Samsung GALAXY Tab SGH-I987ZKAATT User Manual

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  • Page 1 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 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

    Camera and Camcorder Options ..... . 52 Entering Text Using the Samsung QWERTY Keypad ..30 Using the Camcorder .
  • Page 6 Section 6: Messaging ........... 59 About Tablet ........85 Section 8: Connections ..........
  • Page 7 Music ......... . 113 My Files .
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your tablet by configuring Important!: The plug-in SIM card information and its contacts can be easily your hardware and activating your service. damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    Installing the Memory Card Note: Your tablet has been tested to support up to a 32GB memory card. Your device lets you use a microSD™ (SD) or microSDHC™ card to expand available memory space. This secure digital card For more information on Memory Cards, see “Memory Card” on enables you to exchange images, music, and data between page 27.
  • Page 10 Using the Travel Adapter 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). Correct Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.
  • Page 11: Switching The Tablet On Or Off

    Switching the Tablet On or Off To switch off the tablet, press and hold , until the Tablet options screen displays. Press and hold (on the upper right side of the tablet) until the tablet switches on. Tap Power off. Sweep your finger across the glass to unlock the tablet.
  • Page 12: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Retrieving your Google Account Password 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. Once the URL loads, click on the Can’t access your account? link.
  • Page 13: Section 2: Understanding Your Tablet

    Section 2: Understanding Your Tablet Front View of 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.
  • Page 14 Indicator icons: shows the information needed to operate Home key: allows you to return to the main Home screen your tablet, such as the received signal strength, battery from any Home screen or menu. level, time, unread Emails, etc. Back key: allows you step backwards when navigating a Home screen indicator: shows which of different Home menu or web page.
  • Page 15: Side Views Of Your Tablet

    Side Views of Your Tablet 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

    Rear View of Your Tablet Primary Shortcuts There are four non-movable Application Shortcuts that appear at the bottom of all Home screens. The default shortcuts are: • Browser for surfing the Internet. Menu for accessing the applications on your tablet. •...
  • Page 17 Displays your battery charge level. Icon shown is fully Displays when your tablet is communicating with the charged. HSDPA network. Displays when your battery is charging. Also displays Displays when an external microSD memory card is battery charge level. detected. Displays when your battery charge level is very low.
  • Page 18 Application Icons Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode. The Application menu provides quick access to the items you use most frequently. Displays when Bluetooth is activated and when device The following table contains a description of each application.
  • Page 19 AllShare: AllShare allows your tablet to stream photos, Calculator: music and videos from its memory to other Digital Living Using this feature you can use the tablet as a calculator. Network Alliance (DLNA) certified devices. Your tablet can The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; also play digital content streamed from other DLNA addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Page 20 Daily Briefing: Gmail: With Daily Briefing, you can monitor the weather, financial Gmail is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured information, news, and your schedule from one convenient when you first set up your tablet. Depending on your location. For more information, refer to “Daily Briefing” on synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically page 104.
  • Page 21 Android files, and other memory Media Hub: card data in one convenient location. For more Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie information, refer to “My Files” on page 113. and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite myAT&T:...
  • Page 22 nook: Talk: With the NOOK™ application, you can read best sellers Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application and news releases all delivered to your device via 3G for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation wireless or Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “NOOK” logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail on page 115.
  • Page 23 Voice Search: YP.com: The Voice Search feature is a voice-activated application The Yellowpages Mobile application provides quick and that allows you to tell the tablet what to search for and ready access to businesses, map locations, and storage of then the tablet activates a Google search based on what your favorite searches.
  • Page 24 to use Google Voice Search. For more Tap on the Tap here to add account field. information, refer to “Voice Search” on page 119. Select the Social networks that you would like to have Feeds and Updates added to your Feeds and Updates. Select Facebook, MySpace, and/or Twitter.
  • Page 25: At&T Account Manager

    • Select service: this option allows you to turn the Feeds and Updates to your different social networks on or off. Tap the social After powering on your Samsung Galaxy Tab, tap on AT&T networks to toggle the green arrows on and off. The green arrow Account Manager application bar.
  • Page 26: Menu Navigation

    Locking and Unlocking the tablet activation flow unless the plan is stacked or future dated. When paying by credit or debit card, 30 day domestic To unlock your tablet: plans will automatically renew every 30 days, unless you Press the lock button located on the upper right cancel.
  • Page 27 Navigating Through the Home Screens Sweep the screen to access the other menu. Your tablet has five home screens. If you like, you can place Tap one of the application icons. 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.
  • Page 28: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Accessing Recently-Used Applications Adding a shortcut from the Applications tab Press and hold from any screen to open the Press to activate the Home screen. recently-used applications window. Navigate to the desired Home Page. Tap an icon to open the selected application or tap Task to display your current applications.
  • Page 29 Adding and Removing Widgets • Bookmark • Contact Widgets are self-contained applications that reside in either your • Direct message Applications tab or on the main or extended Home screens. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget appears as an on-screen • Directions & Navigation application.
  • Page 30 Removing a Widget Creating and Managing Folders Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on Folders are located on any of the seven available Home screens and can contain both files (such as data and images) and Contact the screen.
  • Page 31: Notification Bar

    Clearing Notifications From the Add to Home screen window tap Wallpapers. To clear all notifications from the Notification panel: Tap one of the following options: From the Home screen, tap the Notification Bar until the • Gallery: select a wallpaper from photographs you have taken with your camera.
  • Page 32 Unmounting the SD card Important!: The Camera, Audio Postcard, Music Player, and Video functionality are all dependant on a mounted SD card. Your Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to the device can support SDHC cards up to 32GB capacity. SD card while removing it from the slot.
  • Page 33 Erasing Files from the SD card 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 Settings SD card and tablet storage.
  • Page 34: Section 3: Entering Text

    Text Input Methods There are two text input methods available: Shift Delete 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

    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.
  • Page 36: Using Symbol/Numeric Mode

    Rotate your tablet counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. orientation. at the bottom of the screen. The following screen at the bottom of the screen. The Samsung keypad displays: settings screen displays. Tap the XT9 field. A green checkmark will appear next to the field.
  • Page 37: Entering Text Using Swype

    Begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed. Tap one of the words to replace the word that has already The Samsung keypad is the default text input method, so to use Swype, you must first change the default keyboard setting.
  • 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 • Take photo to use the camera to take a new picture and assign it to this entry. their name and number in your Contact list. Contact entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
  • Page 40 The keypad is displayed. Tap any of the following fields that you want to add to your new contact: The Work button Work initially displays next to the Email • Groups: assign the contact to Family, Friends, or Work group. address field.
  • Page 41: Editing An Existing Contact

    Editing an Existing Contact To add a pause or a wait to a Contact: From the Home screen, tap Contacts , and When editing an existing contact, you can tap a field and change or delete the information, or you can add additional fields to the then tap the name or number to open the Contact.
  • Page 42: Joining Contacts

    Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of you synchronize your tablet with these accounts, each account contacts the SIM card can store and how they are stored may creates a separate contact entry in the Contacts list. differ.
  • Page 43 Marking a Contact as Default Note: The information is still maintained in both entries, but displays in one record for easier viewing when you join the contacts. When you use messaging type applications, the application needs to know which information is primary (default) in a contact Tap the joined contacts to view the contact information you entry list.
  • Page 44: Synchronizing Accounts

    Synchronizing Accounts Contact Options From the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to You can access Contact options while at the main Contacts page synchronize, send, and receive data at any given time, or if you or while in the details page for a specific entry. want the applications to synchronize automatically.
  • Page 45: Groups

    Groups – Choose contacts to display: Tap Tablet to only display certain groups or All Other Contacts. Tap any other account you may have, such Creating New Group as Facebook to display All contacts. From the Home screen, tap Contacts •...
  • Page 46: Contact Favorites

    Contact Favorites Removing an Entry From a Group From the Home screen, tap Contacts Once you have stored phone numbers in your Contacts list, you can add them to your Favorites list. Groups. Adding Favorites to your Contact List Tap a group entry. From the Home screen, tap Contacts Tap the contact you want to remove from this group.
  • Page 47: Managing Contact Entries

    Managing Contact Entries At the Copy to SIM/Move to SIM prompt, tap Yes to continue or Cancel to exit. You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Contact entries on your tablet. The selected contacts are copied or moved to your SIM Copying an Entry to the SIM Card card.
  • Page 48 Copying your Contact List to the SD card • Import multiple vCard files: lists the available vCards. Tap the vCards that you want to import to create a checkmark and tap OK. You can copy your contact list from your tablet to your SD card. •...
  • Page 49: Section 5: Multimedia

    • My Media: allows you to view all of the media that you have purchased or rented. Tap a media entry to view it. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and • Movie Store: displays movies that are available for rent or TV content.
  • Page 50: Music Player

    Tap CREATE ACCOUNT and use the keypad to enter the The following Music Player controls are available: required information. Pause the song. Choose a payment method and then follow the on-screen Start the song after being paused. instructions. Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to Your purchase is stored in the My Media section.
  • Page 51: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists Note: The 5.1 Virtual Surround Sound works in earphone mode only. Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These Note: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music Player picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.
  • Page 52: Video Player

    Removing Music from a Playlist For information on downloading music for your tablet, see “Market” on page 111. To remove music files from a playlist: Video Player From the Home screen, tap Music The Video Player application plays video files stored on your Tap the Playlists tab.
  • Page 53: Gallery

    Tap an Album and thumbnails of the contents will be Set the screen brightness. displayed. Set a bookmark on the progress bar. Allows you to listen to audio using 5.1 Virtual Note: If your device displays that the memory is full when you access Gallery, delete some of the files by using My Files or other file management Surround Sound.
  • Page 54: Camera

    – Set as: allows you to set the picture as Wallpaper or as a Contact icon. Tap a thumbnail to play the video. – Crop: allows you to crop the picture. Tap the orange box and move it to For video player controls, see “Video Player” on page 48. the desired location and tap Save.
  • Page 55 Using the tablet’s main display screen as a viewfinder, Resolution Display Image Pictures Remaining adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Shooting If desired, before taking the photo, you can tap on-screen Mode Mode icons to access various camera options and settings. Scene Mode Press the Camera key until the shutter sounds.
  • Page 56: Camera And Camcorder Options

    Camera and Camcorder Options Panorama: takes a landscape photo by taking an • Options are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. initial photo and then adding additional images to itself. The guide box lets you view the area where the Note: The options disappear after a few seconds.
  • Page 57 Settings: allows you to customize your camera and Image quality: allows you to set the image quality to: • camcorder settings. Choose from the following options: Superfine, Fine, or Normal. Camera Settings - Setup Tab: (When in Camera mode) Camera Settings - Image Tab: (When in Camera mode) Review: allows you to activate the instant review •...
  • Page 58 Camcorder Settings - Video Tab: (When in Camcorder mode) Shutter Sound: allows you to set the Shutter sound to • Sound 1 or Off. White balance: allows you to set this option to one of • the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Storage: allows you to configure the default storage •...
  • Page 59 Pictures and Videos Image Viewer Options specific entry within your Contact list. In camcorder mode, allows you to play the video. After you take a photo or shoot a video, you can access various Delete: allows you to delete the current picture. Tap OK to delete or •...
  • Page 60: Using The Camcorder

    Details: allows you to see details of the picture. Tap the button at the – or – • right of the picture to display the details. Tap Menu More Set as Contact icon Create contact Selecting and Using the Pictures to create a new Contact entry with the image already From the Image viewer, you have access to both macro functions assigned.
  • Page 61 Shooting Video Camcorder Options Camcorder options are represented by icons across both sides of Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is the screen. For more information, refer to “Camera and recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by Camcorder Options”...
  • Page 62 The following video controls are available: Before you select a video to play, press in the Camera folder to see the following options: Pause the video. New folder: create a new sub-folder in the current folder. Can be on • Start the video after being paused.
  • Page 63: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of The Set up email screen is displayed. messages. It also includes the features and functionality Enter you email address in the Email address field. associated with messaging. Types of Messages Enter your password in the Password field, press Next then press OK at the Attention prompt.
  • Page 64: Using Gmail

    The Inbox loads conversations and email. Refreshing Gmail Tap Next. Read the Samsung data disclaimer and tap OK to continue Press Refresh to send and receive new emails and or Cancel to exit. synchronize your email with the Gmail account.
  • Page 65: Google Talk

    Google Talk Tap Send when you are done. Viewing a Gmail Message Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are From the Gmail Inbox, tap a message to view it. automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account.
  • Page 66: Creating And Sending Text Messages

    Creating and Sending Text Messages Tap the Enter message here field and use the keypad to enter a message. For more information, refer to “Entering Text messaging may be available in the future with postpay subscription plans. For more information, refer to “AT&T Account Text”...
  • Page 67: Viewing Received Text Messages

    Viewing Received Text Messages Adding Additional Text When you receive a new message, the new message You can copy text such as names, phone numbers, and events from your Contacts, Calendar or a Memo. icon will appear at the top of your screen. While writing a message, press Import text.
  • Page 68: Deleting Text Messages

    To open a threaded message follow these steps: Tap each message you want to delete. A checkmark will From the Home screen, tap Messaging appear beside each message you select. Tap the message thread you want to view. Tap Delete. At the Delete prompt, tap the Include protected message Touch and hold the message thread to display the checkbox then tap Delete to delete or Cancel to cancel.
  • 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 Activating Wi-Fi This section explains the sound and tablet settings for your tablet. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and any extra settings associated with your tablet. and network Wi-Fi settings.
  • Page 71 WPS Button Connection Activating Bluetooth From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless The WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use and network Bluetooth settings and tap Bluetooth to turn WPS, the connecting device must support WPS and be it on.
  • Page 72 Scan Devices Adding a VPN This option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you Before you add a VPN you must determine which VPN protocol to can pair with them. use: PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol), L2TP/IPSec PSK (Pre-shared key based From the Home screen, tap Settings...
  • Page 73 Tap VPN name, add a name for this connection using the Tap Set L2TP secret and enter a password (if desired), then keypad, then tap OK. tap OK. Tap Set VPN server, add a name using the keypad, then tap Tap DNS search domains, add a name for DNS search using the keypad, then tap OK.
  • Page 74 Mobile networks Access Point Names Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your To use Wi-Fi you need access to a wireless access point location or search for places of interest, you must enable the (hotspot). Mobile networks options. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless...
  • Page 75 Tap Access Point Names to view your present APN, add a Tap Manual to locate and connect to a network manually, new APN, or Reset your APN to the default value. Press and or tap Automatic to allow the device to automatically select hold an APN to edit the settings.
  • Page 76: Sound Settings

    Vibrate Note: To use any downloaded market application that requires a USB connection between your tablet and your PC, you should first set the Vibrate mode allows your tablet to vibrate instead of a tone. USB setting to Mass storage. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound...
  • Page 77: Display Settings

    Notification ringtone Haptic feedback From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound This option allows your tablet to vibrate when pressing softkeys and on certain user interface interactions. settings Notification ringtone. From the Home screen, tap Settings Sound Tap a ringtone and tap OK. settings.
  • Page 78: Location And Security

    TV out The following options display: This feature allows you to connect your tablet to your television • Font style: allows you to set the font for your tablet display. via an optional tablet to RGB cable and view any locally stored •...
  • Page 79 Use Wireless Networks • PIN: requires that you enter a numeric PIN number to unlock the screen. Enter a PIN number, confirm it, then tap OK. Before you use applications such as Google Maps and find your • Password: requires that you enter a password to unlock the location or search for places of interest, you must enable the Use screen.
  • Page 80 Select device administrators From the Home screen, tap Settings Location and security. From the Home screen, tap Settings Location and security. Tap Set up SIM card lock. Tap Select device administrators. Tap Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap OK. Tap an application, such as Email for example, to allow the Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can change your SIM PIN application to perform administrative operations.
  • Page 81: Applications

    Important!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this feature. application development. Using the Samsung Apps option the device notifies you when you are using Wi-Fi or Packet data for From the Home screen, tap Settings Samsung applications.
  • Page 82: Accounts And Synchronization

    Running services Stay awake The Running services option allows you to view and control To share this devices internet with your laptop or computer currently running services such as Daily Briefing, DataService, through the USB port, you must use a screen saver to keep the Google Talk, SNS (messaging), Swype, and more.
  • Page 83: Privacy

    Factory data reset • Background data: allows your tablet to use data in the background. From this menu you can reset your tablet and sound settings to • Auto-sync: automatically synchronizes your data with the tablet. the factory default settings. Under the Manage accounts heading, tap From the Home screen, tap Settings...
  • Page 84: Safe Mode

    Safe Mode Up key at the same time until the tablet switches on. You can boot your tablet into Safe Mode if you wish to Once the AT&T logo appears, release the Power key while troubleshoot whether or not added applications are causing continuing to press the Volume Up key.
  • Page 85: Sd Card And Tablet Storage

    SD card and tablet storage – Show web suggestions: includes search matches from Google’s online search engine. From this menu you can view the memory allocation for the – Use My Location: allows search applications to use your GPS location. memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card.
  • Page 86 • Enable Tip Indicator: turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that provides helpful user information. There are two input methods available: Swype and Samsung • Auto-spacing: automatically inserts a space between words. keypad. Samsung keypad is the default text input method.
  • Page 87 Tap the Auto-append field to automatically add predictions speech recognition application. to the word you are typing. Tap Tutorial for a short tutorial on using the Samsung Tap the Auto-substitution field to automatically replace keypad. words that you are typing. This option will help for XT9 Advanced Settings accidental misspellings.
  • Page 88: Voice Input And Output

    To add words to your XT9 dictionary, tap XT9 my words • Block offensive words: allows you to hide recognized offensive words. then tap Add. • Show hints: displays hints on the search box. Enter the words to add using the keypad and tap Done. Tap Text-to-speech settings to access the following To add words to substitute (for example youve becomes options:...
  • Page 89: Accessibility Settings

    Accessibility Settings Tap Select time zone, then tap a time zone. This service is able to collect all the text you type, including Tap Set time and use the plus or minus icons, set Hour, and personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may also Minute.
  • 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 To return to the previous page, press 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.
  • Page 92 Sweep in opposite directions at the same time to zoom in or out. See • Settings: allows you to change the way you view your web pages • by changing these options. See “Browser Settings” on page diagram below. • More: displays the following additional options: –...
  • Page 93 Using Bookmarks Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen keypad and tap Web Search While navigating a website, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (website A list of search results displays. addresses) of the bookmarked sites are displayed in the Tap a link to view the website.
  • Page 94 Adding Bookmarks Emptying the Cookies From the any webpage, tap A cookie is a small file which is placed on your tablet by a website during navigation. In addition to containing some site- Tap Add bookmark. specific information, it can also contain some personal Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the information (such as a username and password) which can pose bookmark and the URL.
  • Page 95 Tap Clear to delete the History list. • Open pages in overview: Shows an overview of newly opened web pages. Using Most Visited • Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding. The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited •...
  • Page 96: Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi • Clear history: Clears the browser navigation history. Tap Yes to complete the process. About Wi-Fi • Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity"and sometimes referred to as read cookies from your device. wifi) is a term used for certain types of Wireless Local Area •...
  • Page 97 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Tap Save to store the new information and connect to your target WAP. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and network Wi-Fi settings. Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or The network names and security settings (Open network or secured wireless network, you are not prompted to enter the WAP key again, unless you reset your device back to its factory default settings.
  • Page 98 Wi-Fi Status Indicators AT&T Hot Spots The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a At AT&T Hot Spots, you have unlimited Wi-Fi access on the AT&T glance: Hot Spot Network throughout the world. Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and AT&T Hot Spots provide a reliable wireless Internet connection communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
  • Page 99: Bluetooth

    A map is displayed. You can also enter information for To turn Bluetooth off: driving directions. From the Home screen, tap Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth settings. Bluetooth Tap the Bluetooth field to deactivate the feature. The green About Bluetooth checkmark will be removed.
  • Page 100 Bluetooth Settings To make your device visible: Verify your Bluetooth is active. The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your device’s Bluetooth service, including: From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Visible. • Entering or changing the name your device uses for Bluetooth •...
  • Page 101 Tap Scan devices. Your device will display a list of Verify your Bluetooth is active. discovered in-range Bluetooth devices. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. device (from the bottom of the page). Enter the passkey or PIN code, if needed, and tap OK.
  • Page 102: Pc Connections

    Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC with Windows Media Player To learn more about Kies and Samsung applications, browse featured applications and download Kies at installed. A pop-up window displays on the PC when www.samsungapps.com.
  • Page 103 Connecting as a Mass Storage Device 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.
  • Page 104: Section 9: Applications

    Section 9: Applications This section contains a description of each application that is • Ringtone: sets the ringtone that will sound when the alarm is activated. Tap a ringtone and then tap OK. available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how to navigate through that particular application.
  • Page 105: Allshare

    Turning Off an Alarm Alarm Options To stop an alarm when it rings, tap Dismiss on the display. To modify your alarm options, follow these steps: – or – From the Home screen, tap Alarm Clock Settings. Tap Snooze to delay the alarm for ten minutes. Deleting Alarms The following options are displayed: •...
  • Page 106: At&T Hot Spots

    From the Home screen, tap AllShare devices like your TV or Hi-Fi. You can then use your tablet like a remote control. Settings to configure the following settings: Follow the on-screen instructions. • Media server name: defaults to your tablet. Use the keypad to AT&T Hot Spots enter a new Media server if desired, and tap Save.
  • Page 107: Calendar

    To view the result, tap equals (=). Go to today Calendar View To use scientific functions, press Advanced panel Event List or, sweep your screen to the left. To clear the calculator, tap CLEAR. Current Day Day with event Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, Events for week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a...
  • Page 108: Camera

    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. Use your 3.2 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a JPEG –...
  • Page 109: Digital Frame

    Digital Frame Tap the city you want to add and tap Save. With the Digital Frame application, you can set your screen to Sweep the screen to the left and tap the Tap to add stock display a slideshow of your pictures. You can also set it to display field.
  • Page 110: Email

    Tap Slideshow at the bottom of the screen. • Screen Brightness: allows you to set the brightness setting for your display. Press Add to slideshow. To leave the slideshow, tap the screen and then tap Clock The pictures that you have on your tablet are displayed. or Music.
  • Page 111: Gallery

    Latitude services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important email. For more information, refer to “Using With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your Email” on page 59. friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your Gallery location.
  • Page 112 Sharing your Location with Friends • Starred Places: allows you to see locations you have marked as a favorite such as restaurants, museums, parks, etc. From the Latitude map screen, tap to display your • Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets Latitude friends.
  • Page 113: Maps

    Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from • Places: the map. Places is an application that uses Google Maps and My Location: your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, when selected, the location displays on the map with Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations.
  • Page 114 Tap the Use GPS satellites field. A green checkmark will • Starred Places: allows you to see locations you have marked as a favorite such as restaurants, museums, parks, etc. display next to the field. • Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the map.
  • Page 115: Market

    More Layers: allows you to add additional layers • Places: such as My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, Transit Places is an application that uses Google Maps and Lines, and Favorite Places. your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from •...
  • Page 116: Media Hub

    Tap Send via then tap Bluetooth or Email. Enter the recipient information and tap Send. For more Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and information, refer to “Text Message Options”...
  • Page 117: Messaging

    Press to display the following options: • Android: the Android folder stores files that are used in Android applications. • Sort by: allows you to sort your memos by Date or Title. • bluetooth: this folder stores files sent via a Bluetooth device. •...
  • Page 118: Navigation

    Navigation • Type Destination: allows you to use the keypad to enter your destination. Navigation is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with • Contacts: displays a list of all of your contacts that have addresses voice guidance. You can type or speak your destination. listed.
  • Page 119: Nook

    • Mute/Unmute: allows you to mute or unmute your navigation The Voice guidance screen is displayed. For voice-guided tones. navigation you need to install text-to-speech support from • Exit Navigation: exits the Navigation application and returns you to the Android Market. Tap Install to install the application or the Application Menu screen.
  • Page 120 Select a security question from the drop-down list box and Sweep the screen to the right to go back a page. enter the answer using the keypad. in the upper-right corner to make a bookmark. Tap Create Account. Press Go To then tap on the Bookmarks tab to go to The NOOK main screen displays with your library.
  • Page 121: Places

    Options from within a document • Hide Status Bar: allows you to hide the status bar which shows time and battery life. While reading a document, press for the following options: • Margins: allows you to set the margin size of the document you are •...
  • Page 122: Quickoffice

    Quickoffice All of the businesses that are close to you will be displayed. The Quickoffice application allows you to create and save Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents. You can also Tap on a business that you want to see the details for. view existing PDFs.
  • Page 123: Settings

    Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions. The Task Manager options are located at the top of the screen. The following options are available: Press for additional options. Settings • Active applications: displays all of the applications that are presently running on your tablet.
  • Page 124: World Clock

    The Speak now screen will display. Speak clearly into the Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to microphone. add, or tap the Search bar and use the keypad to enter a city to search for. The Working screen will display as it searches for you.
  • Page 125: Youtube

    YouTube • Settings: allows you to view videos in High Quality, change the font size, clear search history, block restricted content, and view the YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload terms of service. and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content.
  • 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 looking at the biological effects of the radio frequency energy your Galaxy Tab. The terms "GALAXY" or "mobile device" will be emitted by cell phones. While some researchers have reported used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab.
  • Page 128 Interphone Study enough to cause ionization of atoms and molecules. Therefore, RF energy is a type of non-ionizing radiation. Other types of non- Interphone is a large international study designed to determine ionizing radiation include visible light, infrared radiation (heat), whether cell phones increase the risk of head and neck cancer.
  • Page 129 Cell Phone Industry Actions from cell phone use. The COSMOS study will follow approximately 300,000 adult cell phone users in Europe for 20 to Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory 30 years. Additional information about the COSMOS study can be actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a found at http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html.
  • Page 130 Hands-Free Kits more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as Hand-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and advertised. Unlike "hand-free" kits, these so-called "shields" various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and may interfere with proper operation of the phone.
  • Page 131: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various These FCC exposure limits are derived from the sources can be obtained from the following organizations recommendations of two expert organizations: the National (updated 1/1/2010): Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
  • Page 132 as to use only the power required to reach the network. In WCDMA 1900 general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, Body-worn: 1.01 W/Kg. • the lower the power output. WLAN 2.4 GHz Before a new model mobile device is available for sale to the Body-worn: 0.35 W/Kg.
  • Page 133: Smart Practices While Driving

    In other states, the law contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. may permit mounting this device only in specific locations in the Do not place your battery in or near a heat source.
  • Page 134 Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may present For more information about recycling your GALAXY, go to: a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp or call warranty does not cover damage to the GALAXY caused by non- 1-800-822-8837 for more information.
  • Page 135 UL Certified Travel Adapter Display/Touch-Screen The Travel Adapter for this mobile device has met applicable UL Please note the following information when using your mobile safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety device: instructions per UL guidelines: WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD The display on your mobile device is made of glass or acrylic and TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY...
  • Page 136 Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Navigation Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids Maps, directions, and other navigation data may contain contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
  • Page 137 Responsible Listening mobile device with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device. Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time.
  • Page 138 Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones into an You can obtain additional information on this subject from the • audio source. following sources: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at • American Academy of Audiology which you can hear adequately.
  • Page 139 Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic Devices National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment Suite 9200 may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless Patriots Plaza Building mobile device.
  • Page 140 Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. shielded from external RF energy.
  • Page 141 FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the mobile. Faulty service may • FCC Notice be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the The mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in device.
  • Page 142: Section 11: Warranty Information

    Product; (i) any other acts which are not This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by the fault of SAMSUNG; or (j) Product used or purchased outside the Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage United States.
  • Page 143 (iii) the battery has been used in Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for which it is specified. charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 144 LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG PERMITS. 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) ©2011 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Page 146: Index

    Index Copying an Entry to Tablet Copying an entry to the Tablet Abc mode Calendar Copying Entry to SIM Card Account Manager Camcorder Deleting Contact Entries Adding a New Contact Accessing the Video Folder Dialing a Number Idle Screen Camcorder Options Favorites Alarm Clock Shooting Video...
  • Page 147 Email Editing Messaging Entering Text Removing an Entry Creating and Sending Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Group Settings Messages Using 123Sym Mode Editing a Caller Group Deleting a message Using Abc Mode Gmail Using Swype Options Health and Safety Information Using Symbol/Numeric Mode Settings Hot Spots...
  • Page 148 Switching On/Off Task Manager Recycling Text Input Music Player Abc mode Safe Mode adding music Methods SAR values creating a playlist numeric mode SD Card removing music symbol mode Search Bar My Files Touch Screen Settings myAT&T Lock/Unlock enabling wireless network locations MySpace Travel Adapter Using...
  • Page 149 Windows Media Player Windows Media Player Use wireless networks synchronizing with Using Favorites World Clock Adding Favorites Deleting an Entry Deleting a Favorite Editing Favorites Yellowpages YouTube Video Player YP.com Volume Warranty Information Widgets Android Market Browser Calculator Calendar Camera Email Gmail Memo...

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