Samsung GT-P6210MAEXAR User Manual
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . . 12
Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....18
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Back and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Mini App Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Section 3: Entering Text ...........................45
Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Handwriting Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ........... 56
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Section 5: Messaging ............................... 66
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Section 6: Internet and Social
Networking ............................................. 83
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Section 7: Music ......................................103
Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Viewing Your Music Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Section 8: Photos and Video ...................117
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Section 9: Connections ...........................135
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
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Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . .142
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 143
Section 10: Applications and Widgets ...144
Update Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dual Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
eBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
3
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Moviefone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Next Issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Pen Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Yahoo! Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Section 11: Settings ...............................174
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ........................................... 206
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 206
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 213
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 216
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 223
Section 13: Warranty Information ..........225
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
End User License Agreement for Software . . 230
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Social Hub Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . 243
USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . . 244
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
THIRD PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
4
CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . . 246
CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . .247
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ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . .248
Index .........................................................253
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 253.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 206, 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 15.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.
Getting Started 6
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:
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.
➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
From a Home screen, touch
➔
Wireless and network
➔
Wi-Fi settings
Apps
➔
.
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.
7
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 204.
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.
Note:
Incorrect
Correct
Charging
Head
Correct
Incorrect
Charger/Accessory
Port
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.
Getting Started 8
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.
Turning Your Device On and Off
Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the
For more information, refer to “Unlocking the Device” on
page 16.
9
Power/Lock Key
.
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 144.
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
screens can be skipped (touch
Back
). Some screens display depending on the options you
choose.
Welcome
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. Tou ch
Start
.
Skip
) or re-displayed (touch
Wi-Fi
Make sure the Wi-Fi
OFF / ON
icon is set to ON and
choose one of the following options:
Tou ch
Add network
to enter a Network SSID that is
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
Tou ch
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
Connect
. Touch and connect to
Next
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 174.
Set Date and Time
1. Touch
2. Touch
3. Touch
Set date
and set the date (month, day, year), and
then touch
Set
.
Set time
and set the time (hour, minute, and AM
or PM), and then touch
Select time zone
Set
.
and select the correct time
zone.
Next
4. Touch
.
to continue.
Make it Google
Your new device uses your Google account to fully use its
Android features, including Gmail, Maps, Navigation, Google
Talk, and Google Play
TM
.
The Make it Google screen allows you to create a new
Google account or 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
Sign in
and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
Tou ch
Get an account
or enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
Tou ch
Not now
to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”
on page 66.
Getting Started 10
Enable Purchases
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
Enter purchase information for your Google Play
account and touch
– or –
Skip
Touch
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
Use Google Location
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either
2. Touch
11
Next
The Restoring screen displays while your information is
being restored.
or both of the Google location services.
Next
Save
.
.
to continue.
.
This Tablet Belongs To ...
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.
Next
2. Tou ch
Google Services
This screen displays if you did not signed in to your Google
account. The use of this device is subject to the privacy
policy and other terms.
1. Tou ch
terms.
2. Tou ch
and install updates from Google.
Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
Tou ch
The main Home screen displays.
.
Learn more
Next
Finish
to read the privacy policy and other
, if you agree that your device may receive
.
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 174.
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 189.
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 Program monitor widget to a Home screen and
then touch the Program monitor widget. For more
information, refer to “Widgets” on page 32.
The Task manager pop-up displays.
RAM manager
.
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. It also has a link to
Mini App Tray
Active
2. Touch the
running on your device. Touch to end an
application or
3. Touch the
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
Clear memory
processes.
4. Touch in the top right corner of the Task manager
pop-up to close the application.
5. Touch in the top left corner to display the Task
Manager application.
Active applications
End all
RAM manager
to clear inactive and background
tab to view applications
to stop all running applications.
tab to display the amount of
Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
manager
,
Storage
To access the Task Manager:
1. From a Home screen, touch
➔
– or –
From any screen, touch and hold
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Active applications, Downloaded, RAM
, and
Help
.
Apps
Task manager
.
Home.
– or –
Access Task Manager from the Task manager pop-up.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager Pop-Up”
on page 12.
– or –
Tou ch
2. Tou ch
on your device. Touch
End all
3. Tou ch
Google Play. Touch
from your device.
4. Tou ch
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Touch
memory
5. Tou ch
external (SD card) storage memory statistics.
6. Tou ch
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
Task manager
.
Clear
Memory Card
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, pushing gently until it clicks
into place.
3. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
Correct
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
.
Incorrect
Apps
➔
Settings
Getting Started 14
SD card
2. Under
3. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn to expose
the slot.
4. Gently press down on the memory card, so that it pops
out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover.
For more information, refer to “Memory Card” on page 142.
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, touch Unmount SD card
.
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
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 189.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 189.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Locking the device manually
Press the
Power/Lock Key
Unlocking the Device
1. Press the
Power/Lock Key
The Lock screen displays.
2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
.
.
The last screen you accessed displays.
Note:
You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Pattern, PIN, or
Password). For more information, refer to “Security” on
page 189.
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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
15 seconds.
17
Power/Lock Key
for 10 to
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 TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
•
AndroidTM Version 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
•
Full HTML Web Browser with Adobe® Flash® Tec h n o logy
•
Bluetooth®
to
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
•
3 Megapixel camera and camcorder with flash plus 2 Megapixel
forward-facing camera for Video Chat
•
Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTubeTM,
Google Maps
•
Messaging Features:
–
–
–
3.0
Wireless technology. For more information, refer
“Bluetooth”
Gmail
Email (corporate and personal)
Google Talk
on page 176.
TM
, and Voice Search)
TM
TM
(Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
•
Photo Gallery that supports GIF, AGIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and WBMP
formats
•
HD Video Player (1080p)
–
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43
–
Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, and DivX
•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up
premium content
•
Music player that supports WAV, MP3, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, WMA,
FLAC, MIDI, AC3 (only with video), and Vorbis formats
•
1GB RAM memory and 16GB or 32GB on-board memory, which is
used for data storage and access
•
Support for microSDTM and microSDHCTM Memory Cards
•
Preloaded applications such as AllShare PlayTM, Google PlayTM
Google PlayTM Store, Polaris®Office, and Samsung
Books,
Media Hub. For more information, refer to
page 40.
Understanding Your Device 18
to HD 720p
“Applications”
, including
on
Warning!
3
4
1 2
This device does not support some USB storage
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 15.
Front View
The following items can be found on the front of your device
as illustrated.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Light Sensor
automatically and when taking photos with the
front-facing Camera.
External Speaker
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Front-facing Camera Lens
recording videos.
Display Screen
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
“Auto-Rotate Screen” on page 182.
: Used to control screen brightness
: Used in music or video playback,
: The orientation of the display screen
: Used when taking photos or
Side Views
2
1
3
4
The following items can be found on the sides of your device.
1.
Memory Card Slot
files.
Power/Lock Key
2.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
Volume Key
3.
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Infrared Blaster
4.
controlling external devices. For more information,
refer to “Smart Remote” on page 168.
: 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
Understanding Your Device 20
Back and Bottom Views
1
2
3
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The following items can be found on the back of your device.
1.
Camera Lens
Camera Flash
2.
3.5mm Headset Jack
3.
External Speakers
4.
videos.
notification tones, and for other sounds.
Charger/Accessory Port
5.
charging or to sync music and files.
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: Used when taking photos or recording
: Used when taking photos.
: Plug in for headphones.
: Used in music or video playback,
: Plug in a USB cable for
Home Screen
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2 4
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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.
Google Search
1.
: Search your tablet and the web by
typing or speaking. For more information, refer to
“Search” on page 101.
2.
Home screen
: The starting point for using your device.
Place shortcuts, widgets and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
Current screen
3.
: Indicates which Home screen is being
displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended
Home Screen” on page 24.
Widgets
4.
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
page 32.
Tip:
The area across the top of the screen is called the
Application Bar.
Understanding Your Device 22
App Shortcuts
5.
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on
page 36.
Apps
6.
Back
7.
Home
8.
hold to display the Task Manager pop-up.
Navigation
9.
you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open
it. Touch and hold to display the Apps screen. Touch
and then touch
Manager.
Quick Launch
10.
different applications. The default setting is Screen
capture. For more information, refer to “Quick Launch”
on page 182.
Primary Shortcuts
11.
These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 32.
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: Shortcuts to common applications. For
: Display the Apps screen.
: Return to the previous screen or option.
: Display the central Home screen. Touch and
: Open a list of thumbnail images of apps
Task manager
: This softkey can be set to launch several
: Shortcuts to common features.
to display the Task
12.
Mini App Tray
anytime, such as a calculator, email, and a music
player. For more information, refer to “Mini App Tray”
on page 38.
System Bar
13.
screen where you can find navigation buttons and
icons that show notifications, battery power, and
connection details.
Notification Icons
14.
from the system or from an application. Touch a
Notification Icon to display more detail. For a list of
icons, see “Status Bar” on page 30.
Time
15.
“Date and Time” on page 200.
Status Icons
16.
the Time / Status Icons area to display the Status
Details panel. For more information, refer to “Status
Bar” on page 30.
: Shortcuts to apps that you can use
: The area along the bottom of the Home
: Presents icons to show notifications
: The current time. For more information, refer to
: Indicate the status of your tablet. Touch
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
Add to Home screen
• Apps and widgets
Home screen.
•Folder
information, refer to
to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
, and then touch:
to add app or widget shortcuts on the
“Folders”
Home screen
on page 36.
•Page
to add or remove a Home screen. For more information,
“Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels”
refer to
on page 24.
– or –
Set a new wallpaper. For more information, refer to
“Wallpapers” on page 37.
Display Settings
.
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on
page 181.
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
.
Understanding Your Device 24
1. From a Home screen,
pinch the screen from the
left and right side to the
center to display the
editing screen.
– or –
Touch and hold on the
screen until the
screen
Under
screen
2. Use these controls to
configure panels:
25
Home
pop-up displays.
Add to Home
, touch
Page
.
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
the 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. Tou ch
Back
: Touch the Home icon at
to return to the Home screen
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back
Touch Back
step.
Note:
When the on-screen keyboard is active,
Keyboard
Home
Touch Home
Navigation
Touch
apps you have worked with recently. Touch an App to open it.
to return to the previous screen, option, or
displays.
to display the first center Home screen.
Navigation
to open a list of thumbnail images of
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