Samsung SGH-T859UWBTMB User Manual
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.
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, DivX
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®
®
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www.divx.com
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videos.
®
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified
Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu (tap
Settings > About device > Legal information > License settings > DivX® VOD > Register
device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-
Apps >
). Go to
vod.divx.com
for more information on
how to complete your registration.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 6
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Retrieving Your Google Account Password . . . 14
Using Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Galaxy Tab Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 19
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Top and Bottom Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Status Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Quick Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mini App Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 3: Entering Text ............................50
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Changing the Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Section 4: Contacts and Accounts ...........60
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 5: Messaging ................................70
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . .70
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . .73
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Section 6: Multimedia ...............................96
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
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Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Section 7: Web ........................................135
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Section 8: Connections ...........................144
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Kies Via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . .154
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . .154
GPS Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Section 9: Applications and Widgets .... 156
Update Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Access T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Asphalt 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Blio eBooks T-Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dropbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Get Web Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Lookout Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
MobileLife Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Pen Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Managing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Pro Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Pulse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Quickoffice HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
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SimCity Deluxe HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Slacker Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
T-Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
TegraZone Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Yahoo! Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Zinio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Section 10: Settings ................................201
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Wireless and Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
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Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Section 11: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................242
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .242
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .249
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .252
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 259
Section 12: Warranty Information .......... 261
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
End User License Agreement for Software . . 266
Social Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Social Hub Privacy Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . 279
USE OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT . . . . . . 280
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO
THIRD PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
CHAT ROOMS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS . . 282
CONTESTS AND SWEEPSTAKES . . . . . . . . . . 283
ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION
WE COLLECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
CHANGES TO PRIVACY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Social Hub End User License Agreement . . . 284
Index .........................................................289
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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 289.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 242, 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 17.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
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Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
•
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Warning
: Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
➔
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting
successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For
example:
From a Home screen, tap
Apps
➔
Settings
SIM Card
Your device uses a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The SIM
is a rectangular plastic card that stores your device number,
information about your wireless service, and other
information such as messages and contacts.
Caution!
Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when
handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and
avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity,
water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small
children.
Installing the SIM Card
The SIM card must remain in the device when in use.
Important!
.
1. Open the SIM card slot and carefully insert the SIM
Card into the slot, with the logo facing up.
2. Push the SIM card in gently until it clicks into place.
Warning!
Turn the device off before installing or removing
the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key.
Do not insert a microSD or other memory card into
the SIM card slot.
Getting Started 7
Removing the SIM Card
2. Carefully slide the SIM Card out of the slot.
3. Place the cover back over the open slot.
Incorrect
Important!
Turn the device off before installing or removing
the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold
the Power/Lock Key.
1. Open the SIM card slot and gently push the SIM Card
inward to release it.
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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.
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 240.
Tip:
Tap the Time field to display battery charge status.
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.
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:
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.
Getting Started 9
1. Carefully slide the Outlet Connector into the Charging
Charging Head
USB Cable
Outlet Connector
Correct
Incorrect
Charger/Accessory
Port
Head (1). Verify the connection is secure.
Correct
3. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port (3).
2. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head (2).
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Incorrect
4. 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.
5. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
SIM Card Slot
Headphone Jack
Volume Keys
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 17.
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 “Location Services” on
page 221.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. At the prompt, tap
Power/Lock Key
Power off
.
.
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 (tap
Some screens display depending on the options you choose.
Welcome
1. Tap the language field, scroll through the list, and tap
the language you want your device to use, such as,
English (United States).
Start
2. Ta p
.
Skip
) or re-displayed (tap
Back
).
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Wi-Fi
If prompted, make sure the Wi-Fi
OFF / ON
icon is set to ON
and choose one of the following options:
Note:
If your SIM card is not installed or detecting the network,
you will be prompted to establish an active Wi-Fi
connection.
Tap
Add network
to enter a Network SSID that is
not listed.
Tap
Scan
to make sure you have an accurate list of
Wi-Fi networks.
Tap one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and tap
Wi-Fi network or tap
Ta p
Skip
to perform this task later. For more
Connect
. Tap and connect to another
Next
to continue.
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 201.
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Set Date and Time
1. Tap the time zone field (
GMT+00:00)
and select the
correct time zone.
Date
2. Under
, set the date (month, day, year), if
necessary.
Time
3. Under
, set the time (hour, minute, and AM or PM),
if necessary.
Next
4. Tap
.
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.
Tap
Sign in
and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
Tap
Get an account
password of your existing account.
– or –
Tap
Not now
information, refer to “Setting Up Your Gmail Account”
on page 78.
Enable Purchases
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
Enter purchase information for your Google Play
account and tap
– or –
Ta p
Skip
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.
Next
3. Ta p
or enter the email address and
to perform this task later. For more
Save
.
.
.
The Restoring screen displays while your information is
being restored.
Use Google Location
1. Read the information on the screen and enable either
or both of the Google location services.
Next
2. Ta p
This Tablet Belongs To ...
To personalize the tablet with your name:
1. Tap the First and Last fields and use the on-screen
2. Ta p
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. Ta p
2. Ta p
to continue.
keyboard to enter you first and last name.
Next
.
Learn more
terms.
Next
install updates from Google.
to read the privacy policy and other
, if you agree that your device may receive and
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Setup Complete
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
Ta p
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 201.
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 221.
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Creating a Samsung Account
Just as important as setting up and activating a Google
account to help provide access to Maps, Latitude, Play Store,
etc.. An active Samsung account is required to begin
accessing applications such as Media Hub.
Note:
The Samsung account application will manage your
access to the previously mentioned applications, and
there is no longer a need to remember different
passwords for each application.
Apps
➔
1. From a Home screen, tap
➔
Accounts and sync
2. Tap the
3. Tap
4. If you have previously created a Samsung account, tap
5. Tap
OFF / ON
or off.
Add account
Sign in
.
– or –
If this is your first time, tap
Terms and conditions
legal disclaimers and related information.
.
icon to turn the
➔
Samsung account
Create new account
and
Privacy policy
Settings
Auto-sync
.
.
to read the
on
6. If you agree to the terms, place a green check mark in
I accept all the terms above
the
7. Enter your the required information and tap
Note:
You may be prompted to confirm your credentials via
email.
8. Verify your account via email by accessing the email
address provided during setup and following the steps
outlined to complete your registration.
– or –
If you have already setup your email account on the
device, tap
instructions.
– or –
If you have already verified your email address, tap
Activate account
Note:
Without confirming your email address and following the
documented procedures, related applications will not
function properly since it is Samsung account that is
managing their username and password access.
Go to Mailbox
.
field and tap
and follow the on-screen
Agree
Sign up
.
.
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, tap
➔ (
Task manager
2. Tap th e
3. Tap th e
Active applications
running on your device.
RAM manager
Random Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Tap
Clear memory
processes.
RAM manager
).
tab to display the amount of
to clear inactive and background
. It also has a link to
Mini App Tray
tab to view applications
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Active
Task Manager
4. Tap in the top right corner of the Task manager
pop-up to close the application.
5. Tap in the top left corner to display the entire Task
Manager application.
Shutting Down a Currently Active Application
1. From a Home screen, tap (
➔ (
Task manager
2. From the
Active applications
application or
End all
to stop all running applications.
Mini App Tray
).
tab, tap to end an
)
Task Manager Application
The Task Manager application provides information about
applications, including
manager
,
Storage
To access the Task Manager:
1. From a Home screen, tap (
➔ (
– or –
From any screen, touch and hold (
tap in the top left corner.
– or –
Tap (
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Active applications, Downloaded, RAM
, and
Help
.
Apps)
Task manager
Navigation
).
) ➔
Task manager
Home)
.
and then
Active applications
2. Tap
your device. Tap
end all running applications.
Downloaded
3. Tap
Google Play. Tap
from your device.
RAM manager
4. Tap
Access Memory (RAM) currently in use. Tap
memory
to clear inactive and background processes.
Storage
5. Tap
memory statistics.
6. Tap
various help topics such as extending battery life and
understanding the RAM manager.
to view internal (Device memory) storage
Help
to display on-screen information about
to view applications running on
End
to end an application or
to view applications installed from
Uninstall
to remove an application
to display the amount of Random
End all
Clear
to
Galaxy Tab Accessories
To find accessories for your Galaxy Tab:
1. Go to
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-
accessories
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 222.
For other settings related to securing your device, see
“Location Services” on page 221.
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
displays.
.
. The Lock screen
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2. Swipe across the screen as shown.
The last screen you accessed is displayed.
Note:
You can customize the Lock screen and set the type of
Screen Unlock you want to use (Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or
Password). For more information, refer to “Security” on
page 222.
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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
seconds.
for at least 20
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
•
10.1-inch WXGA TFT (PLS) LCD touch screen
•
AndroidTM Version 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
•
Full HTML Web Browser compatible with Adobe® Flash®
Te chn ol og y
•
Bluetooth®
to
•
Built-in Wi-Fi technology (802.11 a/b/g/n)
•
High Speed packet Access Plus (HSPA+) delivering data speeds
faster than the current 3G network technology
•
3 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with flash
•
2 Megapixel forward-facing Camera for Video Chat
•
Full integration of Google applications (Gmail, YouTube, and
Google Maps)
2.1
“Bluetooth”
Wireless technology. For more information, refer
on page 203.
•
Messaging Features:
–
Gmail
–
Email (corporate and personal)
–
Google Talk
•
Photo Gallery that supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, and AGIF
formats
•
HD Video Player (1080p)
–
Container types: MP4, 3GP, AVI (DivX), WMV (ASF), and FLV
–
Codecs: 3GPP, H.263, H.264, WMV, Streaming, and MPEG4
formats
•
DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
•
Music Player supports MP3, ACC, ACC+, eACC+, WMA, MPEG4,
WAV, and MIDI formats
•
Ringtone supports MP3, HiFi (mp3, aac), Megatones (MIDI), AAC,
AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, WMA, MPEG4 formats
•
1GB RAM memory and 16GB on-board memory, which is used for
data storage and access
TM
(Instant Messaging and Video Chat)
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•
1
1
4
32
Preloaded applications such as
TM
Books, QuickOffice®, AllShare, Social Hub, Movie Studio,
Play
TM
Zinio
, and Samsung Media Hub. For more information, refer to
“Applications”
Warning!
on page 42.
This device does not support some USB storage
Google PlayTM Store, Google
media devices. For more information, refer to
“Galaxy Tab Accessories” on page 17.
Front View
The following items can be found on the front and sides of
your device as illustrated.
1.
External Speakers
notification tones, and for other sounds.
automatically and when taking photos with the
Light Sensor
2.
Front-facing Camera.
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: Used in music or video playback,
: Used to control screen brightness
3.
Front-facing Camera Lens
Display Screen
4.
rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this
feature on and off. For more information, refer to
: The orientation of the display screen
: Used when taking photos.
“Quick Settings” on page 30.
Top and Bottom Views
1
2
3
4
5
6
The following items can be found on the top and bottom of
your device.
Power/Lock Key
1.
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking. Press and hold to reveal the
list.
Volume Key
2.
Master Volume. During music playback, press
volume.
Charger/Accessory Port
3.
charging or to sync music and files.
Microphone
4.
recording.
3.5mm Headset Jack
5.
SIM Card slot
6.
: Press and hold to turn the device on or
Device options
: From a Home screen, press to adjust
to adjust
: Plug in a USB cable for
: Used to pick up your voice or audio during
: Plug in for headphones.
: Insertion slot for SIM card.
Understanding Your Device 21
Back View
1
2
The following items can be found on the back of your device.
1.
Camera Lens
videos.
Camera Flash
2.
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: Used when taking photos or recording
: Used when taking photos.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
Google Search
1.
typing or speaking. For more information, refer to
“Search” on page 192.
2.
Home screen
Place shortcuts, widgets and other items to customize
your device to your needs.
App Shortcuts
3.
more information, refer to “App Shortcuts” on
page 38.
Current screen
4.
displayed. For more information, refer to “Extended
Home Screen” on page 24.
5.
Widgets
Some widgets are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Widgets” on
page 34.
: Search your tablet and the web by
: The starting point for using your device.
: Shortcuts to common applications. For
: Indicates which Home screen is being
: Applications that run on the Home screen.
Tip:
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1
2 3
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5
15
16
12
4
10
The area across the top of the screen is called the
Application Bar.
Apps
6.
Back
7.
: Display the Apps screen.
: Return to the previous screen or option.
8.
Home
: Display the central Home screen. Touch
and hold to display the Task Manager pop-up.
9.
Navigation
: Open a list of thumbnail images of
apps you have worked with recently. Tap an
Application to open it. Touch and hold to display the
Apps screen. Select the
Task manager
to display the
Task Manager.
Quick Launch
10.
: This softkey can be set to launch
several different applications. The default function is
Screen capture. For more information, refer to “Quick
Launch” on page 214.
Primary Shortcuts
11.
: Shortcuts to common features.
These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by
default. For more information, refer to “Primary
Shortcuts” on page 34.
Mini App Tray
12.
: Shortcuts to apps that you can use
anytime, such as your calendar, a memo pad, and a
calculator. For more information, refer to “Mini App
Tr ay” on page 40.
Understanding Your Device 23
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. Tap a
Notification Icon to display more detail. For a list of
icons, see “Status Bar” on page 32.
Time
15.
“Date and Time” on page 236.
Status Icons
16.
Time / Status Icons area to display the Status Details
panel. For more information, refer to “Status Bar” on
page 32.
24
: 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. Tap the
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 (Home screen) displays when you tap
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.
Add to Home screen
3. Tap
• Apps and widgets
Home screen
•Folder
to add a folder on a Home screen
, and then select:
to add app or widget shortcuts on the
Home screen
•Page
to add or remove a Home screen. For more information,
“Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels”
refer to
on page 25.
– or –
Set a new wallpaper. For more information, refer to
“Wallpapers” on page 39.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your
preferences. For more information, refer to “Display
Settings” on page 213.
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 tap
Home
.
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
pop-up displays. Tap
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
: Tap to add a new panel, up to a total of
seven. This option is available when less than
seven panels have been added.
Home screen
Add to Home screen
Understanding Your Device 25
➔
Page
.
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.
Back
4. Tap
to return to the Home screen.
: Tap the Home icon at the
Assigning a New Default Home page
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen from the left
and right side to the center to display the editing
screen.
2. Tap
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Home page
You are then notified there is a new Default Home
page.
adjacent to an available screen.
Navigating Your Device
Use command buttons and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Buttons
Back
Tap Back
or step.
Note:
When the on-screen keyboard is active,
Keyboard
Home
Tap Home
Navigation
Tap
of apps you have worked with recently.
•
Tap an application to open it. Tap the
the Task Manager.
to return to the previous screen, option,
displays.
to display the first center Home screen.
Navigation
to open a list of thumbnail images
Task manager
Close
to display
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