Samsung GT-P3113TSYXAR User Manual
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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>
>
Legal information
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License settings
>
DivX® VOD
>
Register
). Go to
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for more information on how to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Next
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
Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services.
1. Touch
2. Touch
9
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
Next
.
variety of services
Create new account
Sign in
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
Next
– 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
No
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.
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Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
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.
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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.
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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
OK
.
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
Press the
Power/Lock Key
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
The Lock screen displays.
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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
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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
3
5
1
2
4
The following items can be found on the top and front of your
device as illustrated.
1.
Light Sensor
automatically and when taking photos with the
front-facing Camera.
3.5mm Headset Jack
2.
Microphone
3.
Front-facing Camera Lens
4.
recording videos.
5.
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
2
1
3
4
The following items can be found on the sides of your device
as illustrated.
1.
Memory Card Slot
files.
Power/Lock Key
2.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
3.
Volume Key
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Infrared Blaster
4.
controlling external devices. For more information,
refer to “Smart Remote” on page 119.
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: 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
1
3 22
The following items can be found on the back and bottom of
your device as illustrated.
1.
Camera Lens
videos.
External Speakers
2.
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Charger/Accessory Port
3.
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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2
9
10
13
11
7
3
5
4
6
12
1
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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
1.
: 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.
2.
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.
3.
Google Search
: Search the web by typing or speaking.
For more information, refer to “Google Search” on
page 55.
Home screen
4.
Place shortcuts, widgets, and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
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: The starting point for using your device.
5.
App Shortcuts
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on
page 32.
6.
Current screen
displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended
Home Screen” on page 23.
7.
Primary Shortcuts
These shortcuts are found on all Home screens by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 31.
8.
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
9.
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
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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
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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
Close
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.
Menu
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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