Samsung GT-P5113 User Manual

Samsung GT-P5113 User Manual

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  • Page 1 A N D R O I D T A B L E T User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Galaxy Tab System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 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 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 ® ® ® Nuance , VSuite , T9 Text Input, XT9 Smart Input, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance ™...
  • Page 5 ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (Apps > Settings > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register). Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Section 2: Understanding Your Device ..17 Samsung Keyboard .....43 Features ......17 Text Input Methods .
  • Page 7 Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ... 51 Play Magazines ..... . . 98 Search ......99 Accounts .
  • Page 8 Memory Card ......141 Latitude ......153 Synchronizing with Windows Media Player .
  • Page 9 Samsung Apps ..... . . 165 Section 12: Health and Safety Screensaver ......165 Information ..........203...
  • Page 10 Section 13: Warranty Information ..222 Index ............233 Standard Limited Warranty ....222 End User License Agreement for Software . . . 227...
  • 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. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging. 1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (1). 3.
  • Page 14: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off Setting Up Your Device Turning Your Device On When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some Press and hold the Power/Lock Key screens can be skipped (touch Skip) or re-displayed (touch For more information, refer to Back).
  • Page 15 4. Touch Next. Samsung Account Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services. displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network. 1. Touch variety of services to learn more.
  • Page 16: Retrieving Your Google Account Password

    Touch Not now to perform this task later. For more 2. Touch Next to continue. This Tablet Belongs To ... information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 61. To personalize the tablet with your name: Enable Purchases 1.
  • Page 17: Using Google Maps

    Using Google Maps 1. From a Home screen, touch Mini App Tray Task manager. In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, – or – you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 171. Add the Application monitor widget to a Home screen You must also enable location services to use Google Maps.
  • Page 18: Memory Card

    Task Manager Application 4. Touch RAM manager to display the amount of Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch Clear The Task Manager application provides information about memory to clear inactive and background processes. applications, including Active applications, Downloaded, RAM manager, Storage, and Help.
  • Page 19: Removing A Memory Card

    3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Storage. 2. Under SD card, touch Unmount SD card. 3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose Correct Incorrect the slot. Removing a Memory Card 4.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Troubleshooting

    2. Swipe across the screen as shown. Note: You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of Screen Unlock you want to use (Face unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password). For more information, refer to “Security” on page 186. Troubleshooting If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.
  • Page 22: Section 2: Understanding Your Device

    , and Voice Search) ® Books, Google Play Store, Music Hub, Polaris Office, • Messaging Features: Readers Hub, and Samsung Media Hub. For more information, – Gmail refer to “Applications” on page 38. – Email (corporate and personal) – Google Talk (Instant Messaging and Video Chat) •...
  • Page 23: Front View

    Warning! This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 15. Front View The following items can be found on the front of your device as illustrated. 1. External Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds.
  • Page 24: Top View

    Top View Back and Bottom Views The following items can be found on the top of your device as The following items can be found on the back and bottom of illustrated. your device. 1. 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones. 1.
  • Page 25: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen. 1. Google Search: Search the web by typing or speaking. For more information, refer to “Search”...
  • Page 26: Extended Home Screen

    8. Navigation: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps 13. Notification Icons: Presents icons to show notifications you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open from the system or from an application. Touch a it. Touch and hold to display the Apps screen. Touch Notification Icon to display more detail.
  • Page 27: Display Settings

    Customizing the Home Screens Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences: customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels. 1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels. 2.
  • Page 28: Navigating Your Device

    2. Use these controls to configure panels: Note: When the on-screen keyboard is active, Close Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash Keyboard displays. Can to remove the panel from the Home Home screen. Touch Home to display the first center Home screen. Add: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total Navigation of seven.
  • Page 29 Application Bar 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps My Files. The Application Bar is the area along the top of various application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu 2. Touch sdcard Pictures Screenshots. icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options 3.
  • Page 30: Notifications

    Pinch Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the Use two fingers, such as your index finger settings for individual applications in the applicable section and thumb, to make an inward pinch of this user manual.
  • Page 31: Quick Settings

    Quick Settings 2. Touch the time at the top of the pop-up to display a Date and time pop-up. Touch Use 24-hour format to To view and control the most common settings for your enable the 24-hour format. Touch Set date and time to tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings display the Date &...
  • Page 32 “Notifications” on page 25. in range. 4. Touch Clear to remove Notification Icons from the Samsung account: Set up your Samsung account. System Bar. For more information, refer to “Signing In to your 5. Touch a notification entry to display the details.
  • Page 33: Status Bar

    Software update: There is a software update USB Connection Indicator: The device is connected available for this device. to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not charging. The battery is only charged while Updates Available: Updates to the applications you connected to a computer, if the device is turned off.
  • Page 34: Primary Shortcuts

    GPS Active: Displays when GPS is active. The default Primary Shortcuts are: Readers Hub, Email, Alarm Set: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at Camera, YouTube, Maps, Internet, Samsung Apps, and Play a specified time. For more information, refer to Store.
  • Page 35: Adding Widgets To A Home Screen

    Adding Widgets to a Home screen Widget Options 1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to The following widgets are available. place the Widget. • AccuWeather.com: Display the forecast from AccuWeather. 2. From that Home screen, touch Apps.
  • Page 36 • • Contact: Display a shortcut to one of your contact entries. For Game Hub: Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to more information, refer to “Contacts” on page 52. enjoy free games with your friends. For more information, refer to “Game Hub”...
  • Page 37 Play Store: Download applications from the Google Play™ Store. • Media Hub: Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest For more information, refer to “Play Store” on page 159. movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite •...
  • Page 38: App Shortcuts

    • • Settings shortcut: Allows you to create a shortcut to a particular Video player: Play and manage videos stored on your tablet. For Settings item. For more information, refer to “Settings” on more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 124. page 171.
  • Page 39: Folders

    3. Touch the Apps tab. 3. Touch Add to Home screen Folder. 4. Touch and hold the application icon, then slide your A new folder displays on the Home screen. Managing Folders finger where you want to place the icon and release it. For a list of applications, see “Apps Screen”...
  • Page 40: Wallpapers

    Removing a Folder • Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available, Touch and hold the folder until the Delete icon touch Settings to view options for the selection. Touch Set displays, then drag the folder toward the top of the wallpaper to save your choice.
  • Page 41 The Mini App Tray icons display. 4. Touch options (such as ) to create new app items (such as alarms or events). 5. Touch items in the body of the pop-up, such as an email entry or keys on the Calculator. 6.
  • Page 42: Apps Screen

    Apps Screen To view your downloaded applications: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps. The Apps screen displays all applications installed on your 2. Touch Menu Downloaded applications. wireless device. Applications that you download and install from Google Play™ or from the web are also added to a 3.
  • Page 43: Applications

    Applications Camera: Take photos or record videos. A shortcut to Camera displays on the Home screen by default. For The following is an alphabetical list of the applications that more information, refer to “Camera” on page 117. come preloaded on your device. ChatON: A smart-messaging app that gives you a Alarm: Schedule alarms to remind you of host of innovative ways to stay connected with all...
  • Page 44 Dropbox: Provides access to your personal Google+: Share updates and see what is going on computer files directly from your device. Let’s you around you with Google+. For more information, take your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. A refer to “Google+” on page 152. shortcut to Dropbox displays on a Home screen by Internet: Access the Internet.
  • Page 45 Memo: Create text memos and use Bluetooth to Netflix: Instantly watch TV shows and movies, send memos. For more information, refer to streaming from Netflix. A shortcut to Netflix displays “Memo” on page 154. on a Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Netflix”...
  • Page 46 “Polaris Office” on page 160. your device such as games, news, reference, social networking, navigation, and more. A shortcut to Samsung Apps displays on the Home screen by default. For more information, refer to “Samsung Apps” on page 165.
  • Page 47 Screensaver: When your tablet screen automatically Video maker: Create a movie, using a video you times out, instead of a blank screen, enable the download or record with Camera, or by combining Galaxy Tab Screensaver, which is actually an images. Add audio, to create a soundtrack, then action-packed video tour of all the fantastic features share your movie with your friends.
  • Page 48: 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 49: Using The Samsung Keyboard

    Using the Samsung Keyboard Configuring the Keyboard To configure the Samsung keyboard to your preferences: The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY keyboard, featuring predictive text. Input characters by Touch Set up input methods in the Status bar and...
  • Page 50: Entering Symbols And Numbers

    The Language and input settings screen displays. S key to open a small window where you can chose an 3. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 51 The Set up input methods pop-up displays. 2. Touch Set up input methods. The Language and input settings screen displays. 3. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display Samsung keyboard settings. 4. Touch Predictive text My word list. 5. Touch Add word.
  • Page 52: Editing Text

    Editing Text 2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text. You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting, Tip: Touch Select all in the Application bar to select all text in copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed the field.
  • Page 53: Using The Handwriting Feature

    2. If necessary, touch Set up input methods in the 2. Touch the Cursor. Status bar and then touch Samsung keyboard. A pop-up displays. The Samsung keyboard displays. 3. Touch Paste in the pop-up.
  • Page 54 Space numbers and symbols keyboard. Symbols Mode Options • To return to the Samsung keyboard, touch Handwriting Settings To change the Handwriting settings: 1. Touch and then touch Set up input methods. The Language and input settings screen displays. 2. Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display Samsung keyboard settings.
  • Page 55: Using Speech Recognition

    You can use your voice to enter text using the Voice input feature, which lets you enter text by speaking. The Samsung keyboard recognizes your speech and enters text for you. Entering Text...
  • Page 56: Section 4: Contacts And Accounts

    Server: Add a server to sync and access your data. • Setting Up Your Accounts Samsung account: Add your Samsung account. For more information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the on page 185. Accounts and sync setting.
  • Page 57: Contacts

    Contacts Tip: Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display Store contact information for your friends, family, and additional fields or touch Next on the keyboard to move to colleagues to quickly access information or to send a the next field.
  • Page 58: Updating Contacts

    Updating Contacts • Groups: Touch this field to display the Select group screen. To assign the contact to one or more groups, touch the check box To update an existing contact: next to each group. When enabled, a check mark 1.
  • Page 59: Contacts Display Options

    Select all, touch There are various ways to display your Contacts and general Delete, and then touch OK. Contacts settings. • Merge with Samsung account: Merges the current contact 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps with your Samsung account contacts.
  • Page 60 • Print namecard: Check mark the fields you want to print and current Contact entries at a single time. If the recipient then touch Print. You can only print on a Samsung printer. device does not support this feature, some or all Contact •...
  • Page 61 Joining Contacts • Send email: To send an email to one or more members of the group, touch and check mark the box next to each contact you 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps want to send to, or touch Select all, and touch Done.
  • Page 62 Sharing Contact Information • Dropbox: To send the contact information to a Dropbox account. For more information, refer to “Dropbox” on You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to page 150. other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an attachment.
  • Page 63: Groups

    4. Touch Import from USB storage, Export to USB storage, Tip: Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch Import from SD card, Export to SD card, or Send the contact’s Groups field and touch each group. namecard via, then follow the prompts to complete the operation.
  • Page 64: Deleting Groups

    Deleting Groups 3. Touch Menu Add member. The contacts that can be added display. To delete a group that you created: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 4. Touch Select all or the name of each contact to add. Contacts.
  • Page 65: Favorites

    Favorites 2. Touch Groups above the Contacts List and then touch Starred in Android. Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as – or – favorites. Adding Favorites Touch Favorites above the Contacts List. To add a contact to the Favorites list: Only your starred contacts display.
  • Page 66: Section 5: Messaging

    Section 5: 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. Your device supports these types of messages: Tip: To set up your Google account on your device, use •...
  • Page 67 Refreshing Your Gmail Account 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. The Add a Google Account screen displays. Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail servers. 2. Touch Existing to sign in to an existing account. 1.
  • Page 68 Managing Your Gmail Conversations 3. Touch Menu for these options: • Add star / Remove star: Mark (or unmark) conversations with In addition to managing your Gmail account, there are a yellow star. Starred conversations are listed in the Starred options for changing the status of one or more Gmail conversations in an account.
  • Page 69: Composing And Sending Gmail

    Composing and Sending Gmail 8. Touch SEND to send this message. – or – 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Gmail. 2. Touch Compose. Touch SAVE DRAFT to save a draft of this message. Gmail Account Settings 3. Touch the To field to enter recipients. As you enter names or email addresses, matching contacts display.
  • Page 70 (Gmail account settings) • Signature: Create a text signature to add to outgoing messages. Each account has independent settings: • Gmail sync is ON/OFF: Indicates whether you have Gmail • Priority Inbox: This setting is only available if you have synchronization turned on for this account in the Account and configured Gmail on the web to show Priority Inbox.
  • Page 71: Email

    Email 4. Review the Account options screen. Available options vary, depending on the provider: Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one • Peak schedule: Set how often to check for new email sent to application. Configuring Email Accounts this account during peak times.
  • Page 72 • Notify me when email arrives: When enabled, you receive 6. Enter an account name for the email account just notifications when you receive new email sent to this account. added, which is displayed on the email screen, and enter Your name, if required. •...
  • Page 73: Managing Your Email Accounts

    Managing Your Email Accounts • Mark as Read / Mark as Unread : Mark the conversations as read or unread. Once a conversation is You can view email you receive for all accounts in the marked as read, it has a gray background. Combined view screen or you can view email accounts individually.
  • Page 74: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and Sending Email Tracking options: Touch Read receipt or Delivery 1. From the Home screen, touch Email. receipt and then touch OK to set the tracking options for this email. 2. Touch an account, if you have more than one account set up, then touch Compose.
  • Page 75: Account Settings

    1. From the Home screen, touch Email. Bold: Bold the following text. Touch again to turn 2. Touch Menu Settings, then touch General off bold. Preferences. The following options display: Italics: This action italicizes the subsequent • Display after deleting message: Set the screen to show after entered text.
  • Page 76 • Always Cc/Bcc myself: Lets you manage whether your email • Empty server trash: If available, indicates whether to delete address is included in the Cc or Bcc lines. the contents in the server trash. • Forward with files: Touch the check box to include any file •...
  • Page 77 Notification settings • Sync Calendar: When enabled, events from your account are synchronized with your device’s Calendar. • Email notifications: When enabled, the New Email icon • Sync task: When enabled, tasks from your account are appears in the Status Bar when a new email arrives. synchronized with your device’s tasks.
  • Page 78: Outgoing Server Settings

    • • Use secure connection (SSL) / Security type: Check this option if Security type: Select the security type required by your email your server requires you to connect to the server securely, or if service provider. Select the SLL (Accept all certificates) option you prefer to connect securely.
  • Page 79: Google Talk

    Google Talk Note: If you have already set up your Google account, you are Talk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat automatically logged in. Just touch the account. service. You can use it to communicate, in real time, with other people who also use Google Talk on another Android Once sign in is complete, the Talk main screen tablet or phone or on a computer.
  • Page 80: Talk Options

    View and Accept an Invitation to Become a 1. Touch to search your Talk messages or the current Friend message for a word. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a search term. Touch on the keyboard to When a contact invites you to become a friend in Google Talk, search your Talk messages.
  • Page 81 Google Talk Settings • Friend info: Display information about the friend with which you are chatting. The following options are also displayed: Use Google Talk Settings to configure your Talk account. If – BLOCK: Keeps this person from sending you messages and you have more than one account, each maintains its own Talk settings.
  • Page 82: Messenger

    CHAT NOTIFICATIONS • Manage account: Opens the Accounts and sync settings. For more information, refer to “Accounts and Sync” on • IM notifications: Set whether to open a dialog, display a page 183. notification in the System Bar, or neither, when you receive a ABOUT text chat.
  • Page 83: Chaton

    ChatON A smart-messaging app that gives you a host of innovative ways to stay connected with all your friends and family, regardless of their device or platform. Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from any device that has a mobile phone number.
  • Page 84: 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 85 Touching and Dragging The Most visited screen displays. • Touch and drag your finger on the screen to navigate pages and to reposition pages within the screen. Entering Text in a Field • While browsing, touch a text field to display the virtual QWERTY keyboard to enter text.
  • Page 86 • Touch and hold on a hyperlink for these options: 4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of – Open: Open the linked page. the screen, and then touch – Entering a URL Open in new window: Open a new window to display the linked page.
  • Page 87: Using Bookmarks

    Selecting, Copying, and Pasting Text Copying and Pasting a Hyperlink or URL 1. From the Home screen, touch Internet. 1. From the Home screen, touch Internet. 2. Browse to a webpage. 2. Browse to a webpage. 3. On the webpage, touch and hold on the text until you 3.
  • Page 88 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 89: Internet Settings

    – Address line 2: Enter any additional address information. • Downloads: View and manage recent downloads. – City/Town: Enter your city and town. • Print: Print the current screen or page to a Samsung printer. Internet and Social Networking...
  • Page 90 – County: Enter your county. • Clear location access: Clear location access for all websites. – Postcode: Enter your ZIP code. • Remember passwords: When enabled, saves user names – and passwords for sites you visit, to make future visits easier. Country: Enter your country.
  • Page 91 • 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 92: Internet Quick Controls

    Labs • 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” on page 87.
  • Page 93: 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 94 For more information, go to http://www.google.com/latitude. • Local: Launch the Local app. For more information, refer to Latitude Menu “Local” on page 90. This option only displays in portrait mode. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Latitude. • Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from 2.
  • Page 95: Local

    Local The business details such as address, phone, website, and location are displayed. You can also see reviews Local is an application that uses Google Maps and your from around the web and from Google users. location to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, and other businesses.
  • Page 96 Navigating the Map • Make available offline: Download a map area that you can Zooming view when your device is offline. To view a downloaded map, touch My Places, which is described below. • Double-tap on the screen to zoom in. •...
  • Page 97 Other Map Options Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options: My 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 98: Maps Settings

    Maps Settings – Location reporting: To update your location automatically, set the following options: Use the Maps settings to customize your Maps application. 1. From the Home screen, touch Maps. • Detect your location: Enable or disable whether your 2. Touch Menu Settings to set the following Maps location is updated automatically.
  • Page 99: Navigation

    • Switch Account: Choose a different Google account. This 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps option only appears if you have added more than one Google Navigation. account on your device. 2. Touch Accept to accept the Google Maps Navigation •...
  • Page 100 6. To find a destination, touch an option: Layers: Choose map layers to display. • Speak destination: Say the name or address of your destination. Menu: To display these options: • Type destination: Enter the destination. • Turn off voice/Turn on voice: Enable or •...
  • Page 101: Play Books

    Play Books Browse the selection of Google eBooks, which are arranged in categories like Featured, Top Selling, Top Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internet- Rated, Top Free, and many more. based Google Play™ Books service. Google eBooks is a new way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online 3.
  • Page 102: Reading A Book

    Reading a Book • Available offline: Touch the check box to make the book available offline. Once the book displays: • Read aloud / Stop reading aloud: Touch to let your device 1. Sweep across the screen to turn the page. read the book to you.
  • Page 103: Play Magazines

    Play Magazines 7. Touch SUBSCRIBE to subscribe to a magazine. – or – Google Play Magazines helps you subscribe to your favorite magazines so you can have them available to read on your Touch BUY ISSUE to buy the current issue. tablet at your leisure.
  • Page 104: Search

    Search 3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term. – or – Search the internet using the Google search engine. Touch on the keyboard to start the search. Tip: The Google Search widget displays by default on all Home A browser window displays the search results.
  • Page 105 Options While Viewing a Video 4. Touch the ACCOUNT tab to choose which Google account you would like to use or add an account. Once Use these options while viewing a video: you are signed in, touch ACCOUNT to display your 1.
  • Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: Changing Music Settings

    Changing Music Settings • Choose on-device music: In addition to playing the music that you add to your online library, you can play music stored on To change settings in the Music application: your device’s internal storage. Then you can listen to music 1.
  • Page 109: Listening To Music

    Listening to Music • Add to queue / Remove from queue: Add the song to or remove the song from a queue of songs to be played. You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless •...
  • Page 110 Displaying the Now Playing Screen While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or genres, the label area under an item and touch Touch the Now playing bar to display the Now playing Play. screen. If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: The Now playing bar displays at the bottom of the Touch the name of the current song in the Now Playing...
  • Page 111: Options While Playing A Song

    Options While Playing a Song • Save queue: Create a playlist of the songs currently in the play queue. When you play a song, the Now playing screen displays. There are various options and controls available while a song • Settings: Displays the Settings screen. Choose a Google is playing: account to use to connect to Google Play Music and set the...
  • Page 112: Creating A Playlist

    Adding Songs To a Playlist Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and To add a song to a new or existing playlist while the song is hold to scan forward through the current song. playing: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all 1.
  • Page 113: Playing, Renaming, Or Deleting A Playlist

    Playing, Renaming, or Deleting a Playlist 2. Touch Play Store in the Application Bar. The Google Play Store music section displays. To play, rename, or delete a playlist: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 3. Touch Menu Help Music to view information Play Music.
  • Page 114: Viewing Your Music Library

    Viewing Your Music Library 3. Touch Menu Choose on-device music and touch the album or playlist you want to make available The Music Player plays music and other audio files that you copy offline. from your computer. • A white pin indicates that the item is already available 1.
  • Page 115 Managing Your Music 2. Touch Playlists, touch a playlist, and then touch Searching for Music Menu Rename playlist. 3. Touch the name field to enter a new name for the To find music in your library: playlist. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Player.
  • Page 116 Removing Songs from Playlists Playing a Playlist 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Player. Music Player. 2. Touch and touch a playlist. 2. Display the Playlists library view. All songs are displayed to the left of the playlist and the 3.
  • Page 117 Changing Music Settings – Music auto off: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off automatically after 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1 hour and To change settings in the Music application: 30 minutes, or 2 hours. 1.
  • Page 118: Music Player

    Playing Music Accessing the Music Player To play a song: If you navigate away from the Music Player application and music is playing, you can change songs or easily return to 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps the Music Player: Music Player.
  • Page 119 3. Touch the music player to enlarge it and touch the • Volume: Touch to toggle Vibration or Silent mode and Sound screen to display the sound and playlist controls. mode, then touch and drag on the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key on the side of the device to adjust Artist / playback volume.
  • Page 120: Music Hub

    Options While Playing a Song Music Hub There are various options and controls available while a song Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music is playing: manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps music tracks.
  • Page 121 Making a Purchase • Playlists: Displays downloaded playlists and your library of songs and albums. Touch New to create a new playlist. You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks. • My page: Displays the following options: You can also build your own album from various tracks.
  • Page 122: Section 8: Photos And Video

    Section 8: Photos and Video This section explains how to use your device’s built-in Note: If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the camera and camcorder, the Video player app to view and /Root/extSdCard/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. For manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and more information, refer to “My Files”...
  • Page 123: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos Camera Settings To take a photo: Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. represented by icons on the left side of the screen. 2.
  • Page 124 Configuring Camera Settings • Scene mode: Choose an automatic scene mode from None, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, To configure Camera settings: Dawn, Fall Color, Firework, Candlelight, or Backlight. While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or • Exposure value: Use the slider to set the exposure value from touch Settings to configure the following camera -2.0 to +2.0.
  • Page 125: Viewing Photos With The Image Viewer

    • GPS tag: Enable or disable tagging of photos with your GPS 5. Touch Share to use Group Cast, ChatON, Dropbox, location. displays on the screen when this option is active. Picasa, Photo editor, Google+, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, Gmail, or Email to share the photo. Caution! Be aware that your location may be present on a 6.
  • Page 126: Recording Videos

    Camcorder Recording Videos 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record high- definition video in 1080p resolution. 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder 1. From the Home screen, touch Camera. setting. 2. Slide the Mode button to the Camcorder 3.
  • Page 127: 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 • Recording mode: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 128: Viewing Videos With The Image Viewer

    Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer Note: Videos are stored in the /Root/sdcard/DCIM/Camera After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share, folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My or delete your video. Files” on page 156. 1.
  • Page 129: Video Player

    Video Player 5. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch the screen to display or hide on-screen playback Your device’s 10.1-inch 1280x800 WXGA TFT (PLS) LCD controls. screen provides playback of videos. Use Video player to view and manage videos stored on your tablet.
  • Page 130: Gallery

    9. During playback, press Menu for options: • Scan for nearby devices: Discover and connect directly to • Share via: Send the video by ChatON, Dropbox, Google+, nearby devices. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, YouTube, Gmail, or Email. For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 129. Gallery •...
  • Page 131: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Viewing Photos and Videos 4. Touch Menu to display the following options: • Select album / Select group: Touch one or more albums or 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. groups that you want to share, stream to another device, or 2.
  • Page 132 Touch the screen to that person. stop the slideshow and view the photo or video being • Print: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer. displayed. • Show on map: This option displays if a Location exists for the 9.
  • Page 133 There is only three options for videos that are not 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then playing: touch a photo to select it. 3. Touch Menu Set picture as. • Rename: Enter an new file name. 4.
  • Page 134: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos Sharing Photos and Videos 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. Share photos and videos with your friends. 2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then 1. From a Home screen, touch Gallery. touch a video thumbnail to play the video.
  • Page 135: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor Inverse: Select the entire picture except for the selected area. The Photo editor application provides basic editing functions for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic Undo: Remove the last change. image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the photo.
  • Page 136: Media Hub

    Options are: Bluetooth, ChatON, Dropbox, Email, Gmail, The Media Hub screen displays. Google+, Group Cast, Picasa, or Wi-Fi Direct. 3. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung • Set as: Use this photo as a Contact photo, a Home and lock account. Touch...
  • Page 137: Media Hub Notices

    • 5. When you find media you want to view, use these You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as options: you like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media • View trailer: View a short clip from the movie or show. Content at a later point in time subject to content re-download availability and studio permissions.
  • Page 138: Video Maker

    Video Maker • You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 consecutive hours of start of playback. Video Maker lets you custom-make your own videos. You can – Stopping, pausing, or restarting rented Media Content does not add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video. extend the available viewing time.
  • Page 139: 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 140: 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 141: 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 142: 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 173. 2. On the Bluetooth tab, touch the OFF / ON icon Turning Bluetooth On or Off to turn Bluetooth on.
  • Page 143: 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 144: 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 145: 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 settings 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 146: Memory Card

    Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Formatting erases all content from the memory card and Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ prepares it for use with your device. memory cards for storing music, photos, videos, and files. Formatting a Memory Card Using Your Device Installing and Removing a Memory Card 1.
  • Page 147: Synchronizing With Windows Media Player

    Synchronizing with Windows Media Note: The file directory of the memory card displays as folder Player Card, separate from the internal memory, which is folder Ensure that Windows Media Player is installed on your PC. Tablet. 1. Attach your device to the computer with the USB cable. 1.
  • Page 148: 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 149: 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 150 Editing and Deleting Alarms • Smart alarm: Activates simulated nature sounds prior to the main alarm. If enabled, set the following options: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Alarm. – Duration: Set the duration to 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes. 2.
  • Page 151: Allshare Play

    “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 171. Connect to Wi-Fi, configure AllShare Play settings to identify Samsung account, or touch Sign in, if you have already your device as a server, and set treatment of copied files.
  • Page 152 Using Group Cast 3. Use the keyboard to enter a PIN code and touch Done. This process makes sure only desired recipients can While using various applications, such as Gallery, when you touch Share to share a file, you see Group Cast as view your shared image.
  • Page 153: Amazon Kindle

    Amazon Kindle 2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 3. Enter the operation for your calculation by touching the Use the Amazon Kindle application to download books for + (add), - (subtract), × (multiply), or ÷ (divide) key. reading, right on your device.
  • Page 154: Camera

    Camera Contacts Take photos and record video with your device’s built in Store contact information for your friends, family and Camera. colleagues, to quickly access information or to send a message. For more information, refer to “Camera” on page 117. For more information, refer to “Contacts”...
  • Page 155: Dropbox

    Download the Desktop Application 5. Touch items you want to delete, to check them, and then touch Delete. 1. Use your computer’s browser to navigate to: The items are deleted from your tablet. http://www.dropbox.com/. 6. Touch Sort by size or Sort by date, at the bottom of the 2.
  • Page 156: Dual Clock

    Accessing Dropbox On Your Device 2. Touch either widget to choose a different city than the one currently displayed. Tip: A shortcut to Dropbox displays on a Home screen by Email default. Send and receive email using popular email services. For more information, refer to “Email”...
  • Page 157: Game Hub

    Game Hub Google+ Access social and premium games. Join Game Hub to enjoy Share updates and see what is going on around you with free games with your friends. Google+ for mobile. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps For more information, refer to “Google+” on page 79. Game Hub.
  • Page 158: Latitude

    Attractions, and other businesses. You can also add your own locations. Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie For more information, refer to “Local” on page 90. and TV content. For more information, refer to “Media Hub”...
  • Page 159: 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 160: Messenger

    PIN number to view the memo. From a Home screen, touch Apps Music Hub. Print: Send this memo to a Samsung printer. Music Player Play music and other audio files that you copy from your computer. Send via: Touch Bluetooth, Dropbox, Email, For more information, refer to “Viewing Your Music Library”...
  • Page 161: My Files

    My Files Display mode: Enable thumbnails for each file. Find, view, and manage folders and files, such as music files, – or – photo files, video files, and so on, stored on your tablet. If the Enable list mode. file is associated with an application on your device, you can launch the file in the application.
  • Page 162: Navigation

    6. To view a video file: Tip: A shortcut to Netflix displays on a Home screen by default. • Touch the file. The Video player is launched and plays the video. From a Home screen, touch Netflix. For more information, refer to “Video Player” on page 124. –...
  • Page 163: Photo Editor

    Photo Editor Play Movies & TV To perfect any photos stored on your tablet, use Photo editor The Play Movies & TV app is a new application for select to crop, rotate, resize, adjust color and contrast, and much Android devices. Any movie you rent from the Google Play™ more.
  • Page 164: Play Store

    Play Store 2. The first time you open Play Store, read the Google Play™ Terms of Service, the Google Music Terms of Google Play Store provides access to downloadable Service, the Google Books Terms of Service, and the applications and games to install on your device. It also YouTube Rentals Terms of Service, then touch Accept to allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible...
  • Page 165: Polaris Office

    Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible office suite. This application provides a central Samsung Readers Hub is a one stop shop for books, place for managing your documents online or offline. magazines and newspapers from around the world.
  • Page 166: S Planner

    Important! Data download charges may apply. Costs may the screen to display another week. apply for paid Samsung Readers Hub material. • Day: Display today’s schedule by hour. Touch day at the bottom Check with your Service provider for more details.
  • Page 167: Creating An Event Or Task

    5. Touch Add event / Add task and then touch Done to 7. Touch Today to return to the current date. add a new event to your calendar. For more 8. Touch Calendars to configure which events to display. information, refer to “Creating an Event or Task” on Touch Add account Add account to add page 162.
  • Page 168: Managing Events

    3. Touch Save. – or – Managing Events From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Accounts and sync. You can delete, send, and edit events on your mobile device: 1. From a Home screen, touch S Planner. The Accounts and sync screen displays. 2.
  • Page 169: S Suggest

    S Suggest • Show week number: Show the week number to the left of each week in the Month view. S Suggest recommends popular applications, when your • Calendars: Enable calendars for your various accounts. device is connected to a Wi-Fi, that are guaranteed to be compatible with your device.
  • Page 170: Samsung Apps

    Screensaver to play when your screen automatically times out. • Enable Touch To Stop: Touch the check box to enable the touch Tip: A shortcut to Samsung Apps displays on the main Home to stop feature, which means you can touch anywhere on the screen by default.
  • Page 171: Search

    From a Home screen, touch Settings. 1. From a Home screen, touch Smart Remote. – or – – or – From a Home screen, touch Apps From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings. Smart Remote. The Samsung Disclaimer displays. Applications and Widgets...
  • Page 172: Talk

    Video Maker 2. Touch Agree. 3. Touch Set Up Smart Remote Now: US & Canada. Video Maker lets you custom-make your own videos. You can 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video. Talk 1.
  • Page 173: Yahoo! Finance

    1. From a Home screen, touch the Yahoo! Finance widget. Touch the grid on an entry and drag the entry to a new position in the list. Touch Done to change the The Yahoo Finance main screen displays with Samsung order. and Yahoo stocks listed by default. 6. Touch Remove to delete entries.
  • Page 174 5. The Yahoo! Finance widget displays with information • Settings: Displays the following option: about the stock just added. – Auto refresh: Choose a time interval for automatic refreshing Managing Stocks of stock information. The choices are: None, Every 30 minutes, Every 1 hour, and Every 3 hours.
  • Page 175: Yahoo! News

    2. If you have added more than one stock, touch a • Touch the Yahoo! News widget again. heading bar to display the full stock information screen The Yahoo! News screen displays. for the stock. 2. Touch and swipe the tabs left or right to see all the 3.
  • Page 176: Section 11: Settings

    Section 11: Settings Wi-Fi This section explains Settings for customizing your device. Accessing Settings Your device supports Wi-Fi 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 177 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. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi, and then touch Scan.
  • Page 178 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 179: 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 180: Adding A Vpn

    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 settings VPN. Important! Before you can use a VPN you must establish and 2.
  • Page 181: Nearby Devices

    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 182: Device

    Sound 3. In the Advanced section, set the following options: General • Shared contents: Select the content to share. Choices are: Videos, Photos, and Music. Set the volume level for all types of sounds. • Device name: Enter the name for your device. The default is Note: You can only set volume when Silent Mode is disabled.
  • Page 183 Display Notifications Brightness Select a default ringtone for message, alarm, and other notifications. Set the default screen brightness. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Sound Default notifications. Display Brightness. 2. Touch a ringtone to hear a sample and select it. 2.
  • Page 184 Auto-Rotate Screen 2. Touch Font style then touch a font or touch Get fonts online to browse and download a new font. When this option is checked, the screen orientation changes when you rotate the device. When this option is not checked, 3.
  • Page 185: Power Saving

    Wallpaper 3. Turn Power saving on and touch the Power saving mode settings (CPU power saving or Screen power You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen, saving) to enable or disable them. Lock screen, or to both the Home and lock screens. Choose from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have 4.
  • Page 186 Mounting an SD Card Formatting an SD Card 1. Install an SD card. For more information, refer to When formatting an SD card you will want to backup your “Installing a Memory Card” on page 13. music and photo files that are stored on the card because formatting the SD card deletes all the stored data.
  • Page 187: Application Manager

    2. Touch Downloaded or Running to display memory Note: Other applications may be running that affect battery usage for that category of applications. use. The graph at the bottom of the Downloaded tab shows Application Manager used and free device memory. The graph at the bottom of the Running tab shows used and free RAM.
  • Page 188: Personal

    • Uninstall: Deletes the application from the tablet. 4. Touch one of the applications to view application information. For more information, refer to “Uninstalling an App” on page 139. The following options display: • Clear data: Clears application data from memory. •...
  • Page 189: Adding An Account

    Adding an Account 3. Touch Remove account, then touch Remove account 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings at the prompt to remove the account and delete all its Accounts and sync. messages, contacts, and other data. Synchronizing Account 2.
  • Page 190 – or – The Samsung account Terms and conditions screen displays. • Touch Privacy policy to display the Samsung Privacy Policy. Under Data and synchronization, touch the account • Touch I accept all the terms above and then touch Agree to...
  • Page 191: Location Services

    Location Services Location and Google Search 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings You value your privacy. So, by default, your device only Location services. acquires your location when you allow it. To use Location-Based Services, you must first enable location 2.
  • Page 192 Lock Screen Options • PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. • Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. You can customize the Lock screen with the lock screen options. • None: No pattern, PIN, or password is required. 1.
  • Page 193 Lock Automatically Owner Information Use this option to set how quickly to lock the screen after the Use this option to enable or disable whether to show owner screen automatically turns off. information on the lock screen. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 1.
  • Page 194 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 195 Device Administration 3. Touch OK. The Remote controls screen displays. To add or remove device administrators: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings 4. Touch the OFF / ON icon in the upper right Security. corner of the screen to turn Remote controls on or off. 2.
  • Page 196 Credential Storage Caution! When you disable a system CA certificate, the Disable Trusted Credentials button changes to Enable, so you can enable the If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or certificate again, if necessary. When you remove a for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or user-installed CA certificate, it is permanently remove it.
  • Page 197: Language And Input

    Settings Note: This setting only appears if you have installed encrypted Language and input. certificates. 2. Touch Default and select a keyboard. Samsung keyboard is the only selection available for 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings this device.
  • Page 198 To configure the Samsung keyboard: – Auto-append: When enabled, the most common predicted Touch next to Samsung keyboard to display the word is automatically added to your text. following options: – Auto-substitution: When enabled, the system automatically •...
  • Page 199 Pen thickness: Set the pen thickness to 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 pixels. touch a key on the on-screen keyboard. – Pen color: Choose a pen color. • Tutorial: Displays help for using the Samsung keyboard and – Recognition type: Set the recognition after each stroke or after XT9 predictive text.
  • Page 200: Back Up And Reset

    Back Up and Reset Voice output provides audible readout of text, for example, Backup and Restore the contents of email messages. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Back Up My Data Language and input. Enable or disable backup of your information to the Google 2.
  • Page 201: System

    3. Touch Reset device, then follow the prompts to perform the reset. When enabled, backed-up settings are restored when you reinstall an application. Note: If you have set up your Samsung account, it has to be 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings deleted before performing this function.
  • Page 202: Date And Time

    HDMI • Select time zone: Choose your local time zone (only available when the Automatic setting is disabled). To set the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) audio setting: • Use 24-hour format: Set the format for time displays. 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings •...
  • Page 203 • Screen timeout: Select the screen delay time The screen 4. Touch Settings to configure TalkBack. delays shutting off after inactivity for the selected period of Important! TalkBack can collect all of the text you enter, time. except passwords, including personal data and •...
  • Page 204: Developer Options

    Developer Options Hearing When Mono audio is enabled, you can listen through one Set options for application development. earphone to mono audio sound. USB Debugging 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings When enabled, allows debugging when the device is Accessibility.
  • Page 205 User Interface Allow Mock Locations This setting is used by developers when developing Configure the user interface by setting the behavior for the location-based applications. way the screen behaves when using applications or displaying data. Note: This setting is used for development purposes. 1.
  • Page 206: About Device

    Apps 2. Touch items to view details: 1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings • Software update: Connect to the network and download new Developer options. software. “Software Update” on page 202 2. Touch Do not keep activities to destroy every activity as •...
  • Page 207: Software Update

    Your device is connected to the server and a search is Software Update Options performed for a software update. Once you have signed into your Samsung account, you can check for a software update. 1. From a Home screen, touch...
  • Page 208: 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 209 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 210 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 211 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 212 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 213: 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 214 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 215: 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 216: Battery Use And Safety

    Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices Laws in some states may prohibit mounting this device on or and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always near the windshield of an automobile. In other states, the law obey them.
  • Page 217 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 218: 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 219: 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 220: 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 221: 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 222 • 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 223: 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 224 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 225: 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 226 • • 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 227: Standard Limited Warranty

    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 228 (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 229 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 230 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 231 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 232 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 233 (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 234 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 235 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 236 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 237 The award of arbitration shall be final and binding upon the parties. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
  • Page 238 Index Battery Contacts charging 7 creating 52 Accounts indicator 7 display options 54 setting up 51 installing and removing 7 exporting and importing 57 Adobe PDF 160 Battery Use & Safety 211 groups 58 Alarm Bluetooth joining 56 Turning Off 145 pairing with a device 137 linking 56 AllShare...
  • Page 239 DivX® Gmail registration code 201 account settings 64 Handwriting 48 Do cell phones pose a health composing and sending 64 Health and Safety Information 203 hazard? 203 refreshing your account 62 Home button 23 Downloads setting up your account 61 Home screen 20 managing 139 Google...
  • Page 240 Locking and Unlocking Navigation 23 Playlists unlocking the keypad 15 Primary Shortcuts 29 adding songs 107 screen 24 creating 107 Navigation button 23 Polaris® Office 160 Maps 90 Nearby Devices Powering On and Off 9 Memory Card settings 176 Predictive Text 193 formatting 141 status 29 Privacy settings...
  • Page 241 44 as a mass storage device 142 Software Update 202 Samsung Kies 140 USB debugging 199 Sound settings Samsung Mobile Products and USB settings general 177 Recycling 213 as a mass storage device 142 notifications 178 Screen Capture 147...
  • Page 242 Wi-Fi Windows Media Player adding a connection synchronizing with 142 XT9 Predictive Text 193 manually 135 Wireless Networking Direct 57 Bluetooth 136 YouTube 99 Direct settings 176 Wi-Fi 134 enabling 88 World Clock 167 scanning and connecting 135 settings 171 turning on or off 134 WiFi (see Wi-Fi) 134 Wi-Fi Direct 29...

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