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ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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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
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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
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OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY.
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www.samsung.com/us/support
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX
Certified
to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.
®
®
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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
>
Register
). Go to
vod.divx.com
for more information on how to
complete your registration.
Apps
>
Settings
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
8
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.
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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.
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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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Swipe, Flick, or Slide
Swipe, flick, or slide your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen. For example:
•
Unlocking the screen.
•
Scrolling the Home screens or a menu.
Pinch
Use two fingers, such as your index finger
and thumb, to make an inward pinch
motion on the screen, as if you are picking
something up, or an outward motion by
sweeping your fingers out.
For example:
•
Pinch a photo in Gallery to zoom in.
•
Pinch a webpage to zoom in or out.
Screen Capture
To capture an image of the current screen:
Press and hold the
the
Power/Lock Key
couple of seconds
current screen.
Volume Down Key
to capture and save an image of the
and
at the same time for
Note:
A copy of the screenshot is automatically saved to the
clipboard.
To view the screen shots:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
My Files
.
sdcard0
➔
2. To uch
3. Touch a screen capture file to display it.
Pictures ➔Screenshots
Apps
.
Notifications
When you receive a notification, the Notification icon displays
on the left end of the System Bar. Notifications indicate the
arrival of Gmail, Email, alarms, and more.
Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward to display
the Status Details panel and the Notifications list to view all
of your current notifications. Touch a Notification in the list to
display the item. For example, touch a Gmail entry to open
the Gmail application and view the message.
Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google
Talk, have individual settings that can be configured. See the
settings for individual applications in the applicable section
of this user manual.
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Status Details
To display the current date and time, battery status, and
Wi-Fi connectivity status, open Status Details.
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Status Details display. If you have any current
notifications, their summaries are listed below the
Notifications title.
2. Touch a notification summary to respond to it.
3. Touch outside the Status Details screen to close the
window.
Quick Settings
To view and control the most common settings for your
tablet, as well as accessing the complete Settings
application, open the Quick Settings panel.
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Quick Settings pop-up displays.
Note:
This pop-up displays both Status Details and Quick
Settings and is referred to by both names in this manual.
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2. Touch the time at the top of the pop-up to display a
Date and time pop-up. Touch
enable the 24-hour format. Touch
display the Date & time settings screen. For more
information, refer to “Date and Time” on page 149.
Settings
3. Touch
For more information, refer to “Settings” on page 123.
to open the Settings application.
Use 24-hour format
Set date and time
to
to
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4. The Quick Settings are:
•Wi-Fi
: Touch to enable or disable Wi-Fi. For more information,
“Wi-Fi”
refer to
•GPS
: Touch to enable or disable
For more information, refer to
page 136.
• Sound / Mute
• Screen rotation
from landscape to portrait and vice versa. When Off the screen
is fixed in the current mode, either portrait or landscape. For
more information, refer to
• Power saving
analyzes the screen and adjusts the brightness to conserve
battery power. For more information, refer to
Mode”
Sweep the pop-up to the left to see additional settings.
• Blocking mode
more information, refer to
on page 123.
Standalone GPS services
“Use GPS Satellites”
: Touch to enable or disable sound mode.
: When On the screen rotates automatically
“System”
on page 149.
: When enabled, your device automatically
“Power Saving
on page 133.
: Touch to enable or disable Blocking mode. For
“Blocking Mode”
on page 129.
on
• Bluetooth
• Driving mode
.
•Sync
5. Touc h th e
brightness or touch
brightness automatically based on available light and
battery charge status. For more information, refer to
“Brightness” on page 131.
6.
Notifications
notification entry to display the details. Touch
remove Notification Icons from the System Bar.
For more information, refer to “Notifications” on
page 26.
7. Close the Quick Settings by touching outside the Quick
Settings pop-up.
: Touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. For more
information, refer to
: Synchronizes your device with the network.
Synchronizes contacts, email, time, and a variety of accounts.
“Bluetooth”
: New notifications are read aloud when enabled.
Brightness
slider and drag it to set the
Auto
displays system notifications. Touch a
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on page 94.
to allow the device to set
Clear
to
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Notifications display in the System Bar and, in some cases,
under the Notifications heading in the Quick Settings to alert
you to activity on the tablet such as new messages,
application downloads, software updates, and more. The
following table lists those icons.
System Alert
in the Quick Settings
Download
: Check under the Notifications heading
for alerts.
: An application or file is being
downloaded or has been downloaded to the device.
Download Successful
: A recent application download
or update completed successfully.
New Email Message
: You have new email. Touch
Reply to view and answer the email.
New Gmail Message
: You have new Gmail. Touch the
icon for additional information.
Google Talk Invitation
: Someone has invited you to
chat using Google Talk.
Music Player
: Music is playing. For more
information, refer to “Accessing the Music Player”
on page 69.
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Music App
: A song is playing in the Music app.
Touch the Status Details to see the song title and
music player controls. For more information, refer to
“Play Music App” on page 63.
Wi-Fi networks available
: An open Wi-Fi network is in
range.
GPS Active
: Displays when GPS is active.
Software update
: There may be a software update
available for this device. For more information, refer
to “Software Update” on page 154.
Updates Available
: Updates to the applications you
have downloaded are available.
Choose input method
: When the keyboard is being
displayed, touch this icon to display a menu of quick
keyboard settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
: Displays when Wi-Fi Direct is active
and your tablet is connected to another device. For
more information, refer to “Wi-Fi Direct” on
page 92.
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Screenshot Captured
captured. For more information, refer to “Screen
Capture” on page 26.
Nearby Devices
enabled. For more information, refer to “Nearby
Devices” on page 128.
Blocking Mode
are disabled. For more information, refer to
“Blocking Mode” on page 129.
Event
: This is a notification for one or more events.
For more information, refer to “Creating an Event or
Task” on page 105.
Navigation Active
more information, refer to “Navigation” on page 61.
USB Connected
using a USB cable.
: A screenshot has been
: The Nearby devices setting is
: Notifications for selected features
: The Navigation App is active. For
: Device is connected to a computer
Status Bar
The Status Bar is part of the System Bar and displays icons
to show network status, battery power, and other details.
Battery Level
Charging Indicator
Device Power Critical
power remaining. At about 15 percent power
remaining, a popup is displayed to remind you to
charge immediately.
USB Connection Indicator
to a computer using a USB cable, but it is not
charging. The battery is only charged while
connected to a computer, if the device is turned off.
When the device is off, press the Power/Lock key to
see the battery charging indicator.
Battery Fully Charged
charged, this indicator is displayed.
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: Battery has only three percent
: The device is connected
: When the battery is fully
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Airplane Mode
active, which allows you to use many of your
device’s features, but it cannot access online
information or applications.
Bluetooth Active
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 94.
Bluetooth Connected
Bluetooth device.
Wi-Fi Active
communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).
Alarm Set
a specified time. For more information, refer to
“Alarm” on page 101.
: Indicates that the Airplane Mode is
: Bluetooth is turned on. For more
: Your device is connected to a
: Wi-Fi is connected, active, and
: Displays when you set an alarm to ring at
Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts display on each Home screen at the
bottom of the screen in portrait mode and along the right side
of the screen in landscape mode.
Tip:
The main Home screen is usually the center Home screen.
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The default Primary Shortcuts are: Contacts, Email, Calendar,
Internet, Settings and Apps.
Other App Shortcuts
There are also other application shortcuts on the main Home
screen that display above the Primary Shortcuts in portrait
mode and along the bottom of the screen in landscape mode.
The default app shortcuts on the main Home screen are:
Dropbox, Camera, Gallery, Maps, Samsung Apps, and Play
Store.
The default app shortcuts that display on the second Home
screen are: Media Hub, YouTube, Amazon Kindle, Polaris
Office, Smart Remote, and Netflix.
For more information, refer to “More Application Information”
on page 37.
Application shortcuts can be added to any Home screen. For
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 32.
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Widgets
When you first turn on your tablet, there are various widgets
on the center Home screen. They can also appear on the
Home screens to the left and right of the center Home
screen.
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place
on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
For more information, refer to “Applications and Widgets” on
page 100.
Adding Widgets to a Home screen
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
Apps
place the Widget and touch
Widgets
2. Touch the
Note:
Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Widgets.
3. Touch and hold the widget’s icon until the Home screen
displays, then slide your finger where you want to
place the icon and release it.
tab.
.
Note:
There must be room on the screen where you want to
place the widget, otherwise the widget will not add to
the Home screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the Widget until the
displays, then drag the widget to the
Note:
This action does not actually delete the Widget, it just
removes it from the current Home screen.
Remove
Remove
App Shortcuts
Use App Shortcuts for quick access to applications or
features, such as Email or other applications.
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the App Shortcut.
Apps
2. Touc h
– or –
Touch and hold on the screen until the
options pop-up displays and then touch
widgets
.
Home screen
Apps and
.
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icon
icon.
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Apps
3. Touch the
4. Touch and hold the application icon until the Home
screen displays, then slide your finger where you want
to place the icon and release it.
For more information, refer to “Apps Screen” on
page 36.
5. Touch and hold the App Shortcut and then drag the
application icon to reposition it on the Home screen.
tab.
Removing App Shortcuts
Touch and hold the App Shortcut until
displays, then drag the App Shortcut to the
icon.
Remove
Remove
Folder s
Place Folders on a Home screen to organize items together.
Adding Folders
To create a folder on a Home page:
1. Navigate to the desired Home screen.
Folder
Home screen
.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the
pop-up displays and then touch
The Create folder pop-up displays.
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3. Touch the
Managing Folders
To rename a folder:
To add an App shortcut to a folder:
1. Add the App shortcut to the Home screen that the
2. Touch and hold the App shortcut, drag it to the folder,
To remove an App shortcut from a folder:
1. Touch the folder to view the contents.
2. Touch the App shortcut, drag it out of the folder, and
Removing a Folder
Unnamed folder
enter a name for the folder, and touch
A new folder displays on the Home screen.
Touch the folder, touch the current name, and use the
keyboard to enter a new name for the folder.
folder is on.
and drop it.
drop it on the Home screen.
Touch and hold the folder until the
displays, then drag the folder to the
field, use the keyboard to
OK
.
Remove
icon
Remove
icon.
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Note:
Any App shortcuts in the folder are also removed.
Wallpapers
You can choose a picture to display on the Home Screen,
Lock screen, or on both the Home and Lock screens. Choose
from preloaded wallpaper images or select a photo you have
downloaded or taken with the Camera.
1. From a Home screen, touch and hold on the screen.
Home screen
The
2. Touch
Set wallpaper
The Set wallpaper pop-up displays.
options pop-up displays.
.
3. To uch
Note:
Home screen, Lock screen
screens
.
Select wallpaper from
The
following options:
•Gallery
: Access the Gallery to select a photo. Touch a photo to
select it. Crop and resize the picture, if desired. Touch
save the picture as wallpaper. Touch
• Live wallpapers
wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper to see an example. If available,
touch
wallpaper
the Live wallpapers menu.
• Wallpapers
an image to view it. Touch
wallpaper. Touch
Live wallpapers is not available for the Lock screen.
: Choose from pre-loaded interactive animated
Settings
to view options for the selection. Touch
to save your choice. Touch Back
: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images. Touch
Back
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, or
Home and lock
pop-up displays the
Cancel
Set wallpaper
to return to the Home screen.
to cancel.
to return to
to save it as
Done
Set
to
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Mini App Tray
There are shortcuts available that link to apps that you might
need while working in other apps, such as Alarm, Calculator,
Music Player, and so on. In some cases, these shortcuts are
actually links to the part of the app you need most and they
contain a link to the actual app where you can use other
functions.
1. From any screen, touch
bottom, right of the screen.
The Mini App Tray icons display.
Note:
Swipe across the screen horizontally to view all Mini
Apps.
2. Touch
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Edit
to customize the Mini App Tray. For more
information, refer to “Customizing the Mini App Tray”
on page 35.
Mini App Tray
at the
3. Touch one of the icons to display a mini app pop-up.
The pop-up varies depending on the application.
Various controls display at the top of the pop-up and a
miniature version of the app displays in the body of the
pop-up.
4. Touch items in the body of the pop-up, such as an
email entry or keys on the Calculator.
5. Touch the top of an app pop-up and drag the pop-up to
the desired position on the screen.
6. Touch to link to the application. For more
information, refer to “More Application Information”
on page 37. Touch to close the mini app pop-up.
Customizing the Mini App Tray
You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray
and arrange them in any order.
1. From any screen, touch
bottom, right of the screen.
2. Tou ch
3. Touch and drag apps in and out of the tray or to
4. Tou ch
Edit
at the left side of the tray.
another position in the tray.
Done
to save your changes.
Mini App Tray
at the
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Apps Screen
The
Apps
screen displays all applications installed on your
wireless device. Applications that you download and install
from Google Play or from the web are also added to a Home
screen.
The Apps icons are arranged in a customizable grid. To
arrange the Apps icons in alphabetical order:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. Touch
3. Touch
To manually change the order of the icons on the Apps
screen:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold an icon and drag it to a new position.
4. Touch
You can place shortcuts to applications on the Home screen
for quick access to the application. For more information,
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 32.
Alphabetical grid
➔ View type
.
Menu
➔ Edit
.
Save
to save the changes.
.
.
Apps
.
To view your downloaded applications:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. To uch
downloaded apps.
3. Touch an icon on the
to launch the application.
– or –
Add an App Shortcut to a Home screen by dragging the
App icon onto the Home Screen. For more information,
refer to “App Shortcuts” on page 32.
➔ Downloaded applications
Downloaded applications
.
to view
screen
Application Information
To view information about an App, such as the amount of
storage it uses, force the App to stop, uninstall updates, and
clear data:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Application manager
2. Touc h th e
touch the app to open a screen with details about the
App.
All
.
tab, scroll through the apps list, and
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Apps
➔
Settings
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More Application Information
For more information, refer to “Applications and Widgets” on
page 100.
In that section, each application that is available on the
Applications screen is listed and described. If the application
is also described in another section of this user manual, then
a cross reference to that particular section is provided.
Various widgets are also described.
Entering Text
Your device uses a virtual QWERTY keyboard for text entry.
Use the keyboard to enter letters, punctuation, numbers, and
other characters into text entry fields or applications. Access
the keyboard by touching any text entry field.
You can also use voice input to speak your inputs.
The virtual QWERTY keyboard displays at the bottom of the
screen. By default, when you rotate the device, the screen
orientation updates to display the keyboard at the bottom of
the screen.
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Text Input Methods
Your device offers two text input methods:
•
Google voice typing and
•
Samsung keyboard.
You can set a default text entry method in Settings. For more
information, refer to “Keyboards and Input Methods” on
page 142.
To choose a text input method while entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Quick Settings pop-up displays.
2. Tou ch
Choose input method
.
Using the Samsung Keyboard
The Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY
keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input characters
by touching the on-screen keys with your finger or use
speech recognition.
You can enable predictive text, to have the Samsung
keyboard match your key touches to common words and
displays them. Select a word from the display to insert it into
your text.
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Configuring the Samsung Keyboard
You can configure the Samsung keyboard to your
preferences.
•
While entering text, touch , then select from the
pop-up menu.
For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung
Keyboard” on page 143.
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters
The default case is lower case (abc). Enter upper and lower
case alphabet letters by touching the Shift key to toggle the
case, before touching the letter key(s).
•
Touch once to switch from abc to Abc mode
•
Touch and hold to switch to ABC mode
Entering Symbols and Numbers
The number keys are displayed at the top of the keyboard
and are always available.
To enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol
mode, then touch the corresponding key.
1/2
There are two pages of symbols. Touch to switch to the
1/2
next page.
Touch and hold a vowel key (A, E, I, O, U, or Y) or the C, N, or
S key to open a small window where you can chose an
accented vowel or other alternate letter. Slide to the letter
until it is highlighted, and release.
Touch and hold the Period key ( . ) to open a small window
with a set of common symbols.
Using Predictive Text
By using Predictive text, you can have next-letter prediction
and regional error correction, which compensates for
pressing the wrong keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
Note:
Enable Predictive text in Samsung keyboard settings.
For more information, refer to “Configuring the Samsung
Keyboard” on page 143.
While entering characters, potential word matches display in
the Predictive text area above the keyboard.
Touch a word to insert it into your text.
Tip:
Touch to display more words.
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Using Google Voice Typing from the Samsung
Keyboard
When you enable the Google voice typing setting, you can
use your voice to enter text instead of the keyboard.
For more information about enabling Voice input, For more
information, refer to “Using Google Voice Typing” on
page 40.
Editing Text
You can edit the text you enter in text fields by cutting,
copying, or pasting text. These operations can be performed
within and across apps. However, some apps do not support
editing some or all of the text displayed while others may
offer their own way to select text.
Editing Existing Text
To edit text that you have entered:
1. Touch the text at the point you want to edit.
Cursor
The
2. Touch and drag the
necessary.
3. Enter additional text or delete text by repeatedly
touching the
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displays at the point you touched.
Cursor
to a better position, if
Delete
key.
Copying, Deleting, or Replacing Text
To select and copy, delete, or replace text:
1. Touch and hold the text or word you want to select.
The selected text is highlighted with a tab at
each end of the selection.
2. Touch and drag either tab to select more or less text.
Tip:
Tou ch
Select all
in the Application bar to select all text in
the field. Touch on another area of the screen or touch
Done
to deselect the text.
3. Depending on the action you want to take for the
selected text, in the Application bar touch:
•Select all
to highlight all text in the field.
•Cut
to remove the selected text.
•Copy
to save the selected text to the clipboard.
– or –
Enter text by typing or speaking to replace the
selection with what you type.
– or –
Delete
Tou ch the
key to delete the selected text.
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Pasting Text
To paste previously copied text:
1. Touch the text at the point you want to paste the copied
text.
The
Cursor
displays at the point you touched.
2. Touch the Cursor.
A pop-up displays.
3. Touch
To paste text directly from the clipboard:
1. Touch the
2. Touch a text block to paste that text where the
Paste
in the pop-up.
to the clipboard.
positioned.
Clipboard
key to display the text saved
Cursor
Closing the Keyboard
To close the keyboard:
Tou ch
Close Keyboard
.
Using Google Voice Typing
You can use your voice to enter text using the Google voice
typing feature.
While entering text:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Quick Settings pop-up displays.
Choose input method ➔ Google voice typing
– or –
Touch on the keyboard.
For more information, refer to “Keyboards and Input
Methods” on page 142.
Speak now
into the microphone.
The software converts your voice to text, which is
displayed in the message.
Done
prompt, speak clearly and distinctly
to display the Samsung keyboard.
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is
2. To uch
3. At the
4. Keep speaking to add more test.
5. To uch
.
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Section 3: Contacts and Accounts
This section explains how to manage contacts and accounts.
Accounts
Your device can synchronize with a variety of accounts. With
synchronization, information on your device is updated with
any information that changes in your accounts.
•
Samsung account
information, refer to
on page 148.
•
ChatON
“ChatON”
•
Dropbox
“Dropbox”
to
•
Email
: Add an Email account to sync Contacts. For more
information, refer to
•
Facebook
•
Google
: Add your Google account to sync your Contacts, Calendar,
and Gmail. For more information, refer to
•
LDAP
: Add an LDAP account to find entries in an LDAP directory
server.
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: Add your Samsung account. For more
“Signing In to your Samsung Account”
: Add your ChatON account. For more information, refer to
on page 54.
: Add your Dropbox account. For more information, refer
on page 108.
“Email”
on page 50.
: Add your Facebook account to sync Contacts.
“Gmail”
on page 49.
•
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
sync Contacts, Calendar, and Email.
•
Server
: Add a server to sync and access your data.
: Add your Exchange account to
Setting Up Your Accounts
Set up and manage your synchronized accounts with the
Accounts
setting.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔ Add account
2. Touch the account type.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your account credentials to
complete the set-up process.
Your tablet communicates with the appropriate account
servers to set up your account. When complete, your
account displays in the
screen.
.
Accounts
Apps
➔
Settings
area of the Settings
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Contacts
Store contact information for your friends, family, and
colleagues to quickly access information or to send a
message.
To access Contacts:
From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
.
Creating Contacts
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
The Save contact to pop-up displays.
2. Touch
3. Touch the
Device
– or –
Touch
Add new account
more information, refer to “Setting Up Your Accounts”
on page 41.
the contact.
➔
or an account.
to add a different account. For
Contact photo to set up a photo to identify
Apps
Apps
.
4. Touch contact fields to display the keyboard and enter
information:
•
Some fields have preset values. Touch the field and touch the
desired value. For example, touch the Label tab and touch
a label for the field.
•
Other fields have to be input. Touch the field and use the
on-screen keyboard to input information.
•
Touching the check box next to some fields may make
additional fields available.
•
Touch to add additional fields.Touch to remove an
unused field. Also, touch
•
Touch the screen and swipe up or down to display additional
fields or touch
5. Touc h
6. When you finish entering information, touch
– or –
Touc h
changes.
Back
Cancel
Add another field
Next
on the keyboard to move to the next field.
to remove the keyboard.
➔ OK to cancel and discard
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to add other fields.
Save
.
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Tip:
Display a contact’s record and touch the
send an email, the
a map, or the
Address
field to display the address on
Website
field to link to the website.
Email
Updating Contacts
To update an existing contact:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch a contact in the Contacts list to view its
information.
3. Touch
– or –
Touch
4. Continue entering contact information. For more
information, refer to “Creating Contacts” on page 42.
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.
Menu ➔ Edit
Edit
in portrait mode.
in landscape mode.
field to
Deleting Contacts
To delete a contact:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
2. Touch a contact in the
information, and then touch
OK
.
touch
Contacts
Managing Photo IDs
To remove or update a contact’s Photo ID:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch
– or –
Tou ch
3. Touch the Contact photo, then touch
Take picture
.
Menu ➔ Edit
Edit
.
in portrait mode.
in landscape mode.
Apps
list to view its
Delete
. At the prompt,
Apps
Delete, Image
, or
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Contacts Display Options
There are various ways to display your Contacts and general
Contacts settings.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch
3. From the
4. From the
Groups, Favorites
Contacts List, to view contacts various ways:
• Groups
Co-workers, Family, Friends, and so on. The number of
contacts in the group is displayed next to the group name.
Touch a group name to show only contacts in that group. For
more information, refer to
page 46.
•Favorites
more information, refer to
•Contacts
enter a keyword to list contacts that contain that keyword.
Menu
display and manage Contacts settings.
.
, or
Contacts
: Displays the possible Groups, such as Not assigned,
“Creating a New Group”
: Show only your favorite, or starred, contacts. For
“Favorites”
: Show all your contacts. Touch the
Groups, Favorites
to display the options for each grouping.
Contacts
, or
list, touch
, above the
on
on page 47.
Search
field and
Contacts
list, touch
Menu ➔ Settings
Linked Contacts
Your device can synchronize with multiple accounts,
including Google, Corporate Exchange, and other email
providers. When you synchronize contacts from these
accounts with your device, you may have multiple contacts
for one person.
Linking, or joining, imported contact records allows you to
see all the contact’s numbers and addresses together in one
contact entry. Linking also helps you keep your contacts
updated, because any changes that your contacts make to
their information in the respective accounts is automatically
updated the next time you synchronize with the account.
Joining Contacts
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a contact in the
3. To uch
4. Touch the contact you want to Join.
to
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to join other contacts.
Apps
Contacts
Menu
.
Contacts
list to view its
➔
Join contact.
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➔
information.
The joined contact’s information is displayed with the
original contact’s information.
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Separating Contacts
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch a contact in the
information.
3. Touch
A list of Joined contacts displays.
4. Touch ➔
The contact is removed from the list.
.
Contacts
Menu
➔
Separate contact.
OK
to separate a joined contact.
Apps
list to view its
Sharing Contact Information
You can send a contact’s information by way of Bluetooth to
other Bluetooth devices or in an Email or Gmail as an
attachment.
Note:
Not all Bluetooth devices accept contacts and not all
devices support transfers of multiple contacts. Check
the target device’s documentation.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
Menu
.
➔
Share namecard via
➔
2. Touch
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.
Tip:
Set up a contact record for yourself to share your
information with others.
3. At the prompt, choose a sending method such as
Bluetooth.
4. Follow the prompts to send the contact information.
Importing and Exporting Contacts
To back up and restore your contacts information, you can
export your contacts list to a storage device, such as a PC, or
import your contacts list (previously exported) from a storage
device.
1. Use the USB cable to connect your device to the
storage device.
Apps
2. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
3. Tou ch
4. Touch an option and then follow the prompts to
Menu
The Import/Export contacts pop-up displays.
complete the operation.
.
➔
Import/Export
.
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Groups
Assign contacts to Groups to make searching for contacts
faster or to quickly send messages to group members.
Creating a New Group
Create a new group when you add or edit a contact.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
Groups
2. Touch
3. Touch .
4. Touch the
enter a new Group name.
5. Touch to save the new group name.
Tip:
Contacts can belong to more than one group. Just touch
the contact’s
Once you create a new group, the Contacts List can be set to
display only the contacts in that group. For more information,
refer to “Contacts Display Options” on page 44.
above the Contacts List.
Group name
Groups
field and use the keyboard to
field and touch each group.
Renaming a Group
To rename a group that you created:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
Groups
2. To uch
rename.
3. To uch
4. Touc h th e
enter a new Group name.
5. Touch to save the new group name.
and then touch the group you want to
Menu
➔
Group name
Edit
.
field and use the keyboard to
Deleting Groups
To delete a group that you created:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. To uch
delete.
3. To uch
Menu
The groups that can be deleted display.
.
Groups
and then touch any group you want to
➔
Delete groups
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Apps
Apps
.
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Select all
4. Touch
5. Touch
Group only or Group and group members.
or the name of each group to delete.
Delete
to delete the groups. Choose from
Adding Group Members
To add a contact to a group, just Edit a contact’s Group field.
For more information, refer to “Updating Contacts” on
page 43.
To add multiple contacts to a group:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch
want to add members.
3. Tou ch
4. Touch
5. Touch Done to add the contacts to the group.
Menu
The contacts that can be added display.
.
Groups
and then touch the group to which you
➔
Add member
Select all
or the name of each contact to add.
.
Removing Group Members
To remove contacts from a group:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
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Groups
2. Tou ch
want to remove members.
3. Tou ch
4. Tou ch
5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.
Contacts are removed from the group and the group
name is removed from each contact’s
and then touch the group from which you
Menu
Select all
➔
Remove member
or the name of each contact to remove.
.
Group
field.
Favorites
Mark contact records with a gold star to identify them as
favorites.
Adding Favorites
To add a contact to the Favorites list:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
2. Touch a contact to display it.
Star
3. Touch the
turns gold .
Tip:
You do not have to edit the contact to change the Starred
status.
next to the contact name so that it
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Accessing Favorites
To view your favorites list:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Contacts
.
Favorites
2. Touch
Only your starred contacts display.
above the Contacts List.
Removing Favorites
To remove one or more contacts from your favorites list:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch
3. Tou ch
4. Touch
5. Touch Done to remove the contacts.
Favorites
Menu
Select all
.
above the Contacts List.
➔
Remove from favorites
or the name of each contact to remove.
.
To remove one contact from your favorites list:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Contacts
➔
2. Touch a contact to display it.
3. Touc h the
turns gray
.
Star
next to the contact’s name so that it
to remove it from the Favorites list.
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Apps
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Section 4: Messaging
This section describes how to send and receive messages
and other features associated with messaging.
Types of Messages
Your device supports these types of messages:
•
Gmail
: Send and receive Gmail from your Google account.
•
Email
: Send and receive email from your email accounts,
including Corporate Exchange mail.
•
Google Talk
•
Google Messenger: Use Google Messenger to bring groups of
friends together into a simple group conversation.
•
ChatON
any device that has a mobile phone number.
Note:
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: Chat with other Google Talk users.
: Use ChatON to send and receive instant messages from
Your Wi-Fi-only device does NOT support voice calling
and messaging services. Please disregard any “dial”
and “message” related menus because some Gmail
options are identically set in all Android devices.
Gmail
Send and receive email with Gmail, Google’s web-based
email.
Setting Up Your Gmail Account
If you did not set up a Google account during the initial
configuration, the first time you launch Gmail, your device
prompts you to set up your Google account.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
The Add a Google Account screen displays.
2. Follow the prompts to sign in or create a new account.
The device communicates with the Google server to set
up your account and synchronize your email. When
complete, your Gmail displays in the Inbox.
Note:
You can use more than one Google account on your
device. To add another account, touch
➔
Settings
➔
ADD ACCOUNT
.
Gmail
Menu
.
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Refreshing Your Gmail Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Gmail
servers.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
Refresh
in the Application Bar.
Gmail
Gmail Settings
Use the Gmail Settings to configure your Gmail preferences.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
instructions.
Tip:
Touc h
Menu ➔ Settings
Menu ➔ Help
for more information.
Apps
➔
Gmail
and follow the on-screen
Composing and Sending Gmail
1. From a Home screen, touch
Compose
2. Tou ch
message. While composing a message, touch
Menu
for options.
, then touch fields to compose the
Apps
➔
Gmail
3. Touc h
– or –
Touc h
.
message.
SEND
to send this message.
Menu ➔ Save draft
to save a draft of this
Use Email to view and manage all your email accounts in one
application.
.
Configuring Email Accounts
You can configure Email for most accounts in just a few
steps.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. The first time you set up an email account, at the Set
up email screen, enter an
.
then touch
– or –
For additional accounts, touch
➔
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your email
account.
Next
Add account
.
.
Apps
Email address
➔
Email
and
Password
Menu ➔Settings
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.
,
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Next
4. Touch
go to the Apps screen.
Note:
For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, the Activate device
administrator? screen may appear. Read the information
and touch
5. Enter an account name and Your name, if required.
6. Touch
The device communicates with the appropriate server
to set up your account and synchronize your email.
When complete, your email appears in the Inbox for the
account.
Note:
To configure email account settings at any time, use
Account settings.
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to go to the next screen or touch
Activate
to continue.
Done
.
Menu ➔Settings
. Touch the account to display
Previous
to
Managing Your Email Accounts
You can view email you receive for all accounts in the
Combined view
individually.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch the
screen or you can view email accounts
drop-down menu at the top left of the
screen to select:
• Combined view
•<Account Name
: View all email in a combined inbox.
>: View email for the account.
Refreshing Your Email Account
Refresh your account to update your device from the Email
servers.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Tou ch
Refresh
Deleting Email Accounts
To delete an Email account:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Menu
2. Touch
➔ Settings ➔
Apps
➔
Apps
➔
in the Application Bar.
Apps
➔
Delete account
.
Email
Email
Email
.
.
.
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Email Settings
Use the Email Settings to configure your Email preferences.
Note:
Available settings depend on the email provider.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch
Preferences
• Auto-advance
• Message preview line
• Email title
• Confirm deletions
•Quick responses
3. Touch an account to configure specific settings.
Available options depend on the account.
Menu ➔ Settings
. The following options display:
: Set the screen to show after deleting a
message. Choices are: Next message, Previous message, or
Message list.
amount. Options are: None or 1, 2, or 3 lines.
: Set whether the Subject or Sender of the email is
shown as the time.
confirm when you delete messages.
: Edit text that you frequently use in emails.
, then touch
: Choose a message preview line
: When enabled, Email will prompt you to
Email
General
Composing and Sending Email
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. If you have multiple accounts set up, choose an
account from the menu at the top of the screen.
.
3. To uch
recipients and the email text.
4. While composing a message:
•
•
5. Touch the body of the email to enter the text of your
email. Touch the text option buttons to edit and format
your message text.
6. Touc h
– or –
Touc h
Compose
Touch displayed buttons to set Priority, Tracking options,
Security options, and so on.
Touch
Available options depend on the type of email account.
Attach
Send
Save
Apps
➔
Email
, then touch fields to enter
to add a file to the message.
to send the message.
to save the email to the Drafts folder.
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Google Talk
Talk is Google’s instant messaging and audio and video chat
service. You can use it to communicate, in real time, with
other people who also use Google Talk on another Android
tablet or phone or on a computer.
Tip:
Talk requires that you have a Google account set up on
your tablet. To set up your Google account on your device
Accounts
use the
“Accounts” on page 146.
Open Talk and Sign In
1. From a Home screen, touch
If you are not signed in to a Google account, the Add a
Google Account screen displays.
Note:
If you have already set up your Google account, you are
automatically logged in. Just touch the account.
Once sign in is complete, the Talk main screen
displays.
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settings. For more information, refer to
Apps
➔
Tal k
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to invite friends to
chat.
You can invite anyone with a Google Account to
become your friend in Google Talk, so you can chat
with each other and view each other’s online status.
3. Tou ch
4. Touch
.
Menu
preferences.
information.
Menu
➔
Settings
to configure your Talk
➔
Help
to display additional help
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Messenger
With Google Messenger, you can bring groups of friends
together into a simple group conversation, putting everyone
on the same page. When you get a new conversation in
Messenger, Google+ sends an update to your device.
To get started, touch the Messenger icon on the home screen
of the Google+ app or use the Messenger icon on your
Applications screen.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Messenger
The Messenger screen displays.
2. Touch
3. Touch
Next
Messenger screens.
Learn more
about using Google Messenger.
.
or
PREVIOUS
to navigate through the
and then touch a topic to learn more
Apps
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.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
If you are launching this application for the first time,
follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
account setup.
2. Enter and send your message.
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Section 5: Internet and Social Networking
This section describes the various Internet and social
networking applications available on your device such as
Google and Voice Search, Google+, Internet, Local, Maps,
Navigation, Google Play Books, Play Magazines, and
YouTube.
Google Search
Search the internet using the Google search engine.
Tip:
The Google Search widget displays by default on the
Home screen. For information about displaying widgets on
the Home screen, see “Adding Widgets to a Home screen”
on page 32.
Google
1. From the main Home screen, touch the
– or –
From a Home screen, touch
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Apps
widget.
➔
Google
2. Use the keyboard to enter search criteria to display
matching searches.
– or –
Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and
clearly. Google searches for the information and
displays results.
Suggestions display below the text entry area.
3. Touch a suggestion to search for that term.
– or –
Touch on the keyboard to start the search.
A browser window displays the search results.
To use Voice Search directly:
.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
2. Touch and speak the search criteria slowly and
clearly. Google searches for the information and
displays results or displays
Voice Search
Apps
.
Retry
.
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Google+
Share updates and see what is going on around you with
Google+ for mobile.
•
Share your thoughts and location.
•
Instantly upload your photos and videos as you take them.
•
Get updates from your circles in the stream.
•
Check in to a place.
•
Make plans on-the-go with group messaging.
•
View posts from people around you.
To get started:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Google+
Menu
.
➔
Help
➔
The Google+ home screen displays.
2. Touch
learn more about using Google+.
Apps
and then touch a topic to
Internet
Your device is equipped with a full HTML Browser that allows
you to access the Internet.
From a Home screen, touch
Internet
➔
.
Navigating the Internet
The following options are available for Internet navigation.
Command Keys
Tou ch
Touch and hold
pages.
Tou ch
Tou ch
Touching and Dragging
•
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.
Back
or to return to the previous page.
Back
Forward
to go forward to a recent page.
Refresh
to reload the current page.
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Apps
to display a list of Most visit
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Zoom
•
Tap the screen twice to zoom in or out.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger
and thumb, to zoom out by making an
inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom
in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip:
For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
landscape mode.
Selecting Items On a Page
While browsing, use gestures and menus to navigate:
•
Touch an item to select it.
•
Touch a hyperlink to follow the link.
•
Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options.
Using Browser Windows
You can have multiple windows open at one time and easily
switch between windows.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Internet
➔
2. To open a new window, touch at the top of the
screen.
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.
3. To switch to another open window, touch its tab at the
top of the screen.
4. To delete an open window, touch the tab at the top of
the screen, and then touch .
Entering a URL
Access a website quickly by entering the URL.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Internet
➔
2. Touch the
the URL using the virtual QWERTY keyboard.
As you enter characters, potential matches display.
Note:
Use the
necessary.
3. Touch a match to complete the URL.
– or –
Continue entering characters and touch the
load the page.
.
URL
field at the top of the screen, then enter
Delete
key to clear the URL field, if
Apps
Go
key to
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Creating Bookmarks
While browsing, bookmark a site to quickly access it later.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Internet
.
2. Browse to a website, touch
the required information, and touch
A gold star displays on the Bookmarked page.
Add bookmark
OK
.
, enter
Internet Menu
While viewing a webpage:
Tou ch
To configure web settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
.
Internet Quick Controls
Use Quick Controls to maximize your viewing area while
browsing the internet.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Internet
➔
.
2. While viewing a webpage, touch
➔
Labs
, and then touch
function.
The Application and URL bars are hidden.
3. Swipe inward from the left or right edge of the screen
to access quick controls.
4. Without lifting your finger, move to an option and then
lift your finger to initiate the option.
5. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch
➔
Settings
uncheck it.
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➔
Quick Controls
Labs
and touch
Menu ➔ Settings
to enable the
Quick controls
to
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Local
Google Local (originally Google Places) is an application that
uses Google Maps and your location to help you find
destinations, such as restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions,
ATMs, and gas stations. You can also add your own locations.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Local. Some
features require Standalone or Google location services.
For more information, refer to “Location Services” on
page 135.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch to choose or enter your location.
3. Touch one of the business categories to search for a
particular business.
4. Touch a business in the list to see more details about it.
5. Touch your location at the bottom of the Local pop-up
to write or view reviews, check in here, and so on.
6. For more information touch
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Menu ➔ Help
Local
.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions,
and other location-based information.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Maps. Some
features require Standalone or Google location services.
For more information, refer to “Location Services” on
page 135.
From a Home screen, touch
Navigating the Map
.
Zooming
•
Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger
and thumb, to zoom out by making an
inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom
in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip:
For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to
landscape mode.
Apps
➔
Maps
.
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Scrolling
•
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch
•
Touch an icon on the map to display information about the
location. For example, your location is indicated by a flashing
icon.
Maps Menu
While viewing a map:
Tou ch
To launch Google Latitude:
Tou ch
For more information, refer to “Latitude” on page 60.
To configure Maps settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Latitude
Menu ➔ Settings
.
.
Menu ➔ Help
.
Latitude
With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your
friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your
location.
You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to
help pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when
Wi-Fi is enabled. For more information, refer to “Turning Wi-
Fi On or Off” on page 91.
Latitude also requires that you log on to your Google account.
For more information, refer to “Accounts” on page 146.
To access the Latitude app:
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. To uch
Your location is displayed on the map.
For more information touch
Menu ➔ Latitude
Menu ➔ Help
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.
Maps
.
.
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Navigation
Use Google Navigation to find a destination and to get
walking or driving directions.
Navigation works best when Wi-Fi is enabled. For more
information, refer to “Turning Wi-Fi On or Off” on page 91.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Navigation.
Some features require Standalone or Google location
services. For more information, refer to “Location
Services” on page 135.
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Navigation
.
Navigation Menu
While viewing a map:
To uch
To configure Navigation settings:
To uch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
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Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
Apps
.
Menu ➔ Help
.
Play Books
Use the Play Books app to read eBooks from the Internetbased Google Play Books service. Google eBooks is a new
way to discover, buy, and enjoy your favorite books online
and offline.
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Play Books
The Google Play Books main screen displays.
Note:
You may be asked to create or sign on to your Google
account. For more information, refer to “Setting Up Your
Gmail Account” on page 49.
.
Play Books Menu
From the Play Books main screen:
Tou ch
To configure Play Books settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
.
Menu
➔
Apps
Help
.
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Play Magazines
Google Play Magazines helps you subscribe to your favorite
magazines so you can have them available to read on your
tablet at your leisure.
Play Magazines requires that you log on to your Google
account. For more information, refer to “Accounts” on
page 146.
From a Home screen, touch
Play Magazines
➔
The Play Magazines Welcome screen displays.
Play Magazines Menu
From the Play Magazines main screen:
Tou ch
To configure Play Magazines settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
.
.
Menu ➔ Help
Apps
.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos right from your device.
From a Home screen, touch
➔
YouTube
.
To find a YouTube video.
Tou ch
enter a keyword or phrase. Touch on the keyboard
to initiate the search.
Search YouTube
YouTube Menu
From the YouTube main screen:
Tou ch
To configure YouTube settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
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Apps
and use the keyboard to
.
Menu ➔ Help
.
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Section 6: Music
This section explains how to use the music features of your
device including the Music app, the Music Player, and the
Music Hub.
Listening to Music
You can listen to music by using your device’s built-in
speakers, through a wired headset, or through a wireless
Bluetooth stereo headset.
For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 94.
Volume Key
Press the
to activate on-screen volume control, then touch and drag on
the scale to set volume. You can also press the Volume Key
to adjust playback volume.
on the side of the device
Play Music App
The Play Music app contains a music player that plays
and other audio files that you copy from your computer or store
online.
Note:
Some options described in this manual may not be
available until you sign in to your Google account.
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music
Google Play Music
Google Play Music is a new service from Google that gives
you instant access to your personal music collection on the
Internet and your compatible Android devices without the
hassle of wires or syncing. For more information, visit
music.google.com
.
Accessing the Music App
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Play Music
The Play Music app searches your online library and
your device’s internal storage for music and playlists.
This can take from a few seconds to several minutes,
depending on the amount of new music added since
you last opened the application.
.
Apps
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Changing Library View
You can change the way you view the contents of your
library.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Play Music
➔
2. Touch the name of the current view, such as
near the top-left of the Application bar.
3. Touch an option to set how you view your library.
The choices are:
Playlists
, or
.
Recent, Albums, Artists, Songs
Genres
.
Play Music Menu
While viewing a Play Music main screen:
Tou ch
To configure Play Music settings:
Tou ch
Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information touch
Menu
for options.
Menu ➔ Settings
.
Menu ➔ Help
.
Recent
,
Play Music Options
Options are available for playing songs, albums, or playlists:
1. From a Home screen, touch
,
2. Touch an album or song.
3. Touch the label area under an item to display
To play a song:
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a song in your library to listen to it.
Apps
➔
Play Music
options.
Options display depending on the item view.
Play Music
➔
– or –
While viewing a list of songs, touch next to a song
and touch
– or –
While viewing a list of albums, artists, playlists, or
genres, touch the label area under an item and
touch
Play
Play
.
.
Apps
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.
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Shopping for Music at the Play Store
To visit the Google Play
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
2. Touch
The Google Play Store music section displays.
3. Touch
finding and buying music.
Store where you can find and buy music
Play Music
.
Play Store
in the Application Bar.
Menu
➔
Help
to view information about
Apps
Making Online Music Available Offline
In addition to playing the music that you add to your online
library, you can play music stored on your device’s internal
storage. Then you can listen to music when you have no
Internet connection. To do this, make some of your online
music available offline.
Tip:
You can also copy music directly from your computer to
your device. For more information, refer to “Synchronizing
with Windows Media Player” on page 98.
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To make your online music available offline on your device:
:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Play Music
➔
2. Change your library view to Albums, Artists, or
Playlists. For more information, refer to “Changing
Library View” on page 64.
3. Touch
the album or playlist you want to make available
offline.
4. Touch
listening to music offline.
.
Menu
➔
Choose on-device music
Menu
➔
Help
to view information about
Apps
and touch
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Music Player
Music Player plays songs stored on your tablet or an installed
memory card.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Player
➔
Music Player application searches your device’s
internal storage or on an installed memory card for
music and playlists. This can take from a few seconds
to several minutes, depending on the amount of new
music added since you last opened the application. It
then displays your music in several ways.
2. Touch a tab, such as
on, to change the way you view the contents of your
library.
3. Touch the Music application icon at the top-left of
the Application bar to return to the previous Music
screen.
.
Songs, Playlists, Albums
Apps
, and so
Searching for Music
To find music in your library:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Music Player
2. Touc h
name of an artist, album, or song.
.
Search
and use the keyboard to type the
Music Player Options and Settings
To use Music Player options and configure settings:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Player
➔
2. Touc h
• Delete
: Delete a song, an album, or every song or album.
•Share via
• Set as alarm tone
: Share your music. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, select the songs you want to share, and touch
Share
.
song as an alarm tone.
.
Menu
to display the following options:
: Choose a song and touch
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Set
to use the
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• Scan for nearby devices
nearby devices.
• Settings
: The following settings display:
Advanced
–
Sound settings
settings.
–
Lyr ics
: Display the lyrics of the song, if available.
–
Music auto off
automatically by touching one of the time values.
Music menu
–
Music menu
appear on the main music screen. A check mark
an option means that it is enabled.
: Discover and connect directly to
: Choose
SoundAlive
: Set the option Off or set your music to turn off
: Enable or disable the music display options that
Managing Playlists
To create, manage, or delete a playlist:
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Music Player
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.
and
Apps
Play speed
next to
Creating a Playlist
Tou ch
keyboard to enter a name for the playlist.
Renaming a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch a playlist, touch
and use the keyboard to enter a new name for the
playlist.
Adding Songs to Playlists
1. Tou ch
– or –
Tou ch
mode.
All songs are displayed.
2. Tou ch
to
3. Tou ch
Add to playlist
Playlists
Add to playlist
Playlists
, touch a playlist, and then touch
Add music
Add all
or
next to each song you want to add or next
to add all songs to the playlist.
Done
to save the playlist.
➔ New playlist
tab.
Menu
and touch a playlist.
Menu
➔ Add music
and use the
➔ Rename playlist
in portrait
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Removing Songs from Playlists
1. Tou ch
2. Tou ch
3. Touch
Changing the Order of a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch
3. Touch the grid for an entry and drag the entry to a
new position in the list.
4. Touch
Playing a Playlist
1. Touch the
2. Touch
touch a playlist title that you created.
3. Touch a song to start playing the playlist at that song.
Add to playlist
to remove a song from the playlist.
Done
to save the playlist.
Playlists
Menu
Done
to change the order and save the playlist.
Playlists
Favorites, Most played
and touch a playlist.
tab and touch a playlist.
➔ Change order
tab.
in portrait mode.
, or
Recently added
, or
Deleting a Playlist
1. Touc h th e
2. Touc h
3. Touch the box next to a playlist title and touch
and then touch
Playlists
tab and touch a playlist.
Delete
in the Application bar.
OK
.
Playing Music
To play a song:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Player
➔
2. Touch a song or touch an album or genre and then
touch a song in the list of songs on the album.
The song you touch starts to play. The tracks in the
current list play in order until you reach the end of the
list (unless you choose a repeat option). Otherwise,
playback stops only if you stop it, even when you
switch applications.
.
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Accessing the Music Player
Info
List Mode
Song Title
Artist /
Favorite
Volume
Shuffle
Playback Controls
Repeat
Progress
Bar
Time
Indicators
SoundAlive
Album
If you navigate away from the Music Player application and
music is playing, the Music notification icon is displayed
in the System Bar.
You can change songs or easily return to the Music Player:
1. Touch the top of the screen and swipe downward.
The Status Details pop-up displays.
2. Touch the song title to display the Music Player. You
can also pause and resume playback and skip to the
next or previous song in the panel. For more
information, refer to “Notifications” on page 26.
Music Player Controls
When a song is playing, the Music Player screen displays
various controls are available.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Music Player
.
2. Touch a song or playlist to begin playback.
The music player displays below (portrait mode) or to
the right (landscape mode) of the music listing.
3. Touch the music player to enlarge it and touch the
screen to display the sound and playlist controls.
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and
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4. During playback, use the sound and playlist controls:
•Volume
: Touch to toggle Silent and Sound 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 playback
volume.
•Favorite
: Touch the star to mark the current song as a
favorite.
• Progress Bar
scan forward or backward through the current song.
•Shuffle
disabled, songs play in the order they appear in List view.
• Playback Controls
songs:
–
–
–
•Repeat
disable repeat mode.
• SoundAlive
: Touch and drag the end of the progress bar to
: When enabled, songs play in random order. When
: These buttons control the playback of
Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to
scan forward through the current song.
Touch to go back to the previous song. Touch and hold
to scan backward through the current song.
Touch to pause playback. Touch to resume playback.
: Touch to repeat the current song, repeat all songs, or
: Touch to view and set SoundAlive options.
•List Mode
•Info
: Touch to switch to the list of songs.
: Touch to view information about the current song.
Options While Playing a Song
There are various options and controls available while a song
is playing:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Player
➔
then a song.
2. Touch the music player to enlarge it.
3. Touc h
•Add to playlist
playlist.
• Via Bluetooth
device.
•Share via
• Set as alarm tone
• Scan for nearby devices
: Share your music. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, select the songs you want to share, and touch
Share
.
nearby devices.
, touch a song or an album, and
Menu
to display the following options:
: Add the song to a new playlist or an existing
: Play the current song by using a Bluetooth
: Use the current song as an alarm tone.
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: Discover and connect directly to
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• Settings
: Displays Music Player settings. For more information,
refer to
“Music Player Options and Settings”
page 66.
on
Music Hub
Samsung Music Hub makes your device a personal music
manager and lets you access, buy, and download millions of
music tracks. Access top albums, top tracks, featured
albums, and new releases. Music Hub allows you to search
for tracks, albums, and artists. Enjoy music samples before
you download them directly to your Wi-Fi Galaxy Tab.
Note:
You must sign up for an account before accessing some
of the Music Hub options.
Apps
Confirm
to continue or
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Hub
➔
2. Read the Disclaimer and touch
Back
The Music Hub Home screen displays.
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.
to exit.
3. Touch one of the following options:
•Featured
: This is the Music Hub home screen. Displays top
albums, featured albums, top tracks, new releases, and more.
Touch an item to display more information and prices.
•Genres
: Displays bestsellers and new releases by genre, such
as pop, rock, jazz, comedy, and blues.
• Playlists
: Displays downloaded playlists and your library of
New
songs and albums. Touch
•My page
: Displays the following options:
–
Basket
: Displays songs that you have selected to buy. Touch
Buy
to start the purchase process. Touch
Delete all
to clear your basket or touch
delete songs from your basket.
–
Purchase List
–
Payment information
method. Touch
–
Help
–
Legal information
: Displays a list of your purchases.
Add card
: Display help information for Music Hub.
to create a new playlist.
: Allows you to set up your payment
to enter your payment information.
: Displays the Music Hub legal information.
Menu
Remove
➔
to
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Note:
You have to be signed in to use some options. To sign in,
touch
Sign in
and use the keyboard to enter your
and Music Hub
address
Create account
4. Touch
word or phrase to search for tracks, albums, or artists.
Touch on the keyboard to search Music Hub.
Touch an item to play a sample, add an item to your
basket, or add an item to your album.
Search
Password
. Touch
Sign in
to set up a new account.
and use the keyboard to enter a key
Email
. Touch
Making a Purchase
You can use Music Hub to buy albums or individual tracks.
You can also build your own album from various tracks.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
Music Hub
➔
2. Touch an album or a track.
3. Touch next to an album to add the album to your
basket or next to each track that you want to add to
your basket.
4. Touch next to an album to add the album to your
album or next to each track that you want to add to
your album. Touch
.
New
to create a new album.
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Section 7: Photos and Video
Settings
Image
Mode
Camera
Viewer
Storage
Indicator
Settings
Shortcuts
GPS
Active
This section explains how to use your device’s built-in
camera and camcorder, the Video Player app to view and
manage videos, and the Gallery app to view, capture, and
manage photos and videos. It also contains an overview of
the Photo Editor app, Media Hub, and Video Editor apps.
Camera
Use your device’s built-in camera and camcorder to take
photos and record videos.
1. From a Home screen, touch
If a memory card is inserted, the Storage location
pop-up displays.
2. Touch
OK
card.
– or –
Cancel
Touch
pictures and videos.
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to change the storage location to memory
to use the device storage for storing
Apps
➔
Camera
Note:
If memory card storage is used, photos are stored in the
/Storage/sdcard0/DCIM/Camera folder as jpg files. For
more information, refer to “My Files” on page 113.
The Camera screen displays.
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Taking Photos
To take a photo:
Apps
Camera
➔
button.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your
picture by aiming the lens at the subject.
•
To zoom in and out on the current subject, press the Volume
key Up or Down, or touch the viewfinder image with two
fingers, then sweep them apart to zoom in or pinch them
together to zoom out.
•
To configure settings, see
3. To take the photo, touch the
4. Touch
previous screen.
Important!
Back
Do not take photos of people without their
permission.
Do not take photos in places where cameras are
not allowed.
Do not take photos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
“Camera Settings”
to leave the Camera and display the
Camera
on page 74.
Camera Settings
Before you start taking photos, use the camera settings to
configure the camera for best results. Camera settings are
.
represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
Editing Camera Settings Shortcuts
The first five icons are actually shortcuts to camera settings.
These five shortcuts can be customized to fit your
preference.
Self-portrait
Effects
shortcuts.
To customize these shortcuts:
1. To uch
– or –
Touch and hold any of the shortcut icons to edit them.
2. Touch and hold a setting, then drag and drop it on one
of the five settings shortcuts to the left. The replaced
setting shortcut displays in the edit list.
, and
,
Shooting mode
Exposure value
Settings
,
are default settings
➔
Edit shortcuts
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.
Timer
,
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Configuring Camera Settings
To configure Camera settings:
While in Camera mode, touch a settings shortcut or
Settings
touch
settings:
• Edit shortcuts
information, refer to
Shortcuts”
•Self-portrait
and take a photo of yourself.
• Shooting mode
–
Single shot
–
Panorama
the on-screen guideline to move the viewfinder and take the
next 7 shots automatically.
–
Buddy photo share
face detection.
–
Smile shot
the subject’s face and take the photo.
• Effects
: Apply an effect to photos.
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to configure the following camera
: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
“Editing Camera Settings
on page 74.
: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera lens
: Choose an automatic shooting mode, from:
: Take a single photo.
: Touch the Camera button to take a photo, then use
: Take and share photos with friends via
: Touch the Camera button to automatically focus on
• Scene mode
you want to take.
•Exposure value
-2.0 to +2.0.
•Timer
button and taking a photo.
•Resolution
• White balance
• Metering
• Guidelines
composition.
• GPS tag
GPS icon displays on the screen when this option is active.
Caution!
Be aware that your location may be present on a
photo when posting your photos on the internet.
• Image quality
•Storage
your memory card, if one is installed.
• Reset
: Choose a mode to match the kind of pictures
: Use the slider to set the exposure value from
: Set a delay time to wait between touching the Camera
: Choose a size for the photo.
: Set the light source.
: Select a method for measuring light.
: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo
: Add GPS location information to photo details. The
: Choose a quality setting for photos.
: Set whether to store you photos on your device or on
: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
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Viewing Photos with the Image Viewer
After taking a photo, use the Image Viewer to view, share,
delete, or edit photos.
1. Touch
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer
3. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
4. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
5. Touch
6. Touch
Image Viewer
options.
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more
information, refer to “Pinch” on page 26.
previous photo. The current photo is outlined in the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a
thumbnail to view the photo it represents.
such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen
instructions. After using this option, the most recent
Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.
available pictures and videos.
to view the photo.
Share
to share the photo. Touch an option,
Slideshow
to display a slide show of the
7. To delete the photo being displayed, touch
and then touch
exit.
8. Touc h
a Contact photo or a Home screen, Lock screen, or
Home and lock screens wallpaper.
For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos and
Videos” on page 82.
Note:
Photos are stored in the /Storage/sdcard0/DCIM/Camera
folder as jpg files. For more information, refer to “My
Files” on page 113.
9. Press
photos.
Delete
to delete the photo or
Menu
to select
Set as
to assign the photo as
Back
to return to the Camera to take more
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Delete
Cancel
to
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Camcorder
Record
Current or
Elapsed Time
Settings
Shortcuts
Settings
Image
Viewer
Mode
Storage
Indicator
File Size
Available
Storage
Use your device’s built-in Camcorder to record highdefinition video in 1080p resolution.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Mode
button to the
2. Slide the
setting.
The Camcorder screen displays.
Apps
➔
Camcorder
Camera
Recording Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch
Mode
2. Slide the
.
setting.
3. Using the display as a viewfinder, compose your shot
by aiming the lens at the subject.
•
To zoom in and out on the current subject, touch the viewfinder
image with two fingers, then sweep them apart to zoom in or
pinch them together to zoom out.
•
To configure settings, see
page 78.
4. To start recording, touch
During recording, the
5. To stop recording, touch
6. Touch
the previous screen.
button to the
“Camcorder Settings”
Record
Record
button flashes.
Record
Back
to leave the Camcorder and display
Apps
➔
Camcorder
.
.
Camera
on
.
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Important!
Do not take videos of people without their
permission.
Do not take videos in places where cameras are
not allowed.
Do not take videos in places where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.
Camcorder Settings
Before you start taking videos, use the camcorder settings to
configure the camcorder for best results. Camcorder settings
are represented by icons on the left side of the screen.
Editing Camcorder Settings Shor tcuts
As with the camera, the first five icons are actually shortcuts
to camcorder settings. These five shortcuts can be
customized to fit your preference.
Self-recording
Effects
shortcuts.
To customize these shortcuts, see “Editing Camera Settings
Shortcuts” on page 74.
, and
,
Recording mode
Exposure value
,
Timer
,
are default settings
Configuring Camcorder Settings
To configure Camcorder settings:
While in Camcorder mode, touch a settings shortcut or
Settings
touch
Camcorder settings:
• Edit shortcuts
information, refer to
Shortcuts”
• Self-recording
lens and record a video of yourself.
• Recording mode
and Limit for email, which limits the size of the video to 50
megabytes.
• Effects
: Apply an effect to videos.
•Exposure value
-2.0 to +2.0.
•Timer
: Set a delay to wait between touching Record and
starting recording.
•Resolution
• White balance
to configure the following
: Customize your settings shortcuts. For more
“Editing Camera Settings
on page 74.
: Touch to switch to the front-facing camera
: Set a recording mode. Options are: Normal
: Use the slider to set the exposure value from
: Set a size for the video.
: Set the light source.
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• Guidelines
• Video quality
•Storage
• Reset
: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in video
composition.
: Choose a quality setting for videos.
: Set whether to store you videos on your device or on
your memory card.
: Set all Camera settings to the defaults.
Viewing Videos with the Image Viewer
After recording a video, use the Image Viewer to play, share,
or delete your video.
1. Touch
2. Touch the screen to show or hide Image Viewer
3. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
4. Touch
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Image Viewer
options.
previous video. The current video is outlined in the
thumbnails at the bottom of the screen. Touch a
thumbnail to view the video it represents.
such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen
instructions. After using this option, the most recent
Share option is displayed in the Application Bar.
to view the video.
Share
to share the video. Touch an option,
5. Touch
available pictures and videos.
6. To delete the video being displayed, touch
Note:
Videos are stored in the /Storage/sdcard0/DCIM/Camera
folder as mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My
Files” on page 113.
7. To play a video, touch
pause the video and touch
playing the video.
8. Touch
9. Touch and drag the white dot on the progress
bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left
end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the
right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.
– or –
Tou ch
10. Press
Slideshow
SoundAlive
Rewind
Fast Forward
Back
to display a slide show of the
Play
. Touch
Resume
to resume
to set the sound quality.
to restart the video or
to end the video.
to return to the Camcorder.
Pause
Delete
to
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Video Player
Your device’s 7.0-inch 1024x600
provides playback of videos. Use Video Player to view and
manage videos stored on your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Video Player
2. Touch the
3. Touch
search term. The current folder is searched and results
are displayed. Touch
4. While viewing the list, touch
•List by
•Share via
•Delete
• Auto play next
• Scan for nearby devices
Thumbnails, List
Search
: Display videos by Name (default), Date, Size, or Type.
: Share the video. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.
: Touch videos to select them for deletion or touch
Select all
to delete all videos.
: Touch to enable or disable automatic playing of
videos in the order they appear.
nearby devices.
WSVGA TFT (PLS) LCD
Apps
.
, or
Folders
and use the keyboard to enter a
X
to remove the search field.
Menu
: Discover and connect directly to
screen
tab.
for options:
5. Touch a video to play it. While playing a video, touch
the screen to display or hide on-screen playback
controls.
6. Touch the icon in the upper left corner of the display
screen
while the video is playing
Mode from original size to full screen in ratio or full
screen.
7. Touc h
Normal, Voice, Movie, or Virtual 7.1 ch.
8. While the video is playing, touch
mark your favorite areas of the video. A yellow mark
displays on the progress bar.
9. During playback, press
•Share via
•Trim
• Via Bluetooth
•Video editor
SoundAlive
: Share the video. Touch an option, such as
Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.
: Trim the original video or trim the video and create a new
video.
: Turn Bluetooth on to use Bluetooth services.
: Open this video in the Video Editor app. For more
information, refer to
“Video Editor”
to change the Display
to set the sound quality to
Bookmark
Menu
for options:
on page 89.
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•Bookmarks
thumbnail and time are displayed for each bookmark. Touch
bookmark.
•Details
Resolution, and so on.
• Time set for auto video off
to turn off automatically by touching one of the time values.
• Scan for nearby devices
nearby devices.
• Settings
–
–
–
For more information, refer to “Playing Videos” on page 84.
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: If bookmarks have been set for this video, a
select Bookmarks and touch to remove a
: Provides details about the video, such as Name, Size,
: Set the option Off or set your video
: Discover and connect directly to
: Touch this option to view the following:
Play speed
: Touch and drag the slider to decrease or increase
play speed.
Subtitles
: View subtitles for the video, if available.
Auto play next
: Enable or disable auto play of the next video.
Gallery
Use Gallery to view, capture, and manage photos and videos.
Note:
Photos and videos are stored in the /Storage/sdcard0/
DCIM/Camera folder, photos as jpg files and videos as
mp4 files. For more information, refer to “My Files” on
page 113.
Selecting Photos and Videos to View
1. From a Home screen, touch
All albums display.
2. Choose items to display by making selections from the
menus in the Application bar:
Person,Group
3. Touch
4. Touch
•Select album :
want to share, stream to another device, or delete.
•Slideshow
videos.
•View by
such as in your device.
or
Favorites
Camera
to launch the Camera app.
Menu
to display the following options:
Touch one or more albums or groups that you
: View a slideshow of the available pictures and
: View content from all sources or set a single source,
Apps
➔
Albums, Time, Locations
.
Gallery
.
,
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• New album
name for the album.
• Scan for nearby devices
nearby devices.
•Settings
only when your tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
: Create a new album. Use the keyboard to enter a
: Discover and connect directly to
: Set your account sync settings and limit syncing to
Viewing Groups of Photos and Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it.
Thumbnails for each photo and video in the group
display.
Slideshow
3. Touch
available pictures and videos.
4. Touch
• Select item:
•View by
delete, or use for a slideshow.
: Touich one of the following options, All content,
Content in device, or Content in Picasa.
to view a slideshow of the
Menu
for these options:
Touch one or more items that you want to share,
Apps
➔
Gallery
Viewing Photos and Videos
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
touch a photo or video thumbnail.
3. Touch the screen to show or hide Gallery options.
4. Touch the screen with two fingers or double-tap on the
screen to zoom all the way in or out. For more
.
information, refer to “Pinch” on page 26.
5. Sweep across the screen to display the next or
previous photo or video. (Videos are indicated by the
Play
button.) The current photo or video is
outlined in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.
Touch a thumbnail to view the photo or video it
represents.
6. Touc h
option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
7. To delete the photo or video being displayed, touch
Delete
Share
.
Apps
➔
Gallery
to share the photo or video. Touch an
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Slideshow
8. Touch
and video thumbnails in the group. Touch the screen to
stop the slideshow and view the photo or video being
displayed.
9. Touch
photos:
• Start slideshow: Touch Slideshow and choose from Start
slideshow or Slideshow settings. Follow on-screen instruction.
• Face tag
: Set whether to look for a face in this picture.
•Copy to clipboard
•Rotate left
• Rotate right
•Crop
•Edit
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: Allows you to rotate the photo counterclockwise 90
degrees.
degrees.
: Allows you to crop the image. Touch and drag the crop
box or the sides or corners of the crop box to create the crop
area, then touch
photo.
: Use Photo Editor or Video Editor to edit your photo or
video.
to view a slideshow of photos
Menu
to display the following options for
: Copy the current photo to the clipboard.
: Allows you to rotate the photo clockwise 90
Done
. Touch X to stop without cropping the
•Set as
: Assign the photo as a Contact photo or a Home screen,
Lock screen, or Home and lock screens wallpaper.
• Buddy photo share
that person.
•Print
: Print the current photo to a Samsung printer.
•Rename
• Scan for nearby devices
nearby devices.
•Details
: Provides details about the photo, such as title, time
taken, size, and so on.
There are only two options for videos that are not
playing:
• Start slideshow: Touch Slideshow and choose from Start
slideshow or Slideshow settings. Follow on-screen instruction.
•Rename
•Details
: Provides details about the video such as Title, Time,
Duration, and so on.
For menu options while a video is playing and other
video options, see “Video Player” on page 80.
10. Press
: Detect the face in this picture and email
: Enter an new file name.
: Discover and connect directly to
: Enter an new file name.
Back
to return to the category screen.
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Setting a Picture As
You can use the photos you take as a contact’s photo or as
wallpaper for the Home or Lock screen:
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
touch a photo to select it.
Menu
➔ Set as
3. Touch
4. Touch
5. Touch and drag the crop box or the sides or corners of
Tip:
Contact photo
– or –
Touch
Home screen, Lock screen,
screen
.
A crop photo screen displays.
the crop box to create the crop area, then touch
to save the cropped photo as the contact’s icon or
wallpaper. Touch
photo.
To remove a contact photo, see “Updating Contacts” on
page 43.
.
and then touch a contact entry.
or
Home and lock
Cancel
to stop without cropping the
Gallery
Done
Tip:
To change wallpaper, see “Wallpapers” on page 34.
Playing Videos
.
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a category and then a group to view it, and then
Note:
3. Touc h
4. Touc h
5. Touch and drag the white dot on the progress
Apps
➔
Gallery
touch a video thumbnail to play the video.
Videos are marked with a
Pause
to pause the video.
Resume
to resume playing the video.
bar to fast forward or rewind the video. Touch the left
end of the progress bar to restart the video. Touch the
right end of the progress bar to end the video playback.
– or –
Rewind
To uch
Fast Forward
to restart the video or
to end the video.
Play
button.
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Sharing Photos and Videos
Share photos and videos with your friends.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, touch
2. Touch a category and then a group to display
thumbnails.
Menu
Share
.
➔ Select item
3. Touch
4. Touch one or more photos and videos to highlight them
for sharing.
5. Touch
6. Touch an option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the
on-screen instructions.
.
Gallery
Photo Editor
The Photo Editor application provides basic editing functions
for photos that you take on your device. Along with basic
image tuning like brightness, contrast, and color, it also
provides a wide variety of effects used for editing the photo.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
2. Touch
– or –
Touch
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Photo Editor
Select picture
Take picture
.
to edit a photo in your Gallery.
to take a photo with the camera.
3. Touch the photo to load it into the Photo Editor.
4. Use the following Photo Editor controls to edit your
.
photo:
Selection
: Touch the selection icon and then
Magnetic, Lasso, Brush, Round
touch
Square
to set how to mark an area for cropping,
rotating, and so on. Touch to select a
single area, to add to a selected area, or
to remove part of a selected area.
Selection Size
area. Drag the slider from small to large.
Inverse
selected area.
Undo
Redo
Rotate
or create a mirror image of the photo.
Resize
photo to resize it.
: Set the size of the Grab selection
: Select the entire picture except for the
: Remove the last change.
: Restore a removed change.
: Rotate a photo to the left or to the right
: Touch and then drag the corners of the
, or
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Crop
: Touch to crop (cut-out) an area of a photo.
Color
: Set the
Auto adjustment, Exposure
Saturation, Contrast, Brightness
photo. You can also make it
Tem pe ra tur e
a
Effects
Blur, Motion, Distortion, Filter
as
Too ls
the original image. You can use the Spot
healing option.
effect.
: Add various effects to your photo, such
: Copy and Paste to another image or to
, and
Grey-scale
, or
Hue
or add
Frames
,
of a
5. When all updates to the photo have been made, touch
Save
. Use the keyboard to name the edited photo
OK
and touch
6. While editing a photo, touch
following options:
• Select picture
• Take picture
.
•Share via
Touch an option, such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
•Set as
lock screens, Home screen, or Lock screen wallpaper image.
to save it.
Menu
to display the
: Open a new photo for editing.
: Open the Camera and take a new photo.
: Send photos to another device or another person.
: Use this photo as a Contact photo or as a Home and
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Media Hub
Samsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie
and TV content. With hundreds of titles available at your
fingertips, entertaining on the go has never been easier. You
can rent or purchase your favorite content and conveniently
watch anywhere. Featuring the stunning viewing quality
Samsung is known for, Samsung Media Hub is your gateway
to mobile video like you have never experienced it before.
Note:
Media Hub service requires a Samsung account and
depends on service availability.
Apps
, and then touch
to exit.
Sign in
to sign in to your
1. From a Home screen, touch
Media Hub
➔
2. Read the End-User License Agreement (EULA), touch
I agree to the Terms and Conditions
Accept
to continue or
The Media Hub screen displays.
3. To rent or buy media, you must have a Samsung
account. Touch
Samsung account or to create an account.
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.
Decline
Menu ➔
For more information, refer to “Signing In to your
Samsung Account” on page 148.
4. Browse content using these options:
•Home
: Displays What’s New — recently-added titles for rent or
purchase.
•Movies
: Movies you can rent or purchase.
• TV Shows
•My Media
5. When you find media you want to view, use these
options:
•View trailer
•Buy
•Rent
6. For additional options, touch
•My page
•Settings
For more information, visit:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mediahub/
: TV shows you can rent or purchase.
: Content you have previously purchased or rented.
: View a short clip from the movie or show.
: Purchase the media for unlimited viewing on your device.
Follow the prompts to enter payment details.
: Purchase a time-limited download of the media. Follow
the prompts to enter payment details.
Menu
.
: Manage your purchases and payment methods.
: Manage your devices and storage.
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Media Hub Notices
•
Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after
you create an account in Media Hub.
•
Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on
up to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to
the same account.
•
You may choose to remove a device from your account no more
than once every 90 days.
•
You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as
you like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media
Content at a later point in time subject to content re-download
availability and studio permissions.
•
You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you
have acquired through the Service.
•
You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity in order to download
Media Content.
•
Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be
viewable on only 1 device in your account.
•
Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card.
•
Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks
where there is a weak signal.
•
You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as
a) license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the
Media Content has been buffered.
•
You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24
consecutive hours of start of playback.
–
Stopping, pausing, or restarting rented Media Content does not
extend the available viewing time.
–
In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period
of more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis)
after the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin
viewing rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental
transaction, but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented
Media Content may not be available for the entire twenty-four
(24) consecutive hour period if such period would extend the
viewable time beyond the thirty (30) day rental window).
•
You cannot play any media content downloaded from Media Hub
through any output on your mobile device, including All Share.
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Video Editor
Video Editor lets you custom-make your own videos. You can
add themes, music, pictures, and other videos to your video.
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Video Editor
2. Touch
your video.
– or –
Touch a saved project.
The Video Editor screen displays.
.
New Project
Navigating Video Editor
To view the Video Editor screens:
Touc h th e
Media
Use this screen to add videos, images, or audio to your
project.
1. Touch the
to create a new photo or video.
2. Touch a video, image, or audio thumbnail and drag it to
the workarea at the bottom of the screen.
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Media, Effect
Videos, Images
, or
Apps
and then touch a theme for
Tra ns it ion
tab.
, or
Audio
tab or touch
Camera
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Effect
Use this screen to add an effect to your project.
Touch an effect thumbnail and drag it to the workarea
at the bottom of the screen.
Transition
Use this screen to add transitions to your project.
Touch a transition thumbnail and drag it to the
workarea at the bottom of the screen.
Note:
Add more than one clip to your project before you add a
transition.
Video Editor Options
Use the following Video Editor controls to edit your photo:
Undo
: Remove the last change.
Redo
: Restore a removed change.
Save project
been made.
: Save the project when all updates have
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For additional options:
Tou ch
• Change theme
•Export
•Save as
•Share via
Menu
.
: Select a new theme for this project.
: Create an mp4 file for this project.
: Save this project information for future use.
: Create an mp4 file and share it. Touch an option,
such as Bluetooth, and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Section 8: Connections
Your device includes features to connect to the internet and
to other devices by using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides
access to local area networks. Use your device’s Wi-Fi
feature to:
•
Access the internet for browsing or to send and receive email.
•
Access your corporate network.
•
Use hotspots provided by hotels or airports while traveling.
Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing Wireless
Access Point (WAP). WAPs can be Open (unsecured, as with
most hotspots) or Secured (requiring you to provide login
credentials). Your device supports the 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
protocol.
Configuring Wi-Fi Settings
For more information about configuring your device’s Wi-Fi
settings, see “Wi-Fi” on page 123.
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Finding Wi-Fi Networks
You can have your device automatically notify you of
available networks. For more information, refer to “Advanced
Settings” on page 124.
Turning Wi-Fi On or Off
Turn your device’s Wi-Fi service on or off. When you turn
Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for
available, in-range WAPs (Wireless Access Points).
Turning Wi-Fi On
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details displays.
2. Tou ch
Turning Wi-Fi Off
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
2. Tou ch
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi On.
The Status Details displays.
Wi-Fi
to turn Wi-Fi Off.
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Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on Wi-Fi, your device searches for available
Wi-Fi connections, then displays them on screen.
1. From any screen, touch the Time in the Status Bar.
The Status Details displays.
Wi-Fi
2. Touch
scans for available Wireless Access Points.
3. When the scan is complete, touch a Wi-Fi network to
connect. If the Wi-Fi network is open, your device
automatically connects. If the Wi-Fi network is
secured, enter the password at the prompt to connect.
to turn Wi-Fi On. Your device automatically
Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Settings.
2. Under
3. Touch
Wireless and network
OFF / ON
icon to turn Wi-Fi on.
Add network
• Network SSID
Point (WAP).
•Security
, then enter network information:
: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi Wireless Access
: Select the type of security used by the WAP.
Apps
, on the Wi-Fi tab, touch the
Note:
Depending on the Security protocol used by the WAP,
additional network information may be required, such as
a Password.
•Password
4. To uch
: If the WAP is secured, enter the password or hex
key.
Save
to save the settings.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct allows device-to-device connections so you can
transfer large amounts of data over a Wi-Fi connection.
1. From a Home screen, touch
More settings ➔ Wi-Fi Direct
➔
OFF / ON
2. Touc h th e
on.
If you are currently connected to a Wi-Fi network, a
prompt displays
turn off Wi-Fi client/hotspot operation
3. To uch
OK
Your device will begin to search for other devices
enabled with Wi-Fi direct connections.
icon to turn Wi-Fi Direct
Start Wi-Fi Direct operation. This will
to continue.
Apps
➔
Settings
.
.
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4. Touch the Wi-Fi Direct tab to display Available devices.
5. Enable Wi-Fi Direct (similar to Steps 1 and 2) on the
device to which you want to connect.
6. Once the device you want to connect to is displayed,
touch on it.
An Invitation to connect displays on the device to which
you want to connect.
Accept
7. On that device, touch
You have 30 seconds to touch
which you want to connect for the connection to be
made.
Once connected, the other device will show as
Connected
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in your list of Wi-Fi Direct devices and the
icon will display at the top, left of your screen.
.
Accept
on the device to
Sharing Information with Connected Device
To share videos, photos, or other information with the
connected device, follow these steps:
1. View the information that you want to share. For
example, if you want to share a photo, find the photo in
My Files
your camera viewer or
Share, Share via,
2. Touch the
The Wi-Fi Direct settings screen displays, Wi-Fi Direct
is turned on, and your device scans for other devices.
3. Touch a connected device name. For example,
Android_XXXX.
4. The other device displays a pop-up that indicates it is
receiving the file.
The file is transferred and can be found in
the ShareViaWifi folder.
Note:
Depending on the other device model, the prompts and
shared folder information may differ.
or
Wi-Fi Direct
Send via
folder, then touch the
option.
option.
My Files
in
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications
technology for exchanging information over a distance of
about 30 feet.
You do not need to line up the devices to send information
with Bluetooth. If the devices are in range, you can exchange
information between them, even if they are in different
rooms.
Configuring Bluetooth Settings
Configure your device’s Bluetooth settings. For more
information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 125.
Turning Bluetooth On or Off
To turn Bluetooth on or off:
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Settings
.
2. Under
Note:
Wireless and network
OFF / ON
touch the
off.
When Bluetooth is on, the
the Status Bar.
icon to turn Bluetooth on or
Bluetooth
, on the Bluetooth tab,
icon displays in
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange
information between your device and the target device.
Tip:
After pairing, your device and the target device recognize
each other and exchange information without having to
enter a passcode or PIN.
Apps
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
Settings
.
2. On the Bluetooth tab, touch the
to turn Bluetooth on.
3. Enable the target device’s discoverable or visible
mode.
Bluetooth
4. Touc h th e
Stop
at any time to stop scanning.
5. From the list of found devices, touch the target device,
then follow the prompts to complete the pairing:
•
If the target device requires a PIN, enter a PIN for the target
device and touch
target device.
tab and then touch
OK
. When prompted, enter the PIN on the
OFF / ON
icon
Scan
. Touch
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•
If the device allows automatic or smart pairing, your device
attempts to pair with the device automatically. Follow the
prompts on your device and the target device to complete the
pairing.
Sharing Data with a Bluetooth Device
To send data to a Bluetooth device:
1. Select a file or item from an appropriate application.
2. Select an option for sharing data with the Bluetooth
feature.
Note:
The method for selecting an option may vary by data
type.
3. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device. For more
information, refer to “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device”
on page 94.
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Receiving Data from a Bluetooth Device
To receive data from a Bluetooth device:
1. Turn Bluetooth on. For more information, refer to
“Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 94.
Note:
To select the length of time that your device will be
visible, select
2. Pair with the Bluetooth device from which you want to
receive data. For more information, refer to “Pairing
with a Bluetooth Device” on page 94.
A Bluetooth authorization request pop-up displays
when a Bluetooth device sends data to your device.
3. Select
Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive
a contact, it is saved to your contacts automatically.
Accept
data.
A File received message displays.
Menu
➔
Visible time-out
to confirm that you are willing to receive
.
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