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Samsung Galaxy Tab SGH-T859 User Manual

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  • Page 1 A N D R O I D T A B L E T U s e r M a n u a l 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: Open Source Software

    Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit: http://opensource.samsung.com. ®...
  • 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

    Entering Text Using Swype ......43 Entering Text Using the Samsung Keypad ....46 Using XT9 Predictive Text .
  • Page 6 Section 5: Messaging ... 65 Types of Messages ....... . . 65 Creating and Sending Messages .
  • Page 7 Memo ......... 146 Messaging .
  • Page 8 Section 11: Warranty Information ... 214 Standard Limited Warranty ......214 End User License Agreement for Software ....218 Index ...

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Understanding This User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 223. Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 199, that you should know before using your device.

  • Page 10: Sim Card

    Your device uses a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your device number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages and contacts. Caution!: Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.

  • Page 11: Battery

    Battery Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery. Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
  • Page 12 Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging Head (1).

  • Page 13: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On Press and hold the Power/Lock Key For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 12. Volume Keys SIM Card Slot Headphone Jack Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back of the device.

  • Page 14: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    If prompted with the Set date and time screen, tap GMT+00:00, scroll through the list, and tap the time zone for your location. If necessary, repeatedly tap above or below the Date (month, day, year) and Time (hour, minute, and AM/PM) fields to set the correct date and time. Tap Next to continue.

  • Page 15: Using Google Maps

    Using Google Maps In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 168. You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location and Security”...

  • Page 16: Galaxy Tab Accessories

    Galaxy Tab Accessories To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab- accessories. Use your model number to find compatible accessories. Securing Your Device By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device. Features 10.1-inch WXGA TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen •...

  • Page 18: Front And Side Views

    Warning!: This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 12. Front and Side Views The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustrated. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds.

  • Page 19: Top And Bottom Views

    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. Press and hold to reveal the Tablet options list. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. Google and Voice Search: Search your tablet and the Web by typing or speaking.
  • Page 21 Tip: The area across the top of the screen is called the Application Bar. Note: The buttons along the bottom left of the screen are called Command Buttons. They include Back, Home, Navigation, Screen Capture, and Mini App Tray. Back : Return to the previous screen or option.

  • Page 22: Navigating Your Device

    The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets. Touch and hold an area of the current screen. The Add to Home screen options screen displays (shown above). Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels.
  • Page 23 (Navigation) to open a thumbnail list of recently used applications. Tap an application from the list to open Screen Capture (Screen Capture) to take a snapshot of the screen currently displayed. To view the screen shots: From a Home screen, tap ScreenCapture.
  • Page 24 Launch Google Search. (Menu) Search settings to access the Google Search settings screen. Enable searchable by placing a check mark alongside those desired items. Context-Sensitive Menus Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens. To access context-sensitive menus: (Menu) to display a list of options. Select an option in the list.

  • Page 25: Notifications

    Tap items to select or launch them. For example: Tap the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text. • Tap a menu item to select it. • Tap an application’s icon to launch the application. • Touch and Hold Activate on-screen items. For example: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.

  • Page 26: Status Details

    This area of the Status Bar displays the current date and time, battery status, and Wi-Fi connectivity status information. To open the Status Details: Tap the Time area of the Status Bar. If you have any current notifications, their summaries are listed below the Status Details.

  • Page 27: Status Bar

    Note: IT might be necessary to scroll across the Quick Setting icons to view all options (ex: Bluetooth). The Quick Settings are: • Wi-Fi: Tap to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 168. •...
  • Page 28 computer using a USB cable, but it is not charging. The battery is only charged while connected to a computer, if the device is turned off. When the device is off, press the Power/Lock key to see the battery charging indicator. USB Connected: Device is connected to a computer using a USB cable.
  • Page 29 Music Player: A song is playing. Tap either the Music icon or the Status Details to see the song title and music player controls. For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 105. 3G Active: Displays when connected to the 3G network. 3G Communicating: Displays when your device is communicating with the 3G network.

  • Page 30: Primary Shortcuts

    Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the main Home screen. Gallery: View and manage photos stored on your device. For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 94. Email: Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Server-based) work email and Internet email accounts.

  • Page 31: Mini App Tray

    There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might need while working in other apps, such as your calendar, a memo pad, and a calculator. In some cases, these shortcuts are actually links to the part of the app you need most and they contain link to the actual app where you can use other functions.

  • Page 32: Apps Screen

    Calculator: Displays a basic calculator. to close the app. • For more information, refer to “Calculator” on page 131. Music Player: Displays the music player. to link to the Music app. • to display your songs list. • to close the app. •...
  • Page 33 Blio ® Blio is an eReading application that presents eBooks just like the printed version, in full color, and with all of the features you’d want from an eReader. For more information, refer to “Blio” on page 130. Books Read eBooks from the web-based Google Books service.
  • Page 34 Dropbox Provides access to your desktop files directly from your device. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on page 135. eBook Allows you access and read books on your device. For more information, refer to “eBook” on page 136. Email Provides access to both your Outlook (Exchange Server- based) work email and Internet email accounts (such as Gmail and Yahoo! Mail).
  • Page 35 Maps Find locations and get directions with Google maps. A shortcut to Maps appears on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 142. Market Browse, download, and install Android applications. A shortcut to Market appears on the Home screen by default.
  • Page 36 My Account Provides you with account specific information such as: current status, Activity, Set Alerts, Bill Summary, Plan Services, and FAQ’s Info. For more information, refer to “My Account” on page 149. My Device Allows you to configure device settings, view Personalize your Wallpapers, View Quick Tools, Support, and battery storage information.
  • Page 37 Quickoffice HD The Quickoffice application allows you to create and save Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents. You can also view existing PDFs. For more information, refer to “Quickoffice HD” on page 156. Security Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer.

  • Page 38: Widgets

    Video Chat Allows you to record and share live videos on your device with your friends, family, and your favorite social networks. For more information, refer to “Video Chat” on page 161. Video player Play and manage videos stored on your tablet. A shortcut to Video appears on the Home screen by default.
  • Page 39 Navigate to the Home screen on which you want the Widget to be placed. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. – or – (Customize). The Add to Home screen options screen displays. Tap the Widgets tab, then select a Widget to add it to the current screen.
  • Page 40 Drag the Widget to the Remove icon and release it. Available Widgets The following widgets are available: AccuWeather.com: Display the forecast from AccuWeather. • Touch the widget to choose locations. Agenda: Create new events and display your agenda of events. Events •...
  • Page 41 Latitude: Accesses the Latitude application. For more information, • refer to “Latitude” on page 140. Market: Download applications from the Android Market. For more • information, refer to “Market” on page 144. MobileLife: Provides access to various MobileLife applications such as •...

  • Page 42: App Shortcuts

    Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or features, such as Email or other applications. Adding Shortcuts to a Screen Navigate to the screen on which you want the App Shortcut to be placed. Touch and hold on the screen. –...

  • Page 43: Wallpapers

    In a single motion, touch and hold the App Shortcut until becomes “un-pinned” from the page and appears at the top right corner of the screen. Drag the App Shortcut over to the Remove icon and release. Wallpapers You can choose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen.
  • Page 44 • Directions & Navigation: Get directions and navigation from Google Maps. For more information, refer to “Maps” on page 142. • Dropbox folder: Works to provide access to your desktop files directly from your device. For more information, refer to “Dropbox”...

  • Page 45: Section 3: Entering Text

    Text Input Methods Your device offers several text input methods. This section explains two of them. Note: Samsung keypad is the default input method. Swype: Swype is a new text input method that allows you to enter • words by gliding your finger over the virtual QWERTY keyboard, lifting your finger between words.

  • Page 46: Changing The Input Method

    • Android Keyboard: This input method provides a virtual QWERTY keyboard that is similar to that if a Samsung keypad and allows you to enter text by tapping keys on the screen. Android Keyboard - Voice: This method uses a speech-to-text •...

  • Page 47: Entering Text Using Swype

    Swype is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter. This example shows how to enter the word “this”.
  • Page 48 Enter text by speaking. Swype recognizes your speech and enters text for you. . At the Speak now prompt, speak the text you want to enter. Editing Keyboard The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are working supports editing, you can cut, copy, or paste highlighted text.
  • Page 49 All lowercase Displays when the next character is entered in lowercase. Pressing this while in 123 mode, reveals additional numeric-symbols keys. Initial Uppercase Displays when the first character of each word is entered as uppercase but all subsequent characters are lowercase. All Uppercase Displays when all characters will be entered as uppercase characters.

  • Page 50: Entering Text Using The Samsung Keypad

    & key. To enter &: tap and touch and hold the & key. The Samsung Keypad is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text. Using the QWERTY keypad/ keyboard, you can type letter, numbers, punctuation, and other characters.
  • Page 51 Changing the Text Input Mode in Keypad From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard. With Samsung keypad as your text entry method, select one of the following text mode options: • Abc : to use alphabetic characters from the on-screen keyboard.
  • Page 52 After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space. Using ABC Mode in Samsung Keypad From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.

  • Page 53: Using Xt9 Predictive Text

    • The first number on this key indicates which page (1, 2, or 3) of additional characters is active. Using XT9 Predictive Text XT9 is a predictive text system (available within the Samsung keypad) that has next-letter prediction and regional error correction.
  • Page 54 XT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users pressing the wrong keys on QWERTY keyboards. (Settings) at the bottom of the keypad. Tap the XT9 field. A checkmark indicates activation. Note: The XT9 option is available only when Abc mode has been selected.

  • Page 55: Editing Text

    Begin typing a word. A list of word options displays. Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed. – or – and then touch Add word to register a new word to XT9. Continue typing your message. XT9 mode can be used in portrait or landscape mode.

  • Page 56: Using Speech Recognition

    (Close Keyboard). Using Speech Recognition You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. Samsung Keypad recognizes your speech and enters text for you. Note: To enable Voice Input, tap Settings information, refer to “Configure Input Methods”...

  • Page 57: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts

    Calendar, and Gmail. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 71. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync: Add your Exchange account to sync • Contacts, Calendar, and Email. Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. • T-Mobile Contacts: Add your T-Mobile Backup service to sync your • Contacts.
  • Page 58 From a Home screen, tap (Contacts). (New) to create a contact. Tap an account or Device. Tap the Photo ID to set up a photo to identify the contact. • Album: Choose a photo from the Gallery. • Take photo: Display the Camera and take a photo of the contact. Tap contact fields to display the keyboard and enter information: Tip: Tap the screen and swipe up or down to display additional fields or tap...

  • Page 59: Updating Contacts

    to add additional fields. – or – to remove an unused field. – or – on the QWERTY keyboard to remove a previously entered phone number. Tap Add another field to add these additional fields: Phonetic name, Phone number, Email, Instant messenger, Address, Notes, Website, Event, Relationship and Nickname.

  • Page 60: Contact Menu Options

    • Tap to enter an additional phone number • Tap to remove a previously entered phone number. Edit the contact information then tap Done. For more information, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 54. Deleting Contacts From a Home screen, tap (Contacts).
  • Page 61 Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email (Exchange or Internet), Gmail, or Messaging. • Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and then tap Print. You can only print on a Samsung printer. • Settings Display options: Set the following Display options: –...

  • Page 62: Joining Contact Information

    Most people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For example, a Facebook account login name might differ from a corporate email account login because they are maintained separately and for different groups of people. Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers.

  • Page 63: Sharing Contact Information

    (Menu) Join contact, then tap joined contacts. Tap Join. Marking a Contact as Primary When you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact entry list. For example, when you say “Call John Smith”, if you have three phone records for John Smith, the Voice dialer is looking for the “default”...
  • Page 64 • Email: For more information, refer to “Email” on page 73. • Gmail: For more information, refer to “Composing and Sending Gmail” on page 72. • Messaging: For more information, refer to “Messaging” on page 65. Importing and Exporting Contacts To back up and restore your contacts information, you can export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or import your contacts list (previously exported) from a storage device.

  • Page 65: Groups

    Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster or to quickly send messages to group members. Creating a New Group Create a new group when you add or edit a contact. From a Home screen, tap (Contacts). Tap the Groups tab from the top of the page. (New).
  • Page 66 From a Home screen, tap (Contacts). Tap the Groups tab from the top of the page. Tap the Label tab displayed above the Contacts List to display the possible Groups. Tap any Group. (Menu) Delete groups. The groups that can be deleted are displayed. Tap the check box next to each group you want to delete.

  • Page 67: Favorites

    Mark contact records with an orange star to identify them as favorites. You can set your contacts display options to display only your favorites (Starred in Android) for fast viewing or messaging. Adding Favorites To add a contact the Starred in Android list: From a Home screen, tap (Contacts).

  • Page 68: Synchronizing Contacts

    Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing contact from your online or remote accounts to your device. Prior to syncing, you must first have an active Google or Microsoft Exchange account with current Contact entries, and be signed into your account via the device.

  • Page 69: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your device supports these types of messages: Text Messages: Send and receive both SMS (text) and MMS • (multimedia) text messages •...

  • Page 70: Message Options

    Tap the Enter recipient here field to manually enter a recipient. – or – (Add new contact) to select from one of the following: • Contacts: to select a recipient from your Contacts list (valid entries must have a wireless phone number or email address). •...

  • Page 71: Viewing Newly Received Messages

    When you receive a text message, your device notifies you by displaying within the Notification area at the bottom right of your Home screen. To read a message: to open the massaging application and select the message. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 23.
  • Page 72 Compose your reply. Your texts are colored Green and your caller’s replies are Yellow. Current Recipient Reply Bubble Available Message List Text Message Thread Tap Send to review your reply. – or – to select one of the available message options (page 66).

  • Page 73: Deleting Messages

    Deleting a message thread From a Home screen, tap (Messaging). Touch and hold a message from the Messages list, then select Delete thread. At the prompt, tap Delete to delete or Cancel to exit. Deleting a single message From a Home screen, tap (Messaging).

  • Page 74: Messaging Settings

    To configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, Voice mails, and Push messages. From a Home screen, tap (Messaging). Settings. The following Messaging settings are available: Storage settings • Delete old messages: deletes old messages when the limit is reached, rather than overwriting them.

  • Page 75: Gmail

    • Service loading: allows you to set the type of service loading notification. Choose from: Always, Prompt, or Never. Notification settings • Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your status bar. • Select ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone for your message notifications.
  • Page 76 Managing Your Gmail Account From a Home screen, tap (Menu) for these options: • Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to “Gmail Account Settings” on page 72. • Help: Learn about using Gmail. • Feedback?: Fill out a Google feedback form. Composing and Sending Gmail From a Home screen, tap (Compose).

  • Page 77: Email

    (Gmail account settings) Sync options – Gmail sync for this account is ON/OFF: Indicates whether you have Gmail synchronization turned on for this account in the Account and sync settings. Tap to open those settings. – Labels to Sync: Choose which labels are synchronized. –...
  • Page 78 From a Home screen, tap At the Set up email screen, enter an Email address and Password, then tap Next. If you are asked What type of account?, tap the type of account: POP3 account, IMAP account, or Microsoft Exchange Active sync. –...
  • Page 79 At the Set up email screen, name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. • The unique account name is used to differentiate this account from other email accounts accessed by your device. Messages for this account display on the Inbox tab. You can also view Personal information for this account, Receipts (if you setup the account to return receipts), Travel information, and more (if available).
  • Page 80 From the Exchange server settings screen, enter an updated Domain, and confirm your User name and Password information. • If your network requires you accept SSL certificates, tap the Accept all SSL certificates field to place a check mark in the box and activate this additional level.

  • Page 81: Composing And Sending Email

    Identify your new work email account with a unique name (Ex: Work), then tap Done. The device communicates with the appropriate server to set up your account and synchronize your email. When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the account. Note: To configure email account settings at any time, tap Settings.

  • Page 82: Email Account Settings

    • Attach: Choose an attachment to add to the message from the listed apps, such as Drawing Pad, My Files, Picture, Audio, Video, and so on. – To add a picture attachment, tap Attach (from the bottom of the screen) and make a category selection.
  • Page 83 Note: The following settings can very depending on the selected email account type. Tap an email account to display the following settings: General settings • Account name: displays your uniquely created account display name. • Your name: displays the name used in the From field of your outgoing email messages.

  • Page 84: Google Talk

    • Sync Calendar: When enabled, events from your account are synchronized with your device’s Calendar. Common settings • Forward with files: When enabled, forwarded emails are sent to recipients along with the original file attachments. Google Talk Talk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat service.
  • Page 85 When a contact invites you to become a friend in Google Talk, you receive a notification in the System bar invitation appears in your Friends list. Tap the invitation. Tap Accept, if you want to accept the invitation and chat, Decline, if you do not want to chat with and share your Google Talk status with the sender right now, or Block, if you do not want to receive any more invitations from that...

  • Page 86: Google Talk Settings

    • Close all chats: Terminates any chats that you have open. • Sign out: Sign out of Google Talk and display the Talk main screen. • Settings: Offers various settings for Google talk. For more information, refer to “Google Talk Settings” on page 82. •...

  • Page 87: Section 6: Multimedia

    Section 6: Multimedia This section explains how to use the multimedia features of your device, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music Player, and how to manage your photos, images and sounds. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality.
  • Page 88 Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, see “Camera Options” on page 84. If desired, before taking the photo, use the left area of the screen to access various camera options and settings. You can also tap the screen to move the focus to a desired area of interest.
  • Page 89 Exposure value: Set the brightness of the photo. Settings: Focus mode: Set the focus mode to Auto focus or • Macro. Scene mode: Choose an automatic scene mode from • None, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Sunset, Dawn, Text, or Candlelight. White balance: Set the light source.
  • Page 90 • Crop: Allows you to crop the image. Tap and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop area, then tap Ok. Tap X to stop without cropping the picture. • Print: Print the current photo to a compatible Samsung printer.
  • Page 91 • Copy: Copy the current photo to the clipboard. • Motion: Display Motion activation settings. (Back) to return to the Camera to take more photos. Assigning an Image as a Contact Icon From a Home screen, tap Select a folder location and tap a file to open it. With the image displayed, tap Contact photo.
  • Page 92 Options Recording Videos From the Home screen, tap Slide (Mode button) to the Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, see “Camcorder Options” on page 88 To start recording, tap (Record).
  • Page 93 Recording mode: allows you to set the recording mode to: Normal, which is limited only by available space on the destination location, Limit for MMS, which is limited by MMS size restrictions, and Self recording which activates the front-facing camera so you can video yourself. Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before recording a video.

  • Page 94: Video Player

    Sweep across the screen to display the next or previous video. The current video is outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Tap a thumbnail to view the video it represents. (Slideshow) to view a slideshow of your video thumbnails.
  • Page 95 • Delete: Tap videos to select them for deletion or tap Select all to delete all videos. Tap Delete to deleted the selected videos. • Auto play next: Tap to enable or disable automatic playing of videos in the order they appear. Tap a video to play it.
  • Page 96 From a Home screen, tap About device Legal Information DivX® VOD > Register. Write down your Registration code. Tap OK. Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies To play purchased DivX movies on your device, you will first need to complete a one-time registration using both your device and your computer.
  • Page 97 Follow the instructions in DivX Player to enter the registration code from step 2 and create a device nickname (ex: “Pat or Pat’s Device”). Select a location on your computer to download the DivX registration video with the same title as your device nickname (ex: Pat.divx).

  • Page 98: Gallery

    Gallery Your large LCD screen provides high-resolution display of photos and videos. Use the Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. Selecting Photos and Videos to View From a Home screen, tap All categories are displayed. Tap By album to display other ways to group your photos and videos.
  • Page 99 Viewing Photos and Videos with Gallery From a Home screen, tap Tap a category to view it and then touch a photo or video thumbnail. Tap the screen to show or hide Gallery options. Tap an image or video to open it. Tap the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the screen to zoom all the way in or out.

  • Page 100: Photo Editor

    Touch and drag the white dot on the progress bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the right end of the progress bar to end the video playback. –...
  • Page 101 Use the following Photo editor controls to edit your photo: Selection: Allows you to set the size of the selection tool. Tap the selection icon and then touch • Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso, or Grab to set how to mark an area for cropping, rotating, and so to select a single area, •...

  • Page 102: Media Hub

    Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. With hundreds of titles available, entertaining your family on the go was never easier. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from any location. Featuring the...

  • Page 103: T-Mobile Tv

    Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you • create an account in Media Hub. Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up • to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same account.

  • Page 104: Music App

    Read the on-screen description about the compatability soom feature and tap OK. Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions. – or – Tap Exit to close the application. Note: T-Mobile TV must be initialized over a cellular network before it can be used.
  • Page 105 Changing Library View You can change the way you view the contents of your library. From a Home screen, tap Tap the name of the current view, such as New and recent, near the top-left of the Application bar. Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid, list, or carousel, depending on the view.

  • Page 106: Listening To Music

    From a Home screen, tap (Menu). The following options display: • Hide now playing bar / Show now playing bar: Hide or show the Now Playing bar that appears at the bottom of the screen. You can return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens by touching the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar.
  • Page 107 Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the Music application, the Now Playing bar appears at the bottom of the screen. You can use this to control playback or tap now-playing bar. Displaying the Now Playing Screen If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar.
  • Page 108 The Now playing screen contains several buttons that you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists: When Shuffle mode is enabled, songs play in random order. When disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view. Tap to pause playback.

  • Page 109: Music Player

    The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. Viewing Your Music Library The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. From a Home screen, tap player). The Music Player application searches your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
  • Page 110 During playback, use the sound and playlist controls: • Favorite: Tap the star to mark the current song as a favorite. • Info: Tap to view information about the current song. • List mode: Tap to switch to the list of songs. •...
  • Page 111 Searching for Music From a Home screen, tap player). (Search). Type the name of an artist, album, song, or playlist. Matching songs are displayed in a list below the search box. Tap a matching song to play it. Touch a matching album, artist, or playlist to view a list of its songs.
  • Page 112 From a Home screen, tap player). and touch a playlist. All songs are displayed to the left and the songs in the playlist are displayed on the right, under the playlist name. to remove a song from the playlist. Tap Done to save the playlist. Changing the Order of a Playlist From a Home screen, tap player).
  • Page 113 From a Home screen, tap player). (Menu) to display the following options: • Delete: Tap the box for any song or album you want to delete or tap the box for Select all to select every song or album. A check mark indicates the song or album is to be deleted.

  • Page 114: Section 7: Connections

    Section 7: Connections Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. Browser Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows you to access the internet. From the Home screen, tap –...
  • Page 115 While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate: Tap an item to select it. • Tap a hyperlink to follow the link. • Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options: • – Open: Open the linked page. – Open in new tab: Open a new window to display the linked page. –...
  • Page 116 Copy information from a Web page to the clipboard for pasting, searching, or sharing. Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text From a Home screen, tap (Browser). Browse to a Web page. On the Web page, touch and hold on the text until you see the text you want highlighted, then stop touching the screen.
  • Page 117 Page info: View information about the current page, including the URL. • Downloads: View and manage recent downloads. • Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer. • • Touch and hold on a page for these options: – Open: Open the Web page.
  • Page 118 Settings: Customize the Browser by using the following options: • General – Set homepage: View and set the default first page that displays when you launch the Browser. – Sync with Google Chrome: Associate or remove Android bookmarks with your Google account. –...

  • Page 119: Bluetooth

    – Enable plug-ins: When enabled, the Browser automatically loads and runs plug-ins on pages you visit. – Website settings: View and manage settings for individual websites. – Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview of newly- opened pages. –...
  • Page 120 To turn Bluetooth on: From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks Bluetooth settings. Tap the Bluetooth field to activate the feature (checkmark indicates active). When Bluetooth is enabled, a green check mark appears next to the field and the screen. To turn Bluetooth off: From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks...
  • Page 121 Tap OK to complete the rename process. To set visibility: Verify your Bluetooth is active. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible. Making your device visible allows other devices to pair and communicate. Note: Your device visibility is based on the time set within the Visible time-out field (2 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Never).

  • Page 122: Enable Downloading For Web Applications

    Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your device, but retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again. Verify your Bluetooth is active.

  • Page 123: Wi-Fi

    About Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to: Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email. • Access your corporate network. • Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling. •...
  • Page 124 Turning Wi-Fi Off: From any screen, sweep your finger downward from the top to display the Notification Panel. Tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi Off. Wi-Fi Status Indicators The following icons indicate the Wi-Fi connection status: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).

  • Page 125: Connecting To Kies

    SMS messages from your PC. Tip: Before beginning, it is recommended that you update the Java application running on your machine and that you install Samsung Kies on your target computer. Installing Samsung Kies...
  • Page 126 Samsung Kies will not function properly. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC. Run Samsung Kies and follow the prompts to update your device firmware. Refer to Samsung Kies Help for more information.

  • Page 127: Tethering

    USB connection between your device and computer. A wireless version of this same functionality would be the Mobile AP feature. Note: If additional software or USB drivers are required, navigate to: www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot.

  • Page 128: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with HSPA+ (4G) data services (although 3G service can also be used). Important!: The Mobile AP service can not be active at the same time as Wi-Fi.

  • Page 129: Managing Downloads

    Launch your Web browser to confirm you have an Internet connection. To secure the Portable Hotspot service: The two most common methods for securing your connection to the Hotspot are to a security method (WPA2 PSK) and to Hide your device’s SSID name. From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot...
  • Page 130 Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can download additional apps from Market. If you decide to, you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Market and other sources. To uninstall an app: From a Home screen, tap Applications Manage applications. Tap the Downloaded tab.

  • Page 131: Section 8: Applications And Widgets

    Section 8: Applications and Widgets This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, 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 132: Alarm

    Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times. Adding and Configuring Alarms From a Home screen, tap (Add alarm) or touch an alarm that already set. Tap fields to configure the alarm: • Time: Set a time for the alarm to sound. Tap + or - to change the hour and minute, and select AM or PM.
  • Page 133 To configure general alarm settings: From a Home screen, tap (Settings). The following options are displayed: • Alarm in Silent mode: Enable alarms to play even if the tablet is in Silent mode. • Alarm volume: Touch and drag the slider to set Alarm volume. •...

  • Page 134: Asphalt 6

    Provides access to a built-in HD racing video game. From a Home screen, tap (Asphalt 6). Follow the on-screen prompts. Blio ® Blio is an eReading application that presents eBooks just like the printed version, in full color, and with all of the features you’d want from an eReader.

  • Page 135: Browser

    To find a book by title or author name, tap the Books main screen or tap Shop (Menu) for these options: • Make available offline: Mark books to make them available offline. Touch below a book cover to mark it with Done.

  • Page 136: Calendar

    Repeat steps 3 through 5 as many times as required. Touch and hold (Delete) to clear the result. For more advanced problems, use the advanced operators sin, ln, cos, log, tan, and so on, just as you would on a pocket calculator.
  • Page 137 Note: These steps create the initial Calendar entry. After creation, you will need to tap edit the new event to configure attendants, what email account it is associated with, etc.. From a Home screen, tap (Calendar). Touch and hold the date for which you want to enter an event.

  • Page 138: Camera

    Tap the following for additional settings: • Calendar view settings: – Calendars: Enable calendars for your various accounts. – Synchronise calendars: Displays the General sync settings. For more information, refer to “General Sync Settings” on page 185. – Week views: Choose to display weeks as either Analog or Timeline. –...

  • Page 139: Dropbox

    Tap an available file category tab (Browser downloads or Other downloads) and select the desired file. Touch headings for earlier downloads to view them. Tap items you want to send, to check them, and then tap (Share). Tap an option to share the item. Depending on the file type, options can include: Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, Messaging, Picasa, YouTube, Social Hub, or Wi-Fi.

  • Page 140: Ebook

    This application lets you access and read books on your device. From a Home screen, tap The eBook main screen displays. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Confirm. Options While Reading a Book From a Home screen, tap Tap the cover of a book or PDF to start reading. Once the book displays, sweep across the screen to turn the page.

  • Page 141: Email

    Managing Your Books From a Home screen, tap In the Application bar, on the upper left of the eBook main screen, tap All to display all books and PDFs, Book to display only books, and PDF to display only PDFs. To find a book by title or author name, tap use the keypad to enter a key word or phrase to search for, and touch Go on the keypad to search.
  • Page 142 Ok. Tap X to stop without cropping the picture. – Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. – Copy: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.

  • Page 143: Gallery

    While viewing a video file: • Tap (Bookmark) to mark your favorite areas of the video. A yellow mark appears on the progress bar. • Tap (Menu) for the following options: – Share via: Share this video by using Messaging, YouTube, Wi-Fi, Dropbox, Bluetooth, Gmail, or Email.

  • Page 144: Google Search

    Search the internet, and your device, using the Google search engine. Tip: The Google Search widget appears on a Home screen by default. For information about displaying widgets on the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to a current screen” on page 35. From a Home screen, tap –...
  • Page 145 From a Home screen, tap (Latitude). Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30 meters. Sharing Your Location with Friends From the Latitude map screen, tap display your Latitude list of friends. At first, only your name is displayed. Tap Wi-Fi Disabled - Click to enable connection to navigate to the Wi-Fi Settings menu where you can turn on Wi-Fi if it is not already enabled.

  • Page 146: Maps

    – Enable automatic check-ins: Checks you in to places that you have designated. – Enable check-in notifications: Enables notifications that suggest places to check in. – Manage your places: View and modify your automatic check-ins and muted places. – Sign out of Latitude: Signs you out of Latitude and launches the Maps application.

  • Page 147: Maps Menu

    Tap an icon on the map to display information about the location. For • example, your location is indicated by a flashing says My Location. Maps Menu From the Home screen, tap While viewing a map, tap • My Places: Display starred locations. •...

  • Page 148: Market

    Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter Start point and End point or touch the button to the right of the fields to choose your current location, a contact’s location, or to touch a point on the map. Tap the automobile, bus, bicycle, or walking icon •...

  • Page 149: Media Hub

    • Add shortcuts for new apps: Enable or disable the addition of shortcuts on the Home screen for new apps. Media Hub Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. For more information, refer to “Media Hub” on page 92.

  • Page 150: Memo

    (Memo). (Delete), select one • Print: Select one or all memos, tap Done, and send the memos to a Samsung printer. • Memo sync: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up your memos. • SNS log in: Log in to your social network sites, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

  • Page 151: Messaging

    PIN number to view the memo. Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer. Update SNS: Lets you post the memo to one or more of your social network sites. Only site you are signed in to are displayed.
  • Page 152 From a Home screen, tap (MobileLife Organizer). Logging in to MobileLife To use MobileLife Organizer with an existing account: From the main application screen, enter you Email address and shared family password. Tap the Shared family password field and enter the appropriate password.

  • Page 153: Music

    Enter all Appointment Details and select household members to be included in the appointment. • These members can be added by entering their name, Email address, phone number, and assigning a color. Tap Save. Music Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. From a Home screen, tap For more information, refer to “Music App”...

  • Page 154: My Device

    The Activity tab displays your current minute and message activity. You can view what percentage of minutes were used as well as the number of messages used for a particular start date. Alerts and Events From this screen you can activate alerts to notify you of the following: •...

  • Page 155: Navigation

    • My Device: access Support, view Quick Tools, Personalize settings, and Storage & Battery. The initial screen displays four tabs: Personalize, Quick Tools, Support, and Storage Battery. Support Displays support information such as: Device Restart, Device Storage, My Account Feedback, T-Mobile Forums, T-Mobile on ®...
  • Page 156 Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get walking or driving directions. Note: You must first create a Wi-Fi connection to use Navigation. From a Home screen, tap (Navigation). The Navigation screen displays. Tap either Driving or Walking in the Application bar to describe the type of directions you want.

  • Page 157: Pen Memo

    • Export: Tap To Gallery (drawings) or To Memo (text), select one or all memos, and touch Export. • Print: Select one or all memos, tap Print, and send the memos to a Samsung printer. • Memo sync: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up your memos.

  • Page 158: Photo Editor

    • Set as: Use this memo as a Contact photo, a Lock Screen, or Wallpaper image. • Print: Send the memo to a Samsung printer. Tap the body of the memo to edit the memo. Options display for editing. For more information, refer to “Composing a Pen Memo”...

  • Page 159: Pro Apps

    Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Explore Nearby, or Add your own place.) A list of places within this category displays. – or – (Menu) and then tap either My Places Places.

  • Page 160: Qello

    ® Qello brings the concert right to the fan. This is an HD streaming rental service of the world's largest catalog of HD live concerts. From a Home screen, tap Read the on-screen information and tap OK. Quickoffice HD ® The Quickoffice HD application allows you to create and save Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents.
  • Page 161 The following document types are available: Word Document, Word 97-2003 Document, Excel Workbook, Excel 97-2003 Workbook, PowerPoint Presentation, and PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation. To find a memo, tap (Search), use the keypad to enter a key word or phrase to search for, and tap Go on the keypad to search.

  • Page 162: Security

    This application provides mobile device-specific security features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market. Along with the antivirus and anti-malware tech, there's a lost and stolen device locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.

  • Page 163: Slacker

    Slacker offers free, internet radio for mobile devices. From a Home screen, tap Important!: You must register and create a free account prior to using this service. Read the on-screen legal disclaimer and tap OK. If prompted, enter your Email address and password. –...

  • Page 164: T-Mobile Tv

    Tap an account entry to start the application. If you choose an SNS account, read the SNS disclaimer, tap the I accept all the terms above checkbox, then tap Agree to continue. Tap Next. Follow the on-screen instructions for adding an account. From the Social Hub main screen, tap the Feeds or Messages tabs to see information pertaining to your account.

  • Page 165: Video Chat

    This is a mobile video sharing and 2-way video calling service. This application also lets you record and share experiences with your friends, family, and your favorite social networks. From a Home screen, tap (Video Chat) Sign up. Fill in the Email address, Username, and Password, then tap Sign up to create your new account.

  • Page 166: Video

    Services such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, SMS, and E-mail ask that you select a recipient for your video segment. Video View and manage videos stored on your tablet. Tip: A shortcut to Video appears on the main Home screen by default. From the Home screen, tap –...

  • Page 167: Yahoo Finance

    A list of world cities displays. Scroll through the list and touch the city you want to add. A pop-up displays the city name, the current time and date there, and the GMT offset. on the pop-up to add the city. (Reorder) to change the order of the cities.

  • Page 168: Additional Options

    Once you add a stock, there are additional Yahoo Finance options you can use to add more stocks and set up how they are displayed and refreshed. From a Home screen, touch an entry in the Yahoo Finance widget. Information about the stock displays. (Refresh) to update the information.

  • Page 169: Youtube

    Near the bottom of the screen, touch link to the Yahoo! Finance website. Tap Go to Mobile Website to view more financial information. At the bottom of the screen, touch Quotes delayed to read about real-time exchange quotes and access other Yahoo Finance online options, such as Top Stories and a currency converter.

  • Page 170: Zinio

    While viewing a video, tap • Favorite: Mark this video as a favorite. • Save to: Save the video. • Copy URL: Copy the URL of the video to the clipboard. • Flag: Flag the video for YouTube review. • Settings: Configure display and search settings and view information about the application.

  • Page 171: Section 9: Settings

    Section 9: Settings This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings From a Home screen, tap (Settings). – or – From any screen, tap the Time in the System bar, tap anywhere in the Status Details, and then tap (Settings).
  • Page 172 Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your device automatically uses Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile device services. From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings. Configure the settings as desired. The available connection types displayed with a security type displayed next to them.

  • Page 173: Tethering

    The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Important!: Before you can use a VPN you must establish and configure one. http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads From a Home screen, tap (Apps) Wireless and networks Tethering and portable hotspot.
  • Page 174 Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based L2TP/IPSec), or L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/IPSec). From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks VPN settings.

  • Page 175: Mobile Networks

    To establish a L2TP/IPSec CRT (Certificate based L2TP/ IPSec): • Tap Add L2TP/IPSec CRT VPN. • 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 OK. •...
  • Page 176 To access a wireless access point: From a Home screen, tap Wireless and networks Mobile networks Access Point Names. A list of the Access point names display. The active access point displays a bright green, filled circle to the right of the name. Network mode You can configure your device to either manually detect and use either a 2G (GSM) or 3G (WCDMA) data network connection.
  • Page 177 Note: Connecting to 2G networks slows the data transfer speed and time. Using the 3G Network If you are using applications that require the 3G network speed, follow these instructions to connect to the 3G network. From a Home screen, tap Wireless and network Mobile networks Network mode.

  • Page 178: Sound Settings

    From this menu you can control the sounds on the device as well as configure the display settings. From a Home screen, tap Sound. The following options display: Vibrate Mode When enabled, your device vibrates to alert you to new notifications.
  • Page 179 Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other notifications. From a Home screen, tap Sound Notification ringtone. Tap a ringtone to hear a sample and select it. Tap OK to save the setting. Audible Selection The Audible touch tones and Audible selection options are used when you use the dialing pad or making a screen selection.

  • Page 180: Screen Settings

    Brightness Set the default screen brightness. From a Home screen, tap Screen Brightness. Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or tap Automatic brightness. Tap OK to save the setting. Screen Display Font Style Set the font for screen displays. From a Home screen, tap Screen Screen display.

  • Page 181: Horizontal Calibration

    When this option is checked, the screen orientation changes when you rotate the device. When this option is not checked, the screen orientation locks in the current orientation (landscape or portrait) and the orientation does not change when you rotate the device.

  • Page 182: Power Saving Mode

    When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. This feature allows you both automatically set the device to use a power saving mode and configure additional power saving options manually, all in an effort to conserve battery power. From a Home screen, tap Screen Power saving mode.

  • Page 183: Location And Security

    You value your privacy. So, by default, your device only acquires your location when you dial 911. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location services on your device. My Location Using Wireless Networks 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.
  • Page 184 Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the device. When you enable the User visible pattern field, you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you want to unlock the device’s buttons or touch screen. When you activate the User tactile feedback field, you feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern.

  • Page 185: Device Administration

    To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on. From a Home screen, tap Location and security. Tap Encrypt device. For more information, read the displayed help screen. Tip: Make sure your battery is full charged. Encryption takes an hour or more.

  • Page 186: Applications

    Use Secure Credentials This feature is not available for your device. Install from USB Storage Install encrypted certificates from a storage device, such as a PC, with the USB cable. From a Home screen, tap Location and security. Tap Install from USB storage, then choose a certificate and follow the prompts to install.

  • Page 187: Battery Use

    Manage and remove applications from your device. From a Home screen, tap Applications Manage applications. Tap an application to view and update information about the application, including memory usage, default settings, and permissions. For more information, refer to “Uninstalling an App” on page 126.
  • Page 188 Before you can download a web application you must enable the Unknown sources feature (enables downloading). Developers can use this option to install non-Market applications. Enable or disable installation of non-Market applications. Note: If you are notified that you can not download a Market application because it comes from an “Unknown source”, enabling this option corrects this issue.

  • Page 189: Accounts And Sync

    This setting is used by developers when developing location- based applications. Note: This setting is used for development purposes. From a Home screen, tap Applications Development. Tap Allow mock locations to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the box. Uninstalling Third-party Applications Important!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature.

  • Page 190: Manage Accounts

    When enabled, all accounts sync data at any time, automatically. From a Home screen, tap Accounts and sync. Tap Auto-sync to enable or disable the setting. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check box. This feature enables the synchronization of data between your device and external sites or servers.
  • Page 191 (Remove account), then tap Remove account at the prompt to remove the account and delete all its messages, contacts, and other data. Account Settings To view the account settings for an account: From a Home screen, tap Accounts and sync. Tap an account to display its sync settings.
  • Page 192 To configure the Google management settings: From a Home screen, tap Accounts and sync. within the Google account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize (Sync Books, Sync Calendar, Sync Contacts, or Sync Gmail). A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.

  • Page 193: Motion Settings

    It is possible to control certain aspects of your tablet by simply tilting it. You can tilt your tablet to reduce or enlarge the screen. You can move an icon from one Home page to another by panning your device to the left or right while holding the icon. To activate motion: From a Home screen, tap Motion settings...
  • Page 194 If you have enabled the Back up my data option, then the Backup account option is available. From a Home screen, tap Privacy. Tap Backup account and tap Add account to set you Google Gmail account to be backed up to the Google server. Automatic Restore When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application.

  • Page 195: Storage

    Use Factory data reset to return your device to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from the device, including Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications, as well as your music, photos, videos, and other files.

  • Page 196: Keyboard Settings

    • Samsung TTS: Set Default settings Default engine to Samsung TTS. Tap Voice effects to apply the various voice effects for the spoken text. Options are: Normal, deep, high, thin, thick, and robot voice, and, just for fun, the helium gas effect.

  • Page 197: Swype Settings

    This screen lists settings for the input methods you have installed. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 41. From a Home screen, tap Language and input Configure input methods. Swype Settings From a Home screen, tap Language and input Current input method.
  • Page 198 (Apps) Language and input Current input method. Under Samsung keypad, tap Settings to display the following options: • Input language: Used to set a default text entry language. Tap this field, scroll through the options, and tap the desired input language.

  • Page 199: Accessibility

    Google’s networked speech recognition feature. • Sound on keypress: Check to play a brief sound each time you tap an on-screen keyboard key. • Tutorial: Displays help for using Samsung keypad and XT9 predictive text. Accessibility services are special features to make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities.

  • Page 200: Date And Time

    Use this option to allow or disallow applications to download accessibility scripts from Google. From a Home screen, tap Accessibility. Tap Download accessibility scripts to enable or disable the option. Touch Screen Controls Use this option to set the delay time for touch and hold. From a Home screen, tap Accessibility.

  • Page 201: System Updates

    From a Home screen, tap About device Software update. Note: You will need to have a Samsung account to proceed with the update process. System Updates The System Updates feature enables you to use your device to connect to the network and download any new software directly to your device.
  • Page 202 Tip: The password is for your Samsung account, not the password you use for the email address you are entering. Plus, you can use only letters, numbers, !, @, $, %, &, ^, and * for your Samsung account password. System Updates Options...

  • Page 203: 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” are 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 204 The energy levels associated with radio frequency energy, including both radio waves and microwaves, are not great 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.
  • Page 205 The COSMOS study aims to conduct long-term health monitoring of a large group of people to determine if there are any health issues linked to long-term exposure to radio frequency energy from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to 30 years.
  • Page 206 Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your • head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-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.

  • Page 207: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using cell phones at all. For example, The Stewart Report from the United Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 208 The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements. SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the mobile device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

  • Page 209: Smart Practices While Driving

    GALAXY appears to be dry and appears to operate normally, the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard. 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. Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 210: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for your GALAXY. WARNING! 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.

  • Page 211: Display / Touch-Screen

    To find the nearest recycling location, go to: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call 1-877-278-0799. Warning!: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this mobile device has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety...

  • Page 212: Emergency Communication

    The location-based information may be shared with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain inaccurate or incomplete data, and circumstances can and do change over time.

  • Page 213: Responsible Listening

    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 214 been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound, and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used.
  • Page 215 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
  • Page 216 Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your • implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider. For more information see: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html#.
  • Page 217 FCC Notice The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the mobile device if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 218: Section 11: Warranty Information

    (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for which it is specified.
  • Page 219 What are SAMSUNG’s obligations? During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited Warranty, SAMSUNG will repair or replace the Product, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without charge. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product, or may replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product.
  • Page 220 Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. What is the procedure for resolving disputes? ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT BY A COURT OR JURY.
  • Page 221 Product’s sale, condition or performance. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the Product. To opt out, you must send notice by e-mail to optout@sta.samsung.com, with...

  • Page 222: End User License Agreement For Software

    IMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. for software owned by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies and its third party suppliers and licensors that accompanies this EULA, which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed materials, “online”...
  • Page 223 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you must cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
  • Page 224 Purchaser agrees that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in...
  • Page 225 SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY. 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY THIRD-PARTY...
  • Page 226 Arbitration Board. The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.

  • Page 227: Index

    Index Numerics 2G Network Using 3G Network Using 4G Network Using Accesibility Activation Accessibility settings Accounts setting up Android Keyboard Settings Android Market App Shortcuts Application Bar Applications Alarm Asphalt6 Blio Books Browser Calculator Calendar Camera Contacts downloading new Downloads Dropbox eBook Email...
  • Page 228 Voice Search World Clock YouTube Zinio Applications settings allow mock locations development managing running services stay awake USB debugging Auto-sync Enabling Back button Battery charging Extending Battery indicator installing and removing Blio Bluetooth Activation Change Name Deleting a Paired Device Disconnecting a Paired Device Enable Find Nearby Devices...
  • Page 229 Contact Joining Contacts Copying Copying to SIM Card Copying to USB Storage Creating creating Deleting exporting and importing Groups Joining Linking Menu Options namecards starred contacts Unjoining Updating updating Cookies Emptying Copying Contact Corporate Email Account Syncronization Add Account Customizing Screens Data Roaming Activate/Deactivate...
  • Page 230 Facebook Video Chat Factory Data Reset Prior To Favorites Accessing Adding Removing Files Font Size Caption Gallery sharing photos and video Viewing Images and Pictures Gmail About account settings composing and sending refreshing your account setting up your account Google Account Management Settings Account Syncronization Add Account...
  • Page 231 Joining Contact information Kies Via Wi-Fi Language and keyboard settings select input method select locale Location and security settings credential storage device administration Location Services my location screen unlock visible passwords Lock Screen Set Image Locking and Unlocking screen lock sounds unlocking the keypad Managing Applications Uninstalling Third-party Applications...
  • Page 232 Now Playing Screen Options While Playing Playing Playing a Playlist Searching for Music Music Player Adding Songs to Playlists Changing Settings Changing the Order of a Playlist Creating a Playlist Deleting a Playlist Managing Your Music Options During Playback Playing a Playlist Playing a Song Re-Launching as Background App Removing Songs from Playlists...
  • Page 233 Reset factory data Ringtones Notification Samsung Keypad ABC Mode Changing the Input Type Configuring Entering Symbols Settings Symbol/Numeric Mode Samsung keypad entering text SAR Values Screen Adding Shortcuts Screen Capture Viewing Screen settings auto adjust screen power auto-rotate screen brightness...
  • Page 234 Synchronization settings Auto-sync background data System Updates Tablet Options TalkBack Activation TegraZone Games Tethering Activating Active Icon Disconnecting Text changing input method Copying, Deleting, or Replacing entering input methods Pasting Using Swype virtual QWERTY keyboard Text-to-Speech Settings Third-Party Applications tmomail.net Turning Your Device On and Off Twitter Video Chat...
  • Page 235 settings Sleep Policy Status icons WiFi (see Wi-Fi) Wi-Fi Hotspot Activating Connecting Securing Wireless Networking Bluetooth Wi-Fi World Clock WPA2 PSK XT9 Predictive Text YouTube Settings Video Chat Zinio...

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