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A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
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All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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.
Text Conventions Installing the SIM Card This manual provides condensed information about how to The SIM card must remain in the device when in use. use your device. To make this possible, the following text Important! Turn the device off before installing or removing conventions are used to represent often-used steps: the SIM card.
2. Carefully slide the SIM Card out of the slot. 3. Place the cover back over the open slot. Incorrect Removing the SIM Card Important! Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Battery Battery Indicator The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) prompts you to charge the battery.
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1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging 3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/ Head (1). Verify the connection is secure. Accessory Port (3). Outlet Connector Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect Charger/Accessory Port 4. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power USB Cable outlet.
5. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so the device.
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Wi-Fi Set Date and Time 1. Tap the time zone field (GMT+00:00) and select the If prompted, make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON and choose one of the following options: correct time zone. 2. Under Date, set the date (month, day, year), if Note: If your SIM card is not installed or detecting the network, necessary.
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Tap Sign in and then enter the email address and The Restoring screen displays while your information is password of your existing account. being restored. – or – Use Google Location Tap Get an account or enter the email address and 1.
3. Tap Add account Samsung account. you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to 4. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap “Wi-Fi” on page 201. Sign in. You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
Note: Without confirming your email address and following the Clear memory to clear inactive and background documented procedures, related applications will not processes. function properly since it is Samsung account that is managing their username and password access. Getting Started...
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4. Tap in the top right corner of the Task manager 2. Tap Active applications to view applications running on pop-up to close the application. your device. Tap End to end an application or End all to end all running applications. 5.
Locking the device manually To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: Press the Power/Lock Key Unlocking the Device 1. Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab- accessories. 1. Press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen 2. Use your model number to find compatible displays.
Troubleshooting 2. Swipe across the screen as shown. If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for at least 20 seconds.
Section 2: Understanding Your Device • This section outlines key features of your device and Messaging Features: describes the screen and the icons that appear when the – Gmail device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the –...
Play Books, QuickOffice , AllShare, Social Hub, Movie Studio, Zinio , and Samsung Media Hub. For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 42. Warning! This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories”...
Top and Bottom Views The following items can be found on the top and bottom of your device. 1. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.
Back View Home Screen The following items can be found on the back of your device. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. 1. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual videos.
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8. Home : Display the central Home screen. Touch Tip: The area across the top of the screen is called the and hold to display the Task Manager pop-up. Application Bar. 9. Navigation : Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked with recently.
Extended Home Screen 13. System Bar: The area along the bottom of the Home screen where you can find navigation buttons and The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four icons that show notifications, battery power, and panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more connection details.
• Page to add or remove a Home screen. For more information, Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen refer to “Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels” pop-up displays. Tap Add to Home screen Page. on page 25. –...
Navigating Your Device Default Home Page: Tap the Home icon at the upper right corner of a panel to set it as the Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate. Command Buttons default home screen. Back 3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a Back to return to the previous screen, option, panel to a new location.
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Other Buttons Screen Capture Google Search Screen Capture to capture an image of the current screen and edit the image, then tap Save Google to search the Web. Context-Sensitive Menus to save the image. Touch and hold to capture and add an image of the current screen to the clipboard.
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Application Bar 2. Tap the Zoom Control to adjust the view. The Application Bar is the area along the top of various application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options and settings.
Pinch Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the Use two fingers, such as your index finger settings for individual applications in the applicable section and thumb, to make an inward pinch of this user manual.
Quick Settings Note: It is necessary to scroll across the Quick Setting icons to This area allows you to view and control the most common view all options (ex: Bluetooth). settings for your tablet, and access the complete Settings application. The Quick Settings are: Tap the Time area of the System bar to display the •...
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Quick Settings pop-up or by tapping Samsung account: Set up your Samsung account. outside the Quick Settings screen. For more information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 14. Software update: There is a software update available for this device.
Updates Available: Updates to the applications you USB Connection Indicator: The device is connected have downloaded are available. to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not charging. The battery is only charged while Wi-Fi networks available: An open Wi-Fi network is connected to a computer, if the device is turned off.
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Bluetooth Active: Bluetooth is turned on. For more Wi-Fi Active: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 148. communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Play Music App: A song is playing in the Play Music Wi-Fi Direct: Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active app.
Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For Event: This is a notification for one or more events. more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 38. For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or Widgets Task” on page 162. When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets Screenshot Captured: A screenshot has been on the center Home screen.
• Book: Tap this widget and then tap a book for quick access to the Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to book. For more information, refer to “Play Books” on place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to page 184.
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Security” on page 172. Google Play Books service. For more information, refer to • Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest “Play Books” on page 184. movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite •...
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• • Music Player: The Music Player allows you to play music files Pulse (large): Lets you add a topical Pulse widget. Choices are: that you have stored on your device and memory card. You can Pulse Hints, Time Magazine, Cool Hunting, CNN Money, SB also create playlists.
• • Social Hub: Access your social networks, like Facebook, YouTube: Search YouTube and watch videos. For more Twitter, and LinkedIn all in one place. For more information, information, refer to “YouTube” on page 199. refer to “Social Hub” on page 193. •...
5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the • Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated application icon to reposition it on the Home screen. wallpapers. Tap a wallpaper to see an example. If available, tap Removing App Shortcuts Settings to view options for the selection.
Mini App Tray The pop-up varies depending on the There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might application. Various need while working in other apps, such as Alarm, Calculator, controls display at the Calendar, Email, Music player, Pen memo, Task manager, and World clock.
Customizing the Mini App Tray To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray and arrange them in any order. 2.
Application Information Alarm To view information about an App, such as the amount of Schedule alarms to remind you of appointments or storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and events, or as a wake-up. clear data: For more information, refer to “Alarm”...
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Blio eBooks T-Mobile Camera ® Blio eBooks is an eReading application that Take photos or record videos. A shortcut to Camera presents eBooks just like the printed version, in full displays on the Home screen by default. color, and with all of the features you’d want from For more information, refer to “Camera”...
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Dropbox Get Web Now Provides access to your desktop files directly from This is an applications that allows you to purchase your device. pre-paid Web minutes if you do not already have a monthly data plan. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 165.
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Latitude Maps Use Google Latitude to locate your friends on a map Find locations and get directions with Google maps. and share or hide your location. For more information, refer to “Maps” on For more information, refer to “Latitude” on page 173.
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Messenger Pen memo With Google Messenger , you can bring groups of This app is not only useful, but lots of fun, if you like friends together into a simple group conversation. to draw. Pen memo lets you type memos or draw pictures.
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Play Movies Pulse Use the Play Movies app to view movies you rent Pulse News gives you news visually in bite-sized from Google Play™ Movies or play any of your pieces. personal videos stored on your tablet. For more information, refer to “Pulse” on For more information, refer to “Play Movies”...
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SimCity Deluxe HD Talk: Provides an HD version of the popular SimCity Chat with other Google Talk users. For more game. information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 91. For more information, refer to “SimCity Deluxe HD” Task manager on page 192. View and manage active applications.
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YouTube View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 199. Zinio ® Launches a digital magazine reader. Zinio transformed your favorite print magazines into digital format. For more information, refer to “Zinio” on page 200.
• Android Keyboard: This input method provides a virtual QWERTY keyboard that is similar to that if a Samsung keypad and allows When entering text, you can select the text input method. you to enter text by tapping keys on the screen. For more 1.
Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keypad for text entry Keypad Paragraph called the Samsung keyboard. Use the keypad to enter letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text entry fields or applications. Access the keypad by tapping any text entry field.
ABC mode. Once in this mode, the text input type shows ?123 To configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences: • Tap once to switch from abc to Abc mode. (bottom-right of screen) Set up input •...
For more information, refer to window with a set of Emoticons. Choosing a symbol with the “Configuring the Samsung keyboard” on page 230. Emoticons key causes the Emoticons key to default to that symbol until you chose another symbol.
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Set up input Predictive Text methods in the Status bar. The Set up input methods pop-up displays. – or – Settings on the keyboard. The Samsung keyboard settings screen displays. 2. Tap XT9 advanced settings XT9 my words. 3. Tap Menu Add.
Editing Text Tip: Tap Select all in the Application bar (top of the screen) to You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, select all text in the field. Select an option and the tap on copying, or pasting text.
Entering Text Using Swype Pasting Text To paste previously copied text: Swype™ is a new way to enter text on touch screens. 1. Tap the text at the point you want to paste the copied Instead of tapping each key, use your finger to trace over text.
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• Punctuation: Touch and hold a key to view a punctuation menu and make a selection. • Accented characters: Just glide through the letters of the word. Swype usually recognizes the word and correctly accents the letters. • Error correction: If you make a mistake, double-tap on the word you want to change.
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Entering Symbols and Numbers Editing Keypad Using the Swype Keypad: The Editing Keypad provides a quick way to move the cursor • and highlight text. If the application in which you are working Touch and hold on a key to enter the symbol or number at the top supports editing, you can cut, copy, or paste highlighted text.
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. 1. Tap (bottom-right of screen) Set up input methods in the Status bar.
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts • This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts. Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. For more Accounts information, refer to “Creating a Samsung Account” on page 14. Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With •...
Contacts 4. Tap contact fields to display the keyboard and enter information: Store contact information for your friends, family, and colleagues to quickly access information or to send a Tip: Tap the screen and swipe up or down to display additional message.
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• Address: Enter an address, then tap the Label tab to Tip: Display a contact’s record and tap the Email field to send choose a label from Home, Work, Other, or Custom to create an email, tap the Address field to display the address on a a custom label.
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• Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and • Favorites: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For then tap Print. You can only print on a Samsung printer. more information, refer to “Favorites” on page 69.
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– • Contacts to display: Select the contacts you want to display in Send contact: Sets parameters for sending contact this inbox (All contacts, Google, Device, or Customized list). information. Tap Settings to access these settings: - Send all namecards: Allows you to transmit all of your •...
Joining Contacts • Send email: To send an email to one or more members of the group, tap the check mark the box next to each contact you 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. want to send to, or tap Select all, and tap Done.
Sharing Contact Information • Gmail: For more information, refer to “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 80. You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an • Messaging: For more information, refer to “Creating and attachment.
Groups Renaming a Group To rename a group that you created: Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster or to quickly send messages to group members. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Contacts. Creating a New Group 2.
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Removing Group Members 4. Select either Select all, Starred in Android, or the name of each group to delete. To remove contacts from a group: 5. Tap Delete to delete the groups. Choose from 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Contacts.
Favorites 2. Tap Groups above the Contacts List and then select Starred in Android. Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as – or – favorites. Adding Favorites Tap Favorites above the Contacts List. To add a contact to the Favorites list: Only your starred contacts display.
Section 5: Messaging Creating and Sending Messages This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. The Short Message Service (SMS) lets you send and receive Types of Messages text messages to and from other mobile phones or email addresses.
2. Tap the Enter recipient field to manually enter a If you have more than one recipient, the same text message is sent to all recipients in the Enter Recipients field. recipient. – or – Note: If you exit a message before you send it, it will be to select from one of the following: automatically saved as a draft.
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Adding attachments to a message • Add slide: converts an SMS message into an MMS (Multimedia) message and allows you to attach an existing To add an attachment to your message, tap Attach and slideshow. select one of the following options: •...
Viewing Newly Received Messages • Location: allows you to attach a thumbnail of a map showing your location. When you receive a message, your phone notifies you by • Contacts: allows you to tap on an existing Address Book entry, displaying within the Notification area at the bottom then add it to your message by tapping Done.
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Message Threads To access message thread options: Sent and received text and picture messages are grouped From the main Messaging screen, touch and hold the into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see message to display the following options: all the messages exchanged (similar to a chat program) and •...
Deleting a single message bubble • View message details: displays details for the currently selected message bubble. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Deleting Messages Messaging Deleting a single message thread 2. Open a message to reveal the message string. 3.
Messaging Settings Text message (SMS) settings • Delivery reports: when this option is activated, the network To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia informs you whether or not your message was delivered. messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. • Manage SIM card messages: allows you to manage the 1.
• Creation mode: allows you to select the creation mode: Free, • Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your Restricted, or Warning. message notifications. Text Templates – Restricted: you can only create and submit messages with content belonging to the Core MM Content Domain. This screen displays your available text message reply –...
Gmail 2. Tap Existing to sign in to an existing account. • At the Sign in screen, use the on-screen keyboard to enter Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based your Google Email name and Password, then tap Sign in. email.
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Managing Your Gmail Account • Change labels : Relocate the conversations to the Inbox, Personal, Receipts, Travel, or Work folder and then tap OK. Use menu options to manage your Gmail account. • Mark as Read / Mark as Unread : Mark the 1.
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Composing and Sending Gmail 7. Tap Menu for the following options: • Save draft: Stores the current message as a draft. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gmail. • Discard: Allows you to discard the current message. 2. Tap Compose.
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– • Auto-advance: Choose a screen to show after you delete or Ringtone: Choose a ringtone for new email notifications or use archive a conversation. the default ringtone and then tap OK. – • Message text size: Set the size of text in message displays. Vibrate: Choose a vibration setting.
Email • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This protocol is frequently used in large networks and commercial settings. Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one IMAP4 is the current standard. application. • POP3 (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is supported by most Email (or Internet Email) enables you to review and create ISPs (Internet service providers) and common among consumer email using several email services.
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Configuring Email Accounts • Peak schedule: Set how often to check for new email sent to this account during peak times. Options are: Push (Automatic), 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email. Manual, every 5 or 15 minutes, or every 1, 4, or 12 hours. 2.
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• Notify me when email arrives: When enabled, you receive 7. Enter an account name for the email account just notifications when you receive new email sent to this account. added, which is displayed on the email screen, and enter Your name, if required. •...
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Managing Your Email Accounts Managing Your Email Conversations You can view email you receive for all accounts in the In addition to managing your Email account, there are Combined view screen or you can view email accounts options for changing the status of one or more Email individually.
Composing and Sending Email • Delete : Delete the conversations. – or – 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Tap an account, if you have more than one account set Menu for these options: up, then tap Compose.
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6. While composing a message, the following options Insert quick response: Insert text that you may be displayed: frequently use in emails. For more Priority: Set the email priority. Options are: information, refer to “Account Settings” on High, Normal, or Low. page 88.
Account Settings Note: Some of these settings vary depending on the email Account settings lets you configure handling of email on your account type used. device. Tap an email account to display the following settings: Note: Available settings may depend on the email account and Common settings include setting how much email to synchronize, creating signatures for email you send, and other handling...
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• Show images: Display images in an email. • Sync schedule: Set up your peak and off-peak schedule controls, which determines when your tablet checks the email Data usage service for new email. • Sync Email: Tap the box to enable or disable this option. •...
Incoming Server Settings • Vibrate: When enabled, email notifications for this accounts are accompanied by vibration. Your account’s exchange or incoming server settings are different, depending on the kind of email service for the Server settings account: POP3, IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync. •...
• • Use client certificate: Use a client certificate for messaging Require sign-in: Check this option to enter a username and security. password for your SMTP server, if your email service provider requires that you enter them to send email. •...
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Open Talk and Sign In Your friend’s address in Talk is a Gmail or other email address that is configured to connect to Google Talk. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps 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.
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Talk Options While Chatting • Go off the record/Stop chatting off the record: Set whether you want to stop saving your chat to the chat history. There are several options that are available while viewing your Friends list and some that are only available while you •...
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Google Talk Settings CHAT NOTIFICATIONS Use Google Talk Settings to configure your Talk account. If • IM notifications: Set whether to open a dialog, display a you have more than one account, each maintains its own notification in the System Bar, or neither, when you receive a Talk settings.
Messenger ACCOUNT • Blocked friends: Displays a list of friends you have blocked. With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone Tap a blocked friend and then tap OK to unblock the friend. on the same page.
Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of Storage Settings your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, Active Indicator Shortcuts and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built- Mode in camera functionality.
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Camera Options 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, Before you start taking photos, use the camera options to see “Camera Settings” on page 99. configure the camera for best results. Camera options are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
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Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before Settings (Continued): taking a photo. Options are: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and • Focus mode: Set the focus mode to Auto focus or 10 sec. Macro. • Exposure value: Use the slider to set the exposure Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before value from -2.0 to +2.0.
Settings (Continued): Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer and the various viewing options for a • Guidelines: Activates/deactivates on-screen selected picture. The last picture you took, will be guidelines so you can frame your picture. displayed as a thumbnail in the Image viewer icon. •...
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2. Touch and hold a setting, then drag and drop it on one 6. Tap Share via to use AllShare, Dropbox, Wi-Fi of the five settings shortcuts to the left. The replaced Direct, Picasa, Messaging, Photo editor, Google+, setting shortcut displays in the edit list. Bluetooth, Social Hub, Email, or Gmail to share the Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer photo.
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. • Print: Print the current photo to a compatible Samsung printer. 2. Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. • Edit: Launches the Photo Editor with the current image 3.
5. Touch and drag the crop box anywhere on the picture. Settings Current or Storage Touch and drag the sides of the crop box to zoom in or Shortcuts Elapsed Time Indicator out to create a cropped area. 6. Tap Done to assign the wallpaper image. Mode –...
Recording Videos Camcorder Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Camera. Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder are represented by icons on the left side of the screen. setting.
Self shot: Tap to switch to the front-facing camera lens Camcorder button: shoots or stops video recording and record a video of yourself. when tapped in Camcorder mode. Recording mode: allows you to set the recording Image viewer: allows you to access the Image viewer mode to: Normal, which is limited only by available and the various viewing options for a selected video.
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Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer • Exposure value: Use the slider to set the exposure value from -2.0 to +2.0. After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share, • Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before recording a or delete your video.
Video Player Note: Videos are stored in the /Root/DCIM/Camera folder as Your device’s large LCD screen provides playback of videos. mp4 files. For more information, refer to “Files” on Use Video to view and manage videos stored on your tablet. page 167.
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6. Tap the icon in the upper left corner of the display 10. During playback, tap Menu for options: screen while the video is playing to change the Display • Share via: Send the video by Dropbox, Wi-Fi Direct, Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full Messaging, Google+, Bluetooth, Social Hub, YouTube, Email, or screen.
DivX Overview Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies This device is able to playback DivX videos. DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your need to complete a one-time registration using both your device, the message “Authorization Error”...
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5. Follow the 9. From the Registration screen (Transfer), click Transfer instructions in Video now and select the location of the internal DivX Player to storage or USB (the device) as the target destination for enter the the registration video (created in step 6) and click Start. registration code –...
Gallery • Make available offline: In addition to playing the videos that you add to your online library, you can play videos stored on Your large LCD screen provides high-resolution display of your device’s internal storage. Then you can view videos when photos and videos.
Viewing Photos and Videos 8. Tap Delete to delete the photo or video being displayed. Tap OK to delete the photo or video or Cancel 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. to exit. 2. Select a category and then a group to view it, and then 9.
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• Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. There is only two options for videos that are not playing: • Edit: Use Photo editor or Photo studio to edit photos. • Motion: Display the Motion settings. For more information, •...
Setting a Picture As Tip: To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 39. You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as Playing Videos wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery.
Sharing Photos and Videos Photo Editor To share photos and videos with your friends: The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Gallery. for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also 2.
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Selection Size: Set the size of the Grab selection Effects: Add various effects to your photo, such area. Drag the slider from small to large. as Blur, Motion, Distortion, Filter, or Frames. Inverse: Select the entire picture except for the Tools: Copy and Paste to another image or to selected area.
Media Hub 3. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung account. Tap Menu My Profile to sign in to your Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie Samsung account or to create an account. Follow the and TV content.
Media Hub Notices • Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks where there is a weak signal. • Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after • you create an account in Media Hub. You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the •...
T-Mobile TV 4. Tap Disable Wi-Fi if you currently have an active Wi-Fi connection. T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get both live 5. If prompted, tap Yes to acknowledge you have a Standard and High definition TV and Video on Demand. WebConnect data plan or tap No.
Play Movies Play Music This application allows you to connect to the Play Store, Also known as Google Music, allows you to browse, shop, download a movie and then watch it instantly. and playback songs purchased from the Play Store. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Choose from thousands of movies, including new releases and Music library and instantly ready to play or download.
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4. At the free songs screen, select either Get free songs or 7. Tap an album to open it. Skip. 8. Return to the Library screen from most other screens • Get free songs are downloaded via either the Internet or Play in the Music application by tapping the Music Store.
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Tab Options Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid, There are various options available from the various tabs: list, or carousel, depending on the view. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Searching for Music Play Music. 1.
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Changing Music Settings • Hide labels / Show labels: Hide or show labels. This option is not available in all library views. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Play Music. • Settings: Provides access to the Play Music settings. 2.
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Options While Selecting a Song Playing Music 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps The following options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlist, finding more information about artists, Play Music. finding more music, and deleting songs: 2. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. 1.
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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.
8. The Now playing screen contains several buttons that Tap to advance to the next song. Touch and hold you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, to scan forward through the current song. and playlists: Tap to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, Tap Thumbs up or Thumbs down to add the or disable repeat mode.
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Adding Songs To a Playlist Playing, Renaming, or Deleting a Playlist To add a song to a new or existing playlist while the song is To play, rename, or delete a playlist: playing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps 1.
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Shopping for Music at the Play Store To make your online music available offline on your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy Play Music. music: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps 2.
5. Tap Done in the bar at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap Songs, Playlists, Albums, Artists, Genres, Folders, Composers, or Years from the left of the screen to The Music application starts downloading the items to change the way you view the contents of your library. your device.
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Renaming a Playlist 4. Tap a matching song to play it. Select a matching album, or artist to view a list of its songs. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Making a Song a Phone Ringtone Music Player. 2. Tap Playlists, select a playlist, and then tap Menu 1.
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Removing Songs from Playlists Playing a Playlist 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Music Player. Music Player. 2. Display the Playlists library view. 2. Tap and select a playlist. 3. Tap Favorites, Most played, or Recently added, or tap a All songs are displayed to the left of the playlist and the playlist title that you created.
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Changing Music Settings Music menu – Music menu: Enable or disable the music display options that 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps appear on the main music screen. A check mark next to Music Player. an option means that it is enabled. 2.
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Music Player Options The song you tap starts to play. The tracks in the current list play in order until you reach the end of the Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise, your computer.
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• Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in random order. When Volume List Mode Artist / Album Select disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view. Device SoundAlive Info Favorite Song Title • Progress Bar: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to scan forward or backward through the current song.
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Options While Playing a Song There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Music Player, tap a song or an album, and then a song. 2. Tap the music player to enlarge it. 3.
Section 7: Web Internet This section describes the various Internet networking applications available on your device such as Google+ and Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows Internet. you to access the Internet. Google+ Tip: Internet displays by default as a Primary shortcut on the Share updates and see what is going on around you with Home screen.
Zoom 3. Tap an entry, such as Google. The Google home screen • displays. Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Navigating the Internet • Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to zoom out by making an 1.
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Entering a URL • Touch and hold an image for the additional options: – Save image: Download an image. View downloaded images in Access a website quickly by entering the URL. Gallery. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Internet. –...
Copying Fields or Text Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Internet. Copy information from a webpage to the clipboard for pasting, searching, or sharing. 2. Browse to a webpage. Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text 3.
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Accessing Bookmarks and History 4. On the History tab, tap Today, Yesterday, Last month, Older, or Most visited to use these options: Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages. • Tap a page to reload it. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Internet.
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Save for offline reading: Saves the webpage so you can read it later even when offline. • Downloads: View and manage recent downloads. • Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer. • Settings: Configure web settings.
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Internet Settings – Phone: Enter your telephone number. – Email: Enter a valid email address. Use the browser settings to customize the browser. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Internet. Privacy and Security 2. While viewing a webpage, tap Menu Settings.
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Accessibility Advanced • Force zoom: Override the website's request to control zoom. • Select search engine: Choose a search engine from Google, Yahoo!, or Bing. • Text size: Use the Preview field and the following controls to configure text size: •...
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Bandwidth management 2. While viewing a webpage, tap Menu Settings Labs, and then tap Quick Controls to enable the • Preload search results: Enable the browser to preload high function. confidence search results in the background to help speed up The Application and URL bars are hidden.
Section 8: Connections Finding Wi Fi Networks Your device includes features to connect to the internet and 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 Settings”...
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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi Fi Network 2. Under Wireless and network, on the Wi-Fi tab, tap the OFF / ON icon to turn Wi-Fi on. When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen. Turning Wi-Fi Off: 1.
Wi-Fi Direct Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can additional network information may be required, such as transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection. a Password. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings More ...
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7. On that target device, tap Accept. 4. The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is receiving the file. You have 2 minutes to tap Accept on the device to which you want to connect for the connection to be The file is transferred and can be found in Files within made.
Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications 2. Under Wireless and network, on the Bluetooth tab, tap technology for exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. the OFF / ON icon again to turn Bluetooth off.
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device To change your Bluetooth name: 1. Verify Bluetooth is active. Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange 2. From the Bluetooth page, tap Menu Device information between your device and the target device. name.
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Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device 5. From the list of found devices, tap the target device, then follow the prompts to complete the pairing: To receive data from a Bluetooth device: • If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target 1.
3. Remove the USB cable from the device. Note: If additional software or USB drivers are required, Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot navigate to: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ downloads. This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction 1.
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To activate the Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot service: Note: Using your 4G service and Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot drains 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings your device’s battery at a much faster rate than when More ... Tethering and portable hotspot. using any other feature combination.
To secure the Portable Hotspot service: The two most common methods for securing your connection Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your to the Hotspot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and Hide your device’s SSID name.
4. Follow the prompts from Kies to update your device Your computer recognizes the connection and displays firmware. the AutoPlay screen. 5. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information. Synchronizing with Windows Media 2. Click the option to Open device to view files. Player You should see a Tablet folder.
GPS Applications Location of Internal GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS- Antenna enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local searches based on a variety of category parameters. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: •...
Section 9: Applications and Widgets Access T-Mobile This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to This application provides you online access to account navigate through that particular application. If the application information such as your current activity, billing information, is already described in another section of this user manual, service plans, downloads, and other information.
• Other T-Mobile Links provides links to other T-Mobile related 4. Tap Done to save the alarm. information. The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or • Settings & Support provides access to Settings & Content updated alarm. Activating Alarms options (ex: My Downloads, MobileLife, More for Me Settings, Voicemail Settings), and Terms &...
Turning Off an Alarm • Set default ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play as a default, if the Ringtone is not defined for an alarm. Tap the button next to When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm: the ringtone you want to set and tap OK. Touch and drag in any direction.
Amazon 3. Tap Settings to configure these settings: • Media server name: Use the keyboard to enter a new media This mobile application provides a user with access to the server name, if desired (the default is your device’s default online Amazon website.
2. From the login screen, tap Sign in to enter your 7. Tap to clear the result. previously created login information. 8. For more advanced problems, rotate your device to – or – landscape mode and use the advanced operators sin, ln, cos, log, tan, and so on, just as you would on a Tap Create Account to begin creating a new account.
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• Week: Display the current week. Tap a week at the bottom of 5. Tap Add event / Add task and then tap Done to add the screen to display another week. a new event to your calendar. • Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Tap day at the bottom of 6.
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Managing Events 8. Tap Calendars to configure which events to display. Tap Add account Add account to add additional You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device: accounts from which calendar events can be synced. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Calendar.
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Add Additional Calendar Accounts View settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Calendar • First day of week: Choose a day to begin each week. Calendars Add account. • Hide declined events: Enable or disable display of events. – or – •...
Downloads Sync settings • Sync events/tasks: Displays the General sync settings. Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal For more information, refer to “Accounts and storage. Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete Synchronization”...
Dropbox Important! The computer application must be installed on the Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from computer containing the desired files. This your device. This applications allows you to bring your files computer must have an active Internet connection. with you when you're on the go, edit files in your Dropbox from your device, upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and Note: It might be necessary to configure your router’s firewall...
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9. Tap (Tag as Favorite) at the top of the application Caution! Enabling this feature can incur data charges window to access the (depending on your plan) if the Wi-FI or data plan is Manually uploading a Picture to Dropbox selected.
Email 4. While browsing files, use these controls: Send and receive email using popular email services. Up: Display a higher directory. For more information, refer to “Email” on page 82. Search: Use the keyboard to enter a search term. From a Home screen, tap Apps Email.
5. To view a photo file: Important! If you already have an activated pre-paid pass or a • Tap the file. monthly data plan on your account, there is no The Gallery app is used to open the photo. need to use this service. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos”...
Google+ Latitude Share updates and see what is going on around you with With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your Google+ for mobile. friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location.
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6. Log on to your Google account. Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions To create a Google account or set up your Google on how to view your location from the Internet or use account on your device use Accounts and sync settings.
• Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from • Join Latitude/Latitude: Join Latitude, to share your location Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, with friends you choose and Google. Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait •...
Lookout Security 3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, [user added searches], Lookout Security™ provides mobile device-specific security RECOMMENDATIONS, or IN THIS AREA a list of places features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. within this category displays.
Navigating the Map 7. Read the on-screen information about the feature that Zooming can help locate your missing phone and if desired, tap New user (to setup a new account) or Existing user (to • Double-tap on the screen to zoom in. log into your account field to activate the feature).
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Maps Menu Other Map Options 1. From the Home screen, tap Maps. Tap the indicated icon to use these additional Map options: 2. From the top-right select any of the following Search Maps: Use the keyboard to enter your request functions: My Location, Local, Directions, and Layers.
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– Scale bar: If enabled, the scale bar is displayed on the map, Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter My which shows the scale of the map in feet and meters. Location and End point or tap the button to the right –...
– Sign out of Latitude: Signs you out of Latitude and launches the Maps application. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie – Automatic check-ins: Checks you in to places that you have and TV content.
Memo • Print: Select one or all memos, tap Print, and send the memos to a Samsung printer. Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send • Sync memo: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up memos to paired Bluetooth devices.
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation. Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer. For more information, refer to “Messenger” on page 95. From a Home screen, tap Apps Messenger.
MobileLife Organizer Logging in to MobileLife To use MobileLife Organizer with an existing account: Organizes your family’s calendar, family shopping list, To-Do list, and Journal entries in one place. Key features include: 1. From the main application screen, enter you Email •...
Create an appointment Navigation 1. From the MobileLife main screen, locate the Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get Application menu and tap Calendar. walking or driving directions. 2. Tap Menu from the bottom of the screen. Note: You must first create a Wi-Fi connection to use 3.
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5. Tap Menu for the following options: 7. While navigating, tap: • Route options: Set whether directions should Avoid ROUTE AND ALTERNATES: View information highways and Avoid tolls. about the current route and alternate routes. • Settings: Display Navigation settings: Directions List: View directions in a step-by-step –...
Pen Memo Menu: To display these options: Create and manage memos that you create by typing text or • Turn off voice/Turn on voice: Enable or writing with your finger or a stylus. You can even draw and disable voice-guided prompts. save pictures as a memo.
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List to view your memos in a list mode. Tap an entry in the list on the left to view the memo on the to a Samsung printer. right of the screen. • Sync memo: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up 3.
• Print: Send the memo to a Samsung printer. You can read books online or mark them for availability • Set as: Use this memo as a Contact photo, Home and lock...
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1. From a Home screen, tap Apps • Make available offline: Mark books to make them available Play Books. offline. Tap below a book cover to mark it with a pin and then tap . Just reverse this process to remove books from The Google Play Books main screen displays.
5. Tap Search on the Play Books main screen or tap • Help: Tap Help center, Contact us, or Report a problem to SHOP Search. link the appropriate website. Tap Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, or Open source licenses to read those documents. The 6.
Play Music • Tap Existing, if you already have a Google account, or New to create a Google account. Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail For more information, refer to “Play Music”...
Updates to Downloaded Apps Managing Downloads You can check for new versions of applications by visiting the Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, Google Play Store. Items that have a new version available Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal will say Update.
Uninstalling an App To uninstall an app from the Apps screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps. Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, 2. Tap Menu Downloaded applications.
Pro Apps Quickoffice HD ® Provides access to compatible productivity tools. These The Quickoffice application allows you to create and save productivity packs can be accessed from anywhere. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents. You can also view existing PDFs. Note: Access to these applications and packs requires you To access the Quickoffice: have an active Google account and are logged in prior to...
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8. Tap Menu for these additional options: Tip: Sweep a folder list to the left or right to display the • Create folder: Tap the New folder name field and use the previous or next level of folders or files. keyboard to name the folder.
Settings Delete: Tap OK to delete the document. Configure your device to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 201. 10. Touch and drag a document to a new folder. Tap Copy From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings.
Slacker Radio Social Hub Slacker offers free, internet radio for mobile devices. Access your social networks, like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and your email all in one place. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Slacker Radio. Tip: A shortcut to Social Hub appears on the main Home screen by default.
Add an Account Social Hub Messages Options 1. Tap Add account. 1. Tap the Messages tab. The Add account screen displays. 2. Tap Menu. The following options display: 2. Tap the account you want to add and then enter the required information, such as email address and •...
T-Mobile TV To quickly display the Task manager pop-up: Touch and hold Home. T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and Video on Demand. – or – From the Home screen, tap Apps From any screen, tap Mini App Tray at the bottom, T-Mobile TV.
Video Player 3. Scroll through the list and tap the city you want to add. View and manage videos stored on your tablet. Tip: Tap the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 106. list, to find the city more quickly.
197. The Yahoo! Finance main screen displays with 4. Tap Menu to display the following options: Samsung and Yahoo stocks listed by default. • Delete: Tap to delete the stock being displayed. 2. Tap Add. • Change order: Displays your stocks list. Tap and drag stocks to 3.
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Additional Options – Auto refresh: Choose a time interval for automatic refreshing of stock information. The choices are: None, Every 30 minutes, There are more options available from the full stock Every 1 hour, and Every 3 hours. When the setting is None, tap information screen.
YouTube 7. Tap a video thumbnail to view the video. Options While Viewing a Video View and upload YouTube videos right from your device. Use these options while viewing a video: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps YouTube. 1. Tap Add to, which lets you add the video to your 2.
• Settings: Configure display and search settings and view information about the application. • Help: Display YouTube help information. • Feedback: Display a YouTube feedback form. Zinio Launches a digital magazine reader. Zinio has transformed your favorite print magazines into digital format. 1.
Section 10: Settings Wireless and Network This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings Control your device’s wireless connections. Wi-Fi From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings. – or – Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to manage your device’s Wi-Fi connections.
Add Wi-Fi Network Advanced Settings To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by Set up and manage wireless access points. entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings type, and other properties: Wi-Fi.
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Bluetooth Additional Bluetooth Settings When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Turning Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth.
Data Usage 7. Tap Menu and then select from the available on-screen options: From this screen you can view the Wi-Fi or Ethernet data • Data roaming allows you to connect to your service provider’s usage. partner networks and access data services when you are out of 1.
More Settings A check mark appears in the check box when Airplane mode is On. The Airplane mode icon This tab displays additional wireless and network displayed at the top of your screen. information. Kies via Wi-Fi From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings More ..
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Adding a VPN Edit a VPN 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec PSK, L2TP/IPSec RSA, More ... VPN. IPSec Xauth PSK, IPSec Xauth RSA, IPSec Hybrid RSA. 2.
Tethering and Portable hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Settings The Tethering option allows you to share your device’s You can configure your device to connect directly with other mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data your device and computer.
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Data Roaming Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service Data roaming allows you to connect to your service active and running before it is detected by your device. provider’s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage. 5.
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Network mode Using the 2G (EDGE) Network If you are not using applications that require the 3G network You can configure your phone to either manually detect and speed (any application that accesses the network or uses a use either a 2G (GSM) or 3G (WCDMA) data network browser), using the 2G network saves battery life.
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Network Operators Default Setup Options Using this feature you can view the current network Your phone default is set to Automatic (to automatically connection. You can also scan and select a network operator search for an available network. You can set this option to manually, or set the network selection to Automatic.
Sound Settings Vibration Intensity General Volume Set the intensity of vibration for notifications and screen touch feedback. Set the volume level for all types of sounds. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Note: You can only set volume when Silent Mode is disabled. Sound.
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Setting up Sound and Vibration 2. Tap Touch sounds to activate a tone when you touch the screen. A check mark displayed next to this feature Set your tablet to make sounds and vibrate: indicates active status. When enabled, a check mark 1.
Display Settings To show help text on the lock screen: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display Display. such as the font, orientation, pop-up notifications, puzzle lock feature, animation, brightness, screen timeout, and 2.
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Auto-Rotate Screen Quick Launch When this option is checked, the screen orientation changes The Quick Launch feature allows you to set multifunctional when you rotate the device. When this option is not checked, softkey to open applications. the screen orientation locks in the current orientation 1.
Screen Timeout Auto Adjust Screen Power Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock). screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. 1.
Storage 4. Tap Power saving starts at to set when power saving starts. From this menu you can view the device memory. • Options are: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, or 50% battery power. Device Memory • Check the appropriate box to turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings...
2. From the upper-right tap Refresh to update the This menu allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the list. device for application development. – or – You can also view the amount of memory or resources used Tap an entry to view more detailed information.
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Downloaded Apps • Clear data: Clears application data from memory. Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. • Clear cache: If the app stores data in a temporary area of the 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings device's memory, and the amount of information stored is Applications.
Running Services Note: Options vary by application. To view and control services running on your device: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Storage Used Applications. This option allows you to view a list (on the current tab) of 2.
Accounts and Synchronization Tip: For more information about the types of accounts that you Set up and manage accounts, including your Google and can add, see “Accounts” on page 60. email accounts. Removing an Account To activate Accounts and sync 1.
Location Services Synchronizing All Accounts Select the items you want to synchronize on your account You value your privacy. So, by default, your device only such as Books, Calendar, Contacts, and more. acquires your location when you allow it. To use 1.
Screen Lock Location and Google Search 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more Location services. information about using the lock and unlock features, see “Securing Your Device” on page 17. 2. Touch Location and Google search to use your location 1.
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Using Swipe 3. Review the on-screen animation procedure for drawing a pattern and tap Next when you are ready to draw a This feature is the least secure locking method and only pattern. requires that a user swipe the screen to unlock the device. 1.
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Changing the Screen Lock Pattern PIN Lock and Unlock 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings This feature allows you to change the previously stored unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is Security. similar to changing your password from time to time. 2.
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Make Pattern Visible Vibrate on Screen Tap When the Make pattern visible option is enabled, the device When enabled, you will feel vibration as feedback while displays the on-screen lock grid that is used for unlocking. drawing the pattern, using a PIN or password lock. Note: This option only appears when a screen lock option is Note: This option only appears when a screen lock option is active.
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Encryption Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet your SIM PIN code. each time you power it on: 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings To change an existing SIM Card PIN: Security.
Device Administration Warning! Enabling this option causes your tablet and personal To add or remove device administrators: data to be more vulnerable to attack by applications 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings from unknown sources. Security. 2. Tap Device administrators to begin configuring this Note: If you are notified that you can not download a Play setting.
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The trusted credentials screen has two tabs: Install from Device Storage Install encrypted certificates from a storage device, such as a • System: Displays CA certificates that are permanently installed PC, with the USB cable. in the ROM of your device. 1.
Language and Input Settings Android Keyboard Settings 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings This setting allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus. You can also set on-screen keyboard Language and input. options. 2. Tap Android keyboard to automatically use Google Language Settings voice typing.
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Configuring the Samsung keyboard • Advanced settings: Choose from these additional setting options such as: Key popup dismiss delay, Suggest Contact 1. Tap next to Samsung keyboard. names, Bigram suggestions, Enable recorrections, Keypress 2. Set any of the following options: vibration during settings, and Keypress sound volume settings.
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XT9 my words: Add words to your XT9 predictive text dictionary. • Tutorial: Displays help for using the Samsung keyboard and – XT9 predictive text. XT9 auto-substitution: Manage the list of words the system uses for auto-substitution (Auto-substitution setting must be enabled).
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Configuring the Swype Keypad • Auto-capitalization: When enabled, automatically capitalizes the first letter of the first word in a sentence. next to Swype to display the following options: • Show complete trace: When enabled, briefly display the Select Input Method Swype trace.
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Configuring Voice Input Recognition Configuring Text-to-speech This feature allows the device to correctly recognize verbal This feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of input. on-screen data such as messages and incoming caller information. This action is called TTS (Text To Speech). 1.
Back up and Reset • Driving mode: incoming calls and new notifications are automatically ready out loud. Location settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone – Once active, tap the Driving mode field to reveal the associated to erase all personal data. settings.
Prior to doing a Factory Reset Note: If you have set up your Samsung account, it has to be Before initiating a factory reset, it is recommended that you deleted before performing this function. For more backup your personal data prior to use.
Date and Time • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. • Select date format: Set the format for date displays. By default, your device receives date and time information Accessibility from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information Accessibility services are special features to make using the manually using the Date &...
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Motion 4. Tap Settings to configure TalkBack. It is possible to control certain aspects of your tablet by Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, simply tilting it. You can tilt your tablet to reduce or enlarge except passwords, including personal data and the screen.
Developer Options Allowing Mock Locations This setting is used by developers when developing Set options for application development. USB Debugging location-based applications. If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can tell the When enabled, allows debugging when the device is device that the phone is at different GPS locations.
Desktop Backup Password • Show touches: Displays touch interactions on the screen. • Show screen updates: Areas of the screen flash when they Protect the desktop with a backup password ID. update. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Developer options.
About Device • Model number: displays the device’s model number. • Android version: displays the firmware version loaded on this View information about your device, including status, legal device. information, hardware and software versions, and battery use. • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on 1.
Software Update • OK: Tap this option to connect to the remote server, detect if there is an available update, the begin the download over your The Software Update feature enables you to use your device existing data connection. to connect to the network and download any new software –...
Section 11: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
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Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
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Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
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Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
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Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the •...
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The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with to give additional protection to the public and to account for FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an any variations in measurements. Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions...
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand an automobile: and address distractions. Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices near the windshield of an automobile.
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GALAXY. safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if WARNING! they appear to be working properly.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY Recycling LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories.
Using excessive force or a metallic object when service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other pressing on the touch-screen may damage the third-parties providing services.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong years: detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water Liquids of any kind solution.
Paint hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent that are used.
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• Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background American Academy of Audiology environmental noise.
Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic National Institute for Occupational Safety Devices and Health (NIOSH) Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic Patriots Plaza Building equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from Washington, DC 20201 your wireless mobile device.
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Posted Facilities • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical notices require you to do so.
When your Device is Wet the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is Association. already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if Cautions the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is).
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• • Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension vehicle is mounted and operating properly. or denial of network services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or Internal Batteries) ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Case 90 Days testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Other Tablet Accessories 1 Year adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
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(iii) the battery has must return the Product to an authorized Tablet service been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied which it is specified.
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THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT;...
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What is the procedure for resolving disputes? For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you...
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You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the...
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(if any) of the Software that The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after property laws and treaties. Samsung or its suppliers own the the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless title, copyright and other intellectual property rights in the we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
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License will terminate automatically without third-party or its products and services. Purchaser agrees notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
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DEVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM PURCHASER FROM SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY EXTENT POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
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11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR (INCLUDING SECTIONS 9, 10, AND 11) SHALL APPLY TO THE RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY...
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the the Service. entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the By using the Service, you agree to be bound by the above Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral documents.
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When you first use the ("Amendments"). Service, you may be required to create a username and a Samsung may provide you with notice of the Amendments by password. sending an email message to the email address listed in your...
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• Not submit unlawful, offensive, abusive, pornographic, harassing, libelous or other inappropriate Material; Except as set forth in the Social Hub Privacy Policy, Samsung • shall not be responsible for any removal of the information or Respect the privacy of others;...
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Service. impersonate or falsely claim affiliation with any person or Samsung may restrict access to any part of the Service or entity, to misrepresent, harass, defraud or defame others, to...
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Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or Samsung does not represent or warrant that the Service, or liability for any interruption or suspension of any third party any part thereof, is appropriate or available for use in any content or service.
Samsung, for such as device serial number of the devices sold by the example your acceptance of the Terms, will be automatically operator with preinstalled software for the Service.
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ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE, NOR SHALL SAMSUNG THESE STATUTORY PROVISIONS. IF THESE STATUTORY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MALICIOUS CODE CONTAINED PROVISIONS APPLY, TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH SAMSUNG IS ON OR DISTRIBUTED THROUGH BY THIRD PARTIES. ABLE TO DO SO, SAMSUNG LIMITS ITS LIABILITY UNDER...
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Terms, ii) your Samsung, with respect to your use of the Service. Your use of infringement or violation of any intellectual property, other...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") is committed to in an electronic format. We may also combine personal protecting the online privacy of visitors, users and customers information we collect online with information available from to our Social Hub service.
fully utilize all of the features or components of the Service if use aggregated non-personal information about our users to you choose not to provide certain information. If you do understand the demographics of users of the Service, such choose to give us personal information through the Service, as the percentage of male and female users, the geographic we will collect and retain that information.
at any time that we not e-mail you in future by clicking the We require these companies to use your personal "unsubscribe" link which is included at the bottom of any information only to provide the particular product or service e-mail that you receive from us.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 29, 2010 and are reserved to Licensor, and you agree not to take or permit complies with Samsung's Corporate Privacy Policy. We any action with respect to the Software that is not expressly reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, authorised under this License.
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3. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 4.2.2 already in your possession, provided that Licensee can RIGHTS show such possession from written records (other than as a result of a breach of this clause 4); or 3.1 Your only right to use the Software is by virtue of this 4.2.3 which you can demonstrate is in the public domain License and you acknowledge that all intellectual property (other than as a result of a breach of this clause 4).
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6.4 Disclaimer of Certain Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSE YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SAMSUNG BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY PARTY RELATED TO AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 6.3 SUBJECT TO CLAUSE 6.1 LICENSOR WILL BE UNDER NO...
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AND WAIVER ALSO APPLIES TO ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY BRING without prejudice to the rights, duties and liabilities of either AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY TO THE EXTENT THAT SAMSUNG party accrued prior to termination. Clauses 2.2, 2.3, 3, 4, 5, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THAT PARTY FOR SUCH 6, 7.3, 8, 9 and 10 of this License will continue to be...
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will comply with the laws of any jurisdiction that apply to the 10.5 Licensor reserves the right to revise the terms of this Software, including without limitation any applicable export License by updating the License on its web site, or by laws or regulations.
Index Numerics App Shortcuts 38 Internet 44 Application Bar 23 Latitude 45 2G Network Applications 41 Local 45 Using 209 Access T-Mobile 42 Lookout Security 45 3G Network 209 Alarm 42 Managing Downloaded Apps 218 Using 209 AllShare 42 Maps 45 4G Network 151 Amazon 42 Media Hub 45...
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Settings 47 Browser Settings 141 Shutting Down 16 Bubble Back button 26 SimCity Deluxe HD 48 Options 74 Back up Slacker Radio 48 My Account 234 Social Hub 48 My Data 234 Calendar 160 Storage Used 219 Backup and Restore 234 Camcorder Talk 48 Battery...
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setting a photo as contact icon Device Emoticons 71 Reset 235 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) starred contacts 69 Device Options 21 Signals 242 updating 62 Display / Touch-Screen 252 CPU Usage Display settings Factory Data Reset 235 Display 239 font style 215 Prior To 235 Creating and sending...
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Google GSM 209 Gmail 78 Kies 153 Latitude 169 Health and Safety Information 242 via Wi-Fi 205 Maps 173 Home button 26 Navigation 180 Home Page Language and keyboard Settings Play Store 187 Assigning New 26 Select Locale 229 your account 12 Home screen 22 Local 171 YouTube 199...
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Threads 74 Mobile NetworksUse Packet Data Message Search 75 Namecards Message threads 74 MobileLife Family Organizer 179 sending 66 Messages Create an Appointment 180 Navigation 26 Gmail 78 Logging In 179 command keys 34 types 70 Music Primary Shortcuts 34 Messaging add songs to a playlist 126 screen 28...
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Quick Controls 143 Samsung Keyboard Photos Entering Text 51 Gallery 110 Samsung Kies 153 Reducing Exposure sharing 114 Samsung Mobile Products and Hands-Free Kits and Other taking 96 Recycling 252 Accessories 245 Picture SAR Values 248 Reset 235 Assign as Contact Icon 101...
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Screen settings Lock 226 System Tone auto adjust screen power 215 Removing 8 Settings 212 auto-rotate screen 214 Setting Up Lock 226 Systeme brightness 213 Slacker Radio 193 Volume 211 timeout 215 Smart Practices While Driving 249 Screen Unlock Snooze 158 TegraZone Swipe 223 Social Hub 271...
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Third-Party Applications 218 Use GPS Satellites 221 Touches Use Packet Data 208 Warranty Information 261 Show 239 Use Wireless Networks 221 WCDMA 209 TrackPad Widgets 34 Configure 234 Video Wi-Fi TTS 233 Changing Screen Display Mode adding a connection manually Turning Your Device On and Off 11 Volume 211 Direct 66...
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Wireless Networking Bluetooth 148 Wi-Fi 144 World Clock 196 WPA2 PSK 153 XT9 Predictive Text 230 YouTube 199...