Section 7: Applications; Updating Applications; Gps Applications - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 User Manual

Section 7: Applications

This section contains a description of each application that is
available on the Apps screen, its function, and how to
navigate through that particular application. If the application
is already described in another section of this user manual,
then a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Note: This manual only addresses applications that have been
loaded on your device as of the date of purchase.
Information concerning third party applications that you
may choose to download from the Google Play Store or
otherwise should be obtained from the application
provider directly.

Updating Applications

Once you have registered your device (see "Software
Update" on page 144) and signed into your Google account
(see "Setting Up Your Gmail Account" on page 48), you may
see the Updates Available notification in the Status Bar if
there is a new version of one or more apps available or, when
you open an application that is preloaded on your device, an
Update Available message may be displayed.
To update the applications:
1. Touch the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status
Details panel.
The Status Details display.
2. Touch Updates available.
For more information, refer to "Updates to Downloaded
Apps" on page 107.

GPS Applications

GPS applications allow you to achieve real-time, GPS-
enabled, turn-by-turn navigation and to access local
searches based on a variety of category parameters.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
•
inside a building or between buildings
•
in a tunnel or underground passage
•
in poor weather
•
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
•
in a vehicle with tinted windows
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