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  • Page 1: User Manual

    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.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property 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.
  • Page 3 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. ® ACCESS and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries. ®...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Text Input Methods ....... . 30 Entering Text Using the Samsung QWERTY Keypad ..30 Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad .
  • Page 6 Using Email ........59 Using Gmail .
  • Page 7 My Files ........113 myAT&T .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your tablet by configuring your hardware and activating your service. Warning!: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Your device lets you use a microSD (SD) or microSDHC card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card enables you to exchange images, music, and data between SD-compatible devices. This type of memory card is designed for use with this tablet and other devices. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks (as shown).

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    To use the travel adapter to charge your battery, follow these steps: Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging Head (1). Make sure the connection is secure. Connect the USB cable to the Charging Head (2). Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/Accessory jack.

  • Page 11: Switching The Tablet On Or Off

    Press and hold (on the upper right side of the tablet) until the tablet switches on. Sweep your finger across the glass to unlock the tablet. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu.

  • Page 12: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Tap Next to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google Account. Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: From your computer, use an Internet browser to navigate to http://google.com/accounts.

  • Page 13: Section 2: Understanding Your Tablet

    Section 2: Understanding Your Tablet This section outlines some key features of your tablet and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the tablet is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the tablet and provides information on using a memory card. Features of Your Tablet Your tablet is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many useful features.
  • Page 14 Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate your tablet, such as the received signal strength, battery level, time, unread Emails, etc. Home screen indicator: shows which of different Home screens is presently displayed. You can have up to 9 Home screens.

  • Page 15: Side Views Of Your Tablet

    3.5mm Headset jack: allows you to plug in headphones. Microphone: used for speech applications. Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for media content. Speakers: allows you to hear tones, alarms, audio, and video.

  • Page 16: Rear View Of Your Tablet

    Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Camera flash: allows you to take pictures or video when the light is inadequate. Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the tablet’s status and options, as well as providing access to application icons.
  • Page 17 Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged. Displays when your battery is charging. Also displays battery charge level. Displays when your battery charge level is very low. Device Power Critical – Shows your current battery only has three percent power remaining and will immediately shutdown.
  • Page 18 Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode. Displays when Bluetooth is activated and when device is paired with another device. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 19 AllShare: AllShare allows your tablet to stream photos, music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your tablet can also play digital content streamed from other DLNA certified devices. For more information, refer to “AllShare” on page 101.
  • Page 20 Daily Briefing: With Daily Briefing, you can monitor the weather, financial information, news, and your schedule from one convenient location. For more information, refer to “Daily Briefing” on page 104. Digital Frame: With the Digital Frame application, you can set your screen to display a slideshow of your pictures.
  • Page 21 For more information, refer to “Market” on page 111. Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the convenience of anywhere. For more information, refer to “Media Hub”...
  • Page 22 nook: With the NOOK™ application, you can read best sellers and news releases all delivered to your device via 3G wireless or Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “NOOK” on page 115. Places: Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations.
  • Page 23 Voice Search: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application that allows you to tell the tablet what to search for and then the tablet activates a Google search based on what you said. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 119.
  • Page 24 to use Google Voice Search. For more information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 119. Feeds and Updates This application allows you to have feeds and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter displayed on your tablet. Press to activate the Home screen. Navigate to a desired empty Home screen.

  • Page 25: At&T Account Manager

    Getting Started for Prepaid Customers After powering on your Samsung Galaxy Tab, tap on AT&T Account Manager application bar. The application will initiate a web connection to a secure web site.

  • Page 26: Menu Navigation

    activation flow unless the plan is stacked or future dated. When paying by credit or debit card, 30 day domestic plans will automatically renew every 30 days, unless you cancel. You will receive notification reminders that your usage/time is expiring as you deplete the plan. If you are running out of data or time, you can purchase another plan, by tapping the AT&T Account Manager application.
  • Page 27 Your tablet has five home screens. If you like, you can place different applications on each of the home screens. From the main Home screen, sweep the screen with your finger to the left or the right. The main Home Screen is located in the middle with two screens on each side of it.

  • Page 28: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Press and hold from any screen to open the recently-used applications window. Tap an icon to open the selected application or tap Task Manager to access the Task Manager. For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 119. Customizing Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: Creating Shortcuts •...
  • Page 29 • Bookmark • Contact • Direct message • Directions & Navigation • Latitude • Settings Follow the on-screen instructions to add the new shortcut to your current Home screen. Deleting a shortcut Press to activate the Home screen. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
  • Page 30 Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on the screen. Drag the Widget over the Delete tab As you place the Widget into the Trash, the widget turns red. Note: This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just removes it from the current Home screen.

  • Page 31: Notification Bar

    From the Add to Home screen window tap Wallpapers. Tap one of the following options: • Gallery: select a wallpaper from photographs you have taken with your camera. • Live wallpapers: select an animated wallpaper. • Wallpaper gallery: select from many still-life wallpapers. Select a wallpaper and tap the Set wallpaper or Save.
  • Page 32 Important!: The Camera, Audio Postcard, Music Player, and Video functionality are all dependant on a mounted SD card. Your device can support SDHC cards up to 32GB capacity. SD Card Overview After mounting an SD card in the device you can use your computer to access and manage the SD card.
  • Page 33 You can erase files from the SD card using the tablet. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information, refer to “Mounting the SD Card” on page 28. From the Home screen, tap tablet storage. Tap Unmount SD card. At the Unmount SD card confirmation prompt, tap OK.

  • Page 34: Section 3: Entering Text

    Text Input Methods There are two text input methods available: Samsung Keypad (default): an on-screen QWERTY keypad that • can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Swype: a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of •...

  • Page 35: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keypad

    There are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on- screen keys within the QWERTY keypad. The available Text Input modes are: Sym and Abc. Symbol/Numeric Mode: activates the number, symbol, and emoticon keys. Abc Mode: activates the default alphabet keys. Can also be set to ABC or abc by using the shift ( Note: When in Abc mode, the Sym button will appear.

  • Page 36: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    QWERTY keyboards. Rotate your tablet counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. at the bottom of the screen. The Samsung keypad settings screen displays. Tap the XT9 field. A green checkmark will appear next to the field.

  • Page 37: Entering Text Using Swype

    Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a tapping predictive text system. The Samsung keypad is the default text input method, so to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting. To enable Swype:...
  • Page 38 Double-tap on the word you want to change to correct a misspelled • word, then tap the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold the delete key to erase an entire word.

  • Page 39: Section 4: Contacts

    Section 4: Contacts This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contact list. Contact entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing a Contact entry into your SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
  • Page 40 The keypad is displayed. The Work button Work initially displays next to the Email address field. If you want to add an Email address that is not a Home email address, tap the Work button and select from Home, Work, Mobile, Other, or Custom (add your own label).

  • Page 41: Editing An Existing Contact

    To add a pause or a wait to a Contact: From the Home screen, tap then tap the name or number to open the Contact. Tap Edit. Tap the phone number field. Tap the screen at the position where the pause or wait needs to be added.

  • Page 42: Joining Contacts

    Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of contacts the SIM card can store and how they are stored may differ. From the Home screen, tap Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), tap a letter on the left side of the display to quickly jump to the contacts beginning with that letter.
  • Page 43 Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but displays in one record for easier viewing when you join the contacts. Tap the joined contacts to view the contact information you joined. The contacts and information displays with an icon next to the contact name to indicate what type of account information is contained in the entry.

  • Page 44: Synchronizing Accounts

    From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you want the applications to synchronize automatically. After determining how you want the accounts to synchronize, indicate which account to synchronize with your Contacts list. From the Home screen, tap and sync.

  • Page 45: Groups

    – Choose contacts to display: Tap Tablet to only display certain groups or All Other Contacts. Tap any other account you may have, such as Facebook to display All contacts. • Delete contacts: allows you to tap on each contact that you want to delete.

  • Page 46: Contact Favorites

    From the Home screen, tap Groups. Tap a group entry. Tap the contact you want to remove from this group. When the contact information is displayed, touch and hold the contact you want to remove, then tap Remove member. The contact is removed from the group. Editing a Caller Group To edit a Group entry, there must be at least one member as part of the selected group.

  • Page 47: Managing Contact Entries

    You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Contact entries on your tablet. Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Note: When storing a Contact entry into the SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
  • Page 48 You can copy your contact list from your tablet to your SD card. They will be saved as vCards. From the Home screen, tap Import/Export. Tap Export to SD card. At the Confirm export prompt, select OK. The selected contacts are copied to your SD card. Copying an Entry from the SD Card to the Tablet You can copy contacts (vCards) that are saved to your SD card, to your tablet.

  • Page 49: Section 5: Multimedia

    Media Hub, Music Player, Video Player, Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your fingertips, entertaining yourself or your kids on the go has never been easier.

  • Page 50: Music Player

    Tap CREATE ACCOUNT and use the keypad to enter the required information. Choose a payment method and then follow the on-screen instructions. Your purchase is stored in the My Media section. Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MP4, and M4A.

  • Page 51: Using Playlists

    Note: The 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound works in earphone mode only. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them. Music Player Options To access additional options, follow these steps: While in the Music Player, press The follow options are available: •...

  • Page 52: Video Player

    To remove music files from a playlist: From the Home screen, tap Tap the Playlists tab. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music. Press Remove. Tap the checkbox to the right of each track you want to remove from this playlist, or tap Select all to remove all the music tracks from this playlist, then tap Remove.

  • Page 53: Gallery

    Set the screen brightness. Set a bookmark on the progress bar. Allows you to listen to audio using 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound. Note: The 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound works in earphone mode only. Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.

  • Page 54: Camera

    – Set as: allows you to set the picture as Wallpaper or as a Contact icon. – Crop: allows you to crop the picture. Tap the orange box and move it to the desired location and tap Save. The area within the orange box will be the area cropped and will be saved in place of the old picture.
  • Page 55 Using the tablet’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap on-screen icons to access various camera options and settings. Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds. (The picture is automatically stored within your designated storage location.

  • Page 56: Camera And Camcorder Options

    Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Tap the screen to make them reappear. Camera / Camcorder Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes. Move the slider, located on the top right of the display to the up position to use the Camera or the down position to use the Camcorder.
  • Page 57 Settings: allows you to customize your camera and camcorder settings. Choose from the following options: Camera Settings - Image Tab: (When in Camera mode) Resolutions: allows you to set the image size to either: • 3.2M (2048x1536), W2.4M (2048x1232), 2M (1600x1200), W1.5M (1600x960), W0.6M (1024x600), or 0.4M(800x600).
  • Page 58 Camcorder Settings - Video Tab: (When in Camcorder mode) White balance: allows you to set this option to one of • the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent. Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply •...
  • Page 59 After you take a photo or shoot a video, you can access various options from the Pictures and Videos Image Viewer. Image or Video Share Set as / Play Available options are: • Next Picture: displays the next picture (only displays in camera mode). Share: offers several ways to share your picture or video.

  • Page 60: Using The Camcorder

    Details: allows you to see details of the picture. Tap the button at the • right of the picture to display the details. Selecting and Using the Pictures From the Image viewer, you have access to both macro functions (zoom, crop, and rotate) and menu options. For more information, refer to “Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options”...
  • Page 61 Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you. From the Home screen, tap activate the camera mode. Touch and drag the Camera mode icon ( switch to Camcorder mode ( Using the tablet’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject.
  • Page 62 The following video controls are available: Pause the video. Start the video after being paused. Rewind the video. Fast-forward the video. Volume control. Full-screen view. Medium-screen view. Minimum-screen view. Set the screen brightness. Set a bookmark on the progress bar. Allows you to listen to audio using 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound.

  • Page 63: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your tablet provides the following message types: Email and Gmail Messages • •...

  • Page 64: Using Gmail

    Tap the fields to make changes if needed. Tap Next. Read the Samsung data disclaimer and tap OK to continue or Cancel to exit. Select the account options that you desire and tap Next. Enter the Account name that you want for this account and tap Done.

  • Page 65: Google Talk

    Tap Send when you are done. Viewing a Gmail Message From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. the following options are available: • Archive: archives the selected Email. • Delete: deletes the Email. • Arrow keys: tap the left arrow to view newer messages and the right arrow to view older messages.

  • Page 66: Creating And Sending Text Messages

    Text messaging may be available in the future with postpay subscription plans. For more information, refer to “AT&T Account Manager” on page 21. From the Home screen, tap Tap on the To field to manually enter a recipient or tap on to select from your contacts.

  • Page 67: Viewing Received Text Messages

    You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo. While writing a message, press At the Add text screen, select one of the following: • Contacts: allows you to add the name and phone number of any of your contacts to your message.

  • Page 68: Deleting Text Messages

    To open a threaded message follow these steps: From the Home screen, tap Tap the message thread you want to view. Touch and hold the message thread to display the following options: • View contact: displays the contact’s information. This option only displays if the sender is in your Contacts list.
  • Page 69 • CB activation: allows you to receive Cell Broadcast (CB) messages. • Channel configuration: allows you to set up the channel that you will receive CB messages on. • Language: allows you to select all of the languages that you want to receive CB messages in.

  • Page 70: Section 7: Changing Your Settings

    Section 7: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and tablet settings for your tablet. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your tablet. Wireless and Network Flight mode Flight mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.

  • Page 71: Bluetooth Settings

    The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be compatible with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security. WPS can automatically set up a random network name and WPA wireless security for wireless Wi-Fi phones, routers, access points, computers, adapters, and other electronic devices.
  • Page 72 This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them. From the Home screen, tap and network Bluetooth settings and tap Scan devices. Your tablet begins scanning and lists any discovered devices in the Bluetooth devices section. Tap a device name to pair with the device.
  • Page 73 Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then tap OK. Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap Enable L2TP secret to make a checkmark (if desired). Tap Set L2TP secret and enter a password (if desired), then tap OK.
  • Page 74 Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Mobile networks options. From the Home screen, tap and network Mobile networks. The following options display: Data Enabled Data enabled allows you to access data over the Mobile network.
  • Page 75 Tap Access Point Names to view your present APN, add a new APN, or Reset your APN to the default value. Press and hold an APN to edit the settings. Tap Network operators. The current network connection displays at the bottom of the list.

  • Page 76: Sound Settings

    Note: To use any downloaded market application that requires a USB connection between your tablet and your PC, you should first set the USB setting to Mass storage. Sound Settings From this menu you can control the sounds on the tablet. From the Home screen, tap settings.

  • Page 77: Display Settings

    From the Home screen, tap settings Notification ringtone. Tap a ringtone and tap OK. Audible Tone Settings The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used when you use the dialing pad or making a screen selection. Each time you press a key or make a selection the selected tone sounds.

  • Page 78: Location And Security

    The following options display: • Font style: allows you to set the font for your tablet display. • Brightness: configures the LCD Brightness levels. Tap Automatic brightness to allow the tablet to self-adjust and tap OK. • White color density: allows you to set the density of the white color using a slider bar.

  • Page 79: Use Gps Satellites

    Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Use wireless networks option or enable the GPS satellites. From the Home screen, tap and security. Tap Use wireless networks to enable location information using the wireless network.
  • Page 80 From the Home screen, tap and security. Tap Set up SIM card lock. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN code. Tap Change SIM PIN.

  • Page 81: Applications

    This feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently running services, or use the device for application development. Using the Samsung Apps option the device notifies you when you are using Wi-Fi or Packet data for Samsung applications.

  • Page 82: Accounts And Synchronization

    USB debugging This feature is used for development purposes only. To share this devices internet with your laptop or computer through the USB port, you must use a screen saver to keep the device awake. Without a screen saver, the tablet will disconnect from a Wi-Fi, 2G (Edge), or 3G connection.

  • Page 83: Privacy

    • Background data: allows your tablet to use data in the background. • Auto-sync: automatically synchronizes your data with the tablet. Under the Manage accounts heading, tap synchronize the account with your tablet. Tap Add account to create a new one. Privacy The Privacy option allows you to backup your setting configurations, restore your saved settings, and perform a factory...

  • Page 84: Safe Mode

    Up key at the same time until the tablet switches on. Once the AT&T logo appears, release the Power key while continuing to press the Volume Up key. Continue to press the Volume Up key for at least eight seconds, until Recovery mode is launched and the Android System Recovery screen is displayed.

  • Page 85: Sd Card And Tablet Storage

    From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card. For more information about mounting or unmounting the SD card, see “Memory Card” on page 27. To view the memory allocation for your external SD card: From the Home screen, tap and tablet storage.The available memory for external SD card and internal memory displays under the Total space...

  • Page 86: Swype Settings

    There are two input methods available: Swype and Samsung keypad. Samsung keypad is the default text input method. From the Home screen, tap text Select input method. Select either Swype or Samsung keypad and follow the instructions below. Swype Settings...
  • Page 87 Tap Voice input to activate the Voice input feature. Voice input is an experimental feature using Google’s networked speech recognition application. Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung keypad. XT9 Advanced Settings The following XT9 Advanced settings are only available if the XT9 field has been selected.

  • Page 88: Voice Input And Output

    To add words to your XT9 dictionary, tap XT9 my words then tap Add. Enter the words to add using the keypad and tap Done. To add words to substitute (for example youve becomes you’ve) tap XT9 auto-substitution. A list of substitutions is displayed. If you don’t see the substitution you want, tap Add, input the Shortcut word and Substitution word, then tap Done.

  • Page 89: Accessibility Settings

    This service is able to collect all the text you type, including personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also log your user interface interactions. It comes from the applications such as KickBack, SoundBack, and TalkBack that you can download from the Android Market. For more information, refer to “Market”...
  • Page 90 • Legal information: This option displays information about Open source licenses as well as Google legal information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered devices, and much more pertinent information as a reference.

  • Page 91: Section 8: Connections

    Section 8: Connections This section describes the various connections your tablet can make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Connecting your PC. Browser Your tablet is equipped with att.my.yahoo, your access to the mobile web. This section explains how to navigate att.my.yahoo and introduces you to the basic features.
  • Page 92 Sweep in opposite directions at the same time to zoom in or out. See • diagram below. Zoom In Browser Options From the home webpage, press following options: • Add bookmark: allows you to add a URL to your bookmark list. •...
  • Page 93 Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen keypad and tap Web Search A list of search results displays. Tap a link to view the website. Adding and Deleting Windows You can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps: From your browser, tap A new Windows screen is displayed.
  • Page 94 From the any webpage, tap Tap Add bookmark. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the bookmark and the URL. Tap OK. Added to bookmarks will appear at the bottom of the page. Editing Bookmarks From the Bookmarks page, tap Edit. A list of bookmarks is displayed.

  • Page 95: Browser Settings

    Tap Clear to delete the History list. Using Most Visited The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited websites that you have bookmarked. These entries can be used to return to previously unmarked web pages. From the Home webpage, tap A list of your most visited webpages is displayed with Name and URL address.

  • Page 96: Wi-Fi

    • Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap Yes to complete the process. • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device. • Clear all cookie data: Deletes all current browser cookie files. •...
  • Page 97 From the Home screen, tap and network Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. Tap the network you want to connect to. Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.
  • Page 98 The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP). Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access Point (WAP).

  • Page 99: Bluetooth

    A map is displayed. You can also enter information for driving directions. Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices.
  • Page 100 The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: • Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth communication and description Setting your device’s visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth •...
  • Page 101 Tap Scan devices. Your device will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK. The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.

  • Page 102: Pc Connections

    PC. The applications are then installed onto a mobile device when synced with a PC, providing instant back up and peace of mind for application downloads. To learn more about Kies and Samsung applications, browse featured applications and download Kies at www.samsungapps.com.
  • Page 103 You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. If you insert a memory card in the device, you can also access the files directory from the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as a removable disk, separate from the internal memory.

  • Page 104: Section 9: Applications

    Section 9: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application. If the application is already described in another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.

  • Page 105: Allshare

    To stop an alarm when it rings, tap Dismiss on the display. – or – Tap Snooze to delay the alarm for ten minutes. Deleting Alarms To delete an alarm From the Home screen, tap Press and hold the alarm you want to delete. Tap Delete alarm.

  • Page 106: At&T Hot Spots

    • Play file from server on my device: You can enjoy multimedia content saved on other devices, such as your PC or laptop, on your tablet. • Play file from server on another player via my device: You can...

  • Page 107: Calendar

    To view the result, tap equals (=). To use scientific functions, press or, sweep your screen to the left. To clear the calculator, tap CLEAR. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary.

  • Page 108: Camera

    – First day of week: allows you to set the first day of the week to Sunday or Monday. This will affect how the Month view calendar is displayed. – Hide declined events: will not display events you have received from others if you have declined them.

  • Page 109: Digital Frame

    Tap the city you want to add and tap Save. Sweep the screen to the left and tap the Tap to add stock field. In the search bar, type a company name or stock symbol and tap Stocks will be displayed. Tap the stocks you want to track, and a green checkmark will appear next to the stock.

  • Page 110: Email

    Tap Slideshow at the bottom of the screen. Press Add to slideshow. The pictures that you have on your tablet are displayed. Tap on all of the pictures that you want to add to your slideshow. A green checkmark will appear. Tap Done.

  • Page 111: Gallery

    services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. For more information, refer to “Using Email” on page 59. Gallery The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or contact image, and share as a picture message.
  • Page 112 From the Latitude map screen, tap Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed. Press Add friends. Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address. Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap Add friends. At the Send sharing requests prompt, tap Yes. Your friend will receive an email or text message with your location marked on a map.

  • Page 113: Maps

    Places: Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You can also add your own locations. Layers: Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed on your map.

  • Page 114: Using Maps

    Tap the Use GPS satellites field. A green checkmark will display next to the field. Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.

  • Page 115: Market

    Places: Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You can also add your own locations. Layers: Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed on your map.

  • Page 116: Media Hub

    USB setting to Mass storage. For more information, refer to “USB Settings” on page 71. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the convenience of anywhere.

  • Page 117: Messaging

    Press to display the following options: • Sort by: allows you to sort your memos by Date or Title. • Delete: allows you to delete one or all of your memos. • Send via: allows you to send a memo via Bluetooth. •...

  • Page 118: Navigation

    Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with voice guidance. You can type or speak your destination. To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions: inside a building or between buildings • in a tunnel or underground passage •...

  • Page 119: Nook

    • Mute/Unmute: allows you to mute or unmute your navigation tones. • Exit Navigation: exits the Navigation application and returns you to the Application Menu screen. • More: includes the following options: – Directions List: displays the directions for your most recent destination.
  • Page 120 Select a security question from the drop-down list box and enter the answer using the keypad. Tap Create Account. The NOOK main screen displays with your library. You are now ready to use NOOK. Shop Books From the NOOK main page, tap shop books at the top of the display.

  • Page 121: Places

    While reading a document, press • Font Options: allows you to set the font size and style. • All Settings: allows you to set page and text settings. • Go To: allows you to go to any item located in the table of contents. You can also go to bookmarks that have been created.

  • Page 122: Quickoffice

    All of the businesses that are close to you will be displayed. Tap on a business that you want to see the details for. The business details are displayed along with the following options: • Reviews: allows you to read reviews that other customers have made.

  • Page 123: Settings

    Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions. Press for additional options. Settings This widget navigates to the sound and tablet settings for your tablet. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your tablet. For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings”...

  • Page 124: World Clock

    The Speak now screen will display. Speak clearly into the microphone. The Working screen will display as it searches for you. Results will display on the screen. Tap a link to view the information. – or – The No matches found screen will display if Voice Search was not able to find a match.

  • Page 125: Youtube

    YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and other original videos.
  • Page 126 The standard Web settings apply. For more information, refer to “Browser” on page 87.

  • Page 127: Section 10: Health And Safety Information

    Section 10: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms "GALAXY" or "mobile device" will be used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. Read this information before using your GALAXY. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Although GALAXY is not a cell phone, it can operate on the same network as cell phones and can use the same radio frequency...
  • Page 128 enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types of non- ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies. While RF energy does not ionize particles, large amounts can increase body temperatures and cause tissue damage.
  • Page 129 from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to 30 years. Additional information about the COSMOS study can be found at http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html. Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence (MOBI-KIDS) MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the relationship between exposure to radio frequency energy from...
  • Page 130 Hand-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones. Headsets can substantially reduce exposure since the phone is held away from the head in the user's hand or in approved body- worn accessories.

  • Page 131: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (updated 1/1/2010): FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): •...

  • Page 132: Smart Practices While Driving

    as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a new model mobile device is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC.

  • Page 133: Battery Use & Safety

    If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive heating •...
  • Page 134 Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the GALAXY caused by non- Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers. Do not use incompatible batteries and chargers. Some websites and •...
  • Page 135 FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Display/Touch-Screen Please note the following information when using your mobile device:...

  • Page 136: Emergency Communication

    The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.

  • Page 137: Responsible Listening

    Shock or vibration Do not drop, knock, or shake the mobile device. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. Paint Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the device's moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent proper operation. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss.
  • Page 138 Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less • time is required before you hearing could be affected. Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
  • Page 139 Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mobile device off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
  • Page 140 Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
  • Page 141 Only qualified personnel should service the mobile. Faulty service may • be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment used in your • vehicle are securely mounted. Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your •...

  • Page 142: Section 11: Warranty Information

    Product; (i) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery...
  • Page 143 (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for which it is specified. What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
  • Page 144 WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
  • Page 145 SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved.

  • Page 146: Index

    Index Abc mode Account Manager Adding a New Contact Idle Screen Alarm Clock AllShare Android Market Android System Recovery Applications Using the Camcorder Using the Camera World Clock AT&T Account Manager AT&T Hot Spots AT&T Music Playlists Battery charging Low Battery Indicator Calendar Camcorder Accessing the Video Folder...
  • Page 147 Email Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Using 123Sym Mode Using Abc Mode Using Swype Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Events List Facebook Feeds and Updates Flight mode Gallery viewing pictures viewing videos Getting Started Setting Up Your Tablet Gmail Google Maps Google Search Google Search Bar Group...
  • Page 148 Music Player adding music creating a playlist removing music My Files myAT&T MySpace Navigation Navigation Options NOOK PC Connections Pictures Gallery Powering Quickoffice QWERTY Keypad Safe Mode SAR values SD Card Search Bar Settings enabling wireless network locations Shortcuts SIM card Installing Removing Sound Settings...
  • Page 149 Using Favorites Adding Favorites Deleting a Favorite Editing Favorites Video Player Volume Warranty Information Widgets Android Market Browser Calculator Calendar Camera Email Gmail Memo Settings Video Player Voice Search YouTube Windows Media Player synchronizing with World Clock Deleting an Entry Yellowpages YouTube YP.com...

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