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 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.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Section 2: Understanding Your Device ..16 Samsung Keyboard .....42 Features ......16 Text Input Methods .
Page 7 Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ... 54 Search ......99 YouTube ......100 Accounts .
Page 8 Google+ ......157 Samsung Apps ..... . .169 Internet .
Page 9 Talk ....... 172 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 218 Task Manager .
Page 10 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES ...249 THIRD PARTIES ..... 247 ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CHILDREN .
Page 11: 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 your device.
Page 12: Battery
Text Conventions Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved This manual provides condensed information about how to accessories are designed to maximize battery life. use your device. To make this possible, the following text Using other accessories may invalidate your conventions are used to represent often-used steps: warranty and may cause damage.
Page 13 Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. Correct Incorrect After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1).. Charger/Accessory Port 3.
Page 14: Turning Your Device On And Off
Turning Your Device On and Off Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top Turning Your Device On back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to Press and hold the Power/Lock Key operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Page 15 Wi-Fi Make it Google Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its choose one of the following options: Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play Touch Add network to enter a Network SSID that is...
Page 16 Enable Purchases This Tablet Belongs To ... This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account. To personalize the tablet with your name: 1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen Enter purchase information for your Google Play keyboard to enter you first and last name.
Page 17: Retrieving Your Google Account Password
Retrieving Your Google Account Task Manager Password Your device can run applications simultaneously and some applications run in the background. A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on password, follow these instructions to retrieve it: your device and to end running applications to extend battery life.
Page 18 2. Touch the Active applications tab to view applications – or – running on your device. Touch to end an Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up. application or End all to stop all running applications. For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up” 3.
Page 19: Galaxy Tab Accessories
Locking the device manually To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab: Press the Power/Lock Key Unlocking the Device 1. Go to http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab- accessories. 1. Press the Power/Lock Key Galaxy Tab accessories display. The Lock screen displays. 2. Use your model number to find compatible accessories.
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 2. Swipe across the screen as shown. 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 10 to 15 seconds.
Page 21: Section 2: Understanding Your Device
Store, Movie Studio, Moviefone, Music Hub, • Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube ® Polaris Office, Readers Hub, Social Hub, and Samsung Media Google Maps , and Voice Search) Hub. For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 37. •...
Page 22: Front View
Warning! This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 14. Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. Light Sensor: Used to control screen brightness automatically and when taking photos with the Front-facing Camera.
Page 23: Top And Bottom Views
Top and Bottom Views The following items can be found on the top and bottom of your device. 1. 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 24: Back View
Back View Home Screen The following items can be found on the back of your device. The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. 1. Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual videos.
Page 25 8. Home: Display the central Home screen. Touch and Tip: The area across the top of the screen is called the hold to display the Task Manager pop-up. Application Bar. 9. Navigation: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked with recently.
Page 26: Extended Home Screen
13. System Bar: The area along the bottom of the Home Note: The center panel displays when you touch Home. screen where you can find navigation buttons and icons that show notifications, battery power, and Customizing the Home Screens connection details. To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences: 14.
Page 27: Display Settings
Display Settings You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 183. Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels. Note: The panel in the center position displays when you touch Home.
Page 28: Navigating Your Device
Screen Capture 3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a panel to a new location. Touch Screen Capture to capture an image of the 4. Touch Back to return to the Home screen current screen and edit the image, then touch Navigating Your Device Save to save the image.
Page 29 Other Buttons Touch and Hold Google Search Activate on-screen items. For example: • Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it. Touch Google to search the web or your device. Context-Sensitive Menus • Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options. Swipe, Flick, or Slide Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens.
Page 30: Notifications
Notifications 2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it. 3. Touch outside the Status Details screen to close the When you receive a notification, the Notification icon displays window. in the System Bar, to the left of the Time. Notifications Quick Settings indicate the arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
Page 31 The Quick Settings are: • Bluetooth: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 139. • Wi-Fi: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information, • Driving mode: New notifications are read aloud when enabled. refer to “Wi-Fi”...
Page 32: Status Bar
Status Bar Quick Settings also displays icons under the Notifications heading to alert you to activity on the tablet such as new The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons messages, application downloads, software updates, and to show network status, battery power, and other details.
Page 33 USB Connected: Device is connected to a computer Music player: A song is playing. Touch the Music using a USB cable. Displays in upper left corner of icon or touch the Status Details to see the song title screen. and music player controls. For more information, refer to “Viewing Your Music Library”...
Page 34: Primary Shortcuts
4. Touch and hold the widget’s icon, then slide your finger The default Primary Shortcuts are: Readers Hub, Calendar, where you want to place the icon and release it. Camera, YouTube, Maps, Internet, Samsung Apps, and Play Store. Note: There must be room on the screen where you want to place the widget, otherwise the widget will not be added For more information, refer to “Applications”...
Page 35 Widget Options • Calendar (mini today): Use Calendar to organize events and tasks for a day. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on The following widgets are available: page 150. • AccuWeather.com: Display the forecast from AccuWeather. • Calendar (month): Use Calendar to organize events and tasks for Touch the widget to choose locations.
Page 36 Touch the label to which you want to link. For more • Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite page 64.
Page 37 • • Music playlist: Choose a music playlist to access from a home Pulse (small): Lets you add a topical Pulse widget, like Pulse screen. For more information, refer to “Playing, Renaming, or (large), but only the article titles are displayed. Touch a title block Deleting a Playlist”...
Page 38: App Shortcuts
• Yahoo! Finance: Search for and add stocks. For more 5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the information, refer to “Yahoo! Finance” on page 173. application icon to reposition it on the Home screen. Removing App Shortcuts •...
Page 39: Wallpapers
Wallpapers Managing Folders To name a folder: You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose Touch the folder, touch the Unnamed folder field, and from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have use the keyboard to enter a name for the folder.
Page 40: Mini App Tray
• Wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch 2. Touch Edit at the right side of the tray to customize the an image to view it. Touch Set wallpaper to save it as Mini App Tray. For more information, refer to wallpaper.
Page 41: Apps Screen
Customizing the Mini App Tray To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps screen: You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. and arrange them in any order. 2.
Page 42: Applications
Application Information Amazon MP3: Access the Amazon MP3 store and To view information about an App, such as the amount of the Amazon Cloud Player. For more information, storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and refer to “Amazon MP3” on page 149. clear data: Calculator: The calculator provides the basic 1.
Page 43 Downloads: Files, apps, and other items you Internet: Access the Internet. A shortcut to Internet download in Internet, Gmail, Email, or in other displays on the Home screen by default. For more ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal storage. information, refer to “Internet”...
Page 44 Messenger: With Google Messenger , you can My Files: Find, view and manage files stored on an bring groups of friends together into a simple group optional installed memory card. For more conversation. For more information, refer to information, refer to “My Files” on page 162. “Messenger”...
Page 45 Home screen by default. For more information, networking, navigation, and more. A shortcut to refer to “Play Store” on page 166. Samsung Apps displays on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Samsung Polaris Office: This application provides a central place Apps”...
Page 46 Search: Use the Google search engine to search the Video Player: Play and manage videos stored on internet. Google Search displays on all Home your tablet. For more information, refer to “Video screens. For more information, refer to “Search” on Player”...
Page 47: Section 3: Entering Text
Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry using the Voice input feature. Your device recognizes your called the Samsung keyboard. Use the keyboard to enter speech and enters text for you. For more information, refer letters, punctuation, numbers, and other characters into text to “Using Speech Recognition”...
Page 48: Changing The Input Method
Text Input Mode Recognition Configuring the Keyboard The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text. Input characters by touching the To configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences: on-screen keys with your finger or use speech recognition.
Page 49: Entering Upper And Lower Case Letters
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters Touch to toggle between a large and small keyboard. Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower with a set of common symbols.
Page 50: Using Xt9 Predictive Text
Add word to register a new associated settings. For more information, refer to word to XT9. “Configuring the Samsung Keyboard” on page 197. To add more words, see “Adding Words To Your Word List” on page 46.
Page 51: Editing Text
The Language and input settings screen displays. Editing Existing Text 3. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display To edit text that you have entered: Samsung keyboard settings. 1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.
Page 52 Pasting Text Tip: Touch Select all in the Application bar to select all text in To paste previously copied text: the field. Touch on another area of the screen or touch 1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied Done to deselect the text.
Page 53: Entering Text Using Swype
Entering Text Using Swype Delete Swype™ is a new way to enter text on touch screens. Paragraph Language Shift Instead of touching each key, use your finger to trace over each letter of a word. For each word, place your finger on the first letter and glide to the subsequent letters, lifting on the last letter.
Page 54 • This example shows how to enter the word “this”. Put your Auto-capitalization: Swype recognizes and capitalizes the first finger down on the “t” and, without lifting, glide it to the “h”, word of sentences. If you want to capitalize a word that is not at then to the “i”, then over to the “s”.
Page 55 Entering Symbols and Numbers Editing Keyboard Using the Swype Keyboard: The Editing Keyboard provides a quick way to move the • cursor and highlight text. If the application in which you are Touch and hold on a key to enter the symbol or number at the top working supports editing, you can cut, copy, or paste of the key.
Page 56: Using The Handwriting Feature
Set up input methods in the Mode Language Keyboard Status bar and then touch Samsung keyboard. The Samsung keyboard displays. 3. Touch The handwriting pad displays with a Gesture guide. 4. Sweep the Gesture guide up or down. Touch OK to close the pop-up.
Page 57 Complete recognition: The letters are not entered in the text • field until you touch Enter, which gives you time to choose To return to the Samsung keyboard, touch Handwriting Settings word options. • Gesture guide: Displays a list of gesture that can be used with To change the Handwriting settings: the handwriting feature.
Page 58: Using Speech Recognition
You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input The software converts your voice to text, which is feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. The Samsung keyboard recognizes your speech and enters text for you.
Page 59: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accounts Accounts and sync. 2. Touch Add account, then touch the account type. Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With synchronization, information on your device is updated with 3.
Page 60 2. Touch Device or an account. • Email: Enter an email address, then touch the Label tab to choose a label from Home, Work, Other, or Custom to 3. Touch the Photo ID to set up a photo to identify the create a custom label.
Page 61: Updating Contacts
Updating Contacts 5. Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an unused field. To update an existing contact: 6. Touch Add another field to add these additional fields: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Phonetic name, Organization, IM, Notes, Nickname, Contacts.
Page 62: Contacts Display Options
“Creating a New Group” on Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, or through Wi-Fi Direct. page 60. • Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and then touch Print. You can only print on a Samsung printer.
Page 63 • Contacts to display: Select the contacts you want to display in • Send individual contacts and namecards: Allows you this inbox (All contacts, Google, Device, or Customized list). to transmit single contacts, one at a time. The recipient • Import/Export: Use the USB cable to import your contacts must accept each namecard as it is received.
Page 64: Joining Contacts
Linked Contacts Separating Contacts 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts, Contacts. including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email providers. When you synchronize contacts from these 2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts information.
Page 65: Groups
3. Touch Menu Import/Export. Tip: Set up a contact record for yourself to share your 4. Touch Import from USB storage, Export to USB storage, information with others. or Share namecard via, then follow the prompts to complete the operation. 3.
Page 66: Deleting Groups
Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to 3. Touch Menu Delete. display only the contacts in that group. For more information, The groups that can be deleted display. refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 57. 4.
Page 67: Favorites
Removing Group Members 3. Touch the Star next to the contact name so that it turns gold To remove contacts from a group: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Tip: You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred Contacts.
Page 68 Removing Favorites To remove one contact from your favorites list: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list: Contacts. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch a contact to display it. Contacts.
Page 69: Section 5: Messaging
Section 5: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive messages Tip: To set up your Google account on your device, use and other features associated with messaging. Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to Types of Messages “Accounts and Sync”...
Page 70 Managing Your Gmail Account – or – Touch New to create a new account. Use menu options to manage your Gmail account. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. • At the Your name screen, enter your first and last name, and 2.
Page 71: Composing And Sending Gmail
• Change labels : Relocate the conversations to the Inbox, • Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to Personal, Receipts, Travel, or Work folder and then touch OK. “Gmail Account Settings” on page 67. • Mark as Read / Mark as Unread : Mark the •...
Page 72: Gmail Account Settings
7. Touch Menu for the following options: • Auto-advance: Choose a screen to show after you delete or • Settings: Configure settings. For more information, refer to archive a conversation. “Gmail Account Settings” on page 67. • Message text size: Set the size of text in message displays. •...
Page 73: Email
Email – Ringtone: Choose a ringtone for new email notifications or use the default ringtone and then touch OK. Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one – Vibrate: Choose vibration settings for email notifications. application. Configuring Email Accounts –...
Page 74 • Off-peak schedule: Set how often to check for new email sent • Sync Email: When enabled, email from your account is to this account during off-peak times. Options are: Push synchronized with your device’s email. (Automatic), Manual, every 5 or 15 minutes, or every 1, 4, or •...
Page 75: Managing Your Email Accounts
The device communicates with the appropriate server 2. Touch the drop-down menu at the top left of the to set up your account and synchronize your email. screen to select: When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the •...
Page 76: Composing And Sending Email
Composing and Sending Email • Move to : Relocate the conversations to another folder in the current email account or in a folder within another email 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Email. account. 2. Touch an account, if you have more than one account •...
Page 77 6. While composing a message, the following options Insert quick response: Insert text that you may be displayed: frequently use in emails. For more Priority: Set the email priority. Options are: information, refer to “Account Settings” on High, Normal, or Low. page 73.
Page 78: Account Settings
Account Settings • Quick responses: Edit text that you frequently use in emails. Touch an email account to display the following Account settings lets you configure handling of email on your device. settings: Common settings Note: Available settings may depend on the email account and include setting how much email to synchronize, creating •...
Page 79 Data usage • Out of office settings: Lets you set how email is handled for a defined period of time, while you are unable to check your • Sync email: Touch the box to enable or disable this option. A email.
Page 80 Incoming Server Settings Server settings Your account’s exchange or incoming server settings are • Exchange server settings: Configure incoming server different, depending on the kind of email service for the settings. account: POP3, IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync. – or – •...
Page 81: Google Talk
• • Use client certificate: Use a client certificate for messaging Require sign-in: Check this option to enter a username and security. password for your SMTP server, if your email service provider requires that you enter them to send email. •...
Page 82 Open Talk and Sign In Your friend’s address in Talk is a Gmail or other email address that is configured to connect to Google Talk. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Talk. If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a If your friend accepts your invitation, they are added to Google Account screen displays.
Page 83 Talk Options • End chat: End this chat session. • Go off the record/Stop chatting off the record: Set whether There are several options that are available while viewing your Friends list and some that are only available while you you want to stop saving your chat to the chat history.
Page 84 Google Talk Settings CHAT NOTIFICATIONS Use Google Talk Settings to configure your Talk account. If • IM notifications: Set whether to open a dialog, display a you have more than one account, each maintains its own notification in the System Bar, or neither, when you receive a Talk settings.
Page 85: Messenger
Messenger ACCOUNT • Blocked friends: Displays a list of friends you have blocked. With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone Touch a blocked friend and then touch OK to unblock the on the same page.
Page 86: Section 6: Internet And Social Networking
Section 6: Internet and Social Networking This section describes the various Internet and social To get started: networking applications available on your device such as 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Google+, Internet, Latitude, Local, Maps, Navigation, Google Google+. Play™...
Page 87 Entering Text in a Field • While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text. Zoom • Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out. • Use two fingers, such as your index finger and thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch motion on the screen.
Page 88 Entering a URL – Copy link URL: Save the link’s URL to the clipboard. – Select text: Copy the link text to the clipboard. Access a website quickly by entering the URL. • Touch and hold an image for the additional options: 1.
Page 89: Using Bookmarks
Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text 4. To paste the copied link or URL, navigate to the desired 1. From the Home screen, touch Internet. field (or to another application), then touch and hold in a text field and touch Paste on the pop-up menu. 2.
Page 90 Accessing Bookmarks and History 4. On the History tab, touch Today, Yesterday, Last month, Older, or Most visited to use these options: Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages. • Touch a page to reload it. 1. From the Home screen, touch Internet.
Page 91: Internet Settings
Internet Menu • Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer. • Settings: Configure web settings. For more information, refer to While viewing a webpage, touch Menu for the following options: “Internet Settings” on page 86. Internet Settings •...
Page 92 – Address line 2: Enter any additional address information. • Clear form data: Deletes saved form information. – City/Town: Enter your city and town. • Enable location: When enabled, sites you visit can request – access to your location. County: Enter your county. •...
Page 93 • Inverted screen rendering: Use the Preview screen and the • Open pages in overview: When enabled, displays an overview following controls to configure inverted screen rendering: of newly-opened pages. – Inverted rendering: Enable the display of websites with • Auto-fit pages: When enabled, Internet automatically sizes inverted colors –...
Page 94: Internet Quick Controls
Labs 3. Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen to access quick controls. • Quick controls: When enabled, the Application and URL bars are hidden. To access the hidden controls, swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen to access Quick Controls. For more information, refer to “Internet Quick Controls”...
Page 95: Latitude
Latitude 5. Touch Home Apps Latitude. Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 30 With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your meters. friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your Sharing Your Location with Friends location.
Page 96: Local
For more information, go to http://www.google.com/latitude. • Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from Latitude Menu Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, or Wikipedia. This option only displays in portrait 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Latitude.
Page 97: Maps
Maps 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Local. 2. Touch Choose your location and touch My current Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, location or Enter an address. To enter an address, use and other location-based information. the on-screen keyboard and then touch OK.
Page 98 Navigating the Map • Local: Launch the Local app. For more information, refer to Zooming “Local” on page 91. This option only displays in portrait mode. • Double-tap on the screen to zoom in. • Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from •...
Page 99: Maps Settings
Other Map Options Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter My Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options: Location and End point or touch the button to the right of the fields to choose your current location, a Search Maps: Use the keyboard to enter your request contact’s location, or to touch a point on the map.
Page 100 – – Scale bar: If enabled, the scale bar is displayed on the map, Automatic check-ins: Checks you in to places that you have which shows the scale of the map in feet and meters. designated. – – Bubble action: Show a bubble action on bubbles. Options are: Check-in notifications: Enables notifications that suggest Get directions, Navigation (driving), Call, or Street view.
Page 101: Navigation
Navigation 5. Touch Menu for the following options: • Route options: Set whether directions should Avoid Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get highways and Avoid tolls. walking or driving directions. • Settings: Display Navigation settings: Note: You must first create a Wi-Fi connection to use –...
Page 102: Play Books
Play Books 7. While navigating, touch: ROUTE AND ALTERNATES: View information Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the about the current route and alternate routes. Internet-based Google Play™ Books service. Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books Directions List: View directions in a step-by-step online and offline.
Page 103 2. To add more books to your library, touch SHOP in the • Refresh: If a book in your library does not appear on your Application bar. device, use this option to update the display. A pop-up displays a link to the Google Play Terms of •...
Page 104: Search
6. Touch Menu for these additional options: 8. To contact customer support, report an issue, and • Original pages / Flowing text: Display the pages of the book display more Google eBooks information, from a Home in their original format or use your format settings. screen, touch Apps Play Books...
Page 105: Youtube
Suggestions display below the text entry area. 4. Touch the ACCOUNT tab to choose which Google account you would like to use or add an account. Once 3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term. you are signed in, touch ACCOUNT to display your –...
Page 106 Options While Viewing a Video 3. Touch Menu for these options: • Copy URL: Copy the URL of the video to the clipboard. For Use these options while viewing a video: more information, refer to “Copying and Pasting a 1. Touch Add to, which lets you add the video to your Hyperlink or URL”...
Page 107: Section 7: Music
Section 7: Music Accessing the Music App This section explains how to use the music features of your device including the Music app, the Music Player, and the 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Hub. Play Music. Play Music App The Play Music app searches your online library and The Play Music app contains a music player that plays music your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
Page 108: Searching For Music
2. Swipe left or right to spin the carousel and browse Note: The contents of your library display in a scrolling grid, through your new and recent music. list, or carousel, depending on the view. 3. Touch an album to open it. Searching for Music 4.
Page 109: Changing Music Settings
Changing Music Settings • Offline music only: Display only the music that is available offline. To change settings in the Music application: • Hide labels / Show labels: Hide or show labels. This option is 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps not available in all library views.
Page 110: Playing Music
Options While Selecting a Song Playing Music The following options are available for playing songs, To play a song: albums, or playlist, finding more information about artists, 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps finding more music, and deleting songs: Play Music.
Page 111 Options While Playing a Song Note: If you navigate away from the Now playing screen in the When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays. Music application, the Now Playing bar displays at the There are various options and controls available while a song bottom of the screen.
Page 112 – Music version: The Google Play Music app version is Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and displayed. hold to scan forward through the current song. • Help: View online help from Google. Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all 7.
Page 113: Playing, Renaming, Or Deleting A Playlist
Adding Songs To a Playlist 3. Touch next to a playlist title. • Touch Play to play the songs in the playlist. To add a song to a new or existing playlist while the song is playing: • Touch Rename and use the keyboard to enter a new name for 1.
Page 114: Making Online Music Available Offline
Making Online Music Available Offline A green pin indicates that the item is already available offline. In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal Gray pins appear next to the items you can make storage.
Page 115: Viewing Your Music Library
Viewing Your Music Library Managing Your Music Searching for Music The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. To find music in your library: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Player.
Page 116 Renaming a Playlist 4. Touch Done to save the playlist. Removing Songs from Playlists 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Player. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 2. Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch Music Player. Menu Rename playlist.
Page 117: Deleting A Playlist
Playing a Playlist Changing Music Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps To change settings in the Music application: Music Player. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 2. Display the Playlists library view. Music Player. 3. Touch Favorites, Most played, or Recently added, or 2.
Page 118: Listening To Music
– Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off – or – automatically after 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and While viewing a list of albums or genres, touch the 30 minutes, or 2 hours. album thumbnail and then touch a song in the list of Music menu songs on the album.
Page 119: Music Player
Music Player Volume List Mode Artist / Album Select Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy from SoundAlive Device Favorite Info Song Title your computer. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Player. 2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback. The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.
Page 120 Options While Playing a Song • Shuffle: When enabled, songs play in random order. When disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view. There are various options and controls available while a song • Progress Bar: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to is playing: scan forward or backward through the current song.
Page 121: Music Hub
3. Touch one of the following options: • Featured: This is the Music Hub home screen. Displays top Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music albums, featured albums, top tracks, new releases, and more. manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of Touch an item to display more information and prices.
Page 122 Making a Purchase Note: You have to be signed in to use some options. To sign in, You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks. touch Sign in and use the keyboard to enter your Email You can also build your own album from various tracks. address and Music Hub Password.
Page 123: Section 8: Photos And Video
Section 8: Photos and Video This section explains how to use your device’s built-in 2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your photo camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and by aiming the lens at the subject. To configure settings, manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and see “Camera Settings”...
Page 124: Camera Settings
To customize these shortcuts: Important! Do not take photos of people without their 1. Touch Settings Edit shortcuts. permission. – or – Do not take photos in places where cameras are Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit them. not allowed.
Page 125 • Timer: Set a timer for how long to wait before taking a photo. Warning! If the battery is low, the flash is not available. For Options are: Off, 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec. more information, refer to “Charging the Battery” on •...
Page 126: Viewing Photos With The Image Viewer
6. Touch Share via to use AllShare, Wi-Fi Direct, Caution! Be aware that your location may be present on a Picasa, Photo editor, Google+, Bluetooth, Social Hub, photo when posting your photos on the internet. Email, or Gmail to share the photo. 7.
Page 127: Recording Videos
Camcorder Recording Videos 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Camera. Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high- definition video in 720p resolution. 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. setting. 2.
Page 128: Configuring Camcorder Settings
Camcorder Settings • Self-recording: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens and record a video of yourself. Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings • Flash: Touch Off or On to disable or enable the flash. are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
Page 129: Viewing Videos With The Image Viewer
5. Touch Share via to use AllShare, Wi-Fi Direct, Note: What you see on screen will not correspond to the Google+, Bluetooth, Social Hub, YouTube, Email, or luminance of the actual video taken. Gmail to share the video. 6. To delete the video being displayed, touch Delete •...
Page 130: Video Player
10. Touch and drag the white dot on the progress 4. While viewing the list, touch Menu for options: bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left • List by: Display videos by Name (default), Date, Size, or Type. end of the progress bar to restart the video.
Page 131 • Full-Screen in Ratio View ( ): Changes the display mode • Via Bluetooth: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services. to the full-screen in ratio option. The video is enlarged as much • Bookmarks: If bookmarks have been set for this video, a as possible without becoming distorted.
Page 132: Gallery
Gallery • Make available offline: In addition to playing the videos that you add to your online library, you can play videos stored on Your device’s 8.9-inch-inch 1280x800 WXGA PLS TFT LCD screen your device’s internal storage. Then you can view videos when provides a high-resolution display of photos and videos.
Page 133: Viewing Photos And Videos
• Set picture as: Assign the photo as a Contact photo, Lock (photos), Photo editor (photos), Google+, Bluetooth, Screen, or Wallpaper. Social Hub, YouTube (videos), Email, or Gmail to share the photo or video. • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. Photos and Video...
Page 134 • Edit: Use Photo editor or Photo studio to edit photos. There is only two options for videos that are not playing: • Motion: Display the Motion settings. For more information, refer to “Motion” on page 203. • Rename: Enter an new file name. •...
Page 135: Playing Videos
Setting a Picture As Tip: To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 34. You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as Playing Videos wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gallery.
Page 136: Photo Editor
Sharing Photos and Videos Photo Editor Share photos and videos with your friends. The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gallery. for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also 2.
Page 137 Selection Size: Set the size of the Grab selection Effects: Add various effects to your photo, such area. Drag the slider from small to large. as Blur, Motion, Distortion, Filter, or Frames. Inverse: Select the entire picture except for the Tools: Copy and Paste to another image or to selected area.
Page 138: Media Hub
4. Browse content using these options: • What’s new: Recently-added titles for rent or purchase. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie • Movies: Movies you can rent or purchase. and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your fingertips, entertaining on the go has never been easier.
Page 139 • • You may choose to remove a device from your account no more You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as than once every 90 days. a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media Content has been buffered.
Page 140: Movie Studio
Movie Studio The Movie Project screen displays. Use Movie Studio to edit the videos you take with the camcorder or copy onto your tablet into movies. You can cut and order scenes, add a sound track, and so on. From a Home screen, touch Apps Movie Studio.
Page 141 4. Touch Menu to display the following options: 8. Touch a segment and then touch Menu to display • Change aspect ratio: Choose an aspect ratio. The aspect ratio the following options: of each segment in the project is listed. •...
Page 142: Section 9: Connections
Section 9: 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 Wi-Fi available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced Settings”...
Page 143: 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 144: Bluetooth
4. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct tab to display Available devices. 2. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct option. 5. Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1 and 2) on the The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct device to which you want to connect. is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
Page 145: Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configuring Bluetooth Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 178. 2. On the Bluetooth tab, touch the OFF / ON icon Turning Bluetooth On or Off to turn Bluetooth on.
Page 146: Sharing Data With A Bluetooth Device
Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device To send data to a Bluetooth device: To receive data from a Bluetooth device: 1. Select a file or item from an appropriate application. 1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to “Turning Bluetooth On or Off”...
Page 147: Managing Downloads
Managing Downloads Uninstalling an App Apps come pre-installed on your device and you can Files, apps, and other items you download in Internet, Gmail, download additional apps from Google Play. If you decide to, Email, or in other ways, are stored on your tablet’s internal you can uninstall apps you downloaded from Google Play and storage.
Page 148: Kies Via Wi-Fi
Kies Via Wi-Fi 3. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your 4. Touch More ... Kies via Wi-Fi. device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and Select the source of the Wi-Fi connection for Kies air.
Page 149: Synchronizing With Windows Media Player
Synchronizing with Windows Media Connecting as a Mass Storage Device Player You can connect your device to a PC as a removable disk and access the file directory. Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. 1. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable. 1.
Page 150: Section 10: Applications And Widgets
Section 10: Applications and Widgets 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, GPS- navigate through that particular application. If the application 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 151: Alarm
Alarm Important! If you touch or cover the internal GPS antenna Set alarms for reminders or for wake-up times. while using GPS services, it may impede the GPS Adding and Configuring Alarms signal resulting in the GPS services not working in an optimal manner.
Page 152: Alarm Settings
Activating Alarms Setting the Snooze Feature 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Alarm. To activate the Snooze feature after an alarm sounds: 2. Touch Turn alarm on to activate the alarm. A gray Touch and slide to the left. Snooze must first be alarm means the alarm is deactivated.
Page 153: Allshare
• Set default ringtone: Choose a ringtone to play as a default, if 3. Touch Settings to configure these settings: the Ringtone is not defined for an alarm. Touch the button next • Media server name: Use the keyboard to enter a new media to the ringtone you want to set and touch OK.
Page 154: Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle 2. Touch store to search Amazon MP3 for Bestsellers and New Releases or to Browse By Genre. Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for – or – reading, right on your device. Touch player to play your music anywhere. Note: You must be registered with Amazon to use the Kindle •...
Page 155: Calendar
4. Enter the next number. 1. From the Home screen, touch Calendar. – or – 5. To view the result, touch the = (equals) key. 6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as many times as required. From a Home screen, touch Apps Calendar.
Page 156 3. Swipe left or right across the screen to view other days • Go to: Use the Set date pop-up to enter a date and then touch or other weeks. Swipe up or down the screen to view Set to display that date on your calendar. other events.
Page 157: Creating An Event Or Task
Creating an Event or Task Managing Events To create an event or task: You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Calendar. Calendar. 2.
Page 158 Add Additional Calendar Accounts View settings To add additional accounts: • First day of week: Choose a day to begin each week. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps • Hide declined events: Enable or disable display of events. Calendar Calendars Add account.
Page 159: Camera
Contacts Sync settings • Sync events/tasks: Displays the General sync settings. For Store contact information for your friends, family and colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on message. For more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 189.
Page 160: Dual Clock
eBook 5. Touch items you want to delete, to check them, and then touch Delete. This application lets you access and read books on your The items are deleted from your tablet. device. 6. Touch Sort by size or Sort by date, at the bottom of the From a Home screen, touch Apps eBook.
Page 161 4. Touch and hold a word in a book to display the Note: For Bookmarks, Highlights, Memos, and Drawings, following options: Copy, Highlight, Memo, and Search. touch Delete and then touch entries or Select all to Touch and drag either tab to select more or less delete entries.
Page 162: Email
Gmail 5. To add more books to your library, touch Shop. A pop-up displays several book sellers and their Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based internet webpage addresses. Touch a link to shop for email. For more information, refer to “Gmail” on page 64. more books, touch Add store to add a new webpage, or From a Home screen, touch Apps...
Page 163: Latitude
Media Hub ATMs and gas stations, or you can enter a location. For more information, refer to “Local” on page 91. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie From a Home screen, touch Apps Local.
Page 164: Memo
Memo • Print: Select one or all memos, touch Print, and send the memos to a Samsung printer. Create and manage text memos and use Bluetooth to send • Sync memo: Sign in to Google and use Google docs to back up memos to paired Bluetooth devices.
Page 165: Messenger
For more information, refer to “Movie Studio” on page 135. From a Home screen, touch Apps Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer. Movie Studio. Update SNS: Lets you post the memo to one or more of your social network sites. Only sites you are signed in to are displayed.
Page 166: Moviefone
Moviefone • Trailers: Displays a list of video clips that show selected scenes from current and upcoming movies. Touch an entry to play the Movie lovers can experience the fun and convenience of trailer. Moviefone on their Galaxy Tab. With Moviefone mobile apps and a custom mobile web experience, you are mere taps •...
Page 167: Music Player
Music Player 3. Touch a file to launch it in the associated application, if the file is associated with an application. Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. 4. While browsing files, use these controls: For more information, refer to “Viewing Your Music Library”...
Page 168: Navigation
Composing a Pen Memo 5. To view a photo file: • Touch the file. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps The Gallery app is used to open the photo. Pen memo. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and Videos” 2.
Page 169 Export. Google+, Photo editor, Picasa, Social Hub, or Wi-Fi Direct to • Print: Select one or all memos, touch Print, and send the send memos to another device or another person. memos to a Samsung printer. Applications and Widgets...
Page 170: Photo Editor
Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your • Print: Send the memo to a Samsung printer. favorite books online and offline. • Set as: Use this memo as a Contact photo, Home and lock For more information, refer to “Play Books”...
Page 171: Play Music
Play Music • Touch Existing, if you already have a Google account, or New to create a Google account. Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail For more information, refer to “Play Music App”...
Page 172: Polaris Office
3. Touch the Installed tab to list the Play Store apps 3. Enter your Email information, if desired, and touch installed on your device. Register to complete the process. – or – Update is displayed if there is an update available for the app.
Page 173: Pulse
• New File: Create a new office document. Touch the type of document you want to create. Samsung Readers Hub lets you access news, books, and • Settings: Displays the following options: magazines, all from one place. This makes using your device as an e-reader easy and organized.
Page 174: Samsung Apps
Remove social networking, navigation, and more. appears in the Application Bar. 2. Drag the Screensaver icon to the Remove icon to Tip: A shortcut to Samsung Apps displays on the main Home remove it. screen by default. Screensaver Options From the Home screen, touch Samsung Apps.
Page 175: Search
Social Hub • Device Screen timeout: Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout. For Access your social networks, like Facebook, Twitter, and more information, refer to “Screen Timeout” on page 185. LinkedIn, and your email all in one place.
Page 176: Add An Account
Add an Account Social Hub Messages Options To add an account: To display Social Hub messages options: 1. Touch Add account. 1. Touch the Messages tab. The Add account screen displays. 2. Touch Menu. The following options display: 2. Touch the account you want to add and then enter the required information, such as email address and •...
Page 177: Talk
Talk Video Player Use Google Talk to chat with other Google Talk users. View and manage videos stored on your tablet. For more information, refer to “Google Talk” on page 76. For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 125. From a Home screen, touch Apps Talk.
Page 178: World Clock
World Clock 4. Touch the on the pop-up to add the city. 5. Touch Reorder to change the order of the cities. View the date and time in any time zone. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a 1.
Page 179 Menu to display the following options: The Yahoo! Finance main screen displays with • Delete: Touch to delete the stock being displayed. Samsung and Yahoo stocks listed by default. • Change order: Displays your stocks list. Touch and drag stocks 2. Touch Add.
Page 180: Youtube
Additional Options YouTube There are more options available from the full stock View and upload YouTube videos, right from your device. information screen. For more information, refer to “YouTube” on page 100. 1. From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget. Tip: A shortcut to YouTube appears on the main Home screen The full stock information screen for one of your stocks by default.
Page 181: Section 11: Settings
Section 11: 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. From a Home screen, touch Apps For more information about using your device’s Wi-Fi Settings.
Page 182 Add Wi-Fi Network Advanced Settings To open a dialog where you can add a Wi-Fi network by Set up and manage wireless access points. entering its Network SSID (the name it broadcasts), security 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings type, and other properties: Wi-Fi.
Page 183 Bluetooth Additional Bluetooth Settings When Bluetooth is on, additional settings are available. Use Bluetooth settings to manage Bluetooth connections, set your device’s name, and control your device’s visibility. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Turning Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth.
Page 184: Data Usage
Data Usage Airplane Mode Airplane mode allows you to use many of your tablet’s From this screen you can view the Wi-Fi or Ethernet data features, such as Camera, Games, and more, when you are usage. in an airplane or in any other area where accessing data is 1.
Page 185 4. Touch Save to save your VPN settings. Connecting To a VPN The VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings More ... VPN. Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and 2.
Page 186: Device
Wi-Fi Direct Settings Note: The target device must also have Wi-Fi Direct service You can configure your device to connect directly with other active and running before it is detected by your device. Wi-Fi capable devices. This is an easy way to transfer data between devices.
Page 187 Notifications 2. Touch and drag the sliders to set the volume for: • Music, video, games, and other media: Sounds made by Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other music apps, video apps, and more. notifications. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings •...
Page 188: Screen Display
Display System Screen Display You can activate or deactivate both touch and screen lock sounds. Home Screen and Lock Screen Wallpaper 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen or Sound.
Page 189 General Auto-Rotate Screen Brightness When this option is checked, the screen orientation changes when you rotate the device. When this option is not checked, Set the default screen brightness. the screen orientation locks in the current orientation 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings (landscape or portrait) and the orientation does not change...
Page 190 Quick Launch Screen Timeout The Quick Launch feature allows you to set multifunctional Set the length of delay between the last key press or screen softkey to open applications. touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim and lock). 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1.
Page 191: Power Saving
Auto Adjust Screen Power 3. Touch Custom power saving settings to refine your power saving settings. When enabled, your device automatically analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve battery power. • Touch Power saving starts at to set when power saving starts. 1.
Page 192 Storage Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery From this menu you can view the device memory. use. Device Memory Applications From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Storage. You can download and install applications from Google Play or create applications using the Android SDK and install them The Device memory displays as Total space, Apps, on your device.
Page 193 The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows • Uninstall: Deletes the application from the tablet. used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom For more information, refer to “Uninstalling an App” on page 142. of the Running tab shows used and free RAM. •...
Page 194: Personal
Adding an Account 4. Touch one of the applications to view application information. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accounts and sync. The following options display: 2. Touch Add account. • Stop: Stops the application from running on the device. This is 3.
Page 195 Auto-sync on or off, which controls whether sign in to a Samsung Account. changes you make to information on your device or on To sign in to your Samsung account: the web are automatically synced with each other. 1. From a Home screen, touch...
Page 196: Use Gps Satellites
To use The Samsung account Terms and conditions screen displays. Location-Based Services, you must first enable location • Touch Privacy policy to display the Samsung Privacy Policy. services on your device. Use Wireless Networks •...
Page 197: Screen Lock
Location and Google Search • Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a touch gesture you create 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings and use to unlock your device. Follow the prompts to create or Location services. change your screen unlock pattern. 2.
Page 198 Lock Instantly With Power Key Owner Information Use this option to enable the lock screen when the power key Use this option to enable or disable whether to show owner is pressed. If this option is not enabled, the screen dims or information on the lock screen.
Page 199 You must sign up for both a Enable or Disable Remote Controls Samsung account and Google account to use Remote Once you have signed in to your Samsung Account, you can controls. enable or disable Remote controls.
Page 200: Credential Storage
Passwords 3. Read the message and touch OK to allow installation of non-Google Play applications. When enabled, password characters display briefly as you touch them while entering passwords. When enabled, a check mark appears in the check 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings box.
Page 201: Language And Input
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Language and input. Security. 2. Touch Default and select a keyboard. 2. Touch Install from device storage, then choose a The options are: Samsung keyboard and Swype. certificate and follow the prompts to install. Settings...
Page 202 Auto-substitution: When enabled, the system automatically To configure the Samsung keyboard: replaces words you enter with words from the XT9 auto- Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display the substitution list. following options: – Regional correction: When enabled, the system automatically •...
Page 203 – About: Displays information about the handwriting software. “full stop” (period and space to end a sentence) by touching the • Tutorial: Displays help for using the Samsung keyboard and space bar twice. XT9 predictive text. Configuring the Swype Keyboard •...
Page 204 Personal dictionary • Reset Swype’s dictionary: Delete all words you have added to the Swype dictionary. • Add words to or delete words from your personal Swype – • Version: View the current Swype software version. dictionary. Touch to add words and to remove words.
Page 205: Back Up And Reset
Mouse/trackpad Voice output provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of email messages. This option sets your Pointer speed. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Language and input. Language and input.
Page 206 Google server. 3. Touch Reset device, then follow the prompts to perform the reset. Note: If you have set up your Samsung account, it has to be deleted before performing this function. For more information, refer to “Removing an Account” on...
Page 207: System
System • Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available Dock when the Automatic setting is disabled). • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings • Select date format: Set the format for date displays. Dock.
Page 208 • Install Web scripts: Touch Allow to allow applications to install Note: TalkBack, when installed and enabled, speaks feedback scripts from Google that make their Web content more to help blind and low-vision users. accessible. Motion 3. Touch the OFF / ON icon to turn TalkBack on.
Page 209: Developer Options
Developer Options Note: This setting is used for development purposes. Set options for application development. USB Debugging 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings When enabled, allows debugging when the device is Developer options. attached to a PC by a USB cable. 2.
Page 210 User Interface • Window animation scale: Configure the scale for animation (ranges from off to 10x). Configure the user interface by setting the behavior for the way the screen behaves when using applications or • Transition animation scale: Configure the scale for displaying data.
Page 211: About Device
About Device • Model number: Display your device’s model number. • Android version: Display the firmware version of your device. View information about your device, including status, legal information, hardware and software versions, and battery • Kernel version: Display the kernel version of your device. use.
Page 212 Software Update Options • Auto update: Enable this option to allow your device to automatically check for updates monthly. Once you have set up your Gmail account, you can check for a software update. • Push messages: Enable or disable whether you want to be 1.
Page 213: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: 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 214 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 215 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 216 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 217 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 218: 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 219 The FCC SAR limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with to give additional protection to the public and to account for FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an any variations in measurements. Equipment Authorization for this mobile device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions...
Page 220: 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 221: Battery Use And Safety
Samsung is committed to promoting responsible Notice regarding legal restrictions on mounting this device in driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand an automobile: and address distractions. Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices near the windshield of an automobile.
Page 222 GALAXY. safety hazard. If the GALAXY and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if WARNING! they appear to be working properly.
Page 223: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY Recycling LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories.
Page 224: Gps
Using excessive force or a metallic object when service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other pressing on the touch-screen may damage the third-parties providing services.
Page 225: Care And Maintenance
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong years: detergents to clean the mobile device. Wipe it with a soft Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water Liquids of any kind solution.
Page 226: 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 227 • 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 228: 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 229 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 230: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
When your Device is Wet the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protection Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is Association. already on, turn it off and remove the battery immediately (if Cautions the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is).
Page 231 • • Check regularly that all wireless mobile device equipment in your Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension vehicle is mounted and operating properly. or denial of network services to the offender, or legal action, or both.
Page 232: Section 13: 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 233 (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 234 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 235 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 236 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 237: End User License Agreement For Software
DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. © 2012 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following reserved. rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run written approval.
Page 238 (if any) of the Software that The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after property laws and treaties. Samsung or its suppliers own the the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless title, copyright and other intellectual property rights in the we provide other terms along with such upgrade.
Page 239 License will terminate automatically without third-party or its products and services. Purchaser agrees notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the that SAMSUNG shall not be responsible or liable, directly or terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
Page 240 DEVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND ON AN “AS AVAILABLE” INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND FROM PURCHASER FROM SAMSUNG SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER SAMSUNG, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY REGARDING THIRD-PARTY EXTENT POSSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, APPLICATIONS, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY.
Page 241 11. Limitation of Liability. SAMSUNG WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR (INCLUDING SECTIONS 9, 10, AND 11) SHALL APPLY TO THE RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE ANY...
Page 242: Social Hub
14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the the Service. entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the By using the Service, you agree to be bound by the above Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral documents.
Page 243 When you first use the ("Amendments"). Service, you may be required to create a username and a Samsung may provide you with notice of the Amendments by password. sending an email message to the email address listed in your...
Page 244 • Not submit unlawful, offensive, abusive, pornographic, harassing, libelous or other inappropriate Material; Except as set forth in the Social Hub Privacy Policy, Samsung • shall not be responsible for any removal of the information or Respect the privacy of others;...
Page 245 Service. impersonate or falsely claim affiliation with any person or Samsung may restrict access to any part of the Service or entity, to misrepresent, harass, defraud or defame others, to...
Page 246 Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or Samsung does not represent or warrant that the Service, or liability for any interruption or suspension of any third party any part thereof, is appropriate or available for use in any content or service.
Page 247: Limitation Of Liability
Samsung, for such as device serial number of the devices sold by the example your acceptance of the Terms, will be automatically operator with preinstalled software for the Service.
Page 248 ACCESSED THROUGH THE SERVICE, NOR SHALL SAMSUNG THESE STATUTORY PROVISIONS. IF THESE STATUTORY BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MALICIOUS CODE CONTAINED PROVISIONS APPLY, TO THE EXTENT TO WHICH SAMSUNG IS ON OR DISTRIBUTED THROUGH BY THIRD PARTIES. ABLE TO DO SO, SAMSUNG LIMITS ITS LIABILITY UNDER...
Page 249 Terms, ii) your Samsung, with respect to your use of the Service. Your use of infringement or violation of any intellectual property, other...
Page 250: Social Hub Privacy Policy
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. ("Samsung") is committed to in an electronic format. We may also combine personal protecting the online privacy of visitors, users and customers information we collect online with information available from to our Social Hub service.
Page 251: Use Of Information We Collect
fully utilize all of the features or components of the Service if use aggregated non-personal information about our users to you choose not to provide certain information. If you do understand the demographics of users of the Service, such choose to give us personal information through the Service, as the percentage of male and female users, the geographic we will collect and retain that information.
Page 252: Disclosure Of Information To Third Parties
at any time that we not e-mail you in future by clicking the We require these companies to use your personal "unsubscribe" link which is included at the bottom of any information only to provide the particular product or service e-mail that you receive from us.
Page 253: Children
Service and Samsung, intercepted while being transmitted to us over the Internet. our users, or others.
Page 254: Contests And Sweepstakes
If at any time you be directed via e-mail to s.dufresne@Samsung.com, or via wish to update your information or stop receiving regular mail to:...
Page 255: Changes To Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 29, 2010 and are reserved to Licensor, and you agree not to take or permit complies with Samsung's Corporate Privacy Policy. We any action with respect to the Software that is not expressly reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time, authorised under this License.
Page 256 3. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 4.2.2 already in your possession, provided that Licensee can RIGHTS show such possession from written records (other than as a result of a breach of this clause 4); or 3.1 Your only right to use the Software is by virtue of this 4.2.3 which you can demonstrate is in the public domain License and you acknowledge that all intellectual property (other than as a result of a breach of this clause 4).
Page 257 6.4 Disclaimer of Certain Damages. IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSE YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY SAMSUNG BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY PARTY RELATED TO AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 6.3 SUBJECT TO CLAUSE 6.1 LICENSOR WILL BE UNDER NO...
Page 258 AND WAIVER ALSO APPLIES TO ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY BRING without prejudice to the rights, duties and liabilities of either AGAINST ANY OTHER PARTY TO THE EXTENT THAT SAMSUNG party accrued prior to termination. Clauses 2.2, 2.3, 3, 4, 5, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO INDEMNIFY THAT PARTY FOR SUCH 6, 7.3, 8, 9 and 10 of this License will continue to be...
Page 259 will comply with the laws of any jurisdiction that apply to the 10.5 Licensor reserves the right to revise the terms of this Software, including without limitation any applicable export License by updating the License on its web site, or by laws or regulations.
Page 260: Index
Index Care and Maintenance 220 Children and Cell Phones 212 Accounts Back button 23 Contacts setting up 54 Battery creating 54 Adobe PDF 167 charging 7 display options 57 Alarm indicator 7 exporting and importing 60 Turning Off 147 installing and removing 7 groups 60 AllShare Battery Use &...
Page 261 Do cell phones pose a health Google Home screen 19 hazard? 208 Gmail 64 adding widgets 29 Downloads Latitude 90 customizing 21 managing 142 Local 91 folders 33 Maps 92 primary shortcuts 29 Navigation 96 wallpaper 34 Email Play Store 166 Combined view 70 your account 10 composing and sending 71...
Page 262 108 entering text 43 Navigation 23 creating 107 Samsung Kies 143 command keys 29 Polaris® Office 167 Samsung Mobile Products and Primary Shortcuts 29 Powering On and Off 9 Recycling 218 screen 24 Predictive Text 197 SAR Values 214...
Page 263 Screen settings Sound settings auto adjust screen power 186 notifications 182 UL Certified Travel Charger 218 auto-rotate screen 184 ringer volume 181 Update Available 145 brightness 184 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) USB connections timeout 185 Certification Information 213 as a mass storage device 144 Search Standard Limited Warranty 227 USB settings...
Page 264 WiFi (see Wi-Fi) 137 Wi-Fi Direct 28 Warranty Information 227 XT9 Predictive Text 197 Windows Media Player Widgets 29 synchronizing with 144 Wi-Fi YouTube 100 Wireless Networking adding a connection Bluetooth 139 manually 138 Wi-Fi 137 Direct 60 World Clock 173 Direct settings 181 enabling 90 scanning and connecting 138...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Section 3: Entering Text

Section 4: Contacts and Accounts

Section 5: Messaging

Section 6: Internet and Social Networking

Section 7: Music

Section 8: Photos and Video

Section 9: Connections

Section 10: Applications and Widgets

Section 11: Settings

Section 12: Health and Safety Information

Section 13: Warranty Information

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