Samsung GT-P3113TSYXAR User Manual

ANDROID TABLET

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

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. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING

GT-P3113_UM_English_UECMA1_WB_013113_F3

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.

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY.

Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc

Address:

85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park,

New Jersey 07660

Toll Free

1-800-SAMSUNG

Telephone:

Internet

http://www.samsung.com

Address:

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 Communications, Inc., or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth

word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are

registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

microSD

, microSDHCTM, and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Latitude, Google Local, Google Maps, Google Play Books, Google Play Magazines, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Talk, Picasa, and YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Peel and the Peel logo are marks owned by Peel Technologies, Inc. and may be registered. Polaris Office and the Polaris Office logo are marks owned by Infraware and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. Other company names, product names, and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be

trademarks or registered trademarks.

, DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under

license.

DivX Certified ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

Certified

to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

device that plays DivX video. Visit

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX

www.divx.com

for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX

videos.

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 (

About device

Legal information

License settings

DivX® VOD

). Go to

vod.divx.com

for more information on how to

complete your registration.

Apps

Settings

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 11

Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....17

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Top and Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Other App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Mini App Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........41

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Section 4: Messaging ............................... 49

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Section 5: Internet and Social

Networking ............................................ 55

Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Section 6: Music ....................................... 63

Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Section 7: Photos and Video .....................73

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Video Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Section 8: Connections .............................91

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . . . 98

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 99

Section 9: Applications and Widgets ......100

Updating Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

ChatON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Group Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Next Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Paper Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Readers Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Screensaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Video Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Yahoo! Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Yahoo! News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Section 10: Settings ...............................123

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Section 11: Health and Safety Information .

155

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 155 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 162

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 165

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 172

Section 12: Warranty Information ..........174

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

End User License Agreement for Software . . 179

Index .........................................................187

Section 1: Getting Started

This section helps you to quickly start using your device.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 187.

Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 155, that you should know before using your device.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Securing Your Device” on page 14.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

Special Text

In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,

or sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting

➔

successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For example:

Apps

➔

From a Home screen, touch

Display

➔

Screen timeout

Settings

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery.

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.

Warning!

Use only approved charging devices. Approved accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Indicator

The Battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For battery use information, see “About Device” on page 153.

Tip:

Touch the Time field to display battery charge status.

Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Outlet Connector, Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet.

Getting Started 6

Note:

Incorrect

Correct

Charging

Head

Incorrect

Correct

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).

2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/

Accessory Port (2).

3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power

outlet.

Warning!

While the device is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.

4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head

from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On



Press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on page 15.

Note

: Your device’s internal

antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. For more information, refer to “GPS Applications” on page 100.

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold the

2. At the prompt, touch

Power/Lock Key

Power off

➔ OK.

Setting Up Your Device

When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some

Skip

screens can be skipped (touch

Back

). Some screens display depending on the options you

choose.

Select Language

1. Touch the language field, scroll through the list, and

touch the language you want your device to use, such as, English (United States).

2. To uch

Wi-Fi

Make sure the Wi-Fi choose one of the following options:



Start

OFF / ON

Tou ch

Add Wi-Fi network

not listed. Tou ch

Scan

to make sure you have an accurate list of

Wi-Fi networks. Touch one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the

password, and touch another Wi-Fi network or touch

) or re-displayed (touch

icon is set to ON and

to enter a Network SSID that is

Connect

. Touch and connect to

to continue.

Getting Started 8



To uch

Skip

to perform this task later. For more

information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 123.

Set Date and Time

1. Touch

2. Touch

3. Touch

4. Touch

Samsung Account

1. Touch

2. Touch

Set date

and set the date (month, day, year), and

Set

then touch

or PM), and then touch

zone.

account. – or –

Touch Touch

Set time

and set the time (hour, minute, and AM

Select time zone

variety of services Create new account

if you already have a Samsung account.

Restore

and

Auto backup

Set

and select the correct time

to learn more.

to create a Samsung

, if desired. Touch

– or –

Skip

Tou ch information, refer to “Signing In to your Samsung Account” on page 148.

Got Google?

Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google Talk, and Google Play.

The Got Google? screen allows you to sign in, if you already have a Google account.

Note:

If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.



Tou ch password of your existing account.

Touch to continue.



– or – Tou ch

to perform this task later. For more

Yes

and then enter the email address and

to proceed to the next screen.

Make it Google

This screen displays if you did not sign into your Google account.

The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new Google account.

Note:

If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.



Tou ch

Get an account

password of your existing account. – or –



Tou ch

Not now

information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account” on page 49.

Entertainment

This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.



Tou ch

Set up a credit card

for your Google Play account, and touch – or –

Not now

Touch

or enter the email address and

to perform this task later. For more

, enter credit card information

Save

Backup and Restore

This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google account.

1. Read the backup and restore information.

2. Enable either or both options.

3. Touch to continue.

The Restoring screen displays while your information is being restored.

Google & Location

1. Read the information on the screen and enable either

or both of the Google location services.

2. Touch to continue.

This Tablet Belongs To ...

This screen displays if you did not sign into your Google account.

To personalize the tablet with your name:

1. Touch the First and Last fields and use the on-screen

keyboard to enter you first and last name.

2. Touch to continue.

Getting Started 10

Setup Complete

Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.

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To uch

Finish

The main Home screen displays.

Retrieving Your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:

1. From your computer, use an Internet browser to

navigate to

2. Once the URL loads, click on the account?

http://google.com/accounts

link and follow the on-screen instructions.

Can’t access your

Using Google Maps

In order to use some applications related to Google Maps, you must first connect Wi-Fi. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 123.

You must also enable location services to use Google Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location Services” on page 135.

Task Manager

Your device can run applications simultaneously and some applications run in the background.

Use Task Manager to see which applications are running on your device and to end running applications to extend battery life. You can also uninstall applications from your device and see how much memory is used by applications.

Task Manager Pop-Up

The Task manager pop-up provides information about

applications

the Task Manager application. To access the Task manager pop-up:

and includes a

1. From a Home screen, touch Task manager

➔

– or – Add the Application monitor widget to a Home screen

and then touch monitor widget. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 32.

The Task manager pop-up displays.

RAM manager

Application monitor

. It also has a link to

Mini App Tray

on the Application

Active

2. Touch the

running on your device. Touch to end an application or

3. Touch the

Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch

Clear memory

processes.

4. Touch in the top right corner of the Task manager

pop-up to close the application.

5. Touch in the top left corner to display the Task

Manager application.

Active applications

End all

RAM manager

to clear inactive and background

tab to view applications

to stop all running applications.

tab to display the amount of

Task Manager Application

The Task Manager application provides information about applications, including

manager

Storage

To a ccess th e Task Mana ger:

1. Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up.

For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up” on page 11. – or –

Active applications, Downloaded, RAM

, and

Help

Touc h

manager

2. To uch

on your device. Touch

End all

3. To uch

Google Play. Touch from your device.

4. To uch

Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch

memory

5. To uch

external (SD card) storage memory statistics.

6. To uch

Navigation

Active applications

to end all running applications.

Downloaded

RAM manager

to clear inactive and background processes.

Storage

Help

to view useful tips for extending battery life.

and then touch

to view applications running

End

to end an application or

to view applications installed from

Uninstall

to remove an application

to display the amount of Random

to view internal (Device memory) and

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Tas k

Clear

Memory Card

Incorrect

Correct

Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and type). Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files.

Note:

You can only store music files that you own (from a CD or purchased with the device) on a memory card.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose

the slot.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the

memory card into the slot (1), pushing gently until it clicks into place (2).

3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.

Removing a Memory Card

Important!

To prevent damage to information stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

1. From a Home screen, touch

➔

Storage

Apps

➔

Settings

2. Under

3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose

4. Gently press down on the memory card (1), so that

5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.

For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 98.

SD card

, touch Unmount SD card

touch

the slot.

it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out (2).

and then

Galaxy Tab Accessories

To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-

1. Go to

accessories

Galaxy Tab accessories display.

2. Use your model number to find compatible

accessories.

Securing Your Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.

For more information about creating and enabling a Screen unlock pattern, see “Screen Lock” on page 136.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Location Services” on page 135.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

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Locking the device manually

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Press the

Power/Lock Key

Unlocking the Device

1. Press the

The Lock screen displays.

Power/Lock Key

2. Swipe across the screen as shown.

The last screen you accessed displays.

Tip:

Touch one of the app shortcut icons and then swipe to

launch that application.

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 “Screen Lock” on page 136.

Troubleshooting

If your device has fatal errors, hangs up, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

•

If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the

Power/Lock Key

for 10 to 15 seconds.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device.

Features

•

7.0-inch WSVGA (1024x600) TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen

•

Android Version 4.1.2

•

Bluetooth

3.0

Wireless technology. For more information, refer to

“Bluetooth”

•

Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 b/g/n)

•

3.2 Megapixel camera and camcorder plus 0.3 Megapixel forward-facing VGA camera

•

Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Voice Search)

•

Messaging Features:

– – –

•

Photo Gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WBMP, and WEBP formats

on page 125.

Gmail Email (corporate and personal) Google Talk (Instant Messaging and Video Chat)

•

HD Video Player (1080p)

–

Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, DivX, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark

–

Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI (DivX), MKV, FLV, WEBM

•

DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up premium content

•

Music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, OGG (vorbis), FLAC, AC-3 (only with video), and Vorbis formats

•

1GB RAM memory and 8GB on-board memory, which is used for data storage and access

•

Support for microSD and microSDHC Memory Cards

•

Preloaded applications such as AllShare Play, Google Play Books, Google Play Samsung Media Hub. For more information, refer to

Application Information”

Warning!

Store, Music Hub, Polaris Office, Readers Hub, and

on page 37.

This device does not support some USB storage media devices. For more information, refer to “Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 14.

to HD 720p

, including

“More

Top and Front View

The following items can be found on the top and front of your device as illustrated.

Light Sensor

automatically and when taking photos with the front-facing Camera.

3.5mm Headset Jack

2. Microphone

3. Front-facing Camera Lens

recording videos.

Display Screen

rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off. For more information, refer to “System” on page 149.

: Used to control screen brightness

: Plug in for headphones.

: Used for voice recording or video chat.

: Used when taking photos or

: The orientation of the display screen

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Side Views

The following items can be found on the sides of your device as illustrated.

Memory Card Slot

files.

Power/Lock Key

off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.

Volume Key

Master Volume. During music playback, press volume.

Infrared Blaster

controlling external devices. For more information, refer to “Smart Remote” on page 119.

: Install a memory card for storage of

: Press and hold to turn the device on or

: From a Home screen, press to adjust

: Used to emit infrared signals used for

to adjust

Back and Bottom Views

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The following items can be found on the back and bottom of your device as illustrated.

Camera Lens

videos.

External Speakers

notification tones, and for other sounds.

Charger/Accessory Port

charging or to sync music and files.

: Used when taking photos or recording

: Used in music or video playback,

: Plug in a USB cable for

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Home Screen

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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.

System Bar

: The area along the top of the Home screen where you can find icons that show notifications, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar” on page 30.

Widgets

: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some widgets are found on the Home screens by default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on page 32.

Google Search

: Search the web by typing or speaking. For more information, refer to “Google Search” on page 55.

Home screen

Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize your device to your needs.

: The starting point for using your device.

App Shortcuts

more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 32.

Current screen

displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended Home Screen” on page 23.

Primary Shortcuts

These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by default. For more information, refer to “Primary Shortcuts” on page 31.

Navigation

you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it. Touch and hold to display the Apps screen. Touch and then touch Manager.

: Shortcuts to common applications. For

: Indicates which Home screen is being

: Shortcuts to common features.

: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps

Task manager

to display the Task

Home

: Display the central Home screen. Touch and

hold to display the Task Manager pop-up.

10.

Back

: Return to the previous screen or option.

Mini App Tray

11.

anytime, such as a calculator, email, and a music player. For more information, refer to “Mini App Tray” on page 35.

12.

Apps Time

13.

“Date and Time” on page 149.

Status Icons

14. Status Details Panel

15.

swipe downward to display the Status Details panel. To uch For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on page 30.

: Shortcuts to apps that you can use

: Display the Apps screen.

: The current time. For more information, refer to

: Indicate the status of your tablet.

: Touch the top of the screen and

Back

to remove the Status Details panel.

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Extended Home Screen

The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus four panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.

Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.

Note:

The center panel displays when you touch

Home

Customizing the Home Screens

To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:

1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.

2. Touch and hold on the screen until the

pop-up displays.

3. Touch

Set wallpaper

wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 34.

to change the Home screen

Home screen

4. Under

Add to Home screen

• Apps and widgets

Home screen.

•Folder

to add a folder on a Home screen. For more

information, refer to

•Page

to add a Home screen.

to add app or widget shortcuts on the

“Folders”

Display Settings

You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 130.

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

touch:

on page 33.

1. From a Home screen,

pinch the screen from the left and right side to the center to display the editing screen.

Tip:

Touch and hold on the

screen until the

screen

Under

screen

a Home screen.

Home

pop-up displays.

Add to Home

, touch

Page

to add

2. Use these controls to configure panels:

Remove

: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash

Can to remove the panel from the Home screen.

Add

: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven. This option is available when less than seven panels have been added.

Default Home Page

upper right corner of a panel to set it as the default home screen.

3. To rearrange the order of panels, touch and drag a

panel to a new location.

4. To uch

Back

: Touch the Home icon at the

to return to the Home screen

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Navigating Your Device

Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.

Command Buttons

Navigation

Touch apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.

Touch Touch Touch

Home

Touch Home

Back

Touch Back step.

Note:

Mini App Tray

Touch you might need while working in other apps. For more information, refer to “Mini App Tray” on page 35.

Navigation

Task manager Google Delete all

When the on-screen keyboard is active,

Keyboard

Mini App Tray

to open a list of thumbnail images of

to display the Task Manager.

to display the Google Search widget.

to clear all thumbnail images.

to display the first center Home screen.

to return to the previous screen, option, or

displays.

to display shortcuts to apps that

Other Buttons

Context-Sensitive Menus

Context-sensitive menus offer options for features or screens. To access context-sensitive menus:

•

Touc h

•

Touch an option in the list.

Application Bar

The Application Bar is the area along the top of various application screens. It usually contains the Search and Menu icons, as well as other icons that are used to display options and settings.

to display a list of options.

Screen Navigation

Touch

Touch items to select or launch them. For example:

•

Touch the on-screen keyboard to enter characters or text.

•

Touch a menu item to select it.

•

Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate on-screen items. For example:

•

Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.

•

Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

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