooze Feature
touch Done to save the updates.
To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds:
Touch and slide
to the left. Snooze must first be
set in the alarm settings.
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AllShare Play
1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. For more information, refer
to “Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network” on
AllShare PlayTM allows your tablet to stream photos, music,
and videos from its memory to other DLNA certifiedTM (Digital
page 132.
Living Network Alliance) devices. Your tablet can also play
2. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
digital content streamed from other DLNA certified devices.
?
AllShare Play.
Note: To view more information about DLNA certified products
Note: If prompted, read the on-screen message about network
visit http://www.dlna.org/home .
charges and touch OK to continue.
Configuring AllShare Play
The AllShare Play Sign In screen displays.
You must first connect both of your communicating devices
3. Touch Sign in.
to the same Wi-Fi and be using an active and registered
The Samsung account screen displays.
Samsung account prior to using this application. For more
information, refer to “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 168.
4. Touch Create new account, if you have not set up a
Connect to Wi-Fi, configure AllShare Play settings to identify
Samsung account, or touch Sign in, if you have already
your device as a server, and set treatment of copied files.
set up a Samsung account.
For more information, refer to “Signing In to your
Important! The Samsung account manages the access
Samsung Account” on page 197.
information (username and password) to several
applications, such as AllShare Play.
The AllShare Play main screen displays.
5. For more information, touch
Menu ? FAQ.
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Using Group Cast
3. Use the keyboard to enter a PIN code and touch Done.
While using various applications, such as
Gallery, when
This process makes sure only desired recipients can
you touch
Share to share a file, you see Group Cast as an
view your shared image.
option.
The AllShare Play - Group Cast screen displays and the
Group Cast is an easy way to share files in real time with
device waits for other connected recipients to accept
others who are on the same Wi-Fi network. Group Cast can
the connection and enter the PIN on their screens.
be used when you want to share documents, images, music,
and so on.
4. Touch OK to start the group cast process while other
users connect.
You can use Group Cast for meetings, sales presentations,
conferences, and classes. All you need is a Wi-Fi network
You can now interact and draw with the on-screen
that works with Group Cast, and most do.
image, and users will instantaneously see the same
To share a file using Group Cast:
gestures and also be able to interact.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
Note: The newly altered image (with markups and comments)
2. Navigate to the file you want to share and touch
can not be saved, but you can take a screen shot of the
Share ? Group Cast.
current image and save it to your Clipboard. For more
For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 122.
information, refer to “Screen Capture” on page 25.
Note: After the initial Group Cast request, touch
Group Cast instead of
Share.
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Amazon Kindle
2.
Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
Use the Amazon KindleTM application to download books for
3.
Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the
reading, right on your device.
+ (add), - (subtract), × (multiply), or ÷ (divide) key.
4.
Enter the next number.
Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle
5.
To view the result, touch the = (equals) key.
application.
6.
Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as many times as required.
7.
Touch
to clear the result.
Tip: A shortcut to Amazon Kindle displays on a Home screen
8.
For more advanced problems, rotate your device to
by default.
landscape mode and use the advanced operators sin,
ln, cos, log, tan, and so on, just as you would on a
From a Home screen, touch
Amazon Kindle.
pocket calculator.
– or -
9.
Touch and hold the Calculator’s display to copy or cut
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
the contents of the display.
?
Amazon Kindle.
Copied to clipboard displays. Paste the copied value in
Calculator
another app.
The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions to
Camera
solve simple arithmetic problems and advanced operators to
solve more complex problems.
Take photos and record video with your device’s built in
Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
Calculator.
For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 113.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Camera.
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ChatON
3. Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them.
Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any
4. Touch items you want to send, to check them, and then
device that has a mobile phone number.
touch
Share. Touch an option to share the item.
For more information, refer to “ChatON” on page 76.
Options are: Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail,
Google+, Group Cast, Photo editor, Picasa,
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
ChatON.
Wi-Fi Direct, or YouTube.
Contacts
5. Touch items you want to delete, to check them, and
Store contact information for your friends, family and
then touch
Delete.
colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a
The items are deleted from your tablet.
message. For more information, refer to “Contacts” on
page 50.
6. Touch Sort by size or Sort by date, at the bottom of the
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Downloads pop-up, to switch back and forth.
?
Contacts.
Dropbox
Downloads
Dropbox provides access to your personal computer files
directly from your device. It allows you to take your files with
Files, apps, and other items you download in Browser, Gmail,
you when you are on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from
Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal
your device, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share
storage. Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete
your selected files freely with family and friends.
what you have downloaded.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
The in-device application works together with a partner
program placed on a target computer using an active Internet
? Downloads.
connection.
2. Touch an item to open it.
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Dropbox creates a folder that automatically synchronizes its
Accessing Dropbox On Your Device
contents across all of your connected devices on your
account. Update a file to your dropbox on your computer, and
Tip: A shortcut to Dropbox displays on a Home screen by
it is automatically updated to the same folder on your other
default.
devices.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Dropbox.
Download the Desktop Application
- or -
1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to:
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Dropbox.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install this
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
application on your target computer containing the
desired files.
3. Touch an item to open it.
Important! The computer application must be installed on the
Tip: To learn more about Dropbox, touch I’m new to Dropbox ?
computer containing the desired files and that
Watch a video about Dropbox.
computer must have an active Internet connection.
Note: It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall
settings to allow this application to gain access to the
Internet.
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Dual Clock
Gallery
Display the time for two different locations.
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
To add the Dual clock widget to a Home screen, see “Adding
For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 122.
Widgets to a Home screen” on page 31.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gallery.
1. From a Home screen, locate the Dual clock widget.
Game Hub
The Dual clock widget is actually two widgets. Each
Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy
widget displays the time and a city name.
free games with your friends.
2. Touch either widget to choose a different city than the
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
one currently displayed.
? Game Hub.
Email
A Disclaimer screen displays.
Send and receive email using popular email services. For
2. Read the Disclaimer and touch Confirm.
more information, refer to “Email” on page 65.
3. Touch
Menu to display the following options:
• Uninstall: Touch this option to uninstall a previously installed
Tip: A shortcut to Email displays on a Home screen by default.
game.
From a Home screen, touch
Email.
• Legal notices: Displays Game Hub legal information.
– or -
4. Touch a game and follow the on-screen instructions.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Email.
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Gmail
Latitude
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
Use Google Latitude to locate your friends on a map and
email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 60.
share or hide your location. For more information, refer to
“Latitude” on page 85.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Gmail.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ? Latitude.
Google+
Maps
Share updates and see what is going on around you with
Google+ for mobile.
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions,
For more information, refer to “Google+” on page 77.
and other location-based information. For more information,
refer to “Maps” on page 87.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Google+.
Internet
Tip: A shortcut to Maps displays on the main Home screen by
default.
Your device includes a full HTML Browser, to access the
internet. For more information, refer to “Internet” on
From the Home screen, touch
Maps.
page 77.
– or -
Tip: A shortcut to Internet displays on the main Home screen
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Maps.
by default.
Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some
From the Home screen, touch
Internet.
features require Standalone or Google location services.
– or -
For more information, refer to “Location Services” on
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
page 182.
? Internet.
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Media Hub
Memo List Options
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie
While viewing the list of Memos:
and TV content. For more information, refer to “Media Hub”
1.
Touch
List to view your memos in a list mode.
on page 128.
Touch an entry in the list on the left to view the memo
on the right of the screen.
Note: Media Hub service requires a Media Hub account and
2.
To delete one or more memos, touch
Delete, select
depends on service availability.
one or all memos, and touch Delete.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
3.
Touch
Menu for the following options:
? Media Hub.
• Sort by: Set whether to sort the memo list by Date, Title, or
Color.
Memo
• Share via: Select one or all memos, touch Send, and then
Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send
touch Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, or Wi-Fi Direct to
memos to paired Bluetooth devices.
send memos to another device or another person.
Composing a Memo
• Print: Select one or all memos, touch Print, and send the
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Memo.
memos to a Samsung printer.
2. Touch
New memo, compose the memo, then touch
• Sync memo: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up
Done to save.
your memos.
For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 43.
• PIN lock: Set a PIN number to use to lock your memos.
• Font size: Set the text font size. Options are: Tiny, Small,
Normal, Large, and Huge.
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4. Touch and hold a memo thumbnail or list entry to
Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer.
display the following options:
• Delete: Delete the selected memo.
Send via: Touch Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email,
• Lock/Unlock: Lock the memo or use your PIN number to
Gmail, or Wi-Fi Direct to send the memo by the
remove the lock form the memo. Once you lock a memo, you
selected method. For more information, refer
have to use your PIN number to view the memo.
to “Bluetooth” on page 134.
• Share via: Touch Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, or
Wi-Fi Direct to send the memo by the selected method. For
Messenger
more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 134.
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends
Memo Options
together into a simple group conversation.
For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 76.
While viewing a Memo:
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Touch
Memo options for the following options:
? Messenger.
Delete: Delete this Memo.
Music Hub
The Music Hub lets you purchase and download songs and
Color: Choose a color for this memo.
albums.
For more information, refer to “Music Hub” on page 111.
Lock/Unlock: Lock the memo or use your PIN
number to remove the lock form the memo.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Once you lock a memo, you have to use your
? Music Hub.
PIN number to view the memo.
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Music Player
4.
While browsing files, use these controls:
Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.
Up: Display a higher directory.
For more information, refer to “Viewing Your Music Library”
on page 105.
Search: Use the keyboard to enter a search
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
term. The current folder is searched and
? Music Player.
results are displayed. Touch X to remove the
search field.
My Files
Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files,
Display mode: Enable or disable thumbnails for
photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your tablet. If the
each file.
file is associated with an application on your device, you can
launch the file in the application.
Root: Display the root directory.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
My Files.
Add Folder: Add a new folder in the current
2. Touch a folder and scroll down or up until you locate a
folder.
file.
Mark files: Touch the box to the left of each file
or next to the folder to select all files in the
Note: You may have to touch one or more subfolders before
folder. Then touch send, copy, cut, or delete in
you encounter files.
the Application bar.
3. Touch a file to launch it in the associated application, if
the file is associated with an application.
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5. To view a photo file:
Tip: A shortcut to Netflix displays on a Home screen by default.
• Touch the file.
The Gallery app is used to open the photo.
From a Home screen, touch
Netflix.
For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos”
– or -
on page 123.
6. To view a video file:
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Netflix.
• Touch the file.
Next Issue
The Video player is launched and plays the video.
Next Issue offers enhanced editions of the world’s most
For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 120.
popular magazines, optimized for tablets. Everything you
Navigation
love about the print edition plus exclusive photos, videos and
Use Google Navigation to find a destination and get walking
stories.
or driving directions. For more information, refer to
New subscribers can get started with a FREE 30-day trial or
“Navigation” on page 90.
purchase single issues. Already subscribe? Depending on the
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
magazine title, existing print subscribers qualify for a free or
discounted digital subscription.
? Navigation.
For more information, go to http://www.nextissue.com .
Netflix
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Next
Watch TV shows and movies, streaming from Netflix.
Issue.
Note: The Netflix application is part of your Netflix
membership. For more information about membership
visit www.netflix.com .
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Photo Editor
Play Movies
To perfect any photos stored on your tablet, use Photo editor
The Play Movies app is a new application for select Android
to crop, rotate, resize, adjust color and contrast, and much
devices. Any movie you rent from the Google Play™ Store
more.
can be downloaded for offline viewing through this
For more information, refer to “Photo Editor” on page 126.
application. In addition, the Play Movies app can be used to
stream your Google Play™ movie rentals as well as play any
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
of your personal videos stored on your tablet.
?
Photo editor.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Places
? Play Movies.
Google Places uses your location to help you find nearby
2. For more information touch
Menu ? Help.
destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions,
Play Music
ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a location. For more
information, refer to “Places” on page 92.
Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.
For more information, refer to “Play Music App” on page 97.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ? Places.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Play Books
? Play Music.
Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your
favorite books online and offline.
For more information, refer to “Play Books” on page 92.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Play Books.
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Play Store
2. The first time you open Play Store, read the Google
Play™ Terms of Service, the Google Music Terms of
Google Play Store provides access to downloadable
applications and games to install on your device. It also
Service, the Google Books Terms of Service, and the
allows you to provide feedback and comments about an
YouTube Rentals Terms of Service, then touch Accept to
application, or flag an application that might be incompatible
continue.
with your device.
3. To browse for items to install, touch Apps, Games,
Music, Books, or Movies. Touch a tab, such as
Tip: A shortcut to Play Store displays on the main Home screen
CATEGORIES, FEATURED, TOP PAID, or TOP FREE to
by default.
refine your search.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Play Store.
4. To get help for using Google Play™, touch
Menu
- or -
? Help.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Updates to Downloaded Apps
? Play Store.
You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the
Google Play Store. Items that have a new version available
If you are not already logged in with your Google
will say Update.
account, the Add a Google Account screen displays.
You can also select apps that you would like to be updated
• Touch Existing, if you already have a Google account, or New
automatically. To do this:
to create a Google account.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Play Store.
For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail
2. Touch
Installed Apps.
Account” on page 60.
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3. Touch the Installed tab to list the Play Store apps
The main Polaris Office screen displays. Recent
installed on your device.
documents displays a list of recently opened
Update is displayed is there is an update available for
documents.
the app.
3. To get help for using Polaris Office, touch
Menu
4. Touch Allow automatic updating on an app to enable
? Help ? User Guide.
automatic updating.
Readers Hub
5. Touch Open to open the app on your device.
Samsung Readers Hub is a one stop shop for books,
6. Touch Update to update the app on your device.
magazines and newspapers from around the world.
Polaris Office
Tip: A shortcut to Readers Hub displays on the main Home
Polaris® Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office
screen by default.
compatible office suite. This application provides a central
place for managing your documents online or offline.
From the Home screen, touch
Readers Hub.
The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable
– or -
Document Format) files.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Readers Hub.
? Polaris Office.
2. Enter your Email information, if desired, and touch
Important! Data download charges may apply. Costs may
Register to complete the process.
apply for paid Samsung Readers Hub material.
- or -
Check with your Service provider for more details.
Touch Skip to ignore this registration.
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S Planner
• Agenda: Display only event and task names and dates for a
selected year. Touch a year at the bottom of the screen to
Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organize
your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to
display another year. Touch a date to hide or show the event or
create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to
task name.
remind yourself of important events and tasks.
• Task: Display your list of tasks. Touch the sort field to change
how your tasks are sorted. Tasks can be sorted by due date,
Tip: A shortcut to S Planner displays on a Home screen by
priority, date, week, month, or group.
default.
3.
Swipe left or right across the screen to view other days
1. From a Home screen, touch
S Planner.
or other weeks. Swipe up or down the screen to view
- or -
other events.
4.
To find an event or task, touch
Search.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? SPlanner.
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a search term.
Possible events display as you type.
2. Touch a tab to choose a calendar view:
• Year: Display all twelve months of this year. Sweep across the
Touch
on the keyboard to remove it.
years at the bottom of the screen to display another year.
Touch an event to send, edit, or delete the event.
• Month: Display the current month. Touch a month and year at
5.
Touch
Add event / Add task and then touch Done to
the bottom of the screen to display another month.
add a new event to your calendar. For more
• Week: Display the current week. Touch a week at the bottom of
information, refer to “Creating an Event or Task” on
the screen to display another week.
page 158.
• Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Touch day at the bottom
of the screen to display another day.
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6.
Touch
Menu for these options:
8. Touch Calendars to configure which events to display.
• Zoom in: In the Week and Day views, increase the size of the
Touch Add account ?
Add account to add
area being viewed.
additional accounts from which calendar events can be
• Zoom out: In the Week and Day views, decrease the size of the
synced.
area being viewed.
Creating an Event or Task
• Go to: Use the Set date pop-up to enter a date and then touch
To create an event or task:
Set to display that date on your calendar.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
S Planner.
• Delete: Delete events for the year, month, week, day, week,
2.
Double-tap the date for which you want to enter an all
month, before today, or all events, depending on the S Planner
day event or task.
view.
• Touch the Add event or Add task tab.
• Sync: Manually synchronizes the calendar entries among all of
• Touch the My calendar field and touch a calendar to which the
your current accounts, for example, Gmail, Exchange, and so
even or task should be added.
on.
• Use the keyboard to enter the event or task name.
• Settings: Customize the calendar. For more information, refer
- or -
to “S Planner Settings” on page 159.
Touch the date for which you want to enter an event or
• Show controls / Hide controls: Show or hide a small month
task.
calendar and a list of events in landscape mode.
• Touch
7.
Touch Today to return to the current date.
• Touch the Add event or Add task tab.
• Enter the event or task information.
3.
Touch Save.
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Managing Events
Add Additional S Planner Accounts
You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device:
To add additional accounts:
1.
From a Home screen, touch
S Planner.
1. From a Home screen, touch
S Planner
2.
Touch an event.
? Calendars ? Add account.
A pop-up displays event information.
- or -
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
3.
Touch Delete and then touch OK to delete the event.
? Accounts and sync.
Touch
Menu ? Send via and then touch Bluetooth,
ChatON, Dropbox, Email, or Wi-Fi Direct to share the
The Accounts and sync screen displays.
event.
2. Touch Add account to display the Add account option.
Touch Edit to update the event details.
3. Touch an account type and enter your account
information.
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S Planner Settings
Touch
Options and then touch
Delete,
Send, or
Edit.
To set up Calendar preferences:
1. From a Home screen, touch
S Planner.
2. Touch
Menu ? Settings.
The following options display:
View settings
• First day of week: Choose a day to begin each week.
• Hide declined events: Enable or disable display of events.
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• Lock time zone: Allows you to lock event times and dates
• (Accounts): Touch an account and then touch the check box to
based on your selected time zone, which is defined by the
enable or disable the calendar sync for that account.
following field.
S Suggest
• Select time zone: If Lock time zone is enabled, used this
S Suggest recommends popular applications, when your
option to select a time zone to lock event times and dates.
device is connected to a Wi-Fi, that are guaranteed to be
• Show week number: Show the week number to the left of
compatible with your device.
each week in the Month view.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Calendars: Enable calendars for your various accounts.
? SSuggest.
Event notification
The Country list of countries displays.
• Set alerts & notifications: Touch to select, which allows you to
2. Touch a country in the list (for example, United States)
set the Alert, Status bar notification, or Off.
and then touch OK.
• Select ringtone: Choose a tone for calendar notifications.
The Terms and conditions display.
• Default reminder time: Set the default time for a notification
3. Touch the Agree check box and then touch Agree.
before an event is to occur.
Tip: Touch Do not show for 90 days to keep this screen from
• Notifications while screen is off: Enable or disable the display
displaying for 90 days.
of notifications on the full screen while the screen is turned off.
Sync settings
The S Suggest main screen displays.
• Sync events/tasks: Displays the General sync settings. For
more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on
page 181.
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4. Sweep across the screen to see all entries in a
Screensaver
category (such as, Recommended, Guys, Ladies,
When your tablet screen automatically times out, instead of a
Business, and so on). Sweep up and down the screen
blank screen, enable the Galaxy Tab Screensaver, which is
to see all categories.
actually an action-packed video tour of all the fantastic
Samsung Apps
features that you will find on your Galaxy Tab.
Connect to Samsung Apps and make your smart device even
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
smarter. Simply and easily download an abundance of
? Screensaver.
applications to your tablet such as games, news, reference,
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Screensaver Settings screen
social networking, navigation, and more.
displays.
Tip: A shortcut to Samsung Apps displays on the main Home
Screensaver Options
screen by default.
The Screensaver options are:
MAIN OPTIONS
From the Home screen, touch
Samsung Apps.
• Enable Screensaver: Touch the check box to enable the
– or -
Screensaver to play when your screen automatically times out.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
• Enable Touch To Stop: Touch the check box to enable the touch
? Samsung Apps.
to stop feature, which means you can touch anywhere on the
screen to stop the Screensaver video once it starts playing.
Tip: Touch
Back to stop the Screensaver video even if
Enable Touch To Stop is enabled.
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• Start Screensaver: Start the Screensaver video without waiting
Smart Remote
for automatic screen timeout.
Allows you to locate and watch programming on your tv and
TIMEOUT OPTIONS
then control your entertainment system with gestures from
• Device Screen timeout: Set the length of delay between the last
the device.
key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout. For
For more information, go to: http://www.peel.com .
more information, refer to “Screen Timeout” on page 176.
Discover and control TV programming right from your device.
Search
Lose your remotes, once and for all. Quit scrolling those
tiresome grid guides. See what you want, right at your own
Search the internet, and your device, using the GoogleTM
fingertips: your shows, your controls, your friends.
search engine. For more information, refer to “Search” on
Peel® suggests Top Pick TV shows for you based on what
page 95.
you watch and like. Instead of a long, boring channel grid,
Tip: Google Search appears by default on all Home screens.
Peel presents an easy-to-use mosaic of your favorite shows,
filtered by type and genre in the order you like.
From a Home screen, touch
Google.
Tip: A shortcut to Smart Remote displays on a Home screen by
– or -
default.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Search.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Smart Remote.
Settings
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Configure your device to your preferences.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 168.
? Smart Remote.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Settings.
The Samsung Disclaimer displays.
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2. Touch Agree.
Video Maker
3. Touch Set Up Smart Remote Now: Inside the US.
Video Maker lets you custom-make your own videos. You can
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video.
Talk
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Video maker.
Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users. For
more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 72.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Talk.
Video Player
Task Manager
View and manage videos stored on your tablet.
For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 120.
View and manage active applications on your device. For
more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 11.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
From a Home screen, touch
Mini App Tray
? Video Player.
? Task manager.
World Clock
The Task manager pop-up displays.
View the date and time in any time zone.
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1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? World clock.
Touch
Navigation and then touch Task manager.
A map of the world displays with the locations you
have added flagged.
2. Touch
Add to add a city to display.
A list of world cities displays in landscape mode.
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3. Scroll through the list and touch the city you want to
7. Touch and hold an entry to remove it or to set the
add.
DST settings, which enable or disable Daylight Savings
Time adjustments.
Tip: Touch the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the
Yahoo! Finance
list, to find the city more quickly.
Stay on top of the markets with the Yahoo! Finance app for
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Android devices. Get real-time quotes, follow the market, or
check out a particular stock. View headline news, top stories,
In portrait or landscape mode, touch and turn the globe
and videos from Tech Ticker. Yahoo! Finance lets you keep up
to locate a city and touch the city you want to add.
with the market movers from your Android phone.
A pop-up displays the city name, the current time and
To add the Yahoo! Finance widget to a Home screen, see
date there, and the GMT offset.
“Adding Widgets to a Home screen” on page 31.
4.
Touch the
on the pop-up to add the city.
Adding Your First Stock
5.
Touch
Reorder to change the order of the cities.
To add your first stock:
Touch the grid
on an entry and drag the entry to a
1. From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget.
new position in the list. Touch Done to change the
The Yahoo Finance main screen displays with Samsung
order.
and Yahoo stocks listed by default.
6.
Touch
Remove to delete entries. Touch the box to
2. Touch
Add.
check the cities you want to delete (a green check
3. Type in a stock name.
mark displays), then touch Remove.
4. Touch the
key on the keyboard to start the search
and touch an entry in the list of stocks that is
displayed.
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5. The Yahoo! Finance widget displays with information
• Settings: Displays the following option:
about the stock just added.
- Auto refresh: Choose a time interval for automatic refreshing
Managing Stocks
of stock information. The choices are: None, Every 30 minutes,
Every 1 hour, and Every 3 hours. When the setting is None,
Once you add a stock, there are additional Yahoo! Finance
options you can use to add more stocks and set up how they
touch the refresh icon on the Yahoo! Finance widget to update
are displayed and refreshed.
stock information.
1. From a Home screen, touch an entry in the Yahoo!
5.
Under the My Stocks tab, touch a stock entry to display
Finance widget.
the full stock information screen.
Information about the stock displays.
6.
Touch the Major indices tab to display a summary of
the performance of major groupings of stocks,
2. Touch
Refresh to update the information.
classified by the exchange on which they trade.
3. Touch
Add to add another stock. For more
7.
Touch the Currencies tab to display the currency
information, refer to “Adding Your First Stock” on
exchange rate for various currencies.
page 164.
4. Touch
Menu to display the following options:
• Delete: Touch to delete the stock being displayed.
• Change order: Displays your stocks list. Touch and drag stocks
to change the order in which they are displayed.
• Search: Touch to search for a new stock.
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Additional Options
Yahoo! News
There are more options available from the full stock
Display current news and much more from Yahoo!
information screen.
To add the Yahoo! News widget to a Home screen, see
1.
From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget.
“Adding Widgets to a Home screen” on page 31.
The full stock information screen for one of your stocks
1.
From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! News widget.
displays.
The first time you connect, the Select news by country
2.
If you have added more than one stock, touch a
screen displays.
heading bar to display the full stock information screen
• Touch a country and then touch Done.
for the stock.
• Touch the Yahoo! News widget again.
3.
Near the center of the screen, touch 1d (1 day),
The Yahoo! News screen displays.
5d (5 days), 1m (1 month), 3m (3 months), 6m (6
2.
Touch and swipe the tabs left or right to see all the
months), or 1y (1 year) to view a stock performance
categories such as Top Stories, Business,
graph for the requested period.
Entertainment, Sports, and so on.
4.
At the bottom, right of the screen, touch Y! More
3.
Touch a tab to view that category.
Information to link to the Yahoo! Finance website.
4.
Touch a news item to read the full story online.
5.
At the bottom of the screen, touch Quotes delayed to
5.
To refresh the news items, touch
Refresh.
read about real-time exchange quotes and access
6.
Touch
Settings to personalize your Yahoo! News
other Yahoo! Finance online options, such as Top
settings.
Stories and a currency converter.
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YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device.
For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 95.
Tip: A shortcut to YouTube displays on the main Home screen
by default.
From the Home screen, touch
YouTube.
– or -
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
?
YouTube.
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Section 11: Settings
This section explains Settings for customizing your device.
Wi-Fi
Accessing Settings
Your device supports Wi-Fi b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to
manage your device’s Wi-Fi connections.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
? Settings.
For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi
features, see “Wi-Fi” on page 131.
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Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
From any screen, touch the Time in the System Bar,
When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically
then touch
Settings. For more information, refer to
searches for available, in-range Wireless Access Points
“Quick Settings” on page 27.
(WAPs).
The Settings screen displays.
From any Home screen, touch the time, then touch
The Settings Screen
Wi-Fi from the Quick Settings menu.
The Settings screen has tabs on the left side of the screen.
For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on
Information related to the tabs displays on the right side of
page 27.
the screen. There are four major groups of settings: Wireless
- or -
and network, Device, Personal, and System.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Wireless and Network
? Settings. On the Wi-Fi tab, touch the OFF / ON
Control your device’s wireless connections.
icon
to turn Wi-Fi on or off.
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Scan for Wi-Fi Networks
Advanced Settings
To make sure you have an accurate list of Wi-Fi networks.
Set up and manage wireless access points.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
? Wi-Fi, and then touch Scan.
? Wi-Fi.
Add Wi-Fi Network
2. Touch
Menu ? Advanced.
To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by
The following options display:
entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security
• Network notification: Have your device alert you to new
type, and other properties:
Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Touch Network notification to
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
turn notifications On or Off. When enabled, a check mark
? Wi-Fi, and then touch Add network.
appears in the check box.
2. Use the keyboard to enter Network SSID.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Specify when to disconnect from
3. Touch the Security field and then touch a security type.
Wi-Fi. Option are: Always, Only when plugged in, or Never.
• MAC address: View your device’s MAC address, required
Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP,
when connecting to some secured networks (not configurable).
additional network information may be required, such as
a Password.
• IP address: View your device’s IP address.
4. If necessary, touch Password and enter the password or
hex key.
5. Touch Save.
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Bluetooth
Additional Bluetooth Settings
Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set
When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available.
your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility.
1.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
? Bluetooth.
To turn your device’s Bluetooth service On or Off:
2.
Touch Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices.
From any Home screen, touch the time, then touch
After searching, touch a device to pair with it. For more
Bluetooth from the Quick Settings menu.
information, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”
on page 134.
For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on
page 27.
3.
Touch
Menu and select a Bluetooth setting to
configure:
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• Device name: Your device’s default name displays on screen.
From a Home screen, touch
Apps
Touch to change the device name. Available when Bluetooth is
? Settings. On the Bluetooth tab, touch the
turned On.
OFF / ON icon
to turn Bluetooth on or off.
• Visible time-out: Use this setting to control when to
For more information about using Bluetooth to exchange
automatically turn off the Discoverable option: 2 minutes, 5
information with other Bluetooth devices, see “Bluetooth” on
minutes, 1 hour, or Never timeout.
page 134.
• Show received files: Show the list of files received by using
Bluetooth.
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Data Usage
Airplane Mode
From this screen you can view the Wi-Fi or Ethernet data
Airplane mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s
usage.
features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
in an airplane or in any other area where accessing data is
prohibited.
? Data usage.
2. Touch the Data usage cycle drop-down menu and
Important! When your tablet is in Airplane Mode, it cannot
select a date.
access online information or applications.
The data usage displays as a visual (chart) and also
displays a list of each application with a breakdown of
From any Home screen, touch the time, then touch
how many MB were used per application.
Airplane mode from the Quick Settings menu.
For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on
Note: Data is measured by your device. Your service provider
page 27.
may account for data usage differently.
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More Settings
Press and hold the Power button then touch Airplane
mode.
This tab displays additional wireless and network
information.
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From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
? More settings.
? More settings ? Airplane mode and then touch OK to
Options display for Airplane mode, Kies via Wi-Fi, VPN,
turn on Airplane mode. A check mark
appears in
Wi-Fi Direct, and Nearby devices.
the check box when Airplane mode is On.
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Kies via Wi-Fi
Note: You must also set a screen unlock PIN or password
Wi-Fi configuration and usage by Kies Air.
before you can use credential storage. For more
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps
information, refer to “Screen Lock” on page 183.
? Settings.
2. Touch More settings ? Kies via Wi-Fi.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ?
Settings
Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.