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  • Page 1: User Manual

    A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4 Address: © 2014 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory.
  • Page 5 ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG. microSD™ and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association. ®...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......5 App Shortcuts ......25 Folders ......26 Understanding This User Manual .
  • Page 7 Section 6: Photos and Video ....58 Contacts ......86 Downloads ......86 Camera .
  • Page 8 Storage ......108 Samsung Link ......97 Power Saving Mode .
  • Page 9 Battery Use and Safety ....134 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 135 UL Certified Travel Charger ... . . 136 Display / Touch-Screen .

  • Page 10: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section helps you to quickly start using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual Understanding This User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. The sections of this manual generally follow the features of All screen images in this manual are simulated.

  • Page 11: Battery

    Text Conventions Battery Indicator This manual provides condensed information about how to The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery use your device. To make this possible, the following text power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device conventions are used to represent often-used steps: prompts you to charge the battery.
  • Page 12 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head. Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device. 3.

  • Page 13: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Setting Up Your Device Turning Your Device On The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up For more information, refer accounts, choose location services, and learn more about...

  • Page 14: Memory Card

    For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 78. Galaxy Tab Accessories To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: 1. Go to samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories. 2. Use your model number to find compatible 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. accessories.

  • Page 15: Securing Your Device

    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. For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock, see “Screen Lock”...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality. • If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 to 10 seconds.

  • Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    • Support for microSD and microSDHC memory cards • Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless technology. • Preloaded applications such as Samsung Link, Google Play • Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 b/g/n) Books, Google Play Store, and Polaris Office. • megapixel camera and camcorder Warning! This device does not support some USB storage •...

  • Page 18: Front View

    Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. Display Screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off. For more information, refer to “System”...

  • Page 19: Back View

    Back View 1. Volume Key: From a Home screen, press to adjust Master Volume. During music playback, press to adjust volume. 2. Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Home Screen 1. Status Bar: The area along the top of the Home screen where you can find navigation buttons and icons that The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. show notifications, battery power, and connection Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual details.

  • Page 21: Extended Home Screen

    Extended Home Screen 4. Under Add to Home screen touch: • Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on the The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional Home screen. panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
  • Page 22 Use these controls to configure panels: Tip: Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen pop- 1. Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Can to up displays. Under Add to Home screen, touch Page to add remove the panel from the Home screen.

  • Page 23: Navigating Your Device

    Navigating Your Device Screen Capture Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate. Touch and hold the Power/Lock Key and Home to capture and save an image of the current screen. Command Buttons Back Note: A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the clipboard.
  • Page 24 Screen Navigation Pinch Use two fingers, such as your index Touch finger and thumb, to make an inward Touch items to select or launch them. For example: pinch motion on the screen, as if you • Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text. are picking something up, or an •...

  • Page 25: Notifications

    Notifications Quick Settings When you receive a notification, the Notification icon displays To view and control the most common settings for your in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings indicate the arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
  • Page 26 2. The Quick Settings are: • Multi window: Enable the Multi window feature. • Wi-Fi: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more • Sync: Synchronizes your device with the network. information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 71. Synchronizes contacts, email, time, and a variety of •...
  • Page 27 Notifications display in the System Bar and, in some cases, Music App: A song is playing in the Music app. under the Notifications heading in the Quick Settings to alert Touch the Music icon or touch the Status Details to you to activity on the tablet such as new messages, see the song title and music player controls.

  • Page 28: Status Bar

    Status Bar Screenshot Captured: A screenshot has been captured. The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons to show battery power, and other details. Nearby Devices: The Nearby devices setting is Battery Level: Shown fully charged. enabled.

  • Page 29: Primary Shortcuts

    Internet, and Apps. Other App Shortcuts There are also other application shortcuts on the Home screens, such as Dropbox, Samsung Apps, and Play Store. For more information, refer to “More Application Information” on page 28. Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For more information, refer to “App Shortcuts”...

  • Page 30: Widgets

    Widgets Removing Widgets When you first turn on your tablet, there are various Touch and hold the Widget until the Remove icon widgets on the center Home screen. They can also appear displays, then drag the widget to the Remove icon. on the Home screens to the left and right of the center Home screen.

  • Page 31: Folders

    4. Touch and hold the application icon until the Home 3. Touch the Unnamed folder field, use the keyboard to screen displays, then slide your finger where you want enter a name for the folder, and touch OK. to place the icon and release it. Managing Folders For more information, refer to “Apps Screen”...

  • Page 32: Wallpapers

    Wallpapers Apps Screen You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose wireless device. Applications that you download and install from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have from Google Play or from the web are also added to a Home downloaded or taken with the Camera.
  • Page 33 More Application Information To view your downloaded applications: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 80. 2. Touch Downloads to view downloaded apps. In that section, each application that is available on the 3.

  • Page 34: Using The Multi Window

    Using the Multi Window Activating and Deactivating Multi Window This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the To activate Multi window: current screen at the same time. 1. From a Home screen, tap Apps Settings Display Multi window. 2.
  • Page 35 Repositioning the Tab and Multi Window Tray To relocate the Multi window tray: 1. Activate the Multi window feature. The Tab can be moved up and down along the side of the 2. Tap the Tab to display the Multi window tray. Multi window tray.
  • Page 36 Customizing the Multi Window Tray Using Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps on the Same Screen The applications found within the Multi Window Tray can be organized by either being rearranging, adding, Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be or removing them.

  • Page 37: Entering Text

    Entering Text Note: Once two applications are running, the device displays a This section describes how to select the desired text input split screen view containing both the initial app and the method when entering characters into your tablet. This new Multi window app.

  • Page 38: Text Input Methods

    You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on keyboard match your key touches to common words and page 117.
  • Page 39 Configuring the Samsung Keyboard Entering Symbols and Numbers You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard preferences. While entering text: and are always available. To enter common symbols, touch...

  • Page 40: Editing Text

    However, some apps do not support editing some or all of the text displayed while others may Note: Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings. offer their own way to select text. For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung Editing Existing Text Keyboard”...
  • Page 41 Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text Pasting Text To select and copy, delete, or replace text: To paste previously copied text: 1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select. 1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied text.

  • Page 42: Using Google Voice Typing

    2. At the Tap to speak prompt, touch and speak clearly and distinctly into the microphone. The software converts your voice to text, which is displayed in the message. 3. Keep speaking to add more text. 4. Touch to display the Samsung keyboard.

  • Page 43: Section 3: Contacts And Accounts

    Add account. any information that changes in your accounts. 2. Touch the account type. • Samsung account 3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to • Dropbox complete the set-up process.

  • Page 44: Contacts

    Contacts • Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the desired value. For example, touch the Label tab and touch Store contact information for your friends, family, and a label for the field. colleagues to quickly access information or to send a message.
  • Page 45 Updating Contacts Managing Photo IDs To update an existing contact: To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID: 1. Touch Contacts. 1. Touch Contacts. 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its information.
  • Page 46 Linking Contacts • Favorites: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For more information, refer to “Favorites” on page 44. 1. Touch Contacts. • Contacts: Show all your contacts. Touch the Search field and 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.

  • Page 47: Importing And Exporting Contacts

    Sharing Contact Information Importing and Exporting Contacts You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to To back up and restore your contacts information, you can other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or attachment.

  • Page 48: Groups

    Groups Renaming a Group To rename a group that you created: Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts faster or to quickly send messages to group members. 1. Touch Contacts. Creating a New Group 2. Touch Groups and then touch the group you want to rename.

  • Page 49: Favorites

    Adding Group Members Favorites To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field. Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on favorites. page 40. Adding Favorites To add multiple contacts to a group: To add a contact to the Favorites list: 1.
  • Page 50 Note: Touch Groups above the Contacts List and then touch Starred in Android to list the Favorites that are being saved on your Google account. Removing Favorites To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list: 1. Touch Contacts. 2.

  • Page 51: Section 4: Messaging

    Section 4: Messaging Gmail This section describes how to send and receive messages and other features associated with messaging. Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based Types of Messages email. To access Gmail: Your device supports these types of messages: From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail.

  • Page 52: Email

    Refreshing Your Gmail Account Email Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one servers. application. 1. Touch Gmail. To access Email: 2. Touch Menu Refresh. From a Home screen, touch Apps Email.

  • Page 53: Managing Your Email Accounts

    Managing Your Email Accounts Note: For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device You can view email you receive for all accounts in the administrator? screen may appear. Read the information Combined view screen or you can view email accounts and touch Activate to continue. individually.

  • Page 54: Email Settings

    Email Settings Composing and Sending Email 1. Touch Email. Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences. 2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an Note: Available settings depend on the email provider. account from the menu at the top of the screen. 1.

  • Page 55: Section 5: Music

    Section 5: Music Google Play Music This section explains how to use the music features of your device. Google Play Music is a service from Google that gives you instant access to your personal music collection on the Listening to Music Internet and your compatible Android devices without the You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in hassle of wires or syncing.

  • Page 56: Changing Library View

    Changing Library View Play Music Options You can change the way you view the contents of your Options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlists: library. 1. Touch Play Music. 1. Touch Play Music. 2. Touch an album or song. 2.

  • Page 57: Making Online Music Available Offline

    Shopping for Music at the Play Store To make your online music available offline on your device: 1. Touch Play Music. To visit the Google Play Store where you can find and buy music: 2. Change your library view to Albums, Artists, or 1.

  • Page 58: Music Player

    Music Player Searching for Music To find music in your library: Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed memory card. 1. Touch Music. To access Music Player: 2. Touch Search and use the keyboard to type the 1.

  • Page 59: Managing Playlists

    Adding Songs to or Removing Songs from Playlists – Lyrics: Display the lyrics of the song, if available. – 1. Touch Add to playlist and touch a playlist. Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off –...

  • Page 60: Playing Music

    Accessing the Music Player Playing a Playlist 1. Touch the Playlists tab. If you navigate away from the Music Player application and 2. Touch Favorites, Most played, Recently played, or music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed in the System Bar. Recently added, or touch a playlist title that you created.
  • Page 61 Music Player Screen During playback, use the sound and playlist controls: 1. Scan for Nearby Devices: Scan for devices to share your music. 2. Favorite: Touch the star to mark the current song as a favorite. 3. Progress Bar: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to scan forward or backward through the current song.

  • Page 62: Options While Playing A Song

    Options While Playing a Song 10. Queue: Touch to display the songs in the current queue. 11. Song length: Display the total song length. There are various options and controls available while a song is playing: 12. Repeat: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all 1.

  • Page 63: Section 6: Photos And Video

    Section 6: Photos and Video Camera This section explains how to use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and photos and record videos.

  • Page 64: Camera Screen

    Camera Screen Taking Photos 1. Touch Camera. The following items can be found on the Camera screen as illustrated: 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo 1. Settings Shortcuts by aiming the lens at the subject. 2. Storage Indicator To configure settings, see “Camera Settings”...

  • Page 65: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Configuring Camera Settings To configure Camera settings: Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or represented by icons on the left side of the screen. touch Settings to configure the following camera Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts...

  • Page 66: Camcorder

    Camcorder • Effects: Apply an effect to photos. • Scene mode: Choose a mode to match the kind of Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high- pictures you want to take. definition video in 1080p resolution. • Brightness: Use the slider to set the brightness value. 1.

  • Page 67: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos 1. Touch Camera. 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder setting. 3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, see “Camcorder Settings” on page 63. 4.

  • Page 68: Camcorder Settings

    Camcorder Settings • Recording mode: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal and Limit for email, which limits the size of the Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to video to 50 megabytes. configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 69 Using the Image Viewer 6. Touch Slideshow to display a slide show of the available pictures and videos. After taking a photo or recording a video, use the Image Viewer to view or play, share, delete, or edit your photos and 7.

  • Page 70: Video Player

    Video Player 11. Touch and drag the white dot on the progress bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left Use Video Player to view and manage videos stored on your end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the tablet.
  • Page 71 6. Touch the icon ( , or ) in the lower left • Settings: Touch this option to view the following: corner of the display screen while the video is playing – Mini controller: Display the mini controller (only to change the Display Mode from original size to full available in landscape mode).

  • Page 72: Gallery

    Gallery • Hidden Items: Touch this icon to show items that have been hidden. Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. • View by: View content from all sources or set a single Note: Photos and videos are stored in the /storage/emulated/ source, such as in your device.

  • Page 73: Viewing Photos And Videos

    6. Touch Menu for these options: 4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or • Select item: Touch one or more items that you want to previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the share, delete, or use for a slideshow. Play button.) •...
  • Page 74 • Copy to clipboard: Copy the current photo to the clipboard. 1. Touch Gallery. • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then • Rename: Enter an new file name.

  • Page 75: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos Sharing Photos and Videos 1. Touch Gallery. Share photos and videos with your friends. 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then 1. Touch Gallery. touch a video thumbnail to play the video. 2.

  • Page 76: Section 7: Connections

    Section 7: Connections Finding Wi-Fi Networks Your device includes features to connect to the internet and to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. You can have your device automatically notify you of available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced Wi-Fi Settings”...

  • Page 77: Wi-Fi Direct

    Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Note: Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP, When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available additional network information may be required, such as Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen. a Password.

  • Page 78: Bluetooth

    5. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed, 3. Touch a connected device name. For example, touch on it. An Invitation to connect displays on the Android_XXXX. device to which you want to connect. 4. The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is 6.

  • Page 79: Turning Bluetooth On Or Off

    Turning Bluetooth On or Off 4. Touch the Bluetooth tab and then touch Scan. Touch Stop at any time to stop scanning. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. 5. From the list of found devices, touch the target device, 2.

  • Page 80: Managing Downloads

    Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device Managing Downloads 1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 74. Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage.

  • Page 81: Uninstalling An App

    Uninstalling an App To uninstall an app from the Apps screen: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, 2. Touch Menu Uninstall to display the Uninstall you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and screen.

  • Page 82: Kies Via Wi-Fi

    Kies Via Wi-Fi Connecting with Samsung Kies 1. Install Samsung Kies software on your PC. Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and Warning! Close any running applications before connecting from your device directly by connecting to the PC.

  • Page 83: Memory Card

    Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Computer Consult your computer and/or memory card reader Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC documentation for information about formatting memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files. memory cards. Installing and Removing a Memory Card Synchronizing with Windows For more information about installing and removing a Media Player...

  • Page 84: Connecting As A Mass Storage Device

    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 85: Section 8: Applications

    Section 8: Applications GPS Applications This section contains a description of each application that is available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, navigate through that particular application. If the application GPS-enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local is already described in another section of this user manual, searches based on a variety of category parameters.

  • Page 86: Accessing Applications

    Task Manager Important! If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna Your device can run applications simultaneously and some while using GPS services, it may impede the GPS applications run in the background. signal resulting in the GPS services not working in an optimal manner.

  • Page 87: Alarm

    4. Touch RAM manager to display the amount of Random 4. Touch Save to save the alarm. Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch Clear The main Alarm screen displays showing the new or memory to clear inactive and background processes. updated alarm.

  • Page 88: Calculator

    Turning Off an Alarm 8. For more advanced problems, rotate your device to landscape mode and use the advanced operators sin, When the alarm sounds, to turn off the alarm: ln, cos, log, tan, and so on, just as you would on a Touch and drag to the right.

  • Page 89: Calendar

    Calendar 3. Swipe left or right across the screen to view other days or other weeks. Swipe up or down the screen to view Your device includes a powerful planner to help you organize other events. your schedules more conveniently and effectively. Learn to create and manage events and tasks, and set alarms to 4.

  • Page 90: Managing Events

    Managing Events 7. Customize the calendar. For more information, refer to “Calendar Settings” on page 86. You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device: 8. Touch Today to return to the current date. 1. Touch Calendar. 9. Touch Calendars to configure which events to display. 2.

  • Page 91: Camera

    Calendar Settings Chrome 1. Touch Calendar. Use Chrome to browse the internet and bring your open tabs, 2. Touch Menu Settings. bookmarks and omnibox data from your computer to your phone or tablet. 3. On the left side of the screen touch View settings, Event notification, or one of your accounts.

  • Page 92: Drive

    Email 4. Touch items you want to send, to check them, and then touch Share. Touch an option to share the item. Send and receive email using popular email services. 5. Touch items you want to delete, to check them, and For more information, refer to “Email”...

  • Page 93: Gallery

    Gallery Google Now Google Now recognizes repeated actions performed on the Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos. device (including accessing locations, repeated calendar For more information, refer to “Gallery” on page 67. appointments, search queries, and more). Google Now uses Touch Gallery.

  • Page 94: Google Settings

    Google Settings Hangouts Quickly and easily change Google app settings to suit Previously known as Google Talk, Hangouts is an online your preferences. place to meet friends and family, share photos, and host video calls. Note: You must be signed in to the application in which you Visit google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts to learn more.

  • Page 95: Internet

    Internet Zoom • Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows • Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to you to access the Internet. zoom out by making an inward pinch motion on the From a Home screen, touch Apps...
  • Page 96 Using Browser Windows 3. Touch a match to complete the URL. – or – You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily switch between windows. Continue entering characters and touch the Go key to 1. Touch Internet. load the page.

  • Page 97: Local

    Internet Quick Controls Local Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while Google Local uses your location to help you find restaurants, browsing the internet. cafes, businesses, and other nearby attractions. You can also 1. Touch Internet. add your own locations. 2.

  • Page 98: Memo

    Memo Memo Options While viewing a Memo, touch Menu for the following Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send options: Delete, Color, Lock/Unlock, Print, Share text via, and memos to paired Bluetooth devices. Share via. Composing a Memo Music Player 1.

  • Page 99: Navigation

    4. While browsing files, use these controls: 5. To view a photo file: • Touch the file. The Gallery app is used to open the photo. See Up: Display a higher directory. “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 68 Search: Use the keyboard to enter a search 6.

  • Page 100: Play Games

    Play Games Play Music Discover hundreds of games for download and purchase Play millions of songs on Google Play, listen to custom radio through the Google Play Store. stations, enjoy playlists handcrafted by experts, and access your own music collection. All your music is stored online, so no need to Visit play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME to learn more.

  • Page 101: Play Store

    Tip: You can launch S Voice from most unlocked screens by Touch Polaris Office. pressing the Home Key twice. Touch Menu Settings Open via the home key. Samsung Apps With Samsung Apps, you can download hundred of applications from a variety of categories. Touch Samsung Apps. Applications...

  • Page 102: Samsung Link

    Samsung Link Settings Samsung Link allows users to share their in-device media Configure your device to your preferences. content with other external devices using DLNA certified™ For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 99. (Digital Living Network Alliance) Devices.

  • Page 103: Youtube

    3. In landscape mode, scroll through the list and touch 7. Touch and hold an entry to remove it or to set the the city you want to add. DST settings, which enable or disable Daylight Savings Time adjustments. Tip: Touch the first letter of the city’s name, to the right of the YouTube list, to find the city more quickly.

  • Page 104: Section 9: Settings

    Section 9: Settings Wi-Fi This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings Your device supports Wi-Fi a/b/g/n. Use Wi-Fi settings to manage your device’s Wi-Fi connections. To access Settings: For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings.

  • Page 105: Advanced Settings

    Scan for Wi-Fi Networks Advanced Settings To make sure you have an accurate list of Wi-Fi networks. Set up and manage wireless access points. 1. Touch Settings Wi-Fi. Touch Settings Wi-Fi, and then touch Scan. 2. Touch Menu Advanced. Add Wi-Fi Network The following options display: To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by •...

  • Page 106: Bluetooth

    Wi-Fi Direct Settings 5. Touch End connection OK to end the Wi-Fi Direct connection. You can configure your device to connect directly with other Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on page 72. between devices.

  • Page 107: Data Usage

    Additional Bluetooth Settings Data Usage When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. From this screen you can view the Wi-Fi or Ethernet data 1. Touch Settings Bluetooth. usage. 1. Touch Settings Data usage. 2. Touch Scan to scan for nearby discoverable devices. After searching, touch a device to pair with it.

  • Page 108: More Settings

    More Settings For more information, refer to “Quick Settings” on page 20. This tab displays additional wireless and network information. – or – Touch Settings More settings. Touch Settings More settings Airplane mode, Options display for Airplane mode, VPN, Nearby touch the check box, and then touch OK to turn on devices, and Kies via Wi-Fi.

  • Page 109: Nearby Devices

    Nearby Devices 1. Touch Settings More settings VPN. 2. Touch Add VPN network. This option allows you to share your media files with nearby 3. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enabled devices. by your network administrator.

  • Page 110: Kies Via Wi-Fi

    Kies Via Wi-Fi Device Kies via Wi-Fi allows you to sync your PC wirelessly with your Configure your device’s display settings. tablet provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. Blocking Mode View and share videos, photos, music, ringtones, and more. 1.

  • Page 111: Sound

    Sound Notifications Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other Configure your device’s sound and audio settings. notifications. Volume 1. Touch Settings Sound Default notification Set the volume level for all types of sounds. sound. 1. Touch Settings Sound Volume.

  • Page 112: Display

    Display Brightness Set the default screen brightness. Configure your device’s display settings. 1. Touch Settings Display Brightness. Wallpaper 2. Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness. You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Screen Timeout Lock screen, or to both the Home and lock screens.

  • Page 113: Storage

    More Display Settings SD Card An additional display setting is available. Once a memory card has been installed in your device, the SD card memory displays as Total space and Available 1. Touch Settings Display. space. 2. Under More settings, touch Show battery percentage Mounting an SD Card to display the device battery status next to the 1.

  • Page 114: Power Saving Mode

    Battery Formatting an SD Card When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your See how much battery power is used for device activities. music and photo files that are stored on the card because 1. Touch Settings Battery.

  • Page 115: Application Manager

    Application Manager Downloaded Displays apps you have downloaded onto your device. You can download and install applications from Google Play or create applications using the Android SDK and install them 1. Touch Settings Application manager. on your device. Use Application manager settings to manage 2.

  • Page 116: Running Services

    For more information, refer to “Uninstalling an App” on 4. Touch one of the applications to view application page 76. information. The following options display: • Clear data: Clears application data from memory. • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. •...

  • Page 117: Personal

    Personal Lock Screen Configure your device’s personal settings. Choose settings for unlocking your screen. For more information about using the lock and unlock features, see Location Services “Securing Your Device” on page 10. You value your privacy. So, by default, your device only Screen Lock acquires your location when you allow it.
  • Page 118 Pattern Password Draw a pattern on the screen to unlock your tablet. This Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock your tablet. This screen lock offers medium security. screen lock offers high security. • • Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal Lock screen widgets: Customize your clock and personal message.

  • Page 119: Security

    OK to acknowledge the information. 3. Touch Encrypt external SD card to enable the encryption 3. Sign in to your Samsung account. If you do not have a on SD card data that requires a password be entered Samsung account, touch Add account to create one.

  • Page 120: Device Administration

    Passwords Enable or Disable Remote Controls Once you have signed in to your Samsung Account, you can When enabled, password characters display briefly as you enable or disable Remote controls. touch them while entering passwords. 1. Touch Settings Security Remote controls.

  • Page 121: Credential Storage

    Credential Storage Install from Device Storage Install encrypted certificates from an installed memory card. Trusted Credentials If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or Note: You must have installed a memory card containing for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or encrypted certificates to use this feature.

  • Page 122: Language And Input

    2. Touch Default and select a keyboard. • Input languages: Used to set a default text entry Samsung keyboard is the only selection available for language. Touch this field, scroll through the options, this device. and touch the desired input language. When activated, 3.
  • Page 123 – When XT9 is enabled, touch the Predictive text field Auto spacing: automatically inserts spaces between to set the following options: words. – Personalized data: Enter personalized data to – Auto-punctuate automatically inserts a full stop in a improve prediction results. sentence by touching the space bar twice when –...

  • Page 124: Back Up And Reset

    Mouse/Trackpad • Hotword detection: When enabled, saying the word Google launches voice search. This option sets the Pointer speed for an external mouse or • Offline speech recognition: Enable voice input while trackpad (not included). offline. Touch the All tab to download speech 1.

  • Page 125: Accounts

    Google server. When from a variety of accounts, including Email, Facebook, enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you Google, and your Samsung account. Depending on the account, you can choose to synchronize your calendar, reinstall an application.

  • Page 126: System

    For Samsung accounts, touch Account settings to 1. Touch Settings Date and time. manage Samsung account settings or Device backup to set Samsung account back up and restore options. 2. Configure the following settings: – or – • Set date: Enter the current date (only available when For Email accounts, touch Settings to manage various the Automatic setting is disabled).

  • Page 127: Accessibility

    Accessibility • Screen timeout: Select the screen delay time the screen delays shutting off after inactivity for the Accessibility services are special features to make using the selected period of time. device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Use the Accessibility settings to activate these services.
  • Page 128 Hearing Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, To set hearing options: except passwords, including personal data and 1. Touch Settings Accessibility. credit card numbers. It may also log your user interface interactions with the device. 2. Configure the following settings: •...

  • Page 129: About Device

    Your device is connected to the server and a search is • Legal information: Touch an option to display open performed for a software update. source licenses, Google and Samsung legal 3. Touch Auto update to check for updates automatically. information, Privacy Alert, and license settings.

  • Page 130: Section 10: Health And Safety Information

    Section 10: Health and Safety Information Do cell phones pose a health hazard? This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your Galaxy Tab. The terms “GALAXY” or “mobile Many people are concerned that cell phone radiation will device” are used in this section to refer to your Galaxy Tab. cause cancer or other serious health hazards.
  • Page 131 Research Results to Date: Is there a connection The biological effects of radio frequency energy should not between RF and certain health problems? be confused with the effects from other types of electromagnetic energy. The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In Very high levels of electromagnetic energy, such as is found addition, attempts to replicate and confirm the few studies in X-rays and gamma rays, can ionize biological tissues.
  • Page 132 Risk of Brain Cancer from Exposure to Radio slight increase in brain cancer. However, the authors Frequency Fields in Childhood and Adolescence determined that biases and errors prevented any conclusions (MOBI-KIDS) being drawn from this data. Additional information about Interphone can be found at MOBI-KIDS is an international study investigating the http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf.
  • Page 133 Reducing Exposure: Hands-Free Kits and Other Cell Phone Industry Actions Accessories Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency •...
  • Page 134 Children and Cell Phones Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones, there is no reason to believe that The scientific evidence does not show a danger to any users hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used for of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and convenience and comfort.

  • Page 135: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Certification Information http://www.epa.gov/radtown/wireless-tech.html. • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/. receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the (Note: This web address is case sensitive.) exposure limits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the •...
  • Page 136 This is because the mobile device is designed to operate at The SAR information for this device can also be found on multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to Samsung’s website: reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a http://www.samsung.com/sar.

  • Page 137: Fcc Part 15 Information To User

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. that to which the receiver is connected. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 138: Smart Practices While Driving

    • Do not take notes or look up information while driving; impaired. Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in and address distractions.

  • Page 139: Battery Use And Safety

    If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them bodily injuries or damage to property. checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if • Do not dispose of the GALAXY or the battery in a fire. The they appear to be working properly.

  • Page 140: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Use of a non-Samsung-approved battery or charger may Samsung Mobile Products and present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Recycling Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the GALAXY caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its chargers.

  • Page 141: Ul Certified Travel Charger

    OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. To find the nearest recycling location, go to: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call 1-877-278-0799. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.

  • Page 142: Gps

    Samsung, and other stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when third-parties providing services.

  • Page 143: Care And Maintenance

    Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. years: Cleaning solutions Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong Liquids of any kind detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep the mobile device dry.

  • Page 144: Responsible Listening

    Paint hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the Do not paint the mobile device. Paint can clog the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones device’s moving parts or ventilation openings and prevent that are used.
  • Page 145 • Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noise-cancelling headphones to block out background American Academy of Audiology environmental noise.

  • Page 146: Operating Environment

    Using Your Mobile Device Near Other Electronic National Institute for Occupational Safety Devices and Health (NIOSH) Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic Patriots Plaza Building equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from Washington, DC 20201 your wireless mobile device.
  • Page 147 Posted Facilities • Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about Switch your mobile device off in any facility where posted using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical notices require you to do so.

  • Page 148: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device

    Any changes or modifications to your mobile device not a towel and take it to a service center. expressly approved by Samsung could void your warranty for Restricting Children's Access to Your this equipment and void your authority to operate this Mobile Device equipment.
  • Page 149 • • Ensure that any mobile devices or related equipment used in your Switch your mobile device off before boarding an aircraft. The use vehicle are securely mounted. of wireless mobile devices in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Check with appropriate •...
  • Page 150 • If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of people or pets. [122011]...

  • Page 151: Section 11: Warranty Information

    1 Year conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or Internal Batteries) ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper Case 90 Days testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or Other Tablet Accessories 1 Year adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 152 (iii) the battery has must return the Product to an authorized Tablet service been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG Tablet for facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied which it is specified.
  • Page 153 THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY WITHOUT LIMITATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS OF ANY SORT;...
  • Page 154 What is the procedure for resolving disputes? For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE SALE, CONDITION OR $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you...
  • Page 155 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by If any portion of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal or providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days unenforceable, such partial illegality or unenforceability shall from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the...

  • Page 156: End User License Agreement For Software

    DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR 1301 E. Lookout Drive THE SOFTWARE. Richardson, Texas 75082 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)
  • Page 157 Software. all and any component of the Update that Samsung may 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its provide to you or make available to you after the date you affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered...
  • Page 158 Update, you must first be licensed for the Only” option in the Setting. (Regardless of the option you Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the Update. choose, the “Automatic Update” function downloads Updates After the Update, you may no longer use the Software that only through Wi-Fi connection.)
  • Page 159 License will terminate automatically without WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the SAMSUNG OR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
  • Page 160 You agree that Samsung shall not be mobile device. Many of them require Samsung Services responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or membership registration (“Samsung Account”), and your...
  • Page 161 Software is licensed only with "restricted rights" and as EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF "commercial items" consisting of "commercial software" SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH and "commercial software documentation" with only those DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE...
  • Page 162 Samsung its attorney (b) United States residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR YOUR USE OF THE the claim was brought in bad faith.
  • Page 163 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. 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...

  • Page 164: Index

    Index Alarm 82 activating 82 Accessibility 122 Back Key 18 adding and configuring 82 auto-rotate screen 122 Back Up and Reset 119 editing and deleting 82 enhanced web accessibility 123 factory data reset 120 snooze 83 font size 123 restore data 119 turning off 83 hearing settings 123 Battery 6...
  • Page 165 Calendar 84 Chrome 86 front view 13 calendar accounts 85 Command Buttons 18 locking and unlocking 10 create event or task 85 Commercial Mobile Alerting navigation 18 manage events 85 System (CMAS) 132 setting up 8 settings 86 Contacts status 124 Camcorder 61 creating 39 touch screen 19...
  • Page 166 Gallery 67 Play Games 95 playing videos 70 Play Movies & TV 95 Email 47 Play Music 50 selecting photos and videos 67 combined view 48 setting picture as 69 Play Newsstand 95 composing and sending 49 sharing photos and video 70 Play Store 96 configuring accounts 47 viewing groups of photos and...
  • Page 167 24 Menus methods 117 removing widgets 25 context sensitive 18 mouse/trackpad 119 wallpaper 27 Messages Samsung keyboard 117 email 47 select language 117 Gmail 46 Icons settings 117 types 46 Status Bar 23 Voice search 118...
  • Page 168 creating a playlist 54 Notification Panel 20 options 51 options while playing 57 settings 107 shopping for music 52 play music 55 Notifications 20 Play Newsstand 95 playlist 54 Play Store 96 playlist, add songs to 54 Polaris Office 5 96 Operating Environment 141 playlist, change order of 54 Power Saving Mode 109...
  • Page 169 Samsung Kies 77 Shortcuts 25 touch and hold gesture 19 Samsung Link 97 Smart Practices While Driving 133 touch gesture 19 Samsung Mobile Products and Software Update 124 Trackpad Settings 119 Recycling 135 Sound Settings Troubleshooting 11 Screen Capture 18...
  • Page 170 Volume 106 VPN 103 XT9 Predictive Text 117 Wallpaper 27 YouTube 98 Warranty Information 146 Widgets 25 Wi-Fi 71 adding a connection manually 72 Direct settings 101 finding networks 71 scanning and connecting 72 settings 99 turning on or off 71 Wi-Fi Direct 22 Windows Media Player synchronizing with 78...

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